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Agenda
AUGUST 12, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Steve Goble, Councilmember Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager Michelle Metschel, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney Phil Ortiz, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk
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 July 22, 2025, Meeting and the Agenda of the August 12, 2025, 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.
1. Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the August 12, 2025, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. 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.
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended June 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended June 30, 2025.
5. Additional Funding to Augment the 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant Purchase of a Fully Outfitted Police Interceptor
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorizes the appropriation of Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) funding for a total of $27,600 to augment the amount of $80,333, granted by the 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (STNGRDN23), to purchase a fully outfitted Police Interceptor.
6. Disposal of Retired Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy.
7. FY26 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY26 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award in the amount of $70,109.79 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriates $70,109.79 of the FY26 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CHPCTFGP26) Award to be allocated as follows:
Procure SoToxa Mobile Test System supplies, amount not to exceed $2,269.54, and two GloBug Lighting Units, amount not to exceed $28,561.23, to be used during traffic enforcement operations, including DUI/DL Checkpoints and DUI Saturation patrols; and
Fund $39,279.02 in overtime costs associated with operating (4) DUI Saturation patrol enforcement details and (2) DUI/DL Checkpoints.
2. 8. 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council takes the following actions:
Authorizes the City Manager or designee to accept the 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $120,000, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriates Operation Stonegarden 2024 (STNGRDN24) grant funding in the amount of $120,000 to reimburse the El Cajon Police Department for overtime ($115,163) and fringe benefits ($4,837) while participating in OPSG-coordinated operations.
2. 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:
9. Convert an Existing Three-Unit Residential Development Addressed as 1415, 1419, and 1421 Oakdale Avenue into a Common Interest Development
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the public hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the public hearing;2.
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, APPROVING the CEQA Determination of Exemption;
3. Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, APPROVING Planned Unit Development No. 2024-0001, subject to conditions; and
4. Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, APPROVING Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-0010, subject to conditions.
5. 10. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Decision Revoking Conditional Use Permit No. 2115 for a Restaurant with On-Site Alcohol Sales, Live Entertainment, and Ancillary or Occasional Banquet Use at 143 E. Main Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the public hearing and receives testimony; and1.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to deny the appeal; or2.
Continues the hearing to a date to be determined; or3.
Sends the item back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration.4.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
11. Award of RFP No. 007-26 – El Cajon Veterans Memorial Artistic and Architectural Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Appropriate $48,000 of General Fund reserves to increase the Parks & Recreation (101600) annual budget for the purpose of transferring funding to the City Capital Improvement Program Fund (501) for the capital project discussed in this report;
1. Appropriate $48,000 of transfer revenue for the purpose of establishing the El Cajon Veterans Memorial (263877PWCP) project; and
2. Enter into an agreement with Monument Warehouse, LLC (MWLLC), in an amount not to exceed $48,000 for a one-year term.
3. 12. Award of RFP No. 004-26 – Main Street – Green Street Phase 2 Design Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. (CRAI), in an amount not to exceed $625,000 for a one-year term.
13. 405 E. Lexington Avenue Tenant Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Appropriate $25,000 of available City Capital Improvement Program (501) fund balance for the purpose described in this report; and
1. Establish 405 E Lexington Ave Tenant Improvements (263878PWCP) project with a total project budget of $588,420.
2. 14. Evolving Legal Standards and Policy Impacts on Mental Health Response Calls
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
15. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
16. 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 – San Diego Military Working Group – Alternate.
17. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
18. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
19. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
19. 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.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
20. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: James Patrick Hayes v. County of San Diego, et al.;
United States District Court, Southern District of California Case No. 25CV1742 GPC BLM
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 August 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.