DATE:
July 22, 2025
09
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
CONSIDERATION OF RAMONA PUBLIC CEMETERY DISTRICT RESOLUTION REQUESTING EXPANSION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM THREE TO FIVE MEMBERS (DISTRICTS: 2)
Body
OVERVIEW
On June 18, 2025, the Ramona Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 2025-01 requesting an increase in the number of trustees from three to five. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 9025, the Board of Supervisors must consider the request within 60 days of receipt. The Ramona resolution was formally transmitted to the County on June 24, 2025.
While the District's resolution cites governance considerations, a three-member board remains a standard and effective structure among California public cemetery districts, including those with comparable service areas and responsibilities.
This item recommends denying the request and retaining the District's current three-member board structure.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR JOEL ANDERSON
1. Find that consideration of this item is not a project pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Consider the Ramona Public Cemetery District's Resolution No. 2025-01 requesting to increase the number of members of the Board of Trustees from three to five.
3. Deny the request and maintain the current Board of Trustees at three members.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Maintaining the current governance structure supports equitable service delivery by ensuring continued efficiency and accountability within the Ramona Public Cemetery District. No disproportionate impacts to historically underserved communities are anticipated as a result of this action.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action supports the County of San Diego's goal of sustaining effective public governance structures by ensuring that the size of special district boards aligns with operational needs and workload. A right-sized board promot...
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