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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 27, 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 January 13, 2026, Meeting and the Agenda of the January 27, 2026, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
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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 January 13, 2026, 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. Consideration of Resolution to Award RFP No. 014-26 – Operations Yard Warehouse Replacement - Architectural Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to award the contract and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Domusstudio Properties, LLC dba Domusstudio Architecture (DA), in an amount not to exceed $189,298 for a two-year term.
5. Consideration of Resolution to Approve the Contract Amendment for SB 1383 Compliance Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize an amendment to the existing Agreement for Professional Services with Solana Center for Environmental Innovation (SCEI) to extend for a third one-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $81,061.62, with the option to renew for a fourth one-year term.
6. Consideration of Resolution to Accept the Fire Foundation Fire Marshal Vehicle Grant
6. Consideration of Resolution to Accept the Fire Foundation Fire Marshal Vehicle Grant Award
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to:
Execute any documents and agreements necessary for receipt of the grant and the equipment;
1. Accept, appropriate, and expend the Fire Foundation Award of $45,892, and the 20% cost share for the purchase of a Fire Marshal staff vehicle; and
2. Authorize the appropriation and expenditure of fund balance for the 20% cost share in the Vehicle Replacement Fund (606) (currently estimated to be $11,473), and execute a transfer of the 20% cost share to the Fire Foundation Fire Marshal Vehicle Grant for procurement of the vehicle.
3. 7. Consideration of Resolution to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the latest amendment of the City of El Cajon’s Conflict of Interest Code to add new positions.
8. Consideration of Resolution to Accept the Fire Foundation Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Grant Award
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to:
Execute any documents and agreements necessary for receipt of award and purchase of the equipment;
1. Accept, appropriate, and expend the award of $74,582 and the 10% cost share for the purchase of nine (9) sets of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE); and
2. Execute a transfer of the 10% cost share (currently estimated to be $8,287) from the General Fund to the Fire Foundation Grant for procurement of the PPE.
3. 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:
9. Consideration of Resolutions to Approve the CEQA exemptions and Introduction of Ordinances to Amend the El Cajon Municipal Code (Title 17) & Specific Plan No. 182 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemptions; and introduces the next Ordinances, in order, approving amendments to the El Cajon Municipal Code (Title 17) & Specific Plan No. 182.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
10. Homeless Programs and Services Bi-Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the homeless programs and services report, and provides feedback, recommendations, and direction on homeless-related programming and funding.
11. Draft City Council Action Plan (2026)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report, provides feedback, and approves the 2026 City Council Action Plan.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG Public Safety Committee.
12. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
13. 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.
14. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
15. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
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 JPA Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
17. Analysis of Intersection of Dorothy Street and Washington Avenue RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council directs staff to analyze the safety of Dorothy Street and Washington Avenue.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
18. Closed Session — Conference with Real Property Negotiators — pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
200 E. Main Street (Prescott Promenade)
City Negotiators:
Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties:
Downtown El Cajon Business Partners, Inc.
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
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 27th day of January 2026, is adjourned to Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.