Agenda

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 November 8, 2022, Joint Special Meeting and the Agenda of the December 13, 2022, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

International Rescue Committee Resident Leadership Academy
California Department of Insurance

AGENDA CHANGES:

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 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the November 8, 2022, Joint Special 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.

San Diego Cal-ID Remote Access Network (RAN) Board Funding Approval Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the Cal-ID Remote Access Network (RAN) Board approved funding of $43,000 and to execute any documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
Appropriate $43,000 of Cal-ID RAN Board funding to purchase the Mideo LatentWorks Case Management System for the Police Forensic Lab.

5.

2022 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck Purchase Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to appropriate $60,000 of Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund (605595) equity for the purchase of a replacement 2022 Ford F-250 pickup truck.

6.

Minimum Wage Update to City Council Policy A-29 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes the minimum wage updates to City Council A-29 Policy for the impacted non-represented part-time/seasonal/temporary classifications.

7.

Contract Amendment for Bid No. 012-22 - Recreation Center Upgrades - Cool Zones & Evacuation Sites Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to amend the scope of work and increase the compensation for the Public Works Contract with M. Brey Electric, Incorporated (MBEI) for the recreation centers’ HVAC improvements in the not-to-exceed amount of $196,155.47.

8.

Subdivision Agreement and Final Map for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 667; 999 Bostonia Street, Engineering Job No. 3591 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Approves the Subdivision Agreement and Final Map for Public Improvements for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 667, 999 Bostonia Street, Engineering Job No. 3591;
Authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement and related documentation; and
Authorizes the City Clerk to release bonds after completion of improvements.

9.

Subdivision Agreement for Public and Private Improvements and Final Map for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) No. 2021-0005; 300 El Cajon Boulevard; Engineering Job No. 3757 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That City Council:

Approves the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Public and Private Improvements for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 2021-0005, 300 El Cajon Boulevard, Engineering Job No. 3757;
Authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreements and related documentation; and
Authorizes the City Clerk to release bonds after completion of improvements.

10.

Award of RFP No. 012-23 – Oakdale Alameda Beautification Project Professional Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:

Find Nova Engineering, Inc. non-responsive for the reason set forth in the agenda report; and
Enter into an agreement with Chen Ryan & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $599,985 for a one-year term.

11.

Contract Amendment for Bid No. 004-22 – Broadway Creek Restoration Phase A Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:

Amend the scope of work and increase the compensation and working days for the Public Works Contract with Whillock Contracting, Inc., (WCI) for the restoration project in the not-to-exceed amount of $592,958.99; and
Appropriate $500,000 of Wastewater Enterprise Fund equity to increase the Broadway Creek Restoration Phase A (173586PWCP) project budget.

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:

12.

Off-Sale Alcohol Sales at Parkway Plaza Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the Public Hearing;
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act Exemption;
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving an Amendment to Specific Plan No. 19.

13.

Zoning Code Update Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the Public Hearing;
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemption; and
Moves to introduce for first reading the next Ordinance, in order, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2022-0002.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

14.

Selection of Deputy Mayor Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council selects a Deputy Mayor according to the El Cajon Municipal Code.

15.

Downtown El Cajon Business Partners' Annual Report Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners' annual report and financial statements and provides feedback.

16.

City Council Action Plan (2022) - Status Report Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the status report on its 2022 Action Plan and provides feedback.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee, San Diego Division; LAFCO.

17.

Council Activity Report Click to View

18.

City Council Assignments Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves City Council assignments (as identified in the report) to various boards and commissions representing El Cajon.

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

19.

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. Click to View

20.

COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA. Click to View

21.

DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate. Click to View

22.

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. Click to View

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

23.

Ad Hoc Committee on Safe Motels Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback and possible direction to staff.

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

24.

An Ordinance Amending Section 13.37.040 of Chapter 13.37 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Eliminate Building Sewer Inspections related to Residential Property Improvements Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.

An Ordinance to Amend Section 13.37.040 of Chapter 13.37 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Eliminate Building Sewer Inspections related to Residential Property Improvements.

CLOSED SESSIONS:

25.

Closed Session - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Graham Mitchell, Marisol Thorn - Employee Organizations: El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group; El Cajon Municipal Employees; El Cajon Professional Firefighters Local 4603 Click to View

26.

Closed Session -CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 - One (1) potential case

Facts and circumstances: In response to warnings issued to seven (7) motels that they are violating the City’s zoning code by exceeding the maximum amount of accessory use by establishing emergency shelters in their facilities through the use of County of San Diego motel vouchers, the State of California Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General, has notified the City that such actions violate the State’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. Click to View

27.

Closed Session - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: First Main Partners, Inc. v. City of El Cajon, et al. San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00022053-CU-OR-CTL Click to View

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 13th day of December 2022, is adjourned to Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.