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

JULY 11, 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 27, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the July 11, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Proclamation: Parks and Recreation Month

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 27, 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.

Subdivision Agreement for Public Improvements and Parcel Map for Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 2021-0002; 1325 Naranca Avenue; Engineering Job No. 3796 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Approves the Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement for Public Improvements for Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 2021-0002, 1325 Naranca Avenue, Engineering Job No. 3796;
Authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreements and related documentation; and
Authorizes the City Clerk to release cash deposit after completion of improvements.

FY24 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY24 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award in the amount of $111,156.30, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
Appropriates $111,156.30 of the FY24 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award to be allocated as follows:
- Procure one fully equipped DUI Enforcement Trailer for $75,000 to be used for traffic enforcement details including DUI/DL Checkpoints and DUI Saturation patrols;
- Fund $30,636.30 in overtime costs associated with operating (4) DUI Saturation patrol enforcement details and (2) DUI/DL Checkpoints; and
- Purchase registration in the amount of $5,520 to cover the cost for personnel to attend the Lifesavers Educational Conference.

FY24 Budget Amendment Request for National Night Out Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Increases appropriations from fund balance in the amount of $30,000 for the National Night Out event being held on August 1, 2023; and
Accepts $27,000 in sponsorship donations for the National Night Out event being held on August 1, 2023.

FY 2022 Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) - Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY 2022 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the amount of $51,957, and execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
Appropriates funding of $35,691, to purchase a three-year renewal of Qualtrax Compliance Software, which will be processed on an annual basis, and $16,266 to fund overtime costs for three Forensic Evidence Technicians.

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.

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:

City of El Cajon Sewer Tax Roll Fees Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the Public Hearing;
Determines if a majority protest has been received; and (if not)
Determines the project is exempt under section 15378(b)(5) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
- Determine the lack of majority protest;
- Overrule objections to the report;
- Accept the City of El Cajon Sewer Tax Roll Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Report;
- Accept Appendix A, which identifies by parcel number, each parcel of real property receiving sewer services, and the amount of sewer charges for each parcel for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at the currently adopted rates, as required by the California Health and Safety Code section 5473, et seq., pertaining to collection of sewer charges on the tax roll;
- Direct the City Clerk to file the reports with the San Diego County Auditor; and
- Direct the Finance Department to file a certification of the sewer service charges with the San Diego County Auditor.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

10.

NRPA/DOJ Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative Grant Acceptance Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts, appropriates and expends the grant agreement funding from the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative.

11.

A Report on the Availability of Public Restrooms for Transit Passengers at the El Cajon Trolley Stations Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receives the report and provides appropriate direction to staff.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

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

12.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

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. Click to View

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

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 11th day of July 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.