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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, 3:00 p.m.

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Bill Wells, Mayor	Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Phil Ortiz, Deputy Mayor	Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Steve Goble, Councilmember	Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Gary Kendrick, Councilmember	Angela Cortez, City Clerk
Bob McClellan, 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 August 11, 2020, Meeting and the Agenda of the September 8, 2020, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Proclamation: National Preparedness Month

Presentation: 92020 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 Meetings Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the August 11, 2020, Meeting, and the Joint Special Meeting of August 28, 2020, 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.

2019 State Homeland Security Grant Program Funding Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept and appropriate the FY 2019 State Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $79,029, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.

2020-2021 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

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 $100,500, 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 $89,244 for overtime, $3,098 for training and travel, $8,158 for supplies, services and equipment for a total grant award of $100,500.

Award of RFP No. 010-21 – Underwriting Services for Pension Obligation Bonds Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Bank of America Securities, Inc., for underwriting services for the City's proposed pension obligation bonds, in an estimated amount of $332,403 based on an assumed level of issuance in the amount of $150 million, with compensation conditioned upon the successful sale of the bonds to the underwriter.

US Soccer Foundation Grant Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts the US Soccer Foundation Grant Agreement to build a hard court arena soccer court at Wells Park.

Award of RFP No. 009-21 – Custodial Services Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with CCS San Diego Janitorial, Inc., dba CCS Facility Services in an amount not-to-exceed $413,757.68 for a one-year term with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms.

FY 2020 U.S. Department of Justice Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the FY 2020 JAG application as an informational item at this time. If the Police Department is awarded the FY 2020 JAG grant funds, Council action will be needed to accept and appropriate the grant.

10.

Disposal of Retired Property Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy.

11.

Contract Amendment for Building 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., (EsGil) for building services in the not-to-exceed amount of $225,000.

12.

Extension to Debris Collection Services Contract Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to extend the contract for debris collection services with East County Transitional Living Center for three months in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,500.

13.

Contract Amendment for Mechanical Door and Gate Repair Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase the contract for mechanical door and gate repair in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,708.53.

14.

Salary Setting for the Fire Inspector I and II Classifications Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the salary ranges and rates for the Fire Inspector I and II classifications.

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:

15.

Application for Specific Plan No. 2020-0001 for Personal Self-Storage Facility with Increased Building Height Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the Public Hearing;
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act Exemption; and
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving Specific Plan No. 2020-0001.

16.

Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to Adopt by Reference, Appendix O of the 2019 California Building Code. Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
Closes the Public Hearing;
Adopts by reference, Appendix O of the 2019 California Building Code; and
Requests the City Clerk to recite the Ordinance title.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

17.

Agreements with the San Diego Humane Society to Provide Animal Services in the City of El Cajon Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Animal Services Agreement and a Lease Agreement with the San Diego Humane Society.

18.

CARES Business Grant Program Update Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report; no action is required from the City Council.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee, San Diego Division; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; LAFCO.

19.

Council Activity Report Click to View

20.

Legislative Report Click to View

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

21.

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

22.

COUNCILMEMBER BOB MCCLELLAN
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate. Click to View

23.

COUNCILMEMBER 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; East County Advanced Purification JPA - Alternate. Click to View

24.

DEPUTY MAYOR PHIL ORTIZ
East County Economic Development Council; League of California Cities, San Diego Division. Click to View

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

25.

El Cajon Animal Shelter Donations for July 2020 Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

In accordance with City Council Policy B-2, staff informs City Council about receiving the following donations for the El Cajon Animal Shelter for the month of July:

Anonymous	$571.30
Total	$571.30

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

26.

Amendment to Title 17 (Zoning Code), allowing for Emergency Housing on Select Sites Click to View

RECOMMENDATION:

That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.

An Ordinance Amending Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the El Cajon Municipal Code and Adding a New Section 17.225.185 to Chapter 17.225 Allowing for Emergency Housing on Select Sites Under Specific Criteria.

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 8th day of September 2020, is adjourned to Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.