JOINT MEETING OF THE
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING
AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
CITY OF EL CAJON
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
March 10, 2026
A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, March 10, 2026, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 3:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.
ROLL CALL
Council/Agencymembers present:
Council/Agencymembers absent:
Deputy MayorNice Chair present:
Mayor/Chair present:
Other Officers present:
Goble, Kendrick, and Ortiz
None
Metschel
Wells
Mitchell, City Manager/Executive Director
DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Lyon, City Attorney/General Counsel
Cortez, City Clerk/Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Mayor Wells and MOMENT OF SILENCE.
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the February 24, 2026, meeting and the Agenda of the March 10, 2026, meetings in accordance with State Law and El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS: None
AGENDA CHANGES: None
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 - 6)
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 6.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the February 24, 2026, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
Approve the reading by title and waives the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
4. Monthly Treasurer's Report for the period ended January 31, 2026 Receive the Monthly Treasurer's Report for the period ended January 31, 2026.
5. Approval of Resolution Appointing Professional Staff of the City Attorney's Office Adopts Resolution No. 019-26, to appoint the updated list of professional staff of the City Attorney's Office.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
6. Adoption of Ordinance to Amend El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 15.14: An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (Buildings and Construction), Chapter 15.14 (Flood Damage Prevention) for Consistency with Current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations
Adopt Ordinance No. 5174, to amend the El Cajon Municipal Code, Chapter 15.14, regarding flood damage prevention regulations.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
City Clerk Cortez announced that written comments submitted by Truth had been provided to the Councilmembers and staff.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. City of El Cajon's Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provides further direction on activities associated with the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States and establishes a final budget for the program.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
No public comment was received for the Item.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• Block parties;
• Projector for a patriotic display at City Hall;
• Flag for City Hall;
• Pocket Constitution handouts;
• Mural community project;
• Enhancing the Kennedy Park event;
• Street pole banners;
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 7- Continued)
• Residential and commercial decorating contest;
• Decorating entry points to the City;
• Essay writing competition for students;
• Commemorative pins; and
• Community engagement.
No Motion required for the Item.
COMMISSION REPORTS: None
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SAN DAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors
8. Council Activities Report/Comments
Report as submitted.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
9. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce - Government Affairs Committee; SAN DAG - Board of Directors - Alternate; SANDAG - San Diego Military Working Group (non-voting Chair).
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
10. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Continued)
11. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications - Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA - Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Deputy Mayor Metschel added that she attended the soft opening of Parkway Bowl.
12. 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 Joint Powers Authority Board - Alternate; Chamber of Commerce - Government Affairs Committee - Alternate; SAN DAG Board of Directors - Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
CLOSED SESSIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency adjourns to Closed Session as follows:
13. 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
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CLOSED SESSIONS: (Continued)
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADJOURN to Closed Session at 3:36 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
RECONVENED to Open Session at 4:33 p.m.
City Attorney Lyon reported the following actions:
• Item 13- Direction was given, no reportable action taken.
Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 10th day of March, 2026, at 4:34 p.m., to Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
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City Clerk/Secretary
March 10, 2026
3:00 p.m.