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

MARCH 14, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

Bill Wells, Mayor	Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Steve Goble, Deputy Mayor	Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Gary Kendrick, 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 THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the February 28, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the March 14, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing 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 February 28, 2023, 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.

Volunteers Workers' Compensation Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, declaring that City of El Cajon volunteers be treated as employees for the purpose of Workers’ Compensation benefits.

Fiscal Year 2021-22 El Cajon Housing Authority Annual Report (pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §34176.1) Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the El Cajon Housing Authority reviews and accepts the Annual Report, substantially in the form as presented, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

Community Event – Dinner and a Concert Series Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the 2023 “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 2023 “Cajon Classic Cruise” series, subject to conditions.

Procurement & Implementation of Automated License Plate Reader Cameras Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Flock Group Inc., for an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) camera subscription/implementation system in the amount of $114,000, for the initial one-year term and two additional one-year term renewals.

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:

Seventh Amendment to the FY2019-20 and Third Amendment to the FY2021-22 One Year Action Plans Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the public hearing and accepts testimony for the proposed Seventh Amendment to the FY2019-20 and Third Amendment to the FY2021-22 One-Year Action Plans;
Closes the Public Hearing; and
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, amending the FY 2019-20 and FY 2021-22 One Year Action Plans to:
1. Approve and re-allocate $178,000 in available CDBG-CV funds, including $165,500 to Home Start and $12,500 to Mama's Kitchen, to carry out COVID-19 related public service programs;
2. Adopt the HOME Investment Partnerships Act American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan; and
3. Approve, appropriate and adopt $2,079,808.40 in HOME-ARP funding; and
Make the necessary changes to the One Year Action Plans, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the funding agreements and any other documentation required and submit all required documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

10.

San Diego River Conservancy Board Representative Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council ratifies the appointment of Councilmember Phil Ortiz to represent the City of El Cajon on the San Diego River Conservancy Board of Directors.

11.

Interviews for Gillespie Field Development Council Member Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council conducts interviews for the Gillespie Field Development Council.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.

12.

Council Activity Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

13.

DEPUTY MAYOR 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. Click to View

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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 14th day of March 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.