The City of El Cajon Planning Commission convened on September 16, 2025, to address various agenda items and public concerns. The meeting commenced with a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call confirmed the presence of Commissioners Edison and Serco, while Commissioners Sotile and Merose were noted as absent.

The meeting was live-streamed on the City of El Cajon website, and attendees were informed about the process for appealing decisions made by the commission. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the city clerk by 5 PM on September 29, 2025, along with a filing fee. Members of the public wishing to speak on agenda or non-agenda items were instructed to fill out a request to speak card, with a time limit of three minutes for each speaker.

The commission then opened the floor for public comments on items not listed on the agenda. However, no members of the public came forward to address the commission, and no prior comments had been submitted.

Following the public comment period, the commission moved on to the consent calendar. The commissioners were asked if they wished to pull any items for discussion, to which there were no requests from either the commission or staff.

The meeting proceeded with a structured approach, ensuring that all procedural requirements were met while allowing for public engagement. Further discussions and agenda items were anticipated as the meeting continued.