Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020

Agenda
DECEMBER 8, 2020, 2:30 p.m.

Please note that, pursuant to the State of California Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest of the public health and safety, members of the City Council and Staff may attend the meeting telephonically.

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Bill Wells, Mayor	Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Phil Ortiz, Deputy Mayor	Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Steve Goble, Councilmember	Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Gary Kendrick, Councilmember	Angela Cortez, City Clerk
Bob McClellan, Councilmember

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bill Wells

ROLL CALL: City Clerk Angela Cortez

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the November 10, 2020, Meeting and the Agenda of the December 8, 2020, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - CERTIFICATE OF RESULTS OF CANVASS

Official Results of the 2020 General Municipal Election Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the next Resolution, in order, declaring the results of the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election for one Council Member each for District Two, District Three, and District Four.

OATH OF OFFICE AND REMARKS BY NEW COUNCILMEMBERS

PRESENTATIONS:

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.

Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the November 10, 2020, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.

Warrants

RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.

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.

Extension to On-Site Fleet Parts Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to extend the existing contract for the on-site fleet parts program with County Motor Parts Co. Inc., for a three-month term in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.

Award of RFP No. 015-21 – Madison Avenue Safety Improvements (Non-Federal) Project Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Psomas in the not-to-exceed amount of $245,714.00 for a three-year term.

Approval of a Cooperative Agreement for the Broadway Creek Restoration Project Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the City Manager, or approved designee, to execute a cooperative agreement between the City of El Cajon and the County of San Diego for purposes of establishing roles and responsibilities between the project co-sponsors, and for reimbursing the City for improvements to Broadway Creek for costs in the not-to-exceed amount of $170,000; and
Appropriates $170,000 of San Diego County funds to a Wastewater Specific Account to supplement the proposed FY2020-21 Budget for Broadway Creek Restoration, WW3586.

Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Body Worn Cameras Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize an increase to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $260,999.56.

CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:

Authorize the City Manager to apply for Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program funds in the amount of $25,868 from the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle);
Appropriate Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program funds in the amount of $25,868 for Recycled Beverage Container diversion; and
Authorize the City Manager, or such person designated by the City Manager, to execute the Payment Program agreement and all such other documents necessary to obtain the Beverage Container Recycling funds, in such form as approved by the City Manager with approval of the City Attorney.

10.

Award of Bid No. 014-21 - Armored Rescue Vehicle Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:

Find the first low bidder non-responsive and deny its protest for the reasons set forth in this agenda report; and
Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Lenco Industries, Inc., in the amount of $328,598.

11.

Fiscal Year 2019-20 El Cajon Housing Authority Annual Report (pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §34176.1) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the El Cajon Housing Authority reviews and accepts this Annual Report, substantially in the form as presented, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.

12.

Minimum Wage Update to City Council Policy A-29 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes the minimum wage updates in City Council A-29 Policy for the impacted non-represented part-time/seasonal/temporary classifications.

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:

13.

Delinquent Refuse Collection Charges Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and considers public testimony;
Closes the Public Hearing;
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, confirming the list of property owners as delinquent in the payment of their mandatory trash service bills; and
Authorizes the City Clerk to record the amount owed as a lien on the property and forward a list to the County Tax Assessor for billing on the next property tax bill.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

14.

Selection of Deputy Mayor Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council selects a Deputy Mayor according to the El Cajon Municipal Code.

15.

Regain Local Control from State Legislature Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, expressing support for actions to further strengthen local democracy, authority, and control related to local zoning and housing issues.

16.

COVID-19 Status Report Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

No action required.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee, San Diego Division; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; League of California Cities, San Diego Division; LAFCO.

17.

Council Activity Report Click to View

18.

City Council Assignments Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves City Council assignments (as identified in the report) to various boards and commissions representing El Cajon.

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

19.

COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.; East County Advanced Purification JPA. Click to View

20.

COUNCILMEMBER BOB MCCLELLAN
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate Click to View

21.

COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Committee – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advanced Purification JPA - Alternate. Click to View

22.

DEPUTY MAYOR PHIL ORTIZ
East County Economic Development Council. Click to View

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

23.

Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: David Homoki v. City of El Cajon
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00001896-CU-PO-CTL Click to View

24.

Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: First Main Partners, LLC v. City of El Cajon et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00022053-CU-OR-CTL Click to View

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 8th day of December 2020, is adjourned to Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.