STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS  
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT  
REGULAR MEETING  
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026, 9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER  
BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310  
1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY  
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101  
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REGULAR SESSION – Regular Meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m.  
PRESENT: Directors Terra Lawson-Remer, Chair; Monica Montgomery Steppe, Vice-Chair;  
Paloma Aguirre, Chair Pro Tem; Joel Anderson; Jim Desmond; also, Andrew Potter, Clerk of the  
Board of Directors.  
Non-Agenda Public Communication: Opportunity for individuals to speak to the Board on any  
subject matter within the Board’s jurisdiction but not an item on the agenda. In accordance with  
the Board’s Rules of Procedure, individuals may only speak at one Non-Agenda Public  
Communication session per meeting. The speaker may select which session (General Legislative  
or Land Use Legislative Session) to address the Board for Non-Agenda Public Communication at  
their convenience.  
Agenda Items  
Agenda #  
Subject  
1.  
ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET FOR THE SAN DIEGO  
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT  
(4 VOTES)  
1.  
SUBJECT:  
ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET FOR THE SAN  
DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 29088 and Health and Safety Code 13895, this  
request recommends the approval of a resolution to adopt the budget for the San Diego County  
Fire Protection District (SDCFPD) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
1. Approve the Chief Administrative Officer Recommended Operational Plan Change  
Letter.  
2. Consider change requests submitted after the close of the budget hearing, if applicable. (4  
VOTES)  
If additional time is needed to identify funding sources or otherwise balance the budget  
based on the Board’s direction and recommendations above, this item may be continued to  
June 26, 2026, if necessary. If additional time is not needed, then take the following action:  
3. Adopt a resolution entitled, ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR SAN DIEGO  
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING  
JULY 1, 2026.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The County of San Diego (County) is committed to promoting a culture of equity, belonging, and  
racial justice. We serve all communities, including Black, Indigenous, people of Color,  
LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, the young, the elderly,  
immigrants, refugees, and those who have faced inequality.  
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Recommended Operational Plan aims to allocate  
resources to address inequities in County programs and services. This plan is based on  
community input, data analysis identifying disparities, and meaningful assessment of outcome  
indicators.  
In 2021, the County introduced a Budget Equity Assessment Tool. This tool helps County  
departments prioritize services and allocate resources with equity in mind. Each year,  
departments must identify equity components to evaluate budget changes that impact their ability  
to deliver services and support their goals. The questions in this tool ensure that the County  
applies an equity lens when developing the budget.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The County of San Diego (County) is working towards a sustainable future for everyone. Our  
strategic plan guides our activities to ensure sustainability in the region's economy, climate,  
environment, and communities. We aim to strengthen communities by pursuing legislative  
policies and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance services that help residents become  
self-sufficient, increase economic sustainability, and reduce poverty.  
County departments contribute by implementing their own sustainability plans, which reflect  
their priorities and inform financial planning and decision-making. This ongoing effort helps  
each department increase the overall sustainability of their operations. These collective efforts  
strengthen communities, ensure accountability, and protect public resources by aligning available  
resources through services and initiatives.  
The proposed budgetary plans for the Fiscal Years 2026-27 in the Chief Administrative Officer  
Recommended Operational Plan support the County's Strategic Initiative of Sustainability. This  
aligns our resources with services while maintaining fiscal stability and ensuring long-term  
solvency.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
The recommended action provides spending authority of $46,825,203 for the San Diego County  
Fire Protection District for Fiscal Year 2026-27.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Director Lawsom-Remer, seconded by Director Montgomery Steppe, the Board  
of Directors of the San Diego County Fire Protection District took the following actions:  
1. Approved the Chief Administrative Officer Recommended Operational Plan Change Letter.  
(Board Letter Recommendation No. 1)  
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-102: entitled: ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR SAN  
DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR  
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026. (Board Letter Recommendation No. 3)  
Aguirre, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, Desmond  
The Board of Directors of the San Diego County Fire Protection District adjourned at 6:09 p.m.  
ANDREW POTTER  
Clerk of the Board of Directors of the  
San Diego County Fire Protection District  
Notes By: Zurita  
NOTE: This Statement of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the San Diego County Fire  
Protection District on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the  
matters were taken up. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) was utilized to assist in drafting portions  
of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes using the meeting’s audio recording. All content produced  
through AI assistance underwent human review to ensure accuracy.