CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
APRIL 12, 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 March 22, 2022, Meeting and the Agenda of the April 12, 2022, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation: April Pools Day
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 March 22, 2022, Meeting 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. 011-22 – Public Safety Center Renewable Energy
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for the Public Safety Center Renewable Energy project, Bid No. 011-22;
1. Find the protest submitted by Pro-Cal Lighting, Inc. (PLI) without merit and, therefore, overruled;
2. Find the second low bidder non-responsive for the reasons set forth in the agenda report; and
3. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, California Solar Integrators, Inc., in the amount of $1,335,868.17 for both the base bid and Additive Alternate No. 1.
4. 5. Disposal of Retired Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy.
6. Agreement Amendment for Annual Sewer Billing Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the amendment of the existing professional service agreement with NV5, Inc., (the "Agreement") for continuing support with sewer billing services for one (1) additional year, in an amount not-to-exceed $140,000 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into not more than two (2) future one-year extensions, as needed, each for an amount not-to-exceed $140,000.
7. Community Event – Dinner and a Concert
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the 2022 “Dinner and a Concert” series, subject to conditions.
8. Event in the Right-of-Way • July 4th Fireworks
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the use of the public right-of-way for the July 4th fireworks display.
9. Kaiser Permanente HauntFest Sponsorship
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts sponsorship money for HauntFest 2022 in the amount of $5,000 from Kaiser Permanente.
10. Outdoor Access for All Act Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the submittal of an application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for Funding Under the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, which is funded by the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act (Proposition 68) and was authorized by the California Legislature on July 1, 2020.
11. Declaration of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs; Authorization to Waive Bidding
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish a Declaration of Emergency and determine that the public interest and necessity require the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, or property as required by Public Contract Code section 22050; and
1. Approves $60,000 for repairs in Wastewater Operations to cover the cost of the emergency work.
2. 12. Lease Agreement with DISH Wireless LLC for a Wireless Communication Facility at
12. Lease Agreement with DISH Wireless LLC for a Wireless Communication Facility at Renette Park
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with DISH Wireless LLC.
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:
13. Consideration of an Adjustment to the SANDAG Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Fee
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing; and2.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving an adjustment to the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Fee to the new amount of $2,688.21 for each newly-constructed residential unit.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14. Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program Amendment
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager, or approved designee, to execute the grant agreement amendment with the San Diego River Conservancy; and
1. Accept and appropriate additional SB 85 grant funds in the amount of $2,625,000 for the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program.
2. 15. Consideration of Redesigned "No Panhandling" Street Signage
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers the redesigned "No Panhandling" street signage and provides feedback.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee, San Diego Division; LAFCO.
16. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
17. 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.
18. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
19. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
20. 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
21. Introduction of Ordinance to Adopt a District Map for Council Member Elections in El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order, and direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.
22. Introduction of Ordinance to Amend ECMC Ch. 3.20 - Bidding and Written Contracts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order, and direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
23. An Ordinance Approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2022-0001, and Amending Title 1 and Title 17 - MEHKO
RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.16 of Title 1, and Chapters 17.105 and 17.140 of Title 17, and Adding chapter 17.225.250 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Regarding Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
24. Closed Session - Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager
25. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: 1034 N.
Magnolia LLC., etc., vs. The City of El Cajon, etc., et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00006337-CU-BC-CTL
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 12th day of April 2022, is adjourned to Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.