The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the "El Cajon Commissions Ordinance."
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979)
All commissions within the city shall be established in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, except where specifically exempted by special provision.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979)
A. 
All commissions shall consist of five members who have been residents of the city at the time of applying for a commission, and shall continue to reside in the city during their term of office, except as provided in sections 2.24.110(A), 2.24.310 and 2.24.420.
B. 
Except as otherwise provided in this Section 2.24.030, or as otherwise provided by state law, the members of all commissions shall be appointed by the mayor, with the approval of the city council.
(Ord. 4988 § 2, 2013)
Should a vacancy occur, other than by expiration of the members term of office, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term, pursuant to Section 2.24.030.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979)
All commissioners who serve on a commission consisting of five members, shall serve for four years, with appointments to expire January 31st, except that the initial terms on a newly created five-member commission shall be staggered so that there is one vacancy occurring each year for three years, and two vacancies in the fourth year. Commissioners serving on the planning commission, or personnel commission on the effective date of this ordinance, whose terms presently expire in September of a particular year, shall have their terms extended to January 31st following the year in which their term is set to expire. Commissioners shall serve until such time as their successor is seated.
(Ord. 4938 § 2, 2010)
Any commissioner may be removed by either of the following means:
A. 
By the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council;
B. 
By a majority vote of the city council.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979)
A. 
The commissions shall meet regularly at least once a month except for the personnel commission. The personnel commission shall meet as needed to hear appeals or review personnel rule changes or issues pertaining to classification or discrimination. Each commissioner may receive compensation for travel and other expenses when such expenditures are authorized by the city council.
B. 
For the purpose of holding or conducting meetings, any three members in attendance shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the entire membership of the commission shall be necessary for it to take action. The meetings shall be held in accordance with Section 2.40.010.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979; Ord. 3484 § 1, 1980; Ord. 3786 § 1, 1984; Ord. 3884 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4045 § 1, 1987; Ord. 4228 § 1, 1990; Ord. 4484, 1995; Ord. 4546, 1997; Ord. 4554, 1997)
At the first meeting of each commission after the first of February of each year the commissioners shall select one of their members as chairperson and one as vice-chairperson, unless otherwise provided.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979; Ord. 3884 § 2, 1985; Ord. 3979 § 1, 1986; Ord. 4554, 1997)
The personnel commission shall, as provided by this chapter and Chapters 2.64 and 2.72, and by the personnel rules, have the power to:
A. 
Hear appeals submitted by any person in the classified service relative to disciplinary action, dismissal or demotion; hear alleged violations of the personnel rules or matters involving alleged discrimination and certify its findings to the city council;
B. 
Except on those matters for which another procedure is provided by law or when matters of discipline are involved, investigate and make recommendations on any matter of personnel policy, or when requested to do so by the city council or the city manager; and
C. 
In any investigation or hearing conducted by the commission, examine witnesses under oath and compel their attendance or the production of evidence before it by subpoena issued in the name of the city and attested by the city clerk. It shall be the duty of the chief of police to cause all subpoenas issued under the provisions of this chapter to be served. Refusal of a person to attend or testify and answer such subpoena shall subject such person to prosecution in the manner set forth by law for failure to appear before the city council in response to a subpoena issued by the city council:
1. 
Witness Fees. All witnesses appearing in city administrative hearings pursuant to subpoena shall be entitled to fees and mileage in the same amount and under the same circumstances as prescribed by law for witnesses in civil actions in Superior Court,
2. 
Deposit for Subpoenas. It shall be necessary for the party requesting the issuance of subpoenas to deposit with the city clerk a sum sufficient to cover fees and mileage as prescribed by law, including, but not limited to, Government Code Section 68093.
Witness fees shall be paid from said deposit. Any sums not used for such purpose shall be immediately refunded to the party making the deposit.
(Ord. 5112 § 2, 2021)
The members of the personnel commission shall be nominated and appointed in the following manner:
A. 
Two members shall be appointed by the city council from a list of three persons nominated by the employees in the classified service via their employee associations, except in the instance when the incumbent is to be renominated, then one name may be submitted to the city council for consideration. The members nominated by the employees shall not be subject to the residency requirement set out in Section 2.24.030.
B. 
Two members shall be appointed by the city council directly.
C. 
The fifth member shall be appointed by the city council from a list of three persons nominated by the four appointed as provided for in this section, except in the instance when the incumbent is to be nominated, then one name may be submitted to the city council for consideration.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979; Ord. 4228 § 1, 1990)
A. 
The city council may remove a personnel commissioner for just cause. Prior to the removal of any commissioner, the city council shall cause written notice to be served upon the commissioner, setting forth the grounds upon which the proposed removal is based. Findings which would constitute just cause include but are not limited to the following:
1. 
Absenteeism;
2. 
Moral turpitude;
3. 
Violation of the laws of the state or the ordinances of the city.
B. 
Unless the commissioner requests a hearing, removal shall commence five days after receipt of the notice provided for herein.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979; Ord. 4228 § 1, 1990)
A. 
Upon written request to the city council by the commissioner, the city council shall appoint a time within not less than five days, nor more than thirty days, for a hearing to determine whether or not the commissioner shall be removed.
B. 
The city clerk shall serve notice of hearing upon the commissioner by certified mail at the address shown on the records of the city. Such notice shall be mailed not less than five days prior to the date of such hearing, and shall state the time and place when and where such hearing shall be held.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979)
Within fifteen days of the conclusion of the hearing, the city council shall announce its decision and findings by resolution. A copy shall be mailed to the commissioner, and to any other party expressing an interest therein.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979)
If, with respect to a demotion, suspension or removal of any employee of the classified service, the personnel commission, by at least a four-fifths vote of the entire commission, concludes that the charges on which such action was based were not proved, or, although proved, were motivated by personal, racial, religious or political prejudice, an order by the personnel commission of reinstatement without loss of pay shall be binding upon the officer having appointive power, and such officer shall forthwith order such reinstatement.
(Ord. 3360 § 2, 1979)
The planning commission is created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Government Code of the state of California, and shall have, and is vested with, all the powers and duties provided therein, and such other powers and duties as may be conferred upon planning commissions by any and all laws of the state and Titles 16 and 17 of the city of El Cajon Municipal Code.
(Ord. 4948 § 3, 2010)
Each planning commissioner may receive compensation for each meeting attended, and may receive compensation for travel and other expenses when such expenditures are authorized by the city council.
(Ord. 4948 § 3, 2010)
The provisions of California Government Code Section 65402(a) requiring a report as to conformity with the general plan shall not apply to: (1) the disposition of the remainder of a larger parcel which was acquired and used in part for street purposes; (2) acquisitions, dispositions or abandonments for street widening; or (3) alignment projects, provided such dispositions for street purposes, acquisitions, dispositions or abandonments for street widening, or alignment projects are of a minor nature.
(Ord. 3922 § 1, 1986)
The public safety facility financing oversight committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the city council and the city manager, and shall make recommendations to the city council and the city manager on matters pertaining to the expenditure of the proceeds of the transactions and use tax adopted by Ordinance No. 4788 of the city council, approved by the voters of the city as Proposition O ("Proposition O") at the November 2, 2004, general election. Such oversight shall include the monitoring of the costs and expenses related to the financing of the public safety facilities and the design and construction of the facilities, including the expenditure of proceeds of any bonds issued to finance the construction of the city's, facilities as contemplated by Proposition O. The public safety facility oversight committee shall annually review an independent financial audit of the income and expenditure of all moneys related to the tax imposed by Proposition O, and the facilities constructed in connection therewith, and provide a report to the city council and the public regarding such annual review. The committee will cease upon construction of the public safety facility in accordance with Ordinance No. 4788.
(Ord. 4791 § 1, 2004)
A. 
Notwithstanding Sections 2.24.030 and 2.24.050 of this chapter, the public safety facility oversight committee shall consist of seven members, no less than four members who are residents of the city at the time of applying for the commission and who shall continue to re side in the city during their term of office. Up to three members of the committee, as designated in subsection B of this section, may reside outside of the city. Each member shall serve a term of four years except that the initial term of those members described in subsection C of this section, shall be for two years, and thereafter for four years.
B. 
In order to have a broad representation of construction and financing of public facilities, three of the members of the committee, none of whom need be residents of the city, must be from one or more of the following occupations:
1. 
A California licensed architect with experience designing and building commercial, industrial and governmental buildings;
2. 
A California licensed general contractor with experience constructing commercial, industrial and governmental buildings;
3. 
A California licensed civil engineer with experience in the designing and building of commercial, industrial and governmental buildings;
4. 
A building/property manager with experience in the management of commercial property;
5. 
A construction estimator with experience in estimating the construction of large-scale projects; and
6. 
A California certified public accountant with experience in professional accounting.
C. 
In addition to the members designated in subsection B of this section, four of the members of the public safety facility oversight committee each of whom need to be residents of the city, must be from one or more of the following occupations or categories:
1. 
A business owner from the El Cajon business community;
2. 
A member of a bona fide tax payers' association or organization;
3. 
A public safety employee (i.e., either police or fire personnel) either retired from service or not employed by the city; and
4. 
A resident elector of the city.
(Ord. 4791 § 2, 2004)
The city manager shall designate the department to provide clerical and administrative services to the public safety oversight committee as required.
(Ord. 4791 § 3, 2004)