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
APRIL 13, 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
Steve Goble, Councilmember	Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Michelle Metschel, 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 March 23, 2021, Meeting and the Agenda of the April 13, 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 March 23, 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.

Community Event – Dinner and a Concert Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the 2021 “Dinner and a Concert” series, subject to conditions.

Community Event in the Right-of-Way – Cajon Classic Cruise Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the use of the public right-of-way for the 2021 “Cajon Classic Cruise” series, subject to conditions.

Award of Bid No. 018-21 – Neighborhood Street Lights Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Neighborhood Street Lights, Bid No. 018-21;
2. Find the first and fourth low bidders non-responsive for the reason set forth in the agenda report; and
3. Reject the bids of T&M Electric, Inc., and Asplundh Construction, LLC, as non-responsive, and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Lekos Electric, Inc., in the amount of $375,730 for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1.

Relaxation of Certain Zoning Code Standards Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, Affirming the Continued Relaxation of Certain Zoning Code Standards, Allowance of Temporary Signs, and a no-fee Temporary Use Permit.

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:

Appointments to the Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council appoints four applicants to the Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee.

"Dollar Days" Analysis Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council directs staff on how to proceed with a "Dollar Days" concept, expanding recreational opportunities to the citizens of El Cajon.

10.

2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:
1. Accepts the annual progress report required by the State of California; and
2. Directs staff to forward the report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR), the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).

11.

Summary of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Potential Programs Eligible for Funding Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council provides initial direction on projects and programs desired to be implemented through the use of funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act.

12.

Update on Homeless Programs Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback and direction on future homeless programming and funding.

13.

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.

14.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

19.

Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Lopez v. City of El Cajon Case No. 20cv533-WQH-BLM 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 13th day of April 2021, is adjourned to Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.