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The vote, taken as part of the consent agenda, was announced as passing “unanimously, with all supervisors who are present voting aye.” The funding will be used for activities the county described in staff materials and public presentations as compliance verification, retailer education and enforcement actions aimed at reducing youth access to tobacco and related products.

Why it matters: Board staff and public health advocates said the money will strengthen local enforcement of tobacco retail licensing and help curb youth vaping and tobacco use. Several unionized county employees and community public health speakers, however, used public comment to press the board to also draw from the county’s large reserves to avoid new burdens on workers and residents.

Details of the action and debate

The consent agenda item — listed by staff as acceptance of California Department of Justice grant funding for the tobacco retail licensing program — was explained in staff materials and presented to the board before public comment. Supporters in the room and on the phone said the grant would fund compliance checks, retailer education and enforcement including minor decoy operations. Terry Ann Skelly, identifying herself as a parent and public health educator, told the board the funding would “assist the sheriff and code enforcement with the county's tobacco retail licensing ordinance by improving the education, compliance verification, and enforcement activities” (public comment).

County employees, many identifying themselves as SEIU Local 221 members, spoke in favor of the grant because of its revenue to support county services. Steve Wye, a county employee and SEIU Local 221 member, said the grant “brings in crucial revenue for the county's core services” while also calling on the board to use county reserves to meet current needs. Multiple county workers — including Krista DeBoucher of the public defender’s office and Jarell Howard of social services eligibility — repeated that endorsement and urged the board to change reserves policy so funds are available for services.

Opposition and retailer concerns

Small retail owners and some callers urged rejection or revision. John Elliott, a small retail owner who said his store sells tobacco products, told the board the proposed ordinance and grant conditions were “one of the worst ordinances this county has ever generated” and criticized mandatory price floors and packaging rules he said would not align with manufacturer packaging.

What the board did and next steps

The board approved the consent agenda containing the grant acceptance; the vote was recorded as unanimous among supervisors present. The staff recommendation and the board’s vote permit county departments to accept and spend the DOJ grant funds under the program rules and the county’s grant-acceptance procedures. The staff materials and several callers noted the grant is structured as a multiyear program (public comment identified it as a three-year DOJ grant) and staff said outreach to retailers, chambers and public health groups had been conducted.

Speakers (excerpted from the meeting record)

- Steve Wye — SEIU Local 221 member and county employee; spoke in support of the grant and urged use of reserves.
- Krista DeBoucher — San Diego County employee, Public Defender’s Office; spoke in support and urged reserve use.
- Terry Ann Skelly — public health educator; described enforcement activities and minor decoy operations.
- Madison (caller) — public health speaker, urged restriction of flavored products and enforcement to protect youth.
- John Elliott — small retail store owner; opposed the ordinance as written and urged rejection of the grant application.

Authorities referenced

- grant: \"California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant\" (referenced in staff report and public comment)
- policy: \"Board Policy B-29\" (referenced in staff presentation regarding fee and cost-recovery analyses)
- bill: \"AB 762\" (mentioned by a public commenter as related to single-use vapes; commenter suggested the county consider supporting the state bill)

Actions

- kind: other
motion: \"Accept California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant funding for tobacco retail licensing and enforcement as recommended in the staff report (consent agenda).\"
mover: \"Supervisor Joel Anderson (seconded as part of the consent motion by Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe)\"
second: \"Motion included in consent agenda second by Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe\"
vote_record: [
{\"member\":\"Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},
{\"member\":\"Supervisor Joel Anderson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},
{\"member\":\"Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},
{\"member\":\"Supervisor (name not present on record)\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}
]
outcome: \"approved\"
notes: \"Accepted as part of the consent agenda; staff had performed outreach and described a multi-year DOJ grant model. Public commenters both supported and opposed aspects of the program.\"

Discussion vs. decision

- Discussion points: public health benefits (reduced youth access), enforcement tools (minor decoy operations), retailer concerns about ordinance details and pricing mandates, union calls to access county reserves in tandem with new revenues.
- Direction: staff authorized to accept the DOJ grant and proceed with implementation consistent with the staff report and grant conditions.
- Decision: board approved acceptance of the grant (consent agenda).

Clarifying details (from meeting and public comment)

- grant amount: 2,400,000 (stated in public comment and staff materials)
- grant term: described by public commenters as a three-year DOJ grant (public comment)
- key program components identified by public comment: compliance verification, retailer education, minor decoy operations to prevent sales to under-21 buyers

Proper names (from the record)

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Provenance

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Why it matters: Staff said the fee updates are intended to reflect current labor and operational costs, improve cost-recovery compliance with board policy and ensure the financial sustainability of ambulance services in CSA 17, which serves several coastal and unincorporated communities. Public commenters said the increases could be steep for residents and small businesses.

What staff presented

Jeff Collins, Director of County Fire, explained that fire marshal fees and inspection rates have not been revised since February 2021 and that negotiated labor-cost increases and updated staff time estimates justify changes. Staff proposed new hourly and stand-by rates for special-event staffing and recommended charging businesses for previously free inspections on a prorated-hourly basis.

For EMS, the presentation described the second year of a three-year phased fee increase that better aligns credentialing, ambulance permitting and hospital specialty designation fees with the staff time required. Staff described ongoing oversight of private ambulance providers and hospital designations and said the office inspects about 500 ambulances per year.

For County Service Area 17, staff recommended consolidating three separate transport fees (residents, nonresidents and out-of-county patients) into a single rate aligned with County Fire’s ambulance rate so CSA 17 remains financially sustainable; staff said patients remain responsible only for copays and deductibles and that Medicare/Medicaid rates remain fixed.

Public comment and concerns

Five speakers addressed the item. Public commenters raised the scale of some proposed increases and questioned whether the staff justification was adequate. Concerns included potential effects on small businesses, elderly residents in coastal and unincorporated communities, and environmental considerations related to disposable vape waste (raised by another commenter in the consent-discussion earlier). Several commenters characterized the increases as inflationary and called for more transparent justification and attachments in staff materials.

Board action and next steps

The board introduced the ordinance and approved staff’s request to proceed to adoption on May 6, 2025. Staff also asked the board for a CEQA finding of exemption and a waiver under board policy (B-29) to phase increases consistent with the auditor-controller’s guidance. The board voted to introduce the ordinance and to set adoption for the May 6 meeting.

Key details (from staff presentation and public record)

- Fire marshal program: proposed changes to residential and commercial plan review and inspection fees, new standby apparatus/personnel rates, and charging businesses for inspections with hourly prorating.
- EMS: second-year phased increases for personnel credentialing, ambulance permitting and hospital specialty designation fees (part of a three-year phased approach).
- CSA 17: proposed increase consolidates three transport fees into a single fee aligned to the county fire ambulance rate; increases affect commercial insurance billing, not Medicare/Medi-Cal fixed rates.
- Staff recommended CEQA exemption for the fee updates and identified stakeholder outreach conducted to advisory boards, hospitals, ambulance providers and business groups.

Speakers (excerpted)

- Jeff Collins — Director, San Diego County Fire (presentation lead)
- Andrew (county staff) — presented fee analysis and outreach summary
- Public commenters: Consuelo; Audra; Mark — raised concerns about scale and fairness of increases

Actions

- kind: ordinance_first_reading
motion: \"Introduce ordinance amending County Fire, EMS and CSA 17 charges and fees, find the project exempt from CEQA, and set the ordinance for adoption on May 6, 2025.\"
mover: \"Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer\"
second: \"Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe\"
outcome: \"approved\"
notes: \"Board approved introduction and set adoption hearing for May 6, 2025; staff to return with final ordinance and CEQA findings.\"

Clarifying details

- Staff said fire marshal fee schedule had not been revised since February 2021 and proposed increasing 10 fees, decreasing 1 fee, and adding 14 new standby rates; precise line-item amounts and full fee table are in the staff report and ordinance attachments.
- CSA 17 proposed change consolidates resident, nonresident and out-of-county transport fees into one rate; staff emphasized patients would be responsible only for copays/deductibles and Medicare/Medi-Cal remain unaffected.

Provenance

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Why it matters: Anderson said the county currently posts agendas six days before meetings, with revisions often posted the Friday before Tuesday sessions, leaving little time for residents outside urban centers to review large agenda packets. He argued a longer notice period would let constituents in areas with limited public transit or periodic power outages participate more effectively.

Board action and discussion

The board voted unanimously to ask staff to return with options and implementation details. Supervisor Anderson said the county could consider extending notices up to 30 days (mirroring state legislative practice) while recognizing exceptions for emergency matters; Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer and other supervisors asked staff to present a range of options including shorter intervals (5–7 business days) and benchmarking against other counties.

Public input

Twelve members of the public spoke during the item. Speakers and callers generally supported increasing notice and improving access — suggestions included better online presentation (a column identifying who submitted each item), periodic district meetings or rotating hearings in outlying communities, and keeping non-agenda public comment at the beginning of sessions. Callers asked staff to provide examples of other counties’ practices and to ensure measures would not impede timely responses to urgent matters.

Speakers (excerpted)

- Supervisor Joel Anderson — introduced the item and emphasized access for unincorporated communities.
- Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer — supported studying options and suggested staff present shorter alternatives (5–7 business days) in addition to longer windows.
- Public commenters: Consuelo; Audra; Mark; Karen B.; \"Oliver Twist\" (caller) — expressed support for more notice and for a clearer online agenda presentation.

Actions

- kind: other
motion: \"Direct county staff to return with options and analysis for increasing advance posting of board meeting agendas and materials (range up to 30 days), including protocols for emergencies and implementation considerations.\"
mover: \"Supervisor Joel Anderson\"
second: \"Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe\"
outcome: \"approved\"
notes: \"Board directed staff to return with options and benchmarking; several supervisors expressed preference for mid-range changes (5–7 business days) while leaving open up to 30 days for staff analysis.\"

Clarifying details and staff direction

- Current baseline: agendas are posted six days before meetings with updates often posted the Friday before a Tuesday session (as described in the item introduction).
- Staff was asked to provide benchmarking from other counties, present implementation options (including a 5–7 business-day option), and identify exceptions for emergency items.

Provenance

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Why it matters: State and local election timelines require elected bodies to set meeting dates to formally declare special-election results. The added date ensures the board can complete the process within the necessary time frame.

What the board did

Vice Chair Lawson Reimer explained the purpose: the July 22 meeting would allow the board a timely opportunity to declare results from the special election. She moved to amend the calendar and adopt the item; Supervisor Joel Anderson seconded the motion. After public comment the board voted; the action passed with all supervisors present voting aye.

Public comment and context

Speakers and callers raised objections and alternative suggestions during public comment. Some members of the public suggested letting other candidates withdraw to avoid the expense of the additional election; others expressed skepticism that changing the calendar was necessary or urged a special stand-alone meeting to avoid “cramming” unrelated items onto the same agenda.

Speakers (excerpted)

- Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer — introduced the calendar amendment and made the motion.
- Supervisor Joel Anderson — seconded the motion.
- Mark (public commenter) — questioned timing and transparency around special elections and county spending.
- Caller Justin Castro and others — urged scrutiny of election processes and expressed concerns about ballot and registration procedures.

Actions

- kind: other
motion: \"Amend the 2025 meeting calendar to convene a meeting on July 22, 2025 for timely declaration of special election results for Supervisorial District 1.\"
mover: \"Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer\"
second: \"Supervisor Joel Anderson\"
vote_record: [{\"member\":\"Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Supervisor Joel Anderson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}]
outcome: \"approved\"
notes: \"Board approved calendar amendment to allow formal declaration of the District 1 special election results.\"

Clarifying details

- Purpose: set meeting to allow timely certification of a special election scheduled July 1, 2025.
- Public concerns: several callers suggested alternatives to minimize cost (candidate withdrawal) or asked for a stand-alone meeting rather than a combined agenda.

Provenance

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What the board did

During the item the board considered an appointment related to Public Works. The motion to approve was presented and seconded; the clerk recorded the motion as passing unanimously among supervisors present.

Public comment

Public commenters used the item to raise concerns about county contracting, compensation and priorities for public works services. One commenter noted prior public-works project experience and asked for greater transparency; another commenter referenced publicly available compensation figures for the individual and urged scrutiny of contract and hiring practices. Several speakers criticized county spending choices more broadly and urged attention to infrastructure maintenance for unincorporated communities.

Speakers (excerpted)

- Gonzalo — public commenter who noted prior earnings and public employment history for the appointee (public comment based on publicly available records)
- Consuelo and Audra — public commenters who raised concerns about priorities and transparency

Actions

- kind: appointment
motion: \"Approve appointment related to Public Works (Assistant Director position).\"
mover: \"Vice Chair Tara Lawson Reimer\"
second: \"Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe\"
outcome: \"approved\"
notes: \"Board approved the appointment; public commenters raised questions about compensation and process.\"

Clarifying details

- Public commenters cited public records about the appointee's prior county salary history; those figures were advanced in public comment and should be verified against official personnel or payroll records if needed.

Provenance

- transcript_segments: [
{\"block_id\":\"seg_10192\",\"local_start\":0,\"local_end\":88,\"evidence_excerpt\":\"Mark, first of all, why didn't you, fill this position a long time ago?... I don't really know anything about William Morgan, Director of Public Works, Assistant Director of Public Works.\",\"reason_code\":\"topicintro\"},
{\"block_id\":\"seg_10717\",\"local_start\":0,\"local_end\":24,\"evidence_excerpt\":\"Vice Chair Lawson Reimer, that motion passes unanimously, with all supervisors who are present voting aye.\",\"reason_code\":\"topicfinish\"}
]

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