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 22, 2022, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Michelle Metschel, Deputy Mayor Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Steve Goble, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Gary Kendrick, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk
Phil Ortiz, Councilmember
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 February 8, 2022, Meetings and the Agenda of the February 22, 2022, Meetings in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
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
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the February 8, 2022 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 waives the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
4. Award of Bid No. 012-22 – Recreation Center Upgrades – Cool Zones and Evacuation Sites
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for Recreation Center Upgrades – Cool Zones and Evacuation Sites, Bid No. 012-22; and
1. Award the bid to the sole responsive, responsible bidder, M. Brey Electric, Incorporated, in the amount of $552,852.
2. 5. Approval and Authorization of the Execution of a Program Supplement to a Caltrans Agreement for Washington Avenue Safety Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving Program Supplement No. 000000Z42 for the Washington Avenue Safety Improvements project HSIPL-5211(043).
6. October – December 2021 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.
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:
7. City Council Priority - Communications, Outreach, and Engagement Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and the Communications, Outreach, and Engagement Plan.
8. Safe Parking Program Analysis
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides direction to staff.
9. Allocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Appraisal Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorizes the allocation of up to $40,000 for appraisal services for the vacant property at Cuyamaca Street and Weld Boulevard.
10. Legislative Update
11. City Council Action Plan (2022)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the draft City Council Action Plan for 2022.
12. Sustainability Initiative Efforts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report on the City's Sustainability Initiative Efforts.
13. COVID-19 Status Report
RECOMMENDATION:
No action required.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee, San Diego Division; LAFCO.
14. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
15. 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; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.
16. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
17. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
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.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
19. An Ordinance Adopting a District Map for Council Member Elections in El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
An Ordinance of the City of El Cajon, California, Approving Four Districts Following the 2020 Decennial Federal Census, and Adopting a New Map Describing the Boundaries of Each of the Districts.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
20. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property: 31.7-acre vacant site at the northwest corner of Weld Boulevard and Cuyamaca Street
Negotiating Parties: Chestnut Properties, LLC; SGCLMC-Weld Investment Company, L.P.
City Negotiators: City Manager; Assistant City Manager; City Attorney Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition of leasehold interest, and for new lease-back to Negotiating Parties
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 22nd day of February 2022, is adjourned to Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.