Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020

Agenda

MAY 23, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

Bill Wells, Mayor	Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Steve Goble, Deputy Mayor	Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Gary Kendrick, Councilmember	Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Michelle Metschel, Councilmember	Angela Cortez, City Clerk
Phil Ortiz, Councilmember

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 9, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the May 23, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation: 2023 San Diego County Fair - "Get Out There"
Presentation: America on Main Street and Foodie Fest
Proclamation: National Public Works Week
Presentation: American Public Works Association Awards

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.

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 May 9, 2023, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.

Warrants

RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.

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.

Continuation of Wells Park Restroom Emergency Declaration Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Wells Park restroom conditions.

Continuation of Emergency for Storm Drain System Repairs - West Side of 1970 Granite Hills Drive Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to proclaim the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Drain System Repairs.

Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the 2023 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the City of El Cajon Annex.

Authorization to Accept, Appropriate, and Expend the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Grant for FY 2022-23 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend funds received from the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Grant (CALCCPP23) for FY 2022-23; and
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents and agreements necessary to receive and use these funds.

Reject & Re-Bid of Bid No. 014-23 – Stoney’s Neighborhood Park Fitness Equipment & Playground Resurfacing Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to reject all bids and authorize re-bidding of the project with revised specifications.

Award of Bid No. 003-24 – Water Quality Improvements - Trash Capture Device Installation Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 7 and Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines;
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve the Plans and Specifications for Water Quality Improvements - Trash Capture Device Installation, Bid No. 003-24;
Finds the second low bidder non-responsive for the reason set forth in the agenda report; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Downstream Services, Inc. in the amount of $92,898.

10.

Disposal of Retired Property Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy.

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:

11.

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
Introduces the next Ordinance, in order, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2023-0001.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

12.

City Council Meeting Schedule Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council considers canceling its August 22, 2023 meeting.

13.

Wells Park Improvements Basketball Courts - Project Acceptance Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Accepts the Wells Park Improvements - Basketball Courts project, Job No. 183610PWCP, Bid No. 003-23; and
Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.

14.

Legislative Summary and Resolution in Support of Sentencing Enhancements for the Illegal Sale or Distribution of Fentanyl Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council accepts the report of a summary of pending legislation and approves the next Resolution, in order, supporting sentencing enhancements for those convicted of illegally providing fentanyl or a fentanyl analog to individuals who are subsequently severely injured or die as a result of using the drug.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.

15.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

16.

DEPUTY MAYOR 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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

20.

Closed Session - Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney 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 23rd day of May 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.