crossing Valley Lake Drive, justifies the installation of all-way stop signs on Valley Lake Drive; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal impact for the installation of all -way stop signs, pavement legends, and continental crosswalk markings is approximately $5,500.00, and sufficient funds are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Traffic Maintenance Budget Activity Account; and
WHEREAS, t he project is exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA") Guidelines section 15301(c), as it involves minor alterations to e xisting public facilities, including public safety enhancements and stop signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.
2. The City Council hereby approves the installation of all -way stop signs on Valley Lake Drive at the intersection of Windmill View Road.
3. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c), as it involves minor alterations to e xisting public facilities, including public safety enhancements and stop signs.
4. The Director of Public Works is hereby directed to immediately cause the installation of the appropriate signs , pavement legends, and continental crosswalk markings as soon as is reasonably possible.
05/14/24 CC Agenda
Reso – All-Way Stop Signs at Valley Lake Drive 042924
All-way Stop Sign Request for
Valley Lake Drive at Windmill View Road
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 18.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Public of Works
SUBJECT: Traffic Calming Request for Taft Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Establish permanent stop signs on Taft Avenue at the intersections of Pauline Avenue and Renette Avenue; and
1. Install new roadway striping along the entire length of Taft Avenue from Washington Street to the southerly terminus, including Herbert Street.
2. BACKGROUND:
At the March 12th and April 23rd Council meeting, residents of Taft Avenue requested the City Council to install traffic-calming measures, including the installation of speed humps and stop signs on Taft Avenue in the area where recent traffic collisions have occurred. The residents have expressed concern about vehicles traveling at excessive speeds on Taft Avenue and a recent collision involving a vehicle losing control at the cross gutter dip at Pauline Avenue, going airborne, landing in a residence's yard, and colliding with parked vehicles.
After these requests, the Police Department deployed the radar speed feedback trailer on Taft Avenue to remind drivers of the 25 MPH residential zone speed limit. In addition, the Police Department recently conducted speeding enforcement along Taft Avenue, issuing speeding and stop sign running tickets on Taft Avenue and Renette Avenue. Public Works staff received vehicle speed data revealing that the 85 th percentile speed was 22 MPH.
Taft Avenue is a north-south residential street that extends from East Main Street approximately 5,036 feet south to its terminus point at Herbert Street. Taft Avenue has a residential speed limit of 25 miles per hour per California Vehicle Code Section 22352, "Prima Facie Speed Limits." The intersection of Taft Avenue and Pauline Avenue is uncontrolled, with a deep drainage dip that leads to an open channel on the west side. Two-way “Stop” signs on East Renette Avenue control the intersection with no stop signs on Taft Avenue.
Although these two intersections do not satisfy all the required stop sign traffic volume and accident history warrants per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), the deep drainage dip coupled with the need to reduce the speed of vehicles that are traveling in excess of 25 miles per hour, are justification for this installation. All-way stop signs are a traffic-calming measure to help reduce speeds near these intersections and help facilitate pedestrian and traffic flow.
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Additionally, staff will collect additional traffic volume and speed data after the stop signs and striping are installed and determine if additional traffic-calming measures are required.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guideline section 15301(c) as it is a minor alteration to an existing public street involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $7,500 for the installation of all-way stop signs, pavement legends, and new roadway striping. This cost is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Traffic Safety Calming project (233790PWCP).
Prepared By: Mario Sanchez, City Engineer
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Public Works
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - Taft Avenue
Traffic Calming - Taft Ave
RESOLUTION NO. -24
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH PERMANENT STOP SIGNS ON
TAFT AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF PAULINE AVENUE
AND RENETTE AVENUE; AND INSTALL NEW ROADWAY
STRIPING ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TAFT AVENUE FROM
WASHINGTON STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY TERMINUS, INCLUDING
HERBERT STREET TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of El Cajon ( "City") is vitally important, and that from time to time vehicular traffic control measures are necessary to protect pedestrian traffic along and across public roads; and
WHEREAS, Taft Avenue is a north-south residential street that extends from West Main Street approximately 5,036 feet south to its terminus point at Herbert Street, with a residential speed limit of 25 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, residents on Taft Avenue have expressed concerns over the speed and general safety of vehicles at certain key intersections; and
WHEREAS, the intersection of T aft Avenue and Pauline Avenue is uncontrolled, with a deep drainage dip that leads to an open channel on the west side; and t wo-way “Stop” signs on East Renette Avenue control the intersection with no stop signs on Taft Avenue; and
WHEREAS, a recent collision on Taft Avenue was caused by excessive speeds for the design of the road, its intersections, and stormwater infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, although these two intersections do not satisfy all the required stop sign traffic volume and accident hist ory warrants per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), the deep drainage dip coupled with the need to reduce the speed of vehicles that are traveling in excess of 25 miles per hour, are justification for this installation; and
WHEREAS, City staff has recommended installing all-way stop signs as a traffic- calming measure to help reduce speeds near these intersections and help facilitate pedestrian and traffic flow; and
WHEREAS, staff further recommends the installation of a double-yellow centerline and shoulder edge striping to narrow the travel lanes on the entire length of Taft Avenue, which is a safety measure that has been shown to reduce vehicle speeds along a roadway and enhance movement and safety for all modes of travel; and
WHEREAS, staff will collect additional traffic volume and speed data after the stop signs and striping are installed and determine if additional traffic -calming measures are required; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal impact would be approximately $7,500 for the installation of all-way stop signs, pavement legends, and new roadway striping. This cost is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Traffic Safety Calming project, Budget Activity Account, 550590-233790PWCP-8576; and
WHEREAS, t he project is exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") Guidelines section 15301 (c) (Class 1), as it is a minor alteration of an existing public street involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.
2. The City Council hereby approves the following traffic calming measures:
A. Establishing permanent stop signs on Taft Ave nue at the intersections of Pauline Avenue and Renette Avenue;
B. Installing new roadway striping along the entire length of Taft Avenue from Washington Street to the southerly terminus, including Herbert Street, to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
3. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guideline section 15301(c) (Class 1) as it is a minor alteration of an existing public street involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use.
4. The Director of Public Works is hereby directed to immediately cause the installation of the appropriate signs and roadway striping as soon as is reasonably possible.
05/14 CC Agenda
Reso – Traffic Calming – Taft Avenue 050624
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 19.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Bent Koch, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fire Engine Funding and Purchase to Implement Engine 208 Plan RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Re-appropriate $1,000,000 from the San Diego River Conservancy Grant (WEAP21) from Task 3 (Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program) to Task 7 (Fire Hazard Mitigation Equipment);
1. Re-allocate and re-appropriate $500,000 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from ARP08 (Economic Development) to ARP22;
2. Approve the capital expenditure for the purchase of a new Fire Engine for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000, and authorize the Purchasing Agent, in accordance with Municipal Code section 3.20.010(C)(5), to execute an agreement for the capital expenditure, using a cooperative, for the purchase of a Fire Engine (Engine) for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000 and outfitting costs for this Engine in a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.
3. BACKGROUND:
On February 22, 2024, the City Council conducted a workshop to review the "2023 Community Risk Assessment" and "Standards of Coverage" reports and provide direction to staff on the implementation of several options presented. The option that the City Council directed staff to pursue was the creation of another 24-hour engine company in the short-term. The intent of the additional engine company is to reduce call volume loads from existing response units (primarily from Stations 6 and 8) and to reduce the City's dependence on automatic aid from neighboring fire jurisdictions. Since the workshop, staff has developed a plan to accomplish the goal of operating a new Engine in the City and has already begun implementation of the tasks identified in the plan. Staff is working on the many aspects of this plan and have come up with the initial list of items to procure; the largest item being a new Engine. Ordering a new Engine expeditiously is crucial due to manufacturing lead times. Adding a new Engine to the fleet will require finding an available Engine and then outfitting the Engine after it is procured. The anticipated Engine price is approximately $1,200,000 with outfitting costs around $300,000.
Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. (Pierce) has historically been the supplier of standardized Engine equipment for Heartland Fire and Rescue fleet because the equipment has proven to be reliable with minimal downtime for repairs. South Coast Fire Equipment is the exclusive dealer of Pierce Engines. Fire management staff have located an Engine, through South Coast Fire Equipment, which would be available for delivery within approximately six months. Heartland Fire and Rescue staff have also looked at additional manufacturers in an effort to alleviate the .!!!!_ Valley of opportunity
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availability and lead time issues with Pierce Manufacturing. This includes working with Emergency Vehicle Group (EVG) to locate an Engine from Spartan Fire LLC (Spartan). The EVG option is anticipated to take approximately seven months for delivery with another two additional months for outfitting. The Fire department's preferred option is to go with a Pierce engine, and with a Spartan engine as an alternative.
Staff recommends this purchase be made in accordance with Municipal Codes section
3.20.010(C)(5) which authorizes the City Council to acquire equipment without competitive bidding due to special circumstances where it is in the City’s best interest to waive the bidding requirement.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The proposed purchase of a fire engine and outfitting equipment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15378, because it does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” in that it does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action authorizes a $1,500,000 expenditure for the purchase of a Fire Engine, including outfitting. This action will reprogram the following existing appropriations: 233794PWCP – Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program general project expenditures will be reduced by $1,000,000 and 251580, WEAP21 – Task 7 will be increased by $1,000,000. In addition, $500,000 will be de-appropriated from ARPA (Fund 201) ARP08 – Economic Development and re-appropriated to ARPA (Fund 201) ARP22 for the purchase of a Fire Engine, including outfitting.
Prepared By: Barbara Watkins, Sr. Management Analyst
Reviewed By: Bent Koch, Fire Chief
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. ___-24
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON
FOR RE-APPROPRIATION AND RE-ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE ENGINE
WHEREAS, City Council directed staff to pursue the creation of another 24- hour engine company to meet the needs of the community and reduce the reliance on automatic aid from neighboring fire jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, staff has developed a plan to accomplish the goal of operating a new fire engine ("Engine") and initiated implementation of necessary tasks identified in the plan, including procurement and outfitting of an Engine, with the anticipated cost of procurement to be approximately $1,000,000, and outfitting costs expected to total $500,000; and
WHEREAS, for many ye ars, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. ( "Pierce") has been the supplier of standardized engine equipment for the Heartland Fire and Rescue ("Fire") fleet due to reliability of the equipment; maintaining a fleet of standardized vehicles for Fire is important as it creates familiarity among the Heartland companies, and maintenance by the City’s fleet management staff; and
WHEREAS, F ire management staff have located a Pierce Engine through its exclusive southern California dealer, South Coast Fire Equipment ("South Coast") that would be available for delivery within approximately six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, in contacting alternative fire engine manufacturers Fire staff have been informed that a subst itute fire engine would take approximately seven (7) months for delivery, and two (2) additional months for outfitting; and
WHEREAS, available and as yet uncommitted American Rescue Plan ("ARPA") funds are available to partially pay for the Engine by re- allocating $500,000 from ARPA Project No. 08 (Economic Development) towards a new ARPA project (the next number in sequence) under the category of Infrastructure for the purchase of the Engine; and
WHEREAS, additional funds for the purchase of the Engine are available through re-appropriation $1,000,000 from San Diego River Conservancy Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program (WEAP21) project (Task 3 – 233794PWCP General Project Expenditures) to Fire Hazard Mit igation Equipment (Task 7 – WEAP21.TASK7) within PW Grants (251580); and
WHEREAS, staff recommends this purchase be made from South Coast , in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code section 3.20.010(C)(5), which authorizes the City Council to acquire equipment due to special circumstances, and it is in the City’s best interest to waive the bidding requirement; and
WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as it is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.
2. The City Council finds that the purchase of the Engine is exempt from CEQA as it is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
3. The City Council hereby approves the re-appropriation of $1,000,000 from the San Diego River Conservancy Grant (WEAP21) Project, Task 3 - 233794PWCP General Project Expenditures, and to Project Task 7 - WEAP21.TASK7 Fire Hazard Mitigation Equipment within PW Grants (251580).
4. The City Council hereby further approves the re-allocation of $500,000 from ARPA Project ARPA08 and to the next ARPA Project number, in order, within ARPA fund (201).
5. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, in accordance with Municipal Code section
3.20.010(C)(5), to execute an agreement with South Coast Fire Equipment , of Corona, California for the capital expenditure, using a cooperative, for purchase of a Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. fire engine, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000, and outfitting costs in a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000, with any such changes and refinements as may be necessary and approved by the City Manager.
6. The City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute any subsequent amendments to the Purchase Orders, or other documents necessary, as may be approved by the City Manager , on behalf of the City of El Cajon.
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 20.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Ryan Villegas, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Update on the Business Facade Grant Program & Funding Repairs at 405 E. Lexington Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Reallocate ARPA funds up to $962,871 from Economic Development (ARP08) and $287,129 from Small Business Incubator (ARP20) to Business Facade Grant Program (ARP21); and
1. Appropriate up to $300,000 of General Fund Carryover Reserves to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Public Works Facilities Maintenance (101550) Annual Budget for building improvements at 405 E. Lexington Avenue.
2. Alternatively, if the City Council wishes to keep the Business Facade Grant Program funding at the same level, staff recommends that it provides feedback on a rubric to allocate funding.
BACKGROUND:
Business Facade Grant Program
On January 9, 2024, the City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for a Business Facade Grant program aimed at improving the exteriors of businesses in El Cajon. Three grant categories were established:
Signage ($20,000 max),
Exterior Paint ($15,000 max), and
Window Repair ($1,000 max).
The City accepted applications from February 29 through May 1, 2024, with a total of 150 applications received:
97 sign applications (~$1,232,000),
41 paint applications (~$432,000), and
12 window applications (~$11,000).
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The total amount requested through the program is approximately $1,675,000, far exceeding the $500,000 allocated for the program. It is important to note that businesses whose proposed facade improvement includes signage assistance, and such assistance falls below the grant maximum, are eligible to seek a reimbursement of City permit fees paid for the work, so long as the total grant award for signage does not exceed the grant maximum (that is, $20,000). The total amount of permit costs are estimated to be $75,000.
Staff offers three options for City Council's consideration regarding the grant program:
Allocate an additional $1.25 million in ARPA funding to the Program, bringing the total allocation to $1.75 million. This would allow all businesses that meet the minimum qualifications to receive funding, resulting in about 150 improvement projects. The additional $75,000 would cover permit fees for the 97 businesses in the sign category.
1. Maintain the $500,000 that was initially allocated to this program, allowing about 44 projects to be funded. If this is the course of action, staff recommends that the City Council provide feedback on criteria to be used in a rubric to score and award the most qualifying businesses for the program. This rubric would be based on the parameters outlined in the program details that all applicants reviewed prior to submitting their applications, which would include having an active business license, having high visibility from the public right-of-way, and conforming to the City's sign ordinance in Municipal Code section 17.190.210, among other specifications.
2. Consider a combination of both options. For example, increasing the program fund to $1 million and providing feedback on a rubric.
3. Regardless of which approach the City Council selects, applicants will be notified by May 31st on the determination of their application.
Business Incubator / Property at 405 E. Lexington Avenue In December 2023, staff allocated $2.75 million in ARPA funding for the purchase of the property at 405 E. Lexington Avenue to serve as the location for a business incubator program.
From these funds, $2,462,871 were expended on the purchase of the building, leaving a balance of $287,129 for necessary building improvements. Due to the narrow guidelines of how ARPA funds are to be used, staff recommends reallocating $287,129 in ARPA funds for this project and appropriating $300,000 of General Fund Reserves for the necessary improvements, if the City Council wishes to fund building repairs relying on General Fund Reserves.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
This is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15378 (b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Funding changes or new priorities may require environmental review, which will be addressed prior to project approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action reallocates $1,250,000 million of existing appropriations to the Business Facade Grant Program (ARP21). Additionally, General Fund appropriations (Public Works Facilities Maintenance -101550) will increase, and reserves decrease, by $300,000.
Prepared By: Ryan Villegas, Senior Management Analyst
Reviewed By: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - Option 1
Resolution - Option 2
Resolution - Allocation of GF & Redirection of ARPA Funds
RESOLUTION NO. ___-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON
APPROVING ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS FOR A BUSINESS FAÇADE AND SIGN IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2024 the City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") funding for a Business Façade and Sign Improvement Grant Program (the "Program") aimed at improving the exteriors of businesses located in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the Program developed by City staff allows individual grants in three (3) grant categories with maximum expense limits as follows : (1) Signage ($20,000), (2) Exterior Paint ($15,000), and (3) Window Repair ($1,000); and
WHEREAS, the City received a total of one hundred fifty (150) applications from February 29, 2024 through May 1, 2024, including ninety-seven (97) sign applications, forty-one ( 41) paint applications, and twelve ( 12) window applications , totaling approximately $1,675,000, and far exceeding the $500,000 previously allocated for the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Program further provides that businesses whose proposed façade improvements include signage grants may also include, as an eligible reimbursement, the costs incurred by the business to obtain any City building permits so long as the total award does not exceed the maximum amount for signage; and
WHEREAS, staff recommend ed that the City Council allocate an addition al $1,250,000 in ARPA funds be allocated in order to fund all businesses that meet the minimum qualifications for the Program, bringing the tot al allocation to $1,750,000, with $75,000 designated to cover permit fees for the ninety-seven (97) businesses in the sign category; and
WHEREAS, sufficient ARPA-Economic Development ("ARPA-ED") funds are available for the additional allocation to the Program; and
WHEREAS, this item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as it is not a "project" pursuant to section 15378(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and furthermore, the proposed funded projects are exempt pursuant to sections 15301 and 15311(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to allocate, appropriate and expend additional American Rescue Plan Act -Economic Development
funds in the sum of $1 ,250,000 in order to approve all of the one hundred fifty (150) eligible applications received for the Business Façade and Sign Improvement Grant Program.
3. The City Council hereby also authorizes the designation of $75,000 in ARPA-ED funds to apply toward reimbursement of City building permit fees incurred for sign improvement grants provided, however, that the total award (i.e., improvements and permit fees) does not exceed $20,000.
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Reso – Business Façade & Sign Improvement Grant – Opt 1 (Addl ARPA Funds) 050924
RESOLUTION NO. ___-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON
APPROVING DISBURSEMENT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS FOR A BUSINESS FAÇADE AND SIGN IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2024 the City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") funding for a Business Façade and Sign Improvement Grant program (the "Program") aimed at improving the exteriors of businesses located in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the Program developed by City staff allows individual grants in three (3) grant categories with maximum expense limits as follows : (1) Signage ($20,000), (2) Exterior Paint ($15,000), and (3) Window Repair ($1,000); and
WHEREAS, the City received a total of one hundred fifty ( 150) applications from February 29, 2024 through May 1, 2024, including ninety-seven (97) sign applications, forty-one ( 41) paint applications, and twelve ( 12) window applications , totaling approximately $1,675,000, and far exceeding the $500,000 previously allocated for the Program; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to maintain the $500,000 budget previously adopted for the Program, and staff recommends that grant funds be awarded to the most qualifying businesses using a rubric based on the parameters outlined in the Program details that all applicants reviewed prior to submitting their applications, which include having an active business license, having high visibility from the public right-of-way, and conforming to the City's sign ordinance in El Cajon Municipal Code section 17.190.210, among other specifications; and
WHEREAS, this item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as it is not a "project" pursuant to section 15378(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and furthermore, the proposed funded projects are exempt pursuant to sections 15301 and 15311(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.
2. The City Council hereby approves award of the previously -approved $500,000 in grant funds for the Program to the most qualifying businesses using a rubric based on the parameters outlined in the P rogram details, which all applicants reviewed prior to submitting their applications, that include having an active business license, having high visibility from the public right -of-way, and conforming to the City's sign ordinance in El Cajon Municipal Code section 17.190.210, among other specifications.
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Reso – Business Façade & Sign Improvement Grant – Opt 2 (ARPA Funds) Update 050924
RESOLUTION NO. ___-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON
APPROVING ALLOCATION OF GENERAL FUND RESERVES
FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 405 EAST LEXINGTON AVENUE, AND
REDIRECTION OF UNSPENT AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA) FUNDS TO OTHER PROJECTS
WHEREAS, in December 2023, the City Council of the City of El Cajon (the "City") allocated $2,750,000 in American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") funding for the purchase of property located at 405 East Lexington Avenue (the "Property") to serve as the location of a business incubator program (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, from these ARPA funds, $2,462,871 was expended for the purchase of the Property, and the remainder was designated for necessary building improvements; and
WHEREAS, due to the narrow guidelines of how ARPA funds are to be used, City staff recommends appropriation of $300,000 of General Fund Reserves for the improvements to the Property, and reallocation of the remaining unspent ARPA funds in the amount of $287,129 to other projects eligible for ARPA funds; and
WHEREAS, this item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as it is not a " project" pursuant to section 15378(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and furthermore, the proposed funded projects are exempt pursuant to sections 15301 and 15311(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to allocate, appropriate and expend General Fund Reserves for improvements to the Property located at 405 East Lexington Avenue.
3. The City Council hereby further authorizes the City Manager to reallocate the remaining unspent ARPA funds that were designated for this Project , in the amount of $287,129, to other projects eligible for ARPA funds.
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Reso – Allocation of GF for 405 E Lexington & Redirection of ARPA Funds 050924 City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 21.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Wells
SUBJECT: Council Activity Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
April 18, 2024 – Prop J Survey Recap Meeting
April 25, 2024 – El Cajon Ford Reopening
April 26, 2024 – SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting
April 27, 2024 – College Avenue Pregnancy Center Gala
May 3, 2024 – SANDAG Regional Planning Committee Meeting May 5, 2024 – Holocaust Remembrance Day Event
May 5, 2024 – Pro-Israel Rally at UCSD
May 5, 2024 – Interview with Channel 8 News
May 6, 2024 – Interview with News Nation
May 6, 2024 – Interview with Daily Mail
May 7, 2024 – Interview with News Max TV
May 8, 2024 – Interview with Fox Business
May 10, 2024 – SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting
May 14, 2024 – City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Bill Wells, Mayor
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 22.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Goble
SUBJECT: 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
April 17, 2024 – Emails with Brent W at Meals on Wheels April 18, 2024 – Emails with City Manager re: AWP Financing April 23, 2024 – MTS Board of Directors Meeting
April 26, 2024 – Albondigas Group Lunch
April 27, 2024 – Home of Guiding Hands Gala
April 30, 2024 – Letter of Support for GUHSD Superintendent Candidate April 30, 2024 – Emails with Public Works re: Greenfield Slurry Project May 2, 2024 – Emails with Tom S. re: MTS Arnele Issues
May 2, 2024 – Phone call with Kyle @ AWP
May 2, 2024 – Meeting with Guadalupe, Mid-City CAN, re: MTS May 3, 2024 – Chamber First Friday Breakfast
May 6, 2024 – SANDAG Military Working Group Meeting
May 8, 2024 – MTS Budget Committee Meeting
May 9, 2024 – MTS Executive Committee Meeting
May 13, 2024 – Meeting with City Manager
May 14, 2024 – City Council Meeting(s)
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I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Steve Goble, Councilmember
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 23.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Kendrick
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
May 14, 2024 – City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Gary Kendrick, Councilmember
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 24.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Metschel
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO
Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
May 11, 2024 – TEDx Kids Event
May 14, 2024 – City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Michelle Metschel, Councilmember
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 25.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Deputy Mayor Ortiz
SUBJECT: DEPUTY MAYOR 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
April 25, 2025 – BIA Breakfast
May 13, 2024 – League of California Cities Meeting
May 14, 2024 – City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Phil Ortiz, Deputy Mayor
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 26.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Gary Kendrick, Councilmember & Phil Ortiz, Deputy Mayor SUBJECT: Panhandling Signs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers changing the City's panhandling signs with different messaging.
BACKGROUND:
About six years ago, the City installed "No Panhandling" signs at major intersections. Since the initial signs, the City Council modified the message on the signs. We believe that the "No Panhandling" signs are intended for motorists that may be considering giving money to those that are panhandling. We believe that it is time for the City Council to have a discussion about other messaging on the signs and would like to direct staff to bring back options for City Council consideration.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.
The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Prepared By: Gary Kendrick, Councilmember & Phil Ortiz, Deputy Mayor Reviewed By:
Approved By: N/A
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 27.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: City Clerk
FROM: City Attorney/General Legal Counsel
SUBJECT: Closed Session - Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives:
Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Marisol Thorn, Director of Human Resources
Clay Schoen, Director of Finance
Unrepresented Employees:
City Manager, and Executive, Unrepresented and Confidential Employees under City Council Policy A-29
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following Closed Session be scheduled for the Joint City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives:
Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Marisol Thorn, Director of Human Resources
Clay Schoen, Director of Finance
Unrepresented Employees:
City Manager, and Executive, Unrepresented and Confidential Employees under City Council Policy A-29
Morgan L. Foley
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City Attorney/General Legal Counsel
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 28.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TO: City Clerk
FROM: City Attorney/General Legal Counsel
SUBJECT: Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: City of El Cajon vs. William H. Moore and Terry L.
Moore; Superior Court of California, County of San Diego; Case No.:
37-2022-00044523-CU-OR-CTL
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following Closed Session be scheduled for the Joint City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9:
NAME OF CASE:
City of El Cajon vs. William H. Moore and Terry L. Moore Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
Case No.: 37-2022-00044523-CU-OR-CTL
MORGAN L. FOLEY
City Attorney/General Legal Counsel
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