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

FEBRUARY 13, 2024, 3:00 p.m.

Bill Wells, Mayor	Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Steve Goble, Councilmember	Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Gary Kendrick, Councilmember	Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Michelle Metschel, Councilmember	Angela Cortez, City Clerk
Phil Ortiz, Deputy Mayor

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 January 23, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the February 13, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Guinness World Record Attempt

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 January 23, 2024, 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.

FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funding Modification for Hi-Lo Sirens Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept and appropriate the modification to the FY 2022 UASI Grant funds in the amount of $18,753, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.

City Attorney Staff Members Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, appointing the professional staff of the City Attorney’s Department effective February 13, 2024.

Authorization to Submit an Application for the San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the City Manager, or approved designee, to submit an application for the San Diego River Conservancy (SDRC).

Purchase of Polaris Vehicles Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the purchase from Polaris Sales, Inc. of two Ranger XP 1000 Polaris in the total amount of $45,000 utilizing the SB 1383 CalRecycle grant funds.

Extension of Automated License Plate Reader Cameras Agreement Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into a new agreement with Flock Group Inc. (FGI), for an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) camera subscription/implementation system in the amount of $100,000, for the initial one-year term and four additional one-year term renewals with such changes as may be approved by the City Manager.

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:

Analysis of the Operations of the Downtown Property Business Improvement District (PBID) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

10.

Parks & Recreation Master Plan and 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves:

An update to the Parks & Recreation Master Plan; and
The 2024-2029 Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan.

11.

Award of RFP No. 028-24 – Oakdale Alameda Construction Management Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Decreases Citywide Street Beautification & Safety Projects (233780PWMP) project budget and related appropriations by $400,000;
Increases Oakdale Alameda Gateway Beautification (233785PWCP) project budget and related appropriations by $400,000; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Unico Engineering, Inc. (UEI), in an amount not to exceed $550,448.95, effective through December 31, 2024.

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.

COUNCILMEMBER 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.

DEPUTY MAYOR 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

17.

Introduction of Ordinance to Amend ECMC Chapter 3.20 – Bidding and Written Contracts Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order; and
Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

18.

Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:

Property:
APN 488-242-43-00
405 E. Lexington Avenue

Negotiating Party:
San Diego Chaldean Community Council
Dr. Noori Barka

City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney

Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment for lease of property 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 13th day of February 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.