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Staff had analyzed options ranging from a 30‑day public “in‑print” window (similar to state legislative bill practices) down to a 14‑day option and presented comparisons with other California counties and cities. The chief administrative officer’s office explained that many county and operational items are time sensitive and require internal review processes that constrain how far in advance some items can be finalized.

After discussion the board agreed on an operational compromise: move the agenda publication to Monday for the next legislative session cycle (effectively lengthening the public posting lead time from the current mid‑week release to the Monday prior, described operationally as an eight‑day lead before the meeting), direct staff to draft the rule and procedure revisions needed to implement the change, and return in September with the required policy updates for formal adoption. The board instructed the CAO to target implementation for January 1, 2026 so policy and calendars could be aligned.

Why this matters: The board considered tensions between two priorities — giving residents more time to review docket items and preserving staff ability to process time‑sensitive operational items such as grant awards, contracts and land use notices. The CAO noted that some operational items would remain constrained by external deadlines and that staff would propose mitigating steps (clearer “working agenda” notices and templates for community engagement summaries) in the September return.

Public comment: Speakers urged more advance notice and greater transparency; some suggested alternate meeting locations and improved web summaries. Local government and open‑government advocates told the board the change would help participation, while supervisors asked for flexibility in handling urgent operational items.

Next steps: Staff will return in September with proposed revisions to the board’s rules and applicable policies and a recommended implementation schedule for the January 1, 2026 calendar. The board asked staff to consider templates for agenda summaries and additional outreach practices to improve notice and accessibility.

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Background: Supervisor Jim Desmond introduced the item citing repeated sewage bypasses and contamination from Tijuana that have affected Imperial Beach, the Hotel Del shoreline and other counties’ coastal areas. Desmond said the long‑running problem — including days when an estimated 5–10 million gallons bypass the treatment plant and reach U.S. waters — has harmed businesses, public health and could pose a national security concern where DoD and Navy personnel train locally.

The board heard extensive public comment. Speakers included municipal and business representatives, environmental advocates, homeland security and public‑health voices, county residents from impacted communities and individuals representing the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. Several speakers urged immediate and aggressive federal responses, while others pressed for continued binational cooperation and recognized Mexican authorities’ ongoing infrastructure efforts.

What the board decided: During debate supervisors differed on the range of tools that should be requested of the federal government. Supervisor Desmond sought stronger language that included “possible use” of measures such as diplomatic pressure, economic sanctions, tariffs or limits on cross‑border activity and suggested restricting potable water deliveries to Mexico until wastewater treatment capacity is demonstrated. Vice Chair Lawson Reimer and Supervisor Montgomery‑Stepp said some of that language was overly broad, risked harmful economic consequences and could be read as punitive to cross‑border commerce; they said they preferred targeted diplomatic and legal measures that would pressure Mexico’s government while avoiding broad economic disruption.

A substitute motion advanced by Vice Chair Lawson Reimer narrowed the language by removing the more expansive enforcement options (including economic sanctions and explicit limitations on border crossing activities) while retaining calls for federal diplomatic pressure, international legal action and continued enforcement of treaties and minute orders. The substitute passed with Supervisor Desmond voting no; the remainder of the board voted in favor.

Why this matters: The Tijuana River pollution issue is longstanding and binational in scope. The county’s resolution is intended to push for stronger federal engagement, assert the county’s interest in protecting beaches and public health, and press for binational solutions — while the debate during the hearing showed supervisors balancing assertive action with concerns about economic consequences and rights of cross‑border commerce.

Next steps: The resolution directs the county to continue pressing federal partners, evaluate diplomatic and legal options, and coordinate with state, federal and regional partners as Mexican infrastructure projects proceed. It does not itself impose trade or border restrictions; rather, it frames the county’s preferred federal and diplomatic approaches and asks for federal leadership and enforcement mechanisms.

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County behavioral health leaders described MHSA as a major funding source for specialty behavioral health services (about one quarter of behavioral health revenues locally) and said MHSA investments helped an estimated 66,000 people during fiscal year 2023–24. Staff presented a recommended MHSA budget for 2025–26 — roughly $303 million — and outlined planned program enhancements across the MHSA components: Community Services and Supports (CSS), Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI), Workforce Education and Training (WET), and Innovation.

Key proposed investments include funding for two crisis stabilization units (CSUs), expanded Assertive Community Treatment teams and assisted outpatient treatment supports, medication clinics for youth transitioning from juvenile settings, and school‑based full service partnerships for children and youth. Staff also proposed expanding housing supports and short‑term rental assistance for clients enrolled in intensive case management programs.

On prevention and early intervention, staff recommended enhanced community outreach and a new youth engagement ambassador program to support a youth‑focused campaign. Workforce initiatives include an “Elevate” behavioral health workforce fund — a five‑year, $75 million innovation investment to support training, tuition reimbursement, certifications and incentives designed to recruit and retain around 2,500 public behavioral health workers over five years.

Transition to BHSA: Staff said implementation of the state’s new Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), effective July 1, 2026, will shift some prevention and administration responsibilities to the state and change the MHSA funding mix and components. Under BHSA, counties will have different component percentages (e.g., full service partnerships, behavioral health supports, housing interventions), and staff warned that the county may not be able to sustain certain existing MHSA programs as funding flows and eligibility change. Staff committed to continued stakeholder engagement and to pursuing alternative funding where possible.

The board approved the annual update and authorized submission to the state. Supervisors and staff emphasized the county’s ongoing efforts to protect core services while preparing for the BHSA transition.

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County Fire Chief Tony Mecham told supervisors the county funds more than 320 firefighters through CAL FIRE and supports 21 county fire stations and 18 state‑funded stations. Chief Mecham said the county recently acquired two 3,000‑gallon water tenders to be strategically deployed and that county and partner agencies operate helicopters and fixed‑wing resources for aerial suppression.

San Diego Gas & Electric’s emergency management director Tom Porter described SDG&E’s ongoing support for aviation and weather monitoring infrastructure, including a network of more than 220 weather stations used to refine a local fire potential index. Porter confirmed SDG&E remains committed to aviation support, including two Black Hawk‑class helicopters stationed at Gillespie Field for initial attack.

The chief and SDG&E both discussed night‑flying capability. Chief Mecham said county aviation currently operates daytime assets and is exploring platforms and training needed for safe night operations; he noted state commitment is also key and said night operations are “the standard” when implemented with proper risk management.

County Fire described fuel‑reduction work and community programs: in the first nine months of the fiscal year staff said nearly 348 acres of fuel breaks were cleared, 1,563 acres were treated with controlled burns, and nearly 1,200 acres of hazardous brush were removed in parks and state responsibility areas. The county also reported nearly 900 lane miles of roadside evacuation corridors were cleared or treated during the same period and that a community chipping program and a home‑hardening pilot for low‑ and moderate‑income households are underway. County Fire noted an as‑needed procurement for grazing (goats/sheep) to reduce brush on large or hard‑to‑reach parcels and said work is ongoing to secure grant funding for assistance programs.

The County Water Authority briefed the board on regional water infrastructure, saying the twin aqueducts and local interties provide large daily throughput capacity and that retail agencies are responsible for hydrant deliveries and local emergency water tactics. County staff said there is adequate water for regional suppression but added delivery and local access vary in remote parts of the county; county personnel described use of mobile water tenders, pre‑identified refill sites, and on‑site cisterns where needed.

Sharon Smith with the California Department of Insurance summarized a “sustainable insurance strategy” that would modernize rate‑filing processes, incorporate catastrophe modeling and reinsurance costs into rates, and account for wildfire mitigation actions when insurers seek rate changes. Smith said the regulator’s reforms aim to reduce reliance on the Fair Plan (the state insurance backstop) and encourage more carriers to serve wildfire‑exposed areas. She noted the reforms were unveiled in late 2023 and implementation is underway.

Board action and public comment: Supervisor Desmond moved to receive the presentation and to return this format annually; supervisors Montgomery‑Stepp and others voiced support for aviation investments, fuel‑management and insurance reforms. The board approved receiving the presentation and directed staff to return with annual updates. The vote was unanimous.

Why this matters: County officials said the region’s layered approach — ground forces, aviation, fuel reduction, community outreach and water coordination — is central to reducing incident size, protecting property and lives, and maintaining emergency response in remote areas. Several public commenters and union representatives asked the board to ensure any expansion of aviation assets is fully funded so new helicopters and tenders are staffed and maintained year round.

Next steps: Staff will return annually with updates on preparedness, aviation acquisitions and options for staffing and funding, and will continue to pursue grants and partnerships for fuel‑management and water reliability work.

","County and partner agencies briefed the Board on aviation assets, vegetation management, water supply and insurance challenges; supervisors endorsed continuing investments including night‑flying aviation capability and annual review.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6539336,"San Diego supervisors back region’s biomedical institutions, urge federal reinvestment after NIH action",1208,291000,1499000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3657015-1fd806ba46a8e76056b6fceda053c61c&start=291&end=1499","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3657015-1fd806ba46a8e76056b6fceda053c61c/thumbnail_291000.jpg","/articles/6539336/Chula-Vista/San-Diego-County/California/San-Diego-supervisors-back-regions-biomedical-institutions-urge-federal-reinvestment-after-NIH-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539336-2ab6337d84acce8e4b9f26cdde9631b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158776&Signature=KvvlVdOGY9Qh22kdAjqo3Nc3UKhf7a7vMkE8MLuZBKCMwySu6FdlUBWU~JS9gsdO5X04ePrzWhpHVxoiRnn6PEBchqP6smmI9CsUyKtuujKGqaYD3h4xx4UU9cGeb1t6Q2m5AE5I8bkmr-Iub2kSznzN8AKtL3pmgguEuXS3st1cgT18ni65B9WFuRnJr50oHL6bgdq4iZvypAqm5h6Z~L~XRDDi20H5tYdsm9OPkUNQqVC-w2eQF0ASUPAVYILPQHqMmPMfhC8LSGbMCJDBhVGaxkU-JZCASjc4AV26994qACi0RWk5jwsh-13llILdR8ks5zC8Mi6QwnE-t2SQiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Diego County supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution expressing concern about recent federal actions affecting the National Institutes of Health and to urge federal leaders to safeguard and reinvest in biomedical research funding that underpins the region’s life‑science economy.

The board’s action followed a presentation by Nikia Clark of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, who told supervisors the region receives more than $1 billion a year in NIH and NSF research funding and that proposals to cap indirect cost rates or otherwise reduce federal research support would have immediate and long‑term effects on jobs and the innovation pipeline.

“Research funding catalyzes early‑stage development and draws in close to $6 billion in venture capital annually,” Clark said during the presentation. She described an analysis estimating that a proposed cut in the NIH indirect cost reimbursement from roughly 50–60% down to 15% could reduce regional research funding by about $448 million and lead to a direct loss of roughly 1,300 jobs, with additional ripple effects.

Supervisor Jim Desmond, who brought the item forward, said he had received substantial constituent outreach from districts heavily concentrated with research institutions and life‑science employers. “San Diego is 1 of the leading biomedical research destinations in the world,” Desmond said, and he highlighted examples in which NIH‑funded work led to treatments that later reached patients.

Why this matters: San Diego’s biotechnology and research cluster is tightly linked to federal research dollars. County staff and the EDC emphasized that cuts or major changes to federal research policy could reduce university and institute capacity, curtail early‑stage research that fuels startups, and contribute to layoffs in the private sector.

What the board did: The board adopted a resolution “expressing concern regarding recent federal actions toward the National Institutes of Health that negatively impact our biomedical sector and calls for increased federal funding for the NIH, including funding state‑of‑the‑art scientific infrastructure at sustainable levels.” The motion was made by Supervisor Jim Desmond and approved unanimously.

What officials said next: Clark and supervisors acknowledged uncertainty about how federal policy might settle in the months ahead and emphasized coordinated advocacy. Clark noted that some philanthropic and regional emergency funds have been mobilized to soften immediate impacts but said those efforts cannot replace sustained federal research investment.

Context and next steps: Clark and supervisors urged continued outreach to congressional delegations and federal agencies and said the county would participate in regional advocacy and education efforts about the economic and clinical value of federal research funding. The resolution does not itself change county spending or create a new program; it is a formal statement urging federal reinvestment and signaling the county’s interest in the issue.

Ending note: County and university officials told the board they would continue monitoring developments in Washington and work with San Diego institutions on advocacy and mitigation strategies if federal research policies change.

","The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to express concern about recent federal actions affecting NIH funding and to urge Congress and federal agencies to sustain research investments that support San Diego’s life‑science cluster.","actionData","errors"]

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