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Santee City Council
April 9, 2025

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April 9, 2025
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City Council
Mayor John W. Minto
Vice Mayor Rob McNelis – District 1
Councilmember Ronn Hall – District 2
Councilmember Laura Koval – District 3
Councilmember Dustin Trotter – District 4

CITY OF SANTEE

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Santee City Council
City Manager | Marlene D. Best
City Attorney | Shawn D. Hagerty
City Clerk | James Jeffries
The City Council also sits as the Community Development Commission Successor Agency and the Santee Public Finance Authority. Any actions taken by these agencies are separate from the actions taken by City Council. For questions regarding this Agenda, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 258-4100 x114.

MEETING INFORMATION
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
6:30 p.m.

Council Chamber | Building 2
10601 Magnolia Ave • Santee, CA 92071
TO WATCH LIVE:

AT&T U-verse channel 99 (SD Market) | Cox channel 117 (SD County) www.cityofsanteeca.gov

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
Members of the public who wish to view the Council Meeting live may watch the live taping of the in the Council Chamber on the meeting date and time listed above.

LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public who wish to comment on matters on the City Council agenda or during Non-Agenda Public Comment may appear in person and submit a speaker slip before the item is called. Your name will be called when it is time to speak.

PLEASE NOTE: Public Comment will be limited to 3 minutes and speaker slips will only be accepted until the item is called. The timer will start when the participant begins speaking.

April 9, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
2 ROLL CALL: Mayor John W. Minto
Vice Mayor Rob McNelis – District 1
Councilmember Ronn Hall – District 2
Councilmember Laura Koval – District 3
Councilmember Dustin Trotter – District 4
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church – Nina Bacas

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION: Dave Paulsen
CONSENT CALENDAR:

PLEASE NOTE: Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be approved by one motion with no separate discussion. The public, staff or Council Members may request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action. Speaker slips for this category must be submitted to the City Clerk at the start of the meeting. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
(1) Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda. (City Clerk – Jeffries)
(2) Approval of Meeting Minutes of the Santee City Council for the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2025. (City Clerk – Jeffries)
(3) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented. (Finance – Jennings) (4) Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Citywide Streetlight LED Upgrade Project (CIP 2023-02) Phase I as Complete. (Engineering – Schmitz) (5) Adoption of a Resolution Awarding the Construction Contract to T&M Electric Inc. DBA Perry Electric for the Citywide Streetlight LED Upgrade Project Phase 2 (CIP 2024-12) for a total amount of $612,750.00. (Engineering – Schmitz) (6) Council Authorization to Re-stripe Park Center Drive to Allow Parking. (Engineering – Schmitz)
(7) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of New Structural Firefighting Clothing (Turnouts) from Allstar Fire Equipment Inc., per Sourcewell Contract #010424-LIO for an amount not to exceed $28,165.58. (Fire – Matsushita)
April 9, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (15 minutes):

Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items not on the posted agenda may do so at this time. In accordance with State law, Council may not take action on an item not scheduled on the Agenda. If appropriate, the item will be referred to the City Manager or placed on a future agenda. This first Non-Agenda Public Comment period is limited to a total of 15 minutes. Additional Non-Agenda Public Comment will be heard prior to Council Reports.

NEW BUSINESS:
(8) Recommendation from the Salary Setting Advisory Committee Regarding Compensation for the Mayor and City Council. (City Clerk – Jeffries) Recommendation:

Receive recommendation and provide direction to staff.
(9) Santee Community Center (CIP 2018-31) Project Workshop, and a Resolution Increasing the Appropriation of Funds, Authorizing an Interfund Loan for the Construction of the Santee Community Center (CIP 2018-31) Project, and Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). (Engineering/Community Services – Schmitz/Chavez) Recommendation:

1. Provide direction to staff on recommendations for the Community Center (CIP 2018-31) project schedule and proposed funding; and

2. Increase the Community Center appropriation to $23,500,000.00; and

3. Approve the use of up to $3,335,273.00, on an as needed basis, in General Fund Reserves for an interfund loan to the Public Facilities and Park-in-Lieu Development Impact Fee Funds for the purpose of providing the funding necessary to fully fund the construction of the Community Center.

4. Authorize the repayment of the General Fund interfund loan, up to $3,335,273.00, as Public Facility and Park-in-Lieu funds are available. (10) Presenting the Santee Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as Recommended by Cal Fire for Public Comment and Ask City Council to Receive the Report and Provide Staff Direction. (Fire – Matsushita)
Recommendation:

Staff recommend that the City Council receive the Fire Marshal’s report, open a public comment period, provide staff direction, and schedule ordinance hearing and adoption to comply with the 120-day adoption window.

April 9, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued):

All public comment not presented within the first Non-Agenda Public Comment period above will be heard at this time.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION:
(11) Conference with Labor Negotiators
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organization: Santee Firefighters Association
(12) Public Employee Performance Evaluation
(Gov. Code section 54957)
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT:

April 9, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
5 Apr 02 Salary Setting Advisory Committee Council Chamber Apr 02 Santee Park and Recreation Committee Council Chamber Apr 09 Council Meeting Council Chamber
Apr 14 Community Oriented Policing Committee Council Chamber Apr 23 Council Meeting Council Chamber
May 07 Santee Park and Recreation Committee Council Chamber May 12 Community Oriented Policing Committee Council Chamber May 14 Council Meeting Council Chamber
May 28 Council Meeting Council Chamber
The Santee City Council welcomes you and encourages your continued interest and involvement in the City’s decision-making process.

For your convenience, a complete Agenda Packet is
available for public review at City Hall and on the
City’s website at www.CityofSanteeCA.gov.

The City of Santee complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 12132 of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC § 12132). Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 258-4100, ext. 114 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible.

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES

APRIL AND MAY MEETINGS

City of Santee
Certificate of Recognition
This Certificate is Proudly Presented to
With sincere gratitude and appreciation for your generous gift of time, talent, and energy as a volunteer and leader for pickleball court improvements at Big Rock Park, thereby directly providing a positive impact to the City of Santee Parks & Recreation Department and all regional pickleball players.

Mayor John W. Minto
April 9, 2025
Dave Paulsen

Minutes
Santee City Council
Council Chamber – Building 2
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, California
March 26, 2025
This Regular Meeting of the Santee City Council was called to order by Mayor John W.

Minto at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor John W. Minto, Vice Mayor Rob McNelis, and Councilmembers Ronn Hall, Laura Koval, and Dustin Trotter – 5 Officers present: City Manager Marlene Best, Assistant City Attorney Tari Williams, and City Clerk James Jeffries.

INVOCATION was given by Eric King, Lakeside Christian Church.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Eric King.

RECOGNITION: San Diego Regional Fire and Emergency Services Foundation and San Diego River Conservancy
Justin Matsushita, Fire Chief, presented Certificates of Recognition to the San Diego Regional Fire and Emergency Services Foundation and San Diego River Conservancy.

PROCLAMATION: Celebrating John Morley
Christopher George, Supervisor Joel Anderson's Office, County of San Diego, presented a Resolution to the Morley family; Mayor Minto and Councilmember Hall honored the family with a Proclamation, followed by heartfelt stories about John shared by the Council, audience members, and the Morley family; Mayor Minto also announced the meeting would be adjourned in John’s memory
PRESENTATION: Waste Management (“WM”) 2024 Year in Review Kristine Costa, Senior Account Manager, Waste Management, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.

CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda. (City Clerk – Jeffries)

(2) Approval of Meeting Minutes of the Santee City Council for the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2025, Special Meeting of February 27, 2025, and Regular Meeting of March 12, 2025. (City Clerk – Jeffries) DRAFT
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025 Page 2 of 4 (3) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented. (Finance – Jennings) (4) Approval of the Expenditure of $110,321.14 for February 2025 Legal Services. (Finance – Jennings)
(5) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Emergency Repair of Fire Engine 4 (V178). (Fire – Matsushita) (Reso 030- 2025)
(6) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) Toro Zero-Turn Mowers, One (1) Toro Stand-On Aerator, and Add-On Items per Sourcewell Contract #112624-TTC from Western Mower & Engine in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,700.00. (Community Services – Chavez) (Reso 031-2025)
(7) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Submission of the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024 to the State of California’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and Department of Housing and Community Development and Finding the Action is Not a Project and Therefore Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Planning and Building – Sawa) (Reso 032- 2025)
Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of the Consent Calendar.

Councilmember Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (15 minutes):
(A) Brenda Hammond spoke about unity and shared a photo.

PUBLIC HEARING:
(8) Continued Public Hearing for a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM2020-1) and Development Review Permit (DR2020-1) for a Residential Subdivision Consisting of Four Single-Family Dwelling Units Located at 8732 Prospect Avenue in the Low-Medium Density Residential (R-2) Zone (Applicant: Palm Tree Investments). (Planning and Building – Sawa) (Reso 033-2025 and 034-2025)
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:17 p.m. Christina Rios, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of Tari Williams, Assistant City Attorney; Carl Schmitz, Engineering Director; Sandi Sawa, Planning and Building Director; Tricia Estrada, Palm Tree Investments; and Rick Alzaga, Palm Tree Investments.

Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Public Speakers:
• Becky Kennedy
• Beth A. Atuatasi
• Lacey Cornejo
• Keith Koble
• Tricia Estrada, Palm Tree Investments
• Thomas Romero, Palm Tree Investments
• Rick Alzaga, Palm Tree Investments
Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.

Councilmember Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.

The Public Hearing was closed at 8:13 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS:
(9) Proposed “Accessible Santee Small Business Grant Program” Utilizing Certified Access Specialist Program Fees. (Planning and Building – Sawa)
Pam White, Economic Development Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of Aaron Strum, Building Official; Sandi Sawa, Planning and Building Director; and Tari Williams, Assistant City Attorney.

Motion: After discussion, Councilmember Koval moved approval of staff recommendation; Vice Mayor McNelis seconded the motion with changes to the program as requested by Council, the amendment was accepted.

Action: The motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis:

Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0. (10) Resolution Amending the Management Services Agreement of the City Clerk and Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds to the Operating Budget. (Human Resources – Freeman) (Reso 035-2025)
Rida Freeman, Human Resources Director, provided a staff report Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.

Councilmember Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued):

None.

Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025 Page 4 of 4 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

Councilmember Koval spoke about her attendance at the Ethics in Business event hosted by the East County Chamber of Commerce; she also spoke about a meeting hosted by the City related to the progress on the FEMA grant that the City was awarded.

Councilmember Hall informed the community about the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Grossmont Hospital Neuroscience Center; he also reported on a Transfer of Care meeting he attended.

Vice Mayor McNelis requested support for the Santee VFW’s grant application to Supervisor Joel Anderson’s Office.

Mayor Minto informed the community about the upcoming Mary’s Donuts Santee 40th Anniversary event with a short video presentation.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

Marlene Best, City Manager, informed the community about upcoming events and a playground survey currently being conducted.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:

None.

CLOSED SESSION:

Councilmembers recessed at 8:51 p.m. and convened in Closed Session at 8:54 p.m. (11) Conference with Labor Negotiators
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organization: Santee Firefighters Association
Councilmembers reconvened in Open Session at 9:24 p.m., with all members present.

Mayor Minto reported on Item 11 that direction was given.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. in memory of John Morley.

Date Approved:

James Jeffries, City Clerk

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Total vouchers :
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2,626.45
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vchlist Voucher List
03/19/2025 12:21:00PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 138774 3/19/2025 11139 ACE UNIFORMS, LLC - SAN DIEGO SD0187930 54825 WEARING APPAREL 312.84 SD0200404 54825 WEARING APPAREL 178.85
SD0207948 54825 WEARING APPAREL 70.48
SD0210827 54825 WEARING APPAREL 280.60
SD0211078 54825 WEARING APPAREL 20.27
SD0211113 54825 WEARING APPAREL 317.24
SD0211979 54825 WEARING APPAREL 241.49
SD0212583 54825 WEARING APPAREL 233.79
SD0212989 54825 WEARING APPAREL 34.48
SD0213871 54825 WEARING APPAREL 156.69
Total: 1,846.73
138775 3/19/2025 15008 AETNA C/O THE RAWLINGS COMPANY ACID 16134 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 482.00 Total: 482.00
138776 3/19/2025 10010 AIS TRUST ACCOUNT NEWPORT 3011891 DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNITY 605.00 Total: 605.00
138777 3/19/2025 10293 AUTO ZONE INC 03347219993 54833 VEHICLE SUPPLIES 44.27 Total: 44.27
138778 3/19/2025 10516 AWARDS BY NAVAJO 0225265 54834 NAMETAGS 11.85 Total: 11.85
138779 3/19/2025 15551 BLAINE TECH SERVICES 13061 DEVELOPER DEPOSIT REFUND 1,500.00 Total: 1,500.00
138780 3/19/2025 10031 CDW GOVERNMENT LLC AC81V9J COMPUTER SOFTWARE 175.00 Total: 175.00
138781 3/19/2025 10032 CINTAS CORPORATION 694 4222184014 54844 MISC FLEET RENTALS 74.14 Total: 74.14
138782 3/19/2025 11002 CONTEMPORARY CYBERNETICS GROUP 818667 SHIPPING SUPPLIES 282.00 Total: 282.00
138783 3/19/2025 15537 DE SALCEDA MORANTE, GLORIA ACID 21206 REFUNDS - AMBULANCE BILLING 150.00

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vchlist Voucher List
03/19/2025 12:21:00PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
138783 3/19/2025 15537 15537 DE SALCEDA MORANTE, GLORIA (Continued) 138784 3/19/2025 15532 DELUCA, SILVESTER OR DEBRA ACID 14139 138785 3/19/2025 12438 DIESEL PRINT CO LLC 3661
138786 3/19/2025 14811 DIGITECH COMPUTER LLC 60007049
138787 3/19/2025 12483 DISCOUNT SIGNS AND BANNERS 5775
5777
5783
138788 3/19/2025 12970 DUDEK 202500676
138789 3/19/2025 14926 EAGLES POINT SECURITY INC 25369
138790 3/19/2025 15161 EBBERT-SADOWSKI, DONNA ACID14316 138791 3/19/2025 15534 GERBERICH, DIANNE ACID 21070
138792 3/19/2025 15535 GONZALEZ DE MOLINA, GLORIA ACID 18501 138793 3/19/2025 11196 HD SUPPLY FACILITIES 9234311033
9234601214
138794 3/19/2025 10600 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN047380(A) SIN047380(B)
PO# Description/Account
Total :

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:
54944 HOMETOWN HEROES BANNERS
Total:
54998 SLEMSA BILLING CONTRACT SER\
Total:
54854 SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES
54854 SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES
54854 SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES
Total:
55175 PROFESSIONAL SVS RELATED TO
Total:

SECURITY
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:
54803 STATION SUPPLIES
54803 STATION SUPPLIES
Total:
54907 FY 24/25 QRTLY SALES TAX PREP
SALES TAX AUDIT SVCS Q3/2025
Amount
150.00

50.00 50.00
1,205.29
1,205.29
31,073.32
31,073.32

36.64 10.78

42.02 89.44
7,842.50
7,842.50
466.20
466.20
150.00
150.00
200.00
200.00
107.96
107.96

91.39 690.55
781.94
2,400.00
7,699.10

Page 3 ends

vchlist Voucher List
03/19/2025 12:21:00PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO#
138794 3/19/2025 10600 10600 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC (Continued) 138795 3/19/2025 10120 KEARNY PEARSON FORD 2028584 54887 2028598 54887
138796 3/19/2025 15531 KEENAN ACID 11304
138797 3/19/2025 10545 KIRK'S RADIATOR & AUTO AC INC 45825 55072 138798 3/19/2025 10204 LIFE ASSIST INC 1559057 54807
1559106 54807
1575071 , 54807
1575113 54807
138799 3/19/2025 10174 LN CURTIS AND SONS INV918587 55121 INV920260 54909
138800 3/19/2025 15536 MCFADDEN JR, ROBERT ACID 16134
138801 3/19/2025 10308 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 2968-270665 54864 2968-270669 54864
138802 3/19/2025 15489 PACIFIC INSURANCE NETWORK 3092 55133 138803 3/19/2025 10344 PADRE DAM MUNICIPAL WATER DIST 90000366; FEB25 138804 3/19/2025 10097 ROMAINE ELECTRIC CORPORATION 12-063914 54958 Description/Account
Total:

VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS

VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

TYPE 3 ENGINE REPAIR
Total:

EMS SUPPLIES

EMS SUPPLIES

EMS SUPPLIES

EMS SUPPLIES
Total:

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

VEHICLE REPAIR PART

VEHICLE REPAIR PART
Total:

PINS
Total:

GROUP BILL
Total:

VEHICLE SUPPLIES
Total:

Amount
10,099.10
277.83

70.20 348.03
1,105.20
1,105.20
4,055.36
4,055.36

96.76 2,331.70

93.15 1,257.72
3,779.33
1,097.97
1,370.71
2,468.68
132.99
132.99

7.25 7.85

15.10 5,875.00
5,875.00
19,586.82
19,586.82
201.33
201.33

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vchlist Voucher List
03/19/2025 12:21:00PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 138805 3/19/2025 10768 SANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT 9647 54810 BUS TRANSPORTATION 161.28 9648 54810 BUS TRANSPORTATION 143.36
9652 54923 FIELD LIGHTS AT CHET HARRITT 619.05
Total: 923.69
138806 3/19/2025 15020 SHARP COMMUNITY MEDICAL GRP ACID 13699 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 372.50 ACID 15841 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 705.86
Total: 1,078.36
138807 3/19/2025 11910 SPECTRUM GAS PRODUCTS 00642579 55028 OXYGEN CYLINDER REFILLS 220.50 00642836 55028 OXYGEN CYLINDER REFILLS 220.50
Total: 441.00
138808 3/19/2025 10217 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 6024701658 54897 OFFICE SUPPLIES 19.38 6024701659 54897 OFFICE SUPPLIES 220.93
6024768459 54869 FY 24/25 OFFICE SUPPLIES - FINAt 121.75 6025299564 54870 OFFICE SUPPLIES - P&B, E 137.35
Total: 499.41
138809 3/19/2025 10119 STEVEN SMITH LANDSCAPE INC 3195 54900 A 2 LANDSCAPE SERVICES 220.00 Total: 220.00
138810 3/19/2025 10250 THE EAST COUNTY 00149693 INVITATION TO BID - CITYWIDE STF 861.00 00150284 NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PEF 213.50
00150368 NOA- FANITA SECOND RECIRCULJ 675.50
Total: 1,750.00
138811 3/19/2025 12480 UNITED SITE SERVICES 114-14019181 55056 PORTAPOT WALKER PRESERVE 352.58 114-14021755 55056 PORTAPOT SERVICE FIDO FEST 2( 591.55 Total: 944.13
138812 3/19/2025 11305 VELOCITY TRUCK CENTERS XA290214515:01 54903 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 228.96 Total: 228.96
138813 3/19/2025 10537 WETMORE'S 06P103866 54905 VEHICLE REPAIR PART 183.44 Total: 183.44
138814 3/19/2025 15254 YUNEX LLC 90003664 54754 STREETLIGHT LED UPGRADE PRO 46,781.18

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03/19/2025 12:21 :00PM
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138814
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3/19/2025 15254 YUNEX LLC
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Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers :

Amount
-2,339.06
44,442.12
145,515.69
145,515.69

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03/19/2025 4:30:01PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 138816 3/19/2025 10001 US BANK 001129 19.00
0014866 78.65
0029-0029 35.00
0030-0030 35.00
003420 49.54
003425 43.08
003501 73.25
0036-0036 35.00
007347 112.61
009446 22.79
012904 6.73
01302025MB 539.52
013226 96.93
015289 20.07
016025 68.84
016130 219.18
017847 130.60
018697 6.77
02012025 90.00
020309 6.73
02062025 74.12
021405 18.45
021643 10.76
021725 14.51
021904 412.36
022025-0131 35.00
022666 100.15
023479 10.78
023938 55.20
023987 55.20
024866 184.80
026894 35.01
030525-RM 20.46
03132025MB 20.00
031904 70.91
032442

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MEETING SUPPLIES

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CA OESPREPOSITION #250017 33.90

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Voucher
138816
Date Vendor ----------------
3/19/2025 10001 US BANK
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice
(Continued)
035638
038637
041067
047571
051305
051933
0523903
059838
0605275
064741
069199
069872
069932
070712
0717041
072005
072202
073010
073954
074218
076163
076285
079855
081630
0821054
082509
083400
085071
0872220
087860
091016
0936414
093708
0952094
096668
097185
PO# Description/Account Amount
SUPPLIES - FOR FIELD INSPECTOI 23.96
OFFICE SUPPLIES 17.24
MEETING SUPPLIES 41.22
CA OES PREPOSITION #250017 55.81
MEETING SUPPLIES 22.00
MEETING SUPPLIES 17.50
EVENT SUPPLIES 23.11
TEEN CENTER ACTIVITY 95.67
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 31.96
FIDO FEST SUPPLIES 17.22
GENERAL EVENT SUPPLIES 37.71
SENIOR SUPPLIES 40.49
RECOGNITION PLAQUES 97.26
MEETING SUPPLIES 9.99
OFFICE &CRSNG GRD SUPPLIES 118.68
MEETING SUPPLIES 14.48
MEETING SUPPLIES 14.48
CA OES PREPOSITION #250017 30.67
BATTERIES FOR SUNCREEN DISPE 19.33
MEETING SUPPLIES 20.00
NAMETAGS 118.53
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 172.96
GENERAL EVENT SUPPLIES 11.28
OFICE SUPPLIES 28.02
P&B AND E DEPARTMENT SUPPLIE 107.70
MEETING SUPPLIES 21.50
CA OES PREPOSITION #250017 114.07
OFFICE SUPPLIES 11.84
GENERAL EVENT SUPPLIES 43.08
SENIOR SUPPLIES 14.15
WELLNESS EVENT 30.64
SHIPPING CHARGE 31.55
OFFICE SUPPLIES 41.04
SHIPPING CHARGE 18.76
TEEN CENTER ACTIVITY COOKIE C 27.99
CA OES PREPOSITION #250017 113.73

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vchlist Voucher List
03/19/2025 4:30:01PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 138816 3/19/2025 10001 US BANK (Continued)
097821 WELLNESS EVENT 212.81
098368 MEETING SUPPLIES 25.00
0yfwxvoj BUILDING TRAINING
- MOON 85.00
1000450761 LODGING FOR LEAGUE OF CA CITI 620.84
107369963 FIRE STATION 20 814.00
1124439 OFFICE SUPPLIES 59.27
1160230 OFFICE SUPPLIES 86.79
1170987 440-A FIRE STATION 20 657.25
1170987440- B FIRE STATION 20 215.49
1170987 440-C FIRE STATION 20 107.74
1172424 753-A FIRE STATION 20 99.99
1172424753-B FIRE STATION 20 145.45
1172424753-C FIRE STATION 20 161.61
1172424753-D FIRE STATION 20 1,514.49
11849 MMASC REGISTRATION FOR EXEC 70.00
1220429 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 321.89
13638401 RECREATION PROGRAM MARKETI 598.03
1367366 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 480.00
1377862 OFFICE SUPPLIES 19.37
1480660 WELLNESS EVENT 388.94
14825 MEETING SUPPLIES 42.90
1509833 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 399.28
152066 STAFF SUPPLIES 585.78
15587 SD COUNTY FAIR APPLICATION 25.00
157276 SOFTWARE RENEWAL 149.95
1659468 BANNER BRACKETS 297.85
16619 OFFICE SUPLLIES 24.00
1685295 SENIOR BUS TRIP 498.00
1841030 ENGINEERING SUPPLIES 19.38
1863412 SENIOR/ OFFICE SUPPLIES 71.11
188899097 EMS SUPPLIES 1,982.61
196454 CPRS 0-12 AWARD SUBMITTAL 40.00
1CGGT4J COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 697.29
2013517 OFFICE SUPPLIES 26.91
208978 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 26.93
2121052 OFFICE SUPPLIES 16.15

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vchlist
03/19/2025 4:30:01 PM
Bank code : ubQen
Voucher
138816
Date Vendor
3/19/2025 10001 US BANK
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice
(Continued)
2203424
2232240
24784352
2478997
26946838
2701041
2705020
272728-A
272728-8
2834657
287709
29221048
29276669
29283282
3013119
30200033
3027688
3093821
3199760081
3203973798
3233363
330563
3360243 - CR
3522-4982
3605032
364860-A
364860-8
3783433
3837802
397075
3995456
3L75EK4Q92
4012952
4021843
413144
4206600
PO# Description/Account Amount
FIRE STATION 20 854.40
SMALL TOOLS 19.48
EQUIPMENT REPAIR 107.75
DOMAIN NAME RENEWAL 46.34
SENIOR TRIPS 1,814.40
STATION SUPPLIES 20.02
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 32.29
VEHICLE FEE 31.18
VEHICLE FEE 0.93
FIDO FEST SUPPLIES 29.07
EVENT AWARD SUBMISSION 40.00
EVENT PROMO BANNERS 501.36
EVENT BANNERS 421.77
COMMUNITY EVENT 119.31
VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 21.49
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 17.18
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 63.71
OFFICE SUPPLIES 10.76
CA OES PREPOSITION #250017 672.18
CA OES PREPOSITION #250017 672.18
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 49.52
OFFICE SUPPLIES 83.18

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
-87.19
ADA WEBSITE WIDGET REFUND - -415.00
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 60.78
EMS SUPPLIES 125.09
CR ON ACCOUNT -0.20
OFFICE SUPPLIES 58.24
OFFICE SUPPLIES 42.29
DOMAIN NAME RENEWAL 23.88
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES 185.70
FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL 3.00
STATION SUPPLIES 34.44
CROSSING GUARD SUPPLIES 25.60
CPRS AWARD SUBMISSION 50.00
BANNER BRACKETS 297.85

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vchlist Voucher List
03/19/2025 4:30:01PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 138816 3/19/2025 10001 US BANK (Continued)
42545 MEETING REFRESHMENTS 11.18
4259419 OFFICE SUPPLIES 39.24
4314571 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 174.02
4511788 STATION SUPPLIES 108.76
45982361-A FIRE STATION 20 SUPPLIES 678.27
45982361-B FIRE STATION 20 SUPPLIES 175.27
4601315 EVENT SUPPLIES 15.29
4601839 SUPPLIES
- HEROES GOLF TOURN 56.01
47387-25 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MU 135.00
488966 DOMAIN NAME RENEWAL 80.50
4924257 FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 291.27
5138663 FIDO FEST SUPPLIES 33.58
5164200 OFFICE SUPPLIES 269.36
5273011 FIRE STATION 20 393.68
5420244 COUNCIL AND CLERKS OFFICE SU 105.74
5448223 MARKETING EQUIPMENT 73.23
5799405 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 188.54
5955468 FIRE STATION 20 237.00
609933 EVENT SUPPLIES 13.40
6101836 OFFICE SUPPLIES 22.57
6254642 GENERAL EVENT SUPPLIES 8.34
6345858 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 34.28
639108 EVENT SUPPLIES 97.10
6492230-A FITNESS EQUIPMENT 36.51
6492230-B FITNESS EQUIPMENT 141.16
6767459 OFFICE SUPPLIES 94.58
6878651 OFFICE SUPPLIES 25.84
69016157 SUMMER CAMP FIELD TRIP 300.00
6P9EEK4Q92 FACEBOOK BOOST
- HEROES GOL 5.00
7177059 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 214.42
7203439 WELLNESS EVENT 297.87
7233922 WESTON PARK RENOVATIONS 21.51
7261059 FIRE STATION 20 823.18
72880 FIRE STATION 20 664.99
7416269 SHOP SUPPLIES 50.06
7526379 SIGNS 32.33

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vchlist Voucher List
03/19/2025 4:30:01PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 138816 3/19/2025 10001 US BANK (Continued)
75301165 FIDO FEST SUPPLIES 41.50
7763469 STATION SUPPLIES 27.89
7BR99v GOOGLE CLOUD API
- SEARCH OV 37.09
7frWzS1A BUILDING TRAINING - CASTILLO 85.00
800041 CROSSING GUARD SUPPLIES 145.19
8049055 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES 30.00
8093476 ADMIN SECRETARY QUARTERLY
rv 29.47
829072 GFOA TRAINING 50.00
829074 GFOA TRAINING 50.00
829075 GFOA TRAINING 95.00
829077 GFOA TRAINING 50.00
82998 100.00
8457068 51.73
8461841 53.79
858173 660.00
8821846 70.01
893070 77.48
894358 377.45
8QLC8KLP92 3.00
9011487 59.24
9014053 212.54
9015102 40.44
90195 5.37
9215402 213.98
925058 134.90
9514554 318.68
9561037 95.90
9752220 43.73
9754647-cr -81.65
97762 23.00
97789 71.05
AC6965L 767.10
CMBUULQP92 8.00
E/2788239 15.06
FCAC5E86-0003 751.00
FIDO25-1

SUMMER CAMP FIELD TRIP

STATION SUPPLIES

FIDO FE

STSUPPLIES
2025 ADVANCED CEQA WORKSHO

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES

STATION SUPPLIES
MILITARY SUPPORT - 2/1

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL
TEEN CENTER STORAGE CONTAII\

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

VEHICLE REPAIR SUPPLIES

IRRIGATION MATERIALS
SUPPLIES FOR HEROES GOLF TOl

MEETINGSUPPLIES

GENERAL EVENT SUPPLIES
FIRE STATION 20

BATTERIES FORSUNSCREEN DISF

FRAUD CHARGE CREDIT

STATIONSUPPLIES

MATERIALS &

SUPPLIES

LICENSE UPGRADE

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

FIDO FEST SUPPLIES MUSIC LICENSING
FIDO FEST SUPPLIES FOR STAFF 106.22

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vchlist
03/19/2025 4:30:01 PM
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher
138816
Date Vendor
3/19/2025 10001 US BANK
1 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
1 Vouchers in this report
Pre�red�-�- -------�-----
Date
Approved by: --3- --l 'I• ------ 2:J:,2�� �'--1--t---
Date: _______ 3;q� 5:'
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice
(Continued)
H2TVSQ
HF200683
I NV /2025/03531
INV-1333
JUQWAGCP92
kmxQsm
KP8ZNK4Q92
LGT52GYP92
MC17055721
N4S48KLP92
. QZMSFF8Q92
S 67103
SH9X36
UEWIHM5
UMC-29837
VLGT4GGP92
W2ZB3GYP92
WG3YAKLP92
WG82105662
WM96415009
YRUKHF8Q92
YyGkwrKj
ZDJ8GKLP92
ZJEGQF8Q92
PO# Description/Account

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

BREWS & BITES VENDOR PLATFOI

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

MEETING SUPPLIES

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

EMAIL MARKETING SYSTEM

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

VEHICLE REPAIR PART

GOOGLE CLOUD API SEARCH CHA

MEETING REGISTRATION

EQUIPMENT REPAIR PART

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

STATION SUPPLIES

OFFICE SUPPLIES

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - STURM

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL

FACEBOOK BOOST - HEROES GOL
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers
Amount

35.00 999.37

53.99 997.00

2.00 15.00

22.00 18.00
350.00

2.00 2.00
1,201.87
100.00

30.00 100.59

19.05 25.00

18.06 185.03
383.57

12.00 340.00

19.06 20.00
37,835.43
37,835.43
37,835.43

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PyBatch
03/18/2025
Grand
Totals
9:45:41AM

EARNINGS SECTION
Hours/units Rate Amount Src
15,972.25 740,811.81
Plan
rhsabc
roth
sb-1
sb-3
sffa
sffapc
st1cs3
s12cs3
texlif
vaccpr
vaccpt
vcanpr
vcanpt
vgcipt
vghipr
vision
voladd
voldis
vollif
vollpb
Payroll Processing Report

CITY OF SANTEE
2/27/2025 to 3/12/2025-2 Cycle b

DEDUCTIONS SECTION
Base Wages
34,364.45
114,406.77
86,982.89
15,934.38
15,664.87
Deduction
1387.29
12,813.16

92.07 72.08
3,639.68
1,037.29
2,609.49
478.03
249.64
758.00
195.37
441.02
145.05

68.63 31.12
574.02

17.50 392.86
159.94
270,530.04
Benefit/Cont LvPlan
-2,609.49
-478.03
-159.94
92,167.16

LEAVE SECTION
Accrued
Gross:

Net:

Taken
740,811.81
470,281.77
Banked Lost
<< No Errors/ 9 Warnings >>
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vchlist
03/20/2025 1:29:18PM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
138817 3/20/2025 12903 AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE CO
138818 3/20/2025 12722 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE
138819 3/20/2025 10844 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
138820 3/20/2025 10508 LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
138821 3/20/2025 14452 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSC
138822 3/20/2025 14458 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE
138823 3/20/2025 10784 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE
138824 3/20/2025 10335 SAN DIEGO FIREFIGHTERS FEDERAL
138825 3/20/2025 10424 SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS
138826 3/20/2025 10776 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
138827 3/20/2025 10776 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
138828 3/20/2025 14467 TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
138829 3/20/2025 10001 US BANK
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
2535877
166712562
PPE 3/12/25
March 2025
March 2025
84745654
March 2025
March 2025
PPE 3/12/25
PPE 3/12/25
PPE 3/12/25
SM0F0U20250316001
PPE 3/12/25
Description/Account

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Total:

EYEMED - VOLUNTARY VISION
Total:

WITHHOLDING ORDER
Total:

LIFE/LTD INSURANCE
Total:

MEDICAL AIR TRANSPORT SVCS
Total:

VOLUNTARY LEGAL
Total:

VOLUNTARY AD&D
Total:

LONG TERM DISABILITY-SFFA
Total:

DUES/PEC/BENEVOLENT/BC EXP
Total:

WITHHOLDING ORDER
Total:

WITHHOLDING ORDER
Total:

VOLUNTARY INS RIDERS
Total:

PARS RETIREMENT
Amount
3,046.15
3,046.15
1,167.32
1,167.32
260.95
260.95
3,518.53
3,518.53
190.00
190.00
609.00
609.00

35.05 35.05
1,386.50
1,386.50
4,818.86
4,818.86
449.53
449.53
260.30
260.30
499.35
499.35
1,532.56

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vchlist
03/20/2025 1:29:18PM
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher
138829
138830
Date Vendor
3/20/2025 10001 10001 US BANK
3/20/2025 14600 WASHINGTON STATE SUPPORT
14 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
14 Vouchers in this report
Prepared by:_-==t---=-��=------::::=-------
Date: _______ --...1�--;;,""w
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
--------- Invoice
(Continued)
PPE 3/12/25
------ PO# Description/Account
Total:

WITHHOLDING ORDER
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers
Amount
1,532.56
641.53
641.53
18,415.63
18,415.63

Page 17 ends

vchlist
03/21/2025 12:37:31PM
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher
6291624
6816015
Date Vendor
3/21/2025 14704 457 MISSIONSQUARE
3/21/2025 14705 RHS MISSIONSQUARE
2 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
2 Vouchers in this report
Pe,pacedby,
Date: ---------- ��
Approved by: c:-- s�
Date: 5-l.--r- Z, S
'
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
--------- Invoice
PPE 3/12/25
PPE 3/12/25
------ PO# Description/Account
ICMA-457
Total:

RETIREE HSA
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers
Amount
43,616.71
43,616.71
5,124.12
5,124.12
48,740.83
48,740.83

Page 18 ends

vchlist
03/25/2025 9:56:49AM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher
3253
Date Vendor
3/25/2025 10353 PERS
1 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
1 Vouchers in this report
Prepared by: �J(kz.

Date: jiJh.--½
Approved by: &---,ch-ca·
���--,,--' · �•--------
Date: (::::7g .,. -2. $
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice
03 25 3
------ PO# Description/Account

RETIREMENT PAYMENT
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers
Amount
158,510.07
158,510.07
158,510.07
158,510.07

Page 19 ends

vchlist
03/27/2025 9:55:20AM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
138831 3/27/2025 10003 A & B SAW & LAWNMOWER SHOP
138832 3/27/2025 11139 ACE UNIFORMS, LLC - SAN DIEGO
138833 3/27/2025 11028 ADAME, EDDIE
138834 3/27/2025 15557 ALPINE FIRE PROTECTION DIST
138835 3/27/2025 10510 AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC
138836 3/27/2025 11445 AMERICAN MESSAGING
138837 3/27/2025 15380 ANDERSON, MARK
138838 3/27/2025 10412 AT&T
138839 3/27/2025 10020 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
138840 3/27/2025 15487 BHI MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
138841 3/27/2025 10668 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
138842 3/27/2025 11653 CALIFORNIA FIRE CHIEFS
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
1649 54823
SD0213464 54825
SD0213475 54825
P19967
1110 55181
2076496453
L 1072898ZC
2502
000023076314
LEGAL SVCS FEB 2025
025-08 55180
OCT-DEC 2024
300000649
Description/Account

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Total:

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

SD REGIONAL FIRE FND GRANT
Total:

CLOUD STORAGE SERVICES
Total:

FD PAGER SERVICE
Total:

INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT
Total:

TELEPHONE
Total:

LEGAL SVCS FEB 2025
Total:

CONSULTING SERVICES
Total:

OCT - DEC 2024 SB1473 FEES
Total:

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
Total:

Amount
199.00
199.00
156.69
317.24
473.93
250.00
250.00
6,637.37
6,637.37
100.00
100.00
219.39
219.39
168.00
168.00
930.35
930.35
110,321.14
110,321.14
2,975.00
2,975.00
465.30
465.30
1,260.00
1,260.00

Page 20 ends

vchlist Voucher List
03/27/2025 9:55:20AM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 138843 3/27/2025 15423 CALSENSE INV4934 CALSENSE DATA PLAN 745.00 Total: 745.00
138844 3/27/2025 10876 CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC 4040932396 54839 PLOTTER MAINTENANCE & USAGE 159.35 Total: 159.35
138845 3/27/2025 11402 CARROLL, JUDI 04012025-96 MEADOWBROOK HARDSHIP PRO( 147.64 Total: 147.64
138846 3/27/2025 10032 CINTAS CORPORATION 694 4222904751 54844 MISC. SHOP RENTALS 74.14 Total: 74.14
138847 3/27/2025 11409 CLAYTON, SYLVIA 04012025-340 MEADOWBROOK HARDSHIP PRO( 154.50 Total: 154.50
138848 3/27/2025 15152 COAR DESIGN GROUP 22730 54666 NEW FIRE STATION CITY OPERATII 38,450.00 Total: 38,450.00
138849 3/27/2025 12153 CORODATA RECORDS RS7068447 54996 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGMEt\ 801.10 Total: 801.10
138850 3/27/2025 10171 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AUDITOR & 02/2025 AGENCY REV 02/2025 AGENCY PARK CITE REPT 172.50 02/2025 OMV REVENUE 02/2025 OMV PARK CITE REP T 462.50
02/2025 PHOENIX REV 02/2025 PHOENIX CITE REV REPT 480.75 Total: 1,115.75
138851 3/27/2025 10358 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 25CTOFSAN08 54987 SHERIFF RADIOS 2,714.00 25CTOFSASN08 54908 800 MHZ ACCESS FEES 2,242.00
Total: 4,956.00
138852 3/27/2025 15413 COUNTYWIDE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 72726 55099 PLUMBING REPAIRS & RELATED M 3,262.67 72743 55099 PLUMBING REPAIRS & RELATED M 663.79
72900 55099 PLUMBING REPAIRS & RELATED M 445.60
72986 55099 PLUMBING REPAIRS & RELATED M 1,051.47
Total: 5,423.53
138853 3/27/2025 10333 COX COMMUNICATIONS 052335901; MAR25 8950 COTTONWOOD AVE 198.09 064114701; MAR25 8115 ARLETTE ST 194.40

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vchlist
03/27/2025 9:55:20AM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
138853 3/27/2025 10333 10333 COX COMMUNICATIONS
138854 3/27/2025 12438 DIESEL PRINT CO LLC
138855 3/27/2025 12593 ELLISON WILSON ADVOCACY, LLC
138856 3/27/2025 15214 EMERGENCY VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC
138857 3/27/2025 15064 FREEMAN, RIDA
138858 3/27/2025 10490 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES INC
138859 3/27/2025 15311 HEAVY HAULER ASSOCIATION
138860 3/27/2025 12810 HENRY, PATRICK
138861 3/27/2025 14833 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP
138862 3/27/2025 15316 JD ANIMAL REMOVAL INC
138863 3/27/2025 14956 JET ADVERTISING LLC
138864 3/27/2025 13558 KIFER HYDRAULICS CO, INC
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
(Continued)
3661 54944
2025-03-07 54917
2485 55166
011-2018
63952 55142
2025
P27520
1095671A 54971
1568995 54971
1568997 54971
1573233 54971
1841 54805
12450 54953
85170 54888
Description/ Account
Total:

HOMETOWN HEROES BANNERS
Total:

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICE
Total:

VEHICLE SUPPLIES
Total:

CONFERENCE
Total:

SAFETY & ENV JUSTICE ELEMENT
Total:

MILITARY SUPPORT
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

INTERWEST BLDG. SVCS - PLAN R
INTERWEST BLDG. SVCS - PLAN R
INTERWEST BLDG. SVCS - PLAN R
INTERWEST BLDG. SVCS - PLAN R
Total:

DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICE
Total:

WEBSITE UPDATE SERVICES
Total:

EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Total:

Amount
392.49
1,200.25
1,200.25
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,268.81
1,268.81
838.68
838.68
135.00
135.00
5,550.00
5,550.00
250.00
250.00
3,166.64
4,515.30
6,788.39
3,075.30
17,545.63
1,440.00
1,440.00
2,850.00
2,850.00
171.92
171.92

Page 22 ends

vchlist
03/27/2025 9:55:20AM
Bank code: ub!'.len
Voucher Date Vendor
138865 3/27/2025 10204 LIFE ASSIST INC
138866 3/27/2025 10344 PADRE DAM MUNICIPAL WATER DIST
138867 3/27/2025 11442 PATTERSON, EDWARD
138868 3/27/2025 13592 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC
138869 3/27/2025 12828 RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY
138870 3/27/2025 14539 ROGERS ANDERSON MALODY & SCOTT
138871 3/27/2025 15314 RSG INC
138872 3/27/2025 15548 SAN CARLOS ACE HARDWARE
138873 3/27/2025 10606 SD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
138874 3/27/2025 13061 SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY &
138875 3/27/2025 11594 SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
138876 3/27/2025 10424 SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
1576237 54807
1576239 54807
90000367; MAR25
04012025-225
Q1754287 54988
0106463 55023
77032 54867
13220 54868
19847 55178
CALIDSAN02 55065
SHERIFF JAN 2025
MAR-25 54959
CIP2025-02 CK
FY24.25.002
FY24/25.001
FY24/25.003
Description/Account

EMS SUPPLIES

EMS SUPPLIES
Total:

GROUP BILL
Total:

MEADOWBROOK HARDSHIP PRO(
Total:

QUADIENT MAIL MACHINE LEASE
Total:

AS-NEEDED ENGINEERING SERVI<
Total:

FY 24/25 AUDIT SERVICES
Total:
2025-29 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Total:

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Total:

CAL-ID PROGRAM
LAW ENFORCEMENT JAN 2025
Total:

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Total:

MTS RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT
Total:

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL
Amount
1,502.11
1,434.26
2,936.37
16,559.31
16,559.31
142.45
142.45
1,267.42
1,267.42
2,861.08
2,861.08
10,000.00
10,000.00
1,976.25
1,976.25
1,292.99
1,292.99
5,471.00
1,461,385.06
1,466,856.06
38,674.00
38,674.00
750.00
750.00

89.00 89.00

89.00

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vchlist Voucher List
03/27/2025 9:55:20AM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
138876 3/27/2025 10424 SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS (Continued)
FY24/25.004
FY24/25.005
FY24/25.006
FY24/25.007
FY24/25.008
FY24/25.009
FY24/25.010
FY24/25.011
FY24/25.012
FY24/25.013
138877 3/27/2025 14797 SEDANO FORD OF LM INC 20502524
20505830
20508321
255621
258411
260229
138878 3/27/2025 13206 SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS 9005242937 138879 3/27/2025 15540 SOUTHWEST MOBILE STORAGE 134201156 138880 3/27/2025 10837 SOUTHWEST TRAFFIC SIGNAL 84114
84115
84116
84117
84118
84119
138881 3/27/2025 11910 SPECTRUM GAS PRODUCTS 00871733
00871734
PO# Description/Account

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL

WEARING APPAREL
Total:
54895 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS
54895 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS
54895 VEHICLE REPAIR PART
54895 VEHICLE REPAIR
54895 VEHCLE REPAIR
54895 MEDIC UNIT REPAIR
Total:
54984 SHARP COPY 2025.03
Total:
55172 20' X 8' 6" STANDARD DRY FREIGH
Total:
54948 TRAFFIC SIGNAL - MARKOUTS
54948 TRAFFIC SIGNAL - SERVICE CALL�
54955 TRAFFIC SIGNAL - DIG ALERTS
54955 TRAFFIC SIGNAL - EXTRA WORK Z
54955 TRAFFIC SIGNAL - EXTRA WORK Z
54955 TRAFFIC SIGNAL - EXTRA WORK Z
Total:
55028 OXYGEN CYLINDER RENTAL
55028 OXYGEN CYLINDER RENTAL
Amount

89.00 129.00

89.00 89.00

89.00 89.00

89.00 89.00
129.00
129.00
1,277.00
538.57
131.44
151.12
931.98
1,079.00
195.12
3,027.23
932.80
932.80
6,105.12
6,105.12
405.00
2,304.00
355.71
1,320.08
2,205.16
1,185.31
7,775.26
164.15

80.85

Page 24 ends

vchlist
03/27/2025 9:55:20AM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
138881 3/27/2025 11910 11910 SPECTRUM GAS PRODUCTS
138882 3/27/2025 11403 ST JOHN, LYNNE
138883 3/27/2025 10217 STAPLES ADVANTAGE
138884 3/27/2025 10027 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
138885 3/27/2025 11587 STRYKER SALES CORPORATION
138886 3/27/2025 15454 SUPERIOR ROOFING
138887 3/27/2025 10250 THE EAST COUNTY
138888 3/27/2025 10515 THE SAN DIEGO UNION - TRIBUNE
138889 3/27/2025 14354 TRILOGY MEDWASTE WEST, LLC
138890 3/27/2025 10133 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT
138891 3/27/2025 12480 UNITED SITE SERVICES
138892 3/27/2025 10642 USPS-POC
138893 3/27/2025 10475 VERIZON WIRELESS
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
(Continued)
04012025-78
6026299905 55122
801414
9208551929 54813
CIP72431.40.03 RR
00150524
0611639
1703550 54913
1703551 54913
220250702 54871
24-252985 54871
INV-5155460 55056
03132025
6108196478
Description/Account
Total:

MEADOWBROOK HARDSHIP PROC:

Total:

FY 24/25 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Total:

FINGERPRINT APPS
Total:

EQUIPMENT REPAIR PART
Total:

RETENTION RELEASE
Total:

NOTICE OF PH - REQUEST FOR PL
Total:

LEGAL NOTICE - TCSP EIR UPDATE
Total:

BIOMEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL

BIOMEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
Total:

DIG ALERT - MONTHLY TICKETS

DIG ALERTS - STATE FEE
Total:

PORTAPOT AT CITY HALL
Total:

POSTAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

CELL PHONE SERVICE
Amount
245.00
147.93
147.93

71.63 71.63

96.00 96.00
197.13
197.13
4,772.95
4,772.95
199.50
199.50
825.34
825.34
238.05
236.54
474.59
324.50

53.60 378.10
135.54
135.54
1,669.40
1,669.40
608.34

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vchlist
03/27/2025 9:55:20AM
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher
138893
138894
Date ----------------- Vendor --------- Invoice ;__:,...;,;_ PO# ______ Description/Account ..:,_ __________ Amount
------
3/27/2025 10475 10475 VERIZON WIRELESS
3/27/2025 10318 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
64 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
64 Vouchers in this report
Prepared
Date:
by:._____:�=-+·�u�fi-1-� "3 •"t-�, 7;5�2__
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Date:_________ 3 {12$
4089277
(Continued)
54817 EMS SUPPLIES
Total:

Total:
608.34
2,073.50
2,073.50
Bank total: 1,783,497.56
Total vouchers : 1,783,497.56

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RESOLUTION NO.
1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA

ACCEPTING THE CITYWIDE STREETLIGHT LED UPGRADE
PROJECT (CIP 2023-02) PHASE I AS COMPLETE
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the Citywide Streetlight Led Upgrade Project (CIP 2023-02) Phase I to Yunex Traffic on March 13, 2024 for $484,955; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also authorized the Director of Engineering/City Engineer to approve construction change orders in a total amount not to exceed $48,495; and
WHEREAS, six change orders in the amount of $22,711.18 were approved for purchase of spare streetlight materials and for additional upgrades to the bell-style lights on Prospect Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Project was completed for a total construction contract amount of $507,666.18 on December 20, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Yunex Traffic has completed the project in accordance with the contract plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to accept the Project as complete; and WHEREAS, acceptance of the Project as complete will not result in a direct or indirect impact on the environment, is an administrative activity of government, and is therefore not a “project” under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, that:

SECTION 1: The work for the construction of the Citywide Streetlight Led Upgrade Project (CIP 2023-02) Phase I is accepted as complete on this date.

SECTION 2: The City Clerk is directed to record a Notice of Completion.

SECTION 3: The action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 as it involves an administrative activity of government without the potential of a significant impact on the environment.

SECTION 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

RESOLUTION NO.
2 ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular meeting thereof held this 9th day of April, 2025, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO T&M ELECTRIC INC. DBA PERRY ELECTRIC FOR THE CITYWIDE STREETLIGHT LED UPGRADE PROJECT PHASE 2 (CIP 2024-12)
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2025, City staff administered a formal bid process for the Citywide Streetlight LED Upgrade Project Phase 2 (“Project”) in compliance with Santee Municipal Code Section 3.24.100; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2025, the City Clerk publicly opened and examined six sealed bids; and
WHEREAS, the lowest received bid was submitted by T&M Electric, Inc. DBA Perry Electric (“Perry Electric”) in the amount of $612,750.00; and WHEREAS, Perry Electric’s bid failed to acknowledge the addendum to the invitation for bids; and
WHEREAS, failure to acknowledge the addendum is a minor irregularity and does not materially impact the responsiveness of the bid; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Santee Municipal Code section 3.24.100(E), Staff has determined that Perry Electric’s bid conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in the invitation for bids; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends waiving the minor bid irregularity; and WHEREAS, Perry Electric is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total bid amount of $612,750.00; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends awarding the construction contract for the Project to Perry Electric in an amount not to exceed $612,750.00; and WHEREAS, Staff requests authorization for the Director of Engineering/City Engineer to approve change orders in a total amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for unforeseen items and additional work associated with the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project is funded through $584,000.00 in Streetlight Zone A funds in the approved 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the City received a Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) in the amount of $118,300.00, for which this Project is eligible; and WHEREAS, Staff requests allocating an additional $118,300.00 in Streetlight Zone A funds as a reserve in case the Federal government rescinds the grant funds; and WHEREAS, the Project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

RESOLUTION NO.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, as follows:

SECTION 1: The Recitals provided above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Resolution.

SECTION 2: The construction contract for the Citywide Streetlight LED Upgrade Project Phase 2 CIP 2024-12 is awarded to T&M Electric DBA Perry Electric as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $612,750.00, and the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents for the contract on behalf of the City.

SECTION 3: The Director of Engineering/City Engineer is authorized to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for unforeseen items and additional work associated with the Project.

SECTION 4: $118,300.00 in the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds and a reserve of $118,300.00 in Streetlight Zone A funds are allocated to the Project.

SECTION 5: The Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities.

SECTION 6: The documents and materials associated with this Resolution that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at Santee City Hall, 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071. The City Clerk is the custodian of record of those proceedings.

SECTION 7: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular meeting thereof held this 9th day of April, 2025 by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
$575,100
$612,750.00 $650,000.00
$735,380.00 $739,155.00
$830,000.00
$985,600.00
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
Engineers
Estimate
T&M Electric Inc.,
DBA Perry Electric
HMS Construction,
Inc.

Bear Electrical
Solutions, Inc.

Servitek Electric,
Inc.

Blue Pacific
Engineering &
Construction, Inc
Ace Electric, Inc.

CITYWIDE STREETLIGHT LED UPGRADE PROJECT PHASE 2
(CIP 2024-12)

Exhibit A

April 9, 2025
8 SPACES
44 SPACES
5 SPACES
5 SPACES
FUTURE

DRIVEWAY

RIVERWALK DR

MAST BLVD

PARK CENTER DRIVE

RESTRIPE TO ADD PARKING ON BOTH SIDES
APPROXIMATELY 62 SPACES

RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF NEW LION FIRST RESPONDER PPE

STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING CLOTHING (TURNOUTS) FROM ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. PER SOURCEWELL CONTRACT #010424-LIO
WHEREAS, the City of Santee’s (“City”) adopted FY 24/25 Fire and Life Safety Department operating budget includes funding for the purchase of structural firefighting clothing (turnouts); and
WHEREAS, Santee Municipal Code Section 3.24.130 authorizes the City to join other public jurisdictions in cooperative purchasing plans or programs as determined by the purchasing agent to be in the City’s best interest; and WHEREAS, in March 2024, Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, of which the City is a member, completed a competitive request for proposals process for procurement of firefighting personal protective equipment with related equipment cleaning that substantially complied with the formal purchasing procedures as provided in Section 3.24.180 of the Santee Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, based on evaluation criteria such as pricing, selection and variety of products offered, customer support and ability to meet the contract requirements, LION First Responder PPE, Inc. was awarded Contract #10424-LIO for firefighting personal protective apparel and accessories for an initial term of three years plus three annual options to renew; and
WHEREAS, LION First Responder PPE, Inc. has designated Allstar Fire Equipment Inc. as the sole source for LION’s NFPA 1971 compliant LION® brand turnouts, multi-threat CBRN, gloves, hoods and boots to the municipal fire service market in California; and.

WHEREAS, staff has evaluated the pricing, products and support provided by the Sourcewell Contract #010424-LIO and desires to use Sourcewell Contract #010424-LIO to purchase seven (7) structural firefighting coats and seven (7) pairs of structural firefighting pants (turnouts) for the Fire and Life Safety Department to replace existing turnouts that failed annual testing and cannot remain in service.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Santee, California, hereby:

1. Authorizes the purchase seven (7) structural firefighting coats and seven (7) pairs of structural firefighting pants (turnouts) from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. per Sourcewell Contract #010424-LIO for an amount not to exceed $28,165.58; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

RESOLUTION NO.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held this 9th day of April 2025, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK

1 STAFF REPORT
Recommendation from the Salary Setting Advisory Committee Regarding Compensation for the Mayor and City Council
City Council Meeting
April 9, 2025
With regard to compensation of the Mayor and City Council, general law cities operate under State law (Government Code §36516 et seq.) which authorizes a city council to increase compensation by Ordinance following specific limits. Any increase would be effective at the beginning of a new term of office.

Historically, the Santee City Council adopted such an Ordinance according to the Government Code up until January 20, 2009, when Santee officially became a Charter City and established a Salary Setting Advisory Committee to make recommendations regarding the appropriate level of salary and benefits for the Mayor and City Council.

Specifically, City Charter Article IV, Section 400 provides:

The City Council shall, from time to time, establish a Salary Setting Advisory Committee to make recommendations regarding the appropriate level of salary and benefits for the Mayor and the City Council. The City Council may establish the appropriate composition, membership and procedures for the Salary Setting Advisory Committee. The City Council shall not adjust the salary and benefits of the Mayor or the City Council in a manner not otherwise expressly authorized by the laws of the State of California applicable to general law cities unless and until it establishes the Salary Setting Advisory Committee and receives a recommendation from the Committee.

Essentially, as a Charter City, Santee may follow either of the two processes to set salaries:

1. Santee City Charter § 400 – Salary Setting Advisory Committee Recommendation a. The Committee must first make a recommendation before the Council can act to adjust the salary in a manner not expressly authorized by state law. In other words, if the Council receives a recommendation from the Committee, salary increases could exceed the State’s limits.
b. Council does not have to approve the Committee’s recommendation; Council can set salaries different from the recommendation but only after receiving the recommendation.
c. Salary increases can go into effect at any time but cannot be retroactive. For example, the City Council may want to apply an increase on July 1 to coincide with the beginning of the new fiscal year.
2 2. State Law – California Government Code § 36516
a. Does not require a recommendation from the Committee. b. The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this subdivision by an ordinance or by an amendment to an ordinance, but the amount of the increase shall not exceed the greater of either of the following:
(1) An amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted.
(2) An amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, which shall not exceed 10 percent for each calendar year.
c. Salary increases cannot be automatic; the City Council must adopt a new Ordinance each year.
d. No increase may take effect until the beginning of a new term of office.

Following the April 2, 2025, Salary Setting Advisory Committee Meeting, the Committee is recommending the following changes:
• Increase Mayor and Council Salary 5% in Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 5% in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
• Increase the auto allowance to $650.00 per month for the Mayor and $550.00 per month for the Council.
• No increase to technology allowance.

Mayor Council
CITY Salary Salary Population

1. Escondido $6,280 (1) $2,245 148,122

2. National City $5,733 (1) $1,701 55,236

3. La Mesa $3,800 $1,900 60,537

4. El Cajon $3,380 $2,336 102,991

5. Vista $3,317 $3,196 98,344

6. Santee $3,246 $1,926 59,478

7. Poway $2,538 $1,813 48,051

8. Carlsbad $2,455 $2,355 113,495

9. Oceanside $2,108 $1,933 170,020

10. Encinitas $1,820 $1,720 60,841

11. Imperial Beach $1,750 $950 25,458

12. Lemon Grove $1,405 $803 27,569

13. Solana Beach $1,152 $1,032 12,675

14. Coronado $1,187 $1,187 18,437

15. San Marcos $978 $978 94,188

16. Del Mar $950 $950 3,867
San Diego $20,394 $15,295 1,388,320
Chula Vista $13,416 $5,367 274,333
(1)Escondido and National City have a full time Mayor
San Diego and Chula Vista have full-time Mayor & City Council Comparison of Other Cities in San Diego County
Monthly Salaries
as of March 2025
Sorted by Mayor
Mayor Council
CITY Salary Salary Population

1. Vista 3,317 3,196 98,344

2. Carlsbad 2,455 2,355 113,495

3. El Cajon 3,380 2,336 102,991

4. Escondido 6,280 (1) 2,245 148,122

5. Oceanside 2,108 1,933 170,020

6. Santee 3,246 1,926 59,478

7. La Mesa 3,800 1,900 60,537

8. Poway 2,538 1,813 48,051

9. Encinitas 1,820 1,720 60,841

10. National City 5,733 (1) 1,701 55,236

11. Coronado 1,187 1,187 18,437

12. Solana Beach 1,152 1,032 12,675

13. San Marcos 978 978 94,188

14. Imperial Beach 1,750 950 25,458

15. Del Mar 950 950 3,867

16. Lemon Grove 1,405 803 27,569
San Diego 20,394 15,295 1,388,320
Chula Vista 13,416 5,367 274,333
(1)Escondido and National City have a full time Mayor
San Diego and Chula Vista have full-time Mayor & City Council Comparison of Other Cities in San Diego County
Monthly Salaries
as of March 2025
Sorted by Council
Mayor Council
Auto Auto
CITY Allowance Allowance

1. National City 750 (1) none

2. Escondido 750 (1) 750

3. El Cajon 550 450

4. Santee 550 450

5. Poway 500 360

6. Carlsbad 450 350

7. Oceanside 400 350

8. La Mesa 400 350

9. Encinitas 350 350

10. Solana Beach 350 350

11. San Marcos 300 300

12. Imperial Beach 300 300

13. Coronado 225 150

14. Lemon Grove 175 175

15. Vista None None

16. Del Mar None None
San Diego None None
Chula Vista 1,000 550
(1) Full-time Mayor
San Diego and Chula Vista have full-time Mayor & City Council Comparison of Other Cities in San Diego County
Auto Allowance
as of Mach 2025
Council Mayor
Tech Tech Changes and
CITY Allowance Allowance other notes

1. Vista $90/mo $90/mo None

1. Santee $90/mo $90/mo Laptop provided if
needed

3. Poway $90/mo $60/mo $40 Mayor Increase
$10 Council Increase

4. Escondido None None City cell phone and
laptop provided

5. Carlsbad None None Provided iPad

6. National City None None Laptop Provided

7. El Cajon None None None

8. Oceanside None None None

9. La Mesa None None None

10. Encinitas None None City cell phone and
laptop provided

11. Solana Beach None None None

12. San Marcos None None City cell phone and
laptop provided

13. Coronado None None None

14. Lemon Grove None None None

15. Del Mar None None None

16. Imperial Beach None None Laptop Provided
San Diego unknown unknown unknown
Chula Vista $60/mo $60/mo Provided iPad
Comparison of Other Cities in San Diego County
Tech Allowance
as of March 2025

SANTEE COMMUNITY CENTER (CIP 2018-31)
Location: 10129 Riverwalk Drive
Santee, CA 92071
Date: 3/7/2025
Project Schedule and Milestones
Date Task / Description Duration
April 2025
Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and
Technical Studies Complete 1 Month
July 2025
Completion of Environmental Review and Public
Comment Period 3 Months
July 2025 (Environmental Complete)
July - August
Prepare Bid Documents, Advertisement and
Contractor Outreach. 1 Month
August 2025 Project Advertised & Out for Public Bid (1) August - September 2025 Bid Period 8 weeks
October 2025 Bids Due Date TBD
October 2025 Bid Review Period 4 weeks
November 2025
Award of Construction Contract
(City Council Meeting) Date TBD
November -December 2025 Contracts, Bonds, and Contractor Scheduling 8 weeks January 2026 (Construction Start)
Notice to Proceed Issued
Date TBD
January 2026 –April 2026
Parking Lot Construction at YMCA
Submittal Period for Building Construction Major
Lead Items
4 months
May 2026 - August 2027 Building Construction (2) 16 months August 2027 (Construction Completion)
Date Task / Description Duration
September 2027
Building Turnover
Operation & Maintenance Training
Staff Occupying Building
30 Days
October 2027 Open to Public
Notes:

1. Date shown for “Project Advertisement & Out for Bid” is based on forecasted developer impact fee revenue receipt of Park In-Lieu, Facility fees and other funding sources providing the required construction budget.

2. Construction period based on 16 months for building construction by HMC Architects.

3. Delays due to rain or “dry out” may add delay to parking lot construction or building foundation work.

RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA

INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND

LOAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANTEE COMMUNITY CENTER (CIP 2018-31) PROJECT, AND FINDING THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”)
WHEREAS, the Santee Community Center was originally identified as a needed project with the adoption of the 2005 Development Impact Fee Study; and WHEREAS, City Council awarded a professional services contract to HMC Architects for architectural, engineering, landscape architectural and environmental design services for the Santee Community Center on October 27, 2021; and WHEREAS, project plans and specifications are 100% complete and in final review by the Building Department for issuance of required building permits; and WHEREAS, the environmental studies and documents have been completed for a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and will be circulated in April 2025; and WHEREAS, current funding for this project is included in the FY 2024-28 adopted Capital Improvement Program budget in the amount of $21,000,000; and WHEREAS, the estimated project cost for the Santee Community Center is $23,500,000 based on the 100% design of the project resulting in a funding deficit of $2,500,000; and
WHEREAS, an increase of $2,500,000 is required to complete the project and will be funded by Park in Lieu and Public Facility Development Impact Fees; and WHEREAS, the current Park in Lieu and Public Facility Development Impact Fee revenues required to complete the project has an estimated shortfall of $3,335,273; and WHEREAS, in order to start construction of the project, a short-term interfund loan from the General Fund is required to make up for the Development Impact Fees which have not been collected; and
WHEREAS, the interfund loan will be repaid by future Park in Lieu and Public Facility Development Impact Fees received.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, as follows:

SECTION 1: Approve an additional appropriation to the Santee Community Center (CIP 2018-31), 2024-2028 adopted Capital Improvement Program budget in the amount totaling $2,500,000.

RESOLUTION NO.

SECTION 2: Approve an interfund loan of General Fund Reserves to the Park in Lieu and Public Facilities Developer Impact Fees in the amount of $3,335,273 for the purpose of providing the short-term funding necessary to fully fund the construction of the Santee Community Center project.

SECTION 3: Authorize the repayment of the General Fund interfund loan in the amount of $3,335,273 as Park in Lieu and Public Facilities Fees become available.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular meeting thereof held this 9th day of April, 2025, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
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JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK

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STAFF REPORT

PRESENTING THE SANTEE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP AS RECOMMENDED BY

CAL FIRE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND ASK CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE REPORT AND

PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 9, 2025

BACKGROUND
Prompted by the devastating Oakland Hills fire of 1991, Assembly Bill 337 (Bates, 1992) called for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to evaluate fire hazard severity in local responsibility areas (LRA) and to make recommendations to local jurisdictions where Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) exist. (CA GOV 51175).

Between 2008 and 2011, CAL FIRE worked with local jurisdictions to make recommendations of the Very High FHSZ within the LRAs. CAL FIRE provided the City of Santee with their recommendations on June 11, 2009. The City adopted those recommendations into the Santee Very High FHSZ Map on October 28, 2009.

New legislation, Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021), now requires the adoption of all three (Moderate, High, and Very High) FHSZ classes in the LRA. Previously only Very High FHSZ were required for adoption in the LRA. These new zones are based on scientific analysis of factors such as fuel loading, topography, fire weather, and historical fire patterns. In the State Responsibility Area (generally unincorporated areas), CAL FIRE directly maps and designates FHSZ and provided each jurisdiction with a FHSZ map for their area on April 1, 2024. In 2025, CAL FIRE began to roll out customized maps to LRA jurisdictions, beginning with Northern California on February 10, 2025 and finishing with the jurisdictions located in San Diego, Riverside, Orange, Imperial, San Bernadino, Mono, Inyo, and Los Angeles on March 24, 2025.

The City of Santee received its LRA map on March 24, 2025.

DISCUSSION
What Are Fire Hazard Severity Zones?
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) are classified on their likelihood of experiencing wildfire and the potential severity of fire behavior. These zones help guide fire prevention efforts, building standards, defensible space requirements, and public safety planning. The three classifications are:
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• Moderate: Areas with a lower likelihood or intensity of wildfire. • High: Areas with a significant risk of wildfire occurrence. • Very High: Areas with the highest likelihood of wildfire occurrence and severe fire behavior.

CAL FIRE’s Role
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) plays a critical role in the identification and mapping of FHSZ. Using science-based models that consider vegetation, climate conditions, topography, wind patterns, and fire history, CAL FIRE develops FHSZ maps statewide that are updated periodically to reflect current conditions.

CAL FIRE provides these recommendations to local jurisdictions for adoption.

Local Jurisdiction Responsibilities
State law requires local jurisdictions to take specific actions regarding the CAL FIRE recommended FHSZ:

1. The City must make the map available for public review and comment within 30 days of receiving CAL FIRE’s recommendations (April 23rd).

2. The City must adopt (designate) the LRA FHSZ map within 120 days of receiving CAL FIRE’s recommendations (July 22nd).

3. The City must transmit a copy of the ordinance to the Board of Forestry within 30 days of adoption.

4. The City must provide the adopted map to the county recorder, county assessor, and county planning agency.

5. The City may increase the geographical extent and hazard level of CAL FIRE’s recommended zones.

6. The City may not decrease recommended zones.

By adopting these zones through an ordinance, local agencies ensure compliance with state law while enhancing community safety from wildfires.

Implications of FHSZ Designations
The adoption of the new FHSZ map has several important implications for property owners and the City:
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1. Building Standards: The updated FHSZ map will be used by the Building Official to enforce wildfire-resistant construction standards for new buildings in the high and very high FHSZ starting on January 1, 2026.

2. Property Disclosure Requirements: Property owners in the Very High and High FHSZ must disclose this information during property sales as part of the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement as soon as the map is adopted.

3. Defensible Space Requirements: Properties now within the Very High (VH) FHSZ zone must comply with defensible space clearance requirements (typically 100 feet around structures).

4. Safety Element Updates: FHSZ maps will inform updates to the Safety Element of General Plans to address wildfire risks comprehensively.

5. Fire Safe Regulations: New projects in the VHFHSZ must comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 14 (Natural Resources) fire safe regulations for access and water supply.

6. Subdivision Map Act: Projects in the VHFHSZ must have their tentative map reviewed by the Board of Forestry.

7. Subdivision Review (AB-2911): Developments with 30 or more homes in the VHFHSZ must be routinely reviewed by CAL FIRE when there is only one way out of the development.

8. CEQA: There are additional CEQA requirements for projects in the VHFHSZ.

Discussion Items
Item 1: Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) and Local Jurisdiction’s Authority to Expand FHSZ While local jurisdictions cannot exempt properties from zone-specific requirements, they can expand zones within their City boundary. The intent of CAL FIRE’s recommendations is to inform local jurisdictions of the hazards present in their community. If local jurisdictions would like to enhance the safety requirements, they are encouraged to do so. For instance, some jurisdictions in forested areas have designated their entire area as High, even when CAL FIRE only recommended Moderate. In such cases, all new structures in the City would be built to California Building Code Chapter 7A standards, with increased wildfire exposure protection.

To expand the VHFHSZ, the City must demonstrate substantial evidence the expansion is needed. State law does not specify how this could be justified, but CAL FIRE has indicated that fire modeling could be considered such evidence.
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To expand the High and Moderate FHSZ, no evidence is required and may be done at the City’s discretion. A new map from the City could accomplish this.

Item 1 Discussion
Does the City of Santee want to expand any of the three zones within the City or adopt the Santee FHSZ Map that was recommended by CAL FIRE?
Item 2: Parcels that are Split Between Zones
CAL FIRE's broad recommendations have resulted in parcels being split between multiple zones, complicating compliance determination. For example, if a parcel is split between the Moderate and High zones, neither state law nor CAL FIRE provide any guidance on how to apply the differing requirements to the structure or parcel. Does part of the structure need to be complied with CBC Chapter 7A while another part doesn't? In the event of a wildfire, the entire structure will likely be exposed to embers. Current code administration practices are when there are two differing requirements, the most restrictive shall apply.

Notably, 7,800 structures that burned in the Eaton fire in Altadena were not in any FHSZ.

Other jurisdictions have drafted ordinances to clarify that the most severe zone apply to the entire parcel.

If directed, City staff could create a map that extends the most severe zone to cover the entire parcel and provide clarity about what regulations are applicable.

Item 2 Discussion
How does the City of Santee want to address requirements for parcels that span multiple zones?
Item 3: Public Comment Period
Within 30 days of receiving CAL FIRE’s recommendations, local jurisdictions must make the information available for public review and comment. The information must be presented in a format that is understandable and accessible to the general public, including but not limited maps. (CA GOV Section 51178.5) There is no time period requirement for the public comment period. Some jurisdictions are limiting this to the Council Meetings while others have created surveys on their websites.

Staff can easily and quickly create a webpage dedicated to this and allow for comments for a set period of time.

Item 3 Discussion
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How does the City of Santee want to address the public comment requirement of CA GOV Section 51178.5.

FISCAL IMPACT
The adoption of FHSZs is required by state law. Financial impacts for the City are unknown at this time. However, implementation may require additional staff time for enforcement activities such as building code reviews, new construction inspections, and defensible space inspections. These costs can generally be absorbed within existing departmental budgets or offset through permit fees.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adoption of FHSZs is exempt from environmental review as it is an administrative action mandated by state law.

CONCLUSION
To ensure compliance with state wildfire safety regulations and enhance community protection, staff recommends the following steps:

1. Receive the Fire Marshal's Report – Formal acceptance of CAL FIRE’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) recommendations specific to Santee, including the official FHSZ map.

2. Open Public Comment Period – Allow community input on the proposed FHSZ designations per standard municipal procedures.

3. Provide Staff Direction – Council guidance for drafting an ordinance aligning with CAL FIRE’s hazard classifications (Moderate/High/Very High).

4. Schedule Ordinance Adoption – Upon Council direction, staff will return at a future date within the state’s 120-day window with an ordinance for first and second reading prior to adoption.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Previously adopted Santee VHFHSZ Map

2. New Santee FHSZ Map

3. CAL FIRE’s Fire Hazard Severity Zones Local Responsibility Area FAQ sheet with applicable state laws
City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:

Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Waterbody
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The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps.

Obtain FRAP maps, data, metadata and publications on the Internet at http://frap.cdf.ca.gov For more information, contact CAL FIRE-FRAP, PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA 94244-2460, (916) 327-3939.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor,
State of California
Mike Chrisman, Secretary for Resources,
The Natural Resources Agency
Del Walters, Director,
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Government Code 51175-89 directs the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to identify areas of very high fire hazard severity zones within Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). Mapping of the areas, referred to as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), is based on data and models of, potential fuels over a 30-50 year time horizon and their associated expected fire behavior, and expected burn probabilities to quantify the likelihood and nature of vegetation fire exposure (including firebrands) to buildings. Details on the project and specific modeling methodology can be found at http://frap.cdf.ca.gov/projects/hazard/methods.htm. Local Responsibility Area VHFHSZ maps were initially developed in the mid-1990s and are now being updated based on improved science, mapping techniques, and data.

In late 2005 to be effective in 2008, the California Building Commission adopted California Building Code Chapter 7A requiring new buildings in VH FHSZs to use ignition resistant construction methods and materials. These new codes include provisions to improve the ignition resistance of buildings, especially from firebrands. The updated very high fire hazard severity zones will be used by building officials for new building permits in LRA. The updated zones will also be used to identify property whose owners must comply with natural hazards disclosure requirements at time of property sale and 100 foot defensible space clearance. It is likely that the fire hazard severity zones will be used for updates to the safety element of general plans.

This specific map is based on a geographic information system dataset that depicts final CAL FIRE recommendations for Very High FHSZs within the local jurisdiction. The process of finalizing these boundaries involved an extensive local review process, the details of which are available at http://frap.cdf.ca.gov/projects/hazard/btnet/ (click on "Continue as guest without logging in"). Local government has 120 days to designate, by ordinance, very high fire hazard severity zones within its jurisdiction after receiving the recommendation. Local government can add additional VHFHSZs.

There is no requirement for local government to report their final action to CAL FIRE when the recommended zones are adopted. Consequently, users are directed to the appropriate local entity (county, city, fire department, or Fire Protection District) to determine the status of the local fire hazard severity zone ordinance.

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in LRA As Recommended by CAL FIRE Projection Albers, NAD 1983
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The maps are for display purposes only - questions and requests related to parcel or city boundary data should be directed to the appropriate local government entity.

DATA SOURCES
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZL06_3)
MAP ID: FHSZL_c37_Santee
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Local Responsibility Area State or Federal Responsibility Areas VHFHSZ
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FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
What do Fire Hazard Severity Zones measure?
The Fire Hazard Severity Zone map reflects “hazard,” not “risk”. The map is like flood zone maps, where lands are described in terms of the probability level of a par琀椀cular area being inundated by floodwaters, and not specifically prescrip琀椀ve of impacts. “Hazard” is based on the physical condi琀椀ons that create a likelihood and expected fire behavior over a 30 to 50-year period without considering mi琀椀ga琀椀on measures such as home hardening, recent wildfire, or fuel reduc琀椀on efforts.
“Risk” is the poten琀椀al damage a fire can do to the area under exis琀椀ng condi琀椀ons, accoun琀椀ng for any modifica琀椀ons such as fuel reduc琀椀on projects, defensible space, and igni琀椀on resistant building construc琀椀on.

What is a Fire Hazard Severity Zone or FHSZ?
Public Resource Code 4202; The State Fire Marshal shall classify lands within State Responsibility Areas into Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Each zone shall embrace rela琀椀vely homogeneous lands and shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors present, including areas where winds have been iden琀椀fied by the department as a major cause of wildfire spread.

Government Code 51178; The State Fire Marshal shall iden琀椀fy areas in the state as Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been iden琀椀fied by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.

Will the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones affect my ability to get or maintain insurance? Insurance companies use risk models, which differ from hazard models, because they consider the suscep琀椀bility of a structure to damage from fire and other short-term factors that are not included in hazard modeling. It is unlikely that insurance risk models would u琀椀lize CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones as a factor, but much of the same data that is used in the Fire Hazard Severity Zone model are likely included in the insurance companies’ risk models. However, insurance risk models incorporate many addi琀椀onal factors and that change more frequently than those that CAL FIRE includes in its hazard mapping, which is built to remain steady for the next 10+ years.

General
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
When were the maps last updated?
In 2007, CAL FIRE updated the FHSZs for the en琀椀re State Responsibility Area (SRA). Between 2008- 2011 the department worked with local governments to make recommenda琀椀ons of the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within Local Responsibility Area (LRA).

Why are fire hazard severity maps being updated?
The hazard maps are being updated to more accurately reflect the zones in California that are suscep琀椀ble to wildfire. The hazard mapping process will incorporate new science in local climate data and improved fire assessment modeling in determining hazard ra琀椀ngs.

Where do Fire Hazard Severity Zones apply?
Fire Hazard Severity Zones are found in areas where the state has financial responsibility for wildfire protec琀椀on and preven琀椀on, called the State Responsibility Area. More than 31 million acres are in this area. Under Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021) Government Code 51178 was amended to also iden琀椀fy the Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones with the Very High in Local Responsibility Area (LRA).

What are the uses of Fire Hazard Severity Zones?
The zones are used for several purposes including to designate areas where California’s defensible space standards and wildland urban interface building codes are required. They can be a factor in real estate disclosure, and local governments may consider them in their general plan.

What are the key elements of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone model? The fire hazard severity model for wildland fire has two key elements: probability of an area burning and expected fire behavior under extreme fuel and weather condi琀椀ons. The zones reflect areas that have similar burn probabili琀椀es and fire behavior characteris琀椀cs. The factors considered in determining fire hazard within wildland areas are fire history, flame length, terrain, local weather, and poten琀椀al fuel over a 50-year period. Outside of wildlands, the model considers factors that might lead to buildings being threatened, including terrain, weather, urban vegeta琀椀on cover, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, fire history, and fire hazard in nearby wildlands.

FHSZs are not a structure loss model, as key informa琀椀on regarding structure igni琀椀on (such as roof type, etc.) is not included.

General
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps differ from California Public U琀椀li琀椀es Commission (CPUC) High Fire Threat District Maps?
The California Public U琀椀li琀椀es Commission (CPUC) sponsored map, known as "CPUC High Fire Threat District Map” (HFTD), includes similar factors as those in the FHSZ maps, however the CPUC HFTD Map is designed specifically for iden琀椀fying areas where there is an increased risk for u琀椀lity associated wildfires. As such, the CPUC map includes fire hazards associated with historical powerline-caused wildfires, current fuel condi琀椀ons, and scores areas based on where fires start, as opposed to where poten琀椀al fires may cause impacts.

How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined?
CAL FIRE used the best available science and data to develop, and field test a model that served as the basis of zone assignments. The model evaluated the probability of the area burning and poten琀椀al fire behavior in the area. Many factors were included such as fire history, vegeta琀椀on, flame length, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, terrain, and weather.

What new data will be included in the new model, and how does this differ from the previous model?
A 2 km grid of climate data covering the years 2003-2018 is being used in the update. The previous model used stock weather inputs across the state to calculate wildland fire intensity scores. The updated model will adjust fire intensity scores based on the most extreme fire weather at a given loca琀椀on, considering temperature, humidity, and wind speed. In addi琀椀on, ember transport is being modeled based on local distribu琀椀ons of observed wind speed and direc琀椀on values instead of using a generic buffer distance for urban areas adjacent to wildlands.

General
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
How can I search the Fire Hazard Severity Zone of a property? You can search by address to find your current designa琀椀on on the web at:
h琀琀ps://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/ osfm.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ
Why does the model place an emphasis on the spread of embers? Embers spread wildfire because they can travel long distances in the wind and ignite vegeta琀椀on, roofs, a琀cs (by ge琀ng into vents), and decks.

Why do waterbodies have a Fire Hazard Severity Zone Classifica琀椀on? All areas in State Responsibility Area, including water bodies, require a Fire Hazard Severity Zone designa琀椀on. The 2007 FHSZ maps zoned all water as Moderate by default. In the 2023 FHSZ model we added a buffer of FHSZ from the surrounding wildland into water bodies to account for poten琀椀al threat of embers to buildings on docks and house boats, as well as varia琀椀on in reservoir height that occurs with drought.

How does CAL FIRE assist Local Governments in Fire Hazard Severity Zones? CAL FIRE’s Land Use Planning Program is a specialized unit that provides support to local governments by providing fire safety exper琀椀se on the State’s wildland urban interface building codes, wildfire safety codes, as well as helping in the development of the safety elements in general plans. Currently there are 189 ci琀椀es and 56 coun琀椀es with FHSZ.

General
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
What is State Responsibility Area or SRA?
SRA is a legal term defining the area where the state has financial responsibility for wildland fire protec琀椀on and preven琀椀on. Incorporated ci琀椀es and federal ownership are not included. Within the SRA, CAL FIRE is responsible for fire preven琀椀on and suppression. There are more than 31 million acres in SRA, with an es琀椀mated 1.7 million people and 800,000 exis琀椀ng homes.

How is State Responsibility Area determined?
The Board of Forestry and Fire Protec琀椀on (Board) classifies land as State Responsibility Area. The legal defini琀椀on of SRA is found in the Public Resources Code Sec琀椀on 4125. The Board has developed detailed procedures to classify lands as State Responsibility Area. Lands are removed from SRA when they become incorporated by a city, change in ownership to the federal government, become more densely populated, or are converted to intensive agriculture that minimizes the risk of wildfire. While some lands are removed from SRA automa琀椀cally, the Board typically reviews changes every five years.

What Fire Hazard Severity Zones are in State Responsibility Area? All of the State Responsibility Area is in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Lands are either ranked as Moderate, High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

What are the wildland urban interface (WUI) building codes in State Responsibility Area? The WUI building codes (California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A) reduce the risk of embers fanned by wind-blown wildfires from igni琀椀ng buildings. The codes for roofing, siding, decking, windows, and vents apply throughout all State Responsibility Area regardless of the fire hazard severity ranking. Ember-resistant building materials can be found at:
h琀琀ps://osfm.fire.ca.gov/divisions/fire-engineering-and-inves琀椀ga琀椀ons/building-materials-lis琀椀ng/ SRA Questions
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my property in a different zone than the adjacent area, which looks similar? In wildland areas, zone edges are a result of the way zones are delineated. Specifically, zones represent areas of similar slope and fuel poten琀椀al. Zone boundaries divide zones based on geographic and vegeta琀椀on features that align with fire hazard poten琀椀al; although, at a local scale, it may appear that the immediate area is similar on both sides of the edge. The class value within a zone is based on the average hazard score across the whole zone, so areas that are in the same zone but not immediately adjacent to a local area can have an influence on the final zone classifica琀椀on.

What is the difference between the various Fire Hazard Severity Zones? Classifica琀椀on of a wildland zone as Moderate, High or Very High Fire Hazard is based on the average hazard across the area included in the zone, which have a minimum size of 200 acres. In wildlands, hazard is a func琀椀on of modeled flame length under the worst condi琀椀ons and annual burn probability. Both these factors generally increase with increasing hazard level, but there may be instances where one value is Very High and the other is low, pushing the overall hazard into a more intermediate ranking. On average, both modeled flame length and burn probability increase by roughly 40-60% between hazard classes.

Is the GIS data for Fire Hazard Severity Zones available for download? The data inputs used to develop the Fire Hazard Severity Zones are iden琀椀fied in the Ini琀椀al Statement of Reasons (ISOR) Title 19 Development (ca.gov). CAL FIRE has developed an addi琀椀onal data package which consists of sequen琀椀al modeling steps, including any data inputs that were not already publicly available and referenced in the ISOR. The data package encompasses 34 spa琀椀al datasets and 8 tables, provided in raster, polygon, and table format. These datasets are forma琀琀ed for Esri ArcGIS so昀琀ware, except for four tables provided in Excel. Ten of the datasets are updated versions used to produce an edited SRA FHSZ map following the public comment period that ended April 4, 2023. Upon formal adop琀椀on of the FHSZ map, the final SRA FHSZ geospa琀椀al data file will become available. The data package is available on the FHSZ website Fire Hazard Severity Zones (ca.gov) under the science and methods banner.

SRA Questions
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Local Responsibility Area or LRA?
Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) are incorporated ci琀椀es, urban regions, agriculture lands, and por琀椀ons of the desert where the local government is responsible for wildfire protec琀椀on. This is typically provided by city fire departments, fire protec琀椀on districts, coun琀椀es, and by CAL FIRE under contract.

When did Fire Hazard Severity Zones begin in Local Responsibility Area? Assembly Bill 337 (Bates, 1992) prompted by the devasta琀椀ng Oakland Hills Fire of 1991, calls for CAL FIRE to evaluate fire hazard severity in Local Responsibility Area and to make a recommenda琀椀on to the local jurisdic琀椀on where Very High FHSZ exist. Government Code 51175 then provides direc琀椀on for the local jurisdic琀椀on to take appropriate ac琀椀on.

How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined in Local Responsibility Areas? CAL FIRE uses an extension of the State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone model as the basis for evalua琀椀ng fire hazard in Local Responsibility Area. The Local Responsibility Area hazard ra琀椀ng reflects flame and ember intrusion from adjacent wildlands and from flammable vegeta琀椀on in the urban area.

What are the requirements for landowners in Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas?
California’s WUI building codes (CBC Chapter 7A) apply to the design and construc琀椀on of new buildings located in High and Very High FHSZs in Local Responsibility Areas. Local ordinances may require igni琀椀on resistant construc琀椀on for remodel projects. Check with your local building department to determine which igni琀椀on resistant building codes apply to your project. In addi琀椀on, Government Code Sec琀椀on 51182 calls for defensible space clearance and other wildland fire safety prac琀椀ces for buildings. Owners are also required to make a natural hazard disclosure as part of a real estate transfer. For informa琀椀on regarding home hardening and defensible space clearance, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.

Does the designa琀椀on of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area trigger the 100-foot clearance requirement?
Yes, per Government Code 51182 unless a local government has passed a more stringent requirement, the 100-foot defensible space clearance applies. For informa琀椀on regarding home hardening and defensible space clearance, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.

LRA Questions
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the various Fire Hazard Severity Zones? Classifica琀椀on outside of wildland areas is based on the fire hazard of the adjacent wildland and the probability of flames and embers threatening buildings.

Why is my property in a different zone than the adjacent area, which looks similar? In non-wildland areas, zone edges occur based on distance to the wildland edge. Because hazard in these areas is largely determined by incoming embers from adjacent wildland, urban areas that are similar in vegeta琀椀on type and housing density may have a change in FHSZ class as the distance to the wildland edge increases. Areas immediately adjacent to wildland receive the same FHSZ score as that wildland where fire originates, and the model then produces lower scores as the distance to wildland edge increases.

What is the process for developing Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area? CAL FIRE uses the same modeling data that is used to map the State Responsibility Area. The department works with local jurisdic琀椀ons for valida琀椀on of the mapping. The map, along with a model ordinance, are then sent to the governing body for adop琀椀on.

How are the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones impac琀椀ng development? Many of the changes expanding Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas have been supported by the building industry. CAL FIRE works closely with the building industry when se琀ng various building codes and defensible space requirements, so we are working together to not affect development itself but to make sure development matches the hazards of that area.

When will the Local Responsibility Area Map be released? The Local Responsibility Area map process will happen a昀琀er the State Responsibility Area process has been completed, which is es琀椀mated to occur in winter of 2024/25.

Why haven’t Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes been classified before in the Local Responsibility Area?
New legisla琀椀on, Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021), now requires the adop琀椀on of all three Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes in the Local Responsibility Area. Previously only Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones were required for adop琀椀on in Local Responsibility Areas.

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LRA Legislation Factsheet
Assembly Bill No.337
An act to add Chapter 6.8 (commencing with Section 51175) to Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 13108.5 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to fire protection.
[Enrolled, January 28, 1991]
AB 337, Bates. Very high fire hazard severity zones.
(1) Under existing law, the State Board of Forestry is required to classify all lands within the state, in accordance with prescribed criteria, for the purpose of determining areas in which the financial responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires is primarily the responsibility of the state.

This bill would declare that the prevention of fires is not a municipal affair but is instead, a matter of statewide concern, and would make a finding and declaration of the Legislature that its provisions apply to all local agencies, including, but not limited to, charter cities, charter counties, and charter cities and counties. The bill would prohibit that finding from limiting the authority of a local agency, as defined, from imposing more restrictive fire and panic safety requirements, as otherwise authorized by law.

The bill would state that it is not the intent of the Legislature to limit or restrict the authority of a local agency to impose more restrictive fire and panic safety requirements, as otherwise authorized by law.

This bill would require the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection to identify areas in the state as very high fire hazard severity zones within all counties pursuant to a prescribed schedule. The bill would require local agencies, as defined, to designate, by ordinance, very high fire hazard severity zones in their jurisdiction after receiving recommendations from the director, except as prescribed. The bill would authorize local agencies to include or exclude areas following certain findings and would require changes made by local agencies to be final and not rebuttable by the director. By requiring local agencies to designate very high fire hazard severity zones within their jurisdictions, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the State Fire Marshal to prepare and adopt a model ordinance that provides for the establishment of any high fire hazard security zones.

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Assembly Bill No.337 (Continued)
(2) Under existing law, any person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains any building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any mountainous area or forest-covered lands, brush-covered lands, or grass-covered lands, or any land that is covered with flammable material, is required to undertake specified fire protection measures, including the maintenance of specified firebreaks.

The bill would enact requirements of this nature for any person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains, any occupied dwelling or occupied structure in, upon, or adjoining any mountainous area, forest-covered land, brush-covered land, grass-covered land, or land covered with flammable material, which area or land is within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as described in (1).

The bill would authorize local agencies to exempt certain structures and would exempt certain land or water areas.

The bill would make violation of these requirements an infraction or misdemeanor, as specified, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime, and would specify related matters.

This bill would require local agencies to notify owners of property of violation and would authorize local agencies to correct the conditions and make a lien upon the property, as prescribed. By creating these requirements, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

The bill would permit a violation of these requirements to be considered a public nuisance, as specified.
(3) Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal to adopt, amend, and repeal regulations for roof coverings and openings into the attic areas of buildings in those fire hazard severity zones in state responsibility lands as designated by the director. Existing law requires the director to classify lands within state responsibility areas into fire hazard severity zones.

This bill would instead require the State Fire Marshal to propose, and would require the State Building Standards Commission to adopt, amend, and repeal those regulations. The bill would also require the State Fire Marshal to propose, and would require the State Building Standards Commission to adopt, amend, and repeal, those regulations for buildings in very high fire hazard severity zones in state responsibility lands, designated by the director, and in very high fire hazard severity zones as described in (1). The bill would require roofs on all new buildings and certain existing buildings in both of those zones to be at least a class B roof that complies with Standard 32-7 of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted in the California Building Standards Code. The bill would impose requirements on installers and roofing materials and make other related changes. The bill would exempt historic buildings, as defined, from these provisions.

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Senate Bill No.63
CHAPTER 382
An act to amend Sections 51177, 51178, 51178.5, 51182, and 51189 of the Government Code, to amend Section 13108.5 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 4124.5 and 4291 of, and to add and repeal Sections 4123.8, 4291.5, and 4291.6 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to fire prevention.
[Approved by Governor September 28, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State September 28, 2021.] SB 63, Stern. Fire prevention: vegetation management: public education: grants: defensible space:
fire hazard severity zones.
(1) Existing law requires the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection to identify areas of the state as very high fire hazard severity zones based on specified criteria. Existing law requires a local agency, within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the director that identifies very high fire hazard severity zones, to make the information available for public review, as provided.

This bill, among other things, would also require the director to identify areas of the state as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones. The bill would modify the factors the director is required to use to identify areas into fire hazard severity zones, as provided. The bill would require a local agency to make this information available for public review and comment, as provided. By expanding the responsibility of a local agency, the bill would impose a statemandated local program.

This bill would also make conforming changes.
(2) Existing law requires a person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains an occupied dwelling or structure in, upon, or adjoining a mountainous area, forest-covered land, brushcovered land, grass-covered land, or land that is covered with flammable material that is within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as designated by a local agency, or a building or structure in, upon, or adjoining those areas or lands within a state responsibility area, to maintain a defensible space of 100 feet from each side and from the front and rear of the structure, as specified. Existing law authorizes a greater distance than specified above on the specified land in a very high fire hazard severity zone. Existing law specifies that clearance beyond the property line may only be required if state law, local ordinance, rule, or regulation includes certain findings and specifies that clearance on adjacent property shall only be conducted following written consent by the adjacent landowner.

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Amended by Senate Bill No.63
Government Code 51178
The State Fire Marshal shall identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 382, Sec. 2.5. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2022.) Government Code 51178.5
Within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal that identifies fire hazard severity zones pursuant to Section 51178, a local agency shall make the information available for public review and comment. The information shall be presented in a format that is understandable and accessible to the general public, including, but not limited to, maps. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 382, Sec. 3.5. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2022.) LRA Legislation Factsheet
Assembly Bill No. 211
CHAPTER 574
An act to amend Sections 11891, 11893, 12581, 12996, 12998, 12999.4, and 12999.5 of, and to add Sections 12999.6 and 13001 to, the Food and Agricultural Code, to amend Section 51179 of the Government Code, to amend Sections 44274.10, 44274.11, 44274.12, 44274.13, and 44274.14 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 3113, 4799.05, 14503.5.1, 14538, 14549.2, 14581, 42052, and 42060 of, to add Sections 14537.5, 14548, 14555, and 21166.3 to, to add Part 5 (commencing with Section 75250) to Division 44 of, and to repeal Section 75250.1 of, the Public Resources Code, to amend Section 43152.6 of, and to amend and repeal Section 43152.10 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, to amend Section 13198 of the Water Code, to amend the Budget Act of 2021 (Chapters 21, 69, and 240 of the Statutes of 2021) by amending Item 8570-002-0001 of Section

2.00 of that act, and to amend the Budget Act of 2021 (Chapter 44 of the Statutes of 2022) by amending Items 3540-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of that act, relating to public resources, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, bill related to the budget. [Approved by Governor September 27, 2022. Filed with Secretary of State September 27, 2022.] AB 211, Committee on Budget. Public resources trailer bill. (2) Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal to identify areas of the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on specified criteria. Existing law requires a local agency to designate, by ordinance, very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. Existing law authorizes a local agency, at its discretion, to include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as very high fire hazard severity zones following a finding supported by substantial evidence, as provided.

This bill would additionally require a local agency to designate, by ordinance, moderate and high fire hazard severity zones within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. By expanding the responsibility of a local agency, the bill would impose a statemandated local program. The bill would additionally authorize a local agency, at its discretion, to include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones, respectively. The bill would prohibit the local agency from decreasing the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency, as provided.

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Amended by Assembly Bill No. 211
Government Code 51179
(a) A local agency shall designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.
(b) (1) A local agency may, at its discretion, include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as very high fire hazard severity zones following a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection within the area.
(2) A local agency may, at its discretion, include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones, respectively. (3) A local agency shall not decrease the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency, and, in exercising its discretion pursuant to paragraph (2), may only increase the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency.
(c) The local agency shall transmit a copy of an ordinance adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption. (d) Changes made by a local agency to the recommendations made by the State Fire Marshal shall be final and shall not be rebuttable by the State Fire Marshal. (e) The State Fire Marshal shall prepare and adopt a model ordinance that provides for the establishment of very high fire hazard severity zones.

(f) Any ordinance adopted by a local agency pursuant to this section that substantially conforms to the model ordinance of the State Fire Marshal shall be presumed to be in compliance with the requirements of this section.
(g) A local agency shall post a notice at the office of the county recorder, county assessor, and county planning agency identifying the location of the map provided by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178. If the agency amends the map, pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of this section, the notice shall instead identify the location of the amended map. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 10. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022.) LRA Legislation Factsheet
Increasing Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ)
Area and Designation
Government Code section 51179 requires a local agency to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high FHSZ within 120 days of receiving the identified FHSZ’s from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.

The law does not allow for a local jurisdiction to request changes or provide comments to the State Fire Marshal on the FHSZ designations. However, a local agency may choose to increase the designation of a FHSZ from the FHSZ identified by the State Fire Marshal, or designate areas as having a FHSZ that were not designated in a FHSZ by the State Fire Marshal. This may occur because FHSZ zone edges in the maps and data from the State Fire Marshal are not aligned with parcel boundaries or roads that some may consider for lines of convenance when adopting ordinances. A local agency is not allowed to reduce the designation of a FHSZ classification from the State Fire Marshal (i.e. a local agency cannot make an area designated as High by the State Fire Marshal, Moderate in its adopted ordinance).

However, a local jurisdiction can increase the designation from the one identified by the State Fire Marshal. If a local agency decides to increase the designation of a FHSZ, it may do so if it does the following:

1. If increasing the designation to Very High, a local agency must make a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Government Code section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection.

2. If increasing the designation to Moderate or High, a local agency may do this at its discretion.

If a local agency decides to include areas in its FHSZ adopted ordinance not identified as being in a FHSZ by the State Fire Marshal, it may include those areas if it does the following:

1. If including areas not identified as being in a FHSZ and designating it as Very High, a local agency must make a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Government Code section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection.

2. If including areas not identified as being in a FHSZ and designating it as Moderate or High, a local agency may do this at its discretion.

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