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CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
AUGUST 13, 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 July 23, 2024, Meetings and the Joint Special Meeting of August 6, 2024, and the Agenda of the August 13, 2024, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
2024 National Night Out Recap and Sponsor Recognition
AGENDA CHANGES:
~ Valley of opportunity
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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 July 23, 2024, Meetings and the Joint Special Meeting of August 6, 2024, 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. Award of Bid No. 015-25 – Jamacha Road Safety Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for Jamacha Road Safety Improvements, Bid No. 015-25;
1. Consent to the withdrawal of the first apparent low bidder’s bid submission; and2.
Appropriate $400,000 of available TransNet Funds (EL03) to increase the budget for the Jamacha Road Safety Improvements project (203688PWCP), and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Blue Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. (BPECI) in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,674,158.75 contingent upon the requirements as set forth in the agenda report. If conditions are not met, award to the next lowest, responsive responsible bidder, Granite Construction Company (GCC) in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,729,360.
3. 7. Award of Bid No. 012-25 – Citywide Street Beautification
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for Citywide Street Beautification, Bid No. 012-25;
1. Find the first and third low bidders non-responsive for the reasons set forth in this agenda report;
2. Reallocate $400,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Economic Development (ARP08) to Citywide Street Beautification (ARP10);
3. Appropriate $400,000 of additional ARPA (ARP10) funds for the purpose of increasing the El Cajon Boulevard, Johnson Ave, and Magnolia Beautification project (243833PWCP); and
4. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Eagle Paving, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,319,000.
5. 8. Rescission of RFP No. 003-25 – Design-Build Recreation Center Upgrades – Cool Zones & Evacuation Sites – Phase 2
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Rescind the Request for Proposals due to the absence of proposal submissions; and
1. Direct the Purchasing Agent to proceed with an open market purchase.2.
9. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendments
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Increases Fiscal Year 2024-25 Post Employment Benefit Fund appropriations from the estimated revenue by $9,476,122; and
1. Authorizes the proposed personnel and appropriation changes detailed in this report.
2. 10. Encroachment Agreement with Netly Fiber Holdings (Ubiquity), LLC for the Installation and Operation of Fiber Optic Network in the City's Right-of-Way
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing an Encroachment Agreement with Netly Fiber Holdings (Ubiquity), LLC for the installation and operation of a fiber optic telecommunications network within the City's right-of-way.
11. Urban and Community Forestry Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend funds received from the Urban and Community Forestry 2023 Grant (USDAFORS25); and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents and agreements necessary to receive and use the Urban and Community Forestry 2023 Grant funds.
2. 12. Acceptance of ADA Concrete Improvements Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the ADA Concrete Improvements 2022 project (213021PWCP), Bid No. 002-23; and
1. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
2. 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:
13. All-Way Stop Sign Request on Gina Avenue at Joliet Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Gina Avenue at the intersection of Joliet Street, in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
14. All-Way Stop Sign Request on Lexington Avenue at Claydelle Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Lexington Avenue at the intersection of Claydelle Avenue, in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
15. Service Provider Program Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Service Provider Program Update and, if desired, provides feedback, recommendations, and direction on implementation of the program.
16. Funding and Purchase of Pierce Type I Fire Engine Outfitting
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to re-appropriate $25,000 of the Wildfire Early Action Program 2021 grant (WEAP21) from the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program project (233794PWCP-GEN PRJCT) to the Wildfire Early Action Program 2021 Fire Hazard Mitigation Equipment (WEAP21.TASK7) budget.
17. Resolution in Support of Proposition 36 ("The Homeless, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act")
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution (attached), in order, supporting Proposition 36 ("The Homeless, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act").
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
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:
23. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
APN 487-331-22-00
ADDRESS 425 West Main Street, El Cajon
Negotiating Party:
Jala, Inc.
Hitesh C. Patel, CEO
City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment for acquisition of property
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 13th day of August 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.