COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE  
REGULAR MEETING  
MEETING AGENDA  
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026, 9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER  
BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310  
1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY  
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101  
LAND USE LEGISLATIVE SESSION  
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026, 9:00 AM  
Order of Business  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E..  
Roll Call  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Presentation or Announcement of Proclamations and Awards  
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F.  
Approval of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for concurrent Special District meetings of  
the Flood Control District of June 10, 2026; the San Diego County Fire Protection District of  
May 19, 2026; and, the Sanitation District of June 10, 2026.  
G.  
H.  
I.  
Consent Agenda  
Discussion Items  
Board Member Committee Updates. This is an opportunity for Members of the Board to provide  
informational updates on their committee assignments. No action may be taken.  
J.  
Recess to Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the General Legislative Session  
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Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items  
Agenda #  
Subject  
1.  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVIES IN THE SAN  
DIEGO COUNTY STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT AND LANDSCAPE  
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONES NO. 1 - RANCHO SAN DIEGO AND NO. 2 -  
JESS MARTIN PARK AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
2.  
3.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:  
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:  
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (06/10/2026 - ADOPT  
RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE;  
06/24/2026 - SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE, UNLESS ORDINANCE IS  
MODIFIED ON SECOND READING, AND CEQA EXEMPTION FINDING  
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM  
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE FOR THE  
HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM BLOCK GRANT; ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO  
AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM  
THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND ACCEPTING THE  
TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT; FIND THE ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT  
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT  
4.  
5.  
6.  
LOCAL EMERGENCY REVIEW: PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY  
FOR U.S.-MEXICO TRANSBOUNDARY POLLUTION ENVIRONMENTAL  
CRISIS AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO INCLUSIONARY HOUSING  
ORDINANCE, RELATED IN LIEU FEE ORDINANCE, AND CEQA EXEMPTION  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION TO LEVY SPECIAL TAX IN PERMANENT ROAD  
DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 9B HARRIS ANNEX IN RANCHO SANTA FE  
AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
7.  
8.  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION TO LEVY SPECIAL TAX IN PERMANENT ROAD  
DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 13A PALA MESA ZONE A IN FALLBROOK  
AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVIES FOR  
PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION ZONES, COUNTY SERVICE AREAS AND  
ZONES, SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ZONES, AND  
STORMWATER MAINTENANCE ZONES AND RELATED CEQA FINDING  
(RELATES TO FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ITEM FL03 AND SAN DIEGO  
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ITEM FP01)  
9.  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVIES FOR  
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
(RELATES TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ITEM  
FP02)  
10.  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR  
2026-27 TAX ROLL OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, CAMPO  
WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 137 -  
LIVE OAK SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM AND RELATED CEQA FINDING  
(RELATES TO SANITATION DISTRICT ITEM SA01)  
CLOSED SESSION  
11.  
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.  
1.  
SUBJECT:  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVIES IN  
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT AND  
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONES NO. 1 - RANCHO  
SAN DIEGO AND NO. 2 - JESS MARTIN PARK AND RELATED CEQA  
EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
On May 6, 2026(03) the Board of Supervisors Set a Hearing for June 24, 2026.  
Special districts are created to provide new or enhanced local services and infrastructure to  
specific communities. The special districts in today’s action were created to fund community  
parks and streetlights in select unincorporated areas of the region. Services are primarily funded  
by property owners and paid for through assessments that are collected through the tax roll,  
reducing administrative costs from billing and payment collection. District boundaries, services,  
and maximum rates are determined by voter approval or as a condition of development at the  
time of formation. The method for calculating how much each parcel pays is established in the  
ordinance adopted at the time of formation and may be based on a variety of factors, commonly  
including the type of land use or parcel acreage. The rate cannot exceed the maximum amount in  
the adopted ordinance without voter approval from affected property owners. At the time of  
formation, residents in some districts voted to include cost escalators in their ordinances, which  
allow the maximum rate to increase each year to keep pace with inflation. The most commonly  
used cost escalator is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the cost of consumer  
goods.  
Board of Supervisors Policy B-29 directs departments to recover full cost, to the extent legally  
possible, for services provided to agencies or individuals outside the County of San Diego  
organization under grants, contracts, or for which fees may be charged. To determine if revenues  
were adequate for services or if rates should be adjusted, (County) staff reviewed budgets for:  
1. San Diego County Street Lighting District;  
2. Landscape Maintenance District Zone (LMDZ) No. 1 - Rancho San Diego; and  
3. LMDZ No. 2 - Jess Martin Park.  
Staff determined that the proposed rates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 are needed to continue to  
fund services and to ensure compliance with Board Policy B-29. One of the rates is proposed to  
be increased by 3%, and two rates are proposed to remain at the current rate. These rates are also  
necessary to maintain financial reserves to fund future services, facility repairs, emergency  
repairs, improvements, and replacements.  
1. San Diego County Street Lighting District: This district is managed by the County  
Department of Public Works (DPW) and funds the operations and maintenance of public  
streetlights across the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. There are approximately  
100,000 property owners that pay the annual assessment within the current district boundary  
The proposed annual assessment rate for this district will remain at the current amount of  
$2.00 per benefit unit. A single-family home is allocated 1 benefit unit, for a total charge of  
$2.00. The current assessment is sufficient to continue to fund the operation and maintenance  
of streetlights for the next fiscal year.  
2. Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. 1 - Rancho San Diego: This is managed by the  
County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to fund ongoing park operations,  
maintenance, and improvements within the unincorporated community of Rancho San Diego  
in District 4. The proposed annual assessment rate will increase by 3% from $40.94 to  
$42.17 per equivalent dwelling unit, with a single-family residence assessed 1 unit. The  
annual rate is allowed to increase at the rate of increase of the San Diego Area CPI, and  
although the San Diego Area CPI rose 3.79% due to inflation in 2025, according to the U.S.  
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the voter-approved maximum annual rate increase is set at  
3%.The district also receives an allocation of County General Purpose Revenue (GPR) to  
offset the general benefit to park visitors who do not reside in the district. The additional  
revenue will support increased costs for ongoing services. Without the additional revenue,  
services would be reduced, resulting in suspended maintenance and more costly future  
repairs. The proposed rate is within the allowable maximum in the ordinance and does not  
require voter approval from affected property owners for this action.  
3. Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. 2 - Jess Martin Park: This district is managed  
by DPR to fund ongoing park operations, maintenance of amenities, and construction of  
minor capital improvements at Jess Martin Park in the unincorporated community of Julian  
in District 2. The proposed annual assessment rate will remain at the current amount of  
$47.82 per equivalent dwelling unit, with a single-family residence assessed 1 unit. The  
voters did not approve an annual cost escalator or Cost of Living Adjustment at the time of  
the district’s formation; however, the Board did approve an allocation of County GPR to  
offset the benefit to park visitors who do not reside in the district. A vote from affected  
property owners is not required for this action because there is no proposed rate increase.  
Today’s request is to adopt resolutions to confirm these assessments and authorize levies for  
these three special districts administered by DPW and DPR. Upon adoption, the assessments  
will be placed on the tax roll for FY 2026-27. The deadline to place these assessments on the FY  
2026-27 tax rolls is August 10, 2026.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1.  
Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND  
ASSESSMENTS IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.  
(Attachment G)  
2. Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND  
ASSESSMENTS IN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONE NO. 1.  
(Attachment H)  
3.  
Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND  
ASSESSMENTS IN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONE NO. 2.  
(Attachment I)  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action continues the County of San Diego’s (County) commitment to provide programs  
and services that enhance communities. Assessments and special taxes fund services for special  
districts, which improve the health, safety, and economic interests of local communities.  
Levying charges on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 tax rolls for the County and San Diego County  
Street Lighting District will have a direct impact on communities throughout the unincorporated  
areas of the county. The levies for these three districts fund street lighting and community park  
services to residents of approximately 110,000 parcels.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action supports the County of San Diego’s (County) Sustainability Goals to protect the  
health and wellbeing of residents, provide just and equitable access to County services, and  
make investments in energy efficiency by continuing to fund the operation, maintenance, and  
improvements of streetlights and parks. Streetlights enhance the health and safety of all residents  
and visitors who use County roads. Regular streetlight maintenance protects the health and  
wellbeing of everyone in the region and supports economic sustainability by preventing more  
costly maintenance treatments in the future. The Street Lighting District also supports the  
County’s goal to invest in energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the  
conversion of streetlight assets to light emitting diode (LED) fixtures. Specific LED fixtures are  
installed within dark sky designated communities to reduce light pollution and maintain  
compliance with the County’s Dark Sky Ordinance. The nine County parks included in this  
action provide access to outdoor recreation and nature. Funding the operation and maintenance  
of these parks aligns with the County’s sustainability goals to promote the health and wellbeing  
of the community and allow equitable access to County facilities.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational  
Plan in the Department of Public Works and Department of Parks and Recreation. There is no  
proposed change in the assessment rate for the San Diego County Street Lighting District and  
Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. 2 - Jess Martin Park.  
A rate increase is proposed for Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. 1 - Rancho San Diego  
that will increase the assessment rate by 3% from $40.94 to $42.17 per equivalent dwelling unit.  
If approved, this request will result in costs and revenue of approximately $296,104 for the  
Street Lighting District, $197,170 for LMDZ No. 1 - Rancho San Diego, and $96,894 for LMDZ  
No. 2 Jess Martin Park. The funding source for this request is property owner paid assessments  
and a portion of annual countywide property tax revenues that were allocated by formula to  
special districts as a result of Proposition 13 (1978) and subsequent legislation, including  
Assembly Bill 8 (1979). There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff  
years.  
The proposed assessment levies are evaluated annually in an amount sufficient to recover the full  
cost as required by Board Policy B-29. Accordingly, there is no projected unrecovered cost, and  
a waiver of Board Policy B-29 is not needed. The funding source is assessment levies on  
property owners within the identified districts and General Purpose Revenue.  
If the Board of Supervisors does not adopt the resolutions, the proposed assessments cannot be  
placed on the tax rolls for FY 2026-27. Without the funds generated by the assessments, services  
for street lighting would be reduced, including suspending maintenance projects related to light  
and pole repair. In the two Landscape Maintenance District Zones, the reduction of services and  
deferred maintenance includes, but is not limited to, a reduction of hardscape and walkway  
maintenance, minimal planting of new trees and shrubs, reduction of playground, skatepark, and  
ball field maintenance, and adjustment of operational hours.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
DPW BL 5 6 26 Street Lights Annual Levy Final  
Attachments:  
5 6 2026 New Agenda Information Sheet FY 26 27 St Light LMDZ  
Signed  
5 6 26 Street Lights EA Signed  
Att A San Diego County Street Lighting District Engineers Report  
Fiscal Year 2026 27  
Att B Landscape Maintenance District Zone No 1 Engineers Report  
Fiscal Year 2026 27  
Att C Landscape Maintenance District Zone No 2 Engineers Report  
Fiscal Year 2026 27  
Att D Resolution of Intention Ltg Dist Assess 26 27  
Att E Resolution of Intention LMD Zone 1 26 27  
Att F Resolution of Intention LMD Zone 2 26 27  
Att G Resolution Confirming Ltg Dist Diagram Assessments 26 27  
Att H Resolution Confirming LMD Zone 1 26 27  
Att I Resolution Confirming LMD Zone 2 26 27  
2.  
SUBJECT:  
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (06/10/2026 - ADOPT  
RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING INTRODUCING AN  
ORDINANCE; 06/24/2026 - SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE,  
UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED ON SECOND READING, AND  
CEQA EXEMPTION FINDING (DISTRICTS: 2 & 4)  
OVERVIEW  
On June 10, 2026 (07) the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider and adopt the  
Ordinance on June 24, 2026.  
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 the February 6, 2026 TAC meeting:  
District Item Location Request Description  
2 2-A* Winter Gardens Boulevard/ Industry Road from Woodside Avenue to Channel Road  
in Lakeside. Review requested by DPW staff. Reduce the 40 MPH speed limit to 35 MPH and  
certify the 35 MPH speed limit for radar enforcement.  
2 2-B* Magnolia Avenue from Airport Drive to Vernon Way in unincorporated El Cajon  
Review requested by DPW staff. Reduce the 40 MPH speed limit to 35 MPH and certify the  
35 MPH speed limit for radar enforcement.  
4 4-A Fairway Drive & Link Drive in Spring Valley Review requested by residents.  
Establish an all-way stop intersection.  
*Item requires two hearings.  
Approval of Items 2-A on Winter Gardens Boulevard/Industry Road in Lakeside (District 2) and  
2-B on Magnolia Avenue in unincorporated El Cajon (District 2) 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.  
Approval of Item 4-A on Fairway Drive and Link Drive (District 4) would enhance safety for  
pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists by assigning a full stop to all vehicles approaching the  
intersections. Properly posted intersection stop controls reduce the number and severity of  
collisions by assuring reasonable drivers enter intersections at a low speed and have more time  
to take heed of the traffic situation.  
The Board’s action on Items 4-A on Fairway Drive and Link Drive (District 4) does not revise  
the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances (County Code) and therefore does not  
require a second reading of an ordinance. Board direction on June 10, 2026 would allow  
implementation by DPW.  
The Board’s action on Items 2-A on Winter Gardens Boulevard/Industry Road in Lakeside  
(District 2) and 2-B on Magnolia Avenue in unincorporated El Cajon (District 2) would  
introduce an ordinance to amend and establish speed limit zones. This action would revise the  
County Code and require two steps. On June 10, 2026, the Board will consider the TAC items. If  
the Board takes action as recommended, then on June 24, 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 June 24, 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. Winter Gardens Boulevard/ Industry Road from Woodside Avenue to Channel Road  
in Lakeside - Reduce the 40 MPH speed limit to 35 MPH and certify the 35 MPH for radar  
enforcement.  
Item 2-B. Magnolia Avenue from Airport Drive to Vernon Way in unincorporated El Cajon -  
Reduce the 40 MPH speed limit to 35 MPH and certify the 35 MPH for radar enforcement.  
District 4:  
Item 4-A. Fairway Drive and Link Drive in Spring Valley - Establish an all-way stop  
intersection.  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
Adopt the following Ordinance:  
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 72.168. AND 72.169.49.2. 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. While adherence to sign and marking standards developed by the California  
Department of Transportation is crucial to obtaining the compliance of most drivers, the TAC  
also relies on various community engagement methods such as the Tell Us Now! Mobile app,  
toll-free hotlines, and a customer service request program to intake reports on a wide variety of  
traffic concerns and ensure the concerns are addressed.  
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 current year  
costs and revenue of $8,305 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 costs and no  
additional staff years.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
2026 06 10 TAC BL Final  
Attachments:  
2026 06 10 TAC Agenda Information Sheet Signed Final  
6 10 26 TAC EA Signed  
2026 06 10 TAC Att A TAC Summary  
2026 06 10 TAC Att B Ord Speed Clean  
2026 06 10 TAC Att C Ord Speed Info  
2026 06 10 TAC Att D Res 299 3330 All Way Stop  
2026 06 10 TAC Att E Res 305 3331 Through Highway  
3.  
SUBJECT:  
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT  
FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND  
AGRICULTURE FOR THE HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM BLOCK  
GRANT; ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF  
AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO  
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS  
OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT; FIND THE ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT  
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT  
(DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
On September 11, 2024 (6), the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors adopted the  
2024 Climate Action Plan (CAP), which includes the development of 70 actions across five  
sectors: Built Environment and Transportation, Energy, Solid Waste, Water and Wastewater,  
and Agriculture and Conservation. One of the actions in the CAP is the development of the  
Sustainable Operations in Land Stewardship (SOILS) Program, previously known as the Climate  
Smart Land Stewardship Program, to increase carbon sequestration on 3,000 acres of agricultural  
land by 2030 and 36,214 acres by 2045. Another CAP action strives to increase access to  
transportation services and connections to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in single  
occupancy vehicles.  
This is a request for the Board to adopt Resolutions authorizing the County to apply for and  
accept a California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Healthy Soils Program Block  
Grant and the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program (FFGP), administered by the San Diego  
Association of Governments (SANDAG) to support the CAP actions described above. If the  
County is selected for either award, it also authorizes the Director of Planning & Development  
Services (PDS) or a designee to execute all related documents.  
Healthy Soils Program Block Grant  
The SOILS Program offers grants to farmers and ranchers (collectively referred to as agricultural  
producers) in the unincorporated area of San Diego County to incentivize the adoption of  
climate-smart agricultural practices. This voluntary program aims to support the adoption of  
climate-smart agricultural practices to mitigate carbon emissions and support agricultural  
production and resilience in the region. Climate-smart, carbon farming, and regenerative  
agriculture are terms used to describe techniques that increase the amount of carbon that the land  
and plants remove from the atmosphere. Beyond sequestering carbon, practices like compost  
application or cover cropping have the potential to improve soil health and produce other  
complementary benefits (co-benefits) such as increasing water retention in soil, improving  
biodiversity, and increasing crop production. Since CAP adoption, PDS staff have developed a  
pilot version of the SOILS Program, funded by a grant from the California Department of  
Conservation. Current funding for the SOILS Program and other related efforts supporting the  
agricultural community ($1.7 million) has resulted in grant funds to 13 agricultural operations in  
the region. Additional funding is needed to expand beyond this pilot phase of the program to  
meet the need of agricultural producers in the region and meet CAP goals.  
Staff have identified the CDFA Healthy Soils Program Block Grant as a funding source for the  
SOILS Program through 2031. This competitive State grant is funded by Prop 4 and will award  
applicants up to $4 million over four years. If awarded, the County would use the funds to  
directly support up to 100 agricultural producers in the San Diego region, who will be selected  
through a competitive application process, to help them incorporate climate-smart agricultural  
practices into their operations.  
Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program  
The CAP also aims to reduce VMT by expanding mobility options, improving connectivity, and  
supporting the development of community-based transportation services, including  
zero-emission (ZE) microtransit options in unincorporated communities. On-demand ZE  
microtransit plays an essential role in reducing VMT and resulting greenhouse gas emissions.  
Beyond these benefits, microtransit services offer additional co-benefits, including improved  
mobility for underserved communities, reduced roadway congestion, and increased access to  
employment and community destinations. Since CAP adoption, PDS has launched the Planning  
for First Mile/Last Mile Transportation Solutions in Unincorporated San Diego County Villages  
project funded by a grant from Caltrans. Current funding focuses on public engagement and  
planning for expanded mobility options. Additional funding is needed to move from planning to  
implementation to help meet CAP goals.  
Staff have identified the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program (FFGP), administered by the San  
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) as a funding source to transition current  
planning efforts into implementation, including a two-year pilot project that would deploy ZE  
microtransit in the communities of Spring Valley and Casa de Oro. This competitive grant is  
funded by regional sales tax (TransNet) and state and federal grants. It will award applicants up  
to $1 million over two years for new pilot projects. The funds may be used to support the  
initiation and ongoing operation of the microtransit service, i.e., the cost to operate vehicles, the  
coordination of an on-demand system, etc., including ensuring the service is accessible and  
highly promoted to the relevant communities.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), Section 15301, and Section 15304 of the  
California CEQA Guidelines.  
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF  
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING &  
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS  
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE FOR  
THE HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM BLOCK GRANT (Attachment A)  
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF  
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN  
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF  
GOVERNMENTS AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT  
(Attachment B).  
4. Authorize the Director, Planning & Development Services, or their designee, to execute  
all required grant documents pertaining to the Resolutions (Attachment A and  
Attachment B). including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, annual  
extensions, revisions, payment requests, and/or any agreements and/or memorandums of  
understanding with other entities as co-applicants, sub-awardees, subgrantees,  
participants, and/or partners in the application and spending of grant funds received, that  
do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level and may be necessary for  
completion of the grant deliverables.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Both the Healthy Soils Program and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)  
Flexible Fleets Grant Program (FFGP) place a strong emphasis on equity and providing  
resources to historically underserved communities. First, the Healthy Soils Program Block Grant  
will help cover costs associated with technical assistance requirements and direct grants to  
qualified agricultural producers, incentivizing the adoption of climate-smart agricultural  
practices that will help meet the goals of the County’s Climate Action Plan. The Healthy Soils  
Program is funded by the Climate Bond which has a focus on serving Socially Disadvantaged  
Farmers and Ranchers, Severely Disadvantaged Communities, and Disadvantaged Communities  
by ensuring that 40% of Climate Bond funds must provide meaningful and direct benefits to  
these communities, as defined by the State. Similarly, the FFGP will provide financial support to  
implement a shared, on-demand zero-emission microtransit pilot service in unincorporated San  
Diego County for up to two years. The grant will support all costs associated with planning,  
coordination and implementation of services, including community outreach and education.  
Much like the Climate Bond, the FFGP places an emphasis on serving historically underserved  
populations and disadvantaged communities as defined by State and SANDAG criteria and  
requires applicants to demonstrate how their pilot project will benefit these communities.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Pursuit of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program Block  
Grant and the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant will potentially bring more funding to the region to  
help meet the County of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan goals. The grant application and  
subsequent expansion of the Sustainable Operations in Land Stewardship (SOILS) Program will  
contribute to the County of San Diego's Sustainability Goal 6, which aims to develop natural and  
organic land management policies and practices that protect ecosystems, habitats, biodiversity,  
and soil health. If awarded, the SOILS Program will incentivize agricultural producers to adopt  
climate-smart agricultural practices, thereby positively impacting the environment and  
supporting the County’s commitment to sustainability. Similarly, the grant application and  
subsequent implementation of the Flexible Fleets pilot project will contribute to County of San  
Diego’s Climate Action Plan goals and Sustainability Goal 3, which aims to shift away from  
internal combustion personal transport and reduce air pollution.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
There is no fiscal impact associated with these recommendations. If approved and grant funds  
are awarded from the Healthy Soils Program Block Grant; this could result in estimated costs  
and revenue of up to $4,000,000 over the grant term (four years) in Fiscal Years 2026-27  
through Fiscal Year 2030-31. If approved and grant funds are awarded from the San Diego  
Association of Governments Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program, this could result in costs and  
revenue of up to $1,000,000 over the grant term (two years) in Fiscal Year 2026-27 through  
Fiscal Year 2029-30. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff  
years resulting from either grant award. If either grant is awarded, Planning & Development  
Services will return to the Board to request appropriation of funds as necessary.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
Both the Healthy Soils Program and the San Diego Association of Governments Flexible Fleets  
Grant Program have the potential to result in positive economic impacts. Expansion of the  
Sustainable Operations in Land Stewardship (SOILS) Program will lead to greater adoption of  
climate-smart agricultural practices that help to address climate change, as well as provide  
various co-benefits such as improved air quality and increased financial support for the local  
agricultural economy. Climate-smart agricultural practices have been shown to improve soil  
health, thereby increasing soil water retention and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers, both  
of which support the bottom line for agricultural producers in the region. Similarly, funding for  
the zero-emission microtransit project will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing  
vehicle miles traveled while also providing mobility for residents who lack reliable transit  
options. Increased mobility can also lead to greater accessibility to jobs and other services.  
Additionally, microtransit services can support local economies by stimulating increased  
economic activity through improved access to local businesses. Lastly, the services themselves  
require the creation of jobs such as drivers, dispatchers and maintenance staff.  
BL CDFA HSP Grant Resolution  
Attachments:  
Agenda Information Sheet CFDA HSP Block Grant Resolution v1  
EA Approval CDFA HSP Block Grant Resolution  
CDFA HSP ATTACHMENT A  
CDFA HSP ATTACHMENT B  
CDFA HSP ATTACHMENT C  
4.  
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), January 28, 2026 (3), March 25, 2026 (8), and  
May 20, 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.  
DEHQ BL Local Emergency Review 062426  
AIS 062426 DEHQ Local Emergency BL  
Attachments:  
DEHQ BL Local Emergency 062426 Approval Log Signed  
Attachment A Basis of State of Emergency 062426  
Attachment B Proclamation of Local Emergency Transboundary  
Contamination  
Attachmnet C CoSD Letter Supporing Increased IBWC Funding 04  
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DISCUSSION ITEMS  
5.  
SUBJECT:  
ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO INCLUSIONARY  
HOUSING ORDINANCE, RELATED IN LIEU FEE ORDINANCE, AND  
CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
The County of San Diego (County) is committed to advancing housing initiatives that produce  
Housing for All, prevent displacement, and promote equity and inclusion. Today’s action  
proposes adoption of an ordinance amending the County’s Zoning Ordinance to establish an  
Inclusionary Housing Program in the unincorporated area (herein referred to as the Inclusionary  
Housing Ordinance or Draft Ordinance). This ordinance would require certain new market-rate  
housing projects to either include a portion of affordable units within the project or support  
affordable housing elsewhere. This action advances prior Board of Supervisors (Board) direction  
from February 10, 2021 (4), August 31, 2021 (7), and August 24, 2024 (11), which directed staff  
to develop an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that ensures overall housing production is not  
negatively impacted and to return with additional information and policy options aligned with  
County housing goals after hearing items on the Development Feasibility Analysis (DFA) and  
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).  
Establishing an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance supports several State and County housing  
objectives and implements an action item in the County’s Housing Element, which outlines how  
the County will meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2021-2029  
planning period. While the County has met its RHNA for Above Moderate-, Moderate-, and  
Low-Income households, there remains a significant shortfall in housing affordable to Very  
Low-Income households. For the 2021-2029 planning period, the County has permitted 516  
Very Low-Income units, representing 28% of its total obligation of 1,834 units. Based on  
discretionary market-rate housing projects approved in the unincorporated area during 2024 and  
2025, adoption of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance is estimated to produce 15 to 60  
deed-restricted affordable units per year, up to 150 units over the remainder of the RHNA  
planning period, depending on the policy options chosen by the Board. This would be in addition  
to the approximately 30 deed-restricted units that the County has historically permitted per year.  
While this ordinance alone will not address the shortfall in the County’s Very Low-Income unit  
goals, the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance is a tool in the County’s toolbox to help increase the  
supply of affordable housing. By requiring affordable units to be produced as new residential  
development occurs, the ordinance helps expand housing opportunities for lower-income  
households while allowing market-rate housing development to continue. Any level of an  
Inclusionary Housing requirement would incrementally increase the number of deed-restricted  
affordable units produced over time as new housing is constructed.  
The Draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance presented today (Attachment A - clean copy and  
Attachment B - strikeout) and Draft In-Lieu Fee Ordinance (Attachment C - clean copy and  
Attachment D - strikeout) has been informed by best practice research, peer-reviewed economic  
analysis, and public outreach and engagement conducted from 2020 to 2026, incorporating input  
and feedback from market-rate and affordable housing developers, housing advocates,  
environmental groups, and community members.  
To adopt the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, the Board is asked to determine four key  
ordinance components:  
1. Set Aside: How many units must be affordable and at what income levels;  
2. Minimum Project Size: Which market-rate projects must comply with the ordinance;  
3. Alternative Compliance: How a housing project can comply with the ordinance in ways  
other than building affordable units on-site;  
4. Incentives: What benefits will be offered to projects that build affordable housing  
on-site.  
Staff prepared the Draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance with considerations for each of these  
components that reflect different approaches to balancing affordable housing production, project  
feasibility, and alignment with State housing laws, including density bonus law. In addition,  
consistent with Board direction, staff have provided options intended to avoid negatively  
impacting housing production. Today’s action requests that the Board consider the adoption of  
the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and provide direction on each of these four key components  
to finalize the Draft Ordinance.  
Adoption of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance will implement the County’s Housing Element,  
could progress RHNA goals for Very Low-Income households, and will expand affordable  
housing supply in the unincorporated area while continuing to support overall housing  
production. Failure to adopt the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance puts the County at risk of  
losing its Housing Element certification, with potential consequences including ineligibility for  
state funds, court-imposed financial penalties, and loss of local land use authority.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
PLANNING COMMISSION  
On April 19, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors defer  
consideration of the Draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance until the County’s Vehicle Miles  
Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program is adopted (4 Yay - 1 Nay - 1 Absent).  
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES  
Planning & Development Services (PDS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors (Board)  
adopt the Draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that best meets the Board's policy goals by  
directing an affordable housing requirement (set-aside), minimum project size, at least one  
alternative compliance method, and optional incentives.  
1. Find that the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), dated August 3, 2011, on  
file with PDS as Environmental Review Number 02-ZA-001, was completed in  
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State and  
County CEQA Guidelines and that the Board has reviewed and considered the  
information contained therein and the Addendum (PDS-2023-ER-00-001) thereto dated  
April 19, 2024, on file with PDS, prior to taking action (Attachment E).  
2. Find that there are no changes in the project or in the circumstances under which the  
project is undertaken that involve significant new environmental impacts that were not  
considered in the previously certified EIR dated August 3, 2011; there is no substantial  
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and no new  
information of substantial importance has become available since the EIR was certified  
as explained in the Environmental Review Update Checklist (PDS-2023-ER-00-001)  
dated April 19, 2024, (Attachment E).  
3. Adopt the attached forms of the following Ordinances and provide direction on the  
ordinance components including the set aside requirement, minimum project size,  
alternative compliance, and optional incentives:  
a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ZONING  
ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE AFFORDABLE INCLUSIONARY  
HOUSING PROGRAM (POD 20-007) (Attachment A - clean copy and  
Attachment B - strikeout).  
b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ZONING  
ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE AFFORDABLE INCLUSIONARY  
HOUSING PROGRAM IN-LIEU FEE PROGRAM (POD 20-007) (Attachment  
C - clean copy and Attachment D - strikeout).  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
With its focus on improving equity, the County recognizes the systemic impacts that inequitable  
policies can create for residents of the San Diego region. The Draft Inclusionary Housing  
Ordinance seeks to equitably address the housing needs in the unincorporated area by  
establishing an Inclusionary Housing Program to increase affordable housing production and to  
develop mixed-income housing developments, fostering diverse, resilient communities. The  
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance would reduce housing inequalities, such as segregation and  
displacement, by ensuring that new developments include or help produce units affordable to  
families and individuals who earn Moderate- and Lower-Incomes, providing greater access to  
housing opportunities for all income levels.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The proposed action to adopt the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance implements a program in the  
County’s Housing Element and facilitates compliance with State housing law. The proposed  
action seeks to facilitate the development of housing that is affordable to Moderate- and  
Lower-Income individuals and families (including Low-, Very Low-, and Extremely Low-) in  
communities across the unincorporated area. By engaging with these communities during this  
process, an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance advances Sustainability Goals #1 and #2 by  
providing just and equitable access to County policy decision-making in support of sustainable  
communities.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
There may be future fiscal impacts in the Department of General Services (DGS) if a land  
donation is identified as an alternative compliance method. The request would result in costs,  
including staff time to review land eligibility and processing of donation acceptance, costs for  
maintaining donated land, and releasing Request for Proposals (RFPs) for affordable housing  
developers. This work would be accomplished with existing DGS staff resources and Charges  
for Current Services to the customer department as the funding source. Staff would return to the  
Board for consideration, funding, and approval at that time if needed.  
There is no fiscal impact associated with these recommendations in Planning & Development  
Services (PDS). Additional workload of the recommendations will be absorbed within current  
resources. If the number of projects increase beyond the capacity of one Full Time Employee  
(FTE), additional FTEs will be requested in future years. There will be no change in net General  
Fund balance and no additional staff years.  
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-28 CAO Recommended  
Operational Plan for the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). All options are  
anticipated to require a total of two (2.0) FTEs for Housing and Community Development  
Services (HCDS). The staff will be responsible for working with developers to establish  
affordable housing agreements, as well as monitor implementation and compliance with those  
agreements for up to 55 years. These agreements would be needed regardless of the number of  
affordable units; therefore, staffing needs would be the same for all options. The timing of when  
these resources are needed depends on how many projects come forward to which the  
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance applies.  
To ensure there are no delays in preparing these agreements and moving housing projects  
forward, the 2.0 FTEs are requested upon approval of the ordinance. If approved, HHSA will  
need to use two vacant FTE positions in Community Development Services. This request will  
result in estimated costs and revenue of $424,951 in FY 2026-27 and $446,199 in FY 2027-28.  
The funding sources will be the funds deposited through the PDS account and monitoring fee  
revenue. There will be no change in net General Fund cost.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
An Inclusionary Housing Ordinance will require qualified housing projects to provide affordable  
housing units at below-market rates. Some stakeholders have noted this may impact project  
returns for housing developers on those affordable units, though density bonus development  
incentives could offset the impact. Other stakeholders have noted that such a requirement will  
not have impacts on returns.  
BL Inclusionary Housing  
Attachments:  
Agenda Information Sheet Inclusionary Housing v1  
EA Approval Inclusionary Housing  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT A  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT B  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT C  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT D  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT E  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT F  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT G  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT H  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT I  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT J  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT K  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT L  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT M  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT N  
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ATTACHMENT O  
6.  
SUBJECT:  
CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION TO LEVY SPECIAL TAX IN  
PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 9B HARRIS  
ANNEX IN RANCHO SANTA FE AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
(DISTRICT: 3)  
OVERVIEW  
A Permanent Road Division Zone (PRD Zone) is a district which provides property owners with  
a mechanism to pay for private road maintenance in a geographically defined area. There are 67  
PRD Zones within the unincorporated county that provide maintenance of about 94 miles of  
roads. Permanent Road Division Zone No. 9B - Harris Annex is located within the Rancho Santa  
Fe community of the North County Metro Sub Region. The 1.24 miles of roads within Harris  
Annex require maintenance and potential repairs to ensure safe access, and the existing  
assessment methodology for this PRD that was established in the 1970s is insufficient to fully  
fund these needs now and in the future. The PRD Chair circulated and submitted an informal  
petition signed by PRD property owners in support of calling for an election for an increased  
special tax in this community. On July 2, 2025, the Department of Public Works (DPW)  
conducted a Community Outreach event with the residents of PRD 9B. Notice of the meeting  
was provided to property owners. Multiple cost proposals were presented, and the attendees were  
generally supportive of the idea of a special tax for this community.  
Today’s request is to replace the existing assessment with a special tax determined by an  
Assessment Engineer to adequately fund needed work and ensure the long-term viability of the  
PRD. Alternatively, if the existing assessment structure is maintained, limited maintenance can  
continue for a number of years; however, new or modified funding mechanisms would need to  
be evaluated to support long-term sustainability.  
On March 4, 2026 (6), the Board previously approved actions to initiate a special tax election for  
PRD Zone No. 9B - Harris Annex, including setting June 2, 2026, as the election date. Since that  
time, staff have determined that it is more fiscally prudent to align this election with the  
November 3, 2026, General Election to reduce costs for the community and improve  
administrative efficiency. Accordingly, today’s proposed actions supersede the prior Board  
action and establish a revised election timeline.  
Per Board Policy J-16, all costs associated with formation, administration, maintenance,  
improvement, and rate increases of a PRD Zone, including incidental expenses, engineering and  
special tax reports, shall be funded by PRD Zone revenues collected from residents through a  
special tax levied on County property tax bills.  
Per California Proposition 218, all new special taxes imposed by a County must be approved by  
the impacted voters. Therefore, staff are requesting the Board call for a special tax election in  
Harris Annex to increase the revenue for the PRD and allow for long term maintenance of safe  
roads. The proposed election date is November 3, 2026. The Registrar of Voters will certify the  
election and present the results to the Board through the Clerk of the Board on December 3,  
2026. Based on the certified results, the Board will consider subsequent action. Staff’s  
assessment indicates that the existing rate will provide sufficient funding to maintain the road at  
a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 50 or better for approximately five years. However,  
without the approval of the new special tax, available revenues will eventually become  
insufficient to support sustainable road maintenance, and PRD 9B will face insolvency within a  
few years’ time. In that event, staff would reduce service levels to align with available funds and  
return to the Board with recommendations as needed, including a possible recommendation to  
dissolve the PRD and return road maintenance responsibility to the property owners.  
The special tax will not be implemented unless two-thirds of the votes cast by the registered  
voters within the boundary of Harris Annex vote “yes” on the special tax. A “yes” vote would  
result in the replacement of the current assessment with a special tax determined by an  
Assessment Engineer to provide long-term road maintenance. The current assessment is $73 a  
benefit unit, which means a single-family home pays up to $204 per year. Under the proposed  
special tax, the maximum rate would be $1,000 per year for each developed property and $375  
per year for each undeveloped property. The maximum rate will be subject to adjustment by up  
to 5% each year using the Los Angeles Construction Cost Index (LACCI) or a similar index  
should the LACCI become unavailable to account for inflation.  
Today’s proposed action requires two hearings. At today’s hearing, the Board will be asked to  
make a CEQA finding, call an election, and introduce an ordinance to replace the existing  
assessment used to fund the PRD with a special tax. At the subsequent hearing, after the election  
is completed, the Registrar of Voters will certify the election and present the results to the Board  
through the Clerk of the Board; and, if two-thirds voter approval was received for the special tax,  
adopt the ordinance introduced at the prior hearing, or, if the requisite vote was not received,  
take no additional action.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
On June 24, 2026:  
The actions recommended below supersede the prior Board action taken on March 4, 2026.  
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) as specified under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because  
the activity involves establishment of a funding mechanism with no commitment to any  
specific project so that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the action may  
have an impact on the environment.  
2. Accept the Special Tax Report for San Diego County Countywide Permanent Road  
Division No. 1000, Zone No. 9B - Harris Annex on file with the Clerk of the Board and  
in the Department of Public Works and available online at  
<https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/specialdistricts/prd/prd-  
9b-special-tax.html>.  
3. Adopt the resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF  
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION WITHIN  
PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 9B - HARRIS ANNEX,  
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF  
IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND  
ORDERING SAID SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE  
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION.  
4. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading), and waive further reading of  
an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF  
SUPERVISORS APPROVING SPECIAL TAX REPORT AND LEVYING OF  
SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO.  
9B - HARRIS ANNEX AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9165 ESTABLISHING  
ASSESSMENTS IN THE PRD.  
If on June 24, 2026, the Board takes the actions recommended in Items 1-54, then on  
December 9, 2026, the following recommendations will be considered:  
1.  
2.  
Receive the election certification from the Registrar of Voters for the Special Tax  
Election within the boundaries of Permanent Road Division No. 1000, Zone No. 9B -  
Harris Annex.  
Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL  
ELECTION WITHIN PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 9B -  
HARRIS ANNEX, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE  
PURPOSE OF IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE  
SERVICES AND ORDERING SAID SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE  
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION.  
3.  
Approve Special Tax Report for San Diego County Countywide Permanent Road  
Division No. 1000, Zone No. 9B - Harris Annex, on file with the Clerk of the Board  
and in the Special Districts office of the Department of Public Works and available  
online at <https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/specialdistricts/prd/prd-  
9b-special-tax.html>.  
If the special tax vote passes:  
4. Adopt the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING SPECIAL TAX REPORT AND  
LEVYING OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO.  
1000, ZONE NO. 9B - HARRIS ANNEX AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.  
9165 ESTABLISHING ASSESSMENTS IN THE PRD.  
If the special tax vote fails:  
5.  
Take no additional action. This will leave in place the existing authority allowing for  
the imposition of an assessment to pay for road repair and maintenance.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action continues the County of San Diego’s (County) commitment to provide programs  
and services that enhance communities. Special taxes and assessments fund services for  
Permanent Road Divisions (PRDs), which support the health, safety, and economic interests of  
local communities by maintaining safe and reliable road infrastructure. Calling a special election  
to levy a special tax in PRD No. 1000, Zone No. 9B (Harris Annex in Rancho Santa Fe) will  
have a direct impact on residents in these communities by providing a mechanism to fully fund  
continued access to safe and well-maintained roads. This action promotes equity by ensuring that  
residents within these zones, who are directly impacted by the condition of local roads, have a  
fair and transparent process to participate in funding decisions that affect their daily safety,  
mobility, and long-term community sustainability.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action supports the County of San Diego’s (County) Sustainability Goals to protect the  
health and wellbeing of residents, ensure equitable access to services, and strengthen community  
resilience by continuing to fund the operation, maintenance, and improvements of local roads.  
Well-maintained roads promote public safety, support economic sustainability by preventing  
more costly reconstruction in the future, and ensure reliable access for residents, emergency  
services, and local businesses. Maintaining roads in good condition also reduces vehicle wear,  
lowers greenhouse gas emissions from inefficient travel, and extends the lifespan of existing  
infrastructure.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational  
Plan in the Department of Public Works Fund Permanent Road Division, Zone No. 9B Harris  
Annex. If approved, this request will result in costs and revenue of approximately $2,000 to  
$4,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27 for a special election. The funding source is property owner-paid  
special taxes within Permanent Road Division (PRD) No. 1000, Zone No. 9B (Harris Annex in  
Rancho Santa Fe). If approved, today’s action will authorize a special election allowing  
registered voters within the affected PRD to determine by a vote to levy special taxes to fully  
fund the operation and maintenance of local roads. The proposed special taxes will recover all  
costs associated with maintaining these facilities and the staff and engineering costs associated  
with today’s action as required by Board Policy B-29. Accordingly, there is no projected  
unrecovered cost and a waiver of Board Policy B-29 is not needed. There will be no change in  
net General Fund cost and no additional staff years required.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
6 24 BL Harris Annex Special Tax Election Strikeout and Underline  
6 24 BL Harris Annex Special Tax Election Clean  
6 24 26 A72 Form New Agenda Information Sheet PRD 9B  
6 24 26 PRD 9B Late Docket EA Signed  
Attachments:  
Att A Vicinity Map PRD 9B Harris Annex  
Att B Parcel Map PRD 9B Harris Annex  
Att C Special Tax Report  
Att D Reso Calling for Special Election  
Att E Reso Declaring Results of Special Election  
Att F Ordinance Adopting Special Tax Report and Levy  
7.  
SUBJECT:  
CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION TO LEVY SPECIAL TAX IN  
PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 13A PALA MESA  
ZONE A IN FALLBROOK AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION  
(DISTRICT: 5)  
OVERVIEW  
A Permanent Road Division Zone (PRD Zone) is a district that provides property owners with a  
mechanism to pay for private road maintenance in a geographically defined area. There are 67  
PRD Zones within the unincorporated county that provide maintenance of about 94 miles of  
roads that are not County-owned or maintained roads. There are 345 taxable parcels in the  
boundaries of Pala Mesa Zone A. Permanent Road Division Zone No. 13A - Pala Mesa Zone A  
is located within the Fallbrook community of the North County Metro Sub Region. The 5.77  
miles of roads within Pala Mesa Zone A require maintenance and potential repairs to ensure safe  
access, and the existing assessment methodology for this PRD, which was established in the  
1970s, is insufficient to fully fund these needs now and in the future.  
PRD 13A currently collects approximately $150 per year from the average property, based on  
the PRD’s longstanding Equivalent Benefit Unit structure. Staff has determined that this level of  
funding is not sufficient or sustainable to maintain the PRD’s approximately 5.77 miles of  
private roads and associated infrastructure. On June 30, 2025, the Department of Public Works  
(DPW) conducted a Community Outreach event with the residents of PRD 13A. Notice of the  
meeting was provided to property owners, and staff presented multiple proposals outlining  
options for funding long-term road and drainage maintenance needs. The community feedback  
was mixed, reflecting a wide range of views on both the future structure and funding of PRD  
13A. Subsequently, on February 2, 2026, an informal survey was mailed out to 355 property  
owners within PRD 13A. The purpose of the survey was to identify how much community  
support existed for a special tax of $1,786 per year. Staff received 138 responses, with 91  
property owners (67%) responding that they would vote yes to an increased rate of $1,786 per  
property per year.  
Today’s request is to replace the existing assessment with a special tax determined by a public  
finance consultant to adequately fund the needed work and ensure the viability of the PRD for  
many years to come. If the existing assessment structure is maintained, current revenues will  
remain insufficient to complete necessary culvert and roadway repairs, and only limited routine  
maintenance can continue until available funds are depleted. Per Board Policy J-16, all costs  
associated with formation, administration, maintenance, improvement, and rate increases of a  
PRD Zone, including incidental expenses, engineering, and special tax reports, shall be funded  
by PRD Zone revenues collected from residents through a special tax levied on County property  
tax bills.  
Per California Proposition 218, all new special taxes imposed by a County must be approved by  
the impacted voters. Therefore, staff is requesting the Board call for a special tax election in Pala  
Mesa Zone A to increase the revenue for the PRD and allow for long-term maintenance of safe  
roads. The special election will be consolidated with the November 3, 2026 Gubernatorial  
General Election. Following the election, the Board is scheduled through the Clerk of the Board  
to declare the results and officially repeal the existing Pala Mesa Zone A assessment measures  
on December 9th, 2026. If the special tax is not approved by the voters, the Board will be  
requested at the second hearing to adopt an ordinance dissolving Pala Mesa Zone A.  
The special tax will not be implemented unless two-thirds of the votes cast by the registered  
voters within the boundary of Pala Mesa Zone A vote “yes” on the special tax. A “yes” vote  
would result in the replacement of the current assessment with a special tax determined by a  
public finance consultant to provide long-term road maintenance. The current assessment is $50  
a benefit unit, which means a single-family home pays approximately $150 per year. Under the  
proposed special tax, the maximum rate would be $1,786.00 per year for each developed  
property and $893.00 per year for each undeveloped property. The maximum rate will be subject  
to adjustment by up to 5% each year using the Los Angeles Construction Cost Index.  
Without approval of the new special tax, staff will request the Board dissolve PRD 13A and  
return road maintenance responsibility to the property owners, consistent with Board policy.  
Today’s proposed action requires two hearings. At today’s hearing, the Board will be asked to  
make a CEQA finding, call an election, designate the ROV as the election’s official, and  
introduce an ordinance to replace the existing assessment used to fund the PRD with a special  
tax. If two-thirds voter approval is received for the special tax, adopt the ordinance introduced at  
the prior hearing, or, if the requisite vote was not received, be asked to dissolve PRD 13A Pala  
Mesa Zone A without an election.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
On June 24, 2026:  
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) as specified under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because  
the activity involves establishment of a funding mechanism with no commitment to any  
specific project so that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the action may  
have an impact on the environment.  
2. Accept the Special Tax Report for San Diego County Countywide Permanent Road  
Division No. 1000, Zone No. 13A - Pala Mesa Zone A on file with the Clerk of the  
Board and in the Department of Public Works and available online at  
<https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/specialdistricts/prd/prd-  
13a-special-tax/>.  
3. Adopt the resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF  
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION WITHIN  
PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 13A - PALA MESA ZONE A,  
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF  
IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND  
ORDERING SAID SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE  
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION.  
4. Direct the Registrar of Voters to consolidate the special election with the November 3,  
2026 Gubernatorial General Election.  
5. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading), and waive further reading of  
an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF  
SUPERVISORS APPROVING SPECIAL TAX REPORT AND LEVYING OF  
SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO.  
13A - PALA MESA ZONE A AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9171  
ESTABLISHING ASSESSMENTS IN THE PRD.  
If on June 24, 2026, the Board takes the actions recommended in Items 1-5, then on  
December 9, 2026, the following recommendations will be considered:  
1.  
Receive the election certification from the Registrar of Voters for the Special Tax  
Election within the boundaries of Permanent Road Division No. 1000, Zone No. 13A -  
Pala Mesa Zone A.  
2.  
Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL  
ELECTION WITHIN PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 13A -  
PALA MESA ZONE A, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR  
THE PURPOSE OF IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR ROAD  
MAINTENANCE SERVICES.  
3.  
Approve Special Tax Report for San Diego County Countywide Permanent Road  
Division No. 1000, Zone No. 13A - Pala Mesa Zone A, on file with the Clerk of the  
Board and in the Special Districts office of the Department of Public Works and  
available online at  
<https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/specialdistricts/prd/prd-  
13a-special-tax/>.  
If the special tax vote passes:  
4. Adopt the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING SPECIAL TAX REPORT AND  
LEVYING OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO.  
1000, ZONE NO. 13A - PALA MESA ZONE A AND REPEALING ORDINANCE  
NO. 9171 ESTABLISHING ASSESSMENTS IN THE PRD.  
If the special tax vote fails:  
5. Adopt a Resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
ORDERING DISSOLUTION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTYWIDE PERMANENT  
ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 13A - PALA MESA ZONE A WITHOUT  
AN ELECTION.  
6. Authorize the Director, Department of Public Works and the Auditor & Controller,  
and their designees, to take any action necessary to fully dissolve Permanent Road  
Division No. 1000, Zone No. 13A - Pala Mesa Zone A; including, without limitation,  
closing out all residual funds and transferring funds to the General Fund as authorized  
by applicable law.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action continues the County of San Diego’s (County) commitment to provide programs  
and services that enhance communities. Special taxes and assessments fund services for  
Permanent Road Divisions (PRDs), which support the health, safety, and economic interests of  
local communities by maintaining safe and reliable road infrastructure. Calling a special election  
to levy a special tax in PRD No. 1000, Zone No. 13A (Pala Mesa Zone A in Fallbrook) will have  
a direct impact on residents in these communities by providing a mechanism to fully fund  
continued access to safe and well-maintained roads. This action promotes equity by ensuring that  
residents within these zones, who are directly impacted by the condition of local roads, have a  
fair and transparent process to participate in funding decisions that affect their daily safety,  
mobility, and long-term community sustainability.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action supports the County of San Diego’s (County) Sustainability Goals to protect the  
health and wellbeing of residents, ensure equitable access to services, and strengthen community  
resilience by continuing to fund the operation, maintenance, and improvements of local roads.  
Well-maintained roads promote public safety, support economic sustainability by preventing  
more costly reconstruction in the future, and ensure reliable access for residents, emergency  
services, and local businesses. Maintaining roads in good condition also reduces vehicle wear,  
lowers greenhouse gas emissions from inefficient travel, and extends the lifespan of existing  
infrastructure.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operational Plan in the  
Department of Public Works Permanent Road Division, Zone No. 13A Pala Mesa Zone A. If  
approved, this request will result in costs and revenue of approximately $2,000 to $5,000 in  
Fiscal Year 2026-27 for a special election. The funding source is property owner-paid special  
taxes within Permanent Road Division (PRD) No. 1000, Zone No. 13A (Pala Mesa Zone A in  
Fallbrook). If approved, today’s action will authorize a special election allowing registered  
voters within the affected PRD to determine by a vote to levy special taxes to fully fund the  
operation and maintenance of local roads. The proposed special taxes will recover all costs  
associated with maintaining these facilities and the staff and engineering costs associated with  
today’s action as required by Board Policy B-29. Accordingly, there is no projected unrecovered  
cost and a waiver of Board Policy B-29 is not needed. There will be no change in net General  
Fund cost and no additional staff years required.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
6 24 BL Pala Mesa Zone A Special Tax Ballot Final  
6 24 26 A72 Form New Agenda Information Sheet PRD 13A  
6 24 26 PRD 13A EA Signed  
Attachments:  
Att A Vicinity Map PRD 13A Pala Mesa Zone A  
Att B Parcel Map PRD 13A Pala Mesa Zone A  
Att C Special Tax Report  
Att D Reso Calling for Special Election  
Att E Reso Declaring Results of Special Election  
Att F Ordinance Adopting Special Tax Report and Levy  
Att G Reso Dissolution of PRD 13A  
06242026 ag07 Public Communication 1  
8.  
SUBJECT:  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVIES  
FOR PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION ZONES, COUNTY SERVICE  
AREAS AND ZONES, SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT ZONES, AND STORMWATER MAINTENANCE ZONES  
AND RELATED CEQA FINDING (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
An annual public hearing is required to confirm and adopt levies for County of San Diego  
(County), San Diego County Flood Control District (Flood Control District), and San Diego  
County Fire Protection District (Fire District) including Permanent Road Division Zones,  
County Service Areas and Zones, and Flood Control District Stormwater Maintenance Zones.  
These levies ensure funding for the operation of assessment districts to provide various services  
for the public throughout the county. Without the adoption of these resolutions, the levies cannot  
be placed on the tax rolls for FY 2026-27, and the continuity of these services would be reduced,  
and maintenance could be suspended.  
Special districts are created by residents of a community to deliver specialized services that the  
local county or city does not provide. There are a variety of special districts, and each type is  
governed under different State laws. The County, Flood Control District, and Fire District use  
special districts as a funding mechanism to provide services, such as fire protection, flood  
control protection, private road, landscape maintenance, parks, emergency communication and  
paramedic services across the unincorporated region and in six cities (Del Mar, Solana Beach,  
Encinitas, Santee, and portions of Poway and San Diego) in San Diego County. This is a request  
for the Board of Supervisors acting on behalf of the County and the Fire and Flood Control  
Districts to adopt resolutions to confirm assessments and special taxes and authorize levies for  
the 74 special districts administered by the County, the Flood Control District, and the Fire  
District. Upon adoption, the assessments and special taxes will be placed on the tax roll for FY  
2026-27.  
These services are primarily funded by property owners through assessments or special taxes that  
are collected through annual property tax bills, reducing the cost to ratepayers by eliminating the  
administrative costs from annual billing and payment collection. The method for calculating  
how much each property owner pays per parcel varies based on the type of district and rules  
outlined within each ordinance adopted as the districts were formed. The most common method  
for calculating the rate per parcel is based on a variety of factors, including land use, parcel  
acreage, or use type (single-family or multi-family). The assessments or special taxes cannot  
exceed the maximum amount in the adopted ordinance without an additional vote of the  
community within the district’s boundaries. At the time of formation, some of the ordinances  
included cost escalators, tied to a specific cost index, to allow special districts to increase the  
maximum rate each year to keep pace with inflation.  
The most commonly used cost indices are the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the  
cost of consumer goods, and the Construction Cost Index (CCI) which measures the cost of  
construction materials and labor. There are a total of 74 districts included in this Board letter and  
proposed actions; of these, nine are proposing assessment increases within existing approved  
maximum amounts using the established rate and methodology.  
Staff reviewed each district to determine if revenues were adequate for services or if rates should  
be increased or decreased based on the budget. Staff determined that the proposed rates for  
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 are needed to fund services and to ensure compliance with Board  
Policy B-29, which directs departments to recover full cost for services provided to agencies or  
individuals outside the County of San Diego organization under grants, contracts, or for which  
fees may be charged. Rates are imposed in accordance with Articles XIII A-D of the California  
Constitution (Proposition 218 The Right to Vote on Taxes Act) as amended to date. Under  
Proposition 218, new or increased assessments or special taxes beyond a previously approved  
maximum rate cannot be imposed without a vote of the property owners or registered voters.  
If the Board of Supervisors, acting on behalf of the County of San Diego and other independent  
districts, does not adopt the resolutions, the proposed assessments and special taxes cannot be  
placed on the tax rolls for FY 2026-27. Without the funds generated by assessments and special  
taxes, services for flood control protection, private road maintenance, parks, and landscape  
services would be reduced, and maintenance could be suspended. Fund balance would be  
leveraged as much as possible to fill the gap and maintain existing operations and service levels  
for public safety communications systems, structural fire protection, and emergency medical  
services, which would impact the funding available for working capital. Additionally, without  
the ability to levy the approved assessments and special taxes, the County and independent  
districts would be unable to fully recover the costs of providing these services as required under  
Board Policy B-29, resulting in increased reliance on limited fund balance and reduced  
compliance with established cost recovery practices.  
Permanent Road Division Zones (County District)  
Permanent Road Division (PRD) Zones are managed by the County Department of Public Works  
(DPW) in various unincorporated communities. The amount each parcel is charged is  
determined by factors such as the type of land use, parcel size, and the number of dwelling units,  
which is represented by “benefit units.” Benefit units are used to quantify the specific level of  
benefit each parcel receives from the services. Rates will remain unchanged in 43 of the 49  
Permanent Road Division (PRD) Zones. The remaining six PRD’s will see changes (four  
increases and two decreases). All are within approved maximum limits based on original  
formation methodologies.  
Proposed Increases  
1. PRD Zone 106 - Garrison Way: El Cajon unincorporated community (District 2).  
2. PRD Zone 130 - Wilkes Road: Valley Center unincorporated community (District 5).  
3. PRD Zone 133 - Ranch Creek Road: Valley Center unincorporated community (District  
5).  
4. PRD Zone 1017 - Kalbaugh/Haley/Toub Streets: Ramona unincorporated community  
(District 2).  
Proposed Decreases  
1. PRD Zone 117 - Legend Rock: Hidden Meadows unincorporated community (District 5).  
2. PRD Zone 1016 - El Sereno: North County Metro unincorporated community (District  
5).  
County Services Areas (County District)  
There are nine County Services Areas (CSA) funded by assessments that are managed by  
multiple County departments based on the services provided. CSAs provide maintenance and  
operations for parks, landscaping, open space management, and emergency medical/paramedic  
services in multiple unincorporated communities and six incorporated cities (Del Mar, Solana  
Beach, Encinitas, Santee, and portions of Poway and the City of San Diego). Rates will remain  
the same in six of the nine CSAs that levy assessments because current revenues can fully fund  
planned services with three CSA’s being increased by the voter-approved San Diego CPI  
increase of 3.79%:  
1. CSA 83A - San Dieguito Local Parks District is managed by the Department of Parks  
and Recreation and provides park amenities and services in the unincorporated  
community of 4S Ranch (District 2).  
2. CSA 17 - San Dieguito Emergency Medical Services is managed by San Diego County  
Fire and provides services to the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, and the City  
of San Diego communities of Del Mar Heights, and Del Mar Terrace, the unincorporated  
communities of Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, and a portion of Elfin Forest  
(Districts 2 & 3).  
3. CSA 26 Zone A - Cottonwood Village is managed by DPW and provides open space  
fire-fuel management and landscape maintenance services in the unincorporated  
community of Rancho San Diego (District 4).  
San Diego County Fire Protection District (Fire District)  
There are 12 zones in the San Diego County Fire Protection District funded by assessments or  
special taxes managed by San Diego County Fire that provide funds to supplement the cost of  
fire protection and emergency medical services across multiple unincorporated communities.  
Charged amounts will remain the same in 11 of the 12 zones that levy assessments or special  
taxes because current revenues are adequate to fully fund services; in addition, there is no voter  
approved cost price escalator for these 11 zones. One assessment increase within the approved  
maximum amount using the established maximum rate and methodology is proposed:  
1. Fire District - Palomar Mountain provides services within the unincorporated community  
of Palomar Mountain (District 5).  
Flood Control District Stormwater Maintenance Zones (Flood Control District)  
There are three Stormwater Maintenance Zones (SMZ) and one CSA funded by assessments  
managed by the Flood Control District in DPW that provide maintenance of flood control  
facilities in multiple unincorporated communities. Rates will remain the same in two of the three  
SMZ’s and the one CSA zone that levies assessments because revenues can fully fund planned  
services with one proposed assessment increase:  
1. SMZ No. 4-4249-3-Lake Rancho Viejo is in the unincorporated community of Fallbrook  
(District 5).  
This is a request for the Board of Supervisors acting on behalf of the County and the Fire and  
Flood Control Districts to adopt resolutions to confirm assessments and special taxes and  
authorize levies for the 74 special districts administered by the County, the Flood Control  
District, and the Fire District. Upon adoption, the assessments and special taxes will be placed  
on the tax roll for FY 2026-27.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1. Find that the proposed activity is not a project subject to review under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) because the activity  
is the establishment of government funding mechanisms without a commitment to any  
particular project which may result in a significant impact on the environment.  
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTYWIDE  
PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000 ZONES, ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS  
AND SPECIAL TAXES AND CONFIRMING REPORTS RE: LEVIES TO BE  
COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,  
ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF COUNTY SERVICE AREAS CSA  
26A-COTTONWOOD VILLAGE AND CSA 26B-MONTE VISTA, ADOPTING  
ASSESSMENTS AND CONFIRMING REPORTS RE: LEVIES TO BE COLLECTED  
ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
4. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA CSA 136  
-SUNDANCE DETENTION BASIN, ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS AND  
CONFIRMING REPORTS RE: LEVIES TO BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL  
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
5. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF COUNTY SERVICE AREAS NO. 26  
-RANCHO SAN DIEGO LOCAL PARK DISTRICT, COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO.  
128 - SAN MIGUEL LOCAL PARK DISTRICT, COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 83,  
ZONE A - SAN DIEGUITO LOCAL PARK DISTRICT 4S RANCH ADOPTING  
CHARGES AND CONFIRMING REPORTS RE: LEVIES TO BE COLLECTED ON  
THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
6. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 135,  
ZONES B - DEL MAR, H - SOLANA BEACH, AND F - POWAY ADOPTING  
LEVIES AND CONFIRMING REPORTS RE: SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED  
ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
7. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 17 -  
SAN DIEGUITO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT ADOPTING  
LEVIES AND CONFIRMING REPORTS RE: SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED  
ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
Acting as the Board of Directors, San Diego County Fire Protection District:  
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF  
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ACTING AS THE  
GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SERVICE ZONES  
ADOPTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND CONFIRMING REPORTS RE:  
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27.  
Acting as the Board of Directors, San Diego County Flood Control District:  
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF  
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ACTING AS THE  
GOVERNING BODY OF STORMWATER MAINTENANCE ZONES 3-4978-1  
BLACKWOLF, 4-4249-3 LAKE RANCHO VIEJO, AND 3-5142-1 PONDEROSA,  
ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS AND CONFIRMING REPORTS RE: LEVIES TO BE  
COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action continues the County of San Diego’s commitment to providing programs and  
services that enhance our communities. Assessments and special taxes fund services that include  
fire protection, flood control protection, private road maintenance, landscaping, parks,  
emergency communication, and paramedic services which improve the health and safety of our  
local communities.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action to confirm special district assessments and special taxes supports economic  
stability, promotes the health and wellbeing of citizens, and provides equitable access to County  
of San Diego (County) and special district services. Maintaining roads in a timely manner  
prevents more costly maintenance in the future, contributing to economic sustainability. Fire  
protection, flood control protection, emergency communication and paramedic services protect  
the health and wellbeing of citizens and their properties. County parks provide citizens with  
equitable access to outdoor recreation and nature opportunities. This action will help maintain a  
strong and resilient community.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
The proposed special district revenues are included in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 CAO  
Recommended Operational Plan for the Departments of Public Works (DPW), Department of  
Parks and Recreation (DPR), Sheriff, San Diego County Fire (County Fire), San Diego County  
Flood Control District (Flood Control District), and the San Diego County Fire Protection  
District (Fire District). If approved, this request will result in costs and revenue in FY 2026-27  
in the amount of $80,134 for County Fire, $29,908 for DPR, $4,709 for the Flood Control  
District, and $2,375 for the Fire District. The funding source is assessment or special tax levies  
on property owners within the identified districts. There will be no change in net General Fund  
and no additional staff years.  
6 24 BL FY 26 27 Levies Final  
Attachments:  
6 24 26 A72 Form New Agenda Information Sheet FY 26 27 Annual  
Levy BL v2  
6 24 26 Annual Levies EA Signed  
Att A Res PRD Annual Levy 26 27  
Att B Res CSA DPW Annual Levy 26 27  
Att C Res CSA DPW Flood Annual Levy 26 27  
Att D Res CSA Parks Annual Levy 26 27  
Att E Res CSA Sheriff Annual Levy 26 27 CP SHF  
Att F Res CSA CoFire Annual Levy 26 27 EMS  
Att G Res CSA Fire Annual Levy 26 27 SDCFA  
Att H Res SMZ FC Annual Levy 26 27  
Att I FY 26 27 levy rates  
9.  
SUBJECT:  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVIES  
FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS AND RELATED CEQA  
EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
Each year, the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board) and San Diego  
County Fire Protection District Board of Directors approve levies for nine Community Facilities  
Districts (CFD) throughout the region, six managed by the County and three managed by the San  
Diego County Fire Protection District. Upon today’s approval of the resolutions in this item, the  
levies will be placed on the tax rolls for FY 2026-27 and made payable by property owners,  
within each CFD, via their property tax bills. Without the adoption of these resolutions, the  
levies cannot be placed on the tax rolls and the services and maintenance funded by the CFDs  
would be reduced. A CFD is established to create a funding mechanism for public facilities and  
services such as streets, sewer facilities, stormwater facilities, fire protection, parks, and  
libraries. Through this funding mechanism, these public facilities and services are paid for by  
property owners within the boundaries of the CFD since they benefit the most from the services  
and are typically established as part of the development process for new or infill housing to  
support the residents of those housing developments.  
The method used to calculate CFD levies can be based on a variety of factors, including parcel  
acreage or land use type (single-family or multi-family). The rate is established in each district’s  
Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) as adopted by the County Board at the time each  
CFD is formed. The RMA provides the methodology used to determine the maximum annual  
special tax allowable for each district. Any changes to an RMA require approval by voters  
within the CFD’s boundaries. CFDs are levied annually on each parcel’s property tax bill,  
reducing the cost to the ratepayer by eliminating the administrative costs that arise from annual  
billing and payment collection. The annual adoption of a resolution is required, in accordance  
with Board Policy I-136, Comprehensive Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts,  
to provide for the levies of a special tax for CFDs on the tax rolls. The list of proposed levies for  
FY 2026-27 are:  
1. CFD No. 2008-01 (District 3): The Harmony Grove Village subdivision is located  
within the San Dieguito Community Plan area. The site is approximately 418 acres and  
includes 736 residential dwelling units and three public park sites. Harmony Grove  
Village 4th of July Park, Harmony Grove Village Community Park, and Harmony Grove  
Village Equestrian Park are located within the CFD. Funds support costs related to the  
construction of public facilities including parks, roads, wastewater, and flood control  
facilities built by the developer and administration, operation, and maintenance costs for  
flood control structures, public park and recreation facilities, street lighting, and  
emergency response services provided by Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District,  
including fire protection, ambulance, and paramedic services.  
2. CFD No. 2013-01 (District 5): The Horse Creek Ridge subdivision is located within the  
Fallbrook Community Plan area. The site is approximately 277 acres and includes 741  
single-family and multi-family dwelling units, a public sports park and staging area site.  
Horse Creek Ridge County Park is located within the CFD. Funds support increased  
costs to operate and maintain a community park, staging area and park trails, onsite and  
offsite open space, fire services, and detention basins within the CFD.  
3. CFD No. 2019-02 (District 4): The Sweetwater Place subdivision is located within the  
Spring Valley Community Plan area. The site is approximately 18 acres and includes 122  
single-family and multi-family dwelling units and a two-acre public park. This funds the  
costs to operate and maintain the two-acre Sweetwater Place County Park, which  
includes amenities like two shaded playground structures and accessible walkways,  
located within the CFD.  
4. CFD No. 2019-01 (District 5): The Meadowood subdivision is located within the  
Fallbrook Community Plan area. The site is approximately 389 acres and includes 844  
single-family and multi-family dwelling units and a park. This funds the costs of  
operating and maintaining a park, park trails, fire services, and stormwater drainage and  
treatment facilities within the CFD.  
5. CFD No. 2019-03 (District 5): The Park Circle subdivision is located within the Valley  
Center Community Plan area. The site is approximately 74 acres and includes 332  
residential dwelling units and a 2.6-acre public park. This funds the cost of operations  
and maintenance of Harvest County Park, which includes amenities like a playground,  
basketball courts, and walkways.  
6. CFD No. 2022-01 (District 1): The Piper Otay subdivision is located within the East  
Otay Mesa Business Park Specific Plan and supports ongoing operations and  
maintenance to manage the Piper Otay Preserve open space and implement protective  
measures for the habitat.  
7. CFD No. 04-1 (District 2): Located in southeast San Diego County, CFD No. 04-1  
encompasses approximately 4,549 acres of land (868 acres classified as developed  
property with 47 residential parcels, 2 non-residential parcels, and 3,584 undeveloped  
acres) within the communities of Lake Morena, Jacumba, Jamul, and Lyons Valley. This  
funds fire protection operations, equipment, facilities, and staffing.  
8. CFD No. 09-1 (District 1): Located in the southwestern portion of San Diego County,  
CFD No. 09-1 is between the Otay River Valley to the north, the international border  
with Mexico to the south, the San Ysidro Mountains to the east, and the City of San  
Diego to the west, encompassing approximately 3,068 acres of land. This funds staffing  
and the operation and maintenance of fire facilities that serve the approximately 134  
parcels within the boundaries of the CFD, 43 of which are currently developed.  
9. CFD No. 2014-01 (District 5): Located in Borrego Springs in northeastern San Diego  
County, CFD No. 2014-01 encompasses approximately 591.92 acres of land to fund  
capital projects and support fire protection services for the community of Borrego  
Springs.  
Today’s request is for the County Board and San Diego County Fire Protection District Board of  
Directors, acting as the Governing Body of the CFDs, to adopt resolutions to authorize the FY  
2026-27 levies for nine CFDs. Upon approval, the annual levies will be placed on the tax roll so  
that the property owners can continue to pay the levy through their property tax bills. Board  
Policy B-29 directs departments to recover the full cost of services provided to agencies or  
individuals. Staff reviewed each district’s budget to determine if revenues were adequate for  
services or if rates should be increased or decreased based on the budget. Staff determined that  
the proposed rate increases for FY 2026-27 are needed to fund costs for services and that  
available fund balance is needed for working capital, future services, facility repair,  
improvements, or replacement, and to ensure compliance with Board Policy B-29. There is no  
projected unrecovered cost, therefore a waiver of Board Policy B-29 is not requested as part of  
today’s action.  
If today’s actions are approved, levies will be adopted for nine CFDs. All proposed levies for the  
upcoming fiscal year are within approved maximum rates in accordance with the RMAs for each  
district and would not require voter approval. If today’s proposed actions are not approved, the  
County would not be in compliance with Board Policy B-29, which directs departments to  
recover the full cost of services provided to agencies or individuals. In addition, there would be a  
reduction in revenue from not placing the proposed FY 2026-27 assessments on the tax roll, and  
services for streets, sewer facilities, stormwater facilities, fire protection, parks, and libraries  
would be reduced. Maintenance and bond repayment would be impacted as well, and available  
fund balance would be used to mitigate any shortfalls for FY 2026-27.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
1. Find that the adoption of nine resolutions to authorize levies during Fiscal Year 2026-27  
is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections  
15060(c)(3), 15378(b)(4) and (5), and 15273(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines and  
incorporate the findings attached hereto as Attachment S.  
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF  
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2008-01 (HARMONY GROVE  
VILLAGE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR  
2026-27.  
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF  
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-01 (HORSE CREEK RIDGE  
MAINTENANCE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27.  
4. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF  
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-02 (SWEETWATER PLACE  
MAINTENANCE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27.  
5. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF  
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-01 (MEADOWOOD  
MAINTENANCE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27.  
6. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF  
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-03 (PARK CIRCLE  
MAINTENANCE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27.  
7. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF  
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-01 (PIPER OTAY PRESERVE  
MAINTENANCE) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27.  
Acting as the Board of Directors, San Diego County Fire Protection District:  
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF  
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ACTING AS THE  
GOVERNING BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 04-1  
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF  
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ACTING AS THE  
GOVERNING BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 09-1  
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF  
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ACTING AS THE  
GOVERNING BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-01  
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Levying special taxes that fund special districts would result in additional community services  
and resources that improve the health, safety, and economic interests of local communities.  
Therefore, services provided through the levying charges on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 tax rolls  
will have a positive impact on communities throughout the unincorporated areas of the county,  
including providing fire protection, flood control protection, parks, and paramedic services.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Today’s action to confirm special district assessments supports economic stability, promotes the  
health and well-being of citizens, and provides equitable access to County services. Timely road  
maintenance prevents more costly repairs in the future, contributing to economic and  
infrastructural sustainability. Fire protection, flood control protection, emergency  
communication, and paramedic services protect the health and well-being of citizens and their  
properties. County parks provide citizens equitable access to outdoor recreation and nature  
opportunities. This action will help maintain a strong and resilient community through the  
continued collection of levies.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
The proposed special tax levies are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 CAO  
Recommended Operational Plan for the Department of Public Works (DPW), Department of  
Parks and Recreation (DPR), and San Diego County Fire Protection District. If approved, the  
proposed rate increases will result in additional estimated revenue of $78,732.12 in DPW for  
Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2008-01 Harmony Grove Village. If approved, the  
proposed rate increases will result in additional estimated revenue of $105,274.48 in DPR for  
CFD No. 2013-01 Horse Creek Ridge Maintenance ($19,143.12), CFD No. 2019-02 Sweetwater  
Place Maintenance ($5,738.88), CFD No. 2019-01 Meadowood Maintenance ($66,512.78), CFD  
No. 2019-03 Park Circle Maintenance ($12,403.52), and CFD No. 2022-01 Piper Otay Preserve  
Maintenance ($1,476.18). If approved, the proposed rates for the San Diego County Fire  
Protection District will result in estimated additional revenue of $2,518.58 for CFD No. 04-01  
Lake Morena, Jacumba, Jamul, and Lyons Valley, $218,961.40 for CFD No. 09-1 East Otay  
Mesa, and $912.97 for CFD No. 2014-01 Borrego Springs.  
If approved, the cumulative proposed rate increases will result in additional estimated total  
revenue of $406,399.55 to the County of San Diego (County). The funding sources are special  
tax levies from CFD No. 2008-01, CFD No. 2013-01, CFD No. 2019-02, CFD No. 2019-01,  
CFD No. 2019-03, CFD No. 2022-01, CFD No. 04-1, CFD No. 09-1 and CFD No. 2014-01 paid  
by property owners. The revenue from the levies fund public facilities and services within each  
CFD boundary. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.  
The proposed assessment levies are evaluated annually in an amount sufficient to recover the full  
cost as required by Board Policy B-29. The funding source is assessment levies paid by property  
owners within the identified CFDs. If the Board does not adopt the resolutions, the proposed  
assessments cannot be placed on the tax rolls for FY 2026-27, and the County would not be in  
compliance with Board Policy B-29. Without the additional funds generated by the proposed  
assessments, services for streets, sewer facilities, stormwater facilities, fire protection, parks, and  
libraries would be reduced unless other funding sources are identified. Without the funds  
generated by the proposed assessments, bond repayments would not be properly funded, and the  
bonds could go into default.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
(RELATES TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ITEM FP02)  
FY 26 27 CFD Levies BL Final  
Attachments:  
DPR A72 CFD Levies FY 26 27 Signed  
FY 26 27 CFD Levies BL Approval Log  
Attachment A Resolution CFD 2008 01 Harmony Grove  
Attachment B CFD 2008 01 Harmony Grove Village FY 2026 27  
Administration Report  
Attachment C Resolution CFD 2013 01 Horse Creek Ridge  
Attachment D CFD 2013 01 Horse Creek Ridge FY 2026 27  
Administration Report  
Attachment E Resolution CFD 2019 02 Sweetwater Place  
Attachment F CFD 2019 02 Sweetwater Place FY 2026 27  
Administration Report  
Attachment G - Resolution CFD 2019-01 Meadowood Maintenance  
Attachment H CFD 2019-01 Meadowood Maintenance FY 2026-27  
Administration Report  
Attachment I Resolution CFD 2019 03 Park Circle Maintenance  
Attachment J CFD 2019 03 Park Circle FY 2026 27 Administration  
Report  
Attachment K Resolution CFD 2022 01 Piper Otay Preserve  
Maintenance  
Attachment L CFD 2022 01 Piper Otay Preserve FY 2026 27  
Administration Report  
Attachment M Resolution CFD 04 1  
Attachment N CFD 04 1 FY 2026 27 Admin Report  
Attachment O Resolution CFD 09 1  
Attachment P CFD 09 1 FY 2026 27 Administration Report  
Attachment Q Resolution CFD 2014 01  
Attachment R CFD 2014 01 Borrego Springs FY 2026 27  
Administration Report  
Attachment S CFD Levies 2026 2027 BL CEQA Findings  
10.  
SUBJECT:  
PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27 TAX ROLL OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY SANITATION  
DISTRICT, CAMPO WATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND  
COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 137 - LIVE OAK SPRINGS WATER  
SYSTEM AND RELATED CEQA FINDING (DISTRICTS: 1, 2, & 4)  
OVERVIEW  
The County of San Diego (County) operates two drinking water systems where customers are  
billed for services through the tax roll. The San Diego County Sanitation District (Sanitation  
District) manages a sewer system serving properties throughout the unincorporated County  
which also collects service charges on the tax roll. Today’s recommended action is to approve  
two resolutions to place charges on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 tax roll for the previously  
approved rates in 2023 associated with the Sanitation District and the two County operated water  
systems.  
The Sanitation District provides sanitary sewer service to several unincorporated communities  
including Spring Valley, Lakeside, Alpine, Winter Gardens, East Otay Mesa, Campo, Julian, and  
Pine Valley. The County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board) serves as the  
Sanitation District’s Board of Directors (Directors). Sanitation District annual sewer service  
charges are collected on the property tax roll.  
The County also operates the Campo Water Maintenance District (Water District), which  
provides water service to a portion of the unincorporated community of Campo, and County  
Service Area No. 137 - Live Oak Springs Water System (Live Oak Springs). Live Oak Springs is  
a special district where the County provides water service to portions of the unincorporated  
community of Boulevard. Annual water service charges for both the Campo Hills zone of the  
Water District and Live Oak Springs are currently collected on the property tax roll. The Board  
previously approved water charges for the Water District and Live Oak Springs and charges will  
remain unchanged from FY 2025-26.  
On April 6, 2011 (1), the Board of Supervisors approved water rates for the approximately 222  
drinking water customers served by the Campo Hills zone of the Water District. Today’s  
recommended action is to place the annual water rate charges on the tax roll for FY 2025-26.  
This action does not change the previously approved annual water rates for Campo Hills, and the  
annual water rate for FY 2026-27 will remain unchanged from FY 2025-26 at $1,320 per year  
for residential and commercial customers.  
On November 18, 2020 (3), the Board of Supervisors approved a three-year water rate package  
through FY 2023-24 for Live Oak Springs, which serves approximately 90 residential and  
commercial customers. Today’s recommended action is to place the annual water rate charges on  
the tax roll for FY 2026-27. Water charges are comprised of two components, a fixed base  
charge and a variable consumption charge. The annual water rate for FY 2026-27 will remain  
unchanged from FY 2025-26. The base charge for FY 2026-27 remains at $99.86 per month.  
The variable consumption charge includes a two-tiered rate structure based on the amount of  
water a customer uses measured in hundred cubic feet (HCF). Tier 1 represents typical indoor  
water usage for a household with two occupants at a rate of $11.01 per HCF. For Tier 2, it  
represents a higher water usage for a household that may include more than two occupants and  
landscape irrigation demand, the rate is $13.70 per HCF.  
On May 3, 2023 (SA01), a five-year sewer rate package through FY 2027-28 was approved.  
Single-family residential customers, which make up 87% of the Sanitation District’s  
approximately 37,000 customers, will be assessed an annual sewer charge of $646.55 per  
equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) which reflects the 5.75% increase approved in 2023. Last year’s  
rate was $611.40 per EDU. An EDU is a standard unit of measure based on the average volume  
of wastewater flow generated by a typical single-family residential dwelling. In addition, a  
pass-through charge of $94.79 for the City of San Diego’s Metropolitan Wastewater (Metro)  
System will be charged per EDU for a combined annual charge of $741.35. Attachment B  
contains a complete list of pass-through charges by residential, commercial, industrial, and  
institutional classifications. The Department of Public Works (DPW), in 2023, met with all  
affected Community Planning Groups, provided virtual meetings for the public, direct mailings,  
dedicated website, including materials provided in all eight threshold languages and specific  
stakeholder engagements.  
The Department of Public Works continues to look for opportunities to reduce costs through  
innovations and efficiencies. Collecting sewer and water service charges through the tax roll  
minimizes administrative costs by eliminating the need for monthly billing and payment  
collection. These efforts save customers more than $1 million annually. In addition, cutting-edge  
technologies to inspect pipelines reduces costly emergency repairs and efficiently allows staff to  
allocate labor, equipment, and materials to operate and maintain the systems.  
A public hearing on these tax roll reports will be held at today’s meeting to allow the public an  
opportunity to comment on sewer and water service charges on the property tax roll. Today’s  
action also includes a request to conduct a public hearing on the Sanitation District, Water  
District, and CSA No. 137 tax roll reports, and to adopt resolutions approving collection of  
sewer and water service charges on the FY 2026-27 tax rolls. At the hearing, any interested  
person may appear, and object or protest said reports.  
If the resolutions are not adopted, the sewer and water service charges cannot be placed on the  
tax rolls for FY 2026-27. Without the funds generated by the charges, services for sewer and  
water would be greatly reduced.  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
Acting as Board of Supervisors:  
1. Find that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) as specified under Section 15060 (c)(3) of the state CEQA Guidelines because  
levying sewer and water service charges on the property tax roll is administrative in  
nature and is not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.  
2. Adopt a Resolution titled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WATER SERVICE  
CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL.  
Acting as the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Sanitation District:  
3. Adopt a Resolution titled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEWER SERVICE  
CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
The San Diego County Sanitation District, Campo Water Maintenance District, and County  
Service Area No. 137 - Live Oak Springs Water System strive to implement programs and  
projects that preserve, enhance, and promote quality of life, health and safety, sustainability,  
equity, and environmental resources while simultaneously complying with mandatory federal,  
state, and local regulations. The services, maintenance, and infrastructure enhancements realized  
from the revenues generated by approved fee ordinances benefit unincorporated communities by  
ensuring safe drinking water and reducing the risk of sewage spills and adverse impacts on water  
quality.  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
Implementation of a resolution authorizing sewer and water service charges for Fiscal Years  
2026-27 to be collected on the tax roll has economic, environmental, and health and well-being  
sustainability benefits. Today’s action will provide for essential sewer and water system  
operation, maintenance, and capital improvement, which contribute to the County’s  
sustainability goals, including aligning the County’s available resources with services to  
maintain fiscal stability and ensure long-term solvency; cultivating a natural environment for  
residents, visitors and future generations to enjoy; and ensuring the capability to respond and  
recover to immediate needs for individuals, families, and the region. A well-maintained sewer  
and water system protects the health and well-being of the communities served and helps protect  
water quality, which are both key County sustainability goals.  
FISCAL IMPACT  
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 CAO Recommended  
Operational Plan in the Department of Public Works, San Diego County Sanitation District  
(Sanitation District), Campo Water Maintenance District (Water District), and County Service  
Area No. 137 - Live Oak Springs Water System (Live Oak Springs). The annual sewer and water  
service charges will produce about $41.2 million in revenue with $40.7 million received by the  
Sanitation District, $0.3 million for the Campo Water, and $0.2 million for Live Oak Springs.  
Effective July 1, 2026, the sewer rate will reflect the increase approved by the Board of Directors  
of the Sanitation District on May 3, 2023 (SA#01); the Live Oak Springs water rate will reflect  
no increase for Live Oak Springs per the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted ordinance on  
November 18, 2020 (03); the water rate will reflect no increase for Water District per the Board  
adopted ordinance on April 6, 2011 (01). The proposed charges are evaluated annually in an  
amount sufficient to recover the full cost as required by Board Policy B-29. Accordingly, there is  
no projected unrecovered cost, and a waiver of Board Policy B-29 is not needed. The funding  
source is service charges on property owners within the identified districts. There will be no  
change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.  
If the Directors and/or Board does not adopt the resolutions, the sewer and water service charges  
cannot be placed on the tax roll for FY 2026-27. If service charges are not placed on the tax roll,  
services for sewer and water would be greatly reduced, and capital improvements and  
maintenance would be suspended. If placement on the tax roll is deferred, administrative costs to  
collect funds, set up accounts, and handle arrearages would be incurred and passed on to  
ratepayers.  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
(RELATES TO SANITATION DISTRICT ITEM SA01)  
Regular Landuse DPW BL Tax Roll Final  
6 24 26 WWM A72 Form New Agenda Information Sheet v2  
6 24 26 Tax Roll EA Signed  
Attachments:  
Attachment A Vicinity Map  
Attachment B Fiscal Year 2026 27 Annual Sewer Rates  
Attachment C Resolution WSC FY2026 27  
Attachment D Resolution SSC FY2026 27  
11.  
SUBJECT:  
CLOSED SESSION (DISTRICTS: ALL)  
OVERVIEW  
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)  
Zack Kimball v. County of San Diego, et al.;  
United States District Court Case No.: 24-cv-0682-BAS-VET  
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Government Code section 54957.6)  
Designated Representative: Brandy Winterbottom  
Employee Organizations: Deputy District Attorneys’ Association, Deputy  
Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County, District Attorney Investigators’  
Association, Public Defenders’ Association of San Diego County, San Diego  
County Probation Officers’ Association, San Diego County Supervising  
Probation Officers’ Association, San Diego Deputy County Counsels’  
Association, Service Employees International Union, Local 221 - CLC,  
Teamsters Local 986  
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Government Code section 54957.6)  
Designated Representative: Brandy Winterbottom  
Unrepresented Employees: Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Probation  
Officer, County Counsel  
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
(Government Code section 54957)  
Title: County Counsel  
RECOMMENDATION(S)  
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER  
At the direction of the Board.  
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
FISCAL IMPACT  
N/A  
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT  
N/A  
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Attachments:  
Agenda Information Sheet