Minutes
Santee City Council
Council Chamber - Building 2
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, California
February 9, 2022
This Regular Meeting of the Santee City Council was called to order by Mayor John W.
Minto at 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor John W. Minto, Vice Mayor Ronn Hall and Council Members Laura Koval Rob McNelis and Dustin Trotter - 5.
Officers present: City Manager Marlene Best, City Attorney Shawn Hagerty, and City Clerk Annette Ortiz
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Marshall Masser - Lakeside Christian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Rob McNelis RECOGNITION: Certificates of Commendation: Santee Pee Wee and Junior Varsity Ravens Pop Warner Cheerleader Champions
Ravens Cheer Coaches made brief comments and played a video showcasing their talents and expressed how much the team means to them.
Council Member Trotter recognized Gene Chubb for his contributions to the City of Santee.
Council Members made brief comments regarding Gene Chubb.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda. (City Clerk - Ortiz) (2) Approval of Meeting Minutes of the Santee City Council for the January 12 and 26, 2022, Regular Meetings. (City Clerk - Ortiz) (3) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented. (Finance - McDermott) (4) Purchase of Three Multi-Function Copy Machines from Sharp Business Systems. (Finance - McDermott)
(5) Adoption of a Resolution Awarding the Construction Contract for the City Hall Fiberoptic Cable Replacement Project (CIP 2022-30), and Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 Page 2 of 6 Determining a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act for a Total Project Budget of $65,000.00. (Development Services - Engineering) (Reso 010-2022) (6) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Final Map for an 80-Unit Residential Condominium Subdivision (TM2020-2) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Associated Subdivision Improvement Agreement. Location: 7739 Mission Gorge Road. Applicant: Cornerstone Communities. (Development Services - Engineering) (Reso 011-2022) (7) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Additional Change Order Authorization for the Streetlight Maintenance Contract with CTE, Inc. for FY 2021-22 and Appropriating Funds. (Development Services - Engineering) (Reso 012-2022)
ACTION: Council Member McNelis moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto:
Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter:
Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (15 minutes):
None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
(8) Public Hearing for Consideration of Revised City Council District Electoral Boundaries as Required by Elections Code Section 21621. (City Clerk - Ortiz)
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:00 p.m. The City Clerk introduced the Item and Stephanie Smith with Best Best and Krieger provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members provided direction to Ms. Smith regarding the district electoral boundaries.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m.
(9) Public Hearing to Assess Community Development Needs and to Solicit Proposals for Program Year 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Program Funding Consistent with the Consolidated Plan. (Development Services - Engineering)
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:58 p.m. The Senior Management Analyst provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 Page 3 of 6 PUBLIC SPEAKER(S):
• Steven Anderson - Crisis House
• Gretchen Veihl - Elder Help
• Dennis Martins - Santee Food Bank
• Tim Ray - Meals on Wheels
• Stephanie Chapel Yoo - YCMA
• Tonya V. Hendrix - Santee Santas
• Kelly Douglas - Voices for Children
The Public Hearing was continued at 8:24 p.m. to March 9, 2022. (10) Public Hearing Considering a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the City of Santee and Excel Acquisitions, LLC, for Development of Real Property Known as Parcel 4 of Parcel Map 18857 Located in Trolley Square. (City Manager - Best) (Reso 013-2022)
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:24 p.m. The City Manager introduced the item and Elizabeth Hall with Best Best and Krieger provided a PowerPoint presentation.
ACTION: Council Member McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto:
Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter:
Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:28 p.m.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
(11) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 13 of the Santee Municipal Code ("SMC"), "Zoning" (Case File: ZA2022-1), and Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 2 of the SMC, "Administration and Personnel," Title 9 of the SMC, "Public Services" and Title 10 of the SMC, "Vehicles and Traffic". (City Attorney - Hagerty) (Ord 599 and 600)
The City Attorney introduced the item and the Assistant City Attorney provided a PowerPoint presentation.
ACTION: Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member Koval seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 Page 4 of 6 NEW BUSINESS:
(12) Resolution Authorizing the Implementation of a Permitting and Land Management System, Including Authorization to: Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Tyler Technologies for the EnerGov Land Management System and Mobile Eyes Fire Inspection Software; Purchase Bluebeam Software; Execute a Professional Services Agreement with SDI Presence for Implementation Consulting Services; and Appropriate Funds. (Development Services - Planning) (Reso 014-2022)
The Principal Planner introduced the item and the Senior Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
ACTION: Council Member Koval moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(13) Draft Pavement Management Report 2022 and Pavement Maintenance Workshop. (Development Services - Engineering)
The Principal Civil Engineer provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
ACTION: Council Member Trotter moved approval the Draft Pavement Management Report and of zones CE, CD and EB to be resurfaced with the additional recommendations of El Nopal from Magnolia Avenue to the eastern City limits and Carlton Oaks Drive from Pebble Beach Drive to Wethersfield Road and Magnolia Avenue to Prospect Avenue to the south City limits.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: No; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1.
(14) Resolution Proclaiming an Emergency, Authorizing the Construction of Firebreaks and Fuel Reduction Throughout the San Diego River Corridor, Waiving the Requirement for Competitive Bidding, and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract to Construct a Firebreak. (City Manager - Best) (Reso 015-2022)
Council Member Koval recused herself from the dais at 10:14 p.m.
The Deputy Fire Chief, the Public Works Supervisor and the Park and Landscape Supervisor provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 Page 5 of 6 ACTION: Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member Trotter seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 0. Recuse: 1.
Council Member Koval returned to the dais.
(15) Purchase of Five (5) Bottle Filler Stations from Most Dependable Fountains, Inc. (Public Works)
ACTION: Council Member Trotter moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(16) Resolution Authorizing the Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement of the City Manager. (Mayor Minto) (Reso 016-2022) Mayor Minto provided a brief report.
ACTION: Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member Koval seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued)
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council Member Koval stated that the Chula Vista Mayor is requesting the toll be removed from the South Bay Expressway, CA 125 and the impact that will have on traffic.
Mayor Minto also spoke regarding the removal of the toll for the South Bay Expressway; he also stated he would be attending a League of California Cities meeting.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
The City Manager reported that Lieutenant Bodine would no longer be at the Santee City Council meetings.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 Page 6 of 6 CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
Council Members recessed at 10:32 p.m. and convened in Closed Session at 10:34 p.m.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Gov. Code §54956.9(d) (2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One case
Council Members reconvened in Open Session at 10:42 p.m. with all members present.
Mayor Minto stated the report was received from the City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Gene Chubb at 10:44 p.m.
Date Approved: February 23, 2022
Annette Ortiz, CMC, City Clerk