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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 23, 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 September 9, 2025, Meeting and the Agenda of the September 23, 2025, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: German American Month
Proclamation: Human Resources Professionals Day
Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week
AGENDA CHANGES:
~ Valley of opportunity
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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.
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 September 9, 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. El Cajon Housing Authority Annual Report (Fiscal Year 2024-2025)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, acting as the El Cajon Housing Authority:
Approves the attached 2024-2025 Annual Report; and 1.
Authorizes the Executive Director or designee to transmit it, in a form substantially as presented, to the California Department of Housing and Community Development as required by State Law.
2. 5. Sewer System Management Plan Addendum
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receives the Addendum to the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) for approval and filing; and
1. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, certifying that the Addendum to the 2025 SSMP is in compliance with the State of California Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR).
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
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:
6. FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Initiation of FY 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the public hearing;1.
Accepts public testimony for the FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and initiation of the FY 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan;
2. Closes the public hearing; 3.
Approves the FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report as presented and authorizes the City Manager or designee to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to make any necessary updates; and
4. Approves initiation of the FY 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan.5.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. Updated Traffic Calming Policy and Analysis of Alternative Speed Control Devices on Cut-Through Streets
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, adopting a Traffic Calming Policy for the City of El Cajon, which incorporates speed cushions (recycled rubber and asphalt) as alternative speed control devices; and
1. Authorizes implementation of a pilot project on identified cut-through streets.2.
8. Small Business Incubator Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report.
9. 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. 10. New Technology for Understanding Homelessness in El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback.
11. 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.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
12. Council Activity Report
13. 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.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
14. 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.
15. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
16. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
17. 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
18. 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.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
19. 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.
ADJOURNMENT: The Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 23rd day of September 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.