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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bill Wells |
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| ROLL CALL: City Clerk Angela Cortez |
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| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE |
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POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the September 12, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the September 26, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy. |
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PRESENTATIONS:
- Proclamation: German American Month
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| AGENDA CHANGES: |
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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. |
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Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the September 12, 2023, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency. |
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Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department. |
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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. |
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Board of Supervisors Appointment to Gillespie Field Development Council Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council ratifies the Board of Supervisors appointment of James Sly to the Gillespie Field Development Council for a term to expire August 6, 2027. |
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El Cajon Housing Authority Annual Report (Fiscal Year 2022-2023) Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council, acting as the El Cajon Housing Authority:
- Approves the attached 2022-2023 Annual Report; and
- Authorizes the Executive Director or designee to transmit it, in the form substantially as presented, to the California Department of Housing and Community Development as required by State Law.
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Youth League Utility Support Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council approves the Recreation Council's recommendation to provide utility support, in the amount of $2,100 per league, to eight Executive Member youth leagues. |
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Encroachment Agreement with Pacific Wyyerd, LLC for Installation and Operation of Fiber Optic Network in the City's Right-of-Way Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing an Encroachment Agreement with Pacific Wyyerd, LLC for the installation and operation of a fiber optic telecommunications network within the City's right-of-way. |
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Appropriate $50,000 Additional TransNet (EL03) Funds to the Luke Lane Drainage Improvements Project (223748PWCP) Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to appropriate $50,000 of additional TransNet (EL03) funds for the purpose of increasing the Luke Lane Drainage Improvements CIP project (223748PWCP). |
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Award of Bid No. 015-24 – Alarm System Monitoring, Annual Inspections & Repairs Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council:
- Determines that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
- Adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
- Approve Plans and Specifications for Alarm System Monitoring, Annual Inspections & Repairs, Bid No. 015-24; and
- Award the bid to the sole responsive, responsible bidder, Progressive Technology Security Systems, Inc. (PTSSI), in the amount of $39,898.
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Award of Bid No. 012-24 – Weed Abatement & Channel Clearing Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council:
- Determines that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with sections 15307 and 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
- Adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
- Approve Plans and Specifications for Weed Abatement & Channel Clearing, Bid No. 012-24; and
- Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Habitat Restoration Sciences, Inc., in the amount of $199,546.50.
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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. |
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| WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: |
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| PUBLIC HEARINGS: |
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| ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: |
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Update on The Magnolia’s Financial Performance Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council receives an update on The Magnolia’s financial performance. |
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Operating Covenant with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving an Operating Covenant with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement with such minor changes as may be approved by the City Manager. |
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Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funding and Program Approval Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council:
- Accepts staff recommendations for projects and programs funded by the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant program;
- Approves the Program Guidelines for the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Loan Program; and
- Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
- Approve and adopt the PLHA recommendations, and authorize the City Manager to enter into Agreements with three non-profit organizations;
- Accept, appropriate, allocate, and expend an additional $137,620 for a total of $2,752,411 from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) PLHA grant award (22-PLHA-17775); and
- Approve the Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program as presented and authorize the City Manager or designee to make any necessary updates to the program guidelines and sign any necessary agreements with homeowners to secure the City's financial interest.
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| COMMISSION REPORTS: |
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors. |
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Council Activity Report Click to View |
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| ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: |
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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 |
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COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA. Click to View |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sheltering Pets of Homeless Individuals Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council direct City staff to prepare an analysis of a program that would offer free shelter for pets of homeless individuals while they are participating in a program, and its potential cost and funding source. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: |
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| ORDINANCES: FIRST READING |
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| ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION |
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Approve Amendments to Section 10.20.130 of Chapter 10.20 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
An Ordinance Amending Section 10.20.130 of Chapter 10.20 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Establish a New Speed Limit on a Portion of Washington Avenue from El Cajon Boulevard to Granite Hills Drive.
The proposed speed limit will improve public safety and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c). |
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| CLOSED SESSIONS: |
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| 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 26th day of September 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. |
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