Agenda

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bill Wells

ROLL CALL: City Clerk Angela Cortez

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the September 24, 2019, Meetings and the Agenda of the October 8, 2019, Meetings in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation: KaBOOM! Refresh Grant at Wells Park

Proclamation: National Planning Month

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 Meetings Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the September 24, 2019, Meetings 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 waive the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.

4.

2020 Calendar of Meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority and Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council reviews the proposed 2020 calendar of meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority and Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency, makes appropriate modifications, or accepts as presented.

5.

Fire Station 9 Driveway Contract Change Order Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Fire Station 9 Driveway project, PS0061, Bid No. 005-20, in the amount of $27,390 to Portillo Concrete, Inc., for additional driveway replacement.

6.

CalRecycle's Rubberized Pavement Grant Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager, or approved designee:

To submit applications for the CalRecyle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program and appropriate funding if received; and
To execute grant agreements with CalRecycle, amendments thereto, and such other documents necessary to accept any awards of grants.

7.

Firefighter Wellness Program Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute agreements continuing the Regional Firefighter Wellness Program.

8.

FY 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $27,733 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
Appropriates $27,733 of the 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to purchase the SPIDR Tech Integrated Software System for our Communications Center.

9.

Time Extension of Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 665; 411 Emerald Avenue, Engineering Job No. 3572 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council grants a one-year time extension for TSM 665 (411 Emerald Avenue) and sets the new expiration date to October 18, 2020, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 16.12.110.

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 HEARING:

10.

Administrative Hearing - Appeal by Alexandra Investments, Inc., dba Angelo's Towing & Recovery Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council conducts the Administrative Hearing; reviews the documents submitted; receives testimony from witnesses who have been identified on each party's list; and determines whether the City Manager's denial of a Special Operations License ("SOL") to operate a Police Department towing business should be upheld or overturned.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

11.

Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order replacing City Council Policies A-23 and A-24 with the "Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials."

12.

El Cajon Tobacco Retailer's License Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council considers modifications to the El Cajon Tobacco Retailer's License Program and provides direction to staff.

13.

East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

Approves the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between City of El Cajon, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, and the County of San Diego (through its San Diego County Sanitation District); and
Authorizes the City Manager to Sign the Agreement.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee; League of California Cities, San Diego Division; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; LAFCO.

14.

Council Activity Report Click to View

15.

Legislative Report: None

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

16.

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

17.

COUNCILMEMBER BOB MCCLELLAN
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate. Click to View

18.

DEPUTY MAYOR STEVE GOBLE
SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Committee – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate. Click to View

19.

COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
East County Economic Development Council; League of California Cities, San Diego Division. Click to View

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

20.

Public Relations Campaign in 2020 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council directs staff to present a proposal by the December 9, 2019, City Council meeting for a one-year public relations campaign.

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

21.

First Readings of Ordinances to Adopt by Reference the 2019 California Building Standards Code (Title 24). Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Introduces the Ordinances and holds first readings to adopt the 2019 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Residential Code, the California Fire Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Historical Building Code, and the California Existing Building Code;
Requests the City Clerk to recite the title of each ordinance; and
Directs the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on October 22, 2019.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

22.

Approve Zone Reclassification No. 2327 - Shadow Mountain Residential Subdivision

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RECOMMENDATION:

That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.

An Ordinance Rezoning Property Located on the South and North sides of East Madison Avenue between Greenfield and Granite Hills Drives from the RS-20 (Single-Family Residential, Minimum 20,000 Sq. Ft. Lots) to the RS-14 (Single-Family Residential, Minimum 14, 000 Sq. Ft. Lots); APNS 508-120-18 and 512-130-35; Pending General Plan Designation: Low Low Density Residential (LLR).

23.

Amendment of Specific Plan No. 523 - Shadow Mountain Residential Subdivision

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RECOMMENDATION:

That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.

An Ordinance Amending Specific Plan No. 523 to Remove Two Excess Properties Located on the South and North Sides of East Madison Avenue between Greenfield and Granite Hills Drives From the Shadow Mountain Community Church Specific Plan.

CLOSED SESSIONS:

24.

Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Climate Action Campaign vs. City of El Cajon, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00041565-CU-TT-CTL Click to View

25.

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

Property:
1001 West Bradley, El Cajon, CA

Agency Negotiators:
Executive Director
Assistant Executive Director
General Legal Counsel

Negotiating Parties:
Waste Management

Under negotiation: Price and terms 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 8th day of October 2019, is adjourned to Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.