STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS  
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE  
REGULAR MEETING  
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, 9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER  
BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310  
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  
TUESDAY, XX, 20XX, 9:00 AM AND WEDNESDAY, XX, 20XX, 9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER,  
BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310  
1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101  
LAND USE LEGISLATIVE SESSION  
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, 9:00 AM  
Order of Business  
Roll Call to Reconvene from Tuesday, February 10, 2026  
A.  
ACTION:  
REGULAR SESSION: Meeting was called to order at 9:14 a.m.  
PRESENT: Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer, Chair; Monica Montgomery Steppe, Vice-Chair;  
Paloma Aguirre, Chair Pro Tem; Joel Anderson; Jim Desmond; also, Ryan Sharp, Assistant  
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.  
B.  
C.  
Closed Session Report  
Non-Agenda Public Communication: Individuals can address the Board on topics within its  
jurisdiction that are not on the agenda. According to the Board’s Rules of Procedure, each person  
may speak at only one Non-Agenda Public Communication session per meeting. Speakers can  
choose to speak during either the General Legislative or Land Use Legislative Session.  
D.  
E.  
Consent Agenda  
Discussion Items  
Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items  
Agenda #  
Subject  
1.  
ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ROAD FUND, ADOPT RESOLUTION  
AUTHORIZING SIGNALIZATION, AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT  
AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THREE TRAFFIC  
SIGNALS IN THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTY AND CEQA FINDING  
(4 VOTES)  
2.  
3.  
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS, EXECUTE UTILITY  
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND ADVERTISE AND AWARD A  
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR COLE GRADE ROAD IMPROVEMENT  
PROJECT - PHASE 1 AND CEQA FINDING  
(4 VOTES)  
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 4750-1 (FINAL MAP NO. 14502):  
APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT TO IMPROVE  
MAJOR SUBDIVISION AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO JOINT LIEN  
CONTRACT AND HOLDING AGREEMENT (EXTENSION OF TIME) AND  
RELATED CEQA EXEMPTIONS FOR RANCHO ALEGRE LOCATED IN THE  
FALLBROOK COMMUNITY PLAN AREA  
4.  
5.  
ADVERTISE AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SOUTH  
MISSION ROAD (NORTH SEGMENT) GREEN STREET PROJECT AND  
RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ZONING  
ORDINANCE RELATED TO HEALTH CARE TRAILERS AND BOUTIQUE  
WINERIES, AND ADOPT THE RELATED CEQA ADDENDUM  
6.  
7.  
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (02/11/2026 - ADOPT  
RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE;  
03/04/2026 - SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE, UNLESS ORDINANCE  
IS MODIFIED ON SECOND READING, AND CEQA EXEMPTION FINDING  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING THE COUNTY  
BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL,  
ENERGY EFFICIENCY, GREEN BUILDING CODES, AND AN ORDINANCE  
AMENDING THE FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, AND  
RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (TRIENNIAL COUNTY BUILDING CODE  
UPDATE) (2/11/2026 - FIRST READING; 3/4/2026 - SECOND READING)  
8.  
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION  
1.  
SUBJECT:  
ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ROAD FUND, ADOPT  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNALIZATION, AND AUTHORIZE  
ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD OF  
A
CONSTRUCTION  
CONTRACT FOR THREE TRAFFIC SIGNALS IN THE  
UNINCORPORATED COUNTY AND CEQA FINDING (DISTRICTS: 2  
& 5)  
OVERVIEW  
County of San Diego (County) staff regularly conduct review of road segments and intersections  
that do not currently have traffic signals. The Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) evaluates  
intersections and provides recommendations to the Board of Supervisors (Board) based on  
increased traffic volumes and traffic accident collision data, input from Department of Public  
Works (DPW) staff, and support from the associated Community Planning and Sponsor Groups.  
If the Board approves the TAC’s recommendations, intersections are added to the Traffic Signal  
List (List). The List is reevaluated annually, and projects are implemented as funding is  
identified. The following three intersections were approved by the Board to be added to the  
unfunded List on the dates noted below:  
1. Lake Jennings Park Rd & El Monte-Julian Ave, Lakeside (District 2) - March 24, 2020  
2. Mission Rd & Santa Margarita Dr, Fallbrook (District 5) - April 6, 2011  
3. Mission Rd & Pepper Tree Ln, Fallbrook (District 5) - October 20, 2010  
The California Vehicle Code requires adoption of a resolution by the Board of Supervisors to add  
intersections to the Resolution Relating to the Establishment of Signalized Intersections in the  
County of San Diego (Traffic Resolution No. 303), which allows enforcement of the intersection  
controls once operational. Today’s action includes the adoption of the required resolution for the  
three intersections. It also includes a request to establish additional appropriations from the Road  
Fund fund balance of $4,200,000 in the current year spending plan for the three traffic signal  
projects: 1) Mission Road and Pepper Tree Lane in the amount of $1,200,000; 2) Lake Jennings  
Park Road and El Monte Road-Julian Avenue in the amount of $1,500,000; and 3) Mission Road  
and Santa Margarita Drive in the amount of $1,500,000, and to approve the advertisement and  
award of a construction contract for all three signals.  
The designs for the intersections are in final design and will be advertised for construction in the  
Summer of 2026. If approved, construction will begin Fall 2026 and is estimated to be complete  
by Spring 2027. The three identified intersections being considered today are collectively  
referred to as the 2026 Three Traffic Signals Project (Project) and all are on the County of San  
Diego - Traffic Signal List.  
This is a request to approve the advertisement and subsequent award of a construction contract  
for the Project. The estimated total project cost for the three intersections is $4,739,500,  
including a 20% contingency for unforeseen conditions that may arise during construction. The  
funding source is the existing prior year available Road Fund fund balance ($1,060,000), current  
year Road Fund fund balance ($3,678,388) and Intersection Improvement Fee Program ($1,112).  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1. Find in accordance with Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review  
because it involves the repair and maintenance of an existing public facility involving  
negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.  
2. Establish appropriations of $4,200,000 in the Department of Public Works Road Fund,  
Services and Supplies, for the design and construction of the Mission Road and Pepper  
Tree Lane traffic signal project, Mission Road and Santa Margarita traffic signal project  
and Lake Jenning Park Road and El Monte/Julian Avenue traffic signal project based on  
available prior year Road Fund fund balance ($802,612) and current year Road Fund fund  
balance ($3,397,388). (4 VOTES)  
3. Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to advertise and award  
a construction contract and to take any action authorized by Section 401, et seq. of the  
Administrative Code, with respect to contracting for the 2026 Three Traffic Signals  
Project.  
4. Designate the Director, Department of Public Works, as County Officer responsible for  
administering the construction contract, in accordance with Board Policy F-41, Public  
Works Construction Projects.  
5. Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION AMENDING TRAFFIC RESOLUTION  
NO. 303 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SIGNALIZED  
INTERSECTIONS IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
DPW conducts routine inspections of facilities and roadways and relies on various community  
engagement methods such as the Tell Us Now! mobile app and toll-free hotlines to intake reports  
of safety concerns. To ensure that underserved populations are prioritized, DPW evaluates and  
identifies vulnerable populations, using data from the Healthy Places Index (HPI),  
CalEnviroScreen, San Diego Live Well communities, Environmental Justice Communities, and  
other County data sources during the review of traffic signals, roadways, and street crossings.  
The review of traffic signals, roadways, and street crossings supports vehicle and pedestrian  
safety on all County-maintained roads.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
Funds for this request are partially 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  
additional costs and revenue of $4,200,000 related to Recommendation 2, for an estimated total  
project cost of $4,739,500 for design and construction cost of the three intersections and 20%  
contingency, based on risk evaluations for unforeseen conditions during construction. The  
funding sources are available prior year Road Fund fund balance ($1,060,000), current year Road  
Fund fund balance ($3,678,388) and Intersection Improvement Fee Program ($1,112). There will  
be no change in net General Fund costs 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. 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 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  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The proposed actions have social, health and well-being, and environmental sustainability  
benefits. The Traffic Advisory Committee has made addressing sustainability a top priority by  
partnering with local communities and industry leaders in a public forum every two months to  
find timely, reasonable, and cost-effective in-road traffic solutions that reduce costly traffic  
delays, mitigate vehicle idling to reduce emissions, improve fire response times and regional  
readiness, and ensure justice in enforcement of traffic regulations  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, and adopted Resolution No. 26-012  
entitled: RESOLUTION AMENDING TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 303 RELATING TO THE  
ESTABLISHMENT OF SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS IN THE COUNTY OF SAN  
DIEGO.  
2.  
SUBJECT:  
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS, EXECUTE  
UTILITY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND ADVERTISE AND  
AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR COLE GRADE ROAD  
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 1 AND CEQA FINDING  
(DISTRICT: 5)  
OVERVIEW  
Cole Grade Road is a heavily traveled 7.9-mile road that connects the Valley Center community  
to State Route 76 and provides essential access to residential neighborhoods, agricultural  
operations, schools, and tribal communities. It also serves as a designated emergency evacuation  
route and supports access to the Valley Center Library and Valley Center Fire Protection District  
Temporary Fire Station No. 3. Much of the roadway currently exists as a two-lane road with no  
dedicated turn lanes, narrow shoulders, no pedestrian facilities, and insufficient drainage  
facilities.  
The improvements to Cole Grade Road (Project) were identified by the Department of Public  
Works (DPW) based on community input and concerns regarding congestion and safety at key  
intersections, particularly near the Valley Center High School, and the lack of bike lanes and  
pathways. The Project proposes widening approximately 2.8 miles of Cole Grade Road between  
Pauma Heights Road and Fruitvale Road to add a new center, two-way left turn lane, bike lanes,  
and a multi-use trail. The Project also proposes to replace and improve existing stormwater  
systems to reduce the risk of flooding, underground overhead utilities to reduce fire risk, and  
install Green Street drainage features to improve water quality. The Project has been divided into  
two phases to streamline project development and minimize construction impacts to the  
community. The Project is listed by the Valley Center Community Planning Group as the  
number one capital improvement project priority for their community.  
Design, environmental clearance, and right-of-way acquisition for Phase 1 of the Project between  
Pauma Heights Road and Cool Valley Road is complete. Construction of Phase 1 is scheduled to  
begin mid-2026 with an estimated completion in early 2028. Phase 2 of the Project, from Cool  
Valley Road to Fruitvale Road, is currently in the preliminary design phase and is planned to  
begin construction following the completion of Phase 1 in 2028 through proposed TransNet  
funding which will be presented to the San Diego County Board of Supervisor’s the coming year.  
Today’s request is to establish appropriations and approve the advertisement and subsequent  
award of a construction contract for Phase 1 of the Cole Grade Road Improvement Project, from  
Pauma Heights Road and Cool Valley Road. The total construction cost for Phase 1 is estimated  
at $27,250,000, including contingency, and funding will be local sales tax revenue from  
TransNet, General Fund fund balance from DPW’s Watershed Protection Program, and revenue  
from Utility Reimbursement Agreements. This request will also authorize the Director,  
Department of Public Works, to negotiate and Clerk of the Board to execute Reimbursement  
Agreements with San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba  
AT&T California, Mediacom, and Valley Center Municipal Water District.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1. Find that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on file in the Department of Public  
Works for the Cole Grade Road Improvement Project, certified by the Board of  
Supervisors on November 20, 2019 (08), State Clearinghouse # SCH No. 2015121090  
was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
and State and County CEQA Guidelines, that the decision-making body has reviewed and  
considered the information contained therein and the CEQA 15162 Findings dated  
January 22, 2026 (Attachment B) before approving the project, that the EIR reflects the  
independent judgment and analysis of the Board of Supervisors; and  
Find that there are no substantial changes in the project or in the circumstances under  
which it is undertaken which involve significant new environmental impacts which were  
not considered in the previously certified EIR, that there is no substantial increase in the  
severity of previously identified significant effects, and that no new information of  
substantial importance has become available since said EIR was prepared.  
2. Establish appropriations of $23,250,000 in the Department of Public Works Road Fund,  
Services & Supplies, for the construction of the Cole Grade Road Improvement Project -  
Phase 1 based on revenue from Transnet ($16,000,000), available prior year Road Fund  
fund balance ($1,000,000), San Diego Gas & Electric Transmission ($2,300,000), San  
Diego Gas & Electric 20A Program ($2,050,000), AT&T ($450,000), Mediacom  
($450,000) and Valley Center Municipal Water District ($1,000,000). (4 VOTES)  
3. Approve and authorize the Director, Department of Public Works Clerk of the Board to  
negotiate and execute Utility Reimbursement Agreements between the County of San  
Diego and each of the following utility companies: San Diego Gas & Electric Company,  
Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T California, Mediacom, and Valley Center  
Municipal Water District.  
4. Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to advertise and  
award a construction contract and to take other actions authorized by Section 401 et seq.  
of the Administrative Code with respect to contracting for Construction Contract for Cole  
Grade Road Improvement Project - Phase 1.  
5. 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 Contracts.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The County of San Diego is committed to supporting a transportation network that is safe and  
accessible for all users and modes of travel. The Cole Grade Road Improvement Project supports  
equitable mobility by improving access and safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and  
people with disabilities in the community of Valley Center. Phase 1 improvements will add  
continuous bicycle lanes, pedestrian pathways, and upgraded Americans with Disabilities Act  
(ADA)-compliant facilities to enhance connectivity and safety 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 provide  
safer, more equitable transportation options for residents, including children, older adults, and  
people with mobility challenges.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The project supports environmental and economic sustainability goals of the County. The project  
incorporates stormwater quality improvements for local habitats, consistent with County  
standards. Additionally, the project will implement energy-efficient lighting and use recycled  
durable pavement materials designed for long-term resiliency. Asphalt concrete and aggregate  
base is typically composed of at least 25% recycled aggregate saving thousands of tons of  
aggregate each year and supporting the County’s sustainability goal to reduce pollution and waste  
through recycling. Together, these features will help extend the roadway’s service life, reduce  
maintenance needs, and support safe, efficient travel for all users in the Valley Center  
community.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
Funds for this request are partially included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan in the  
Department of Public Works, Road Fund. If approved, this request will result in additional costs  
and revenue of $23,250,000 related to recommendation 2, for total construction costs of  
$27,250,000, including contingency. The funding sources are Transnet ($16,000,000), available  
prior year General Fund fund balance ($1,000,000), bond proceeds ($4,000,000), San Diego Gas  
& Electric Transmission ($2,300,000), San Diego Gas & Electric 20A Program ($2,050,000),  
AT&T ($450,000), Mediacom ($450,000) and Valley Center Municipal Water District  
($1,000,000). There will be no change in net General Fund costs 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. 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 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. Construction activities may cause temporary traffic delays or limited  
access for businesses and residents along Cole Grade Road during work hours. The Department  
of Public Works will coordinate with affected property owners and provide advance notice of  
construction schedules to minimize disruptions. Upon completion, the project will improve  
safety, accessibility, and circulation, supporting local businesses and the Valley Center  
community.  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.  
AYES:  
Aguirre, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, Desmond  
3.  
SUBJECT:  
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 4750-1 (FINAL MAP NO. 14502):  
APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT TO  
IMPROVE MAJOR SUBDIVISION AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO  
JOINT  
LIEN  
CONTRACT  
AND  
HOLDING  
AGREEMENT  
(EXTENSION OF TIME) AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTIONS FOR  
RANCHO ALEGRE LOCATED IN THE FALLBROOK COMMUNITY  
PLAN AREA (DISTRICT: 5)  
OVERVIEW  
The San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances establishes the requirements for time  
extensions for developers to complete required improvements on private development projects,  
including new or improved roads, water, and sewer facilities. As conditions of their permits,  
private development applicants are often required to construct specific improvements that benefit  
the public, such as roads and stormwater drainage systems. In many cases, these improvements  
are accepted by the County of San Diego (County) into the County-maintained system to be  
owned, operated, and maintained by the Department of Public Works (DPW). Subdivision  
Improvement Agreements outline the specific improvements that need to occur, when they need  
to be completed, and financial security requirements. The financial security requirements protect  
the County by ensuring any required improvements are constructed. In the event of a default by  
the applicant, financial security can be used by the County to complete the required  
improvements. However, under certain circumstances, the County can grant time extensions to  
allow an applicant additional time to complete the improvements, while simultaneously  
preserving the County’s rights to have the public improvements constructed by the applicant.  
The Rancho Alegre project (Project) includes 33 single-family residential lots on 116.15 acres  
and in the Fallbrook Community Plan. Since the subdivision map was recorded, the project has  
changed ownership and faced delays due to economic and financing challenges, which is why  
these required improvements have not been made. In these cases, it is typical for the County to  
grant a time extension to allow the developer additional time to construct the improvements. The  
project is located north of Reche Road between Ranger Road and Yucca Road. On October 28,  
2015 (01), the Board approved the First Amendment to the Joint Agreement to Improve Major  
Subdivision, Lien Contract, and Holding Agreement, including extension of time to complete the  
subdivision improvements within two years. On September 17, 2024, the Director of Planning &  
Development Services approved the Second Amendment (Amendment) to Joint Agreement to  
Improve Major Subdivision and First Amendment to the Joint Lien Contract and Holding  
Agreement (Change of Ownership, and associated agreements). The subdivision owner has  
requested an additional two years to construct the public improvements. There is no limitation on  
the number of extensions that can be approved by the Board.  
This is a request for the Board of Supervisors (Board) to approve the Third Amendment to  
Agreement to Improve Major Subdivision and Second Amendment to the Joint Lien Contract  
and Holding Agreement (Extension of Time) for the extension of time to allow a two-year  
extension of performance completion date for County Tract No. 4750-1 (Final Map No. 14502),  
also known as Rancho Alegre. If today’s action is denied, the applicant would likely need to  
revise the development permits and approvals, which could require additional environmental  
review. These revisions could result in construction delays or impact project feasibility.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1. Find that the approval of the Third Amendment to Agreement to Improve Major Subdivision  
and Second Amendment to the Joint Lien Contract and Holding Agreement (Extension of  
Time) (Attachment A, on file with the Clerk of the Board) and associated actions for County  
Tract No. 4750-1 is not a project subject to review under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines because the administrative activities of the governments will not result in a direct  
or indirect physical change in the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there  
is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment,  
the activity is not subject to CEQA.  
2. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors (Clerk) to execute the Third  
Amendment to Agreement to Improve Major Subdivision and Second Amendment to the  
Joint Lien and Holding Agreement (Extension of Time). This agreement extends the time to  
construct improvements to two (2) years after the execution of this Second Amendment to  
Agreement.  
3. Authorize the Clerk to forward the Third Amendment to Agreement to Improve Major  
Subdivision and Second Amendment to the Joint Lien Contract and Holding Agreement  
(Extension of Time) for Tract No. 4750-1, to the County Recorder for recordation.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Planning & Development Services (PDS) ensures that public improvements are constructed as  
part of new housing developments, such as roads and stormwater drainage systems. PDS ensures  
the completion of the public improvements through agreements and financial security, which  
ensures communities are safe. This extension to the improvement agreement will allow the  
applicant additional time to complete the required public improvements, which will help provide  
housing for unincorporated communities.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Planning & Development Services (PDS) is committed to promoting sustainable community  
growth by ensuring that essential public infrastructure, such as roads and stormwater drainage  
systems, is appropriately constructed in new housing developments. These improvements are  
essential for creating safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible communities. The  
extensions for improvement agreement provide additional time for the applicant to complete  
essential required improvements for the projects. This ensures that housing developments in the  
unincorporated communities meet both current and future sustainability standards.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of the requested time extension as  
presented today. If the developer moves forward with the project, they will incur all costs. There  
will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.  
AYES:  
Aguirre, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, Desmond  
4.  
SUBJECT:  
ADVERTISE AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR  
SOUTH MISSION ROAD (NORTH SEGMENT) GREEN STREET  
PROJECT AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICT: 5)  
OVERVIEW  
The South Mission Road Green Street Project is a project that is 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 infrastructure projects, including green streets projects sited in the County  
road right-of-way, capture, slow down, and filter stormwater to reduce pollutants before they  
reach local waterbodies. The GSCW Plan and other green infrastructure projects support the  
County’s 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)  
manages a green infrastructure capital program to improve local water quality.  
This project is located in Fallbrook along South Mission Road (between Mission Oaks Road and  
Ammunition Road) and advances goals to improve water quality in the San Luis Rey River  
Watershed, which drains to the Pacific Ocean and which is subject to the MS4 Permit. The first  
phase of this project was funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was approved  
on August 28, 2024(4), is currently underway and will be completed in Spring 2026. To reach  
compliance with the MS4 Permit, Both phases of the Project incorporate structural Best  
Management Practices (BMPs) that are designed to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water  
quality during both wet and dry weather periods. If the Project does not move forward, the  
County risks future compliance with the MS4 Permit. The second phase of the Project will  
include installation of biofiltration basins to filter pollutants from stormwater runoff that would  
otherwise discharge into a tributary of the San Luis Rey River. Additionally, tree wells will be  
constructed to filter pollutants from stormwater before entering the storm drain along South  
Mission Road.  
This is a request to approve the advertisement and subsequent award of a construction contract  
for the South Mission Road (North Segment) Green Street 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, construction, and contingency is estimated at $7,700,000. The  
funding source is available prior-year General Fund fund balance and bond proceeds.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1. Find that the South Mission Road (North Segment) Green Street Project is categorically  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section  
15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines since the activities include minor  
improvements 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 for South Mission Road (North Segment) Green Street  
Project.  
3. Designate the Director, Department of Public Works, as 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 we are 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. This project enhances  
the built environment by adding green spaces and creating safe and accessible streets; therefore,  
the project can help increase the HPI in an area that has an HPI percentile rank between 31% and  
38% which indicates that between 62% and 69% of other California census tracts have healthier  
community conditions.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
This Project will provide environmental, social, and health and wellbeing sustainability benefits.  
It proposes 23 tree wells and 6 biofiltration basins which are green infrastructure that will help  
improve water quality by reducing the amount of pollution within existing storm drains. The  
Project will help restore the beneficial uses of local surface waters by improving habitat,  
community aesthetics and increasing recreational opportunities. The added trees will also help  
improve air quality, enhance public areas and provide shade. 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. In addition, the trees planted with this project will help the  
County meet its Climate Action Plan goal of expanding the canopy across the unincorporated  
area prioritizing underserved communities.  
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 $7,700,000 for the South Mission Road (North Segment)  
Green Street Project. The funding source is available prior year General Fund fund balance  
($1,700,000) and bond proceeds ($6,000,000). There will be no change in net General Fund cost  
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.  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.  
AYES:  
Aguirre, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, Desmond  
5.  
SUBJECT:  
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY  
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO HEALTH CARE TRAILERS  
AND BOUTIQUE WINERIES, AND ADOPT THE RELATED CEQA  
ADDENDUM (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
This request is for the County Board of Supervisors (Board) to adopt an Ordinance to amend the  
County Zoning Ordinance related to Boutique Wineries and health care trailers (HCT), referred  
to as the Project. The Project addresses Board direction to allow amplified live music at Boutique  
Wineries and to extend the maximum permitting time for HCTs. These two Zoning Ordinance  
amendments are combined as part of ongoing efforts to update and improve the County’s Zoning  
Ordinance. On February 28, 2024 (13), the Board directed staff to look for ways Boutique  
Wineries can have live music, with parameters, and to consider expanding wineries into Rural  
Residential zones, subject to an Administrative Permit. The expansion of wineries into Rural  
Residential zones is being processed as a separate project, with an anticipated return to the Board  
in Winter 2026/2027. On September 14, 2022 (3), the Board directed staff to extend the  
maximum permitting time for HCTs.  
The County’s Zoning Ordinance regulates different types of wineries and defines four winery  
tiers, with two winery tiers (Wholesale/Limited and Boutique) allowed by-right and the two other  
tiers requiring discretionary permits (Small Winery and Winery Tiers). The Boutique Winery  
Tier is one of four tiers in the County’s Tiered Winery regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, and  
today’s item would amend regulations for Boutique Wineries to allow amplified live music,  
indoors and outdoors, subject to certain parameters. Currently at Boutique Wineries, amplified  
live music is only allowed indoors subject to specific criteria. These changes will help small,  
by-right wineries enhance visitor experiences and remain financially viable while maintaining  
compatibility with surrounding rural communities through clear limits on noise, occupancy,  
licensing, and other requirements. In addition, the Ordinance includes updates related to site  
occupancy limits and operational requirements to support Boutique Winery operations better and  
improve consistency across the Tiered Winery regulations.  
Boutique Wineries are a by-right tier, with no discretionary permit required in the A70 (Limited  
Agricultural) and A72 (General Agricultural) zones. These are small-scale operations that can  
include wine sales and tasting areas open to the public. The draft Zoning Ordinance amendment  
incorporates changes to allow amplified live music at Boutique Wineries, including clarifications  
on maximum site occupancies, property line setback requirements to ensure Noise Ordinance  
compliance, and reference to required Entertainment Establishment licensing through the County  
Sheriff.  
Amendments are also proposed to Section 6118 of the Zoning Ordinance to extend the maximum  
permitting time for HCTs from one year to a maximum of five years, depending on the duration  
noted in a required Certificate of Need signed by a licensed physician. An HCT is a temporary  
dwelling on a lot with an existing single-family dwelling, intended for occupancy by either health  
care providers or relatives receiving care. These changes will provide families caring for  
relatives, or individuals with medical needs, greater stability and convenience by eliminating  
unnecessary regulatory hurdles, allowing a longer-term permit authorization for temporary care  
trailers under a physician’s certification.  
Today’s request is for the Board to adopt an Ordinance amending the San Diego County Zoning  
Ordinance and find that the project complies with the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA). The draft Zoning Ordinance Amendments were informed by analysis, best practices  
research, and engagement with stakeholders. Outreach was conducted from summer 2024  
through fall 2025 and included in-person meetings, online meetings, and culminated with a  
public review and comment period, which led to some adjustments to the draft Zoning Ordinance  
amendment.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
PLANNING COMMISSION  
On December 5, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the Project and made the following  
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors (Board):  
1. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors find that the Tiered Winery Ordinance  
Amendment Environmental Impact Report (EIR), dated August 4, 2010, on file with  
Planning & Development Services (PDS) as Environmental Review Number 08-00-004;  
and the General Plan Update EIR, dated August 3, 2011, on file with PDS as  
Environmental Review Number 02-ZA-001, were completed in compliance with the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State and County CEQA  
Guidelines and that the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and considered the  
information contained therein and the Addendum thereto, dated January 20, 2026, on file  
with PDS as Environmental Review Number PDS2025-ER-25-00-001, prior to making  
its decision (Attachment D, on file with the Clerk of the Board).  
2. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors find that there are no changes to the Project or in  
the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken that involve significant new  
environmental impacts which were not considered in the previously certified EIRs dated  
August 4, 2010, and August 3, 2011; that there is no substantial increase in the severity of  
previously identified significant effects; and that no new information of substantial  
importance has become available since the EIRs were certified as explained in the  
Environmental Review Update Checklist dated December 5, 2025 (current Checklist  
dated January 20, 2026; updated to cover the Ordinance under consideration by the Board  
of Supervisors), on file with PDS as Environmental Review Number PDS2025-ER-25-00  
-001 (Attachment D, on file with the Clerk of the Board).  
3. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached Form of Ordinance: AN  
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE  
RELATED TO HEALTH CARE TRAILERS AND BOUTIQUE WINERIES (PDS2025  
-POD-25-004) (Attachment A [clean] and Attachment B [strikeout/underline], on file  
with the Clerk of the Board) with the following two changes to the draft Ordinance that  
was presented to the Planning Commission. These changes have been incorporated into  
the Ordinance under consideration with today’s action.  
· Clarifications to Zoning Ordinance section 6910.b.6 to clarify that allowed winery  
activities may be open to the public or limited to wine club members or ticketed  
participants and that wineries may be closed to the public to limit entry  
· Changes to allow a Zoning Verification Permit to seek a reduction in the minimum  
200’ buffer with evidence demonstrating compliance with noise standards  
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES  
Planning & Development Services concurs with the Planning Commission’s recommendations.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Families can face challenges caring for family members with long-term health conditions  
requiring onsite care. The proposed process improvements for health care trailers (HCT) reduce  
annual re-permitting burdens. Of 198 HCT permits issued between 2022 and 2024, 131 of them  
were for annual renewals. By extending the maximum permitting time for HCTs to five years (or  
a duration of less than 5 years as specified by a physician), the process will be improved and  
streamlined for those with long-term health care needs. Additionally, staff engaged a variety of  
stakeholders to ensure an equitable approach to public outreach. In addition to the general public,  
groups such as winery operators, winery associations, musicians, neighbors to wineries, the Farm  
Bureau, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, and Community Planning & Sponsor Groups  
provided input to address varying perspectives.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The Project helps to promote County Sustainability Goal 2, which calls for providing just and  
equitable access to County services, policy decision-making, and resource allocation in support  
of sustainable communities. This goal includes reference to land use and development policies to  
equitably balance natural spaces, housing needs, and workforce development. Allowing  
amplified music at Boutique Wineries improves opportunities for small Boutique Wineries to  
contribute to the rural economy and workforce, while preserving agricultural uses. Expanding  
these revenue opportunities can help small wineries remain economically viable in facing  
challenges such as droughts, high water costs, and other economic uncertainties. Similarly,  
reducing the frequency of required permit renewals will save permitting time and costs for those  
dealing with long-term health care needs.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments.  
There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
If approved, the recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance will help to further support  
the winery industry in the unincorporated area of San Diego County, by allowing amplified live  
music to accompany allowed activities and gatherings at Boutique Wineries, which will help  
Boutique Wineries grow their businesses.  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Desmond, the Board of  
Supervisors took the following actions:  
1. Found that the Tiered Winery Ordinance Amendment Environmental Impact Report (EIR),  
dated August 4, 2010, on file with Planning & Development Services (PDS) as Environmental  
Review Number 08-00-004; and the General Plan Update EIR, dated August 3, 2011, on file  
with PDS as Environmental Review Number 02-ZA-001, were completed in compliance with the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State and County CEQA Guidelines and  
that the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and considered the information contained therein and  
the Addendum thereto, dated January 20, 2026, on file with PDS as Environmental Review  
Number PDS2025-ER-25-00-001, prior to making its decision (Attachment D, on file with the  
Clerk of the Board).  
2. Found that there are no changes to the Project or in the circumstances under which the  
Project is undertaken that involve significant new environmental impacts which were not  
considered in the previously certified EIRs dated August 4, 2010, and August 3, 2011; that there  
is no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and that no  
new information of substantial importance has become available since the EIRs were certified as  
explained in the Environmental Review Update Checklist dated December 5, 2025 (current  
Checklist dated January 20, 2026; updated to cover the Ordinance under consideration by the  
Board of Supervisors), on file with PDS as Environmental Review Number PDS2025-ER-25-00-  
001 (Attachment D, on file with the Clerk of the Board).  
3. Adopted Ordinance No. 10974 (N.S.) entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN  
DIEGO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO HEALTH CARE TRAILERS AND  
BOUTIQUE WINERIES (PDS2025-POD-25-004), on file with the Clerk of the Board) with the  
following two changes to the draft Ordinance that was presented to the Planning Commission.  
These changes have been incorporated into the Ordinance under consideration with today’s  
action.  
·
Clarifications to Zoning Ordinance section 6910.b.6 to clarify that allowed winery activities  
may be open to the public or limited to wine club members or ticketed participants and that  
wineries may be closed to the public to limit entry  
·
Changes to allow a Zoning Verification Permit to seek a reduction in the minimum 200’  
buffer with evidence demonstrating compliance with noise standards  
4. Direct the CAO to explore the following and return back with options related to the following:  
a. Review of the 30% criteria for designated tasting/retail sales to only include the specific  
square footage where indoor tasting and retail sales take place and exclude outdoor tasting areas.  
b. Further reductions of the minimum 200-foot setback for live music from all property lines to  
the lowest possible distance.  
i. Reassess all assumptions and attenuations in the current noise study, including but limited to:  
1. Hard Site vs. Soft Site Attenuations  
2. Factor in direction of sound amplification  
3. Consideration of physical or natural barriers between live music locations and property lines  
such as structures, walls, trees, or other forms of vegetation  
ii. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a waiver process that would allow live music closer than  
the 200-foot setback if approved by property owners or tenants of impacted properties  
AYES:  
Aguirre, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, Desmond  
6.  
SUBJECT:  
TRAFFIC  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
ADVISORY  
COMMITTEE  
INCLUDING  
(02/11/2026 -  
INTRODUCING  
ADOPT  
AN  
ORDINANCE; 03/04/2026 - SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE,  
UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED ON SECOND READING, AND  
CEQA EXEMPTION FINDING (DISTRICTS: 2, 3, & 4)  
OVERVIEW  
The Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) supports the Department of Public Works (DPW) traffic  
engineering program. The TAC was established by the Board of Supervisors (Board) in the  
1950s to provide traffic regulations and recommendations within the unincorporated areas of the  
region. To be effective, the TAC proposes policies that will enhance safety, reduce congestion,  
and be legally enforceable. The TAC meets every two months to review proposed additions,  
deletions, or changes to regulatory traffic control devices such as speed limits, stop signs, traffic  
signals, and parking regulations on County of San Diego (County) maintained roads. Upon  
receipt of a request or recommendation for the implementation of a traffic safety measure in  
unincorporated areas, the TAC reviews and investigates the requested item, including  
engineering and traffic condition studies. The TAC recommendations are provided to the Board  
for consideration.  
The TAC recommends the Board act on three items from October 3, 2025 TAC meeting:  
District. Item Location Request Description  
2. 2-A* Arnold Way from Alpine Boulevard to Tavern Road in Alpine. Review requested by  
DPW staff. Establish a 30 MPH speed limit and certify the 30 MPH speed limit for radar  
enforcement.  
3. 3-A* La Granada from Avenida de Acacias to Los Morros in Rancho Santa Fe. Review  
requested by DPW staff. Split the speed zone into two segments, certify the 45 MPH speed limit  
for radar enforcement on La Granada from Avenida de Acacias to Avenida Maravillas, and  
establish a 40 MPH speed limit and certify the 40 MPH speed limit on La Granada from  
Avenida Maravillas to Los Morros.  
4. 4-A* Horizon Hills Drive/Rolling Hills Drive from El Cajon city limit to Fuerte Drive in  
Mount Helix.Review requested by DPW staff. Establish a 35 MPH speed limit and certify the  
35 MPH speed limit for radar enforcement.  
*Item requires two hearings.  
Approval of Items 2-A on Arnold Way in Alpine (District 2), 3-A on La Granada in Rancho  
Santa Fe (District 3), and 4-A on Horizon Hills Drive/Rolling Hills Drive in Mount Helix  
(District 4) would support speed enforcement which enhances roadway safety. Properly posted  
speed limits inform drivers on safe speeds, reduce the number and severity of collisions, and  
allow for enforcement. The Board’s action on all of these items would introduce an ordinance to  
amend and establish speed limit zones. This action would revise the County Code and require  
two steps. On February 11, 2026, the Board will consider the TAC items. If the Board takes  
action as recommended, then on March 4, 2026, a second reading and adoption of ordinances  
amending the County Code would be necessary to implement the Board’s direction. If the  
proposed ordinance is altered on March 4, 2026, then on that date a subsequent meeting date will  
be selected for the ordinance’s adoption. This action would revise the County Code and requires  
two steps.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE  
District 2:  
Item 2-A. Arnold Way from Alpine Boulevard to Tavern Road in Alpine - Establish a 30 MPH  
speed limit and certify the 30 MPH speed limit.  
District 3:  
Item 3-A. La Granada from Avenida de Acacias to Los Morros in Rancho Santa Fe - Split the  
speed zone into two segments, certify the 45 MPH speed limit for radar enforcement on La  
Granada from Avenida de Acacias to Avenida Maravillas, and establish a 40 MPH speed limit  
and certify the 40 MPH speed limit on La Granada from Avenida Maravillas to Los Morros.  
District 4:  
Item 4-A. Horizon Hills Drive/Rolling Hills Drive from El Cajon city limit to Fuerte Drive in  
Mount Helix - Establish a 35 MPH speed limit and certify the 35 MPH speed limit.  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) as specified under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines because the proposed  
action involves minor alterations of existing public facilities relating to regulatory traffic  
control on County of San Diego maintained roadways, resulting in negligible or no  
expansion of existing or former use.  
2. Adopt the Traffic Advisory Committee’s recommendations.  
3. Approve the introduction of the following Ordinance:  
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 72.161.91., 72.161.93., 72.169.32., AND  
72.169.98. OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS  
ON COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.  
If, on February 11, 2026, the Board takes action as recommended, then, on March 4, 2026:  
1. Adopt the following Ordinance:  
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 72.161.91., 72.161.93., 72.169.32., AND  
72.169.98. OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS  
ON COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The review of traffic signs, intersection controls, and roadway markings supports vehicle safety  
on County of San Diego maintained roads. The transportation system must be safe for all road  
users, for all modes of transportation, in all communities, and for people of all incomes, races,  
ethnicities, ages, and abilities. Understanding travel patterns, where correctable crashes are  
occurring, and the disproportionate impact on certain communities allows the Department of  
Public Works to identify actions to address the underlying causes, improve safety, and ensure  
there is justice in the enforcement of traffic regulations. DPW’s Local Roadway Safety Plan  
reviews correctable collisions along road segments within the unincorporated areas of the region  
and uses the Healthy Places Index (3.0) and CalEnviroScreen (4.0) to ensure that underserved  
populations are prioritized. The Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) relies on the Local Roadway  
Safety Plan and performs reviews of regulatory traffic control devices such as signs and  
markings.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The proposed actions have social, health and well-being, and environmental sustainability  
benefits. The Traffic Advisory Committee has made addressing sustainability a top priority by  
partnering with local communities and industry leaders in a public forum every two months to  
find timely, reasonable, and cost-effective in-road traffic solutions that reduce costly traffic  
delays, mitigate vehicle idling to reduce emissions, improve fire response times and regional  
readiness, and ensure justice in enforcement of traffic regulations.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan in the  
Department of Public Works Road Fund. If approved, this request will result in costs and  
revenue of $6,470 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 for staff time, materials, and supplies. The funding  
source is the State Highway User Tax Account. There will be no change in net General Fund cost  
and no additional staff years.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Desmond, the Board  
of Supervisors took action as recommended, and took action to further consider and adopt the  
Ordinance on March 4, 2026.  
AYES:  
Aguirre, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, Desmond  
7.  
SUBJECT:  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING THE  
COUNTY BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING,  
MECHANICAL, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, GREEN BUILDING CODES,  
AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FLOOD DAMAGE  
PREVENTION ORDINANCE, AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
(TRIENNIAL COUNTY BUILDING CODE UPDATE) (2/11/2026 - FIRST  
READING; 3/4/2026 - SECOND READING) (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
National building codes were developed in response to natural disasters, such as fires and  
earthquakes. Advancements in building sciences and construction engineering have allowed  
codes to evolve beyond simply reducing risks. Today’s codes establish minimum standards to  
ensure homes and buildings are designed and constructed to protect public health, safety,  
community welfare, and built to be more sustainable. Planning & Development Services (PDS)  
helps establish, use, and enforce up-to-date building codes through the review of proposed plans,  
issuance of building permits, and onsite construction inspections. These ongoing efforts,  
including regular code updates, enhance building resiliency and welfare, and maintain a culture  
of preparedness.  
The California Building Standards Code (State Model Code) aims to ensure public health, safety,  
and general welfare through provisions that address structural strength and stability, emergency  
egress, fire prevention, electrical hazards, sanitation, air and water quality, energy efficiency,  
accessibility, and the sustainability of buildings and structures. Structures designed and built to  
these standards are more likely to maintain their structural integrity in the event of a disaster.  
This provides building occupants with sufficient time to escape, ensures the safety of emergency  
responders, and protects their lives.  
Every three years, the State of California (State) updates the State Model Code. The 2025 edition  
of the State Model Code was published on July 1, 2025, and is available for adoption as of  
January 1, 2026. State law allows local governments to make more restrictive additions,  
modifications, and deletions through local amendments to the State Model Code when the  
changes are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.  
To ensure statewide public health and safety, the State Model Code prohibits local modifications  
from being less restrictive than the baseline requirements contained in the codes. With each new  
edition of the State Model Code, State law also allows local jurisdictions to readopt any existing  
local amendments to be carried into the triennial code update. Once adopted, the collection of  
State Model Codes and local amendments is collectively known as the County Building Code.  
The 2025 State Model Code update makes significant advancements in energy efficiency and  
building sustainability, aligning with the County’s Regional Decarbonization Framework and the  
2024 Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP directs the County to expand access to programs and  
services that will increase energy efficiency, energy resiliency, and electrification in the  
unincorporated area. To implement the CAP, today’s request includes updates to the existing  
voluntary Green Building Incentive Program (GBIP) to provide streamlined plan checks and  
permitting discounts for projects that voluntarily exceed the State Model Code requirements to  
reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy and water use in buildings.  
Separately, construction and the placement of structures in areas of special flood hazard in the  
unincorporated county are governed by the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (FDPO). This  
ordinance implements the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating  
System (CRS) by regulating development in floodways and floodplains to protect lives and  
property against flood risk. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manages the  
NFIP and CRS programs and conducts periodic reviews of communities implementing  
ordinances like the FDPO. Today’s action also includes the introduction and adoption, by  
ordinance, of minor edits to the County’s FDPO to implement FEMA CRS recommendations  
related to engineering review and freeboard requirements. This administrative change codifies  
existing best practices implemented by review staff, with no new impact on designers, builders,  
or owners. It is important to implement FEMA recommendations to ensure unincorporated  
communities can continue to purchase flood insurance through the NFIP as well as receive  
discounts on flood insurance premiums through the CRS program.  
Today’s request is the first reading to consider the adoption of the proposed ordinances, which  
contain local amendments to the State Model Code, and amendments to the FDPO recommended  
by FEMA. This request includes the readoption of prior local amendments, such as fire  
hardening, energy efficiency, flood prevention, and emergency housing amendments, that were  
previously Board directed and remain applicable. Additionally, today’s request includes updates  
to the GBIP to provide permitting incentives for projects that volunteer to go beyond State code  
requirements to support implementation of the 2024 CAP. If the Board takes the action  
recommended today, then on March 4, 2026, the Board can consider and adopt the proposed  
ordinances.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
On February 11, 2026:  
1. In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)  
(3), find that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed  
project may have a significant effect on the environment for the reasons stated in the  
Notice of Exemption (on file with the Clerk of the Board).  
2. Approve the express findings demonstrating the County of San Diego amendments to the  
California Building Standards Code (State Model Code) are reasonably necessary  
because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, pursuant to Health and  
Safety Code Section 17958.7 (Attachment A).  
3. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading), and waive further reading of  
the following ordinance (Attachment B):  
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING THE COUNTY BUILDING,  
RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ENERGY  
EFFICIENCY, AND GREEN BUILDING CODES (TRIENNIAL COUNTY BUILDING  
CODE UPDATE)  
4. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading), and waive further reading of  
the following ordinance to amend the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, County Code  
section 811.101 et seq. (FDPO) (Attachment D), titled:  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION  
ORDINANCE TO REFLECT COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
5. Waive Board Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility  
for Cost Recovery, for fees relating to plan review and permit fees for the Green Building  
Incentive Program in Planning & Development Services.  
6. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading), and waive further reading of  
the following ordinance (Attachment F):  
An Ordinance Amending Schedule F of Section 362.1 of the San Diego County  
Administrative Code to Reduce Fees for Buildings Using Sustainable Building Practices  
If, on February 11, 2026, the Board takes action as recommended, then on March 4, 2026:  
1. Submit the ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading).  
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING THE COUNTY BUILDING,  
RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ENERGY  
EFFICIENCY, AND GREEN BUILDING CODES (TRIENNIAL COUNTY BUILDING  
CODE UPDATE)  
2. Upon adoption of the Triennial County Building Code Update, direct the Clerk of the  
Board to provide a certified copy of the adopted Ordinance repealing and reenacting the  
County Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy Efficiency, and  
Green Building Codes (Triennial County Building Code) together with the associated  
findings (Attachments A-C) to the California Building Standards Commission at 2525  
Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833 pursuant to Health and Safety  
Code Section 17958.7.  
3. Submit the ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading).  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION  
ORDINANCE TO REFLECT COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
4. Submit the ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading).  
An Ordinance Amending Schedule F of Section 362.1 of the San Diego County  
Administrative Code to Reduce Fees for Buildings Using Sustainable Building Practices  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Regular updates to the County Building Code help increase transparency and create uniform  
standards applied equally across all unincorporated communities. Local amendments to the State  
Model Code create customized changes to address the public health and safety needs of our local  
community. Local Amendments expand beyond statewide transparency and accountability efforts  
through local stakeholder engagement, including direct feedback from vulnerable communities  
and those closely connected to the communities they serve. According to the California Energy  
Commission, extensive community input, including from underserved communities and those  
directly impacted by changes (homeowners and homebuilders), shaped the development of the  
State Model Code. The State Model Code helps reduce disproportionate equity impacts faced by  
vulnerable communities. Updates to the Energy Code, included in the 2025 State Model Code,  
help address some of the disproportionate effects of climate change. They introduce new  
standards to reduce air pollution and improve indoor air quality, thereby enhancing public health.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The proposed actions advance the County Sustainability Goal 3: Transition to a green, carbon  
free economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support green job creation and workforce  
development, and prepare for impacts of a changing climate by supporting energy efficiency and  
encouraging building and vehicle electrification. The proposed updates to County building  
standards and Green Building Incentive Program reduce energy consumption, reduce indoor  
water consumption, preserve natural resources, and protect indoor air quality. In addition,  
proposed wildfire and flood resiliency standards safeguard public health and well-being while  
reducing demand on first responders during natural disasters resulting from climate change.  
Increasing energy efficiency and electrification of existing buildings is one of the most impactful  
actions within the County’s Climate Action Plan and will result in significant greenhouse gas  
emissions reductions and support the County’s efforts to mitigate climate change.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s action. There will be no change in net General  
Fund costs and no additional staff years. A waiver of Board Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue  
Contracts - Departmental Responsibility for Cost Recovery (Board Policy B-29) is requested  
because the proposed waiver of fees for the Green Building Incentive Program (GBIP) will not  
recover full operating costs for services provided. There are already funds included in the Fiscal  
Year 2025-26 Operational Planning for Planning & Development Services (PDS) for waivers  
related to plan review and building fees for the Green Building Incentive Program.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
While there is an increased upfront cost to develop certain new residential construction (heat  
pump technology, electric ready wiring for future electric appliances, and larger solar and storage  
capacity) and certain new commercial construction (increased mandatory solar and energy  
storage) as a result of a new requirement established by the State, the California Energy  
Commission (CEC) identified long-term savings for building occupants resulting from increased  
energy efficiency estimated to provide over $4.8 billion statewide for the 2025 code package.  
These additional long-term utility energy savings would outweigh the increased upfront  
construction costs when measured over the useful life of the home or business (measured over 30  
years). Increased construction costs are recovered through reduced utility costs over time,  
resulting in net cost neutrality. In addition, the 2025 code package encourages voluntary  
all-electric construction, resulting in estimated construction cost savings of $2,000 to $3,000 per  
unit (from removing gas appliances and gas infrastructure).  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Lawson-Remer, the  
Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, and took action to further consider and adopt  
the Ordinances on March 4, 2026.  
AYES:  
Aguirre, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, Desmond  
8.  
SUBJECT:  
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
Paul Healy spoke regarding conduct and use of meeting time for political  
purposes at the Crest-Dehesa-Harbison Canyon-Granite Hills Planning Group,  
and requested County assistance and guidance regarding planning group  
procedures.  
Robert Germann spoke regarding closures of public facilities and areas at  
Gillespie Field, concerns with actions of the San Diego County Regional Airport  
Authority, and lack of public notification regarding airport-related decisions.  
Ricky Robinson spoke regarding his grandchildren’s dependency case, requested  
that a planned adoption be stopped, and alleged misconduct and retaliation in  
related court and County proceedings.  
Becky Rapp spoke as a public health educator in opposition to expanding  
commercial marijuana businesses into the backcountry, citing public health,  
youth access, and prevention infrastructure concerns.  
Kathleen Lippitt spoke regarding County cannabis policy, expressing concerns  
that unincorporated residents’ objections to cannabis expansion and related land  
use and environmental issues have not been adequately addressed.  
Lynn Nee spoke regarding alleged long-term neglect of horses on Artesian Road,  
prior seizures of horses, concerns about enforcement of probation conditions,  
and urged the County to shut down the operation.  
Terri Ann Skelly spoke as a parent, public health educator, and planning group  
member regarding the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2025 report on smoking and  
vaping and urged the Board to adopt tobacco and marijuana smoke-free and  
vape-free policies and to restrict retail availability of such products in  
unincorporated areas.  
Michelle Walther spoke as a constituent of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe  
regarding Department of Animal Services operations, alleged animal neglect at a  
private horse ranch, and called for investigations into the Department of Animal  
Services and the Board.  
Zohra Fahim spoke as founder of Los Angeles Alliance for Animals regarding  
alleged neglect of horses on Artesian Road and at a separate ranch in Supervisor  
Anderson’s district, expressed concerns about Department of Animal Services  
management and Human Resources oversight, and called for accountability and  
corrective action.  
Kelsey Coughlin spoke as a constituent of Supervisor Lawson-Remer regarding  
animal shelter operations in Carlsbad and Bonita, urging reinstatement and  
active management of volunteer programs, increased spay/neuter efforts, and  
limiting euthanasia to last-resort cases with adequate behavioral and medical  
support.  
Laurie Paladino spoke regarding the resignation of the Director of Animal  
Services, the need for strong volunteer programs, expanded spay/neuter access,  
and concerns about animals being euthanized without sufficient time or support.  
Ann Riddle thanked the County for its “Love Your Heart” campaign and  
distribution of blood pressure monitors and urged the Board to consider the  
cardiovascular risks of smoking and vaping, including cannabis, when making  
land use and cannabis policy decisions.  
ACTION:  
Heard, Referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.  
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 11:16 a.m.  
ANDREW POTTER  
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors  
County of San Diego, State of California  
Consent: Valdivia  
Discussion: Zurita  
NOTE: This Statement of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the County of San Diego Board of  
Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters  
were taken up.