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

JUNE 27, 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 June 13, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the June 27, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Commendation: A.M. Ortega Construction, Inc.

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 June 13, 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.

Amendment to the Heartland Communications Facility Authority's Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Heartland Communications Facility Authority.

Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Grant Award from the County of San Diego Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (NRP) Grant award in the amount of $40,671 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
Appropriate $40,671 of the NRP Grant to purchase a law enforcement Mobile Camera Trailer in order to enhance the ability of the El Cajon Police Department to monitor special events through improved safety and cost-effectiveness and to increase public confidence by monitoring and recording activities in high-risk and remote areas.

Award of RFP No. 005-24 – Plan Review & Inspection Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines the project is exempt under section 15378(b)(5) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (ICGI), in an amount not to exceed $285,000 for the initial one-year term, with up to four additional one-year renewal options.

Street Sweeping Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the project is exempt pursuant to section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the City Manager, in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code section 3.20.010 (C) (6), to execute an agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for the procurement of street sweeping services in the not-to-exceed amount of $516,731.70 for the initial one-year term with two optional one-year renewals.

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.

Vehicle Outfitting Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the procurement of vehicles and maintenance service is exempt as a non-project in accordance with CEQA section 15378(b)(5); and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to award a contract to AEP California, LLC (AEP) for Vehicle Outfitting Services in the estimated amount of $520,800 for the initial one-year term, with four additional one-year renewal options.

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.

Plarkway Plaza Discussion Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report regarding Parkway Plaza and provides feedback and direction.

11.

Summary of Town Hall Meetings Focusing on Homelessness Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives and discusses the findings of the Homeless Town Hall Meetings.

12.

An Analysis of the "Camping and Storage of Personal Property in Public Areas" Ordinance from the City of Poway and the "Unsafe Camping Ordinance" from the City of San Diego Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

13.

Review Third Party Contractors Providing City Beautification Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

14.

Compensation for Executive and Unrepresented Employees (A-29), City Manager, and City Attorney Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Mayor provides an oral report summarizing recommended changes in compensation for the City’s “local agency executives” and, following the report, that the City Council:

Approves the changes to City Council Policy A-29 described below and reflected in the attachment; and
Adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to approve the amendments to the employment contracts with the city manager and city attorney, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendments, substantially in the forms as presented.

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

20.

Introduction of an Ordinance to Review and Approve the Amendments to Ordinance 5119; Renewing and Approving Policy 706 Military Equipment Use, 2023 Edition Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order, and direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

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 June 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.