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Agenda
JULY 9, 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 25, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the July 9, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: Parks & Recreation Month
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 25, 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. 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.
6. Fifth Amendment to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System San Diego Regional Stormwater Copermittees Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the Fifth Amendment to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), San Diego Regional Stormwater Copermittees Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and authorizes the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
7. FY 2024-25 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership (ABC-APP) Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the grant in the amount of $70,000 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership (ABC-APP) and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
8. Time Extension of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM No. 2021-0003), Honey Hill Road, 1.8 Acre Residential Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council grants a one-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-0003 (1454 Honey Hill Road) and sets the expiration date to be June 20, 2025, in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code section 16.24.020.
9. FY25 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council takes the following actions:
Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY25 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award in the amount of $68,524.50 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriates $68,524.50 of the FY25 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award to be allocated as follows:
Procure one SoToxa Mobile Test System in an amount not to exceed $14,000, and one Light Tower Trailer in an amount not to exceed $20,000, to be used during traffic enforcement details including DUI/DL Checkpoints and DUI Saturation patrols; and
Fund $34,524.50 in overtime costs associated with operating (4) DUI Saturation patrol enforcement details and (2) DUI/DL Checkpoints.
2. 10. 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council takes the following actions:
Authorizes the City Manager or designee to accept the 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $230,333, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriates funding in the amount of $230,333 to reimburse the El Cajon Police Department for overtime ($138,392), fringe benefits ($5,527), mileage ($6,081), and equipment costs ($80,333) while participating in OPSG coordinated operations.
2. 11. ARPA Budget Adjustments
11. ARPA Budget Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts the proposed ARPA adjustments to:
Re-allocate $299,997 from ARPA-Economic Development (ARP08) to ARPA-Cybersecurity (ARP02);
1. Appropriate an additional $67,000 of ARPA-Recreation Center Upgrades (ARP06) to increase the Recreation Center Upgrades project (223752PWCP) budget;
2. Cancel and de-appropriate Solar PV and Battery Storage Improvements #1 (213740PWCP) and Solar PV and Battery Storage Improvements #2 (223753PWCP) projects;
3. Re-allocate $3.0 million from ARPA-Solar PV & Battery (ARP07) to ARPA-Public Safety & Public Works Vehicles (ARP23); and
4. Re-allocate the remaining $752,463 from ARPA-Solar PV & Battery (ARP07) to ARPA-Economic Development (ARP08).
5. 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:
12. City of El Cajon Annual Sewer Charges Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing;2.
Determines if a majority protest has been received; and (if not)3.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Determine the lack of majority protest;
Overrule objections to the report;
Accept the City of El Cajon Annual Sewer Charges Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Report;
Accept Appendix B, which identifies by parcel number, each parcel of real property receiving sewer services, and the amount of sewer charges for each parcel for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at the currently adopted rates, as required by the California Health and Safety Code section 5473, et seq., pertaining to collection of sewer charges on the tax roll; Direct the City Clerk to file the reports with the San Diego County Auditor; and
Direct the Finance Department to file a certification of the sewer service charges with the San Diego County Auditor.
4. 13. Issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds for La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc. by the California Municipal Finance Authority
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Conducts the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibilities Act ("TEFRA") public hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the benefit of La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc., to provide for the acquisition and renovation of several buildings at 1242-1248 East Main Street, El Cajon, California, for the development of a new heath clinic; and
1. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the issuance of Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority not to exceed $15,000,000 for the benefit of La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc., to provide for the acquisition and renovation of several buildings at 1242-1248 East Main Street, El Cajon, California, for the development of a new heathcare clinic.
2. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14. El Cajon Parkway Plaza Reimaged Market Analysis
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report, shares feedback, and provides direction on possible next steps.
15. City Council Action Plan (2024) Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the update report regarding the City Council Action Plan (2024)
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
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. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
20. 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 9th day of July 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.