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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.