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

OCTOBER 12, 2021, 3:00 p.m.

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 September 28, 2021, Meetings and the Agenda of the October 12, 2021, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Proclamation: National Community Planning Month
Proclamation: German American Month

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 September 28, 2021, Meetings 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.

2022 Calendar of Meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority and Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council reviews the proposed 2022 calendar of meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority and Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency, makes appropriate modifications, or accepts as presented.

Award of Bid No. 004-22 – Broadway Creek Restoration Project Phase A Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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

Approve Plans and Specifications for Broadway Creek Restoration Project Phase A, Bid No. 004-22;
Find the first low bidder, Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. (PECC), non-responsive for the reasons set forth in the agenda report; and
Award the bid to the second lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Whillock Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $2,755,479.24.

Reject and Re-Bid of Bid No. 008-22 – Recreation Center HVAC Improvements Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to reject all bids and authorize re-bidding of the project with revised specifications.

2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the 2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $50,000, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
Appropriate funding in the amount of $50,000 to reimburse the El Cajon Police Department for overtime ($47,095), fringe benefits ($1,973), and mileage costs ($932) while participating in OPSG coordinated operations.

Authorization for the Execution of a Master Agreement and a Program Supplement Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, approving Program Supplement Agreement No. 000000X82 for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements project HSIPL-5211(042) and General Master Agreement No. 11-5211S21 for Federal and State Funded Transportation projects.

Award of RFP No. 007-22 – Urban Design & Housing Strategies Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Dudek, for an amount not to exceed $199,757 for a term effective through December 31, 2023.

10.

Fiscal Year 2021-22 First Quarter Budget Adjustment Report Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Appropriates carry-over funding of $8,025,820 from previously approved Capital Improvement Projects, capital outlay requests, and programs, to be expended in Fiscal Year 2021-22;
Authorizes the proposed personnel changes detailed in the report;
Authorizes the proposed capital expenditures and related funding transfers detailed in the report; and
Increases or modifies Fiscal Year 2021-22 appropriations in the amount of $12,760,389 for additional needs as detailed in the report.

11.

American Rescue Plan Act Projects Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, repealing Resolution No. 053-21 and approving American Rescue Plan Act projects with their respective expense category identification.

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:

12.

Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations - MEHKO Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council reviews the information provided in the report and directs staff to send a letter to the County recommending that the County Board of Supervisors “opt out” of the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) program.

13.

Senate Bill 9 (Atkins) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

This is an informational report only. 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

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

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 October 2021, is adjourned to Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.