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 October 10, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the October 24, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

IT Professionals and GIS Day

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 October 10, 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.

Fee Adjustment for Ambulance Transports Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing an update to the fee schedule to match the current ambulance rates charged by American Medical Response Ambulance Services, Inc. (“AMR”).

5.

Award of Bid No. 018-24 – Oakdale Alameda Street Beautification Project Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the project is categorically exempt in accordance with section 15301 and 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
Adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
1. Approve the Plans and Specifications for Oakdale Alameda Street Beautification Project, Bid No. 018-24; and
2. Waive the minor irregularity in the low bidder’s bid response and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Blue Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. (BPECI) in the amount of $6,438,650.00.

6.

San Diego Cal-ID Remote Access Network (RAN) Board Funding Approval Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the Cal-ID RAN Board-approved funding of $104,041 to execute any documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
Accepts, appropriates, and expends $104,041 of Cal-ID Ran Board funding to purchase the RECOVER chemical processing device for the Police Forensic Lab.

7.

Reject & Re-Bid of RFP No. 013-24 – Audio Visual Upgrades & As-Needed Support Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to reject all proposals and authorizes re-bidding of the project with revised specifications.

8.

2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager or designee to accept the 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant (STNGRDN22) in the amount of $89,000, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
Accepts, appropriates, and expends 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant (STNGRDN22) funding in the amount of $89,000 to reimburse the El Cajon Police Department for overtime ($76,820), fringe benefits ($3,180), and equipment costs ($9,000), while participating in OPSG coordinated operations.

9.

2023-2024 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Authorizes the City Manager or his designee to accept the California Office of Traffic Safety STEP Grant in the amount of $115,000 to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
Accepts, appropriates, and expends California Office of Traffic Safety STEP Grant (OTS24 ALC/OTS24NOALC) funds in the amount of $107,644 for overtime, $2,266 for training and travel, and $5,090 for supplies, for a total grant award of $115,000.

10.

Award of Bid No. 011-24 – Factory Loaded Ammunition Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the purchase of ammunition is exempt in accordance with section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
1. Find the first low bidder non-responsive to Item 11; and
2. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders for the initial term, in the following not-to-exceed (NTE) amounts with up to four additional one-year renewal options:
- San Diego Police Equipment, Inc. for Items 1-3, 9,10, and 14 - $25,076;
- Miwall Corporation for Items 4, 5, 8, 12, and 13 - $44,751; and
- Dooley Enterprises for Items 6, 7, and 11 - $14,336.

11.

Professional Services Agreement for Continued Jamacha Road Safety Improvements 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 15301 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., for a one-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $52,750.

12.

New Classification Specification and Salary Setting for Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation. Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes the classification specification and salary setting for Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation.

13.

Revision to the Project Assistant Classification Specification Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes the proposed changes to the Project Assistant classification specification.

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:

14.

Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to Amend 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:

Opens the public hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the public hearing;
Adopts by reference an Ordinance to Amend Title 15 Buildings and Construction and adopting amendments to the California Building Code, 2022 Edition and the California Fire Code, 2022; and
Requests the City Clerk to recite the title of the Ordinance.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

15.

Legislative Report - End of the 2023 Legislative Session Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

This is an informational item. No action is required by the City Council.

16.

Mayor and City Council Cafeteria Benefits Review Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, adjusting the cafeteria benefit allotment from $1,350 per month to $1,450 per month, effective January 2024, for Mayor and City Councilmembers.

17.

Small Business Revolving Loan Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council provides feedback on the concept of a small business revolving loan program and its interest in allocating up to $300,000 toward the fund.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

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

18.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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 Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 24th day of October 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.