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Agenda
FEBRUARY 10, 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 27, 2026, Meetings and the Agenda of the February 10, 2026, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS
AGENDA CHANGES:
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 27, 2026, Meetings 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. Approval of Resolution to Amend City Council Policy A-5 "Claims against the City for Damage to Person or Property; Workers’ Compensation Claims" RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to amend City Council Policy A-5: Claims against the City for Damage to Person or Property; Workers’ Compensation Claims, to increase the settlement authority for the City Manager up to $50,000.
5. Appointment to Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council appoints Ivan Cruz to the Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee (PSFFOC) for a term to expire January 31, 2029.
6. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended December 31, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended December 31, 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:
7. 405 E. Lexington Ave Tenant Improvements — Project Update RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receives the 405 E. Lexington Avenue Tenant Improvements (263878PWCP) project update; and
1. Authorizes staff to continue the design phase of the 405 E. Lexington Avenue Tenant Improvements project.
2. 8. United States Semiquincentennial
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provides direction on potential special activities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, and if so, authorizes a specified budget amount to support related events, partnerships, and programming.
9. Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program City Council Subcommittee RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers forming an ad hoc City Council subcommittee to review the 2026 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program applications and appoints two members to that subcommittee.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG Public Safety Committee.
10. Council Activity Report
11. Update to City Council Assignments
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves City Council assignments (as identified in the report) to various boards and commissions representing El Cajon.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
12. 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.
13. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
14. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
15. 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
16. Introduction of Ordinance to Amend El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 8.33; Licensure of Tobacco Retailers
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order;1.
Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and2.
Directs the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance to be placed on the February 24, 2026, City Council agenda.
3. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
17. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances to Amend the El Cajon Municipal Code for Specific Plan No. 182 and Title 17
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that:
Mayor Wells request the City Clerk to recite the titles of the Ordinances; and1.
The City Council conduct the second reading by title only, waiving further reading, and adopt the two Ordinances as follows:
An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Specific Plan No. 182 for Lighting and Events on City Property and in Rights of Way An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (Zoning Code) for Housing Related Updates, Changes in State Law, and Other Non-Substantive Changes to Improve Clarity and Consistency
2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The proposed Zoning Code and Specific Plan No. 182 Amendments are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) according to the common sense exemption (CEQA Guidelines, section 15061(b)(3)). The common sense exemption applies where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment does not result in any development or changes to the physical environment and does not raise this project to a level of significance that warrants CEQA analysis.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
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 10th day of February 2026, is adjourned to Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.