How many applications were received before the close of the application period? 
16 applications were received prior to the close of the application period on Thursday, October 24, 2024 by 3 pm. (Updated 3/7/25)

What is the current status of the CCB permit retail applications? 
There are four phases to the CCB permit retail application review, scoring and approval process as outlined in the Application Procedure and Review Criteria. The CCB permit application period has closed, and the 16 received applications are currently in Phase II of the review process. (Updated 3/7/25) 
  
How many of the CCB permit retail applications were determined eligible for advancement from Phase I to Phase II? 
All 16 applications were determined eligible for advancement from Phase I to Phase II. The Determination of Eligibility Letters for Phase I can be found under each applicant name on the cannabis webpage. (Updated 3/7/25)

If my application is determined not eligible for advancement during the four-phase process, is there an opportunity to appeal the determination? 
A determination that an application is not eligible for advancement is subject to appeal in the manner prescribed by City Council Resolution No. 022-2024 and in accordance with SMC 7.04.220.

An applicant or permittee may appeal a decision to deny advancement in the selection process at each phase of the process leading to (but not including) the final selection phase by the City Council by filing a written appeal within 10 calendar days from the date of service of the notice of decision or action through SanteePortal.org. 

Any decision made by the City Council to award or not to award a CCB permit shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal. (Updated 3/7/25) 

2024

3/27/24
Cannabis Business Update at the 3-27-2024 Santee City Council Meeting

Cannabis Business agenda item (Item #11 | Item #11 Correspondence)

Meeting Recording | Minutes

Cannabis Business agenda item (Item #6)  Click Here

Meeting Recording | Minutes

To watch the discussion, please visit the timestamp 0:41:26 for the February 28, 2024 Santee City Council Meeting recording on SanteeTV.

2/23/24 - Meeting Notice Sent Out
Cannabis Business Update at the 2-28-2024 Santee City Council Meeting .

Cannabis Business agenda item (Item #7)  Click Here.

Meeting Recording | Minutes

2/16/24
The City of Santee is seeking proposals from qualified individuals to serve as a contract Administrative Hearing Officer to preside over hearings on cannabis appeals, review case documentation, prepare written determinations and all other services as outlined in the agreement for services. The RFP opened for bid on February 16, 2024 at 8am and closes on March 18, 2024 at 5pm.

1/25/24
A Cannabis Workshop was held at the January 24, 2024 Santee City Council Meeting.

To watch the update, please visit the timestamp 0:31:20 for the January 24, 2024 Santee City Council Meeting recording on SanteeTV.

1/19/24 - Meeting Notice Sent Out
We will have a Cannabis Workshop at the next Santee City Council Meeting occurring on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:30pm at Santee City Hall, Council Chambers (10601 Magnolia Ave. Santee, CA 92071). To view the Cannabis Workshop agenda item, please visit Item #5 on the agenda for the January 24 meeting*.

You can watch the meeting live on SanteeTV or AT&T channel 99, Cox channel 117 or Facebook Live @CityofSantee .

*Members of the public who wish to comment on matters on the City Council agenda or during Non-Agenda Public Comment may appear in person only and submit a speaker slip, before the item is called.  Your name will be called when it is time to speak. Please note that while members of the public are generally permitted to speak for three minutes during the public comment period, in accordance with City Council Policy 2019-1, the Mayor may reduce the usual three minute time limit to provide for an orderly meeting when numerous comments are expected. (City Council Policy 2019-1, § 10.2; Gov. Code § 54954.3) Any reduction of speaker time will be announced before the public comment period begins

2023

12/8/23
We will have a Cannabis Business update at the next Santee City Council Meeting occurring on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:30pm at Santee City Hall, Council Chambers (10601 Magnolia Ave. Santee, CA 92071). To view the Cannabis Business update agenda item, please visit Item #15 on the agenda for the December 13 meeting*.

You can watch the meeting live on SanteeTV or AT&T channel 99, Cox channel 117 or Facebook Live @CityofSantee .

*Members of the public who wish to comment on matters on the City Council agenda or during Non-Agenda Public Comment may appear in person only and submit a speaker slip, before the item is called.  Your name will be called when it is time to speak. Please note that while members of the public are generally permitted to speak for three minutes during the public comment period, in accordance with City Council Policy 2019-1, the Mayor may reduce the usual three minute time limit to provide for an orderly meeting when numerous comments are expected. (City Council Policy 2019-1, § 10.2; Gov. Code § 54954.3) Any reduction of speaker time will be announced before the public comment period begins

2022

11/10/22
On Wednesday, August 10 2022, the Santee City Council approved the Amendment to Chapter 7.04 of Title 7 (“Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare”) of the Santee Municipal Code to Regulate Cannabis Businesses. The ordinance went into effect on September 9, 2022. (Certified Copy of Ordinance No. 602). View the Ordinance map here.

City Council Meeting 11/10/2022 (Time Stamp 1:44:10)

• Application Procedures Manual
• Cannabis Business Permit Application
• Financial Responsibility
• Indemnification Agreement
• How to Apply for a Cannabis Business Permit
• Property Owner Consent Landlord Affidavit
• Zoning Verification Letter Request Form
• Determination of Legal Parcel
• Request for Live Scan Service
• Background Application and Release Waiver