Minutes
Santee City Council
CDC Successor Agency
Council Chamber - Building 2
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, California
January 10, 2024
This Regular Meeting of the Santee City Council and CDC Successor Agency was called to order by Mayor John W. Minto at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor John W. Minto, Vice Mayor Dustin Trotter and Council Members Ronn Hall, Laura Koval and Rob McNelis - 5
Officers present: City Manager Marlene Best, City Attorney Shawn Hagerty, and City Clerk Annette Ortiz
INVOCATION was given by Nick Smith, Skyline Church Lakeside PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Aldo Hernandez, Sheriff Captain PROCLAMATION: 2024 United States Olympic Team Selection Event for the Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay and World Athletics Race Walking Tour Silver Label Event
Vlayor Minto presented the Proclamation to Tracy Sundlun, USA Track & Field; Willie Banks, three-time Olympian, and member of the Board of Directors of the USATF Foundation; Miranda Melville, 2016 Olympian; and Nick Christie, 2021 Olympian.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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 Payment of Demands as Presented. (Finance - Jennings) (3) Rejection of Claim Against the City by Jeffrey Scott Danielson. (Human Resources - Freeman)
(4) Adoption of a Resolution of the Community Development Commission Successor Agency Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 ("ROPS 24- 25"'). (Finance - Jennings) (CDC Successor Agency Agenda Item) (Reso 001-2024 CDCSA)
ACTION: Council Member Koval moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Santee City Council and CDC Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2024
Council Member Hall seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote:
Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Trotter: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and McNelis: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: (15 minutes)
(A) Lois Meyer, Dark Horse Illustrations, offered freelance services for graphics, design, and planning.
(B) Robert Germann, Citizens Against Gillespie's Expansion & Low Flying Aircraft, provided a handout and spoke about emissions from aircraft engines.
NEW BUSINESS:
(5) Resolution Approving the Implementation of a Four-Month Trial to Add an Additional 12-Hours of BLS Ambulance Service Utilizing Part-Time Emergency Medical Technicians, the Hiring of Four Additional Part-Time Emergency Medical Technicians and Approving the Appropriation of $43,784.00 from the Emergency Medical Services Fund Reserve to the Emergency Medical Services Division of the City of Santee Fire Department's FY 2023-24 Operating Budget. (Fire - Matsushita) (Reso 001-2024)
ACTION: Council Member McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member Koval seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote:
Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Trotter: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and McNelis: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(6) Resolution Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds Received for Replacement and Replanting of Trees in the Town Center Landscape Maintenance District (TCLMD). (Community Services - Chavez) (Reso 002-2024)
The Community Services Director provided a PowerPoint presentation.
ACTION: Council Member Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member Koval seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote:
Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Trotter: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and McNelis: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
Santee City Council and CDC Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2024
(7) Resolution Approving the Appropriation of an Additional $14,187.00 to the Code Compliance Operating Budget for the Abatement of a Structure at 7953 Rancho Fanita Drive APN: 386-133-06-00. (Planning and Building - Sawa) (Reso 003-2024)
The Building Official provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
ACTION: Council Member Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote:
Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Trotter: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and McNelis: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(8) Possible Cancellation of a Regular City Council Summer Meeting. (Mayor Minto)
Mayor Minto provided information on the Item.
ACTION: Council Member Koval moved to cancel the July 24, 2024, City Council Meeting.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote:
Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Trotter: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and McNelis: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(9) Resolution Authorizing the Appropriation of Grant Matching Funds for the Purchase of a Pierce International BX Type-3 Fire Engine from South Coast Fire Equipment Inc. through the 2024 Wildfire Equipment anc Vehicle Grant Program Managed by the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation. (Fire - Matsushita) (Reso 004-2024)
The Fire Chief provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
ACTION: Vice Mayor Trotter moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which was carried by the following vote:
Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Trotter: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and McNelis: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued)
None.
Santee City Council and CDC Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2024
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Mayor Minto reported that he will be in Monterey, California, January 23-26, 2024, attending the Cal Cities New Mayor and Council Members Academy.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
The City Manager welcomed the new Sheriff Captain, Aldo Hernandez, and reminded the community about the 2024 USAT Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay Championships on January 21, 2024.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
(10) Report on New Laws Enacted in 2023 Relevant to Santee. (City Attorney - Hagerty)
The City Attorney provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Date Approved: February 14, 2024
Annette Fagan Ortiz, CMC, City Clerk