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| CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bill Wells |
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| ROLL CALL: City Clerk Angela Cortez |
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| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE |
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POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the August 13, 2019, Meetings and the Agenda of the September 10, 2019, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy. |
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PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation: Neighborhood Watch
Proclamation: National Preparedness Month
Proclamation: Importance of Gender Equity
Commendation: Retirement of Police Chief Jeff Davis |
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| AGENDA CHANGES: |
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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. |
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Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the August 13, 2019, Meetings of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency. |
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Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department. |
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Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the reading by title and waive the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda. |
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Acceptance of the Sewer and Storm Drain Repair and Replacement (WW3519) Project Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council:
- Accepts the Sewer and Storm Drain Repair and Replacement (WW3519), Bid No. 021-18; and
- Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
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Acceptance of the Washington Avenue Complete Streets Project, Federal-aid HSIP 5211(037), Job No. PW3617, Bid No. 020-19 Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council:
- Accepts the Washington Avenue Complete Streets Project, Federal-aid HSIP 5211(037), Job No. PW3617, Bid No. 020-19; and
- Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
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Acceptance of the Traffic Signal Upgrades 2018, Bid No. 004-19, Job No. PW3616 Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council:
- Accepts the Traffic Signal Upgrades 2018, Bid No. 004-19, Job No. PW3616; and
- Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
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Fiscal Year 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council, as the local governing body, receives the FY 2019 JAG application as an informational item at this time as required by the JAG application. If the Police Department is awarded the JAG grant funds, City Council action will be needed to accept and appropriate the grant. |
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Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Youth League Utility Support Recommendation Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council approves the Recreation Council recommendation to provide utility support, in the amount of $2,100 per league, to eight (8) Executive Member youth leagues. |
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Community Event in the Right-of-Way – HauntFest Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council approves the use of the public right-of-way for the 8th Annual HauntFest. |
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Authorization to Use Any Editions of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), the San Diego County Regional Supplement to the Greenbook, and the San Diego Regional Standard Drawings, for Public Works Construction in the City of El Cajon Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council adopts the next Resolution in order, authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve the use of any Editions of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), the San Diego County Regional Supplement to the Greenbook, and the San Diego Regional Standard Drawings, for Public Works Construction in the City of El Cajon. |
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Board of Supervisors Appointment to Gillespie Field Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council ratifies the Board of Supervisors appointment of James Sly to the Gillespie Field Development Council for a term to expire August 6, 2023. |
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2019-2020 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council:
- Authorizes the City Manager or his designee to accept the California Office of Traffic Safety STEP Grant in the amount of $90,000 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
- Appropriates the California Office of Traffic Safety STEP Grant funds in the amount of $84,966 for overtime, $2,787 for training and travel, $2,247 for supplies, services and equipment for a total grant award of $90,000.
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Disposal of Retired Property Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy. |
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KaBOOM! Refresh Grant at Wells Park Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council authorizes the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure for grant funds in the amount of $9,750 from KaBOOM! to host a three-hour "Park & Playground Refresh at Wells Park." |
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January – March 2019 and April – June 2019 Quarterly Treasurer’s Reports Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council receives the Treasurer’s Reports for the quarters ending March 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019. |
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Contract Amendment for Street Light Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, and Related Construction Services Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase the contract for Street Light Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, and Related Construction Services in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $26,000. |
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Approval of Updates to City Council Policy A-28 Regarding Ticket Distribution Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council approves amendments to City Council Policy A-28 and directs the City Manager to exercise his discretion in distributing complimentary tickets provided as part of the City's agreement with Live Nation. |
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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. |
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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| ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: |
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Facility Rental Rates for Centennial Plaza Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council adopts the next Resolution in order, revising the facility rental rates for Centennial Plaza. |
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Fire Station Dog Pilot Program, City of El Cajon Wellness Initiative Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council receives a report regarding the Fire Station Dog Pilot Program, a City of El Cajon Wellness Initiative. |
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| COMMISSION REPORTS: |
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee; League of California Cities, San Diego Division; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; LAFCO. |
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Council Activity Report Click to View |
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Legislative Report Click to View |
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: |
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COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA. Click to View |
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COUNCILMEMBER BOB MCCLELLAN
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate. Click to View |
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DEPUTY MAYOR STEVE GOBLE
SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Committee – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate. Click to View |
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COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
East County Economic Development Council; League of California Cities, San Diego Division. Click to View |
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| JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: |
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GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: |
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El Cajon Animal Shelter Donations for July 2019 Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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In accordance with City Council Policy B-2, staff informs the City Council about receiving the following donations for the El Cajon Animal Shelter for the month of July:
| Diana Rouse |
$500.00 |
| Christina Waara-Bogajczyk |
$500.00 |
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$1000.00 |
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ORDINANCES: FIRST READING |
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Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.24 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Eliminate the Veterans' Commission, the Commission on Arts and Culture, and the Human Relations Commission Click to View |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
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That the City Council considers approving the attached ordinance amending Chapter 2.24 of the El Cajon Municipal Code ("ECMC") to eliminate the City of El Cajon Veterans' Commission, the Commission on Arts and Culture, and the Human Relations Commission; and, if approved, take the following actions:
- By Motion, Second and Vote, moves to introduce the ordinance; and
- Directs the City Clerk to read the title of the ordinance.
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| ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION |
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CLOSED SESSIONS: |
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Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Sean N. Vent vs. City of El Cajon, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00040676-CU-MC-CTL Click to View |
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Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property
Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments
250 E. Lexington Avenue
APN 488-212-21-00
Negotiating Parties
Thomas Safran and Associates Development, Inc.
Authority Negotiators
Executive Director
Assistant Executive Director
General Legal Counsel
Housing Manager
Under negotiation: For the Housing Authority Board to provide instructions to its negotiators regarding the price and terms for an extension of a lease of the Authority's property. Click to View |
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Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Climate Action Campaign vs. City of El Cajon, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00041565-CU-TT-CTL Click to View |
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| 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 10th day of September 2019, is adjourned to Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. |
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