Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ October 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 171 - 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
October 11, 2022
A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authori ty/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, October 11, 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, Kendrick, and Ortiz Council/Agencymembers absent: None
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 THE FLAG led by Mayor Wells 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 with State Law and El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: National Community Planning Month
HauntFest 2022
AGENDA CHANGES:
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 12)
1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the September 27 , 20 22, Meeting o f the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
Approve the re ading by title and waive s the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
4. Travel Expenses for the League of California Cities Annual Conference - Metschel
Review and approve the 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
1. Authorize 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
2. Appropriates $40,361 of the FY 2022 U.S. Department of Ju stice JAG Grant to purchase (50) Red Dot Sight Optics and accessory equipment.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
6. Award of Bid No. 006-23 – Main Street - Green Street Gateway Improvements
1. Adopts Resolution No. 095 -22 to approve Plans and Specifications for Main Street - Green Street Gateway Improvements, Bid No. 006-23;
2. Find the second low bidder non-responsive for the reason set forth in the agenda report; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 096 -22 to award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Blue Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,878,426.25.
7. Award of Bid No. 011-23 – Neighborhood Street Lights 2022
1. Adopt Resolution No. 097 -22 to approve Plans and Specifications for Neighborhood Street Lights 2022, Bid No. 011-23;
2. Find the protest submitted by Servitek Electric, Inc., (SEI) timely, but without merit;
3. Find the third low bidder non -responsive for the reason set forth in the agenda report; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 098 -22 to award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Select Electric, Inc., in the amount of $719,865.
8. 2022-23 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control - Office of Traffic Safety (ABC-OTS) Grant
1. Adopt Resolution No. 099 -22 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
2. 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.
9. Contract Amendment for Main Street – Green Street Gateway Improvements Civil Engineering Services
Adopt Resolution No. 100-22 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.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
10. 2022-2023 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
1. Authorize the City Man ager, 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
2. Appropriate 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.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
11. Purchase of Aerial Platform Truck
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
1. Appropriate $492,000 from the General Fund Carryover Reserve to Fire Department Administration (101400);
2. Transfer and appropriate $492,000 from Fire Department Administration (101400) to the American Rescue Plan Act Fund (201200);
3. Authorize the capita l outlay of $1.7 million for the acquisition of a Pierce Aerial Platform (Truck); and
4. 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) fo r the purchase of a Truck in a not -to-exceed amount of $1,700,000.
DISCUSSION
Councilmember Goble stated that an Aerial Platform Truck could take up to 3 years to build.
Adopt Resolution No. 101-22 to:
1. Appropriate $492,000 from the General Fund Carryover Reserve to Fire Department Administration (101400);
2. Transfer and appropriate $492,000 from Fire Department Administration (101400) to the American Rescue Plan Act Fund (201200);
3. Authorize the capital outlay of $1.7 million for the acquisition of a Pier ce Aerial Platform (Truck); and
4. 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.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
12. 2023 Calendar of Meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency
Review 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.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 12.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13. General Plan Amendment – Housing Element Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Opens the public hearing and receives testimony;
2. Closes the public hearing; Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in ord er, REAFFIRMING the Initial Study and Negative Declaration; and
3. Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, APPROVING the General Plan Amendment.
DISCUSSION
Director of Community Development, Anthony Shute, provided detailed information of the Item.
Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.
No public comment was received.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPT Resolution No. 102-22 Reaffirming the Initial Study and Negative Declaration.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 13 – Continued)
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT Resolution No. 103-22 Approving the General Plan Amendment.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14. Legislative Update
DISCUSSION
Assistant City Manager DiM aggio provided detailed information of Assembly and Senate bills of interest to the City.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Continued)
No public comment was received.
No Motion required for the Item.
15. Neighborhood Clean-Up Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That t he City Council receives the report and provides feedback regarding the Neighborhood Clean-Up Program.
DISCUSSION
Deputy Director of Public Works, Michael James, provided detailed information of Item.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Incentives for citizens to clean their own property;
Power washing areas of the city, as required;
Pride of neighborhoods; and
Council willing to participate in clean-up efforts.
No public comment was received.
No Motion required for the Item.
COMMISSION REPORTS: None
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee; LAFCO.
16. Council Activities Report/Comments
Report as submitted.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS 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 Publi c Safety Committee – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Goble added that at the SANDAG Public Safety Committee the decision was made to make Public Safety Vehicles for Police and Fire exempt from the Governor’s Executive Order to make all new vehicles electric by 2035.
18. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
19. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Continued)
20. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System B oard) – Alternate; East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember O rtiz praised the baseball skills of the San Diego Padres and El Cajon Native, Joe Musgrove.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
CLOSED SESSIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency adjourns to Closed Session as follows:
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
City Attorney Foley stated he would not participate in the closed session because the negotiating party is a client of his firm.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADJOURN to Closed Session at 3:59 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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CLOSED SESSIONS: (Continued)
RECONVENED to Open Session at 4:25 p.m.
City Manager Mitchell reported the following actions:
Direction regarding negotiation was given to Staff.
Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 11th day of October, 20 22, at 4:25 p.m., to Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary