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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
FEBRUARY 24, 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 February 10, 2026, Meetings and the Agenda of the February 24, 2026, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: National Engineers Week
Presentation: East County Homeless Task Force
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 February 10, 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 Authorize a Contract Amendment for Bid No. 001-24 - Street Light System Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, & Related Construction Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving a contract amendment to amend the scope of work and increase the compensation amount for the multi-year Public Works Contract with Southwest Traffic Signal Service, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and approving an additional $50,000 to fund the future remaining renewal terms ($25,000 for the third renewal term and $25,000 for the fourth renewal term) contingent upon budget approval and if exercised by the City in the future.
5. Appointment to Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council appoints Shaina K. Lee to the Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee (PSFFOC) for a term to expire January 31, 2029.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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:
6. Public Hearing to Consider Resolutions Approving CEQA Exemption, Planned Unit Development, and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Chase Common Interest Development
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the public hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the public hearing;2.
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, APPROVING the CEQA Determination of Exemption;
3. Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, APPROVING Planned Unit Development No. 2025-0001, subject to conditions; and
4. Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, APPROVING Tentative Subdivision Map No. 2025-0014, subject to conditions.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. Consideration of Resolutions to Approve the Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement (SARA) and Administrative Agreement No. 1
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Second Amended and Restated Wastewater Disposal Agreement; and
1. Approve Metropolitan Sewerage System Administrative Agreement No. 1 for unified management of industrial waste discharge pretreatment and enhanced source control.
2. 8. Parkway Plaza Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report.
9. Discussion of Speed Cushions Pilot Program Survey Results
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives and considers the results of the Speed Cushion Pilot Program and community outreach efforts, which did not achieve the required 67% affected household support threshold at any of the pilot locations, and provides direction regarding the continuation, modification, or discontinuation of the Speed Cushion Program.
10. City of El Cajon Homeless Point-in-Time Count Survey
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report.
11. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receives and accepts the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Report; and1.
Increases or modifies Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriations, and related transfers, by $1,089,000 for additional needs as detailed in the report.
2. 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
13. 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:
14. 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.
15. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
16. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
17. 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:
18. Request Staff Analysis and Draft Ordinance to Authorize up to Four Regulated Cannabis Dispensaries
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council directs staff to:
Prepare an analysis of the regulatory, zoning, fiscal, and public safety implications of authorizing up to four (4) cannabis retail dispensaries modeled after Santee’s approach;
1. Evaluate land use criteria including buffers from sensitive uses, security requirements, and compatibility with established land use designations;
2. Assess projected revenue scenarios from licensing fees and potential local cannabis taxes; and
3. Develop and return with a draft ordinance for City Council consideration.4.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
19. Introduction of Ordinance to Amend El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 15.14 Regarding Flood Damage Prevention Regulations
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 March 10, 2026, City Council agenda.
3. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
20. 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
21. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Gregg vs City of El Cajon;
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego;
Case No. 25CU004443C
22. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9: One (1) potential case
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 24th day of February 2026, is adjourned to Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.