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FUTURE AGENDAS
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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
APRIL 28, 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 April 14, 2026, Meetings and the April 21, 2026, Town Hall Meeting, and the Agenda of the April 28, 2026, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: National Firefighters Memorial Day
Proclamation: Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Month
Presentation: ECPD Making an Impact at Cajon Valley Union School District .!!!!,_ Valley of Opportu:!!L
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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 Meetings
That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the April 14, 2026, Meetings, and the Town Hall Meeting of April 21, 2026, 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 Accept, Appropriate, and Expend SANDAG Grant for Parkway Plaza Specific Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of $650,000 of SANDAG Transnet SGIP Grant funds to fund the Parkway Plaza Land-Use Plan.
5. Approval of Resolution to Accept, Appropriate, and Expend The Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant
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 Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant; and
1. Accept, appropriate, and expend the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant for $470,000 for graffiti and trash pickup.
2. 6. Financial Considerations of Increased Claims Activity That the City Council:
Increases Self-Insurance Fund (610) appropriations by $4.0M funded by estimated revenue ($3.0M) and fund balance ($1.0M); and
1. Increases General Fund (101/ $1.6M), Gas Tax Fund (211/ $286,896), and Wastewater Fund (650/ $85,354) appropriations from fund balance and transfer for purposes described in this report.
2. 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:
7. Public Hearing to Consider an Adjustment to the SANDAG Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Fee
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing; and2.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving an adjustment to the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) Fee to the new amount of $3,109.88, for each newly-constructed residential unit.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
8. Consideration of Petition to Create a Downtown Community Benefit District and Authorization of City Manager to Sign Petition
That the City Council Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to vote “Yes” on the Downtown Community Benefit District petition.
9. Consideration of Resolution to Approve the Mayor's Execution of a Special Counsel Legal Services Agreement
That the City Council consider the next Resolution, in order, to:
Approve a legal services agreement with Reden Riddell; and1.
Authorize the Mayor's execution of a legal services agreement.2.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
10. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
11. 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 – San Diego Military Working Group (non-voting member).
12. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
13. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
14. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
14. 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; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
15. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.56.030 and Various Sections of Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Addressing Regulations for Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, Scooters, Dockless Vehicles, and Skateboards.
That the City Council introduces and conducts the first reading of an Ordinance, by title only, to amend Section 2.56.030 and various sections of Chapter 9.42 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, regarding regulations for electric bicycles and motorized scooters in City Parks; and directs the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
16. Closed Session - Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives:
Jennifer Lyon, City Attorney
Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Clay Schoen, Director of Finance
Employee Organizations:
El Cajon Municipal Employees Association
El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group El Cajon Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4603
17. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of
17. 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
18. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 case); Existing facts and circumstances pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (e)(1)
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 28th day of April 2026, is adjourned to Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.