Minutes
Santee City Council
Council Chamber - Building 2
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, California
January 25, 2023
This Regular Meeting of the Santee City Council was called to order by Mayor John W.
Minto at 6:30.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor John W. Minto, Vice Mayor Laura Koval and Council Members Ronn Hall, 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 Imam Taha Hassane, Islamic Center of San Diego PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Eric King, Parks and Landscape Supervisor RECOGNITION: Recognition of the Santee Starlight Circle Residents; Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
Mayor Minto presented Certificates to Santee Starlight Circle residents.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk requested Item 4 to be pulled for discussion.
Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda; Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (City Clerk - Ortiz)
(2) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented; Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (Finance - Jennings)
(3) Approval of the Expenditure of $98,999.58 for December 2022 Legal Services and Reimbursable Costs; Finding the Action is Not a Project Subiect to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (Finance - Jennings)
(4) Item Pulled for Discussion.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2023 Page 2 of 5 (5) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of a Versalift Insulated 35 ft. 8 in. Telescopic Articulating Aerial Platform Lift onto City Vehicle #172, 2016 Ford F450 4x2 Cab and Chassis, per Sourcewell Contract #110421-TIM; Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the • California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (Community Services - Chavez) (Reso 004-2023)
(6) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the First Amendment to the Agreement with West Coast Arborists Incorporated for Forestry Maintenance Services; Finding the California Environmental Quality Act ("'CEQA") Inapplicable or Relying on a CEQA Exemption per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. (Community Services - Chavez) (Reso 005- 2023)
(7) Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Weston Park Improvements, Playground Installation (CIP 2022-44) Project as Complete; Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (Development Services - Engineering) (Reso 006-2023) (8) Authorize the Declaration of Vehicle #136, a 2004 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4x4 to Dispose of at a Public Auction; Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (Fire - Matsushita)
(9) Adoption of a Resolution Awarding the Construction Contract for the Walker Preserve Fence Repairs (RFB-20066) Project; Finding the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Inapplicable or Relying on a CEQA Exemption per State • CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. (Development Services - Engineering) (Reso 007-2023)
ACTION: Council Member Hall moved approval of the Agenda and Consent Calendar as amended.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Koval: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(4) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Add Section 7.20.100 to the Santee Municipal Code to Protect the San Diego River Corridor; Finding the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Inapplicable or Relying on a CEQA Exemption per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307 and 15308. (City Clerk - Ortiz) (Ord 610)
PUBLIC SPEAKER(S):
• Eid Fakhouri
• Bart Bartholomew
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2023 Page 3 of 5 ACTION: Mayor Minto moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Koval: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
(A) Christynne Wood spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (B) Speaker Britt spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (C) Speaker Brooke (did not speak)
(D) Tracie spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (E) Speaker Carrie spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (F) Danielle Wilkerson, East County BIPOC spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA.
(G) Jose Cortes, PSL spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (H) Tracie (did not speak, duplicate speaker slips)
(1) Richard Mutch spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (J) Jason Frye spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (K) Mike Newell spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (L) Bonnie B. Price, PH. D, Easy County Democratic Club spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA
(M) Siobhan spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (N) Maria spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (O) Ryn Corbeil spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (P) Marie spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (Q) Victoria Abrenica, East County BIPOC spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA.
(R) Ben Richards, SoCal Parent Advocates spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA.
(S) Peggy Wiley spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA.
Council recessed at 7:33 p.m. and reconvened in Open Session at 7:44 p.m. (T) Janet Garvin spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (U) Tammy Feilen (Did not speak)
(V) Corbin Sabol spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (W) Louis Uridel (Did not speak)
(X) Monique spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (Y) Michelle Dressler, Santee Park and Recreation Committee, informed the public about Santee Fido Fest.
(Z) Sherie N. Stack spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (AA) Jasmine Driscall spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA. (BB) Eid Fakhour spoke regarding the incident at the Santee YMCA.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2023 Page 4 of 5 NEW BUSINESS:
(10) Pavement Maintenance Workshop FY 2023-24; Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (Development Services - Engineering)
The City Engineer provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions along with Senior City Engineer and Principle Civil Engineer. The City Attorney advised breaking up the motion into three parts. Council came to a decision to continue discussion of remaining items at the Special Meeting on January 30, 2023.
ACTION: Council Member Trotter moved approval of staff recommendation Item One.
Vice Mayor Koval seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Koval: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
ACTION: Mayor Minto moved approval of General Fund Moneys, Graves Ave and Pepper Drive to Prospect Avenue, including Atlas View Drive to Ellsworth Lane zone CF, exclude Carlton Oaks Drive, Carlton Hills Boulevard to Fanita Parkway. Adding Pebble Beach Drive and Grass Valley Lane to the end.
Council Member Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Koval: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
ACTION: Council Member Hall moved approval of America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds balance.
Vice Mayor Koval seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Koval: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued)
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Mayor Minto spoke regarding the events of the last San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) meeting.
Vice Mayor Koval spoke regarding the SANDAG meeting.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2023 Page 5 of 5 CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Date Approved: February 8, 2023
Annette Fagan Ortiz, CMC, City Clerk