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Staff said the proposed assessment is roughly $16 per parcel per year within the levy zone and is intended to cover ongoing electricity, maintenance and long‑term capital replacement; the engineer’s report also lists capital costs for replacement of existing infrastructure and an increase that would fund about 20 new lights in the district over the year. The district’s Zone B would cover about 80 percent of the city.

Councilmember and residents asked where the new lights would be located. City staff said the levy funds both the routine operating costs and an accumulated balance to permit future improvements; staff explained that the program replaces or expands existing streetlights and that a specific list of locations for the new lights is developed after levy collection and as capital needs are prioritized. “The budget includes… electricity, maintenance, and things like that,” a staff presenter said. Another staff member noted the item is a first step and that a public hearing would follow with a staff report providing more detailed location information.

Council approved the action and set the required public hearing for the levy process; staff agreed to provide additional detail on light locations in the next staff report and to follow up with councilmembers who requested specific maps.

The council’s vote on the motion was unanimous among members present. The resolution begins the formal assessment process; a future hearing will finalize any levy and the list of capital improvements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Of Santee City Council Meeting 5-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","Santee’s City Council voted unanimously to adopt an engineer’s report and begin the assessment process for the Santee Roadway Lighting District, setting a public hearing on a proposed $16 per‑parcel annual levy that staff said will fund electricity, maintenance and replacement of streetlights.","taxTitle","Santee, San Diego County, California","taxId",9778,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6053878,"Santee council approves 3‑story Extra Space Storage after heated public hearing; residents cite traffic, light and property‑value concerns",4371,3255000,7626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3343610-98b222e98d5ca1fe985f9e4fb3b235b6&start=3255&end=7626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3343610-98b222e98d5ca1fe985f9e4fb3b235b6/thumbnail_3255000.jpg","/articles/6053878/Santee/San-Diego-County/California/Santee-council-approves-3story-Extra-Space-Storage-after-heated-public-hearing-residents-cite-traffic-light-and-propertyvalue-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6053878-481f9a057ff56890cc8794b456b92510/orig.mp4?Expires=1775366405&Signature=LN4i~R-Orh7Sz6ZSLanvPDm4PFvrBl05PfF8bppDbAvHWedW47VV0Xvzu3r~WAGLfEtjXjEiHvg-alXNGe53b8trtgGuPxqxVTePmSch41brnCf9EeZzwR7cQMCxFsi4OA0slAadnBDAgJDFH~STkE5066uvaRh9XOVhoS~5cQuYfCJpzEuNk3EchIhYI4jY02N8q5GDj2HkSDB0QDukYASYlNTtsEAHdNmTBvNZAsdFHBur7w7NvN8LOMfq0Y1cKlixVVaObAxM8VqHFWvt8Ya6lscsnJygkgGwtoPkE59oLbk47y8Nk7JBIAX~-VEYSchLVR8UZfI3ayOkjEW4sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Santee City Council approved a conditional use permit for an Extra Space Storage building at 10835 Woodside Avenue following a lengthy public hearing in which nearby residents said the project would worsen traffic, create light and noise problems and reduce property values.

The council voted to approve the permit with three members voting yes; one member abstained and one was absent. The project team and city staff said the proposed facility meets zoning standards and that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines §15332.

Residents of the adjacent Riderwood Terrace condominium community and others said the three‑story building would block hillside views and pose safety problems at the single vehicle entrance and exit used by condominium residents. “The proposed expansion would create a almost 40 foot high industrial structure … completely blocking the natural hillside view,” said Robin Harrison, a Riderwood Terrace homeowner. Eric Farwell, president of the Ridewood Terrace Homeowners Association, asked whether the project could be limited to two stories as a compromise.

Applicant representatives said the proposal replaces an existing RV storage lot with a three‑story building, retains four one‑story storage buildings on site with modest demolition, adds landscaping and an alignment of the new driveway to match the opposite curb cut, and improves stormwater treatment where none currently exists. Architect David Mann said the portion of the new building within 50 feet of the residential district is stepped back to keep that part below the 25‑foot limit, reporting the design at 24 feet 10 inches along that interface. The full project would total about 87,090 square feet with three floors and a basement; the applicant estimated roughly 450 net new storage units and 18 parking spaces (17 required).

Speakers told the council they have experienced bright lights and construction noise from the existing facility and raised concerns about children waiting for school buses near Woodside Avenue. “Increasing traffic in an area where children gather is incredibly risky,” said Robin Harrison. Several speakers also cited lawsuits tied to the operator noted in public internet searches and questioned whether the company would be a good neighbor.

During discussion council members and staff noted that the site is zoned General Commercial and that a commercial facility can be developed there under current rules. Council members pressed the applicant on lighting and hours; staff and the applicant discussed operational hours and confirmed office hours proposed as 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays with storage access proposed at 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Councilmembers expressed preference for narrower access hours and additional mitigation. The council directed that final conditions address lighting orientation and shielding so illumination does not intrude on adjacent homes, consider a program to assist nearby residents for window or noise mitigation where feasible, coordinate on tree safety and any needed removals, and provide follow‑up on traffic and school bus stops in coordination with city staff.

Mayor and staff noted the city could not unilaterally require all community actions beyond the CUP conditions but encouraged the applicant to work with neighbors on operational issues. The applicant estimated post‑permit construction would take about 14 months from groundbreaking.

The council motion to approve passed with three yes votes; Councilmember Trotter was absent and Councilmember Hall abstained. The council record shows the item will return with final conditions reflected in the building permit and development agreement process.

The project will next proceed to building and engineering review for final permits; any changes to approved conditions, or unanticipated impacts, can be addressed in subsequent permit or enforcement actions by the city.","Santee City Council approved a conditional use permit for an Extra Space Storage facility at 10835 Woodside Avenue after a public hearing in which nearby residents warned the three‑story, 87,090‑square‑foot building would worsen traffic, increase light and noise and reduce property values.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6053865,"Council endorses sheriff’s intersection camera recordings; staff to clarify program details after public concern about 'red light' enforcement",160,1647000,1807000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3343610-98b222e98d5ca1fe985f9e4fb3b235b6&start=1647&end=1807","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3343610-98b222e98d5ca1fe985f9e4fb3b235b6/thumbnail_1647000.jpg","/articles/6053865/Santee/San-Diego-County/California/Council-endorses-sheriffs-intersection-camera-recordings-staff-to-clarify-program-details-after-public-concern-about-red-light-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6053865-f47d7d5b959d8a9c9d6b1e8b7b97ed4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775366405&Signature=XOk2PXj-Eor5RGRnyIAlV6RPhQm7iy9nQwRYep1fhUvlreFTPBgEek5bYgT-cXUDh99GFsnpEBoD7deeHKhbyWqYRSGYgNw07S9yLUc4otj~sFdSjA-zDLVdAavGG-XQd0ufPknW5CU7uBzkMyow1Z1YqtgDVJeD8guJnDcBEMl0lJAZ41drI6llbJPYN1U6dwXXMGi9by-dD1eNDjdxGSZy~K7Jr9mWpH1f0x-OWdezpcTPChzJ0R~GJi1X87wS2Sr8FtIJ6nhwd4VlJUEEi0JYQmU9tOOvBK8djxluRI-VaABubpopYt2sjYEKIVo7x0ONWhhJVKVhP7if8eruZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council accepted a report on the San Diego County Sheriff’s decision to record footage from existing intersection cameras as part of the sheriff‑run Safe Santee program and voted unanimously to approve the report.

Carl Constantino, a resident, said the Facebook reaction to the sheriff’s announcement had many people assuming the city was installing red‑light enforcement cameras; he asked the city to clarify that the sheriff’s use of footage is not an automated red‑light ticketing program and to make the Safe Santee site more visible. “It might be beneficial to throw out some kind of information stating that it’s not a red light camera ticket system,” Constantino said.

City staff and the mayor told the speaker that Safe Santee is a sheriff program and privately operated web resources may not be listed on the city’s official site, but staff committed to working with the sheriff’s office to provide clear information to the public that the program is not an automated citation system and to respond to public questions about traffic signal management.

The council approved the report by motion; staff said additional information will be provided during the public‑information process and at upcoming staff reports as needed.

The motion carried unanimously with councilmembers present.","The Santee City Council approved a report on the San Diego County Sheriff’s use of intersection camera footage under the sheriff’s Safe Santee program and directed staff to clarify publicly that the footage recording is not an automated red‑light ticketing system.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6053859,"Santee amends TransNet allocations to align with SANDAG RTIP update for FY2026–30",178,7577000,7755000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3343610-98b222e98d5ca1fe985f9e4fb3b235b6&start=7577&end=7755","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3343610-98b222e98d5ca1fe985f9e4fb3b235b6/thumbnail_7577000.jpg","/articles/6053859/Santee/San-Diego-County/California/Santee-amends-TransNet-allocations-to-align-with-SANDAG-RTIP-update-for-FY202630","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6053859-dab160cb4aebdbfdcfc373df4dc1352a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775366405&Signature=DVjmicEHeJknQ~3Bagm7L-X0~LFHbfNJIceWQ4RiW-cvCIXTZF97CYn97NJlr6rleNNUbSrLhXpByy1hH~Zy3eDN2UkDxdqbmTur869dKmdZ9RyFhhT2NQHN6g0PrilLDZ1HqAD6UUGrohEptivSGPupHEFsxPed5tMNuymXY2IZNTEIbt4HDS7SXewcTZzoMdfeYfqNTgeu5MGWnjOX0OyZ0YVIa-XerTlL~dORM8cPhiQK~X~A5zyYXdsiBQR8elYVB4B-IElhrGgsRdYLuiDAEORj6dmLxQ8KGntZMH7~AFlW3ssjq~gP5T2Et6sEapas6dtTG6YLhroBf6iO~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santee City Council voted unanimously to amend the city’s TransNet local street improvement program and align project funding allocations with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) estimates for fiscal years 2026–2030.

Staff said SANDAG provides annual revised revenue estimates for TransNet and that jurisdictions must amend their local programs and adopt a resolution when allocations change. The amendment adjusts funding for the city’s pavement repair and rehabilitation project, pavement roadway maintenance and the regional arterial management system (traffic signal operations). Non‑TransNet items in the RTIP referenced during the presentation include smart traffic signals, Cuyamaca Street right‑turn lanes (currently in construction) and broadband infrastructure improvements.

Staff recommended and the council approved amendments to the city’s TransNet project lists so the city’s five‑year capital improvement program would be consistent with SANDAG funding estimates. The presentation included SANDAG’s revised revenue estimates for the city for FY2026–30 and a recommendation to adopt the resolution required by the TransNet ordinance.

Council adopted the resolution and staff will update the capital improvement program budget documents to reflect the revised allocations.","The City Council adopted a resolution to amend its TransNet local street improvement program to align with SANDAG’s Regional Transportation Improvement Program estimates for fiscal years 2026–2030, reallocating TransNet funding among pavement repair, roadway maintenance and regional arterial management.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":79,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6053874,"Santee council adopts updated Safety Element and environmental justice policies required by state law",1160,2095000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3343610-98b222e98d5ca1fe985f9e4fb3b235b6&start=2095&end=3255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3343610-98b222e98d5ca1fe985f9e4fb3b235b6/thumbnail_2095000.jpg","/articles/6053874/Santee/San-Diego-County/California/Santee-council-adopts-updated-Safety-Element-and-environmental-justice-policies-required-by-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6053874-d2814740e4f7e4bd60599242eec6254c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775366405&Signature=IL-8t0G9PnaSWa0Q3Uh0CEddxSR3NNHu8f2xATKj3dsZRWH8TdWR6G0XPWhyuc1yxkXB-9o7I3ooTYciq7vc3ZO9B65i46Wb8-xm~UWVfUamqSbMw~wB6ivmmxuBdHF74xLmlpQiWt6WMI6PBjp95abk7g7E29n7vHmVwmIDDteJOq9P6s6uGTnboOUc2v8REjz6LuDZf9J9n3L7x-ygxPL63ZzdQPRbtbv2yVfj193vJlFwgtCKhgLhhKzz7nDVUGmeV-4kEiCqmlFhUpXMC1caR7-1PGRNadpZ-xUdKJ0ERc5fhMtR~yrwaQDjuC7p8a6JBij8UVeFcOy7ThUodA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santee City Council voted unanimously to adopt a state‑mandated update to the city’s General Plan Safety Element and the related CEQA negative declaration after a continuation hearing on the item.

The update responds to state requirements to address flood hazards, very high fire severity zones, climate adaptation and resilience, evacuation routes and to incorporate environmental justice policies required by Senate Bill 1000. Staff described a multi‑year process that began in 2020, included stakeholder and safety advisory meetings and a Board of Forestry approval in 2023; the Department of Conservation also reviewed the element.

Consultant Sydney from Harrison Associates summarized the environmental justice analysis and the state’s definition of disadvantaged communities as low‑income areas disproportionately affected by pollution and hazards. The adopted mapping shows the city’s disadvantaged community area in the southern portion of Santee — generally west of State Route 67 and south of Mission Gorge Road — and informed targeted policies on pollution exposure, access to facilities, food access, physical activity, housing and climate‑related health risks.

Councilmembers praised staff outreach and suggested priorities for the mapped area: a community center funded through park‑impact fees, additional improvements at Big Rock Park and upgrades to restroom facilities. Councilmember Laura Koval noted the city’s intention to fund the community center first and said the teen center at Big Rock Park is heavily used and should remain on the city’s radar for future improvements.

Staff said a negative declaration was circulated, received one comment that did not require revisions, and recommended adoption of the safety element update to comply with state law. Councilmember discussion also touched on local air‑quality questions near Magnolia and the limits of city authority over regional features such as State Route 52 and Gillespie Field.

The council adopted the negative declaration and the updated Safety Element and directed staff to continue follow‑up on the community‑identified priorities. The update will be incorporated into the city’s General Plan record and used to guide future safety and resilience planning.","Santee adopted a state‑mandated update to its General Plan Safety Element, including identification of disadvantaged communities as required by Senate Bill 1000 and a negative declaration under CEQA. Council and staff flagged local priorities including community center and improvements at Big Rock Park in the city’s disadvantaged area.","actionData","errors"]

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