CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
OCTOBER 11, 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 THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the September 27, 2022, Meeting and the Agenda of the October 11, 2022, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: National Community Planning Month
Presentation: HauntFest 2022
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 September 27, 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. Travel Expenses for the League of California Cities Annual Conference - Metschel
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council reviews and approves the attached Claim for Advance/Reimbursement of Travel Expense form for Deputy Mayor Michelle Metschel submitted in accordance with City Council Policy G-1.
5. FY 2022 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY 2022 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $40,361 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriates $40,361 of the FY 2022 U.S. Department of Justice JAG Grant to purchase (50) Red Dot Sight Optics and accessory equipment.
2. 6. Award of Bid No. 006-23 – Main Street - Green Street Gateway Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for Main Street - Green Street Gateway Improvements, Bid No. 006-23;
1. Find the second low bidder non-responsive for the reason set forth in the agenda report; and
2. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Blue Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,878,426.25.
3. 7. Award of Bid No. 011-23 – Neighborhood Street Lights 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for Neighborhood Street Lights 2022, Bid No. 011-23;
1. Find the protest submitted by Servitek Electric, Inc., (SEI) timely, but without merit;2.
Find the third low bidder non-responsive for the reason set forth in the agenda report; and
3. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Select Electric, Inc., in the amount of $719,865.
4. 8. 2022-23 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control - Office of Traffic Safety (ABC-OTS) Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager, or such person designated by the City Manager, to accept the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control-Office of Traffic Safety Grant in the amount of $40,000 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriate the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control-Office of Traffic Safety Grant funds in the amount of $39,600 for overtime and $400 for training and travel, for a total grant award of $40,000.
2. 9. Contract Amendment for Main Street – Green Street Gateway Improvements Civil Engineering Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to amend the term, the scope of work, and to increase the compensation for the Agreement for Professional Services with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., for Main Street – Green Street Gateway Improvements Civil Engineering services in the not-to-exceed amount of $37,650.
10. 2022-2023 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the STEP Grant in the amount of $130,000 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriates the STEP Grant funds in the amount of $98,202 for overtime, $2,369 for training and travel, $10,429 for supplies, and $19,000 for equipment, for a total grant award of $130,000.
2. 11. Purchase of Aerial Platform Truck
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Appropriate $492,000 from the General Fund Carryover Reserve to Fire Department Administration (101400);
1. Transfer and appropriate $492,000 from Fire Department Administration (101400) to the American Rescue Plan Act Fund (201200);
2. Authorize the capital outlay of $1.7 million for the acquisition of a Pierce Aerial Platform (Truck); and
3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent, in accordance with Municipal Code section
3.20.010(C)(5), to execute an agreement with South Coast Fire Equipment (Pierce distributor) for the purchase of a Truck in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,000.
4. 12. 2023 Calendar of Meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council reviews the proposed 2023 calendar of meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency, makes appropriate modifications, or accepts as presented.
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. General Plan Amendment – Housing Element Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the public hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the public hearing;2.
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, REAFFIRMING the Initial Study and Negative Declaration; and
3. Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, APPROVING the General Plan Amendment.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14. Legislative Update
15. Neighborhood Clean-Up Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback regarding the Neighborhood Clean-Up Program.
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.
18. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
19. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
19. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater 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
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
21. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property: Contract #13683R in Lot 10 Blk 1MM 586 in Gillespie Field, APN 760-232-15-00
Negotiating Party: 1990 Friendship LLC
City Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition of leasehold interest
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 11th day of October 2022, is adjourned to Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.