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
MAY 11, 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 27, 2021, Meeting and the Agenda of the May 11, 2021, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation: Police Department Drone

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 April 13, 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:

That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the April 27, 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.

Adoption of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) List of Proposed Projects for FY 2021-22 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to adopt the proposed List of Projects to be funded from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22; and
Directs City staff to submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a list of proposed projects to receive RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

Approval of Revisions to the Purchasing Agent Classification Specification Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the proposed revisions to the Purchasing Agent classification specification.

Approval of Revisions to the Fire Battalion Chief Classification Specification Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the proposed revisions to the Fire Battalion Chief classification specification.

Broadway Creek Project - Approval of Environmental Documents Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation, Monitoring & Reporting Plan.

2020 Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) - Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the 2020 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the amount of $51,345, and execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
Appropriates funding to purchase a Foster & Freeman Crime-lite MLD UVIR with Dual CAM System and 32" monitor for $28,596, an Image Pro Analyzer for the DCS4/IPA for $6,806, the Mideo TrainingWorks Fingerprint Comparison software training course for $11,780, and overtime funding of $4,163 for the three Forensic Evidence Technicians.

10.

Event in the Right-of-Way - July 4th Fireworks Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the use of the public right-of-way for the July 4th fireworks display.

11.

SANDAG Shared Streets 2.0 Pilot Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement, appropriate, and expend $5000 from the 2021 SANDAG Shared Streets 2.0 Pilot Program Grant.

12.

Amendment of El Cajon City Council Policy E-2 (Fees and Guidelines Governing the Use of Parks and Recreation Facilities) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council amends City Council Policy E-2 (Fees and Guidelines Governing the Use of Parks and Recreation Facilities).

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:

13.

Interviews for Personnel Commissioner Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council selects one (1) applicant to serve on the Personnel Commission.

14.

Consideration of Phase II of the Business Grant Program Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving Phase II of the second round of the Business Grant Program.

15.

American Rescue Plan Update Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Provides feedback regarding proposed uses of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, accepting approximately $17 million in anticipated ARP funds, establishing an account for such funds, and authorizing the appropriation of these funds as defined by the Resolution.

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; LAFCO.

17.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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:

22.

Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Neighbors Against Noise and Traffic, etc. vs. City of El Cajon, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00016823-CU-TT-CTL Click to View

23.

Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One (1) potential case - Mercury Insurance Company as Subrogee of Colleen Murphy, has submitted a Claim for Damages alleging losses suffered following a rear-end collision involving a City vehicle and the claimant's insured Click to View

24.

Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One (1) potential case 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 11th day of May 2021, is adjourned to Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.