Santee City Council
May 14, 2025

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Policy 3.21: The City should sSupport the continuation of long-term maintenance of fire hazard reduction projects, such as a the existing weed abatement program (existing), community fire breaks, and private and public road clearance.

Policy 3.22: The City shall eEnsure that the distribution of fire hydrants and capacity of water lines is adequate through periodic review. Collaborate with the Padre Dam Municipal Water District to ensure that the City’s water supply location and long-term integrity are sufficient and future water supply needs are met.

Policy 3.23: Encourage and support the delivery of a high level of emergency services through cooperation with other agencies and use of available financial opportunities.

Policy 3.24: Encourage the continued development, implementation, and public awareness of fire prevention programs.

Policy 3.25: In order to minimize fire hazards, tThe Santee Fire and Life Safety Department shall routinely continue to be involved in the review of development applications to minimize fire hazards. Considerations shall be given to adequate emergency access, driveway widths, turning radii, future water supply needs, fire hydrant locations, and needed fire flow requirements, street addressing, and signage.

Policy 3.26: Coordinate with the Padre Dam Municipal Water District on future water supply needs and existing water infrastructure constraints and deficiencies that could affect the City’s ability to meet fire flow requirements.

Policy 3.27: Ensure that Tthe timing of additional fire station construction or renovation (or new services) shall relates to the rise of service demand in the City Santee and surrounding areas.

Policy 3.28: Ensure that re-development after a large fire complies with the requirements for construction in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones for fire safety.

Policy 3.29: Ensure that the planning and design of re-development in very high Fire Hazard Severity Zones minimizes the risks of wildfire and includes adequate provisions for vegetation management, emergency access, and firefighting while also complying with current fire codes.

Policy 3.30: Support mutual aid agreements and communications links with the County of San Diego and the other municipalities participating in the Unified San Diego County Emergency Service Organization.

Policy 3.31: Provide adequate staffing, equipment, technology, training, and funding for the Santee Fire Department to meet the existing and projected service demands and response times.

Goal 2: Improve the City of Santee’s capacity to prevent and respond to criminal activities.

Objective 4:.0 Minimize injuries, loss of life and property damage and losses resulting from fire hazards criminal activities.

Policy 4.1 The City shall eEncourage citizen and business participation in the Neighborhood and Kids Watch Programs and the “Safe Santee” program and promote the establishment of new

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neighborhood watch programs to encourage community participation in the patrol, and to promote the awareness of suspicious activity.

Policy 4.2 The City shall iIncorporate Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles into site planning for new developments, publicly owned spaces and renovations of existing developments, taking into account considering the concepts of defensible space, surveillance, territoriality, access control, and maintenance.

Policy 4.3 The City shall eEncourage the upgrading of building security requirements.

Policy 4.4 The City shall cContinue to involve law enforcement personnel in the review of new development applications through participation in the Development Review process.

Policy 4.5 All Ensure that structures should be are adequately identified by street address and lighted sufficiently to deter criminal activity.

Policy 4.6 The City should wWork with the school districts in the establishment of a permanent School Resource Officer program, or similar measure to provide a law enforcement presence at City schools.

Policy 4.7 The City should sSupport the County of San Diego’s efforts to relocate the existing Las Colinas jail as part of a state-of-the-art consolidated justice facility to be located elsewhere on the County’s Town Center Property.

Policy 4.8 Ensure that critical facilities, hazardous facilities, and special occupancy structures are located and designed to be functional in an event of a disaster. These facilities and structures include fire and police stations, hospitals, communication centers, schools, churches, and other high occupancy structures.

Goal 3: Improve public safety and minimize injuries, loss of life, and property damage resulting from transportation-related hazards.

Objective 5:.0 Minimize injuries, loss of life, and property damage and losses resulting from transportation-related hazards criminal activities.

Policies
Policy 5.1 The City shall cContinue to review traffic safety problems annually and enforcement of parking regulations.

Policy 5.2 The City shall pPromote the utilization use of traffic control devices such as signals, medians, and other street design measures along busy roadways to regulate, warn, and guide traffic, thereby diminishing traffic hazards.

Policy 5.3 Encourage ridesharing, and the use of transit and other transportation systems management programs to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled and traffic congestion.

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Policy 5.4 The City shall pPreclude through-city truck traffic on local roadways and limit truck routes through the City Santee to principal and major arterial roadways.

Policy 5.5 The City shall pPromote the establishment of shared driveways and reciprocal access between adjoining properties to reduce the number of curb cuts and conflicting traffic movements on major roads.

Objective 6:.0 Minimize injuries, loss of life, and property damage resulting from traffic hazards Improve the safety and functionality of light-rail transit.

Policies
Policy 6.1 Consider methods of improving service safety along and across the trolley line in coordination with San Diego Association of Governments, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, and other relevant agencies.

Policy 6.2 Coordinate with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to encourage transit stops in areas serving vulnerable populations, such as near senior housing projects, medical facilities, major employment centers, and mixed-use areas.

Objective 7.0 Minimize injuries, loss of life, and property damage resulting from airport hazards.

Policies
Policy 7.1 The City should review cContinue reviewing all development proposed in the Gillespie Field Airport Influence Areas using the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, which provides guidance on appropriate land uses surrounding airports to protect the health and safety of people and property within the vicinity of an airport. Ensure consistency determinations are received from the Airport Land Use Commission to ensure that design features are incorporated into the site plan to address identified aircraft safety and noise hazards.

Policy 7.2 The City should cContinue to discourage the establishment of additional high-risk uses, including schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and daycare centers (excluding residential care facilities and small family daycare) in the Runway Protection and Inner Approach / Departure Zones for Gillespie Field Airport Safety Zones and receive consistency determinations from the Airport Land Use Commission.

Policy 7.3: Receive final airspace determination from the Federal Aviation Administration for projects in Airport Influence Areas in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 77, Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace.

Goal 4: Improve the City of Santee’s capacity to prevent and respond to emergencies and hazardous materials incidents.

Objective 8:.0 Ensure the efficient control of emergency operations during natural or

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human-caused disasters.

Policies
Policy 8.1 The City shall Ccontinue to hold periodic disaster exercises in cooperation with the appropriate sState and fFederal agencies.

Policy 8.2 The City shall Uupdate its adopted Santee Eemergency Ooperations Pplan periodically to ensure the safety of residents, employees, and visitors in times of natural man-made or humancaused natural disaster.

Policy 8.3: Maintain an Emergency Operations Center to coordinate resources, information, and communication, which would strengthen the City of Santee’s ability to detect and respond to threats.

Objective 3.09: Minimize the risk of damage to persons people, property, and the environment caused by hazardous materials.

Policy 9.1 The City shall Ccontinue to implement the County’s of San Diego’s Hazardous Waste Management Plan or develop and implement an equivalent plan.

Policy 9.2 The City shall Ccontinue to participate in the San Diego County Joint Powers Authority Hazardous Materials Incident Response Team in dealing with hazardous materials incidents.

Policy 9.3 The City shall Rrequire that any potential hazardous materials issues be fully investigated at the environmental review stage prior to project approval.

Policy 9.4 The Cit y shall Rreview any proposed uses involving the use, transport, storage or handling of hazardous waste to ensure that such uses will not represent a significant risk to surrounding uses or the environment.

Policy 9.5 The City shall Ccontinue to provide for a household hazardous waste collection program for City Santee residents as part of the contract with the City of Santee trash franchisee.

Policy 9.6 The City shall Ccontrol the location, manufacture, storage or use of hazardous materials in Santee through Zoning Ordinance implementation and the dDevelopment rReview process.

Policy 9.7 Encourage safe and proper disposal of household hazardous waste.

Policy 9.8 Promote safe, environmentally sound means of solid waste disposal for the community.

Policy 9.9 Investigate ways to encourage businesses to recycle their waste.

Policy 9.10: Continue to implement the Construction and Demolition Diversion Ordinance as required by Cal Recycle.

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Goal 5: Increase Santee’s resiliency to climate change-related impacts.

Objective 10: Build capacity to adapt to climate-related hazards through resilient emergency management and hazard mitigation strategies.

Policies
Policy 10.1: Integrate findings of climate vulnerability into emergency planning, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. In doing so, the City of Santee will respond to any unique challenges in the community identified through the Vulnerability Assessment.

Policy 10.2: Ensure that emergency management activities are conducted equitably and are responsive to the needs of all community members, primarily by communicating emergency plans in many different formats and in multiple languages, as appropriate, and conducting outreach with and to seek feedback from members of the community who face equity issues.

Policy 10.3: Continue to collaborate with local and regional partners to support business resiliency through preparedness education, training, and resources.

Policy 10.4: Collaborate with local, regional, state, and federal partners to provide communitywide outreach to educate people on how to prepare for and recover from climate change effects.

Policy 10.5: Provide information on the benefits of the resiliency of existing residential and commercial development through structural strengthening, fire safe landscaping, and energy efficiency upgrades.

Policy 10.6: Coordinate with transportation agencies to identify local and regional transportation corridors that are at risk from climate change effects while using the best available science and resilient design features to improve resiliency to extreme climate events.

Policy 10.7: Coordinate with regional transit providers to identify alternative routes, stops, and modes of transit if normal infrastructure is damaged or closed because of extreme events.

Policy 10.8: Promote climate preparedness and provide outreach to vulnerable populations.

Objective 11: Increase resiliency to the impacts of extreme heat.

Policies
Policy 11.1: Increase the energy reliability of municipal facilities to withstand increased energy demands.

Policy 11.2: Continue expedited review of building permits for solar equipment and electric vehicle charging stations.

Policy 11.3: Encourage the conservation of energy during peak demand hours.

Policy 11.4: Promote adequate protection for outdoor workers and people experiencing homelessness from extreme conditions.

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Policy 11.5: Provide information to the public in cooperation with community-based organizations to ensure that emergency shelters and cooling centers are available during climate events, such as extreme heat events, poor air quality, severe weather events, and other highly hazardous conditions.

Policy 11.6: Encourage shade trees near buildings, in parking lots, and along bike and pedestrian pathways.

Policy 11.7: Promote reverse 911 calls to notify residents of serious heat events or natural disasters and encourage residents to register into the Alert San Diego system.

Objective 12: Increase resiliency to the impacts of wildfire.

Policies
Policy 12.1: Continue to require fire prevention planning and defensible space in all new development within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones or wildland-urban interface.

Policy 12.2: Review development proposals and coordinate with regional transportation agencies, as needed, to ensure that multiple evacuation routes are available under a range of scenarios and to identify alternative routes that are accessible to people without life-supporting resources.

Policy 12.3: Continue to educate the public on the importance of fire safety with information on topics including but not limited to defensible space, evacuation routes, and road clearance, with a focus on reaching at-risk, vulnerable populations.

Policy 12.4: Identify fire-prone habitats to plan for increased risk of larger and more frequent wildfires.

Objective 13: Increase resiliency to the impacts of extreme precipitation.

Policies
Policy 13.1: Continue to encourage the implementation of low-impact development (e.g., rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, green roofs) to reduce flooding.

Policy 13.2: Continue to promote the application of nature-based solutions (e.g., greenways, tree trenches) to improve resilience and preserve biodiversity.

Policy 13.3: Continue to encourage the use of climate-smart landscaped surfaces (e.g., permeable pavement, stormwater parks, green streets) in new and existing development.

Policies
Policy 14.1: Provide information on water efficiency and conservation efforts.

Policy 14.2: Continue to implement the City of Santee’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance for private and public projects.

Policy 14.3: Provide information on building code requirements for water conservation features (e.g., low-flow toilets, faucets, appliances).

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Policy 14.4: Explore programs to expand access to limited water resources for at-risk, vulnerable populations (e.g., people experiencing homelessness).

7.2 Environmental Justice Element
Goal 1: Reduce pollution exposure and improve air quality.

Objective 1: Continue to minimize the potential impact of pollution on disadvantaged communities by mitigating the factors and conditions that contribute to exposure.

Policies
Policy 1.1: Continue to protect natural resources from pollution, such as trash and debris in creeks, rivers, and storm drainage areas, especially in areas where transient populations are prevalent.

Policy 1.2: Increase maintenance of public spaces, such as parks and trails, to protect natural resources from pollution.

Policy 1.3: Continue to reduce the potential danger related to the use, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials to an acceptable level of risk.

Policy 1.4: Continue to protect the air, water, soil, and biotic resources from damage by exposure to hazardous materials.

Objective 2: Maintain and improve air quality, especially in areas identified as disadvantaged communities, by defining sources of air pollution and reducing emissions from said sources.

Policies
Policy 2.1: Continue to maintain or improve the current air quality level within the City of Santee’s jurisdiction.

Policy 2.2: Remove particulate matter from mobile source emissions through implementation of the Sustainable Santee Plan’s public transit, active transportation, and electrification strategies.

Policy 2.3: Seek to partner with the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District and the California Department of Transportation to establish a mitigation program, such as a roadside vegetation barrier program, to reduce the impacts of pollution, notably for homes in the disadvantaged communities bounded by Magnolia Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Cuyamaca Street, and Mission Gorge Road.

Policy 2.4: Explore creating a program to provide education on how to improve air quality for City residents impacted by air pollutants, especially those living within proximity to Gillespie Field.

Policy 2.5: Seek to partner with the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District to (1) establish a mitigation program to reduce the impact of air pollution on disadvantaged communities and (2)

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create targeted permit inspection programs in disadvantaged communities to help ensure enforcement of air quality permits.

Policy 2.6: Create land use patterns that encourage people to bicycle, walk, or use public transit to reduce emissions from mobile sources, such as plans that (1) require vegetative barriers to be included in industrial developments near residential areas in Santee and/or (2) improve tree canopy and promote green infrastructure development in disadvantaged communities, particularly the neighborhoods that do not already have access to green space.

Policy 2.7: Encourage stronger pollution controls at facilities in/near disadvantaged communities, especially the neighborhoods around Magnolia Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Cuyamaca Street, and Mission Gorge Road.

Goal 2: Promote access to public facilities and services.

Objective 3: Promote access to public transit by increasing frequency of buses and trolleys, decreasing travel duration for commuters, and updating system networks to connect riders to priority areas, such as shopping centers, schools, and parks and recreation facilities.

Policies
Policy 3.1: Implement the Santee Parks and Recreation Master Plan to increase access to diverse, high-quality parks, green space, recreation facilities, and natural environments for disadvantaged communities.

Policy 3.2: Work with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and the San Diego Association of Governments to encourage transit providers to establish, maintain, and increase frequency of routes to jobs, shopping, schools, daycares, parks, and healthcare facilities that are convenient to the disadvantaged communities in both the southeastern and the southwestern portions of Santee.

Policy 3.3: Promote and support the continued expansion of the San Diego Trolley system that benefits residents of Santee, especially in higher-density areas. Work with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to ensure that public transportation is provided from disadvantaged communities to commercial and recreational facilities. Work with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to increase frequency of the Green Line, particularly during weekends, which provides access to and from the City of Santee and the City of San Diego.

Policy 3.4: Encourage the use of alternative transportation modes, such as walking, cycling, and public transit. Maintain and implement the policies and recommendations of the Active Santee Plan and the San Diego Association of Governments San Diego Regional Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan to improve safe bicycle and pedestrian access to major destinations.

Policy 3.5: Coordinate with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and San Diego Association of Governments to provide efficient, cost-effective, and responsive systems; multimodal support facilities; and adequate access near and to and from transit stops for bicyclists and pedestrians, including children and youth, older adults, and people with disabilities.

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Policy 3.6: Encourage and provide ridesharing, park and ride, and other similar commuter programs that eliminate vehicles from freeways and arterial roadways. Encourage businesses to provide flexible work schedules for employees and employers to offer shared commute programs and/or incentives for employees to use public transit.

Policy 3.7: Work to increase public transit ridership among transit-dependent populations by providing greater access to public transit throughout Santee.

Objective 4: Improve the quality of public facilities and promote equitable access to community (public) spaces.

Policies
Policy 4.1: Prioritize seeking public funding to upgrade public facilities in disadvantaged communities, particularly the neighborhoods around Magnolia Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Cuyamaca Street, and Mission Gorge Road.

Policy 4.2: Continue the City of Santee’s maintenance and operation of parks and other recreational spaces throughout Santee, especially in the regions along the river, with more frequency. Provide and maintain the highest level of service possible for all community public services and facilities.

Policy 4.3: Continue to evaluate current agreements and work to improve joint-use agreements with schools for access to indoor facilities and use of fields to adopt a more cooperative approach to providing services to the community.

Policy 4.4: Explore providing more community centers throughout Santee, especially in residential areas that lack a community center within walking distance from home, such as the southwestern areas of Santee.

Policy 4.5: Prioritize new investments in community-building facilities that will foster a sense of belonging among its residents.

Objective 5: Continue to create a “livable community” by offering supportive community programs and services, providing alternative transportation choices, and promoting equitable, affordable housing.

Policies
Policy 5.1: Create a vibrant town center by developing a connected system of multi-modal corridors that encourages walking, biking, and riding public transit. A mobility hub should be considered at the existing Santee Trolley Square to provide features such as bike-share, bike parking, car-share, neighborhood electric vehicles, real-time traveler information, demand‐based shuttle services, wayfinding signage, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and urban design enhancements.

Policy 5.2: Continue to implement the Santee Town Center Specific Plan, which provides retail commercial, office, recreational, and other appropriate uses to establish a focal point for Santee.

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Policy 5.3: Allow for the development of a wide range of commercial and residential building and structure types in Santee and ensure that development in Santee is consistent with the overall community character and contributes positively to Santee’s image.

Policy 5.4: Ensure that industrial uses are compatible with adjacent land uses, ensure that natural and human-induced hazards are adequately addressed in the location and intensity of development in Santee, and minimize land use conflicts between land uses in adjacent areas and existing and planned land uses in Santee.

Policy 5.5: Continue to increase sidewalks, crosswalks, and safety for people who walk and/or use mobility devices, such as wheelchairs.

Policy 5.6: Implement the Complete Streets Policy in the Santee General Plan Mobility Element.

Policy 5.7: Continue to plan for and implement a comprehensive network of safe pedestrian facilities to promote pedestrian travel.

Policy 5.8: Continue to design pedestrian walkways in a way that promotes walking by providing a safe, aesthetically pleasing path of travel.

Policy 5.9: Maintain access for pedestrian travel where it already exists and provide it where it does not to prevent or eliminate barriers to pedestrian travel.

Policy 5.10: Coordinate with local school districts and nonprofit organizations to improve access and resources to engage in active forms of transportation (e.g., bicycles, skates, helmets, and related equipment) for disadvantaged communities.

Goal 3: Promote access to physical activity and recreational opportunities.

Objective 6: Improve access to and connectivity between community services, including group meetings, recreation programs, and health classes.

Policies
Policy 6.1: Continue to provide a comprehensive program of recreational services for all ages, with an emphasis on programs for children and youth.

Policy 6.2: Continue to consider alternative recreation programs, such as providing basketball equipment to private groups, using church and commercial center facilities, and closing streets to through-traffic, where feasible, in neighborhoods with park deficiencies.

Policy 6.3: Provide readily accessible meeting space and inclusive programming at the community centers to meet the needs of people of all ages, physical conditions, and socioeconomic situations, especially Santee’s diverse communities, including but not limited to the art and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Policy 6.4: Encourage service clubs, civic groups, individual donors, and others to help develop recreational facilities. Encourage private employee recreation in business and industrial areas to provide recreational opportunities for employees.

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Policy 6.5: Consider providing affordable and free educational programming in disadvantaged communities to highlight practices that can improve one’s health, such as physical activity and healthy eating.

Policy 6.6: Actively seek public and private funding sources to support recreation development, programs, and operation in the process of reviewing recreation programming to ensure that recreation programs reach all segments of the community.

Policy 6.7: Collaborate with organizations like California Walks to improve active transportation in Santee through policy, project, and program development and implementation; grant writing; and neighborhood needs assessments.

Objective 7: Continue to create green spaces, such as community gardens, open spaces, and public parks, that support food education, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster community building.

Policies
Policy 7.1: Continue to create safe, attractive spaces for recreation, including well-lit parks and pedestrian paths, through implementation of the Santee Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which is a roadmap used to address the need for additional trails for activities such as biking and hiking to improve connectivity throughout the Santee and to provide a system of public parks and recreation facilities that serve the residents of Santee.

Policy 7.2: Continue to provide adequate recreational acreage and facilities in all areas of Santee by identifying vacant lots and underused public land that can be turned into neighborhood-run community gardens. Provide additional park and recreational facilities for Santee residents, which could include a combination of local parks, trails, school playgrounds, and other public facilities that meet part of the need for local recreational facilities.

Policy 7.3: Encourage the development of a San Diego River Park with passive recreation uses throughout Santee as part of an overall master plan concept for the entire San Diego River.

Encourage the inclusion of recreational facilities in all mixed land use developments, especially in the Santee Trolley Square Town Center.

Policy 7.4: Locate mini-parks in the built-up areas of Santee where recreational facilities are needed and where available land is limited. Pursue the development of additional publicly owned parks and recreation facilities that are distributed throughout Santee to meet the needs of all residents.

Policy 7.5: Continue and expand the City of Santee’s community garden program and provide information on how existing community gardens operate and how residents can get involved.

Policy 7.6: Assess and, if feasible, develop open land for community gardens.

Policy 7.7: Identify and implement opportunities to incorporate open spaces suitable for community gardens into larger development projects.

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Objective 8: Continue to create a “livable community” by investing in environmental education initiatives and streetscape beautification projects.

Policies
Policy 8.1: Consider creating an environmental education program that will include the following to encourage the appreciation of Santee’s natural resources:
• Development of trails, interpretive signs, and overlooks at public parks adjacent to sensitive environments
• Encouragement of private environmental organizations to sponsor wetlands enhancement programs and to provide docents for wetlands tours • Coordination with school districts to use specified areas as outdoor learning laboratories
Policy 8.2: Consider developing and implementing a Green Infrastructure Plan, including a combination of stormwater features, habitat, trees, and other greenery.

Policy 8.3: Identify strategies for grassroots implementation of green infrastructure and restoration by Santee residents, such as through the promotion of eco-literacy with a focus on urban gardening.

Goal 4: Promote access to healthcare.

Objective 9: Expand healthcare access and readiness by working with partners at the regional, state, and federal levels to increase affordability of physical and mental healthcare services.

Policies
Policy 9.1: Encourage new healthcare facilities, including mental health facilities, to locate to Santee, with a focus on areas where residents lack health insurance or are underinsured, such as the southwestern portion of Santee.

Policy 9.2: Encourage existing healthcare organizations to provide safety improvement and service enhancements, as needed, to implement new technologies and best industry practices.

Policy 9.3: Explore partnerships with local and regional healthcare providers to provide free community healthcare and dental screenings and services throughout the year, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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Goal 5: Improve access to healthy food.

Objective 10: Improve the nutrition and overall health of the population by expanding the already existing network of food banks and meal sites into neighborhoods with disadvantaged communities.

Policies
Policy 10.1: Encourage the establishment and operation of additional farmers markets, farm stands, ethnic markets, mobile health food markets, and convenience/corner stores that sell healthy foods, including fresh produce where feasible and appropriate.

Policy 10.2: Encourage new developments to include a healthy food supply or edible garden (e.g., urban garden).

Policy 10.3: Work with nonprofits to expand and diversify alternative food access points, such as farmers markets and community-supported agriculture, and other healthy and local food distribution models.

Policy 10.4: Prioritize healthy food supplies in economic development efforts, especially in areas where a healthy food supply, farmers market, or community garden is not within a half mile of residential areas.

Policy 10.5: Work with food banks that serve the Santee community to maintain them as a food source to Santee residents, farmworkers, and youth.

Policy 10.6: Provide healthy food options at all municipal buildings and at City of Santee events where food is made available by the City.

Policy 10.7: Find incentives that encourage school districts to develop a program that integrates gardening and nutrition, making the connection between healthy food choices and fresh, locally grown produce.

Policy 10.8: Utilize the City of Santee’s social media and newsletter to promote messages regarding healthy eating habits and food choices and information about food assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Goal 6: Improve access to safe and sanitary homes.

Objective 11: Continue to ensure community health and well-being by supporting rehabilitation programs, enforcing municipal codes, and supporting affordable

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housing projects that allow for members of disadvantaged communities, such as low-income residents, to live in safe, healthy housing.

Policies
Policy 11.1: Continue to support and coordinate with social service providers and regional agencies to address the housing-related needs of Santee residents, particularly those with special needs.

Continue the operation of the Residential Rehabilitation Program, which offers a limited amount of low-interest, deferred loans to income-eligible homeowners to facilitate home improvements and/or correct any health and safety or building code violations.

Policy 11.2: Continue to prioritize and enforce the existing Buildings and Construction Code based on safety and blight as required through existing—and, if necessary, expanded—code enforcement efforts. Continue to use the City of Santee’s Code Compliance Program to bring substandard units into compliance with City of Santee codes and to improve overall housing quality and neighborhood conditions in Santee.

Policy 11.3: Continue to use HOME Investment Partnerships and other funding sources to assist residents with extremely low, very low, and low incomes with housing rehabilitation Citywide.

Develop and maintain collaborative efforts among nonprofits, for-profit developers, and public agencies to encourage the development, maintenance, and improvement of affordable housing.

Policy 11.4: Continue to provide information to the public regarding resources for housing repairs for single-family homes, multi-family properties, and mobile or manufactured homes to address unsafe and unhealthy conditions in neighborhoods.

Policy 11.5: Continue to educate and/or provide resources and weatherization (i.e., weatherproofing) measures that can improve housing conditions and reduce energy costs.

Objective 12: Increase affordable housing so households can put their income toward other goods and services, healthcare needs, and basic necessities and so households can avoid overcrowding, displacement of residents, and increased homelessness.

Policies
Policy 12.1: Address housing affordability through the Housing Element and Land Use Element to optimize land use for housing and to encourage affordable housing development.

Policy 12.2: Consider establishing a Community Revitalization and Investment Authority in the Santee Town Center area that would allow the City of Santee to use a portion of the property tax increment generated in that area to develop affordable housing and otherwise support Santee Town Center community revitalization projects.

Policy 12.3 Encourage both the private and public sectors to produce or assist in the production of housing, with particular emphasis on housing affordable to lower-income households, including extremely low-income households, and housing suitable for people with disabilities, older adults, large families, and female-headed household.

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Policy 12.4: Ensure that all new housing development and redevelopment in Santee is properly phased in amount and geographic location so that City of Santee services and facilities can accommodate growth.

Policy 12.5: Coordinate with affordable housing developers and social service providers in Santee to provide Santee residents with education on how to qualify and apply for affordable housing and other housing-related needs.

Policy 12.6: Increase affordable homeownership opportunities for Santee’s low-income households and provide free homeownership education programs.

Policy 12.7: Collaborate with local social service providers to address the needs of Santee’s homeless population.

Goal 7: Promote community involvement in decisions.

Objective 13: Increase community involvement and participation in defining community needs, establishing local priorities, and creating programs to meet these needs.

Policies
Policy 13.1: Establish and clearly communicate the purpose of outreach efforts and the role the public shall play in decisions or outcomes through the City of Santee’s social media and newsletter to share updates, resources, and other information from the City of Santee.

Policy 13.2: Consider providing multi-lingual requirements for published City of Santee notices and materials, meetings, and facilitation events, where appropriate.

Policy 13.3: Leverage online tools for community engagement when beneficial, including videos and podcasts, e-comments, online forums, interactive web-based mapping, interactive planning, and tools that allow community members to use data and create their own reports. Consider instituting broadband initiatives, such as providing laptops or internet hotspots to the households in Santee affected by inadequate internet access (i.e., “digitally divided” households).

Policy 13.4: Leverage offline tools for community engagement and continue to work with local media services, such as television and radio stations, to ensure adequate public awareness of events, City of Santee resources, recreation opportunities, and policy decisions under consideration.

Policy 13.5: Collaborate with community-based organizations that have relationships, trust, and cultural competency with target communities to outreach for local initiatives and issues.

Policy 13.6: Continue to hold meetings and other public engagement forums at accessible locations and times to include a wide range of residents. Consider holding virtual meetings alongside in-person meetings to enable more residents and other stakeholders to conveniently participate in public meetings.

Policy 13.7: Prioritize outreach efforts to target communities that will be most impacted by an issue or a decision.

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Policy 13.8: Continue community outreach that introduces residents to the City of Santee’s functions and services while equipping residents to get involved in their community.

Goal 8: Unique or compounded health risks.

Objective 14: Implement the Sustainable Santee Plan to help communities reduce greenhouse gases that cause climate change and to adapt to a changing climate with more extreme, more common weather phenomena.

Policies
Policy 14.1: Invest in census tracts in the areas of Santee that are more exposed to extreme heat events to build community resilience to and minimize impacts from climate change-induced phenomena.

Policy 14.2: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy, and promote energy efficiency through implementation of the Sustainable Santee Plan.

Policy 14.3: Prioritize disproportionately vulnerable populations for adaptation and mitigation investments identified in the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Policy 14.4: Plan responsive measures to wildfire events. Provide public information on emergency preparedness, evacuation, shelters, food, water, and recovery in both Spanish and English. Use the City of Santee’s social media and newsletter to provide information for climate-related hazards.

Policy 14.5: Work with the County of San Diego and community-based organizations to identify resources and funding sources for those who may otherwise not qualify for financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Administration in the event of a disaster.

Policy 14.6: Prevent or limit significant increases in housing costs or essential supplies (“price gouging”) following disasters either through ordinances or other measures.

Policy 14.7: Prioritize dissemination of public information on emergency preparedness, evacuation, shelters, food, water, and recovery in languages primarily spoken by the ethnic and immigrant groups in the community.

Policy 14.8: Implement green infrastructure projects, including tree planting in disadvantaged communities, through implementation of a Green Infrastructure Plan through implementation of the Sustainable Santee Plan, Urban Forestry Plan, and private development proposals.

Policy 14.9: Integrate the natural and human-made landscapes of Santee to enhance the quality of life, revitalize older neighborhoods and community places, and sustain a beautiful, distinctive, and well-organized community for Santee residents.

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Objective 15: Prioritize the health and safety of residents to create a resilient, adaptable community.

Policies
Policy 15.1: Continue to create an environment that promotes racial, ethnic, and religious tolerance and is free from discrimination and continue to support community and religious efforts and programs that advance tolerance and embrace diversity and anti-discrimination.

Policy 15.2: Use tools and services, such as Neighborhood Watch, law enforcement, community services, rehabilitation loan programs, code compliance, and waste management services, to support and enhance neighborhoods and streetscapes in need of revitalization.

Section 8.0 Implementation
There are a variety of existing Federal, State and local programs and strategies that can be utilized within the City to reduce the potential public safety hazards described within this Element. Existing regulations and review procedures and other programs which can be undertaken within the City in response to identified public safety needs for each potential public safety hazard are described below. Gov. Code, Section 65302(g)(2)(C), Section 65302(g)(3)(C), and Section 65302(g)(4)(C), require jurisdictions to establish a set of feasible implementation measures designed to carry out the goals, policies, and objectives established in the Safety Element of a General Plan. The policies outlined in Section 7 function as implementation measures designed to carry out the Element’s goals and objectives in compliance with the Gov. Code sections identified above.

The City will be responsible for ensuring that implementation of the policies identified in this Safety and Environmental Justice Element are monitored on an ongoing basis. The City is required to report on the implementation status of the Santee General Plan Elements in the City’s Annual Progress Report in accordance with Gov. Code, Section 65400(a). The Annual Progress Report also informs the public of the City’s progress toward meeting the community’s goals. The Annual Progress Report is required to be prepared and submitted to City Council, the OPR, and the HCD by April 1 of each year. Additionally, implementation of policies identified in this Safety and Environmental Justice Element will be tracked and discussed during other regular City department meetings.

The policies will be implemented by various City departments and authorities. For example, the Santee Fire Department will be responsible for implementing policies related to wildfire response (e.g., Safety Policy 3.2, Environmental Justice Policy 14.4). Implementation of policies related housing, planning, and code compliance (e.g., Safety Policies 6.2 and 7.1, Environmental Justice Policies 12.4 and 14.2) will be the responsibility of the City’s Development Services Department.

The City’s Community Services Department is responsible for implementation of policies related to recreational opportunities in Santee (e.g., Environmental Justice Policies 6.3 through 6.5). The City will implement these policies in coordination with the appropriate agencies, departments, and non-governmental organizations, as well as other jurisdictions.

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The City acknowledges it is important to review the plan regularly and update it at least once every 8 years per Gov. Code, Section 65302(g)(5). The City will also ensure that as new safety hazard and equity information is discovered or produced, City staff will review and determine the appropriateness of incorporation. As part of this effort, as major disasters and other significant events affect Santee, City staff will be convened to review and assess the Safety and Environmental Justice Element.

The public will continue to be involved whenever the Safety and Environmental Justice Element is updated and as appropriate during the monitoring and evaluation process. Before the adoption of updates, the City will provide the opportunity for the public to comment on the updates. A public notice will be published before the meeting to announce the comment period and meeting logistics. Moreover, the City will engage stakeholders in community safety and environmental justice planning.

Various existing federal, state, and local programs and strategies can be used in Santee to reduce the potential public safety hazards and environmental justice issues described in this Element. The Safety and Environmental Justice policies established in this Element must be integrated in the long-term with regional and state efforts to promote public safety and equity. The information in this Element, including results from the Vulnerability Assessment (Appendix A), Emergency Evacuation Route Analysis (Appendix B), and Environmental Justice Existing Conditions Assessment (Appendix C), will be used by the City to help inform updates and the development of local plans, programs, and policies. The City also incorporated the County’s 2023 MJHMP into this Safety and Environmental Justice Element, as recommended by AB 2140. The 2023 update to the MJHMP was adopted prior to approval of the Safety and Environmental Justice Element and is incorporated by reference. However, much of the information included in this Element was informed by information gathered for preparation of the 2023 MJHMP update.

8.1 Floodplain Management Regulations and Review Procedures

1. The Colby- Alquist Floodplain Management Act prohibits the placement of structures in the floodway, except for public utility or communications lines.

2. The City’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance limits the placement of structures and uses in flood prone areas, controls dredging, filling or other activities that could modify the natural floodplain and prevents construction of barriers or structures that could divert floodflows and cause upstream or downstream impacts.

3. The City Zoning Ordinance applies the Park/Open Space district designation to all property within the floodway of the San Diego River and Forester Creek. The development of property within the floodplain of these waterways is reviewed by the City to ensure that all building elevations are one foot higher than the peak flow level of a 100-year flood.

4. The City's Public Works Standards give specific requirements for design of drainage facilities to ensure they are properly sized to handle 100-year flood conditions.

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5. The State Department of Water Resources' Division of Safety of Dams inspects all dams in California.

6. In order for property owners within the City to qualify for Federal flood insurance, the City must have a program of identifying flood hazard areas and controlling development within these areas.

The City has met these qualifications by maintaining up-to-date floodplain maps and controlling new development through the floodplain designator of the Zoning Ordinance and other provisions of the Municipal Code.

7. The Uniform Building Code and Subdivision Ordinance regulate new development and other activities that may impact drainage ways or flood control facilities.

8.2 Geologic / Seismic Hazards Regulations and Review Procedures The implementation of an effective geologic/geotechnical review process necessitates the development of a methodology for determining the level of geologic risk or hazard associated with the development of various types and/or functions of structures within particular (geologic) areas within the City of Santee. This review process shall include:

1. A classification of structure types or functions relative to their sensitivity to potential geologic risk.

2. Minimum suggested requirements for the level of geotechnical investigation for various combinations of site location and type of structure or development.

3. Design considerations that can be integrated into the proposed project design to avoid or adequately mitigate potential geologic hazards.

The factors requiring consideration are the type and/or function of a structure, the presence of geological hazards at the proposed site and the level of risk that can be accepted. In areas of potentially higher risk or where more critical structures are planned, special design considerations will be necessary to reduce the level of risk to an acceptable factor. The intent is to provide a basis for evaluating specific site/structure combinations and to eliminate those that are unsuitable.

Implementation of step (1) and (2) of the aforementioned review process can be accomplished through implementation of those actions stated in Table 8.1, Determination of Geotechnical Studies Required. This Table indicates the minimum suggested requirements for the level of geotechnical study for various combinations of site location and type of structure or development.

Table 8.2, Types of Geotechnical Studies provides a description of the various report types.

Table 8.1
Geotechnical Studies Required

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Group I: Occupancy Category 1, Essential and Critical facilities (hospitals, fire and police, power generation, communications and dams. In addition, Occupancy Category 2, hazardous facilities including structures housing or supporting toxic or explosive chemicals or substances Group II: Occupancy Category 3, Special Occupancy structures including schools, churches, main roads, large commercial and industrial structures, high-rises, and other high occupancy structures
Group III: Occupancy Category 4, Residential, single-family homes, small apartments, motels, small commercial and industrial structures, and warehouses
Group IV: Relatively insensitive to geologic or seismic risk including golf courses, open spaces, parks, and landfill areas. Landfill areas may require detailed geologic studies for environmental considerations.

Table 8.2
Types of Geotechnical Studies
Stability Category
Group I Group II Group III Group IV
Generally Stable
Areas
Underlain by
granitic rock or
gentle slopes
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Investigation
Seismic Hazard
Study
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Reconnaissance
Seismic Hazard
Study
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Reconnaissance
Geologic
Reconnaissance
Moderately Stable
Areas
Underlain by
Stadium
Conglomerate
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Investigation
Seismic Hazard
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Investigation
Seismic Hazard
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Reconnaissance
Geologic
Reconnaissance
Study Study
Moderately
Unstable Areas
Underlain by Friars
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic Geologic
Formation, Investigation Investigation Investigation Reconnaissance Landslides or Seismic Hazard Seismic Hazard Seismic Hazard debris flow Study Study Study
Potentially
Liquefiable Areas
Possibly Underlain
by alluvium and a
high water table
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Investigation
Seismic Hazard
Study
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Investigation
Seismic Hazard
Study
Geotechnical
Investigation
Geologic
Investigation
Seismic Hazard
Study
Geologic
Reconnaissance

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Critical structures, as shown under Group I in the Table, are primarily emergency facilities that must remain in service in the event of a disaster, or any large structures intended for high occupancy. In regard to seismic investigations for critical structures, very thorough studies should be conducted. These studies should be performed in accordance with "Guidelines to Geologic/Seismic Reports," California Division of Mines and Geology (CDMG), Notes Number 37 and "Recommended Guidelines for Determining the Maximum Credible and the Maximum Probable Earthquakes," CDMG Notes Number 43.

Step (3) of the review process can be implemented through the environmental review process as mandated by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CEQA requires all significant environmental effects of a proposed project, including geologic and soil conditions, to be identified and discussed, and identified significant effects are adequately mitigated. The Report Type Description
Geologic
Reconnaissance
• Performed under the supervision of, and signed by a Certified Engineering Geologist in the State of California
• Conducted during the initial planning stages
• Includes a literature search (available records, published geologic maps, aerial photographs), research on existing problems in the area, a site description, and a field inspection to identify and assess potential geologic hazards requiring further study
• Recommends the scope of additional geotechnical studies • Engineering design recommendations are not included in a Geologic Reconnaissance
Geologic
Investigation
• Performed under the supervision of, and signed by a Certified Engineering Geologist in the State of California
• Can be conducted during the environmental review process, but usually occurs at the tentative map stage
• Considers the conditions of preliminary grading plans, i.e. hazardous building sites, stabilization, excavations, and / or avoidance of hazardous soils types • Includes literature review, field investigation, subsurface testing, laboratory analysis, and special design criteria
• Includes preparation of a Geologic Map and a description of geologic conditions
• Recommends the scope for additional geotechnical studies Geotechnical
Investigation
• Performed under the supervision of, and signed by a Certified Engineering Geologist and licensed Registered Civil Engineer practicing in the field of soil engineering or a Geotechnical Engineer registered in California • Normally conducted in conjunction with Geologic Investigations • Considers final gradingplans
• Includes literature review, field investigation, subsurface testing, laboratory analysis, and special design criteria. Conclusions and recommendations include foundation design and recommended grading specifications • Includes preparation of a Geologic Map and a description of geologic conditions
Seismic Hazard
Study
• Performed under the supervision of, and signed by a Certified Engineering Geologist and licensed Registered Civil Engineer practicing in the field of soil engineering or a Geotechnical Engineer registered in California • Conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the California Geological Survey

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procedure consists of a review to ensure that all pertinent geotechnical considerations had been adequately addressed and that appropriate land use and design considerations or siting alternatives be integrated into the project to mitigate identified hazards.

8.3 Fire Hazard Regulations and Review Procedure

1. The Uniform Building and Fire Code adopted by the City provides fire protection standards for all construction with requirements for fire separation walls, special setbacks and fire buffers and, interior sprinkler systems.

2. The Santee Fire Department administers a weed abatement program to limit fire hazards in and around developed areas.

3. City Building Inspectors and/or the City Fire Marshal inspect all new or altered buildings or structures to be sure they do not contain fire or safety hazards.

4. The Municipal Code includes regulations pertaining to emergency operations in case of fire, disaster or extreme peril.

5. Provide Uniform Fire Code and California Code of Regulations training to Santee Fire and Life Safety Department so they can better enforce the code by risk analysis and interpretation.

8.4 Traffic Safety

1. The California Highway Patrol is responsible for enforcing traffic laws on State Routes 67, 52, and 125.

2. The Santee Sheriff's Department is responsible for enforcing the State Vehicle Code within Santee.

3. The City has traffic and parking regulations to ensure the safe movement of traffic and emergency vehicle access.

4. The City uses the environmental review process to determine traffic analysis requirements and improvements that may be necessary with all proposed development.

8.5 Crime Prevention Laws and Codes

1. The Santee Sheriff's Department is responsible for enforcing the State Vehicle Code and Penal Code within Santee.

2. Incorporate Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and defensible space principles into the Zoning Ordinance.

3. Establish a funding source in conjunction with the school district to maintain School Resource Officers or other similar intervention presence in local schools.

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4. The City shall support the Neighborhood and Kids Watch programs by assisting the Sheriffs Department in initiating and continuing Neighborhood Watch programs. A similar program for commercial areas should be considered and may be implemented by the Chamber of Commerce or other similar organizations.

5. The City Municipal Code includes provisions regulating the use of firearms and for emergency procedures during civil disturbances.

8.6 Light Rail Transit

8.7 Airport Safety Regulations and Review Procedure

1. The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority reviews all projects and actions proposed within the boundaries of the designated Area of Influence for the Gillespie Field and the Miramar MCAS Comprehensive Land Use Plans. The California Public Utilities Code provides that the Regional Airport Land Use Commission may conduct a hearing to determine a project's compatibility with an airport's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The recommendation is binding on the local agency unless its governing body overrules the decision by at least a four-fifths vote.

2. The Federal Aviation Administration enforces standards for the construction or alteration of any structures that may affect the navigable airspace. Advisory Circular No. 70/7460-2G provides specific details on height limits at various distances from airports.

3. The Airport Approaches Zoning Law, contained in the California Government Code, includes regulations pertaining to land use in the vicinity of and within airports.

4. The City should review all development proposed within the Gillespie Field Airport Influence Area to ensure that design features are incorporated into the site plan to address identified aircraft crash hazards.

5. The California Environmental Quality Act (Section 21096) requires the use of the Airport Land Use Planning Handbook prepared by the California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics to be used as a technical resource in evaluating airport-related noise and safety issues.

8.8 Emergency Operations Strategies

1. The City has adopted an Emergency Operations Plan as a means of dealing with a range of events that could interfere with normal operations in Santee. The Santee Fire Department shall periodically update the Emergency Operations Plan to address public safety needs.

2. The Fire Department shall continuously assess the level of community risk in the City to evaluate its ability to provide an adequate level of fire and emergency services.

3. The City shall maintain communication with State safety personnel, County, local school districts and City Fire and Sheriff departments to coordinate emergency response efforts.

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4. The City shall continue to provide and promote public access cardiac defibrillators and community based Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) programs to citizens via neighborhood watch, health clubs, professional groups, youth groups, churches and any other groups and individuals willing to learn life-saving CPR.

5. The Development Services Department should review and provide recommendations to the City Council for revisions to the Implementation Program as needed in order to continue implementation of the Santee General Plan.

Item 12 attachment Final Safety and Environmental
Justice Element is available via the link below:
https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/departments/cityclerk/document-central/city-clerk/councilagendas/2025/05-14-2025-item-12-attachmentsafety-element.pdf Item 12 attachment Final Negative Declaration/Initial
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Ini�al Study/Environmental Checklist Form
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GPA2019-4/AEIS2019-8
Leters of Comment and Responses
The following leter of comment was received from the California Department of Transporta�on during the public review period (October 25, 2024 to November 25, 2024) of the Dra� IS/ND. A copy of the comment leter along with corresponding staff responses is included here. Some of the comments did not address the adequacy of the environmental document.

The comments received did not affect the conclusions of the document, and no changes to the text of the Dra� IS/ND were required.

Leter Author Page Number
A California Department of Transporta�on RTC-2

LETTER RESPONSE
A-1 These comments are informa�onal in nature and do not raise a significant environmental issue for which a response is required.

Leter A
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LETTER RESPONSE
A-2 These comments are informa�onal in nature and specific to new development.

The Safety Element is a planning document and not site specific. Therefore, a response is not required.

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LETTER RESPONSE
A-3 These comments are informa�onal in nature and specific to new development. The Safety Element is a planning document and not site specific.

Therefore, a response is not required.

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Errata
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA2019-4)
Section 1
The current Santee General Plan was adopted in 2003 by Resolution 63-2003 to guide new development in the City of Santee (City) through the year 2020. This document serves as an update to the Santee General Plan’s Safety Element and incorporates a new Environmental Justice Element. All referenced maps and reports are intended to be incorporated into the application of the Safety Element and may be subject to periodic amendments. The Safety and Environmental Justice Element (Element) is integral to guiding future development in Santee as it addresses public safety concerns and provides goals and policies to minimize public safety hazards. Land use planning, implemented through the Santee Municipal Code and General Plan, is an important component of both hazard mitigation and environmental injustice prevention. Site selection that avoids proximity to natural hazards or hazardous facilities and building construction techniques designed for fire protection, life safety and temporary systems failure can reduce hazard risks in the built environment and promote quality of life.

Section 4.1
In 2019, the City completed a comprehensive update of the City’s Municipal Code that included updates to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Santee Municipal Code, Chapter 11.36) to minimize the public and private losses due to flooding. The intent of the ordinance is to reduce the risks to residents and public and private improvements from flooding. The ordinance precludes development in flood-prone floodway areas and requires all new development to be designed to be above the height of the 100-year flood.

Development is subject to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and the floodway maps in Figure 4.0 The ordinance establishes a basis for the areas deemed special flood hazard, incorporating an engineering analysis entitled San Diego River Flood Study (1992) and the City’s Flood Insurance Study from 1983. The studies identify the amended 100-year peak discharge for six locations and are on file at the City Engineer’s office. The City’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance is incorporated into this Safety and Environmental Justice Element by reference.

Section 4.3
The location of SRAs and FHSZs are identified using the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE’s) Fire and Resources Assessment Program (FRAP).

According to FRAP data, no SRAs are within the City boundary; therefore, the City has sole local financial responsibility for fire protection. There are, however, Very High FHSZs within the City boundary (Figure 4.6, Fire Hazard Map). The identification of FHSZs is used to implement WUI building standards for new construction, real estate disclosure at time of sale, 100-foot defensible space clearance requirements around buildings, and property development standards, such as road widths, water supply, and signage. Areas identified as a Very High FHSZs are primarily in the northern section of Santee. Much of the FHSZ covers undeveloped land. However, the zone also covers land along the western and eastern borders. Figure 4.6 identifies Santee’s critical facilities (e.g., City operations, fire stations, police departments, schools, medical facilities, utilities) in the Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZs. The State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection updated the FHSZ map in March 2025 and designated new very high fire hazard safety zones within the City. This map was published before adoption of this Safety and Environmental Justice Element update. The updated map, as adopted by the Santee City Council via Ordinance is incorporated into this Safety and Environmental Justice Element by reference.

Section 4.4
One of the proactive strategies used by the County Sheriff’s Department to address thefts and other crimes in the community is the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTEDCEPTD) program. This program emphasizes the application of preventative measures in new construction and existing spaces. To reduce potential incidents of crime, CPTEDCEPTD emphasizes the importance of the physical environment of a building or neighborhood related to four primary concepts—natural surveillance, territoriality, access control, and maintenance. Site design, landscaping, and lighting are major components of the four concepts. Decisions made by local governments including planners, designers, and law enforcement officials can influence resident and business conditions and behavior.

The CPTED CEPTD program is incorporated into Section 13.10.040M of the Santee Municipal Code, by establishing the minimum site and building standards, including defined entrances, landscaping, architectural design, lighting; natural surveillance through visibility and lighting; defined site boundaries and territorial reinforcement through landscaping and decorative fencing; designed wayfinding signage; and maintenance requirements.

The County Sheriff’s Department COPPS and Crime Prevention Units review all new development proposals as part of the City development review process to incorporate safety recommendations and CPTED CEPTD principles into the design of new developments.

Section 4.6
From the Grossmont Trolley Station in La Mesa, both the Orange and Green Lines head northeast to the Arnele Avenue station in El Cajon where the Orange line terminates. From there, the Copper Green Line continues into Santee.

Policy 3.3
Promote and support the continued expansion of the San Diego Trolley system that benefits residents of Santee, especially in higher-density areas. Work with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to ensure that public transportation is provided from disadvantaged communities to commercial and recreational facilities. Work with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to increase frequency of the Green and Copper Lines, particularly during weekends, which provides access to and from the City of Santee and the City of San Diego.

Policy 4.7
Support the County of San Diego’s efforts to relocate existing Las Colinas as part of a stateof-the-art consolidated justice facility to be located elsewhere on the County’s Town Center Property.

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Way Maps is available via the link below:
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STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP-2024-0001) TO CONSTRUCT AN 87,090 SQUARE-FOOT SELF-STORAGE BUILDING LOCATED AT 10835 WOODSIDE AVENUE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONE AND

FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXMEPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15332
APPLICANT: EXTRA SPACE STORAGE
APN: 384-120-46-00

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 14, 2025
The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the East County Californian on May 2, 2025, and mailed via U.S. Mail on the same day to 540 property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the project site, the owner of the subject property, and other interested parties.

Staff Report, May 14, 2025
Extra Space Storage – CUP-2024-0001

A. SITUATION AND FACTS

1. Requested by ............................. Extra Space Storage

2. Land Owner................................. Extra Space Storage

3. Type and Purpose of Request….. Conditional Use Permit to construct a multi-story selfstorage building

4. Location…………………………… 10835 Woodside Avenue

5. Site Area………………………….. 2.81 Acres

6. Number of lots............................. 1

7. Hillside Overlay ........................... No

8. Existing Zoning............................ GC (General Commercial)

9. Surrounding Zoning..................... North: GC (General Commercial) South: R-14 (Medium High Density Residential)
East: R-14 across State Route (SR-67)
West: R-2 (Low-Density Residential) across
Woodside Avenue

10. General Plan Designation ........... GC (General Commercial)

11. Existing Land Use ...................... Self-Storage Building

12. Surrounding Land Use ............... North: Feed and supply store South: Multiple Family Development
East: Multi-Family Development beyond SR-67
West: Mission Del Magnolia Mobile Home Park
across Woodside Avenue

13. Terrain........................................ The property slopes to the north and the east with elevations ranging from approximately 370 to 394 feet
Mean Sea Level (MSL).

14. Environmental Status ................. A Class 32 Exemption has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).

15. APN............................................. 384-120-46-00

16. Within Airport Influence Area....... The project is within Airport Influence Area 1 and is conditionally consistent with the Gillespie Field Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP).

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Extra Space Storage – CUP-2024-0001

B. BACKGROUND
Existing Conditions:

The 2.81-acre project site includes an existing storage facility consisting of four onestory buildings with a combined square footage of 30,146 square feet. The storage facility was constructed in the mid 1970’s prior to the City’s incorporation. The storage facility office operating hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. The storage facility access hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Currently, customers park directly in
front of the storage units to load and
unload. A paved parking lot is not
provided, therefore; the facility is
deemed nonconforming. However, the
parking nonconformity may be
continued for the existing four selfstorage buildings (Santee Municipal Code (SMC) Section 13.04.110 C)
while the proposed project is required
to meet the parking requirements per
SMC Section 13.24.040.

Land uses immediately adjacent to the
site and within the vicinity includes
residential and commercial uses. A
feed and supply store are located north of the site, SR-67 is located to the east, Mission Del Magnolia Mobile Home Park is located to the west, and Riderwood Terrace multi-family development is located to the south.

C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Overview:

The proposed project is to allow for the construction of an 87,090 square-foot selfstorage facility on a 2.81-acre lot. Currently, there are four single-story self-storage buildings that will remain. However, 3,465 square feet will be demolished from portions of the west side of each of the four buildings to accommodate site improvements. This includes the demolition of a caretaker’s residence which will be relocated to the new building.

The proposed self-storage facility will be located in the undeveloped portion that is currently used for the storage of recreational vehicles. The new facility will consist of three floors and a basement level. The proposed square footage breakdown is as follows:

Site
(GC
)
Mobile Home
Park (R-2)
Multi-Family
(R-14)
SR-67
Feed &
Supply
Store
Commercial
Center
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Extra Space Storage – CUP-2024-0001

• Basement: 22,050 square feet
• First Floor: 22,050 square feet
• Second Floor: 22,200 square feet
• Third Floor: 20,790 square feet
The existing storage facility consists of four one-story buildings with a combined square footage of 30,146 square feet. The existing and proposed square footage breakdown is as follows:
• Building 1: Existing 7,082 square feet
Proposed 6,308 square feet
• Building 2: Existing 7,973 square feet
Proposed 7,077 square feet
• Building 3: Existing 7,685 square feet
Proposed 6,792 square feet
• Building 4: Existing 7,406 square feet
Proposed 6,504 square feet
The project site is immediately adjacent to Riderwood Terrace, therefore, the portion of the building within 50 feet of the residential district shall not exceed 25 feet in height.

A maximum building height of 40 feet is required for the portion of the building beyond 50 feet. The proposed building height within 50 feet of the residential district is 24 feet 10 inches and the proposed building height beyond the 50 feet is 39 feet. SMC Section

13.04.140 defines a basement as a portion of a building partly or wholly underground and having more than one-half of its height below the average level of the adjoining ground. The project meets the definition of the basement, therefore; it is not included in the building height
The proposed operating hours of the storage facility would remain the same. The storage facility office operating hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. The storage facility access hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

D. ANALYSIS
General Plan/Zoning:

The project site has a General Plan and Zoning land use designation as General Commercial (GC) which is intended for general commercial activities and services of more intensive nature designed to serve the City or the region. Self-storage facilities Staff Report, May 14, 2025
Extra Space Storage – CUP-2024-0001

are conditionally allowed in the GC zone and a caretaker’s residence is permitted as an accessory use.

Uses immediately adjacent to the site and within the vicinity include residential and commercial uses. A CUP is required to evaluate the operating characteristics and performance standards. To minimize any potential impacts to the residences to the west and south of the project site, the project is conditioned to comply with the noise regulations.

The GC development standards are delineated in Section 13.12.030 of the SMC and the relevant parking requirements are set forth in Section 13.24.040(B) of the SMC.

Table 1 below shows key development standards and project compliance. The proposed storage facility, as conditioned, would meet the development standards of the GC zone including building height, setbacks, and parking.

Table 1
General Commercial (GC)
Development Standards
Proposed Project
Maximum Height 40’
25’ *
39’
24’10”
Building Setbacks
Street 10 feet 20’
Rear 5 feet NA(existing building
at the rear)
Side (Interior) 5’
*20’
40’
40’
Parking/Landscaping Setbacks
Street 10’ 20’
Rear 0’ NA (existing)
Side (Interior) 5’
*10’
5’
10’
Parking
1 space / 5,000 square feet of
gross floor area
17 spaces

18 spaces

Caretaker Residence 2 spaces, with at least 1
space in a garage
2 spaces within a
garage
*Adjacent to residential
Access:

There is currently one access driveway along Woodside Avenue in the northwest corner of the project site, which will be reconstructed. A second driveway will be constructed in the southwest corner of the project site along Woodside Avenue.

Therefore, upon completion, the proposed project would provide vehicular access via two driveways along Woodside Avenue, both of which would feature new automatic lift gates. The gates would be open to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Staff Report, May 14, 2025
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Loading/Unloading:

Elevator access to the upper floors and basement of the proposed building would be provided near the loading area located at the rear of the building. Stair access would be provided via one of two stairwells at either the southwest edge of the proposed building or the northernmost tip of the proposed building.

Grading:

Based on the preliminary grading plans, the proposed project would require approximately 7,850 cubic yards (cy) of cut and 375 cy of fill, resulting in a total of 7,475 cy to be exported off site. Construction of the proposed project would require a maximum excavation depth of 13 feet.

Architecture and Finishes:

The exterior of the new storage facility would feature a modern architectural style with a neutral color palette consisting of corrugated metal panel siding, tempered glass, and a smooth stucco finish. The project has been conditioned to screen any roofmount mechanical equipment from view.

Fencing:

In accordance with SMC Section 13.30.020(F)(4), a minimum six-foot high decorative masonry block wall will be provided along the northern and eastern property boundaries adjacent to the residential uses. The project would also provide wrought iron fencing adjacent to the business park and SR-52 along the southern and western property lines.

Landscaping:

A total of 13,092 square feet of landscaping would be provided for the proposed project which consists of trees, low water use plants, and groundcover. Hydro seed would be provided on the sloped areas to the south and east of the existing four building development.

Compatibility with On-site and Adjacent Land Uses:

The project proposes the addition of a new self-storage building on a site currently developed with self-storage facilities. The use remains consistent with the existing property use and is compatible with surrounding commercial development. In addition, the project complies with the development standards adjacent to commercial and residential uses including building height and setbacks.

Sustainable Santee Plan (SSP):

The project is conditioned to comply with the following greenhouse gas reduction measures included in the SSP:
• Measures 2.1 and 4.1. New construction meet or exceed California Green Building Standards Tier 2 Voluntary Measures, such as obtaining green building ratings including LEED, Build it Green, or Energy Star Certified Staff Report, May 14, 2025
Extra Space Storage – CUP-2024-0001

building certifications.
• Measure 5.1. Utilize tree planting for shade and energy efficiency such as tree planting in parking lots and streetscapes as shown on the landscape plan.
• Measure 5.2. Use light‐reflecting surfaces such as enhanced cool roofs on commercial buildings.
• Measure 7.1. Install one electric vehicle charging station for the caretaker’s residence.
• Measure 10.1. Install photovoltaic solar systems.

Development Impact Fees:

The applicant shall pay all development impact fees in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. The fees for this project are estimated to be as follows:

Site Development Impact Fees
Traffic Signal - $ 20,962.36
Traffic - $ 149,710.09
Drainage - $ 112,805.82
Fire Facilities - $ 16,985.37
Long Range Planning - $ 763.00
Administration - $ 6,024.71
Total $ 307,251.35
Street Improvements:

Improvements include constructing a second 30-foot-wide commercial driveway on Woodside Avenue per City of Santee Standards and modifying the existing “Bell” communication manhole and vault on Woodside Avenue which will also require replacing existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk in this area.

Traffic:

A Transportation Analysis prepared by LSA, dated August 1, 2024, states that the proposed project would generate approximately 121 new net daily trips, including 9 trips in the a.m. peak hour and 15 trips in the p.m. peak hour. The existing and proposed project would generate a total of 165 daily trips including 12 trips in the a.m. peak hour and 20 trips in the p.m. peak hour. As such, the proposed project would not exceed the daily or peak-hour trip thresholds for a level of service (LOS) -based analysis or a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis. Therefore, the proposed project would have a less than significant transportation impact.

Noise:

The Noise Element of the General Plan and SMC Chapter 5.04 Noise Abatement and Control is used to protect the citizens of Santee from excessive exposure to noise.

Noise levels would not exceed the City’s normally acceptable compatibility level of 65 Community Noise Level Equivalent Level (CNEL) for residential uses. In addition, the caretaker’s residence is located outside of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Staff Report, May 14, 2025
Extra Space Storage – CUP-2024-0001

(ALUCP) compatible noise level limit of 60 CNEL for residential uses.

A noise analysis prepared by LSA, dated August 5, 2024, concluded that construction noise, vehicle traffic noise, and on-site noise, such as air conditioning equipment and loading and unloading, would comply with the City noise standards and result in less than significant noise impacts.

In accordance with the Noise Abatement and Control Ordinance of the SMC, the project is conditioned to 1) require advance notice of construction to surrounding properties within 300 feet of the site; 2) limit construction activities between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and prohibit construction activities on Sundays; and 3) limit unloading/loading operating hours. In addition, the project is required to provide a noise disturbance coordinator that shall be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise.

Environmental Status:

The project is exempt from environmental review per Section 15332, Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, because the project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Code, is located in an urbanized area on property less than five acres, has no habitat value, would not result in any significant effects on traffic, noise, air quality or water quality, and can be served by all required utilities and public services.

E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Conduct and close the public hearing; and

2. Find CUP-2024-0001 Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 and authorize the filing of a Notice of Exemption; and

3. Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP-2024-0001 per the attached Resolution.

RESOLUTION NO.
1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP-2024-0001) TO CONSTRUCT AN 87,090 SQUARE-FOOT SELF-STORAGE BUILDING LOCATED AT 10835

WOODSIDE AVENUE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONE AND FINDING

THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15332
(APPLICANT: EXTRA SPACE STORAGE)
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 384-120-46-00

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2025, Extra Space Storage submitted a complete application for Conditional Use Permit CUP-2024-0001 to allow for the construction of an 87,090 square-foot self-storage facility; and
WHEREAS, the project site is located within the GC (General Commercial) zone; and
WHEREAS, Table 13.12.030(A) of the Santee Municipal Code (SMC) allows a self-storage facility with approval of a Conditional Use Permit and allows a caretaker’s unit as an ancillary use in the GC zone; and
WHEREAS, based on the environmental assessment, the City, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. has determined the project is located in an urbanized area on property less than 5 acres, has no habitat value, would not result in any significant effects to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and can be served by all required utilities and public services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is located within Airport Influence Area 1 of the Gillespie Field Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determined that the project, as designed, presented no hazard to air navigation, and the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) determined that the project as conditionally consistent with the ALUCP pursuant to the ALUC determination letter dated March 4, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Land Use Commission determined an overflight notification is required for the caretaker’s residence; and WHEREAS, the project was determined to pose no hazard to air navigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 17, 2024; and WHEREAS, the project is subject to the payment of development impact fees based on the project’s commercial use classification and square footage; and WHEREAS, development impact fees ensure that new development will not RESOLUTION NO.
2 burden the existing service population with the cost of facilities required to adequately support new development; and
WHEREAS, new development requires the construction of capital improvements, including, without limitation, drainage improvements, traffic improvements, traffic signals, public park facilities, community facilities and other public improvements, public services and community amenities; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the development impact fees imposed on the subject project is to provide a funding source from the project to fund-related capital improvements that serve the project, specifically drainage improvements, traffic mitigation, public facilities, park-in-lieu, fire facilities, traffic signals, and to fund long-range planning and administration of development related fee program requirements; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public’s health, safety and welfare for the project to pay the costs of constructing these public facilities that are reasonably related to the impacts of the project; and
WHEREAS, a reasonable relationship exists between the use of the development impact fees and the project as capital improvements funded by these fees are expected to provide a citywide network of parks, public facilities, fire facilities, drainage, and trafficrelated facilities beneficial to the project; and WHEREAS, the project’s facilities need, specifically the need for parks, public facilities, drainage, fire, traffic and traffic signal facilities, is based on the project’s residential classification and on the demand generated by the project for those facilities and the project’s corresponding fair share contribution toward funding of said needed facilities; and
WHEREAS, the subject project is not subject to Measure N as the project is not a General Plan amendment, Planned Development Area, or new Specific Planning Area, nor would it increase the residential density permitted by law, make changes to the General Plan Residential Land Use categories that would intensify use, make changes to the land use designation of any parcel in a manner that intensifies use, nor make changes to slope criteria, minimum parcel sizes, or lot averaging provisions of the General Plan that would permit increased density or intensity of use; and WHEREAS, the development impact fees established for the project are based on the square footage of the units to ensure a reasonable proportionality between the project and the cost of the facilities attributable to the project; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Building Director set a May 14, 2025, public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP-2024-0001; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2025, the City Council held a duly advertised and noticed public hearing on the project; and
RESOLUTION NO.
3 WHEREAS, the City Council considered the staff report, all recommendations by staff, and all public testimony.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Santee City Council, after considering the evidence presented at the public hearing, as follows:

SECTION 1: On May 14, 2025, the City Council approved filing a CEQA Exemption and determined that the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species and it will not result in significant effects to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. No further environmental review is required for the City to adopt this Resolution.

SECTION 2: The findings in accordance with Section 13.06.030 (E) of the Santee Municipal Code (SMC) for a Conditional Use Permit are made as follows:

A. That the proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the zoning ordinance, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.

The proposed uses are in accordance with the General Plan, the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The site is located in the General Commercial (GC) land use district which is intended for general commercial activities and services of more intensive nature. The proposed self-storage storage facility is an expansion of an existing self-storage facility on the subject site and is conditionally permitted in the GC zone with ancillary uses such as a caretaker’s unit. The proposed project is subject to and would be developed in accordance with the GC development standards including but not limited to building height and setbacks for sites adjacent to commercial and residential districts.

B. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

The proposed uses, as designed and conditioned, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity because 1) the project meets the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; 2) is similar to nearby commercial uses; 3) was determined as not a hazard to air navigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and conditionally consistent with the Gillespie Field Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and 4) is not a substantial noise generator but would require compliance with the City’s Noise Ordinance.

C. That the proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance.

RESOLUTION NO.
4 The proposed uses comply with each applicable provision of the Zoning Ordinance. The building heights and setbacks comply with the setbacks for adjacent to commercial and residential districts as prescribed in Table

13.12.040(A) and Table 13.12.040(B) of the SMC and parking as prescribed in Section 13.24.040 of the SMC. The project site is immediately adjacent to a multifamily development, therefore, the portion of the building within 50 feet of the residential district shall not exceed 25 feet in height. A maximum building height of 40 feet is required for the portion of the building beyond 50 feet. The proposed building height within 50 feet of the residential district is 24 feet 10 inches and the proposed building height beyond the 50 feet is 39 feet. In addition, the existing storage facility is deemed nonconforming due to parking. However, the nonconformity may be continued (Santee Municipal Code (SMC) Section

13.04.110(C)) and the project is required to meet the parking requirements for the new building. Seventeen parking spaces are required, and 18 parking spaces are provided.

D. Regarding all properties designated as general commercial, neighborhood commercial or office professional: Development and redevelopment shall be comprehensively designed, entitled and developed whenever it is determined by the City that the permitting of incremental construction and uses may significantly inhibit or otherwise be detrimental to fulfilling the economic and development potential of the site.

Development of the site has been comprehensively designed to the maximum extent possible. The proposed project is an expansion of the existing self-storage facility. The project will not significantly inhibit or otherwise be detrimental to fulfilling the economic and development potential of the site.

SECTION 3: Conditional Use Permit CUP-2024-0001, to construct a self-storage facility at 10835 Woodside Avenue is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:

A. All construction shall be in substantial conformance with the approved project plans received February 3, 2025, as amended by this Resolution. (All Departments)
B. The applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Santee Municipal Code (SMC), Land Development Manual, and Public Works Standards of the City of Santee. (All Departments)
C. The applicant shall obtain building permits, as necessary, for the proposed work in compliance with all applicable SMC sections, Uniform Building Code, California Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Public Works Standards of the City of Santee, and all requirements of the Fire Department. (All Departments)
D. The project shall be compliance with the adopted California Building Standards RESOLUTION NO.
5 Code at the time of building permit application and shall be subject to expirations for plan review per SMC Section 11.04.030 (Building)
E. Minor or Major Revisions to the Conditional Use Permit, such as, but not limited to, changes to the uses, building elevations, site design, landscaping design and changes to business hours, shall be approved by the Director of Development Services, unless, in the Director’s judgment, a Major Revision should be reviewed by the City Council.

F. Following project approval, the applicant shall schedule with the City Project Planner a post approval meeting to discuss the project conditions of approval, timing of design and construction and implementation of the project conditions.

The meeting shall be scheduled within 30 days of project approval and prior to any plan submittals. The applicant should include their project design team including project architect, their design engineer and their landscape architect. (Planning) G. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall:

1. Submit a landscape plan for the site prepared in accordance with the City of Santee Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 13.36 of the Santee Municipal Code). (Planning)

2. Record a Notice of Restrictions which discloses the conditions of Conditional Use Permit CUP-2024-0001 and existing zoning regulations to the future property owners. The form and content of said document shall be approved by the Planning & Building Department. (Planning)

3. Record an overflight notification for the residential unit. The form and content of said document shall be approved by the Planning & Building Director. (Planning)

4. Design on-site parking in accordance with Chapter 13.24 of the Santee Municipal Code. (Planning)

5. Provide lighting on the facility in compliance with Section 13.30.030(B) of the Santee Municipal Code. (Planning)

6. Submit a photometric study to show that lights will be shielded and directed so as to not cause glare on adjacent properties. (Planning)

7. Submit a Construction and Demolition debris deposit as required by Chapter

9.04 of the Santee Municipal Code. (Building)

8. All buildings shall meet or exceed California Green Building Standards Tier 2 Voluntary Measures, such as obtaining green building ratings including LEED, Build it Green, or Energy Star Certified building certifications. (Building) RESOLUTION NO.
6 9. The applicant shall include a roof-mounted solar photo-voltaic system for the storage facility and the caretaker’s residence to the maximum feasible extent given roof space or as required by the current California Code of Regulations Title 24 and/or the Santee Municipal Code at the time of building permit issuance. (Planning & Building)

10.The garage of the caretaker’s residence shall be installed with complete 40 amp electrical service and minimum AC Level 2 electrical vehicle charging station. (Planning)

11.The garage of the caretaker’s residence shall have a minimum interior dimension of 20 feet by 20 feet in accordance with SMC Section

13.24.030(B)(1)(d).

12.All commercial buildings shall be installed with cool roofs and designed as required by Title 24. (Planning & Building)

13.Signage shall comply with Chapter 13.32 of the SMC and shall not cause glare on adjacent properties or motorists. (Planning)

14.Following project approval the applicant shall schedule with the City Project Planner a post approval meeting to discuss the project conditions of approval, timing of design and construction, and implementation of the project conditions.

The meeting shall be scheduled within thirty days of project approval and prior to any plan submittals. The applicant should include their project design team including the project architect, their design engineer and their landscape architect. (Planning)

15.The driveways shall be reconstructed per City of Santee Standard Drawing PW-38. (Traffic)

16.The eastern driveway shall be exit only if gated with no turn around. (Traffic)

17.Equip the storm drain inlets along North Woodside Avenue with Full Trash Capture (FTC) devices which receive flows from Drainage Basins 1A, 2A, 2B, and 3A of post- developed conditions (e.g. the two inlets COSID 2241 & 2340, using a blue pin/marker) to the satisfaction of the Engineering Director. (Storm Water).

18.The applicant shall include provisions in their design contract with their design consultants that following approval by the City, all construction drawings or technical reports accepted by the City, exclusive of architectural building plans, shall become the property of the City. Once accepted, these plans may be freely used, copied or distributed by the City to the public or other agencies, as the City may deem appropriate. A letter of acknowledgement of this RESOLUTION NO.
7 requirement from each design consultant is required at the time of plan submittal. This letter shall be in a format acceptable to the City Engineer. (Engineering)

19.To coordinate with the City Geographic Information System, horizontal and vertical control for all construction drawings, grading plans, landscape plans, street improvement plans, plot plans, etc., shall be obtained from ROS 11252.

All plans, exclusive of building plans, shall be prepared at an engineering scale of 1”=20’ unless otherwise approved by the project engineer. (Engineering)

20.Applicant shall ensure that all property corners are properly monumented. If corners have been lost of do not exist, corners shall be set and a Record of Survey filed prior to issuance of a building permit. (Engineering)

21.Starting with the first plan check submittal, all plan sets shall be submitted concurrently to Padre Dam Municipal Water District for review and approval.

The City does not coordinate the review process with Padre Dam, this is the responsibility of the design engineer and the landscape architect. Failure to properly coordinate this review may result in delay of issuance of permits required for construction. It is incumbent upon the applicant to oversee the plan submittals of their design consultants. (Planning)

22.Street Improvement Plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for review and acceptance. Prior to the start of construction of any improvements, public or private, within the limits of the public right-of-way, the applicant shall have plans accepted, agreements executed, securities posted, and an encroachment permit issued. All improvements shall be installed in accordance with City standards and at the applicant's cost unless otherwise indicated. The following improvements are conditioned as part of this development:
a. Construct a second 30-foot-wide commercial driveway on Woodside Avenue per City of Santee Standards. The driveway design shall be per the City of Santee Public Works Standard Drawing PW-38 and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
b. Modify the existing “Bell” communication manhole and vault on Woodside Avenue such that the gutter flow is not in conflict and the manhole is raised to grade. Reconstruction shall include, but not limited to replacement of the existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk in this area.
c. Sewer and water connections must meet Padre Dam Municipal Water District conditions provided on the water and sewer availability letters.

PDWMD requirements include the removal of the existing septic system, 20-foot easement dedication and extension of the existing sewer system as indicated in their availability letter dated March 15, 2023.

RESOLUTION NO.
8 d. Street Improvement plans shall be one hundred percent (100%) complete at the time of plan check submittal, be prepared in accordance with City guidelines and the requirements set forth herein and be ready for acceptance by the City. Partial or incomplete submittals will not be accepted for plan check. The applicant shall make an electronic submittal via the City of Santee Permitting and Licensing Portal. The items to be submitted include but are not limited to the following: (Engineering) 1) 100% complete improvement plans.
2) Estimate for the cost of construction.
3) Resolution of Approval approving the project.

In addition to the above electronic submittal requirements, one hard copy of the full-sized improvement plans shall be provided to the project engineer.

Plan check and inspection fees shall be paid in accordance with the City Fee Schedule. The amount due will be determined by staff after the initial intake. To begin the review process, fees must be paid in full.

23.Precise Grading Plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for review and acceptance. (Engineering)
a. Horizontal and vertical control for all plans shall be obtained from ROS 11252 and shall be prepared at an engineering scale of 1”=20’ unless otherwise approved by the City project engineer.
b. All recommended measures identified in the approved geotechnical study shall be incorporated into the project design and construction. c. Grading plans shall include preliminary recommendations for all pavement design sections within the project limits. The pavement structural section shall be designed based on the "R" value method using a minimum traffic index of 5.0. Structural sections shall consist of asphalt concrete over approved aggregate base material. Minimum concrete section shall be 5 1/2 inches PCC over compacted, non-expansive soil. Mix design shall be a minimum class 520-C-2500. R-value test data and design calculations shall be submitted for approval to the Engineering Department a minimum of seven days prior to placement of paving. The pavement design report shall conform to City of Santee Form 435 – PAVEMENT DESIGN AND RVALUE TEST SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. d. Grading plans shall be one hundred percent (100%) complete at the time of plan check submittal, be prepared in accordance with City guidelines and be ready for acceptance by the City. Partial or incomplete submittals will not be accepted for plan check. The applicant shall make an electronic submittal via the City of Santee Permitting and Licensing Portal. The items to be submitted include but are not limited to the following:

RESOLUTION NO.
9 1) 100% complete Grading, landscape, and irrigation plans. 2) A completed grading permit application.
3) Estimate for the cost of construction.
4) Drainage Study specified here within.
5) Storm Water Quality Management Plan specified here within. 6) Operation & Maintenance (O&M) plan specified here within. 7) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan specified here within. 8) Geotechnical Study specified here within.
9) Letters of permission from any adjoining property owners if grading is proposed off-site. Letters shall be in a form acceptable to the City. 10) Letters of acknowledgement signed and sealed, from each design consultant acknowledging City ownership of all construction drawings following City approval as specified here within. 11) Resolution of Approval approving the project.

In addition to the above electronic submittal requirements, one hard copy of the above-mentioned full-sized plans, documents and reports shall be provided to the project engineer. Plan check and inspection fees shall be paid in accordance with the City Fee Schedule. The amount due will be determined by staff after the initial intake. To begin the review process, fees must be paid in full.

24.Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for review as part of the grading plan submittal. (Engineering) a. Horizontal and vertical control for all plans shall be obtained from ROS 11252 and shall be prepared at an engineering scale of 1”=20’ unless otherwise approved by the City project engineer.
b. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be one hundred percent (100%) complete at the time of plan check submittal, be prepared in accordance with City guidelines and be ready for acceptance by the City. Partial or incomplete submittals will not be accepted for plan check. The applicant shall make an electronic submittal via the City of Santee Permitting and Licensing Portal. The items to be submitted include but are not limited to the following:
1) 100% complete landscape and irrigation plans.
2) Estimate for the cost of construction.
3) Letter of acknowledgement, signed and sealed, from each design consultant acknowledging City ownership of all construction drawings following City approval as specified here within.

In addition to the above electronic submittal requirements, one hard copy of the above-mentioned full-sized plans, documents and reports shall be provided to the project engineer. Plan check and inspection fees shall be paid in accordance with the City Fee Schedule. The amount due will be RESOLUTION NO.
10 determined by staff after the initial intake. To begin the review process, fees must be paid in full.

25.Provide a geotechnical study prepared in accordance with the Santee General Plan. The investigation may be subject to an independent third-party review to be paid for by the applicant. The applicant shall place a deposit with the Engineering Department in an amount satisfactory to the Director of Engineering to cover the cost of the review. All recommended measures identified in the approved study shall be incorporated into the project design.

The Geotechnical/Seismic Hazard Study for the Safety Element of the Santee General Plan which details, in Table A-1, study criteria necessary to conform to the General Plan requirements, can be accessed from the City’s website. (Engineering)
a. The geotechnical report shall analyze any proposed infiltration techniques (trenches, basins, dry wells, permeable pavements with underground reservoir for infiltration) for any potential adverse geotechnical concerns.

Geotechnical conditions such as: slope stability, expansive soils, compressible soils, seepage, groundwater depth, and loss of foundation or pavement subgrade strength should be addressed, and mitigation measures provided.

26.Replace failed or inadequate pavement to the centerline and/or sidewalk adjacent to the site on Woodside Avenue the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering. (Engineering)

27.Applicant shall pay all development impact fees in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. Effective March 10, 2025, the fees are estimated to be as follows: (Engineering)
a. Traffic Signal . . . . . . $ 20,962.36
calculated based on a fee rate of $ 240.67/1000 square feet of building area. b. Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . $ 149,710.09
calculated based on a fee rate of $ 1,718.83/1000 square feet of building area.
c. Drainage . . . . . . . . . $ 112,805.82 (estimated)
calculated based on $ 1,295.13/1000 square feet of increased impermeable area.
d. Fire Facilities . . . . . . $ 16,985.37
calculated based on a fee rate of $ 195.01/1000 square feet of building area. e. Long Range Planning .. . . $ 763.00
calculated based on a fee rate of $ 8.76\1000 square feet of building area.

RESOLUTION NO.
11 f. Administration . . . . . . $ 6,024.53
calculated based on a fee rate of 2% of all Development Impact fees Note: The Development Impact Fees provided above were estimated using the City of Santee’s updated Development Impact Fees Program amounts going into effect on March 10, 2025.

Development Impact Fee amounts shall be calculated in accordance with current fee ordinances in effect at issuance of building permit. Fees shall be adjusted on an annual basis in accordance with the Municipal Code. The applicant shall provide site and building footage certified by their engineer of work to the Director of Engineering for approval for use in calculating the final fee amounts.

28.Following issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall complete rough grading in accordance with the approved grading plans and the recommendations of the project’s geotechnical engineer. Following completion of the rough grading and prior to issuance of any building permits, provide three originals of the pad compaction certification from the geotechnical engineer and three originals of the pad elevation certification from the project civil engineer to the City project engineer. (Engineering)

29.Provide a drainage study prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, with demonstrated expertise in drainage analysis and experience in fluvial geomorphology and water resources management. Storm drainage shall be designed to adequately convey storm water runoff without damage or flooding of surrounding properties or degradation of water quality. (Engineering) a. The drainage study shall identify and calculate storm water runoff quantities expected from the site and upstream of the site and verify the adequacy of all on-site or off-site facilities necessary to discharge this runoff. The drainage system design shall be capable of collecting and conveying all surface water originating within the site, and surface water that may flow onto the site from upstream lands, and shall be in accordance with the latest adopted Master Drainage Plan, the requirements of the City of Santee Public Works Standards, including analysis of the 10-year, 50-year and 100- year frequency storms, and be based on full development of upstream areas.
b. The drainage study shall compute rainfall runoff characteristics from the project area including, at a minimum, peak flow rate, flow velocity, runoff volume, time of concentration, and retention volume. These characteristics shall be developed for the 10-year, 50-year and 100-year frequency sixhour storm during critical hydrologic conditions for soil and vegetative cover.

RESOLUTION NO.
12 Storm events shall be developed using isopluvial maps and in accordance with the San Diego County Hydrology Manual.

30.Provide a Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) prepared and in accordance with the City of Santee Storm Water Ordinance and in accordance with the City of Santee Best Management Practices (BMP) Design Manual dated February 2016. The SWQMP must include best management practices (BMPs) to address water quality and hydromodification. An Operation and Maintenance Plan describing maintenance requirements and costs for BMP maintenance and provision of maintenance verification shall be provided. (Engineering)
The SWQMP shall include the following:
a. Develop and implement appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure that the project does not increase pollutant loads from the site. A combination of respective storm water BMPs, including Site Design, Source Control, and Structural Treatment Control shall be implemented in accordance with the approved SWQMP.
b. The project design shall incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) and site design BMPs to minimize directly connected impervious areas and to promote infiltration using LID techniques as outlined in the County of San Diego’s LID handbook. Parking areas shall be designed to drain to landscape areas. Private roads shall be designed to drain to vegetated swales or landscaped areas.
c. The site shall comply with full trash capture requirements by providing completely enclosed trash and recycling enclosures, and fitting all storm drain inlets with a State certified grate/screen or trash rack. Said devices must be designed to capture debris of 5 mm or greater, while preventing flooding potential. In addition, any adjacent public storm drain inlet structure to which the site discharges must also be retrofitted with trash capture devices. The device which shall be used for public inlets is the ADS FlexStorm Connector Pipe Screen system or approved equal. d. All inlets must be labeled with concrete stamp or equivalent - stating, "No Dumping - Drains to River". If work is performed on a public inlet, the public inlet must be labeled with the following standard specification: Public storm drain inlet markers shall be 4” diameter, stainless steel, natural embossed, inlet marker as manufactured by Almetek Industries or approved equal.

Marker shall contain/state “No Dumping” with “Fish w/ Wave” symbol and “Drains to Waterways” legend. Marker shall contain 2” long x 1/4” diameter threaded rod and shall be installed flush and wet-set in top of inlet, centered on width of inlet opening.

RESOLUTION NO.
13 e. Down spouts and HVAC systems are not permitted to be connected to any storm drain conveyance system. All non-storm water discharges must either drain to landscaped areas or be plumbed to the sewer.
f. Fire suppression systems must be designed to be able to discharge to a sewer clean out for all maintenance and testing activities or otherwise captured and contained on-site.
g. California native/drought-tolerant plants shall be used to the maximum extent feasible to minimize the need for irrigation. Where irrigation is necessary, then the system shall be designed and installed to prevent overspray or irrigation runoff during normal operations and during a break in the line.
h. The final project submittal shall include a standalone Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan in accordance with the City of Santee BMP Design Manual.

31.Minimum best management practices for storm water and water quality will be incorporated into the development’s CC&R’s via reference to the project’s Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP). (Engineering)

32.Construction Site Storm Water Compliance (Engineering) a. Provide proof of coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (Construction General Permit, WQ 2022-0057-DWQ) prior to start of construction. This project disturbs one or more acres of soil or disturbs less than one acre but is part of a larger common plan of development that in total disturbs one or more acres.

Construction activity subject to this permit includes clearing, grading and disturbances to the ground such as stockpiling, or excavation. b. Submit a copy of the draft project specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the City for review and approval. The Construction SWPPP should contain a site map(s) which shows the construction site perimeter, existing and proposed buildings, lots, roadways, storm water collection and discharge points, general topography both before and after construction, and drainage patterns across the project. The Construction SWPPP must list Best Management Practices (BMP’s) the applicant will use to protect storm water runoff and the placement of those BMP’s.

Section XIV of the Construction General Permit describes the SWPPP requirements.

33.In new development, all underground utilities, hydrants, water mains, curbs, gutters and sidewalks must be installed, and the drive surface shall be approved prior to combustibles being brought on site. (SMC 11.18.020(B)(2)) (Fire)
RESOLUTION NO.
14 34.The owner/owner’s agent and/or responsible licensed builder shall be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an approved, written Site Safety Plan establishing a Fire Prevention Program at the Project site that is applicable throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work. This plan shall be required to be submitted at the Construction Permit phase. (CFC Chapter 33 & NFPA 241). (Fire)

35.Two fire hydrants are required for the Project. The hydrants shall have one, 21/2" port and two, 4" ports. Hydrants shall be of all bronze construction, painted “fire hydrant yellow” and be installed per Padre Dam Municipal Water District requirements. The exact installation location shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to installation via the grading permit plan review process. (CFC §507.1) (Fire)

36.If the fire hydrants are to be privately owned, a deferred submittal is required for the private fire service main and private hydrant system and must be submitted to the Santee Fire Department. (CFC §105.6.18) (Fire)

37.An operational permit from the Santee Fire Department is required to operate a private fire hydrant system. The operational permit shall be applied for and obtained at the completion of the private fire service main and hydrant installation and acceptance. (CFC §105.5.41) (Fire)

38.Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. (Fire)

39.Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with an approved paved surface. (SMC §11.18.020(B)(2)) (Fire)

40.Address numbers for the Project shall be on the street side, near the roofline, visible from the street. Numbers shall be block-style, a minimum of 12” in height, 1” stroke and black in color (or other approved color), in contrast with their background. (CFC §505.1) (Fire)

41.Automatic fire sprinkler system is required for this Project. A deferred submittal is required and must be submitted to the Santee Fire Department. (SMC

11.18.020(C)(1) & CFC 105.6.1) (Fire)

42.One or more exterior approved audio/visual device(s) shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system in an approved location. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. (SMC 11.18.020(C)(2)) (Fire)
RESOLUTION NO.
15 43.A fire alarm control unit is required for the monitoring of valves controlling the water supply for the automatic sprinkler systems. A deferred submittal is required and must be submitted to the Santee Fire Department. (CFC 903.4 & 105.6.6) (Fire)

44.All construction plans shall include the following notes: (Planning) a. Operations shall conform to the City's Municipal Code Section 5.04.090. b. All equipment shall be equipped with properly maintained mufflers. c. The construction contractor shall place noise-generating construction equipment and locate construction staging areas at the greatest possible distance from sensitive uses whenever feasible during all project construction.
d. The construction contractor shall use on-site electrical sources to power equipment rather than diesel generators where feasible.

45.A “noise disturbance coordinator” shall be established. The disturbance coordinator shall be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise. The disturbance coordinator shall determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early, bad muffler) and shall be required to implement reasonable measures to reduce noise levels. (Planning)

46.The following shall be incorporated into the project construction plan: “Control of Construction Hours. Construction activities occurring as part of the project shall be subject to the limitations and requirements of Section 5.04.090 of the City Municipal Code which states that construction activities may occur between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. No construction activities shall be permitted outside of these hours or on Sundays and federal holidays.” (Planning)
H. Prior to Grading Permit Issuance:

1. Prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities, the Applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology. The Applicant shall also retain a Native American monitor of Kumeyaay decent. (Planning)

2. At least 15 days prior to any grading activity all property owners and tenants 300 feet from the project site shall receive a notice of the slated grading activity that includes a project timeline and the contact information, including telephone number and e-mail address, for the site construction superintendent and “noise disturbance coordinator” where comments and complaints can be lodged. The RESOLUTION NO.
16 mailing shall be coordinated with the Project Planner. The City will prepare the notice and mailing; however, the project proponent is responsible for the postage. In addition, a 4’x8’ temporary sign shall be placed on the property in a visible location. (Planning)

3. Prior to start of ground-disturbing activities, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct cultural resources sensitivity training for all construction personnel.

Construction personnel shall be informed of the types of archaeological resources that may be encountered, and of the proper procedures to be enacted in the event of an inadvertent discovery of archaeological resources or human remains. The Applicant shall ensure that construction personnel attend the training and sign an attendance acknowledgement form. The Applicant shall retain documentation demonstrating attendance. (Planning) I. During grading, site preparation or construction activities:

1. The qualified archaeologist, or an archaeological monitor (working under the direct supervision of the qualified archaeologist), shall observe all initial grounddisturbing activities, including but not limited to brush clearance, vegetation removal, grubbing, grading, and excavation. The qualified archaeologist, in coordination with the Applicant and the City, may reduce or discontinue monitoring if it is determined by the qualified archaeologist that the possibility of encountering buried archaeological deposits is low based on observations of soil stratigraphy or other factors. Archaeological monitoring shall be conducted by an archaeologist familiar with the types of archaeological resources that could be encountered within the project site. The archaeological monitor shall be empowered to halt or redirect ground-disturbing activities away from the vicinity of a discovery until the qualified archaeologist has evaluated the discovery and determined appropriate treatment (as prescribed below). The archaeological monitor shall keep daily logs detailing the types of activities and soils observed, and any discoveries. After monitoring has been completed, the qualified archaeologist shall prepare a monitoring report that details the results of monitoring. The report shall be submitted to the City and any Native American groups who request a copy. A copy of the final report shall be filed at the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC). (Planning)

2. The Native American monitor shall be present for any pre-construction meeting and for all ground-disturbing activities associated with the project. Should any cultural or tribal cultural resources be discovered, no further grading shall occur in the area of the discovery until the City Planner, or designee, with concurrence from the Native American monitor, is satisfied that treatment of the resource has occurred. In the event that a unique archaeological resource or tribal cultural resource is discovered, and in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(b)(1), (2), and (4), the resource shall be moved and buried in an open space area identified by the Native American monitor, which will not be subject to further grading activity, erosion, flooding, RESOLUTION NO.
17 or any other ground disturbance that has the potential to expose the resource.

No identification of the resource shall be made; however, the Applicant shall plot the new location of the resource on a map showing latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates and provide that map to the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for inclusion in the Sacred Lands File. Disposition of the resources shall be at the discretion of the City of Santee, but in accordance with the foregoing. (Planning)

3. In the event of the unanticipated discovery of archaeological materials, all work shall immediately cease in the area (within 100 feet) of the discovery until it can be evaluated by the qualified archaeologist in consultation with the Native American monitor. Construction shall not resume until the qualified archaeologist has conferred with the Applicant and the City on the significance of the resource. (Planning)

4. If it is determined that the discovered archaeological resource constitutes a historical resource or a unique archaeological resource under CEQA, avoidance and preservation in place is the preferred manner of mitigation.

Preservation in place may be accomplished by, but is not limited to, avoidance, incorporating the resource into open space, capping, or deeding the site into a permanent conservation easement. In the event that preservation in place is demonstrated to be infeasible and data recovery through excavation is the only feasible mitigation available, a Cultural Resources Treatment Plan shall be prepared and implemented by the qualified archaeologist in consultation with the Applicant and the City that provides for the adequate recovery of the scientifically consequential information contained in the archaeological resource. The qualified archaeologist and the City shall consult with appropriate Native American representatives in determining treatment for prehistoric or Native American resources to ensure cultural values ascribed to the resources, beyond those which are scientifically important, are considered. (Planning)

5. If human remains are encountered, all work shall halt in the vicinity (within 100 feet) of the discovery and the San Diego County Coroner will be contacted in accordance with Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 5097.98 and Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. The Applicant and the City will also be notified. If the County Coroner determines that the remains are Native American, the NAHC will be notified in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, subdivision (c), and PRC Section 5097.98 (as amended by Assembly Bill 2641). The NAHC will designate a Most Likely Descendant (MLD) for the remains per PRC Section 5097.98. The MLD shall complete the inspection of the site within 48 hours of being granted access and shall provide recommendations for the treatment of the remains. Until the landowner has conferred with the MLD, the Applicant shall ensure that the immediate vicinity where the discovery occurred is not disturbed by further activity and is adequately protected according to generally accepted cultural or archaeological standards or practices. (Planning)
RESOLUTION NO.
18 6. The applicant shall comply at all times with the following work hour requirements: (Engineering)
a. No site work, building construction, or related activities, including equipment mobilization will be permitted to start on the project prior to 7:00 am and all work for the day shall be completed by 7:00 pm, no exceptions. b. No work is permitted on Sundays or City Holidays.
c. No deliveries, including equipment drop off and pick-up, shall be made to the project except between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, excluding Sundays and City Holidays. Deliveries of emergency supplies or equipment necessary to secure the site or protect the public are permitted.
d. If the applicant fails or is unable to enforce compliance with their contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers regarding the specified work hours, additional reduction of work hours may be imposed by the Department of Development Services.

In addition to the above the applicant shall erect one or more signs stating the work hour restrictions. Signs shall be installed as may be required, in the vicinity of the project construction trailer if a job site trailer is used, or at such other locations as may be deemed appropriate by the Department of Development Services. The sign shall be a minimum of 24” x 36” and shall be weather proofed. The sign content shall be provided by the Department of Development Services.

7. Trench work when required within City streets shall be completed within two weeks of the initial start date, including placement of the final trench patch.

Trench plates or temporary pavement placement shall be installed at the end of each work day. Advance warning signs on lighted barricades notifying the public of trench plates and or uneven pavement shall be placed and maintained until permanent pavement repairs are made. The maximum length of time including weekends and holidays that trench plates may remain on the street is 72 hours after which temporary or permanent asphalt paving shall be placed. (Engineering)

8. Comply with all applicable sections of the Municipal Code, Land Development Manual and Public Works Standards of the City of Santee. (Engineering)

9. The construction contractor shall use construction equipment powered by California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified Tier 4, or newer, engines and haul trucks that conform to current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency truck standards. (Planning)
RESOLUTION NO.
19 10.During all grading and site preparation activities, the on-site construction superintendent shall ensure implementation of standard best management practices as required by the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) Rule 55, Fugitive Dust Control. (Planning)

11.During all grading and site preparation activities, the on-site construction superintendent shall ensure implementation of applicable California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Sustainable (Green) Building Program Measures, as specified on the CalRecycle website. (Planning)

12.The project shall utilize high-efficiency equipment and fixtures consistent with the current California Green Building Standards Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. The project shall include the installation of infrastructure to make the proposed project solar-ready. (Building)

13.The project shall include the installation of infrastructure necessary for electric vehicle parking, as well as providing preferential parking for electric vehicles.

The project shall provide bike parking on-site. (Planning)

14.The project shall comply with the Santee Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

The ordinance promotes water conservation and efficiency by imposing various requirements related to evapotranspiration rates, irrigation efficiency, and plant factors. (Planning)

15.The project shall comply with Chapters 9.02 and 9.04 of the Santee Municipal Code that pertain to solid waste management and demolition and construction debris recycling. (Storm Water)

16.In conformance with SDAPCD Rule 67.0.1, Architectural Coatings, the project shall use low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints.

17.In conformance with CEQA, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the California Fish and Game Code, brushing, clearing and/or grading shall not be allowed during bird breeding season (between January 15 and September 15). If vegetation disturbance is to be cleared during the bird breeding season a qualified biologist shall perform a nesting bird survey within the proposed construction area and appropriately sized buffer no more than 72 hours prior to vegetation disturbance. If the planned vegetation disturbance does not occur within 72 hours of the nesting bird survey, then the area shall be resurveyed. If nesting birds are found, the qualified biologist shall establish an adequate buffer zone (on a species-by-species, case-by-case basis) in which construction activities would be prohibited until the nest is no longer active. The size of the buffer zone shall be determined by the biologist based on the amount, intensity, and duration of construction and can be altered based on RESOLUTION NO.
20 site conditions. If appropriate, as determined by the biologist, additional monitoring of the nesting birds may be conducted during construction to ensure that nesting activities are not disrupted. (Planning)

18.All vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies shall stay within the limits of the impact area. (Planning)

19.Best management practices (BMP) features (e.g., silt fencing, straw wattles, and gravel bags) shall be installed where necessary to prevent and/or limit off‐ site sedimentation runoff in accordance with an approved BMP plan. (Storm Water)

20.Any planting stock to be brought onto the project site for landscaping shall be first inspected to ensure that it is free of pest species that could invade natural areas, including, but not limited to, Argentine ants (Linepithema humile), nonnative fire ants (e.g., Solenopsis invicta), and other insect pests. (Planning)

21.The Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction of the project complies with the recommendations identified in the project-specific geotechnical investigation. Recommendations related to general construction, seismic considerations, earthwork, foundations, building floor slabs, lateral earth pressures, corrosivity, drainage, storm infiltrations, exterior concrete and masonry flatwork and paved areas shall be adhered to during all project design and construction. (Engineering)
J. Prior to Occupancy:

1. Applicant shall place all new utilities required to serve the project underground.

No overhead facilities or extension of overhead facilities is permitted. (Engineering)

2. Applicant shall dedicate right-of-way along Woodside Avenue adjacent to the site such that the ultimate right-of-way width to centerline is 61 feet. Additional right-of-way may be required as necessary to provide adequate transition to match existing improvements. (Engineering)

3. All vertical cuts and top of retaining walls must have fall off protection per CBC requirements. (Engineering)

4. Plant all new trees in and within 10 feet of the public right-of-way with root control barriers.

5. Construct all improvements within the public right-of-way and improvements as shown on the approved precise grading plans. Improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

RESOLUTION NO.
21 K. Upon establishment of the Conditional Use Permit, the following conditions shall apply:

1. The storage facility office operating hours shall be from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. The storage facility access hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (Planning)

2. The project shall comply with the noise regulations in SMC Chapter 5.04. (Planning)

3. Trucks rentals are not permitted. (Planning)

4. Surveillance cameras shall be installed with HD recording capability at the entrance to the facility that will capture the face of persons entering the property as well as vehicle license plate. (Planning)

5. Sufficient lighting shall be installed to assist in the videotaping of any suspected criminal acts being conducted within the facility. (Planning) SECTION 4: The terms and conditions of this Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2024-0001) approval shall be binding upon the permittee and all persons, firms and corporations having an interest in the property subject to these permits and the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of each of them, including municipal corporations, public agencies and districts.

SECTION 5: This Conditional Use Permit (P2019-5) expires on May 14, 2027, except where substantial use has commenced prior to its expiration. If use of the development has not commenced within the three-year period, said expiration date may be extended pursuant to a request for time extension received 60 days prior to the original expiration date. The City Council expressly grants to the Director of Planning & Building the authority to extend the expiration date of this approval pursuant to Section 13.04.090(B) of the Santee Municipal Code, when a request for an extension is filed 60 days prior to the original expiration date.

SECTION 6: In addition to all other available remedies, the City of Santee Municipal Code, Chapter 1.14, provides for the issuance of Administrative citations for Municipal Code violations. Should non-compliance with said terms and conditions of this Conditional Use Permit or any violation of the Municipal Code that includes the City’s Storm Water Ordinance, the City has the right to issue administrative citations containing an assessment of civil fines for each violation and collect administrative fines for violations.

SECTION 7: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the 90-day approval period in which the applicant may protest the imposition of any fees, dedications, reservations, or exactions imposed pursuant to this approval, shall begin on May 14, 2025.

RESOLUTION NO.
22 SECTION 8: The applicant shall defend with counsel of City’s choice the City of Santee and its officers, employees and agents from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City and/or its officers, employees or agents to attack, or set aside, void, or annul the approval of the City of Santee concerning this Resolution or any action relating to or arising out of its approval, and further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from all costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees) associated with any such defense.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a regular meeting thereof held this 14th day of May, 2025, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
Item 13 CEQA Analysis attachment is available via
the link below:
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below:
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RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTEE ADOPTING/APPROVING AN

AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2029

AND FINDING THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2004, the voters of San Diego County approved the San Diego Transportation Improvement Program Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (TransNet Extension Ordinance); and
WHEREAS, the TransNet Extension Ordinance provides that SANDAG, acting as the Regional Transportation Commission, shall approve on a biennial basis a multi-year program of projects submitted by local jurisdictions identifying those transportation projects eligible to use transportation sales tax (TransNet) funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Santee was provided with an estimate of annual TransNet local street improvement revenues for fiscal years 2025 through 2029; and WHEREAS, the City of Santee approved its 2025 TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects (POP) on April 10, 2024, and the City/County of Santee desires to make adjustments to its Program of Projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santee has held a noticed public hearing with an agenda item that clearly identified the proposed amendment prior to approval of the projects by its authorized legislative body in accordance with Section 5(A) of the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Rule 7 of SANDAG Board Policy No. 31.

NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed changes to the 2025 POP are not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it involves the creation of a government funding mechanism or fiscal activity of government and does not commit the City to a specific project. Further, the proposed funding changes do not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines § 15378.); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Santee requests that SANDAG make the following changes to its POP (the “Amendment”) as programmed in the 2025 RTIP: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 2(C)(1) of the TransNet Extension Ordinance, the City of Santee certifies that no more than 30 percent of its annual revenues shall be spent on local street and road maintenance-related projects as a result of the Amendment.

RESOLUTION NO.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 4(E)(3) of the TransNet Extension Ordinance, the City of Santee certifies that all new or changed projects, or major reconstruction projects included in the Amendment and funded by TransNet revenues shall accommodate travel by pedestrians and bicyclists, and that any exception to this requirement permitted under the Ordinance and proposed was clearly noticed as part of the City of Santee’s public hearing process for the Amendment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Santee does hereby certify that all applicable provisions of the TransNet Extension Ordinance and SANDAG Board Policy No. 31 have been met.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Santee continues to agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend SANDAG, the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, and all officers and employees thereof against all causes of action or claims related to City of Santee’s TransNet funded projects.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular meeting thereof held this 14th day or May 2025 by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

________________________________
JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________________

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
Attachment: Exhibit A – Table 1 – 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Amendment No. 7
Table 1
San Diego Region (in $000s)
2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
Amendment No. 8
MPO ID: SNT04 RTIP #:25-08
Santee, City of
Multiple locations as recommended by Pavement Management Analysis report and as provided on attached street lists. - Reconstruction and rehabilitation in the form of removal and replacement of existing pavement sections 2 inches minimum, 1.5 inch minimum overlay, pedestrian ramps, sidewalk improvements, and drainage improvements as part of the rehabilitation improvements.

Project Description:

Project Title: Pavement Repair and Rehabilitation TransNet - LSI: CR Change Reason: Revise funding between fiscal years
Capacity Status:NCI Exempt Category:Safety - Pavement resurfacing and/or rehabilitation Est Total Cost: $42,361
TOTAL PRIOR 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE PE RW CON TransNet - Bond $9,855 $9,856 $343 $9,512
TransNet - L $7,729 $7,729 $7,729
TransNet - LSI $7,916 $2,508 $840 $841 $854 $888 $927 $1,058 $814 $7,102 TransNet - LSI (Cash) $1 $1 $1
TransNet - LSI Carry Over $4,966 $4,457 $31 $478 $219 $4,747 Local Funds $11,894 $5,842 $949 $2,641 $615 $615 $615 $615 $15 $11,879 TOTAL $42,361 $30,393 $1,820 $3,960 $1,469 $1,503 $1,542 $1,673 $1,391 $40,970

TOTAL PRIOR PE RW CON
PROJECT LAST AMENDED 25-00
24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE
TransNet - Bond $9,855 $9,856 $343 $9,512
TransNet - L $7,729 $7,729 $7,729
TransNet - LSI $7,046 $2,508 $871 $884 $896 $930 $956 $679 $6,367 TransNet - LSI (Cash) $1 $1 $1
TransNet - LSI Carry Over $4,457 $4,457 $219 $4,238
Local Funds $10,787 $5,842 $949 $1,899 $699 $699 $699 $15 $10,772 TOTAL $39,875 $30,393 $1,820 $2,783 $1,595 $1,629 $1,655 $1,256 $38,619 ** Pending final SANDAG approval

San Diego Region (in $000s)
2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
Amendment No. 8
MPO ID: SNT22 RTIP #:25-08
Santee, City of
Various locations as recommended in Santee's Pavement Management Analysis Report and provided on the project street list. - Maintenance repair in the form of crack filling, grind and patch failed areas followed by Cape seal or Slurry seal of the street.

Project Description:

Project Title: Pavement Roadway Maintenance TransNet - LSI: Maint Change Reason: Revise funding between fiscal years
Capacity Status:NCI Exempt Category:Safety - Pavement resurfacing and/or rehabilitation Est Total Cost: $15,514
TOTAL PRIOR 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE PE RW CON TransNet - LSI $5,519 $3,201 $360 $360 $366 $381 $398 $454 $551 $4,968 TransNet - LSI Carry Over $2,021 $1,802 $13 $206 $78 $1,943 Local Funds $7,974 $3,438 $949 $1,125 $615 $615 $615 $615 $9 $7,965 TOTAL $15,514 $8,441 $1,322 $1,691 $981 $996 $1,013 $1,069 $638 $14,876

TOTAL PRIOR PE RW CON
PROJECT LAST AMENDED 25-00
24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE
TransNet - LSI $5,145 $3,201 $373 $379 $384 $399 $410 $436 $4,709 TransNet - LSI Carry Over $1,802 $1,802 $78 $1,724
Local Funds $7,183 $3,438 $949 $699 $699 $699 $699 $9 $7,174 TOTAL $14,130 $8,441 $1,322 $1,078 $1,083 $1,098 $1,109 $523 $13,607 MPO ID: SNT23 RTIP #:25-08
Magnolia Avenue, Mission Gorge Road, Cuyamaca Street, Mast Boulevard, and Town Center Parkway - Citywide improvements to existing traffic signals, communication systems, video detection cameras and other improvements pursuant to the recommendations of the City's Transportation Improvement Master Plan; includes upgrading the existing obsolete signal traffic controllers and installation of traffic signal inter-connection cabling in order to conform to the San Diego Regional Standards thereby improving signal operations.

Project Description:

Project Title: Traffic Signal Upgrades RAS (T2-11)
Change Reason: Other, Revise funding between fiscal years, Revise Project Name Capacity Status:NCI Exempt Category:Other - Traffic signal synchronization projects Est Total Cost: $7,097
TOTAL PRIOR 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE PE RW CON Local Funds $4,081 $3,010 $1,070 $113 $3,968
Local RTCIP $3,016 $2,476 $540 $515 $2,501
TOTAL $7,097 $5,486 $1,610 $628 $6,469

TOTAL PRIOR PE RW CON
PROJECT LAST AMENDED 25-00
24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE
Local Funds $4,842 $3,010 $1,831 $125 $4,717
Local RTCIP $3,644 $2,476 $18 $550 $600 $595 $3,049
TOTAL $8,486 $5,486 $1,849 $550 $600 $720 $7,766
** Pending final SANDAG approval

San Diego Region (in $000s)
2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
Amendment No. 8
MPO ID: SNT30 RTIP #:25-08
Santee, City of
All signalized major arterial roadways in the City of Santee including Mission Gorge Road - Install smart traffic signals on major arterial roadways in the City of Santee.

Project Description:

Project Title: Smart Traffic Signals RAS (T2-11)
Change Reason: Revise funding between fiscal years
Capacity Status:NCI Exempt Category:Other - Traffic signal synchronization projects Est Total Cost: $1,615
TOTAL PRIOR 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE PE RW CON Local Funds $66 $66 $66
Local RTCIP $1,549 $554 $721 $274 $91 $1,458
TOTAL $1,615 $620 $721 $274 $91 $1,524

TOTAL PRIOR PE RW CON
PROJECT LAST AMENDED 25-00
24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE
Local RTCIP $1,564 $614 $950 $50 $1,514
TOTAL $1,564 $614 $950 $50 $1,514
MPO ID: SNT32 RTIP #:25-08
Intersection at Cuyamaca Street and Mission Gorge Road - Acquire right-of-way and widen northbound Cuyamaca Street to provide a dedicated right turn lane onto Mission Gorge Road traveling east bound.

Project will install ADA compliant pedestrian ramps at all 4 corners of the Cuyamaca Street/Mission Gorge Road intersection to improve pedestrian crossings.

Project Description:

Project Title: Cuyamaca Street Right Turn Lanes at Mission Gorge Road Change Reason: Revise funding between fiscal years
Capacity Status:NCI Exempt Category:All Projects - Changes in vertical and horizontal alignment Est Total Cost: $2,674
TOTAL PRIOR 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE PE RW CON Local Funds $1,454 $45 $1,409 $90 $1,364
Local RTCIP $1,220 $1,120 $100 $1,220
TOTAL $2,674 $45 $2,529 $100 $90 $2,584

TOTAL PRIOR PE RW CON
PROJECT LAST AMENDED 25-00
24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE
Local Funds $135 $45 $90 $90 $45
Local RTCIP $1,120 $1,120 $1,120
TOTAL $1,255 $45 $1,210 $90 $1,165
** Pending final SANDAG approval

San Diego Region (in $000s)
2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
Amendment No. 8
MPO ID: SNT34 RTIP #:25-08
Santee, City of
Mission Gorge Road - This project will provide the infrastructure needed for the final step in the City's disaster recover plan, which is the implementation of a redundant, off-site location to continue operations should City Hall become unusable. In addition fiber optic communication cables will be installed to connect existing traffic signals on Mast Boulevard, Magnolia Avenue and Mission Gorge Road. The project will provide a secured, wired fiber optic connection from City Hall to the City's Public Works Operations Center with the required bandwidth needed to operate an offsite "satellite City Hall" to serve the community and provide connections to Fire Station No. 4, Fire Station No. 5 and the future Community Center.

Project Description:

Project Title: Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
Change Reason: Revise funding between fiscal years
Capacity Status:NCI Exempt Category:Safety - Non signalization traffic control and operating Est Total Cost: $1,162
TOTAL PRIOR 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE PE RW CON Local Funds $1,000 $10 $990 $44 $956
Local RTCIP $162 $1 $161 $1 $161
TOTAL $1,162 $10 $1 $1,151 $45 $1,117

TOTAL PRIOR PE RW CON
PROJECT LAST AMENDED 25-00
24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 FUTURE
Local Funds $1,069 $60 $1,009 $60 $1,009
Local RTCIP $163 $163 $163
TOTAL $1,232 $60 $1,172 $60 $1,172
** Pending final SANDAG approval

San Diego Region (in $000s)
2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
Amendment No. 8
RTIP Fund Types
Local Funding
Local Funds AC Local Funds - Advanced Construction; mechanism to advance local funds to be reimbursed at a later fiscal year with federal/state funds
RTCIP Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program TransNet-L Prop. A Local Transportation Sales Tax - Local Streets & Roads TransNet-LSI Prop. A Extension Local Transportation Sales Tax - Local System Improvements TransNet-LSI Carry Over TransNet - LSI funds previously programmed but not requested/paid in year of allocation TransNet-LSI (Cash) TransNet - LSI funds which agencies have received payment, but have not spent ** Pending final SANDAG approval

RESOLUTION NO.

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

AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EAGLE PAVING LLC FOR THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL AND ROADWAY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 2025 (CIP 2025-02) PROJECT AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY

EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) PER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (c)
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2025, City staff administered a formal bid process in compliance with Santee Municipal Code Section 3.24.100(E); and WHEREAS, the City Clerk, on May 1, 2025, publicly opened and examined sealed bids for the Citywide Slurry Seal and Roadway Maintenance Program 2025 (CIP 2025-02) Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the lowest received bid was submitted by Eagle Paving LLC in the amount of $906,350.00, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Santee Municipal Code section 3.24.100(E), staff has determined that the bid submitted by Eagle Paving LLC conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in the invitation for bids; and WHEREAS, Eagle Paving LLC was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with their total bid amount of $906,350.00; and WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the construction contract to Eagle Paving LLC in the amount of $906,350.00; and
WHEREAS, staff requests authorization for the Director of Engineering/City Engineer to approve change orders in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for unforeseen items and additional work associated with the Project.

WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

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 Slurry Seal and Roadway Maintenance Program 2025 (CIP 2025-02) Project is awarded to Eagle Paving LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $906,350.00 and the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents to execute 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 $100,000.00 for unforeseen items and additional work RESOLUTION NO.
associated with the Project.

SECTION 4: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities.

SECTION 5: 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 6: 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 14th day of May, 2025 by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
$1,017,000.00
$906,350.00
$953,897.18
$-
$250,000
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
$1,250,000
Engineer's Estimate Eagle Paving Pavement Coatings Co
CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL AND ROADWAY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 2025 CIP 2025-02
PROJECT MAP CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL AND ROADWAY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 2025 CIP 2025-02 Project Location
DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 3
DISTRICT 2 FANITA DR CUYAMACA ST

MISSION GORGE RD
PROSPECT AVE SR-125
SR-52
Citywide Slurry Seal and Roadway Maintenance Program 2025 11/4/2024 CIP 2025-02
Street Name From Street To Street
Majors
Cuyamaca Street Airport Vista Road SR 52 E/B Offramp
Fanita Drive Mission Gorge Road City Limits
1 ORDINANCE NO.
1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.40 OF THE SANTEE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO

ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND CONTROL
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.40 of the Santee Municipal Code regulates election campaign finance and control within the City of Santee; and WHEREAS, Section 2.40.060, subdivision (A), outlines limits to campaign contributions from persons other than the candidate and establishes that the total amount contributed per person with respect to a single election in support of or opposition to such candidate, including contributions to all committees supporting or opposing such candidate, shall not exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00); and WHEREAS, Section 2.40.060, subdivision (C) allows for the dollar limit for campaign contributions set forth in subdivision (A) to be adjusted by an Ordinance adopted by the Santee City Council to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest fifty dollars ($50.00) on or after January 2 of the year 2003, and on or after January 2 of every odd-numbered year thereafter; and WHEREAS, in September 2015, the Santee City Council adopted Ordinance 532 increasing the campaign contribution limit to $700.00; and WHEREAS, the 2015 through 2024 Consumer Price Index rates reflect an increase of $295.02, bringing the calculated limit to $983.76; and WHEREAS, the increase in the Consumer Price Index allows for an increase in campaign contributions under Section 2.40.060 (C) to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the current date is after January 2 of an odd-numbered year.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santee, California, does ordain as follows:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santee hereby amends Section 2.40.060, subdivision (A), of the Santee Municipal Code as follows:

Section 2.40.060 (A) No person other than the candidate is permitted to make, and no campaign treasurer may solicit or accept, any contribution which will cause the total amount contributed by such person with respect to a single election in support of or opposition to such candidate, including contributions to all committees supporting or opposing such candidate, to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

ORDINANCE NO.
2 Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Clerk to undertake such actions as may be reasonably necessary or convenient to the carrying out and administration of the actions authorized by this Ordinance.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage.

Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to publish notice of this Ordinance as required by law.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santee, California, on the 14th day of May 2025, and thereafter ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of said City Council held on day of 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
Date Description
CPI
Index*
Potential
Increase
Calculated
Limit
Allowable
Limit**
10/10/01 Adopted per Ord. No. 419 $ 500.00
01/02/03 2002 CPI Index 4.00% $ 20.00 $ 520.00 $ 500.00 01/02/04 2003 CPI Index 3.30% $ 17.16 $ 537.16
01/02/05 2004 CPI Index 3.70% $ 19.87 $ 557.03 $ 550.00 01/02/06 2005 CPI Index 4.00% $ 22.28 $ 579.32
01/02/07 2006 CPI Index 3.00% $ 17.38 $ 596.70 $ 600.00 01/02/08 2007 CPI Index 2.30% $ 13.72 $ 610.42
01/02/09 2008 CPI Index 3.20% $ 19.53 $ 629.95 $ 650.00 01/02/10 2009 CPI Index 0.60% $ 3.78 $ 633.73
01/02/11 2010 CPI Index 1.20% $ 7.60 $ 641.34 $ 650.00
01/02/12 2011 CPI Index 2.70% $ 17.32 $ 658.65
01/02/13 2012 CPI Index 1.50% $ 9.88 $ 668.53 $ 650.00
01/02/14 2013 CPI Index 1.70% $ 11.37 $ 679.90
01/02/15 2014 CPI Index 1.30% $ 8.84 $ 688.74 $ 700.00
01/02/16 2015 CPI Index 1.90% $ 13.09 $ 701.82
01/02/17 2016 CPI Index 3.00% $ 21.05 $ 722.88 $ 700.00 01/02/18 2017 CPI Index 2.00% $ 14.46 $ 737.34
01/02/19 2018 CPI Index 2.50% $ 18.43 $ 755.77 $ 750.00 01/02/20 2019 CPI Index 2.30% $ 17.38 $ 773.15
01/02/21 2020 CPI Index 2.50% $ 19.33 $ 792.48 $ 800.00 01/02/22 2021 CPI Index 8.80% $ 69.74 $ 862.22
01/02/23 2022 CPI Index 6.10% $ 52.60 $ 914.81 $ 900.00 01/02/24 2023 CPI Index 3.60% $ 32.93 $ 947.75
01/02/25 2024 CPI Index 3.80% $ 36.01 $ 983.76 $ 1,000.00 City of Santee
Campaign Contribution Limits
Per Ordinance No. 419 Adopted October 10, 2001
*San Diego All Urban Consumers CPI Index
**Actual limit is rounded to the nearest $50.00 in accordance with Ordinance No. 419 and is only adjusted on or after January 2 of an odd-numbered year.