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HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
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Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
JANUARY 27, 2026, 7:00 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
AGENDA CHANGES:
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.
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COMMISSION INTERVIEWS:
1. Interviews for City Commissions
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council conducts interviews for one (1) seat on the Personnel Commission and one (1) seat on the Planning Commission, and authorizes the City Clerk to continue accepting applications for future commission vacancies.
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, February 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 1.
DATE: 01/27/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Angela Cortez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Interviews for City Commissions
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council conducts interviews for one (1) seat on the Personnel Commission and one (1) seat on the Planning Commission, and authorizes the City Clerk to continue accepting applications for future commission vacancies.
BACKGROUND:
On December 9, 2025, the City Council approved the application period for a seat on the Personnel Commission and for a seat on the Planning Commission. A press release was distributed to local media and applications were available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office.
Applications and nominations received from the employee association groups for candidates were provided to the City Council for consideration. Applicants were informed of the opportunity to make a three-minute presentation during the interview process, followed by a question and answer period by Council.
Personnel Commission
Vacancy: One (1) Commissioner vacancy to be appointed by the City Council directly, with a term expiring on 01/31/2030.
Requirements: Applicant must be a resident of the City of El Cajon and continue to reside in the City during the term of office. Applicants nominated by the employee associations are not subject to this requirement according to Section 2.24.110 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
Personnel Commissioners are required to file a Form 700 according to provisions of the Political Reform Act, the Fair Political Practices Commission, and the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
APPLICANTS:
Richard Nasif
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Planning Commission
Vacancy: One (1) Commissioner with a Term expiration of 01/31/2030.
Requirements: Applicant must be a resident of the City of El Cajon and continue to reside in the City during the term of office.
Planning Commissioners are required to file a Form 700 according to provisions of the Political Reform Act, the Fair Political Practices Commission, and the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
APPLICANTS:
Gavin J. Busby1.
Ivan Cruz2.
Anthony Sottile3.
Staff recommends accepting applications for all Commissions and Committees on an ongoing basis. The accepted applications will be kept on file for a one-year period, and applicants will be considered for any future, unforeseen vacancies.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because it is an organizational activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Members of the Planning and Personnel Commissions are compensated for meetings attended.
Prepared By: Angela Cortez, City Clerk
Reviewed By: N/A
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Personnel Applicant - Nasif
Planning Applicant - Busby
Planning Applicant - Cruz
Planning Applicant - Sottile
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PERSONNEL COMMISSION PUBLIC SERVICE APPLICATIO~
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Eligibility:
The following questions represent the minimum qualifications to serve on the City's Personnel Commission.
Personnel Commission Requirements:
Are you a resident of the City of El Cajon? Yes No D
Residency: Pursuant to Section 2.24.030 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (ECMC), applicants must be a 1·esident of the City at the time of applying for a commission and continue to reside in the City during the term of office, Applicants nominated by employee associations al'e not subject to this requirement, pursuant to Section 2.24.110 of theECMC.
Additional Requirements:
Please check the position you are applying for:
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* Two (2) members appointed by the City Council from a list of three (3) persons nominated by employees in the Classified Service, except when an incumbent is to be re-nominated, then one (1) name may be submitted. ** Two (2) members appointed by the City Council directly. *** One (1) member appointed by the City Council from a list of three (3) persons nominated by the four (4) appointed members, except when an incumbent is to be re-nominated, then one (1) name may be submitted.
Applicant Information:
Full Name:
Richard L. Nasif
Full Address:
Street Number and Name
El Cajon CA 92020
City State ZIP Code
Phone: Email:
Supplemental Questionnaire:
Explain your interest in this position.
1 retired from the El Cajon Police Department at a time when I was serving ads the Chief of Police' Designate to the City1s Traffic Commission. Wanting to remain involved and serve our Community, I applied for and was appointed to the Traffic Commission as a Citizen Representative. I continued to serve several terms, Chairman of the Traffic Commission.
Have you ever been disciplined or cited for breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct or been the subject of a complaint to any court, administrative agency, professional association, disciplinaiy committee, or other professional group? If yes, please explain.
Never
Have you been or are you now a member of a governmental board, commission or committee? If yes, please explain.
City of El Cajon Traffic Commission
City of El Cajon Personnel Commission
Please list three references who can speak to your work experience, character, or acts of service. Please provide their best contact information.
Captain Keith Mac Arthur
El Cajon Police Department
Marisol Thorn
Deputy City Manager
Steve Goble
City Council Member
Are you related to an employee of the City ofEl Cajon?
No 0
Education & Experience:
Please list education, training, or special qualifications that you believe best qualifies you for this position.
Retired after 32 years with the El Cajon Police Department President of the Police Officers Association
President of the Police Management Group
Chairman of the Proposition 11 0 11 Committee to pass funding for the a new Police Facility, a Please list membership in service or community organizations or volunteer work that relates to this position.
Past member of the Salvation Army's Advisory Board
Past Trustee on the Board of Directors of the Elk1s Lodge 2 Employment (current to past):
Employer Name
City of El Cajon
Dates of Employment
From
1 January 1967
List the duties performed:
Employer Name
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9 May 1998
Heartland Private Investigations
Dates of Employment
From
2000-2015
List the duties performed:
To
Criminal and Civil Investigations
job Title
Lieutenant / Division Commander
job Title
Owner I Manager
Investigating local, state and federal cases
Predominantly Homicide, Drugs, and Gang cases
Employer Name
Dates of Employment
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By signing below, I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature
Richard L. Nasif
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15 December 2025
December 17, 2025
City Council Members
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
To whom it may concern:
Police Depart1nent
The El Cajon Police Officers' Association Management Group (ECPOAMG) respectfully submits the nomination of Mr. Nasif for reappointment to the Personnel Commission, I have spoken with Mr. Nasif, and he has confirmed his willingness and desire to continue serving on the Personnel Commission.
Thank you,
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Lieutenant Will Guerin
President, ECPOAMG
City of El Cajon • 100 Civic Center Way• El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 579-3311 • Fax (619) 444-8312
www.cityofelcajon.us
January 21, 2026
Frankie Rodriquez, President
EL Cajon Municipal Employees' Association
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The ECMEA supports the nomination of Mr. Nasif for re-appointment on the Personnel Commission.
Best Regards,
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President, ECMEA
CC: ECMEA Board of Directors
* Full Name
Gavin J. Busby
• Full Address
El Cajon CA 92021
• Email
* Explain your interest in this position.
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Urban planning is something I have been interested in for years, at this point, and I am currently studying to be an urban planner. I also have a love for public service, the idea that I will get to help out with planning decisions within El Cajon is a dream come true for me. I want to serve the people of El Cajon, to help their lives be the best they possibly can. I think the best way to do that is for me to be a planning commiss[oner.
• Have you ever been disciplined or cited for breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct or been the subject of a complaint to any court, administrative agency, professional association, disciplinary committee, or other professional group? If yes, please explain.
N/A
* Please list references who can speak to your work experience, character, or acts of service. Please rovide their best contact information.
1. Janice Avant
2. Josue (Josh)
3. Sarah Salven
*Contact information written in order of prefer contact method • Are you related to an employee of the City of El Cajon? No
2 * Please list education, training, or special qualifications that you believe best qualifies you for this position.
I am currently in school to become an urban planner, so in terms of actual knowledge about the subjects we will be discussing in the average meeting, I will have more than enough knowledge to navigate any discussion of planning effectively. I also know I can efficiently communicate any idea I have about any of the things that I would advocate for, as I have a great wealth of experience, speaking in public. * Please list membership in service or community organizations or volunteer work that might be relevant to this position.
I worked with two nonprofit organizations, both of which center on specific community issues. The first one is called the community center of research. I worked with them for about a year, and their work focused on distributing preventative and harm reducing information about substance use disorder/controlled substances. The other organization, which I am recently a part of is titled Fix Pepper Drive a local community ordinance, which is focused on getting different pathways around Pepper Drive Current to Past
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Center for Community Research
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COMMUTATION ASSISTANT
Dates of Employment
, From 04/14/25 - To 12/11/2025
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Conducting research on relevant background information, compiling a presentation that was shown to the public, working in a group setting, effectively delegating tasks among group members setting and assigning and hitting deadlines both as a group and interpersonally.
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Thank you for your interest in serving the community as a member of the Planning Commission.
General Information:
Term of Office & Position Type: The term of office and position type are to be determined.
Selection Process: The City Council will consider applications received and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.
Form 700: Planning Commission members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Your application for the Planning Commission will remain on file until an open seaUposition is available, at which point you may be contacted regarding the interview process.
NOTE: Once a Planning Commission Public Service Application is filed with the City of Cajon, it becomes a public record and is subject to the California Public Records Act.
The following represents the minimum qualification to serve on the City's Planning Commission.
Are you a resident of the City of El Cajon?
Yes
Residency: Pursuant to Section 2.24.030 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (ECMC), applicants must be a resident of the City at the time of applying for a commission and continue to reside in the City during the term of office. Applicants nominated by employee associations are not subject to this requirement, pursuant to Section 2.24.110 of the ECMC.
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PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION
Thank you for your interest in serving the community as a merfiber of the El Cajon Planning Commission.
Name: Ivan Cruz Date: 2/21 /25
The following questions represent the minimum qualifications to serve on the Planning Commission:
Are you a resident of the City of El Cajon? Yes Q No D
How long have you lived in El Cajon? ~2~v~ea=r=s _______ _ APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS UNTIL A SEAT IS AVAILABLE.
NOTE: Once a Planning Commission application is filed with the City, it becomes a public record and is available to thepublic.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Term of Office & posjtjon Type: The term of office & position type are to be determined.
Cjty Councjl: The City of El Cajon is a charter city with a popularly elected mayor and a council manager system of government. The five City Council members are elected for overlapping four year terms with elections held in November of even-numbered years.
Form 700: Upon appointment, the candidate is required to file Form 700 according to the provisions of the Political Reform Act, the Fair Political Practices Commission, and the City's Conflict of Interest.
Selectjon process; The City Council will consider applications received and interviews will be scheduled accordingly,
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Are you available for meetings? Mornings D Evenings ~ Both D Explain your interest in this position.
I am interested in a seat in the planning commission because I believe that El Cajon hes the potential to become a thriving city and the jewel of East County. This largely deper ds on how the city decides on residential and commercial codes, and how we process zon ng codes, developments, to best serve the interests of city residents.
Have you been or are you now a member of a governmental board, commission, or committee? Yes D Nag
If yes, please list:
I have not been a member of a governmental board, commission, or committee.
Are you related to an employee of the City of El Cajon? Yes D If yes, please indicate name and relationship:
N/A
Are you a registered voter? Yes fil No
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EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION
Please list education, training, or special qualifications that you believe best qualifies you for this position.
I have a master's degree in public administration from San Diego State University, as I ell as have been a County of San Diego employee for eight years. This educational and professional experience has provided me with the critical thinking, organizational, and knowledge base to be an effective commission member.
Please list membership in service or community organizations or volunteer work that might be relevant to this position:
N/A
EMPLOYMENT· CURRENT TO PAST
Name of Employer: County of San Diego Last job title: ,:<, Dates of employment: From: 9R0241',/2.ol\t To: Present
CAO Group Analyst
List the duties performed while you were at this company:
Prepare Board Meeting Materials and support Health and Human Services Agency stafl with all Board related items. Prepare and review official correspondence and official agreement documentation for Agency leadership. Connect constituents with relevant services to meet their needs.
Name of Employer: _______________________ _
Last job title: _________________________ _
Dates of employment: From: To:
List the duties performed while you were at this company:
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Name of Employer: ________________________ _
Last job title: _________________________ _
Dates of employment: From: To:
List the duties performed while you were at this company:
Please submit the signed application by mail or in person.
Mail to: City Clerk's Office, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020 Your application for the Gillespie Field Development Council will remain on file until an open seat/position is available, at which point you will be contacted with information regarding the interview process.
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Thank you for your interest in serving the community as a member of the Planning Commission.
General Information:
Term of Office & Position Type: The term of office and position type are to be determined.
Selection Process: The City Council will consider applications received and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.
Form 700: Planning Commission members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Your application for the Planning Commission will remain on file until an open seaUposition is available, at which point you may be contacted regarding the interview process.
NOTE: Once a Planning Commission Public Service Application is filed with the City of Cajon, it becomes a public record and is subject to the California Public Records Act.
The following represents the minimum qualification to serve on the City's Planning Commission.
Are you a resident of the City of El Cajon?
Yes
Residency: Pursuant to Section 2.24.030 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (ECMC}, applicants must be a resident of the City at the time of applying for a commission and continue to reside in the City during the term of office. Applicants nominated by employee associations are not subject to this requirement, pursuant to Section 2.24.11 O of the ECMC.
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Have served since 2006 and want to continue to serve to provide city with my insights into community matters through the perspective of a citizen, businessman, family man.
• Have you ever been disciplined or cited for breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct or been the subject of a complaint to any court, administrative agency, professional association, disciplinary committee, or other professional group? If yes, please explain.
no
• Please list references who can speak to your work experience, character, or acts of service. Please provide their best contact information.
Planning commission for the city for twenty years.
* Are you related to an employee of the City of El Cajon? No
* Please list education, training, or special qualifications that you believe best qualifies you for this position.
Attended SDSU, Grossmont College with focus on languages and business management, Also, have been an insurance business for over 40 years, and involved in community churches as CFO, Christian school teacher, administrator, and Pastor.
* Please list membership in service or community organizations or volunteer work that might be relevant to this position.
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