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 May 23, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the June 13, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

East County Advanced Water Purification
World of Work Mentorship Program

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 May 23, 2023, 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 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.

5.

Acceptance and Termination of the Emergency Declaration for Storm Drain System Repairs Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to accept the termination of the Emergency Declaration for the Emergency Storm Drain System Repairs Project; directs the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion; and approves the final project cost.

6.

Award of Bid No. 002-24 – Public Safety Center Computer Room Air Conditioning Units Replacement Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the project is exempt under section 15301(c) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); then
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve the Plans and Specifications for Public Safety Center (PSC) Computer Room Air Conditioning Units Replacement, Bid No. 002-24;
Finds the first 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, Southwest Mechanical Service, Inc., in the amount of $454,578.

7.

Adoption of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) List of Proposed Projects for FY 2023-24 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Approves a Notice of Exemption (NOE) under section 15301(c) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for street maintenance, the installation of bicycle lanes and pedestrian safety improvements, and directs the filing of the NOE; then
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to adopt the proposed List of Projects to be funded from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
Directs City staff to submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a list of proposed projects to receive RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

8.

Tentative Agreement and Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding for the El Cajon Municipal Employees' Association Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with the El Cajon Municipal Employees’ Association (ECMEA), and adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the ECMEA substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a final MOU with such changes as approved by the City Manager provided that no change shall be made contrary to the terms of the tentative agreement.

9.

Tentative Agreement and Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding for the El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with the El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group (MMPEG), and adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Memorandum of Understanding with MMPEG (MOU) substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a final MOU provided that no change shall be made contrary to the terms of the tentative agreement.

10.

Tentative Agreement and Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding for the El Cajon Professional Firefighters Local 4603 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with the El Cajon Professional Firefighters Local 4603 (ECPFF), and adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the ECPFF (MOU) substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a final MOU with such changes as approved by the City Manager provided that no change shall be made contrary to the terms of the tentative agreement.

11.

Travel Expenses for the Smart Cities Connect Conference - Goble Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council reviews and approves the attached claim for advance/reimbursement of travel expense form for Deputy Mayor Steve Goble, submitted in accordance with City Council Policy G-1.

12.

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Administrative Costs Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the allocation and appropriation change from the ARPA Small Business Grant Program to ARPA Admin for $12,000.

13.

FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funding Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept and appropriate the FY 2022 UASI Grant funds in the amount of $55,300 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.

14.

Heartland Training Lease Amendment and License Agreement Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves:

An Amendment to the Heartland Training Facility Lease Agreement; and
A Use and Occupancy License with Heartland Training for a portion of the former Animal Shelter property.

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:

15.

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency Budgets Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, Housing Authority, and the City of El Cajon as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency hold a joint public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budgets. After closing the public hearing, staff recommends the following:

Acting as the City Council, individually adopt the following:
1. Resolution of the City of El Cajon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget.
2. Resolution Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
3. Resolution Approving Designation of General Fund Balances.
Acting as the Housing Authority Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled: Resolution of the El Cajon Housing Authority Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.
Acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled: Resolution of the City Council of the City Of El Cajon as the Successor Agency to the former El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.
Acting as the City Council, increase General Fund Fiscal Year 2023-24 appropriations, from fund equity, and transfer $5.0 million to the City Capital Improvement Program Fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

16.

Nurse Navigator Program Status Update Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives and files this report.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

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

17.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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:

22.

No Public Camping Regulations Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council directs staff to analyze the proposed Unsafe Camping Ordinance being considered by the City of San Diego and to draft a similar Ordinance for City Council consideration.

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

23.

Zoning Code Update Amendment No. 2023-0001 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

An Ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2023-0001 for Amendment of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code for Economic Development, Housing, and other minor technical changes, revisions, and edits.

The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to the common sense exemption (CEQA Guidelines, section 15061(b)(3)). The common sense exemption applies where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment does not result in any development or changes to the physical environment and does not raise this project to a level of significance that warrants CEQA analysis.

CLOSED SESSIONS:

24.

Closed Session - Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6

Agency designated representative:
Graham Mitchell, City Manager

Unrepresented employees under A-29:
City Executive Management; Unrepresented Management; Confidential; and Unrepresented General Classifications (City Council Policy A-29)
Click to View

25.

Closed Session - Public Employee Performance Evaluation:
City Attorney Click to View

ADJOURNMENT: The 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 June 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.