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
JANUARY 12, 2021, 3:00 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
Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem	Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Michelle Metschel, Councilmember	Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Steve Goble, Councilmember	Angela Cortez, City Clerk
Phil Ortiz, 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 December 8, 2020, Meeting and the Agenda of the January 12, 2021, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation: Wells Park Mini-Pitch Virtual Grand Opening

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 December 8, 2020, Meeting, and Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of December 22, 2020, 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.

Donation of a Police Canine from the El Cajon ACES Foundation to the El Cajon Police Department via the El Cajon Canine Officers Association (ECCOA). Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council authorizes the City Manager or his designee to accept the donation of a police canine and any associated POST-certified training costs for a total of $16,814 from the ECCOA. The funding was provided to the ECCOA from the ACES Foundation for the sole purpose of purchasing a new police canine and associated training.

Target Corporation Youth Soccer Grant Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Target Corporation to purchase youth soccer equipment.

Updates to the City’s Insurance Requirements Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council repeals and replaces City Council Policy D-3, Insurance Requirements, with the proposed updated City Council Policy D-3.

Workers’ Compensation Settlement Authority and Mandatory Reporting Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Approves amendment to City Council Policy A-5, Claims Against the City for Damage to Person or Property, establishing settlement authority for workers’ compensation claims; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, designating the City Manager as the Authorized Representative for mandatory reporting requirements pertaining to workers’ compensation settlements.

Contract Amendment for Safety and Environmental Justice General Plan Amendment Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase the Agreement for Professional Services with Dudek in the not-to-exceed amount of $72,460.

Disposal of Retired Property Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy.

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:

10.

Approval of the Disposition of Property located at 1034 N. Magnolia Avenue and Second Amendment to FY 2020-21 One-Year Action Plan to Re-Allocate CDBG Funds for Wells Park. Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

Opens the public hearing and accepts public testimony for the disposition of property located at 1034 N. Magnolia Avenue, and the 2^nd Amendment to the FY 2020-21 One-Year Action Plan;
Closes the public hearing; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, Amending the FY 2020-21 One-Year Action Plan to:
1. Approve the sale of property at 1034 N. Magnolia Avenue and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary for the sale of the property;
2. Appropriate up to $75,000 in General funds for seller’s costs in the transaction;
3. Authorize receipt of proceeds from the sale as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income;
4. Re-allocate and appropriate $550,000 in CDBG program income funds to the Wells Park Improvement project; and
5. Make the necessary changes to the One-Year Action Plan, and submit all required documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

11.

CDBG CARES Act - Second Amendment to FY 2019-20 One-Year Action Plan to Re-Allocate CDBG-CV Funds and to Allocate CDBG-CV3 Funds Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

Opens the public hearing and accepts public testimony;
Closes the public hearing; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, Amending the FY 2019-20 One-Year Action Plan to:
1. Amend the agreement with CSA San Diego County to reduce the allocation of CDBG-CV funding not to exceed $80,000;
2. Re-allocate $120,000 in CDBG-CV funds from CSA San Diego County to Home Start, Inc., for rental and utility assistance for families affected by the coronavirus;
3. Allocate and appropriate $100,000 in CDBG-CV3 funds to Home Start, Inc., for continuation of the emergency motel stays/housing for homeless persons to prevent the spread of the coronavirus;
4. Allocate and appropriate $100,000 in CDBG-CV3 funds to Home Start, Inc., for the provision of rent, mortgage and utility assistance program for the purpose of ensuring families remain housed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make the necessary changes to the One-Year Action Plan, and submit all required documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

12.

Local Campaign Contribution Limits Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council provides direction to staff regarding local campaign contribution limits.

13.

Term Expirations on City Commissions Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council considers the appointment of commissioners to the City's Personnel Commission, Planning Commission, and Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee, and if appropriate, authorizes the release of applications and scheduling of interviews for candidates as follows:

Application Period: January 13, 2021 - February 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Interview and Appointment of Applicants: February 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

14.

City of El Cajon Employee Wellness Incentive Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes staff to implement an Employee Wellness Incentive Program for all benefited City employees.

15.

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; LAFCO.

16.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

17.

MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA. Click to View

18.

COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate. Click to View

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; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate. Click to View

20.

COUNCILMEMBER 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. Click to View

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

21.

Ordinance to Temporarily Eliminate the Need for a Conditional Use Permit for Sidewalk Dining through June 30, 2021 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the introduction of An Ordinance Amending Sections 12.09.030 and 12.09.060 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Temporarily Eliminate the Need for a Conditional Use Permit for Sidewalk Dining in the City of El Cajon through June 30, 2021, and, if approved, requests the City Clerk to read the ordinance by title.

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 12th day of January 2021, is adjourned to Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.