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Agenda
OCTOBER 14, 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 23, 2025, Meeting, the Joint Special Meeting of October 7, 2025, and the Agenda of the October 14, 2025, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation: Hauntfest on Main
Proclamation: National Community Planning Month
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 September 23, 2025, Meeting, and the Joint Special Meeting of October 7, 2025, 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. 2026 Calendar of Meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council reviews the proposed 2026 calendar of meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, makes appropriate modifications, or accepts as presented.
5. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended August 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended August 31, 2025.
6. 2025 Investment Policy Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, on its behalf and that of the Housing Authority, adopts the next Resolution, in order, to adopt the City of El Cajon Investment Policy and delegate investment authorities to the Director of Finance/Authority Treasurer.
7. Award of Bid No. 016-26 – Traffic Signal Upgrades (Multi-Year 2025)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for Traffic Signal Upgrades (Multi-Year 2025), Bid No. 016-26; and
1. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HMS Construction, Inc. (HMS), in the not-to-exceed amount of $640,000, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
2. 8. Award of Bid No. 018-26 – Truck Upfitting Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Bedco, in the amount of $192,576.75.
9. FY 2025-26 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control – Office of Traffic Safety (ABC-OTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the grant in the amount of $30,000 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Office of Traffic Safety (ABC-OTS) and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
10. Award of RFP No. 012-26 – Design Services – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation (BVC), in an amount not to exceed $244,064 for a two-year term.
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:
11. Amendment to the 2025 Five-Year Program of Projects for the SANDAG Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP No. 25-11)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing; and2.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the amendment to the proposed five-year program of projects for the SANDAG Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP No. 25-11).
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
12. All-Way Stop Sign Request on Naranca Avenue at Grape Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Naranca Avenue at the intersection of Grape Street in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
13. Mayor and City Council Cafeteria Benefits Review
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, adjusting the cafeteria benefit allotment from $1,550 per month to $1,700 per month, effective January 1, 2026, for Mayor and City Councilmembers.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
14. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
15. 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.
16. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
16. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
17. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
18. 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
19. First Reading of Ordinances to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Introduces the Ordinances and holds first readings to adopt the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Residential Code, the California Fire Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Historical Building Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the Fire Hazard Severity Zones;
1. Requests the City Clerk to recite the title of each Ordinance; and2.
Directs the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on October 28, 2025.3.
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: The People of the State of California v. City of El Cajon, et al.; Superior Court of California, County of San Diego; Case No. 25CU053437C
21. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant
21. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Donnelly, et al. v. City of El Cajon, et al.;
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
Case No. 25CU049465C
22. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Yukina Mendoza v. City of El Cajon; WC Claim No. 24010383
23. Closed Session - Public Employment - Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Title: City Attorney
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 14th day of October 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.