Public Hearing Notices

SAN DIEGO COUNTY CONSORTIUM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CONSORTIUM

2025-29 CONSOLIDATED PLAN

2025-26 ANNUAL PLAN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG), AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM FUNDS

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 310 at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, to consider the FY 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Plan.  The Board will consider the proposed use of an estimated: $4,283,065 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; $2,870,446 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds; $371,576 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; and $6,369,845 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) funds that the County will receive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The Board will also consider the proposed use of an estimated $2,000,000 in FY 2025-26 CDBG and HOME  Program revenues and the reallocation of an estimated $9,400,000 in previous years’ HOME, ESG, CDBG and HOPWA entitlements. These figures are based on prior year funding levels. 

The Consolidated Plan includes 5-year strategic goals that will support the housing needs and community revitalization for low-income residents and communities in eligible service areas. The Annual Plan describes proposed activities to be funded for FY 2025-26, which aim to meet the goals established in the 2025-26 Consolidated Plan.

The CDBG and ESG programs provide funding to the County's unincorporated area and the cities of Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach, also known as the Urban County.  CDBG funds must: (1) benefit lower-income persons; (2) prevent/eliminate slums and blight; or (3) meet urgent community development needs. The HOME program funds affordable housing activities within the County HOME Consortium.  The HOME Consortium includes the Urban County, plus the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Mesa, San Marcos, Santee, and Vista.  The HOPWA program funds housing/services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their families throughout San Diego County.

Copies of the draft Plans are available for public review and comment, during the 30-day comment period from February 7, 2025, through March 11, 2025, on the County website at www.sdhcd.com . Persons needing assistance to participate in the meetings (e.g., non-English speaking, hearing impaired, etc.) should notify HCDS five days prior to the meeting.  For further information, please call (858) 694-8724.  For hearing impaired assistance, please call (866) 945-2207.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego will consider for adoption: AN ORDINANCE ADDING TITLE 3, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 5 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES, RELATING TO PREDATORY PRACTICES AFTER THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY. This ordinance will broaden the protections provided under Penal Code 396 against price gouging during an emergency and when incorporated into a declaration of a local emergency will require just cause for termination of a residential tenancy and provides additional tenant protections that are not prohibited by any other provision of law. Said proposed ordinance will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for the first reading on March 11, 2025 at which time public testimony will be received, and will be considered for adoption on April 8, 2025.

The Board meets at 9 a.m., in Room 310, County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, California.

Interested persons are encouraged to review the text of the proposed ordinance in detail.  A certified copy of the full text is posted in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 402, of said Administration Center, and is also available online at http://www.sandiegocob.com. 

This summary is published pursuant to Government Code Section 25124 and Board of Supervisors’ action of January 2, 1979, authorizing publication.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the Valley Center Road Corridor Concept Plan as follows:

HEARING INFORMATION:

Date:                      February 26, 2025, and March 12, 2025

Time:                      9:00 a.m.

Location:               County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, California 92101

APPLICANT: San Diego County

PROJECT/CASE NUMBER(S): PDS2023-POD-23-003

LOCATION: The Valley Center Road Corridor Concept Plan covers Valley Center Road and its associated right-of- way from the intersection with Woods Valley Road in the south, to the intersection with Cole Grade Road in the north.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for the Board of Supervisors (Board) to adopt the Valley Center Road Corridor Concept Plan (VCRCCP) and adopt an accompanying Ordinance to integrate the VCRCCP into the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, to apply specific requirements for the subject segment of Valley Center Road. This action requires two hearings. The Ordinance will be introduced on February 26, 2025, and, if approved, it will be scheduled for adoption on March 12, 2025. The VCRCCP involves a comprehensive corridor access management plan for Valley Center Road in the area of the North and South Villages of Valley Center, including addressing safety and overall operations from all road user perspectives.

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: CEQA Section 15164 allows an addendum to a previously certified or adopted environmental document to be prepared when only minor technical changes or changes that would not result in new significant impacts are proposed in a project. An addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report for the County of San Diego General Plan Update (Environmental Review Number 02-ZA-001; Sch. 2002111067) has been prepared for the Valley Center Road Corridor Concept Plan (PDS-2023-POD-23-003).

STAFF CONTACT: For more information regarding the project, please contact the project manager:

Kevin Johnston (619) 458-2473

kevin.johnston@sdcounty.ca.gov

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public may participate in the meeting in-person or via teleconference pursuant to the regulations in place at the time of the meeting. Those wishing to participate in the meeting and/or comment              should     visit                               the                    Board          of                Supervisors   website    at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/bosa.html#watch. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (619) 531-5434 or publiccomment@sdcounty.ca.gov.

ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Agendas and records are available in alternative formats upon request. Contact the hearing secretary at (619) 517-4193 with questions or to request a disability-related accommodation. Individuals requiring sign language interpreters should contact the Countywide ADA Title II Coordinator at (619) 531-4908. To the extent reasonably possible, requests for accommodation or assistance should be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting so that arrangements may be made. An area in the front of the hearing chambers may be designated for individuals requiring the use of wheelchair or other accessible devices.

NOTE: For additional information regarding staff report availability, speaker guidelines, and general Hearing Procedures please review the San Diego County Public Hearing Information located at the Board of Supervisors website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/bosa.html.

NOTE: If you challenge the action which may be taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the above public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the Hearing Body at or before the hearing. Rules of the Hearing Body may limit or impose requirements upon the submittal of such written correspondence.

PUBLIC NOTICE 

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

PUBLIC NOTICE AGENCY PLAN

ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

5-YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-29

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 310 of the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA.  Public testimony can be heard on the proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, 5-Year Plan for FY 2025-29, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, and Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Administrative Plan. On January 24, 2025, the referenced Plans are being released for a 45-day public review and comment period.

Public testimony can be heard on the Proposed Annual Plan for FY 2025-26, 5-Year Plan for FY 2025-29, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, and Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Administrative Plan. The Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan is a comprehensive guide to a PHA’s policies, programs, and operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. The Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy and Section 8 Administrative Plan are the governing documents for the PHA’s administration of its public housing program and Section 8 program.

In lieu of in-person attendance, members of the public are strongly encouraged to submit their comments on the proposed Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for FY 2025-26, 5-Year Plan for FY 2025-29, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, and Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Administrative Plan via e-mail at HACSDBOARDS.HHSA@SDCOUNTY.CA.GOV

All comments submitted are sent to the members of the Board of Commissioners and the Chief Administrative Officer for their consideration. Comments will be accepted until the end of the meeting.

Beginning January 24, 2025, the referenced documents and supporting documents can be accessed immediately at www.sdhcd.org and will be available for review at the following locations:

County of San Diego                                                                                            

Housing and Community Development Services                                       

3989 Ruffin Road                                                                                            

San Diego, CA 92123

Melrose Manor Apartments

1678 Melrose Ave., Apt. 13

Chula Vista, CA 91911

Towncentre Manor Apartments                                                                       

434 F St., Apt. 101                                                                                              

Chula Vista, CA 91911                                                                                      

L St. Manor Apartments

584 L St., Apt. F

Chula Vista, CA  91911

Dorothy St. Manor Apartments                                                       

778 Dorothy St., Apt. A                                                                    

Chula Vista, CA  91911

Housing and Community Development Services

Website: www.sdhcd.org

Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing and during the 45-day comment period ending on March 12, 2025, to:

County of San Diego

Housing and Community Development Services

Attn: Vana Nguyen

3989 Ruffin Road,

San Diego, CA  92123