Santee Council to Discuss Abandoned Shopping Carts, Storm Drain Costs

At a recent council meeting interest was expressed about options for regulating shopping carts which are removed from a business owner's premises and abandoned in the city. City staff will present a report on this issue, state law and options for regulation on a local level. 

The city says: "Califoria's legislature has declared the retrieval of shopping carts by local government agencies to be a matter of statewide concern. The reduction in shopping cart inventory through theft is not only a financial concern to the business, but the sight of abandoned carts throughout the community reduces its visual appeal, sends a message of neglect to the community and lowers property values."

Storm Drains Cost More

The storm drain improvements at Cuyamaca Street and Magnolia Avenue require extra funding in the amount of $200,000 to complete the project. This is in addition to the extra $200,000 the council approved for the project in November due to complications with contaminated soil. Council will decide whether to approve this increase to the original $1,349,020 contract and authorize a total of $534,902 in change orders.

Lisa Hopewell

The meeting will be adjourned in the memory of Lisa Hopewell, a longtime Santee resident whose heartfelt dedication to the community was demonstrated by thousands of hours spent volunteering to help those in need.

Prospect Ave. Enhancement Project

The Prospect Avenue Enhancement Project was successfully bid and a construction contract awarded at the Dec. 20 meeting of SANDAG, project expected to begin Jan 2014 and be completed by end of year. A public meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9.