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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
Joint Special Meeting
Agenda
NOVEMBER 18, 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 October 28, 2025, Meeting and the Agenda of the November 18, 2025, Special Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: IT Professionals and GIS Day
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 October 28, 2025, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the reading by title and waives the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended September 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended September 30, 2025.
5. Updates to City Council Policy A-29
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Approves the changes to City Council Policy A-29 described in the report and reflected in the attached documents; and
1. Authorizes the addition of one Deputy Fire Chief position as described in the report.
2. 6. New Classification Specification and Salary Setting for Firefighter Trainee
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves and authorizes the proposed classification specification and salary setting for Firefighter Trainee.
7. Award of RFP No. 017-26 – Custodial Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with CCS Facility Services - San Diego, Inc. (CCS), in an amount not to exceed $529,005.16 for the initial one-year term with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms.
8. Award of Bid No. 019-26 – As-Needed Miscellaneous Fence/Guardrail Repair & Installation
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for As-Needed Miscellaneous Fence/Guardrail Repair & Installation, Bid No. 019-26; and
1. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Quality Fence Co., Inc. (QFCI), in the not-to-exceed amount of $370,000, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
2. 9. Contract Amendment for RFP No. 028-24 – Oakdale Alameda Construction Management Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase the Public Works Contract with Unico Engineering, Inc. (UEI) for Oakdale Alameda Construction Management Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $240,760.84 through March 16, 2026.
10. Resolution Authorizing the City of San Diego to be the Lead Agency for the Regional Tire Enforcement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the City of San Diego Local Enforcement Agency to apply for funds and administer the San Diego Regional Waste Tire Enforcement Program on behalf of the City of El Cajon.
11. Award of RFP No. 015-26 – Public Works Inspection Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with Project Professionals Corporation (PPC), in an amount not to exceed $699,789.60, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
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:
12. Continued 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:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing; and2.
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.
3. 13. Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing;2.
Adopts by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code; and3.
Request the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.4.
14. Window Transparency Limitations for Medical and Healthcare Providers
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing;2.
Moves to adopt the next Resolutions, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemptions for (1) Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0003; and (2) an amendment of Specific Plan No. 182;
3. Introduces the next Ordinance, in order, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0003;
4. Introduces the next Ordinance, in order, approving an amendment of Specific Plan No. 182; and
5. Request the City Clerk to read the Ordinances by title only.6.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
15. Update on El Cajon On-Demand Micro-Transit Project - Via San Diego El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives an update (including background, current operational status, performance highlights, challenges, and next steps) on the on-demand micro-transit program launched by the City.
16. Sign and Light Regulations in the Downtown District
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provides direction regarding potential amendments to Specific Plan No. 182 (Downtown Master Plan) for signage and lighting in the Downtown District.
17. End of Session Legislative Report for 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an informational item. No action is required by the City Council.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
18. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
19. 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.
20. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
21. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
22. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
22. 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
23. First Reading of an Ordinance Applicable to the Age of Persons Allowed to Purchase Tobacco Products and for the Relocation of Smoke Shops
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Introduces the next Ordinance, in order, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0002; and
1. Requests the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.2.
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
24. Closed Session - Public Employment - Pursuant to California Government Code section 54957(b)(1): Title: City Attorney
25. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Jason Sargent v. City of El Cajon, et al.;
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego;
Case No. 25CU049863C
ADJOURNMENT: The Joint Special Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 18th day of November 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.