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Staff presented key counts used in the state's progress measures: 1,088 housing units in unincorporated areas were issued building permits in 2024 and 954 units were completed and ready for occupancy. The county reported progress toward its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the unincorporated area of 6,700 units: 430 units were categorized as above-moderate income, 224 as moderate, 285 as low (about 99% of the county's low-income goal), and 149 as very low (about 24% of the very-low-income goal).

The report and staff presentation emphasized that very-low-income units remain the hardest to build and typically require subsidy. Rami Tully, interim assistant director of Planning and Development Services, summarized the county's pipeline and programs, including free preapproved ADU plans, SB 9 streamlining, and funding for affordable projects coordinated by Housing and Community Development Services. \"We're among the first counties in the state to earn a pro-housing designation,\" Tully said, while warning that multiple factors affect production.

A central focus of the discussion was a recent Court of Appeal ruling that struck down aspects of the county's Transportation Study Guide (TSG). County counsel explained the ruling invalidated the county's broader \"infill\" and small-project exemptions from VMT analysis, while leaving intact the county's 15% below-regional-average VMT threshold. \"The Court of Appeal agreed with the petitioners that there was insufficient evidence supporting those infill exemptions,\" county counsel said. Staff said the county has filed a petition for rehearing and is evaluating whether to seek review in the California Supreme Court; staff also said they will return to the board with options for a VMT mitigation program.

Developers, business groups and housing advocates urged the board to act to preserve or expand pathways that speed housing production. Laurie Holt Feiler of the Building Industry Association warned that insufficient housing is pushing workers to commute into the region. Evan Strong of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce said county and state policies, especially around VMT, have hindered development and asked the board to remove barriers.

Several public commenters, including members of planning groups from rural communities, expressed concern about the county's regulatory approach and about enforcement staffing: the Fallbrook Community Planning Group asked the board to select the no-project alternative for the county's cannabis program draft EIR, and other speakers pressed for more deed-restricted very-low-income housing and for zoning and code clarity.

Board members pressed staff on next steps. \"Per previous board direction, staff continues to evaluate potential options for a VMT mitigation program and will return in the winter,\" staff said. Supervisor Joel Anderson asked whether the county could revert to a different VMT approach; county counsel responded the board can change thresholds but would need to weigh legal risk. \"The board has the power to adopt nearly any threshold it wants,\" counsel said, adding that advice about risks would be provided in closed session if requested.

The board unanimously voted to receive the GPAPR, accept the staff presentation, and authorize application for the SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program grant and related CEQA exemptions and policy waivers (motion moved by Supervisor Montgomery Stepp; second by Supervisor Anderson). The grant request would support planning in a proposed Buena Creek specific plan coordinated with the North County Transit District and would request a waiver of Board Policy B-29 (full cost recovery) to accept the grant.

What this means: The county reported steady production in some income bands but remains far short on very-low-income units. The Court of Appeal ruling narrowed some of the county's VMT pathways; staff plans to propose mitigation or other options later this year. The SANDAG grant application would fund targeted planning intended to facilitate VMT-efficient development near transit.

The board directed staff to return with further policy proposals, including work on a VMT mitigation program and an inclusionary housing ordinance.

Ending: Staff said the county will continue both locally led actions (affordable projects on county land, ADU facilitation) and policy work to respond to the court ruling. The board received the report and asked for follow-up sessions focused on pipeline, zoning updates and concrete measures to increase very-low-income housing production.
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1) Approval of minutes — Sanitation District meeting (03/12/2025)
Motion: Approve minutes, statements and proceedings for the sanitation district meeting of 03/12/2025.
Mover/Second: Moved by Supervisor Montgomery Stepp; second by Supervisor Joel Desmond.
Vote: Unanimous (all supervisors present voted aye).
Outcome: Approved.

2) Consent agenda — Land use and district consents
Motion: Approve the consent agenda (includes item 1 on land use agenda, plus flood control and sanitation district items).
Mover/Second: Motion and second on the floor (recorded in minutes).
Vote: Unanimous among supervisors present.
Outcome: Consent items approved.

3) Item 2 (Wednesday agenda) Traffic Advisory Committee and related CEQA findings
Motion: Approve staff recommendations related to Traffic Advisory Committee actions and CEQA findings.
Mover/Second: Moved by Supervisor Joel Desmond; second by Supervisor Montgomery Stepp.
Vote: Unanimous among supervisors present.
Outcome: Approved; staff to implement traffic advisory decisions and CEQA determinations.

4) Item 3 (Wednesday agenda) 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report; SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program grant application and CEQA exemption
Motion: Receive the 2024 GPAPR; authorize submittal of SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program grant application; waive Board Policy B-29 for this grant acceptance; adopt a resolution authorizing staff to accept SANDAG funds for Buena Creek specific plan work.
Mover/Second: Supervisor Montgomery Stepp; second Supervisor Joel Anderson.
Vote: Unanimous among supervisors present.
Outcome: Report received; staff authorized to apply for grant and pursue related CEQA and policy waivers; staff directed to return with VMT mitigation options.

5) San Pasqual Fire Station construction contract (Tuesday item 2)
Motion: Establish appropriations and authority to advertise and award construction contract for San Pasqual Fire Station.
Mover/Second: Motion by Supervisor Joel Desmond; second by Supervisor Montgomery Stepp.
Vote: Unanimous among supervisors present.
Outcome: Authorized; proceed to advertise and award construction contract.

6) Item 10: Board letter supporting voter identification requirement in California elections (policy request)
Motion: Approve board letter supporting legislation requiring identification to vote and support efforts to increase access to IDs.
Mover/Second: Motion by Supervisor Joel Desmond; second by Supervisor Joel Anderson.
Vote: Failed for lack of affirmative votes (Supervisor Anderson: Aye; Supervisor Montgomery Stepp: No; Supervisor Desmond: Yes; Vice Chair Lawson Reimer: Abstain). The clerk reported the motion failed due to insufficient affirmative votes.
Outcome: Motion failed; no county-level support adopted.

7) Item 11: Support for Assembly Bill 379 (Survivor Support and Demand Reduction Act)
Motion: Support AB 379 with an amendment to seek clearer drafting of proposed Penal Code section 653.25, and direct the CAO to express the county's support consistent with board policy M-2, except for the section flagged for redrafting.
Mover/Second: Supervisor Joel Desmond (motion), second by Supervisor Montgomery Stepp.
Vote: Passed unanimously among supervisors present (Supervisor Anderson had left and was absent for this vote).
Outcome: County to support AB 379 and request legislative refinement to avoid unintended profiling or overbroad enforcement language.

8) Item 13: Board letter — climate change (declaration / advocacy)
Motion: Adopt board letter supporting climate action and related participation in the \"America Is All In\" coalition (as drafted).
Mover/Second: Motion by Vice Chair Lawson Reimer; second recorded.
Vote: The clerk reported the motion failed (transcript records Supervisor Desmond voting no and all other supervisors present voting aye, with the clerk reporting the motion failed). The vote result was recorded as a failure in the minutes.
Outcome: No county board endorsement of the proposed board letter as submitted.

9) Item 16: Ordinance amending administrative code regarding Medical Examiner fees
Motion: Adopt ordinance changes submitting the county administrative code changes related to medical examiner fees and charges.
Mover/Second: Motion by Supervisor McConryst (recorded); second recorded.
Vote: Unanimous among supervisors present.
Outcome: Ordinance changes approved; fee updates adopted.

10) Continuances
Motion: Continue items 17, 18, 19 and Fire Protection District item FP-1 to the next regular board meeting.
Mover/Second: Motion by Vice Chair Lawson Reimer; second by Supervisor Montgomery Stepp.
Vote: Unanimous among supervisors present.
Outcome: Items continued to next meeting.

Notes on vote tallies: Where the clerk did not read a roll-call tally for every motion, the meeting transcript recorded chair and clerk confirmations that motions passed unanimously (or failed) among supervisors who were present. For closed-session reportable appellate authorizations, the votes were 3-0 (one supervisor absent).

Ending: Several items—particularly the housing progress report and the VMT litigation—carry follow-up directions to staff. The clerk's minutes list specific tasks and commitments tied to those approvals.","Summary of formal motions and votes at the April 23 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting, including approvals of minutes and contracts, the receipt of the 2024 housing progress report, and recorded outcomes on policy letters and state bill support.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6573226,"Board authorizes county counsel to seek appeal in two lawsuits after closed session",59,585000,644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3100550-18bbca35ed541818836448ab60b14ada&start=585&end=644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3100550-18bbca35ed541818836448ab60b14ada/thumbnail_585000.jpg","/articles/6573226/Chula-Vista/San-Diego-County/California/Board-authorizes-county-counsel-to-seek-appeal-in-two-lawsuits-after-closed-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573226-96bcca0163a59b7a33ba27849f25c190/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186282&Signature=XRVdlNw1xsrYUGEN2IU~dWRji1U6RX158Qqm9nDMSMByDs1TY0W24CQ1ac2XOF77mghfbNdujb9KDa5G3RuwkC5sM54EZySSEF0Lo964dI~zRBVv75ZfDVxiuYkii2-Zq3DVjniYHPzU4buzoEYvk2RhRrcbnsLJyhVoJhg4th6x~~F7U3o0U2Q13Tugz2fyrA3z-zVqqvKHgg0IlQkwnuajUFmORokZj6m1qYQWqyxppYcXB35oa9SQPEP47rzk3cyABO~h4R~iH9RyjplpbJ-rGuFvPs1t2nI-giEOzDIyQsu4HUwxvmgQu-wBCXg7-bVVkmfCReR5ZqQGn4GVsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on April 23 authorized County Counsel to seek appellate review in two litigation matters during a closed-session report delivered at the board's public meeting.

County Counsel told the board the Board of Supervisors met in closed session on April 22 and took two reportable actions. On the litigation Joseph Frias v. County of San Diego, concerning a trial court ruling that denied qualified immunity to several sheriff's deputies in an excessive force case, the board voted 3 to 0 to authorize County Counsel to file an interlocutory appeal. County Counsel reported the same 3-0 vote on Cleveland National Forest Foundation v. County of San Diego: the board authorized counsel to file a petition for review in the California Supreme Court if the court of appeal denies the county's petition for rehearing in a challenge to the county's adoption of the county's 2022 Transportation Study Guide.

County Counsel read the report to the public during the April 23 session. The report noted the board met in closed session April 22 between 4:42 p.m. and 5:54 p.m., and that three supervisors were present for the actions; Supervisor Joel Desmond was recorded as absent for the closed session votes. The board made the two authorizations by recorded 3-0 votes.

Ending: The county will proceed with appellate filings authorized by the board and will report further court developments as they occur.
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