Council Meeting

El Cajon City Council Participation Time and Loca�on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 3:00 PM. Council Chamber 200 Civic Center Way El Cajon, CA 92020 Watch Online YouTube: htps://www.youtube.com/@ElCajonCouncilMee�ngs Please note, digital comments on YouTube are not monitored. Public Comments Members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda, or on maters which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject mater jurisdic�on of the City Council, Housing Authority and Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency. Speaker cards or requests to speak via ElCajon.gov/RemotePar�cipa�on must be submited to the City Clerk prior to the item being called. No late comment cards will be accepted. Please note that comments for Closed Session items will be heard during the general public comment por�on of the agenda. Public comments are typically limited to three (3) minutes per person, per agenda item, unless the presiding officer changes that �me. Per the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take formal action on items raised during public comments; however, Council may offer a brief response or direct staff to place the item on a future agenda for consideration. In-Person Comments Please complete a speaker card with the agenda item number you wish to speak about, or indicate if it is a general public comment, and return it to the Deputy City Clerk. When it’s your turn, the City Clerk will call your name and invite you to the podium. Contact informa�on on speaker cards is op�onal. Any informa�on provided on a speaker card is considered a ‘public record’, and may be distributed or released to the public and/or media. Remote Comments If you wish to par�cipate remotely you must preregister at ElCajon.gov/RemotePar�cipa�on. 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See El Cajon Municipal Code § 2.12.140 - § 2.12.160 for addi�onal informa�on. Technology Disrup�on Policy: In the event the City Council Chamber loses electrical power or suffers an internet connec�on outage that is not corrected within one (1) hour, the City Council may adopt a finding by roll call vote that it has made good faith efforts to restore service in accordance with its policy and that public interest in con�nuing the mee�ng outweighs the public interest in remote public access. If such a finding is adopted, the Council will con�nue the mee�ng. If the Council chooses to adjourn the mee�ng and con�nue at a future �me, any items no�ced as public hearings will be con�nued to the next regularly scheduled mee�ng of the City Council. Any other items on the agenda that the Council has not taken ac�on on will be placed on a future agenda.  CITY COUNCIL HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON .!!!!.Valley ofopportunity REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Chamber 200 Civic Center Way El Cajon, CA 92020 Agenda JULY 14, 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 23, 2026, Meetings and the Agenda of the July 14, 2026, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy. PRESENTATIONS: • Presentation by Amikas: Update on the Emergency Sleeping Cabins at Meridian Baptist Church • Proclamation: Parks and Recreation Month AGENDA CHANGES: CONSENT ITEMS: Consent Items are routine matters enacted by one motion according to the RECOMMENDATION listed below. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or person in attendance may request discussion of a Consent Item at this time. 1. Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the June 23, 2026, Meetings 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. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended May 31, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receives the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the period ended May 31, 2026. 5. Acceptance of 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice and Approval of Resolution Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving changes to the designated employee and official positions required to be filed under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. 6. Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of a Report On Annual Inspections of 6. Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of a Report On Annual Inspections of State-Mandated Occupancies RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, acknowledging receipt of the Fire Chief’s annual report on state-mandated inspections. 7. Adoption of Ordinance to Renew and Approve Policy 706 "Military Equipment Use Policy" and Approve Annual Military Equipment Reports RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next Ordinance, in order, to renew and approve Policy 706 and the annual reports. 8. FY26 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorizes the City Manager or his designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant (CVRDLL26) in the amount of $51,391, and execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds. 9. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Modification of Previously Approved Vehicle Replacement Schedule RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the modification of the previously approved vehicle replacement schedule. 10. Acceptance of the Neighborhood Street Lights 2023 Project (233784PWCP), Bid No. 030-24 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Accepts the Neighborhood Street Lights 2023 Project (233784PWCP), Bid No. 030-24, as completed by T&M Electric, Inc., DBA Perry Electric; and 2. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release all bonds in accordance with the contract terms. 11. Re-appointment to the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens' Advisory Committee RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council re-appoints Scott Penwell to the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens' Advisory Committee for a four-year term to expire on 01/31/2030. 12. Approval of El Cajon Professional Firefighters Local 4603 Side Letter adding 12. Approval of El Cajon Professional Firefighters Local 4603 Side Letter adding Firefighter Trainee RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approves and authorizes the terms and conditions of the Side Letter Agreement between the City and the El Cajon Professional Firefighters Local 4603 (ECPFF) adding the Firefighter Trainee classification. 13. Approval of the Citywide Compensation Plan Effective June 20, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the revisions to the Citywide Compensation Plan, effective June 20, 2026. 14. Approval of CalPERS Contract Amendment Side Letter for Police Officer's Association Management Group RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approves and authorizes the terms and conditions of the CalPERS Limited Side Letter Agreement between the City and the Police Officers' Association Management Group. 15. Approval of CalPERS Contract Amendment Side Letter for Police Officers' Association RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approves and authorizes the terms and conditions of the CalPERS Limited Side Letter Agreement between the City and the Police Officers' Association. 16. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contract Amendment for RFP No. 010-26 – Comprehensive Land Use Planning Services RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase compensation for the Agreement for Professional Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHAI) for the Comprehensive Land Use Planning Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $210,409 through February 3, 2028. 17. Classification Specification Updates and Salary Setting for the Park Maintenance Division RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approves and authorizes the proposed new classification specifications and salary setting for Park Maintenance Worker I, Park Maintenance Worker II, and Park Maintenance Supervisor; and approves and authorizes the classification specification updates for Park Maintenance Worker III.  18. California Foundation for Parks & Recreation (CFPR) 2026 Community Swim Lesson Grant Award RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accepts, appropriates, and expends a grant of $1,500 from the California Foundation for Parks & Recreation (CFPR) 2026 Community Swim Lesson Grant (SWIMLSSN26). 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: 19. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the City of El Cajon Annual Sewer Charges Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony; 2. Closes the Public Hearing; 3. Determines if a majority protest has been received; and (if not) 4. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to: • Determine the lack of majority protest; • Overrule objections to the report; • Accept the City of El Cajon Annual Sewer Charges Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Report; • Accept Appendix B and any reductions identified by Appendix C, which identify by parcel number, each parcel of real property receiving sewer services, and the amount of sewer charges for each parcel for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 at the currently adopted rates, as required by the California Health and Safety Code section 5473, et seq., pertaining to collection of sewer charges on the tax roll; • Direct the City Clerk to file the reports with the San Diego County Auditor; and • Direct the Finance Department to file a certification of the sewer service charges with the San Diego County Auditor. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 20. Consideration to Introduce Ordinance Amending Section 2.16.020 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Related to Salaries of City of El Cajon Councilmembers and Mayor RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council considers introducing an Ordinance amending Section 2.16.020 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (ECMC) related to salaries of Councilmembers and Mayor, and directs the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance. 21. Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Grant Opportunity RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receives and discusses the policy implications of the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) grant and provides direction to staff regarding a pending grant application. 22. Approval of Resolutions to Award Bid No. 004-27 – Restoration of Open Space, Parks, and Wildfire-Prone Areas and Approve Plans & Specifications RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to: 1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Restoration of Open Space, Parks, and Wildfire-Prone Areas, Bid No. 004-27; 2. Find the apparent second and third low bidders non-responsive for the reasons set forth in the agenda report; and 3. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Neema General Contracting (NGC), in the amount of $461,737. COMMISSION REPORTS: ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors. 23. Council Activity Report ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: 24. 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.  25. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA. 26. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate. 27. 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: 28. Closed Session - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 case) Existing facts and circumstances pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (e)(1) 29. Closed Session - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 case) Existing facts and circumstances pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (e)(1) ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 14th day of July 2026, is adjourned to Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.