JOINT MEETING OF THE
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING
AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
CITY OF EL CAJON
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
October 28, 2025
An Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, October 28, 2025, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 2:58 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.
ROLL CALL
Council/Agencymembers present:
Council/Agencymembers absent:
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair present:
Mayor/Chair absent:
Other Officers present:
Other Officers absent:
Goble, Metschel, and Ortiz
None
Kendrick
Wells
Mitchell, City Manager/Executive Director
Lyon, Assistant City Attorney/General
Counsel
Cortez, City Clerk/Secretary
DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Mayor Pro Tern Kendrick and MOMENT OF SILENCE.
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the October 14, 2025, meeting and the Agenda of the October 28, 2025, meeting in accordance with State Law and El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS: None
AGENDA CHANGES:
City Manager Mitchell recommended to consider Administrative Report, Item No. 10, before the Public Hearings.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to consider
Administrative Report, Item No. 10, before the Public Hearings.
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 - 5)
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE Consent Items.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the October 14, 2025, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
Approve the reading by title and waives the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
4. Termination of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Regional Cooperative Care Partnership
Adopt Resolution No. 109-25, approving the Agreement Amending and Terminating the Regional Cooperative Care Partnership ("RCCP") Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Dissolving the RCCP.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
5. 2025-2026 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the California Office of Traffic Safety (STEP) Grant in the amount of $95,000, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Truth spoke about changes in El Cajon, Parkway Plaza, 15-minutes cities, Resolution 015-25 - regarding immigration, disruptions at the October 14, 2025 Council meeting, procedure for disruptions, term limits and lower campaign limits for Councilmembers, the roundabout on El Cajon Boulevard, and in opposition of Proposition 50.
Allyson Smith thanked Mayor Wells and Councilmemebers Goble and Ortiz for voling in support of cooperating with ICE.
Susan thanked Mayor Wells and Councilmemebers Goble and Ortiz for their leadership and spoke in support of Mayor Well's benefit concerts.
Brenda Hammon spoke in support of the Police Department and in opposition of security companies.
Chris Taylor spoke about the need for traffic calming measures on Pepper Villa Drive between Pepper Drive and East Bradley Avenue.
Councilmembers Metschel and Ortiz spoke in support of the request for traffic calming measures.
Mr. Taylor requested a stop sign to be installed on Pepper Villa Drive.
Councilmember Goble requested an analysis of the need for stop sign on Pepper Villa Drive at either Flint Street or Pepper Villa Court, and requested staff to contact the school for assistance with traffic calming options.
Bobby T. expressed concerns about speeding on Ballantyne Street. He shared that a child was recently hit in a hit-and-run, and that he was also involved in a hit-in-run on March 1, 2024, in the same location.
In response to a question from Councilmember Goble, City Manager Mitchell stated penalties for speeding are established by state code, not the City of El Cajon.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued)
Councilmember Goble requested a report summarizing what the charges were for people who have been cited for speeding.
Mary Davis expressed concerns about people running red lights and reminded everyone to treat others the way you want to be treated. Ms. Davis spoke in opposition of the disruptive behaviors at the October 14, 2025 Council meeting and formally requested security camera footage of the confrontation at the back of the Chambers during that meeting, as a Public Records Request.
Mairs Ryan spoke in opposition of the Police Department working with ICE and the actions of President Trump.
In response to a question by Mayor Pro Tern Kendrick, City Manager Mitchell confirmed that the Police Department follows SB-54, and that there have been no changes to how the Police Department operates since the passing of Resolution 015-25, regarding immigration.
In response to a question by Ms. Ryan, City Manager Mitchell stated that Resolution 015-25, regarding immigration, does not authorize the Police Department to work with ICE.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
Per the motion in Agenda Changes, Item 10 was moved to be considered out of order.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
10. Tobacco Retailer's License Ordinance - El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 8.33 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Discusses the subject matter in the report; and
2. Accepts the information provided in the report and takes no further action; or
3. Directs the staff to prepare amendments to Title 8 of the El Cajon Municipal Code regulating tobacco retailer licensing; or
4. Provides policy direction to staff.
DISCUSSION
Deputy Director of Community Development, Noah Alvey, provided detailed information of the Item.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: (Item 10- Continued)
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• Number of first-time offenders;
• Change in ownership to reset penalties;
• Probationary period;
• Effectiveness of suspensions;
• Process for increasing fines;
• Focusing on first time offenders;
• Licenses are site specific and tied to the operator of the business; • Frequency of stings;
• City's decoys are not allowed to lie about their age; • Methods to verify customers' age;
• Dangers of tobacco;
• Protecting children;
• License fee;
• Reviewing penalties on a case-by-case basis;
• Remaining unbiased and reducing liability;
• Campaign contributions from tobacco companies;
• Increasing suspension and violation periods;
• Enforcement of suspensions;
• Focusing on second time offenders; and
• Administrative burden to enforce suspensions.
Vince Kattoula spoke about focusing on second time offenders and added that El Cajon is one of the toughest jurisdictions in the area.
Truth spoke about increasing fines, effectiveness of penalties, parent's responsibilities, business outreach, frequency of stings, lobbying and campaign contributions, and underage drinking.
Tom Galloway spoke about the risks of tobacco and shared about his loved ones who have passed away due to the hazards of tobacco.
No Motion was required for the Item.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. Tobacco Product Display & Smoke Shops
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
2. Closes the Public Hearing;
3. Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemption;
4. Introduces the next Ordinance, in order, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0002; and
5. Request the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.
DISCUSSION
Deputy Director of Community Development, Noah Alvey, provided a summary of the Item.
Mayor Pro Tern Kendrick opened the Public Hearing.
Rebecca Branstetter, spoke about the pros and cons of the proposed Ordinance. Ms.
Branstetter requested to make identification a requirement for every sale of tobacco and for each purchaser, and to not increase the amount of display space that is allowed.
Recess called at 4:45 p.m.
Meeting called back to order at 4:53 p.m.
Tammy Tran spoke about the hazards of tobacco use and its addictive qualities. Ms.
Tran spoke in opposition of the notion of hookah being related to culture.
Michelle Tan spoke in opposition of expanding the display space for tobacco products.
Ms. Tan provided examples of hookah products that are aimed at children and explained how it can be difficult to distinguish between hookah products and candy.
Kate Duffy shared her student's concerns about hookah and tobacco products. Ms.
Duffy spoke in support of limiting the number of smoke shops, where smoke shops are located, and limiting the amount of display space allowed for tobacco products.
Donna Colbert thanked the Council for making public health a priority and for their commitment to protecting children from nicotine addiction. Ms. Colbert spoke about the dangers of tobacco, Community Action Service Advocacy's (CASA) efforts to reduce the sale of tobacco to minors, and requested Council not to increase the display space of tobacco products.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 6 - Continued)
Vince Kattoula spoke about the difference between hookahs and hookah accessories versus other tobacco products, and the inconvenience of storing hookah products in a stock room. Mr. Kattoula proposed to increase the display space for hookah products only.
Tony Sottile spoke about the Councilmembers duty to protect children from the dangers of tobacco products.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• State laws regarding hookah products;
• Differentiating between hookah and tobacco products;
• Definition of a smoke shop;
• Businesses that would be impacted by a new class of business designation; • Store layouts;
• Benefits to the City;
• Limits on smoke shop locations;
• Non-consumable products;
• Defining and identifying hookahs; and
• Creating a new class of business designation.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to reopen the Public Hearing.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
Mr. Kattoula spoke about the differences between a smoke shop and a new class of business designation that would allow for additional display sapce for hookahs only.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to AMEND the
Ordinance, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0002 and deleting Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 from the Ordinance, and present to Council on November 18, 2025 for introduction.
MOTION CARRIED BY 3 - 1 VOTE
(ORTIZ,;,,. No, WELLS - Absent).
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 6 - Continued)
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT Resolution No. 110-25, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemption.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
Councilmember Goble recommended to consider Public Hearing, Item No. 8, before Item No. 7.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to consider Public Hearing, Item No. 8, before Item No. 7.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
8. Public Hearing for the Consideration to Vacate a Roadway Easement at APN 482-370-11-00, between 1623 & 1647 Swallow Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
2. Closes the Public Hearing; and
3. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve the summary vacation of a service easement at APN 482-370-11-00, between 1623 & 1647 Swallow Drive, established by Council Resolution No. 232-82, June 22, 1982.
DISCUSSION
Director of Engineering Services, Yazmin Arellano, introduced Associate Engineer, Rebecca Villalobos, who provided a summary of the Item.
Mayor Pro Tern Kendrick opened the Public Hearing.
Curt Crook spoke in opposition of vacating the easement and requested to postpone approving the Resolution so that he will have lime to seek legal counsel.
John Bryant introduced himself as the owner of the property.
In response to a question from Councilmember Goble, Mr. Bryant stated that continuing the Public Hearing would not create a hardship for him, and that he would not object to continuing the Public Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 8 - Continued)
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• Future development for the property;
• Property lines would not be impacted; and
• Ownership of the vacant lot.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to the November 18, 2025 Special Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
7. Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards and Related Codes (Title 24).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Opens the Public Hearing and considers public testimony;
2. Closes the Public Hearing;
3. Adopts by reference 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 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, and amends Title 15 reflecting local specifications; and
4. Requests the City Clerk to recite the title of each Ordinance.
DISCUSSION
Deputy Director of Community Development, Noah Alvey, provided a summary of the Item.
Mayor Pro Tern Kendrick opened the Public Hearing.
No public comment was received for the Item.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 7 - Continued)
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT by reference 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 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, and amends Title 15 reflecting local specifications; and Requests the City Clerk to recite the title of each Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a second reading.
Ordinance Number 5158:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 15.040.010, 15.04.050,
15.04.070, 15.04.080, 15.04.100, AND 15.04.105 OF CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADOPTING SECTIONS 15.04.010, 15.04.050, 15.04.070, 15.04.080, 15.04.100, AND
15.04.105 TO CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
2025 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE
Ordinance Number 5159:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.20.010 OF CHAPTER 15.20 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 15.20.010 OF CHAPTER
15.20 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 7 - Continued)
Ordinance Number 5160:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 15.48.010 AND 15.48.050 OF CHAPTER 15.48 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 15.48.010 AND 15.48.050 OF CHAPTER 15.48 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance Number 5161:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 15.52.010 AND 15.52.050 OF CHAPTER 15.52 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 15.52.010 AND 15.52.050 OF CHAPTER 15.52 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance Number 5162:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 15.54.010 AND 15.54.030 OF CHAPTER 15.54 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS
15.54.010 AND 15.54.030 TO CHAPTER 15.54 TO TITLE 15
Ordinance Number 5163:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.60.010 OF CHAPTER 15.60 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, 2025 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION
15.60.010 OF CHAPTER 15.60 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance Number 5164:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.88.010 OF CHAPTER 15.88 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION, AS
AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION
15.88.010 OF CHAPTER 15.88 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 7 - Continued)
Ordinance Number 5165:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.84.010 OF CHAPTER 15.84 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION, AS
AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION
15.84.010 OF CHAPTER 15.84 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance Number 5166:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.57 TO THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL
CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
CODE, 2025 EDITION, BY REFERENCE
Ordinance Number 5167:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.86.010 OF CHAPTER 15.86 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING SECTION 15.86.010 TO CHAPTER 15.86 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL
CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATING VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONES AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
WITHIN ITS JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
9. Update on Neighborhood Streetlight Installation Projects RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receives the progress report on neighborhood streetlight installation utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds, in alignment with the 2025 City Council Action Plan Strategic Goal on City Infrastructure - Neighborhood Capital Improvement Projects.
DISCUSSION
Director of Engineering Services, Yazmin Arellano, introduced Associate Civil Engineer, Raul Armenta, who provided a summary of the Item.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• Phase 4 plans;
• Identifying gaps in streetlights; and
• Focusing on underserved areas in District 3.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 9 - Continued)
No public comment was received for the Item.
No Motion was required for the Item.
11. Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Thal the City Council:
1. Increases or modifies Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriations in the net amount of $1,241,033 for additional needs as detailed in the report;
2. Authorizes the proposed personnel changes detailed in the report; and
3. Authorizes the proposed capital expenditures detailed in the report.
DISCUSSION
Principal Fiscal Analyst, Autumn Reberger, provided detailed information of the Item.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning Wastewater staffing needs and funding, and Fire Station 7.
No public comment was received for the Item.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to INCREASE or modify Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriations in the net amount of $1,241,033 for additional needs as detailed in the report; Authorize the proposed personnel changes detailed in the report; and Authorize the proposed capital expenditures detailed in the report.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SAN DAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
12. Council Activities Report/Comments
Report as submitted.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
13. 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.
Council Activities ReporUComments.
Report as submitted.
14. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities ReporUComments.
Report as submitted.
15. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications - Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA - Alternate.
Council Activities ReporUComments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Metschel added that she attended the Recreation Banquet and Awards on October 25, 2025.
16. 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.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that he did not attend the Republican Women Chili Cookoff on October 25, 2025.
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JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
17. First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Fire Code
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Introduces the Ordinance and holds the first reading to adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code;
2. Requests the City Clerk to recite the Ordinance by title only; and
3. Directs the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2025.
DISCUSSION
Deputy Director of Community Development, Noah Alvey, provided a detailed information of the Item.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to INTRODUCE the
Ordinance and holds the first reading to adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, Requests the City Clerk to recite the Ordinance by title only; and Directs the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS - Absent).
The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a first reading.
CA Fire Hazard Severity Zone Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 15.56.010 AND 15.56.050 OF CHAPTER 15.56 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION, AS
AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 15.56.010 AND 15.56.050 OF CHAPTER 15.56 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
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CLOSED SESSIONS: None
Adjournment: Mayor Pro Tern Kendrick adjourned the Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 28th day of October, 2025, at 6:44 p.m., to Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
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City Clerk/Secretary
October 28, 2025
3:00 p.m.