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

NOVEMBER 14, 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 October 24, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the November 14, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation: 2023 Recycling All-Star Awards
Presentation: Bostonia Day and Community Meetings
Proclamation: International Accounting 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.

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 24, 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.

2024 Calendar of Meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council reviews the proposed 2024 calendar of meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, makes appropriate modifications, or accepts as presented.

Authorization to Apply for the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Grant for FY2023-24 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:

Authorize the City Manager or designee to apply for, and if awarded, accept the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Grant for FY2023-24; and
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents and agreements necessary to apply for and receive the grant funds.

Health & Fitness Assessment Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the procurement of Health and Fitness Assessment services is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with state CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5); and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to (a) award a contract to On Duty Health, LLC for Health and Fitness Assessment Services in the amount of $137,449 for the initial one-year term, with four additional one-year renewal options, and (b) authorize the City Manager to execute the final contract with such changes as the City Manager and the City Attorney approve. The City of El Cajon’s portion of award is $88,655.

Award of RFP No. 016-24 – Trash Capture Device Inspection, Cleaning & Maintenance Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the project is exempt pursuant to sections 15307 and 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) state Guidelines; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Downstream Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $177,000 for the initial one-year term, with up to four additional one-year renewal options.

Acceptance of Emergency Access Easement at 1347 Shanessey Road Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Accepts an Emergency Access Easement at 1347 Shanessey Road; and
Authorizes the City Clerk to Record the Proposed Emergency Access Easement.

Award of Bid No. 014-24 – Concrete Sidewalk Slicing Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Determines that the project is exempt in accordance with section 15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
Adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Concrete Sidewalk Slicing, Bid No. 014-24; and
2. Approve the application of the C-61/D-6 – Limited Specialty/Concrete Related Services contractor’s license and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, Inc., in the amount of $490,000.

10.

Grant of Access Easement at Parkway Plaza, Appurtenant to City's Property Commonly Known as Forester Creek, for Construction, Maintenance, Repair and Operation Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Accepts a Grant of Access Easement Located on Parkway Plaza Property; and
Authorizes the City Clerk to Record the Proposed Grant of Access Easement.

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:

11.

Amendment to the 2023 Five-Year Program of Projects for the SANDAG Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP No. 23-08) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the Public Hearing; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the amendment to the proposed 2023 five-year program of projects for the SANDAG Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP No. 23-08).

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

12.

Sheltering Service for Pets of Homeless Individuals Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

13.

Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Quarter Report Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Increases or modifies Fiscal Year 2023-24 appropriations in the amount of $7,050,000 for additional needs as detailed in the report;
Authorizes the proposed personnel changes detailed in the report; and
Authorizes the proposed capital expenditures detailed in the report.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

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

14.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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 14th day of November 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.