Agenda packet — Santee City Council, June 25, 2025

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

CITY OF SANTEE

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

MEETING INFORMATION
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
6:30 p.m.

Council Chamber | Building 2
10601 Magnolia Ave • Santee, CA 92071
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LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT
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June 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
2 ROLL CALL: Mayor John W. Minto
Vice Mayor Rob McNelis – District 1
Councilmember Ronn Hall – District 2
Councilmember Laura Koval – District 3
Councilmember Dustin Trotter – District 4
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Sonrise Church – Pastor Jerry Phillips

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION: Parks and Recreation Month
RECOGNITION: Anita Bautista
CONSENT CALENDAR:

PLEASE NOTE: Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be approved by one motion with no separate discussion. The public, staff or Council Members may request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action. Speaker slips for this category must be submitted to the City Clerk at the start of the meeting. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
(1) Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda. (City Clerk – Jeffries)
(2) Approval of Meeting Minutes of the Santee City Council for the Regular Meetings of May 14, 2025, and May 28, 2025. (City Clerk – Jeffries) (3) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented. (Finance – Jennings) (4) Approval of the Expenditure of $129,731.15 for May 2025 Legal Services. (Finance – Jennings)
(5) Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Citywide Crack Sealing Program 2025 (CIP 2025-03) Project as Complete and Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). (Engineering – Schmitz)
(6) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2025-26. (Finance – Jennings)
June 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (15 minutes):

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

PUBLIC HEARING:
(7) Continue Public Hearing for Tentative Map TM-2023-0003 and Development Review Permit DR-2023-0007 for a Multi-Family Residential Development Located at 10939 Summit Avenue (APN 378-190-01-00) to the July 9, 2025, City Council Meeting (Applicant: Warmington Residential). (Planning and Building – Sawa)
Recommendation:

Open and continue the Public Hearing to July 9, 2025.

CONTINUED BUSINESS:
(8) City Council Direction on the Selection Process, Including Interview Questions, for Phase IV of the Retail Commercial Cannabis Business (CCB) Permit Application Review and Finding the Direction is Not a “Project” as Defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and Therefore Not Subject to CEQA. (Planning and Building – Sawa)
Recommendation:

Provide staff direction related to the Phase IV selection process. (9) An Ordinance to Adopt the Santee Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as Recommended by Cal Fire for Compliance with Government Code Section 51179 and Find that the Action is Not a Project and Therefore Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fire – Wallace) Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct First Reading of the Ordinance and set the Second Reading and adoption for July 9, 2025, to comply with the 120-day adoption window.

June 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
4 (10) Continued Review of the Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Resolution Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Taking Related Actions. (City Manager/Finance – Halbert/Jennings) Recommendation:

Adopt the following Resolutions:

1. Approving and adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and taking related actions, including any changes directed by the City Council.

2. Approving the Santee Firefighters’ Association Memorandum of Understanding.

NEW BUSINESS:
(11) Resolution Proclaiming an Emergency, Authorizing the Maintenance of Existing Defensible Space Areas in the San Diego River Corridor and Finding Such Action is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c). (City Manager – Halbert)
Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution:

1. Proclaiming the immediate fire risk emergency; and

2. Approving the maintenance of defensible space areas to reduce fuel in ten existing defensible space areas to safeguard life, health, or property; and

3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to take other actions as necessary. (12) Resolution Awarding the Construction Contract to T&M Electric Inc. DBA Perry Electric for the Traffic Signal and Communications Upgrade Project – Isolated Locations (CIP 2023-09). (Engineering – Schmitz)
Recommendation:

Adopt the Resolution:

1. Awarding the construction contract for the Traffic Signal and Communications Upgrade Project – Isolated Locations (CIP 2023-09) to T&M Electric Inc. DBA Perry Electric in the amount of $931,200.00; and

2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the contract on behalf of the City; and

3. Authorizing the Director of Engineering/City Engineer to approve change orders in a total amount not to exceed $93,120.00; and

4. Determining this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.

June 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued):

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

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:

CLOSED SESSION:
(13) Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation: Twelve potential cases related to the retail cannabis business selection process
(14) Threat to Public Services or Facilities
(Gov. Code section 54957(a))
Consultation with: City Attorney regarding threat to public services ADJOURNMENT:

June 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
6 June 04 Santee Park and Recreation Committee Council Chamber June 09 Community Oriented Policing Committee Council Chamber June 11 Council Meeting Council Chamber
June 25 Council Meeting Council Chamber
July 02 Santee Park and Recreation Committee Canceled Council Chamber July 14 Community Oriented Policing Committee Council Chamber July 09 Council Meeting Council Chamber
July 23 Council Meeting Canceled Council Chamber
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES

JUNE AND JULY MEETINGS

|Proclamation
WHEREAS, each July we celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, and this year marks the 40th anniversary of Parks and Recreation Month. Recreation, parks, and programs are an essential part of communities throughout this country, including the City of Santee; and WHEREAS, this year’s focus is “Build Together, Play Together”, reminding us that together we are building and maintaining sustainable parks and green spaces that are accessible and inclusive for current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, together, parks and recreation build thriving, strong, vibrant and resilient communities focused on health and mental well-being, and increase a community’s economic prosperity; and
WHEREAS, together, parks and recreation professionals improve the lives of people, making a lasting impact in communities across the country, as well as for the citizens of the City of Santee; and
WHEREAS, together, parks and recreation help people play and connect through programs, community events, and facilities that help cultivate lifelong friendships, memories and family bonds; and
WHEREAS, together, parks and recreation encourage physical activities by providing space for sports, hiking, swimming, and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, combined fundraising and donations received in Fiscal Year 2024/25 totaled approximately $66,000 and have been spent on improving facilities, sports courts and fields, recreation programs, events, and veterans memorial banners; and WHEREAS, together the Santee Park & Recreation Committee (SPARC) acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters about parks and recreation in the city of Santee.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, John W. Minto, Mayor of The City of Santee, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim July 2025 as
“Parks and Recreation Month - Build Together, Play Together” in the city of Santee and encourage all Santee residents to recognize the importance of access to local parks, recreation programs, special events, trails, open space and facilities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-fifth day of June, two thousand twenty-five, and have caused the Official Seal of the city of Santee to be affixed.

Mayor John W. Minto

City of Santee
Certificate of Recognition
This certificate is proudly presented in recognition of With sincere appreciation for your dedicated volunteer service to the City of Santee Parks & Recreation Committee. Your generous gift of time, advocacy, and steadfast commitment has significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in Santee.

Your efforts have made a lasting and positive impact on the Santee Parks & Recreation Department and the community.

Mayor John W. Minto
June 25, 2025

ANITA BAUTISTA

Minutes
Santee City Council
Council Chamber – Building 2
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, California
May 14, 2025
This Regular Meeting of the Santee City Council was called to order by Mayor John W.

Minto at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor John W. Minto, Vice Mayor Rob McNelis, and Councilmembers Ronn Hall, and Laura Koval. Absent: Councilmember Dustin Trotter.

Officers present: City Attorney Shawn Hagerty and City Clerk James Jeffries INVOCATION was given by Rev. Travis Ferguson, Christ Lutheran Church & School.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Minto.

ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY: Mike Clark
Mayor Minto presented the Adjournment in Memory certificate to Jan Clark and spoke about Mike’s impact on Santee.

PROCLAMATION: National Small Business Week
Vice Mayor McNelis presented the Proclamation to James Sly, CEO of the East County Economic Development Council.

PROCLAMATION: Public Works Week
Councilmember Hall presented the Proclamation to City of Santee Public Works staff:

Eric King, Parks and Landscape Supervisor, Sam Rensberry, Public Services Manager, Heather Heckman, Senior Management Analyst, and Trey Robak, Office Assistant.

RECOGNITION: Sheriff Lieutenant Joseph Jarjura
Mayor Minto and Aldo Hernandez, Sheriff Captain, presented the Certificate to Lieutenant Jarjura for his outstanding job done while serving the City.

CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda. (City Clerk – Jeffries) DRAFT
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025 Page 2 of 6 (2) Approval of Meeting Minutes of the Santee City Council for the Special Meetings of April 18, 2025, and April 20, 2025, and Regular Meeting of April 23, 2025. (City Clerk – Jeffries)
(3) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented. (Finance – Jennings) (4) Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Engineer’s Report and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy Assessments and Setting a Public Hearing for the FY 2025-26 Santee Landscape Maintenance District Annual Levy of Assessments. (Finance – Jennings) (Reso 050-2025 and 051-2025)
(5) Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Engineer’s Report and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy Assessments and Setting a Public Hearing for the FY 2025-26 Town Center Landscape Maintenance District Annual Levy of Assessments. (Finance – Jennings) (Reso 052-2025 and 053-2025)
(6) Item Pulled for Discussion.
(7) Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy, as a Successor Agency to County Services Area (CSA) 69, a Special Tax within the Santee-Lakeside Emergency Medical Services Authority Boundary for FY 2025-2026 and Setting a Public Hearing. (Finance – Jennings) (Reso 056-2025)
(8) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) for the Preparation of the Pavement Condition Report 2026 and Finding this Action is Not a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060 and 15378. (Engineering – Schmitz) (Reso 057-2025) (9) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Appropriation and Expenditure of FY 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Funds in Accordance with all Program Requirements and Approve Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and SCBA Accessories. (Fire – Wallace) (Reso 058-2025)
(10) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Paradigm Mechanical Corp. for HVAC Maintenance and Repairs. (Community Services – Chavez) (Reso 059-2025)
(11) Item Pulled for Discussion.

Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of the Consent Calendar and Agenda as Amended.

Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025 Page 3 of 6 Councilmember Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; and Koval: Aye; Ayes: 4. Noes: 0. Absent: Councilmember Trotter.

Items removed from the Consent Calendar:
(6) Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Engineer’s Report and Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy Assessments and Setting a Public Hearing for the FY 2025-26 Santee Roadway Lighting District Annual Levy of Assessments. (Finance – Jennings) (Reso 054-2025 and 055-2025) Public Speaker:
• Carl Costantino
Heather Jennings, Finance Director, Carl Schmitz, Engineering Director, and Shawn Hagerty, City Attorney, addressed questions from the speaker.

Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.

Councilmember Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; and Koval: Aye; Ayes: 4. Noes: 0. Absent: Councilmember Trotter.
(11) Report Regarding the Decision by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department to Record Footage from Cameras at City Intersections. (Sheriff – Hernandez)
Public Speaker:
• Carl Costantino
Mayor Minto and Shawn Hagerty, City Attorney, addressed questions from the speaker.

Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.

Councilmember Koval seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; and Koval: Aye; Ayes: 4. Noes: 0. Absent: Councilmember Trotter.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS (15 minutes):
(A) Gary Blume, Total Altruism Project, shared the progress of the Total Altruism Project at Big Rock Park.
(B) Carl Costantino inquired about the upcoming Palisade project.

Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025 Page 4 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING:
(12) Public Hearing and Resolution Adopting General Plan Amendment (GPA2019-4) to Update the Safety Element of the Santee General Plan and Negative Declaration (AEIS2019-8) Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Planning and Building – Sawa) (Reso 060-2025) The Public Hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. Christina Rios, Senior Planner, Sydnie Margallo, Harris & Associates, and Darin Neufeld, Harris & Associates, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of Sandi Sawa, Planning and Building Director.

Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
(13) 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 Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Applicant: Extra Space Storage). (Planning and Building – Sawa) (Reso 061-2025) The Public Hearing was opened at 7:24 p.m. Councilmember Hall recused himself due to conflict of interest and left the dais at 7:24 p.m. Christina Rios, Senior Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of Carl Schmitz, Engineering Director, Sandi Sawa, Planning and Building Director and Shawn Hagerty, City Attorney.

Public Speaker:
• Robin Harrison, Riderwood Terrace Condominiums
• Sam Cohen
• Ken Toomer
• Jaume Toomer, Riderwood Terrace
• Marlene Curtin, Riderwood Terrace Community
• Will Nava
• Eric Farwell, Riderwood Terrace HOA
• Kyle Johnson, Ware Malcomb
• David Mann, Ware Malcomb Architects
• Clint Kleppe, Extra Space Storage
• Brooke Miller, Extra Space Storage
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025 Page 5 of 6 Action: Councilmember Koval moved to approve the project with modified conditions related to window retrofit for neighboring properties, lighting changes on the access road, as needed tree removal and specified hours of operation.

Vice Mayor McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmember Koval: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 0.

Recused: Councilmember Hall. Absent: Councilmember Trotter.

The Public Hearing was closed at 8:37 p.m. Councilmember Hall rejoined the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
(14) Public Hearing on the Adoption of the Resolution Amending the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030 to Align the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP) with the Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget and Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Engineering – Schmitz) (Reso 062-2025)
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:37 p.m. Brittany Gohres, Senior Management Analyst, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.

Action: Councilmember Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.

The Public Hearing was closed at 8:40 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS:
(15) Resolution 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). (Engineering – Schmitz) (Reso 063-2025)
Carl Schmitz, Engineering Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of Steve Miller, Principal Civil Engineer.

Action: Councilmember Koval moved approval of staff recommendation.

Vice Mayor McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; and Koval: Aye; Ayes: 4. Noes: 0. Absent: Councilmember Trotter.

Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025 Page 6 of 6 (16) An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.40 of the Santee Municipal Code Pertaining to Contribution Limits. (City Clerk – Jeffries) James Jeffries, City Clerk, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of Shawn Hagerty, City Attorney.

Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.

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

4. Noes: 0. Absent: Councilmember Trotter.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued)
None.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

Councilmember Koval inquired about the progress of the development projects on Marrokal Lane.

Mayor Minto spoke about attending the SANDAG retreat and attending a League of California Cities meeting in Sacramento.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

None.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:

None.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. in the memory of Mike Clark.

Date Approved:

James Jeffries, City Clerk
Minutes
Santee City Council
Council Chamber – Building 2
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, California
May 28, 2025
This Regular Meeting of the Santee City Council was called to order by Mayor John W.

Minto at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor John W. Minto, Vice Mayor Rob McNelis, and Councilmembers Ronn Hall, Laura Koval, and Dustin Trotter.

Officers present: Interim City Manager Gary Halbert, City Attorney Shawn Hagerty and City Clerk James Jeffries
INVOCATION was given by Kevin Miller – Foothills Christian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Vice Mayor McNelis
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY: Paul Berghoff
Vice Mayor McNelis presented the Adjournment in Memory certificate to Bill Berghoff who shared some memories of his father.

ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY: Jerry Park
Vice Mayor McNelis presented the Adjournment in Memory certificate to Sharon Park and shared some memories of Jerry.

RECOGNITION: Santana High School Students Ben Siekert and Abraham Espino Vice Mayor McNelis presented Certificates of Recognition to Ben Siekert and Abraham Espino gold and silver winners at the SkillsUSA California State Leadership and Skills Conference, Collision Repair Technology event; he also presented a Proclamation to Ben Sikura Auto Body Teacher at Santana High School who praised the award winners and shared information about the program.

CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda. (City Clerk – Jeffries) (2) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented. (Finance – Jennings) (3) Approval of the Expenditure of $114,150.29 for April 2025 Legal Services. (Finance – Jennings)
DRAFT
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025 Page 2 of 6 (4) Adoption of a Resolution Ratifying the City Manager’s Approval of the Third Amendment to the Contract with Countywide Mechanical Systems, Inc. for Emergency Plumbing Repairs at Fire Station #4 and As-Needed Plumbing Maintenance Services Through FY 2024-25. (Community Services – Chavez) (Reso 064-2025)
(5) Adoption of a Resolution Awarding Eight On-Call Professional Service Agreements to Qualified Planning and Environmental Services Firms and Authorize the City to Award Task Orders. (Planning and Building – Sawa) (Reso 065-2025)
(6) Adoption of a Resolution Modifying the Position Title of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Manager from Hazard Mitigation Project Manager to Emergency Manager – HMGP Project Manager. (Fire/Human Resources – Wallace/Freeman) (Reso 066-2025) (7) Acceptance and Appropriation of FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Training Funds for Training Reimbursement. (Fire – Wallace)
(8) Adoption of a Resolution to Extend Contract with Life-Assist, Inc. for the Purchase of Emergency Medical Services Supplies on an As-Needed Basis per National Purchasing Partners dba NPPGov Contract #PS20180. (Fire – Wallace) (Reso 067-2025)
Action: Councilmember Hall moved approval of the Consent Calendar.

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

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS (15 minutes):
(A) Brenda Hammond spoke about the upcoming local summer concerts. (B) Carl Costantino asked questions about the upcoming Palisade project and inquired how notifications for the project were sent out.

PUBLIC HEARING:
(9) Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by Senate Bill 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Engineering – Schmitz) (Reso 068-2025)
Mayor Minto left the dais at 7:01 p.m. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:01 p.m.

Brittany Gohres, Senior Management Analyst, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.

Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025 Page 3 of 6 Action: Councilmember Koval moved approval of staff recommendation.

Councilmember Trotter seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Absent; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 0. Absent: 1.

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.
(10) Public Hearing for Tentative Map TM-2024-0003 and Development Review Permit DR-2024-0005 for a Multi-Family Residential Development Consisting of 52 Units and Related Site Improvements on a 2.63 Gross Acre Parcel Located at 7737 Mission Gorge Drive (APN 386-701-02) in a High Residential (R-22) Zone and General Plan Land Use Designation and Finding the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Class 32 Infill Exemption. (Applicant: KB Homes). (Planning and Building – Sawa) (Reso 069-2025 and 070-2025) The Public Hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. Mayor Minto returned to the dais at 7:06 p.m. Austin Silva, Contract Planner, with 4Leaf, Inc., provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of John Abboud, KB Homes.

Public Speaker:
• Dwayne Patenande
• Jessica Palmer
• Corrie
• Brooke Miller, Sheppard Mullin
Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.

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

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m.

CONTINUED BUSINESS:
(11) Approve Amendment to Cannabis Retail Business Application Process. (City Attorney – Hagerty)
Shawn Hagerty, City Attorney, provided a staff report and responded to Council questions.

Action: Councilmember Trotter moved approval of staff recommendation.

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

Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025 Page 4 of 6 (12) Feasibility Study for the Construction of a Fourth Fire Station in Northeast Santee – Staff Update on Progress. (Fire – Wallace)
Harley Wallace, Interim Fire Chief, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of Gary Halbert, Interim City Manager.

Action: Councilmember Koval moved approval of staff recommendation.

Councilmember Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(13) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.40 of the Santee Municipal Code Pertaining to Election Campaign Finance and Control. (City Clerk – Jeffries) (Ord 625)
James Jeffries, City Clerk, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.

Action: Mayor Minto moved approval of staff recommendation and directed staff to bring back information related to a separate contribution limit for Mayor and contributions allowed by businesses.

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

NEW BUSINESS:
(14) Resolution Determining a Distillery to be a Permitted Use in the Industrial Districts on the Basis of Similarity to Uses Specifically Listed. (Planning and Building – Sawa) (Reso 071-2025)
Madeline Mattson, Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Action: Vice Mayor McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.

Councilmember Koval seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor McNelis: Aye; and Councilmembers Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(15) Presentation of the Proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. (City Manager/Finance – Halbert/Jennings) Heather Jennings, Finance Director, Carl Schmitz, Engineering Director, and Nicholas Chavez, Community Services Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of Steve Miller, Principal Civil Engineer.

Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025 Page 5 of 6 Public Speaker:
• Carl Costantino
After discussion, Council provided direction and feedback to staff.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued):

None.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:

Councilmember Hall spoke about future budget problems projected at MTS.

Councilmember Koval requested the City Attorney keep up to date on SB 569.

Councilmember Trotter thanked American Legion Post 364 of Santee for changing out the American flag at the Veteran’s Memorial on Memorial Day.

Vice Mayor McNelis shared his experience judging the Miss Santee Pageant; he also thanked American Legion Post 364 of Santee for changing the American Flag; and he wished Councilmember Koval happy birthday and Councilmember Trotter happy belated birthday.

Mayor Minto spoke about the recent SANDAG retreat he attended.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

Gary Halbert, Interim City Manager, shared his excitement to work with the City Council and City staff.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:

None.

CLOSED SESSION:

Councilmembers recessed at 8:59 p.m. and convened in Closed Session at 9:07 p.m.

Councilmember McNelis recused himself from Closed Session on Item 18 due to conflict of interest.
(16) Public Employment
(Gov. Code section 54957)
Title: City Manager
(17) Conference with Labor Negotiators
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organization: Santee Firefighters Association
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025 Page 6 of 6 (18) Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation
(Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Preserve Wild Santee v. City of Santee, SDSC Case No. 37- 2022-00041478-CU-MC-CTL
Councilmembers reconvened in Open Session at 10:30 p.m., with all members present.

Mayor Minto reported for Item 16, direction given to staff; Item 17, the Council unanimously approved terms for a new agreement with the Santee Firefighters Association and directed staff to bring back a Memorandum of Understanding reflecting these terms as part of the budget approval process; and Item 18, direction was given.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Paul Berghoff and Jerry Park at 10:31 p.m.

Date Approved:

James Jeffries, City Clerk

2 Payment of Demands
Summary of Payments Issued
Date Description Amount
06/04/25 Accounts Payable $ 194,743.33
06/05/25 Accounts Payable 36,437.20
06/11/25 Accounts Payable 274,098.19
06/11/25 Accounts Payable 140,175.48
06/12/25 Accounts Payable 273,585.78
06/12/25 Payroll 474,368.78
06/13/25 Accounts Payable 79,859.01
06/17/25 Accounts Payable 152,283.11
TOTAL $ 1,625,550.88
I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the foregoing demands listing is correct, just, conforms to the approved budget, and funds are available to pay said demands.

Heather Jennings, Director of Finance
vchlist Voucher List
06/04/2025 10:37:18AM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 139449 6/4/2025 10292 ALL STAR FIRE EQUIPMENT INC 264369 54830 SAFETY APPAREL & EQUIPMENT 346.96 Total: 346.96
139450 6/4/2025 10010 AIS TRUST ACCOUNT NEWPORT 3087452 FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE EVENT INSUF 605.00 Total: 605.00
139451 6/4/2025 15648 ASHBURN, RACHAEL 295760 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT 35.00 Total: 35.00
139452 6/4/2025 10412 AT&T 301053963; JUN25 MAST PARK 149.80 Total: 149.80
139453 6/4/2025 14306 AZTEC LANDSCAPING INC J2065 54798 CUSTODIAL SERVICES - PARKS 293.46 Total: 293.46
139454 6/4/2025 15487 BHI MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 025-08 55250 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 2,275.00 Total: 2,275.00
139455 6/4/2025 15644 BROWN, IMANI 295785 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT 35.00 Total: 35.00
139456 6/4/2025 10032 CINTAS CORPORATION 694 4230388104 54844 MISC SHOP RENTALS 74.14 4230396947 54844 STATION SUPPLIES 55.66
Total: 129.80
139457 6/4/2025 12328 CINTAS FIRE 636525 020D603734 55097 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER SER 107.70 Total: 107.70
139458 6/4/2025 10839 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FY25/26-105554 FY2026 STA 4-HAZMAT PERMIT 1,527.00 Total: 1,527.00
139459 6/4/2025 10333 COX COMMUNICATIONS 141609201; MAY25 APT IT-FS4 8950 COTTONWOOD A\ 207.39 141609501; APR25 APT IT-OPS 9534 VIA ZAPADOR 207.39
141609501; MAY25 APT IT-OPS 9534 VIA ZAPADOR 207.39
Total : 622.17
139460 6/4/2025 10333 COX COMMUNICATIONS 112256001 ; MAY25 9130 CARLTON OAKS DR 96.77

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06/04/2025 10:37:18AM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
139460 6/4/2025 10333 10333 COX COMMUNICATIONS
139461 6/4/2025 15655 CREATIVE REPIPE
139462 6/4/2025 10046 D MAX ENGINEERING INC
139463 6/4/2025 15642. DAVIS, CHERYL
139464 6/4/2025 10449 DAY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
139465 6/4/2025 13442 EBBIN MOSER+ SKAGGS LLP
139466 6/4/2025 15446 FOCUS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE
139467 6/4/2025 12638 GEORGE HILLS COMPANY, INC.
139468 6/4/2025 10490 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES INC
139469 6/4/2025 11724 ICF JONES & STOKES INC
139470 6/4/2025 15645 KEANE, JANE
139471 6/4/2025 10204 LIFE ASSIST INC
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
(Continued)
8887
9213 54850
9214 54849
326784
INV873508 54853
5115 52777
INV104471 55213
INV1031916 55094
66312 55142
66968 55142
67280 55142
I NV-000001348 7 8 53609
295766
1599320 54807
1600304 54807
Description/Account
Total:

DEVELOPER DEPOSIT REFUND
Total:

SANTEE 24-25 CONSTRUCTION IN!

STORMWATER PROGRAM ASSISTP
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Total:

MSCP SUBAREA PLAN
Total:

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Total:

ADMIN-LIABILITY CLAIMS
Total:

SAFETY & ENV JUSTICE ELEMENT

SAFETY & ENV JUSTICE ELEMENT
Total:

MSCP SUBAREA PLAN
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

EMS SUPPLIES

EMS SUPPLIES
Amount

96.77 1,500.00
1,500.00

2.431.30
32,576.84
35,008.14

35.63 35.63

55.00 55.00
50,520.00
50,520.00
800.00
800.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
2,615.00
748.75
4,501.25
7,865.00

3.465.00
3,465.00

35.00 35.00
2,952.36
1,661.25

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Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
139471 6/4/2025 10204 10204 LIFE ASSIST INC
139472 6/4/2025 15647 MCCUTCHEON. MOLLY
139473 6/4/2025 10238 MILLER, STEVE
139474 6/4/2025 15643 MURRAY, FLYNN
139475 6/4/2025 10155 MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING LLC
139476 6/4/2025 14470 MW STEELE GROUP INC
139477 6/4/2025 10308 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
139478 6/4/2025 15650 PRITCHETT, SARAH
139479 6/4/2025 10407 SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC
139480 6/4/2025 10677 SANTEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
139481 6/4/2025 13206 SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS
139482 6/4/2025 15649 SOTO, ADRIAN
139483 6/4/2025 10217 STAPLES ADVANTAGE
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
(Continued)
296032
3825100
295547
438795 55170
2200SGIP-20 53741
2968-286452 54864
295724
04229703218; MAY25
22373580042;MAY25
3922 54977
9005321039 54984
295947
6031962104 54870
6031962105 54870
Description/Account
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

FIRE STATION SUPPLIES
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

MUSCO LIGHTS
Total:

SGIP GRANT - SANTEE TOWN CEN
Total:

VEHICLE REPAIR PART
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

STREET LIGHTS

TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Total:

SUMMER SANTEE MAGAZINE AD P
Total:

SHARP COPIES 2025.05
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

OFFICE SUPPLIES - P&B E

OFFICE SUPPLIES - P&B E
Amount
4,613.61

35.00 35.00

56.38 56.38

35.00 35.00
3,850.00
3,850.00
15,399.30
15,399.30

17.16 17.16

35.00 35.00
47,626.04
8,031.12
55,657.16
2,400.00
2,400.00
932.80
932.80

35.00 35.00
127.31

63.50

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06/04/2025 10:37:18AM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
139483 6/4/2025 10217 STAPLES ADVANTAGE
139484 6/4/2025 15523 CALMAT OBA
139485 6/4/2025 10250 THE EAST COUNTY
139486 6/4/2025 15629 THE STAND
139487 6/4/2025 12480 UNITED SITE SERVICES
139488 6/4/2025 15646 URIBE, MADISON
139489 6/4/2025 10475 VERIZON WIRELESS
41 Vouchers for bank code ubgen
41 Vouchers in this report
Pcepaced by, • �
Date:

Approved by:-------- ----�=
Date: _________ _
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
(Continued)
6032438882 55122
3375496 55222
00152672
8048
114-14063269 55056
114-14063554 55056
295792
6113193727
/is
Description/Account
FY 24/25 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Total:

ASPHALT MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
Total:

INVITATION TO BID - TRAFFIC SIGI\
Total:

DEVELOPER DEPOSIT REFUNDABI
Total:

PORTAPOT AT WALKER PRESERVE

SEPTIC CLEANING
Total:

EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

WIFI SERVICE
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers
Amount

64.27 255.08
471.57
471.57
931.00
931.00
1,223.95
1,223.95
352.58
180.00
532.58

35.00 35.00
1,220.31
1,220.31
194,743.33
194,743.33

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06/10/2025 12: 15:37PM
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
-----
Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount ---- -------------------------- ---------------------- ------ 34823 6/5/2025 10482 TRI STAR RISK MANAGEMENT
1 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
1 Vouchers in this report
�•-tin Prepared by: __ ��-)U__)___��---------
Date: ��
Approved by:---------�-------
Date: ____ &,/Jc!/£
S
122537 WORKERS COMP LOSSES; MAY25
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers
36,437.20
36,437.20
36,437.20
36,437.20

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06/11/2025 3:00:37PM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
139490 6/11/2025 12951 BERRY, BONNIE
139491 6/11/2025 15033 BLUECROSS OF CA
139492 6/11/2025 15660 CAL RANCH STORES LLC
139493 6/11/2025 10031 CDW GOVERNMENT LLC
139494 6/11/2025 15623 CH COURT TECH INC
139495 6/11/2025 10032 CINTAS CORPORATION 694
139496 6/11/2025 12328 CINTAS CORP. #2
139497 6/11/2025 10268 COOPER, JACKIE
139498 6/11/2025 12153 CORODATA RECORDS
139499 6/11/2025 11862 CORODATA SHREDDING INC
139500 6/11/2025 10839 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
139501 6/11/2025 15662 COWAN, DANNY
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
June 1, 2025
ACID 11842
950066/S 55265
SD2506694 55217
7348 55234
7349 55234
4231039989 54844
5271347903 55039
June 1, 2025
RS7087311 54996
DN1520782
FY25/26 - 203484
ACID 25697
Description/Account

RETIREE HEALTH PAYMENT
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

CHAINSAWS AND TRIMMERS
Total:

NETWORK FIREWALL EQUIPMENT
Total:

SPORTS COURTS RESURFACING

SPORTS COURTS RESURFACING
Total:

MISC SHOP RENTALS
Total:

FIRST-AID KIT SERVICE
Total:

RETIREE HEALTH PAYMENT
Total:

CORODATA RECORDS MANAGMEI\
Total:

CORODATA SHREDDING
Total:

FY 25/26 HAZ MAT PERMIT - STA 5
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

Amount

91.00 91.00
2,661.60
2,661.60
7,972.66
7,972.66
6,200.00
6,200.00
18,000.00
2,800.00
20,800.00

74.14 74.14
381.92
381.92

91.00 91.00
894.98
894.98

55.20 55.20
1,072.00
1,072.00
130.00
130.00

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06/11/2025 3:00:37PM
Bank code: ub!=len
Voucher Date Vendor
139502 6/11/2025 10333 COX COMMUNICATIONS
139503 6/11/2025 12593 ELLISON WILSON ADVOCACY, LLC
139504 6/11/2025 14446 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
139505 6/11/2025 10368 FIREWORKS & STAGE FXAMERICA
139506 6/11/2025 12876 FUN 4 KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
139507 6/11/2025 10066 GLOBALSTAR USA LLC
139508 6/11/2025 15663 HILL, LAWRENCE OR JUDITH
139509 6/11/2025 15440 IDI Q
139510 6/11/2025 14504 JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC
139511 6/11/2025 10204 LIFE ASSIST INC
139512 6/11/2025 15225 LONG, CHERYL L
139513 6/11/2025 15664 MIEDEMA, KERI OR ROBERT
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
038997401; MAY25
2025-05-06 54917
282938A-060525
FOT0184190 55040
23016 55254
000521 55191
000522 55191
91357468
ACID 25672
INV-IDIQ52595
2279
1600692 54807
1601038 54807
June 1, 2025
ACID 3542
ACID 613
Description/Account
9951 RIVERWALK DR
Total:

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICE
Total:

VEHICLE LEASING PROGRAM

FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Total:

FIREWORKS DEPOSIT
Total:

ENTERTAINMENT AGREEMENT

ENTERTAINMENT AGREEMENT
Total:

SATELLITE PHONE SERVICE
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

ID PROTECTION
Total:

MTS TRAINING
Total:

EMS SUPPLIES

EMS SUPPLIES
Total:

RETIREE HEALTH PAYMENTS
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Amount

57.00 57.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
13,857.67
340.76
14,198.43
18,165.00
18,165.00
225.00
225.00
450.00
106.00
106.00

50.00 50.00
572.40
572.40
166.00
166.00
153.54
3,947.85
4,101.39

91.00 91.00

24.00 50.00

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06/11/2025 3:00:37PM
Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
139513 6/11/2025 15664 15664 MIEDEMA, KERI OR ROBERT
139514 6/11/2025 10507 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS
139515 6/11/2025 15665 MORENO, TERESA OR MARTIN
139516 6/11/2025 15637 MORRISON, NANCY
139517 6/11/2025 14470 MW STEELE GROUP INC
139518 6/11/2025 15666 OLIVER, RICHARD OR JUDY
139519 6/11/2025 10092 PHOENIX GROUP INFO SYSTEMS
139520 6/11/2025 10150 PROBUILD
139521 6/11/2025 15343 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC
139522 6/11/2025 12237 RAYON, KYLE
139523 6/11/2025 15458 REYES, LEOANGELO
139524 6/11/2025 15344 ROBOTIC LAWNMOWER EXPERTS LLC
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
(Continued)
39300545
ACID - 19061
ACID 21344-2
2200-25 53741
2200-26 53741
2200-27 53741
2200SGIP-19 53741
ACID 23850
042025031 54878
04-0397260 54934
2128-9
June 1, 2025
563
250520-01 55210
Description/Account
Total:

MITEL MXE Ill CONTROLLER SATA !
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

SANTEE ART AND ENTERTAINMEN'

SANTEE ART & ENTERTAINMENT D

SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROC
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

FY 24/25 PARKING CITE PROCESS
Total:

BUILDING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
Total:

QUADIENT POSTAGE FUNDING
Total:

RETIREE HEALTH PAYMENT
Total:

ART IN THE PARK - TEENS
Total:

AUTONOMOUS MOWERS
Total:

Amount

74.00 1,588.52
1,588.52

50.00 50.00
200.00
200.00
1,175.00
1,050.00
6,100.00
13,865.00
22,190.00
130.00
130.00
621.89
621.89
651.00
651.00
297.50
297.50

91.00 91.00
337.00
337.00
7,809.68
7,809.68

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vchlist Voucher List
06/11/2025 3:00:37PM CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 139525 6/11/2025 15667 SAIDA, SAIDA ACID 20459 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 100.00 Total: 100.00
139526 6/11/2025 10768 SANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT 9718 54923 CHET HARRITT FIELD LIGHTS 1,006.95 Total: 1,006.95
139527 6/11/2025 15668 SARMIENTO, DONNA OR FRANK ACID 17482 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 250.00 Total: 250.00
139528 6/11/2025 13171 SC COMMERCIAL, LLC IN-0000118679 FUEL 390.33 Total: 390.33
139529 6/11/2025 14523 SCA OF CA, LLC CA1001569 54811 STREET SWEEPING SVCS 31,019.58 Total: 31,019.58
139530 6/11/2025 15669 SCHILLER, IRIS ACID 17692 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 290.00 Total: 290.00
139531 6/11/2025 15020 SHARP COMMUNITY MEDICAL GRP ACID 16442 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 535.30 ACID 18759 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 461.22
Total: 996.52
139532 6/11/2025 15021 SHARP HEALTH PLAN ACID 12235 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 1,163.00 ACID 13816 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 1,096.00
ACID 13990 REFUND- AMBULANCE BILLING 1,272.00
Total: 3,531.00
139533 6/11/2025 10585 SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL ACID 17482 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 459.44 ACID 17692 REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING 355.96
Total: 815.40
139534 6/11/2025 12223 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC 152834654-001 54925 IRRIGATION PARTS 327.41 153295634-001 54925 IRRIGATION PARTS 1,746.26
153475289-001 54925 IRRIGATION PARTS 355.43
154158051-001 54925 IRRIGATION PARTS 139.56
Total: 2,568.66
139535 6/11/2025 15639 SONIA'S HEALTH CORNER 1058 WELLNESS EVENT 420.00

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Bank code: ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
139535 6/11/2025 15639 15639 SONIA'S HEALTH CORNER
139536 6/11/2025 14500 SPROUT SOCIAL INC.
139537 6/11/2025 11056 STANDARD ELECTRONICS
139538 6/11/2025 10217 STAPLES ADVANTAGE
139539 6/11/2025 10119 STEVEN SMITH LANDSCAPE INC
139540 6/11/2025 15670 STEY, HENRY
139541 6/11/2025 14594 SUNWARD FLAG COMPANY, LLC
139542 6/11/2025 10250 THE EAST COUNTY
139543 6/11/2025 12457 THE RAWLINGS COMPANY LLC
139544 6/11/2025 15091 T-MOBILE USA INC
139545 6/11/2025 15671 TOLLEY, DENNIS OR AUDREY
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice PO#
(Continued)
07012025
2273 54879
2299 54879
6031899673 55017
6032575290 55122
3550 54812
3567 54812
3568 54812
ACID 16442
45012 55221
00152628
00153040
00153084
00153263
ACID 21137
993045165; MAY25
ACID 21746
Description/Account
Total:

SPROUTSOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA MJI
Total:

FIRE ALARM & SPRINKLER MON ITC

FIRE ALARM & SPRINKLER MON ITC
Total:

OFFICE SUPPLIES - PSD
24/25 YR OFFICE SUPPLIES
Total:

A 1 LANDSCAPE SERVICES
A 1 LANDSCAPE SERVICES
A 1 LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

FLAGS
Total:

INVITATION TO BID - CITYWIDE PA\

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - TOI

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - ALL
PUBLIC NOTICE - SLEMSA FY 25/2E
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

CITY HALL
Total:

REFUND - AMBULANCE BILLING
Amount
420.00
14,304.00
14,304.00
1,042.79
2,268.84
3,311.63
390.17

85.43 475.60
870.88
19,920.50
27,856.90
48,648.28
150.00
150.00
3,475.11
3,475.11
847.00
245.00
199.50

66.50 1,358.00
3,386.35
3,386.35
1,193.74
1,193.74
150.00

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Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher
139545
139546
139547
139548
139549
139550
139551
139552
139553
139554
Date ----------- Vendor ------ Invoice PO# ---------- ------- 6/11/2025 15671 15671 TOLLEY, DENNIS OR AUDREY (Continued) 6/11/2025 10257 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
6/11/2025 15490 UNITED CARPORTS LLC
6/11/2025 12480 UNITED SITE SERVICES
6/11/2025 10642 USPS-POC
6/11/2025 12276 VARGAS, CROSSBY
6/11/2025 15672 VELEZ, JANEEN
6/11/2025 14687 WEX BANK
6/11/2025 12930 WIL,LIAMS, ROCHELLE
6/11/2025 12641 WITTORFF, VICKY DENISE
65 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
65 Vouchers in this report
��::
redby #.#13-� �
Approved by: �
Date: _________ _ &(rt /is
045-518316
18837
5343877
5312025
306
ACID 18759
105366644
June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025
55257
55123
55056
55157
Description/Account
Total:

ENERGOV TRAINING
Total:

STATION 20 CARPORT
Total:

PORTAPOT CITY HALL
Total:

POSTAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:

SPECIAL EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
Total:

REFUND- AMBULANCE BILLING
Total:

FLEET CARD FUELING
Total:

RETIREE HEALTH PAYMENT
Total:

Bank total
Total vouchers
Amount
150.00
8,325.00
8,325.00
12,221.76
12,221.76
135.54
135.54
1,924.49
1,924.49
450.00
450.00
250.00
250.00
18,905.94
18,905.94

91.00 91.00

31.00 31.00
274,098.19
274,098.19

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06/12/2025 4:06:26PM
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher Date Vendor
11673 6/11/2025 10956 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
11683 6/11/2025 10955 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
2 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
2 Vouchers in this report
Prepared by:�(.C,�c
Date: � � Approved by�.,,,,<-��,,,,_ �'ik, _______ _
Date: f 2 _
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Invoice
June Retiree 25
PPE 6/4/25
June Retiree 25
PPE 6/4/25
PO# Description/Account

CA STATE TAX WITHHELD

CA STATE TAX WITHHELD
Total:

FEDERAL WITHHOLDING TAX

FEDERAL WITHHOLDING TAX
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers
Amount

46.00 34,757.95
34,803.95
211.00
105,160.53
105,371.53
140,175.48
140,175.48

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vchlist
06/12/2025 12:16:26PM
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher -----
Date Vendor Invoice --------------------- ----------
139555
139556
139557
139558
139559
139560
139561
139562
139563
6/12/2025 12903 AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE CO 2535882
6/12/2025 10334 CHLIC 3548951
6/12/2025 14793 CONTROLLING INS COST IN CA, SCHOOL 2025-06 6/12/2025 10785 RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE
6/12/2025 10424 SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS
6/12/2025 10776 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
6/12/2025 10776 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
6/12/2025 10001 US BANK
6/12/2025 14600 WASHINGTON STATE SUPPORT
9 Vouchers for bank code : ubgen
9 Vouchers in this report
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PPE 6/4/25
PPE 06/04/25
PPE 6/4/25
PPE 6/04/25
PPE 6/4/25
PO# Description/Account Amount
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT 3,046.15
Total: 3,046.15
MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE 261,984.92
Total: 261,984.92
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAI 439.31
Total: 439.31
VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE 291.78
Total: 291.78
DUES/PEG/BENEVOLENT/BC EXP 4,818.86
Total: 4,818.86
WITHHOLDING ORDER 449.53
Total: 449.53
WITHHOLDING ORDER 260.30
Total: 260.30
PARS RETIREMENT 1,653.40
Total: 1,653.40
WITHHOLDING ORDER 641.53
Total: 641.53
Bank total: 273,585.78
Total vouchers : 273,585.78

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PyBatch
06/10/2025
Grand
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1:16:05PM

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Hours/units Rate Amount Src
16,999.23 776,635.65
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5/22/2025 to 6/4/2025-1 Cycle b

DEDUCTIONS SECTION
Base Wages
119,274.54
78,525.30
15,934.38
13,391.70
Deduction
12,932.90

93.93 70.72
3,639.68
1,037.29
2,355.76
478.03
249.71
698.10
170.76
419.08
132.95

63.62 31.12
537.35

17.55 292.21
145.90
302,266.87
Benefit/Cont
-2,355.76
-478.03
145.88
326,376.40
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Accrued
Gross:

Net:

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776,635.65
474,368.78
Banked Lost
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06/13/2025 12:33:29PM
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher
6569002
6745069
Date Vendor
6/13/2025 14704 457 MISSIONSQUARE
6/13/2025 14705 RHS MISSIONSQUARE
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Total:

RETIREE HSA
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers :

Amount
45,039.03
45,039.03
34,819.98
34,819.98
79,859.01
79,859.01

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vchlist
06/17/2025 1 :47:00PM
Bank code : ubqen
Voucher List

CITY OF SANTEE
Voucher Dat e
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6253 6/17/2025 10353 PERS 06 25 3 RETIREMENT PAYMENT
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152,283.11

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LEGAL SERVICES BILLING SUMMARY Attachment 1
MAY 2025

CURRENT INVOICE

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT NUMBER NOTES
Retainer $ 17,882.48 1031524
1001.00.1201.51020 17,882.48
Labor & Employment:

Labor & Employment 16,990.89 1031525
Employee Benefits 951.30 1031528
1001.00.1201.51020 17,942.19
Litigation & Claims:

Litigation & Claims 2,939.47 1031526
Lee Receivership 375.70 1031530
Schaeffer Receivership 1,116.25 1031535
Hope for the Homeless Lakeside Inc. 462.40 1031536
1001.00.1201.51020 4,893.82
Special Projects (General Fund):

Community Oriented Policing 16,244.00 1031527
CEQA Special Advice 780.30 1031539
Advanced Records Center Services for PRA 12,715.30 1031531 Cannabis 4,695.06 1031532
Safety-Environ Justice Element 578.00 1031533
Surplus Land Act/Real Property Special Advice 1,907.40 1031534 Housing and Planning Legal Support 8,236.50 1031529
1001.00.1201.51020 45,156.56
SD River Fire Mitigation 12,224.70 1031537 3501.50.4101.72452 12,224.70
Third-Party Reimbursable:

HomeFed Project 20,134.60 1031538 tm22001a.10.05
Redevelopment of Carlton Oaks Golf Course 4,023.20 1031540 cup1906a.10.05 Palisade Warehouse 428.00 1031543 dr23002a.10.05
Summit Townhomes 3,707.20 1031544 tm23003a.10.05
Extra Space Storage 1,498.00 1031542 cup2401a.10.05
City Ventures Cottonwood and Park 984.40 1031545 tm24001a.10.05 Townsend Project Design Review 856.00 1031546 tm24003a.10.05 31,631.40
Total $ 129,731.15
LEGAL SERVICES BILLING RECAP Attachment 2
FY 2024-25
Adopted Revised Previously Spent Available Current Request Category Budget Budget Year to Date Balance Mo./Yr. Amount General Fund:

General / Retainer $ 216,530.00 $ 216,530.00 $ 179,317.19 $ 37,212.81 May-25 $ 17,882.48 Labor & Employment 80,000.00 105,000.00 92,182.82 12,817.18 May-25 17,942.19 Litigation & Claims 75,000.00 125,000.00 137,843.07 (12,843.07) May-25 4,893.82 Special Projects 520,000.00 520,000.00 374,224.39 145,775.61 May-25 45,156.56 Total $ 891,530.00 $ 966,530.00 $ 783,567.47 $ 182,962.53 $ 85,875.05 Other City Funds:

MHFP Commission $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 6,600.31 $ 3,399.69 May-25 $ - Capital Projects 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,881.46 2,118.54 May-25 - SLEMSA JPA 10,000.00 10,000.00 1,011.50 8,988.50 May-25 - SD River Fire Mitigation - 7,200.00 - 7,200.00 May-25 12,224.70 Total $ 25,000.00 $ 32,200.00 $ 10,493.27 $ 21,706.73 $ 12,224.70 Third-Party Reimbursable:

Total $ 171,450.95 $ 31,631.40
Total Previously Spent to Date
Total Proposed for Payment
General Fund $ 783,567.47 General Fund $ 85,875.05
Other City Funds 10,493.27 Other City Funds 12,224.70
Applicant Deposits or Grants 171,450.95 Applicant Deposits or Grants 31,631.40 Total $ 965,511.69 Total $ 129,731.15
FY 2024-25

RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE CITYWIDE CRACK SEALING PROGRAM 2025 (CIP 2025-03)

PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND FINDING THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”)
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the Citywide Crack Sealing Program 2025 (CIP 2025-03) Project to American Asphalt South, Inc. on March 12, 2025 in the amount of $74,470.00; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorized the Director of Engineering/City Engineer to approve construction change orders in a total amount not to exceed $18,617.00; and WHEREAS, one change order in the total amount of $18,617.00 was approved for additional crack sealing on 1 street (Mission Gorge Road); and WHEREAS, the project was completed for a total amount of $94,115.87; and WHEREAS, American Asphalt South, Inc. has completed the project in accordance with the contract plans and specifications.

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

SECTION 1: The work for the construction of the Citywide Crack Sealing Program 2025 (CIP 2025-03) project is accepted as complete on this date.

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

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

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

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular meeting thereof held this 25th day of June, 2025, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
PROJECT MAP CITYWIDE CRACK SEALING PROGRAM 2025
CIP 2025-03
Project Location

MISSION GORGE RD

MAST BLVD
DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 3
DISTRICT 2

MISSION GORGE RD FANITA DR CUYAMACA ST

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CITY LIMITS FANITA PKWY

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RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2025-26

WHEREAS, Article XIII-B of the California State Constitution, as amended, requires local jurisdictions to annually adjust their appropriations limit for inflation and population changes; and
WHEREAS, the City has received population and per capita personal income data from the State Department of Finance, used to calculate the FY 2025-26 appropriations limit; and
WHEREAS, the required calculations to determine the appropriations limit for FY 2025-26 have been performed by the Finance Department and are on file with the office of the City Clerk and are available for public review; and WHEREAS, these calculations are provided on Exhibit “A”, which is herein incorporated by reference and attached hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santee, California that the appropriations limit for FY 2025-26 shall be $509,516,908 based upon the calculations provided on Exhibit “A”.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a regular meeting thereof held this 25th day of June, 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
Exhibit "A"
Appropriations Limit Calculation
FY 2025-26
FY 2024-25 Limit (per Resolution No.077-2024) $ 476,592,310 Inflation Index Options:

California per capita personal income (CCPI) change 6.44 % Change in assessed valuation due to non-residential
new construction 4.37 %
Inflation Factor to Use 1.0644
Population Index Options:

City Population Growth (0.60) %
County Population Growth 0.44 %
Population Factor to Use 1.0044
Cumulative Factor (Inflation Factor x Population Factor) 1.069083 FY 2025-26 Limit $ 509,516,908

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Attachment A
CCB Permit (Retail Applications) Phase IV
City Council Interview Draft Questions For Consideration 1) Why did you choose Santee and your specific site?
2) Please describe how you will go above state requirements to ensure your business does not become a nuisance and fits within the Santee community. 3) Please explain your business model in detail, including your target market. Please include how your business model will serve the community’s needs. 4) What measures will be taken to ensure your business operations are sustainable and adaptable related to regulation compliance and the overall cannabis industry? 5) Please describe how you expect your business will contribute to the community over the next three years. Please include the direct fee that will be offered to the City, and describe the methodology used to determine the estimated gross receipts included in your proforma.
6) Tell us about a time when you had to build trust with a skeptical community or government body. How did you earn their support, and how will you apply that knowledge here?
7) If selected, all applicable licenses are required to be renewed through the City and the Department of Cannabis Control on a yearly basis. Please explain your prior experience working with the Department of Cannabis Control, including the compliance and licensing divisions, and your process for ensuring timely filing of renewals.
1 City of Santee
10601 Magnolia Ave
Santee, CA 92071
Email: [email protected]

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REVIEW CRITERIA

FOR A COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT
(RETAIL APPLICATIONS)
Application Period (45 Days)
OPENS – September 10, 2024 at 3 PM
CLOSES – October 24, 2024 at 3 PM

NUMBER OF PERMITS
During this application period, the City of Santee (City) will allow up to four (4) cannabis retail permits under this process.

RETAIL BUSINESS
▪ “Retailer” is defined as having a physical location from which commercial cannabis activities are conducted. A retailer’s premises may be closed to the public. A retailer may conduct sales exclusive by delivery. (See Section 26070(a)(1) of the California Business and Professions Code and Santee Municipal Code (SMC) Section 7.04.060).

CONTACT
If you have any questions prior to submitting your application or would like an update on the status of your application, please email your questions to [email protected].

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND FORMS
Information regarding the Commercial Cannabis Retail Business (CCB) application process can be found on the City’s website at https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/business/cannabis-business.

To be considered for issuance of a CCB Permit, applications must be submitted through the City’s online permitting system by the deadline. There will be no exceptions. These Application Procedures and Review Criteria (hereafter referred to as “Procedures”) constitute the City These Application Procedures and Review Criteria apply solely to Cannabis Retail applications. Applicants wishing to operate a Microbusiness with Retail are required to apply for a Cannabis Retail permit, prior to being considered for a Microbusiness permit. Additional information regarding Microbusiness permits is provided in Appendix A.
2 Council’s adopted Procedures to be used for the City’s evaluation of CCB Permit applications pursuant to SMC Section 7.04.130.

Applicants should monitor the City’s web page
(https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/business/cannabis-business) for information on the process. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to stay informed of all information provided on the webpage.

LIMITATIONS ON MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS
Persons possessing an individual or cumulative ownership interest of ten percent (10%) or more in a retail cannabis business shall be limited to being a part of only one retail application during this application period. Any applications that share an owner of ten percent (10%) or more will be deemed incomplete.

In addition, the City will only accept one application per legal lot (referred to as “property”). If the City receives more than one application per property, the City will notify the property owner and the property owner will need to notify the City, in writing, which application is authorized.

Without exception, only one retail permit will be issued per property.

CITY’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all applications in accordance with these Procedures. The City may modify, postpone, or cancel the opportunity to submit an application for a CCB permit without liability, obligation, or commitment to any Applicant, person, owner, party, firm, organization or other entity of whatever form related to the process. In addition, the City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any Applicant in order to conduct a complete review of the application or an investigation into the truthfulness of the statements set forth in the application or provided at any stage of the application process.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Applications must adhere to the requirements in SMC Chapter 7.04.130 and respond to all requirements of these Procedures. Applicants must submit the required application materials (except the application fee) listed below to the City’s online permitting system. As noted below, the application fee must be submitted in person to the City before the application deadline.

1. Cannabis Business Permit Application;
A. Business Plan
B. Labor and Employment Plan
C. Security Plan
D. Qualification of Owners
E. Neighborhood Compatibility Plan
F. Community Benefits and Investment Plan
G. Proposed Site Plan

APPLICATION PROCESS
3 2. Financial Responsibility, Indemnity and Consent to Inspection Agreement;

3. Agreement on Limitations of City’s Liability and Indemnification to City;

4. Verification of Live Scan background submittal;

5. Property Owner Consent/Landlord Affidavit;

6. Proof of Insurance or Letter of Insurability from the Insurance Company;

7. Proof of Capitalization;

8. Zoning Verification Letter;

9. Application fee. (This fee shall be submitted in person to the City.) Please note that responses to the Evaluation Criteria, Sections A-G of #1 above and as further described in Appendix A of the Procedures, shall be limited to 125 pages. If the response exceeds 125 pages, points will be deducted. Responses pertaining to Items #2-8 above shall not be included in the 125-page limitation.

The electronic application portal will ask for each of the items (not including the application fee) listed above to be provided as PDF files. Please compile the PDF files as noted above. Responses shall be saved in separate PDF files.

Applicant responses to the Evaluation Criteria (Sections A-G) must be provided in the section order identified in Appendix A. Each section shall be clearly labeled, with responses provided in the appropriate section. Any response to Evaluation Criteria that is not placed within the appropriate section may receive a deduction in points.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Each owner, operator, investor, manager, and employee of the proposed CCB will be required to pass a criminal history background check as required by SMC Section 7.04.080. For the purposes of this application process, only owners as defined in SMC Section 7.04.060 will be required to submit verification that they have applied for their background verification.

Evidence of a conviction by an owner of any the offenses enumerated below shall be grounds for rejection of the application:

1. A violent felony as defined by California Penal Code 667.5 or equivalent offenses in other states;

2. A felony for hiring, employing, or in transporting, carrying, selling, giving away, preparing for sale, or peddling, any controlled substance; or selling, offering to sell, furnishing, offering to furnish, administering, or giving any controlled substance to a minor;

3. A felony for drug trafficking with enhancements pursuant to Section 11370.4 or 11379.8 of the Health and Safety Code; or

4. A crime involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit, including, but not limited to, fraud, forgery, theft, or embezzlement as those offenses are defined in California Penal Code Sections 186.11, 470, 484, and 504a, or equivalent offenses in other states.

This process will be required to meet the minimum threshold qualifications pursuant to SMC Section 7.04.080.
4 Live Scans will be performed by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (SDCSD) by appointment only. A copy of the Live Scan form is required as part of the application materials.

Applicants shall complete all blank fields provided in the “Request for Live Scan Service” form under the “Applicant Information” section. Applicants shall not alter the pre-completed sections of the Live Scan request form, as any modification may result in Live Scan rejection and/or delay by the DOJ or FBI. A separate form shall be filled out for each owner of the business receiving a Live Scan. The bottom portion of the “Request for Live Scan” form must be filled out by the person conducting the Live Scan. Live Scan results will be sent directly to the SDCSD. If, at any point, the SDCSD background investigation determines that one or more of the owners is ineligible pursuant to the SMC, the application will be denied.

ZONING VERIFICATION LETTER (ZVL)
As part of a complete application packet, an Applicant must obtain a Zoning Verification Letter from the Planning & Building Department. To secure this letter, an Applicant must make a written request to the Planning & Building Department, which shall specify the intended use of the building (for example, retail only or part of a microbusiness proposal), the proposed building location with its assessor’s parcel number and evidence of legal parcel documentation in compliance with the City’s Determination of Legal Parcel handout.

The issuance of a ZVL does not constitute written evidence of permission given by the City or any of its officials to operate a cannabis business, nor does it establish a “permit” within the meaning of the Permit Streamlining Act, nor does it create an entitlement under the Zoning or Building Code. A regulatory permit for a CCB does not constitute a permit that runs with the land once a cannabis business is established.

FEES
All applicants will be required to submit a fee of $25,711. Payment must be made by a certified check, cashier’s check or money order made payable to the City of Santee by 3 pm on October 24, 2024. Please note that application fees are non-refundable once the City has begun reviewing the application.

A separate fee for the Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL) of $267 per application must be paid upon submittal of the request to the Planning and Building Department. The applicable Live Scan fee of the actual cost will be assessed by the Sheriff’s Department at time of application for the background check. Additional Live Scan fees will be applicable if the application is approved.

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Applications must be submitted through the City’s online permitting system by 3:00 pm on October 24, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Furthermore, applications may be rejected for the following, but not limited to, reasons:

1. It does not meet the requirements of the Procedures.

2. The issuance of the Cannabis Business Permit for the proposed location does not comply with State law or SMC.
5 INTEGRITY GUIDELINES
The following Integrity Guidelines (“Guidelines”) shall be operative from the start of the adoption of the application procedures, until the completion of Phase IV: City Council Interviews and Final Selection. Each applicant is individually and solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Guidelines. This responsibility extends to the applicant’s employees, agents, consultants, lobbyists, affiliates, and all other parties or individuals engaged for purposes of developing or supporting the application.

1. Collusive activities among applicants are expressly forbidden and may result in immediate disqualification of any involved parties.

2. Applicants are prohibited from offering promotional outreach, hospitality, gifts, or other like activities directed toward City staff, elected or appointed officials, application reviewers, or consultant(s) hired by the City to assist with the application process (collectively referred to as “City Officials”).

3. All communication related to Phases II – IV cannabis application process with City Officials must be directed to the City designated contact, listed on page 1 of these Procedures. Any attempt to communicate with other City Officials regarding Phases II – IV of the cannabis application process may result in disqualification of the application.

4. Notwithstanding the restrictions on communications set forth in point 3 above, nothing in these Guidelines is intended to restrict or prohibit applicants from communicating with City staff and officials during interviews in Phase III or during an open and public City Council or Commission meeting.

5. Any evidence which indicates an applicant has failed to comply with the Guidelines may result in that applicant’s disqualification. Any questions regarding the Guidelines shall be in writing and shall be transmitted by email to City designated contact.

PHASE I: DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY
During Phase I, applications will be reviewed by City staff for completeness and compliance to meet the minimum submittal requirements of the Procedures. The determination of eligibility will be based on the criteria outlined in these Procedures. City staff may issue clarifications of these Procedures in writing, and any such clarifications will be posted on the City’s webpage (https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/business/cannabis-business) and shall go into full effect immediately upon being posted on the website. A determination that an application is not eligible for advancement from Phase I to Phase II is subject to appeal in the manner and within the time frame prescribed by resolution of the City Council in accordance with SMC 7.04.220.

PHASE II: APPLICATION EVALUATION AND REVIEW (1,200 points) During Phase II, City staff will review and score each application using a merit-based system.

Applicants will be scored and ranked using the following evaluation criteria identified in Appendix A:
▪ Section A – Business Plan (400 points)
▪ Section B – Labor and Employment Plan (400 points)
▪ Section C – Security Plan (400 points)
The top applicants from Phase II, as determined by the City Manager, may be eligible to advance

APPLICATION REVIEW, SCORING, AND APPROVAL PROCESS
6 to Phase III. The decision as to how many applicants will advance will be determined in the City Manager’s sole discretion based on the quantity and the quality of applications the City receives.

Notice of the individual application results of Phase II will be provided via email to the primary contact listed on the application. After the conclusion of Phase II, the points assigned to each applicant will be reset. A determination that an application is not eligible for advancement from Phase II to Phase III is subject to appeal in the manner and within the time frame prescribed by resolution of the City Council in accordance with SMC 7.04.220.

PHASE III: INTERVIEWS (1,600 points)
During Phase III, a Staff Evaluation and Interview Committee (Committee) designated by the City Manager will conduct a merit-based interview process. Applicants will be scored using the following evaluation criteria identified in in Appendix A:
• Section D – Qualifications of Owners (500 Points)
• Section E – Neighborhood Compatibility (400 Points)
• Section F – Community Benefits and Investments Plan (450 Points) • Section G – Proposed Site Plan (250 Points)
The City reserves the right to impose requirements on the interview process prior to conducting the interviews, and the City may issue written instructions regarding the manner in which the interviews are conducted.

Upon the completion of Phase III, the Committee will tabulate the scores of all Applicants from Phase III to create a preliminary ranking, which will form the basis for determining who will be invited to participate in Phase IV. The ranking will only be based upon the scores received during Phase III. All qualified applicants, as determined at the City Manager, will advance to Phase IV.

After the conclusion of Phase III, the points assigned to each applicant will be reset.

Prior to the tabulation of scores in Phase III, the City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any applicant, for purposes of clarifying or validating information provided during Phase III interviews. The City Manager may review the totality of the information received, including any additional information received, to determine which applicants are authorized to participate in Phase IV. A determination that an application is not eligible for advancement from Phase III to Phase IV is subject to appeal in the manner and within the time frame prescribed by resolution of the City Council in accordance with SMC 7.04.220.

PHASE IV: CITY COUNCIL INTERVIEWS AND FINAL DECISION
Upon the completion of Phase III, the City Manager will present to the City Council, at a properly noticed public meeting, the qualifying Applicants that advanced from the Phase III process. The presentation of Applicants by the City Manager shall exclude the Phase I-III scores and rankings.

However, the information provided by the Applicants in Phase I-III will be made available to the City Council for purposes of its interviews and final decision.

During Phase IV, the City Council will interview Applicants and make a final determination as to which Applicant(s) will be awarded a CCB permit. In making this decision, the City Council has full discretion over which Applicant(s), if any, will be awarded a CCB permit, consistent with the purposes and intent of the City’s Cannabis Business Permit Ordinance. In making this decision, the City Council shall not be limited by the specific Evaluation Criteria identified in Appendix A or these Procedures. Each Applicant should be prepared to conduct 7 a brief presentation and answer questions from the City Council. Further details as to the date, time, place, and length of presentation will be provided prior to the date of public meeting.

In addition to reserving all of its rights, the City Council expressly reserves the right to consider microbusinesses for purposes of making final determination as to whether to award a CCB permit.

In addition, the City also expressly reserves the right to award a lesser number of CCB Permits than the maximum allowed under the application process, or to award no permits at all. Any decision made by the City Council to award or not to award a cannabis permit shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal. Notice of the individual application results of Phase IV will be provided in writing via email to the primary contact listed on the application.

After the City Council has made a determination as to which, if any, Applicants may be awarded a CCB permit, the selected Applicants shall enter into a Community Benefit Agreement with the City setting forth the terms and conditions under which the cannabis business will operate that are in addition to the requirements of the SMC within 30 days of being notified of the City Council’s intent to issue the CCB permit. The Community Benefit Agreement must be approved by the City Council before the CCB permit may be issued.

Any Applicant wishing to appeal final completeness or selection determination made in Phases I through III of the application Process may file an appeal with the City Clerk’s Office within ten (10) days of the Applicant receiving a notice that they will not move forward in the application process.

Such appeals shall comply with the requirements of SMC Section 7.04.220 or procedures established thereunder and is subject to an appeal fee. Any decision made by the City Council during Phase IV to award or not award a cannabis permit shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal.

NOTE: Being awarded a CCB permit does not constitute a land use entitlement and does not waive or remove the requirements of applying for and receiving permits for all construction including: electrical, plumbing, fire, Planning & Building Department permits or reviews, and any other permits, licenses, or reviews as deemed necessary by the relevant departments or governmental entities in charge of said permits. Nor does the award of a CCB permit guarantee that the plans submitted via the CCB application process meet the standards or requirements in SMC Titles 11 and 13 and any other permit requirements from other City departments or agencies.

Those awarded a CCB permit will be required to demonstrate compliance with all development standards outlined in SMC Title 13.
8 APPENDIX A: EVALUATION CRITERIA
Public Records Act
The City of Santee is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”).

Subject to review by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City shall make all determinations under the CPRA regarding when any record is required to be disclosed under the CPRA or when a record may be non-disclosable because an exemption to disclosure under the CPRA or other law applies. Depending on the circumstances, a particular record may be disclosable, permanently non-disclosable or may be non-disclosable at a particular phase of the application process and then disclosable during a later phase. By submitting any application, an Applicant acknowledges the applicability of the CPRA to this process, and agrees that the City, subject to judicial review, is the sole decision maker regarding compliance with the CPRA. Applicants should assume that anything submitted to the City as part of this process may become a disclosable public record.

Microbusiness Applicants
Responses to Evaluation Criteria Sections A-G shall focus primarily on storefront retail operations.

Applicants intending to operate cannabis microbusiness operation shall communicate this intent through the Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application form, under the section entitled “Applicant (Entity) Information.” No additional information regarding proposed microbusiness operation is required in Applicant written responses to Sections A-G of the Evaluation Criteria.

Nothing within the Procedures prohibits an Applicant from providing information relating to their microbusiness operations in their written responses. However, Applicants should be aware that no additional points will be awarded during Phase II to Applicants who provide information related to proposed microbusiness operation in their written responses. For Applicants selected to progress to Phase III interviews, the City reserves the right to ask questions related to proposed microbusiness operation, if the Applicant selected one or both of these options on the application form.

PHASE II EVALUATION
Important Instructions:
• Evaluation Criteria identified in Sections A-C will be scored based upon Applicant written response. Points may be deducted for responses that fail to meet State/local regulatory requirements, or best practices for the cannabis industry. • Applicant responses to the Evaluation Criteria must be provided in the same order identified in Sections A-C below. Each section shall be clearly labeled, with responses provided within the appropriate section. Any response to Evaluation Criteria that is not placed within the appropriate section will receive a deduction in points. • Any commitments made by an Applicant during the evaluation process will become terms and conditions under which the cannabis business must operate. Applicants awarded a permit that fail to meet commitments made during the evaluation process may have their cannabis business license suspended or revoked by the City.

SECTION A: BUSINESS PLAN (400 points)

1. Finances – Application includes a budget for construction, operations, maintenance, compensation of employees, equipment, property lease, security equipment and staff, City fees, state fees, utility costs, product purchases and other anticipated contingency costs. The budget must demonstrate sufficient capital in place to pay startup costs and at 9 least three months of operating costs, as well as a description of the sources and uses of funds. The application must also address the following:

A. Proof of capitalization, in the form of documentation of cash or other liquid assets on hand, Letters of Credit or other equivalent assets. (Note: Proof of Capitalization shall be submitted in a separate PDF file. See “Application Process” section for more information.)
B. A pro forma for at least three years of operations.

C. A schedule for beginning operation, including a narrative outlining any proposed construction and improvements and a timeline for completion.

D. A letter from a bank, credit union, or similar financial institution stating that the cannabis applicant has, or will be provided, access to banking services. This letter should be within the last calendar month.

2. Daily Operations – The application describes the day-to-day operations of the proposed retail business. This shall include, at a minimum, a description of the following criteria:

A. Customer check-in procedures.

B. Location(s) and procedures for receiving deliveries during business hours.

C. The Point-of-Sale system, including the name of the system, to be used and how it will interact with the state’s mandated track and trace system. Locate and identify the number of Point-of-Sales terminals to be used when the business is at full capacity.

D. The expected number of customers to be served per hour/day.

E. The proposed product line, including brand names, to be sold at the business, and estimate the percentage of sales of flower and manufactured products.

F. How the Cannabis Business will conform to local and state laws. See SMC Section

7.04.360 for local requirements pertaining to retail establishments in the City of Santee.

G. How cannabis and cannabis products will be tracked and monitored to prevent diversion.

H. The proposed waste management plan, including waste disposal locations and security measures.

SECTION B: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT PLAN (400 points)

1. Number of Employees – The application identifies the number of employees at initial opening and the maximum number of employees when the business is at full capacity.

2. Employee Responsibilities – The application identifies all positions to be employed at the proposed business, their responsibilities, and the salary ranges for those employment positions.

3. Employee Benefits – The application identifies the benefits provided to employees, including health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the degree they are offered as part of employment.

SECTION C: SECURITY PLAN (400 points)

1. Qualified Security Professional – The application includes a security plan prepared by a qualified professional that meets or exceeds all the security requirements of SMC Section

7.04.320 and state law. The security plan can be prepared with in-house staff or a third- 10 party security consultant but must clearly demonstrate that it meets the professional standards requested to receive the appropriate points for each criterion in this section.

The qualifications of the person(s) preparing the security plan must be provided, for verification that they are able to meet these standards.

2. Premises Diagram – The application includes a Premise Diagram in the Security Plan that meets the following requirements:

A. The diagram meets all of the standards identified in Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 4, Division 19, §15006 Premises Diagram.

B. The diagram shows the boundaries of the property and the proposed location to be licensed, showing all dimensions, entrances and exits, interior partitions, walls, rooms, windows, and doorways, and includes a brief statement or description of the principal activity to be conducted therein.

C. The diagram shows and identifies commercial cannabis activities that will take place in each area of the premises and identifies all limited-access areas.

D. The diagram shows where all cameras are located and assigns a number to each camera for identification purposes.

E. If the proposed location consists of only a portion of a property, the diagram is labeled indicating which part of the property will be used for the licensed premises and what activities will be used for the remaining property.

3. Operational Security – The application includes a description of operational security, including but not limited to general security for access/visitor control and inventory control.

4. Cash Handling – The application includes a description of cash handling procedures, including the process for receiving, tracking, storing and transporting cash generated by the retail business.

5. Perimeter Security – The application includes a description of perimeter security, exterior lighting, on-site security guards, proposed guard hours and their responsibilities.

6. Employee Training and Policies – The application includes a description of employee training and general security policies.

PHASE III EVALUATION
Important Instructions:
• During Phase III Interviews, Applicants will be asked questions related to some or all of the Evaluation Criteria Sections D-G.
• Due to the time limitation of interviews, Phase III questions may not address all of the criteria identified within each Section D-G, and the City reserves the right to develop Phase III questions in its sole discretion.
• Scoring for this phase will be based upon information conveyed verbally by Applicants, in response to the questions asked. Any scoring for Section G may also consider photographs, site plans, and other visual depictions provided by Applicants. • All Applicants will be asked the same questions and be provided the same amount of time for response.
11 • Any commitment made by an Applicant during the Phase III Interview process may, in the City’s sole discretion, become a condition on the business permit, if issued. • Phase III scoring is independent of results from Phase II. Phase II scoring resets to zero when Phase III commences.

SECTION D: QUALIFICATION OF OWNERS (500 points)

1. Describe the business owner’s prior experience in owning, managing, and operating a legally permitted or licensed retail cannabis business in the United States. For purposes of this section, owner has the definition provided in SMC Section 7.04.060.

2. Describe the owner and/or team’s overall knowledge of the cannabis industry, including identification of how industry best practices and State regulations have been incorporated in existing/prior legal businesses outside the City of Santee.

3. Describe the involvement of the ownership team in the day-to-day operation and management of the proposed business.

SECTION E: NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY PLAN (400 points)

1. Describe how the business will take proactive steps to avoid becoming a nuisance or having negative impacts on its neighbors or surrounding community. Additionally, describe how the business will react and respond to complaints specifically related to noise, light, odor, public consumption, loitering, littering, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic, including the business’s plan for the use of social media to monitor and respond to complaints.

2. Describe the policies that you would implement, and how you would enforce these policies, to ensure your cannabis products do not end up in the hands of underage youth.

SECTION F: COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND INVESTMENT PLAN (450 points)

1. Describe the benefits that the business will provide to the local community, for example by directly aiding, participating in, or funding the work of local non-profits, communitybased organizations, civic organizations, or social services organizations (“Community Organizations”). Note: Applicants should not identify any specific Community Organization at this time/or provide commitment letter(s) from local Community Organizations in the application submittal. This section is only intended to capture the overall commitment of Applicants to fund or support local community-based activity in general.

2. Identify the minimum wage that will be offered to employees of the proposed business, excluding tips and gratuities. If entry-level employees are salaried, the Applicant shall divide the minimum annual salary by 2,087 hours to arrive at an hourly rate.

3. Describe the Applicant’s plans for local outreach to City of Santee residents for open positions, and any other actions proposed by the Applicant that are intended to benefit the local workforce and/or Applicant’s local employees. Identify the anticipated minimum percentage of total annual payroll hours that will be performed at the business by City of Santee residents.
12 4. The Community Benefits and Investment Plan shall also include a description of the direct fee that will be offered to the City, expressed as a percentage of annual gross receipts. The City anticipates a minimum of 5% of annual gross receipts.

SECTION G: PROPOSED SITE PLAN (250 points)

1. Provide the following information about the existing site:

A. Physical address;
B. Narrative description of the existing site, including building(s), parking spaces, driveways, pedestrian sidewalks/rights-of-way,
C. Photographs of the existing property and building(s); i. Note: Photographs of building interior are not required.

D. Description of how the site is currently being used; E. Description of any businesses currently operating on the parcel (if any), and any parcels directly adjacent to the existing site.

2. Provide the following information about the proposed site:

A. A site plan, drawn to scale, of the proposed business showing perimeter fencing, driveways, streets, property lines, buildings, parking areas, and outdoor areas.

B. A narrative description of proposed site improvements, including façade rehabilitation, building expansion, parking, landscaping, fencing, or other exterior site improvements;
i. Note: Descriptions of interior site improvements are not a requirement of this section.

C. Visual depictions of the proposed exterior of the cannabis business.

3. Describe how the proposed modifications and utilization of the site for cannabis retail activity will impact the public health, safety, welfare, environmental quality, and/or quality of life in the surrounding area.

ORDINANCE NO. ___
1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA

DESIGNATING MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY

ZONES BY MAP TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 51175 et seq. set forth laws intended to classify lands in the state where moderate, high, and very high fire hazards exists in order that public officials may implement measures to reduce fire risks; and WHEREAS, California Government Code section 51178 requires that the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) identify and transmit to local agencies areas within their jurisdiction which are moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones (FHSZ); and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 51179 requires a local agency to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high FHSZ within its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving such a transmittal from CALFIRE; and WHEREAS, the City of Santee received a transmittal from CALFIRE identifying moderate, high, and very high FHSZ within its jurisdiction on March 24, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City of Santee Fire Chief has reviewed and accepted the moderate, high, and very high FHSZ as identified by CALFIRE for the City of Santee, which map is titled the "Santee Fire Hazard Severity Zones" ("FHSZ Map") and is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the FHSZ Map has been made available to the public in the Santee City Clerk's office; and
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 designates within the City of Santee the moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones, as required by California Government Code section 51179 and as transmitted by the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire hazard severity zones are designated on a map titled "Santee Fire Hazard Severity Zones" (FHSZ Map). The FHSZ Map is intended to be used in conjunction with the most current edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) and supersedes any other maps previously adopted by the City of Santee designating fire hazard severity zones.

SECTION 2. The Fire Chief shall cause the most current version of the FHSZ Map to be maintained on file with the Office of the Santee City Clerk at all times and cause a notice to be posted at the office of the San Diego County Recorder, San Diego County Assessor and the San Diego County Planning Department identifying the location of the City of Santee FHSZ Map.

ORDINANCE NO. ___
2 SECTION 3. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santee hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the City of Santee. The City Clerk shall post at the duly designated posting places within the City and publish once within fifteen (15) days after adoption in the East County Californian, a newspaper of general circulation.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santee, California, on the 25th day of June 2025, and thereafter ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of said City Council held on the 9th day of July 2025, by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
Attachment: Santee Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:

Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Waterbody
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Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility Area (LRA), as Identified by the State Fire Marshal
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Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility
Area (SRA), Effective April 1, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attachment 1

STAFF REPORT

RESOLUTIONS APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND APPROVING THE SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 25, 2025
Overview
The Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is a balanced budget which provides for a reserve balance of $14.5 million or 22.68% of annual General Fund operating expenditures in accordance with the City’s reserve policy. Supplemental reserves in excess of the City’s minimum policy level, $484,421, are available in FY 2025-26 which will provide resources for unexpected needs, economic uncertainties, and City Council directed projects.

A detailed discussion of the Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is included in the June 11, 2025 Agenda Statement and Staff Report which are included as Attachment 3.

Requested Actions
The requested actions include the adoption of two Resolutions as follows.

1. Resolution Approving and Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26: This Resolution will adopt the operating budget, including all changes directed by the City Council.

At the June 11, 2025 budget workshop, the City Council requested the following changes.

These changes have been incorporated in the budget that is being presented. a. The full-time Code Compliance Assistant position was removed from the Code Compliance Department budget. And two part-time Code Compliance Assistants have been reinstated.
b. The full-time Administrative Secretary position was removed from the City Clerk Department budget.
c. The full-time Marketing Specialist position was removed from the Economic Development and Marketing Department budget.
d. The Economic Development and Marketing Department’s “Promotional Activities” budget was reduced by $40,000.
e. Community Services’ Special Events budget was reduced by $52,560 to remove carnival rides and other banner programs.
f. Community Services’ Recreation budget was reduced by $23,000 to reduce contract services for a graphic artist. Printing and brochure creation will transition to an inhouse model.

Staff Report – Operating Budget Adoption
And Related Actions
Fiscal Year 2025-26
2 g. The Human Resources Department budget was increased by $25,220 for part-time staffing assistance during the Financial System ERP implementation. h. $5,000 that was previously included in the “Promotional Activities” budget in Economic Development and Marketing was moved to the City Council’s “Hometown Heroes Program” budget for as needed funding for banner installation. i. Revenue projected to be received from carnival rides was removed, $10,000.

Section 3 of this Resolution addresses salary and benefit adjustments and personnel changes to be implemented in FY 2025-26 in accordance with prior City Council direction or as otherwise provided in the proposed budget and provides for the adoption of the revised salary schedules (Exhibit A to the Resolution). The proposed budget reflects a

3.0% salary increase for all full-time permanent benefited employee groups (including City Council, Executive Management, and the City Clerk). The salary schedule also includes a

2.5% market adjustment, in conjunction with the 3.0% salary increase, for Santee Firefighters’ Association members.

Section 4 of this Resolution addresses various budget administration and contract authorization matters, including the renewal of certain contracts and the consumer price index rate adjustment to the Agreement for City Attorney Legal Services with Best Best & Krieger. In addition, this section also includes authorization to increase the current year budget, FY 2024-25, to correct budgets that experienced end-of-year unexpected large expenditures.

Sections 5 of this Resolution continues the General Fund Reserve Policy and the Balanced General Fund Budget Policy.

2. Resolution Approving the Santee Firefighters’ Association (SFFA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): This Resolution approves the two-year agreement reached with the Santee Firefighters’ Association (Exhibit A to the Resolution). Key terms included in the MOU are as follows.

Term of agreement: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027
COLA increases: 3.0% effective July 3, 2025

3.0% effective July 2, 2026

Market Adjustments: 2.5% effective July 3, 2025

1.5% effective January 14, 2027
Uniform Allowance: $1,000 per year
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26

AMENDED PROPOSED

BUDGET BUDGET
Revenues $ 63,361,130 64,641,470 $ 1,280,340
Expenditures by Dept:

City Council 555,170 590,270 35,100
City Attorney 968,530 925,170 (43,360)
City Manager (total): 1,654,480 1,393,690 (260,790)
City Manager 986,690 747,690 (239,000)
Economic Development 667,790 646,000 (21,790)
Information Technology 1,133,410 1,418,350 284,940
Animal Control 464,100 478,600 14,500
City Clerk 743,090 530,250 (212,840)
Human Resources & Risk Mgmt (total): 2,008,920 2,107,130 98,210 Human Resources 953,590 928,390 (25,200)
Risk Management 1,055,330 1,178,740 123,410
Finance 1,791,120 1,873,150 82,030
Planning & Building (total): 3,203,950 3,183,690 (20,260) Planning 1,822,990 1,803,960 (19,030)
Building 1,175,850 1,172,850 (3,000)
Code Compliance 205,110 206,880 1,770
Engineering (total): 3,132,320 3,306,900 174,580
Engineering 2,981,580 3,149,150 167,570
Stormwater 150,740 157,750 7,010
Community Services (total): 7,216,470 7,015,340 (201,130) Administration 482,640 568,530 85,890
Public Svcs - Maintenance 5,012,700 4,132,750 (879,950) Stormwater 183,040 208,260 25,220
Park Maintenance 203,500 764,660 561,160
Solid Waste 31,460 34,000 2,540
Facility Operations 163,120 166,520 3,400
Recreation 702,910 725,560 22,650
Special Events 437,100 415,060 (22,040)
Law Enforcement 17,843,490 18,478,350 634,860
Fire and Life Safety (total): 21,415,670 22,662,720 1,247,050 Administration 1,511,950 1,431,630 (80,320)
Emergency Operations 12,954,580 13,942,060 987,480
Emergency Medical 6,238,440 6,557,050 318,610
Emergency Preparedness 53,610 46,870 (6,740)
Fleet Operations and Maintenance 657,090 685,110 28,020 Total Operating Expenditures Proposed 62,130,720 63,963,610 1,832,890 Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 1,230,410 677,860 (552,550) Other Financing Sources 467,921 - (467,921)
Other Financing Uses:

Transfers to Other Funds (460,020) (706,210) (246,190)
Transfers to CIP (762,121) (945,100) (182,979)
Unfunded Liabilities (CalPERS) (600,000) (600,000) -
Set Aside for Turf Replacement (100,000) - 100,000
Change in Available Fund Balance $ (223,810) $ (1,573,450) $ (1,349,640) Available Fund Balance, Beg. of Year 16,305,081 16,081,271 (223,810) Available Fund Balance, End of Year $ 16,081,271 $ 14,507,821 $ (1,573,450)

INCREASE
(DECREASE)

GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
FY 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET
Attachment 2

CITY OF SANTEE

GENERAL FUND REVENUE DETAIL
FY 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Increase
Account Name Revised Est Proposed (Decrease)
TAXES
Property Taxes 26,484,120 27,453,000 968,880
Property Tax Secured and Unsecured 14,310,200 14,737,300 427,100 Property Tax - Redev Pass-through 730,000 760,100 30,100 Property Tax - Redev Residual Distrib 2,510,000 2,613,700 103,700 Real Property Transfer 250,000 250,000 -
Property Tax In Lieu (of VLF) 8,683,920 9,091,900 407,980 Sales and Use Taxes 17,047,900 17,586,660 538,760
Sales and Use Taxes 19,403,250 20,016,420 613,170
Location Agreement Payment (2,355,350) (2,429,760) (74,410) Transient Occupancy Tax 736,600 751,500 14,900
Transient Occupancy Tax 736,600 751,500 14,900
Franchise Fees 4,001,310 4,069,890 68,580
Franchise Fees 4,001,310 4,069,890 68,580
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 1,134,900 1,136,700 1,800
Assessments - Fire Benefit Fee 1,134,900 1,136,700 1,800 INTERGOVERNMENTAL 675,000 463,870 (211,130)
Motor Vehicle License Fees 100,000 100,000 -
SB90 Claims 30,000 30,000 -
Fire Reimbursements - Federal 220,000 161,440 (58,560)
Fire Reimbursements - State 325,000 172,430 (152,570)
LICENSES AND PERMITS 1,680,340 1,409,230 (271,110)
Business Licenses - New 44,400 44,400 -
Business Licenses - Renewals 63,100 63,100 -
Regulatory Permits 4,100 4,000 (100)
Business Licenses - Other 600 600 -
Home Occupation Permit - New 7,900 7,500 (400)
Home Occupation Permit - Renewal 14,600 14,600 -
Alarm Permits 1,100 1,000 (100)
Fire Department - Permits/Services 80,600 86,360 5,760
Building Fees - Eng Direct City Costs 13,300 13,450 150 Building Plan Check Fees 237,000 237,000 -
Building Fees - Plng Direct City Costs 16,000 15,000 (1,000) Building Permit Fees 780,540 803,000 22,460
Cannabis Application Fee 417,100 4,000 (413,100)
Cannabis Annual Renewal Fee - 115,220 115,220
FINES AND FORFEITURES 219,050 209,880 (9,170)
Vehicle Code Fines 144,000 135,000 (9,000)
Other Fines and Forfeitures 7,600 8,000 400
Parking Citations 66,400 66,000 (400)
Code Compliance Administrative Citations 300 500 200
Storm Water Administrative Citations 750 380 (370)
Attachment 2

CITY OF SANTEE

GENERAL FUND REVENUE DETAIL
FY 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Increase
Account Name Revised Est Proposed (Decrease)
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 2,780,440 2,778,180 (2,260)
Finance - Full Cost Recovery 2,000 2,000 -
Admin Tow Fees 15,000 15,000 -
Cost Recovery - Restitution 400 400 -
Candidate Statements 1,600 - (1,600)
City Clerk - Misc Fees 1,000 1,000 -
City Clerk - Passport Services 50,000 50,000 -
Charges to Other Funds 190,630 232,450 41,820
CSD - Full Cost Recovery 2,000 2,000 -
Cost Recovery - Subrogation 5,000 5,000 -
Sports Field Lighting 72,000 72,000 -
Disc Golf Fees 33,000 33,000 -
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 13,720 13,720 -
Teen Programs 6,000 6,000 -
Special Events 130,000 115,000 (15,000)
Charges to Other Funds 188,330 138,330 (50,000)
Fire - Full Cost Recovery 10,000 10,000 -
Instructional Services - FTES 11,600 16,800 5,200
SLEMSA REIMBURSEMENT 114,730 119,350 4,620
Engineering - Fee Based 91,000 91,000 -
Engineering - Full Cost Recovery 837,000 725,000 (112,000) Street Light Energizing Fee 2,000 1,700 (300)
Storm Water Inspection 12,580 12,700 120
Planning - Fee Based 15,000 15,000 -
Planning - Full Cost Recovery 282,700 308,270 25,570
Charges to Other Funds 693,150 792,460 99,310
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 1,600,850 1,503,970 (96,880)
Interest Income 990,250 865,280 (124,970)
Rent/Lease/Use Income 10,400 12,980 2,580
City Facilities - Sportsplex 278,200 288,200 10,000
Concessions 20,000 20,000 -
Rental - Bldgs 7 & 8 30,000 30,000 -
Rental - Picnic Shelters 95,000 95,000 -
Rental - Ball Fields 85,000 85,000 -
Rental - TCCPE Fields 3 & 4 85,000 100,000 15,000
Rent/Lease/Use Income 7,000 7,510 510
OTHER REVENUE 733,660 721,540 (12,120)
Sycamore Landfill Fees 524,210 566,140 41,930
Miscellaneous Income 5,000 5,000 -
Hometown Heroes Program 7,200 7,200 -
Taxable Sales 500 500 -
Processing Fees 36,000 36,000 -
Miscellaneous Income 63,670 50,000 (13,670)
Loss Control Program 6,000 6,000 -
Wellness Program 20,000 20,000 -
Miscellaneous Income 500 500 -
Donations 15,550 10,000 (5,550)
Attachment 2

CITY OF SANTEE

GENERAL FUND REVENUE DETAIL
FY 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Increase
Account Name Revised Est Proposed (Decrease)
Donations - Memorial Program 1,000 1,000 -
Taxable Sales 50 50 -
Miscellaneous Income 2,500 600 (1,900)
Sale of Real & Personal Property 2,000 2,000 -
Miscellaneous Income 48,500 15,550 (32,950)
Abandoned Property Registration 980 1,000 20
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 6,266,960 6,557,050 290,090
Operating Transfers In - EMS Reimbursement 6,266,960 6,557,050 290,090 Operating Transfers In - - -
GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND 63,361,130 64,641,470 1,280,340 Attachment 2
Estimated Operating Capital Estimated
Balances Estimated Operating Transfers Improvement Balances Fund 07/01/25 Revenues Budget In (Out) Program 06/30/26

OTHER FUNDS
Risk Management Reserve $ 288,060 $ 2,000 $ - $ - $ - 290,060 Workers' Comp. Reserve 1,290,940 8,700 - - - 1,299,640
Vehicle Acq. & Replacement 1,001,230 65,000 (883,810) 818,810 - 1,001,230 Recreation Revolving 128,010 322,000 (318,980) - - 131,030 Technology Replacement 147,010 - (146,000) 70,000 - 71,010 Supplemental Law Enforcement 114,580 101,000 (200,000) - - 15,580 Highway 52 Coalition 10 18,000 (61,250) 43,240 - -
PEG Fees 29,410 115,000 - - (80,250) 64,160
CASp Certification and Training 73,070 9,000 (28,950) - - 53,120 Gas Tax 477,310 1,653,300 (1,855,010) (25,820) (222,000) 27,780 SAFE Program 18,730 400 (10,000) - - 9,130
Gas Tax-RMRA (SB1) 900,920 1,496,870 - - (1,490,800) 906,990 Zone 2 Flood Control District 75,170 547,810 (620,890) - - 2,090 Emergency Medical Services 3,689,620 5,954,410 - (6,782,890) 2,861,140 Community Dev. Block Grant 5,000 376,750 (131,850) - (244,900) 5,000 Community Facilities Districts:

CFD No. 2015-1 7,210 2,290 (3,130) - - 6,370
CFD No. 2017-2 129,380 160,560 (205,020) - - 84,920
Town Center Landscape Maint. Dist:

Zone A - Town Center 281,490 148,770 (159,950) 25,820 - 296,130 Zone B - The Lakes 34,690 8,510 (17,960) - 25,240
Zone C - San Remo 29,920 8,830 (15,060) - - 23,690
Zone D - Mission Creek 175,370 169,680 (163,220) - - 181,830 Santee Landscape Maint. Dist:

Zones 1&2 - El Nopal 7,930 12,170 (10,450) - - 9,650
Zone 3 - Country Scenes 5,600 2,440 (1,990) - - 6,050
Zone 4 - Camelot Heights 1,300 1,420 (1,370) - - 1,350
Zone 8 - Silver Country 88,460 78,940 (76,510) - - 90,890 Zone 9 - Mattazaro/Timberlane 590 1,570 (2,120) - - 40
Zone 12 - The Heights 24,670 9,520 (13,840) - - 20,350
Zone 13 - Prospect Hills 490 3,400 (3,800) - - 90
Zone 14 - Mitchell Ranch 7,660 2,950 (3,890) - - 6,720
Zone 17 - Dakota Ranch 21,770 5,810 (9,660) - - 17,920
Zone 18 - Allos 10,870 4,270 (5,020) - - 10,120
Roadway Lighting District (Zone A) 1,438,700 514,500 (258,000) - - 1,695,200 Roadway Lighting District (Zone B) 618,130 437,010 (486,880) - - 568,260 Mobile Home Park Admin. 175,400 71,300 (43,790) - - 202,910 TOTAL OTHER FUNDS $ 11,298,700 $ 12,314,180 $ (5,738,400) $ (5,850,840) $ (2,037,950) $ 9,985,690

SUMMARY OF OTHER FUNDS
FY 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET
Attachment 2
MEETING DATE June 11, 2025
DIRECTOR/DEPARTMENT Gary Halbert, Interim City Manager
Heather Jennings, Finance

SUMMARY
The Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is hereby presented to the City Council and public for initial review and discussion. It will be brought back to the City Council on June 25, 2025 for additional discussion, public comment, and adoption.

The Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is on file in the City Clerk’s Office and Finance Department and is posted on the City’s web site for public review. The attached Staff Report provides an overview of the proposed operating budget.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 reflects a General Fund operating expenditure budget of $64.3 million and a total operating expenditure budget of $70.0 million for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed General Fund budget meets both the General Fund Reserve Policy adopted by City Council on June 24, 2024 and the Balanced General Fund Budget Policy as stated in City Council Resolution No. 086-2024 and reflects an available reserve balance of over $14.1 million on June 30, 2026, representing 22.13% of annual operating expenditures and a reserve balance of $134,311 beyond the 22% minimum policy level.

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW ☐ N/A ☒ Completed

RECOMMENDATION
Review and discuss the Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and if applicable, provide direction to staff.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Staff Report

2. Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26

ITEM TITLE REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Attachment 3

STAFF REPORT

PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 11, 2025
Overview
The local economy, while strong over the past several years, is experiencing uncertainty.

National and regional economic indicators show a mixed picture, while unemployment remains low and consumers are still spending, lingering inflation and rising interest rates continue to place pressure on household and municipal costs alike. The fluid nature of the current economy makes it difficult to predict outcomes. Even in this environment, our budget is a balanced budget that maintains and enhances service levels and addresses the priorities established by the City Council while maintaining our reserve balances for additional cushion against future economic uncertainties.

The Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 has been developed after a considerable review process. Departmental budget submittals were prepared and reviewed in detail by line item and evaluated in conjunction with historical expenditures, projected revenues and consistency with City Council’s stated priorities.

General Fund
Proposed Budget Summary
FY 2025-26
Revenues $ 64,651,470
Expenditures (64,258,820)
Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 392,650
Transfers to Other Funds (706,210)
Transfer to Capital Improvement Program (945,100)
Unfunded Liabilities (CalPERS) (600,000)
Change to Fund Balance (1,858,660)
Available Fund Balance, 7/1/25 16,081,271
Available Fund Balance, 6/30/26 $ 14,222,611
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General Fund Revenues
General Fund revenues for FY 2025-26 are projected to total $64.6 million, a $1.3 million, or 2%, increase from the current fiscal year estimate. Following is a discussion of key revenues.

Property Taxes: Property Taxes represent 42.5% of General Fund revenues and are received based on property assessed valuation. Citywide assessed valuation is projected to increase by 4.0% in FY 2025-26. This is less than in the prior year due to a continued high mortgage environment resulting in fewer home sales due to limited inventory and lack of turnover.

Property tax revenues (including real property transfer taxes) are projected to total $27.5 million in FY 2025-26, an increase of $968,880 from the current fiscal year.

Sales Tax: Sales Tax represents 31.0% of General Fund revenues and is projected to total $20.0 million in FY 2025-26, an increase of $613,170 or 3.2% from the current fiscal year estimate. During the FY 2024-25 year (current fiscal year), the revenue projection for sales tax was reduced to account for revenue decreases across several categories. The forecast for FY 2025-26 was built on this reduced amount and adds in modest growth. The FY 2025- 26 projection also includes the addition of projected sales tax revenues from new businesses expected to open in the fiscal year. Modest growth is expected to continue in the City’s key Building & Construction category. Other categories are expected to flatten or have very small increases in the upcoming quarters as economic uncertainty and low consumer confidence continues to be prevalent.

Franchise Fees: Franchise Fees represent the third largest discretionary source of revenue, and are received from Waste Management, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Cox Communications and AT&T. Franchise Fees are projected to total $4.1 million in FY 2025-26, an increase of $68,580 or 2% from the current fiscal year. Increases in revenue from certain Franchise Fee categories continue to be offset by reductions in revenues from Cox Communications and AT&T.

Building Fees: The FY 2025-26 proposed building revenue is split between plan checks and building permit revenue. Overall, there is a small, expected increase in building permit and plan check revenue, which is conservatively estimated to total $1.0 million, a $22,460 increase from the current fiscal year.

Fire Reimbursements: As a result of the wildfire season in FY 2024-25, Fire reimbursement revenue was elevated. The proposed budget reflects a reduced amount that will be reevaluated at a later date if increases are necessary.

Charges to Other Funds: Charges to Other Funds revenue represents reimbursements to the General Fund for costs incurred in support of certain activities that are funded outside of the General Fund. The funds providing these resources back to the General Fund include the Gas Tax Fund, Zone 2 Flood Control District Fund (storm water activities), landscape maintenance districts and the Capital Improvement Program among others. Charges to Other Funds revenue is estimated to total $1.2 million in FY 2025-26, an increase of $91,130 from the current fiscal year.

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund Operating Transfer In: The EMS Operating Transfer In reimburses the General Fund for all expenses associated with the EMS division in the Fire and Life Safety Department. The expected reimbursement for the proposed year is $6.6 million, an increase of $290,090 over the prior year. This increase is primarily due to negotiated salary increases and equipment purchases.

The transfer in also includes funding for the continuation of a pilot program started in FY 2024- 25 that employs six full-time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to co-staff both ALS ambulance. This addition of the EMTs allows for the conversion of the City’s existing ambulance staffing model to a one EMT and one FFPM (1&1) configuration. The 1&1 concept is a common staffing model throughout the industry. Additionally, this one-year trial allowed for the movement of two FFPMs per shift onto a Squad, thus alleviating call volume disparity impacting Engine 4 while also increasing the number of available personnel able to respond to critical incidents such as fires and rescues. The cost of this program, approximately $620,000, will not be sustainable through the current funding mechanism beyond FY 2025-26. New funding will be needed to continue the program after the FY 25-26 fiscal year.

General Fund Expenditures
The proposed budget reflects General Fund operating expenditures totaling $64.3 million in FY 2025-26, a $2.1 million or 3.4% increase from the current fiscal year budget.

Public safety continues to represent the largest portion of the General Fund operating budget.

The Fire and Life Safety budget totals $22.6 million representing 35.3% of the total General Fund expenditures and the Law Enforcement budget totals $18.5 million representing 28.8% of the total General Fund expenditures. The Community Services Department expenditures total $7.1 million representing 11.0% of the total General Fund expenditures. Engineering’s budget is $3.3 million and Planning & Building’s budget is $3.2 million.

Following is a discussion of some of the key impacts on the proposed budget.

Personnel Costs: The proposed budget includes an increase of seven and a half (7½) fulltime positions. Five (5) of these positions will provide staffing for the new Parks Division.

Positions are also requested for the Planning Department (1), Information Technology (1), and Code Compliance (1/2). In addition, the proposed budget includes other personnel-related adjustments. A description of the personnel requests are as follows. • The addition of five (5) full-time Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Workers – Parks Division. The City will be transitioning its park maintenance and custodial services from a contract-based model to an in-house model. These positions, along with two part-time positions, will staff the new division and assume the maintenance and custodial services of the City’s parks. The purpose of this change is to reduce the cost of park maintenance and improve the quality of work performed in the parks.

Total budgeted labor cost for these positions is $599,500. • The addition of one Senior Planner – Planning. This position will assume the lead responsibility for cannabis permit administration, manage and support discretionary Attachment 3
projects, and manage the General Plan Update. The scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned to this role, as well as the advanced level of knowledge required warrants classification at the senior level. Funding for this position will be split between three areas, cannabis annual renewal fees, developer deposits, and savings from consultant fees for work done on the General Plan Update. Total anticipated labor costs for this position is $144,220
• The addition of one full-time Code Compliance Assistant – Code Compliance. This position will replace the two part-time Code Compliance Assistants that the City currently employs. One of the part-time positions is a benefited position. The addition of a full-time benefited position results in a net increase in the City’s full-time employee count of half (1/2) of a position. This change in staffing is important in that it would ensure business continuity and succession planning by providing a dedicated staff member to perform code enforcement duties consistently throughout the year. The net increase to the City’s budget as a result of converting from the two current part-time staffing model to a full-time model is anticipated to be $31,080. • Information Technology Technician – Information Technology. This position, under the direct supervision of the IT Manager, will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing hardware and software issues on city computers and peripherals. As well as assisting with installing and configuring software and operating systems. This position would take over the support of certain lower-level tasks, thus freeing up the IT Manager and IT Analyst to focus on high-level initiatives such as network redesigns, cybersecurity enhancements, server migrations, and cloud transitions.

Total anticipated cost for this position is $96,180.
• Market Adjustment -- Information Technology Manager. In Spring of 2024, an external survey of San Diego County cities was performed by the Human Resources department. In that survey, it was discovered that the IT Manager was ranked number nine out of fourteen when compared to other comparable positions in San Diego County cities. At that time, no updates were made to management salaries.

The survey for this position was performed again in April 2025 and found that the position had moved down to number ten out of fourteen. Based on the results of the external survey an increase is proposed. Based on Human Resources’ review of factors of the position, it is recommended that the IT Manager’s salary band align with the Building Official and Fire Marshall. The total cost of the market adjustment will be $32,130.
• The reclassification of one Facilities Maintenance Technician to a Facilities Maintenance Worker – Public Services Division. Based upon the existing structure of the Public Services Division, the Facilities Maintenance Technician shares similar duties to other higher-paid positions in the PSD Department. This reclassification would align this position with the Maintenance Worker and Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Worker. Some of these related duties include standby duty, special events set up and takedown, emergency work, storm related work, homeless Attachment 3
cleanups, and working with other division staff to assist as needed. Total anticipated costs of the reclassification is $6,050.
• Standby Duty Pay Increase. Standby duty pay occurs when an employee returns to work because of an unanticipated, unscheduled work requirement or emergency.

Staff in the PSD department are assigned seven-day standby duty on a rotating basis. Currently, standby duty pay is a flat amount of $225 for the assignment. This amount has not changed in eighteen years. Human Resources surveyed seventeen San Diego cities and of the nine cities that are comparable to Santee because of their standby pay methods, Santee was ranked number eight. The median standby pay of the nine cities was a flat rate of $300. The Operating Budget includes an increase in standby pay from $225 to $300. The overall cost increase to the City’s budget is expected to be $4,000 for standby duty and $14,000 for associated overtime costs.

The proposed budget includes merit increases for eligible employees and negotiated salary increases of 5.5% for SFFA members comprised of a 3% COLA and 2.5% market adjustment.

The proposed budget also includes 3% COLA increases for non-represented full-time employees, 3% COLA increases for City Council members and an increase to the City Council members’ car allowance. The City Council members’ increases are in line with the Salary Setting Commissions report to City Council on April 9, 2025.

CalPERS Retirement Costs: CalPERS retirement costs continue to have an impact on the City’s budget. Costs are expected to total in excess of $7.8 million in FY 2025-26, a $788,670 increase from the current fiscal year. Approximately $5.1 million of the total amount represents required payments against the City’s unfunded pension liability. This is $643,524 more than in the prior year. This increase can be attributed to lower-than-expected returns on investments on June 30, 2023. The FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget includes an Additional Discretionary Payment (ADP) of $600,000 to be made towards the City’s unfunded liability. This will be the City’s fifth consecutive year making ADPs.

Other Non-Personnel Expenditures: Other non-personnel expenditures of note affecting the proposed budget are as follows.

City Council: Includes continued support of the Hometown Heroes banner program and for adopted military units and other military and veteran activities. This budget also includes increases to memberships including LAFCO, League of CA Cities, and SANDAG.

City Attorney: Includes amounts to support a variety of special projects and potential litigation matters, including the City’s continuing efforts to develop a comprehensive strategy to address issues associated with homelessness, assisting the City’s efforts in processing applications for cannabis business permits, providing special assistance with the new Financial Software contract, and providing staff with tailored training on governance, transparency and ethical roles and responsibility.

City Manager: Includes $36,000 for homelessness services as a stop gap until grant revenue is received later in the fiscal year.

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Information Technology: Includes a $89,600 increase in software maintenance and licensing costs, primarily a result of new software to address cybersecurity and an online bidding platform.

Animal Control: FY 2025-26 will be the third year of a three-year agreement with the Humane Society. This agreement includes two one-year options to extend and can be terminated at any time with one-year advance written notice. The annual cost increase each year is based on CPI. The contract price for the proposed budget is $478,600 which represents a 3.12% increase.

City Clerk: Includes an annual election expense of $80,000. These funds are budgeted each year with amounts carrying over from non-election years to election years.

Human Resources & Risk Management: Reflects anticipated increases in property and general liability insurance and property insurance premiums of approximately 32% ($257,220 increase).

Finance: This department has no significant non-personnel changes.

Engineering: Includes an amount for the annual lease costs of a new plotter.

Planning and Building: This department has an increase of $220,920 related to the General Plan Update. The total amount of the update is $1.6 million, but in order to conserve resources while actively moving forward with the update, the Planning Department was able to divide the General Plan Update into segments. The first segment was the Open Space (Conservation) Element. This year’s segment will be the initiation of the General Plan comprehensive update.

The remainder of the General Plan Update is segmented out to be completed in three remaining years. The Building Department has no significant non-personnel changes.

Community Services: In the Administration Division, funds are provided to fund a biological study of the river area in order to perform ongoing defensible space maintenance, $65,000.

The Public Services Division budget includes funding for City Hall maintenance, $27,620, updates to Fire Station 5 including HVAC units and apparatus door replacement, Woodglen Vista swing replacement, $50,000, Shadow Hill sports court resurfacing, $15,000, and tennis court LED lights retrofit, $22,950. This fiscal year marks the first year of the new Parks Division.

This division was created to bring the parks maintenance function in-house. Total costs associated with the transition are expected to be less than the previous contract-based costs.

Additional budgetary impacts result from consumer price index-based adjustments to various maintenance contract renewals.

Law Enforcement: In accordance with the terms of the current five-year law enforcement services agreement with the County of San Diego, a 3.5% or $617,940 increase is reflected for contract law enforcement services for FY 2025-26, bringing the total contract amount to $18.3 million, $200,000 of which is paid from State COPS funding in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund. This is the fourth year of a five-year contract. Contract cost will increase by 3.5% in FY 2026-27. Also included in the Law Enforcement budget is the continued support of funding for the Grossmont Union High School District in the amount of $240,260 to fund Attachment 3
approximately one-half of the cost of a School Resource Officer. Also included are amounts to support the lease of six Flock cameras located throughout the City.

Fire: Items include funding for as-need new appliances and repairs, $18,820, equipment for the new Brush Rig, $6,970, equipment to outfit the reserve engine, $11,140, battery chargers $10,340, Drager SCBA masks accessories, $19,470, and communication equipment (radios), $61,690. Increases are also due to increases in medical supplies, agency contributions, and wearing apparel for new employees.

Transfers and Other Uses: The proposed budget reflects the following transfers and other uses.
• Transfers to Other Funds: Proposed transfers to other funds include $592,970 to the Vehicle Replacement Fund, $43,240 to the Highway 52 Coalition Fund, and $70,000 to the Technology Replacement Fund.
• Transfers to Capital Improvement Program. A transfer to the Capital Projects Fund is proposed in the amount of $945,100 to support projects in the Proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program.
• A $600,000 ADP to CalPERS is proposed. This will be the fifth consecutive ADP made with the intent of reducing the City’s unfunded CalPERS pension liability as previously discussed.

Current Year (FY 2024-25) Updates: Due to unbudgeted employee payouts that occurred late in the fiscal year, staff has included increases to the following FY 2024-25 budgets, City Manager $203,080, and Building $36,570. Requested increases to these budgets will be included in the budget resolution.

Reserve Policy
On June 26, 2024, the City Council adopted a Reserve Policy that increased the City’s minimum reserve to 22% of annual General Fund operating expenditures. The reserve policy contributes to the fiscal security of the City by providing resources that could be used to mitigate future risks such as revenue shortfalls, economic downturns, natural disasters and other catastrophic events, as well as providing a source of revenue from investment earnings.

The reserve policy increases the credit worthiness of the City to credit rating agencies, resulting in cost savings when the City issues debt. The reserve policy also provides a benchmark to assist in short-term and long-term financial planning. The proposed budget conforms to the reserve policy and reflects an available reserve balance of over $14.2 million at June 30, 2026, which represents 22.13% of annual operating expenditures and includes an available reserve balance of $134,311 beyond the 22% minimum policy level.

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OTHER FUNDS
The Other Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are legally restricted to expenditure for specified purposes or have been designated for a specified purpose. Following is an overview of the proposed operating budgets for the Other Funds.

Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation Reserve Funds The Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation Reserve Funds are used to account for funds held in reserve for general liability and workers’ compensation claims for which the City is self-insured up to the applicable self-insured retention amounts ($150,000 and $350,000 per claim respectively). The reserve fund balances are targeted to meet the “expected” funding level based on an actuarial analysis of the estimated outstanding liability. An actuarial analysis of the City’s liability and workers’ compensation claims experience is performed every two years.

Vehicle Acquisition & Replacement Fund
The Vehicle Acquisition & Replacement Fund is used to account for funds that are accumulated for the replacement of City vehicles. While Fire apparatus, paramedic ambulances and other heavy-duty equipment will continue to be purchased, on May 12, 2021, the City Council authorized the City’s participation in the Enterprise Fleet Management vehicle leasing program for the City’s light duty fleet. Funding for the annual lease payments, debt service payments, and purchases is provided by transfers from the General Fund and the EMS Fund for EMS related activities. Following are the new vehicles proposed for purchase or lease in FY 2025-

26. • The remount of existing body from Medic Unit #190. The remount price is $225,340 and is funded from the EMS Fund.
• The purchase of a Compact Track Loader (Skid Steer). This purchase would replace unit V132, a 22-year-old unit. This is a larger unit with tracks instead of wheels along with an enclosed cab. The equipment is used for asphalt, flood control maintenance, and illegal dump cleanup. $149,920 is included for this purchase. • The lease of one Ford Ranger XL the for the Human Services Open Space Coordinator.

This vehicle replaces vehicle 156.

The fund is also responsible for debt service payments made on capital leases used to acquire large vehicles such as fire apparatus and heavy-duty public works vehicles. The City is currently making capital lease payments on a Pierce Arrow Tiller Truck and a Pierce Arrow Triple Combo Pumper. Capital lease payments total $274,880.

Recreation Revolving Fund
The Recreation Revolving Fund is used to account for revenues received from recreation program/class participants and the direct costs of these programs. Included are instructional classes for all ages, sports leagues, youth camps, senior trips, teen activities and the Santee Attachment 3
Twilight Brews and Bites Festival special fund-raising event. Revenues are estimated to total $322,000 in FY 2025-26 with proposed expenditures of $318,980.

Technology Replacement Fund
This program sets aside funds each year to ensure maintenance of the City’s Information Technology infrastructure with a planned replacement schedule every five to seven years; or as needed depending on the equipment. The replacement, upgrade and/or modernization of equipment is essential to keep up to date with technological changes and advances, ensure proper support of the infrastructure, ensure continuity of the City’s day-to-day business activities, and ensure the highest security of the City’s network. I.T. infrastructure under this program includes network servers, storage area network (SAN) units, firewalls, network switches, computer workstations, laptops, monitors, printers, software, other peripheral devices, and phone systems. The City’s FY 2025-26 contribution to the fund is $70,000.

Combined with prior year contributions, funds will be used for the replacement and upgrade of servers and provide the capital for a new phone system.

Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund
The Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund is used to account for revenues received annually under the State’s Citizens’ Option for Public Safety program. These revenues are used to partially offset the cost of one Special Purpose Officer in the Community Oriented Policing Unit.

The proposed FY 2025-26 budget is $200,000.

Highway 52 Coalition Fund
The Highway 52 Coalition Fund is used to account for funds budgeted in support of the Coalition’s efforts to secure funding to improve Highway 52 which are used primarily for the cost of a lobbyist assisting in efforts to obtain federal funding, for support costs incurred by the City Attorney’s Office and for meetings and outreach efforts with regional, state and federal representatives. The proposed FY 2025-26 budget totals $61,250.

PEG Fund
The PEG Fund is used to account for Public, Educational and Government (“PEG”) fees received from cable television providers in an amount equal to 1% of their gross revenues, that may only be used by the City for capital costs related to public, educational and governmental access facilities consistent with federal and state law. PEG fees have been used for the implementation of Santee TV, the City Council Chamber Upgrade Project, City Hall Fiber Optic Replacement Project, and the Clock Tower Video Display Upgrade Project. In FY 025-26 PEG fees collected will be used to reimburse for eligible costs incurred in the Clock Tower Video Display Upgrade project. The estimated PEG fee revenue for FY 2025-26 is $115,000.

CASp Certification and Training Fund
The CASp Certification and Training Fund is used to account for a State mandated surcharge collected on every business license issued or renewed. This revenue must be used for certified disabled access specialist training and certification and to facilitate compliance with construction-related accessibility requirements. In FY 2025-26, accumulated funds will be used to create a grant program that will award financial assistance to small businesses in the Santee community to upgrade accessibility.

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Gas Tax Fund
The Gas Tax Fund is used to account for revenues received from the State of California through the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) that are restricted for street and road purposes (including the public right-of-way). Gas Tax Fund revenues are projected to total $1,653,300 in FY 2025-26, exclusive of the Gas Tax revenues received in accordance with State Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) which are separately budgeted and discussed below. Gas Tax HUTA revenues for FY 2025-26 are projected to be relatively flat when compared with the current fiscal year based on statewide fuel consumption and a reduction in the City’s allocation based on a decrease in population. Gas Tax HUTA revenues are primarily utilized for the following purposes: traffic signal maintenance, street sweeping, street striping, minor street repairs, right-of-way and median landscape maintenance and curb/gutter/sidewalk maintenance. The proposed budget reflects the full expenditure of all Gas Tax HUTA revenues to be received in FY 2025-26 and includes the following. • The purchase of traffic calming devices such as speed feedback signs and sign enhancing flashers at a total cost of $20,000.
• Electrical pedestal replacements (2), $35,000.
• Traffic Signal LED Replacement Project, $222,000
SAFE Program Fund
The SAFE (Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies) Program Fund provides for the expenditure of Santee’s share of excess program reserve funds that were distributed to all cities and the County in accordance with Assembly Bill 1572. This funding is used to offset the cost of traffic management and traffic operations center activities.

Gas Tax-RMRA (SB 1) Fund
The Gas Tax-RMRA (SB 1) Fund is used to account for revenues received from the State of California as a result of the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The allowable use of Gas Tax-RMRA funds is similar, but not identical to that of existing Gas Tax funds. Gas TaxRMRA Fund revenues are projected to total $1,496,870 in FY 2025-26. Gas Tax-RMRA funds will be used exclusively for certain street and road, concrete repair and bridge restoration projects as identified in the proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-2030.

Zone 2 Flood Control District Fund
The Zone 2 Flood Control District Fund is used to account for property tax allocations used primarily for activities required by the Municipal Storm Water Permit issued by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. Revenues are projected to total $547,810 in FY 2025- 26, covering a portion but not all of the storm water permit and storm drain/channel maintenance activities, the balance of which is paid from the General Fund.

Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Fund
The CDBG Fund is used to account for federal CDBG revenues received annually for public service, public facility and program administrative activities that benefit low and moderate Attachment 3
income families, aid in the prevention or elimination of blight or address an urgent community need. CDBG revenues are expected to total $376,750 in FY 2025-26 which will be expended on Program Year 2025 activities in accordance with prior City Council action.

Emergency Medical Services Fund
The Santee-Lakeside Emergency Medical Services Authority (SLEMSA) was initiated to provide the mechanism for funding, managing and administratively coordinating the emergency ambulance services and transportation provided by the City of Santee and Lakeside Fire Protection District for Santee, Lakeside, and the unincorporated area of El Cajon referred to as Bostonia, formally known as County Service Area 69. This fund represents the City of Santee’s share of the revenue generated by ambulance billing, property tax, the ambulance benefit fee, and grant revenue. Funds from this account are used to reimburse the general fund for all expenses associated with the EMS Program which is housed in the Fire and Life Safety Department. Revenue for FY 2025-26 is projected to be $5.9 million. Transfers to the General Fund and the Vehicle Replacement Fund total $6.8 million in FY 2025-26. This deficit in funding is due to the 1&1 staffing pilot that began in FY 2024-25. If the program continues to be funded with EMS funds, the EMS fund reserves will be depleted in approximately five years.

Community Facilities Districts (“CFDs”) Funds:

Community Facilities Districts Funds are used to account for the proceeds of property owner special tax assessments received to pay for the cost of municipal services in the following CFDs:
• CFD No. 2015-1 (Municipal Maintenance Services) – provides for storm water facility maintenance for the 10-residential unit El Nopal Estates II subdivision. • CFD No. 2017-2 (Weston Municipal Services) – provides a funding mechanism to offset the cost impact of providing various public services as a result of the 415-residential unit Weston development.

Town Center Landscape Maintenance District (“TCLMD”) Funds The TCLMD Funds are used to account for property owner assessments received to pay for landscape maintenance and related costs within the following four zones: Town Center, The Lakes, San Remo and Mission Creek. Assessment revenues have reached the maximum allowed in each of the four zones. Staff continues to evaluate alternatives for converting landscape materials to more drought-tolerant/low water use materials where feasible.

Revenues and operating transfers from the Gas Tax Fund are estimated to total $361,610 in FY 2025-26 with proposed expenditures of $356,190.

Santee Landscape Maintenance District (“SLMD”) Funds
The SLMD Funds are used to account for property owner assessments received to pay for landscape maintenance and related costs within the following ten zones: El Nopal, Country Scenes, Camelot Heights, Silver Country Estates, Mattazaro/Timberlane, The Heights, Prospect Hills, Mitchell Ranch, Dakota Ranch and Allos. Assessment revenues have reached the maximum allowed in seven of the ten zones, and one assessment increase reflecting a CPI adjustment is proposed in FY 2025-26. Staff continues to evaluate alternatives for converting landscape materials to more drought-tolerant/low water use materials where Attachment 3
feasible. Revenues are estimated to total $122,490 in FY 2025-26 with proposed expenditures of $129,650.

Special Street Light Tax (Zone A) Fund
The Special Street Light Tax Fund is used to account for property tax allocations required to be utilized to operate, maintain and replace street lights of general benefit located throughout the City, primarily arterial streets (also referred to as “Zone A” of the Santee Roadway Lighting District). Revenues are estimated to be $514,500 in FY 2025-26 with proposed operating expenditures of $258,000.

Roadway Lighting District (Zone B) Fund
The Roadway Lighting District Fund is used to account for assessments received from benefiting property owners in order to operate, maintain and replace street lights of special benefit throughout the City (also referred to as “Zone B” of the Santee Roadway Lighting District). Revenues are estimated to be $437,010 in FY 2025-26 with proposed expenditures of $486,880.

Mobile Home Park Ordinance Administration Fund
The Mobile Home Park Ordinance Administration Fund is used to account for assessment revenues collected from mobile home park owners to help defray the reasonable and necessary costs incurred in the administration of the City’s mobile home rent control ordinance.

Park owners are assessed $3 per month for each space subject to the City’s rent control ordinance. Revenues are estimated to total $71,300 in FY 2025-26 with proposed expenditures of $43,790.

Next Steps
The Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 will be brought back to the City Council on June 25, 2025 for additional discussion, public comment and adoption.

Attachment 3
Attachment 4
RESOLUTION NO. _____
1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS WHEREAS, on June 11, 2025 and June 25, 2025 public meetings were held by the City Council to review the Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered all recommendations by staff and public testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 incorporating any and all changes directed by the City Council during the public meeting held on June 25, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Santee, California does hereby find, determine and declare as follows:

Section 1
The Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, including all changes directed by the City Council, is hereby adopted.

Section 2
The monies necessary to offset the expenditures in the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 as adopted by the City Council pursuant to Section 1 hereof are authorized by this section to be appropriated out of the funds available to the City during said fiscal year.

Section 3
A. The City Manager is authorized to implement salary and benefits adjustments for Elected Officials, General and Management, and Santee Firefighters’ Association (SFFA) employee groups as approved and directed by the City Council.

B. In accordance with the Santee City Charter, the Salary Setting Advisory Committee convened on April 9, 2025 and made a recommendation to increase the Mayor and City Council Member’s salary by 5% in fiscal year 2025-26 and 5% in fiscal year 2026-27. In addition, the Committee also recommended an increase in auto allowance to $650.00 per month for the Mayor and $550.00 per month for each City Council member. After discussion at the April 9, 2025 City Council meeting, a consensus was reached among the City Council for parity with staff increases and to accept the Committee’s recommendation on the increase in auto allowance.

The following adjustment is made to the salary and benefit plan for the City’s Elected Officials for fiscal year 2025-26.
1) 3.0% salary increase effective July 3, 2025
Attachment 4
RESOLUTION NO. _____
2 2) Auto allowance increase of $650.00 per month for the Mayor and $550.00 per month for City Council members
C. The following adjustment is made to the salary and benefit plan for General and Management employees, including Executive Management and the City Clerk. 1) 3.0% salary increase effective July 3, 2025
D. In accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding with the SFFA approved by the City Council via separate Resolution on June 25, 2025, the following adjustment is made to the salary and benefit plan for SFFA employees for fiscal year 2025-26.
1) 3.0% salary increase effective July 3, 2025
2) 2.5% market adjustment effective July 3, 2025
3) Increase in uniform allowance from $650.00 per year to $1,000.00 per year 4) Vacation termination cash out pay no longer applied to RHSA, instead will be cashed out to employee
B. The following personnel changes are hereby approved:
1) Add five Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Workers with an annual salary band of $54,513.00 to $66,261.09
2) Add one Senior Planner with an annual salary band of $95,270.28 to $128,618.02
3) Add one Information Technology Technician with an annual salary band of $60,172.21 to $73,140.07
4) Market adjustment to the Information Technology Manager with an annual salary band of $133,640.12 to $174,370.03
5) Reclassify a Facilities Maintenance Technician with an annual salary range of $49,385.92 to $60,028.60 to a Facilities Maintenance Worker with an annual salary range of $54,513 to $66,261.09
6) Increase to Standby Duty Pay from a flat rate of $225.00 for a seven day period to a flat rate of $300 for a seven day period.

C. The Salary Schedules effective July 3, 2025 as presented as Exhibit “A” are approved and adopted.

D. The City Manager is authorized to execute agreements between the City of Santee and appropriate insurance companies for the purpose of providing health, life, longterm disability insurance and dental coverage for the eligible officers, active, retired and terminated employees of the City of Santee and their eligible dependents.

Section 4
A. The City Manager is authorized to adjust operating budget line items during fiscal year 2025-26 as may from time to time be deemed desirable, not to exceed the authorized departmental totals.

Attachment 4
RESOLUTION NO. _____
3 B. Due to two end-of-year events, an increase in FY 2024-25 appropriations is authorized for the following departments; City Manager Department, $203,080 and the Building Department, $36,570.

C. Unencumbered balances remaining at June 30, 2025 for operating accounts, excluding salaries and benefits, may be carried forward at the discretion of the City Manager or designee to the subsequent fiscal year.

D. For Recreation Revolving Fund program expenditures that are funded from program revenues, the City Manager is hereby authorized to increase the expenditure appropriation as additional revenues are realized or if funds are available in the unappropriated balance of the Recreation Revolving Fund.

E. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement for City Attorney Legal Services with Best Best & Krieger, the consumer price index adjusted rates effective July 1, 2025 will be as follows:
1) Monthly Retainer $18,431.19
2) Special Services
i. Attorney $298 per hour
ii. Non-Attorney $233 per hour
iii. Pension Consultant $273 per hour
3) Third Party Reimbursable Services
i. Partner/Of Counsel $441 per hour
ii. Associate $366 per hour
iii. Non-Attorney $233 per hour

F. The City Manager is authorized to execute the following professional service contract renewals provided for in the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 without further Council action:
1) David Turch and Associates (legislative advocacy-federal) $60,000 G. The City Manager is authorized to execute an amendment to the Agreement Between the City of Santee and Grossmont Union High School District for School Resource Officer Cost Sharing at Santana and West Hills High Schools in an amount for FY 2025-26 consistent with the City Council adopted budget.

H. Grant funds awarded to the City of Santee, based on an application of these funds approved or accepted by the City Council, shall be appropriated as required.

I. All fire benefit fee receipts shall be used exclusively to provide fire suppression services, with any funding shortfall made up from other General Fund sources.

J. The City Manager is authorized to adjust the Fire Department Emergency Medical Services operating budget to allow for reciprocal staffing charges between Lakeside Fire protection District (LFPD) and the City of Santee for Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance support services provided in partnership by both agencies.

Attachment 4
RESOLUTION NO. _____
4 Section 5
The Balanced General Fund Budget Policy is hereby continued by this resolution that, generally, ongoing revenues shall cover ongoing operating expenditures, allowing for use of General Fund reserves if the General Fund Reserve Policy is met.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular meeting thereof held this 25th day of June, 2025, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT A: Salary Schedules Effective July 3, 2025
Classification A B C D E
Fire Captain / PM Hourly 41.58 43.66 45.84 48.13 50.54
Base Salary Annual 121,074.75 127,129.85 133,485.92 140,159.26 147,168.03 Educational Incentive
Fire Captain / PM Hourly 42.20 44.31 46.53 48.85 51.30
31-45 units = 1.5% over base Annual 122,890.61 129,036.81 135,488.34 142,261.86 149,375.60 Fire Captain / PM Hourly 42.83 44.97 47.22 49.58 52.05
46 units and over = 3.0% over base Annual 124,706.86 130,943.74 137,490.74 144,363.67 151,582.75 Fire Captain / PM Hourly 43.45 45.62 47.90 50.30 52.81
A.A. Degree = 4.5% over base Annual 126,523.10 132,850.32 139,492.73 146,466.25 153,790.27 Fire Captain / PM Hourly 44.07 46.28 48.59 51.02 53.57
Bachelor Degree = 6% over base Annual 128,338.96 134,757.24 141,495.13 148,568.87 155,998.25

CITY OF SANTEE

SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE

2.5% MARKET ADJUSTMENT & 3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

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Exhibit A

CITY OF SANTEE

SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE

2.5% MARKET ADJUSTMENT & 3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025 Classification A B C D E
Fire Captain Hourly 39.79 41.78 43.87 46.06 48.36
Base Salary Annual 115,860.82 121,654.98 127,737.38 134,123.57 140,829.76 Educational Incentive
Fire Captain Hourly 40.38 42.40 44.52 46.75 49.09
31-45 units = 1.5% over base Annual 117,598.67 123,479.53 129,653.84 136,135.47 142,942.26 Fire Captain Hourly 40.98 43.03 45.18 47.44 49.81
46 units and over = 3.0% over base Annual 119,336.93 125,304.48 131,569.51 138,146.98 145,054.76 Fire Captain Hourly 41.58 43.66 45.84 48.13 50.54
A.A. Degree = 4.5% over base Annual 121,074.75 127,129.85 133,485.92 140,159.26 147,168.03 Fire Captain Hourly 42.17 44.28 46.50 48.82 51.26
Bachelor Degree = 6% over base Annual 122,812.61 128,954.05 135,402.00 142,170.80 149,279.74

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Exhibit A

CITY OF SANTEE

SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE

2.5% MARKET ADJUSTMENT & 3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025 Classification A B C D E
Fire Engineer/PM Hourly 36.11 37.89 39.75 41.77 43.75
Base Salary Annual 105,163.68 110,324.93 115,743.23 121,647.96 127,409.64 Educational Incentive
Fire Engineer / PM Hourly 36.66 38.45 40.34 42.40 44.41 31-45 units = 1.5% over base Annual 106,741.44 111,979.62 117,478.96 123,472.77 129,320.62 Fire Engineer / PM Hourly 37.20 39.02 40.94 43.03 45.07 46 units and over = 3.0% over base Annual 108,318.79 113,634.76 119,215.48 125,297.10 131,231.70 Fire Engineer / PM Hourly 37.74 39.59 41.54 43.65 45.72 A.A. Degree = 4.5% over base Annual 109,896.10 115,289.44 120,951.58 127,121.88 133,143.09 Fire Engineer / PM Hourly 38.28 40.16 42.13 44.28 46.38 Bachelor Degree = 6% over base Annual 111,473.84 116,944.57 122,687.68 128,946.69 135,054.14

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Exhibit A

CITY OF SANTEE

SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE

2.5% MARKET ADJUSTMENT & 3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025 Classification A B C D E
Fire Engineer Hourly 34.39 36.07 37.85 39.78 41.66
Base Salary Annual 100,134.52 105,047.91 110,207.89 115,830.28 121,317.02 Educational Incentive
Fire Engineer Hourly 34.90 36.62 38.41 40.37 42.29
31-45 units = 1.5% over base Annual 101,636.67 106,623.80 111,861.19 117,567.75 123,136.72 Fire Engineer Hourly 35.42 37.16 38.98 40.97 42.91
46 units and over = 3.0% over base Annual 103,138.77 108,199.33 113,514.12 119,305.24 124,956.87 Fire Engineer Hourly 35.93 37.70 39.55 41.57 43.54
A.A. Degree = 4.5% over base Annual 104,640.53 109,775.23 115,167.37 121,042.74 126,776.57 Fire Engineer Hourly 36.45 38.24 40.12 42.16 44.17
Bachelor Degree = 6% over base Annual 106,143.02 111,350.73 116,820.28 122,780.25 128,596.26

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Exhibit A

CITY OF SANTEE

SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE

2.5% MARKET ADJUSTMENT & 3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025 Classification A B C D E F G H
Firefighter Paramedic Hourly 30.57 31.82 33.13 34.49 36.53 38.01 39.55 41.15 Base Salary Annual 89,011.90 92,668.56 96,477.30 100,442.09 106,386.74 110,684.53 115,156.29 119,819.28 Educational Incentive
(after completion of 2.5 yrs of employment)
G H
Firefighter Paramedic 40.14 41.76
31-45 units = 1.5% over base 116,883.43 121,616.50
Firefighter Paramedic 40.73 42.38
46 units and over = 3.0% over base 118,610.58 123,414.20 Firefighter Paramedic 41.33 43.00
A.A. Degree = 4.5% over base 120,338.53 125,211.43
Firefighter Paramedic 41.92 43.62
Bachelor Degree = 6% over base 122,065.66 127,008.65

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Exhibit A

CITY OF SANTEE

SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE

2.5% MARKET ADJUSTMENT & 3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025 Classification A B C D E F G H
Firefighter Hourly 25.94 27.23 28.47 30.02 31.53 33.10 34.76 36.50 Base Salary Annual 75,527.40 79,302.08 82,915.60 87,431.66 91,803.57 96,394.16 101,212.81 106,274.61 Educational Incentive
(after completion of 2.5 yrs of employment)
G H
Firefighter 35.28 37.04
31-45 units = 1.5% over base 102,731.20 107,868.69
Firefighter 35.80 37.59
46 units and over = 3.0% over base 104,249.28 109,462.76 Firefighter 36.32 38.14
A.A. Degree = 4.5% over base 105,767.65 111,057.22
Firefighter 36.84 38.69
Bachelor Degree = 6% over base 107,285.69 112,650.90

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Exhibit A
Range Classification A B C D E
29 Account Clerk Hourly 26.21 27.52 28.89 30.34 31.86
Annual 54,513.00 57,238.73 60,100.73 63,106.02 66,261.09 35 Administrative Secretary Hourly 30.39 31.91 33.51 35.18 36.94 Annual 63,218.63 66,379.50 69,698.53 73,183.80 76,842.86 Assistant City Clerk Hourly 36.54 to 52.20
Annual 76,003.90 to 108,577.02
Assistant to the City Manager Hourly 69.94 to 99.13
Annual 145,465.73 to 206,197.88
50 Assistant Engineer Hourly 44.02 46.22 48.53 50.96 53.51 Annual 91,559.35 96,137.58 100,944.71 105,991.60 111,291.44 43 Assistant Planner Hourly 37.03 38.88 40.83 42.87 45.01 Annual 77,025.82 80,876.98 84,920.93 89,167.12 93,625.07 58 Associate Civil Engineer / Hourly 53.63 56.31 59.13 62.09 65.19 Associate Traffic Engineer Annual 111,556.03 117,134.32 122,991.37 129,140.74 135,598.07 49 Associate Planner Hourly 42.95 45.09 47.35 49.71 52.20 Annual 89,326.36 93,792.73 98,482.44 103,406.91 108,577.02 33 Building Development Technician I Hourly 28.93 30.38 31.89 33.49 35.16 Annual 60,172.21 63,180.72 66,339.80 69,657.02 73,140.07 35 Building Development Technician II Hourly 30.39 31.91 33.51 35.18 36.94 Annual 63,218.63 66,379.50 69,698.53 73,183.80 76,842.86 Building Official Hourly 64.25 to 83.83
Annual 133,640.12 to 174,370.03
City Clerk Hourly 53.51 to 74.93
Annual 111,301.96 to 155,850.18
City Engineer Hourly 71.45 to 96.78
Annual 148,621.62 to 201,297.64
City Manager Hourly 126.14 to 126.14
(Single Rate) Annual 262,355.93 to 262,355.93
3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

HOURLY, GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE

CITY OF SANTEE

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Exhibit A
Range Classification A B C D E
3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

HOURLY, GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE

CITY OF SANTEE
26 Code Compliance Assistant Hourly 24.34 25.55 26.83 28.17 29.58 Annual 50,620.68 53,151.80 55,809.36 58,599.97 61,529.76 44 Code Compliance Officer Hourly 37.96 39.86 41.85 43.94 46.14 Annual 78,951.57 82,898.92 87,044.20 91,396.10 95,965.93 46 Confidential Accountant Hourly 39.88 41.87 43.97 46.17 48.47 Annual 82,948.52 87,095.95 91,450.77 96,023.14 100,824.43 37 Confidential Administrative Secretary - HR Hourly 31.93 33.53 35.21 36.97 38.81 Annual 66,419.24 69,740.12 73,227.15 76,888.42 80,733.02 46 Confidential Payroll Specialist Hourly 39.88 41.87 43.97 46.17 48.47 Annual 82,948.52 87,095.95 91,450.77 96,023.14 100,824.43 46 Confidential Secretary Hourly 39.88 41.87 43.97 46.17 48.47 to City Manager/Council Annual 82,948.52 87,095.95 91,450.77 96,023.14 100,824.43 Crossing Guards ^ (Single Rate) Hourly 16.50
Deputy Fire Chief Hourly 74.63 to 102.11
Annual 155,222.58 212,382.06
35 Development Services Technician Hourly 30.39 31.91 33.51 35.18 36.94 Annual 63,218.63 66,379.50 69,698.53 73,183.80 76,842.86 Director of Hourly 76.64 to 102.19
Community Services Annual 159,403.56 to 212,546.59
Director of Hourly 75.83 to 102.23
Development Services Annual 157,725.57 to 212,635.18
Director of Hourly 75.83 to 102.23
Engineering/City Engineer Annual 157,725.57 to 212,635.18 Director of Finance / Hourly 80.12 to 107.80
City Treasurer Annual 166,644.90 to 224,223.11
Director of Fire & Life Safety Hourly 90.99 to 118.77
(Fire Chief) Annual 189,257.63 to 247,036.45

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Exhibit A
Range Classification A B C D E
3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

HOURLY, GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE

CITY OF SANTEE
Director of Human Resources Hourly 74.82 to 101.01
Annual 155,632.28 to 210,103.84
Director of Planning & Building / Hourly 75.83 to 102.23 City Planner Annual 157,725.57 to 212,635.18
Economic Development Manager Hourly 48.32 to 65.24
Annual 100,514.70 to 135,695.74
48 Engineering Inspector Hourly 41.90 43.99 46.19 48.50 50.93 Annual 87,147.70 91,505.08 96,080.02 100,884.20 105,928.54 39 Equipment Mechanic Hourly 33.55 35.23 36.99 38.84 40.78 Annual 69,781.66 73,270.87 76,934.36 80,781.13 84,819.95 Emergency Manager - HMPG Project Manager ^ Hourly 56.57 to 76.92 (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program) Annual 117,660.02 to 159,994.98 17 Emergency Medical Technician 56-hour Hourly 19.49 20.46 21.48 22.56 23.69 Annual 56,747.89 59,597.28 62,566.65 65,685.98 68,985.28 17 Emergency Medical Technician 12-hour Hourly 19.49 20.46 21.48 22.56 23.69 *Annual calculated based on a 42-hour weekly average Annual* 42,560.92 44,697.96 46,924.99 49,264.49 51,738.96 Emergency Medical Technician Part-Time ^ Hourly 19.49 to 23.69 35 Equipment Operator Hourly 30.39 31.91 33.51 35.18 36.94 Annual 63,218.63 66,379.50 69,698.53 73,183.80 76,842.86 42 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Hourly 36.13 37.93 39.83 41.82 43.91 Annual 75,147.10 78,904.21 82,849.39 86,992.08 91,341.42 25 Facilities Maintenance Technician Hourly 23.74 24.93 26.18 27.49 28.86 Annual 49,385.92 51,855.07 54,448.13 57,170.22 60,028.60 29 Facilities Maintenance Worker Hourly 26.21 27.52 28.89 30.34 31.86 Annual 54,513.00 57,238.73 60,100.73 63,106.02 66,261.09 35 Field Inspector Hourly 30.39 31.91 33.51 35.18 36.94 Annual 63,218.63 66,379.50 69,698.53 73,183.80 76,842.86

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Exhibit A
Range Classification A B C D E
3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

HOURLY, GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE

CITY OF SANTEE
Finance Manager Hourly 59.16 to 79.86
Annual 123,046.47 to 166,112.81
Fire Battalion Chief Hourly 44.86 to 60.82
(2920 hours) Annual 131,001.64 to 177,591.53
Fire Battalion Chief - Administration Hourly 62.98 to 85.38 (2080 hours) Annual 131,001.64 to 177,591.53
Fire Division Chief Hourly 66.12 to 89.25
Annual 137,524.05 to 185,632.60
44 Fire Inspector Hourly 37.96 39.86 41.85 43.94 46.14
Annual 78,951.57 82,898.92 87,044.20 91,396.10 95,965.93 Fire Marshal Hourly 64.25 to 83.83
Annual 133,640.12 to 174,370.03
Graduate Intern ^ Hourly 16.50 to 21.32
38 Human Resources Technician Hourly 32.73 34.37 36.09 37.89 39.78 Annual 68,079.67 71,483.63 75,057.78 78,810.90 82,751.34 38 Human Services and Open Space Coordinator Hourly 32.73 34.37 36.09 37.89 39.78 Annual 68,079.67 71,483.63 75,057.78 78,810.90 82,751.34 IT Systems Technician^ Hourly 27.76 to 33.74
53 Information Technology Analyst Hourly 47.40 49.77 52.26 54.88 57.62 Annual 98,599.44 103,529.37 108,706.38 114,141.43 119,848.71 Information Technology Manager Hourly 64.25 to 83.83
Annual 133,640.12 to 174,370.03
53 Information Technology GIS Analyst Hourly 47.40 49.77 52.26 54.88 57.62 Annual 98,599.44 103,529.37 108,706.38 114,141.43 119,848.71 Information Technology/GIS Technician^ 30.56 to 37.14
33 Information Technology Technician Hourly 28.93 30.38 31.89 33.49 35.16 Annual 60,172.21 63,180.72 66,339.80 69,657.02 73,140.07

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Exhibit A
Range Classification A B C D E
3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

HOURLY, GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE

CITY OF SANTEE
35 Irrigation Specialist Hourly 30.39 31.91 33.51 35.18 36.94 Annual 63,218.63 66,379.50 69,698.53 73,183.80 76,842.86 Landscape and Hourly 26.21 to 31.86
Irrigation Maintenance Worker ^
29 Landscape and Hourly 26.21 27.52 28.89 30.34 31.86
Irrigation Maintenance Worker Annual 54,513.00 57,238.73 60,100.73 63,106.02 66,261.09 48 Lead Equipment Mechanic Hourly 41.90 43.99 46.19 48.50 50.93 Annual 87,147.70 91,505.08 96,080.02 100,884.20 105,928.54 29 Maintenance Worker Hourly 26.21 27.52 28.89 30.34 31.86 Annual 54,513.00 57,238.73 60,100.73 63,106.02 66,261.09 46 Management Analyst Hourly 39.88 41.87 43.97 46.17 48.47 Annual 82,948.52 87,095.95 91,450.77 96,023.14 100,824.43 43 Management Assistant Hourly 37.03 38.88 40.83 42.87 45.01 Annual 77,025.32 80,876.98 84,920.93 89,167.12 93,625.07 Marketing Aide^ Hourly 16.50 to 21.32
Marketing Coordinator Hourly 36.54 to 52.20
Annual 76,003.90 to 108,577.02
Marketing Manager Hourly 51.15 to 69.07
Annual 106,388.34 to 143,657.90
28 Marketing Specialist Hourly 25.57 26.85 28.19 29.60 31.08 Annual 53,183.48 55,842.88 58,634.94 61,566.59 64,645.09 34 Marketing Specialist II Hourly 29.65 31.13 32.69 34.33 36.04 Annual 61,676.66 64,760.63 67,998.40 71,398.37 74,968.15 Office Assistant ^ Hourly 16.50 to 21.32
48 Parks & Landscape Supervisor Hourly 41.90 43.99 46.19 48.50 50.93 Annual 87,147.70 91,505.08 96,080.02 100,884.20 105,928.54 Principal Civil Engineer Hourly 66.47 to 90.03
Annual 138,252.69 to 187,253.61

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Exhibit A
Range Classification A B C D E
3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

HOURLY, GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE

CITY OF SANTEE
Principal Planner Hourly 52.67 to 71.11
Annual 109,561.63 to 147,910.53
Principal Traffic Engineer Hourly 66.47 to 90.03
Annual 138,252.69 to 187,253.61
39 Procurement Specialist Hourly 33.55 35.23 36.99 38.84 40.78 Annual 69,781.66 73,270.87 76,934.36 80,781.13 84,819.95 Public Services Manager Hourly 51.15 to 69.07
Annual 106,388.34 to 143,657.90
44 Public Works Supervisor Hourly 37.96 39.86 41.85 43.94 46.14 Annual 78,951.57 82,898.92 87,044.20 91,396.10 95,965.93 Recreation Aide ^ Hourly 16.50 to 18.21
28 Recreation Coordinator Hourly 25.57 26.85 28.19 29.60 31.08 Annual 53,183.48 55,842.88 58,634.94 61,566.59 64,645.09 Recreation Leader ^ Hourly 16.56 to 19.67
Recreation Services Manager Hourly 51.15 to 69.07
Annual 106,388.34 to 143,657.90
Recreation Supervisor Hourly 36.54 to 52.20
Annual 76,003.90 to 108,577.02
23 Secretary Hourly 22.60 23.73 24.92 26.16 27.47
Annual 47,006.08 49,356.41 51,824.09 54,415.34 57,136.34 36 Senior Account Clerk Hourly 31.15 32.71 34.35 36.06 37.87 Annual 64,799.23 68,039.20 71,441.35 75,013.35 78,764.27 53 Senior Accountant Hourly 47.40 49.77 52.26 54.88 57.62 Annual 98,599.44 103,529.37 108,706.38 114,141.43 119,848.71 50 Senior Building Inspector Hourly 44.02 46.22 48.53 50.96 53.51 Annual 91,559.35 96,137.58 100,944.71 105,991.60 111,291.44

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Exhibit A
Range Classification A B C D E
3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

HOURLY, GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE

CITY OF SANTEE
Senior Civil Engineer / Hourly 58.26 to 79.23
Senior Traffic Engineer Annual 121,189.82 to 164,794.83 Senior Human Resources Analyst Hourly 48.27 to 65.16
Annual 100,396.15 to 135,535.68
Senior Management Analyst Hourly 45.97 to 62.06
Annual 95,615.28 to 129,081.59
Senior Management Analyst/ Hourly 48.27 to 65.16
Grant Coordinator Annual 100,396.15 to 135,535.68
Senior Planner Hourly 45.80 to 61.84
Annual 95,270.28 to 128,618.02
Special Events Supervisor Hourly 36.54 to 52.20
Annual 76,003.90 to 108,577.02
Storm Water Program Assistant^ Hourly 28.73 to 34.92
50 Storm Water Program Coordinator Hourly 44.02 46.22 48.53 50.96 53.51 Annual 91,559.35 96,137.58 100,944.71 105,991.60 111,291.44 Student Intern ^ Hourly 16.50 to 19.67
Technical Professional Expert ^ Hourly 50.00 to 160.00
^Part-time, temporary status

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Exhibit A
Range Classification
City Council Member Monthly 1,983.72
Annual 23,804.62
Monthly 3,343.18
Mayor Annual 40,118.16

CITY OF SANTEE

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SALARY SCHEDULE
3% COLA EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2025

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Exhibit A
Attachment 5

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS'

ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Meyers Milias Brown Act, the City of Santee and the Santee Firefighters' Association (SFFA) met and conferred on issues involving wages, hours, and working conditions and reached a two -year agreement which is effective on July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, on May 28, 2025 in closed session, the City Council approved the terms of an agreement between the City of Santee and SFFA, the terms of which are set forth in a Memorandum of Understanding (SFFA MOU); and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to approve the SFFA MOU as presented in Exhibit "A" to reflect the approved terms of the MOU with the SFFA.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, does hereby find, determine and declare that the terms of the SFFA MOU as presented in Exhibit "A" are approved and adopted.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular meeting thereof held this 25th day of June, 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" SFFA MOU
Santee
Firefighters’
Association
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4373
Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Santee and
The Santee Firefighters’ Association
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027
Exhibit A
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Santee Firefighters’ Association City of Santee
8950 Cottonwood Avenue 10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071 Santee, CA 92071

PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, the City of Santee, formed and operated under the authority of a Charter City and is a City rendering protection from fire and other perils of life and property within said City; and
WHEREAS, the Santee Firefighters’ Association, Inc., an incorporated mutual benefit association, represents substantially all of the safety employees of said City of Santee Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santee and the Santee Firefighters Association, Inc., find it mutually beneficial to meet and confer and negotiate in good faith according to the provisions of California Government Code Sections 3500-3511;
THEREFORE, this Memorandum of Understanding is entered into as of July 1, 2025, between the City of Santee, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and the Santee Firefighters Association, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “Association.” It is the intent and purpose of this Memorandum to assure sound and mutually beneficial working and economic relations between the parties hereto, to provide an orderly and peaceful means of resolving any misunderstanding or differences which may arise, and set forth the basic and full agreement between the parties concerning wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Exhibit A

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PREAMBLE ................................................................................................................................ 1 CHAPTER 1.0 ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................. 9

1.1 Recognition ............................................................................................................ 9

1.2 Association Rights.................................................................................................. 9

1.2.1 Payroll Deductions..................................................................................... 9

1.2.2 Access to Work Station ............................................................................ 10

1.2.3 Association Release (AR) Time................................................................. 10

1.2.4 Honor Guard (HG) Bank ........................................................................... 10

1.3 Management Rights............................................................................................. 10

1.4 Term..................................................................................................................... 11

1.5 Non-Discrimination.............................................................................................. 11

1.6 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ................................................................. 11

1.7 Savings Provision.................................................................................................. 11 CHAPTER 2.0 COMPENSATION .................................................................................................. 11

2.1 Salaries................................................................................................................. 11

2.1.1 Salary Schedules....................................................................................... 11

2.1.2 Salaries..................................................................................................... 11

2.1.3 Paramedic Pay.......................................................................................... 12

2.1.4 Direct Deposit .......................................................................................... 12

2.2 Time in Grade....................................................................................................... 12

2.3 Overtime .............................................................................................................. 12

2.3.1 Paid Leave Time ....................................................................................... 12

2.3.2 Minimum Compensation ......................................................................... 12

2.3.3 Overtime at the End of Shift.................................................................... 13

2.3.4 Pay or Compensatory Time Off (CTO)...................................................... 13

2.3.5 Compensatory Time Off (CTO)................................................................. 13

2.3.6 Strike Team .............................................................................................. 13

2.3.7 Emergency Overtime - Travel Time ........................................................ 13

2.3.8 Application of Overtime........................................................................... 14 Exhibit A

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2.3.9 Court Appearances .................................................................................. 14

2.3.10 Specialty Pay ............................................................................................ 14

2.4 Acting Out-of-Rate Pay ........................................................................................ 14

2.4.1 Acting Battalion Chief .............................................................................. 14

2.4.2 Acting Fire Captain................................................................................... 15

2.4.3 Acting Fire Engineer................................................................................. 15

2.4.4 Paramedic Differential ............................................................................. 15

2.4.5 Tiller Operator.......................................................................................... 15

2.5 Educational Incentive........................................................................................... 15

2.6 Paramedic Bonus ................................................................................................. 16

2.7 Preceptor/Mentor Incentive................................................................................ 16

2.8 Longevity Certification Stipend............................................................................ 16

2.9 Uniform Allowance .............................................................................................. 17

2.9.1 Allowance................................................................................................. 17

2.9.2 Payment................................................................................................... 18

2.10 Promotions........................................................................................................... 18 CHAPTER 3.0 CONSTANT STAFFING........................................................................................... 18

3.1 Constant Staffing Model ...................................................................................... 18

3.2 Normal Staffing Level........................................................................................... 18 CHAPTER 4.0 PROBATIONARY PERIOD, TIME IN GRADE & CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES ....... 19

4.1 Purpose and Duration of Probation..................................................................... 19

4.2 Original Probationary Appointments................................................................... 19

4.2.1 Zero to Six Months................................................................................... 19

4.2.2 Six to Twelve Months............................................................................... 19

4.3 Promotional Probationary Appointments........................................................... 20

4.4 Extension of Probationary Period........................................................................ 20

4.5 Notification of Extension ..................................................................................... 20

4.6 Rejection During Probation.................................................................................. 20

4.7 Notification of Rejection...................................................................................... 21 Exhibit A

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4.8 Time in Grade - Additional Step Increases........................................................... 21

4.9 Certification Procedures ..................................................................................... 21

4.9.1 City of Santee Personnel Rules – Certification Procedures..................... 21

4.9.2 Certification Lists – The Rule of Three Defined ....................................... 22

4.9.3 Application of the Rule of Three.............................................................. 22 CHAPTER 5.0 LEAVE ................................................................................................................... 22

5.1 Annual Leave........................................................................................................ 22

5.1.1 Accrual ..................................................................................................... 22

5.1.2 Maximum Accrual .................................................................................... 22

5.1.3 Annual Leave Increments ........................................................................ 22

5.1.4 “40 Hour’’ Personnel - Total Annual Hours ............................................. 22

5.1.5 “40 Hour’’ Personnel - Holidays............................................................... 23

5.1.6 Seniority in Scheduling Vacation Months................................................ 23

5.1.7 Scheduling Annual Leave ......................................................................... 23

5.1.8 Days in Lieu of Holidays........................................................................... 23

5.1.9 Annual Leave Adjustments ...................................................................... 23

5.1.10 Annual Leave Cash Out............................................................................ 24

5.2 Sick Leave ............................................................................................................ 24

5.2.1 Accrual ..................................................................................................... 24

5.2.2 “40 Hour” Personnel................................................................................ 24

5.2.3 Sick Leave Adjustments ........................................................................... 24

5.2.4 Credit for Sick Leave after Re-employment............................................. 24

5.2.5 Parental Leave.......................................................................................... 25

5.2.6 Family and Medical Leave Act ................................................................. 25

5.2.7 Labor Code §4850 .................................................................................... 25

5.2.8 Annual Sick Leave Conversion to Retirement Health Savings Account (RHSA) Contribution .................................................................. 25

5.2.9 Sick Leave Conversion to RHSA................................................................ 25

5.3 Other Leave.......................................................................................................... 25 Exhibit A

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5.3.1 Trading of Shifts....................................................................................... 25

5.3.2 Leave without Pay.................................................................................... 25

5.3.3 Detached Duty ......................................................................................... 26

5.3.4 Forwarded Leave...................................................................................... 26

5.3.5 Bereavement Leave ................................................................................. 26

5.3.6 Military Leave........................................................................................... 26

5.3.7 Jury Duty .................................................................................................. 26

5.3.8 Catastrophic Leave................................................................................... 27 CHAPTER 6.0 RETIREMENT BENEFITS ........................................................................................ 27

6.1 California Public Employment Retirement System (CalPERS) Program .............. 27

6.1.1 Classic Tier 1 and 2- Formula & Benefits: ................................................ 27

6.2 Advanced Disability Pension Payments............................................................... 28

6.3 Deferred Compensation ...................................................................................... 28

6.4 Retirement Health Savings Account (RHSA) ........................................................ 29 CHAPTER 7.0 INSURANCES......................................................................................................... 29

7.1 Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance................... 29

7.2 Medical and Dental Insurance ............................................................................. 29

7.3 Retiree Medical Insurance ................................................................................... 29

7.3.1 General Statement................................................................................... 29

7.3.2 Hired Before 6/30/85 & Retired before 8/1/86 ...................................... 29

7.3.3 Hired by 6/30/85 & Retired on or After 8/1/86 ...................................... 30

7.3.4 Initial Hire on or After 7/1/85.................................................................. 30

7.3.5 Retirees Residing Outside the Service Area............................................. 30

7.3.6 Retirees - Option to Terminate Insurance ............................................... 30

7.3.7 Definition of Survivor Relationship.......................................................... 30

7.4 Long Term Disability (LTD) ................................................................................... 31

7.4.1 LTD Plan.................................................................................................... 31

7.4.2 City Monthly Contribution to LTD Plan.................................................... 31

7.4.3 CalPERS Retirement Service Credit & City of Santee Contributions........ 31 Exhibit A

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7.4.4 Deferred Compensation .......................................................................... 31

7.5 Optional Insurance Programs.............................................................................. 31

7.5.1 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)....................................................... 32

7.5.2 Flexible Spending Accounts - Section 125 ............................................... 32 CHAPTER 8.0 HOURS & SCHEDULES .......................................................................................... 32

8.1 Hours of Work and Basic Work Week.................................................................. 32

8.2 Early Reliefs and Personal Time Trades............................................................... 32 CHAPTER 9.0 EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.......................................................... 32

9.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................ 32

9.2 Schedule............................................................................................................... 33

9.3 Authority to Complete Performance Evaluations................................................ 33

9.4 Routing and Approval Process for Performance Evaluations.............................. 33

9.5 Appeal .................................................................................................................. 33

9.5.1 Appeal Process......................................................................................... 33

9.5.2 Written Comment.................................................................................... 34 CHAPTER 10.0 DISCIPLINE............................................................................................................ 34

10.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................ 34

10.2 Disciplinary Action ............................................................................................... 34

10.2.1 Oral Reprimand........................................................................................ 34

10.2.2 Written Reprimand .................................................................................. 34

10.2.3 Suspension ............................................................................................... 35

10.2.4 Reduction in Pay ...................................................................................... 35

10.2.5 Demotion ................................................................................................. 35

10.2.6 Dismissal .................................................................................................. 35

10.3 Notification of Proposed Disciplinary Action....................................................... 35

10.4 Pre-Disciplinary Conference or Written Response .............................................. 35

10.4.1 Employee Response................................................................................. 35

10.4.2 Final Decision ........................................................................................... 36

10.5 Appeal of Decision ............................................................................................... 36 Exhibit A

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10.5.1 Appeal of Written Reprimand.................................................................. 36

10.5.2 Appeal of Discipline under MOU Sections 10.2.3 through 10.2.6........... 36 CHAPTER 11.0 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE...................................................................................... 37

11.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................ 37

11.2 Definition ............................................................................................................. 38

11.3 Scope and Limitations.......................................................................................... 38

11.4 Procedures........................................................................................................... 38

11.4.1 Informal Grievance Procedure................................................................. 38

11.4.2 Formal Grievance Procedure ................................................................... 38

11.4.3 Arbitration Process .................................................................................. 39

11.4.4 City Council Review.................................................................................. 40

11.5 General Provisions............................................................................................... 41 CHAPTER 12.0 SENIORITY ............................................................................................................ 41

12.1 Definition ............................................................................................................. 41

12.1.1 Department Seniority .............................................................................. 41

12.1.2 Classification Seniority............................................................................. 41

12.2 Seniority Credit .................................................................................................... 41

12.2.1 Computing Seniority ................................................................................ 41

12.2.2 Absences.................................................................................................. 41

12.3 Other Seniority Credit Provisions ........................................................................ 42

12.3.1 Computing Length of Service................................................................... 42

12.3.2 Temporary Fill in another Position .......................................................... 42

12.3.3 Suspension or Separation ........................................................................ 42

12.3.4 Two or More Employees Appointed on the Same Date to the Same Classification .................................................................................. 42

12.3.5 Seniority Credit after Three Years of Continuous Service ....................... 42 CHAPTER 13.0 REDUCTION IN FORCE.......................................................................................... 43

13.1 Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 43 CHAPTER 14.0 MISCELLANEOUS.................................................................................................. 43 Exhibit A

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14.1 Medical Testing.................................................................................................... 43

14.1.1 Firefighter Wellness................................................................................. 43

14.2 Uniforms Issued ................................................................................................... 44

14.2.1 Class B Uniforms - New Employees ......................................................... 44

14.2.2 Class A Uniforms...................................................................................... 44

14.3 DMV License Reimbursement.............................................................................. 45

14.4 Tobacco and Smoking Prohibition ....................................................................... 45

14.5 Secondary Employment....................................................................................... 45

14.6 Impasse: Declaration and Resolution ............................................................... 45 CHAPTER 15.0 EFFECT OF AGREEMENT....................................................................................... 45 Exhibit A
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CHAPTER 1.0 ADMINISTRATION

1.1 Recognition
The City recognizes the Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the purposes of establishing salaries, wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for uniformed safety employees in the following positions:

Firefighter
Firefighter Paramedic
Fire Engineer
Fire Engineer/Paramedic
Fire Captain
Fire Captain/Paramedic

1.2 Association Rights

1.2.1 Payroll Deductions
Employees of the City may authorize payroll deductions for the purpose of paying Association dues including voluntary contribution to the Association’s Political Education Committee (PEC) and the Association’s Benevolent Fund. The procedure which shall be followed by employees in authorizing deductions for Association dues shall be for each employee to execute a written assignment on the form designated by the City. The same form shall be used to authorize deductions for the Association’s PEC and for the Benevolent Fund.

Changes, additions and/or deletions of payroll deductions for Association dues and/or contributions towards the PEC for Association members shall be made with thirty (30) days written notice by the employee to the City and the Association on the form designated by the City.

Dues shall be deducted bi-weekly in the amount certified to the City by the Association Treasurer and the aggregate deductions of all employees shall be transmitted to the designated account specified by the Association. The City will automatically change the dues deductions when salaries change per the MOU, but the Association shall notify the City of changes in the formula or percentage of dues approved by its members no later than thirty (30) days prior to effective date of such change.

The employees’ earnings must be regularly sufficient after other legal and required deductions are made to cover the amount of appropriate Association dues. When a member in good standing of the Association is in a non-pay status for an entire pay period, no withholding will be made from future earnings to cover that pay period. In the case of an employee who is in a non-pay status during only part of the pay period, and salary is not sufficient to cover the full withholding amount for dues, no deduction shall be made. In this situation, all other legal and required deductions have priority over Association dues.

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1.2.2 Access to Work Station
It is agreed that the Association shall have access to City facilities for the conducting of general membership, board, and committee meetings. Association agrees that meetings shall not cause undue disruption of City business either by frequency or duration. Association shall obtain the approval of the Fire Chief or his designated representative by writing or e-mail prior to Association meetings utilizing City facilities.

1.2.3 Association Release (AR) Time
The City agrees to release designated Association representatives from his or her regular duties without loss of compensation to a combined maximum of ninety-six (96) hours per fiscal year, of which 50% will be reserved for community events that directly benefit the Santee community.

Remaining AR hours may be used for the exclusive purpose of conducting Association business.

The Association will provide a report to the Fire Chief at the end of each fiscal year, approved and signed by the Association President, accounting for every hour, the purpose of/reason for each hour, and the date each hour of AR leave was used in the fiscal year. This release time shall not include time spent in the meet and confer process with the City, which shall be allowed in addition to the above.

1.2.4 Honor Guard (HG) Bank
The City agrees to release designated Association representatives from his or her regular duties without loss of compensation to a combined maximum of twenty-four (24) hours per fiscal year, to participate in Honor Guard/Emerald Society events. The Association will provide a report to the Fire Chief at the end of each fiscal year, approved and signed by the Association President, accounting for every hour, the purpose of/reason for each hour, and the date each hour of HG leave was used in the fiscal year.

1.3 Management Rights
It is understood and agreed that the City retains all of its powers and authority to direct, manage, and control to the full extent of the law. Included in, but not limited to, those duties and powers are the rights to: Determine its organization; direct the work of its employees; determine the times and hours of operation; determine the level, means, and kinds of services to be provided; establish its policies, goals, and objectives; determine staffing patterns; determine the number and kinds of personnel required; contract out work, transfer work out of the unit; maintain the efficiency of City operations; build, move, or modify facilities; establish budget procedures and determine budgetary allocation; determine the methods of raising revenue; and take action on any matter in the event of an emergency. Emergency is a sudden, generally unexpected, occurrence or occasion requiring immediate action which affects City facilities or equipment or otherwise involves an act of God or specific governmental order requiring the City to take certain action or refrain from taking certain action. In addition, the City retains the right to hire, classify, assign, evaluate, promote, terminate and discipline employees.

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1.4 Term
This Memorandum of Understanding shall commence July 1, 2025 and shall remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2027. All provisions shall be in effect for the full term unless specifically dated.

1.5 Non-Discrimination
The City will not interfere with or discriminate against any employee covered by this Memorandum because of membership in or legitimate activity on behalf of the Association or any of its members. The Association recognizes its responsibility as exclusive bargaining agent and agrees to represent all employees in the bargaining unit without discrimination, interference, restraint, or coercion. The provisions of this agreement shall be applied equally to all employees of the bargaining unit without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy status and breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability (whether perceived or actual), ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), national origin, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local law. The Association will share equally with the City in responsibility for applying this provision.

1.6 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The City and Association agree to comply with all provisions of the ADA in accordance with State and Federal law. In addition, the Association will be notified of proposed accommodations prior to implementation by the City. Any accommodation provided to an individual protected by the ADA shall not establish a past practice, nor shall it be cited or used as evidence of a past practice in the grievance process.

1.7 Savings Provision
If any provision of this Agreement, or any application thereof to any unit member is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, then such provision or application will be deemed invalid to the extent required by such decision, but all other provisions or applications shall continue in full force and effect.

CHAPTER 2.0 COMPENSATION

2.1 Salaries

2.1.1 Salary Schedules
See Attachment “A”

2.1.2 Salaries
Year 1: 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all classifications effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2025.

Exhibit A
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2.5% market adjustment (PERS compensable) for all classifications effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2025.

Year 2: 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2026.

1.5 % market adjustment (PERS compensable) for all classifications effective the first full pay period on or after January 1, 2027.

2.1.3 Paramedic Pay
Fire Engineers and Fire Captains with (1) a current, valid California state paramedic license with San Diego County accreditation and (2) no outstanding or documented discipline issues related to performance as a paramedic with the Santee Fire Department receive an additional 4.5% in base salary (in exchange for eliminating paramedic bonus and paramedic differential pay effective July 1, 2005). Effective June 30, 2016 the Fire Engineer/Paramedic salary was increased by .5% and became recognized as a promotion.

2.1.4 Direct Deposit
The City agrees to offer direct deposit to any three financial institutions able to accept Automated Clearing House (ACH).

2.2 Time in Grade
Each employee who is appointed to Firefighter Paramedic at Step C of the Firefighter salary range will be eligible to advance to Step D of the Firefighter Paramedic salary range upon completion of six (6) months of actual service, a satisfactory performance evaluation, and a score of 80% or higher on the 6 month exam. Eligibility for step increases within a range thereafter will occur at intervals of six (6) months effective on the salary anniversary date of the last increase. For details on eligibility to advance to each step within the Firefighter Paramedic Development Program, refer to Article 4.0 of this MOU and the Santee Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

2.3 Overtime

2.3.1 Paid Leave Time
Paid leave time (with the exception of sick leave effective September 22, 2016) shall be counted as hours worked for purposes of determining eligibility for overtime. Overtime will be paid at a rate equal to time and one-half.

2.3.2 Minimum Compensation
Pre-approved, in-person overtime worked that is not an extension of a regular work shift shall be compensated at a minimum of two (2) hours. Remote attendance shall be compensated at a minimum of 15 minutes and shall be paid thereafter for actual time worked.

Remote work compensation will be for the full time allocated for pre-arranged meeting times (e.g., 1-hour pre-scheduled meetings lasting 45 minutes will be compensated at 1-hour).

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2.3.3 Overtime at the End of Shift
Overtime at the end of a shift will commence after seven (7) minutes and shall be paid thereafter for each quarter hour (or major fraction thereof) worked.

2.3.4 Pay or Compensatory Time Off (CTO)
A. Employees covered under this agreement shall have the option of choosing pay or compensatory time off (CTO) when working overtime hours not generated by another employee utilizing CTO. The choice must be made at the time the overtime is worked.

B. Employees working overtime as a result of another employee taking compensatory time off (CTO) are not allowed to elect compensatory time off, and must receive pay for the overtime worked.

2.3.5 Compensatory Time Off (CTO)
A. All compensatory time off (CTO) will be computed and accrued at one and onehalf (1 ½ times straight time).

B. Employees may not use more than 240 hours of compensatory time off in a fiscal year, regardless of the fiscal year in which the CTO was accrued.

C. Employees’ CTO accrual balance may not exceed 108 hours, regardless of the fiscal year in which the CTO was accrued.

D. The use of CTO will be at the request of the employee and at the discretion and approval of the appropriate Santee Chief Officer, using the same guidelines as provided for annual leave requests.

E. Employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding and assigned to a 40- hour week may accrue CTO to a maximum of 36 hours. All other provisions of accrual and use shall apply.

2.3.6 Strike Team
When returning from a strike team greater than 7 days and returning on an employee’s assigned shift, the employee has the option to finish the shift or go home using Administrative Leave (AL).

Additionally, the employee may utilize the employee’s accrued leave for a full 24 hour shift on the following day’s shift if regularly scheduled.

2.3.7 Emergency Overtime - Travel Time
Employees called to work emergency overtime will be paid travel time to work at a rate of onehalf hour, no matter where the employee resides. Emergency overtime includes any unscheduled event where an employee is immediately needed and contacted after the start of the current shift and asked to report to work, regardless of the circumstances. (Examples include family illness, injury, strike team deployment, etc.) This provision will not apply to overtime requests that are made prior to the 0800 shift change (i.e. morning sick leave calls), or to circumstances where an employee is responsible for finding their own coverage to facilitate leave.

When an apparatus is deployed on any type of strike team, and administration determines there is a need for an "all call — emergency backfill" to staff an apparatus, any employee reporting for Exhibit A
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emergency backfill will have the option to remain on-duty and upstaff if the coverage time extends past 5:00 p.m., regardless of the return of strike team resources.

2.3.8 Application of Overtime
Effective September 22, 2016, for 24-hour shift personnel, overtime pay will apply to all time worked in excess of an employee’s regularly scheduled shifts each pay period, less any sick leave taken during the pay period. Therefore, the number of hours of overtime pay earned during a pay period will be reduced by the number of hours of sick leave taken during that same pay period. Any such hours reported as sick leave that are used to offset overtime pay earned will be paid at straight time and will be deducted from the employee’s accrued sick leave account.

For applying this provision the pay period is deemed to begin at 8:00 am on alternating Thursday mornings in accordance with the City’s payroll calendar. For employees on a 40 hour per week assignment overtime will apply to all time worked in excess of 40 hours per week, less any sick leave taken during the work week. Overtime pay applies to approved continuing education required for maintaining a California state paramedic license with San Diego County accreditation or EMT recertification tests, and required manipulative examinations. Overtime pay is not applicable to attendance at fire technology courses required for promotion, either mandatory or competitive. The City of Santee shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act as amended and as it applies to the fire service.

2.3.9 Court Appearances
Any employee who is required to appear in court in connection with his/her employment shall be appropriately compensated.

2.3.10 Specialty Pay
Employees granted a specialty assignment designated by the Fire Chief and converted to a 40- hour shift will be paid a 10% differential for the duration of the assignment. Authorized “shiftwork” overtime shall be compensated at the employee’s regular 56-hour pay rate.

2.4 Acting Out-of-Rate Pay

2.4.1 Acting Battalion Chief
To be eligible to act as a Fire Battalion Chief, an employee must meet the following:

1. Fire Captains on the current Battalion Chief list, who have completed the BC Task Book and meet the educational requirements outlined in the most current version of the BC Task Book.

2. Fire Captains not on the current Battalion Chief list, but who have completed their BC Task Book and meet the educational requirements outlined in the most current version of the BC Task Book, can be approved to act as a Battalion Chief at the discretion and approval of the Fire Chief.

3. Assuming the minimum requirements are met, appointment to the acting position, and duration, is completely at the discretion of the Fire Chief.

Exhibit A
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4. The acting Fire Battalion Chief will be paid a base hourly rate that is equivalent to a base salary within the Fire Battalion Chief band that is equal to 16% more than their base salary as Fire Captain .

The Acting Fire Battalion Chief position is a temporary appointment by the Fire Chief and can range from part of a shift to an indefinite period of time.

2.4.2 Acting Fire Captain
Any employee on the current or most recent Captain’s promotional list who is assigned to work as Acting Fire Captain for a minimum of two (2) hours or more will be paid a differential for the full duration of hours so assigned. The amount of the differential is the difference between the hourly rates of top step (Step E) of Fire Captain and top step (Step E) of Fire Engineer, including any educational incentive.

2.4.3 Acting Fire Engineer
Any Firefighter or Firefighter Paramedic who fulfills the necessary requirements per the Santee Fire Department SOPs and is assigned to work as Acting Fire Engineer for a minimum of two (2) hours or more will be paid a differential for the full duration of hours so assigned. The amount of the differential will be the difference between the hourly rate of top step (Step H) of Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedic and top step (Step E) of Fire Engineer, including any educational incentive.

2.4.4 Paramedic Differential
Effective July 1, 2005, Paramedic Differential was eliminated in exchange for the increase in base salaries as stated under Article 2.1.3 for Fire Engineers and Fire Captains who retain a current, valid California state paramedic license with San Diego County accreditation.

2.4.5 Tiller Operator
Effective July 6, 2023, Tiller Operator (DO) pay was eliminated.

2.5 Educational Incentive
An educational incentive allowance shall be granted for the successful attainment as outlined in the table below:
# of Units/Type of
Degree
Subject Area Eligible for Educational Incentive Percent of Base Pay
31 – 45 units Fire Science 1.5%
46 units and over Fire Science 3.0%
Associate’s Degree Any Associate’s Degree from an accredited college 4.5% Bachelor’s Degree Any Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college 6.0% Educational incentive shall be paid six (6) months after attainment of Step G, which would typically occur upon completion of two and one-half years of employment with the City of Santee Fire Department.

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An official transcript from the college/university attended by the employee is required as proof of education. The official transcript should be sent directly to the Fire Operations Chief. The employee will be responsible for bearing the cost of ordering the transcript. After Fire Administration receives the official transcript, the proper paperwork will be prepared, the Fire Chief’s approval will be obtained, and the request will be forwarded to Human Resources. The educational incentive will be effective on the day the official transcripts showing proof of eligibility are received in Fire Administration.

2.6 Paramedic Bonus
Effective July 1, 2005, the paramedic bonus was eliminated for all employees covered by this MOU. For Firefighter Paramedics the equivalent amount of $1,000 is included in the base salary after successful completion of the first two years as a California state licensed paramedic with San Diego County accreditation working for the City of Santee, and successful advancement to Step E in the City of Santee salary schedules (Attachments A, B, C or D). For Fire Engineers and Fire Captains, the base salary increased as noted in Article 2.1.3 in exchange for the elimination of the paramedic bonus.

2.7 Preceptor/Mentor Incentive
Mentors and Preceptors in the paramedic program shall be paid Preceptor or Mentor Incentive pay in the amount of $2,500 for each series of training completed for each Firefighter/Paramedic or Non-Safety Paramedic trainee assigned to the Preceptor/Mentor, as approved and required by the Fire Chief. Preceptor/Mentor assignments will be designated by the Fire Chief for the purpose of routinely and consistently training and mentoring new Firefighter/Paramedic employees or Non-Safety Paramedic trainees. Employees must achieve and maintain a satisfactory performance evaluation to be eligible for the stipend.

Stipends will be pro-rated as earned per shift as follows:
• Preceptor Pay: $2,500 for 22 shifts of training, paid at the rate of $113.64 per completed shift of training.
• Mentor Pay: $2,500 for 12 shifts of training, paid at the rate of $208.33 per completed shift of training.

The stipend shall be paid on a bi-weekly basis. Preceptor or Mentor Incentive pay is not reported to CalPERS as “compensation earnable” or “pensionable compensation”. The stipend will be included in calculating the employee’s hourly regular rate of pay pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

2.8 Longevity Certification Stipend
The Longevity Certification Stipend shall be paid upon completion of ten (10) years of employment with the City of Santee Fire Department* and successful attainment of California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) or other accepted accredited certification(s) as outlined below:

Exhibit A
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Certification Eligible Classifications Percent
Of
Base Pay
Chief Officer Fire Captain 1.0%
Fire/Company Officer All classifications except Fire Captain 1.0% CSFM Rescue & Technical - 5 Courses All classifications 1.0% Wildland - 5 Courses All classifications 1.0%
Refer to the Longevity Certification SOP for approved courses.

Employees must achieve and maintain a satisfactory performance evaluation to be eligible for the stipend. The maximum percent payable is capped at 2.0% of base pay per member. An employee that meets the criteria for compensation under more than one level above, shall receive compensation for only the highest such level for which he or she qualifies.

Official certificates from accepted accredited agencies (approved by the Fire Chief) will be required to receive stipend pay. The employee will be responsible for obtaining certifications and bearing any applicable costs. Certificates should be sent directly to Fire Administration when an employee becomes eligible for the Longevity Certification Stipend. After Fire Administration receives the qualifying certification(s), the Fire Chief’s approval will be obtained, the proper paperwork will be prepared, and the request will be forwarded to Human Resources. The Longevity Certification stipend will become effective upon the pay period following approval by the Fire Chief.

The stipend shall be paid on a bi-weekly basis. Longevity Certification pay is not reported to CalPERS as “compensation earnable” or “pensionable compensation”. The stipend will be included in calculating the employee’s hourly regular rate of pay pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
*Effective November 12, 2019, members who completed ten (10) years of employment with the City of Santee Fire Department by March 1, 2022 will be considered to have met the longevity requirement for eligibility for the stipend.

Effective the first full pay period on or after January 1, 2024, the Longevity Certification Stipend will be eliminated.

2.9 Uniform Allowance

2.9.1 Allowance
The City agrees to pay one thousand dollars ($1,000) per fiscal year in uniform allowance to each employee for the maintenance and purchase of Class A and B uniforms and other related uniform attire.

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2.9.2 Payment
The reimbursement shall be paid to each employee after the completion of initial probation (12 months) and will not require receipts. Effective with the first full pay period ending on or after July 1, 2025, the annual uniform allowance shall be paid on a bi-weekly basis, approximately $38.46 per pay period. The benefit will commence similarly every July 1st of subsequent years.

The City will report to CalPERS the actual monetary value of the uniform allowance for SFFA covered CalPERS Classic Members. This excludes items that are solely for personal health and safety such as protective vests, pistols, guns, bullets, and safety shoes. The reported value shall not exceed $1,000 per fiscal year. Under PEPRA, a uniform allowance or the value of uniforms is not considered pensionable compensation for “new members” of CalPERS.

2.10 Promotions
When promoting, the salary increase is to be at least 5% over the current regular salary. If the salary, upon promotion, is Step B or higher, the next raise will occur one (1) year from the anniversary date of the promotion and satisfactory performance evaluation.

CHAPTER 3.0 CONSTANT STAFFING

3.1 Constant Staffing Model
The City of Santee and the Santee Firefighters’ Association have adopted a staffing model of sixteen plus one per shift for staffing the Santee Fire Department. Under this staffing model the minimum daily staffing is sixteen. This model allows for over-staffing by one additional Firefighter Paramedic (seventeen) per shift for coverage of temporary vacancies for a total of seventeen fulltime employees per shift. Temporary vacancies within the firefighter paramedic rank will first be filled utilizing the additional firefighter paramedic. Examples of temporary vacancies include, but are not limited to, vacancies created by sick leave, vacation, workers’ compensation and leave of absence. The seventeenth position shall not be used to fill reimbursable overtime.

3.2 Normal Staffing Level
The City and Association agree that the normal staffing level of permanent full-time staff will be equal to the minimum number of positions the City budgets as on duty (currently 48) plus one firefighter paramedic per shift. (Example: If the City budgets to have 48 suppression staff on duty, there will be no more than 51 full time positions; 51 full time positions equates to 16 minimum plus one for a total of 17 uniformed suppression staff on-duty per shift unless a temporary vacancy exists in the firefighter paramedic rank which will decrease the staffing to sixteen. The City will only hire a full-time position beyond the normal staffing level when the Fire Chief has a reasonable expectation that a position will become vacant within the next four months due to a planned retirement.

Absent “catastrophic circumstances”, the City will fill all 16 minimum staffing positions daily. The parties agree that staffing levels not otherwise agreed upon in this MOU are a management right.

This right includes determining the number of budgeted positions.

Exhibit A
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CHAPTER 4.0 PROBATIONARY PERIOD, TIME IN GRADE &

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES

4.1 Purpose and Duration of Probation
The purpose of probation is to give the City an opportunity to evaluate an employee’s performance prior to the employee entering regular status. After accepting an original or promotional appointment with the City of Santee Fire Department, each employee shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months of service. Regular status shall commence on the day following the expiration of a probationary period. During this probationary period, the employee’s performance shall be evaluated at least twice at or just before six and twelve months.

4.2 Original Probationary Appointments

4.2.1 Zero to Six Months
Effective July 1, 2023, probationary Firefighter Paramedics will be placed at Step C of the Firefighter salary range. Thereafter, probationary Firefighter Paramedics must complete the following requirements during the first six (6) month period:

1. Successfully complete a paramedic evaluation on an ambulance, if assigned.

2. Successfully complete a recruit academy, if assigned.

3. Complete the ambulance driver training process and become certified by the end of this six (6) month period.

After successfully completing the above requirements, probationary Firefighter Paramedics will be advanced to Step C of the Firefighter Paramedic salary range. Failure to complete the above requirements will result in a failure of probation.

1. Successfully pass a 6-month written and manipulative examination, attaining a minimum score of 80% on each portion on the first attempt.

Note: The candidate must pass the written portion of the test prior to taking the manipulative portion.

2. Receive a “Competent” or better Employee Performance Evaluation.

After successfully completing the above requirements, probationary Firefighter Paramedics will be advanced to Step D of the Firefighter Paramedic salary range. Failure to complete the above requirements will result in a failure of probation.

4.2.2 Six to Twelve Months
After successful advancement to Step D, probationary Firefighter Paramedics must complete the following requirements during the second six (6) month period:

1. Successfully pass a 12-month written examination, attaining a minimum score of 80% or better on the first attempt. *

2. Successfully pass a 12-month manipulative examination, attaining a minimum score of 80% or better on the first attempt.

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3. Receive a “Competent” or better Employee Performance Evaluation. *The 12-month written and manipulative exams shall be administered no sooner than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the end of probation and no later than 15 calendar days prior to the end of probation. If these tests are not completed prior to the end of probation, the City reserves the right to extend probation pursuant to Section 4.5 of this MOU.

After successfully completing the above requirements, probationary Firefighter Paramedics are eligible to advance to Step E and the probationary period will be complete. Failure to complete the above requirements will result in failure of probation.

4.3 Promotional Probationary Appointments
For promotional appointments to all other positions covered by this MOU, promotional probationary employees will be evaluated at least twice at or just before six and twelve months.

The results of these evaluations shall be discussed with the employee.

4.4 Extension of Probationary Period
The probationary period may be extended by the Fire Chief and the Human Resources Director.

The employee will be notified in writing of the extension of his/her probationary period prior to the end of the original probationary appointment.

A. Original Probationary Employees - Extension of Probationary Period:

Original Probationary Employees absent for eight (8) regular duty shifts or more may have their probationary period extended for the same duration as their absence.

B. Promotional Probationary Employees – Extension of Probationary Period:

Promotional Probationary employees absent for twenty (20) regular duty shifts or more may have their probationary period extended for same duration as their absence.

4.5 Notification of Extension
If a probationary employee’s work merits an extension, the employee has been absent longer than the time specified in Article 4.4, or the requirements in section 4.2.2 have not been satisfied, the Fire Chief shall notify the Director of Human Resources of his or her intention to extend the employee’s probationary period. After discussion with the Director of Human Resources, the Fire Chief shall notify the employee in writing of the extension of the original probationary period prior to the end of the original probationary period.

4.6 Rejection During Probation
An employee who does not successfully pass his/her original probationary appointment may be rejected at any time by the Fire Chief without the right of appeal, except as provided by law. An employee who does not successfully pass his or her promotional probationary appointment shall be reinstated to the position in which the employee held regular status prior to his or her promotion. If the employee was serving a probationary period at the time of promotion, the employee shall be reinstated to probationary status in the prior classification, and the remainder Exhibit A
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of that period shall be served. However, if the cause for not passing the promotional probationary period is sufficient grounds for further discipline and/or dismissal, the employee shall be subject to the discipline and/or dismissal process without being reinstated to the original lower position.

4.7 Notification of Rejection
If a probationary employee’s work is not satisfactory, the Fire Chief shall notify the Director of Human Resources. After discussion with the Director of Human Resources, the Fire Chief shall notify the employee of his or her rejection prior to the end of the original probationary period.

4.8 Time in Grade - Additional Step Increases
Firefighter Paramedics will be eligible to advance from Steps E through G at a minimum of six month intervals, and Step G to H at a minimum of 12-month interval, through completing the step process outlined in the Fire Department SOPs. Each step increase requires passing both a written and manipulative examination with a minimum 80% score and receiving an overall Competent or better performance evaluation.

The written portion of the test must be successfully passed first to be allowed to take the manipulative portion. In the event that a score of less than 80% is attained on the written portion of the examination, the Firefighter Paramedic will be given one (1) additional try with an alternate examination no sooner than 15 calendar days but no later than 60 calendar days from the date of the failed exam, which must also be passed with a minimum score of 80%.

In the event that a score of less than 80% is attained on the manipulative portion of the examination, the Firefighter/Paramedic will be given one (1) additional try with an alternate examination no sooner than 15 calendar days but no later than 60 calendar days from the date of the failed exam, which must also be passed with a minimum score of 80%.

In addition, the employee must receive a Competent or better performance evaluation to advance to the next step. Employees receiving an PN performance evaluation shall be given a performance plan re-evaluated on an interim basis at a minimum of every two months from receipt of the PN evaluation but no longer than 90 days. If the employee does not show improvement based on the performance plan after 90 days, the progressive discipline process will begin.

The effective date of advancement to the next step will occur after completing and successfully passing both exams and receiving a competent or better performance evaluation.

4.9 Certification Procedures

4.9.1 City of Santee Personnel Rules – Certification Procedures The City of Santee Personnel Rules shall apply to the recruitment and selection process of all positions covered by this MOU, with the exception of how names are certified from opencompetitive and closed-promotional eligibility lists and re-employment lists for Fire Engineers and Fire Captains.

Exhibit A
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4.9.2 Certification Lists – The Rule of Three Defined
The top three (3) names, plus additional names if tie scores necessitate such action, may be certified from either an open-competitive or closed-promotional eligibility list. In addition, names on the valid re-employment list for the vacant classification may be added to the certification list.

4.9.3 Application of the Rule of Three
The “Rule of Three” shall be used exclusively and only apply when certifying lists for the positions of Fire Engineer and Fire Captain and shall include Acting appointments. Certification procedures for the position of Firefighter Paramedic shall follow City of Santee Personnel Rules.

CHAPTER 5.0 LEAVE

5.1 Annual Leave

5.1.1 Accrual
All uniformed shift personnel shall be entitled to annual leave accrued on a bi-weekly basis or per pay period beginning with hire date. Total hours to be accrued are displayed in the following table:

Years of Service Bi-weekly Accrual Total Annual
Hours
Maximum
Accrual
0 to 5 years 11.54 hours 300 hours 600 hours
6 to 9 years 12.00 hours 312 hours 624 hours
10 to 14 years 12.92 hours 336 hours 672 hours
15 to 19 years 13.84 hours 360 hours 720 hours
20 or more years 14.76 hours 384 hours 768 hours

5.1.2 Maximum Accrual
Employees will be allowed to accumulate a maximum of two-times annual accrual. When employees reach the maximum accrual, they will not accrue additional leave until they use some leave and the balance falls below the maximum.

5.1.3 Annual Leave Increments
For uniformed shift personnel, annual leave will be deducted for time off that the employee would have been on duty according to the regular schedule. Annual leave may be used in increments down to one-quarter (1/4) hour.

5.1.4 “40 Hour’’ Personnel - Total Annual Hours
“40 hour’’ personnel shall be entitled to annual vacation as follows:

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Years of Service Bi-weekly Accrual Total Annual
Hours
Maximum
Accrual
0 to 5 years 5.23 136 272
6 to 9 years 5.42 141 282
10 to 14 years 5.85 152 304
15 to 19 years 6.46 168 336
20 or more years 7.08 184 368

5.1.5 “40 Hour’’ Personnel - Holidays
All “40” hour personnel shall be entitled to these eleven (11) holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Day before Christmas, and Christmas Day. If any of these fall on a weekend, the same day shall be taken off as the general City employees take.

5.1.6 Seniority in Scheduling Vacation Months
Vacation months are to be scheduled on the basis of seniority of length of service with the Department.

5.1.7 Scheduling Annual Leave
Scheduling of annual leave shall be regulated by the administration through the SOPs, so as not to impair the efficiency of the Department.

5.1.8 Days in Lieu of Holidays
Article 5.1.1 above includes vacation and holiday hours.

5.1.9 Annual Leave Adjustments
A. All personnel reassigned from shifts to days shall have their annual leave adjusted as follows:

Years of Service Multiply By:
0 to 5 years .4532
6 to 9 years .4520
10 to 14 years .4524
15 to 19 years .4666
20 or more years .4792
B. All personnel reassigned from days to shifts shall have their annual leave adjusted as follows:

Exhibit A
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Years of Service Multiply By:
0 to 5 years 2.2065
6 to 9 years 2.2127
10 to 14 years 2.2105
15 to 19 years 2.1429
20 or more years 2.0869

5.1.10 Annual Leave Cash Out
An employee, upon separation, shall be cashed out 100% of their annual leave at their current base pay.

5.2 Sick Leave

5.2.1 Accrual
All uniformed shift personnel shall be entitled to sixteen (16) hours per calendar month of sick leave accrued at a rate of 7.38 hours per bi-weekly pay period from date- of-hire. Sick leave will accumulate if not taken. There is no limit to sick leave accumulation.

5.2.2 “40 Hour” Personnel
“40” hour personnel will be entitled to eight (8) hours of sick leave per calendar month accrued at a rate of 3.69 hours per bi-weekly pay period. Sick leave will accumulate if not taken. There is no limit to sick leave accumulation.

5.2.3 Sick Leave Adjustments
All personnel reassigned from shifts to days shall have their sick leave total adjusted by multiplying by .5. All personnel reassigned from days to shifts shall have their sick leave total adjusted by multiplying by 2.0. Prior to retirement, personnel who are working on days will have their sick leave total adjusted back to the shift total for those hours earned while working on a shift by 2.0, and then adding the additional accrued hours earned while working days (after deducting any hours that were used while working days). If an employee has used more hours of sick leave on days than were earned, all remaining hours will be multiplied by 2.0 to convert sick leave back to shift total.

5.2.4 Credit for Sick Leave after Re-employment
If an employee separates (non-retirement) from the department in good standing, and is reemployed within the following timeframes, the employee will be credited with their previously accrued sick leave balance as of their date of separation, as set forth below:
• Separated from the City of Santee for 1 year or less: All accrued sick leave will be credited to employee’s sick leave balance.
• Separated from the City of Santee for more than 1 year and less than 2 years: 50% of sick leave shall be credited to employee’s sick leave balance.

Exhibit A
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5.2.5 Parental Leave
Personnel shall be allowed parental leave related to the birth or adoption of a child of up to seventy-two (72) hours to be deducted from accumulated sick leave.

5.2.6 Family and Medical Leave Act
Family leave shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the City of Santee’s most recent policy on FMLA.

5.2.7 Labor Code §4850
Sick leave may not be used in conjunction with, to augment or as a replacement for Industrial Injury Leave as provided for by Labor Code §4850.

5.2.8 Annual Sick Leave Conversion to Retirement Health Savings Account (RHSA) Contribution
An employee using 48 hours or less of sick leave in a fiscal year may convert up to 24 hours annually. An employee who uses between 49 and 71 hours of sick leave may convert the difference between 72 hours and the amount of sick leave taken up to a maximum of 24 hours.

For example, if an employee uses 48 hours or less of sick leave, he or she is eligible to convert 24 hours (72 minus 48). If 49 hours of sick leave are used, he or she is eligible to convert 23 hours of sick leave (72 minus 49). If 71 hours of sick leave are used, he or she is eligible to convert 1 hour of sick leave (72 minus 71). The employee must maintain a minimum balance of 504 hours of sick leave. Parental leave and/or leave protected under the FMLA will not count toward hours of sick leave used when determining the number of hours of sick leave taken in a year and eligibility for this benefit. No cash will be given in lieu of converting eligible sick leave hours to contribute to the RHSA.

5.2.9 Sick Leave Conversion to RHSA
An employee, upon service retirement only, may convert to cash, 50% of their remaining sick leave balance up to $6,000, of which 100% of the conversion to cash must be placed into the employees Retirement Health Savings Account. No cash will be given in lieu of converting eligible sick leave hours to the employee’s RHSA.

5.3 Other Leave

5.3.1 Trading of Shifts
Shifts may be traded by means of personal time trade. All out of rate shift trades must be approved by a Santee Chief Officer, who shall review the schedule to ensure it will not cause known additional overtime. Personal time trades must be paid back within one (1) year of the date of the first trade. The City and Association agree to follow the guidelines on personal time trades as delineated in the Santee Fire Department SOPs.

5.3.2 Leave without Pay
Personnel may request time off without pay, at the discretion of the City, pursuant to the City of Santee Personnel Rules.

Exhibit A
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5.3.3 Detached Duty
Upon approval of the Fire Chief, personnel may be allowed detached duty for Department business or activities the Fire Chief feels would directly benefit the Department.

5.3.4 Forwarded Leave
Effective July 1, 2015, the Fire Chief can no longer forward time off to an employee. Example:

Sick leave.

5.3.5 Bereavement Leave
Personnel having a death in the immediate family (this means wife, husband, children, father, mother, brother, sister, mother or father-in-law, grandparents, grandparents-in-law, stepparents, or stepbrothers and stepsisters) (this means wife, husband, domestic partner, children, stepchild, grandchild, brother, stepbrother, sister, stepsister, parent, guardian, stepparent, foster parent or grandparent, grandparents-in-law or any person serving as a parent living in the same household) shall have a bereavement leave up to three (3) shifts, which will not be deducted from an employee’s sick leave balance.

5.3.6 Military Leave
Personnel are allowed up to 30 calendar days of orders each fiscal year as required by law. The number of paid leave days may vary depending on the dates of military orders and the employee’s shift schedule, but pay is not to exceed 30 days in any one fiscal year, pursuant to the Military & Veteran’s Code § 395.01. (For example, if an employee is called to active duty for 90 days, he or she will receive one month’s salary or the equivalent to 10 shifts).

5.3.7 Jury Duty
Every regular and probationary employee of the City who is required to report for jury duty shall be entitled to be absent from duties with the City during the period of such service. No deduction shall be made from the salary of an employee while on jury duty if he/she remits to the City all pay received for jury duty (except mileage), the original summons for service, and the official court jury duty timecard. If the employee does not remit to the City all required items, he/she shall be paid only for the actual hours worked in his/her regular position on the day(s) of jury service, if any.

The City will compensate employees for travel time to and from jury service, not to exceed a total of one (1) hour per day of jury service regardless of where the employee lives and regardless of the location of jury service. If the employee’s jury service is less than a full workday, the employee is expected to return to work or use accrued leave with pre-approval from his or her supervisor for the remainder of the regularly scheduled shift. Employees will not be compensated for jury duty on a day off or compensated for travel to and from jury duty on days off. If time spent at jury service or the related travel time results in overtime, the City will not compensate the employee for such hours.

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5.3.8 Catastrophic Leave
Pursuant to the City of Santee Human Resources & Risk Management Policy Catastrophic Leave Bank, regular employees in a permanent position eligible for benefits and have exhausted all accrued paid leave time, may be eligible for catastrophic leave due to a life-threatening illness or severely incapacitating injury that is expected to incapacitate an employee or eligible member of his or her family. See the Human Resources & Risk Management Policy for more guidelines on donating to the Catastrophic Leave bank or for qualifications of eligibility.

CHAPTER 6.0 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

6.1 California Public Employment Retirement System (CalPERS) Program The City of Santee has contracted with CalPERS for the retirement benefits listed below.

6.1.1 Classic Tier 1 and 2- Formula & Benefits:

1. Retirement Formula; Employee Contribution: Fire safety employees hired prior to January 19, 2012 are considered “Classic Tier 1” members of CalPERS. By contract, the City and Classic Tier I employees participate in the “3% at age 50” retirement formula. The applicable employee contribution, paid in full by Classic Tier 1 employees pursuant to pre-tax payroll deduction, is nine percent (9%).

Fire safety employees hired on or after January 19, 2012 but prior to January 1, 2013, and fire safety employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 that are designated as classic members by CalPERS, are considered “Classic Tier 2” members of CalPERS. By contract, the City and Classic Tier 2 employees participate in the “3% at age 55” retirement formula. The applicable employee contribution, paid in full by Classic Tier 2 employees pursuant to pre-tax payroll deduction, is nine percent (9%).

2. Cost-Sharing of City CalPERS Contribution: Upon ratification of this Agreement, the City shall implement cost-sharing pursuant to the terms set forth below to offset a portion of the City’s employer contribution to CalPERS for retirement benefits as authorized under Section 20516(f) of the Government Code.

The employee cost-sharing contribution will be accomplished pursuant to Section 20516(f) of the Government Code. Cost-sharing contributions made pursuant to Section 20516(f) remain characterized as employer contributions by CalPERS and, therefore, will not be allocated to the employee’s retirement account. Costsharing contributions will be deducted from wages on a pre-tax basis during the term of this Agreement.

Effective June 27, 2019, Classic Tier 1 and Classic Tier 2 employees shall contribute, through payroll deduction, an additional three percent {3%} of “compensation earnable”, for a total contribution of 12%, towards CalPERS retirement.

Exhibit A
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3. Post Retirement Survivors Allowance (PRSA) 50%, Sections 21624 and 21626 and PRSA Continuance, Section 21635 - Upon the death of a retiree, 50% of the unmodified allowance, will continue to an eligible survivor. The PRSA payable to surviving spouses upon the death of a retiree will not cease upon remarriage of the surviving spouse.

4. 1959 Survivor Benefit (Pre-Retirement), including Indexed Level, Section 21574.5 -This provision provides 1959 Survivor Benefits to survivors of a member who dies prior to retirement and is not covered by Social Security. The Indexed level includes an automatic cost-of-living feature to avoid erosion due to inflation.

5. Retired Death Benefit (DB) $500, Section 21620 and DB Continues, Section 21551 - Section 21620 provides that upon the death of a retiree, a one-time lump sum payment of $500 will be made to the retiree’s designated survivor(s), or to the retiree’s estate. Section 21551 provides the death benefits being paid to a spouse of a member who died prior to retirement will continue in full should the spouse remarry.

6. Credit for unused sick leave, Section 20965 -Any unused sick leave days will be converted to service credit at the rate of .004 years of service for each day of sick leave provided there is less than 120 days between the member’s separation date and retirement date.

7. For Classic Tier 1 employees, final compensation is the average full-time monthly pay rate for the highest 12 consecutive months, Section 20042. For Classic Tier 2 employees, the final salary will be calculated using thirty-six (36) highest paid consecutive months.

8. Military Service Credit as Public Service, Section 21024- a member may elect to purchase up to 4 years of service credit for any continuous active military or merchant marine service prior to employment.

9. All CalPERS retirement benefits for employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are considered “new members” under PEPRA are subject to the mandatory provisions outlined in PEPRA, including the mandatory retirement formula and mandatory employee contributions for new members.

6.2 Advanced Disability Pension Payments
City agrees to implement California Labor Code Section 4850.3 with reference to Industrial Disability Retirements. This section provides a mechanism whereby the City can make advanced disability pension payments to any Association member who has qualified for benefits under Section 4850 and is approved for a disability allowance.

6.3 Deferred Compensation
City agrees to offer a voluntary deferred compensation plan to Association members. City agrees to consider and discuss options with the Association as long as the Association contacts the City at least ninety (90) days prior to the renewal of the current exclusive provider agreement.

Exhibit A
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6.4 Retirement Health Savings Account (RHSA)
City agrees to implement and administer a retirement health savings account program.

Participation is mandatory for all members of the Santee Firefighters’ Association. Effective July 1, 2013, the City will contribute 2% of base salary, on a bi-weekly ongoing basis, for all members covered by this MOU. Additional contribution amounts by unit members will be determined by the Santee Firefighters’ Association. The contribution amounts by unit members shall not be changed more than once per fiscal year.

CHAPTER 7.0 INSURANCES

7.1 Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The life insurance paid for by the City and the Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance paid for by the City on uniformed members shall be the plan adopted for other City employees. The basic benefit level of each of these plans approximates one times annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000, or the same as the City’s plan for its miscellaneous employees.

7.2 Medical and Dental Insurance
Effective January 1, 2018, medical insurance costs became shared between the City and employee as follows:

City Contribution Employee Contribution
Employee Only 100% of premium 0% of premium
Employee+ Spouse 85% of premium 15% of premium
Employee + Children 85% of premium 15% of premium
Employee + Spouse & Children 75 % of premium 25 % of premium Employees will be allowed to opt out of the group medical plan with proof of other coverage.

The members covered by this MOU are covered by the City’s Dental Plan at the same cost sharing as other employees (effective July 1, 2017).

7.3 Retiree Medical Insurance

7.3.1 General Statement
All retirees have the right to remain on the City’s medical insurance plan as provided to employees and at the same rates as active employees. Medical Insurance options available to retirees upon reaching age 65 are delineated in the Side Letter dated May 21, 1996 to the Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment B).

7.3.2 Hired Before 6/30/85 & Retired before 8/1/86
Retirees from the City or Fire District on or before June 30, 1985, and unit employees who retire before 8/1/86 - the City shall pay the full premium towards a medical plan providing comparable coverage to that contained in the plans in existence June 30, 1985.

Exhibit A
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7.3.3 Hired by 6/30/85 & Retired on or After 8/1/86
Unit members employed as of June 30, 1985, who retire on or after 8/1/86 - The City shall contribute a maximum of $182 per month towards a City medical plan providing benefits comparable to those found in the plans existing on June 30, 1985. Any premium in excess of $182 shall be borne by the retiree. Payments made by the City are subject to IRS reporting requirements.

7.3.4 Initial Hire on or After 7/1/85
Unit members whose initial employment begins on or after July 1, 1985 - upon retirement shall be entitled to participate in the City’s medical insurance program at their own expense.

7.3.5 Retirees Residing Outside the Service Area
The City will make reasonable attempts to secure insurance options with the current insurance carrier for Retirees residing outside the San Diego or Riverside County service areas which are comparable to the medical insurance options available to Retirees residing within the service areas. In the event the rates for Retirees residing outside the service area are higher than those for Retirees within the service area, the Retiree shall be responsible for paying the difference, in addition to what they are required to pay as stated above. In the event the City is unable to secure comparable medical insurance options for Retirees residing outside the service areas, the Retirees will be terminated from the City’s medical insurance coverage and may not re-enroll.

The City will provide the cash value of the benefit, per Articles 7.3.2 and 7.3.3, to the Retiree no longer on the City’s medical insurance plan. The cash value will be paid to the Retiree quarterly.

7.3.6 Retirees - Option to Terminate Insurance
Any Retiree who qualifies for insurance assistance per Articles 7.3.2 and 7.3.3 regardless of residency may opt to terminate participation in the City’s medical insurance and will continue to receive the cash value of the benefit. Once a Retiree withdraws from the City’s medical insurance plan, the Retiree may not re-enroll.

7.3.7 Definition of Survivor Relationship
If an active employee, who was employed prior to 6/30/85, dies and the death is determined to be work related, the City will continue to contribute towards medical insurance, at the maximum rate of $91, for one dependent as long as the dependent meets the definition of dependent, which is a spouse that has not remarried or a child until the age of 26.

When a retired employee dies, the City will continue the medical insurance for one dependent.

The maximum rate the City will pay is as follows:

1. Retired prior to August 1, 1986 - full premium for one dependent (see statement above).

2. Employed prior to June 30, 1985, and retired after August 1, 1986 - $91.

If the dependent is a spouse, the coverage will continue until the spouse remarries or dies. If the dependent is a child, the child will be eligible until age 26. Retirees whose initial hire date is on or after June 30, 1985 shall not be eligible for this benefit.

Exhibit A
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7.4 Long Term Disability (LTD)

7.4.1 LTD Plan
Association is responsible for contracting, buying, enrolling new employees in, and the administration of the LTD plan. The employee may utilize sick leave to make up for any difference in salary. An employee may charge up to a maximum of ninety (90) calendar days of sick leave for any one incident of a non-industrial injury or illness. When the 91st day of the sick leave occurs, an eligible employee must transfer, if approved, to the Association’s Long Term Disability (LTD) Program. The employee shall remain on LTD until such time as the employee is released to full duty. If the employee is precluded from performing the substantial range of job duties, the employee may remain on LTD in conformance with the benefits provided by the plan and he/she may be retired or terminated at that time. Employee shall accrue medical, dental and life benefits, while on LTD.

Within two weeks of an LTD claim being filed, the employee is responsible for providing Human Resources with the information necessary to coordinate employment and payroll matters potentially impacted by the claim. Such information includes, but is not limited to, dates of leave, LTD eligibility date, specific plan benefit (i.e., 50/50 integration) and monetary amounts received from the Plan Administrator. Providing this information to Human Resources will streamline approval from the LTD Plan Administrator as well as enable efficient City payroll processing.

7.4.2 City Monthly Contribution to LTD Plan
For each employee, the City will contribute a monthly amount to the employee’s taxable income equal to the current LTD monthly premium, not to exceed $30 per employee per month. City will make a taxable deduction of the monthly amount of the premium for each employee and include in the monthly Association dues payment.

7.4.3 CalPERS Retirement Service Credit & City of Santee Contributions Pursuant to and in compliance with the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law, employees on the LTD Plan using sick leave to make up the 50% difference in base pay will continue to accrue service credit towards his or her CalPERS retirement. In addition, the City will continue to make contributions to CalPERS based on the 50% of sick leave used by the employee while he or she is on the LTD Plan.

7.4.4 Deferred Compensation
When an employee, on LTD ceases to accrue PERS service credit, City will contribute to the employee’s City sponsored deferred compensation plan an amount equivalent to total PERS contribution not to exceed the IRS retirement plan contribution limits annually, on a calendar year basis. City payment will be made once each calendar year by 12/31. This payment will be calculated at end of the LTD term, or annually, as appropriate.

7.5 Optional Insurance Programs
Optional insurance programs may be offered by the City. Voluntary benefits will be made available to all members covered by this MOU at the same terms as other City employees. As the Exhibit A
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voluntary benefits and providers evolve over time, members may contact Human Resources for specific plan information.

7.5.1 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This program provides a free, confidential assessment and referral service to employees and their families for a wide range of personal and professional issues, including divorce, eating disorders, legal problems, grief and loss, debt counseling, drug and alcohol abuse, family conflict, domestic violence, etc.

7.5.2 Flexible Spending Accounts - Section 125
This benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for a variety of services including child/dependent care, medical reimbursement, and individual insurance premiums.

CHAPTER 8.0 HOURS & SCHEDULES

8.1 Hours of Work and Basic Work Week
Employees covered by this Agreement will work one of two schedules depending on assignment:

1. 40-Hour Personnel: The standard work week is five (5) eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday, for which the starting time is 0800; ending is 1700. At the discretion of and with approval from the Fire Chief, 40-hour personnel may also have the option to work an alternative work schedule such as the “9/80” schedule with every other Friday off, or a “4/10” schedule with every Friday off. Refer to City APM 01-1 or the most recent APM on “9/80 Work Schedule” for guidelines and more information on this schedule.

2. 24-Hour Shift Personnel: The work week is 56 hours per week averaged on a calendar year basis. The basic schedule shall be a three (3) platoon fifty-six (56) hour schedule consisting of four (4) twenty-four (24) hour shifts each separated by twenty-four (24) hours off duty followed by four (4) consecutive days off, followed by four (4) twenty-four (24) hours shifts each separated by twenty-four (24) hours off duty, followed by six (6) consecutive days off. This schedule recurs on a regular twenty-four (24) day cycle.

8.2 Early Reliefs and Personal Time Trades
Early reliefs and personal time trades will be allowed by Company Captains as governed by the Department SOPs. Early reliefs and personal time trades for Captains and Acting Captains must be approved by the appropriate Santee Chief Officer.

CHAPTER 9.0 EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

9.1 Purpose
The purpose of employee performance evaluations is threefold. First, it aids supervisors and/or Company Officers, Division Chiefs, the Fire Chief and the City Manager in reviewing an employee’s productivity, the quality and quantity of his/her output, attitude, working Exhibit A
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relationships and growth on the job. Second, it assists individual employees in achieving maximum work output by establishing work standards and objectives, reviewing progress toward goals and planning the employee’s future development. Third, performance evaluations identify those whose performance needs improvement and those who exceed standards.

9.2 Schedule
Performance evaluations for Firefighter Paramedics in the Firefighter Paramedic Development Program shall be prepared and completed in accordance with the schedule outlined in Chapter Ill (Hiring, Development, Promotion) of the Santee Fire Department SOPs.

Performance evaluations for all other fire personnel shall be prepared within fifteen (15) working days of the employee’s salary anniversary date each year.

Supervisors are authorized to evaluate a subordinate’s performance as often as the supervisor deems appropriate or at the request of an employee.

9.3 Authority to Complete Performance Evaluations
The Fire Chief shall have the authority to complete evaluations of performance. However, he or she may delegate such authority to subordinate supervisors who are most familiar with the work of the employees to be evaluated. The Fire Chief shall review and approve all performance evaluations of personnel under his or her authority.

9.4 Routing and Approval Process for Performance Evaluations Performance evaluations shall be prepared by the assigned Fire Captain. The Fire Captain shall route the performance evaluation to his or her assigned Battalion Chief for review and approval.

The Fire Chief shall then review and approve the performance evaluation and send to the Human Resources Department for review and approval. Human Resources may forward the performance evaluation to the City Manager for review. The performance evaluation will be sent back to the Fire Captain who will review the evaluation in a private meeting with the employee.

The employee shall sign the performance evaluation to acknowledge that the employee is aware of its contents and has discussed the evaluation with his or her supervisor. The employee’s signature on the evaluation does not necessarily indicate agreement with its contents. The employee will receive a copy of the evaluation after the meeting with the supervisor and a copy of the evaluation will be placed in the employee’s personnel file.

9.5 Appeal

9.5.1 Appeal Process
An employee may appeal an overall rating of Progress Needed for a performance evaluation by submitting a written request of appeal to the Fire Captain who prepared the performance evaluation and to the employee’s Battalion Chief within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the final performance evaluation routed under Section 9.4 of this MOU. The Battalion Chief will arrange a meeting with the employee and the Fire Captain who prepared the performance evaluation to discuss the employee’s request of appeal. The meeting shall take place within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the employee’s written request. If the employee is not Exhibit A
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satisfied with the result of the meeting with the Fire Captain and Battalion Chief, he or she may request to meet with the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief may investigate further the facts presented by the employee on the performance evaluation and render a decision on the ratings.

If the employee is still not satisfied with the decision of the Fire Chief, he or she may request in writing a meeting with the City Manager within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the Fire Chief’s decision to discuss and review the employee’s performance evaluation and overall rating.

The City Manager will hear the appeal and then reaffirm, modify or revoke the performance evaluation issued by the Fire Chief based on his or her findings. The decision of the City Manager is final. The final performance evaluation will be placed in the employee’s personnel file.

9.5.2 Written Comment
Pursuant to the Firefighter Procedural Bill of Rights Act, the employee shall have 30 days within which to file a written response to any adverse comments in the performance evaluation which will be placed in his or her personnel file. The written response shall be attached to and accompany the performance evaluation (GC 3256).

CHAPTER 10.0 DISCIPLINE

10.1 Purpose
It is expected that all City employees shall render the best possible service and reflect a positive image on the City. Therefore, high standards of professional and personal conduct are essential.

When an employee’s performance or conduct is deemed improper, disciplinary action is necessary to correct deficiencies, to assure improvement to meet appropriate standards and/or to correct for violations against City or Fire Department Rules. Grounds for discipline include failing to meet any of the stated employee conduct rules found in City of Santee Personnel Rule

11.0. 10.2 Disciplinary Action
When disciplinary action occurs, the affected employee shall be informed in writing of all reports, memorandums and/or records placed in his/her personnel file. Listed below are the disciplinary actions which may be utilized by a supervisor or Fire Chief. Failure to correct deficiencies and/or improve to meet standards may result in further discipline. All provisions of this section comply with the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act (Government Code, Section 3250-3262).

10.2.1 Oral Reprimand
A supervisor may orally communicate to the employee the deficiency or problem observed. The facts of the oral reprimand shall be put in writing, but noted as an oral warning, and placed in the employee’s personnel file.

10.2.2 Written Reprimand
A written reprimand may be prepared by a supervisor and a copy shall be placed in the employee’s personnel file after it has been discussed with the employee and after the employee has an opportunity to sign the written reprimand. A copy shall also be given to the employee.

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10.2.3 Suspension
The Fire Chief may suspend an employee without pay for up to thirty (30) calendar days for disciplinary purposes. An employee suspended without pay shall not accrue sick leave, vacation or any other benefit which normally accrues based on time worked.

10.2.4 Reduction in Pay
The Fire Chief may reduce an employee’s pay to a lower step within a range or lower part of band as a disciplinary action.

10.2.5 Demotion
An employee may be disciplined through demotion by the Fire Chief. No employee shall be demoted to a position which is not available and for which he/she does not possess the minimum qualifications.

10.2.6 Dismissal
A regular employee may be dismissed for disciplinary purposes by the Fire Chief. A probationary employee may be dismissed at any time during the probationary period without cause or the right to appeal.

10.3 Notification of Proposed Disciplinary Action
When the disciplinary action to be taken includes reduction in pay, suspension, demotion, or termination, the affected employee shall be given written preliminary notice of the intention to impose the disciplinary action. If the good of the service demands immediate action, written notice shall be given as soon as possible under the circumstances. Notification shall include:

A. Written notice of the proposed action stating the date it is intended to become effective and the specific grounds and particular facts upon which the action will be taken.

B. Any known written materials, reports, or documents upon which the action is based.

C. The employee will also be provided with his or her rights to respond to the proposed charges, and given a time and date to respond orally or in writing (at least 7 calendar days after the employee receives the notice).

D. All disciplinary actions against probationary and non-permanent employees do not call for notification, review, or appeal.

E. The employee’s rights of appeal to the City Manager.

10.4 Pre-Disciplinary Conference or Written Response

10.4.1 Employee Response
After receiving the Notice of Intent to Discipline, the employee has 7 calendar days to respond either orally or in writing to the charges. This is the employee’s opportunity to provide information in response to the proposed action taken by the Fire Chief. An employee may submit a written response to the Notice of Intent to Discipline in addition or in lieu of the oral response.

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10.4.2 Final Decision
The Fire Chief shall notify the employee in writing of his or her decision within 30 days of the decision, but not less than 48 hours prior to imposing the discipline in accordance with the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, Government Code Section 3254 (f).

10.5 Appeal of Decision

10.5.1 Appeal of Written Reprimand
An employee may appeal a written reprimand issued by the Fire Chief to the City Manager by submitting a written notice of appeal within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the written reprimand by the Fire Chief. The City Manager may designate a Department Director or Assistant to the City Manager to hear the appeal and make a written report and recommendation to the City Manager, or the City Manager may hear the appeal of the employee. The City Manager may then reaffirm, modify, or revoke the written reprimand issued by the Fire Chief based on his/her findings or those of the designee. The decision of the City Manager is final and the written reprimand shall be placed in the employee’s personnel file.

10.5.2 Appeal of Discipline under MOU Sections 10.2.3 through 10.2.6 An employee may appeal a decision of the Fire Chief to implement discipline under Sections

10.2.3 through 10.2.6 by submitting a written notice of appeal to the Human Resources Director within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the final notice of discipline by the Fire Chief.

The Human Resources Director will immediately notify the City Manager and Fire Chief of the employee’s request for appeal and, in accordance with Government Code Section 3254.5 of the Firefighter Procedural Bill of Rights Act and Section 11517 (c) of the Administrative Procedures Act, arrange for a hearing before an administrative law judge.

Pursuant to Government Code 11517 (c), 2, the City Manager will review the proposed decision of the administrative law judge and may take one of the following actions:
i. Adopt the proposed decision in its entirety.
ii. Reduce or otherwise mitigate the proposed penalty and adopt the balance of the proposed decision.
iii. Make technical or other minor changes in the proposed decision and adopt it as the decision. Action by the agency under this paragraph is limited to a clarifying change or a change of a similar nature that does not affect the factual or legal basis of the proposed decision.
iv. Reject the proposed decision and refer the case to the same administrative law judge if reasonably available, otherwise to another administrative law judge, to take additional evidence. If the case is referred to an administrative law judge or he or she shall prepare a revised proposed decision, based upon the additional evidence and the transcript and other papers that are part of the record of the prior hearing.
v. Reject the proposed decision, and decide the case upon the record, including the transcript, or upon an agreed statement of the parties, with or without taking additional evidence. By stipulation of the parties, the City Manager may decide Exhibit A
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the case upon the record without including the transcript. If the City Manager acts pursuant to this subparagraph, all of the following provisions apply:
(i) A copy of the record shall be made available to the parties. The City of Santee may require payment of fees covering direct costs of making the copy.
(ii) The City Manager shall not decide any case provided for in this subdivision without affording the parties the opportunity to present either oral or written argument before the City Manager.
(iii) The authority of the City Manager to decide the case includes authority to decide some but not all issues in the case.
(iv) If the City Manager elects to reject the proposed decision and decide the case, the City Manager shall issue a decision not later than 100 days after rejection of the proposed decision. If the City Manager elects to a transcript of the proceedings before the administrative law judge, the City Manager shall issue his or her final decision not later than 100 days after receipt of the transcript. If the City Manager finds that a further delay is required by special circumstance, the City Manager shall issue an order delaying the decision for no more than 30 days and specifying the reasons therefore. The order shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to Section 11523.

CHAPTER 11.0 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

11.1 Purpose
There are hereby established procedures which are intended to provide opportunities for employees of the Santee City Fire Department to bring forth their views in relation to any unfair or improper aspect of their employment situation and to seek correction thereof.

The purpose of this procedure is:

A. To promote improved employer-employee relations by establishing procedures on matters for which there is not another appeals procedure or hearing provided by other regulations.

B. To assure fair and equitable treatment of all employees and promote harmonious relations among employees, supervisors and management.

C. To encourage settlement of disagreements informally at the employee-supervisor level and provide an orderly procedure to handle grievances throughout the supervisor levels when necessary.

D. To provide a just and equitable method for the resolution of grievances without prejudice, coercion or reprisal.

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11.2 Definition
For the purpose of this Grievance Procedure, a grievance is defined as follows:

A complaint by an employee or the Association of an alleged violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding or Rules and Regulations.

11.3 Scope and Limitations
A grievance does not include:

A. Matters reviewable under some other City administrative procedure; B. Requests or complaints the solutions of which would require modification of a policy established by the City Council or law in the form of a resolution or ordinance;
C. Any matter involving the initiation or renewal of memorandum of understanding, the resolution of impasses, or any other matter which is beyond the scope of representation;
D. Requests or complaints involving the discipline of a probationary or temporary employee.

11.4 Procedures

11.4.1 Informal Grievance Procedure
A. Employees shall have fifteen (15) calendar days after the alleged grievable incident or condition in which to initiate these procedures.

B. An attempt shall be made to adjust all grievances on an informal basis between the employee and/or his/her designated representative and a supervisor in the employee’s chain of command, up to and including the Fire Chief.

C. The Fire Chief will deliver his or her determination on the informal grievance in writing to the employee within 21 calendar days of receiving notice of the employee initiating the informal grievance procedure. The Fire Chief may request one extension within 48 hours prior to the 21st day. The extension will be contingent upon approval of the Association, to make and deliver his or her determination on the informal grievance, so long as the total time taken to make and deliver a determination in writing is no longer than 30 calendar days from the date the Fire Chief received notice of the employee initiating the informal grievance procedure. The Association will respond to the Fire Chief’s request for an extension within 48 hours of the request being made. If no response is received, the extension will automatically be granted within the time frames outlined in this provision.

11.4.2 Formal Grievance Procedure
A. If the above informal grievance procedure does not result in resolution of the grievance, the complaint shall then be reduced to writing on Grievance Form 2009-1 within seven (7) calendar days upon receipt of the Fire Chief’s Exhibit A
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determination. Said complaint shall set forth the facts necessary to the understanding of the issues involved, the inequity or damage suffered by the employee and the relief sought as outlined in Grievance Form 2009-1. The complaint shall be signed by the employee and the employee’s Association representative, and shall be submitted in three (3) copies to the employee’s immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall submit all three (3) copies to the Fire Chief.

B. After receipt of said written complaint, a fact-finding committee shall be formed.

The fact-finding committee will consist of one member appointed by the Fire Chief and one member appointed by the Association. The fact-finding committee will investigate the circumstances surrounding the grievance. They shall have the power to interview principals and witnesses as deemed necessary to ascertain the facts of the case. They shall each reduce the facts into a written report within fifteen (15) calendar days after committee formation. Three (3) copies of the written report shall be made, one copy of which shall be transmitted to the employee, one copy to the employee’s representative and one copy to the Fire Chief. The employee shall receive only the final report.

C. After review of the written grievance submitted by the employee and after consideration of the written reports from the fact-finding committee, the Fire Chief may further investigate the facts and issues surrounding the grievance.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of fact-finding committee reports, the Fire Chief shall reply to the employee in writing stating his/her determination.

Three (3) copies of such determination shall be made, one (1) copy of which shall be transmitted to the employee, one to the Association, and one (1) shall be retained by the Fire Chief.

D. If the employee wishes to process the grievance further, he/she shall, within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of the Fire Chief’s determination, notify the Human Resources Director in writing, who will immediately notify the City Manager of such request. After investigation and discussion with the employee, but not later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the request was submitted by the employee to the Human Resources Director, the City Manager will submit his or her written determination to the employee.

11.4.3 Arbitration Process
A. If the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved by use of 11.4.1 or 11.4.2 above, the employee must appeal in writing to the City Manager within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the City Manager’s written determination. Three copies of the appeal by the employee at this step must be submitted: one copy to the City Manager, one copy to the Human Resources Director and one copy to the Association President.

B. Steps for choosing an arbitrator are as follows:
(i) The City and Association agree to use the State Mediation and Conciliation Service.

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(ii) A list of 7 arbitrators shall be requested from the SMCS. (iii) The City shall strike one name first and alternate until there is one name left on the list.
(iv) The last name will be chosen as the Arbitrator.

C. The arbitration costs shall be divided evenly between the City and the Association.

Arbitration costs include the cost of the arbitrator and court reporter. If the Arbitrator orders a transcription, the cost of the transcription shall be divided evenly between the City and the Association. If either the City or the Association orders a transcription, the party responsible for ordering the transcription will be responsible for the entire cost of the transcription. In the case that the Santee Firefighters Association does not support the grievance continuing to arbitration, all arbitration costs as defined in this section will be shared equally between the City and the employee. The employee or Association will be responsible for the cost of his or her own representation or attorney fees and preparation of documents.

D. The arbitrator’s advisory decision shall be submitted to the City Manager who shall immediately notify the Mayor of receipt of the arbitrator’s advisory decision. The City Manager shall submit to the Mayor two (2) copies of the original grievance complaint along with copies of the reports of the fact-finding committee, the Fire Chief’s conclusions, the City Manager’s determination, the employee’s request for appeal, and the arbitrator’s advisory decision.

11.4.4 City Council Review
The Mayor shall, without delay, arrange a review of the arbitrator’s advisory decision along with the additional supporting documentation in 11.4.3 (D) at one of the two regularly scheduled subsequent City Council meetings with the City Council. In accordance with the requirements of the Brown Act, as interpreted by the City, the City Council will, unless otherwise required, consider the grievance in a properly noticed and agendized closed session. As provided in and required by the Brown Act, the City Council may, but is not required to, invite into the closed session any person who may possess information that the City Council, in its discretion, deems necessary to its determination of the issues, unless the Brown Act precludes the attendance of the person in closed session. The City and the Association acknowledge and agree that a grievance considered under this provision of the MOU is not subject to the advance notice and public employee open session election procedures found in the Brown Act, specifically, Government Code section 54957(b)(2).

A. At such meeting, all supporting documentation and the materials provided by the advisory arbitrator shall be reviewed, discussed and an effort shall be made to arrive at a satisfactory resolution of the issue.

B. Within fourteen (14) calendar days after the City Council meeting, the Council shall affirm, modify, or reject the advisory decision, and shall forthwith make its decision in writing to all concerned parties.

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11.5 General Provisions
A. No part of the grievance procedure shall be placed in the employee’s record.

B. Employees shall be assured freedom from reprisal for using the grievance procedure.

C. The employee and his/her representative may use a reasonable amount of work time in preparing and presenting the grievance.

D. The time limits described in the procedures laid down in Article 10.4 may be extended to a definite date by mutual consent.

CHAPTER 12.0 SENIORITY

12.1 Definition

12.1.1 Department Seniority
An employee’s most recent period of unbroken, continuous service with the City. Employees shall not attain department seniority until the completion of the required probationary period, at which time department seniority shall relate back to the commencement of the most recent date of appointment.

12.1.2 Classification Seniority
The period of most recent continuous service in the employee’s classification. Employees shall not attain classification seniority until completion of the probationary period in that classification, at which time seniority classification shall relate back to the most recent date of appointment to such classification.

12.2 Seniority Credit

12.2.1 Computing Seniority
In computing seniority, credit shall be given for all classified service in the City except that a resignation or discharge shall be considered a break in service and seniority credit shall be given for any service rendered prior to that break, as provided below.

12.2.2 Absences
Seniority credit shall be allowed only for the following types of absence from a position in the classified service:

A. Absence without pay not exceeding four (4) working shifts or seven (7) calendar days.

B. Absence during authorized vacation or annual leave.

C. Absence on leave for active service in the Armed Forces of the State of California or the United States of America.

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D. In the event that an employee does not complete the probationary period in his/her classification due to layoff, seniority shall be allowed for the new service classification upon completion of that probationary period.

E. Absence on leave made necessary by injuries sustained in the line of duty.

F. Absence on leave without pay made necessary by injuries not sustained in the course of employment by the City.

G. Absence on leave while on loan to another agency if, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the City stands to benefit from the specific experience obtained from such other employment or activity.

H. Transfer to LTD shall be treated as continuous service for the purpose of racking seniority with the City and Department.

12.3 Other Seniority Credit Provisions

12.3.1 Computing Length of Service
In computing length of service, all periods of absence without pay in excess of four (4) shifts or seven (7) calendar days, notwithstanding the reason or necessity, therefore, shall be deducted and no seniority credit granted.

12.3.2 Temporary Fill in another Position
Seniority credits for periods of absence from one class in order to temporarily fill in another position shall be granted in the former position.

12.3.3 Suspension or Separation
If an employee is suspended/ separated through no fault of his/her own and is later reinstated, he/she shall not lose any seniority credit for any period of actual service; if, however, he/she has been separated from service by resignation or discharge for cause and is again employed, he/she shall not receive any seniority credit for service rendered prior to his/her separation from service.

12.3.4 Two or More Employees Appointed on the Same Date to the Same Classification When two or more Firefighter Paramedics are appointed on the same date, the order of precedence shall be determined by the order of the relative position of such employees on the eligibility list, using scores to the hundredth decimal in case of ties, from which said employees were appointed.

For Fire Engineers and Fire Captains, the Fire Chief may appoint two or more Fire Engineers or promote two or more Fire Captains by separating the appointment dates or promotional dates by at least one day.

12.3.5 Seniority Credit after Three Years of Continuous Service Seniority credit shall be awarded for service rendered prior to resignation or discharge after the completion of three (3) years continuous service.

Exhibit A
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CHAPTER 13.0 REDUCTION IN FORCE

13.1 Guidelines
Reduction in force shall be based on Seniority, least senior first. Should a reduction in force be necessary, the following will apply:

A. When a position is to be eliminated, Classification Seniority will be used as the criteria. For more than one employee with the same Class Seniority, the next criteria will be Department Seniority.

B. An affected employee shall be given the choice of either being laid off or being reduced to the previous rank (pay grade) held.

C. An employee being reduced may not replace an employee who has more Department Seniority, but instead must move to the next lower rank.

D. All employees at or below Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedic shall be considered one rank for reduction in force purposes.

E. When re-strengthening the Department, all those affected by the reduction in force shall be given the opportunity to move back into their former positions before any new personnel are hired or promoted.

F. The time limit for rehire shall be twenty-four (24) months from date of layoff for employees who have completed initial probation. Time limit for rehire shall be twelve (12) months for employees who have not completed initial probation.

CHAPTER 14.0 MISCELLANEOUS

14.1 Medical Testing
Annual physicals have been eliminated. Effective October 1, 2009, all required medical testing for all positions covered by this MOU will be conducted on site at the Fire Stations as determined by Fire Administration and the City.

14.1.1 Firefighter Wellness
The City shall support, and fund physicals and medical testing as mutually agreed upon by the City and the Association, referred to as the Firefighter Wellness Program. If the cost for providing the physicals/medical testing increases by more than 5%, the parties agree that this program will be suspended until the parties agree to a new provider and/or scope of physicals/medical testing to address the increased costs. Any employee that misses their scheduled Firefighter Wellness Program physical appointment shall have the option to: A) go to another agency participating in the identified Firefighter Wellness Program, or B) go to the City's occupational medicine provider in a timely fashion. No overtime compensation shall be paid for individuals that miss their onduty scheduled physical.

The City shall allocate $10,000 annually for Firefighter Wellness related equipment, training, instructional aides, fitness education, etc. These funds will be administered through the Fitness Committee and subject to approval by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

Exhibit A
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14.2 Uniforms Issued

14.2.1 Class B Uniforms - New Employees
City shall purchase and provide for new employees, and all employees shall maintain at a minimum the following Class B uniform items:

1. 4 pairs trousers

2. 4 shirts with patch

3. 1 belt

4. 1 hat

5. 4 t-shirts

6. 1 set of workout gear to include 1 work out shirt and 1 pair of shorts

7. 1 pair wild land boots*

8. 1 badge

9. 2 name tags

10. Inclement Weather Jacket
Thereafter, employees will be responsible for the purchase and maintenance of their own Class B work uniforms from the uniform reimbursement amount designated in section 2.7.1. However, the City agrees that it will replace, at no cost to the fire employee, any of the items listed above if damaged beyond normal wear and tear in the performance of duties under emergency circumstances without any negligence by the employee, as determined by the Fire Chief or Fire Chief’s designee.
*Note: Wildland boots are provided by the City for all new employees and will be replaced at the City’s cost as needed with approval of appropriate Chief.

14.2.2 Class A Uniforms
City shall furnish upon completion of the one year probationary period a class “A” uniform to consist of:

1. 1 tunic (jacket)

2. 1 pair trousers

3. 1 white shirt

4. 1 black tie

5. 1 dress belt

6. 1 pair black socks

7. Garrison cap

8. Shoes
Thereafter, employees will be responsible for the purchase and maintenance of their own Class A uniforms from the uniform reimbursement amount designated in section 2.7.1. However, the City agrees that it will replace, at no cost to the fire employee, any of the items listed above if damaged beyond normal wear and tear in the performance of duties under emergency Exhibit A
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circumstances without any negligence by the employee, as determined by the Fire Chief or Fire Chief’s designee.

14.3 DMV License Reimbursement
The City will provide the state mandated training for employees to obtain the Firefighter endorsement on their Class C driver’s license, including tuition and detached duty and/or overtime to attend Driver Operator 1A. This training will typically occur between the 12 and 24 month exams: however the timeline may be modified due to the availability of CSFM Driver Operator 1A class offerings. For those employees required to obtain / maintain a Firefighter Endorsement, the City will reimburse the amount attributable to the Firefighter Endorsement of their DMV renewal costs. The reimbursement will be the difference between the cost of a Class C license and the required endorsement to operate firefighting apparatus.

14.4 Tobacco and Smoking Prohibition
Employees hired after 10/28/92 shall be non-smokers and are required to remain non-smokers throughout their employment. Additionally, employees hired after 7/1/09 shall not smoke or use any tobacco product either on or off-duty while employed by the City of Santee.

14.5 Secondary Employment
Employees shall not engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise for compensation which is inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with or inimical to their duties with the City, as more fully set forth in Government Code Section 1126.

14.6 Impasse: Declaration and Resolution
An impasse shall be declared only after the last best offer of each party has been rejected by the other by vote of the City Council in the case of the City and the general membership in the case of the Association. Every reasonable effort shall be made on the part of both parties to avoid impasse. If an impasse has been reached (as defined in this Article of the parties’ Agreement), the parties may agree to submit the dispute to mediation, and agree on the selection of the mediator. The mediation proceedings shall be private. The mediator shall make no public recommendation, nor take any public position at any time concerning the issues. If the parties do not agree on mediation or the selection of a mediator, or having so agreed, the impasse has not been resolved, all issues shall be submitted to the City Council for its determination and such action as it in its discretion deems appropriate as in the public interest. Any action taken by the Council on the impasse shall be final and binding.

CHAPTER 15.0 EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
It is agreed that the specific provisions contained in this Agreement shall prevail over City practices and procedures and over state laws to the extent permitted by state law. Signed and witnessed the 25th day of June, 2025 at Santee, San Diego County, California.

Exhibit A
Exhibit A

RESOLUTION NO.
1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PROCLAIMING AN EMERGENCY,

AUTHORIZING THE MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING DEFENSIBLE SPACE AREAS IN

THE SAN DIEGO RIVER CORRIDOR AND FINDING SUCH ACTION IS EXEMPT

FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15269(c)
WHEREAS, Section 2.32.060 of the Santee Municipal Code empowers the City Manager to request that the City Council proclaim a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by an actual incident or the threatened existence of conditions or incidents of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City caused by conditions which may be or are beyond control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City; and
WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist within the City with the extreme fire season experienced in the State of California, and the frequency of fires in the San Diego River Corridor; and WHEREAS, City Council proclaimed emergencies on October 14, 2020, August 11, 2021, February 9, 2022, and November 13, 2024, due to extreme fire risk to allow the construction of defensible space areas, and all such proclamations have since expired, and such defensible space areas now require maintenance to mitigate threat to life and property from fires; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department responded to 105 river bottom fire incidents in the San Diego River Corridor in 2024 and 33 in 2025 to date; and WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril warrant and necessitate the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been requested by the Interim City Manager to proclaim the existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the immediate maintenance of ten existing defensible space locations, each of which are depicted in Exhibit ‘A’, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is necessary to reduce fuels which have gathered therein to safeguard public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.24.150 of the Santee Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to approve services in the case of an emergency that threatens public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, this project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 (c) titled “Emergency Projects”.

RESOLUTION NO.
2 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, as follows:

Section 1: The City Council hereby proclaims that a local emergency now exists in the City.

Section 2: That during the existence of the local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the Interim City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, shall be those prescribed by state law, ordinances, and resolutions of the City and by the City of Santee Emergency Plan.

Section 3: The immediate maintenance of the ten existing defensible space areas in the San Diego River Corridor depicted in Exhibit ‘A’ is authorized.

Section 4: The Interim City Manager is hereby authorized to take other actions as necessary. Such actions include, but are not limited to, obtaining rights of entry and signing other agreements required to perform the work.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santee, California, at a Regular meeting thereof held this 25th day of June 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’
RESOLUTION NO.
3 EXHIBIT ‘A’
Defensible Space Maintenance Map

RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTEE, CALIFORNIA AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO T&M ELECTRIC INC. DBA PERRY

ELECTRIC FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE PROJECT – ISOLATED LOCATIONS (CIP 2023-09)
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2025, City staff administered a formal bid process for the Traffic Signal and Communications Upgrade Project – Isolated Locations (CIP 2023-09) (“Project”) in compliance with Santee Municipal Code Section 3.24.100; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Clerk publicly opened and examined nine sealed bids; and
WHEREAS, the lowest received bid was submitted by T&M Electric, Inc. DBA Perry Electric (“Perry Electric”) in the amount of $931,200.00; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Santee Municipal Code section 3.24.100(E), Staff has determined that Perry Electric’s bid conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in the invitation for bids; and
WHEREAS, Perry Electric is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total bid amount of $931,200.00; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends awarding the construction contract for the Project to Perry Electric in the amount of $931,200.00; and
WHEREAS, Staff requests authorization for the Director of Engineering/City Engineer to approve change orders in a total amount not to exceed $93,120.00 for unforeseen items and additional work associated with the Project; and
WHEREAS, the construction portion of the Project is funded through $1,610,000.00 in Traffic Mitigation Fee funds in the approved 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program; and
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 Traffic Signal and Communications Upgrade Project – Isolated Locations (CIP 2023-09) is awarded to T&M Electric DBA Perry Electric as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $931,200.00, and the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents for the contract on behalf of the City.

RESOLUTION NO.

SECTION 3: The Director of Engineering/City Engineer is authorized to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $93,120.00 for unforeseen items and additional work 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 25th day of June, 2025 by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

JOHN W. MINTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JAMES JEFFRIES, CITY CLERK
Traffic Signal and Communications Upgrade Project – Isolated Locations CIP 2023-09
Map of locations
Carlton Hills Blvd
at Soyer Ave
Carlton Hills Blvd at
Willowgrove Ave
Carlton Hills Blvd
Carlton Oaks Dr at at Carlton Oaks Dr
Pebble Beach Dr
Carlton Oaks Dr
at Fanita Pkwy
Prospect Ave
at Fanita Dr
Prospect Ave
at Ellsworth Ln
Prospect Ave at
Atlas View Dr
Prospect Ave
at Olive Ln
Woodside Ave at
Davidann Rd
6/25/2025
$1,150,080.00
$931,200.00
$989,500.00
$1,069,233.61
$1,119,859.70 $1,126,680.00 $1,140,225.00 $1,144,700.00 $1,298,871.00
$1,350,000.00
$-
$200,000.00
$400,000.00
$600,000.00
$800,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$1,200,000.00
$1,400,000.00
$1,600,000.00
Engineers
Estimate
T&M Electric Inc.,
DBA Perry
Electric
Select Electric,
Inc.

Baker Electric &
Renewables LLC
Blue Pacific
Engineering &
Construction, Inc
DBX, Inc. Bear Electrical
Solutions, Inc.

CTE, Inc. Neema General
Contracting
HMS
Construction, Inc.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADES - ISOLATED LOCATIONS (CIP 2023-09)
6/25/2025

Santee City CouncilJune 25, 2025

Santee City Council
June 25, 2025