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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
JANUARY 13, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Michelle Metschel, Deputy Mayor Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Steve Goble, Councilmember Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager Gary Kendrick, Councilmember Jennifer Lyon, 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 December 9, 2025, Meeting and the Agenda of the January 13, 2026, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: National Law Enforcement Appreciation 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 December 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. Ratification of Board of Supervisors Appointment to Gillespie Field Development Council
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the reappointment of Phyllis Trombi to the Gillespie Field Development Council by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
5. Authorization for the Execution of a Program Supplement Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to accept the Program Supplement Agreement for the Washington Avenue Safety Improvements Phase 2 project HSIPL-5211(046) and authorizes the City Manager to execute this agreement.
6. City Attorney Staff Members
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, appointing the professional staff of the City Attorney’s Department effective January 1, 2026.
7. Appropriation of Funds for City Hall Improvements 2026 - Development Services
7. Appropriation of Funds for City Hall Improvements 2026 - Development Services Department
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Appropriates $80,000 of available City Capital Improvement Program (501) fund balance for the purpose described in the report; and
1. Establishes City Hall Improvements 2026 - Development Services Department (263974ESCP) project with a total project budget of $80,000.
2. 8. Reduce the Grant Amount for the San Diego River Watershed Water Quality Improvements Project (Trash Capture Devices) (243819PWCP/SDRG-B2207)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Acknowledge the reduction of the grant amount received from the San Diego River Conservancy Grant (SDRG-B2207) from $1,000,000 to $761,439; and
1. Authorize the de-appropriation of the San Diego River Watershed Water Quality Improvements (243819PWCP) project budget by $238,561.
2. 9. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended November 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council Receives the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended November 30, 2025.
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:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
10. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, and Other Written Communication from the City's Independent Auditor
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives and accepts the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other written communication from the independent accounting firm of Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
11. Encampment Storage Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides direction.
12. Report on Arrests and Enforcement Under Proposition 36
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report.
13. Senate Bill 707 - Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize a Contract for Video Management System Upgrade
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discusses video management system upgrades in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 707 and either:
Adopt the next Resolution, in order, to waive bidding requirements, appropriate funds in the amount of $400,000 from the General Fund reserves and transfer to IT, and authorize entering into a contract with EIDIM Group, Inc. (EIDIM); or
1. Provide direction to Staff to issue a Request for Proposals. 2.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG Public Safety Committee.
14. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
15. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification JPA Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG – Public Safety Committee – Alternate; SANDAG – San Diego Military Working Group.
16. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
17. DEPUTY MAYOR 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 JPA 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
CLOSED SESSIONS:
19. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Adam Pope v. City of El Cajon; WC Claim No. 24018141
20. Closed Session - Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives:
Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Employee Organizations:
El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group El Cajon Municipal Employees Association
El Cajon Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4603 Executive, Unrepresented and Confidential Employees under City Council Policy A-29
21. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code
21. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
Parkway Plaza
APN 482-270-56-00
APN 482-270-35-00
APN 482-270-42-00
Negotiating Parties:
Star-West Parkway Mall LP
Penney Property Sub Holdings LLC
Star-West Parkway Mall LP
City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
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 13th day of January 2026, is adjourned to Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.