Rida Freeman

The meeting commenced with a roll call confirming a quorum was present, noting several committee members were absent. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 3rd, 2025 regular meeting. A major portion of the meeting involved an update on the Shadow Hill Park revitalization project, detailing deferred maintenance and improvements including a new playground installation (featuring both pour-in-place surfacing and wood chips, and an adaptive therapeutic section), irrigation upgrades, resurfacing of basketball and tennis courts (which will remain strictly tennis courts), installation of a new monument sign, and ADA improvements. The project funding was supported by contributions from Joe Anderson's office, the city capital general fund, the reenhancement community fund, and the PSD fund. A public comment raised concerns regarding trail degradation due to irrigation and the necessity of positive traffic control measures (like speed bumps) near blind corners where stop signs are ignored. The meeting then transitioned to an update on the Santi Teen Center, noting its operating hours, annual membership fee, financial assistance availability, current membership count, and the provision of transportation services by the Santi School District. The teen center is now accepting students in grade five and maintains partnerships with SD Nights.

The meeting commenced with an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A significant portion of the proceedings involved honoring Captain Aldo Hernandez of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office upon his departure after more than two years of service, with council members commending his professionalism and responsiveness. The session also featured an update from the San Diego County Library Santi branch manager regarding their 2025 activities, which highlighted extensive library card usage (both physical and digital), high attendance at 364 programs, and nearly half a million items checked out. Key focus areas discussed included promoting learning readiness, facilitating technology access (including high-speed internet), offering learning opportunities for all ages such as the 'Monday Funday' program, promoting civic engagement through state park passes and municipal document access, and encouraging reading through book clubs and story times.

The meeting was called to order, but a quorum was not met, meaning no formal actions could be taken. The agenda proceeded with updates on key projects. The primary discussion centered on the Santi Community Center project, detailing its background, design approval in December 2025, features of the planned 12,500 square foot facility, and the two-phased construction schedule anticipated to conclude in October 2027. Funding sources, totaling over $26.9 million, were reviewed. Subsequently, a recap of the Bruise and Bites event was provided, detailing attendance figures (931 ticket holders, 92.4% attendance rate), revenue ($63,465 gross revenue), and expenditures ($46,772 total expenditures), resulting in an estimated net revenue of $16,693. Financial analysis indicated that the current net event revenue falls short of the required amount to cover expenses from the recreation revolving fund ($21,235 expended in the previous fiscal year). Opportunities for revenue generation, including implementing new pricing structures for the existing fall event (e.g., VIP areas, add-ons) or organizing new events like sports tournaments, were presented to the committee for feedback.

This Pavement Management Report for the City of Santee utilizes the Easy Street Analysis (ESA) system to assess the current condition of its roadway network. Based on a pavement condition survey conducted in July 2025 and analyzed for July 2026 conditions, the report develops multi-year maintenance and rehabilitation recommendations. Key objectives include optimizing the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), improving the percentage of excellent roads, and managing the maintenance backlog. The report provides a strategic framework for allocating resources to ensure the longevity and safety of the city's roadways, with budget projections spanning 2026 to 2030.

The meeting began with establishing a quorum and voting on the agenda. Key discussions included an update on neighborhood watch and crime prevention activities, such as participation in 'Shop with a Principal' at Santi Elementary School and increased patrols in the TCP (Town Center Parkway) area for holiday watch efforts. The committee also welcomed a new crime prevention specialist. A significant portion of the meeting involved a presentation from the San Diego County District Attorney on the implementation and initial data regarding Proposition 36, focusing on felony charges for hard drug possession and habitual theft, and the effectiveness of mandatory treatment provisions. Attendees discussed the positive impact on fentanyl overdose numbers in San Diego County and the need for continued state funding for these programs. The importance of tracking non-compliance in treatment programs was also raised.