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Supervisor Montgomery Stepp described HDS as a “safety net” that fills gaps not covered by insurance or by other early‑intervention programs, noting that the program serves high‑need families and that cuts would remove services during a critical developmental window. She said First 5 has funded HDS since 2006 and that an anticipated statewide decline in Prop 10 revenues — a principal funding source for First 5 programs — would reduce HDS capacity by about 38% without interim support.

First 5 San Diego and providers told the board that program outcomes include high rates of family engagement and measurable improvement in children who receive HDS treatment. Multiple pediatricians, early‑childhood providers and First 5 officials — including HDS managers who addressed the board — urged the supervisors to act to prevent program reductions that would increase waitlists and leave children without timely screening and treatment.

The board vote authorizes a 1‑time transfer to bridge the fiscal gap while county and First 5 pursue longer‑term state and philanthropic remedies. Supervisor Desmond, while supporting the item, urged the county and First 5 to develop a sustainable plan when the one‑time funds lapse.

The motion carried unanimously.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-20-2025 County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","To prevent a large reduction in developmental and behavioral services for children age 0–5, the Board approved a one‑time transfer from the Tobacco Special Revenue Fund to sustain Healthy Development Services for one year while the county seeks longer‑term solutions.","taxTitle","Chula Vista, San Diego County, California","taxId",2840,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6648150,"Board OKs reallocated ARPA money for Troy Street sleeping cabins after Lemon Grove approval",154,1136000,1290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3417057-7df717c6978f395f92959b166f9e267d&start=1136&end=1290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3417057-7df717c6978f395f92959b166f9e267d/thumbnail_1136000.jpg","/articles/6648150/Chula-Vista/San-Diego-County/California/Board-OKs-reallocated-ARPA-money-for-Troy-Street-sleeping-cabins-after-Lemon-Grove-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648150-ba38246f0f0dd6459e9bb1fcabecbda1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098794&Signature=R6EGVcSmUTl0vDIp2~O7lPsjgJXqTsc5cE1xK2XEq-Cba7BypXSFHrEmlPqoaJnboX-~F5T0KKlerNRX8gIuojfKHkX91ahTC4mUc-cvkZzbQ9S2KKMSBzDY4Hm-cmIU9PKTxutW~NdTN83ogMW6BwYxMvubzj8wn37e~QOQwVASOy3gH02paU45z1pVUhHNLbFUr7Zc1oDJlYqPLENi~TH-tLRcdK-NHM5kHDOibwjxZUcU8PxZCo4jPD6aaGQlx2dG8S1KgYH0~hRU9Jles-wkxowU6OXSZ1pH9b08SG2jvymzZ8jTLVr~~MyEKFALaiaSxvukR2kA2AS-N3Q3eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on May 20 approved reallocation of $4.368 million in regional homelessness assistance funds to the Troy Street sleeping cabins project in Lemon Grove.

Supervisor Montgomery Stepp, who co‑authored the board letter with Supervisor Anderson, said the cabins will provide non‑congregate, emergency shelter that county staff and the city of Lemon Grove expect to serve older adults, veterans, women and people experiencing chronic homelessness. Montgomery Stepp told the board the program is designed to be a “stepping stone” to permanent housing.

Supervisor Anderson said ARHAP (the Regional Homeless Assistance Program) has a track record of moving people into permanent housing and noted the urgency because ARHAP funding is expected to be exhausted in coming years. Anderson said the program provides services and case management designed to increase exits from homelessness into permanent housing.

Supervisor Desmond asked staff to confirm there would be 24/7 on‑site operator staffing and security at the site; county staff confirmed the facility operator and contracted security will be on site 24/7 and that applicants go through screening and must opt in to participate.

Board action: Supervisor Montgomery Stepp moved the item and Supervisor Anderson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The board letter directs the county to reallocate ARHAP funds to support the Troy Street sleeping cabins project and to continue coordination with Lemon Grove and service providers to stand up the non‑congregate shelter.

Public comment included both opponents — who raised proximity concerns near schools and questions about what populations would be admitted — and supporters who urged the board to preserve shelter capacity and noted past ARHAP success in helping people transition to permanent housing.","Supervisors approved reallocating $4.37 million from a paused Willow Road RV parking project to a Troy Street sleeping‑cabins project expected to host about 60 cabins and serve roughly 140 people annually, with supervisors stressing on‑site security and wraparound services.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6648153,"San Diego County projects $52.6 million year‑end general fund balance; officials warn of federal, state funding risks",556,674000,1230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3417057-7df717c6978f395f92959b166f9e267d&start=674&end=1230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3417057-7df717c6978f395f92959b166f9e267d/thumbnail_674000.jpg","/articles/6648153/Chula-Vista/San-Diego-County/California/San-Diego-County-projects-526-million-yearend-general-fund-balance-officials-warn-of-federal-state-funding-risks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648153-7d61189bd4c194c621e37404cbe64d9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098794&Signature=MLrCDiZcuDBETn~uxtWfwA2~6RpNXB6QUbPQA9i5CFoOZFaG5t4s7qSRN7Sy8KMP1bS49MBlWpywAXNcIB35UBLWSjjnGCico8dxmbi29XfMy8LrMTddBV~JneLh20uqa2BnrUj7bghIigkWByEvAnWNC0yn2PSuqFCA7Jbjt~3UWUgch8HiwOLi~SFJ6G4Hm8GEuJYveRRERN~mvm7c0IdrpJSwGp5bAb3xSa2uTOxnEn8RF5HH4ZjPhRrYL788OrkPvl4VJTFP8nsUxDVn9xIEG8GLkkkS3VwtpA~4GM9M8jnGbnzTCIoB4BY0VAp~oILMLg0OigEdfZ9d7sN4uA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Chief Administrative Office staff and fiscal experts briefed the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on May 20 on the third‑quarter operational plan and budget status for fiscal year 2024–25, reporting a projected $52.6 million year‑end surplus in the general fund but cautioning that a number of economic and policy uncertainties could erode that cushion.

The presentation, led by county staff and financial officers including Chris Herrera, chief deputy treasurer, and Matthew Parr, director of economic development and government affairs, emphasized that the projected general‑fund result represents 0.7% of the general fund. Herrera said, “While inflation continues to moderate from previous highs, it remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target,” and noted elevated interest rates are constraining housing affordability and could slow property‑tax growth.

County staff identified the largest positive drivers as FEMA reimbursements for prior emergency‑response costs, higher‑than‑budgeted assessed value growth and one‑time state corrections to sales tax distributions. Those are being partially offset, the CAO said, by lower interest earnings and continued expenditure pressures in public safety groups — especially the Sheriff’s Office and the Public Defender — where rising facilities, insurance and specialty service costs are becoming harder to absorb without staffing or service changes.

The county also reported a sizeable amount of projected fund balances outside the general fund — about $126.4 million, largely in land‑use and roads funds where projects have been delayed by permitting, easement acquisitions and procurement schedules. Joan — the CAO presenter — told supervisors those project schedule changes will be rebudgeted in the CAO’s recommended operational plan for the next fiscal year.

Retirement fund performance remains an important variable. Herrera told the board that San Diego County Employees Retirement Association returns are being smoothed and that, as of April, the fund had earned 4.8% year‑to‑date versus the board’s assumed 6.5% discount rate; lower returns would increase the county’s retirement contribution pressure in future years.

Parr summarized several federal and state budget developments that could materially affect county finances, including recent House reconciliation proposals that would change SNAP and Medicaid rules and a “skinny budget” released by the White House proposing deep cuts to nondefense programs. Parr noted that California’s May revise showed a roughly $12 billion gap and that the state proposed measures such as freezing some Medi‑Cal expansion enrollments; he stressed the county was tracking the evolving federal and state negotiations closely.

Board reactions focused on contingency planning. Supervisor Anderson asked about the timing of federal proposals and their phased implementation; county staff said details remain fluid and that mitigation plans will be proposed as impacts become clear. Several supervisors urged planning for worst‑case outcomes while protecting frontline services and county employees who deliver them.

The CAO closed by reminding the board of upcoming budget hearing dates and inviting public participation at the county budget open house scheduled for May 22.","County officials told the Board of Supervisors on May 20 that a third‑quarter review projects a $52.6 million year‑end general fund balance, but flagged continuing financial risks tied to potential federal and state budget changes, retirement fund returns and capital project timing.","actionData","errors"]

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Supervisors approve $4.3M one‑time transfer to preserve First 5 Healthy Development Services for infants and young children

Board OKs reallocated ARPA money for Troy Street sleeping cabins after Lemon Grove approval

San Diego County projects $52.6 million year‑end general fund balance; officials warn of federal, state funding risks