San Diego County public meetings in 2020
28 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting consisting solely of a closed session. The agenda lists one item: a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. No public discussion items or other actions are listed on this agenda.
- Closed session to discuss litigation: Midway Venture LLC, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al. (Case No. 37-2020-00038194-CU-CR-CTL)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing capital projects paused due to the pandemic, approving a tobacco sales ordinance, and distributing small business stimulus grants. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 response and behavioral health funding.
- Approve 19 fully funded capital projects totaling $36,995,839 previously paused due to the pandemic.
- First reading of an ordinance regulating tobacco product sales in unincorporated San Diego County.
- Authorize a $53,768 agreement with the City of El Cajon for a Forensic Latent Print Examiner position.
- Distribute San Diego County Small Business Stimulus Program grants from the Federal CARES Act.
- Approve the Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan for fiscal years 2020-21 through 2022-23.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is meeting to ratify a local emergency proclamation issued on September 6, 2020, regarding the Valley Fire. The fire began south of Alpine in the unincorporated area, creating extreme peril to persons and property. The Board is asked to confirm the emergency status and find a need to continue it until no longer needed, subject to statutory review requirements.
- Ratification of Proclamation of Local Emergency regarding Valley Fire
- Finding of need to continue local emergency until no longer needed
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control Board is holding a public hearing to adopt amendments to Rule 40. This action implements a directive from May 5, 2020, to defer permit renewal fees due between July 1 and December 31, 2020, until December 31, 2020. The deferral is intended to help businesses recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also expects to approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Adopt amendments to Rule 40 to defer permit renewal fees due July 1–Dec 31, 2020 until Dec 31, 2020
- Estimated $2.5 million in delayed cash flow for Fiscal Year 2020-21
- Public hearing on the fee deferral implementation
- Approval of minutes for April 21, May 5, and June 2, 2020 meetings
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
The Board of Supervisors is acting on a memo to implement business stability measures during the COVID-19 crisis. The agenda includes waiving specific permit and plan check fees for restaurants and small businesses, deferring various county fees and lease payments, and establishing a new Revitalization and Assistance Program. The actions require appropriations from prior year General Fund balances or federal/state emergency funding.
- Appropriation of $1,030,000 for six-month waiver of plan check fees for restaurants
- Appropriation of $420,000 for six-month waiver of permit fees for tenant improvements
- Appropriation of $250,000 to establish a new Revitalization and Assistance Program
- Extension of rent-deferral period and eviction moratorium for County-owned property to September 30, 2020
- Deferral of APCD permit renewal fees and various Department of Environmental Health fees
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
The San Diego County Redevelopment Successor Agency is meeting to ratify emergency actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board will adopt a resolution declaring a local emergency and amending the timeline for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Operational Plan. Public hearings and budget deliberations, originally scheduled for June, are being rescheduled for August 2020. The action authorizes the carryover of funds from the $6.25 billion FY 2019-20 budget until the new budget is adopted.
- Adoption of a resolution declaring an emergency due to COVID-19 impacts
- Rescheduling of FY 2020-21 budget public hearings from June 8-17, 2020 to August 10-19, 2020
- Rescheduling of budget deliberations and adoption from June 23, 2020 to August 25, 2020
- Authorization to carry over appropriations from the $6.25 billion FY 2019-20 Adopted Operational Plan
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is meeting to ratify a local emergency declaration related to COVID-19. This action suspends certain budget administrative code provisions and reschedules the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Operational Plan from June to August 2020. The board will also authorize the carryover of appropriations from the $6.25 billion FY 2019-20 budget until the new budget is adopted.
- Adoption of a resolution declaring a local emergency due to COVID-19 impacts
- Rescheduling of FY 2020-21 budget public hearings from June 8-17, 2020 to August 10-19, 2020
- Rescheduling of budget deliberations and adoption from June 23, 2020 to August 25, 2020
- Authorization to carryover appropriations from the $6.25 billion FY 2019-20 Adopted Operational Plan
HOUSING AUTHORITY
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to adopt the Housing Authority's Five-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 and the Annual Agency Plan for 2020-2021. These documents establish local rules for the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs, which serve approximately 12,000 low-income households. The board authorized the submission of these plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and determined the action is administrative with no fiscal impact.
- Adoption of the HACSD Five-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Agency Plan
- Approval of Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan
- Approval of Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
- Authorization to submit plans and certifications to HUD
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
The provided text is a procedural header for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Land Use meeting scheduled for March 25, 2020. It lists the location and time but does not include any specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be incomplete or boilerplate only.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will consider several items, including authorizing a contract option for a new communications site, establishing appropriations for the Rock Mountain Detention Facility renovation, and receiving an update on the COVID-19 response. Several items have been withdrawn, including the detention facility funding, mental health diversion program, and behavioral health fund. The board will also discuss tenant protections and food industry relief related to the pandemic.
- Authorize $418,100 contract option with Motorola Solutions for Lake Morena communications site
- Withdrawn: $22.3 million appropriation for Rock Mountain Detention Facility renovation
- Withdrawn: $3.22 million state contract for felony mental health diversion program
- Withdrawn: Establish Behavioral Health Impact Fund
- Receive COVID-19 response update and authorize CAO to take necessary actions
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
The San Diego County Flood Control District Board is considering a request to establish appropriations and award a construction contract for the Lemon Crest Drive Drainage Facility Extension Improvements project in Lakeside. The project involves removing an existing drainage inlet and extending a culvert to the backyard of a private property to address historical flooding on the road. The total cost is estimated at $1,219,000, funded by prior year fund balances, with construction scheduled for summer 2020.
- Establish appropriations of $1,219,000 for the Lemon Crest Drive Drainage Facility Extension Improvements project
- Authorize advertisement and award of a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
- Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project (State Clearinghouse # 2019120436)
- Approve a construction cost estimate of $800,000 including contingency, plus $419,000 for development and right-of-way acquisition
SANITATION DISTRICT
The San Diego County Sanitation District Board is considering adopting an ordinance that establishes reimbursement fees for properties connecting to sewer lines built by Erreca Associates LLC along Moreno Avenue, Vigilante Road, and Slaughterhouse Canyon Road in Lakeside. The fees, ranging from $1,372 to $4,701 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit, would repay Erreca Associates up to $2,923,872 over 20 years. The ordinance also removes outdated fees for the Harmony Grove service area and the expired Lane Reimbursement Fee. This is the second and final hearing for the ordinance.
- Adoption of ordinance establishing Erreca Associates sewer reimbursement fees: $1,372 per EDU for Segment 1, $3,329 per EDU for Segment 2, $4,701 total for both
- Reimbursement agreement with Erreca Associates LLC for $2,923,872 in sewer construction costs, funded by connection fees
- Deletion of Harmony Grove service area fees (area detached to Rincon del Diablo Water District July 1, 2019)
- Deletion of expired Lane Reimbursement Fee (expired December 11, 2017)
- Sewer extension serves 78 adjacent parcels in Lakeside area
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt an ordinance establishing Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones, offering property tax reductions for agricultural use. The body will also hold a public hearing to approve the purchase of approximately 6.8 acres in Fallbrook for a local park. Additionally, the agenda includes amending the Airport Enterprise Fund spending plan to fund construction at the Cajon Air Center.
- Adopt ordinance establishing Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones with a $250,000 annual cap on property tax loss
- Public hearing to approve acquisition of 6.8 acres in Fallbrook from Barr Ranch, LLC for $1,100,000
- Amend Airport Enterprise Fund spending plan for Cajon Air Center transient apron project costing $6,564,475
- Approve revenue agreement with State Water Resources Control Board for beach and bay water quality monitoring
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will review and potentially act on several items, including an agreement with Rady Children's Hospital for a behavioral health hub for children and youth, continuing the local COVID-19 emergency, and adopting harm reduction strategies. The agenda also includes public hearings, grant approvals, and routine financial items.
- Agreement with Rady Children's Hospital for behavioral health hub and parking structure
- Review and continue local health emergency and local emergency regarding COVID-19
- Adopt best practices for harm reduction, including syringe services programs
- Public hearing on $22,000,000 charter school revenue bonds for Urban Discovery Academy
- Allocate up to $2,200,000 for flexible housing subsidy pool for homeless
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
The San Diego County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors convened a regular meeting on February 26, 2020. The agenda consisted solely of a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The item was continued from a previous meeting on February 25, 2020.
- Closed session to discuss Debie Woodruff, et al. v. County of San Diego In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority (Case No. 37-2008-00096957-CU-OE-CTL)
SANITATION DISTRICT
The San Diego County Sanitation District Board will consider a reimbursement agreement with Erreca Associates LLC for sewer infrastructure built in the Lakeside area. The board will also review a quitclaim deed for a sewer easement in East Otay Mesa. These items involve establishing new connection fees for future development and releasing unused land rights.
- Approve reimbursement agreement with Erreca Associates LLC for $2,923,872 in sewer construction costs
- Establish sewer connection fees of $1,372 per EDU for Segment 1 and $3,329 per EDU for Segment 2
- Quitclaim portion of sewer easement on Map No. 16097 in East Otay Mesa area
- Delete expired Lane Reimbursement Fee and Harmony Grove service area fees from ordinance
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two land-use ordinances: one creating a special overlay for former Forest Conservation Initiative properties near the Cleveland National Forest, and another establishing Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones. They will also consider directing staff to ban glyphosate-based products on County property.
- Adopt zoning overlay for former Forest Conservation Initiative properties (POD-19-004, REZ-19-006)
- Introduce ordinance establishing Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones (POD 15-008) with possible fee waivers up to $63,200
- Direct CAO to amend Integrated Pest Management Policy F-45 to prohibit glyphosate-based products
- Potential property tax loss up to $250,000 annually from Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
The San Diego County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on February 25, 2020. The agenda consisted solely of a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. No public agenda items, votes, or decisions were listed in the provided text.
- Closed session to discuss Debie Woodruff, et al. v. County of San Diego In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority (Case No. 37-2008-00096957-CU-OE-CTL)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is considering adopting updated fire codes, including the 2020 Consolidated Fire Code, which adds stricter wildfire safety requirements for new structures. The board will also decide on several public safety and health items, including a $550,000 grant for traffic enforcement, a new dispatch system, and $3 million in housing loans.
- Adopt 2020 Consolidated Fire Code with stricter wildfire safety standards
- Approve $550,000 grant for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
- Authorize solicitation for cloud-native Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system
- Approve $3,000,000 in loans for affordable housing from HOME funds
- Accept $10,000 donation from Burn Institute for CERT program
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is meeting to ratify two emergency declarations issued on February 14, 2020, regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These actions are required by state law within seven days of issuance and provide the county with legal immunities and the ability to request state and federal assistance. The board is also asked to find a continuing need for these emergency measures until the situation stabilizes.
- Ratification of the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued by the Public Health Officer on February 14, 2020
- Ratification of the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the Chief Administrative Officer on February 14, 2020
- Finding of continuing need for local health emergency under California Health and Safety Code Section 101080
- Finding of continuing need for local emergency under California Government Code 8630
- Costs covered by existing department appropriations, including Health and Human Services Agency Management Reserves
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt an ordinance increasing construction and demolition waste diversion requirements and define temporary agritourism events. The agenda also includes setting a hearing to purchase 6.8 acres for a new local park in Fallbrook and authorizing a demolition contract for Mount Woodson Gateway County Preserve.
- Adoption of ordinance amending Sections 68.511-68.520 to increase C&D waste diversion from 4,000 to 44,000 tons annually
- Adoption of ordinance defining Temporary Agritourism Community Events (POD 19-002)
- Setting hearing for March 11, 2020, to purchase 6.8 acres from Barr Ranch, LLC for $1,100,000 for Fallbrook Local Park
- Authorization to advertise and award a demolition contract for Mount Woodson Gateway County Preserve
- Public hearing on options to streamline the discretionary permit process
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2020 Consolidated Fire Code, which includes stricter wildfire safety requirements for new buildings. The board will also vote to appropriate $6.7 million for the San Diego Central Jail elevator modernization project and direct staff to draft an ordinance declaring Kratom a public nuisance. Additional items include funding for homeless housing grants and retirement contribution rates for fiscal year 2020-21.
- Public hearing to repeal and reenact the County Fire Code and ratify the 2020 Consolidated Fire Code for 13 fire districts
- Appropriation of $6,700,000 for the San Diego Central Jail Elevator Maintenance and Modernization Project (total project cost $11,136,435)
- Direction to draft an ordinance declaring mitragynine and hydroxyl-mitragynine (Kratom) a public nuisance in the unincorporated area
- Reallocation of up to $1,900,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for park land and public facility acquisition
- Authorization to apply for state grant funds for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is adopting updated building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes that include local amendments for wildfire resiliency. The meeting also involves adopting ordinances for park land dedication fees and property condition agreements to streamline housing development. Additionally, the Board is approving a construction contract for a bike skills park at Otay Valley Regional Park.
- Adoption of ordinance repealing and reenacting County Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes with stricter wildfire ignition-resistant construction requirements
- Adoption of ordinance amending Title 8 Park Land Dedication and Fees to delegate authority for Park Agreements and correct ADU fee exemptions
- Adoption of Property Condition Agreement (PCA) Ordinance (POD 19-001) to allow project conditions to be satisfied after final map recordation
- Authorization to advertise and award a $350,000 construction contract for the Otay Valley Regional Park Bike Skills Park project
- Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement to Improve Subdivision for Tract No. 4979-1 (Fenton Ranch) in the Ramona Community Plan Area
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control Board is holding a public hearing to adopt amendments to Regulation X, which sets performance standards for new stationary sources like power plants and factories. The update incorporates 31 current federal standards and repeals 16 outdated ones, a process that has not occurred since 2009. Staff recommend the board adopt the changes, noting there is no fiscal impact and that local sources are already in compliance with stricter local rules.
- Adoption of amendments to Regulation X (Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources)
- Incorporation of 31 current federal standards by reference
- Repeal of 16 outdated federal standards
- Request for updated delegation of authority from the U.S. EPA
- No fiscal impact or change in General Fund cost
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is adopting an ordinance to ban flavored smoking products and restrict e-cigarettes in the unincorporated area. The body is also authorizing a memorandum of understanding with UCSD and Scripps Health to develop a Central Region Behavioral Health Hub at Third Avenue, with estimated capital costs of $115 million. Additionally, the board is ratifying the acceptance of donated teddy bears for the Sheriff's Department and approving various lease agreements and emergency repairs for county facilities.
- Adoption of ordinance prohibiting sale of flavored smoking products and establishing a one-year moratorium on electronic smoking devices in unincorporated areas
- Authorization of MOU with UCSD and Scripps Health for Central Region Behavioral Health Hub at Third Avenue, San Diego, with ~$115 million estimated capital cost
- Ratification of acceptance of 443 teddy bears valued at $8,860 from Bears for Badges for Sheriff's Department patrol stations
- Approval of lease agreement for District Attorney’s Family Justice Center at 1050 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos
- Second consideration and adoption of amendments to the Compensation Ordinance
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to approve the acquisition of approximately 37 acres of open space land in the Bonsall area for the San Luis Rey River Park. The agenda also includes second readings for ordinances amending the Department of Public Works functions and highway traffic regulations, as well as first readings for updates to building codes and park land dedication fees. Additionally, the Board will consider time extensions for subdivision improvements in the North County and Bonsall areas.
- Public hearing to approve purchase of 37 acres from North American Resort Properties, Inc. for $1,673,000 (total cost $1,784,700).
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Administrative Code XXVI regarding Department of Public Works functions.
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Title 7 (Highways and Traffic) of the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances.
- First reading of ordinance repealing and reenacting County Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
- Approval of second amendment to joint agreement for Tract No. 4805-1 (7 lots) and assumption agreement for Polo Club Estates (165 lots).
The Board of Supervisors approved the acquisition of approximately 37 acres of open space preserve land in the San Luis Rey River Valley from North American Resort Properties, Inc. for $1,673,000, with total costs of $1,784,700. The Board also adopted ordinances amending the Administrative Code and the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, and introduced several ordinances for second reading on January 29, 2020. All actions were approved unanimously on consent.
- Approved $1.67M purchase of 37 acres for San Luis Rey River Valley open space (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 10645 amending Administrative Code XXVI - Public Works functions (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 10646 amending Title 7 Highways and Traffic (5-0)
- Approved second amendment for Tract 4805-1, extending improvements to Jan 15, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved assumption agreement and time extension for Polo Club Estates (Tract 4736-1) to Jan 15, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved exchange of 2.11 acres of park land with Caltrans and SDCWA (5-0)
- Introduced Property Condition Agreement Ordinance (first reading) for Jan 29 adoption (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance repealing/re-enacting building codes (first reading) for Jan 29 adoption (5-0)
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
The San Diego County Redevelopment Successor Agency Board is deciding whether to approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 2020 through June 2021, totaling $2,350,600 in enforceable obligations, plus a $30,000 administrative budget. This is a routine annual approval required to fund the wind-down of the former redevelopment agency. If approved, the items go to the Countywide Oversight Board on January 16, 2020.
- Approve ROPS for July 2020-June 2021 with $2,350,600 in enforceable obligations
- Approve $30,000 administrative budget for same period
- Funding from property tax increment via Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund
- Items to be presented to Countywide Oversight Board on January 16, 2020
The Board of Directors of the County of San Diego Successor Agency approved the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 2020 - June 2021, totaling $2,350,600 in enforceable obligations, including a $30,000 administrative budget. The approval was made on consent, and the items will be presented to the Countywide Oversight Board on January 16, 2020.
- Approved ROPS for July 2020 - June 2021 totaling $2,350,600 (consent)
- Approved administrative budget of $30,000 for July 2020 - June 2021 (consent)
- Authorized staff to make non-substantive changes to ROPS for Department of Finance compliance (consent)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors approved a lease, sublease, and operating agreement with Tri-City Healthcare District to develop and operate a 16-bed psychiatric health facility at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, appropriating $17.4 million for construction. The Board also introduced an ordinance to ban flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas, with a 3-2 vote (Gaspar and Desmond dissenting). Additionally, the Board consented to continued refugee resettlement in San Diego County and authorized demolition of the former Regional Crime Lab to make way for a 404-unit affordable housing development.
- Approved $17.4M for Tri-City psychiatric facility (5-0)
- Introduced flavored tobacco/e-cigarette ban ordinance (3-2)
- Approved refugee resettlement consent (5-0)
- Certified EIR and authorized demolition of former Regional Crime Lab (5-0)
- Approved $9.2M Operation Stonegarden grant (5-0)
- Approved $7.56M Caltrans litter abatement grant (5-0)
- Approved $1.31M for emergency generators at six libraries (5-0)
- Authorized $1.8M settlement in Mark Mann v. County (5-0)