DATE:
June 25, 2026
17
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A LONG-TERM GROUND LEASE AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND CEQA EXEMPTIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON COUNTY LAND AT 620 E. VALLEY PARKWAY, ESCONDIDO (DISTRICT: 5)
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OVERVIEW
For many years, the San Diego region has faced a severe and chronic shortage of affordable housing units that directly impacts housing insecurity and housing cost burden for lower-income households across San Diego County. Given this housing crisis, we must leverage every available option to develop more affordable housing. One of these options that has had tremendous success, is the redevelopment of excess County of San Diego (County)-owned property into affordable homes. There are 12 County-owned surplus properties in various stages of the development pipeline for affordable homes, including 620 E. Valley Parkway in the city of Escondido.
On May 6, 2025 (21), the Board authorized the execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) on County-owned property at 620 E. Valley Parkway between the County and San Diego Community Housing Corporation in partnership with National Community Renaissance of California (SDCHC/CORE) for the development of 100% affordable housing for seniors. Additionally, the Board authorized execution of a long-term ground lease upon SDCHC/CORE's receipt of all financing and entitlements to construct the project. On May 12, 2025, the DDA was fully executed and became immediately effective. SDCHC/CORE has requested an amendment to the DDA to: (1) immediately execute and record the long-term ground lease prior to receipt of all financing and entitlements to enable them to accept funding in the amount of $3 million from the City of Escondido, pursuant to the requirements of that acceptance; (2) allow for a two-phased project schedule, if needed, which will create better financial feasibility of the development and; (3) removal of t...
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