El Cajon public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agenda – Workshop/Townhall
The City Council will hold its annual Priorities & Goal Setting Workshop to discuss and provide direction to staff for the 2026 City Council Action Plan. No specific items, votes, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- 2026 City Council Priorities & Goal Setting Workshop
City Council Meeting 3pm
The El Cajon City Council will meet to decide on routine approvals, grant acceptances, and policy updates. Items include accepting a $320,343 state tobacco grant, awarding police equipment contracts totaling $15,862.74, and establishing all-way stop signs at two intersections for safety.
- Approves $320,343 California DOJ Tobacco Grant Program funding
- Awards police equipment contracts: $7,128.26 to Adamson Police Products and $8,734.48 to Blackbox Safety, Inc.
- Accepts Citywide Street Beautification Project (Job No. 243833PWCP, Bid No. 012-25)
- Establishes all-way stop signs at East Lexington Ave at Taft Ave and Pepper Villa Dr at Flint St
- Reallocates $150,000 for San Diego River Watershed Water Quality Improvements Project
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council and Housing Authority will meet to vote on several service contracts and public safety ordinances. The session includes public hearings on fire codes, roadway easements, and zoning amendments for healthcare providers.
- Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24)
- Custodial services contract with CCS Facility Services - San Diego, Inc. not to exceed $529,005.16
- Public Works Inspection Services contract with Project Professionals Corporation not to exceed $699,789.60
- Fence/Guardrail Repair bid award to Quality Fence Co., Inc. not to exceed $370,000
- Proposed Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0002 regarding tobacco product purchase age and smoke shop relocation
City Council Meeting 3pm
The El Cajon City Council will meet on October 28, 2025, to decide on routine approvals, grant funding, and public hearings. Key actions include authorizing a $95,000 traffic safety grant, adopting new building and fire codes, and considering zoning changes for tobacco retailers and smoke shops.
- Approve $95,000 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
- Adopt 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Codes by reference
- Amend zoning code for Tobacco Product Display & Smoke Shops (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0002)
- Vacate roadway easement at 1623–1647 Swallow Drive (APN 482-370-11-00)
- Modify FY 2025-26 appropriations by $1,241,033 for additional needs
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council is deciding on several service contracts and infrastructure upgrades. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding regional transportation projects and consider updates to building standards codes.
- Traffic signal upgrades contract awarded to HMS Construction, Inc. for up to $640,000
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure design agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation not to exceed $244,064
- Truck upfitting services contract awarded to Bedco for $192,576.75
- Proposed increase of Mayor and Council cafeteria benefit from $1,550 to $1,700 per month
- Establishment of permanent all-way stop signs at Naranca Avenue and Grape Street
City Council Agenda - Special
The El Cajon City Council, Housing Authority, and Redevelopment Agency held a joint special meeting that was not live streamed. The meeting included a closed session to discuss existing litigation involving the city.
- Closed session on litigation: The People of the State of California vs City of El Cajon, et al., Case No. 25CU053437C
City Council Meeting 3pm
The El Cajon City Council will meet to approve routine items like minutes and warrant payments, receive reports on housing, traffic calming, and small business initiatives, and vote on a $430,286.57 contract amendment for the Wells Park pickleball project. The most consequential action is a zoning reclassification for two Broadway properties from residential to office use.
- Approve zoning reclassification for 628-630 and 702 Broadway from residential to Office Professional (O-P) zone
- Approve $430,286.57 contract amendment for Bid No. 022-25 – Wells Park Pickleball with SWCS, Inc.
- Adopt updated Traffic Calming Policy including speed cushions as alternative speed control devices
- Approve FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Housing Authority submission
- Approve Sewer System Management Plan Addendum for State of California compliance
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning reclassification for properties on Broadway. The body is also considering several funding awards and a contract amendment for fleet fueling services.
- Public hearing for Zone Reclassification No. 2025-0002 for 628-630 and 702 Broadway
- Proposed $465,000 increase in final year compensation for fleet fueling services with Cardlock Fuel Systems, LLC (SC Fuels), for a total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000
- Acceptance of $977,350 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding and $74,983.84 in program income
- Authorization to apply for the FY 2025-26 CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Grant
- Proposed amendment to the City of El Cajon Conflict of Interest Code
City Council Agenda - Special
The El Cajon City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency are holding a joint special meeting. The body will consider and provide feedback on a Cajon Cruise application submitted by Downtown Café.
- Cajon Cruise application submitted by Downtown Café
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council will review several police grant allocations and public hearings regarding residential and commercial property use. The body is also deciding on professional service contracts for a veterans memorial and street design.
- Contract with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for Main Street – Green Street Phase 2 Design Services not to exceed $625,000
- Contract with Monument Warehouse, LLC for El Cajon Veterans Memorial services not to exceed $48,000
- Public hearing to convert 1415, 1419, and 1421 Oakdale Avenue into a Common Interest Development
- Public hearing on appeal to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 2115 for a restaurant at 143 E. Main Street
- Appropriation of $27,600 in COPS funding to help purchase a Police Interceptor
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program and other fiscal actions. The body is also considering contracts for fire station renovations and land use planning services.
- Agreement with SWCS, Inc. for Fire Station No. 6 Dispatch Center Renovation not to exceed $2,596,195
- Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Comprehensive Land Use Planning Services not to exceed $400,000
- Proposed $300,000 allocation for a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program
- Allocation of $731,919 for Neighborhood Street Lights Capital Improvement Project
- Establishment of permanent all-way stop signs at Graves Avenue and Cedar Street
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council will hold a public hearing to accept the Annual Sewer Charges Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body is also considering several contract amendments for city services and vehicle replacements.
- Public hearing for the Annual Sewer Charges Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Appropriation of $775,000 and $255,000 for vehicle replacement and a $600,000 contract increase for AEP-California, LLC
- Appropriation of $600,000 for Fire Station No. 6 renovations
- Contract increase of $240,000 for Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for plan review and inspection services
- Award of $97,200 bid to eRoom, Inc. for mechanical doors and gates maintenance
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency will hold a joint public hearing to consider proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also consider several service contracts and an ordinance to establish Community Benefit Districts.
- Proposed FY 2025-26 Annual City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency Budgets
- New tree maintenance agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for $746,900
- ADA Concrete Improvements contract award to Sael Construction Corporation for $444,610
- Legal services agreement with Nossaman LLP for eminent domain and property acquisition not to exceed $264,450
- Appropriation of $230,000 for the replacement of two Ford Explorers
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council will discuss the draft preliminary annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body is also considering several contracts for street lighting and road maintenance, as well as updates to mobile home permit fees.
- Award of bid for Neighborhood Street Lights to Neema General Contracting not to exceed $539,100
- Public hearing to amend Mobile Home Permit Fees
- Adoption of the FY 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) project list
- Acceptance of the El Cajon Boulevard Streetscape project
- First reading of an ordinance to establish procedures for Community Benefit Districts
City Council Meeting 3pm
The El Cajon City Council will vote on a zoning code amendment to streamline housing permits, enact a fee for non-emergency lift assistance at licensed care facilities, and designate fire hazard severity zones. Other actions include approving a $300,000 grant amendment for the on-demand micro-transit project, accepting a water quality improvement project, and authorizing police educational incentive side letters. The meeting also includes public hearings on delinquent refuse charges and a report on final ARPA obligations.
- Zoning Code Update (Item 19) – amendment to Title 17 for housing, permit streamlining, and technical changes
- Fee for Non-Emergent Lift Assistance (Item 21) – new Chapter 8.09 to charge for lift assists at licensed care facilities
- Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Item 22) – ordinance to adopt state fire hazard maps
- Micro-Transit Grant Amendment (Item 8) – additional $300,000 in state funds for on-demand service via Nomad Transit/Via
- Police Educational Incentive Side Letters (Item 6) – approval of limited side letter agreements with POA and POA Management Group
City Council Agenda - Special 4 PM
The City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint special meeting. The session is limited to a closed-session conference with legal counsel regarding a claim for damages.
- Closed session regarding a March 20, 2025, claim for damages from Tristan Hardin, Morgan Donnelly, Claire Warrenfelt, and Isabella Mason concerning concealed cameras at Fire Station 8 (1470 E. Madison Avenue)
City Council Meeting 3pm
The City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning code amendment and adoption of new or modified fees. Consent items include a $2.5 million bid award for box culvert repairs, continuation of an emergency for storm water system repairs, and utility support for youth leagues. Also up for first reading are ordinances for a non-emergent lift assist fee and adopting a fire hazard severity zone map.
- Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0001
- Public hearing to modify, add, and delete fees in the Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees
- Award of $2,505,850 to Hazard Construction Engr, LLC for Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs
- Resolution of intention to amend CalPERS contract for Police Officers' Association to share an additional 1% contribution
- First reading of ordinance establishing a fee for non-emergent lift assist services
City Council Agenda - Special - 2:30 PM
The City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency are holding a joint special meeting. The session is focused on a closed-session conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation over proposed Zoning Code amendments.
- Discussion of amendments to Zoning Code (Title 17) to prohibit hospitals in Office Professional (OP) and Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zones
- Review of legal objections from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals regarding property at Greenfield Drive and East Main Street
City Council Meeting 3pm
The El Cajon City Council will consider several consent and administrative items. Notable decisions include awarding a $51,000 marquee installation bid to Sign Factory, approving a consulting agreement with Lighthouse Land Development for Parkway Plaza redevelopment, and authorizing a SANDAG Smart Growth grant application. The council will also discuss extending the animal services agreement with San Diego Humane Society and a proposed fee for non-emergent lift assist services to congregate care facilities.
- Award Bid No. 020-25 to Sign Factory for $51,000 for marquee installation
- Consulting agreement with Lighthouse Land Development for Parkway Plaza redevelopment
- Authorization to apply for SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program grants
- Continuation of emergency for storm water system repairs
- Consider extension of Animal Services Agreement with San Diego Humane Society