COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE

REGULAR MEETING

MEETING AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026, 9:00 AM

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER

BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310

1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY

SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

LAND USE LEGISLATIVE SESSION

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026, 9:00 AM

Order of Business

Roll Call to Reconvene from Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Closed Session Report

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Approval of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Sanitation District of March 3, 2026.

Consent Agenda

Discussion Items

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Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items

Subject

Category

Land Use and

Environment

AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT, ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE UNITED

STATES NAVY-FUNDED TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY LE SAGE

RESTORATION PROJECT, AND ADOPT RELATED CEQA

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UPDATE CHECKLIST

(4 VOTES)

SET A HEARING FOR APRIL 22, 2026:

IRON MOUNTAIN COUNTY PRESERVE - APPROVE ACQUISITION

OF APPROXIMATELY 380 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

FROM POWAY IRON MOUNTAIN ESTATES AND RELATED CEQA

EXEMPTION ([3/25/2026] - SET HEARING; [4/22/2026] - HOLD

HEARING)

UPDATE ON THE ENERGY SUPPLY STUDY AND RELATED CEQA

EXEMPTION

ADVERTISE AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR

THE PRESIOCA STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT AND RELATED

CEQA EXEMPTION

ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION AND

SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATON

OF THE SAFER GRANT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WATER

RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD SUPPORTING THE CAMERON

CORNERS WATER CONSOLIDATION PROJECT AND RELATED

CEQA EXEMPTION

GENERAL SERVICES - ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO SUMMARILY

VACATE A HIGHWAY SLOPE EASEMENT IN THE FALLBROOK

COMMUNITY PLAN AREA AND CEQA DETERMINATION (VAC

2025-0056)

ADVERTISE AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR

GOLF CLUB DRIVE GREEN STREET PROJECT AND RELATED

CEQA EXEMPTION

LOCAL EMERGENCY REVIEW: PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL

EMERGENCY FOR U.S.-MEXICO TRANSBOUNDARY POLLUTION

ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION

TAKING ACTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO AUTOMATED

EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDs) FOR PRIVATE SPORTS

FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

10.

2025 GENERAL PLAN & HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS

REPORT AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION

CONSENT AGENDA

All agenda items listed under this section are considered to be routine and will be acted upon with

one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board of

Supervisors or the

Chief Administrative Officer so requests, in which event, the item will be considered separately in

its normal sequence.

SUBJECT:

AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT, ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE UNITED

STATES NAVY-FUNDED TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY LE SAGE

RESTORATION PROJECT, AND ADOPT RELATED CEQA

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UPDATE CHECKLIST (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW

The County of San Diego’s (County) Tijuana River Valley Regional Park (TRVRP) is located

near the United States/Mexico border, adjacent to the Nestor community in the City of San

Diego and the City of Imperial Beach. The TRVRP encompasses approximately 1,800 acres of

land west of Interstate 5 and includes 22.5 miles of multi-use trails, a bird and butterfly garden,

the County’s largest community garden, baseball fields, soccer fields, and natural open space.

The County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) manages the recreation spaces and

actively works to restore habitat and wetland areas within the TRVRP. The park is part of the

County’s South County Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), a long-term, regional

habitat conservation program focused on balancing the protection of plant and animal species

with recreation, development, and agricultural activities within the San Diego region.

In September 2025, DPR received $1 million in grant funding from the United States Navy,

Naval Base Coronado Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program for

habitat restoration and monitoring of about 19 acres within the TRVRP with mutual benefit to

the Naval Base and the County. The Navy’s REPI Program provides funding to other federal

agencies, State, and local governments, and non-profit organizations to avoid land use conflicts

near military installations and increase military resilience. Specifically, the Program funds land

conservation efforts, including land acquisitions, conservation easements, and habitat restoration

that provide a greater natural buffer for military installations and activities. The REPI Program

does not fund development of new facilities, infrastructure projects, or projects on Navy-owned

lands. Since September 2025, DPR has been working on planning, environmental review, and

design for the project. This site, which is County-owned and managed by DPR, currently

contains dilapidated structures, debris, and non-native plants. The proposed project will remove

the structures and debris and restore the habitat to support the County’s MSCP. The restoration

activities and addition of vegetation will have a positive impact on the community by reducing

urban heat island effects, improving air quality, improving safety, and increasing infiltration

during rain events. The Navy also benefits from the project because it involves the development

of off-base natural infrastructure solutions to protect critical military infrastructure from climate

change impacts. By improving habitat and other conditions in the TRVRP, the project will help

to support climate resilience and natural resource management adjacent to the Naval Base.

The REPI Program requires these funds to be captured in an interest-bearing trust fund to

maximize the funding. Therefore, while the funding has already been received by DPR, the

creation of a trust fund is needed to meet grant requirements. Additionally, the proposed habitat

restoration project is a new capital project, so a new capital project needs to be created, and

appropriations established to allow DPR to complete work with the REPI funding. The planning

phase for the proposed project is complete and was funded with a $520,168 grant from the

California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Today’s proposed actions are to: authorize DPR to establish a trust fund with the grant funding

received from the United States, Naval Base Coronado and enter into necessary agreements

regarding use of grant funding; establish a capital project and associated appropriations; and

authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to advertise and award a

construction contract for the Capital Project 1027997, Tijuana River Valley Le Sage Restoration

Project. Construction costs are estimated at $1 million, including contingency. If approved,

construction is expected to begin in Fall 2026 and is anticipated to be completed in Summer

2027. Newly restored areas require initial maintenance and monitoring by a habitat specialist,

which would continue for up to three years following restoration installation. Funding for this

maintenance and monitoring is included in the construction costs, funded by the Navy through

the grant-required trust fund. After initial maintenance and monitoring are complete, the site will

be managed by DPR staff, and no additional work will be needed.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Tijuana

River Valley Regional Park Habitat Restoration Plan (State Clearinghouse No.

2023110494) on file with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has been

completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and

State and County CEQA Guidelines.

Find that there are no changes in the project, or, in the circumstances under which the

project is undertaken, that involve significant new impacts which were not considered in

the previously adopted IS/MND dated March 1, 2024. Furthermore, find that there is no

substantial increase in the severity of the previously identified significant effects, that no

new information of substantial importance has become available since the IS/MND was

adopted, as explained in the Environmental Review Update Checklist (dated November

25, 2025), and that the previously adopted IS/MND is therefore adequate without

modification.

2. Direct the Auditor and Controller to establish a separate interest-bearing trust fund for a

habitat restoration and monitoring fund received by DPR, with interest earnings allocated

and distributed to the new fund.

3. Establish appropriations of $1,000,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund, for Capital Project

1027997, Tijuana River Valley Le Sage Restoration Project, based on existing funding

received from the United States Navy, Naval Base Coronado ($1,000,000). (4 VOTES)

4. Authorize the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, or designee, to execute all

required grant documents, including the Cooperative Agreement and Encroachment

Protection Agreement with the Navy and any annual extensions, amendments and/or

revisions thereto that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level.

5. Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to advertise and

award a construction contract and take any other action authorized by Section 401 et seq.

of the Administrative Code with respect to contracting for the construction of Capital

Project 1027997, Tijuana River Valley Le Sage Restoration Project.

6. Designate the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, as the County of San Diego

Officer responsible for administering the construction contract for the construction of

Tijuana River Valley Le Sage Restoration Project in accordance with Section 430.4 of

the County Code of Administrative Ordinances and Board Policy F-41, Public Works

Construction Projects.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The Tijuana River Valley Regional Park (TRVRP) is located near the communities of Imperial

Beach, San Ysidro, and Otay Mesa. These communities are identified by Senate Bill 535 (2012)

and on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Environmental Justice communities as having high pollution

burdens for impaired water bodies, elevated particulate matter pollution, elevated linguistic

isolation, and high poverty rates. The proposed Tijuana River Valley Readiness and

Environmental Protection Integration Habitat Restoration Project will remove dilapidated

structures and restore about 19 acres of the TRVRP to native habitat to support threatened and

endangered plant and wildlife species. The addition of this vegetation will have a positive impact

on the community by reducing urban heat island effects, improving air quality, improving safety,

and increasing infiltration during rain events. Urban heat island effect refers to the increase in

temperature that results from the replacement of natural land cover with surfaces such as

buildings, which retain heat. The proposed Tijuana River Valley Le Sage Restoration Project

will remove buildings and increase vegetation cover, which will decrease temperatures on the

property and benefit surrounding areas.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The proposed Tijuana River Valley Le Sage Restoration Project contributes to many of the

County of San Diego’s Sustainability Goals, including: Goal No. 1 to engage the community;

Goal No. 2 to provide just and equitable access; Goal No. 3 to transition to a green, carbon-free

economy; Goal No. 4 to protect health and well-being; and Goal No. 5 to protect ecosystems,

habitats, and biodiversity. This project will contribute to the health and well-being of the

residents of the Tijuana River Valley, an underserved community that has limited access to

recreational activities and green amenities. The project will increase the native vegetation in the

area, thus protecting the ecosystem, habitat, and biodiversity of the region. The addition of these

plantings will contribute to the County’s sustainability goals by reducing greenhouse gas

emissions and reducing waste.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds for the restoration project are not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Operational

Plan in the Capital Outlay Fund. If approved, this request would establish appropriations of

$1,000,000 in the Capital Outlay fund for Capital Project 1027997, Tijuana River Valley Le

Sage Restoration in FY 2025-26. The funding source is existing grant funding received from the

United States Navy, Naval Base Coronado ($1,000,000). This funding has already been

dedicated to the County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Prior planning work for the

project has been completed and was funded by $520,168 in grant funding from the California

Department of Fish and Wildlife. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no

additional staff years.

Current costs for annual operations and maintenance are funded by existing General Purpose

Revenue (GPR) and included in the FY 2025-26 Operational Plan in DPR and are provided by

existing DPR staff. Annual operations and maintenance costs are $2,000 after the grant is

expended, and there will be no additional ongoing costs associated with today’s

recommendations. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff

years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

IRON MOUNTAIN COUNTY PRESERVE - APPROVE ACQUISITION

OF APPROXIMATELY 380 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

FROM POWAY IRON MOUNTAIN ESTATES AND RELATED CEQA

EXEMPTION ([3/25/2026] - SET HEARING; [4/22/2026] - HOLD

HEARING) (DISTRICT: 2)

OVERVIEW

The County of San Diego (County) Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) enhances the

quality of life in San Diego County by providing exceptional parks and recreation experiences

and preserving significant natural resources. A core aspect of DPR’s conservation program is

acquiring open space lands to balance the conservation of plant and animal species with

recreation, housing, development, and agricultural activities within the San Diego region.

DPR has identified approximately 380 acres to expand the existing Iron Mountain County

Preserve, contribute toward DPR’s goal of acquiring 500 acres of land per year, and ensure

compliance with the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) goals. If acquired, the

existing approximately 160-acre Iron Mountain County Preserve (Preserve) would be expanded

to approximately 540 acres, conserving Diegan coastal sage scrub, chamise chaparral, and

southern mixed chaparral habitat to help protect sensitive species, including Belding’s

orange-throated whiptail, Blainville’s horned lizard, Cooper’s hawk, and mule deer. Conserving

these lands also supports housing by ensuring that development can be streamlined under the

MSCP permit for compatible projects.

This acquisition would enhance conservation under the MSCP set by federal and State

requirements for special-status species conservation. It would also support multiple County

sustainability goals, habitat and biodiversity, biological connectivity, greenhouse gas reductions,

and housing. Additionally, conservation of the property would provide flood control benefits and

protection of water and air quality. The acquisition will add about 380 acres to the adopted

MSCP South County Subarea Plan (Plan), contributing toward the remaining 16,262 acres

needed to reach the Plan’s 98,379-acre conservation goal. Additional benefits include supporting

the County’s Climate Action Plan through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by

approximately 480 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, equivalent to taking about

90 cars off the road per year.

The County entered into an Option Agreement with the Poway Iron Mountain Estates, LLC

(Seller) for the purchase of approximately 380 acres identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers

322-011-05-00, a portion of 322-011-06-00, 322-040-04-00, and 322-041-06-00 (Property) for

the appraised value of $4,424,000 (approximately $11,750/acre). If approved, DPR will enter

into a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Poway to manage the Property for the

County.

Today’s request is for the County Board of Supervisors (Board) to set a hearing for April 22,

2026, to consider approval of the purchase of the Property, and to direct the Clerk of the Board

to provide public notice of the hearing. If the Board approves this request, then on April 22,

2026, after making the necessary findings, the Board will be asked to authorize the Director,

Department of General Services to purchase the Property from the Seller for the appraised value

of $4,424,000. The total one-time County cost, including property acquisition, staff time, and

initial stewardship is $4,924,000. Funds for one-time costs are included in the Fiscal Year (FY)

2025-26 Operational Plan. The annual costs to manage the Property are $74,000, including

ongoing stewardship, fire abatement, and supervision of the Preserve, which are also included in

the FY 2025-26 Operational Plan. The Board is also requested to authorize the Director of DPR

to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Poway to manage the Property.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

On March 25, 2026:

1. Set a hearing for April 22, 2026, for the County of San Diego (County) Board of

Supervisors (Board) to authorize the Director, Department of General Services (DGS), to

exercise the Option Agreement to purchase real property identified as Assessor Parcel

Numbers (APNs) 322-011-05-00, a portion of 322-011-06-00, 322-040-04-00, and 322-

041-06-00 from the Poway Iron Mountain Estates, LLC for the appraised value of

$4,424,000.

2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide notice of the April 22, 2026 hearing via

publication of notice as required by law.

If, on March 25, 2026, the Board takes the actions recommended in Items 1-2 above, then

on April 22, 2026:

1. Find that the proposed acquisition of real property identified as APNs 322-011-05-00, a

portion of 322-011-06-00, 322-040-04-00, and 322-041-06-00 is exempt from the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301, 15311,

15313, 15316, and 15325 of the State CEQA Guidelines.

2. Authorize the Director, DGS, or designee, to exercise the Option Agreement to purchase

real property identified as APNs 322-011-05-00, a portion of 322-011-06-00, 322-040-04

-00, and 322-041-06-00 from the Poway Iron Mountain Estates, LLC for the appraised

value of $4,424,000.

3. Authorize the Director, DGS, or designee, to execute all documents, including escrow

documents, necessary to complete the purchase of real property identified as APNs 322-

011-05-00, a portion of 322-011-06-00, 322-040-04-00, and 322-041-06-00.

4. Authorize the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, to execute a Memorandum

of Agreement with the City of Poway for the City’s management of the Property, and to

take any actions necessary to administer the agreement.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The Department of Parks and Recreation Conservation Program’s acquisition of properties with

high-quality habitat is anticipated to result in positive public health impacts by improving water

and air quality for all residents. The acquisition of the Property is within the community areas of

Ramona and Poway and will contribute acreage to multiple sustainability efforts, including

expanding the adopted MSCP South County Subarea Plan Area by approximately 380 acres and

reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 480 metric tons of carbon dioxide

equivalent per year, equivalent to taking about 90 cars off the road per year. Acquisition of

conservation land reduces emissions that would have occurred if the land were developed and

prevents the loss of critical habitat. Under the MSCP, the County partners with the United States

Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure the

unincorporated area’s rich biodiversity is conserved while allowing housing development to

occur through the County’s permitting process. The MSCP allows private development projects

that meet MSCP requirements to rely on the County’s permits under the Federal Endangered

Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, and State Natural Community Conservation

Planning Act, eliminating the need for individual project-by-project permitting under these

regulations. This streamlines development and housing timelines and reduces project costs by

balancing development with conservation at a regional scale.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The proposed acquisition will contribute to multiple County of San Diego (County)

Sustainability Goals. Acquisition of the approximately 380-acre property supports County

Sustainability Goal No. 3 and the County’s Climate Action Plan by contributing to greenhouse

gas reductions by approximately 480 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year through

preservation of open space. The proposed acquisition also supports County Sustainability Goal

No. 4, by expanding opportunities for community members to access outdoor recreation and

nature, and County Sustainability Goal No. 6 by expanding open space adjacent to native

ecosystems and habitats. By conserving the property under the MSCP, this action balances

regional habitat conservation with housing development by streamlining environmental

permitting and focusing development in less environmentally sensitive areas. This provides more

opportunities for housing development, supporting the County’s General Plan goals and meeting

the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds for this request are included in the FY 2025-26 Operational Plan in the Multiple Species

Conservation Program (MSCP) Acquisition Fund and Finance Other. If approved on April 22,

2026, this request will result in total one-time project costs for the Property of $4,924,000 in FY

2025-26, which includes $4,424,000 for property acquisition; $40,000 staff time and appraisal

reports to complete the transaction; $10,000 for closing and title costs; and $450,000 in one-time

land improvement costs (including $350,000 for comprehensively updating the existing Iron

Mountain County Preserve Resource Management Plan and initial species monitoring, and

$100,000 to conduct initial stewardship that features signage, access control, vegetation

management, land surveying, and other supplies and services and ongoing management). The

funding source is available prior year General Fund fund balance in the MSCP Acquisition Fund

($2,924,000) and Unlocked Reserves ($2,000,000). On March 3, 2026 (13), the Board approved

the recommendation of Unlocked Reserves for MSCP. There is no change in net General Fund

cost and no additional staff years in FY 2025-26.

Total annual ongoing costs for assessments, monitoring, operations, and management of the

Property are estimated at $74,000: approximately $20,000 for adaptive management and

biological monitoring, and $54,000 for operating and management costs of the site. Ongoing

costs and funding sources are included in DPR’s FY 2025-26 Adopted Operational Plan based

on existing General Purpose Revenue (GPR).

If approved, the County will enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Poway for

management of the Property, excluding habitat monitoring activities required by the MSCP,

which will be managed by the County. If Poway should ever cease to manage the Property, the

County’s estimated annual costs would increase by $16,500 for ongoing operations and

maintenance, for a total of $90,500. The funding source would be DPR GPR and would be

included in future Operational Plans.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

This action would support the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), which benefits

development throughout the region by streamlining permitting for projects that meet MSCP

requirements. Streamlined permitting positively impacts economic development, housing, and

businesses that are required to complete biological mitigation in accordance with State and

federal regulations.

SUBJECT:

UPDATE ON THE ENERGY SUPPLY STUDY AND RELATED CEQA

EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW

On May 24, 2023 (09), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) directed an energy

supply study, hereinafter referred to as the Energy Access, Resilience, and Capacity Study

(Energy ARC), to research and provide recommendations for renewable energy generation,

transmission, distribution, and storage capacity in the San Diego region that considers resiliency

from power outages, economic benefits and costs, and local community context. Energy ARC

will inform next steps the County and other regional partners can take to optimize the

development of renewable energy systems that meet both future energy demands and climate

action goals. On April 10, 2024 (10), the Board approved the award of a contract with the

Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC, the contracting authority for the National Laboratory of

the Rockies (NLR), previously known as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a

national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, to procure services for this study led by

the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ) and to return to the Board to

approve continuation of this work each year. The contract was executed on April 28, 2025, for a

performance period of 24 months.

NLR is leading the analysis of current and future energy generation, transmission, distribution,

and storage capacity in the San Diego region using advanced proprietary and open source

modeling software. NRL’s work for the County on this project consists of three research tasks:

1) research and baseline analysis; 2) capacity analysis; and 3) barriers and impact analysis. All

research tasks, along with feedback and community-led recommendations gathered throughout

the process, will be incorporated into a full report that is anticipated to be completed by April

2027. Based on the initial findings of the capacity analysis, which will be completed in May

2026, less than one-third of the region’s potential for infill solar has been installed.

OSEJ is complementing NRL’s work by leading regional engagement and collaboration to

understand the unique perspectives of diverse communities throughout the region and co-create

possible paths forward for appropriately-scaled energy generation and storage. This engagement

is balancing current and future regional energy demands with community priorities. Interviews,

focus groups, meetings and workshops, listening sessions, and an online Engage page are

structured to form meaningful connections and learn alongside four key interest-holder groups:

1) regional energy providers; 2) local and Tribal governments, and regional agencies; 3) subject

matter experts and technical practitioners; and 4) community-based organizations and the

general public. Based on outreach and engagement to-date, preliminary considerations have been

identified to reflect the role key interest-holder groups play in the regional energy system,

successes shared in advancing equitable and clean renewable energy projects, and opportunities

shared for collective action.

While staff has already identified several preliminary findings from outreach and engagement,

key considerations that are shaping the final report findings and continued coordination with

interest-holder groups include:

· Identifying data sharing opportunities between regional energy providers and with local

and regional governments to support greater communication of transmission capacity,

and building and understanding of where local generation and storage could defer

potential infrastructure upgrade costs.

· Developing shared language for local and regional governments to evolve climate action

or sustainability goals to achieve 100 percent renewable energy to align with regional

energy provider priorities to purchase locally generated clean, renewable energy.

· Involving Tribal governments in all energy conversations at the regional scale to continue

showcasing best practice microgrid and other clean, renewable energy technologies

currently developed on Tribal lands. Renewable energy generation and storage can also

create additional economic benefits for tribes that advance Tribal sovereignty.

· Including impacts of no project options when developing and sharing renewable energy

generation and storage projects at neighborhood or community scales to understand how

projects could support or strain the existing infrastructure and grid.

· Creating consistent policies, permitting practices, and development requirements for

renewable energy generation and storage systems across the region.

Today’s actions are for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) to receive an update

on the energy supply study and direct continuation of this work through April 2027, the

contracted Estimated Performance Period. With Board approval to continue the Energy ARC

study, key activities planned for the second year of work include: completion of NLR’s analysis

and reporting; additional engagement with and outreach to key interest-holder groups and a

return back to the Board in late Spring 2027.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the proposed actions are not a project pursuant to the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).

2. Receive an update on the Energy Access, Resilience, and Capacity Study.

3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to continue development of the Energy

Access, Resilience, and Capacity Study under the existing contract with Alliance for

Sustainable Energy, LLC through April 2027, the contracted Estimated Performance

Period.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

As the County continues its decarbonization efforts, it is imperative to ensure that actions are

equitable. The Energy Access, Resilience, and Capacity Study analyzes how rooftop and infill

clean renewable energy options might impact factors such as ratepayer costs, grid reliability,

resiliency, equity, and the environment. The study assesses access to rooftop and infill solar and

battery storage for low income, vulnerable, and environmental justice communities impacted

disproportionately by climate change. It also evaluates the trade-offs of such infill installations

on homeowners and businesses.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

This action supports the County of San Diego Sustainability Goal #3, to transition to a green,

emissions-free economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support green job creation and

workforce development, and prepare for impacts of a changing climate; and Sustainability Goal

#4, to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone in the region, with a focus on collaborating

with community partners and advocating for environmental justice for communities that have

been disproportionately impacted. This study builds on the research of the Regional

Decarbonization Framework Technical Report to analyze the local conditions relating to

residential, commercial, and other infill clean renewable energy generation.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s recommendations. Funds for the 24-month

contract costs and revenue of $500,000 is included in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Operational

Plan for the Land Use and Environmental Group Executive Office (LUEG EXO). The funding

source is one-time General Purpose Revenue allocated to LUEG EXO for the Regional

Decarbonization Framework. To date, approximately 30 percent of the contract amount has been

invoiced. If the project continues into its second year, it will be supported by the remaining

funds included in the budget. There may be potential fiscal impacts related to future

recommendations which staff will return to the Board for consideration and approval. But at this

time, there will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

OVERVIEW

The Department of Public Works (DPW) strives to provide pedestrians with safe and accessible

sidewalks to enhance active mobility within communities. DPW identifies opportunities to

construct new and infill sidewalk locations through mobility studies, including the Pedestrian

Gap Analysis, and Local Road Safety Plan, while also incorporating community group and

stakeholder priorities. The Presioca Street Sidewalk Project will provide approximately 400 feet

of new curb, gutter, and sidewalk along a section of Presioca Street between Birch Street and

Jamacha Road in the unincorporated community of Spring Valley. These improvements will fill

a critical gap in pedestrian and accessibility connectivity for the public in an area surrounded

with high-density housing, businesses, recreation, schools, and transit stops. The project will

meet the standards for Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessible facilities, including

pedestrian curb ramps and full-width concrete sidewalk. This new section will connect to

existing sidewalk on both ends of the project to provide continuous and active pedestrian access

to community resources for the public. Additionally, this project directly supports Climate

Action Plan goals as these new ADA ramps and sidewalk help provide active transportation

alternatives to car trips that would produce greenhouse gas emissions. .

This project began in response to a community recommendation in 2020 to address a pedestrian

gap in front of this high-density residential block. The County’s application for federal project

funding was not successful, but local funds were allocated to complete the project design. In Fall

2025, construction funding was secured, allowing the project to advance toward full completion.

The Presioca Street Sidewalk Project is a top project for the Spring Valley Community Planning

Group in its 2025 Capital Improvement Program priority list.

This is a request for the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors (Board) to approve

the advertisement and subsequent award of a construction contract to the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder for the Project. Upon Board approval, the

Department of Purchasing and Contracting will advertise and subsequently award a

contract for construction. Construction is scheduled to begin Summer 2026 and be

completed in Fall 2026. The total estimated project cost is $1,250,000, which includes

$600,000 for design, environmental review, right-of-way acquisition, and contract

administration, and $650,000 for construction, including a 25% contingency for

unforeseen conditions. The funding source is Fiscal Year 2020-21 available prior year

General Fund fund balance ($450,000) and bond proceeds ($800,000).

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find in accordance with Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines that the Presioca Street Sidewalk Project is categorically exempt

from CEQA review because it involves the installation of new curb, gutter and sidewalk

involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

2. Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to take any action

necessary to advertise and award a contract and to take other actions authorized by

Section 401 et seq., of the Administrative Code with respect to contracting for the

Presioca Street Sidewalk Project.

3. Designate the Director, Department of Public Works, as the County Officer responsible

for administering the construction contract in accordance with Board Policy F-41, Public

Works Construction Projects.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The County of San Diego is committed to supporting a transportation network that is safe and

accessible for all users. The Department of Public Works (DPW) considers community health,

safety, and accessibility indicators to ensure that transportation investments benefit all residents.

The proposed improvements will support equitable mobility by improving safety and access for

pedestrians and people with mobility disabilities in the community of Spring Valley. By

providing safe dedicated pedestrian facilities outside of the roadway travel lanes, this project

improves safety for motorists, bicyclists and all users. The County pursues delivery of these

services in a fair and equitable manner and actively works to remove barriers by providing

information in multiple languages, encouraging participation, and providing competitive

opportunities for small businesses. The project will be procured in accordance with Board Policy

B-53, Small-Local Business Policy requiring a three percent (3%) Small-Local Business

subcontractor participation requirement, and will include the County’s Skilled and Trained

Workforce Requirements as well as payment of prevailing wages to workers. The County

construction contracts are competitively and publicly advertised and bid, and help stimulate the

local economy, primarily by creating construction-related job opportunities.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

Installing fully accessible pedestrian facilities provides new, safe mobility options and

connections to non-vehicular transit. Providing this new infrastructure has economic, health and

well-being, and environmental sustainability benefits. These new structures promote safe transit

options within two communities of unincorporated San Diego County and provide opportunities

for residents to connect to transit hubs across wider areas of the county. These pedestrian

facilities will improve mobility and quality of life while enhancing pedestrian accessibility and

safety along existing public roadways, which also supports the County’s Climate Action Plan in

improving roadway segments as multi-modal. These improvements will help to create resilient

communities while contributing to the County’s sustainability goal of reducing greenhouse gas

emissions and providing just and equitable access for residents. Increasing walkability will

further County of San Diego sustainability goals of reducing vehicle miles traveled and

emissions.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Operational Plan in the

Department of Public Works (DPW), Road Fund. The total estimated project cost is

$1,250,000, consisting of $600,000 for design, environmental review, right-of-way

acquisition, and contract administration, and $650,000 for construction, including a

25% contingency for unforeseen conditions. The funding source is FY 2020-21

available prior year General Fund fund balance ($450,000) and bond proceeds

($800,000). There will be no additional change in net General Fund cost and no

additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

This project will improve the condition of the road which will facilitate the transit of goods and

ease movement to jobs, schools, shopping and other services. County of San Diego construction

contracts are also publicly advertised and competitively bid and help stimulate the local

economy. Construction is administered in conformance with federal standards for labor

practices, wage requirements, safety standards, the County of San Diego’s Working Families

Ordinance and are subject to ongoing reporting and verification of compliance with these federal

provisions. All workers employed on public works projects must be paid prevailing wages

determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations, according to the type of work

and location of the project. Construction activities may cause temporary changes to access for

businesses and residents along Presioca Street during work hours. The Department of Public

Works will coordinate with affected property owners and provide advance notice of construction

schedules to minimize disruptions.

SUBJECT:

ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION AND

SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATON

OF THE SAFER GRANT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD SUPPORTING THE

CAMERON CORNERS WATER CONSOLIDATION PROJECT AND

RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICT: 2)

OVERVIEW

The County of San Diego’s Department of Public Works (DPW) intends to pursue grant funding

to advance critical drinking water infrastructure improvements. This State Water Resources

Control Board (SWRCB) grant supports the evaluation and development of drinking water

infrastructure to consolidate multiple small water systems and properties in the Campo/Cameron

Corners area of southeast San Diego County. The primary objectives of consolidation are to

improve water supply reliability, achieve compliance with the State’s California Safe Drinking

Water Standards, and enhance operational efficiency throughout the region. The Safe and

Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) program advances environmental justice

by prioritizing communities that have historically lacked reliable access to safe drinking water.

By supporting the consolidation of small, disadvantaged water systems and improving

infrastructure, the program helps ensure equitable access to clean, reliable water and strengthens

long‑term community resilience.

SWRCB administers the SAFER grant, which requires DPW to obtain a resolution and

certification adopted by the Board of Supervisors to apply for this grant. The proposed action to

approve and delegate authority to DPW to apply for and accept SAFER grant funds will

streamline the application process and ensure timely access to critical external funding

opportunities. This grant supports the evaluation and development of infrastructure to

consolidate multiple small water systems and properties in the Campo/Cameron Corners area of

southeast San Diego County. The primary objectives of consolidation are to improve water

supply reliability, achieve compliance with California Safe Drinking Water Standards, and

enhance operational efficiency throughout the region. Staff will return to the Board as necessary

to establish appropriations and revenue for grants that are awarded as well as for construction of

the project.

This is a request to adopt a resolution authorizing the DPW Director, and/or their designee(s) to

submit, negotiate, accept and execute all documents necessary to secure grant funding from the

SAFER program.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find in accordance with Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) Guidelines that delegating authority to allow application for and acceptance

of possible grant funding is exempt from CEQA review because it can be seen with

certainty that there is no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the

environment.

2. Authorize the Department of Public Works (DPW) Director or designee, to submit,

negotiate, and execute all documents necessary to apply for and secure the Safe and

Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) grant.

3. Adopt a Resolution in the form developed by the State agency administering the SAFER

grant program entitled: AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE.

4. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility

for Cost Recovery, which requires full cost recovery for services provided under grants.

5. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to attest to the accuracy of the Resolution and take such

other action as may be necessary to demonstrate the Board’s adoption of the Resolution.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

Grant funding plays a vital role in supporting infrastructure improvements and essential services

for communities across San Diego County, including the protection of agricultural lands and the

development of modern water systems. These investments not only advance environmental and

economic goals but also directly address environmental justice concerns. By improving water

supply reliability, ensuring access to safe drinking water, and implementing long-term drinking

water solutions, the County promotes equitable outcomes, particularly for communities that have

historically faced systemic barriers to clean and sustainable water resources.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

Today’s actions support the County of San Diego’s (County) Sustainability Goal of protecting

the health and well-being of everyone in the region, with a focus on collaborating with

community partners and stakeholders and advocating for environmental justice for communities

that have been disproportionately impacted by lack of safe drinking water. Approval of today’s

actions will further enhance the County’s activities to develop sustainable drinking water

solutions.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no current fiscal impact associated with these recommendations. If approved and grants

are awarded, staff will return to the Board to appropriate grant funds. If grants require matching

funds, matching funds will be provided by available funds managed by the Department of Public

Works (DPW). A waiver of Board Policy B-29 is requested because the proposed grant funding

may not offset all administrative costs. The funding source for potential unrecovered costs will

be provided by available funds managed by DPW. There will be no change in net General Fund

costs and no additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

GENERAL SERVICES - ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO SUMMARILY

VACATE A HIGHWAY SLOPE EASEMENT IN THE FALLBROOK

COMMUNITY PLAN AREA AND CEQA DETERMINATION (VAC

2025-0056) (DISTRICT: 5)

OVERVIEW

The Real Estate Division of the Department of General Services (DGS) is processing a request

from TGRH3, LLC, owner of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 125-050-54, for the County of

San Diego (County) to summarily vacate the easement for highway slope purposes encumbering

a portion of their property. A summary vacation is a streamlined process by which an excess

street or highway right-of-way, or a public service easement, is abandoned. A highway slope

easement must be vacated in the same manner as a street or highway right-of-way. The easement

for highway slope purposes encumbers a strip of land running the entire length of the property

frontage, adjacent to Old Highway 395. The property subject to this vacation is located within

the Fallbrook Community Plan Area in the unincorporated area of San Diego County on the west

side of Old Highway 395, between Via Altamira and Via Belmonte. TGRH3, LLC is requesting

this summary vacation to advance their build out of the property. On February 20, 2025, the

Department of Planning & Development Services approved the Site Plan to allow for the

expansion and remodeling of the existing commercial plaza on the property. The Site Plan

includes a condition of approval that requires that the property owner process a vacation of the

highway slope easement.

A summary vacation may be requested by the public if the easement interests are found to be

excess to County needs and are not required for the purposes for which they were obtained. The

County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has determined that this highway slope easement

is excess and no longer needed for present or future public right-of-way use because there are no

existing or proposed slopes within the easement needed to support the adjacent highway. The

easement was originally acquired by the State of California Department of Transportation

(Caltrans) to support Old Highway 395 improvements when State Highway 15 was originally

constructed. Only a portion of the easement area acquired by Caltrans was needed for freeway

improvements, eliminating the current and future needs for the remainder of the easement.

Today’s request is for the Board of Supervisors to adopt a Resolution to summarily vacate the

highway slope easement, which is an excess street or highway right-of-way easement.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is

not required for this action because the summary vacation is required as a condition of a

site plan approval found by the Department of Planning & Development Services to not

require any CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183.

2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION TO SUMMARILY VACATE A

HIGHWAY SLOPE EASEMENT IN THE FALLBROOK COMMUNITY PLAN AREA

(VAC 2025-0056) (Attachment C, on file with the Clerk of the Board).

3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to record the Resolution for Vacation No. 2025-0056

pursuant to State of California Streets and Highways Code Section 8336.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The resolution to remove an encumbrance from private land that is no longer needed for street or

highway purposes will provide an overall public benefit and improve the use of the land made

available by the vacation. The proposed summary vacation is in a commercially zoned area and

will allow the property owner better use of their property. The vacation of this highway slope

easement will not preclude future development.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The proposed action to summarily vacate a highway slope easement contributes to the County of

San Diego Sustainability Goal No. 1 to engage the community to partner and participate in

decisions that impact their lives and communities and Goal No. 2 to provide just and equitable

access to develop their land. This action will impact the property owner directly by providing

improved use of the property by unencumbering a portion of the property for proposed future

development.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan in the

Department of General Services. If approved, this request will result in estimated costs and

revenue of $6,500 to process the proposed vacation. The funding source is a deposit from the

applicant. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

ADVERTISE AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR

GOLF CLUB DRIVE GREEN STREET PROJECT AND RELATED

CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICT: 5)

OVERVIEW

The Golf Club Drive Green Street Project (Project) is a part of the County’s Green Streets Clean

Water (GSCW) Plan, published in Spring 2022, which identifies opportunities within the

unincorporated County of San Diego to implement green infrastructure in the road right-of-way.

Green Streets projects capture and filter stormwater and reduce flow rates to reduce pollutants

before they reach local waterbodies. The GSCW Plan and associated projects support

compliance with the Regional Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and Trash

Amendments, which require local agencies to control the discharge of bacteria, trash, and other

pollutants. To meet these requirements, the Department of Public Works (DPW) developed a

green infrastructure capital program to improve local water quality.

The Project, located in Bonsall, along Golf Club Drive and Old River Road, advances goals to

improve water quality in the San Luis Rey River Watershed, which drains to the Pacific Ocean

and is regulated by the MS4 Permit within the unincorporated County. The Project incorporates

structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) that are designed to reduce stormwater runoff and

improve water quality during both wet and dry weather periods. Proposed BMPs, specifically

biofiltration basins, will be installed to filter pollutants from stormwater runoff that would

otherwise discharge into Moosa Creek, which is a tributary of the San Luis Rey River.

Additionally, the Project includes a sidewalk extension, pedestrian ramps, and related

improvements along Old River Road to improve walkability and connectivity. Upon its

completion, the Project will support the County’s water quality commitments and will also

provide valuable improvements for the community.

This is a request to approve the advertisement and subsequent award of a construction contract

to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Project. If approved, construction is

scheduled to begin in mid-2026 and be completed in mid-2027. The total project cost, including

design, environmental review, and construction, including contingency, is estimated at

$3,567,000. The funding source is available prior year General Fund fund balance.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the Golf Club Drive Green Street project is categorically exempt from the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of

the CEQA Guidelines since the activities include minor water quality and sidewalk

improvements to support existing uses within existing right-of-way.

2. Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to advertise and

award a construction contract and to take any other action authorized by Section 401 et

seq. of the Administrative Code, with respect to contracting for the Golf Club Drive

Green Street project.

3. Designate the Director, Department of Public Works, as the County Officer responsible

for administering the construction contract, in accordance with Board Policy F-41, Public

Works Construction Projects.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The Department of Public Works (DPW) strives to preserve, enhance, and promote quality of

life and public safety through the responsible development and maintenance of reliable and

sustainable infrastructure and services in the unincorporated area. To ensure that the County is

fairly and equitably serving all communities, while simultaneously complying with mandatory

federal and State stormwater regulations, DPW uses a variety of tools to prioritize stormwater

infrastructure improvement projects and to ensure that historically underserved populations are

prioritized. The data used by DPW to evaluate and identify underserved populations includes

data from the Healthy Places Index (HPI), CalEnviroScreen 4.0, San Diego LiveWell

communities, Environmental Justice Communities, and other data sources. The area within

which the proposed Project is located has a HPI percentile rank of 58% which indicates that 42%

of other California census tracts have healthier community conditions. This Project enhances the

built environment by adding green spaces and creating safe and accessible streets; therefore, the

project can help increase the HPI percentile rank in an area.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

This Project will provide environmental, social, and health and well-being sustainability

benefits. It proposes 4 biofiltration basins which are considered Green infrastructure and will

help improve water quality by reducing the amount of pollution conveyed by existing storm

drains. The Project will help restore the beneficial uses of local surface waters by improving

habitat, community aesthetics and increasing recreational opportunities. Additionally, the

pedestrian improvements will help enhance recreational use and walkability in the community,

thereby providing multiple benefits. The Project aligns with the County of San Diego’s

sustainability goals of protecting and promoting natural resources, diverse habitats, and sensitive

species, as it also enhances the natural environment for residents, visitors, and future generations

to enjoy.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan in the

Department of Public Works (DPW) Road Fund. If approved, this request will result in total

project estimated costs and revenue of $3,567,000 for the Golf Club Drive Green Street project.

The funding source is available prior year General Fund fund balance in DPW Watershed

Protection Program. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff

years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

County construction contracts are competitively and publicly bid and help stimulate the local

economy by creating primarily construction-related employment opportunities. All workers

employed on public works projects must be paid prevailing wages determined by the California

Department of Industrial Relations, according to the type of work and location of the project.

The prevailing wage rates are typically based on rates specified in collective bargaining

agreements. A skilled and trained workforce requirement will be included in the contract in

compliance with the County’s Working Families Ordinance requirements for County

construction projects.

SUBJECT:

LOCAL EMERGENCY REVIEW: PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL

EMERGENCY FOR U.S.-MEXICO TRANSBOUNDARY POLLUTION

ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION

(DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW

On June 27, 2023 (16), the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board), issued

a Proclamation of Local Emergency (Proclamation) as a result of the continued conditions for

detrimental impacts to the environment, economy, and property within San Diego county, caused

by persistent impacts from cross-border sewage pollution and sewage impacted ocean waters.

The Proclamation was issued pursuant to the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances

sections 31.101 et seq. and California Government Code section 8630. The Proclamation further

asked the Governor to proclaim a State of Emergency in San Diego County. Government Code

section 8630(c) requires local governing bodies to review the need for continuing the local

emergency at least once every 60 days until the local emergency is terminated.

On July 19, 2023 (4), September 13, 2023 (3), November 8, 2023 (2), December 6, 2023 (2),

January 24, 2024 (1), March 13, 2024 (3), May 1, 2024 (4), June 26, 2024 (4), July 17, 2024 (6),

September 11, 2024(3), October 22, 2024 (9), December 11, 2024 (1), January 29, 2025 (2),

March 12, 2025 (2), May 07, 2025 (2), June 25, 2025 (4), July 22, 2025 (4), September 10 (1),

November 5, 2025 (2), December 10, 2025 (2), and January 28, 2026 (3) the Board found that

there is a continuing need for the local emergency. This is a request to find that a review of the

local emergency has been conducted and that the local emergency will remain in effect.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the proclamation of local emergency is not subject to review under the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections

15060(c)(2) and (3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(4)&(5) because the action is an

administrative action intended to facilitate state and federal funding, does not commit the

County to a specific project, and will not have a reasonably foreseeable direct or indirect

effect on the environment.

2. Find that there is a need to continue the local emergency and that the local emergency

shall continue subject to review requirements until terminated pursuant to Government

Code section 8630(d).

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The communities closest to the San Diego International Border, including the communities of

Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, and Tijuana River Valley are identified by SB 535

(2012) and CalEnviroScreen 4.0 as being Environmental Justice communities having high

pollution burdens for impaired water bodies, elevated PM2.5, elevated linguistic isolation, and

poverty rates. By supporting the local emergency proclamation, the County of San Diego

remains committed to working with local, state, federal, and Mexican authorities to improve

conditions for these communities. Local Environmental Justice communities who have decades

of suffering from various pollution sources have been advocating and working to raise their

concerns to the various agencies, and have engaged to elevate the need for data collection to

document environmental injustices.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

This action letter aligns with the County of San Diego’s (County) Sustainability Goals: protect

health and wellbeing and the environment. The proposed action contributes to the County’s

Sustainability Goal No. 6 to protect the environment and promote our natural resources, diverse

habitats, and cultivate a natural environment for residents, visitors, and future generations to

enjoy.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this request to continue the emergency. There will be

no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

Increased beach water closures resulting from sewage impacts have a direct effect for the

surrounding community due to decreased tourism, patronage of local businesses, and

opportunities for youth recreation and camps. By continuing a local emergency, the County of

San Diego will be able to engage businesses and non-profit service providers that have been

impacted by the restricted access to local beaches and oceans with the goal of assisting in

identifying ways to connect them to any state or federal relief programs.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

SUBJECT:

TAKING ACTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO AUTOMATED

EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDs) FOR PRIVATE SPORTS

FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW

Effective January 1, 2028, Assembly Bill 310 (AB 310) will require youth sports organizations

throughout the State to provide access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) during

practices and matches, as well as ensure AED staff training, emergency response plans, and

communication procedures. AB 310 underscores the critical importance of AED availability in

preventing sudden cardiac arrest, which remains a leading cause of death among youth athletes,

including those with undiagnosed heart conditions.

On May 6, 2025, the Board of Supervisors directed County staff (staff) to explore opportunities

to expand AED access for youth sports organizations and facilities across the San Diego region.

This direction aimed to support these organizations in getting a leg up on AB 310 compliance

while enhancing public safety more broadly. In response, staff conducted extensive stakeholder

outreach, including surveys and interviews with youth sports organizations and municipal parks

departments, to identify barriers and potential solutions. Results of these efforts are included in

staff’s memo, titled: “Report Back on Expanding Access to Automated External Defibrillators

for Private Sports Facilities and Organizations,” (memo) dated September 3, 2025.

Outreach efforts revealed that only 23% of surveyed organizations consistently have access to an

AED during organized sports activities, leaving the majority of youth athletes in the County

vulnerable during practices and games. The top needs expressed by survey respondents were

funding for AED purchases (34%), training and certification (28%), and maintenance support

(15%). These gaps highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive approach that addresses both

access to equipment and education/training.

The memo identified several options the County could implement to bridge these critical gaps in

AED access. The first category of options - Option 1 - identifies strategies for establishing an

AED subsidy program to get AEDs in the hands of youth sports organizations. Three sub options

are presented (1A, 1B and 1C) providing specific implementation mechanisms, as follows:

· Option 1A: rebate program

o Organizations purchase their own AED upfront and submit documentation later

for reimbursement

o Program specifics:

§ Provides a total of 300 AEDs

§ Allows one AED per organization

§ Rebate limit of $1,100 per unit

o Total one-time cost: $412,589

§ AEDs: $330,000 (300 units)

§ Program administration: $82,589 (i.e., application and eligibility

development, communication with applicants, processing of rebates, etc.)

· Option 1B: voucher program

o Organizations provided with a voucher, redeemable through the County’s

Amazon Business Account

o Program specifics:

§ Provides a total of 300 AEDs

§ Allows one AED per organization

§ Voucher limit of $1,100 per unit

o Total one-time cost: $412,589

§ AEDs: $330,000 (300 units)

§ Program administration: $82,589 (i.e., application and eligibility

development, communication with applicants, processing of vouchers,

etc.)

· Option 1C: vendor program

o County negotiates pricing with one or more vendors; organizations purchase

directly using vendor contacts and rates

o Program specifics:

§ Provides a total of 300 AEDs

§ Allows one AED per organization

§ Leverages County’s purchasing power to lower costs for units

§ Limit of $1,100 per unit

o Total one-time cost: $412,589

§ AEDs: $330,000 (300 units)

§ Program administration: $82,589 (i.e., application and eligibility

development, communication with applicants, processing of discounts,

etc.)

Of the three sub options presented, Option 1B provides a straightforward, practical solution by

reducing upfront costs for organizations (as opposed to a rebate program). Through a voucher

program, eligible organizations would receive a voucher from the County for up to $1,100 per

unit, redeemable through the County’s Amazon Business Account for pre-approved AEDs. This

approach centralizes costs and inventory control, provides a simple and easy-to-understand

procurement process, and accomplishes the goal of helping youth sports organizations get ahead

of compliance with AB 310 while accelerating the deployment of lifesaving equipment to greater

reaches of San Diego County.

The second category of options - Option 2 - would expand access to AEDs at designated County

sports facilities, with three sub options presented (2A, 2B and 2C), again, providing specific

implementation mechanisms, as follows:

· Option 2A: County sports facilities only + cellular service

o Add one outdoor AED to Department of Park and Recreation (DPR) sport

facilities that currently have none (8 sites)

o Program specifics:

§ Includes weatherproof, ventilated, heated storage (SaveStation Tower)

§ With cellular service and monitoring subscription

§ Accessible by park users after hours

o Total one-time cost: $234,500

§ AEDs: $18,500

§ SaveStations: $45,000

§ Installation: $171,000

o Total ongoing cost: $32,000

§ 4-year cellular monitoring plan per SaveStation (8 total)(begins after the

fourth year of installation)

· Option 2B: County sports facilities, including leased sites + cellular service

o Add one outdoor AED to each DPR sport facility, including leased sites (19 total)

o Program specifics:

§ Includes weatherproof, ventilated, heated storage (SaveStation Tower)

§ With cellular service and monitoring subscription

§ Accessible by park users after hours

o Total one-time cost: $632,000

§ AEDs: $44,000

§ SaveStations: $107,000

§ Installation: $405,000

o Total ongoing cost: $76,000

§ 4-year cellular monitoring plan per SaveStation (19 total) (begins after the

fourth year of installation)

· Option 2C: County sports facilities, including leased sites (no cellular service)

o Add one outdoor AED to each DPR sport facility, including leased sites (19 total)

o Program specifics:

§ Includes weatherproof, ventilated, heated storage (SaveStation Tower)

§ Without cellular service / monitoring subscription

§ Accessible by park users after hours

o Total one-time cost: $511,937

§ AEDs: $43,472

§ SaveStations: $63, 465

§ Installation: $405,000

o Total ongoing cost: N/A

§ Minimal cost for maintenance anticipated

Of the three sub options presented, Option 2A would best complement a County voucher

program (Option 1B) while remaining sensitive to overall program costs. Installing outdoor

AEDs at eight DPR-designated sports sites that currently have none ensures area residents, park

users and athletes have increased access to lifesaving equipment. Option 2A closes critical gaps

in emergency readiness at high-use public spaces and demonstrates the County’s commitment to

safety.

The third category of options - Option 3 - proposes a two-year Public Awareness Campaign

designed to increase knowledge, visibility and compliance with AB 310.

· Option 3: Public Awareness Campaign

o Develop and administer a two-year AED Awareness Outreach Program to

increase public knowledge, visibility, accessibility and compliance with AB310

o Program Specifics:

§ Creates awareness of AEDs and available resources

§ Provides free resources to organizations in forms of training and

education seminars

§ Services and supplies include online platforms, marketing campaigns,

flyers, posters, and other outreach materials

o Total one-time cost: $232,589

§ Services and supplies: $150,000

§ Program administration: $82,589 (One temporary part-time staff for

marketing/outreach program management. Position would also assist with

initial development of eligibility criteria for the voucher program in

option 1B).

o Total ongoing cost: N/A

This campaign will leverage partnerships with San Diego Project Heart Beat, the Health &

Human Services Agency (HHSA), County Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and DPR to

deliver training resources, educational materials, and outreach initiatives to youth sports

organizations affected by AB 310. This option would kick start the marketing/outreach campaign

and development of eligibility criteria for option 1B. Together, implementing these three options

(Option 1B, Option 2A, and Option 3) would form a holistic strategy to improve cardiac

emergency preparedness for youth sports organizations and area residents across the region. That

is exactly what today’s item calls for.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND

1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to establish a holistic approach for

expanding access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the region,

particularly for youth sports organizations subject to AB 310, that includes the following

elements:

a. An AED voucher program for eligible youth sports organizations, consistent with

Option 1B, as well as developing eligibility criteria as detailed in staff’s memo

titled: “Report Back on Expanding Access to Automated External Defibrillators

for Private Sports Facilities and Organizations,” (memo) dated September 3,

2025.

b. Expanding AED access at the eight (8) identified Department of Parks and

Recreation (DPR)-designated sports facilities that currently have none, consistent

with Option 2A as detailed in staff’s memo.

c. A public outreach and awareness campaign through January 1, 2028, consistent

with Option 3 as detailed in staff’s memo.

2. Refer to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational Plan and/or Change

Letter - as feasible - the establishment of one-time appropriations and revenue of up to

$880,000 in the Department of Parks and Recreation for expanding access to AEDs

throughout the region beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, depending on the option(s)

selected by the Board of Supervisors, and subject to available funding source(s),

including the alternative funding sources as detailed on page 8 of 9 in staff’s memo.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

Many youth sports organizations, especially those in low-income or rural areas, often lack the

financial resources to acquire AEDs, leaving youth athletes in those communities with less

protection during practices and games. By offering vouchers and placing AEDs at DPR sports

facilities that currently have none, the County can help level the playing field and ensure

lifesaving equipment is available when and where it’s needed most. These steps make sure every

young athlete has a fair chance at a safe playing environment, no matter where they live. This

work supports the County’s commitment to fairness and community well-being.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

Adding AEDs at County sports facilities strengthens our long-term emergency response system

by making lifesaving equipment more available in communities that may need to wait longer for

emergency response. SaveStation towers help AEDs last longer by protecting them from the

weather, which also cuts down on equipment waste. By taking these actions, the County can

support a stronger, more reliable public-safety system that serves residents well into the future.

They also promote efficient use of County resources while improving community health and

safety.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan in the

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Based on current estimates of projected operating

results, and identified Fiscal Year 2026-27 needs, at this time there is no funding source

available to support these recommendations.

Budget strategy for the coming Fiscal Year 2026-27 remains under development as the CAO

Recommended Operational Plan is finalized for consideration by the Board of Supervisors

(Board), including identifying any available fund balance that may be generated by current year

operations, which will be known at fiscal year-end.

If approved by the Board, the selected option will result in one-time and ongoing maintenance

costs for DPR beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, for which funding has not been identified.

Accordingly, if approved, necessary appropriations and revenue for the selected option(s) will be

referred for possible inclusion as feasible in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended

Operational Plan and/or Change Letter, totaling up to $880,000 in the Department of Parks and

Recreation, subject to available funding source(s). Costs for the options recommended include:

· Option 1B: The total one-time cost is $412,589. This includes $330,000 for 300 AED

units and $82,589 in staff time for one temporary part-time position to support program

administration, including application and eligibility development, applicant

communication, and voucher processing.

· Option 2A: The total one-time cost is $234,500. This includes $18,500 for eight AED

units, $45,000 for eight SaveStations, and $171,000 for installation. This option also

includes $32,000 in ongoing costs for a four-year cellular monitoring plan for a total of

eight SaveStations ($4,000 per station), beginning after the fourth year of installation in

Fiscal Year 2031-32 and would be included in future years Operational Plans.

· Option 3: The total one-time cost is $232,589. This includes $150,000 for services and

supplies such as online platforms, marketing campaigns, flyers, posters, and outreach

materials, and $82,589 in staff time for one temporary part-time position to support

program management.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

10.

SUBJECT:

2025 GENERAL PLAN & HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS

OVERVIEW

The County of San Diego (County) is committed to meeting the housing needs of all residents.

In compliance with State law, this Board item presents the 2025 General Plan and Housing

Element Annual Progress Report (GP APR), detailing the County’s efforts to implement housing

policies and track housing development within the County’s unincorporated area. The State of

California (State) requires all local governments, including the County, to adequately plan to

meet the housing needs of everyone in the community, at all income levels. The County meets

this requirement by adopting a housing plan, known as the Housing Element, as part of the

County’s General Plan. The General Plan

<https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/pds/generalplan.html> serves as the County’s

blueprint for growth and development. Within the State’s regulations for the General Plan, the

County must plan for its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). This allocation reflects

the amount of housing planned for in the unincorporated area within the County’s land use

jurisdiction between 2021 and 2029. To meet local housing needs, the County’s Housing

Element includes an implementation plan, with actions it has committed to, that will support

housing development at all income levels.

The State requires all local governments to submit a GP APR each year. This report supports

transparency and helps ensure the community’s housing needs are met by informing decision

makers about the impact of the County’s programs and initiatives that facilitate the production of

housing, especially affordable housing. The 2025 GP APR was prepared by Planning &

Development Services (PDS) in collaboration with other County teams including Housing &

Community Development Services (HCDS) and the Department of General Services (DGS). The

report focuses on key data required to be submitted to the State (Attachment A). This includes

details about the amount of housing being developed in the unincorporated area during the year,

as well as details about the County’s progress on implementing the actions listed in the Housing

Element. Overall, the County has already exceeded its RHNA for permitting housing affordable

for low, moderate, and above-moderate income households. However, the County is

significantly behind with very-low income housing, with only 28% being met. At the current

rate, the County will not have enough very low income housing to meet the 6th cycle RHNA by

2029. This report provides more details below on housing development in the unincorporated

area.

Government Code Section 65400 requires the GP APR to be provided to the Board of

Supervisors in a public hearing to ensure transparency. Today’s request is for the Board to accept

the 2025 GP APR.

RECOMMENDATIONS

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Planning & Development Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:

1. Find that the proposed project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA

Guidelines.

2. Accept and file the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report

(Attachment A, on file with the Clerk of the Board).

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

Annual reporting on the County’s implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element

increases transparency about the impact of the County’s programs and initiatives on providing

equitable solutions to local issues. The General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress

Report (GP APR) provides information on the County’s efforts to meet the housing needs of

individuals and families from all economic segments of the unincorporated communities,

including those with very low incomes (households with up to 50 percent of the Area Median

Income (AMI)) and low incomes (households with 51 percent to 80 percent of the AMI). These

affordability levels are defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

(HUD) based on surveys of local AMI and family size. The GP APR is an aggregate of land use

planning and key housing data for the unincorporated county that can be used to inform policies

and programs that improve outcomes related to equity, including those that increase access to

affordable housing and improve conditions for people experiencing homelessness, low-income

communities, and communities of color.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (GP APR) accounts for the

County of San Diego’s (County’s) progress in implementing the goals, policies, and programs

outlined in the General Plan and Housing Element. The GP APR is an aggregate of land use

planning and key housing data for the unincorporated county that can be used to inform policies

and programs that promote equity and environmental sustainability, as well as ensure the

community's well-being. This effort supports the County’s “Sustainability” strategic initiative to

align the County’s available resources with services that promote economic stability. The GP

APR promotes economic stability by providing transparent data, equitable access to information,

operational accountability, and enterprise-wide collaboration.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s recommendation for the Board to accept and

file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report (GP APR). There will be no change in net

General Fund costs and no additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A