COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE

REGULAR MEETING

MEETING AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER

BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310

1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY

SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

LAND USE LEGISLATIVE SESSION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

Order of Business

Roll Call to Reconvene from Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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Approval of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Sanitation District of March 25, 2026.

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Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items

Subject

Category

Land Use and

Environment

ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS, ADVERTISE AND AWARD

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (TROY

STREET) AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION

(4 VOTES)

A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE

COUNTY’S MAINTAINED ROADS - 2025, TO THE STATE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED CEQA

FINDING

EXTENSION OF PERFORMANCE COMPLETION DATE ON

SECURED AGREEMENT TO COMPLETE SUBDIVISION

IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED CEQA FINDINGS

(RELATES TO SANITATION DISTRICT ITEM SA01)

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO’S 2027

TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF

PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2030-31 AND

RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS AND

RATIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS

EXCEEDING $5,000 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND

RECREATION AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

IRON MOUNTAIN COUNTY PRESERVE - APPROVE ACQUISITION

OF APPROXIMATELY 380 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

FROM POWAY IRON MOUNTAIN ESTATES AND RELATED CEQA

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

HEARING)

CONTINUED FROM MARCH 25, 2026 (09):

TAKING ACTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO AUTOMATED

EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDs) FOR PRIVATE SPORTS

FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

RESOLUTION TO SET ASIDE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND RESCIND ALL PROJECT

APPROVALS FOR THE ALPINE COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT AND

RELATED CEQA DETERMINATION

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

HARMONY GROVE VILLAGE LIVE/WORK GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, TENTATIVE MAP,

SITE PLAN, MAJOR USE PERMIT MODIFICATION AND

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

ADDENDUM

10.

AN UPDATE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF COUNTY ROADS

PAVEMENT CONDITION INDEX OF 70, THE FUTURE ALLOCATION

OF SB1 FUNDING TO DPW INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE

PROJECTS AND RELATED CEQA FINDINGS

SUBJECT:

ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS, ADVERTISE AND AWARD

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026

PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (TROY

OVERVIEW

The Department of Public Works (DPW) was awarded funding from the Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in 2024 and 2025 for the Troy Street Pedestrian

Improvement Project located in the community of Spring Valley. This project will install

approximately 1,044 linear feet of new concrete sidewalk, an Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA) compliant pedestrian ramp, 12 ADA compliant concrete driveways, and a marked

crosswalk along the north side of Troy Street between Central Avenue and Bancroft Drive. The

new facilities will provide a continuous, accessible walking path where none currently exist and

will improve pedestrian visibility and safety. Additionally, this project directly supports Climate

Action Plan goals as the new ADA ramp and sidewalk help provide active transportation

alternatives to car trips that would produce greenhouse gas emissions

These improvements are consistent with DPW’s Pedestrian Gap Analysis and the Local Road

Safety Plan, which identify pedestrian safety needs and sidewalk gap closures as priority

strategies for improving accessibility and safety within unincorporated communities. By

implementing projects that close gaps identified in these plans, DPW enhances connectivity,

supports Safe Routes to Schools programming, and promotes equitable access to community

resources. The proposed improvements will provide a continuous sidewalk network, creating

safer and more direct pedestrian routes for students, families, and seniors traveling to Lamar

County Park, Goodland Acres Park, and Bancroft Elementary School.

The CDBG program, administered locally by the County’s Health and Human Services Agency,

provides federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support

infrastructure improvements in low- and moderate-income areas. This project aligns with CDBG

objectives by enhancing accessibility, mobility, and safety in an underserved neighborhood. The

project area is within a 76.21% Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) census tract based on 2022

HUD LMI Summary Data and serves a community with a Healthy Places Index score of 31.22,

indicating it is a historically lower-resourced community.

Upon Board approval, the Department of Purchasing and Contracting will advertise and award a

construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Construction is anticipated

to begin in Summer 2026 and be completed by Winter 2026. The total estimated project cost is

$1,303,812, partially funded through the CDBG program ($303,812) and the remainder from

bond proceeds ($1,000,000).

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) Troy Street Pedestrian Improvement Project is exempt from the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines,

because it involves the installation of concrete sidewalk, ADA pedestrian ramp, curb, gutter,

driveways, and a marked crosswalk along the north side of Troy Street between Central

Avenue and Bancroft Drive involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

2. Establish appropriations of $35,000, in the Department of Public Works, Road Fund,

Services & Supplies, for the design and right of way acquisition of the CDBG Troy Street

Pedestrian Improvement Project, based on revenue from the Community Development Block

Grant.

(4 VOTES)

3. Authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to advertise and award a construction

contract and to take any action authorized by Section 401 et seq. of the County

Administrative Code, with respect to contracting for the CDBG Troy Street Pedestrian

Improvement Project.

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

administering the construction contract in accordance with Board Policy F-41 (Public Works

Construction Projects).

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides federal funds to improve

infrastructure and services in communities with the greatest social and economic need. The Troy

Street Pedestrian Improvement Project is in the community of Spring Valley, where 76.21

percent of surrounding households are considered low- and moderate-income according to

federal standards. This area also has a Healthy Places Index score of 31.22, reflecting health and

socioeconomic disparities that the project seeks to address through safer, more equitable access

to transportation. This project directly benefits residents who rely on walking as their primary

mode of transportation, including students, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The

improvements will enhance access to nearby parks, schools, and transit stops, supporting daily

mobility and promoting active lifestyles within a historically underserved community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The Troy Street Pedestrian Improvement Project supports economic, social, and environmental

sustainability by connecting residents to parks, schools, and transit stops, thereby improving

access to essential community destinations. By promoting walkability and reducing vehicle miles

traveled, the project will contribute to improved air quality and help advance the County’s

Climate Action Plan goals related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The project will

improve mobility, accessibility, and safety for pedestrians within the community of Spring

Valley. Installing new sidewalks, curb, gutter, and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps will

provide safe routes for walking and other non-vehicular travel modes. These improvements

support the County’s efforts to expand sustainable transportation infrastructure and promote

active transportation options that reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles. The project also

enhances long-term resilience by incorporating durable, low-maintenance infrastructure that

promotes safety and accessibility for all users. These pedestrian facilities will improve mobility

and quality of life while enhancing pedestrian accessibility and safety along existing public

roadways and support the County’s Climate Action Plan by improving roadway segments as

multimodal facilities. Together, these improvements contribute to the County’s vision of

creating healthy, connected, and sustainable communities.

FISCAL IMPACT

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

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

additional cost and revenue of $35,000, based on Community Development Block Grant tied to

Recommendation 2. The total estimated project costs are $1,303,812, including $303,812 for

design, environmental review, right-of-way acquisition, and construction inspection. The

construction contract is estimated at $1,000,000 including a 25% contingency for unforeseen

conditions. The funding sources are Community Development Block Grant ($303,812) and bond

proceeds ($1,000,000). There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff

years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

County of San Diego construction contracts are publicly and competitively bid, helping to

stimulate the local economy by creating construction-related employment opportunities. All

workers employed on County public works projects must be paid prevailing wages determined

by the California Department of Industrial Relations, based on the type of work and project

location. The Troy Street Pedestrian Improvement Project will comply with the County of San

Diego’s Working Families Ordinance, which requires the use of a skilled and trained workforce

for County construction projects. By following these standards, the project will support fair

wages, equitable hiring, and the development of local labor skills while contributing to the

overall economic vitality of the region.

SUBJECT:

A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE

COUNTY’S MAINTAINED ROADS - 2025, TO THE STATE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED CEQA

FINDING (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW

The County of San Diego (County) Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for

ensuring County-maintained roads in the unincorporated region are safe, reliable, and

well-maintained to serve the public and help ensure safe and thriving communities. The annual

report that totals road mileage of County-maintained roads is used by the State to calculate the

annual distribution of gas tax funds to counties and cities statewide. State gas tax funding is key

to ensuring DPW can annually fund operations, maintenance, and new capital projects for the

County-maintained roadway network and the other services DPW provides.

The California Streets and Highways Code requires the County to annually submit to the

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) any additions or exclusions of mileage of

County-maintained roads. The last County annual update to Caltrans was approved by the Board

of Supervisors (Board) on April 9, 2025 (3) and certified by Caltrans shortly after. Since the last

certification, the total mileage of County-maintained roads has increased by 0.15 centerline

miles through amendments to various segments. The changes resulted from administrative

corrections, new construction, improvements, and annexations affecting 54 road segments. Of

those, 28 road segments were constructed by private developers and accepted by the County into

the roadway network.

Today’s request is to adopt a resolution to submit the County’s annual report of road mileage to

Caltrans. Upon Board approval, the Resolution will be submitted to Caltrans to certify the newly

reported road mileage to the State Controller. Every year, Caltrans distributes the gas tax to local

governments. Total road mileage determines the County’s share of State gas tax funding. Gas

tax supports the maintenance of the county-maintained roadways and associated infrastructure.

Not submitting the County’s Annual Report of the Maintained Roads would jeopardize funding

for this critical need. These changes have already been finalized throughout the year, and the

Resolution is to formally report those finalized changes to the State.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the proposed action is not subject to review under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060 and 15378 of the

State CEQA Guidelines, as the action does not meet the definition of a “project.”

Specifically, the action constitutes a general administrative activity that does not

involve commitment to a specific project and will not result in a physical change in

the environment.

2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO SUBMITTING THE

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COUNTY’S MAINTAINED ROADS - 2025, TO

THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The review and updating of the County of San Diego’s annual roadway mileage supports the

ability to receive the correct amount of allocated State gas tax funding. This funding is used to

maintain Department of Public Works (DPW) operations and fund improvement projects that

benefit the public within the unincorporated areas of the region. When evaluating projects, DPW

uses the Healthy Places Index and CalEnviroScreen 4.0 in the project prioritization process to

ensure our most vulnerable and underserved populations are prioritized. DPW uses a project

prioritization ranking process to identify and implement projects to ensure an equitable

distribution of projects with a focus on improving underserved communities.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The proposal to transmit the County of San Diego’s (County) annual report of road mileage to

Caltrans has economic and social sustainability benefits. This action supports the sustainability

initiatives of the County by correctly accounting for all mileage in the County-maintained road

system, which allows the County to receive the correct amount of allocated State gas tax

funding. This funding can be used for roadway maintenance and improvements that use

sustainable practices. The Department of Public Works (DPW) currently uses 25% reclaimed

asphalt pavement (RAP) in asphalt concrete resurfacing operations. This effort has already

recycled more than 350,000 tons of old, deteriorated pavement into new asphalt concrete roads,

which furthers the County’s sustainability goals of increased recycling and providing just and

equitable access to County services to everyone in the region.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with these recommendations. There will be no change in net

General Fund costs and no additional staff years. Failing to submit the County’s Annual Report

of Maintained Road mileage would jeopardize funding for public works infrastructure like

roadways, culverts, sidewalks, and traffic signals.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

EXTENSION OF PERFORMANCE COMPLETION DATE ON

SECURED AGREEMENT TO COMPLETE SUBDIVISION

IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED CEQA FINDINGS (DISTRICT: 3)

OVERVIEW

This is a request for the Board of Supervisors and the Sanitation District Board of Directors to

extend the time allowed for the property owner to complete infrastructure associated with a

previously approved project by extending the end date of a subdivision improvement agreement.

Private property owners may use the County of San Diego’s (County) land development process

to subdivide their land within the existing legal boundaries of their property, creating new

internal legal lots and boundaries which are recorded on subdivision maps. Subdivision

developers, as conditions of their permits, are often required to construct specific improvements

that benefit the public, such as roads and storm drainage systems. In many cases, these

improvements are accepted by the County into the County-maintained system at the completion

of the project to be owned, operated, and maintained by the Department of Public Works (DPW)

in perpetuity.

The County Code of Regulatory Ordinances allows for and establishes the requirements for time

extensions for the completion of these required improvements on private development

subdivisions to provide the developer additional time to complete construction, while also

preserving the County’s rights to the improvements. It is not uncommon for development

projects to require extended time to complete the improvements. Construction schedules can be

affected by local economic conditions, the developer’s circumstances, permitting, site

conditions, and other related factors.

DPW staff monitors the status of subdivision improvement agreements and associated work. If

developers need additional time, they can submit an extension request and provide a current cost

estimate of the remaining work. DPW staff reviews the estimate to confirm the total security is

adequate based on construction progress and estimated costs for remaining work based on

current pricing. If staff determine a time extension is appropriate, staff will bring the request

forward for Board of Supervisors (Board) consideration. Extending the agreement ensures the

County’s legal rights regarding the improvements are continued.

The request for a subdivision improvement agreement extension is for the following project:

Tract No. 5365-4 (Map No. 15891), Harmony Grove Village Unit 4, located in the North County

Metro area. This project has two (2) non-residential lots, and the overall area is 36.8 acres. On

January 9, 2013 (02), the Board approved the Final Subdivision Map and Joint Improvement

Agreement between the County, the San Diego County Sanitation District, Rincon Del Diablo

Water District (collectively, Special Districts), and the subdivision owner, which includes street

and drainage improvements. Other units of the Harmony Grove Village development are in

various stages of completion; however, due to project phasing, construction for this unit has not

yet started.

In this case, the property owner is considering options for a path forward for Unit 4, which may

include not developing this property. DPW staff have determined an extension is still

appropriate to preserve the County’s legal rights under the agreement, and because of the

County’s continued interest in receiving the improvements, should the property ever be

developed as originally envisioned. DPW staff also confirmed there will be no negative impacts

associated with later delivery of the remaining improvements, and that there is adequate security

for all improvements (i.e., capacity through a bond or other financial instrument) to guarantee

completion of the remaining work for the agreement, should that become necessary to leverage

in the future. For these reasons, staff believes there are no adverse consequences to granting the

developers additional time to complete the improvements. Extending the agreement will also

afford the property owner additional time to assess options for this parcel.

Today’s request is for the Board and County of San Diego Sanitation District Board of Directors

to approve the extension to April 22, 2028 of the performance completion dates in the

subdivision improvement agreement for the development referenced by Tract No. 5365-4, for

specified infrastructure improvements.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

1. Find in accordance with Section 15060(c)(3) of the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) Guidelines that extension of the performance completion date in the

subdivision agreement to complete subdivision improvements is not a “project” as

defined in Section 15378 of the state CEQA Guidelines.

2. Extend the performance completion date for County improvements identified in the

subdivision agreement to April 22, 2028 for the development referenced by Tract No.

5365-4.

Acting as the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Sanitation District:

1. Extend, to April 22, 2028, the performance completion date in the subdivision agreement

for the development referenced by Tract No. 5365-4.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

It is anticipated that the extension will allow time for infrastructure to be completed by the

developer for the benefit of the unincorporated community where the project is located. This

infrastructure includes roads and drainage systems that will support housing development. The

effort will not adversely affect equity or result in unintended consequences to public health,

housing, food, access and affordability, or jobs.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The extension will allow time for stormwater infrastructure to be completed by the developer,

which will have environmental and sustainability benefits. Plans for Tract No. 5365-4 include

construction of water quality basins for stormwater infiltration and protection against

hydromodification (alteration of natural flow), as well as bioswales. These measures are

necessary to address stormwater quality.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with these recommendations. There will be no change in net

General Fund costs and no additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

(RELATES TO SANITATION DISTRICT ITEM SA01)

SUBJECT:

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO’S 2027

TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF

PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2030-31 AND

RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW

In 1987, voters in the San Diego region approved the San Diego Transportation Improvement

Program (TransNet), establishing a half‑cent sales tax for 20 years to reduce traffic congestion,

improve safety, and enhance air quality. In 2004, voters extended the tax for an additional 40

years, through 2048. The TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan identifies funding

for specific highway and transit corridor projects and allocates a portion of the revenue to local

street and road projects selected by jurisdictions on a biennial basis. The San Diego Association

of Governments (SANDAG) administers the TransNet program and incorporates all

TransNet‑funded projects into the region’s long‑term transportation plan. SANDAG is also

required under federal and State law to prepare a Regional Transportation Improvement Program

(RTIP), a five‑year list of transportation projects receiving federal, State, or local funds,

including TransNet revenue.

The County of San Diego (County) serves more than 500,000 residents living in unincorporated

communities. The Department of Public Works (DPW) maintains and operates the County’s

transportation network, which includes nearly 2,000 centerline miles of roadway. A share of the

region’s TransNet revenue is distributed to local jurisdictions, including the County, through the

TransNet Local Streets and Roads Program (LSRP), based on population and the number of road

miles each jurisdiction maintains. The County receives LSRP funds annually to support roadway

improvements. Every two years, the County must submit an updated five‑year County Program

of Projects (POP) to SANDAG detailing how it will use LSRP funds. SANDAG then

incorporates the County’s POP into the regionwide POP for approval and allows quarterly

amendments to reflect changes in project scope, schedule, or cost as projects progress.

The County approved the 2025 POP on April 10, 2024 (4) which covered fiscal years 2024-25

through 2028-29 and totaled approximately $203.6 million. The POP must be updated again to

coincide with the 2027 RTIP. The County’s proposed 2027 TransNet POP (2027 Program)

covers fiscal years 2026-27 through 2030-31 and programs savings from the 2025 POP and

approximately $23 million in anticipated annual revenues, for a total of $214.5 million for DPW

Capital Improvement Plan projects. This is an increase of nearly $11 million compared to the

2025 POP due to savings from prior years that will be used in the 2027 Program, as well as

revenues that are anticipated to be higher that are programmed for later years.

The County’s proposed 2027 Program includes projects that reduce congestion, maintain roads,

reduce flooding, revamp emergency response and evacuation routes, advance vehicle and

pedestrian safety, expand services for pedestrians and bicyclists, and improve water quality from

storm runoff. These projects take into consideration input from community members and

Community Planning and Sponsor Groups. The proposed 2027 Program updates the forecasted

TransNet-funded expenditures for the remaining three years (FY 2026-27 through 2028-29) from

the 2025 Program and adds two years (FY 2029-30 and 2030-31) of additional TransNet-funded

expenditures based on current forecasted revenue as described below and included in

Attachment B. Projects have been selected for funding based on their eligibility for TransNet

funding, regional significance, community support and benefits, operational considerations, and

health and safety benefits.

The following projects from the 2025 Program will continue to be funded in the 2027 Program:

· South Santa Fe Avenue South in North County Metro will reconstruct the intersection at

South Santa Fe Avenue and Buena Creek Road

· Bradley Avenue in Bostonia will widen Bradley Avenue at the SR-67 interchange

· Cole Grade Road in Valley Center will reconstruct the roadway on Cole Grade Road

between Pauma Heights Road and Fruitvale Road

· Ashwood Street in Lakeside will reconstruct the roadway on Ashwood Street between

Mapleview Avenue to approximately 1,000 feet north of Willow Road

· Camino Del Rey Drainage project in Bonsall will reconstruct the roadway to the east of

Camino Del Cielo to solve drainage issues

· Etcheverry Street in Ramona will improve portions of Etcheverry Street from Main

Street to Hunter Street in Ramona

· Rancho Santa Fe Roundabouts in San Dieguito will construct three roundabouts on Paseo

Delicias

In addition to these continuing projects, the County will continue making bond debt service

payments for funds that the County borrowed in 2005 as part of the TransNet Debt Service

Financing Program (SANDAG Memorandum of Understanding 5000703). This debt was

previously refinanced in 2008, 2012, and 2023 with a final payment scheduled for 2038. The

County’s bond debt service is approximately $1.3 million annually, but actual payment amounts

may vary depending on current financing. Bond debt service payments are made prior to

TransNet revenues being disbursed to the County.

“Roadway Structure Major Maintenance” and “Roadway Structure Minor Maintenance” will be

newly added to the 2027 Program because they will be funded by TransNet for the first time.

These projects are critical investments designed to address the County’s deteriorated culverts

and bridge structures before they reach a point of costly failure. These projects provide targeted

repairs and essential structural improvements that keep our roadway network safe and functional.

By proactively funding major and minor maintenance now, the County can significantly reduce

long‑term rehabilitation costs, avoid disruptive emergency repairs, and extend the life of vital

infrastructure, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars while ensuring reliable travel for all roadway

users.

The following projects from the 2025 Program will be removed from the RTIP and excluded

from the 2027 Program because they no longer require TransNet funding:

· Dye Road in Ramona

· Ramona Street in Ramona

· Countywide Roadway Resurfacing and Overlay

· Countywide Regionals Arterial Management System

In addition to the aforementioned changes, the resolution proposed today will reprogram funds

from three inactive projects to an active project. The inactive projects are the intersection project

at SR-67 Highland Valley Road to Dye Road, the Dye Road project, and the Ramona Street

project. The funds from these three projects may be reprogrammed to any active project. To

simplify tracking, all the funds will be programmed to a single active project, the South Santa Fe

Avenue South project in North County Metro which is currently in design. The total amount to

be transferred is estimated to be $471,525 but may vary at the time of transfer depending on

accrued interest and future Transportation Impact Fee collections for the SR-67 project.

· The SR-67 Highland Valley Road to Dye Road project has approximately $419,525 in

funds from the Transportation Impact Fee program and from cost savings from Caltrans’

work on the project. These funds will be reimbursed to the County for work on the

project and the equivalent amount of TransNet funds will be reprogrammed to the South

Santa Fe Avenue South project.

· The Dye Road project has a cash balance of approximately $30,000 in TransNet funds

from the 2025 Program. This project was cancelled so the funds are no longer needed and

may be used to fund other projects in the 2027 Program. The funds will be

reprogrammed to the South Santa Fe Avenue South project.

· The Ramona Street project has a cash balance of approximately $22,000 in TransNet

funds from the 2025 Program. This project was cancelled so the funds are no longer

needed and may be used to fund other projects in the 2027 Program. The funds will be

reprogrammed to the South Santa Fe Avenue South project.

Today’s request is for a resolution to adopt the County’s 2027 TransNet Local Street

Improvement Program of Projects for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2030-31 and reallocating

programming from the SR-67 Highland Valley Road to Dye Road project, the Dye Road project,

and the Ramona Street project to the South Santa Fe Avenue South project. Upon Board

approval, the resolution will be submitted to SANDAG for approval as part of the biennial 2027

POP adoption.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the recommended action to approve the County of San Diego’s (County) 2027

TransNet Local Street Improvement Program is exempt from review under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15276 of the

CEQA Guidelines because it relates to the development or adoption of a regional

transportation improvement program and involves the identification of potential projects

to establish funding without a commitment to a specific project so that it can be seen

with certainty the activity will have a significant effect on the environment.

2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD

OF SUPERVISORS ADOPTING THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27

THROUGH 2030-31.

3. Direct that projects in the 2027 TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects

(POP), along with road and bridge projects receiving federal and State funds, be

integrated into the County element of the POP for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2030-

31, respectively.

4. Authorize the Director, Department of Public Works, to submit the County’s TransNet

Local Street Improvement Program of Projects Resolution to the San Diego Association

of Governments and the TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The transportation system must be safe and accessible for all road users and modes of

transportation in all communities, and for people of all income levels, races, ethnicities, ages,

and abilities. Data-driven safety and access initiatives are developed and administered

considering equity as a key factor. The County of San Diego’s 2027 TransNet Local Street

Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2030-31 (2027 Program)

provides vital transportation infrastructure improvements and road maintenance services to

unincorporated communities in the region. To ensure that underserved populations are

prioritized during the project selection process, the most recent available data is used by the

Department of Public Works to evaluate and identify vulnerable populations, including data

from the Healthy Places Index, CalEnviroScreen, San Diego Live Well communities,

Environmental Justice Communities, and other relevant data sources. The County’s proposed

2027 Program includes projects that reduce congestion, maintain roads, reduce flooding,

enhance emergency response and evacuation routes, elevate vehicle and pedestrian safety,

expand services for pedestrians and bicyclists, and improve water quality.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The 2027 TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026-27

through 2030-31 (2027 Program) includes development and construction of projects from

Department of Public Works’s Capital Improvement Program. The 2027 Program will contribute

to social, economic, and environmental sustainability benefits. Maintenance projects funded by

the 2027 Program will extend the useful life of roadways and reduce future repair costs for the

County and save motorists money on vehicle repairs. The roadway improvement projects in the

2027 Program aim to increase safety for road users and expand services for pedestrians and

cyclists, which supports reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution from

vehicles. The projects also incorporate enhancements that improve water quality, which will

reduce the amount of pollution that reach streams and the ocean. Additionally, to advance

sustainability goals, DPW requires contractors to recycle or reuse construction materials, use

products with recycled content, and use low-emissions construction equipment and vehicles

whenever possible.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no current year fiscal impact associated with these recommendations in Fiscal Year

(FY) 2025-26. There will be future fiscal impact beginning in FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31.

If approved, costs and revenue of an estimated $18.5 million for the first year will be included in

the FY 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational Plan in the Department of Public Works Road

Fund. Individual projects will be brought before the Board of Supervisors for consideration as

part of future years’ Operational Plans. Total projects’ costs are estimated at $214,491,702

beginning in FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31. The funding source will be TransNet revenue.

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

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS AND

RATIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS

EXCEEDING $5,000 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND

RECREATION AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS:

ALL)

OVERVIEW

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

of life in the San Diego region by providing exceptional parks and recreation experiences and

preserving significant natural resources so that people can enjoy clean air and water, rich

biodiversity, and access to open space. DPR’s ability to provide exceptional customer service to

millions of patrons each year is supported by donations from the San Diego County Parks

Society (Parks Society). County Board of Supervisors (Board) Policy A-112, Acceptance and

Use of Gifts and Donations, permits the acceptance of donations by the administrative head of

each County department. County Administrative Code Section 66, Acceptance of Gifts, requires

Board ratification of the acceptance of such gifts and approval prior to the expenditure of the gift

if the amount exceeds $5,000.

During the reporting period of July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, DPR received cash and

in-kind donations from the Parks Society totaling $165,401.76. These donations provided

materials and funding for multiple public holiday events, recreational activities, and educational

programs at parks throughout the region. This includes recurring, donation-supported events that

take place countywide, such as Summer Movies in the Park, the Discovery Program, and the

First Time Camping Program. The Parks Society is a non-profit organization established in 1980

to support and improve the County’s vast park system. The Parks Society’s support helps

maintain and operate County parks and assists with ongoing and expanded programming.

In addition to donations from the Parks Society, DPR received non-cash donations valued at

$154,918.38 from three non-profit organizations. These organizations, and their respective

donations, include the Friends of the Fallbrook Community Center, who donated audiovisual

equipment to the Fallbrook Community Center totaling $94,088.92, the Fallbrook Senior Center,

that donated kitchen appliances for the Fallbrook Community Center totaling $30,175.26, and

the Valley Center Little League, that donated baseball infield soil totaling $30,654.20.

Today’s proposed actions are to accept DPR’s Report of Gifts and Donations for the period of

July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, to ratify the acceptance of those gifts and donations to DPR

totaling $320,320.14, and to authorize the Chair of the Board to sign letters of appreciation to

donors whose donations exceed $5,000.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the proposed actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5).

2. In accordance with County of San Diego (County) Administrative Code Section 66,

Acceptance of Gifts, and Board of Supervisors (Board) Policy A-112, Acceptance and

Use of Gifts and Donations, accept the County Department of Parks and Recreation

Report of Gifts and Donations from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 from the San

Diego County Parks Society totaling $165,401.76, the Friends of the Fallbrook

Community Center totaling $94,088.92, the Fallbrook Senior Center totaling $30,175.26,

and the Valley Center Little League totaling $30,654.20 (Attachment A).

3. In accordance with County Administrative Code Section 66 and Board Policy A-112,

ratify the acceptance of gifts from the San Diego County Parks Society, Friends of the

Fallbrook Community Center, the Fallbrook Senior Center, and the Valley Center Little

League for the period of July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, that exceed $5,000.

4. Authorize the Chair of the County Board of Supervisors to sign letters of appreciation on

behalf of the County of San Diego to the San Diego County Parks Society, the Friends of

the Fallbrook Community Center, the Fallbrook Senior Center, and the Valley Center

Little League (Attachment B).

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The acceptance of donations assists the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in

continuing and expanding special events, community celebrations, activities in nature, and active

recreation for the benefit of all residents and visitors. Donations allow DPR to provide additional

supplies and services for youth, families, and communities that encourage sharing experiences,

cultural traditions, and resources to strengthen a sense of belonging.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

Acceptance of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Report of Gifts and Donations

supports several of the County of San Diego’s (County) Sustainability Goals, including

Sustainability Goal No. 4, protecting health and well-being, by expanding opportunities for

community members to access outdoor recreation and nature through special events, programs,

and activities that are supported through donations DPR receives. In addition, donations to DPR

support County Sustainability Goal No. 6, providing opportunities for all residents to access and

enjoy the outdoors, by protecting and expanding open space and park/recreation access through

aligning available services with resources to maintain fiscal stability and ensure long-term

solvency.ꢀ

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s recommendations. During the July 1, 2025 to

December 31, 2025 reporting period, the Department of Parks and Recreation received donations

from the San Diego County Parks Society totaling $165,401.76, the Friends of the Fallbrook

Community Center totaling $94,088.92, the Fallbrook Senior Center totaling $30,175.26, and the

Valley Center Little League totaling $30,654.20. The total of all donations received is

$320,320.14, with $55,783.99 donated in cash and $264,536.15 donated in-kind. There will be

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

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

IRON MOUNTAIN COUNTY PRESERVE - APPROVE ACQUISITION

OF APPROXIMATELY 380 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

FROM POWAY IRON MOUNTAIN ESTATES AND RELATED CEQA

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

HEARING) (DISTRICT: 2)

OVERVIEW

On March 25, 2026(02) the Board of Supervisors Set a Hearing for April 22, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MSCP permit for compatible projects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

90 cars off the road per year.

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

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

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

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

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

County.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

value of $4,424,000.

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

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

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

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

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

take any actions necessary to administer the agreement.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

balancing development with conservation at a regional scale.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

regional habitat conservation with housing development by streamlining environmental

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

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

the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

FISCAL IMPACT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

on existing General Purpose Revenue (GPR).

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

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

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

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

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

included in future Operational Plans.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

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

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

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

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

federal regulations.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

SUBJECT:

CONTINUED FROM MARCH 25, 2026 (09):

TAKING ACTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL

DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDs) FOR PRIVATE SPORTS FACILITIES AND

ORGANIZATIONS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW

On March 25, 2026 (09), the Board of Supervisors continued this item to April 22, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

athletes, including those with undiagnosed heart conditions.

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

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

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

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

stakeholder outreach, including surveys and interviews with youth sports organizations and

municipal parks departments, to identify barriers and potential solutions. Results of these

efforts are included in staff’s memo, titled: “Report Back on Expanding Access to Automated

External Defibrillators for Private Sports Facilities and Organizations,” (memo) dated

September 3, 2025 (Attachment A).

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

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

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

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

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

both access to equipment and education/training.

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

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

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

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

follows:

· Option 1A: rebate program

o Organizations purchase their own AED upfront and submit documentation later

for reimbursement

o Program specifics:

§ Provides a total of 300 AEDs

§ Allows one AED per organization

§ Rebate limit of $1,100 per unit

o Total one-time cost: $412,589

§ AEDs: $330,000 (300 units)

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

development, communication with applicants, processing of rebates,

etc.)

· Option 1B: voucher program

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

Amazon Business Account

o Program specifics:

§ Provides a total of 300 AEDs

§ Allows one AED per organization

§ Voucher limit of $1,100 per unit

o Total one-time cost: $412,589

§ AEDs: $330,000 (300 units)

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

development, communication with applicants, processing of vouchers,

etc.)

· Option 1C: vendor program

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

directly using vendor contacts and rates

o Program specifics:

§ Provides a total of 300 AEDs

§ Allows one AED per organization

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

§ Limit of $1,100 per unit

o Total one-time cost: $412,589

§ AEDs: $330,000 (300 units)

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

development, communication with applicants, processing of discounts,

etc.)

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

reducing upfront costs for organizations (as opposed to a rebate or other direct-purchase

program). Through a voucher program, eligible organizations would receive a voucher from

the County for up to $1,100 per unit, redeemable through the County’s Amazon Business

Account for pre-approved AEDs. This approach centralizes costs and inventory control,

provides a simple and easy-to-understand procurement process, and accomplishes the goal of

helping youth sports organizations get ahead of compliance with AB 310 while accelerating the

deployment of lifesaving equipment to greater reaches of San Diego County.

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

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

specific implementation mechanisms, as follows:

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

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

facilities that currently have none (8 sites)

o Program specifics:

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

§ With cellular service and monitoring subscription

§ Accessible by park users after hours

o Total one-time cost: $234,500

§ AEDs: $18,500

§ SaveStations: $45,000

§ Installation: $171,000

o Total ongoing cost: $32,000

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

fourth year of installation)

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

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

o Program specifics:

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

§ With cellular service and monitoring subscription

§ Accessible by park users after hours

o Total one-time cost: $632,000

§ AEDs: $44,000

§ SaveStations: $107,000

§ Installation: $405,000

o Total ongoing cost: $76,000

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

the fourth year of installation)

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

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

o Program specifics:

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

§ Without cellular service / monitoring subscription

§ Accessible by park users after hours

o Total one-time cost: $511,937

§ AEDs: $43,472

§ SaveStations: $63, 465

§ Installation: $405,000

o Total ongoing cost: N/A

§ Minimal cost for maintenance anticipated

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

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

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

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

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

commitment to safety.

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

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

· Option 3: Public Awareness Campaign

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

increase public knowledge, visibility, accessibility and compliance with AB310

o Program Specifics:

§ Creates awareness of AEDs and available resources

§ Provides free resources to organizations in forms of training and

education seminars

§ Services and supplies include online platforms, marketing campaigns,

flyers, posters, and other outreach materials

o Total one-time cost: $232,589

§ Services and supplies: $150,000

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

marketing/outreach program management. Position would also assist

with initial development of eligibility criteria for the voucher program in

option 1B).

o Total ongoing cost: N/A

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

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

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

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

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

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

cardiac emergency preparedness for youth sports organizations and area residents across the

region. That is exactly what today’s item calls for.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND

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

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

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

following elements:

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

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

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

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

2025 (Attachment A).

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

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

consistent with Option 2A.

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

with Option 3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Attachment A).

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

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

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

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

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

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

every young athlete has a fair chance at a safe playing environment, no matter where they

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

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

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

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

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

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

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

future. They also promote efficient use of County resources while improving community

health and safety.

FISCAL IMPACT

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

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

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

available to support these recommendations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

include:

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

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

program administration, including application and eligibility development, applicant

communication, and voucher processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

program management.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION TO SET ASIDE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND RESCIND ALL PROJECT

APPROVALS FOR THE ALPINE COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT AND

OVERVIEW

On December 6, 2023 (3), the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board)

approved the Alpine Community Park Project (Project) and certified the associated

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA). The unincorporated community of Alpine encompasses approximately 108

square miles with a population of 17,609. Alpine currently has no County-managed parks and

only 1.83 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, falling well short of the County General Plan

goal of providing 10 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.

The Project consists of a 25-acre park on an undeveloped 98-acre property, approved by the

Board for purchase by the County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in 2019. The

addition of the 25 acres of parkland would increase the parkland ratio to about 3.2 acres of

parkland per 1,000 residents. The Project is the result of over a decade of work in partnership

with community stakeholders and evaluating hundreds of properties. The Project site, which is

next to and north of South Grade Road and east of Tavern Road, was acquired to develop a

portion as an active park and conserve most of the property as open space. Active recreation is

planned for 25 of the 98 acres and will connect to trails located on Wright’s Field, a publicly

accessible nature preserve owned and managed by Back County Land Trust. The remaining 73

acres will remain as an open space preserve and will serve as a natural barrier between the park

and non-accessible areas of Wright’s Field. The active park is expected to be constructed in

phases, with the initial phase including amenities such as a dog park, playgrounds, picnic areas,

an equestrian staging area, a community garden, sports courts, a park office and restrooms, a

volunteer pad, and parking.

On January 5, 2024, the Cleveland National Forest Foundation and the California Native Plant

Society (Petitioners) filed a lawsuit, alleging approval of the project violated the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Planning and Zoning Law, and County

Ordinances. The Petitioners also sought declaratory relief, or clarification on the parties’ rights

and obligations, regarding the County’s Biological Mitigation Ordinance (BMO), including

whether the Project is exempt from the BMO as an essential park project.

The Superior Court of the State of California (Superior Court) ruled in the County’s favor for all

issues except for the CEQA claim regarding the EIR’s analysis of potential impacts related to

Western Spadefoot Toad, Pallid Bat, Wildfire, and Vehicle Traffic Public Safety. On January 20,

2026, the Superior Court entered a judgment granting the petition for writ of mandate solely as

to these CEQA issues.

On January 23, 2026, the Superior Court issued a peremptory writ of mandate, ordering the

County to set aside the Board’s certification of the EIR for the Project and rescind all Project

approvals, including but not limited to the County's adoption of Environmental Findings and

Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program. The writ also ordered the County to suspend all

ministerial approvals in furtherance of the Project that could result in any change or alteration to

the physical environment.

To comply with the court’s writ of mandate, today’s request is for the Board to adopt a

resolution to set aside its certification of the EIR for the Project and rescind all Project

approvals. DPR intends to revise the EIR in accordance with the court’s ruling and anticipates

returning to the Board with the revised document for consideration in Fiscal Year 2026-27.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Find that the proposed actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5).

2. Adopt proposed Resolution titled, RESOLUTION TO SET ASIDE THE

CERTIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND RESCIND

ALL PROJECT APPROVALS FOR THE ALPINE COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT to

accomplish all of the following:

a. Set aside the County Board of Supervisors’ December 6, 2023 certification of the

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Alpine Community Park Project

(Project) (State Clearinghouse #2021030196);

b. Rescind the findings concerning mitigation of significant environmental effects

pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines;

c. Rescind and vacate the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program prepared

in accordance with Public Resources Code section 21081.6 and CEQA

Guidelines 15091(d);

d. Rescind and vacate the “Statement of Location and Custodian of Record of

Proceedings”;

e. Rescind and vacate findings that an all-way stop control at the intersection of

South Grade Road and Calle de Compadres in Alpine is appropriate to support an

equestrian/pedestrian/bicycle crossing through the intersection;

f. Rescind and vacate Resolutions entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AMENDING TRAFFIC

RESOLUTION NO. 299 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF

ALL-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY and

RESOLUTION AMENDING TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 205 RELATING

TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THROUGH HIGHWAYS IN THE COUNTY

OF SAN DIEGO;

g. Rescind and vacate authorization of the Director, Department of Purchasing and

Contracting to advertise and award a construction contract and take any other

action authorized by Section 401 et seq. of the Administrative Code and Public

Contract Code section 22160-22169, with respect to contracting for the

construction of the Project;

h. Rescind and vacate designation for the Director, Department of Parks and

Recreation, as the County of San Diego Officer responsible for administering the

construction contract for the construction of the Project in accordance with

Section 430.4 of the County Code of Administrative Ordinance and Board Policy

F-41, Public Works Construction Projects; and

i. Direct staff to suspend all ministerial approvals in furtherance of the Project that

could result in any change or alteration to the physical environment and to not

make any physical changes to the environment in furtherance of the Project,

pending discharge of the writ in accordance with the terms of the writ.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

This action impacts access to recreation for residents of the Alpine community by rescinding the

approvals to build a park. A subsequent action to reapprove the project and revised

environmental document is anticipated to be presented to the Board of Supervisors in Fiscal

Year 2026-27.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s request to adopt a resolution to set aside

certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and rescind all project approvals.

However, there may be costs associated with revisions to the EIR. Funds for these revisions are

included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan in the Capital Outlay Fund for Capital

Project 1021897 Alpine Local Park Acquisition. There will be no change in net General Fund

costs and no additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

SUBJECT:

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

HARMONY GROVE VILLAGE LIVE/WORK GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, TENTATIVE MAP,

SITE PLAN, MAJOR USE PERMIT MODIFICATION AND

ADDENDUM (DISTRICT: 3)

OVERVIEW

The Harmony Grove Village Specific Plan was approved by the Board of Supervisors (Board) in

2007 to allow a mixed-use, residential village with up to 742 dwelling units, along with

supporting commercial uses, open space, parks, recreational facilities, and infrastructure. As

currently developed, Harmony Grove Village is largely built out, with remaining opportunities

for future development limited. The proposed Harmony Grove Village Live/Work (HGVLW)

Project within the original approved Specific Plan area, proposing a total of 27 live/work units,

is located on approximately two acres in the San Dieguito Community Plan Area. Live/work

units are residential units designed to accommodate small-scale business or professional

activities within the same structure, allowing occupants to both live and work on-site. The

proposed Project includes a Specific Plan Amendment and modification to the approved Major

Use Permit, formally transitioning the site from its previously envisioned commercial

designation to residential use and authorizing an updated total unit count. These changes are

intended to implement a community-oriented live/work residential project that aligns with the

existing development pattern and character of Harmony Grove Village.

The 27 units proposed in this Project would be bisected by Country Living Way, with nine units

and the historic Johnston/Ward House located on the southern side, and 18 units on the northern

side (see Attachment H, Project Site Plan). Residential units would range from approximately

2,200 to 2,700 square feet, with each unit featuring a rear-facing two-car garage. The Project site

is located at the northwest and southwest corners of Country Club Drive and Country Living

Way within the San Dieguito Community Plan Area. The site is located approximately a half of

a mile southwest of the City of Escondido, approximately a mile southeast of the City of San

Marcos, and approximately a fourth of a mile north of Escondido Creek. The Project site is

currently vacant other than the existing historic Johnston/Ward House, which was relocated to

the site in 2015. The historic structure would remain unaltered and is intended to be rehabilitated

and operated by a third party.

The original Harmony Grove Village Specific Plan permitted a total of 742 units throughout the

community; however, 739 have already been constructed, leaving only three remaining units

available within the applicable planning area for the proposed Project site instead of the 27

needed to complete this project. As such, the applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment

(GPA) to revise the Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove portion of the San Dieguito Community

Plan allowing the additional project units to be counted within the community total; an

amendment of the Harmony Grove Village Specific Plan to incorporate the live/work units and

associated development standards; a Tentative Map to establish lots; the approval of a Major

Use Permit Modification to modify the existing entitlements for the Harmony Grove Village

development; and a site plan for Community Design Review. This request would not have any

impact on the separate Harmony Grove Village South project, located approximately one-half

mile south of the Project site, which was approved by the Board on October 1, 2025 (4).

Today’s requested actions are for the Board to consider amendments to the General Plan

confined to the Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove Community Plan, together with amendments to

the Harmony Grove Village Specific Plan, and approval of the associated implementing actions,

including a Tentative Map, Major Use Permit Modification, Site Plan and environmental

documentation.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

PLANNING COMMISSION

On January 9, 2026, the Planning Commission considered the Harmony Grove Village

Live/Work Project and made the following recommendations to the Board of Supervisors:

1. Adopt the Environmental Findings which includes the adoption of an Addendum to the

existing Environmental Impact Report for Harmony Grove Village (EIR), REF:

PDS2024-ER-17-08-003A) (Attachment A).

2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD

OF SUPERVISORS ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) PDS2025

-GPA-25-006, for the reason stated therein and discussed in this report (Attachment B).

3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD

OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT SPA-25-

001(Harmony Grove Village Specific Plan), for the reason stated therein and discussed in

this report (Attachment C).

4. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD

OF SUPERVISORS CONDITIONALLY APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP PDS2025

-TM-5660, which includes those requirements and conditions necessary to ensure that the

Project is implemented in a manner consistent with State law and County of San Diego

(County) Regulations (Attachment D).

5. Grant Major Use Permit Modification PDS2025-MUP-04-012W1 and impose the

requirements and conditions set forth in the Form of Decision Approving PDS2025

-MUP-04-012W1 (Attachment E).

6. Grant the accompanying Site Plan PDS2024-STP-24-007 and impose the requirements and

conditions set forth in the Form of Decision Approving PDS2024-STP-24-007

(Attachment F).

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Planning & Development Services (PDS) concurs with the recommendations made by the

Planning Commission, and makes the following additional recommendations to the Board of

Supervisors (Board):

Require the applicant to enter into a standard Defense and Indemnification Agreement

with the County of San Diego (County) in accordance with County Code Section 86.201

et seq. and authorize the Director of PDS to execute the Agreement. If litigation is filed

challenging the Board’s action on this Project, require H Grove N K Investors, LLC to

provide security in the amount of $850,000, either as an irrevocable letter of credit or

bond (whichever is acceptable to County Counsel), within 10 days of litigation being

filed (Attachment N).

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

This amendment is aligned with the goal of providing housing opportunities that meet the needs

of the community. The approval of the Project would provide 27 new housing units in the

Harmony Grove-Elfin Forest Subarea of the San Dieguito community. The Project does not

displace existing residents, preserves a historic structure, and supports economic activity by

allowing residents to live and work in the same location. Overall, the Project contributes to

community vitality while maintaining compatibility with surrounding development and access to

services.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The proposed development would convert a previously designated commercial site to 27

live/work units, reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and associated emissions through lower

trip generation and internalized commutes. By promoting compact, mixed-use development, the

Project advances General Plan smart growth policies and supports Climate Action Plan

strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle dependency. The Project’s compact

footprint minimizes land disturbance, and the preservation and adaptive reuse of the existing

historic structure conserves materials and embodied energy, furthering the County’s long-term

sustainability and resource conservation goals.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s recommendations. There will be no change in

net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

10.

SUBJECT:

An Update to the Improvement of County Roads Pavement Condition

Index of 70 , the Future Allocation of SB1 Funding to DPW Infrastructure

Maintenance Projects AND related CEQA FINDINGS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW

Today, staff is pleased to present a comprehensive report on the significant progress achieved in

fulfilling the Board's strategic objectives for County Road system maintenance, culminating in

the recognition of one of the most well-maintained road networks in the State. This milestone

represents the result of a sustained investment exceeding half a billion dollars over the past

decade, reflecting the County's unwavering commitment to infrastructure excellence and the

well-being of the communities it serves.

In addition, staff is presenting a forward-looking, long-term maintenance and investment plan

for the Board's consideration and approval. This plan is designed to uphold and build upon this

exceptional standard of maintenance while strategically directing resources toward critical public

infrastructure assets, including bridges, culverts, asset management, and drainage facilities -

ensuring the County's infrastructure remains resilient, safe, and serviceable.

The County of San Diego’s (County) Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for

maintaining a range of road assets, including nearly 2,000 centerline miles of road, 208 National

Bridge Inventory bridges, approximately 19,000 culverts, 223 traffic signals, and 39,827 traffic

signs. On April 6, 2017, the State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair &

Accountability Act of 2017, which allocated an estimated $7.5 billion of State gas tax revenue to

be distributed to California counties over the next decade to be used to address road maintenance

activities.

In response to this legislation, on May 2, 2017 (11) the Board of Supervisors (Board) directed

DPW staff to use the new SB1 funding to develop a road resurfacing program to achieve an

average pavement condition index (PCI), an industry-standard road rating system, of 70 for

County-maintained roads. Roads with a PCI of 70 and above are in very good condition. Since

2017, DPW has invested over $500 million for road resurfacing and has resurfaced over 778

centerline miles of roads, replaced over 230 culverts, upgraded over 1,700 curb ramps to be

compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and has upgraded 145 intersections

and 57 traffic signals.

Today, staff are reporting that DPW has achieved the Board’s goal of an average of PCI 70 for

the County’s maintained roads. As shown in the table below, staff will continue the use of

approximately 75% of SB1 funding for resurfacing projects to maintain a PCI of 70 on

County-maintained road and the remaining 25% to address critical infrastructure projects that are

eligible for SB1 funds, including updating DPW’s existing asset management system. Updating

the asset management system and related processes will allow staff to more accurately verify and

maintain asset inventories, including assessing asset conditions. With improved data, the County

can reassess asset needs and evaluate maintenance programs more holistically. This will

strengthen confidence in managing asset lifecycles, reduce liability, and ensure that assets and

programs remain resilient and aligned with community needs.

Asset Approximate SB1 Distribution

Resurfacing to maintain 70 PCI 75%

Drainage 15%

Guardrails 2%

Bridges 3%

Asset Management 5%

Total 100%

The Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program was created by the State to address deferred

maintenance on the state highway system and the local street and road system. The program

mandates that the funds made available shall be for expenditure on basic road maintenance and

road rehabilitation projects, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, drainage and stormwater

capture projects, and other critical road safety projects.

Infrastructure needs that are eligible under State and Highway Code 2030 will allow DPW to

address other critical drainage, pavement and traffic assets such as drainage channels and

culverts, curbs, ramps, sidewalks, guardrails, bridges and street signage, to advance the County’s

commitment to maintaining a safe, reliable, and resilient public infrastructure system in the

unincorporated areas. These projects will provide substantial community benefits by enhancing

public safety, improving mobility, and ensuring the long-term performance of essential facilities

relied upon by residents, businesses, and visitors.

Today’s request is for the Board to direct staff to continue using SB1 funding for maintenance

projects permitted under SCH 2030, while maintaining an average road condition of an average

PCI of 70 for County maintained roads.

RECOMMENDATION(S)

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Find that the proposed action is not a project pursuant to Sections 15060 and 15378

of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines because it consists of

general policy direction and fiscal planning related to the continued use of existing

Senate Bill 1 (SB1) funding and the maintenance of County roads, and does not involve

approval of any specific construction activity or a commitment to a definite course of

action that would result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the

environment.

Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prioritize the use of SB1 funds to maintain

the County maintained road system in a state of good repair, including sustaining an

average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 70, and to use any remaining available or

received roadway-related funding, including funds from the Road Repair and

Accountability Act of 2017, for road maintenance, rehabilitation, safety improvements,

and asset management activities in accordance with Streets and Highways Code

Section 2030 and other applicable laws and regulations.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The Department of Public Works (DPW) uses a standardized, data-driven process each year to

develop a list of roads requiring maintenance, ensuring the selection is proportionally balanced

across County districts based on total centerline miles. As part of our general approach and

established procedure, DPW prioritizes equity by incorporating the most recent data from

CalEnviroScreen (4.0) and the Healthy Places Index (3.0) GIS layers. These projects deliver

significant benefits for residents, including upgrades to Americans with Disabilities Act

compliant pedestrian ramps and drainage improvements that enhance access and mobility for

non-motorized road users. Road resurfacing also supports reliable transit access, enabling cars

and buses to travel more safely and efficiently to underserved communities and connecting

workers to job centers. In addition, County of San Diego construction contracts are publicly

advertised and competitively bid, supporting transparency and stimulating the local economy.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT

The maintenance of San Diego County’s County-maintained road system and other critical

infrastructure has benefits to sustainability in terms of the economy, environment, social, health,

and well-being. The repairs prevent more costly maintenance treatments in the future, thereby

supporting economic sustainability. Through a comprehensive infrastructure management

system, rehabilitation activities use 25% recycled asphalt from old, deteriorated facilities, saving

thousands of tons of aggregate each year and supporting the County’s sustainability goal to

reduce pollution and waste through recycling. Well-maintained infrastructure allows vehicle

owners and community members to use fewer resources for transportation, maintenance, and

operation providing social sustainability benefits. Systemwide improvements, such as

rehabilitating culverts, curbs, gutters, bridges, and similar assets contribute to the County's

sustainability goals to improve water quality and extend the useful life of facilities, by protecting

County-maintained infrastructure from costly and resource-intensive repairs. The installation of

Americans with Disabilities Act compliant pedestrian ramps proposed in this action supports

walkability, public access, and contributes to County sustainability goals to protect the health

and well-being of everyone in the region, reduce greenhouse emissions, and transition to a green,

carbon-free economy.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s request to continue using SB1 funding for

maintenance projects permitted under SCH 2030, while maintaining an average PCI of 70. The

total road resurfacing program cost included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan for

Department of Public Works, Road Fund, is $73,023,808. The funding sources are State SB1 gas

tax revenue ($62,953,444), Road Fund fund balance ($2,181,000), TransNet ($6,200,000), City

of Escondido revenue agreement ($288,516), City of San Diego revenue agreement ($268,186),

City of San Marcos revenue agreement ($53,042), and PRD Zones’ available prior year fund

balance ($1,079,620). There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff

years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT

The maintenance of public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, culverts, storm drains, and

other essential facilities, is critical to daily life and the regional economy. Additionally,

well-maintained transportation corridors support efficient movement of goods and services,

reduce travel times, and enhance mobility for commuters, businesses, and emergency

responders. Properly functioning drainage systems convey stormwater safely away from County

roadways to downstream treatment areas, reducing flood risk, improving water quality, and

protecting adjacent properties. Regular, proactive maintenance also strengthens responsible asset

management by identifying and addressing deterioration early, extending the life of

infrastructure, minimizing unexpected failures, and reducing long-term capital costs associated

with reconstruction or replacement, ensuring public funds are used cost effectively. Additionally,

County of San Diego construction contracts are publicly advertised, competitively bid, and

contribute to the regional economy, with all workers on public works projects receiving

prevailing wages set by the California Department of Industrial Relations and in accordance with

the County’s Working Families Ordinance, according to the type of work and location of the

project...Details

ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT

Department of Public Works’ (DPW) staff regularly attend Community Planning and Sponsor

Group meetings and consider input from stakeholders to develop project lists based upon safety,

traffic congestion, connectivity, current roadway condition, bicyclist and pedestrian access,

impacts to community health, number of customers the project will serve, community interests

and backing, and project funding. Throughout the road resurfacing program, DPW staff

conducted broad-based outreach for current and planned projects. Input from community

members and Community Planning and Sponsor Groups across the unincorporated county is

instrumental in developing DPW’s list of road resurfacing projects.

Additionally, DPW manages a webpage to increase virtual engagement and education about road

resurfacing projects. The webpage includes information about DPW and how projects are

developed, project planning documents, and an interactive GIS map with detailed project

information.

BACKGROUND

The County of San Diego’s (County) Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for

maintaining a range of assets, including nearly 2,000 centerline miles, 208 National Bridge

Inventory bridges, approximately 19,000 culverts, 223 traffic signals and 39,827 traffic signs.

Prior to 2017, funding used by DPW to maintain its assets was primarily limited to the Highway

User Tax Account and between 2000 and 2017, the State of California saw increases in fuel

efficient vehicles, resulting in decreases in gas tax revenue. Together with an increase in the

number of vehicles on the road and the increase in maintenance costs, State entities and local

jurisdictions found there was insufficient funding to address road maintenance needs. Over this

same period, the County’s average pavement condition index (PCI) declined from above 70 to

60 and was forecast to decrease to 45 by 2026. PCI is an industry standard rating system used to

rate the condition of a road on a scale of 0 to 100. A newly paved road has 100 PCI, and a

severely damaged or failed road has a 0 PCI. Roads with a PCI of 71 - 100 are considered very

good, 51 - 70 are good, 26 - 50 are poor, and less than 25 are very poor. In 2017, approximately

one-third of County-maintained roads were identified as being in poor or very poor condition.

To address this state-wide funding gap, on April 6, 2017, the State Legislature passed the Road

Repair & Accountability Act of 2017, which allocated an estimated $7.5 billion of State revenue

to be distributed directly to California cities and counties over the next decade to be used to

address road maintenance activities. The Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program was

created by the State to address deferred maintenance on the State highway system and the local

street and road system. The program mandates that the funds made available shall be for

expenditure on basic road maintenance and road rehabilitation projects, pedestrian and bicycle

safety projects, drainage and stormwater capture projects, and other critical road safety projects.

On May 2, 2017 (11), the Board of Supervisors directed staff to use this funding and develop a

program to achieve an average PCI of 70 (Road to 70 PCI) for County maintained roads. Since

2017, DPW has prioritized the use of over $500M of SB1 funding for resurfacing projects. To

date, DPW has resurfaced 778 miles of roads, or almost 40% of County maintained roads.

In 2025, a National Transportation report found that nation-wide public infrastructure is

generally in poor condition with approximately 50% of roads in poor or mediocre condition, a

PCI range of 0 to 39. As a result of DPW’s road resurfacing program, less than 8% of

County-maintained roads are in poor or mediocre condition. Maintaining 70 PCI results in

significant cost savings and improved road safety by reducing negative impacts such as higher

vehicle operating costs, decreased fuel efficiency, and lost travel time.

Today, the County’s network wide PCI goal of 70 has been achieved. DPW’s resurfacing efforts

have resulted in significant decreases in the number of roads classified in the very poor and poor

condition categories, dropping from 32% to just 8.6% of the network, or a 73% decrease since

2017. The remaining network of good and very good roads has improved from 68% to 91.3% of

the network, or a 34.3% increase since 2017. The improvements to County-maintained roads

between 2017 and 2026 are summarized in Attachment A.

Over the last nine years DPW’s resurfacing program completed the resurfacing of 778 miles of

roads, with an additional approximately 269 miles of roads still in various stages of construction.

The table below provides a summary of the total mileage of roads, the total mileage of

resurfacing completed and the PCI for each County district.

SUMMARY BY COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DISTRICT

D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Total

TOTAL ROAD MILES 135

862

96 172

691

1,956

778

RESURFACED ROAD MILES 54 307

PCI 74 70 73 70 70 70

35 69 313

In addition to the resurfacing of roads, this program also made improvements to over 230

culverts, upgraded over 1,700 curb ramps to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities

Act (ADA), 145 intersection and 57 traffic signal improvements.

DPW continues to receive SB1 funding and as the PCI goal has been met, funding for future

resurfacing projects will continue to be allocated to maintain a network wide average 70 PCI.

Although the PCI naturally fluctuates as pavement deteriorates, as resurfacing projects are

completed, DPW will prioritize the allocation of funding to maintain an overall 70 PCI to protect

the SB1 investment. It is anticipated that this annual cost will be approximately $49M. This will

fluctuate depending on market costs for resurfacing labor and material, and contractor

availability.

In addition to funding the resurfacing program, staff are proposing to prioritize the remaining

SB1 funds, which could amount to about $16M based on Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, toward

the maintenance of other critical infrastructure in coordination with updating the existing asset

management program. DPW's asset management program comprises two core components:

comprehensive data collection (tracking asset inventory, condition assessments, service histories,

and other critical information) and strategic asset management. To enhance inventory accuracy,

DPW is deploying an integrated approach combining physical inspections, video surveys, and

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered analysis.

The department is enhancing its asset management program to improve both preventive and

emergency maintenance operations. The upgraded system will provide data-driven insights that

strengthen project prioritization and resource allocation, allowing DPW to focus efforts on the

most critical assets. This work is fully funded in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. These

improvements will give staff the ability to more accurately verify and maintain asset inventories,

including asset condition assessments. With stronger and more reliable data, the County can

better evaluate asset needs, refine maintenance strategies, and manage asset lifecycles with

greater confidence. Collectively, these enhancements will reduce liability, improve public safety,

and ensure that County assets and programs remain resilient and responsive to community needs.

Today, priority assets include drainage facilities, bridge structures, guardrails and sidewalks.

DPW maintains approximately 19,000 culverts, including nearly 9,000 corrugated metal pipe

(CMP) culverts, which need to be upgraded to reinforced concrete pipe (RCP). Of these, over

470 culverts have been identified as critical and need immediate replacement. Additionally,

DPW has identified 87 metal beam guardrail (MBGR) locations, which also require immediate

replacement of end treatments and possible complete system replacement. It is estimated that

the costs to upgrade these culverts and guardrails are approximately $150,000 per asset. Over

time, the prioritization of assets will change due to various factors, including, but not limited to,

changes in legislation, natural disasters, emergency projects, costs for labor and materials, etc.

Today’s request is to direct staff to continue the use of SB1 funding for projects permitted under

the Streets and Highways Code, while maintaining an average 70 PCI.

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

The proposed action consists of providing policy direction and fiscal guidance regarding the

continued use of existing Senate Bill 1 (SB1) funding to maintain County roads and sustain an

average Pavement Condition Index of 70. The action does not identify or commit to any specific

project and does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the

environment. As such, the proposed action is not a project as defined by Sections 15060 and

15378 of the CEQA Guidelines and is not subject to CEQA review. Any future project(s) that

may be developed or implemented as a result of this action would be subject to CEQA review, as

appropriate, prior to construction.