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 27, 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 April 13, 2021, Meeting and the Agenda of the April 27, 2021, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

April Pool's Day

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.

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

RECOMMENDATION:

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 April 13, 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.

Sixth Amendment to the Heartland Fire Training Authority’s Joint Powers Agreement Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the sixth amendment to the Heartland Fire Training Authority ("HFTA") Joint Powers Agreement ("JPA").

2021 Firehouse Subs Grant Award for Swift Water Rescue Equipment Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept the grant award and authorize Firehouse Subs to purchase, and deliver to the department, the swift water rescue equipment with a value of $6,265.13.

American Medical Response (AMR) Renewal for Emergency Medical Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute agreements to continue the emergency medical services with American Medical Response Ambulance Services, Inc.

Contract Amendment for Professional Building Support Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase the Agreement for Professional Services with Esgil, LLC for building support services in the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.

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:

10.

Adoption of FY 2021-22 One-Year Action Plan (CDBG and HOME) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the public hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the public hearing;
Finalizes the allocations of CDBG and HOME funds as a part of the FY 2021-22 One-Year Action Plan; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving and adopting the FY 2021-22 One-Year Action Plan in the form presented, with such monetary and non-monetary changes as approved by the City Manager, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit the Plan to HUD and to execute all affiliated documents.

11.

Adoption of the Annual Adjustment to the SANDAG Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Development Impact Fee Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the public hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the public hearing; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving an adjustment to the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Development Impact Fee to the new amount of $2,635.50, for each newly-constructed residential unit.

12.

Adoption of New Fees; Modification, Reorganization and Elimination of Existing Fees; Amendment of Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees; and Amendment of El Cajon City Council Policy E-7 (Community Center Facility Use Policy) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the public hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the public hearing; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to: modify certain existing fees; reorganize the responsibility for fees; add and delete certain fees; amend the City Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees to reflect such changes; and amend City Council Policy E-7 (Community Center Facility Use Policy).

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

13.

Council Priority Implementation - Entryways Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council provides feedback to staff on the entryway image enhancement ideas presented.

14.

City Council Economic Development Priority - Analyze Downtown Master Plan for Possible Amendment Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council considers the information in the agenda report and directs staff accordingly.

15.

City Council Priority - Flashing Signs and String Lights Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Discusses the subject matter in the report; and
Accepts the information provided in the report and takes no further action; or
Directs the Planning Commission to prepare amendments to Title 17 (Sign Ordinance) of the El Cajon Municipal Code regulating signage; or
Provides alternative policy direction to staff.

16.

Analysis of a Water Feature at Wells Park Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council directs staff on how to proceed regarding a water feature at Wells Park.

17.

Adoption of the El Cajon 2.0 Strategic Plan Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the El Cajon 2.0 Strategic Plan.

18.

Traffic Calming Request for South Anza Street Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

Establish permanent all-way stop signs on South Anza Street at the intersection of Merritt Drive; and
Install a pedestrian crossing warning beacon system at the intersection of South Anza Street at Gray Drive, to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.

19.

Review of Programs Eligible for Funding Under the American Rescue Plan Act and the Introduction of the Second Business Grant Program and Business Assistance Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the use of $5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund the second round of the Business Grant program; and authorizes staff to enact a Business Assistance program for business license fees for 2021.

20.

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.

21.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

22.

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

23.

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

24.

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

"El Cajon Food Fest" Event Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council directs staff to return with details of an "El Cajon Food Fest" event for City Council consideration.

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

27.

Closed Session - Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager Click to View

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 27th day of April 2021, is adjourned to Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.