Minutes Santee City Council Council Chamber - Building 2 10601 Magnolia Avenue Santee, California February 14, 2024  This Regular Meeting of the Santee City Council was called to order by Mayor John W. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor John W. Minto, Vice Mayor Dustin Trotter and Council Officers present: City Manager Marlene Best, City Attorney Shawn Hagerty, and City  Minto at 6:30 p.m.  Members Ronn Hall, Laura Koval, and Rob McNelis-5  Clerk Annette Ortiz  INVOCATION was given by Gary Lawton - Calvary Chapel of Santee PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Battalion Chief, Harley Wallace.  PRESENTATION: Patient's Commendation to Fire Department Staff for Going Above Connie Charles and Jill Linder presented certificates to the Fire Department in  and Beyond their Duties  appreciation of their services and actions going above and beyond.  CONSENT CALENDAR:  (1) Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full, of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda. (City Clerk- Ortiz) (2) Approval of Meeting Minutes of the Santee City Council fori the December 13, 2023, January 10, and January 24, 2024, Regular Meetings. (City Clerk  -Ortiz)  (3) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented. Finance-Jennings) (4) Adoption of al Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application to the Federal RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) Grant Program for State Route 52 (SR 52) Improvements and Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (Engineering - Schmitz)  (Reso 006-2024)  (5) Authorization to Award a Contract to On Duty Health, PLLC for FY 2023-24 Firefighter Health and Fitness Assessment Services. (Fire - Matsushita)    Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2024  Page 2of4  (6) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Countywide Mechanical Systems, Inc. for Plumbing Repairs and Maintenance Services at Big Rock Park and Finding the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. (Community  Services - Chavez) (Reso 007-2024)  (7) Adoption of a Resolution Rejecting the Bid from Eagle Paving and Awarding the Construction Contract for the Fanita Drive and Mission Gorge Road Asphalt Repairs (CIP 2024-11) Project to Quality Construction and Engineering, Inc., 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 008-2024)  ACTION: Council Member Hall moved approval of the Consent Calendar.  Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by thet following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Trotter: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and  McNelis: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.  NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (15 minutes):  (A) Robert Oathoudt spoke regarding his concerns about the property at 9585 (B) Robert Germann, Citizens Against Gillespie's Expansion & Low Flying Aircraft, provided a handout and spoke about emissions from aircraft engines; he also provided a handout about California Senate Bill 654 and spoke about the (C) Mike Root provided a handout and spoke about his concerns of fire hazard  Carlton Oaks Boulevard, Community Montessori School.  effects Bill 654 has on Gillespie Field conditions in Sky Ranch.  PUBLIC HEARING:  (8) A Public Hearing to Assess Community Development Needs andt to Solicit Proposals for Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Program Funding Consistent with the Consolidated Plan and Finding the Action is Not a Project Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). (Engineering - Schmitz)  The Public Hearing was opened at 6:52 p.m. The Senior Management Analyst provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions with the assistance of the  Planning and Building Director.    Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2024  Page 3of4  PUBLIC SPEAKERS:  Tonya V. Hendrix, Santee Santas Foundation Rebecca Rader, Voices for Children Dennis Martins, Santee Foodbank Zac Clark, The HomeMore Project Tim Ray, Meals-on-Wheels  Fred Lindahl, Home of Guiding Hands provided a handout.  ACTION: Council Member McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Trotter: Aye; and Council Members Hall: Aye; Koval: Aye; and  McNelis: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.  The Public Hearing was continued to February 28, 2024, at 7:21 p.m.  CONTINUED BUSINESS:  (9) Community Risk Assessment and Long-Range Master Plan Staff Update on Achievements and Potential Funding Options. (Fire/Finance/City  Manager - MatsushitalJennings/Best,  The Fire Chief, City Manager and Finance Director provided a PowerPoint presentation  and responded to Council questions. PUBLIC SPEAKERS:  Mark Hartman, Santee Firefighters Association  Patrick Henry, Protect Santee  The Council received the report and provided feedback and direction to staff.  NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued):  None.  CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:  Vice Mayor Trotter spoke about his community coffee event, Trotter Talk, at Pathways Community Church and the results of a survey conducted in which residents provided feedback on the top three issues in Santee, which were: homeless issues, road Council Member McNelis thanked Fire Marshal Carisa Workman for her service to the Council Member Koval asked the Engineering Director to provide additional details in  maintenance, and juvenile crimes. City and well wishes for the future.    Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2024  Page 4 of4  future road work and paving presentations; she also spoke about the Santee Lakeside Emergency Medical Services Authority ("SLEMSA") meeting on February 8, 2024. Council Member Hall wished the community a Happy Valentine's Day.  Mayor Minto spoke about a SANDAG meeting he attended in which the following topics were discussed: the Regional Transportation Plan, road usage, Caltrans and the lack of cleanliness that affect the storm drains, funding for transportation needs, and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy; he also leti the community know about a petition going around the state called: The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft  Reduction Act.  CITY MANAGER REPORTS:  The City Manager thanked City staff for the efforts they made during the storms and reminded the community that February 17, 2024, is Fido Fest at Town Center Community  Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:  None.  CLOSED SESSION:  Council Members recessed at 8:39 p.m. and convened in Closed Session at 8:42 p.m.  (10) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957(b))  Title: City Clerk  Council Members reconvened in Open Session at 9:03 p.m. with all members present. Mayor Minto reported no action was taken and direction was given to staff.  ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.  Date Approved: March 27, 2024  aan  Arnette Fagan Ortiz, CMC, City Clerk