Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ February 22, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 27 - 3:00 p.m.
JOINT MEETING OF THE
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING
AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
CITY OF EL CAJON
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
February 22, 2022
An Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Hou sing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, February 22, 2022, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.
R O L L C A L L
Council/Agencymembers present: Goble, and Kendrick
Council/Agencymembers absent: Ortiz
Deputy Mayor/Vice Chair present: Metschel
Mayor/Chair present: Wells
Other Officers present: Mitchell, City Manager/Executive Director DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel
Cortez, City Clerk/Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG led by Mayor Wells and MOMENT OF SILENCE. (The Courts have concluded that sectarian prayer, as part of City Council Meetings, is not permitted under the Constitution).
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the February 8 , 202 2, meetings and the Agenda of the February 22, 2022, meetings in accordance with State Law and El Cajon City/Housin g Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS: None
AGENDA CHANGES:
City Manager Mitchell requested that Item 10, Legislative Report be postponed to the March 8, 2022 meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 6)
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 6.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (Ortiz – Absent).
1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
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
Approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title only
Approves the reading by title and waive s 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
1. Adopt Resolution No. 011 -22 to approve Plans and Specifications for Recreation Center Upgrades – Cool Zones and Evacuation Sites, Bid No. 012-22; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 012-22 to award the bid to the sole responsive, responsible bidder, M. Brey Electric, Incorporated, in the amount of $552,852.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
5. Approval and Authorization of the Execution of a Program Supplement to a Caltrans Agreement for Washington Avenue Safety Improvements
Adopts Resolution No. 013 -22 approving Program Supplement No. 000000Z4 2 for the Washington Avenue Safety Improvements project HSIPL-5211(043).
6. October – December 2021 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
Receives the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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.
DISCUSSION
Assistant to the City Manager, David Richards provided detailed information of the Item.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Finding alternative ways to advertise City events; and Request for report about Dollar Days Event.
No comments were received for the Item.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY GOBLE, to RECEIVE the report and the Communications, Outreach, and Engagement Plan.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (Ortiz – Absent).
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Continued)
8. Safe Parking Program Analysis
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides direction to staff.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item, and offered the following five (5) options for the City Council to consider:
1. Do nothing (consider applications as submitted)
2. RFP to seek a site and provider
3. RFP for provider on City property
4. Amend temporary zoning pilot program allowing safe parking
5. Offer City’s CDBG-CV funds to neighboring jurisdiction for safe parking program
Scott Tullock, representing Good Shepherd Ministry Center, spoke in support of a Safe Parking Program.
Teresa Smith, representing Dreams for Change, spoke in support of a Safe Parking Program.
Kelly Spoon, representing Dreams for Change, spoke in support of a Safe Parking Program.
Rebecca Branstetter spoke in support of a Safe Parking Program.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Consideration to amend a Temporary Zoning Pilot Program allowing safe parking in the City;
Consideration to offer CDBG -CV funds to neighboring jurisdictions for a safe parking program;
Being ready and responsive to applicants for safe parking options; Concerns for liability to the City if safe parking locations are accepted; and CDBG-CV funds to be available for cities asking for help with safe parking options.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ACCEPT option No. 1, to consider applicants and option No. 5, to consider other jurisdictions who ask for CDBG-CV funds.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (Ortiz – Absent).
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Continued)
9. Allocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Appraisal Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorizes the allocation of up t o $40,000 for appraisal services for the vacant property at Cuyamaca Street and Weld Boulevard.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
No comments were received for the Item.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ALLOCATE
American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Appraisal Services
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (Ortiz – Absent).
Per City Manager Mitchell’s recommendation, I tem 10 will be presented at the March 8, 2022 meeting.
10. Legislative Update
Recess called at 4:11 p.m.
Meeting called back to order at 4:17 p.m.
11. City Council Action Plan (2022)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the draft City Council Action Plan for 2022.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Using reserve funds to allow staff to accomplish goals set; Hiring a marketing consultant to help promote City goals; and Staff making fiscally cautious decisions.
No comments were received for the Item.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 11 - Continued)
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE the draft City Council Action Plan for 2022.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (Ortiz – Absent).
12. Sustainability Initiative Efforts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report on the City's Sustainability Initiative Efforts.
DISCUSSION
Public Works Director, Yazmin Arellano provided detailed information of the Item.
No comments were received for the Item.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ALLOCATE
American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Appraisal Services
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (Ortiz – Absent).
13. COVID-19 Status Report
RECOMMENDATION:
No action required.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
No comments were received for the Item.
COMMISSION REPORTS: None
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Associat ion of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee; LAFCO.
14. Council Activities Report/Comments
In addition to the submitted report, Mayor Wells stated he attended the Republican Women, Lakeside and Fletcher Hills meetings.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
15. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advance d 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.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
16. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communicatio ns; He artland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
17. MAYOR PRO TEM MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Continued)
18. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advance d Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
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.
DISCUSSION
No comments were received for the Item.
The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a second reading.
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.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPT
Ordinance No. 5115, Adopting a District Map for Council Member Elections in El Cajon.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (Ortiz – Absent).
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CLOSED SESSIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency adjourned Closed Session as follows:
20. Closed Sess ion - 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 Inves tment 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
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADJ OURN to Closed Session at 4:41 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (Ortiz – Absent).
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 4:50 p.m.
City Attorney Foley reported the following actions:
Direction given to City Negotiators.
Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 22nd day of February, 2022, at 4:50 p.m., to Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary