CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Police Department Community Room
100 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
JUNE 9, 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 May 26, 2026, Meeting and the Agenda of the June 9, 2026, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
AGENDA CHANGES:
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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 Meetings
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the May 26, 2026, Meeting 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. General Municipal Election - November 3, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, in connection with the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election:
Resolution Calling and Giving notice of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the election of Mayor, and one (1) Member of the City Council of the City of El Cajon for District No. 1, for complete four-year terms to expire December 2030;
1. Resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026;
2. Resolution adopting regulations for candidates calling for prepayment for a 200-word Candidate's Statement; and
3. Resolution adopting regulations to resolve a tie vote for the City Council Election by lot.
4. 5. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended April 30, 2026
5. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended April 30, 2026 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended April 30, 2026.
6. Approval of Resolution to Authorize a Contract Amendment for Bid No. 017-21 - Debris Collection Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Increase compensation for the current and final term of the contract in the not to exceed amount of $1,108.22; and
1. Extend the current agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego County (UCSDC) for three-months in the not-to-exceed amount of $32,439.82.
2. 7. 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant funds in the amount of $150,000;
1. Authorize the City Manager, or approved designee, to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
2. Appropriate grant funds in the amount of $150,000 to reimburse the El Cajon Police Department for overtime ($142,440), fringe benefits ($5,795), and mileage ($1,765) while participating in OPSG coordinated operations.
3. 8. Adoption of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) List of Proposed Projects for FY 2026-27
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, adopting the proposed List of Projects to be funded from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
1. Directs City staff to submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a list of proposed projects to receive RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
2. 9. Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Contract Amendment for Survey, Mapping,
9. Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Contract Amendment for Survey, Mapping, and Right-of-Way Easement at Grossmont Terrace
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize an amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Glenn A. Rick Engineering and Development Co. dba Rick Engineering Company (REC) for Survey, Mapping, & Right-of-Way Easement at Grossmont Terrace in the not-to-exceed amount of $81,782.45, for work to be performed through and including May 12, 2027.
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:
10. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback and direction on implementation recommendations.
11. Assembly Bill 2561 Presentation: City Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report.
12. Consideration to Approve Resolution of Intent to Establish a Downtown El Cajon Community Benefit District; Authorization for City Manager or Designee to vote “Yes” on the ballot; and Acceptance of the Management District Plan and the Engineer’s Report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receives report and petition drive results;1.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve the Resolution of Intent to set a public hearing and direct the ballots to be mailed to affected property owners, and authorize the City Manager or designee to vote “Yes” on the City’s ballot in support for the creation of the Downtown El Cajon Community Benefit District; and
2. Accepts the Management District Plan and the Engineer’s Report for the Proposed CBD.
3. 13. Consideration of Resolution to Approve Award of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding for Homeless Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Approve the funding recommendations from the Ad-Hoc Committee (see Attachment: Memorandum) to award service contracts to two agencies using Permanent Local Housing Allocation ("PLHA") funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD");
1. Authorize the City Manager, or such person designated by the City Manager, to enter into an agreement with Family Health Centers of San Diego for homeless street outreach services, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a 2-year term;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or such person designated by the City Manager, to enter into an agreement with the San Diego Rescue Mission for the operation of an Emergency Shelter/Navigation Center, in an amount not to exceed $210,261.84 for a 2-year term; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make any necessary updates and sign any necessary agreements or amendments needed to obligate and expend PLHA funding.
4. 14. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Preliminary Annual Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, Housing Authority, and the City of El Cajon, as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, receives information related to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Preliminary Annual Budget.
15. City Council Meeting Schedule
15. City Council Meeting Schedule
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers canceling its August 25, 2026 meeting.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
16. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
17. 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.
18. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
19. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
20. 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
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
21. Amendment to the Contract Between the City of El Cajon and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement Systems RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Cajon Approving an Amendment to the Contract between the City of El Cajon and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement Systems.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The proposed City Council action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) and (5). Government fiscal and administrative activities are not subject to CEQA.
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 9th day of June 2026, is adjourned to Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.