Agenda packet, first session — El Cajon City Council, June 23, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

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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
JUNE 23, 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 June 9, 2026, Meeting and the Agenda of the June 23, 2026, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Proclamation: 63rd Annual CYE Miss El Cajon Pageant

AGENDA CHANGES:

CONSENT ITEMS:
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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 June 9, 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. Approval of Resolution to Award RFQ No. 12600553 – Multi-Caliber Tactical Suppressor & Light and Sound Diversionary Devices
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order to:

Find the protest submitted by LC Action Supply, Ltd. (LCAPS) to be with merit; and

1. Award the quote to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder (LCAPS) in the amount of $7,039.24.

2. 5. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contract Amendment for RFP No. 024-25 – Sewer Master Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase compensation for the Agreement for Professional Services with Ardurra Group, Inc. (AGI) for Sewer Master Plan Update services in the not-to-exceed amount of $43,929 for the final term.

6. Approval of Tentative Agreement with the El Cajon Municipal Employees' Association (MEA) and Adoption of Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding with MEA
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with the El Cajon Municipal Employees’ Association (MEA), and adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the MEA substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the final MOU with such changes as approved by the City Manager, provided that no change shall be made contrary to the terms of the tentative agreement.

7. Approval of Tentative Agreement with the El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees’ Group (MMPEG) and Adoption of Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding with MMPEG
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with the El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees’ Group (MMPEG), and adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MMPEG substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the final MOU, with such changes as approved by the City Manager, provided that no change shall be made contrary to the terms of the tentative agreement.

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:

8. Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance to Renew and Approve Policy 706 "Military Equipment Use Policy" and Approve Annual Military Equipment Reports RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council holds the public hearing and moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order, to renew and approve Policy 706 and the annual reports and directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.

9. Public Hearing to Consider Resolutions Adopting Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency Budgets
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, Housing Authority, and the City of El Cajon as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency hold a joint public hearing to consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budgets. After closing the public hearing, staff recommends the following:

Acting as the City Council, individually adopt the following Resolutions, in order:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Cajon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget; and
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Cajon Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. b.

1. Acting as the Housing Authority Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled: A Resolution of the El Cajon Housing Authority Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.

2. Acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled: Resolution of the City Council of the City Of El Cajon as the Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

10. Compensation for Executive and Unrepresented Employees (A-29), City Attorney and City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

That the Mayor provides an oral report summarizing recommended changes in compensation for the City’s “local agency executives” and, following the report, that the City Council:

Approves the changes to City Council Policy A-29 described below and reflected in the attachment; and

1. Adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to approve amendments to the employment contracts with the City Attorney and the City Manager, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendments, substantially in the forms as presented.

2. 11. Acceptance of Report and Information Regarding Future Public Meetings as Required by Senate Bill 707 and Adoption of Resolution Approving Technology Disruption Policy
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report with the City's intended actions to comply with Senate Bill 707 in regards to the requirement for hybrid meetings (through a two-way telephonic service or video platform), and adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Technology Disruption Policy (attached).

12. Consideration to Approve Resolution of Intent to Establish a Downtown El Cajon Community Benefit District (CBD); 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. COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.

13. Council Activity Report

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.

15. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK

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; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate.

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

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 23rd day of June 2026, is adjourned to Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 1.

DATE: 06/23/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Angela Cortez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments
06-09-26DRAFTminutes - 3 PM

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PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

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

June 9, 2026

A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, June 9 , 2026, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 3:08 p.m., in the El Cajon Police Department’s Community Room, 100 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.

R O L L C A L L
Council/Agencymembers present: Goble, Kendrick, and Ortiz Council/Agencymembers absent: None
Deputy Mayor/Vice Chair present: Metschel
Mayor/Chair absent: Wells
Other Officers present: 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 Deputy Mayor Metschel and MOMENT OF SILENCE.

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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 with State Law and El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS: None

AGENDA CHANGES:

City Manager Mitchell recommended removing Administrative Report , Item 1 2 – 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 , and shared that it will be presented at a future meeting.

MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to REMOVE
Administrative Report, Item 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 from the agenda.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (WELLS – Absent).

CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 9)

1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings

Approve 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

Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.

3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only

Approve the reading by title and waive s the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.

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4. General Municipal Election - November 3, 2026

1. Adopt Resolution No. 048-26, 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;

2. Adopt Resolution No. 049-26, r equesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026;

3. Adopt Resolution No. 050-26, a dopting regulations for candidates calling for prepayment for a 200-word Candidate's Statement; and

4. Adopt Resolution No. 051-26, adopting regulations to resolve a tie vote for the City Council Election by lot.

5. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended April 30, 2026

Receive the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended April 30, 2026.

Pulled for comments by a member of the public.

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:

1. Increase compensation for the current and final term of the contract in the not to exceed amount of $1,108.22; and

2. 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.

Pulled for comments by a member of the public.

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:

1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant funds in the amount of $150,000;

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2. Authorize the City Manager, or approved designee, to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and

3. 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.

Pulled for comments by a member of the public.

8. Adoption of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) List of Proposed Projects for FY 2026-27

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

1. 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

2. 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.

Pulled for comments by a member of the public.

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.

DISCUSSION ON ITEMS 6, 7, 8, AND 9

Cesar B. Javier spoke about environmental concerns due to urban planning and in support of working together for the benefit of all members of society.

Mayor Wells entered the room at 3:12 p.m.

6. Approval of Resolution to Authorize a Contract Amendment for Bid No. 017 -21 - Debris Collection Services

Adopt Resolution No. 052-26, to Increase compensation for the current and final term of the contract in the not to exceed amount of $1,108.22; and Extend the current

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agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego County (UCSDC) for three -months in the not-to-exceed amount of $32,439.82

7. 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security

Adopt Resolution No. 053 -26, to Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant funds in the amount of $150,000 ; Authorize the City Manager, or approved designee, to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and 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.

8. Adoption of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) List of Proposed Projects for FY 2026-27

Adopt Resolution No. 054 -26, 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 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.

9. Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Contract Amendment for Survey, Mapping, and Right-of-Way Easement at Grossmont Terrace

Adopt Resolution No. 055 -26, 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.

MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 9.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Purita A. Javier spoke in support of good governance, which requires working together in order to achieve the health and wellbeing of its citizens.

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Cesar B. Javier spoke in support of environmental justice and raised concerns about health-related issues due to industrial businesses.

Brenda Hammond spoke about the Music on Main event on Friday, June 5, 2026 and requested a T-shirt from Heartland Fire representing the El Cajon Fire Fighters.

Rachel Rose Swankohski spoke about the moral and ethical concerns regarding digital coupons and senior citizens. Ms. Swankohski requested the City Council to adopt a grocery pricing transparency ordinance, to promote grocery pricing fairness.

Rich Riel expressed concerns about a December 9, 2024 meeting and an RFP that was issued the same day for a new management company for the Downtown El Cajon Property-Based Improvement District (PBID) . Mr. Riel spoke about a lack of transparency and missing documents from the PBID.

Howard Justus requested the City Council to consider changing regulations related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).

Patrick Farrier spoke in opposition of the brown -outs proposed for Heartland’s squad 6.

Mr. Farrier spoke about the dedication of Fire Fighters to do their job and the impacts that a brown out would have on Fire Fighters.

Ronnie Reyes spoke about the City’s policy regarding the replacement of sewer laterals being the responsibility of the homeowner, and requested the City Council to review that policy.

In response to a question by Mayor Wells, City Manager Mitchell stated that Poway is the only city in San Diego County that covers the replacement of sewer laterals from the main to the private property line.

Sasha Omeck spoke about his review of sewer line policies in California and requested to have an item placed on a future meeting in order for Council review the City’s sewer lateral policy.

Retired Captain Jeff Lashmet requested to address the Personnel Commission and spoke about the City’s grievance policy. Ret. Capt. Lashmet provided a grievance to Deputy City Manager Thorn.

Mina Naoomy, representing EmpowermentOne RiseOne , spoke about the importance of properly identifying Middle Eastern and North African citizens in official data.

Dr. Ryan Fan, representing the Majdal Arab Community Center, spoke in support of a data initiative that would allow for a more accurate representation of Arab American comminutes in census records.

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Osama Bayati announced that he is planning on running for El Cajon City Councilmember for District One, and expressed concerns about the PBID and the proposed Community Benefit District (CBD).

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

10. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Update

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback and direction on implementation recommendations.

DISCUSSION

City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.

Brenda Hammond spoke about speed monitoring cameras and added that drivers slow down when they are near her on the road.

Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• Highway designation near Second Street and Jamacha Road; • Avoiding penalizing drivers who are not speeding;
• Rumble strips;
• Implementing guardrails; and
• Impacts to homeowners’ associations policies near Jamacha Road.

No Motion required for the Item.

11. Assembly Bill 2561 Presentation: City Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report.

DISCUSSION

Human Resources Manager, Megan Blake, provided detailed information of the Item.

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No public comment was received for the Item.

Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• Paid training for paramedic schooling;
• Schedule accommodations during training;
• No obligation of employment after paramedic schooling; and • Number of Fire Fighter positions.

Recess called at 4:25 p.m.

Meeting called back to order at 4:28 p.m.

MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to RECEIVE the report.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

Item 12 from removed from the agenda during Agenda Changes.

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:

1. Receives report and petition drive results;

2. 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

3. Accepts the Management District Plan and the Engineer’s Report for the Proposed CBD.

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:

1. 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");

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2. 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;

3. 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

4. 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.

DISCUSSION

Housing Manager, Jose Dorado, provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• South County Lighthouse located in National City;
• Family Health Center;
• Homeless Outreach Team will be guiding the services provided; and • Benefits of including a health care provider with the outreach services.

MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT Resolution No. 056-26, 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"); 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; 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 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.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

14. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Preliminary Annual Budget

RECOMMENDATION:

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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.

DISCUSSION

Principal Fiscal Analyst, Autumn Reberger, Director of Finance, Clay Shoen, and City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.

Councilmember Kendrick left the room at 5:08 p.m.

Councilmember Kendrick returned to the room at 5:13 p.m.

Shelley Webster, representing the El Cajon Police Department’s crime lab, spoke about the mission of the crime lab, as well as the crime lab’s national recognition and accreditation. Ms. Webster warned about the long -term impacts to the City if the crime lab is closed.

Councilmember Goble left the room at 5:29 p.m.

Councilmember Goble returned to the room at 5:32 p.m.

Richard Agundez Jr. spoke about the value of the crime lab and urged City Council to reconsider the cuts to the crime lab as well as the proposed brown out to squad 6.

Michael Hayes, representing San Miguel Fire and Rescue , spoke in opposition of the proposed brown out of squad 6 and the negative impacts to the community , the City’s Fire Fighters, and the surrounding fire departments.

Chris Paddock, representing the El Cajon Fire Department, spoke in opposition of the proposed brown out of squad 6 and about the need for additional Fire Fighters.

Josal Stewart, representing the El Cajon Professional Fire Fighters Association, spoke on behalf of Fire Captain Erwin Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez expressed opposition regarding the propose brown out of squad 6 and spoke about the impacts of previous cuts to the Fire Department.

Jared Baxter, representing the El Cajon Police Officer’s Association, spoke in opposition of the proposed cut to the crime lab. Mr. Baxter expressed concerns about the impacts on the community and spoke highly of the expertise and experience in the crime lab.

Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• Expenses incurred for the new Fire Fighters for Fire Engine 208; • Restricted funds;
• General Fund Reserve accounts;
• Parkway Plaza development funds;

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• Proposed brown out of the Fire Department’s squad 6;
• Financial Audits;
• Time period to rebuild reserves;
• Measure J – half cent sales tax;
• Need for increased revenue;
• Proposed cuts to the crime lab;
• Crime rates;
• Proposed cuts to Parks and Recreation;
• Suspending raises for City Council;
• Canceling City events;
• Charging other jurisdictions for services, excluding mutual aid; • Next steps for adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget; • Logistics of the proposed brown out of squad 6;
• Long-term impacts of closed parks and recreation centers; • Property tax distribution;
• Proposed tax measures in 2028;
• Special election for a tax measure;
• Cannabis dispensaries;
• Noticing requirements for partnering with the Sheriff’s Department’s crime lab; and
• Consequences of the City declaring bankruptcy.

Councilmember Ortiz left the room at 6:30 p.m.

At the request of Mayor Wells, Chris Paddock spoke further about the proposed brown out of squad 6 . Mr. Paddock explained the potential negative impacts on the City, the Fire Department, and Fire Fighters.

At the request of Mayor Wells, Fire Chief, Bent Koch, spoke about the proposed brown out of squad 6 versus cuts to a fire engine.

City Manager Mitchell added that the calls for service to Fire Stations 7 and 9 have decreased, therefore the Fire Department is exploring ways to utilize those stations to assist with Station 6.

No Motion required for the Item.

15. City Council Meeting Schedule

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council considers canceling its August 25, 2026 meeting.

DISCUSSION

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ DRAFT MINUTES – June 9, 2026 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency -135- 3:00 p.m.

City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to CANCEL the August 26, 2026 City Council meeting.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (ORTIZ – Absent).

COMMISSION REPORTS: None

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:

SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors

16. Council Activities Report/Comments

Report as submitted.

ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

17. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

18. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

19. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ DRAFT MINUTES – June 9, 2026 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency -136- 3:00 p.m.

Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

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 Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate; SANDAG 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

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.

DISCUSSION

No public comment was received for the Item.

The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a second reading.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON APPROVING AN

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ DRAFT MINUTES – June 9, 2026 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency -137- 3:00 p.m.

AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE

CITY OF EL CAJON AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION,

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEMS

MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPT Ordinance No. 5177, APPR OVING Amendment to the Contract between the City of El Cajon and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement Systems.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (ORTIZ – Absent).

CLOSED SESSIONS: None

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 9th day of June, 2026, at 7:05 p.m., to Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 4.

DATE: 06/23/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution to Award RFQ No. 12600553 – Multi-Caliber Tactical Suppressor & Light and Sound Diversionary Devices RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order to:

Find the protest submitted by LC Action Supply, Ltd. (LCAPS) to be with merit; and1.

Award the quote to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder (LCAPS) in the amount of $7,039.24.

2. BACKGROUND:

The El Cajon Police Department utilizes multi-caliber tactical suppressors and light and sound diversionary devices during high-risk incidents, including armed or barricaded suspect situations, hostage incidents, and high-risk warrant service. Tactical suppressors reduce firearm noise and muzzle flash, improving officer communication and reducing the risk of hearing damage.

Diversionary devices create a temporary flash and sound distraction that assist officers in safely resolving dangerous situations while reducing the potential for injury to officers, community members, and suspects. These tools are used only by trained personnel in accordance with Police Department policy and established procedures.

In order to purchase necessary supplies, the City issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) on May 1, 2026; four responses were received and evaluated. The RFQ included the procurement of suppressors, munitions, and related accessories.

In accordance with the quote specifications’ General Conditions:

Terms and Conditions:

The bidder shall not change the wording in the attached specifications or conditions. No words or comments shall be added to the general conditions or detailed specifications.

Any explanation or alternative offered shall be set forth in a letter attached to the front cover of the specifications. Alternatives which do not substantially comply with the City's specifications cannot be considered. Conditional bids cannot be accepted.

Award or Rejection:

The City reserves the right to make the award to the overall low bidder or split the award among the bidders. For the purpose of evaluating bids for multiple awards, the sum of $175 is considered to be the administrative cost to the City for issuing and administering each contract awarded. As a result, this split award will result in the lowest aggregate price to the City.

LCAPS was notified on June 3, 2026, that their quote was non-responsive to the specifications when they confirmed they would not accept a split (partial) award. When a vendor sets forth such conditions within their proposal, it is deemed a conditional bid.

On June 5, 2026 a Notice of Intent (NOI) was issued to bidders who submitted a quote. The NOI included a partial award to ProForce Law Enforcement (PLE) in the amount of $3,849.41 and Aardvark in the amount of $3,028.24 (taxes included).

On June 8, 2026, LCAPS advised City staff that splitting the award between PLE and Aardvark would only save the City $149.52, the administrative cost of $175 for the additional order was not considered, and that their proposal represented the lowest aggregate cost.

If the price difference between two quotes is less than the $175 administrative cost required to issue an additional contract, then it is usually not cost-effective for the City to split the award.

In other words, the minimal cost savings would not outweigh the additional $175 it would cost to manage another contract. The City reviewed the quotes pre-tax and splitting the award between PLE and Aardvark would save $149.27. As a result, staff determined LCAPS is responsive to the specifications and yields the lowest overall aggregate price, satisfying the solicitation's evaluation criteria.

Staff confirms compliance with ECMC section 3.20.130(A)(2), “Provided that all procedures and conditions to acquire military equipment as set forth in the approved military equipment use policy have been conducted and met, all contracts for the acquisition of military equipment may be awarded by the city council in accordance with applicable law” and recommends the City Council adopts a resolution to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, LC Action Supply, Ltd. in the amount of $7,039.24 (sales tax included).

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2). It will not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the environment because it solely provides authorization for the purchase of equipment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact of the award is $7,039.24. Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Police Department – Ancillary & Auxiliary Budget (101340).

Prepared By: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
Reviewed By: Jeremiah Larson, Police Chief
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - Award

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R
ESOLUTION NO. -26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

AWARDING CONTRACT TO PURCHASE MULTI-C ALIBER T ACTICAL

SUPPRESSOR & LIGHT AND SOU ND D IVERSIONARY DEVICES FOR USE

BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
(RFQ No. 12600553)
WHEREAS, the City of El Cajon (the "City") advertised Request for Quotes ("RFQ") No. 12600553 on May 1, 2026 for the procurement of suppressors, munitions, and related accessories for the Police Department, and four (4) timely responses were received and evaluated; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the quote specifications, the City of El Cajon (the "City") reserved the right to award a contract to the overall low bidder or split the award among multiple bidders; and
WHEREAS, City Staff ultimately determined that it was not cost -effective to split the award, and determined that LC Action Supply, Ltd. was responsive to the specifications and yields the lowest overall aggregate price, satisfying the solicitation's evaluation criteria; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to El Cajon Municipal Code section 3.20.130(A)(2), all procedures and conditions to acquire military equipment shall be set forth in the approved military equipment use policy before all contracts for the acquisition of military equipment may be awarded by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, City S taff has confirmed that RFQ No. 12600553 was processed in compliance with said policy, and Staff recommends the City Council adopt this Resolution to award a contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, LC Action Supply, Ltd. in the amount of $7,039.24, including applicable sales tax; and WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) , as i t solely provides authorization for the purchase of equipment will not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the environment; and
WHEREAS, su fficient f unds are available in t he 2025- 26 Annual Police Department – Ancillary & Auxiliary Budget (101340).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIT

Y CO UNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are tr ue and correct and are the findings of the City Council.

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2. The City Council hereby determines this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2).

3. The City Council hereby finds the protest submitted by LC Action Supply, Ltd. to be with merit, and in accordance with El Cajon Municipal section 3.21.130(A)(2), the City Council hereby approves an award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, LC Action Supply, Ltd. in the amount of $7,039.24, including applicable sales tax, for the purchase of suppressors, munitions, and related accessories for the Police Department , and rejects all other proposals.

4. The City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute any agreements and subsequent amendments, along with such other documents necessary, as may be approved by the City Manager, on behalf of the City.

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 5.

DATE: 06/23/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contract Amendment for RFP No. 024-25 – Sewer Master Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

The Sewer Master Plan Update encompasses civil engineering services, including, but not limited to, the review of the City’s collection system.

On January 28, 2025, the City Council authorized the award of the Sewer Master Plan Update, in the not-to-exceed amount of $655,732 for an initial one-year term, and $14,268 for the subsequent one-year renewal cost.

The current and final term of the agreement expires February 23, 2027.

Due to the extensive work involved in updating the Sewer System Management Plan to align with Master Plan goals and updated state and regional wastewater regulations, staff is requesting an increase in compensation to AGI of $43,929, which will be entirely funded by the Wastewater Maintenance budget.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed agreement amendment for professional services to update the Sewer Master Plan being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it is not a “project” under section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of the $43,929 increase will supplement the final term for a total contract amount of $728,197. Sufficient appropriations are available in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Wastewater Maintenance (650725) Annual Budget, contingent upon approval.

Prepared By: Mara Romano, Purchasing Agent
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Development Services Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. -26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF EL CAJON AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC.

FOR SEWER MASTER PLAN UPDATE
(RFP No. 024-25)

WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, following the approval of SOQ No. 007-24 – On- Call Professional Services, the City of El Cajon (the "City"), entered into an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $655,732 for an initial one-year term, and $14,268 for the subsequent one-year renewal cost (the "Agreement"), for RFP No. 024-25 – Sewer Master Plan Update (the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Project encompasses comprehensive civil engineering services, including but not limited to the systematic review, evaluation, and update of the City's Sewer System Management Plan ("SSMP") in accordance with applicable state and regional wastewater regulations and State Water Resources Control Board guidelines ; and

WHEREAS, given the substantial scope of work required to complete the update to the City's SSMP, City staff has determined that an amendment to the Agreement is necessary to provide for additional compensation in the not-to-exceed amount of $43,929 for the period of February 24, 2026 through February 23, 2027; and

WHEREAS, approval will supplement compensation under the Agreement, and

sufficient appropriations are available in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Wastewater Maintenance – Professional Technical Services Fund (650725), contingent upon budget approval; and

WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA") in accordance with section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it involves an administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are the findings of the City Council.

2. The City Council hereby determines that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA") under section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

3. The City Council hereby authorizes an amendment to the Agreement with Aurdurra Group, Inc. to provide for additional compensation in the not-to-exceed amount of $43,929 for the period of February 24, 2026 through February 23, 2027.

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4. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, to execute an amendment to the Agreement, with such changes as may be necessary and approved by the City Manager.

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 6.

DATE: 06/23/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Tentative Agreement with the El Cajon Municipal Employees' Association (MEA) and Adoption of Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding with MEA
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

Tentative agreement was reached within settlement authority for MEA as follows and as attached:

One Year Term - July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027,
Salary increase of two and a half percent (2.5%),
Market salary increases as identified in the tentative agreement, Increase of $150 per month in cafeteria plan allotment effective January 1, 2027, Increases in other perquisites as identified in the tentative agreement, and Other minor operational, clean up and/or non-economic items.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because it is an organizational activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The tentative agreement was reached within settlement authority provided by the City Council.

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Prepared By: Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Reviewed By:

Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - Approve MOU
Signed TA

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RESOLUTION NO. ___-26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CAJON AND THE
EL CAJON MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3500 ET SEQ. (MEYERS-MILIAS-BROWN ACT)

WHEREAS, the City Council has approved changes in the terms and conditions of employment of employees in the classifications represented by the El Cajon Municip al Employees’ Association for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as hereinafter set forth:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as it is an organizational activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

2. The City Council hereby approves the revised and updated Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of El Cajon and the El Cajon Municipal Employees’ Association (the " Memorandum") containing provisions for changes in the terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 202 6 through 2027. A summary of said Memorandum is attached hereto as Exhibit " A," and made a part hereof by this reference.

3. The City Council hereby finds that approval of the Memorandum satisfies the City's obligations regarding the Meet and Confer process in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code section 3500 et seq.).

4. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the final Memorandum with such changes as approved by the City Manager, provided that no change shall be made contrary to the terms of the tentative agreement.

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EXHIBIT "A"

Summary of Revised Terms and Conditions of
El Cajon Municipal Employees’ Association (ECMEA)
Memorandum of Understanding:

TERM OF CONTRACT
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

COST OF LIVING
July 2026 (1st check in July) 2.5%

MARKET ADJUSTMENTS
July 2026 (1st check in July) 3% Buyer
3% Senior Buyer
3% Deputy Fire Marshal
3% Secretary
3% Lead Facilities Technician
5% Customer Service Representative
5% Facilities Technician
10% PW Maintenance Worker I and II

CAFETERIA PLAN ALLOTMENT
Effective January 1, 2027 Increase to $1,850/Mo.

TRAINING OFFICER PAY
Increase to $300/Mo.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Parking Enforcement and PSO: Increase to $900

TOOL ALLOWANCE
Increase to $1,200

HVAC CERTIFICATION PAY
Add Lead Facilities Tech to section

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STANDBY TIME
Increase standby time to 16 hours for Equipment
Mechanic and Lead Equipment Mechanic

TRAFFIC SIGNAL CERT PAY
For one designated position:

2.5% for IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level 2;
OR
5% for IMSA Sr. Traffic Signal Field Technician 3

STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE
The City will simplify MOU language and update
necessary legal changes in the Administrative Policies.

City of El Cajon Tentative Agreement
El Cajon Municipal Employee Association
June 16, 2026

TERM OF CONTRACT
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

COST OF LIVING
July 2026 (1 st check in July) 2.5%

MARKET ADJUSTMENTS
July 2026 (1 st check in July) 3% Buyer
3% Senior Buyer
3% Deputy Fire Marshal
3% Secretary
3% Lead Facilities Technician
5% Customer Service Representative
5% Facilities Technician
10% PW Maintenance Worker I and II

CAFETERIA PLAN ALLOTMENT
Effective Januar 1, 2027 Increase to $1,850/Mo.

TRAINING OFFICER PAY
Increase to $300/Mo.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Parking Enforcement and PSO: Increase to $900

I TOOL ALLOWANCE
I Increase to $1,200

HVAC CERTIFICATION PAY
Add Lead Facilities Tech to section
City of El Cajon's Tentative Agreement with MEA

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STANDBY TIME
Increase standby time to 16 hours for Equipment
Mechanic and Lead Equipment Mechanic

TRAFFIC SIGNAL CERT PAY
For one designated position:

2.5% for IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level 2;
OR
5% for IMSA Sr. Traffic Signal Field Technician 3

ST ATE DISABILITY INSURANCE
The City will simplify MOU language and update
necessary legal changes in the Administrative Policies.

For the Association:

Frankie Rodriquez, MEA President
Jeff Natke , CEA
Graham Mitchell, City Manager
City of El Cajon's Tentative Agreement with MEA

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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 7.

DATE: 06/23/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Tentative Agreement with the El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees’ Group (MMPEG) and Adoption of Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding with MMPEG
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

Tentative agreement was reached within settlement authority for MMPEG as follows and as outlined in the attachment:

One Year Term - July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027,
Salary increase of two and a half percent (2.5%) for each year, Increase of $150 per month in cafeteria plan allotment effective January 1, 2027, Modification of professional certifications, and
Other minor operational, clean up and/or non-economic items.

The revised Memorandum of Understanding will be available in the Human Resources Department for review.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

FISCAL IMPACT:

The tentative agreement was reached within settlement authority provided by the City Council.

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Prepared By: Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Reviewed By:

Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - Approve MOU

MMPEG TA

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RESOLUTION NO. ___-26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CAJON AND THE
EL CAJON MID-MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES’ GROUP FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3500, ET SEQ. (MEYERS-MILIAS-BROWN ACT)

WHEREAS, the City Council has approved changes in the terms and conditions of employment of employees in the classifications represented by the El Cajon Mid - Management and Professional Employees’ Group for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as hereinafter set forth:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

2. The City Council hereby approves t he revised and updated Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of El Cajon and the El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees’ Group (the "Memorandum") containing provisions for changes in the terms and conditions of employment for fiscal y ears 2026 through 2027.

A summary of said Memorandum is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof by this reference.

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EXHIBIT "A"

Summary of Revised Terms and Conditions of
El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees’ Group (MMPEG) Memorandum of Understanding:

TERM OF CONTRACT
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

COST OF LIVING
July 2026 (1st check in July) 2.5%

CAFETERIA PLAN ALLOTMENT
Effective January 1, 2027 Increase to $1,850/Mo

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVES
July 2026 (1st check in July) Increase PE to 10% incentive Increase CPA to 10% incentive
Add Traffic Engineer
Modify language to capture these changes:

SECTION D. DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR
MASTER’S DEGREES,

PROFESSIONAL

REGISTRATION OR CERTIFIED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

DESIGNATION

This section is adopted to encourage employees to
complete specified educational degree, certificates, or designations that enhance the ability to do their jobs.

Mid-management and professional EMPLOYEES are
eligible for only ONE of the following reasons:
a. 5% incentive if the EMPLOYEE has a
Master’s degree(s) directly related to their
position with the CITY; OR

b. 10% incentive if the EMPLOYEE is classified
as an Assistant Engineer or an Associate
Engineer and possesses a current California

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registration certificate as a Professional
Civil or Traffic
Engineer; OR
c. 10% incentive if the EMPLOYEE is classified
as a City Traffic Engineer and possesses a
current California registration certificate as a
Professional Civil Engineer; OR
d. 10% incentive if the EMPLOYEE is classified
as an Accountant or Senior Accountant and
possesses a current California designation
as a Certified Public Accountant.

EMPLOYEES are eligible to receive the incentives
listed above ONLY if the educational degree,
certificate, or designation is not required per the
classification specification appropriate to their position.

It shall be the EMPLOYEE’S responsibility to furnish a
copy of the Master’s degree, Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer registration or Certified Public Accountant
designation to the Director of Human Resources and a
transcript, if necessary, to demonstrate the job
relatedness of the degree. Master’s degrees must be
from an accredited institution of postsecondary
education.

City of El Cajon Tentative Agreement
El Cajon Mid-Management Employees Group
June 16, 2026

TERM OF CONTRACT
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

COST OF LIVING
July 2026 (1 st check in July) 2.5%

CAFETERIA PLAN ALLOTMENT
Effective Januar 1, 2027 Increase to $1,850/Mo

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVES
July 2026 (1 st check in July) Increase PE to 10% incentive Increase CPA to 10% incentive
Add Traffic Engineer
Modify language to capture these changes:

SECTIOND. DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR
MASTER'S DEGREES.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

OR CERTIFIED PUBLIC

ACCOUNTANT DESIGNATION
This section is adopted to encourage employees to
complete specified educational degree, ce1tificates. or designations that enhance the ability to do their jobs.

Mid-management and professional EMPLOYEES are
eligible for only ONE of the following reasons:
a. 5% incentive if the EMPLOYEE has a Master's
degree(s) directly related to their position with
the CITY; OR
b. 10% incentive if the EMPLOYEE is classified as
an Assistant Engineer or an Associate Engineer
and possesses a current California registration
certificate as a Professional Civil or Traffic
Engineer; OR
City of El Cajon's Tentative Agreement with MM PEG

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For the Association:

Jennifer
Lytle
Otg!1~1ly signed by Jennifer Lylle
DN: cn:aJennlfer Lytle, o::EI Cajon
Police Department, ourAd ml n•
Rscal, email.:j!ytleiJe k ajon.gov,
,~us
Date-: 2026.06.17 10;17:47-0TOO'
Jennifer Lytle, MMPEG President
Jeffrey Natke, CEA
C. 10% incentive if the EMPLOYEE is classified as
a City Traffic Engineer and possesses a current
California registration certificate as a
Professional Civil Engineer; OR
d. 10% incentive if the EMPLOYEE is classified as
an Accountant or Senior Accountant and
possesses a current California designation as a
Certified Public Accountant.

It shall be the EMPLOYEE'S responsibility to furnish a
copy of the Master's degree, Professional Civil or
Traffic Engineer registration or Certified Public
Accountant designation to the Director of Human
Resources and a transcript , if necessary, to demonstrate the job relatedness of the degree. Master's degrees must be from an accredited institution of postsecondary
education.
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Graham Mitchell, City Manager
City of El Cajon's Tentative Agreement with MM PEG

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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 8.

DATE: 06/23/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Jeremiah Larson, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance to Renew and Approve Policy 706 "Military Equipment Use Policy" and Approve Annual Military Equipment Reports
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

In 2021, the State of California Legislature passed Assembly Bill ("AB") 481, amending the California Government Code ("Government Code") by adding sections 7070 through 7075, effective January 1, 2022. AB 481 is designed to shed light on the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as to allow the public to participate in any government agency's decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment.

On April 26, 2022, the City Council of the City of El Cajon enacted Ordinance No. 5119 to amend Chapter 3.20 of Title 3 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to restrict the powers of the City Manager relating to the purchases of military equipment or other property for law enforcement use and to approve Policy 706 – Military Equipment Use Policy in accordance with Government Code section 7071 to allow the El Cajon Police Department to use certain military equipment for its ongoing operations. Government Code section 7071(e) requires that an ordinance relating to the purchase of military equipment and the military equipment use policy be reviewed and renewed annually by the City Council during a regular meeting.

Additionally, once the Police Department has received approval for a military equipment use policy pursuant to Government Code Section 7071, it shall submit to the City Council an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the City Council annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The City Council must review each annual military equipment report required by Government Code section 7072 to verify that each type of military equipment has complied with legal standards.

Generally, the annual report must include information on the purpose and use of military equipment, any complaints received, audit results (if any), annual costs, and quantities of the equipment.

In compliance with state and local law, the Police Department has prepared the 2026 edition of the Military Equipment Use Policy and is submitting it to the City Council for renewal and approval. Additionally, the Police Department has prepared and submitted the Annual Military Equipment Reports (2025 & 2026) in compliance with state and local law. The proposed ordinance renews and approves the Military Equipment Use Policy and the annual reports.

The 2026 edition of the Military Equipment Use Policy has been available for public review on the City’s website for not less than 30 days prior to submission to the City Council.

Additionally, the annual military equipment reports are available for public review on the City’s website. Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the ordinance to renew the prior ordinance and review and approve the 2026 edition of the Military Equipment Use Policy and annual reports.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it involves continuing administrative activities, such as purchases of supplies, and is therefore not a "project."
FISCAL IMPACT:

There may be costs associated with the additional bidding requirements, police personnel training, and maintenance of an inventory of equipment.

Prepared By: Nick Sprecco, Lieutenant
Reviewed By: Jennifer Lyon, City Attorney
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. ___

AN ORDINANCE REVIEWING AND APPROVING
ORDINANCE 5199 TO RENEW RESTRICTIONS RELATING

TO PURCHASE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, OR
OTHER PROPERTY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE;
APPROVING THE EL CAJON POLICE DEPARTMENT’S
ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT FOR 2025/2026 AND
APPROVING POLICY 706 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE, 2026 EDITION

WHEREAS, in accordance with California Government Code ("Government Code") sections 7071 and 7072, on April 26, 2022, the City Council enacted that certain Ordinance No. 5119 to restrict the powers of the City Manager relating to the purchases of military equipment or other property for law enforcement use, and approving Policy 706 – Military Equipment Use ("2022 edition"); and

WHEREAS, Government Code sections 7071(e) and 7071(a) require review of a military funding ordinance and a military equipment use report annually after adoption; and

WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the 2025 and 2026 Annual Military Equipment Reports and finds that they comply with state and local law; and

WHEREAS, a revised military equipment use policy ("2026 edition") has been available for public review on the City’s website for not less than 30 days prior to submission to the City Council.

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals listed above are hereby incorporated as findings for approval of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. The City Council determines all of the following:

A. The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

B. The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

C. If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

D. Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time.

SECTION 3. Ordinance No. 5199 is reviewed and approved and hereby renewed.

SECTION 4. The 2025 and 2026 Annual Military Equipment Reports have been reviewed in compliance with state and local law and are hereby approved.

SECTION 5. That certain 202 6 edition of the military equipment use policy, as defined in section 3.20.005 of Chapter 3.20, and as presented and reviewed at an open and public meeting, is hereby approved and adopted as the El Cajon Police Department’s "Policy 706 Military Equipment Us e, 2026 edition." The 202 6 edition of the military equipment policy hereby replaces the 2024 edition approved by Section 1 of Ordinance No. 5146.

SECTION 6. This ordinance shall go into effect thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.

SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 8. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once, in a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of El Cajon, California.

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706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. • Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.

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706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the El Cajon Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of El Cajon Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

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706.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The El Cajon Police Department
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military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy. 706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

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POLICY 706.4

MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY

*Certain military equipment is maintained by the Department solely for purposes of training, education, identification, reference, and the safe handling or disarming of such items when they are encountered in the field. This equipment is not used or deployed, or intended to be used or deployed, by members of the Department and are therefore not inventoried here.

1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles

a) Aerial vehicles
Small, unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) commonly known as “drones”.

Description, purpose, and capabilities
All ECPD drones are commercially available and are non-weaponized. No ECPD drone was obtained from, or was designed for, use by the military.

Drones are used to provide aerial perspectives to maximize decision-quality data and de-escalation opportunities by providing photo and video images at a variety of incidents. These incidents include, but are not limited to; search and rescue, crime and traffic collision scene documentation, hazardous materials incidents, disaster response, and tactical operations. Drones are also used to create photo and video content for social media and recruiting efforts as well as for training and education. Drones provide increased levels of officer safety.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.dji.com
www.skydio.com

Authorized uses
Only pilots licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration are authorized to operate ECPD drones and according to Department Policy #606 and Drone Unit Standards and Operating Procedures (S.O.P.).

Lifespan

Approximately 5 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
All ECPD pilots are licensed to operate sUAS (drones) by the Federal Aviation Administration and attend on-going, monthly training according to Department Policy #606 and Drone Unit S.O.P.

Legal and procedural rules
The use of Department drones is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107, Department Policy #606, and the Drone Unit S.O.P.

Equipment
The ECPD currently utilizes the following drones:
i) DJI Mavic Pro
Manufacturer: DJI
Purchase price: $1,000 (General Fund)
Compact, 1.62 lb. drone with 4k camera and 27 minute flight time ii) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom
Manufacturer: DJI
Purchase price: $2,200 (General Fund)
Compact 2 lb. drone with zoom camera and 31 minute flight time iii) DJI Matrice 300 w/H20T camera
Manufacturer: DJI
Purchase price: $27,450 (COPS Funding)

13.9 lb. drone with zoom/thermal cameras and 45-minute flight time iv) DJI Mavic 3
Manufacturer: DJI
Purchase price: $3,800 (General Fund)
Compact 2 lb. drone with 4k camera and 43 minute flight time v) DJI Matrice 30
Manufacturer: DJI
Purchase price: $14,000 (General Fund)
Foldable 8 lb. drone with 4k camera and 41 minute flight time vi) DJI Avata
Manufacturer: DJI
Purchase price: $1,500 (General Fund)
Compact .036 lb. drone with 12 MP camera and 18 minute flight time vii) Skydio X10
Manufacturer: Skydio
Purchase price: $42,000 (UASI Grant)

Compact 4.7 lb. drone with 4K zoom/thermal camera and 35-minute flight time

b) Ground vehicles
Commonly known as “robots”
Description, purpose, and capabilities
All ECPD robots are commercially available and are non-weaponized. Robots are used to provide real-time intelligence to maximize decision-quality data and de-escalation opportunities by providing photo and video images at a variety of incidents. These incidents include, but are not limited to; hostage situations, search and rescue, barricaded suspects, hazardous materials incidents, disaster response, and tactical operations; and provide increased levels of officer safety.

For detailed manufacturer product descriptions, visit www.reconrobotics.com

Authorized uses
Robots are authorized for use by members of the El Cajon Police Department who have been trained in their operations. Robots are to only be used in accordance with state and federal laws, and within ECPD Department Policy.

Lifespan
Approximately 5 to 10 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
Members of ECPD receive training in the use of the robots used by the department.

Legal and procedural rules
Robots are to only be used in accordance with state and federal laws, and within ECPD Department Policy.

Equipment
The El Cajon Police Department currently uses the following robots:
i) Recon Robotics Throwbot
Manufacturer: Recon Robotics

Purchase price: $17,000 (SHSG23 and Asset Forfeiture)

1.3lb remote controlled robot able to provide live video and sound.

2) Armored personnel carriers (APC’s)
Description, purpose, and capabilities
The El Cajon Police Department currently utilizes armored vehicles to provide officers with additional protection when conducting rescues and operations where there is a higher risk of injury to first responders and members of the community. These vehicles provide substantially better protection from gunfire and projectile objects than normal patrol vehicles, and are equipped to carry out a variety of tactical, rescue, and law enforcement tasks. These tasks include, but are not limited to: active shooter incidents, hostage situations, barricaded subjects, armed subjects, high risk tactical operations, riots and civil unrest, officer/victim rescue operations, and training. Armored vehicles may also be used for community presentations and static displays to promote community involvement.

Authorized uses
Armored vehicles are authorized to be used to carry out high risk law enforcement and rescue operations in accordance with State and Federal laws as well as Department policy.

Lifespan

Approximately 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
ECPD Personnel who possess a valid California class C driver license and are authorized to operate an emergency vehicle may operate armored vehicles.

Legal and procedural rules
Armored vehicles are to be used in accordance with State and Federal laws, and within ECPD Department Policy.

Equipment
a) Lenco BearCat G2
Manufacturer: Lenco Industries, Inc.

Detailed description available at www.lencoarmor.com

Purchase Price: $355,000 (U.A.S.I. Grant)
The Lenco BearCat is equipped with a removable hydraulic boom that can hold a push plate for breaching. It is also equipped with an electronically operated gas ram for safe deployment of chemical agents into a structure.

3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV)

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles.

4) Tracked armored vehicles

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles.

5) Command and Control Vehicles
Description, purpose, and capabilities
The ECPD currently uses three command and control vehicles for use by the Department’s tactical units and incident commanders. These vehicles consist of the SWAT “Metro,” the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) vehicle, and the Incident Command (I.C.) Chevrolet Tahoe. The SWAT Metro is a mobile command vehicle that provides shelter, access to communications equipment, transportation and storage for SWAT personnel and equipment. The CNT vehicle is a mobile office which allows negotiators access to a workspace, communications and computer systems, and provides equipment storage and shelter during tactical operations. The I.C. Tahoe is a command vehicle that has the capability to assist incident commanders during critical incidents with communication and organization equipment.

Authorized uses
Command and control vehicles may be used to support law enforcement operations in conjunction with State and Federal law and in accordance with Department policy.

Lifespan

Approximately 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
Personnel using command and control vehicles should be trained in their operation prior to use and possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Legal and procedural rules
Command and control vehicles are to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal laws.

Equipment
a) SWAT Metro
Manufacturer: Custom built 2003 Freightliner
Purchase Price: $122,665 (Funding Source
Unknown)
b) CNT Vehicle
Manufacturer: L.D.V.

Purchase Price: $89,500 (Funding Source Unknown)
c) I.C. Tahoe
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Purchase Price: $27,500 (State Homeland Security Grant)

6) Weaponized aircraft

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles.

7) Explosive breaching equipment

Description, purpose, and capabilities
Breaching tools are utilized by the El Cajon Police Department to safely gain entry into an area or structure. These tools include manual tools as well as explosive and ballistic breaching equipment. The use of explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is only authorized for use by properly training SWAT personnel at the direction of the SWAT or Incident Commander.

Authorized uses
Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises.

Lifespan
Breaching Shotgun- 25 years
Shotgun Breaching Rounds – Until used

Blasting Caps- 10 years
Detonating cord- 10 years
Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
Explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is to only be used by properly trained SWAT personnel.

Legal and procedural rules
Explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is authorized for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal laws.

Equipment
a) Yellow Detonation Cord -18 Grain
Manufacturer: Dyno Noble
Purchase Price: $.46 per foot (General Fund)
b) Pink Detonation Cord – 25 Grain
Manufacturer: Prima Cord
Purchase Price: $.24 per foot (General Fund)
c) Green Detonation Cord – 25 Grain
Manufacturer: Cordtex
Purchase Price: $.39 per foot (General Fund)
d) Orange Detonation Cord – 50 Grain
Manufacturer: Austin Powder Co.

Purchase Price: $.58 per foot (General Fund)
e) C2 Explosive Sheets
Manufacturer: Donovon Comm. Industries
Purchase Price: $47.45 per pound (General
Fund)
f) 40’ Blasting Caps
Manufacturer: Orica Exel
Purchase Price: $10.75 each (General Fund)
g) 80’ Blasting Caps
Manufacturer: Orica Exel
Purchase Price: $18.50 each (General Fund)
h) Remington 870 Breaching Shotgun
Manufacturer: Remington Firearms
Detailed information available at www.remarms.com
Purchase Price: $370 per shotgun
Short barreled shotgun used to force entry into a room or structure

using special breaching shotgun rounds.
i) Defense Technology TKO 12-Gauge Breaching Round
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Detailed descriptions available at www.defense-technology.com Purchase Price: $6.00 per round
Special 12-Gauge shotgun shell loaded with a compressed zinc slug. Slug is designed to disintegrate into a fine powder, eliminating fragmentation.
j) Royal Arms TESAR-2 Black Cap 12-Gauge Breaching Round Manufacturer: Royal Arms
Detailed descriptions available at https://royalarms.com Purchase Price: $7.00 per round
Special 12-Gauge shotgun shell loaded with a copper frangible slug.

Slug is designed to disintegrate, eliminating fragmentation.

8) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

9) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

10) Specialized firearms less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons Description, purpose, and capabilities
The ECPD authorizes officers to carry rifles for use in high-risk situations, as they offer superior ballistic capabilities.

Authorized uses
Use of the Department rifles are for official law enforcement purposes only.

Officers may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the officer can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include, but are not limited to: situations where the officer reasonably anticipates an armed encounter; when an officer is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range; situations where an officer reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower; when an officer reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage; when an officer reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor; and when authorized or requested by a supervisor.

Lifespan
10 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
Officers qualify annually on the AR-15 weapons platform and must successfully complete the Department AR-15 class prior to carrying a rifle in the field, or be SWAT officers that have been trained in the use of the rifle.

Legal and procedural rules
Rifles and rifle ammunition shall be used in accordance with State and Federal law, Department Policy 306 Use of Force, and the SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment

a) Colt LE6920 AR-15 Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $900 Per Rifle (COPS Funding)
Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56. Issued to patrol officers. b) Daniel Defense DD5V2 AR-10 Rifle
Manufacturer: Daniel Defense
Detailed descriptions can be found at www.danieldefense.com Purchase Price: $2,600 Per Rifle (COPS Funding)
Semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308. Authorized for use by SWAT. c) LWRC M61CA5 AR-15 Rifle
Manufacturer: LWRC
Detailed descriptions can be found at www.lwrci.com
Purchase Price: $1,750 Per Rifle (Asset Forfeiture)
Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for use by SWAT. d) Colt AR-15 SP1 Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $700 Per Rifle (Funding Source
Unknown) Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for
use by SWAT.
e) Colt AR-15 HBAR Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $700 Per Rifle (Funding Source

Unknown) Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for
use by SWAT.
f) Colt Sporter Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $700 Per Rifle (Funding Source Unknown) Semi- automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for use by SWAT.
g) Colt M16 SP1 Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $800 Per Rifle (Funding Source
Unknown) Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for
use by SWAT
h) Colt AR-15 Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $800 Per Rifle (Funding Source
Unknown) Semi-automatic rifle chamber in 5.56 for use
by SWAT.

11) Specialized firearms designed to launch explosive projectiles

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

12) “Flashbang” grenades, explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls”

a) Noise-flash diversionary devices
Commonly known as “flash-bangs”.

Description, purpose, and capabilities
A “noise-flash” diversionary device or “flash-bang” is a hand-deployed munition that produces atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.combinedsystems.com

Authorized uses
Flash bangs shall only be used by members of the SWAT Team that have been trained in their proper use and as directed by the SWAT and/or Incident

Commander, or the Tactical Team Leader. Incidents that flash bangs may be used include but are not limited to: active shooter incidents; hostage situations; barricaded subjects; riots and civil unrest; high risk warrant service; training scenarios; and approved presentations.

Lifespan
5 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
SWAT officers attend bi-annual training on use and safe practices of flash bangs.

Legal and procedural rules
Flash bangs are to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal law, and the SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment

i) Combined Systems 7290 Flash Bang
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $48 Per Unit
Delivers 175 DB of sound and 6-8 million candela of light. ii) Combined Systems 7290-2 Low Roll Double Bang
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $56.75 per unit
Delivers 170 DB of sound and 2 million candela of light two times. iii) Combined Systems 7290M Mini Bang
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $45 per unit
Delivers 175 DB of sound and 6-8 million candela of light

13) Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
a) Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
Description, purpose, and capabilities
The LRAD is a powerful mass notification system that can help maintain control during tense and potentially violent confrontations with large crowds

through enhanced communication. We can promote peaceful resolutions from a safe distance by using LRADs to broadcast clear voice commands that everyone can hear above loud crowd noise. It can help keep our community safe and promote peaceful resolutions to conflict.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.genasys.com
Authorized uses
The LRAD is currently assigned to the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) and will only be used by members of the team who have been trained in the proper use according to manufacturer guidelines and as directed by the Incident Commander or the CNT Team Leader. Incidents where the LRAD may be utilized include but are not limited to: hostage negotiations, traffic control, barricaded subjects, riots and civil unrest, high risk warrant service, firing range communication, and approved equipment presentations.

Lifespan
15 years.

Fiscal I mpact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
CNT officers have received training on the use and safe practices of the LRAD.

Legal a nd procedural rules
The LRAD device is to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal law and relevant policies and procedures.

Equipment:
i) Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
Manufacturer: Genasys, Inc.

Total Projected Cost: $14,430
Funding Source: SHSG21 Grant

14) Projectile launch platforms and munitions

a) Chemical agent launchers and munitions (OC, tear gas, etc.)

i) Combined Systems LC5 Launching Cups
Description, purpose, and capabilities

Metal cups which are attached to a smooth bore shotgun and allow the officer to launch canisters of chemical agents or smoke during tactical operations with the use of special launching shotgun ammunition.

Authorized uses

Use of the LC5 Launching Cups is only authorized during tactical operations by the ECPD SWAT Team in accordance with SWAT Standard Operating Procedures; and only with authorization from the SWAT / Incident Commander.

Lifespan
The lifespan of the LC5 launching cups is 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
Training on the operation and use of the LC5 launching cups and their authorized munitions will be conducted by a POST certified Chemical Agent Instructor prior to using the weapons system in an operational capacity.

Legal and procedural rules
The use of the LC5 launching cups and chemical agent canisters is strictly for official law enforcement purposes in accordance with State and Federal laws, and is outlined within Department Policy 303 Use of Force and the SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment
(1) Combined Systems LC5 Launching Cup
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $315 per unit (General Fund)
Allows launching of chemical agent canisters from a smooth bore shotgun with the use of a special launching cartridge.

Detailed descriptions can be found at www.combinedsystems.com

ii) Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters

Description, Purpose, and Capabilities
The ECPD SWAT Team maintains an inventory of chemical agent and smoke canisters which are used in support of tactical missions. These canisters are hand-held and designed to introduce chemical agents or smoke into an area by means of vapor, powder, or pyrotechnics, and others are designed to be

launched from launching cups. Chemical agent and smoke canisters are only authorized to be used by ECPD SWAT officers.

The chemical agent Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), commonly referred to as pepper spray, is an irritating agent which causes burning and involuntary closing of the eyes, evacuation of the sinuses, and respiratory discomfort. The chemical agent Chlorobenzylidene Malononitrile (CS), commonly referred to as “tear gas,” is an irritating agent which causes short term burning and involuntary closing of the eyes, coughing, respiratory discomfort, and evacuation of the sinuses.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.defense-technology.com
www.combinedsystems.com

Authorized Use
Authorization for use of chemical agents and smoke canisters is provided on a mission specific bases at the discretion of the SWAT and/or Incident Commander except under exigent circumstances. Only SWAT officers who have been trained by a POST certified Chemical Agent Instructor are authorized to use chemical agent and smoke canisters. Chemical agents may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal, or in situations when a suspect has barricaded.

Lifespan
5 years from date of manufacture.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
SWAT officers receive annual training on the use of chemical agent and smoke canisters provided by POST certified Chemical Agent Instructors.

Legal and Procedural Rules
The use of chemical agent and smoke canisters is strictly for official law enforcement purposes in accordance with State and Federal laws and is outlined within Department Policy 303 Use of Force and the SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment
(1) Defense Technology 1072 Spede-Heat CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $29.35 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses CS.

(2) Defense Technology 1082 Riot Control CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $26.60 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses CS.
(3) Defense Technology 1016 Pocket Tactical CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $23.50 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses CS.
(4) Defense Technology 1092 Han-Ball CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $29.80 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic rubber ball that dispenses CS
(5) Defense Technology 1042 Instantaneous Blast CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $39.85 per unit (General Fund)
Blasting canister ball that dispenses CS
(6) Defense Technology 5230 Riot CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $34.35 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister ball that dispenses CS
(7) Defense Technology 5210 White Smoke
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $43.00 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister ball that dispenses smoke
(8) Defense Technology 1016 Pocket Tactical CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: #23.50 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses CS
(9) Combined Systems 5230B Baffled CS
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $45.20 per unit (General Fund)
Indoor safe pyrotechnic canister that dispenses
CS
(10) Combined Systems 5230JL Jet Light CS
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $42 per unit (General
Fund) Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses
CS

(11) Combined Systems 6330 CS Vapor
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $45.25 per unit (General Fund)
Non-pyrotechnic canister that dispenses CS
(12) Combined Systems 6340 OC Vapor
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $42.25 per unit (General Fund)
Non-pyrotechnic canister that dispenses CS.
(13) Combined Systems 6343 OC/CS Vapor
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $45.25 per unit (General Fund)
Non-Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses OC and CS
(14) Combined Systems 56854 OC Aerosol Fogger
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $15.90 per unit (General Fund)
Non pyrotechnic canister that dispenses OC
(15) Combined Systems 1017 Pocket Tactical Smoke
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $27.75 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses smoke
(16) Combined Systems MK-46 OC/CS Aerosol
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $312.90 per unit (General Fund)
Canister that delivers a stream of OC/CS
(17) Combined Systems MK-9 OC/CS Aerosol
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $39.10 per unit (General Fund)
Canister that delivers a stream of OC/CS

iii) Pepper Projectile Systems and Munitions (AKA “Pepper Ball”) Description, purpose, and capabilities
Pepper projectiles are plastic spheres that are filled with a derivative of OC powder and launched at a suspect using compressed air. They are considered both kinetic energy projectiles and chemical agents.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.pepperball.com
www.sabrered.com

Manufacturers:

Pepper Ball
Sabre Security Equipment

Authorized uses
Only personnel who have received Department-approved training are authorized to use pepper projectile systems and their munitions.

Lifespan

The lifespan of the Pepper Ball FTC Launchers and the Sabre 0.68 Projectile Launchers are estimated to be 5 years. The lifespan of pepper projectiles are 3 years.

Fiscal Impact

The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training

Proficiency training shall be monitored and documented by a certified, control- device weapons or tactics instructor. All use of pepper projectile systems shall be in accordance with ECPD Department Policy 303 Use of Force.

Legal and procedural rules

Pepper projectile systems and their munitions shall be used for official law enforcement purposes only and in accordance with State and Federal laws, and Department Policy 303 Use of Force.

Equipment
(1) Pepper Ball FTC Launcher
Purchase Price: $571 per unit
Air powered semi-automatic launcher
(2) Sabre 0.68 Projectile Pepper Launcher
Purchase Price: $599 per unit
Air powered semi-automatic launcher
(3) Pepper Ball Live Projectiles
Purchase Price: $899 per 375 (General Fund)
Plastic sphere projectile containing .5% pava mixture.
(4) Pepper Ball Live-X Projectiles

Purchase Price: $1320 per 375
Plastic sphere projectile containing 5% pava mixture.
(5) Pepper Ball Paint Marker Projectiles
Purchase Price: $266.75 per 375 (General Fund)
Plastic sphere projectile, contains paint to mark suspects. (6) Pepper Ball Glass Breaking Projectiles
Purchase Price: $290 per 100 (General Fund)
Solid polymer sphere used to break residential and automotive windows.
(7) Pepper Ball Inert Training Projectiles
Purchase Price: $355 per 375 (General Fund)
Plastic sphere filled with inert powder. For use in training or when deployment of chemical agent is not preferred.
(8) Sabre Inert Training Projectiles
Purchase Price: $301 per 500 (General Fund)
Plastic sphere filled with inert powder. For use in training or when deployment of chemical agent is not preferred
(9) Sabre SPMCP Projectiles
Purchase Price: $193 per 100 (General Fund)
Plastic sphere projectile containing 4% pava mixture.

b) Kinetic energy weapons and munitions (40mm launchers, bean bags, SIMS)

Less-lethal Launchers

Description, Purpose, and Capabilities

This department is committed to reducing the potential for violent confrontations.

Kinetic energy projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation.

The El Cajon Police Department currently utilizes less lethal “bean-bag” kinetic energy projectiles which are fired from less lethal launchers, which are designated Remington 870 shotguns. The “bean-bag” kinetic energy projectile is the only shotgun munition currently authorized for use by Department personnel in a patrol capacity. Circumstances appropriate for deployment and use of the ”bean-bag” launchers include, but are not limited to, situations in which: the suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions; the suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others; the suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers; there is probable cause to believe that the suspect has committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.remarms.com
www.defense-technology.com
www.combinedsystems.com

Authorized Use
The less-lethal “bean-bag” launcher should only be used by officers who have been trained in its proper deployment and use. Currently, the Defense Technologies Drag Stabilized 12-Gauge Bean Bag Round is the only authorized kinetic energy projectile for use in the 12-Gauge shotgun.

Lifespan
Remington 870 pump-action shotgun: 40 years.

Defense Technologies Drag Stabilized 12-Gauge Bean Bag Round: 5 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
Proficiency training shall be monitored and documented by a certified, control- device weapons or tactics instructor. All training and proficiency for control devices will be documented in the officer’s training file in accordance with ECPD Department Policy 303 Use of Force.

Legal and procedural rules

Less-lethal “bean-bag” shotguns systems and their munitions shall be used for official law enforcement purposes only and in accordance with state and federal laws, and Department Policy 303 Use of Force.

Equipment
i) Remington 870 Shotgun Less-Lethal Launcher
Manufacturer: Remington Firearms
Purchase Price: $370 per unit (General Fund)
Remington 870 shotgun marked and designated for less-lethal bean bags.
ii) Defense Technology 12-Gauge Bean Bag Ammunition
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $5.35 per unit (General Fund)
Projectile is a woven fabric filled with #9 lead shot. Munition has a minimum safe distance of 20ft, and a maximum affective range of 75ft.

c) 40mm Launchers and Munitions
Description, purpose, and capabilities
This department is committed to reducing the potential for violent confrontations. 40mm launchers are used by the El Cajon Police Department to de-escalate and/or limit the escalation of dangerous situations by utilizing less-lethal kinetic energy projectiles and chemical agents.

Kinetic energy projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation. Only Department-approved kinetic energy munitions shall be carried and deployed. Approved munitions may be used to compel an individual to cease his/her actions when such munitions present a reasonable option.

Circumstances appropriate for deployment include, but are not limited to, situations in which: the suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions; the suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others; the suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers; there is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders.

Chemical Agents may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal, or in situations when a suspect(s) have barricaded.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.defense-technology.com

www.pennarms.com
www.combinedsystems.com

Authorized uses
The 40mm weapons platform should only be used by officers who have been trained in their use. The only authorized munition to be used by non-SWAT Department personnel is the Defense Technologies 6325 Direct Impact “sponge” round.

There are additional 40mm impact and chemical agent munitions which are authorized for use by the ECPD SWAT Team. Only SWAT officers who have been trained in the use of these munitions by a POST-certified Chemical Agent Instructor are authorized to use munitions other than the 6325 Direct Impact “sponge” round.

Lifespan
40mm launchers: approximately 10 years.
40mm 6325 and 6325LE impact munitions: indefinite
40mm pyrotechnic munitions: 5 years from the date of manufacture.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
Proficiency training shall be monitored and documented by a certified, control- device weapons and tactics instructor. All training and proficiency for control devices will be documented in the officer’s training file in accordance with ECPD Department Policy 303 Use of Force.

SWAT officers receive annual training provided by POST certified Chemical Agent Instructors, on the use of all munitions utilized by the team.

Legal and procedural rules
The use of the 40mm launcher is strictly for official law enforcement purposes only in compliance with state and federal law, ECPD use of force policy, and SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment
iii) Defense Technology LMT 40mm Launcher
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $1430.70 per unit (COPS Funding)
Single-shot kinetic energy and chemical agent less-lethal launcher. iv) Defense Technology 40mm Launcher
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $1150 per unit (COPS Funding)
Kinetic energy and chemical agent less-lethal launcher. v) Penn Arms L140-4 Compact 40mm Launcher
Manufacturer: Penn Arms
Purchase Price: $1500 per unit (COPS Funding)
Kinetic energy and chemical agent less-lethal launcher. vi) Penn Arms PGL-65 40mm Launcher
Manufacturer: Penn Arms
Purchase Price: $2700 per unit (Asset Forfeiture)
Kinetic energy and chemical agent less-lethal launcher. vii) Defense Technology 6325 40mm Exact Impact
Manufacturer: Defense Technology

Purchase Price: $ 19.06 per unit (General Fund)
40mm “sponge round” impact munition.
viii) Defense Technology 6325LE 40mm Exact Impact
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $19.75 per unit (General Fund)
Extended range “Sponge Round” impact munition used only by SWAT.
ix) Defense Technology 6320 40mm Direct Impact OC
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $ 19.06 per unit (General Fund)
Impact munition containing OC.
x) Defense Technology 6322 40mm Direct Impact CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $ 19.06 per unit (General Fund)
Impact munition containing CS.
xi) Defense Technology 6040 40mm Muzzle Blast OC
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $20.26 per unit (General Fund)
Non-impact OC powder munition.
xii) Defense Technology 6042 40mm Muzzle Blast CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $19.36 per unit (General Fund)
Non-impact CS powder munition.
xiii) Defense Technology 6043 Muzzle Blast Training
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $28.90 per unit (General Fund)
Non-impact inert powder munition.
xiv) Defense Technology 6182 40mm Spede Heat
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $20.71 per unit (General Fund)
Long-range Non-impact pyrotechnic CS munition.
xv) Combined Systems 4530 40mm Impact CS
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $ 30.50 per unit (General Fund)
Impact munition containing CS.
xvi) Combined Systems 4630 40mm CS Muzzle Blast
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $22.65 per unit (General Fund)
Non-impact munition containing CS.
xvii) Combined Systems 4233 40mm 3 Projectile CS
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $32.90 per unit (General Fund)

Non-impact pyrotechnic munition containing CS.
xviii) Combined Systems 4213 40mm 3 Projectile Smoke
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $30.60 per unit (General Fund)
Non-impact pyrotechnic smoke munition.
xix) Combined Systems 4330 40mm Liquid Barricade
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $27.00 per unit (General Fund)
Barricade munition containing CS.
xx) Combined Systems 4331 40mm Powder Barricade
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $29.00 per unit (General Fund)
Barricade munition containing CS.

Fiscal Impact

Category FY 25/26 Approximate Budget
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems
Maintenance
$4,500.00 (Drone Unit Supplies)
Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Maintenance
$500.00 (Basic SWAT Tactical
Acquisitions and Supplies)
Command and Control Vehicles
Maintenance
$13,850.00 (Fleet Maintenance)
Battering Rams, Slugs, and Explosive
Breaching Equipment – Replacement of
Consumables
$4,500.00 (SWAT Ammunition/Chemical
Agents/Breaching Ordinance)
Chemical Agents – Replacement of
Consumables
$5,000.00 (SWAT Ammunition/Chemical
Agents/Breaching Ordinance)
Specialty Weapons Maintenance $1,500.00 (SWAT Weapons Repair Supplies)
Specialty Weapons Ammunition –
Replacement of Consumables
$35,000.00 (SWAT
Ammunition/Chemical Agents/Breaching
Ordinance)
Noise-Flash Diversionary Device –
Replacement of Consumables
$1,000.00 (SWAT Ammunition/Chemical
Agents/Breaching Ordinance)
Kinetic Energy Weapons Maintenance $500.00 (SWAT Weapons Repair Supplies)
Kinetic Energy Munitions – Replacement
of Consumables
$1,500.00 (SWAT Ammunition/Chemical
Agents/Breaching Ordinance)

Military Equipment Inventory

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
DJI Mavic Pro / DJI 1
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom / DJI 4
DJI Mavic 3 / DJI 1
DJI Matrice 30 / DJI 1
DJI Matrice 300 w/H20T camera / DJI 1
DJI Avata / DJI 1
Skydio X10 / Skydio 9

Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Robots)
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Recon Robotics Throwbot / Recon Robotics 3

Armored Personnel Carriers (APC)
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Bearcat G2 / Lenco Industries, Inc. 1

Command and Control Vehicles
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
SWAT Metro / Freightliner 1
CNT Vehicle / LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles 1
Incident Command Tahoe / Chevrolet 1

Ballistic and Explosive Breaching Equipment
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Breaching 870 Shotgun / Remington Firearms 3
Breaching TKO 12-Gauge Round / Defense
Technology
458
Breaching TESAR-2 Black Cap 12-Gauge
Round / Royal Arms
250
Yellow Detonation Cord – 18 grain / Dyno Noble 2780
ft.

Pink Detonation Cord – 25 grain / Prima Cord 718 ft.

Green Detonation Cord – 25 grain / Cordtex 275.5 ft.

Orange Detonation Cord – 50 grain / Austin Powder
Co
791.5 ft.

C2 Explosive Sheets / Donovon Comm. Industries 11” x

55.75 ft.
40’ Blasting Caps / Orica Exel 33
80’ Blasting Caps / Orica Exel 17

Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Patrol Rifle / Colt LE6920 AR-15 50
SWAT Rifle / Daniel Defense DD5V2 AR-10 2
SWAT Rifle / LWRC M61CA5 AR-15 23
SWAT Rifle / Colt SP1 AR-15 3
SWAT Rifle / Colt HBAR AR-15 2
SWAT Rifle / Colt Sporter 1
SWAT Rifle / Colt SP1 M16 1
SWAT Rifle / Colt AR-15 1
Thompson Submachine Gun / Auto-Ordinance 1

M2 US Carbine / Standard Products 1
H&R Reising Model 50 / Harrington & Richardson
Arms
1 AK-56 / China 1
HK Model 93 / Heckler & Koch 1

Noise Flash Diversionary Device
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
7290 Flash Bang / Combined Systems 0
7290-2 Low Roll Double Bang / Combined Systems 10
7290M Mini Bang / Combines Systems 36

Chemical Agent Launchers and Munitions
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
LC5 Launching Cup / Combined Systems 2
1072 Spede-Heat CS / Defense Technology 22
1082 Riot Control CS / Defense Technology 0
1016 Pocket Tactical / Defense Technology 45
1092 Han-Ball CS / Defense Technology 0
1042 Instantaneous Blast / Defense Technology 10
5230 Riot CS / Combined Systems 24
5210 White Smoke / Combined Systems 3
5230B Baffled CS / Combined Systems 62
5230JL Jet Light CS / Combined Systems 21
6330 CS Vapor / Combined Systems 10
6340 OC Vapor / Combined Systems 0
6343 OC/CS Vapor / Combined Systems 6
56854 OC Aerosol Fogger / Defense Technology 0

1017 Pocket Tactical Smoke / Defense Technology 9
MK-46 OC/CS Aerosol / Defense Technology 0
MK-9 OC/CS Aerosol / Defense Technology 0
Pepper Ball FTC 0.68 Launcher / Pepper Ball 12
Pepper Ball Live Projectiles / Pepper Ball 1500
Pepper Ball Live-X Projectiles / Pepper Ball 2000
Pepper Ball Paint Marker Projectiles / Pepper Ball 0
Pepper Ball Glass Breaking Projectiles / Pepper Ball 0
Pepper Ball Inert Training Projectiles / Pepper Ball 2100 Sabre 0.68 Carbine Launcher / Sabre 12
Sabre 1% Maj. Caps. +4% PAVA Projectiles / Sabre 800
Sabre Inert Training Projectiles / Sabre 1,500
6040 40mm Muzzle Blast OC / Defense Technology 0
6042 40mm Muzzle Blast CS / Defense Technology 0
6043 40mm Muzzle Blast Training / Defense
Technology
0 6182 40mm Spede Heat / Defense Technology 16
4630 40mm Muzzle Blast CS / Combined Systems 0
4233 40mm 3 Projectile CS / Combined Systems 15
4213 40mm 3 Projectile Smoke / Combined Systems 9
4330 40mm Liquid Barricade / Combined Systems 12
4331 40mm Powder Barricade / Combined Systems 0
1073 Max Smoke / Defense Technology 0
1083 Max Smoke HC / Defense Technology 0
6210 White Smoke / Combined Systems 0
1063 Military Safe Smoke / Defense Technology 0
1033 Flameless Tri-Chamber Smoke / Def. Tech. 0
3095 Pocket Tactical Smoke / Defense Technology 0
1050 Aerosol OC/CS / Defense Technology 0

Kinetic Energy Weapons and Munitions
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
870 Less-Lethal Shotgun “Blue Gun” / Remington 48
12 Gauge Bean-Bag Rounds / Defense Technology 100
LMT 40mm Launcher / Defense Technology 32
40mm Launcher / Defense Technology (SWAT) 2
L140-4 Compact 40mm Launcher / Penn Arms 5
PGL-65 40mm Multi-Launcher / Penn Arms 2
6325 40mm Exact Impact / Defense Technology 80
6325LE 40mm Exact Impact / Defense Technology 3
6320 40mm Direct Impact OC / Defense Technology 29
6322 40mm Direct Impact CS / Defense Technology 35
4530 40mm Impact CS / Combined Systems 10
1262 40mm Liquid Ferret CS / Tactical Defense 0
4630 40mm Muzzle Blast CS / Combined Systems 0

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SUMMARY OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
*Certain military equipment is maintained by the Department solely for purposes of training, education, identification, reference, and the safe handling or disarming of such items when they are encountered in the field. This equipment is not used or deployed, or intended to be used or deployed, by members of the Department and are therefore not inventoried here.

1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or gr ound vehicles

a) Aerial vehicles
Small, unmanned serial systems (sUAS) commonly known as “drones”.

Description, purpose, and capabilities
All ECPD drones are commercially available and are non-weaponized. No ECPD drone was obtained from, or was designed for, use by the military.

Drones are used to provide aerial perspectives to maximize decision-quality data and de-escalation opportunities by providing photo and video images at a variety of incidents. These incidents include, but are not limited to; search and rescue, crime and traffic collision scene documenta tion, hazardous materials incidents, disaster response, and tactical operatio ns. Drones are also used to create photo and video content for social media and recruiting efforts as well as for training and education. Drones provide incre ased levels of officer safety.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.dji.com
www.skydio.com

Lifespan
Approximately 5 years.

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Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
All ECPD pilots are licensed to operate sUAS (drones) by the Federal Aviation Administration and attend on-going, monthly training according to Department Policy #606 and Drone Unit S.O.P.

Legal and procedural rules
The use of Department drones is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107, Department Policy #606, and the Drone Unit S.O.P.

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Compact 4.7 lb. drone with 4K zoom/thermal camera and 35-minute flight time

b) Ground vehicles
Commonly known as “robots”
Description, purpose, and capabilities
All ECPD robots are commercially available and are non-weaponized. Robots are used to provide real-time intelligence to maximize decision-quality data and de-escalation opportunities by providing photo and video images at a variety of incidents. These incidents include, but are not limited to; hostage situations, search and rescue, barricaded suspects, hazardous materials incidents, disaster response, and tactical operatio ns; and provide increased levels of officer safety.

For detailed manufacturer product descriptions, visit www.reconrobotics.com

Authorized uses
Robots are authorized for use by members of the El Cajon Police Department who have been trained in their operations. Robots a re to only be used in accordance with state and federal laws, and within ECPD Department Policy.

Lifespan
Approximately 5 to 10 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
Members of ECPD receive training in the use of the robots used by the department.

Legal and procedural rules
Robots are to only be used in accordance with state and federal laws, and within ECPD Department Policy.

Equipment
The El Cajon Police Department currently uses the following robots:
i) Recon Robotics Throwbot
Manufacturer: Recon Robotics
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Purchase price: $17,000 (SHSG23 and Asset Forfeiture)

1.3lb remote controlled robot able to provide live video and sound.

2) Armored personnel carriers (APC’s)
Description, purpose, and capabilities
The El Cajon Police Department currently utilizes armored vehicles to provide officers with additional protection when conducting rescues and operations where there is a higher risk of injury to first res ponders and members of the community. These vehicles provide substantially better protection from gunfire and projectile objects than normal patrol vehicles, and are equipped to carry out a variety of tactical, rescue, and law enforcem ent tasks. These tasks include, but are not limited to: active shooter inc idents, hostage situations, barricaded subjects, armed subjects, high risk tact ical operations, riots and civil unrest, officer/victim rescue operations, and training. Armored vehicles may also be used for community presentations and static displays to promote community involvement.

Authorized uses
Armored vehicles are authorized to be used to carry out high risk law enforcement and rescue operations in accordance with State and Federal laws as well as Department policy.

Lifespan
Approximately 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
ECPD Personnel who possess a valid California class C driver license and are authorized to operate an emergency vehicle may operate armored vehicles.

Legal and procedural rules
Armored vehicles are to be used in accordance with State and Federal laws, and within ECPD Department Policy.

Equipment
a) Lenco BearCat G2
Manufacturer: Lenco Industries, Inc.

Detailed description available at
www.lencoarmor.com
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3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMM WV) The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles. 4) Tracked armored vehicles
The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles. 5) Command and Control Vehicles
Description, purpose, and capabilities
The ECPD currently uses three command and control vehicles for use by the Department’s tactical units and incident commanders. These vehicles consist of the SWAT “Metro,” the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) vehicle, and the Incident Command (I.C.) Chevrolet Tahoe. The SWAT M etro is a mobile command vehicle that provides shelter, access to co mmunications equipment, transportation and storage for SWAT personnel and equipment. The CNT vehicle is a mobile office which allows negotiators access to a workspace, communications and computer systems, and provides equipment storage and shelter during tactical operations. The I.C. Tahoe is a command vehicle that has the capability to assist incident commanders during critical incidents with communication and organization equipment.

Authorized uses
Command and control vehicles may be used to support law enforcement operations in conjunction with State and Federal law and in accordance with Department policy.

Lifespan
Approximately 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

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Training
Personnel using command and control vehicles should be trained in their operation prior to use and possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Legal and procedural rules
Command and control vehicles are to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal laws.

Equipment
a) SWAT Metro
Manufacturer: Custom built 2003 Freightliner
Purchase Price: $122,665 (Funding Source
Unknown)
b) CNT Vehicle
Manufacturer: L.D.V.

Purchase Price: $89,500 (Funding Source Unknown)
c) I.C. Tahoe
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Purchase Price: $27,500 (State Homeland Security Grant)

6) Weaponized aircraft
The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles. 7) Explosive breaching equipment
Description, purpose, and capabilities
Breaching tools are utilized by the El Cajon Police Department to safely gain entry into an area or structure. These tools includ e manual tools as well as explosive and ballistic breaching equipment. The us e of explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is only authorized for use by properly training SWAT personnel at the direction of the SWAT or Incident Commander.

Authorized uses
Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises.

Lifespan
Breaching Shotgun- 25 years
Shotgun Breaching Rounds – Until used
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Blasting Caps- 10 years
Detonating cord- 10 years
Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
Explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is to only be used by properly trained SWAT personnel.

Legal and procedural rules
Explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is authorized for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal laws.

Purchase Price: $.58 per foot (General Fund)
e) C2 Explosive Sheets
Manufacturer: Donovon Comm. Industries
Purchase Price: $47.45 per pound (General
Fund)
f) 40’ Blasting Caps
Manufacturer: Orica Exel
Purchase Price: $10.75 each (General Fund)
g) 80’ Blasting Caps
Manufacturer: Orica Exel
Purchase Price: $18.50 each (General Fund)
h) Remington 870 Breaching Shotgun
Manufacturer: Remington Firearms
Detailed information available at
www.remarms.com
Purchase Price: $370 per shotgun
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using special breaching shotgun rounds.
i) Defense Technology TKO 12-Gauge Breaching Round
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Detailed descriptions available at
www.defense-technology.com
Purchase Price: $6.00 per round
Special 12-Gauge shotgun shell loaded with a compressed zinc slug. Slug is designed to disintegrate into a fine powder, eliminating fragmentation.
j) Royal Arms TESAR-2 Black Cap 12-Gauge Breaching Round Manufacturer: Royal Arms
Detailed descriptions available at
https://royalarms.com
Purchase Price: $7.00 per round
Special 12-Gauge shotgun shell loaded with a copper frangible slug.

Slug is designed to disintegrate, eliminating fragmentation.

8) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

9) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

Authorized uses
Use of the Department rifles are for official law enforcement purposes only.

Officers may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the officer can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include, but are not limited to: situations where the officer reasonably anticipates an armed encounter; when an officer is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range; situations where an officer reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower; w hen an officer reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage; when an officer reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor; and when authorized or requeste d by a supervisor.

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Lifespan
10 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
Officers qualify annually on the AR-15 weapons platform and must successfully complete the Department AR-15 class pr ior to carrying a rifle in the field, or be SWAT officers that have been train ed in the use of the rifle.

Legal and procedural rules
Rifles and rifle ammunition shall be used in accordance with State and Federal law, Department Policy 306 Use of Force, and the SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment

a) Colt LE6920 AR-15 Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $900 Per Rifle (COPS Funding)
Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56. Issued to p atrol officers. b) Daniel Defense DD5V2 AR-10 Rifle
Manufacturer: Daniel Defense
Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.danieldefense.com
Purchase Price: $2,600 Per Rifle (COPS Funding)
Semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308. Authorized for use by SWAT. c) LWRC M61CA5 AR-15 Rifle
Manufacturer: LWRC
Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.lwrci.com
Purchase Price: $1,750 Per Rifle (Asset Forfeiture)
Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for use by SWAT. d) Colt AR-15 SP1 Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $700 Per Rifle (Funding Source
Unknown) Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for
use by SWAT.
e) Colt AR-15 HBAR Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $700 Per Rifle (Funding Source
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Unknown) Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for
use by SWAT.
f) Colt Sporter Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $700 Per Rifle (Funding Source Unknown) Semi- automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for use by SWAT.
g) Colt M16 SP1 Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $800 Per Rifle (Funding Source
Unknown) Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 for
use by SWAT
h) Colt AR-15 Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.colt.com
Purchase Price: $800 Per Rifle (Funding Source
Unknown) Semi-automatic rifle chamber in 5.56 for u se
by SWAT.

11) Specialized firearms designed to launch explosive projectiles

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

12) “Flashbang” grenades, explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls”

a) Noise-flash diversionary devices
Commonly known as “flash-bangs”.

Description, purpose, and capabilities
A “noise-flash” diversionary device or “flash-bang” is a hand-deployed munition that produces atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term physiological/psycholo gical sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:

www.combinedsystems.com

Authorized uses
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Lifespan
5 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
SWAT officers attend bi-annual training on use and safe practices of flash bangs.

Legal and procedural rules
Flash bangs are to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal law, and the SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment

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Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:

www.genasys.com
Authorized uses
The LRAD is currently assigned to the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) and will only be used by members of the team who have been trained in the proper use according to manufacturer guidelines and as directed by the Incident Commander or the CNT Team Leader. Incidents where the LRAD may be utilized include but are not limited to: hostage negotiations, traffic control, barricaded subjects, riots and civil unrest, high risk warrant service, firing range communication, and approved equipment presentations.

Lifespan
15 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
CNT officers have received training on the use and safe practices of the LRAD.

Legal and procedural rules
The LRAD device is to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal law and relevant policies and procedures.

Equipment:
i) Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
Manufacturer: Genasys, Inc.

Total Projected Cost: $14,430
Funding Source: SHSG21 Grant

14) Projectile launch platforms and munitions
a) Chemical agent launchers and munitions (OC, tear gas, etc.) i) Combined Systems LC5 Launching Cups
Description, purpose, and capabilities
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Metal cups which are attached to a smooth bore shot gun and allow the officer to launch canisters of chemical agents or smoke during tactical operations with the use of special launching shotgun ammunition.

Authorized uses

Lifespan
The lifespan of the LC5 launching cups is 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Detailed descriptions can be found at
www.combinedsystems.com

ii) Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters
Description, Purpose, and Capabilities
The ECPD SWAT Team maintains an inventory of chemical agent and smoke canisters which are used in support of tactical missions. These canisters are hand-held and designed to introduce chemical agents or smoke into an area by means of vapor, powder, or pyrotechnics, and others are designed to be EL CAJON POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT 2025

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launched from launching cups. Chemical agent and smoke canisters are only authorized to be used by ECPD SWAT officers.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:

www.defense-technology.com
www.combinedsystems.com

Authorized Use
Authorization for use of chemical agents and smoke canisters is provided on a mission specific bases at the discretion of the SWAT and/or Incident Commander except under exigent circumstances. Only SWAT officers who have been trained by a POST certified Chemical Agen t Instructor are authorized to use chemical agent and smoke canisters. Chemical agents may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal, or in situations wh en a suspect has barricaded.

Lifespan
5 years from date of manufacture.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
SWAT officers receive annual training on the use of chemical agent and smoke canisters provided by POST certified Chemical Agent Instructors.

Equipment
(1) Defense Technology 1072 Spede-Heat CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $29.35 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses CS.

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Purchase Price: $42 per unit (General
Fund) Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses
CS

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iii) Pepper Projectile Systems and Munitions (AKA “ Pepper Ball”)

Description, purpose, and capabilities

Pepper projectiles are plastic spheres that are filled with a derivative of OC powder and launched at a suspect using compressed air. They are considered both kinetic energy projectiles and chemical agents.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.pepperball.com
www.sabrered.com
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Manufacturers:

Pepper Ball
Sabre Security Equipment

Authorized uses
Only personnel who have received Department approved training are authorized to use pepper projectile systems and the ir munitions.

Lifespan

The lifespan of the Pepper Ball FTC Launchers and the Sabre 0.68 Projectile Launchers are estimated to be 5 years. T he lifespan of pepper projectiles are 3 years.

Fiscal Impact

The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training

Proficiency training shall be monitored and documented by a certified, control- device weapons or tactics instructor. All use of pe pper projectile systems shall be in accordance with ECPD Department Policy 303 Use of Force.

Legal and procedural rules

Pepper projectile systems and their munitions shall be used for official law enforcement purposes only and in accordance with State and Federal laws, and Department Policy 303 Use of Force.

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b) Kinetic energy weapons and munitions (40mm launchers, bean bags, SIMS)

Less-lethal Launchers

Description, Purpose, and Capabilities

This department is committed to reducing the potential for violent confrontations.

Kinetic energy projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation.

The El Cajon Police Department currently utilizes less lethal “bean-bag” kinetic energy projectiles which are fired from less lethal launchers, which are designated Remington 870 shotguns. The “bean-bag” k inetic energy projectile is the only shotgun munition currently authorized f or use by Department personnel in a patrol capacity. Circumstances appro priate for deployment and use of the ”bean-bag” launchers include, but are no t limited to, situations in which: the suspect is armed with a weapon and the t actical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions; the suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others; the suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or o ther dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers; there is probable cause to believe that the suspect has committed a crime of violence and is refusing to co mply with lawful orders.

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Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.remarms.com
www.defense-technology.com
www.combinedsystems.com

Lifespan
Remington 870 pump-action shotgun: 40 years.

Defense Technologies Drag Stabilized 12-Gauge Bean Bag Round: 5 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Legal and procedural rules

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c) 40mm Launchers and Munitions
Description, purpose, and capabilities
This department is committed to reducing the potential for violent confrontations. 40mm launchers are used by the El C ajon Police Department to de-escalate and/or limit the escalation of dangerous situations by utilizing less-lethal kinetic energy projectiles and chemical agents.

Kinetic energy projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation. Only Department-appro ved kinetic energy munitions shall be carried and deployed. Approved munitions may be used to compel an individual to cease his/her actions when such munitions present a reasonable option.

Circumstances appropriate for deployment include, but are not limited to, situations in which: the suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions; the suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herse lf or others; the suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing dange rous projectiles at people and/or officers; there is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders.

Chemical Agents may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal, or in situations when a suspect(s) have barricaded.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:

www.defense-technology.com
www.pennarms.com
www.combinedsystems.com

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Lifespan
40mm launchers: approximately 10 years.
40mm 6325 and 6325LE impact munitions: indefinite
40mm pyrotechnic munitions: 5 years from the date of manufacture.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

SWAT officers receive annual training provided by POST certified Chemical Agent Instructors, on the use of all munitions utilized by the team.

Legal and procedural rules
The use of the 40mm launcher is strictly for official law enforcement purposes only in compliance with state and federal law, ECPD use of force policy, and SWAT S.O.P.

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xv) Combined Systems 4530 40mm Impact CS
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $ 30.50 per unit (General Fund)
Impact munition containing CS.
xvi) Combined Systems 4630 40mm CS Muzzle Blast
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $22.65 per unit (General Fund)
Non-impact munition containing CS.
xvii) Combined Systems 4233 40mm 3 Projectile CS
Manufacturer: Combined Systems
Purchase Price: $32.90 per unit (General Fund)
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SUMMARY OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE

1. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehic les - The small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) were used a total of five hundred fifty-two (552) times in 2024. These usages included photo flights/evidence collection at crime scenes, overwatch for various p olice operations and public events, rooftop and area searches for evidence and suspects, area searches for missing persons, and Drone as First Responder (DFR) missions.

2. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehic les - The unmanned ground “robots” were used a total of thirteen (13 ) times in 2024. These usages were related to twelve (12) trai ning days and one (1) call-out. It was used for clearing the interior of structures for armed or potentially armed suspects during SWAT call-outs, high-risk warrant services, or training.

3. Armored Personnel Carriers (APC’s)
- The Bearcat (APC) was utilized a total of six (6) times in 2024. These usages were all related to SWAT callouts, SWAT high-risk warrant services, or SWAT presentations. In those instances, the Bearcat was used as mobile cover for SWAT officers as that vehicle offers a high degree of ballistic protection. - The Brinks APC was removed from service.

4. Command and Control Vehicles
- The SWAT Metro was utilized a total of six (6) times in 2024. These usages were all related to SWAT callouts, SWAT high-risk warrant services, or SWAT presentations. In those instances, the SWAT Me tro was used as a mobile incident command post.
- The CNT Vehicle was utilized a total of two (2) times in 2024. These usages were all related to SWAT / CNT operations. I n those instances, the CNT vehicle was used by negotiators as a mobile communications center. - The Incident Command Tahoe was utilized once (1) in 2024. It was used as an incident command post during an active shooter incident.

5. Battering Rams, slugs, and explosive breaching e quipment - The following breaching equipment was utilized for training and presentations in 2024:
• Ninety (90) feet of Green Detonation Cord, thirtee n (13) feet of Orange Detonation Cord, sixteen (16) 40-foot blasting caps, eight (8) 80-foot blasting caps, and thirty (30) Breaching TESAR-2 Black Cap rounds.

6. Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons
- All firearms were used during training and qualifi cation purposes in 2024.

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7. Noise-flash diversionary devices
- Noise-flash diversionary devices were used a total of two (2) times in 2024. In all of these instances, the 7290 diversionary devices were utilized by SWAT during high-risk warrant services.
- The following noise-flash diversionary devices wer e utilized for training and presentations in 2024:
• 2 – 7290, 10 – 7290M

8. Chemical agent launchers and munitions (OC, tear gas, etc.) - Pepper launchers and related munitions were utiliz ed one (1) time in 2024 to encourage a felony suspect to exit a commercial building. • 1 instance where twenty-one (21) Pepper Ball Live munitions were deployed in a room with a non-compliant felony suspect. - Pepper launchers and related munitions were utiliz ed for training in 2024. • 100 – Pepperball Live, 100 – Pepperball Live-X
- The following chemical agent munitions were utiliz ed by SWAT during high-risk warrant services in 2024.:
• 1 instance where eleven (11) CTS 4330 Liquid Barricade munitions were deployed in a house with a non-compliant felony suspect. - The following chemical agent munitions were utiliz ed by SWAT for training and presentations in 2024:
• 22 – 5230B, 10 – 4330, 2 – 1092, 1 – 6330, 2 – 108 2, 5 – 1016, 3 – 1042, 2 – MK-9,

9. Kinetic energy weapons and munitions (40mm launc hers, bean bags, SIM) - Penn Arms compact 40mm launchers were utilized two (2) times in 2024 to subdue assaultive suspects.
• 1 instance where a combative suspect was struck wi th a 40mm sponge round that resulted in the suspect being safely arr ested. • 1 instance where a combative suspect was struck wi th a 40mm sponge round, where the suspect continued to be combative. That suspect was subdued with an electronic control device.
- 90 sponge munitions were utilized for training in 2024

Summary of Complaints Related to Military Equipment Usage No complaints filed in 2024.

Summary of Response to Procedure Violations
No procedure violations were reported or discovered during internal audits in 2024.

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Fiscal Impact

Category FY 23/ 24 Approximate Budget
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems
Maintenance
$4,500.00 (Drone Unit Supplies)
Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Maintenance
$500.00 (Basic SWAT Tactical
Acquisitions and Supplies)
Command and Control Vehicles
Maintenance
$13,850.00 (Fleet Maintenance)
Battering Rams, Slugs, and Explosive
Breaching Equipment – Replacement of
Consumables
$4,500.00 (SWAT Ammunition/Chemical
Agents/Breaching Ordinance)
Chemical Agents – Replacement of
Consumables
$5,000.00 (SWAT Ammunition/Chemical
Agents/Breaching Ordinance)
Specialty Weapons Maintenance $1,500.00 (SWAT Weapons Repair Supplies)
Specialty Weapons Ammunition –
Replacement of Consumables
$35,000.00 (SWAT
Ammunition/Chemical Agents/Breaching
Ordinance)
Noise-Flash Diversionary Device –
Replacement of Consumables
$1,000.00 (SWAT Ammunition/Chemical
Agents/Breaching Ordinance)
Kinetic Energy Weapons Maintenance $500.00 (SWAT Weapons Repair Supplies)
Kinetic Energy Munitions – Replacement
of Consumables
$1,500.00 (SWAT Ammunition/Chemical
Agents/Breaching Ordinance)
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Military Equipment Inventory

Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Robots)
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Recon Robotics Throwbot / Recon Robotics 3

Armored Personnel Carriers (APC)
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Bearcat G2 / Lenco Industries, Inc. 1

Command and Control Vehicles
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
SWAT Metro / Freightliner 1
CNT Vehicle / LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles 1
Incident Command Tahoe / Chevrolet 1
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Ballistic and Explosive Breaching Equipment
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Breaching 870 Shotgun / Remington Firearms 3
Breaching TKO 12-Gauge Round / Defense
Technology
458
Breaching TESAR-2 Black Cap 12-Gauge
Round / Royal Arms
450
Yellow Detonation Cord – 18 grain / Dyno Noble 2919
ft.

Pink Detonation Cord – 25 grain / Prima Cord 732 ft.

Green Detonation Cord – 25 grain / Cordtex 285.5 ft.

Orange Detonation Cord – 50 grain / Austin Powder
Co
841.5 ft.

C2 Explosive Sheets / Donovon Comm. Industries 11” x

55.75 ft.
40’ Blasting Caps / Orica Exel 56
80’ Blasting Caps / Orica Exel 29

Specialized Firearms and Ammunition
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Patrol Rifle / Colt LE6920 AR-15 50
SWAT Rifle / Daniel Defense DD5V2 AR-10 2
SWAT Rifle / LWRC M61CA5 AR-15 20
SWAT Rifle / Colt SP1 AR-15 3
SWAT Rifle / Colt HBAR AR-15 2
SWAT Rifle / Colt Sporter 1
SWAT Rifle / Colt SP1 M16 1
SWAT Rifle / Colt AR-15 1
Thompson Submachine Gun / Auto-Ordinance 1
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M2 US Carbine / Standard Products 1
H&R Reising Model 50 / Harrington & Richardson
Arms
1 AK-56 / China 1
HK Model 93 / Heckler & Koch 1

Noise Flash Diversionary Device
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
7290 Flash Bang / Combined Systems 7
7290-2 Low Roll Double Bang / Combined Systems 15
7290M Mini Bang / Combines Systems 51

Chemical Agent Launchers and Munitions
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
LC5 Launching Cup / Combined Systems 2
1072 Spede-Heat CS / Defense Technology 27
1082 Riot Control CS / Defense Technology 15
1016 Pocket Tactical / Defense Technology 57
1092 Han-Ball CS / Defense Technology 7
1042 Instantaneous Blast / Defense Technology 10
5230 Riot CS / Combined Systems 24
5210 White Smoke / Combined Systems 3
5230B Baffled CS / Combined Systems 62
5230JL Jet Light CS / Combined Systems 24
6330 CS Vapor / Combined Systems 10
6340 OC Vapor / Combined Systems 2
6343 OC/CS Vapor / Combined Systems 8
56854 OC Aerosol Fogger / Defense Technology 7
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1017 Pocket Tactical Smoke / Defense Technology 13
MK-46 OC/CS Aerosol / Defense Technology 4
MK-9 OC/CS Aerosol / Defense Technology 3
Pepper Ball FTC Launcher / Pepper Ball 12
Pepper Ball Live Projectiles / Pepper Ball 1875
Pepper Ball Live-X Projectiles / Pepper Ball 2250
Pepper Ball Paint Marker Projectiles / Pepper Ball 90
Pepper Ball Glass Breaking Projectiles / Pepper Ball 100 Pepper Ball Inert Training Projectiles / Pepper Ball 3375 6040 40mm Muzzle Blast OC / Defense Technology 4
6042 40mm Muzzle Blast CS / Defense Technology 36
6043 40mm Muzzle Blast Training / Defense
Technology
9 6182 40mm Spede Heat / Defense Technology 12
4630 40mm Muzzle Blast CS / Combined Systems 10
4233 40mm 3 Projectile CS / Combined Systems 15
4213 40mm 3 Projectile Smoke / Combined Systems 9
4330 40mm Liquid Barricade / Combined Systems 25
4331 40mm Powder Barricade / Combined Systems 3
1073 Max Smoke / Defense Technology 6
1083 Max Smoke HC / Defense Technology 3
6210 White Smoke / Combined Systems 1
1063 Military Safe Smoke / Defense Technology 4
1033 Flameless Tri-Chamber Smoke / Def. Tech. 1
3095 Pocket Tactical Smoke / Defense Technology 1 6
1050 Aerosol OC/CS / Defense Technology 1
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Kinetic Energy Weapons and Munitions
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
870 Less-Lethal Shotgun “Blue Gun” / Remington 48
12 Gauge Bean-Bag Rounds / Defense Technology 140
LMT 40mm Launcher / Defense Technology 32
40mm Launcher / Defense Technology (SWAT) 2
L140-4 Compact 40mm Launcher / Penn Arms 5
PGL-65 40mm Multi-Launcher / Penn Arms 2
6325 40mm Exact Impact / Defense Technology 392
6325LE 40mm Exact Impact / Defense Technology 3
6320 40mm Direct Impact OC / Defense Technology 29
6322 40mm Direct Impact CS / Defense Technology 38
4530 40mm Impact CS / Combined Systems 16
1262 40mm Liquid Ferret CS / Tactical Defense 8
4630 40mm Muzzle Blast CS / Combined Systems 10
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Projected Military Equipment Acquisitions FY 25/26

CONSUMABLE MILITARY EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS
Projected consumable military equipment acquisitions for FY 2025/2026 can vary and will depend on training, operational usage, or manu facturer replacement guidelines.

The below items are considered consumable and will be replaced on a regular basis. • Ammunition – all calibers
• Explosive Breaching Equipment
• Chemical Agents
• Specialty Munitions (40mm, bean bag)
• Noise Flash Diversionary Devices
• Pepper Ball Munitions
• Specialty Impact Munitions (SIM)
Consumable military equipment is purchased using the general fund.

NON-CONSUMABLE MILITARY EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS
There are fourteen (14) projected acquisitions for non-consumable military equipment.

These projected acquisitions are as follows:

1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or gr ound vehicles, projected to be purchased by June 2026

a) Aerial vehicles
• 3 Skydio X10 DFR Drones

10) Specialized firearms less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons, projected to be purchased by June 2026

i) LWRC IC Mark II AR-15 Rifle
• 3 Rifles

14) Projectile launch platforms and munitions, projected to be purchased by June 2026
a) Chemical agent launchers and munitions (OC, tear gas, etc iii) Pepper Projectile Systems and Munitions (AKA “ Pepper Ball”) • 8 Sabre .68 Caliber Carbine Launchers

EL CAJON POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT 2026

REPORT IS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 1

Submitted to the El Cajon City Council June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting

ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
2026

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1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles

a) Aerial vehicles
Small, unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) commonly known as “drones”.

Description, purpose, and capabilities
All ECPD drones are commercially available and are non-weaponized. No ECPD drone was obtained from, or was designed for, use by the military.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.dji.com
www.skydio.com

Lifespan
Approximately 5 years.

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Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
All ECPD pilots are licensed to operate sUAS (drones) by the Federal Aviation Administration and attend on-going, monthly training according to Department Policy #606 and Drone Unit S.O.P.

Legal and procedural rules
The use of Department drones is established under FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107, Department Policy #606, and the Drone Unit S.O.P.

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Compact 4.7 lb. drone with 4K zoom/thermal camera and 35-minute flight time

For detailed manufacturer product descriptions, visit www.reconrobotics.com

Lifespan
Approximately 5 to 10 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
Members of ECPD receive training in the use of the robots used by the department.

Legal and procedural rules
Robots are to only be used in accordance with state and federal laws, and within ECPD Department Policy.

Equipment
The El Cajon Police Department currently uses the following robots:
i) Recon Robotics Throwbot
Manufacturer: Recon Robotics
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Purchase price: $17,000 (SHSG23 and Asset Forfeiture)

1.3lb remote controlled robot able to provide live video and sound.

Authorized uses
Armored vehicles are authorized to be used to carry out high risk law enforcement and rescue operations in accordance with State and Federal laws as well as Department policy.

Lifespan
Approximately 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

Training
ECPD Personnel who possess a valid California class C driver license and are authorized to operate an emergency vehicle may operate armored vehicles.

Legal and procedural rules
Armored vehicles are to be used in accordance with State and Federal laws, and within ECPD Department Policy.

Equipment
a) Lenco BearCat G2
Manufacturer: Lenco Industries, Inc.

Detailed description available at www.lencoarmor.com
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3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV)
The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles. 4) Tracked armored vehicles
The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles. 5) Command and Control Vehicles
Description, purpose, and capabilities
The ECPD currently uses three command and control vehicles for use by the Department’s tactical units and incident commanders. These vehicles consist of the SWAT “Metro,” the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) vehicle, and the Incident Command (I.C.) Chevrolet Tahoe. The SWAT Metro is a mobile command vehicle that provides shelter, access to communications equipment, transportation and storage for SWAT personnel and equipment. The CNT vehicle is a mobile office which allows negotiators access to a workspace, communications and computer systems, and provides equipment storage and shelter during tactical operations. The I.C. Tahoe is a command vehicle that has the capability to assist incident commanders during critical incidents with communication and organization equipment.

Authorized uses
Command and control vehicles may be used to support law enforcement operations in conjunction with State and Federal law and in accordance with Department policy.

Lifespan
Approximately 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget is listed below.

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Training
Personnel using command and control vehicles should be trained in their operation prior to use and possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Legal and procedural rules
Command and control vehicles are to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal laws.

Equipment
a) SWAT Metro
Manufacturer: Custom built 2003 Freightliner
Purchase Price: $122,665 (Funding Source
Unknown)
b) CNT Vehicle
Manufacturer: L.D.V.

Purchase Price: $89,500 (Funding Source Unknown)
c) I.C. Tahoe
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Purchase Price: $27,500 (State Homeland Security Grant)

6) Weaponized aircraft
The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these vehicles. 7) Explosive breaching equipment
Description, purpose, and capabilities
Breaching tools are utilized by the El Cajon Police Department to safely gain entry into an area or structure. These tools include manual tools as well as explosive and ballistic breaching equipment. The use of explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is only authorized for use by properly training SWAT personnel at the direction of the SWAT or Incident Commander.

Authorized uses
Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises.

Lifespan
Breaching Shotgun- 25 years
Shotgun Breaching Rounds – Until used
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Blasting Caps- 10 years
Detonating cord- 10 years
Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
Explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is to only be used by properly trained SWAT personnel.

Legal and procedural rules
Explosive and ballistic breaching equipment is authorized for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal laws.

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Slug is designed to disintegrate, eliminating fragmentation.

8) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

9) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

Authorized uses
Use of the Department rifles are for official law enforcement purposes only.

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Lifespan
10 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Legal and procedural rules
Rifles and rifle ammunition shall be used in accordance with State and Federal law, Department Policy 306 Use of Force, and the SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment

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11) Specialized firearms designed to launch explosive projectiles

The El Cajon Police Department does not utilize any of these weapons.

12) “Flashbang” grenades, explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls”

a) Noise-flash diversionary devices
Commonly known as “flash-bangs”.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.combinedsystems.com

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Lifespan
5 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
SWAT officers attend bi-annual training on use and safe practices of flash bangs.

Legal and procedural rules
Flash bangs are to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal law, and the SWAT S.O.P.

Equipment

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Lifespan
15 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
CNT officers have received training on the use and safe practices of the LRAD.

Legal and procedural rules
The LRAD device is to be used for official law enforcement purposes only in accordance with State and Federal law and relevant policies and procedures.

Equipment:
i) Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
Manufacturer: Genasys, Inc.

Total Projected Cost: $14,430
Funding Source: SHSG21 Grant

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Authorized uses

Lifespan
The lifespan of the LC5 launching cups is 25 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Detailed descriptions can be found at www.combinedsystems.com

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launched from launching cups. Chemical agent and smoke canisters are only authorized to be used by ECPD SWAT officers.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.defense-technology.com
www.combinedsystems.com

Lifespan
5 years from date of manufacture.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training
SWAT officers receive annual training on the use of chemical agent and smoke canisters provided by POST certified Chemical Agent Instructors.

Equipment
(1) Defense Technology 1072 Spede-Heat CS
Manufacturer: Defense Technology
Purchase Price: $29.35 per unit (General Fund)
Pyrotechnic canister that dispenses CS.

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iii) Pepper Projectile Systems and Munitions (AKA “Pepper Ball”)

Description, purpose, and capabilities

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.pepperball.com
www.sabrered.com
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Manufacturers:

Pepper Ball
Sabre Security Equipment

Authorized uses
Only personnel who have received Department-approved training are authorized to use pepper projectile systems and their munitions.

Lifespan

The lifespan of the Pepper Ball FTC Launchers and the Sabre 0.68 Projectile Launchers are estimated to be 5 years. The lifespan of pepper projectiles are 3 years.

Fiscal Impact

The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Training

Legal and procedural rules

Pepper projectile systems and their munitions shall be used for official law enforcement purposes only and in accordance with State and Federal laws, and Department Policy 303 Use of Force.

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b) Kinetic energy weapons and munitions (40mm launchers, bean bags, SIMS)

Less-lethal Launchers

Description, Purpose, and Capabilities

This department is committed to reducing the potential for violent confrontations.

Kinetic energy projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation.

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Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.remarms.com
www.defense-technology.com
www.combinedsystems.com

Lifespan
Remington 870 pump-action shotgun: 40 years.

Defense Technologies Drag Stabilized 12-Gauge Bean Bag Round: 5 years.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

Legal and procedural rules

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Chemical Agents may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal, or in situations when a suspect(s) have barricaded.

Detailed manufacturer product descriptions can be found at:
www.defense-technology.com
www.pennarms.com
www.combinedsystems.com

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Lifespan
40mm launchers: approximately 10 years.
40mm 6325 and 6325LE impact munitions: indefinite
40mm pyrotechnic munitions: 5 years from the date of manufacture.

Fiscal Impact
The annual maintenance budget and the budget for consumables is listed below.

SWAT officers receive annual training provided by POST certified Chemical Agent Instructors, on the use of all munitions utilized by the team.

Legal and procedural rules
The use of the 40mm launcher is strictly for official law enforcement purposes only in compliance with state and federal law, ECPD use of force policy, and SWAT S.O.P.

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SUMMARY OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE

1. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial vehicles
- The small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) were used a total of one thousand four hundred fifty-two (1,452) times in 2025. These usages included photo flights/evidence collection at crime scenes, overwatch for various police operations and public events, rooftop and area searches for evidence and suspects, area searches for missing persons, and Drone as First Responder (DFR) missions.

2. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicles
- The unmanned ground “robots” were used a total of twenty-three (23) times in 2025. These usages were related to twelve (12) training days and nine (9) Patrol usages, and two (2) SWAT call-outs. It was used for clearing the interior of structures for armed or potentially armed suspects during high-risk incidents and training.

3. Armored Personnel Carriers (APC’s)
- The Bearcat (APC) was utilized a total of thirteen (13) times in 2025. These usages were related to six (6) SWAT high-risk warrant services or callouts, and five (5) high-risk Patrol incidents. In those instances, the Bearcat was used to protect personnel as it offers a high degree of ballistic protection. - The Brinks APC was removed from service.

4. Command and Control Vehicles
- The SWAT Metro was utilized a total of six (6) times in 2025. These usages were all related to SWAT callouts and high-risk warrant services. In those instances, the SWAT Metro was used as a mobile incident command post. - The CNT Vehicle was utilized a total of four (4) times in 2025. Three (3) of these times were related to CNT training and one (1) time was for a joint SWAT/CNT high risk search warrant service. In those instances, the CNT vehicle was used by negotiators as a mobile communications center. - The Incident Command Tahoe was not utilized in 2025.

5. Battering Rams, slugs, and explosive breaching equipment - The following breaching equipment was utilized for training and presentations in 2025:
• One hundred thirty-nine (139) feet of Yellow Detonation Cord, fourteen (14) feet of Pink Detonation Cord, ten (10) feet of Green Detonation Cord, fifty (50) feet of Orange Detonation Cord, twenty-three (23) 40-foot blasting caps, twelve (12) 80-foot blasting caps, and two hundred fifty (250) Breaching TESAR-2 Black Cap rounds.

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7. Noise-flash diversionary devices
- The following noise-flash diversionary devices were utilized for training and presentations in 2025:
• 7 – 7290, 5 – 7290-2, 15 – 7290M

8. Chemical agent launchers and munitions (OC, tear gas, etc.) - Pepper launchers and related munitions were utilized four (4) times in 2025 to subdue violent felony suspects.
• 1 instance where fifteen (15) Pepper Ball Live munitions were deployed. • 1 instance where four (4) Pepper Ball Live munitions were deployed. • 1 instance where twenty (20) Pepper Ball Live munitions were deployed.
• 1 instance where forty (40) Pepper Ball Live munitions were deployed. - Pepper launchers and related munitions were utilized for training in 202 5. • 296 – Pepperball Live, 250 – Pepperball Live-X
- The following chemical agent munitions were utilized by SWAT for training and presentations in 2025:
• 5 – 1072, 15 – 1082, 12-10-16, 7 – 1092, 3 – 5230JL, 2 – 6340, 2 – 6343, 7 – 56854, 4 – 1017, 4 – MK-46, 3 – MK-9, 90 – Pepperball Paint Markers, 100 – Pepperball Glass Break, 1275 – Pepperball Inert, 4 – 6040, 36 – 6042, 9 – 6043, 4 – 6182, 10 – 4630, 13 – 4330, 3 – 43331, 6 – 1073, 3 – 1083, 1 – 6210, 4- -1063, 1 – 1033, 16 – 3095, 1 – 1050.

9. Kinetic energy weapons and munitions (40mm launchers, bean bags, SIM) - Penn Arms compact 40mm launchers were utilized three (3) times in 2025 to subdue assaultive suspects.
• 1 instance where a combative suspect was struck with two (2) 40mm sponge rounds, resulting in the suspect being subdued and arrested. • 1 instance where a combative suspect was struck with one (1) 40mm sponge round, resulting in the suspect being subdued and arrested . • 1 instance where a combative suspect was struck with three (3) 40mm sponge rounds, resulting in the suspect being subdued a nd arrested. - The following chemical agent munitions were utilized by SWAT for training and presentations in 2025:
• 40 – 12 gauge Bean-Bag Rounds, 312 – 6325, 3 – 6322, 6 – 4530, 8 – 1262, and 10 – 4630

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Summary of Complaints Related to Military Equipment Usage No complaints filed in 2025.

Summary of Response to Procedure Violations
No procedure violations were reported or discovered during internal audits in 2025.

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Fiscal Impact

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Military Equipment Inventory

Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Robots)
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Recon Robotics Throwbot / Recon Robotics 3

Armored Personnel Carriers (APC)
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity
Bearcat G2 / Lenco Industries, Inc. 1

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Pink Detonation Cord – 25 grain / Prima Cord 718 ft.

Green Detonation Cord – 25 grain / Cordtex 275.5 ft.

Orange Detonation Cord – 50 grain / Austin Powder
Co
791.5 ft.

C2 Explosive Sheets / Donovon Comm. Industries 11” x

55.75 ft.
40’ Blasting Caps / Orica Exel 33
80’ Blasting Caps / Orica Exel 17

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M2 US Carbine / Standard Products 1
H&R Reising Model 50 / Harrington & Richardson
Arms
1 AK-56 / China 1
HK Model 93 / Heckler & Koch 1

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1017 Pocket Tactical Smoke / Defense Technology 9
MK-46 OC/CS Aerosol / Defense Technology 0
MK-9 OC/CS Aerosol / Defense Technology 0
Pepper Ball FTC 0.68 Launcher / Pepper Ball 12
Pepper Ball Live Projectiles / Pepper Ball 1500
Pepper Ball Live-X Projectiles / Pepper Ball 2000
Pepper Ball Paint Marker Projectiles / Pepper Ball 0
Pepper Ball Glass Breaking Projectiles / Pepper Ball 0 Pepper Ball Inert Training Projectiles / Pepper Ball 2100 Sabre 0.68 Carbine Launcher / Sabre 12
Sabre 1% Maj. Caps. +4% PAVA Projectiles / Sabre 800
Sabre Inert Training Projectiles / Sabre 1,500
6040 40mm Muzzle Blast OC / Defense Technology 0
6042 40mm Muzzle Blast CS / Defense Technology 0
6043 40mm Muzzle Blast Training / Defense
Technology
0 6182 40mm Spede Heat / Defense Technology 16
4630 40mm Muzzle Blast CS / Combined Systems 0
4233 40mm 3 Projectile CS / Combined Systems 15
4213 40mm 3 Projectile Smoke / Combined Systems 9
4330 40mm Liquid Barricade / Combined Systems 12
4331 40mm Powder Barricade / Combined Systems 0
1073 Max Smoke / Defense Technology 0
1083 Max Smoke HC / Defense Technology 0
6210 White Smoke / Combined Systems 0
1063 Military Safe Smoke / Defense Technology 0
1033 Flameless Tri-Chamber Smoke / Def. Tech. 0
3095 Pocket Tactical Smoke / Defense Technology 0
1050 Aerosol OC/CS / Defense Technology 0
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Projected Military Equipment Acquisitions FY 26/27

CONSUMABLE MILITARY EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS
Projected consumable military equipment acquisitions for FY 2026/2027 can vary and will depend on training, operational usage, or manufacturer replacement guidelines.

The items below are considered consumables and will be replaced on a regular basis. • Ammunition – all calibers
• Explosive Breaching Equipment
• Chemical Agents
• Specialty Munitions (40mm, bean bag)
• Noise Flash Diversionary Devices
• Pepper Ball Munitions
• Specialty Impact Munitions (SIM)
Consumable military equipment is purchased using the general fund.

NON-CONSUMABLE MILITARY EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS
There are no projected acquisitions for non-consumable military equipment.

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 9.

DATE: 06/23/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Clay Schoen, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Resolutions Adopting Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency Budgets RECOMMENDATION:

Acting as the City Council, individually adopt the following Resolutions, in order:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Cajon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget; and
a.

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Cajon Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. b.

1. Acting as the Housing Authority Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled: A Resolution of the El Cajon Housing Authority Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.

3. BACKGROUND:

Presented for adoption are the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budgets for the City, the Housing Authority, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency. After today’s public hearing, it is recommended that the City Council/Board approve City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency resolutions to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budgets and the City’s Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

The Successor Agency budget and a Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule (ROPS) must be prepared by the Successor Agency and presented to the Oversight Board and State Department of Finance for approval. The annual budget and ROPS for Fiscal Year 2026-27 were approved by the Oversight Board in January 2026, and subsequently submitted to the State and County Auditor-Controller for allocation of funding.

In addition to the resolutions, also attached is a series of tables representing the proposed FY2026-27 budget and authorized positions. Once available, the full budget document can be found at www.elcajon.gov/budget.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Budgets are not “Projects” as defined under sections 15378(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed budgets and recommended actions consist of governmental fiscal/administrative activities which do not result in a physical change in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Appropriations totaling $279,118,612 will be established for City of El Cajon and Housing Authority funds in addition to $4,393,697 for the Successor Agency of the former El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.

Prepared By: Clay Schoen, Director of Finance
Reviewed By: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - FY 26-27 Budget Adoption
Resolution - Appropriations Limit
Resolution - ECHA
Resolution - SA
FY2026-27 Annual Budget Tables

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RESOLUTION NO. __-26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF EL CAJON ADOPTING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Cajon (the "City") reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 annual budget (the "Budget") at the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, and accepted public comments to the proposed budget; and

WHEREAS, the Budget includes all City grants and annual capital improvement budgets; and

WHEREAS, copies of the B udget have been provided on the City’s website, at various City Hall locations, and made available to the public; and

WHEREAS, during the fiscal year, a number of administrative tasks typically occur that require City Council authorization, and to maximize efficiency and timeliness, it would be beneficial for these authorities to be granted in advance for the fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, this is not a " Project" as defined under sections 15378(4) and (5) of the State California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines because the Budget and recommended actions consist of governmental fiscal/administrative activities that do not result in a physical change in the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council does hereby approve and adopt the City of El Cajon budget titled City of El Cajon Annual Budget 2026-2027, incorporated herein by reference, and reaffirm all active grant and capital project budgets, subject to the completion of any necessary meet and confer obligations with the recognized bargaining groups.

2. This is not a "Project" as defined under sections 15378(4) and (5) of CEQA Guidelines because the Budget and recommended actions consist of governmental fiscal/administrative activities that do not result in a physical change in the environment.

3. The Director of Finance is authorized to:
a. Increase and/or decrease revenue and expenditure appropriations by an amount equal to any unbudgeted reimbursements or revenues received from external sources for expenses incurred by the City in generating said revenue.
b. Close completed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and transfer any residual, unexpended project balances to the appropriate fund balance.
c. Close obsolete, inactive, or fully depleted grant programs and funds, and to transfer between funds any minor, residual balances, under or over - charged, in order to close said grant program.
d. Increase expenditure appropriation from the City’s Self-Insurance Fund

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fund balance for the express purpose of paying claims, judgments, or legal settlements that have been approved by Council during Closed Session that exceed existing appropriations.

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RESOLUTION NO. __-26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

WHEREAS, Article XIII (B) of the State Constitution places various limitations on the appropriations of the state and local governments; and

WHEREAS, Article XIII (B) provides that the appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2026-2027 is calculated by adjusting the appropriations of the fiscal year 202 5-2026 for changes in the price and population; and

WHEREAS, the information necessary for making these adjustments is attached in Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, the City of El Cajon has complied with all of the provisions of Article XIII (B) in determining the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027; and

WHEREAS, this is not a "Project" as defined under sections 15378(4) and (5) of the State California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines because the budget and recommended actions consist of governmental fiscal/administrative activities that do not result in a physical change in the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the appropriations subject to limitations in fiscal year 2026-2027 shall be $238,681,658 for the City of El Cajon.

2. T his is not a "Project" as defined under sections 15378(4) and (5) of CEQA Guidelines because the budget and recommended actions consist of governmental fiscal/administrative activities that do not result in a physical change in the environment.

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EXHIBIT "A"

DETERMINATION OF 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT

CONSTITUTIONAL SPENDING LIMITS

Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution provides that the City’s annual appropriations be subject to certain State limitations. This appropriations limit is often referred to as the Gann Limitation. The City’s limitation is calculated each year and is established by a resolution of the City Council as a part of the Annual Operating Budget.

The Article XIII (B) limitation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $238,681,658. The Gann spending limitation is calculated by taking the prior year’s limitation of $227,333,229 and adjusting it by the growth factor in the California Per Capita Personal Income and change in the population within the County of San Diego.

The Article XIII (B) limitation is not a restricting factor for the City of El Cajon due to the population growth during the past several years.

Basic References:

(1) City of El Cajon Resolution No. 0 65-25 (established 2025-2026 appropriations limit)

(2) Article XIII (B), State Constitution, as implemented by SB 1352 of 1980 and amended by Proposition 111 and SB 88 of 1990

(3) "Price and Population Data for Local Jurisdictions," Department of Finance, State of California, May 2026

Raw Data:

California Non-Residential Population Growth Population Growth per Capita New Construction County of San Diego City of El Cajon Personal Income

4.95% * 0.04% -0.49%

APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT 2025-2026 = $227,333,229
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Calculation:

2026-2027 1.0495 x 1.0004 =1.04991980 x $227,333,229 = $238,681,658

* Unavailable at this time.

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RESOLUTION NO. ECHA-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE EL CAJON HOUSING AUTHORITY
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2011, the City Council for the City of El Cajon (the "City Council") established the El Cajon Housing Authority (the "Housing Authority") in order to transfer the affordable housing functions of the Agency, to the Housing Authority; and

WHEREAS, t he Housing Authority anticipates the periodic return of Low - and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds through the repayment of outstanding Agency contracts, loans, other receivables, or other sources borrowed or generated by the Housing Authority; and

WHEREAS, this is not a " Project" as defined under sections 15378(4) and (5) of the State California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines because the budget and recommended actions consist of governmental fiscal/administrative activities that do not result in a physical change in the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EL CAJON HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and constitute findings of the Housing Authority Board of Directors.

2. This is not a "Project" as defined under sections 15378(4) and (5) of CEQA Guidelines because the b udget and recommended actions consist of governmental fiscal/administrative activities that do not result in a physical change in the environment.

3. The Housing Authority Board of Directors hereby finds and determines that the planning and administrative costs paid with Low and Moderate Housing Asset Funds or other funds as may be received, as described in the Low - and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund Administration and Capital Improvement Budgets are necessary for the production, improvement or preservation of low - and moderate-income housing as required by subdivision (d) of section 33334.3 or 34200 et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code.

4. The Housing Authority Board of Directors hereby further finds and determines that it will follow section 34176 of the Health and Safety Code relating to expenditures of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund asset fund.

5. The Housing Authority Board of Directors hereby further finds and determines that the acquisition/development of properties to be owned by or assisted by the Authority, assistance to low and moderate income households and improvements to properties (including a rapid rehousing and/or homeless prevention project, the Lexington Square – Rental Subsidy Project, the Housing Authority Development and Revitalization Project, and the Acquisition/Rehab/New Construction project ) help to eliminate both physical and economic blight by producing and/or replacing affordable housing units,

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renovating facilities with substandard, defective or obsolete design or construction, and stimulating economic activity.

6. The Housing Authority Board of Directors hereby further finds and determines that no other reasonable means of financing the proposed activities are available to the community to fund these projects at this time.

7. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Low and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund Budget, including the Administration and Capital Improvement Budget included in the City of El Cajon fiscal year 2026 -2027 annual budget, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved.

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RESOLUTION NO. SA ___-26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

EL CAJON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET

WHEREAS, the City of El Cajon formed the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency"), which has continuously enga ged in redevelopment activities under the Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code sections 33000 et seq .) (the "Redevelopment Law"); and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1X 26 (the "Dissolution Act") was enacted on June 28, 2011, to significantly modify the Redevelopment Law; and

WHEREAS, the Dissolution Act dissolved all redevelopment agencies in the state of California, including the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, effective February 1, 2012; and

WHEREAS, section 3417 3 of the Redevelopment Law, as amended by the Dissolution Act, provides that the City, as the agency authorizing the creation of the Agency, is the successor entity to the Agency upon its dissolution (the "Successor Agency"), and is responsible for those obligations set forth in section 34177 of the Redevelopment Law, which include collecting obligations to the Agency, disposing of assets, winding down the affairs of the Agency, and otherwise performing such functions as required under the Dissolution Act; and

WHEREAS, the San Diego Countywide Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board adopted a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ( "ROPS") for expenditures for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 on January 15, 2026; and

WHEREAS, in order for the Successor Agency to act as contemplated herein the Agency must adopt an operating budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 of $4,393,697 for the Successor Agency; and

WHEREAS, the proposed budget is based on the anticipated level of responsibilities transferred to the Successor Agency; and

WHEREAS, the absence of any particular contract or other obligation, from a ROPS does not in any way waive the legal rights of the City of El Cajon to challenge the purported validity of such contracts or obligations under the Dissolution Act.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. Approval of Budget. The City Council, solely in its capacity as the Successor Agency, hereby approves the operating budget of $4,393,697 for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Section 3. Appropriations. The appropriations establishing the operating and project administrative and debt service budgets for the City of El Cajon as Successor Agency to the former El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, consistent with the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, are to be made.

CITY OF EL CAJON FY 2026-2027 BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUND 7/1/2025 REVENUE/ EXPENDITURE/ PROJ 6/30/2026 REVENUE/ EXPENDITURE/ PROJ 6/30/2027 # FUND NAME BUDGET BAL. OTHER SOURCES OTHER USES BUDGET BAL. OTHER SOURCES OTHER USES BUDGET BAL.

GENERAL FUND
101 General Fund:
20% Expenditure Reserve 20,183,723$ -$ -$ 20,183,723$ -$ -$ 20,183,723$ Economic Uncertainty Reserve 20,183,723 - - 20,183,723 - - 20,183,723 Unfunded PERS/Retirement Obligations Rsv. 13,000,000 - - 13,000,000 - - 13,000,000 Carryover Reserve 14,244,780 - - 8,328,346 - - 5,366,572 GENERAL FUND 67,612,226$ 101,558,974$ 107,475,408$ 61,695,792$ 104,450,134$ 107,411,908$ 58,734,018$

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
201 American Rescue Plan 70$ 2,574,858$ 2,574,928$ -$ 2,979,943$ 2,979,943$ - 211 Street Maintenance (Gas Tax) 2,954,202 3,017,905 4,173,913 1,798,194 3,017,905 4,815,250 849 213 Transit 598,317 133,775 117,280 614,812 133,775 158,563 590,024 Federal/State/County Asset Forfeiture
222 Federal Asset Forfeiture 74,105 20,500 27,351 67,254 20,500 37,000 50,754 223 State Asset Seizures 145,511 11,000 13,889 142,622 11,000 25,000 128,622 Total Federal/State Asset Forfeiture 219,616 31,500 41,240 209,876 31,500 62,000 179,376 224 Local Public Safety (Prop 172) 99,726 618,368 692,893 25,201 626,932 518,405 133,728 Federal, State and Local Grants
209 Beverage Container Recycling 61,394 844 - 62,238 - - 62,238 215 COPS Grant 572,963 305,000 297,925 580,038 305,000 201,265 683,773 226 Police Grant Fund 17,900 271,074 271,074 17,900 1,554,670 1,554,670 17,900 245 Parks & Recreation Grants 9,067 2,018 2,018 9,067 41,564 41,564 9,067 251 Engineering Services Operating Grants (34,777) 1,032,366 1,032,366 (34,777) 2,584,601 2,584,601 (34,777) 254 Fire Department Grants 5,877 87,249 87,249 5,877 156,431 156,431 5,877 255 Public Works Operating Grants - - - - - - - 260 CommunityDevelopment Grants (11,388) - - (11,388) - - (11,388) 271 Community Dev. Block Grants (CDBG) 285,327 1,410,307 1,410,307 285,327 3,031,497 3,031,497 285,327 276 HOME Grants 12,485,591 254,077 254,077 12,485,591 8,276,400 8,276,400 12,485,591 277 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 10,000 528,585 528,585 10,000 1,973,083 1,973,083 10,000 280 CalHome Grant 713,169 166,584 55,556 824,197 166,584 137,210 853,571 Total Federal State and Local Grants 14,115,123 4,058,104 3,939,157 14,234,070 18,089,830 17,956,721 14,367,179 240 Recreation 22,796 650,825 476,251 197,370 654,825 614,623 237,572 241 Magnolia Performing Arts Center 495,340 513,000 466,668 541,672 1,013,000 997,032 557,640 266 CASP Services (AB1379) 181,118 20,540 5,428 196,230 20,000 8,466 207,764 290 Low/Mod Housing Asset Fund 17,103,638 325,387 241,611 17,187,414 215,902 3,151,850 14,251,466 299 Housing in Lieu Fees 917,441 - - 917,441 32,000 - 949,441 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 36,707,387$ 11,944,262$ 12,729,369$ 35,922,280$ 26,815,612$ 31,262,853$ 31,475,039$ 1 CITY OF EL CAJON FY 2026-2027 BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUND 7/1/2025 REVENUE/ EXPENDITURE/ PROJ 6/30/2026 REVENUE/ EXPENDITURE/ PROJ 6/30/2027 # FUND NAME BUDGET BAL. OTHER SOURCES OTHER USES BUDGET BAL. OTHER SOURCES OTHER USES BUDGET BAL.

DEBT SERVICE FUND
401 Pension Obligation Bonds 2,354,063$ 9,118,641$ 9,123,082$ 2,349,622$ 9,118,641$ 9,122,932$ 2,345,331$ DEBT SERVICE FUND 2,354,063$ 9,118,641$ 9,123,082$ 2,349,622$ 9,118,641$ 9,122,932$ 2,345,331$

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
501 City Capital Improvement Program 10,622,485$ 2,572,306$ 526,031$ 12,668,760$ 3,147,638$ 8,409,712$ 7,406,686$ 502 Public Safety Facility-Proposition O 3,611,049 75,349 19,286 3,667,112 - 3,534,796 132,316 511 Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Projects 8,790,398 2,078,710 1,664,090 9,205,018 2,991,475 1,926,982 10,269,511 512 TransNet 26,914 6,628,460 6,628,460 26,914 14,814,885 14,814,885 26,914 513 Regional Transportation Congestion 545,983 444,642 24,114 966,511 - 10,929 955,582 514 Specific Street Obligations 1,015,183 115,927 1,399 1,129,711 - 585,945 543,766 516 Traffic Congestion Relief 34,869 426 12,492 22,803 - 5,669 17,134 517 Parks Impact Fees 142,692 27,016 - 169,708 - 138,527 31,181 551 Capital Grants (1,807,150) 3,459,968 1,652,818 - 11,760,479 11,760,479 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS 22,982,423$ 15,402,804$ 10,528,690$ 27,856,537$ 32,714,477$ 41,187,924$ 19,383,090$

ENTERPRISE FUND
Wastewater 61,012,048$ 35,234,600$ 32,095,935$ 64,150,713$ 35,234,600$ 60,040,998$ 39,344,315$ ENTERPRISE FUND -$ 35,234,600$ 32,095,935$ 64,150,713$ 35,234,600$ 60,040,998$ 39,344,315$

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
601 Vehicle / Equipment Maintenance 417,025$ 2,505,818$ 2,327,138$ 595,705$ 2,500,000$ 3,093,773$ 1,932$ 606 Vehicle & Equipment Replacement 2,627,701 104,912 1,077,808 1,654,805 - 1,106,884 547,921 610 Self Insurance 5,411,346 8,600,000 9,020,138 4,991,208 4,000,000 8,076,383 914,825 615 Information Technology Services 569,613 5,014,670 5,182,918 401,365 6,303,418 6,351,613 353,170 620 Post Employment Benefits 1,191,131 11,463,344 11,463,344 1,191,131 11,463,344 11,463,344 1,191,131 TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 10,216,816$ 27,688,744$ 29,071,346$ 8,834,214$ 24,266,762$ 30,091,997$ 3,008,979$ TOTAL ALL FUNDS 139,872,915$ 200,948,025$ 201,023,830$ 200,809,158$ 232,600,226$ 279,118,612$ 154,290,772$ 2 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY25-26 FY26-27
DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED EST. ACTUAL BUDGET

GENERAL FUND
TAXES
Sales and Use 32,863,238$ 32,331,822$ 33, 361,201$ 33, 121,390$ 33, 307,998$ Sales Tax - Proposition J 13,394,619 13,114,420 13, 471,000 13, 220,000 13, 449,000 Property Tax 11,523,073 11,988,044 12, 636,755 12, 440,774 12, 938,405 Property Tax - RPTTF Distribution 2,086,453 2,041,491 1, 862,572 2, 050,000 2, 050,000 Property Tax - VLF In Lieu 12,533,700 12,932,559 13, 574,549 13, 785,247 14, 440,046 Franchise 6,965,353 6,906,143 6, 692,960 7, 016,349 7, 156,676 Transient Occupancy 2,941,509 3,074,368 3,291,602 2,621,581 2,700,228 Business Licenses 830,802 815,768 861,753 763,541 803,371 Real Property Transfer 394,358 396,350 400,000 394,361 400,000 Ambulance/Paramedic Benefit Tax 367,270 372,047 368,000 368,000 368,000 TOTAL TAXES 83,900,375 83,973,012 86,520,392 85,781,243 87,613,724

LICENSES AND PERMITS
Tobacco License 61,384 61,697 62,000 62,000 62,000 Building Permits 2,087,296 2,304,503 1,895,000 1,895,000 1,895,000 Other Licenses and Permits 114,478 93,913 54,000 54,000 54,000 TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS 2,263,158 2,460,113 2,011,000 2,011,000 2,011,000 INTERGOVERNMENTAL 1,608,358 2,305,878 1,439,200 1,501,750 2,273,024

CHARGES FOR SERVICES
Planning Fees 219,069 202,024 130,000 130,000 130,000 Engineering Fees 816,513 1,662,145 1,230,000 1,230,000 1,230,000 Contract Safety Services 658,895 686,133 614,908 664,908 614,912 Interfund Reimbursements 1,307,104 2,138,572 3,447,150 3,731,366 4,379,124 Miscellaneous
674,449 336,138 913,000 393,039 377,100 TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 3,676,030 5,025,012 6,335,058 6,149,313 6,731,136 USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 6,106,094 8,135,322 4,440,500 5,311,500 5,145,500 FINES AND FORFEITURES 556,242 517,316 467,500 475,239 469,500 MISCELLANEOUS 429,514 453,419 216,000 328,929 206,250 TOTAL GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET 98,539,771 102,870,072 101, 429,650 101, 558,974 104, 450,134 NONRECURRING REVENUES-TRANSFERS IN 161,918 - - - - TOTAL GENERAL FUND 98,701,689$ 102,870,072$ 101, 429,650$ 101, 558,974$ 104, 450,134$ City of El Cajon FY2026-2027 Budget

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCIAL SOURCES
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REVENUES & OTHER FINANCIAL SOURCES

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN* 3,812,400$ 12,718,971$ 5,554,871 2,574,858$ 2,979,943$ CA BEVERAGE GRANT 2,142 3,548 - 844 - STREET MAINTENANCE (GAS TAX) 3,045,838 3,209,864 3,017,905 3,017,905 3,017,905 TRANSIT 123,894 133,435 133,775 133,775 133,775 COPS GRANT 318,119 345,696 305,000 305,000 305,000 FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE 45,290 39,072 20,500 20,500 20,500 STATE ASSET FORFEITURE 16,521 19,872 11,000 11,000 11,000 TOTAL FEDERAL/STATE ASSET FORFEITURE 61,811 58,944 31,500 31,500 31,500 LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY 600,290 615,446 618,368 618,368 626,932 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GRANTS*
Police Grants 402,395 810,359 1,825,744 271,074 1,554,670 Parks & Recreation Grants - 17,986 43,582 2,018 41,564 Engineering Services Operating Grants 189,625 1,441,733 3,616,967 1,032,366 2,584,601 Fire Department Grants 119,155 113,773 243,680 87,249 156,431 Public Works Operating Grants - - - - - Community Development Grants 122,799 - - - - TOTAL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GRANTS 833,974 2,383,851 5,729,973 1,392,707 4,337,266 RECREATION PROGRAMS 529,179 637,417 650,825 650,825 654,825 MAGNOLIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 364,477 143,146 1,013,000 513,000 1,013,000 CASP SERVICES (AB1379) 29,268 28,642 - 20,540 20,000 COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG)* 1,555,092 1,631,284 3,119,490 1,410,307 3,031,497 HOUSING INVEST PARTNERSHIP (HOME)* 165,330 326,280 7,956,917 254,077 8,276,400 PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA)* 675,407 627,670 2,501,668 528,585 1,973,083 CALHOME GRANT - 14,048 166,584 166,584 166,584 LOW/MOD HOUSING ASSET FUND 307,158 693,132 205,402 325,387 215,902 HOUSING IN LIEU FEES 21,172 340,087 - - 32,000 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 12,445,551$ 23,911,461$ 31, 005,278$ 11, 944,262$ 26, 815,612$ 4 I I I I I

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REVENUES & OTHER FINANCIAL SOURCES

DEBT SERVICE FUND
Pension Obligation Bonds 9,121,871 9,122,940 9,118,641 9,118,641 9,118,641 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 9,121,871$ 9,122,940$ 9, 118,641$ 9, 118,641$ 9, 118,641$ CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS*
CITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 80,074$ 84,158$ 2,586,767$ 2,572,306$ 3,147,638$ PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY - PROPOSITION O 402,957 224,449 - 75,349 - ROAD MAINTENANCE & REHAB PROJECTS 2,932,992 3,243,586 2,799,404 2,078,710 2,991,475 TRANSNET 1,684,353 6,567,761 21,443,345 6,628,460 14,814,885 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION 175,396 255,419 - 444,642 - SPECIFIC STREET OBLIGATIONS 100,000 100,000 - 115,927 - TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF 10,108 9,182 - 426 - PARK IMPACT FEES 4,969 21,865 - 27,016 - CAPITAL GRANTS FUND 7,407,177 4,006,593 13,413,298 3,459,968 11,760,479 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS 12,798,026$ 14,513,013$ 40, 242,814$ 15, 402,804$ 32, 714,477$

ENTERPRISE FUND

WASTEWATER
Licenses and Permits - - 140,000 140,000 140,000 Charges for Services 34,008,503 33,907,484 35,047,000 35,047,000 35,047,000 Use of Money & Property 1,852,742 2,843,739 - - - Fines and Forfeitures 204,250 174,659 47,600 47,600 47,600 Loan & Grant Proceeds, Capital Contribution 33,905 89,845 - - - Other 7,833 38,340 - - - TOTAL WASTEWATER 36,107,233$ 37,054,067$ 35, 234,600$ 35, 234,600$ 35, 234,600$

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
VEHICLE / EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 1,992,596 2,002,007 2,500,000 2,505,818 2,500,000 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT* 500,000 75,216 - 104,912 - SELF INSURANCE 4,292,276 3,346,651 8,600,000 8,600,000 4,000,000 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 3,858,087 4,022,340 5,014,670 5,014,670 6,303,418 POST EMPLOYEMENT BENEFITS 1,196,317 9,927,951 11,463,344 11,463,344 11,463,344 TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 11,839,276$ 19,374,165$ 27, 578,014$ 27, 688,744$ 24, 266,762$ TOTAL PROPRIETARY FUNDS 47,946,509$ 56,428,232$ 62, 812,614$ 62, 923,344$ 59, 501,362$ TOTAL REVENUE - ALL FUNDS 181,013,646$ 206,845,718$ 244, 608,997$ 200, 948,025$ 232, 600,226$ * Capital Project, Grant, and American Rescue Plan FY25-26 estimates are actual balances through April 30, 2026 5 I I I I I

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GENERAL FUND

GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor and City Council 561,738$ 582,898$ 572, 121$ 570, 606$ 589, 291$ Contingency / Contributions 5,000 5,000 12, 500 - - City Manager 1,890,476 2,038,124 2, 016,313 1, 735,618 2, 141,705 Economic Development 1,413,425 966,679 1, 579,562 1, 200,689 1, 151,295 City Clerk / Elections 643,346 960,748 688, 273 699, 781 959, 802 Finance 2,793,914 3,016,057 3, 016,700 2, 971,667 3, 164,440 City Attorney 662,885 835,135 894, 664 882, 493 858, 456 Human Resources 1,307,619 1,190,896 1,261,201 1,016,842 1,296,990 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 9,278,403 9,595,537 10, 041,334 9, 077,696 10, 161,979

PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE
Administration 3,908,451 3,844,918 5, 629,699 4, 853,344 3, 310,611 Professional Standards Division 3,232,653 3,003,964 3, 707,082 3, 311,990 3, 169,182 Records 1,124,656 1,075,260 1, 408,719 1, 222,813 1, 641,404 Patrol 21,709,443 23,053,933 22, 401,614 21, 033,676 22, 037,070 Investigations 7,155,170 6,953,791 7, 753,104 8, 897,733 9, 095,185 Laboratory 1,339,935 1,062,209 1, 333,446 1, 427,657 1, 328,655 Special Operations Unit 4,110,686 3,781,534 3, 360,400 4, 381,120 4, 140,240 Traffic 2,419,310 2,386,481 2, 730,092 3, 372,178 3, 113,490 Ancillary and Auxiliary Units 131,809 217,693 244, 287 158, 337 149, 601 SWAT - - - - 70, 235 Communications 3,286,621 3,428,652 3, 718,185 3, 738,670 3, 792,613 Animal Control 1,219,532 1,406,888 1,494,924 1,497,554 1,494,924 TOTAL POLICE 49,638,266 50,215,323 53, 781,552 53, 895,072 53, 343,210 FIRE
Administration 2,196,193 2,042,485 2, 298,765 2, 709,920 2, 516,242 Suppression 15,956,091 16,902,931 17, 354,711 17, 314,144 18, 543,884 Prevention 281,636 219,684 268, 873 258, 594 301, 469 Heartland Fire and Rescue 2,874,444 3,063,673 3, 541,402 3, 272,503 3, 791,780 Emergency Medical Services 303,742 303,050 248,200 241,774 175,950 TOTAL FIRE 21,612,106 22,531,823 23, 711,951 23, 796,935 25, 329,325 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 71,250,372 72,747,146 77, 493,503 77, 692,007 78, 672,535

ENGINEERING SERVICES
Administration 769,919 688,792 943, 025 879, 458 921, 924 Engineering -General 415 623 - - - Engineering-Private Development 387,140 663,899 428, 374 467, 680 560, 171 Traffic Engineering 1,088,604 1,137,621 987, 027 1, 143,656 990, 351 Traffic Maintenance 1,057,897 716,059 - - - Parks 1,756,278 1,943,084 - - - Street Median & Parkway Tree Maint 366,550 620,860 - - - Facilities Maintenance 2,428,456 2,848,904 - - - Engineering-CIP Projects 914,616 756,807 559,355 510,864 301,138 TOTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 8,769,875 9,376,649 2, 917,781 3, 001,658 2, 773,584

PARKS AND RECREATION
Parks & Recreation Administration 4,023,180 1,941,667 1, 787,488 1, 632,167 1, 628,010 Community Services & Events 429,625 238,638 182, 186 174, 247 92, 424 Park Operations - - 2, 284,151 2, 043,897 2, 253,267 Recreation Operations - 1,992,951 2,668,244 2,503,472 3,265,701 TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION 4,452,805$ 4,173,256$ 6, 922,069$ 6, 353,783$ 7, 239,402$ City of El Cajon FY2026-2027 Budget

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EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCIAL USES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Administration 427,080$ 567,031$ 552, 864$ 540, 168$ 218, 383$ Planning 1,496,379 1,133,221 1, 174,954 1, 184,188 1, 353,214 Building and Safety 1,109,048 1,053,214 1, 265,218 1, 067,775 985, 539 Housing - 302,108 475,634 448,633 518,967 TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3,032,507 3,055,574 3, 468,670 3, 240,764 3, 076,103

PUBLIC WORKS
Administration - - 1, 063,098 1, 142,905 1, 415,470 Park Median & Parkway Tree Maint - - 576, 188 494, 424 564, 343 Traffic Maintenance - - 521, 610 470, 248 535, 280 Facilities Maintenance - - 2,759,657 2,601,923 2,473,212 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS - - 4, 920,553 4, 709,500 4, 988,305 OTHER FINANCING USES 500,000 - 3, 400,000 3, 400,000 500, 000 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 97,283,962 98,948,162 109, 163,910 107, 475,408 107, 411,908

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN* 3,823,830$ 12,718,971$ 5, 554,871$ 2, 574,928$ 2, 979,943$ CA BEVERAGE GRANT 2,104 - - - - STREET MAINTENANCE (GAS TAX) 2,797,027 3,613,317 6, 199,131 4, 173,913 4, 815,250 TRANSIT 94,675 139,368 150, 788 117, 280 158, 563 COPS GRANT 238,326 164,063 463, 984 297, 925 201, 265 FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE 46,649 26,218 21,000 27,351 37,000 STATE ASSET FORFEITURE - - 20,000 13,889 25,000 TOTAL FEDERAL/STATE ASSET FORFEITURE 46,649 26,218 41, 000 41, 240 62, 000 POLICE - LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY 534,911 504,294 601, 246 604, 744 467, 405 FIRE - LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY 263,232 26,412 47,500 88,149 51,000 LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY 798,143 530,706 648, 746 692, 893 518, 405 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GRANTS*
Police Grants 657,629 611,867 1, 825,744 271, 074 1, 554,670 Parks & Recreation Grants 3,819 5,100 43, 582 2, 018 41, 564 Engineering Services Operating Grants 235,149 1,425,457 3, 616,967 1, 032,366 2, 584,601 Fire Department Grants 136,040 91,010 243, 680 87, 249 156, 431 Community Development Grants 94,228 - - - - 1,126,865 2,133,434 5,729,973 1, 392,707 4, 337,266 RECREATION SPECIAL PROGRAMS 543,069 508,151 636, 276 476, 251 614, 623 MAGNOLIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 491,361 681,005 949, 700 466, 668 997, 032 CASP SERVICES (AB1379) 5,550 8,375 8, 466 5, 428 8, 466 COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG)* 1,436,652 1,627,445 3, 119,490 1, 410,307 3, 031,497 HOUSING INVEST PARTNERSHIP (HOME)* 86,111 293,123 7, 956,917 254, 077 8, 276,400 PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLH 604,673 698,404 2,501,668 528, 585 1, 973,083 7 I I I I I

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DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED EST. ACTUAL BUDGET
City of El Cajon FY2026-2027 Budget

EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCIAL USES
CALHOME GRANT -$ -$ 64, 588$ 55, 556$ 137, 210$ LOW/MOD HOUSING ASSET FUND 149,116 29,348 270, 176 43, 641 267, 880 LOW/MOD HOUSING FUND PROJECTS 245,111 363,503 2, 883,470 197, 970 2, 883,970

HOUSING IN LIEU PROJECTS - - - - - TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 12,489,262$ 23,535,431$ 37, 179,244$ 12, 729,369$ 31, 262,853$

DEBT SERVICE FUND
PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS 8,536,779$ 8,535,414$ 9, 122,932$ 9, 123,082$ 9, 122,932$ TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 8,536,779$ 8,535,414$ 9, 122,932$ 9, 123,082$ 9, 122,932$ CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS*
CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 210,641$ 85,861$ 8, 935,743$ 526, 031$ 8, 409,712$ PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY - PROPOSITION O 155,235 216,537 3, 541,692 19, 286 3, 534,796 ROAD MAINTENANCE & REHAB PROJECTS 1,790,901 (130,268) 3, 591,073 1, 664,090 1, 926,982 TRANSNET 3,930,892 4,294,308 21, 443,345 6, 628,460 14, 814,885 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION 151,247 467,843 35, 043 24, 114 10, 929 SPECIFIC STREET OBLIGATIONS 8,772 27,134 587, 343 1, 399 585, 945 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF 78,353 242,364 18, 161 12, 492 5, 669 PARK IMPACT FEES - 30,763 138, 527 - 138, 527 CAPITAL GRANTS FUND 4,767,794 5,835,271 13, 413,298 1, 652,818 11, 760,479 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS 11,093,835$ 11,069,813$ 51, 704,225$ 10, 528,690$ 41, 187,924$

ENTERPRISE FUND

WASTEWATER
Disposal 15,189,959$ 16,733,734$ 20, 060,242$ 20, 872,239$ 22, 777,575$ Maintenance and Services 4,906,741 6,911,923 5, 808,412 3, 966,436 6, 145,046 Wastewater - Engineering - - 2, 048,257 924, 686 3, 118,548 Customer Service 441,425 380,679 453, 550 335, 053 468, 238 NPDES - Engineering 2,663,192 2,935,142 2, 010,783 1, 653,741 2, 200,762 NPDES - Operations - - 2, 154,409 1, 816,859 2, 521,865 Wastewater Projects* 1,484,401 679,050 23, 306,167 2, 153,209 21, 152,958 Vehicle / Technology Replacement 477,979 446,376 1,313,772 373,712 1,656,006 TOTAL WASTEWATER 25,163,697$ 28,086,904$ 57, 155,592$ 32, 095,935$ 60, 040,998$ 8 I I I I I

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DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED EST. ACTUAL BUDGET
City of El Cajon FY2026-2027 Budget

EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCIAL USES

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
VEHICLE / EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2,114,829$ 2,319,640$ 2, 662,423$ 2, 327,138$ 3, 093,773$ VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT* 605,585 585,564 1, 986,192 1, 077,808 1, 106,884 SELF INSURANCE 4,314,627 5,196,590 10, 497,738 9, 020,138 8, 076,383 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 4,580,116 4,605,075 6, 202,125 5, 182,918 6, 351,613 POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS 860,190 10,056,495 11, 463,344 11, 463,344 11, 463,344 TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 12,475,347$ 22,763,364$ 32, 811,822$ 29, 071,346$ 30, 091,997$ TOTAL PROPRIETARY FUNDS 37,639,044$ 50,850,268$ 89, 967,414$ 61, 167,281$ 90, 132,995$ TOTAL EXPENDITURES-ALL FUNDS 167,042,882$ 192,939,088$ 297, 137,725$ 201, 023,830$ 279, 118,612$ * Capital Project, Grant, and American Rescue Plan FY25-26 estimates are actual balances through April 30, 2026 9 I I
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AUTHORIZED POSITIONS BY FUNCTION AND FUNDING SOURCE
Activity / Position General
Fund
Fleet
Maint
Waste-
water
Gas
Tax Transit Other
Funding Total

GENERAL GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTANT 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 3.00 - - - - - 3.00 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 BUYER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 CITY ATTORNEY 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 CITY CLERK 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 CITY MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER 0.70 - - - - 0.30 1.00 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES - - - - - 1.00 1.00 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER 0.60 - - - - 0.40 1.00 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 GEOGRAPHIC INFO SYS ANALYST I/II - - - - - 2.00 2.00 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES ANALYST - - - - - 2.00 2.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALIST - - - - - 2.00 2.00 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 MARKETING AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER 0.50 - - - - - 0.50 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR - - - - - 2.00 2.00 PRINCIPAL FISCAL ANALYST 1.00 - - - - 1.00 PURCHASING AGENT 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 SENIOR BUYER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST (CMO) 0.75 - - - - 1.25 2.00 SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 TOTAL 30.55 - - - - 10.95 41.50

PUBLIC SAFETY

POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 CRIME ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 CRIME LAB MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 EXECUTIVE ASST TO POLICE CHIEF 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 FORENSIC EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN 3.00 - - - - - 3.00 LATENT PRINT EXAMINER 1.50 - - - - - 1.50 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 POLICE CAPTAIN 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 POLICE CHIEF 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 POLICE CORPORAL 5.00 - - - - - 5.00 POLICE DISPATCHER I/II 14.00 - - - - - 14.00 POLICE LIEUTENANT 7.00 - - - - - 7.00 POLICE OFFICER 93.00 - - - - - 93.00 POLICE RECORDS MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST 9.00 - - - - - 9.00 POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 POLICE SERGEANT 18.00 - - - - - 18.00 POLICE SERVICES OFFICER I 10.00 - - - - - 10.00 PROPERTY CLERK 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 SECRETARY 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 SUPERVISING POLICE DISPATCHER 4.00 - - - - - 4.00 TOTAL POLICE 185.50 - - - - - 185.50 10 CITY OF EL CAJON FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS BY FUNCTION AND FUNDING SOURCE
Activity / Position General
Fund
Fleet
Maint
Waste-
water
Gas
Tax Transit Other
Funding Total
PUBLIC SAFETY (cont.)

FIRE DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 FIRE BATTALION CHIEF 3.00 - - - - - 3.00 FIRE CAPTAIN 18.00 - - - - - 18.00 FIRE DIVISION CHIEF 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 FIRE ENGINEER 18.00 - - - - - 18.00 FIRE INSPECTOR I / II 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 GEOGRAPHIC INFO SYS ANALYST 0.50 - - - - - 0.50 PARAMEDIC FIREFIGHTER 24.00 - - - - - 24.00 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 TOTAL FIRE 71.50 - - - - - 71.50 TOTAL ALL PUBLIC SAFETY 257.00 - - - - - 257.00

ENGINEERING
ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER 4.15 - 8.85 1.00 - - 14.00 CITY ENGINEER/DEP. DIR. OF DEV. SRVCS - ES 0.20 - 0.80 - - - 1.00 CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER 0.80 - - 0.20 - - 1.00 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - - 1.00 - - - 1.00 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - - 1.00 - - - 1.00 PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER 0.25 - 1.65 0.10 - - 2.00 ENGINEERING SERVICES INSPECTOR 1.20 - 0.50 0.30 - - 2.00 SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 0.85 - 0.75 0.40 - - 2.00 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 STORM WATER COMPLIANCE OFFICER - - 1.00 - - - 1.00 TOTAL 10.45 - 15.55 2.00 - - 28.00

PUBLIC WORKS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 1.00 - - - - 1.00 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS 1.00 - - - - 1.00 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - 3.00 - - - 3.00 FACILITIES TECHNICIAN 6.00 - - - - 6.00 FLEET MANAGER - 1.00 - - - 1.00 FLEET SPECIALIST - 0.50 - - - 0.50 LEAD EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - 1.00 - - - 1.00 LEAD FACILITIES TECHNICIAN 1.00 - - - - 1.00 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1.35 - 1.40 0.20 0.05 - 3.00 MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT 1.00 - - - - 1.00 OPERATIONS MANAGER 1.00 - 1.00 - - - 2.00 PUB WKS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1.25 - 8.10 3.60 0.05 - 13.00 PUB WKS MAINT CREW LEADER 0.35 - 2.05 0.60 - - 3.00 PUB WKS MAINT WORKER TRAINEE / 1 / 2 1.10 - 5.05 3.80 0.05 - 10.00 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - 1.00 TOTAL 16.05 5.50 17.60 8.20 0.15 - 47.50 11 CITY OF EL CAJON FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS BY FUNCTION AND FUNDING SOURCE
Activity / Position General
Fund
Fleet
Maint
Waste-
water
Gas
Tax Transit Other
Funding Total

PARKS & RECREATION
ASSISTANT PARKS & RECREATION SUPERVISOR 3.00 - - - - - 3.00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 POLICE SERVICES OFFICER II 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 PARK RANGER SUPERVISOR 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER 3.00 - - - - - 3.00 PARKS MAINT WORKER I/II 5.00 - - - - - 5.00 PARKS MAINT WORKER III 3.00 - - - - - 3.00 PARKS & RECREATION SUPERVISOR 8.00 - - - - - 8.00 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - 1.00 TOTAL 28.00 - - - - - 28.00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and HOUSING
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 ASSOCIATE PLANNER 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 BUILDING INSPECTOR 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 BUILDING OFFICIAL 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 2.00 - - - - - 2.00 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEV. SERVICES - CD 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 HOUSING MANAGER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 PLANS EXAMINER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 PRINCIPAL PLANNER 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 SUPV BUILDING INSPECTOR 1.00 - - - - - 1.00 TOTAL 18.00 - - - - - 18.00 TOTAL FUNDED FTE ALL FUNDS 360.05 5.50 33.15 10.20 0.15 10.95 420.00 FUNDED PART-TIME POSITIONS (Not included in FTE count above) Activity / Position General
Fund
Fleet
Maint
Waste-
water
Gas
Tax Transit Other
Funding Total
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN - ENGINEERING SVCS - - 0.50 - - - 0.50 PUBLIC SAFETY AIDE - POLICE 1.50 - - - - - 1.50 RECREATION SPECIALISTS (I-V)-RECREATION 18.50 - - - - 6.00 24.50 TOTAL 20.00 - 0.50 - - 6.00 26.50 The City utilizes part-time staff to provide a variety of services. Funding for paid internships and other part -time positions is allocated in individual General and Non-General Fund department budgets. This allows the departments to hire the appropriate number of part-time employees within the confines of their respective budget allocations. They are not considered full-time employees (FTEs) and are not recognized as such in the budget. 12 City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 10.

DATE: 06/23/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Compensation for Executive and Unrepresented Employees (A-29), City Attorney and City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

That the Mayor provides an oral report summarizing recommended changes in compensation for the City’s “local agency executives” and, following the report, that the City Council:

Approves the changes to City Council Policy A-29 described below and reflected in the attachment; and

2. BACKGROUND:

City Council Policy A-29 details the compensation for all employees not represented by any of the City's recognized bargaining groups. These employees include all department directors, confidential and other unrepresented management employees, and part-time/seasonal/ temporary (PST) employees. Although the City Manager and City Attorney are not in the A-29 group, they typically receive the same cost of living increase as the employees they supervise.

SB 1436, adopted in 2016, requires that the City Council provide an oral report with a summary of recommendations for a final action on the salaries or compensation of certain “local agency executives.” This oral report must be given by the Mayor during the open meeting in which the final action on compensation, salaries, and benefits is to be taken.

A “local agency executive” is defined as those employees of a local agency not subject to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and who is either (1) the chief executive officer, deputy or assistant chief executive officer, (2) the head of a department of a local agency, or (3) is employed under a contract with the local agency. For the City, the “local agency executives” subject to SB 1436 include: City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Clerk, Director of Development Services, Director of Finance/City Treasurer, Director of Information Technologies, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, and Police Chief.

As recommended, except for the Police Chief, all the employees in this group will receive a general salary increase of 2.5% effective June 20, 2026, the same increase in pay received by their respective municipal employees. It is recommended that the Police Chief receives a

4.5% general increase.

There is additional clean-up language, including the alignment of certification incentives as provided to the municipal groups.

Lastly, all employees in this group will receive an increase to the cafeteria benefit allotment, the same as employees they supervise, effective January 1, 2027.

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.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Compensation changes are included in the FY 2026-27 budget.

Prepared By: Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Reviewed By: N/A
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - CM Employment Agreement
Proposed Agreement - CM (9th Amendment)
Resolution - CA Employment Agreement
Proposed Agreement - CA (1st Amendment)
CCP A-29 w/ Redlines
CCP A-29 Clean

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