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Agenda
JUNE 11, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Steve Goble, Councilmember Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Gary Kendrick, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney Michelle Metschel, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk Phil Ortiz, Deputy Mayor
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 May 28, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the June 11, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Wall That Heals
Tyler Excellence Award
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 May 28, 2024, 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. General Municipal Election - November 5, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, in connection with the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election:
Resolution Calling and Giving notice of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election for the election of three Members of the City Council of the City of El Cajon: one member each for District No. 2, District No. 3, and District No. 4, each serving a full four-year term to expire December 2028;
1. Resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on November 5, 2024;
2. Resolution adopting regulations for candidates calling for prepayment for a 200-word Candidate's Statement; and
3. Resolution adopting regulations to resolve a tie vote for the City Council Election by lot.
4. 5. Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities.
6. Adoption of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) List of Proposed Projects for FY 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, adopting the proposed List of Projects to be funded from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
1. Directs City staff to submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a list of proposed projects to receive RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
2. 7. Application of Animal Shelter Construction Donations
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the retroactive application of donations received for the Animal Shelter building to fund Animal Shelter project costs.
8. FY 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funding Modification for 6 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the modification to the FY 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant fund in the additional amount of $191,000, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
9. Award of RFP No. 026-24 – Audio Visual Upgrades & As-Needed Support Services Re-Bid
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with EIDIM Group, Inc. (EIDIM), in an amount not to exceed $299,997.10 for the initial one-year term, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
10. Award of Bid No. 006-25 – Street Sweeping Services for the Cities of El Cajon, Del Mar, & Solana Beach
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for Street Sweeping Services for the Cities of El Cajon, Del Mar, & Solana Beach, Bid No. 006-25; and
1. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, SCA of CA, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $710,577.20, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The City of El Cajon’s portion of the award is $602,024.02 for the first year.
2. 11. Disposal of Retired Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy.
12. California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch Funding for Emergency Telephone System Replacement
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept, appropriate, and expend the State of California, Office of Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications, California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch reimbursement in the amount of $43,796.59, and to execute any documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
13. Declaration of Emergency for Sewer System 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 the Public Contract Code section 22050; and
1. Approves $580,000 for repairs in the Wastewater Operations Fund to cover the cost of the emergency work.
2. 14. SB 1383 De Minimis, Physical Space, and Collection Frequency Waivers to Organics Recycling
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Approve the process to waive organic waste recycling services by commercial businesses upon proof of meeting thresholds due to de minimis waste, lack of physical space for containers, or reduced frequency for collection of organic waste, as allowed by 14 CCR section 18984.11; and
1. Authorize the Director of Public Works Operations Department to generate, approve, and manage applications from commercial businesses for the special waivers.
2. 15. Time Extension of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM No. 667), 1474 Peach Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council grants a one-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 667 (1474 Peach Avenue, APN 507-281-23-00) and sets the last expiration date to be May 18, 2027, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 16.124.180. The TPM consists of a common interest development consisting of two parcels and a lot for access purposes.
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:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
16. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Annual Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, Housing Authority, and the City of El Cajon, as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, receives information related to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Annual Budget.
17. City Council Meeting Schedule
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers canceling its August 27, 2024 meeting.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
18. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
19. 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.
20. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
21. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
22. 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.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
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 June 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.