San Diego County public meetings in 2021
13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SANITATION DISTRICT
The San Diego County Sanitation District Board is acting on a consent calendar item to approve two-year extensions for the completion of public improvements in two North County subdivisions. The extensions, requested by developers, allow additional time to finish street, drainage, and sewer work without fiscal impact to the County. Staff determined that adequate financial security remains in place to guarantee completion if the developers default.
- Extension of performance completion dates to November 17, 2023, for Tract No. 5365-4 (Harmony Grove Village Unit 4) sewer facilities
- Extension of performance completion dates to November 17, 2023, for Tract No. 4744-1 (Rimrock) street and drainage improvements
- Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on amendments to the county compensation ordinance and authorize extensions for behavioral health service contracts. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Truth Act community forum regarding ICE access to individuals in 2020 and a second reading on the Behavioral Health Advisory Board ordinance. Most other items, including sheriff procurement requests and grant approvals, are listed on the consent calendar for routine action.
- Second consideration and adoption of amendments to the Compensation Ordinance
- Second consideration and adoption of ordinance amending the Behavioral Health Advisory Board provisions
- Public hearing on the Truth Act Community Forum regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to individuals during 2020
- Authorization to expand the District Attorney’s Community Grant Program to a maximum of $250,000 for K-12 services
- Approval of Neighborhood Reinvestment and Community Enhancement Program grants for District 3
SANITATION DISTRICT
The San Diego County Sanitation District Board will vote to quitclaim a sewer easement and support the summary vacation of unconstructed roads Bruin Way and Colace Court in the Otay Mesa area. The action removes encumbrances from private land that are no longer needed for public purposes. The process is funded by a $4,000 deposit from the applicant.
- Quitclaim of sewer easement on Map No. 16450 in Otay Mesa
- Summary vacation of Bruin Way and Colace Court (Vacation No. 2021-0153)
- Funding source is a $4,000 deposit from the applicant
- CEQA exemption found for the quitclaim action
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will vote on a framework for roadside vegetation management to improve wildfire preparedness and direct staff to return in 90 days with a funding plan. The agenda includes a noticed public hearing for a $450,000,000 revenue bond issuance for Front Porch Communities and Services. Additionally, the Board will consider amendments to the compensation ordinance and authorize agreements for the Camino del Mar bridge replacement and a new animal shelter in Santee.
- Roadside vegetation management program for wildfire preparedness in unincorporated areas
- Public hearing for $450,000,000 revenue bonds for Front Porch Communities and Services
- Public hearing for $26,770,000 revenue obligations for San Ysidro Health
- Amendments to the Compensation Ordinance (First Reading)
- Authorization to negotiate agreement with City of Del Mar for Camino del Mar bridge replacement
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The San Diego County Fire Protection District Board is holding a public hearing to confirm fiscal year 2021-22 assessments and special taxes for 73 special districts, including road, fire, and stormwater zones. The agenda includes specific rate increases for six private road zones, four county service areas, one fire zone, and one stormwater zone, totaling an estimated $243,544.26 in additional revenue for the Department of Public Works. The Board will also confirm levies for seven Community Facility Districts (CFDs) that fund public facilities in specific housing developments. If approved, these charges will be placed on property tax rolls for the upcoming fiscal year.
- PRD Zone 46-Rocoso (Lakeside) rate increases from $30 to $500 per benefit unit ($1,000 annually for average home)
- PRD Zone 13B-Stewart Canyon (Fallbrook) rate increases from $25 to $100 per benefit unit ($300 annually for average home)
- CSA 26 Zone A-Cottonwood Village (Rancho San Diego) rate increases from $56.29 to $100.00 per benefit unit
- SDCFPD-Palomar Mountain special tax increases from $163.08 to $165.53 per benefit unit
- Confirmation of levies for seven Community Facility Districts including Harmony Grove Village and East Otay Mesa
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is holding public hearings to approve fiscal year 2021-22 service charges for the San Diego County Sanitation District, Campo Water Maintenance District, and Live Oak Springs Water System. The agenda also includes confirmations of levies for road, fire, and stormwater districts, as well as authorizations for sidewalk construction and open space land acquisitions.
- Sewer charges for single-family homes increase from $474.26 to $516.95 per equivalent dwelling unit
- Live Oak Springs Water System base charge increases from $93.22 to $96.48; Tier 1 consumption rate rises to $10.64 per HCF
- Campo Water Maintenance District residential rate remains unchanged at $1,320 per year
- Authorization to award contracts for pedestrian gap improvements on Allen School Road, Tavern Road, San Marino Drive, and Sunset Road
- Hearing set for August 18, 2021, to approve acquisition of approximately 277 acres at Hidden Meadows County Preserve
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
The San Diego County Flood Control District Board is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The agenda includes a single substantive item requiring four votes to approve the budget resolution. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and non-agenda public communication.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget for the San Diego County Flood Control District
- Spending authority of $7,250,973 for Fiscal Year 2021-22
- Resolution entitled 'ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021'
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority is holding a regular meeting to receive budget presentations from select county departments. The agenda covers the Chief Administrative Officer's Recommended Operational Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23. This item is informational, with no immediate fiscal impact, as public hearings on the plan are scheduled for later in June.
- Presentation from Public Safety Group departments on the FY 2021-22 & 2022-23 Operational Plan
- Presentation from Health and Human Services Agency departments on the FY 2021-22 & 2022-23 Operational Plan
- Presentation from Land Use and Environment Group departments on the FY 2021-22 & 2022-23 Operational Plan
- Presentation from Finance and General Government Group departments on the FY 2021-22 & 2022-23 Operational Plan
- Recommended Operational Plan totals $7.03 billion for FY 2021-22 and $6.35 billion for FY 2022-23
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
The San Diego County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors met on April 6, 2021, to conduct a closed session. The sole agenda item was a discussion regarding the legal case Clive Morgan, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al. (Case No. 37-2019-0003566-CU-OR-CTL). No public action, votes, or fiscal impacts were recorded in the provided agenda text.
- Closed session discussion of Clive Morgan, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al. (Case No. 37-2019-0003566-CU-OR-CTL)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is deciding to appoint itself as the Board of Directors for the newly formed San Diego County Fire Protection District (SDCFPD). This action includes adopting a joint resolution to use County resources to ensure the continuity of fire protection and emergency medical services. Additionally, the board is holding a public hearing to authorize continued participation in the Fire Mitigation Fee Program and adopt a capital improvement plan for FY 2021-22.
- Appointment of the Board of Supervisors as the Board of Directors for the San Diego County Fire Protection District
- Authorization to enter into an agreement between the County of San Diego and SDCFPD to formalize organizational and financial structure
- Adoption of a joint resolution authorizing the use of County resources to ensure continuance of fire protection and emergency medical services
- Public hearing to adopt a resolution for participation in the Fire Mitigation Fee Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22
- Adoption of a Capital Improvement Plan for the use of Fire Mitigation Fee revenue, which generates approximately $200,000 annually
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is meeting to address public safety power shutoffs, including accepting $607,328 in state resiliency funds. The agenda includes a proposal to eliminate fees for phone calls and video visitation for incarcerated persons, which would reduce county revenue by approximately $2.77 million annually. Additionally, the Board will hold public hearings on several bond issuances, including $98 million for the Salk Institute and $30 million for the San Diego Humane Society.
- Proposal to provide free telephone, messaging, and video visitation services to incarcerated persons, ending the Securus Technologies contract
- Acceptance of $607,328 in Community Power Resiliency funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
- Public hearing on $98,000,000 in taxable revenue bonds for the Salk Institute
- Public hearing on $30,000,000 in revenue obligations for the San Diego Humane Society and S.P.C.A
- Public hearing on $70,000,000 in revenue anticipation notes for charter schools in District 4
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is reviewing the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including ratifying actions taken under the local emergency and establishing a trust fund for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The agenda also includes authorizing a $2.7 million grant for the Sheriff’s toxicology lab and approving a $480,000 state allocation for transitional housing for foster youth.
- Ratify actions and authorize a trust fund for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, with estimated pandemic spending of $440.8 million through December 2020
- Authorize the Sheriff to accept up to $2,725,000 in CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funding for a new in-house toxicology program
- Authorize acceptance of $480,000 in state funding for the Transitional Housing Program to support foster youth ages 18-24
- Adopt an ordinance amending the San Diego County Administrative Code relating to the General Relief Program
- Authorize competitive procurement for consultant services to evaluate the base station hospital system and trauma center catchment areas
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
This is the Board of Supervisors' organizational meeting for the 2021 calendar year. The body will select its Chair, Vice Chair, and Chair Pro Tem. It will also vote on annual appointments of supervisors to various boards, commissions, and committees, including the consolidation of several subcommittees and the elimination of inactive task forces.
- Selection of Chair, Vice Chair, and Chair Pro Tem for 2021
- Appointment of Board members to boards, commissions, and committees
- Combination of subcommittees including County Administrative Center Building Occupancy and Waterfront Park
- Elimination of the Syringe Services Program Evaluation Ad Hoc Subcommittee
- Appointment of Caroline Smith as second alternate member of the Urban Counties of California