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 26, 2021, 3:00 p.m.

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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 January 12, 2021, Meeting and the Agenda of the January 26, 2021, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

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 January 12, 2021, 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.

Award of RFP No. 016-21 – Sales and Use Tax Services, Transactions and Use Tax Audit and Management Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates ("HdL") in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for a five-year term with the option to renew for one additional five-year term.

San Diego Gas and Electric's (SDG&E) Power Your Drive Electric Vehicle Charging Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

Approve the project;
Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents on behalf of the City of El Cajon substantially in the form as presented to the City Council, with such changes approved by the City Manager; and
Authorize the recording of the easement.

Time Extension of Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 662; Magnolia Heights at South Magnolia Avenue; Engineering Job No. 3568 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council grants a one-year time extension for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 662, Magnolia Heights at South Magnolia Avenue, and sets the new expiration date to be February 14, 2022, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 16.12.110.

City Attorney Staff Members Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, appointing the professional staff of the City Attorney’s Department effective January 26, 2021.

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

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase the contract award amount of Bid No. 014-21 by $27,109.34.

U. S. Soccer Foundation & Target Corporation Park Enhancement Donation Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts, appropriates, and expends a donation in the amount of $7,000 from Target Corporation for Wells Park to support enhancements of the area surrounding the mini-pitch space.

10.

Acquisition, Removal, Relocation, and Installation of Grant-funded Playground Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve appropriation of funds from the Park Impact Fees Account to dismantle and remove the grant-funded playground at the 1034 N. Magnolia location and reinstall it at Hillside Park.

11.

Extension to Agreement – Debris Collection Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to extend the current agreement with East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC) for three months in the amount of $19,500.

12.

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 on-site fleet parts program with County Motor Parts Co., Inc. for a five-month term in the amount of $167,000.

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.

Proposed Sign Ordinance Amendment to Allow Signs on City-Owned Property Under Certain Criteria. Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the Public Hearing; and
Moves to introduce the next Ordinance in order, and holds the first reading, amending Title 17 to allow signs on City-owned property.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

14.

Update on El Cajon 2.0 Committee Regarding Smart City Initiatives Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council provides direction to staff regarding City priorities to include in the El Cajon 2.0 Strategic Plan.

15.

Local Campaign Contribution Limits Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff takes no position on this item. This report forwards the three alternatives previously discussed for final consideration by the City Council to appropriate direction to staff and presents a resolution for City Council consideration.

16.

Investment Policy Update Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council and Housing Authority, respectively, adopts the next Resolutions, in order, adopting the updated City of El Cajon Investment Policy.

17.

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020, and Other Written Communication from the City's Independent Auditor Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives and accepts the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and other written communication from the independent accounting firm of Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

18.

Electronic Filing of FPPC Statement of Economic Interest, Form 700; and Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.75 of Title 2 of El Cajon Municipal Code Relating to Electronic and Paperless Filing of FPPC Campaign Disclosure Statements Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, requiring Electronic Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission Statement of Economic Interest, Form 700; and approves the introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.75 of Title 2 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Relating to Electronic and Paperless Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements.

19.

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.

20.

Council Activity Report Click to View

21.

Prohibiting Demonstrations that Target a Residence Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council directs staff to prepare an ordinance that would prohibit picketing or demonstrations to take place in front of a particular residence.

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

22.

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

23.

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

24.

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

25.

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:

26.

Removal of Mr. Humbert Cabrera from the El Cajon Planning Commission Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council considers modifying the Planning Commission term of Mr. Humbert Cabrera from January 31, 2023 to January 26, 2021 and directs staff to solicit applications to fill the Planning Commission vacancy.

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

27.

Amendment to Sections 12.09.030 and 12.09.060 of the El Cajon Municipal Code - Temporarily Eliminate the need for a Conditional Use Permit for Sidewalk Dining Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.

An Ordinance to Amend 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 through June 30, 2021.

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 26th day of January 2021, is adjourned to Tuesday, February 9th, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.