Board refers five‑year capital plan (SENA) to CAO; approves year‑one recommendations for funding consideration
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Summary
The Board approved the SENA capital investment plan and referred funding decisions to the chief administrative officer and the budget process. The plan highlights nine year‑one projects totaling $82 million and includes the Vista Detention Facility modernization as a top priority.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 3 to approve the county’s five‑year capital investment plan (SENA) for referral to the chief administrative officer for funding and implementation planning.
County staff presented year‑one recommendations reduced to nine priority projects totaling $82 million, of which roughly $65 million would come from the general fund if approved. Staff emphasized that approval of SENA does not appropriate project funding; final funding decisions will be made through the budget process.
Directors identified projects that preserve or replace critical infrastructure and address health, safety and legal mandates. Staff highlighted the Vista Detention Facility modernization as a major multi‑phase priority, and described other investments in parks, libraries, maintenance and behavioral‑health‑related facilities.
Public comment included support from sheriff’s office representatives and nurses for Vista Detention Facility modernization and concerns from community members about project siting and equitable distribution across the county. Staff said 35 preconstruction projects are in process and noted the SENA portfolio cannot be funded without new financing options, including potential partnerships and general obligation bonds.
The board directed staff to continue public engagement and to return with funding recommendations and implementation steps as appropriate. The motion to approve the plan for referral passed unanimously.
