DATE:
September 27, 2022
12
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
CONVENING A BOARD CONFERENCE: JOINT CITY-COUNTY HOUSING SUMMIT ON OCTOBER 3, 2022 (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) and the City of San Diego (City) both recognize that the lack of affordable housing in the region is the issue of greatest concern for residents. The scarcity of affordable housing has negatively impacted our economic growth, squeezed the middle class, and is the primary driver of the area's homelessness crisis. An issue of this magnitude requires discussion, cooperation, and joint action from governing bodies in the region to address these common challenges.
Today's board action will authorize the convening of a special joint meeting of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and the San Diego City Council on October 3, 2022 to explore the region's housing crisis and discuss the steps that both government agencies can take to address the availability of affordable housing and provide economic relief for San Diegans.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR NATHAN FLETCHER
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the City of San Diego to organize a special joint meeting on October 3, 2022 and ensure logistical coordination for the joint meeting, such as the meeting space, public accessibility, broadcast needs, and security.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The region's affordable housing crisis has only gotten worse since the pandemic with those at the lowest end of the economic spectrum most adversely impacted.1 Recent studies have found that Black renters in San Diego are the most burdened by rent and spend 18% more of their income on rent compared to Black households nationally.2 Homeownership rates among Whites still far outpace homeownership rates among Latinos and Black households, and as the region's affordable housing crisis intensifies it exacerbates racial wealth gaps.3
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This meeting will provide...
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