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Agenda
MAY 27, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Steve Goble, Councilmember Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager Michelle Metschel, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney Phil Ortiz, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bill Wells
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Angela Cortez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the May 13, 2025, Meeting and the Agenda of the May 27, 2025, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Youth of the Year Award
AGENDA CHANGES:
~ Valley of opportunity
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Consent Items are routine matters enacted by one motion according to the RECOMMENDATION listed below. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or person in attendance may request discussion of a Consent Item at this time.
1. Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the May 13, 2025, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the reading by title and waives the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
4. Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs to Public Facilities.
5. Award of RFP No. 026-25 – Restoration of Open Space, Parks & Wildfire-Prone Areas
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Dokken Engineering (DE), in an amount not to exceed $193,930 for an initial one-year term, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.
6. Subdivision Agreements for Public and Private Improvements and Final Map No. 2024-0011 for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) No. 2023-0013; 1056 East Main Street; Engineering Job No. 3859
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Approves the Final Map (No. 2024-0011) and Subdivision Agreements for Public & Private Improvements for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) No. 2023-0013, 1056 E Main Street, Engineering Job No. 3859;
1. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreements and related documentation; and
2. Authorizes the City Clerk to release bonds after completion of improvements.3.
7. Additional Funding to Augment the 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant Purchase of a Fully Outfitted Police Interceptor
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council appropriates $17,156 of Citizens' Option for Public Safety (215) fund equity to supplement the previously authorized 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (STNGRDN23) capital expenditure.
8. Purchase of Fire Truck Replacement Parts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase a purchase agreement with ReNewell Fleet Service, LLC (ReNewell) for Pierce fire replacement parts in the estimated amount of $20,000.
9. Adoption of the FY 2025-2026 One Year Action Plan and Acceptance of Annual Allocations (CDBG and HOME)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receive public comments for final FY 2025–2026 One Year Action Plan; and1.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order:
Approving and adopting the FY 2025–2026 One Year Action Plan presented at this meeting with such changes as approved by the City Council;
a.
Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit the final version of the plan to HUD, with such changes and adjustments necessary for HUD approval;
b.
Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and agreements necessary to finalize the plan; and
c.
Accepting, appropriating, and expending the FY 2025–2026 allocations from HUD for CDBG and HOME programs, as well as anticipated program income and carryover of prior year funds.
d.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, any person may address a matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency that is not on the Agenda. Comments relating to items on today’s docket are to be taken at the time the item is heard. State law prohibits discussion or action on items not on the Agenda; however, Council, Authority and Agency Members may briefly respond to statements or questions. An item may be placed on a future Agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
10. Business Beautification Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts the report on the Business Beautification Grant Program.
11. City Council Action Plan (2025) Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
12. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
13. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Committee – Alternate.
14. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
15. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
15. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
16. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
17. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Existing Facts and Circumstances: On March 20, 2025, the City received a claim for damages from Tristan Hardin, Morgan Donnelly, Claire Warrenfelt, and Isabella Mason alleging that they suffered violations of their civil rights through gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and invasion of privacy after it was discovered (on February 2, 2025) that one or more unknown persons had installed concealed cameras, in their workplace bunk rooms at Fire Station 8 (1470 E. Madison Avenue, in El Cajon). The claimants further allege that the City failed to conduct a prompt, thorough, and fair investigation, as well as immediate and appropriate action following the discovery of the concealed cameras.
18. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One potential case. Existing Facts and Circumstances: On May 14, 2025, the Attorney General for the State of California ("AG"), through Deputy Attorney General, Michael S. Cohen, informed the City Attorney, Morgan L. Foley, of its belief that the El Cajon Police Department’s practice of sharing information captured by its automated license plate recognition system with out-of-state and/or federal law enforcement agencies is in violation of state laws (i.e., California Civil Code § 1798.90.55 (b)), as interpreted by the AG and that it would enforce the AG’s interpretation through the courts.
ADJOURNMENT: The Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 27th day of May 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.