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Agenda
JUNE 25, 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 June 11, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the June 25, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Edible Food Recovery Program Status (SB 1383)
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 June 11, 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. 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.
5. Rejection of Bid No. 004-25 – Solar PV and Battery Storage Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to reject the sole bid.
6. Award of Bid No. 013-25 – As-Needed Miscellaneous Fence/Guardrail Repair & Installation
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for As-Needed Miscellaneous Fence/Guardrail Repair & Installation, Bid No. 013-25; and
1. Find the first low bidder non-responsive for the reason set forth in this agenda report, and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. dba Ferreira Coastal Construction Co., in the not-to-exceed amount of $315,000, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
2. 7. Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs.
8. CalRecycle SB 1383 Grant - Edible Food Recovery and Recycling
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend funds, in the amount of $278,977, received from the FY2022-23 CalRecycle SB 1383 Grant (SB-1383-23); and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents and agreements necessary to receive and use these funds.
2. 9. Award of RFP No. 009-25 – Washington Avenue Safety Improvements Project Professional Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Dokken Engineering (DE), in an amount not to exceed $364,945 for a one-year term.
10. Disposal of Retired Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy.
11. Minor Budget Adjustments and Amendments
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Modify the appropriations as detailed in the report; 1.
Allocate, appropriate, and expend additional CDBG funds for the NSL Project in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (233784PWCP) in the amount of $3,724.92; and
2. Allocate, appropriate and expend $5,917 in CDBG Program Income for administrative costs (C1116) in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
3. 12. Board of Supervisors Appointment to Gillespie Field Development Council
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council ratifies the Board of Supervisors appointment of Barry Bardack to the Gillespie Field Development Council for a term to expire December 31, 2028.
13. Conflict of Interest Code - Biennial Review
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving changes to the designated employee and official positions required to be filed under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
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:
14. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency Budgets
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, Housing Authority, and the City of El Cajon as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency hold a joint public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budgets. After closing the public hearing, staff recommends the following:
Acting as the City Council, individually adopt the following:
Resolution of the City of El Cajon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Budget.
a.
Resolution Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
b.
Resolution Approving Designation of General Fund Balances.c.
1. Acting as the Housing Authority Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled: Resolution of the El Cajon Housing Authority Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
2. Acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled: Resolution of the City Council of the City Of El Cajon as the Successor Agency to the former El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
15. Interview for City Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council conducts an interview for a City of El Cajon representative on the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens' Advisory Committee.
16. All-Way Stop Sign Request on Sandalwood Drive at Applewood Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Sandalwood Drive at the intersection of Applewood Drive in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
17. Third Amendment to Management Agreement with Live Nation – Incentive Bonus
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Management Agreement between the City and Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.
18. Report on a Ballot Initiative to Amend Proposition 47 and a Review of Various Related Legislative Bills
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an informational item only. No action is required by the City Council.
19. Summary of Town Hall Meetings Regarding Possible Sales Tax Measure
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive the report.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
20. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
21. 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.
22. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
23. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
24. 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 Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 25th day of June 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.