RESOLUTION NO. __-25
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON ADOPTING A
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF EL CAJON
WHEREAS, the City of El Cajon (the "City") strives to improve the quality of life for its residents by mitigating speeding on local streets using effective traffic calming measures; and
WHEREAS, the City's Engineering Services Department has an established internal Traffic Calming Policy (the "Internal Policy"), which was last revised in July 2001, and includes traditional traffic calming and speed mitigation measures such as enforcement, traffic engineering, signage, and stop controls; and
WHEREAS, as a result of increased traffic calming evaluation requests from residents, staff reviewed the I nternal Policy and identified a need to expand available tools to include additional options, such as rubber speed cushions, and to seek formal City Council adoption of the Internal Policy, entitled D-8: Traffic Calming (the "Policy"), as hereinafter set forth in Exhibit "A," and attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as the adoption of a Traffic Calming Policy does not constitute a "project"; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the adoption of the Policy, staff recommends the City Council authorize a maximum of two rubber speed cushion pilot installations in identified priority locations, in an effort to evaluate community response, effectiveness, and cost; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council
2. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA"), in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as the adoption of a Traffic Calming Policy does not constitute a "project."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Cajon does hereby adopt the Traffic Calming Policy.
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SUBJECT:
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
CITY OF EL CAJON
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
POLICY
D-8
BACKG
ROUND:
T
he City of El Cajon (City) strives to improve the quality of life for its residents by mitigating speeding on local streets using effective traffic calming measures. The City's Engineering Services Department has an established internal Traffic Calming Policy (the "Internal Policy"), which was last revised in July 2001, and includes traditional traffic calming and speed mitigation measures such as enforcement, traffic engineering, signage, and stop controls.
As
a result of increased traffic calming evaluation requests from residents, staff reviewed the Internal Policy and identified a need to expand available tools to include additional options, such as rubber speed cushions, and to seek formal adoption of the Internal Policy , which outlines a process for evaluating and responding to resident requests regarding speeding.
P
OLICY:
Evaluation Process for Traffic Calming Measures
T
he process of evaluating resident requests is as follows:
1. W
hen resident requests are received by the City, existing conditions are reviewed, including information on speed, volume, accident history, street design elements (alignment and grades), street classification and character, presence of on- street parking, and any unique factors.
2. I
f significant speeding is present, that is, the 85th percentile speed is far greater than the posted speed limit, staff will evaluate traffic calming measures to help reduce traffic speeds. These measures include, but are not limited to:
• E
nforcement (radar trailer, intensified police enforcement); • Installation of Additional Signage (enhanced signage, all-way stops, speed feedback signs);
• Changes to Street Cross Section (lane narrowing, edge striping, curb extensions, median landscaping);
• Changes in Horizontal Alignment (chicanes, roundabouts); and • Changes in Vertical Alignment (recycled rubber speed cushions (temporary/pilot installations) and asphalt speed cushions (permanent installations).
Exhibit "A"
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SUBJECT:
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
CITY OF EL CAJON
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
POLICY
D-8
3. T
he City will monitor the effectiveness of the traffic calming measure after six months.
Monitoring shall include diversion counts, noise complaints, and emergency response feedback.
Evaluation Process for Speed Cushions
W
ith increasing resident requests, particularly on cut -through streets, the City has expanded the current traffic calming measures to include both recycled rubber and asphalt speed cushions. The following steps outline the process for determining whether a street is suitable for installation:
1. C
andidate locations will be evaluated for each of the 10 characteristics listed below, and a rating will be assigned for each one.
2. A
n overall rating of A, B, or C will be assigned to each location.
3. S
peed cushions will be considered suitable for Category "A" locations; those in Category "B" may be considered suitable after a detailed analysis or once alternative strategies have been exhausted. Locations in Category "C" will not be considered.
4. I
f speed cushions are suitable, then a favorable petition of 2/3 (67%) of residents along the affected street is required. This petition will include any side street residents who also be required to travel over the speed cushions. If City staff or City Council determines that installation may negatively impact other nearby residential streets, a notification/opinion letter will also be sent to those residents.
• I
f recycled rubber cushions are later converted to permanent asphalt cushions, a re-survey of residents will be required.
Ratings for Candidate Locations
"
A" - Location is ideal if all ten evaluation characteristics are Category A. "B" - Location may be considered if some characteristics are Category B, but only after thorough study and evaluation.
"C" - Location is unsuitable for speed cushions if any of the evaluation characteristics below are within this category.
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SUBJECT:
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
CITY OF EL CAJON
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
POLICY
D-8
Evaluation Characteristics
1. Street Alignment
a. none to minimal horizontal and vertical curvature
b. rolling/curvilinear alignment
c. rugged alignment
2. Average Daily Traffic Volume
a. less than 1500
b. between 1500 and 5000
c. greater than 5000
3. Potential for Traffic Diversion
a. no diversion expected, or diversion only to streets of higher classification. b. some diversion expected to streets of equal classification, or equal ability to carry traffic (as determined by street width, alignment, etc.) c. substantial diversion expected to streets of lower classification or lesser ability to carry traffic (as determined by street width, alignment, etc.)
4. Emergency Route of Response
a. not on a major route of response
b. not on a major route of response, but there are other fire/police concerns c. on a major route of response
5. G
rade
a. 5% or less
b. between 5% and 8%
c. greater than 8%
6. Land Use
a. residential (includes compatible uses such as schools, parks, etc.) b. mostly residential, some commercial
c. non-residential
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SUBJECT:
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
CITY OF EL CAJON
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
POLICY
D-8
7. San Diego Transit or San Diego County Transit Bus Route a. not on a route
b. on a route considered minor or a turnaround or other non-critical portion of a major route
c. on a major route
8. S
peed Limit
a. prima facie or posted 25 miles per hour
b. posted 30 miles per hour
c. posted 35 miles per hour or more
9 . Street Classification
a. local or unclassified residential street
b. two-lane collector (residential area)
c. more than two lanes or higher street classification
1 0. Street Width
a. 40 feet or less
b. between 40 and 52 feet
c. greater than 52 feet
Removal Criteria
S
peed cushions may be removed if any of the following are met:
1. A
petition signed by at least 51% of the affected residents requesting removal.
2. Fire/Police determine that the devices cause unacceptable response delays.
3. City staff confirm that the devices are ineffective or create unintended negative impacts, such as diversion and noise.
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SUBJECT:
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
CITY OF EL CAJON
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
POLICY
D-8
Costs
The C
ity will fund the installation of speed cushions only for the selected pilot projects to evaluate their effectiveness, diversion, noise, and emergency access impacts.
For
all permanent installations following the pilot phase:
• The c
ost of installing speed cushions is approximately $5,000 to $10,000 per device. Since at least three sets of speed cushions spaced 250- 300 feet apart are required for effectiveness, a typical installation will cost approximately $15,000. • Speed cushions are considered an optional residential feature intended to benefit property owners living on the affected street.
• Therefore, the cost of installation shall be borne by the benefiting property owners on a per- dwelling-unit basis.
• Requests will only be considered when property owners representing at least two- thirds (67%) of fronting properties acknowledge their willingness to pay for the installation by signing a petition.
• Upon approval, all affected property owners will be assessed equally, based on the number of dwelling units fronting the street where cushions are located. • Payment arrangements will be established in coordination with the City Council and affected property owners.
Tools for Evaluating Criteria
Res
idents seeking the installation of speed cushions should be provided with Attachment "A" (Petition Requesting Installation of Speed Cushions).
In order to assist staff in evaluating criteria for requests for speed cushions, Attachments "B" (flow chart) and "C" (checklist) should be used. These tools are helpful in evaluating requests for speed cushions, but the final decision will be made by the City Council at its discretion.
PETITION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF SPEED CUSHIONS
We, the undersigned residents of Street,
from Street to Street.
Do hereby request the City of El Cajon, California, to install speed cushions on our street. We agree that if in the future we desire to remove the speed cushions, the cushions will only be considered for removal after receipt of a petition from a substantial majority (51% or more) asking for the removal along with a guarantee to p rovide sufficient funds for removal as determined by the City Engineer. The City reserves the right to remove any or all of the cushions at any time at no cost to the property owners.
Neighborhood Representative:
Date Signature
(Head of Household) Address Position (a) Daytime
Phone
(a) Support - S Opposed -O No Contact - NC
Attachment "A"
1. Street Alignment
A. none to minimal horizontal & vertical curvature
B. rolling/curvilinear alignment
C. r
ugged alignment
2. Average Daily Traffic
A. less than 1500
B. between 1500 and 5000
C. greater than 5000
Evaluation Characteristics
3. Potential for Traffic Diversion
A. no diversion expected, or diversion only to streets of higher classification B. some diversion expected to streets of equal classification, or equal ability to carry traffic (as determined by street width, alignment, etc.) C. substantial diversion expected to streets of lower classification or lesser ability to carry traffic (as determined by street width, alignment, etc.)
4. Emergency Route of Response
A. Not on a major route of response
B. Not on a major route of response,
but there are other fire/police concerns
C. On a major route of response
5. Grade
A. 5% or less
B. between 5% and 8%
C.
greater than 8%
6. Land Use
A. residential (includes compatible
uses such as schools, parks, etc.)
B. mostly residential, some commercial
C. non-residential
7. SD Transit or SD County Transit Bus Route
A. not on a route
B. on a route considered minor or a turnaround or
other non-critical portion of a major route
C. on a major route
8. Speed Limit
A. prima facie or posted 25 mph
B.
posted 30 mph
C. posted 35 mph or more
9. Street Classification
A. local or unclassified residential street
B. two-lane collector (residential area)
C. more than two lanes or higher street classification
10. Street Width
A. 40 feet or less
B. between 40 and 52 feet
C.
greater than 52 feet
IF all ten (10) in
category A:
location is IDEAL
for speed cushions
IF one or more C:
location is NOT
SUITABLE for
speed cushions
IF any B:
location MAY BE considered for
speed cushions ONLY after
thorough study and evaluation,
and/or after alternative speed
reduction strategies have been
exhausted
IF A.
IF A.
IF A.
IF A.
IF A.
IF A.
IF A.
IF A.
IF A.
IF A.
Attachment "B"
CITY OF EL CAJON - SPEED CUSHION CHECKLIST
Date
Street Limits
Instructions: The following three (3) steps must be met before proceeding to City Council for approval.
Fire Department
Yes No
1. Fire Department Review and Approval
Evaluation Characteristics
A B C
1. Street Alignment
2. Average Daily Traffic
3. Potential for Traffic Diversion
4. SD Transit or SD County Transit Bus Route
5. Land Use
6. Grade
7. Emergency Route of Response
8. Speed Limit
9. Street Classification
10. Street Width
TOTAL
SUMMARY:
"A" - Location is ideal for speed cushions if all ten (10) of the evaluation characteristics are within this category. "B" - Location may be considered for speed cushions if any of the evaluation characteristics are within this category, and only after a thorough study and evaluation, and/or after alternative speed reduction strategies have been exhausted. "C" - Location is not suitable for speed cushions if any of the evaluation characteristics are within this category.
Petition
Yes No
1. Petition contains signatures from at least 2/3 (67%) of adjacent residents shown in the city-provided map.
Attachment "C"
Speed Cushions Installation Candidates
Background
El Cajon
5 Priority Street Limits
Number of Collisions
(past 5 years)
85th % Speed
(MPH)
Average of 5
Max Speeds
(MPH) Traffic Volume Ratio
1 Naranca Ave N 2nd St to N 3rd St 4 36 58 1.3 to 1 (EB to WB) 2 Sandalwood Dr Ballantyne St to Applewood Dr 3 33 46 1.2 to 1 (EB to WB) 3 Taft Ave E Washington Ave to Herbert St 1 32 45 1.3 to 1 (SB to NB) 4 Bostonia St Greenfield Dr to Broadway 1 25 46 1.5 to 1 (NB to SB) 5 Graves Ave Broadway to Lloyd St 3 32 46 1.2 to 1 (SB to NB) 6 Dorothy St Jamacha Rd to E Washington Ave 1 23 41 1.7 to 1 (SB to NB) Background
El Cajon
6 Speed Cushions Installation Candidates
Evaluation Characteristics
Priority Street Limits
Street Alignment
(1)
Traffic Volume
(ADT)
(2)
Potential for
Traffic Diversion?
(3)
Emergency
Route?
(4)
Street Grade
(Avg. %)
(5)
Land Use
(6)
SD Transit
Route?
(7)
Speed Limit
(MPH)
(8)
Street
Classification
(9)
Street Width
(FT)
(10)
1 Naranca Ave N 2nd St to N 3rd St
Minimum Horizontal
and Vertical Curvature 1,683 Some No 0.7% Residential No 25 Local 40 2 Sandalwood Dr Ballantyne St to Applewood Dr
Minimum Horizontal
and Vertical Curvature 1,856 No No 0.4% Residential No 25 Local 40 3 Taft Ave E Washington Ave to Herbert St
Minimum Horizontal
and Vertical Curvature 459 No No 1% Residential No 25 Local 36 4 Bostonia St Greenfield Dr to Broadway
Minimum Horizontal
and Vertical Curvature 1,237 No No 1.4% Residential No 25 Local 36 5 Graves Ave Broadway to Lloyd St
Minimum Horizontal
and Vertical Curvature 1,181 No No 0.1% Residential No 25 Local 36 6 Dorothy St Jamacha Rd to E Washington Ave
Minimum Horizontal
and Vertical Curvature 937 Some No 0% Residential No 25 Local 36 Evaluation Characteristics
El Cajon
7 Speed Cushions Installation Candidates
Costs
Priority Street Limits
Length of Street
(from limits) (FT)
Distance btwn
Speed Cushions (FT)
Number of
Speed Cushions
Total Cost of
Speed Cushions
1 Naranca Ave N 2nd St to N 3rd St 2,600 300 8 $40,000
2 Sandalwood Dr Ballantyne St to Applewood Dr 2,220 300 6 $30,000 3 Taft Ave E Washington Ave to Herbert St 1,600 300 4 $20,000 4 Bostonia St Greenfield Dr to Broadway 1,950 300 6 $30,000 5 Graves Ave Broadway to Lloyd St 1,250 300 3 $15,000
6 Dorothy St Jamacha Rd to E Washington Ave 1,470 300 4 $20,000 Traffic Logix Speed Cushions
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 8.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Ryan Villegas, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Small Business Incubator Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report.
BACKGROUND:
On January 31, 2024, the City purchased the property at 405 E. Lexington Avenue (Property), through American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA), and subsequently entered into an agreement with the Chaldean Community Council (CCC) to provide social services to El Cajon residents and to operate a Small Business Incubator. The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the progress of the Small Business Incubator, since it began in summer 2024.
Under the agreement, it is expected that the CCC will serve a minimum of five businesses annually through the incubator and provide quarterly updates, which will demonstrate the effectiveness of the program to the City as well as satisfy quarterly reporting requirements under ARPA.
As of April 2025, six participants were in the Small Business Incubator Program. The business types include:
Construction,
Fashion Design,
Catering,
HVAC,
Content Creation, and
Special Education.
From the most recent report provided in July 2025, three participants were in the program.
These businesses include:
Insurance,
Marketing, and
Special Education.
An attachment includes more information about the three businesses. Note that two of the three businesses are serving residents outside the City limits. The attachment also includes the most recent Quarterly Report submitted by the CCC. During the presentation, staff will introduce representatives from the CCC, who will detail their efforts to attract participants into the program, which includes the development of their website: www.elcajonsbi.org.
It should also be noted that when the property was acquired by the City, it was understood that tenant improvements were required in the building. These primarily exist on the second floor of the building, which is intended to ultimately house the Small Business Incubator. The deadline for the RFP just closed and City Engineering staff is moving forward in the process. As such, the Small Business Incubator has been unable to utilize the full space in the Property and several Incubator participants are waiting for the office space to become available.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is not a “project” under section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines. It is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This item is for reporting purposes only.
Prepared By: Ryan Villegas, Senior Management Analyst
Reviewed By: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
CCC Quarterly Report (July 2025)
Business Name Participant
Name
Phone
Number
Participant
Address
Inside/Outside
City Limits Email Business Type Start Date End Date
Jorge Magana Insurance Jorge Magana
El Cajon, CA 92021
Outside Insurance 5/31/2025 TBD
SAS - Modern Marketing Mays Mansoor 2466El Cajon, CA
92019
Outside Marketing 5/31/2025 TBD
Motifa Behavioral Care &
Health Service Ann Jahola 2466El Cajon, CA
92019
Inside Special Education 8/15/2024 TBD
July 2025 Quarterly Report
El Cajon Small Business Incubator
El Cajon SBI July 2025 Annual Report
● Businesses applied to participate in the incubator program (name, phone number, email, type of business, ownership, location, etc.);
Outline on separate document.
● Businesses accepted to participate in the incubator program (name, phone number, email, type of business, ownership, location, etc.);
○ Outline on separate document.
● Detail of services provided to each business:
○ Jorge Magana - We will launch a comprehensive marketing campaign to help diversify his client base and expand his service offerings to include Arabic translation services. ○ Mays Mansoor - We have successfully introduced her to the market and facilitated multiple client projects through our network and resources.
○ Ann Jahola - Continues to utilize our facilities, including office space and administrative support for her practice.
● Businesses "graduating" from the incubator program (name, phone number, email, type of business, ownership, location, etc.); ○ No one is to graduate from the program during this cycle. ● Track business success post-graduation for three years. ○ We plan to hold quarterly meetings with all our incubated programs to gather data and gain insights into their business progress after graduation. As of now, no participants have graduated from the program ● Outreach activities aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion of businesses participating in the incubator program. ○ Since the building is still undergoing renovations, we decided not to hold a community event to generate interest in the program at this time, as we are not yet equipped to support participants. However, we have met with key mentors who are eager to join and teach pre-service members of the incubator once the program is ready to launch ○ Additional Information: Our offices are currently undergoing renovations and are not yet usable. In the meantime, we’ve been making the most of our available space to continue operations and serve our community. We’re also actively developing our website, https://elcajonsbi.org, and working on launching a streamlined online application process for prospective applicants. We’ve officially completed demolition. Once cleared, the city will move into reconstruction. When renovations are complete, we’ll be hosting a grand opening celebration for the incubator a chance for everyone in the neighborhood to explore the valuable resources we’ll be offering to support local business growth and innovation in El Cajon.
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 9.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Dave Richards, Director of Public Works Operations SUBJECT: City Council Priority Update on Third-Party Service Providers and Street Sweeping Pilot Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receives and files the staff report on third-party contractors; and1.
Provides staff with feedback on whether to proceed with a six-month street sweeping pilot program on three streets.
2. BACKGROUND:
Overview
This report provides an update on the City Council’s Action Plan goal to "Beautify the City” through “Improved Management and Oversight of Third-Party Contractors." Also, as part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance street sweeping services, staff will present and seek direction from the City Council on a 6-month street sweeping pilot program (described in detail below).
Background
In February 2025, the City Council adopted its 2025 Action Plan, prioritizing City Beautification, among other goals. The Public Works Department is responsible for advancing City beautification through strategies focused on reducing illegal dumping, landscaping City streets with trees, and improving oversight of third-party service providers.
Overview of Third-Party Service Providers
The Public Works Department contracts with five primary service providers to support beautification efforts, including weed control, landscaping, illegal dumping cleanup, graffiti removal, trash can maintenance, tree trimming, and street sweeping. To strengthen contractor oversight, staff has implemented the following practices:
Bi-weekly summaries of oversight activities included in reports to the City Manager’s Office;
Monthly spot-check summaries submitted to the City Manager’s Office, summarizing contractor performance metrics; and
Quarterly meetings with contractors to review spot-check results, discuss performance, and address issues.
These measures have improved contractor accountability and performance overall. Staff will continue to refine oversight processes to ensure consistent and improved contract performance.
The following table summarizes the City’s five vendors, services, scope of work, approximate annual cost, and contract terms:
Contractor Service Scope Annual
Cost
Contract Term
GeoCal
Environmental
Management
and
Landscaping
(GeoCal)
Weed Control 825,000 linear ft.
of streets, alleys
and bike paths
893,000 sq. ft. of
storm channels
$112,000 3rd Year
Two 1-Year
Options
GeoCal Median and
Right-of-Way
Maintenance
Sidewalks,
planters, street
pop-outs, and
medians
$190,000 4th Year
One 1-Year
Option
Urban Corps of
San Diego
(Urban Corps)
Illegal Dumping
Cleanup
Patrols and
receives MyCivic
requests for
illegal dumping
Collects 160
tons of trash
annually
$130,000 5th Year
No Options
Urban Corps
Managed by
Community
Development
Graffiti
Removal
Patrols and
receives MyCivic
requests for
graffiti
2,743 complaints
resolved in 2024
$155,000 4th Year
One 1-Year
Option
St. Madeleine
Sophie’s Center
Empty Trash
Cans
Wipe Down
Benches /
Shelter
Empties trash
cans at bus
stops:
2x per wk. with
shelter
1x per wk.
without shelter
$75,000 4th Year
One 1-year
Option
West Coast
Arborists (WCA)
Tree
Maintenance
Provide citywide
tree trimming,
arborist, and
emergency
cleanup services
7,000 City
maintained trees
$360,000 2nd Year
Two 1-Year
Options
Sweeping Street Sweeping 10,000 curb $617,000 2nd Year
Sweeping
Corporation of
America (SCA)
Street Sweeping 10,000 curb
miles
33 million sq. ft.
of parking lots
200 emergency
hours / special
sweeps
$617,000 2nd Year
Three 1-Year
Options
Pilot Program – Street Sweeping No Parking Enforcement
Since 2018, the City has contracted with SCA to provide street sweeping services. Currently, the annual cost to the City is $617,000. The service includes sweeping over 10,000 curb miles, 33 million square feet of parking lots, and 200 hours of emergency and special event sweeps.
The current schedule is:
Monthly: Residential areas (daytime sweeping)
Weekly: Commercial areas (overnight sweeping)
Twice-weekly: Downtown commercial areas (overnight sweeping) Effective street sweeping enhances community aesthetics, prevents urban flooding by clearing storm drains, reduces pollutants in waterways, improves bike safety, and addresses abandoned vehicles. However, sweeping is not effective when vehicles are parked during sweeping hours.
From staff's observations and from complaints received by residents, there are some streets with sections that have not been swept for long periods of time because the street area adjacent to the gutter are inaccessible because of parked vehicles. In fact, staff recently conducted site visits at the proposed pilot sites identified below and found that approximately 70% of the curb line, on average, cannot be swept due to parked vehicles.
To address this challenge, staff has developed a limited pilot program for City Council consideration. The pilot program would include a no-parking during street sweeping hours. The program would last for a six-month period and would be limited to the following streets:
Decker Street (between First Street and Anza Street),
Fesler Street (between Pioneer Way and Johnson Avenue), and East Madison Avenue (in front of Kennedy Park, Madison Elementary, and the 7th Day Adventist Church).
The pilot program will involve:
Posting permanent no-parking signs indicating specific sweeping days and times (typically for a 4 hour period).
Enforcing no-parking rules with citations ($42.50) or towing when necessary.
A robust outreach plan, including:
Door hangers distributed two weeks before the first sweeping day, Notices placed on vehicles 72-hours in advance,
Social media posts,
Only warnings issued during the first sweep, and
Signage placed at street entrances.
The pilot program's success will be evaluated by:
Measuring the percentage of curb line swept during the six-month period compared to the baseline data,
Tracking the number of parking citations issued,
Photo of street sweep results before and after program, and Gathering feedback from residents and businesses through MyCivic.
If approved, the proposed program timeline would begin the first week of February 2026 and conclude in July 2026, with outreach beginning in mid-January 2026.
Staff seeks City Council feedback on whether to proceed with a six-month pilot no-parking enforcement program on the three proposed streets. City Council direction will help guide future efforts to improve the effectiveness of street sweeping operations, directly supporting the City’s beautification goals.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
Maintenance of public streets is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for signs, surface mount hardware, posts, and outreach materials is estimated to cost $11,000. There are sufficient funds available in the wastewater budget (650745).
Prepared By: David Richards, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 10.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Sara Diaz, Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: New Technology for Understanding Homelessness in El Cajon RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback.
BACKGROUND:
Like many California cities, El Cajon is significantly impacted by homelessness. In January 2025, the City Council identified homelessness as a top priority in the 2025 City Council Action Plan, with a focus on reducing impacts on neighborhoods and advancing efforts to address this statewide challenge.
To strengthen these efforts, the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division was tasked with evaluating how data is collected citywide and exploring ways to improve both data collection and presentation. The result is an Interactive Homeless Dashboard and a customized Homeless Point-in-Time Survey application, which together enhance transparency, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
The Role of the GIS Division
Housed within the Information Technology Department, the GIS Division consists of two GIS Analysts. Their mission is to support data-driven decisions by presenting information in ways that are clear, accessible, and actionable. Leveraging the ESRI suite of tools, the team provides advanced GIS capabilities that improve efficiency, data quality, and community understanding.
Addressing Homelessness Interactive Dashboard
The Homeless Dashboard was developed to answer key questions from the community:
What steps is the City taking to address homelessness?
How are resources being used?
What progress is being made?
Since 2017, El Cajon has dedicated significant resources to connecting individuals with services, cleaning public spaces, and collaborating with partners to secure permanent housing for the unhoused. The Dashboard visualizes these efforts with real-time data drawn from the latest staff reports, police incident records, and public works surveys.
Key Features Include:
Homeless Incidents Over Time – Interactive timeline of incidents (trespassing, illegal lodging, disturbances) from 2015 to present
Homeless Task Force Operations – Weekly tracking of debris and camps cleaned, plus staff deployment metrics
Homeless Program Expenditures – Funding allocations and number of individuals placed in shelter or housing
Police Hot Spot Mapping – Heat maps of transient-related police incidents Proposition 36 Dashboard – Arrest comparisons before and after Proposition 36 Police Incidents by Call Type – Breakdown of calls, locations, and related arrests In addition, the Dashboard highlights community involvement opportunities, available homeless assistance programs, and broader City initiatives. Built with ESRI’s Story Map platform, the tool combines maps, charts, images, and narratives to deliver an interactive, evolving resource that grows as new data becomes available.
Homeless Point-in-Time Survey Application
Every January, the County of San Diego conducts a countywide homeless count. The City has participated in the countywide program for several years. Recently, El Cajon has raised concerns about how the data is collected and analyzed based on census tracks and not actual City boundaries. The County’s third-party system does not allow customization, uses census tracts rather than actual City boundaries, and does not provide the City with access to raw data.
To address this gap, the GIS Division developed a custom point-in-time survey using ESRI’s Survey123. This in-house application:
Provides precise location data tied to City boundaries, Offers full customization of survey questions,
Grants the City direct access to raw data for detailed analysis, and Allows flexibility to conduct counts as frequently as needed.
The survey was designed with input from City Council, City staff, and best practices from other jurisdictions. It represents a more accurate, adaptable, and transparent approach to tracking homelessness in El Cajon.
Next Steps
Both the Addressing Homelessness Interactive Dashboard and Homeless Point-in-Time Survey Application are scheduled to go live in Fall 2025. Together, these tools will provide deeper insight into homelessness trends and highlight the daily work of City staff to maintain El Cajon as a clean, safe, and supportive community.
Staff seeks any feedback on the dashboard after highlighting its features during the City Council presentation.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
This is an informational item. Therefore, it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it is not a “project” under section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines. It is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The initial costs for the Addressing Homeless Interactive Dashboard and Homeless Point-in-Time Survey Application is $0. Both solutions were developed using existing software tools and in-house staff.
Prepared By: Sara Diaz, Director of Information Technology Reviewed By: N/A
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 11.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services SUBJECT: Contract Amendment for Bid No. 022-25 – Wells Park Pickleball RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to amend the scope of work and increase the compensation for the Public Works Contract with SWCS, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $430,286.57.
BACKGROUND:
In 2021, the City Council allocated $2,925,000 for the Wells Park Pickleball Project ("Park Amenities — Pickleball, Soccer Courts, Misc."). After competitively bidding the project on November 19, 2024, the City Council authorized the award of the Wells Park Pickleball Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,913,533.78. On December 11, 2024, the City entered into a contract with SWCS, funded by Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery (American Rescue Plan Act) Grant Funds.
In accordance with City Council Policy B-4, which grants the City Manager authority to execute a change order in an amount not to exceed 25% of the original contract value, the contract was amended on August 19, 2025. Construction Change Order No. 1 modifications included extending the agreement term for an additional five days; incorporating updated prevailing wage determinations under the Davis-Bacon Act; and providing for additional compensation in the not-to-exceed amount of $99,608.72 to remove an abandoned septic tank, replace and adjust unforeseen underground utilities, add interior and exterior security cameras, replace the park irrigation backflow preventer, redesign the pro-shop ceiling system, and install exposed HVAC ductwork.
Proposed Construction Change Order (CCO) No. 2 includes:
Pro-Shop
Redesign reception desk
Reconstruct defective interior roofing framing
Remove 16” thick concrete
Additional 3400 sq. ft. of landscaping at entry
Add water heaters for restrooms
Replace custom door frames
Wells Center
Wells Center
Remove 2 block wall arches
Remove fence along center frontage
Remove and replace rooftop HVAC units, to include new ductwork Paint exterior
Replace light fixtures
Approximately 4200 sq. ft. of grading, irrigation and landscaping at rear of center Security upgrades to include door replacements, sliding door wall, proximity card system, windows, and panic bar hardware.
Adjacent Apartment Complex
Replace trees
Remove trees fronting Wells Center
Court Modifications
Addition of maintenance vehicle concrete ramp and retaining wall Add 165’ sidewalk curb along east planter;
Add non-climbable west property line fencing, programmable lock at entry gate, various fence modifications
Add irrigation pull box
Add maintenance gate at the northeast corner
Miscellaneous
Addition of 40 working days
The requested change order increase exceeds $100,000 for construction contracts as established by City Council Policy B-4, thus requiring approval from the City Council.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The project amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15302, and 15303. Section 15301 exempts repair and maintenance to existing public facilities. Section 15302 exempts the replacement and reconstruction of existing structures, and section 15303 exempts small structures and improvements in urbanized areas. None of the conditions identified in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 that preclude the use of this categorical exemption exist.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the $430,286.57 (CCO No. 2) will increase the existing contract amount to a not-to-exceed total of $2,443,429.07. Following this approval, approximately $120,000 will remain available in ARPA funds allocated to this project, Wells Park Indoor Soccer and Pickleball (233793PWCP), to cover any additional project needs.
Prepared By: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. ___-25
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH SWCS, INC. FOR THE
WELLS PARK PICKLEBALL PROJECT
(Bid No. 022-25)
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2024, the City Council awarded Bid No. 022-25 for the Wells Park Pickleball Project to SWCS, Inc. (“SWCS”) in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,913,533.78; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2024, the City entered into a contract with S WCS for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2025, the City Manager, pursuant to the authority granted under City Council Policy B-4, approved Construction Change Order No. 1, which extended the agreement term by five additional working days; incorporated updated prevailing wage determinations under the Davis -Bacon Act; and provided for additional compensation in the not -to-exceed amount of $99,608.72 for the removal of an abandoned septic tank, replacement and adjustment of unforeseen underground utilities, installation of interior and exterior security cameras, replacement of the park irrigation backflow preventer, redesign of the pro-shop ceiling system, and installation of exposed HVAC ductwork; and
WHEREAS, City staff is now recommending approval of Construction Change Order No. 2 in the not -to-exceed amount of $430,286.57, for additional work to address unforeseen issues discovered when constructing the Pro-Shop, located in Wells Center, to shield the adjacent apartment complex from noise, and improve court areas, as well as miscellaneous site upgrades and an extension of 40 working days; and
WHEREAS, the total revised contract amount, including Construction Change Order Nos. 1 and 2, will not exceed $2,443,429.07; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Wells Park Indoor Soccer and Pickleball (233793PWCP) budget; and
WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15301, as it exempts the repair and maintenance to existing public facilities; State CEQA Guidelines section 15302, as it exempts the replacement and reconstruction of existing structures; and State CEQA Guidelines section 15303, as it exempts small structures and improvements in urbanized areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it to be in the best interests of the City to approve the proposed change order and amend the contract accordingly.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.
2. The City Council hereby approves Construction Change Order No. 2 to the Public Works Contract with SWCS, Inc. dba Southwest Construction Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $430,286.57 and the revised total not-to-exceed contract amount shall be $2,443,429.07.
3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, to execute an amendment to the Agreement, with any such changes as may be necessary and approved by the City Manager.
4. The City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute any subsequent amendments to the Agreement, or other documents necessary, as may be approved by the City Manager, on behalf of the City of El Cajon.
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 12.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Wells
SUBJECT: Council Activity Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
August 28, 2025 - Meeting with C. McGlashen, GUHSD
September 1, 2025 - Interview with KUSI
September 2, 2025 - Special City Council Meeting
September 2, 2025 - Interview with KOGO Radio
September 3, 2025 - Meeting with D. Blackburn
September 5, 2025 - Meeting with G. Mitchell
September 5, 2025 - Meeting with R. Murad
September 7, 2025 - Spoke at Jewish Christian Alliance
September 8, 2025 - Meeting with La Maestra CEO
September 8, 2025 - Meeting with M. Furby, Marathon Construction September 9, 2025 - Meeting with America First Mayors Council September 9, 2025 - Interview with One America News
September 12, 2025 - Interview with KUSI
September 17, 2025 - Meeting with D. Wick and D. Priest September 19, 2025 - SANDAG Public Safety Committee Meeting September 23, 2025 - Meeting with D. DeLuca
September 23, 2025 - City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Bill Wells, Mayor
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 13.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Travel Expenses for America First Policy Institute's Mayors' Council - Mayor Bill Wells
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council reviews and approves the attached claim for advance/reimbursement of travel expenses form for Mayor Bill Wells, submitted in accordance with City Council Policy G-1.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Policy G-1 requires the City Council to review and authorize the attached travel expenses for Mayor Bill Wells. The Federal Government, through the America First Policy Institute Mayors' Council, has informed Mayor Wells about potential expansion of enterprise zones as part of H.R. 1 ("One Big Beautiful Bill Act). To learn more about how the City can help businesses expand and attract investment to disadvantaged areas of the City, the Mayor has been invited to attend meetings at the White House and meet with Department Secretaries.
The costs include airfare, two nights of hotel, meals and local transportation, totaling approximately $1,400.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the travel for the conference and meetings will be approximately $1,400. Funds are available in the City Council Budget (101100).
Prepared By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Reviewed By:
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Reimbursement Form
CITY OF EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSE
Date of Claim:
Graham Mitchell
Method of Depart From Arrive At
Transportation Name of City Date Time Name of City Date Time Air San Diego, CA 10/15/2025 10/15/2025
Air 11/1/2025 11/1/2025
EXPENSE REPORT ATTACH ALL RECEIPTS TO THIS FORM FOR EXPENDITURES REPORTED Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Total
10/15/25 10/16/25 11/1/25 xx/xx/xx xx/xx/xx xx/xx/xx xx/xx/xx Expense
1. Meals $0.00
2. Lodging $323.50 $323.50 $647.00 CC
3. Fare (Air, etc.) $198.18 $158.18 $356.36 CC
4. Taxi, Limo, Bus $0.00
5. Telephone $0.00
6. Auto Expense $0.00
7. Registration $0.00
8. Airport Shuttle $0.00
9. Personal Mileage $0.00
10. $0.00
Totals $521.68 $323.50 $158.18 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,003.36 Items 6 through 10 require an explanation below.
TOTAL ALLOWABLE EXPENSES ABOVE
Item # & Co. Explanation / Description Traveler's Reconciliation Total Allowable Expenses
Adv/Prepaid/Invoiced Expenses
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE:
4 Account Number Amount
101100-8594 $1,003.36
THE UNDERSIGNED STATES, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, THAT
THE ABOVE CLAIM IS TRUE AND CORRECT:
Balance Due to (City)/Employee
Department:
City Council
Item
Meals to be reimbursed after travel, not to
exceed approved per diem rates (Admin Policy
E-4).
Rideshare transportation costs to be
reimbursed after trip.
1 Description
Employee Name:
Bill Wells
Position:
Mayor 9/9/2025
Purpose of Trip:
America First Policy Institute Mayors' Council
Authorized By - Date:
Dulles, DC
Prepaid /
Reimb / Inv
$1,003.36
Washington, DC
San Diego, CA
- 9/9/2025
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 14.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Goble
SUBJECT: 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
September 2, 2025 - Emails with Bobbi P. re: Construction Projects September 11, 2025 - Emails with Juan P. re: SB54
September 11, 2025 - MTS Board of Directors Meeting
September 11, 2025 - Phone call with SANDAG Associate Counsel September 12, 2025 - Emails with Volunteers in Medicine re: Grant Question September 12, 2025 - Emails with Antoinette M. at SANDAG re: Grants September 12, 2025 - SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting
September 16, 2025 - East County Chamber Government Affairs Committee Meeting September 21, 2025 - Home of Guiding Hands Annual Meeting September 21, 2025 - Downtown El Cajon Business Partners "September to Remember" September 22, 2025 - Meeting with City Manager
September 23, 2025 - City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Steve Goble, Councilmember
Submitted By: Steve Goble, Councilmember
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 15.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick
SUBJECT: MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
September 18, 2025 - Metro JPA Meeting
September 23, 2025 - City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 16.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Metschel
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO
Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
September 10, 2025 - VECA Meeting
September 10, 2025 - HEAL Graduation
September 11, 2025 - Sent Doors of Change Audio File for 15th Year Anniversary September 23, 2025 - Johnson Elementary 70th Year Celebration September 23, 2025 - City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Michelle Metschel, Councilmember
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 17.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Ortiz
SUBJECT: 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:
September 17, 2025 - ECEDC Board Meeting
September 23, 2025 - City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Phil Ortiz, Councilmember
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 18.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Angela Cortez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Zoning Reclassification for 628-630 and 702 Broadway RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
An Ordinance Rezoning a Portion of Property Located on The North Side of Broadway, Between Mollison Avenue and Ballantyne Street, from Residential, Single-family (RS-6) To Office Professional (O-P) (628-630 Broadway, APN: 483-130-21-00) And Property Located on The North Side ff Broadway, Between Mollison Avenue and Ballantyne Street, From Residential, Multi-family, 2,200 Square Feet (RM-2200) (702 Broadway; APN: 483-130-47-00), To Office Professional (O-P) Zone; General Plan Designation: Office Non-retail (O/NR).
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
In 1990, the City Council adopted a comprehensive amendment to the General Plan, including the General Plan Land Use Map. The 1990 General Plan Land Use Map indicated, as it does today, that the subject properties are designed as “Office/Non-Retail” (O/NR). Prior to this amendment, the City Council certified Environmental Impact Report No. 48 (SCH No. 87081907) by adopting City Council Resolution No. 09-91. The proposed zone change to “Office Professional” (O-P) is consistent with the General Plan, and it will not directly result in any physical changes or any expansion of use of the site at this time.
Attachments
5157 - 2025-09-09 ORD ZR-2025-0002 (FINAL)
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BROADWAY, BETWEEN MOLLISON
AVENUE AND BALLANTYNE STREET, FROM RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE- FAMILY (RS-6) TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (O-P) (628-630
BROADWAY, APN: 483-130-21-00) AND PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF BROADWAY, BETWEEN MOLLISON AVENUE
AND BALLANTYNE STREET, FROM RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-FAMILY,
2,200 SQUARE FEET (RM-2200) (702 BROADWAY; APN: 483-130-47- 00), TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (O-P) ZONE; GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: OFFICE NON-RETAIL (O/NR).
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly advertised public hearing on September 9, 2025, to consider Zone Reclassification No. 2025-0002, as submitted by Dr. Richard Johnson, requesting to rezone a portion of a property currently zoned Residential, Single-family, 6,000, square feet (“RS-6”), and an adjacent property zoned Residential, Multi-family, 2,200 square feet (“RM-2200”), to the Office Professional (“O- P”) zone, to be consistent with the General Plan designation of Office/Non-Retail (O/NR) for these properties, addressed as 628-630 Broadway (APN: 483-130-21-00) and 702 Broadway (APN: 483-130-47-00), respectively; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the rezoning of the subject property is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of State CEQA Guidelines, where it can be seen with certainty the rezoning does not have any potential to cause a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing the City Council received evidence through public testimony and comment, in the form of both verbal and written communications, and reports prepared and presented to the City Council; and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Based upon the record as a whole, the City Council hereby makes the following findings:
A. The proposed Zone Reclassification is consistent with the General Plan Zoning Consistency Chart and further provides for office and other compatible non-retail businesses in close proximity to residential as anticipated in the General Plan.
B. The subject properties are not governed by any specific plan for land use and, therefore, no inconsistency exists.
C. The proposed rezoning supports the creation of an integrated commercial
area with land use permissions that better reflect current conditions and surrounding uses. The rezoning aligns with nearby commercial activities and is compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods.
D. The General Plan Housing Element does not include these properties in its Sites Inventory and therefore, the remaining sites identified in the Housing Element are sufficient to meet the City of El Cajon’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
SECTION 2. That based upon said findings of fact, the City Council hereby rezones the subject properties on the north side of Broadway, between Mollison Avenue and Ballantyne Street, addressed as 628-630 (portion) from RS-6 to the O-P zone, and 702 Broadway from RM-2200 to the O-P zone in accordance with the attached Exhibit "A", and subject to the condition that all other land use entitlements benefitting the subject property shall be null and void upon effectiveness of this Zone Reclassification.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 19.
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: City Clerk
FROM: City Attorney/General Legal Counsel
SUBJECT: Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One (1) potential case: Angela Solis has submitted a Claim for Damages alleging losses suffered when her vehicle was struck by a City police vehicle operated by an officer in the course of duty. A copy of the claim is available for public inspection at the office of the El Cajon City Clerk, City Hall, 1st Floor, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following Closed Session be scheduled for the Joint City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9 NAME OF CASE:
One (1) potential case: Angela Solis has submitted a Claim for Damages alleging losses suffered when her vehicle was struck by a City police vehicle operated by an officer in the course of duty.
A copy of the claim is available for public inspection at the office of the El Cajon City Clerk, City Hall, 1st Floor, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.
MORGAN L. FOLEY
City Attorney / General Legal Counsel
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