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

OCTOBER 10, 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 September 26, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the October 10, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week
Proclamation: HR Professionals Day
Proclamation: National Community Planning Month
Presentation: HauntFest on Main

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 September 26, 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.

2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) – Amendment No. 1, Increase in Funding Reallocation Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager or designee to accept the 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) Amendment No. 1, allocating the additional funding of $110,000, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
Appropriates $110,000 of additional funding to reimburse the El Cajon Police Department for overtime ($106,065) and fringe benefits ($3,935) costs while participating in OPSG coordinated operations.

Contract Amendment for RFP No. 020-17, Interview Room Recording System & Consolidated Video Management System Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the contract amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) subject to section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to extend the current agreement and compensation for the Interview Room Recording System with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for one year and authorizes the City Manager to approve up to four additional one-year options, each in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $17,168.10.

FY 2023 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG23) Award Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY 2023 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG23) in the amount of $44,545.00 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
Appropriates $44,545.00 of the FY 2023 U.S. Department of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG23) to purchase Inspection, Training, and Personnel software, 2 E-bikes, 25 Red Dot Sight Optics & accessories, and 25 holsters.

Professional Services Agreement for Continued Assessment of Existing Box Culverts Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the service is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with section 15309 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kleinfelder, Inc., for a one-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.

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:

Downtown El Cajon Business Partners Annual Financial Statement and Audit Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the annual financial statement and audit, and provides feedback.

Annual Report on the El Cajon Animal Shelter Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report from the San Diego Humane Society as an informational item.

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Bonfire at Foothills Christian Church Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council considers the allowance of a bonfire at Foothills Christian Church on October 13, 2023.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

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

11.

Council Activity Report Click to View

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

13.

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

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

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First Reading of the proposed Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) and adopting amendments to the California Building Code, 2022 Edition and the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition by Reference Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Introduces the Ordinance and holds first reading;
Requests the City Clerk to recite the title of the Ordinance; and
Directs the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing for a second reading and adoption of the Ordinance on October 24, 2023.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

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Closed Session - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9:
One (1) potential case 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 10th day of October 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.