BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE REGULAR MEETING MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, 9:00 AM COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310 1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Land Use Legislative Session & Sanitation District Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. A. Roll Call to Reconvene from Tuesday, September 15, 2026 B. Closed Session Report C. Non-Agenda Public Comment Individuals can address the Board on topics within its jurisdiction that are not on the agenda. According to the Board’s Rules of Procedure, each person may speak at only one Non-Agenda Public Comment session per meeting. Speakers can choose to speak during either the General Legislative or Land Use Legislative Session. D. Approval of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes Approval of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the concurrent Special District meetings of the Sanitation District for June 24, 2026, and June 25, 2026. E. Consent Agenda All agenda items listed under this section are considered to be routine and will be acted upon with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board of Supervisors or the Chief Administrative Officer so requests, in which event, the item will be considered separately in its normal sequence. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1

1. Advertise and Award a Construction Contract for Drainage Culvert Repair and Replacement Associated with the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Resurfacing Program and Related California Environmental Quality Act Exemption (Districts: All) Recommendation by Chief Administrative Officer: 1) Find in accordance with Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review because it consists of the maintenance of existing culverts involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. 2) Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to advertise and award a construction contract and to take any action authorized by Section 401 et seq. of the Administrative Code with respect to contracting for culvert repair and replacement. 3) Designate the Director, Department of Public Works, as the County Officer responsible for administering the construction contracts in accordance with Board Policy F-41, Public Works Construction Projects. Board Letter Agenda Information Sheet Approval Log Attachment A - Maintenance List Attachments: 2. General Services - Adopt a Resolution to Summarily Vacate Easements for Excavation, Embankment Slopes and Drainage in the Valley Center Community Plan Area and CEQA Findings (Vacation No. 2022-0046) (District: 5) Recommendation by Chief Administrative Officer: 1) Find the proposed vacations are not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because the action would result in the summary vacation of excavation, embankment slopes, and drainage easements that are not needed for public purposes, and will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable direct or indirect change in the environment and are therefore not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION TO SUMMARILY VACATE EASEMENTS FOR EXCAVATION, EMBANKMENT SLOPES AND DRAINAGE IN THE VALLEY CENTER COMMUNITY PLAN AREA AND CEQA EXEMPTION (VACATION NO. 2022-0046) (DISTRICT: 5) (Attachment C). 3) Direct the Clerk of the Board to record the Resolution for Vacation No. 2022-0046 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 2

pursuant to State of California Streets and Highways Code Section 8336. Board Letter Agenda Information Sheet Approval Log Attachment A - Location Map Attachment B - Vacation Exhibit Attachment C- Resolution Attachment D - Exhibit A Attachment E - Exhibit B Attachments: 3. Adopt a Resolution to Apply for and Accept a State of California Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities Program Round 6 Implementation Grant and Related CEQA Exemption (Districts: 1 and 4) Recommendation by Chief Administrative Officer: 1) Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California CEQA Guidelines. 2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: Resolution Of The San Diego County Board Of Supervisors Authorizing The County Of San Diego To Apply For And Accept A State Of California Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities Program Round 6 Implementation Grant. 3) Authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the Land Use & Environment Group, the Director of the Department of Public Works, and the Chief Sustainability Officer, or their designees, to apply for and accept a State of California Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities Program Round 6 Implementation Grant, and authority to execute all related documents if awarded including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, annual extensions, revisions, payment requests, and/or any agreements or memorandums of understanding with other entities as Co-Applicants, subgrantees, participants, and/or partners in the application and spending of grant funds received, that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level and may be necessary for completion of the grant deliverables. Board Letter Agenda Information Sheet Approval Log Attachment A - Resolution Attachments: 4. Set a Hearing for October 28, 2026: Ashwood Street Corridor Improvement Project and Right-of-Way Acquisition - Set a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity and Related CEQA Findings (District: 2) Wednesday, September 16, 2026 3

Recommendation by Chief Administrative Officer: 1) Find that the currently proposed action is not considered a project under CEQA Guidelines section §15378(b)(5). Today's action is limited to setting a public hearing for October 28, 2026, at which time the Board of Supervisors will consider whether to adopt a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of the subject parcels, and directing the Clerk of the Board to give the required notice. This action constitutes an organizational or administrative activity of government that does not approve, authorize, or commit the County to the acquisition of property, physical development, construction activities, or implementation of the underlying project, and therefore will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. 2) Declare the Board’s intention to consider the adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to initiate an eminent domain action. 3) Set a public hearing for October 28, 2026, to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for the Ashwood Street Corridor Improvement Project for the following parcels: 2016-0281 -A, -B (CARV), and 2016-0285-A,-B1,-B2,-C1,-C2,-D1,-D2,-E (Nelson). 4) Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to send a "Notice of Hearing Regarding County of San Diego's Intention to Consider the Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Property By Eminent Domain" to each person whose name and address appears on the last equalized County assessment rolls for the following parcels 2016-0281-A, -B (CARV), 2016 -0285-A,-B1,-B2,-C1,-C2,-D1,-D2,-E (Nelson). Board Letter Agenda Information Sheet Approval Log Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Property Map Attachments: F. Discussion Items These items are presented for Board consideration and public discussion. Discussion Items may involve staff presentations and deliberation by the Board. The Board may provide direction, adopt recommendations, or take other appropriate actions. Please note that the Board may take items in a different order than they appear on the agenda. 5. Noticed Public Hearing: Approve the Starlight Solar Project to Allow for the Development of a Solar Energy Generation and Storage Facility and Certify the Environmental Impact Report (District: 2) Recommendation by Planning Commission: On July 10, 2026, the Planning Commission considered the Starlight Solar Major Use Permit and made the following recommendations to the Board of Supervisors: 1) Adopt the Environmental Findings, including certification and findings regarding the Wednesday, September 16, 2026 4

significant effects of the Project, the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and certify the EIR, Environmental Log PDS2022 -ER-22-21-002, including consideration of the Staff-Recommended Project described below, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Attachment A, on file with the Clerk of the Board). 2) Adopt the Staff-Recommended Project described in this Board Letter, including the increased setbacks, and the Planning Commission's recommendations, including a water retention basin beneath the BESS locations to prevent contamination, locating the Phase II BESS as far south from the community as feasible, additional on-site dust monitoring, reallocation of community-benefit dollars from Phase II to Phase I, and additional community benefits towards the community of Boulevard. 3) Approve Major Use Permit PDS2022-MUP-22-010 and impose the requirements and conditions set forth in the Form of Decision, including the revised community-benefit requirements, Phase II BESS siting, enhanced real-time dust-monitoring, BESS water retention containment requirements, and additional conditions to address community concerns (Attachment B, on file with the Clerk of the Board). 4) Approve the Fire Protection and Mitigation Agreement between the County and Empire II, LLC (Applicant), and authorize the County Fire Warden or their representative to sign the agreement for the County (Attachment C). Recommendation by Department of Planning & Development Services: Planning & Development Services (PDS) concurs with the recommendations made by the Planning Commission, and makes the following additional recommendation to the Board of Supervisors (Board): 1) Require Empire II, LLC (Applicant) to enter into a standard Defense and Indemnification Agreement in accordance with County Code Section 86.201 et seq. and authorize the Director of Planning & Development Services to execute the Agreement. If litigation is filed challenging the Board’s action on this Project, require the Applicant to provide security in the amount of $1,250,000 in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit or bond, in the form acceptable to County Counsel, within 10 days of litigation being filed (Attachment D, on file with the Clerk of the Board). Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5

Board Letter Agenda Information Sheet Approval Log Attachment A - CEQA Findings Attachment B - Form of Decision Attachment C - Agreement Attachment D - D-I Agreement Attachment E - Public Documentation Attachment F - Disclosure Attachment G - Action Sheet Attachment H - Hearing Report Attachment I - Planning Documentation Attachments: 6. Reopening the Agua Caliente Airport and Exploring Alternative Funding Options (Districts: 2) Recommendation by Supervisor Joel Anderson 1) Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to CEQA review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines because the intent of the proposed action is to reestablish an existing airstrip and as a result will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. 2) Direct County of San Diego Airports to conduct the following actions and report back to the board within 60 days: a. Engage interested aviation stakeholders at each County operated airport including but not limited to: The Gillespie Field Development Council, The Gillespie Pilots Association, The Recreational Aviation Foundation, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, The Palomar Airport Advisory Committee, Fixed Base Operators, regarding the reopening of Agua Caliente airport and receive input, feedback, recommendations on runway rehabilitation, reconstruction, facilities improvements and general reopening of Agua Caliente Airport, and Airport Enterprise Fund expenditures; b. Establish necessary steps to bring Agua Caliente Airstrip back into the County Airports network and any operational impacts including, but not limited to resource needs for runway rehabilitation, reconstruction, ongoing maintenance, additional staffing requirements, and ongoing funding sources. 3) While conducting the actions in Recommendation 2, direct the CAO to complete the following: a. Determine, prioritize, and finalize any necessary infrastructure improvements Wednesday, September 16, 2026 6

including but not limited to runway and parking surfaces, repairs, and other maintenance required by or related to existing Operating Agreements with State Parks, the California Department of Transportation, or other such entity or individual that may have ownership interest in the land on which the airstrip is located and identify associated costs including but not limited to runway improvements, ongoing general maintenance, utilizing potential one-time funding sources, Agua Caliente County Park Funds, Airport Enterprise Fund, or a combination thereof; b. Prepare all documents and processes for the completion of the reactivation, reinstatement, or establishment of a new Operating Permit with the California Department of Transportation, or such other State agency or agencies as may have authority over the permitting of airstrips; c. Research any current or potential future ownership, leasing, or other existing contractual arrangements with State Parks, or other such entity or individual that may have ownership interest in the land on which the airstrip is located, and the County of San Diego. Board Letter Agenda Information Sheet Attachments: G. Special Districts When the Board of Supervisors meets as the governing body of a special district, they are acting in a different capacity than during their regular County business. In this role, the Board makes decisions that apply only to that specific district, such as approving its budgets, projects, policies, and operations. These actions are legally separate from the Board’s actions as the County of San Diego, and they apply only to the area and responsibilities of the special district. Special Districts Consent Agenda 7. General Services - Sanitation District Sewer Easement Quitclaim in the Lakeside Community Plan Area and CEQA Findings (Vacation No. 2026-0031) (District: 2) Recommendation by Chief Administrative Officer: 1) Find that the proposed action is not subject to review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and (3) because it would only result in the quitclaiming of an unnecessary easement interest that is not needed for public purposes, and will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable direct or indirect change in the environment and is therefore not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. 2) Find that the sewer easement is no longer required for District purposes. 3) Approve and authorize the Director, Department of General Services, or a designee, to execute and record a quitclaim deed for the sewer easement described in Attachment B. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7

Board Letter Agenda Information Sheet Approval Log Attachment A - Map Attachment B - Exhibit Attachments: Special Districts Discussion Items None Wednesday, September 16, 2026 8