On the agenda: San Diego Board of Supervisors - May 19, 2026 — data center (May 19)

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

REVISION 1

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, 9:00 AM AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310
1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
GENERAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, 9:00 AM
Order Of Business
A.

Roll Call

B.

Invocation

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Presentation or Announcement of Proclamations and Awards

E.

Non-Agenda Public Communication: 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 Communication session per meeting.
Speakers can choose to speak during either the General Legislative or Land Use Legislative
Session.

F.

Approval of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the sessions of May 5, 2026 and May 6,
2026, and minutes for concurrent Special District meeting of the San Diego County Fire
Protection District for May 5, 2026.

G.

Consent Agenda

H.

Discussion Items

I.

Time Certain: 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Item 35: INITIATE TRANSITION OF SAN PASQUAL ACADEMY (ACADEMY) AND
CONTINUE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE AND
SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ACADEMY

I.J.

Board Member Committee Updates. This is an opportunity for Members of the Board to provide
informational updates on their committee assignments. No action may be taken.

J.K.

Recess to Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the Land Use Legislative Session

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meeting or in writing on the request-to-speak form.

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Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items
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.
Category
Public Safety

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1.

Subject
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - GRANT APPLICATIONS, ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INSURANCE FRAUD
PROGRAMS

2.

SHERIFF - REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A
COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR DENTAL SERVICES AT
DETENTION FACILITIES

3.

SHERIFF - RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FROM THE
EAST COUNTY POSSE AND THE SAN DIEGO HONORARY DEPUTY
SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION

4.

SHERIFF - REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE
COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS FOR NATIONAL AND REGIONAL
BRAND NAME ITEMS

5.

SHERIFF - ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, DIVISION
1, CHAPTER 1 AND TITLE 2, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 11 OF THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES
RELATING TO LICENSES REQUIRED FROM THE SHERIFF
(05/19/2026 - first reading; 06/09/2026 - second reading unless ordinance is
modified on second reading)

6.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
SHERIFF - ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III
SECTION 66.1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE, RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE (05/05/2026 - first
reading; 05/19/2026 - second reading unless ordinance is modified on
second reading)

7.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT ORDINANCES RELATED TO
FEES AND RATES FOR COUNTY FIRE AND MEDICAL EXAMINER
EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (05/05/26 - FIRST READING;
05/19/26 - SECOND READING UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED
ON SECOND READING)

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Health and
Human Services

8.

AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING
ALLOCATION

9.

AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL
(IST) DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION
PROGRAM AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT GRANT FUNDS;
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO PARTICIPATION IN IST INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT;
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT TO ESTABLISH
CONTRACTS FOR IST SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE
OF GROWTH CAP PENALTY FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
STATE HOSPITALS

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADDING AND AMENDING PROVISIONS
IN ARTICLE XV-B OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE RELATING TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES

11.

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JUNE
2026 MEETING CALENDAR

12.

AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND AWARD CONTRACTS VIA
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK, PROGRESSIVE DESIGN
BUILD, DESIGN BUILD, AND JOB ORDER CONTRACTING
DELIVERY METHODS

13.

GENERAL SERVICES - APPROVAL OF LEASE AMENDMENT AT
1095 BAY BOULEVARD, APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE OF NEW SPACE
FOR THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND CEQA EXEMPTION

14.

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RELATED TO TENTATIVE
AGREEMENT PENDING RATIFICATION FOR THE EMPLOYEE
BARGAINING UNITS - DI AND DM REPRESENTED BY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION (5/19/2026- First
Reading; 6/9/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on
second reading)

15.

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS AND THE RATIFIED TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE
EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT - PO REPRESENTED BY SAN
DIEGO COUNTY PROBATION OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (5/19/2026First Reading; 6/9/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified
on second reading)

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Financial and
General
Government

16.

APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE OBLIGATIONS BY THE
CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
BENEFIT OF CARDIFF ORTHODOX HOUSING FOUNDATION
AND/OR A SUCCESSOR ENTITY IN AN AGGREGATE MAXIMUM
STATED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000

17.

APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT
FACILITY BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY BY THE AGGREGATE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000,000 (INCREASED FROM
$40,000,000) TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE A QUALIFIED
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL KNOWN AS 707 BY VINTAGE APARTMENT
PROJECT

18.

APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS, (FLYLAND HOLDINGS LLC
OBLIGATED GROUP) SERIES 2026 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING THE RADAR RECOVERY CENTER PROJECT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $77,000,000

19.

APPROVAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES: VARIOUS
AGENCIES

20.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: REVISIONS TO FINANCE AND
GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP FEES AND RATES RELATING TO
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS, AND OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL BY
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION (5/5/2026- First Reading; 5/19/2026Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on second reading)

21.

APPOINTMENTS: VARIOUS

22.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

DISCUSSION ITEMS
Category
Public Safety

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23.

Subject
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 448.1 TO ARTICLE XXV OF
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND SECTION
21.1901 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY
ORDINANCES RELATING TO SHERIFF'S OFFICE FEES

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Financial and
General
Government

24.

MODERNIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHARTER TO
STRENGTHEN TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND
INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT

25.

ADOPTING A REVISED RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ENTITLED “A TRANSPARENT,
ACCOUNTABLE, MODERN COUNTY GOVERNMENT” AND
AMENDING THE ORDINANCE MODERNIZING THE SAN DIEGO
COUNTY CHARTER TO STRENGTHEN TRANSPARENCY,
ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT

Health and
Human Services

26.

SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH
BRIDGE FUNDING FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(4 VOTES)

Financial and
General
Government

27.

STANDING UP FOR SAN DIEGO’S RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING SB 895

Health and
Human Services

28.

A NEW HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER HOMELESS
SERVICES AND SAVE MILLIONS IN COUNTY TAXPAYER
DOLLARS

Financial and
General
Government

29.

STRENGTHENING WAGE THEFT ENFORCEMENT TO RECOVER
STOLEN WAGES AND PROTECT WORKING FAMILIES

30.

ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS FOR TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH
EXITING FOSTER CARE

31.

FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 THIRD QUARTER OPERATIONAL PLAN
STATUS REPORT, BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, AND AUTHORITY TO
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FEEDING SAN DIEGO
(4 VOTES)

32.

AUTHORIZE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT PRIOR
BOARD DIRECTION ON UNLOCKED RESERVE FUNDS: AWARD
AND AMEND GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING
AUTHORIZATION OF A-87 EXEMPTION TO COMPETITIVE
PROCUREMENT TO APPROVE SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH
CITY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

33.

AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF BOND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS,
WAIVE BOARD POLICY B-29, AND AUTHORIZE UNSPENT
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IMPACT FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WELLNESS CAMPUS

Health and
Human Services

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REVISION 1
Financial and
General
Government

34.

CONSIDER A POLICY FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEES

Health and
Human Services

35.

INITIATE TRANSITION OF SAN PASQUAL ACADEMY (ACADEMY)
AND CONTINUE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO IDENTIFY
FEASIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE
ACADEMY
(TIME CERTAIN: 9:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026)

Closed Session

36.

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CLOSED SESSION

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SUBJECT:

DISTRICT ATTORNEY - GRANT APPLICATIONS, ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INSURANCE FRAUD
PROGRAMS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
The District Attorney’s Office works to proactively investigate and prosecute insurance fraud
and workplace justice crimes, deter potential defrauders and enhance public awareness of
crimes, including insurance fraud, wage theft, tax evasion, and labor trafficking. These efforts
ultimately lead to a reduction in the insurance premiums for consumers, lower workers’
compensation rates for employers, ensure that injured workers receive the benefits they are
entitled to collect, and protect workers in the County. The District Attorney’s Office has long
leveraged grant funding resources to support the operation of its Insurance Fraud and Workplace
Justice programs. These programs have been consistently recognized for their excellence.
If approved, today’s actions will authorize the District Attorney to apply for and accept five
grants from the California Department of Insurance for an estimated amount of $16.1 million:
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program ($10.3 million), Automobile Insurance Fraud
Program ($2.5 million), Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction Program ($1.8
million), Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program ($1.2 million) and Life and
Annuity Consumer Protection Program ($0.3 million); waive Board Policy B-29 for
non-reimbursable indirect costs, and adopt Fiscal Year 2026-2027 resolutions. The performance
period is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Today’s actions will also authorize the District Attorney to apply for and accept grant funding
for the five grant programs from the California Department of Insurance in subsequent years,
provided there are no material changes to the grant terms and funding levels.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
1. Authorize the District Attorney to apply for and accept grant funds in the estimated
amount of $16.1 million from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’
Compensation Insurance Fraud Program ($10.3 million), Automobile Insurance Fraud
Program ($2.5 million), Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction Program
($1.8 million), Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program ($1.2 million), and
Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program ($0.3 million) for the performance
period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and apply for and accept grant funds in
subsequent years, provided there are no material changes to the grant terms or funding
level.
2.

Adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE WORKERS’
COMPENSATION INSURANCE FRAUD PROGRAM.

3.

Adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE FRAUD PROGRAM.

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4.

Adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE ORGANIZED
AUTOMOBILE FRAUD ACTIVITY INTERDICTION PROGRAM

5.

Adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE DISABILITY AND
HEALTHCARE INSURANCE FRAUD PROGRAM

6.

Adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE LIFE AND ANNUITY
CONSUMER PROTECTION PROGRAM

7.

Authorize the District Attorney, and/or designee, to review and execute all required or
related grant documents from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’
Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, including agreements for the financial
administration and distribution of funds where necessary to carry out the purposes of the
program, and any annual extensions, amendments, and/or revisions that do not materially
impact either the program or funding levels of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Fraud Program, Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, Organized Automobile Fraud
Activity Interdiction Program, Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program, and
Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program.

8.

Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility
for Cost Recovery which requires full cost recovery for grants and to the extent it
requires separate applications for authority to apply for and accept grants.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The District Attorney's Office is constitutionally responsible for the investigation and
prosecution of all criminal violations of state law and county ordinances. The Insurance Fraud
and Workplace Justice Division specializes in prosecuting wage theft, tax evasion, labor
trafficking, and crimes where misrepresentations are made to unlawfully obtain insurance
benefits in several areas including auto insurance, workers’ compensation, disability and
healthcare, and life insurance. To prevent fraud and protect community members, the District
Attorney’s Office is committed to engaging all San Diego communities in education and
awareness campaigns to avoid fraudulent activities. Proactive strategies are deployed with the
goal of promoting equal access to antifraud and workers’ rights information, which is presented
at local community meetings, published in diverse neighborhood newspapers, displayed on
billboards and transit stops, circulated in social media platforms and broadcasted on television to
ensure information is accessible and equitably distributed countywide. Combatting insurance
fraud ensures fairness and equity in insurance premiums paid by community members, including
consumers and small businesses. Fighting wage theft, tax evasion, labor trafficking, and related
crimes safeguards the rights of all San Diego County workers, especially those who are members
of vulnerable populations. The District Attorney’s Office has long leveraged grant funding
resources to support the operation of its Insurance Fraud and Workplace Justice programs.

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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action contributes to the County of San Diego’s sustainability goals of protecting
the health and well-being of San Diego communities, fostering an equitable business climate,
safeguarding workers’ rights, and supporting workforce development. The Insurance Fraud and
Workplace Justice Programs engage all of San Diego’s communities in education and awareness
of insurance fraud, wage theft, and related crimes and proactively investigates and prosecutes
those offenses. This includes educating the community, including vulnerable populations, about
their rights in the workplace, workers’ compensation fraud crimes, wage theft, labor trafficking,
and tax evasion. The District Attorney’s Insurance Fraud Programs also protect an equitable
business climate by supporting compliance with insurance, employment, and tax laws. It reduces
car thefts, staged accident rings, and car repair shop fraud. It shields our senior population from
financial abuse by prosecuting fraudulent life insurance and annuities scams. Finally, by
prosecuting medical provider fraud, including doctors, dentists, chiropractors, and others in a
position of trust, the Insurance Fraud Program protects San Diego County citizens from being
exploited for kickbacks, having unnecessary procedures performed on them, and being
overbilled for life-sustaining services. The Insurance Fraud and Workplace Justice Programs’
efforts have ultimately led to a reduction in the amount of insurance fraud committed in the
County of San Diego while ensuring the health and well-being of our citizens and fostering an
inclusive business environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Years 2026-28 CAO Recommended Operational
Plan in the District Attorney’s Office. If approved and awarded, this request will result in
estimated costs and revenue of $17.1 million. The funding sources are an estimated $16.1
million from the California Department of Insurance, and an estimated $1.0 million of existing
General Purpose Revenue for non-reimbursable indirect costs. A waiver of Board Policy B-29 is
requested because the funding only partially covers indirect costs. There will be no change in net
General Fund costs and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
2.

SUBJECT:

SHERIFF - REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A
COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR DENTAL SERVICES AT
DETENTION FACILITIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
The San Diego Sheriff's Office (Sheriff's Office) provides comprehensive health care services,
including dental care, to incarcerated persons in custody at the Sheriff’s detention facilities as
required by Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. As the incarcerated population needs
have changed in complexity, the current dental service model is no longer sufficient to meet
demand for timely, restorative, and specialty care. In particular, the absence of on-site or off-site
contracted endodontic services, the specialty of treating conditions such as tooth pain, pulp
inflammation and infections caused deep decay, trauma or repeated dental procedures, has
resulted in preventable dental emergencies, tooth loss, and increased off-site transports that
impact facility operations and patient outcomes. In recent years, the Sheriff’s Office has

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enhanced its level of medical and mental health care services to meet the dynamic needs of the
populations served and legal obligations, therefore overall medical services have increased to
address complex diagnoses and the fundamental shift of health service delivery from ad-hoc
acute care services in an ambulatory setting to comprehensive, preventive, and chronic care
services in a structured institutional environment.
To address these trends, the Sheriff's Office is seeking to expand the existing onsite patient
access to dental health care and to enhance care by including specialty endodontic care. This
enhancement would optimize oral health outcomes for the patient population by providing
access to tooth restorative services for higher acuity cases and help to preserve natural teeth. The
endodontic specialists will be made available to the patient population through contracted
providers on-site and through specialty service referrals to providers in the community for more
complex cases. Providing these services will improve the overall oral health and well-being of
the patient population. The proposed solicitation would expand access to on-site dental care, add
specialty endodontic treatment for higher‑acuity cases, and strengthen the overall continuum of
oral health services available to individuals in custody. These improvements support better
health outcomes, reduce operational and legal risk, and align with Medi-Cal reimbursement
opportunities under CalAIM for eligible individuals.
Today's action requests the Board of Supervisors to authorize a competitive solicitation for
dental services for the incarcerated population in the Sheriff’s Office's custody for one year, with
four option years, and a six-month extension if needed and to amend the contract as required to
reflect changes to services and funding allocations, subject to the approval of the Sheriff's
Office.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the
Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a competitive solicitation for
dental services for the incarcerated population in the Sheriff’s Office's custody, and upon
successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for an
initial term of one year, with four one-year option periods, and an additional six-month
extension, if needed, and to amend the contract as needed to reflect changes to service
requirements and funding, subject to approval of the San Diego Sheriff's Office.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthy People 2030 define a
health disparity as a “particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social,
economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.” Health disparities adversely affect groups of
people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles to health care based on their racial
or ethnic group and other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion. This
request for a Medi-Cal-enrolled dental service provider builds greater health equity for our
incarcerated population. It gives incarcerated people access to high quality and affordable dental
services while in custody, providing them with more adequate medical care. The San Diego
Sheriff's Office is dedicated to advancing health equity outcomes for incarcerated persons and
having an on-site dental provider allows timely and effective clinical engagement.

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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Most individuals in the carceral environment have experienced, or continue to experience,
notable health disparities. Having continued onsite dental care and an on-site endodontic
provider supports the County of San Diego's Sustainability Goal to provide just and equitable
access. Advancing health care equity outcomes mean ensuring that everyone has a fair and just
opportunity to be as healthy as possible and has ready access to medical and behavioral care with
proximity to clinical services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2026‑27 CAO Recommended Operational
Plan for the San Diego Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office). If approved, the estimated annual cost
for the initial year of the contract is $3,835,207 in Fiscal Year 2026-27. The funding source is
General Purpose Revenue. Funds for the option year costs will be included in future years
Operational Plans for the Sheriff’s Office if the option years are exercised. There will be no
change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
3.

SUBJECT:

SHERIFF - RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FROM THE
EAST COUNTY POSSE AND THE SAN DIEGO HONORARY DEPUTY
SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66 Acceptance of Gifts and Board
of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, provide a process for
accepting gifts by the administrative heads of each department in the County, subject to approval
by the Board of Supervisors. This is a request to ratify the acceptance of donations to the San
Diego Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) totaling $568,673, of which $5,000 is from the East
County Posse for gift cards and $563,673 in cash, equipment, canines, services and warranties is
from the San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association (HDSA). The East County Posse is a
philanthropic organization dedicated to helping East County residents in need and the HDSA is a
group of local business and community leaders that provide support to the Sheriff’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
1. In accordance with County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66
Acceptance of Gifts and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of
Gifts and Donations, ratify the acceptance of gift cards valued at $5,000 from the East
County Posse and cash, equipment, canines, services and warranties valued at $563,673
from the San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association for the San Diego Sheriff’s
Office.
2.

Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign letters of appreciation on behalf
of the Board of Supervisors and the County of San Diego to the East County Posse and
the San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

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EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Public safety success results from well-trained, well-equipped, and healthy personnel creating
positive partnerships with our community. The donations from the East County Posse and the
San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association support San Diego Sheriff’s Office personnel
and programs. These donations help support our employees from diverse backgrounds and
identities by giving them resources and opportunities to provide quality services and participate
in morale boosting community events. The acceptance and use of these donations demonstrate
our commitment to enhance both employee and community wellness and engagement. The goal
of the San Diego Sheriff’s Rise Above Youth Program is to reach all San Diego County
communities. Participants and their families include members of our Black, Indigenous, and
People of Color (BIPOC) community. By helping the San Diego Sheriff’s Office enrich career
technical education programs for the incarcerated population with equipment and tools, there is a
higher likelihood of successful reentry through employment pathways.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action to receive donations in support of employee wellness, morale, and safety
with equipment, furniture and supplies, contributes to the County of San Diego’s Sustainability
goal of providing just and equitable access. Having clean and damage free furniture and office
space creates an environment for healthy and positive personnel. Caring for the work
environment of San Diego Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) employees supports compassion in
our personnel, which assists with building trust and partnerships with our communities. By
providing support, the East County Posse and the San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s
Association are both helping the Sheriff’s Office with furthering the County’s Sustainability goal
of protecting the health and wellbeing of everyone in the region. The Rise Above Youth
Program invigorates our staff, increases stakeholder engagement, breeds community
participation, and enhances community awareness of the threat of substance abuse and gang
involvement.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current year fiscal impact associated with today’s request to ratify the acceptance of
donations totaling $568,673 from the East County Posse ($5,000) and the San Diego Honorary
Deputy Sheriff’s Association ($563,673). Future ongoing costs associated with the canines
including, but not limited to, food and veterinary care, will be included in future Operational
Plans for the San Diego Sheriff’s Office. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and
no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
4.

SUBJECT:

SHERIFF - REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE
COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS FOR NATIONAL AND REGIONAL
BRAND NAME ITEMS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
The State of California Penal Code (PC) 4025 (a) allows for the Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff) of
each county to establish, maintain and operate a store in connection with the county jail, and for
this purpose, may purchase various snacks, beverages and personal care items for sale to
incarcerated individuals in the jail.
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On July 9, 2019 (1), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the Sheriff’s request for a single
source contract through December 31, 2021, of national and regional brand name items not
exclusive to a particular vendor for snacks, beverages and personal care items from
manufacturers, dealers and distributors. This helped increase the brand name items available as
products are discontinued, and new items are added or made available in the marketplace. On
November 16, 2021 (4), the Board approved the Sheriff's request for continued authority to
procure brand name items through competitive solicitations.
Today’s request is for authorization to issue competitive solicitations for national and regional
brand names not exclusive to a particular vendor for snacks, beverages, and personal care items
from manufacturers, dealers, and distributors. This approval will allow Sheriff's Commissary to
reprocure their ten current commissary contracts that are scheduled to expire December 31,
2026. The national and regional brand name items will be included with additional generic items
in a competitive solicitation to determine fair and reasonable pricing. This request is for one
initial year and four option years, with an additional six-month option if needed, from the date of
the contract issuance.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the
Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to issue competitive solicitations for the
acquisition of national and regional brand name snacks, beverages and personal care items, and
subject to successful negotiations and a determination of a fair and reasonable price, award one
or more contracts for up to one initial year, plus up to four option years, with an additional
six-month option if needed, and to amend the contracts as needed to reflect changes to
requirements and funding. In no event shall any contract awarded pursuant to this authority
extend beyond December 31, 2032.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
By providing the requested name brand items to incarcerated individuals for purchase from the
Jail Commissary, incarcerated individuals are being provided access and opportunity within the
detention facilities to continue using products and trusted brands they are accustomed to using.
This supports incarcerated individuals’ well-being while in custody. This action also supports
the overall wellness of the incarcerated population because we are providing products that they
enjoy and this enhances comfort and reduces stress.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today's action supports the County of San Diego's Sustainability Goal of providing just and
equitable access by providing products that are high-quality and familiar to those in custody.
This provision offers a sense of normalcy and sustained product availability. Allowing
incarcerated individuals, the ability to select brand name products, supports the incarcerated
individual's sense of control and dignity while in a detention setting.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational
Plan for the Sheriff’s Office. If approved, this request will result in estimated costs and revenue
of $4,290,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27. The funding source is revenue from the Sheriff’s Office

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Jail Stores Enterprise Fund. Funds for the option year costs will be included in future years
Operational Plans for the Sheriff’s Office if the option years are exercised. There will be no
change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
5.

SUBJECT:

SHERIFF - ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, DIVISION
1, CHAPTER 1 AND TITLE 2, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 11 OF THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES
RELATING TO LICENSES REQUIRED FROM THE SHERIFF
(05/19/2026 - first reading; 06/09/2026 - second reading unless ordinance is
modified on second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office (Sheriff’s Office) seeks to update provisions of the
County's Code of Regulatory Ordinances to remove outdated regulations and reflect current law
and practices. Since the State of California now oversees the regulation of massage professionals
and massage schools through the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), the Sheriff's
Office no longer issues local permits for massage establishments, massage technicians, or
bathhouses. The Sheriff's Office is proposing to delete old license categories and remove unused
sections of the Code, including provisions related to bathhouses, holistic health practitioners,
massage technicians, and the distribution of merchandise coupons.
Today’s item requests that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) review and
approve the introduction of an ordinance (first reading) relating to bathhouses, holistic health
practitioners, massage technicians, and the merchandise coupon program. The ordinance will be
introduced on May 19, 2026, and, if the Board takes action as recommended, the ordinance will
be scheduled for adoption on June 9, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
On May 19, 2026:
1. Approve the introduction of Ordinance (first reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 1 AND TITLE 2,
DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 11 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF
REGULATORY ORDINANCES RELATED TO LICENSES REQUIRED FROM THE
SHERIFF.
If, on May 19, 2026, the Board takes action as recommended, then, on June 9, 2026:
1. Consider and adopt (unless ordinance is modified on second reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 1 AND TITLE 2,
DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 11 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF
REGULATORY ORDINANCES RELATED TO LICENSES REQUIRED FROM THE
SHERIFF.

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REVISION 1
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
County departments are guided by County Regulatory Codes in how they serve the region and
customers consistently and equitably. Outside of regular sunset reviews, departments will seek to
amend County codes to keep documents up to date and provide clarifying language. This
amendment updates the code provision to be in alignment with current County practices.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action to review County Regulatory Code aligns with the goal to promote opportunities for
community engagement and supports the sustainability of governmental practices and services.
The update proposed in today’s action are meant to ensure that practices outlined in County
codes are up to date, reflect current processes, and are needed to sustain services and
responsibilities to the region.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposal to remove provisions within and to
establish the sunset dates for the County Regulatory Code. There will be no change in net
General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
6.

SUBJECT:

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
SHERIFF - ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III
SECTION 66.1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE, RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE (05/05/2026 - first
reading; 05/19/2026 - second reading unless ordinance is modified on
second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
On May 5, 2026 (2), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider and adopt the
Ordinance on May 19, 2026.
Today’s item requests that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) review and
approve the introduction of an ordinance relating to Administrative Code Article III, Section
66.1 General Rules, Sheriff’s Asset Forfeiture Program. The proposed revision is for the
addition of the following: "as well as asset forfeiture shared funds from other law enforcement
agencies." This mirrors the same language found in Sections 66.2 District Attorney Asset
Forfeiture Program and 66.4 Chief Probation Officer Forfeiture Program. Asset forfeiture
programs offer counties significant benefits by providing a mechanism to disrupt, dismantle, and
deter criminal enterprises, particularly drug trafficking and white-collar crime, by seizing illicit
proceeds and tools. These funds support law enforcement and public safety efforts by enabling
the purchase of equipment and supporting training without increasing the need for general
purpose revenue.

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Today’s actions seek Board approval for the amendment to Administrative Code Article III,
Section 66.1 General Rules - Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Program and approve the introduction of
ordinance (first reading) to amend the Administrative Code with the corresponding change. If
the Board takes action as recommended on May 5, 2026, then the ordinance will be scheduled
for adoption on May 19, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
Consider and adopt (unless ordinance is modified on second reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III SECTION 66.1 OF THE SAN DIEGO
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
County of San Diego (County) departments are guided by Administrative Codes to serve the
region and customers consistently and equitably. Outside of regular sunset reviews, departments
will seek to amend County codes to keep documents up to date and provide clarifying language.
This amendment updates the Administrative Code provision to be in alignment with current
County practices.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The action to review and amend the County of San Diego (County) Administrative Code aligns
with the goal to promote opportunities for community engagement and supports the
sustainability of governmental practices and services. The update to the Administrative Code in
today’s action is meant to ensure that practices outlined in County codes are up to date, reflect
current processes, and are needed to continue services and responsibilities to the region.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no net fiscal impact associated with the proposal to amend the Administrative Code
Article III, Section 66.1. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional
staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
7.

SUBJECT:

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT ORDINANCES RELATED
TO FEES AND RATES FOR COUNTY FIRE AND MEDICAL
EXAMINER EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (05/05/26 - FIRST
READING; 05/19/26 - SECOND READING UNLESS ORDINANCE IS
MODIFIED ON SECOND READING) (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
On May 5, 2026 (09), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider and adopt the
Ordinances on May 19, 2026.

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Two County of San Diego (County) Public Safety departments, San Diego County Fire (County
Fire) and the Department of the Medical Examiner (Medical Examiner) recently conducted a
review of fees and rates to ensure compliance with Board Policy B-29 Fees, Grants, and
Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery (Board Policy B-29), which
requires County departments to recover the costs of providing services to agencies or
individuals. As a result, both departments are proposing actions that support the cost of
providing services, while ensuring fair and equitable fees for customers and the public.
County Fire, which includes Fire Marshal services, Emergency Medical Services Office (County
EMS), acting as the Board of Supervisors (Board) designated Local EMS Agency (LEMSA), and
County Service Area 17 (CSA 17) ambulance transportation zone is proposing to increase 22
fees/rates, decrease 16 fees/rates, and remove one fee as noted below. County Fire is also
proposing 16 new rates, nine of which are for businesses and organizations requesting on-site
and dedicated fire apparatus and staff, and seven for false alarm responses and inspection
violations.
The Medical Examiner is proposing to increase two fees and decrease four fees. Fees are only
charged for optional services, such as a family requested autopsy, as allowed by statute and
approved by the Board.
The Auditor and Controller reviewed and approved the supporting documentation and
methodology used to determine the proposed fees to be adjusted in both departments for Fiscal
Year 2026-27.
Today’s action requests that the Board approve amendments to Article XX of the San Diego
County Administrative Code to fees charged for services by the County Fire Marshal, County
EMS, and CSA 17 and find the project exempt from CEQA. Since 100% of the fees assessed on
ambulance transports are not collected, full cost recovery for services will not be achieved in FY
26-27 and a waiver of Board Policy B-29 is being requested. The Board last approved revisions
to County Fire’s, CSA 17’s, and County EMS’ fees on May 6, 2025 (3). Today’s request is to
also approve amendments to Article XX of the San Diego County Administrative Code to fees
charged for services by the Medical Examiner, which last had Board approved revisions on May
6, 2025 (4). Today’s request includes two steps, first the ordinances will be introduced on May
5, 2026, then they will be scheduled for consideration and adoption on May 19, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Consider and adopt the ordinances (unless ordinances are modified on second reading):
a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XX THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCE CODE, ARTICLE XX, RELATING TO SAN
DIEGO COUNTY FIRE, SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES, AND COUNTY SERVICE AREA 17 CHARGES AND FEES
b.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE ARTICLE XX SECTION 364.6, RELATING TO MEDICAL EXAMINER
FEES AND CHARGES

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EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Services and oversight provided by San Diego County Fire (County Fire) are partially supported
through a fee charged to individuals and agencies applying for new residential and commercial
building permits, tenant improvement permits, gate and grading permits, and special event
permits. County Fire provides this detailed level of oversight ensuring residents in the San Diego
County and Deer Springs Fire Protection Districts receive equitable fire protection by
appropriately inspecting residential and commercial properties and ensures compliance with the
County Fire Code and California Fire Code.
The County Emergency Medical Services Office (County EMS) provides regional leadership and
regulatory oversight of the EMS delivery system and ensures that residents in all areas of the
County have access to safe, effective, and equitable prehospital care from trained and verified
EMS professionals. County EMS also ensures this through appropriately credentialling licensed
and verified personnel, permitting and inspecting privately operated transport vehicles, and
designating specialized hospital facilities as required by State statute.
The Department of the Medical Examiner’s (Medical Examiner) mission is to contribute to safe
communities and to justice and equity for the residents of San Diego County by certifying the
cause and manner of death for all homicides, suicides, accidents, and sudden and/or unexpected
deaths in the county. The Medical Examiner has and continues to identify ways to reduce
departmental costs to provide services to the public. Fees paid by customers ensure that Medical
Examiner services benefiting a single agency or individual do not reduce resources available to
the entire region.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s actions are supportive of the County’s Sustainability goals to provide just and equitable
access to County services by ensuring all residential and commercial properties are appropriately
inspected and comply with County Fire Code and California Fire Code. The County Emergency
Medical Services Office (County EMS) ensures all EMS responders are duly credentialed in a
comprehensive and timely manner, all private ambulances (including air ambulances) are
permitted and inspected, continuing education providers have accurate and current lesson plans
and course records, and hospitals have the correct specialty care designations. The fees for
ambulance transports ensure communities remain resilient and capable of responding to the
immediate needs of individuals and families within CSA 17.
The proposed adjustments to the Department of the Medical Examiner fee structure are based on
updated cost information, including salaries and benefits, services and supplies, and other
departmental and countywide cost drivers. These updates ensure that fees accurately reflect the
current cost of providing these services. The proposed actions support the County of San
Diego’s Strategic Initiative of Sustainability to align the County’s available resources with
services to maintain fiscal stability and long-term solvency.
FISCAL IMPACT
County Fire
There is no fiscal impact in the current fiscal year. If approved, this request will result in an
estimated increase in revenue of $0.2 million in County Fire, and $0.4 million in CSA 17 in
Fiscal Year 2026-27. Costs and revenue for this request will be included in the Fiscal Year

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2026-28 CAO Recommended Operational Plan for County Fire and CSA 17. The funding source
are fees paid by agencies or individuals for services.
A waiver of Board of Supervisor Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts - Department
Responsibility for Cost Recovery is requested because the proposed fees will not cover all of the
operating costs for services in CSA 17. The unrecovered cost, estimated at $1.9 million, will be
funded with existing CSA 17 property tax revenue. There is no change in net General Fund cost
and no additional staff years.
Medical Examiner
There is no fiscal impact in the current fiscal year. If approved, revenue generated by the revised
fees is estimated to decrease by $1,140 due to decreases in four fees, partially offset by increases
in two fees. Costs and revenue for this request will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-28 CAO
Recommended Operational Plan for the Medical Examiner. There is no change in net General
Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed Fire Marshal fees and rates for County Fire will have an impact on the business
community within the San Diego County Fire Protection District and the Deer Springs Fire
Protection District.
8.

SUBJECT:

AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING
ALLOCATION (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
The California Budget Act of 2022, as authorized under Health and Safety Code 101320,
101320.3, and 101320.5, provided $200,400,000 in general ongoing funds to the California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) starting in 2022-2023 to support the public health
infrastructure at the State and local levels. The County of San Diego (County) received an
allocation of $14,356,108 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023. This funding is intended to
strengthen public health capacity and preparedness to respond to future emergencies throughout
California communities by developing and strengthening California’s public health workforce.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) has accepted Future of Public Health
funding since 2022 and most recently, the Board authorized the acceptance of $43,068,324 for
FY 2023-24 through FY 2025-26 on August 29, 2023 (5). The CDPH notified the County that
they will be allocating $42,543,939 to the County for three years through June 30, 2029.
Today’s action requests the Board approve and authorize acceptance of approximately
$42,543,939 in funding for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, to support the
public health workforce in San Diego County, and to apply for additional funding opportunities
to further develop and strengthen the public health workforce.
Today’s action supports the County of San Diego vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient
future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have
been historically left behind as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San

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Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This will be accomplished by ensuring
the local health department can continue to improve the health and well-being of San Diego
County residents.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Authorize the acceptance of $42,543,939 in Future of Public Health funding allocation
from the California Department of Public Health, for the period of July 1, 2026 through
June 30, 2029, and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute all
required funding allocation documents, upon receipt, including any extensions,
amendments, and/or revisions thereto that do not materially impact or alter the services
or funding level.
2.

Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to apply for any additional
funding opportunity announcements, if available, to further develop and strengthen the
public health workforce.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services (PHS)
continues to increase its workforce infrastructure, it is important that employees hired through
this funding allocation reflect the community it serves, as having a diverse and wide spectrum of
ideas, backgrounds and skills will help PHS better meet the service needs currently and into the
future. As of December 2025, of the positions funded through the Future of Public Health
funding, 40% of staff are Asian, 30% Hispanic/Latinx, 1% Black/African American, and 2%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. This ensures services provided to residents are more
representative of San Diego County’s diverse demographics.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s action supports the County of San Diego’s (County) Sustainability Goal #1 to
collaborate with stakeholders to foster inclusive and sustainable communities by providing
leadership and investing in community-centered approaches to advocate for communities that
have been disproportionately impacted. Additionally, today’s action supports Sustainability Goal
#2 to provide just and equitable access to services, and Sustainability Goal #4 to protect the
health and well-being of everyone in the region by sustaining the capacity of the County Health
and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services workforce to support the region during
public health emergencies or infectious disease outbreaks.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-28 CAO Recommended
Operational Plan in the Health and Human Services Agency. If approved, this request will result
in estimated costs and revenue of $14,181,313 in FY 2026-27 and estimated costs and revenue
of $14,181,313 in FY 2027-28. For the three-year term, cumulative estimated costs and revenue
of $42,543,939. The source for this funding allocation is the California Department of Public
Health. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A

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9.

SUBJECT:

AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL
(IST) DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION
PROGRAM AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT GRANT FUNDS;
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO PARTICIPATION IN IST INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT;
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT TO ESTABLISH
CONTRACTS FOR IST SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE
OF GROWTH CAP PENALTY FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
STATE HOSPITALS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
In recent years, the State of California’s (State) legislature has implemented new laws, penalties,
and funding in response to a significant increase in the number of individuals committed to the
State hospital system after being found Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) as part of a felony
criminal case. An individual deemed IST by the court is unable to understand the charges against
them and assist counsel in their defense and may receive treatment through the California
Department of State Hospitals (DSH) to restore competency and support their return to court. As
the number of justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness found IST has continued
to rise, demand for State hospital beds has outpaced available capacity, resulting in prolonged
waitlists and admission delays.
In response, the State convened a statewide IST Solutions Workgroup (Workgroup) in 2021 to
identify strategies to address growing IST commitments and improve timely access to treatment.
The Workgroup recommended investments in local diversion, competency restoration, and
community-based behavioral health services to intervene earlier and reduce justice involvement
among individuals with serious mental illness. Building on these recommendations, Senate Bill
184 established an IST growth cap and penalty structure to incentivize counties to reduce
reliance on State hospital commitments, along with a process through which counties can
request penalty funds back for reinvestment in approved local programs and services that reduce
IST commitments.
In 2023, DSH made funding available to counties to locally serve this population, including
funding for local diversion and community-based restoration programming as well as
infrastructure. The funding is intended to reduce the number of IST findings through upstream
prevention before custody or diversion and to reduce the number of individuals with serious
mental illness arrested and incarcerated for behavior connected to their illness. In January 2024,
the County of San Diego (County) Behavioral Health Services submitted letters of interest to
DSH for two related grant opportunities. On January 28, 2025 (20), the San Diego County Board
of Supervisors (Board) approved initial actions to expand local IST treatment capacity, laying
the groundwork for additional investments and grant opportunities now before the County.
However, subsequent to that Board action, DSH provided clarification that the funds must be
directly linked to the IST Program Grant, focusing on community-based Settings. Thus, today’s
action supersedes the January 28, 2025 (20) Board action regarding IST Infrastructure Grant
Funds.
Today’s item requests the Board authorize acceptance of up to $46,309,500 in one-time IST
Diversion and Community-Based Restoration funds from DSH to enhance and build local
treatment options for individuals with serious mental illness at risk of being found IST, or those
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found IST as part of a felony case. Related Board approvals requested today include adopting a
Resolution as required to execute the IST Infrastructure Grant and authorizing the Director,
Department of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a competitive procurement for the IST
Diversion and Community-Based Restoration program and infrastructure. Today’s item also
requests the Board authorize acceptance of a total of up to $6,739,244 in one-time Growth Cap
penalty funds from DSH.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Authorize the acceptance of the following grant funds, and authorize the Behavioral
Health Services Director to execute all required documents, upon receipt, including any
annual extensions, amendments, or revisions that do not materially impact or alter the
services or funding level:
a. $41,622,000 in Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion and Community-Based
Restoration Program grant funds from the Department of State Hospitals for the
period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, for programming and treatment and
justice system infrastructure efforts to serve the IST population; and
b. $4,687,500 in Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion and Community-Based
Restoration Infrastructure Project grant funds from the Department of State
Hospitals for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 for capital infrastructure
to serve people who have been charged with a felony, deemed incompetent to
stand trial, and who are enrolled in the Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion and
Community-Based Restoration Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of County of San
Diego Authorizing County Proposal to Participate in the Incompetent to Stand Trial
Diversion and Community-Based Restoration Infrastructure Program to authorize the
BHS Director, to execute the IST Infrastructure Grant, and all grant related documents.
3. In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code,
authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a competitive
procurement for local diversion, community-based restoration and infrastructure
programming, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and
reasonable price, award contracts for a term of up to one year, with four option years and
up to an additional six months if needed, and to amend the contracts as needed to reflect
changes to services and funding.
4. Authorize the acceptance of returned Growth Cap penalty funds from the California
Department of State Hospitals (DSH), totaling up to $6,739,244 for Fiscal Years (FY)
2026-27 and FY 2027-28 for diversion, competency restoration and community-based
behavioral health treatment; and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee,
to execute all required documents necessary to receive funds from the Mental Health
Diversion Fund and enter into or amend agreements consistent with the DSH-approved
Growth Cap Expenditure Plan.

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EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Individuals who are justice-involved frequently experience barriers that impact their ability to
successfully navigate systems of care and the justice system. Nationwide, systemic issues such as
poverty, lack of education, inadequate access to healthcare, unsafe neighborhoods, and
insufficient social support contribute to disproportionately high rates of crime, arrests, and
incarceration among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as individuals of a lower
socioeconomic status who are struggling with mental health or substance use challenges or
experiencing homelessness. It is anticipated that the funding associated with today’s action will
have a positive impact on these populations by enhancing access to community-based mental
health and diversion programming.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s item supports the County of San Diego’s (County) Sustainability Goal #2 to provide
just and equitable access to County services by addressing barriers that disproportionately affect
justice-involved individuals, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color populations
and those experiencing homelessness, mental health, or substance use conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT
Recommendation 1a: Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion and Community-Based Restoration
Program grant
Funds for this request are not included in the FY 2026-28 CAO Recommended Operational Plan
in Behavioral Health Services. If approved, this request is anticipated to result in one-time
estimated costs and revenue of $8,324,400 in FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 for a total of
$41,622,000 through FY 2030-31. The funding source is IST Program Grant from the California
Department of State Hospitals. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no
additional staff years for the current fiscal year.
Recommendation 1b: Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion and Community-Based Restoration
Infrastructure Project grant
Funds for this request are partially included in the FY 2026-28 CAO Recommended Operational
Plan in Behavioral Health Services. If approved, this request is anticipated to result in
$2,343,750 in FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 for a total of $4,687,500 for the IST Infrastructure
Grant. The funding source is IST Infrastructure Grant from the California Department of State
Hospitals. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years for the
current fiscal year.
Recommendations 2 and 3: Adopt a Resolution and authorize the Director, Department of
Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a Competitive Procurement
These recommendations have no fiscal impact. There will be no change in net General Fund cost
and no additional staff years.
Recommendation 4: Authorize the acceptance of returned Growth Cap penalty funds from the
Department of State Hospitals (DSH)
Funds for this request are included in the FY 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational Plan. If
approved, this request will result in one-time costs and revenue of $4,264,394 in FY 2026-2027
in Behavioral Health Services ($1,830,064), Sheriff’s Office ($587,000), District Attorney’s
Office ($708,000), and Office of the Public Defender ($1,139,330) and $2,474,850 in FY

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2027-28 in Behavioral Health Services ($1,830,064) and Office of the Public Defender
($644,786), for a combined total of $6,739,244. There will be no change in net General Fund
cost and no additional staff years for the current fiscal year.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
10.

SUBJECT:

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADDING AND AMENDING PROVISIONS
IN ARTICLE XV-B OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES AGENCY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FEES
AND CHARGES (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
On May 5, 2026 (10), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider and adopt the
Ordinance on May 19, 2026.
The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is an integrated
health, housing, and social service organization with a robust service network that spans across
the San Diego County region and contributes to making people’s lives healthier, safer, and
self-sufficient. Services provided by HHSA provide vital resources and care to some of the most
vulnerable San Diego County residents. Today’s action requests the San Diego County Board of
Supervisors (Board) approve amendments to Article XV-B of the San Diego County
Administrative Code related to fees and rates established for services delivered in two HHSA
departments, Public Health Services and Behavioral Health Services. The Board last approved
revisions to HHSA fees and rates on May 6, 2025 (12).
The proposed ordinance represents a comprehensive package that seeks to support the cost of
providing services, while maintaining fees that are fair and reasonable for customers and the
public. In accordance with Board Policy B-29 (Fees, Grants, and Revenue
Contracts - Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery), HHSA recently conducted a review
of HHSA fees and rates in order to ensure costs are fully recovered for services provided to
agencies or individuals. A total of 132 HHSA fees and associated costs were reviewed, resulting
in proposed additions, adjustments, and determinations to maintain existing fees.
Today’s action requires two steps. On May 5, 2026, it is requested that the Board consider an
ordinance, amending sections of the San Diego County Administrative Code related to HHSA
fees. If the Board takes the action as recommended, then on May 19, 2026, the proposed
ordinance will be brought back to the Board for consideration and adoption.
This item supports the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all,
specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically
left behind, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of
healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This will be accomplished by ensuring that the County
has optimized its health and social services delivery system to ensure efficiency, integration and
innovation while maintaining fiscal stability.
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Consider and adopt (second reading):
AN ORDINANCE ADDING AND AMENDING PROVISIONS IN ARTICLE XV-B OF THE
SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FEES AND
CHARGES.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
To develop the cost recovery proposal, the County of San Diego (County) Health and Human
Services Agency (HHSA) performed an analysis of all services provided to customers to
examine the tasks and functions performed, including the direct and indirect costs of performing
those tasks in relation to the specific services. Criteria were established to determine fair and
reasonable fees for direct services provided.
The proposed ordinance represents a comprehensive package that seeks to support the cost of
providing HHSA services, while maintaining fees that are fair and reasonable for customers and
the public. Updates include County Public Health Services, Public Health Laboratory fees that
are either tied to environmental testing, such as testing of drinking water or foodborne illness
investigations, or clinical fees such as tests for communicable disease outbreaks, among others.
The proposed ordinance will also include a revised rate for the Edgemoor Skilled Nursing
Facility to align with updated full cost recovery information.
Today’s action would update fees for services provided by the County that help to promote
health and safety and have an impact on the lives of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women,
people with disabilities, immigrants, youth, the LGBTQ+ community, and other underserved
groups.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s proposed action supports the County of San Diego (County) Sustainability Goal #2 to
provide just and equitable access by aligning available County resources with services to
maintain fiscal stability and ensure long term solvency.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 CAO Recommended
Operational Plan in the Health and Human Services Agency. If approved, this request will result
in no additional costs and an estimated decrease in revenue of $12,164 in FY 2026-27. There is
no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A

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11.

SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JUNE
2026 MEETING CALENDAR (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
On December 9, 2025 (11), the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted the meeting calendar for
the 2026 calendar year. It is necessary to amend the 2026 meeting calendar for the month of June
2026.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR TERRA LAWSON-REMER
Adopt the resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AMENDING THE DATES AND TIMES FOR MEETINGS OF THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN JUNE 2026.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Board of Supervisors annually adopts a calendar for regular meetings. This ensures that the
public is well informed of the meetings and can plan for active participation in local
government.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The amended meeting calendar allows stakeholders to plan for community engagement and
identify meaningful ways to continually seek input to foster inclusive and sustainable
communities.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with these recommendations. There will be no change to net
General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
There is no business impact associated with this action.
12.

SUBJECT:

AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND AWARD CONTRACTS VIA
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK, PROGRESSIVE DESIGN
BUILD, DESIGN BUILD, AND JOB ORDER CONTRACTING
DELIVERY METHODS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build
(DB), and Job Order Contracting (JOC) delivery methods offer efficient, industry-proven
approaches to public works contracting that deliver higher value, reduce risk, and improve
project outcomes compared to traditional low-bid contracting. Unlike conventional low-bid
contracting, which silos the designer and contractor and requires the County to select a
contractor based solely on price, these methods integrate design and construction services or use
competitively procured, pre-established pricing to streamline delivery. CMAR, PDB, and DB
allow for best-value selection, enabling the County of San Diego (County) to consider factors
beyond price, including sustainable building experience, safety record, and Small-Local

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Business participation, while JOC utilizes competitively awarded on-call contracts to deliver
repair and renovation projects that are more accessible to Small-Local Businesses. Together,
these delivery methods provide flexibility to address diverse project needs, accelerate project
initiation and completion, reduce administrative burdens, and promote collaboration and
accountability.
The County’s past practice has typically been to approve construction projects multiple times.
For capital projects, the Board approves the Capital Improvement Needs Assessment (CINA), a
five-year plan of new construction or renovation projects. Next, the Board of Supervisors
(Board) approves each project by allocating funding towards it, which is usually done as part of
the Operational Plan approval each June. Finally, when staff are ready to publish a Request for
Proposals, staff return to the Board for each project requesting authorization to use a selected
delivery method (CMAR, PDB, or DB). The Board approved streamlining of that process in
2016 and again in 2021 with the authorization of the ability to advertise and award CMAR
contracts up to $10 million for a period of five years. Today’s action requests the expansion of
this authorization to include PDB and DB delivery methods and remove the qualifying criteria of
$10 million and five-year time limit. If today’s request is approved, projects would be delivered
more efficiently by providing staff the authority to select the type of delivery method and
advertise and award those contracts in accordance with the Board approval of the project and
funding, while maintaining oversight through the annual budgeting process and applicable
Public Contract Code requirements. It is anticipated that this streamlining will shorten project
timeframes by approximately four months. The Board will continue to maintain multiple
touchpoints with capital and major maintenance projects through planning, budgeting, and
project-specific actions when required, ensuring continuous oversight across all phases of project
delivery. Accordingly, streamlining project-specific contract award approvals does not reduce
Board oversight, but instead eliminates duplicative administrative steps. This streamlined
approach does not alter any independent statutory requirements, including Board consideration
of CEQA documents when applicable. Accordingly, approval is requested to authorize the
Director of Purchasing and Contracting to advertise and award CMAR, PDB, DB, and JOC
contracts consistent with State law, and to designate the Directors of General Services, Parks and
Recreation, and Public Works to administer those contracts pursuant to Board Policy F-41.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Find that today’s action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under Article 5, Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is
not a project as defined by Section 15378.
2.

Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to take any action
authorized by Article XXIII, Section 401, et seq. of the Administrative Code, Public
Contract Code Sections 20146, 22185 et seq., 22160 et seq. and 20128.5, and Board
Policy F-41 to advertise, award, and amend any Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR),
Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build (DB), and Job Order Contracting (JOC)
contracts.

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3.

Designate the Director, Department of General Services. the Director, Parks and
Recreation, and the Director, Department of Public Works as the County officers
responsible for administering awarded CMAR, PDB, DB, and JOC contracts, as
appropriate and pursuant to Board Policy F-41, and to execute any and all documents
necessary for the implementation of awarded CMAR, PDB, DB, and JOC contracts.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The requested authorization to expand and streamline the use of Construction Manager at Risk,
Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting delivery methods enhance
equitable access to County of San Diego’s contracting opportunities. Streamlined procurement
methods that incorporate best-value selection and inclusive contracting practices support efforts
to dismantle barriers to economic opportunity and expand access for traditionally underserved
businesses, including small-local firms. By reducing administrative delays while maintaining
oversight and compliance with Board policies, moreover, this action promotes fair competition,
broadens participation in public works projects, and advances more inclusive economic
outcomes across all districts.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
By reducing project delivery timelines and improving operational efficiency, this action supports
the Sustainability goal of aligning available resources to maintain long-term fiscal stability and
strategically investing in infrastructure that strengthens regional resilience.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact as a result of today’s requested action. Funding for Construction
Manager at Risk, Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting projects
are budgeted through the Capital Improvement Needs Assessment, Major Maintenance
Improvement Plan, departments, or other related Board actions. There will be no change in net
General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
Approval of the requested authorization to advertise and award Construction Manager at Risk,
Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting delivery methods will have
a positive impact on Small-Local businesses. By streamlining procurement processes and
reducing project delivery timelines, the County of San Diego (County) will create more
predictable and timely contracting opportunities for construction firms, consultants,
subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the region. The use of best-value selection methods and
on-call contracting mechanisms expands opportunities for qualified small-local businesses to
compete and participate in County projects, including through subcontracting and specialty trade
roles. Continued adherence to Board Policy B-53, Small-Local Business Policy requirements and
other inclusive contracting practices helps ensure that local firms-particularly small, emerging,
and historically underutilized businesses-have meaningful access to County contracting
opportunities. Overall, this action strengthens the local construction market, supports job
creation, and promotes economic activity across all districts without imposing new regulatory
burdens on the business community.

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13.

SUBJECT:

GENERAL SERVICES - APPROVAL OF LEASE AMENDMENT AT
1095 BAY BOULEVARD, APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE OF NEW SPACE
FOR THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND CEQA EXEMPTION
(DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW
The Probation Department (Probation) has operated its South Bay Probation Office at 1095 Bay
Boulevard since 2010. The approximately 15,200 square feet of space houses Probation’s Adult
and Juvenile Supervision, Juvenile Investigations, and Reentry Services units. The lease expires
on June 30, 2026, and an amendment is needed to continue operating at this location for the near
future, with a goal of relocating and consolidating South Bay operations. Staff have negotiated a
lease amendment to extend the term by one year and provide a one-year option to further extend
the term.
Probation recently conducted an evaluation of its South Bay operations, which are housed in two
locations. Their Adult and Juvenile Supervision, Juvenile Investigations and Reentry Services
units have operated in approximately 15,200 square feet of space at 1095 Bay Boulevard since
2010. Adult Investigations are located at 476 Third Avenue in 4,455 square feet. The
Department of General Services (DGS) has conducted a space validation for Probation that
supports the need for a combined space of approximately 24,900 square feet. Since the 1095 Bay
Boulevard lease expires June 30, 2026, DGS has negotiated a one-year lease amendment, with a
one-year option to extend, to allow time to find space for Probation to consolidate their
operations. There is no room to expand at either location and there are no vacant County-owned
or leased facilities that meet the program requirements.
Today’s request is to approve the lease amendment at 1095 Bay Boulevard to allow time to find
a suitable replacement facility and to approve, in principle, a lease for approximately 24,883
square feet to consolidate Probation’s South Bay Adult and Juvenile Supervision, Adult
Investigations, Juvenile Investigations, and Reentry Services operations.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Find that the proposed lease amendment for 1095 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301.
2. Find that the proposed request for approval in principle is not an approval of a project as
defined by the CEQA pursuant to Section 15352 and 15378 (b)(5) of the State CEQA
guidelines.
3. Approve and authorize the Director, Department of General Services, or designee, to execute
the proposed lease amendment for the premises located at 1095 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista.
4. Approve in principle the lease of approximately 24,900 square feet of space to accommodate
the consolidation of the Probation Department’s South Bay operations.

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5. Authorize the Director, Department of General Services, or designee, to conduct a site search
for suitable sites, negotiate a lease, and return to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors
for approval of the agreement, as required by law.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Probation Department’s South Bay regional operations are lacking the space needed to
support the community in its current location. A larger facility would benefit communities that
have been traditionally underserved due to the lack of space for adequate programs and resources
providing equitable access.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Implementing effective sustainability objectives is crucial to ensuring safe and healthy
communities and contributing to the overall success of the region. The approval in principle for
a larger facility for the Probation Department is appropriate as it supports the County’s Strategic
Initiative of Sustainability to ensure the ability to respond to immediate needs for individuals,
families, and the region.
FISCAL IMPACT
1095 Bay Boulevard Amendment
Funds for this request are included in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Recommended Operational Plan
for the Probation Department (Probation). If approved, this request will result in estimated costs
and revenue of $563,554 in FY 2026-27 based on an amendment commencement date of July 1,
2026. For Fiscal Year 2027-28, if the option is exercised there would be a three percent rent
adjustment effective July 1, 2027, to $580,461, which will be included in future operational
plans for Probation. The funding source is General Purpose Revenue. There will be no change in
General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
Approval in Principle
There is no fiscal impact associated with the requested approval in principle of a lease for the
consolidation of the Probation Department’s South Bay regional operations; however, there will
be future fiscal impacts. The lease costs resulting from this action will be determined during
lease negotiations and will be provided when staff return to the Board to request approval of a
new lease agreement. The funding source for the lease costs will be General Purpose Revenue
and will be included in future operational plans for the Probation Department. There will be no
change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A

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14.

SUBJECT:

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RELATED TO TENTATIVE
AGREEMENT PENDING RATIFICATION FOR THE EMPLOYEE
BARGAINING UNITS - DI AND DM REPRESENTED BY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION (5/19/2026- First
Reading; 6/9/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on
second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
Today’s actions reflect the compensation changes that have been negotiated with District
Attorney Investigators’ Association. The County of San Diego (County) reached a tentative
agreement for a three-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with District Attorney
Investigators’ Association.
Today’s recommendations are for the Board of Supervisors (Board) to approve the introduction
of the ordinance (first reading) to amend the Compensation Ordinance. If the Board takes the
action as recommended, then on June 9, 2026, staff recommends the Board adopt the ordinance
(second reading). If the proposed ordinance is altered on June 9, 2026, then on that date a
subsequent meeting date will be selected for the adoption of the ordinance (second reading).
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
On May 19, 2026:
1. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE SECTIONS
AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RELATING TO THE TENTATIVE
AGREEMENT PENDING RATIFICATION WITH THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE DI AND DM BARGAINING UNITS.
If, on May 19, 2026 the Board takes action as recommended in item 1 above, then, on June
9, 2026:
2. Approve the adoption of the Ordinance (second reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE SECTIONS
AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RELATING TO THE TENTATIVE
AGREEMENT PENDING RATIFICATION WITH THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE DI AND DM BARGAINING UNITS.
If the proposed ordinance(s) are altered on June 9, 2026, then on that date a subsequent meeting
date will be selected for adoption of the ordinance(s).
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s actions reflect a strong partnership between the County of San Diego and District
Attorney Investigators’ Association, demonstrating our shared commitment to equitable salaries,
and fair compensation. These efforts support recruitment, retention and benefits for all
employees.

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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed actions, amending the Compensation Ordinance align with the County of San
Diego’s Sustainability Goals by promoting sustainable economic growth for our community. The
proposed actions included in this letter provide just and equitable wages and benefits.
FISCAL IMPACT
Today’s recommendations are estimated to result in ongoing costs and one-time costs as noted in
the table below. The estimated fiscal impact is comprised of ongoing base salary and benefit
increases, ongoing market and range increases, ongoing flex credit increases, and one-time
monetary payments. Funding for ongoing costs are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-28 CAO
Recommended Operational Plan, supported by General Purpose Revenues and various program
funding.
in
millions

FY26-27

FY27-28

FY28-29

A

Ongoing Base Salary and Benefit
Increases

1.20

1.20

1.20

B

Ongoing Market & Range Increases

0.77

0.85

0.83

C
D
(A+B+C)

Ongoing Flex Credit Increases

0.07

0.14

Total Ongoing Cost (incremental)

2.04

2.19

2.17

E

Total One-time Cost

0.22

0.11

0.05

F (D+E)

Total Cost

2.26

2.30

2.23

0.14

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
15.

SUBJECT:

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS AND THE RATIFIED TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE
EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT - PO REPRESENTED BY SAN
DIEGO COUNTY PROBATION OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (5/19/2026First Reading; 6/9/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified
on second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
Today’s actions reflect the compensation changes that have been negotiated with San Diego
County Probation Officers’ Association. The County of San Diego (County) reached a ratified

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tentative agreement for a three-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Diego County
Probation Officers’ Association and other compensation changes.
Today’s recommendations are for the Board of Supervisors (Board) to approve the introduction
of the ordinance (first reading) to amend the Compensation Ordinance. If the Board takes the
action as recommended, then on June 9, 2026, staff recommends the Board adopt the ordinance
(second reading). If the proposed ordinance is altered on June 9, 2026, then on that date a
subsequent meeting date will be selected for the adoption of the ordinance (second reading).
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
On May 19, 2026:
1. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE SECTIONS
AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS AND THE RATIFIED TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY PROBATION OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE PO
BARGAINING UNIT.
If, on May 19, 2026 the Board takes action as recommended in item 1 above, then, on June
9, 2026:
2. Approve the adoption of the Ordinance (second reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE SECTIONS
AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS AND THE RATIFIED TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY PROBATION OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE PO
BARGAINING UNIT.
If the proposed ordinance(s) are altered on June 9, 2026, then on that date a subsequent meeting
date will be selected for adoption of the ordinance(s).
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s actions reflect a strong partnership between the County of San Diego and San Diego
County Probation Officers’ Association, demonstrating our shared commitment to equitable
salaries, and fair compensation. These efforts support recruitment, retention and benefits for all
employees.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed actions, amending the Compensation Ordinance align with the County of San
Diego’s Sustainability Goals by promoting sustainable economic growth for our community. The
proposed actions included in this letter provide just and equitable wages and benefits.

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FISCAL IMPACT
Today’s recommendations are estimated to result in ongoing costs and one-time costs as noted in
the table below. The estimated fiscal impact is comprised of ongoing base salary and benefit
increases, ongoing market and range increases, ongoing flex credit increases, and one-time
monetary payments. Funding for ongoing costs are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-28 CAO
Recommended Operational Plan, supported by General Purpose Revenues and various program
funding.
in
millions

FY26-27

FY27-28

FY28-29

A

Ongoing Base Salary and Benefit
Increases

3.47

3.47

3.47

B

Ongoing Market & Range Increases

2.33

2.44

2.40

C
D
(A+B+C)

Ongoing Flex Credit Increases

0.29

0.57

0.57

Total Ongoing Cost (incremental)

6.09

6.48

6.44

E

Total One-time Cost

1.15

0.57

0.29

F (D+E)

Total Cost

7.24

7.05

6.74

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
16.

SUBJECT:

APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE OBLIGATIONS BY THE
CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR
THE BENEFIT OF CARDIFF ORTHODOX HOUSING FOUNDATION
AND/OR A SUCCESSOR ENTITY IN AN AGGREGATE MAXIMUM
STATED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000
(DISTRICT: 3)

OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) has received a request from the California Enterprise
Development Authority (“CEDA” or “Authority”) to conduct a public hearing as required by the
Internal Revenue Code and to approve the Authority’s issuance of one or more series of
tax-exempt and/or taxable revenue obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$30,000,000 (the “Revenue Obligations”), for the benefit of Cardiff Orthodox Housing
Foundation, a California nonprofit religious corporation or a related or successor entity (the
“Borrower”).

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The Borrower has applied for the financial assistance of the Authority. The Authority will loan
the proceeds of the Revenue Obligations to the Borrower pursuant to one or more loan
agreements (the “Loan Agreement”). The proceeds of the Revenue Obligations will be applied
by the Borrower to finance, refinance and/or reimburse the cost of acquisition, development,
construction, equipping and furnishing of a 61-unit, multi-family, senior housing project located
at 3453, 3455 and 3457 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, California 92007 (the
“Project”). A portion of the proceeds of the Revenue Obligations will be used to pay the costs of
issuance and other related costs in connection with the financing. The Borrower is an
organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”)
and will own and operate the Project in connection with its mission of providing suitable
independent housing for the elderly in a community where they can also receive social,
recreational and religious support. The Revenue Obligations will be paid entirely from
repayments by the Borrower under the Loan Agreement.
On May 18, 2021 (11), pursuant to Resolution 21-065, the Board of Supervisors approved the
issuance of revenue obligations by the Authority for the benefit of the Borrower to facilitate the
construction of the Project. The Revenue Obligations were acquired by First Republic Bank
(“First Republic”) on October 18, 2021. Due to delays encountered in the approval of a required
lot line adjustment and the collapse of First Republic in early 2023, the Borrower was not able to
complete the Project as originally contemplated. In addition, since the initial financing, the cost
of constructing the Project has increased considerably, requiring the Borrower to seek additional
funding to complete the Project. Over the last several years, the Borrower has worked diligently
to bring the Project to fruition and secured a commitment from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
(“JPMorgan”) for the additional funding.
On November 18, 2025 (11), pursuant to Resolution 25-126, the Board of Supervisors approved
the issuance of revenue obligations by the Authority for the benefit of the Borrower in an amount
not to exceed $25,000,000 to facilitate the construction of the Project. After extensive
negotiations, the Borrower and JPMorgan were unable to agree on the terms of the additional
financing. In view of the importance of the Project to the community, the Borrower sought out a
different funding source for the Project and has secured a commitment from 1st Century Bank
(“Century Bank”) to provide funding for the Project. Due to the additional lapse of time and the
impact of additional costs to complete the Project, Century Bank has agreed to provide increased
funding for the Project which necessitates a new approval by the Board of Supervisors. The
proposed approval amount of $30,000,000 sufficiently covers the amount of funding to be
provided by Century Bank for the Project.
The Authority is authorized to assist in financing of nonprofit public benefit organizations or
for-profit corporations with a public benefit project wishing to issue or reissue bonds, notes or
other evidences of indebtedness, including the Borrower. In order to initiate such a financing,
the Borrower is asking the County , a member jurisdiction in which the Project is located to
approve the Authority’s issuance of the Revenue Obligations. Although the Authority will be
the issuer of the Revenue Obligations for the Borrower, the financing cannot proceed without
the approval of one of the applicable legislative bodies.
Today’s recommendations will provide the Authority with the required authorization to pursue
its determination to issue the Revenue Obligations on behalf of the Borrower.

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RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY REVENUE OBLIGATIONS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND/OR
REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING
AND FURNISHING OF MULTIFAMILY SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This financing will help in the creation of a new quality, affordable 61-unit senior housing
facility in San Diego County. The bonds issued will be used to finance, refinance and/or
reimburse the cost of acquisition, development, construction, equipping and furnishing of the
property located at 3453, 3455 and 3457 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, California
92007. This project will improve the health of the community by providing quality senior
affordable housing in the county.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action would result in economic, social, and educational benefits for the
community, and will contribute to the County of San Diego Sustainability Goal No. 2, providing
just and equitable access, by allowing the Borrower to provide safe housing for the elderly,
low-income underserved communities of San Diego County.
FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the proposal will result in approximately $991 of unanticipated revenue to be used
to reimburse the County of San Diego (County) for staff time associated with this non-County
financing. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
The Borrower will be responsible for the payment of all present and future costs in connection
with the financing. The County will incur no obligation of indebtedness as a result of these
actions.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
17.

SUBJECT:

APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT
FACILITY BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY BY THE AGGREGATE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000,000 (INCREASED FROM
$40,000,000) TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE A QUALIFIED
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL KNOWN AS 707 BY VINTAGE APARTMENT
PROJECT (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (“County”) has received a request from the California Municipal
Finance Authority (“CMFA” or “Authority”) to approve the Authority’s issuance of exempt

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facility bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $65,000,000 (the “Bonds”), for the
benefit of Vintage Housing Holdings LLC, a California limited liability corporation (the
“Borrower”). The Borrower has requested that the Authority participate in the issuance of the
Bonds to finance or refinance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 202-unit (including a two
manager’s units) multifamily rental housing project located within the County at 707 Broadway,
San Diego, California, 92101 (collectively, the “Project”).
The Authority is authorized to assist in financing for nonprofit public benefit organizations or
for-profit corporations with a public benefit project wishing to issue revenue bonds, including
the Borrower. In order to initiate such a financing, the Borrower is asking the County, a member
jurisdiction in which the project resides to approve the Authority’s issuance of the Bonds.
Although the Authority will be the issuer of the Bonds for the Borrower, the financing cannot
proceed without the approval of an applicable legislative body.
The County approved a resolution establishing a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000,000 for the
Project at its March 24, 2026 (10) Board of Supervisors meeting, Resolution No. 26-016.
Subsequent to that approval, the Borrower was awarded additional tax-exempt financing,
resulting in a total bond amount that exceeds $40,000,000. Accordingly, this action requires
another TEFRA hearing to take place and resolution to be approved increasing the not-to-exceed
amount to $65,000,000.
Pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, a public hearing was held on April 30,
2026. There were no comments from the public at that hearing.
Today’s recommendations will provide the Authority with the required authorization to pursue
its determination to issue the Bonds on behalf of the Borrower for the Project.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE INCREASING THE ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT
FACILITY BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY WITH
THE AGGREGATE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$65,000,000 (INCREASED FROM $40,000,000) TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE A
QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL KNOWN AS 707 BY VINTAGE APARTMENT
PROJECT.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This financing will help in the creation of quality, affordable housing for 200 low-income
households in San Diego County. The bonds issued will be used to finance or refinance the
acquisition and rehabilitation of a multifamily rental housing project located at 707 Broadway,
San Diego, California 92101. The obligations will assist the Borrower to offer low-income living
arrangements for households in San Diego County.

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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action would result in economic benefits for the community by allowing the
borrower to serve 200 low-income households in the San Diego County. This financing will
contribute to the County’s Sustainability Goal No. 2, providing just and equitable access, by
increasing investment in underserved communities of San Diego County.
FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the proposal will result in approximately $991 of unanticipated revenue to be used
to reimburse the County of San Diego (County) for staff costs associated with this non-County
financing. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
The Borrower will be responsible for the payment of all present and future costs in connection
with the reissuance of the financing related to the Project. The County will incur no obligation
of indebtedness as a result of today’s actions.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
18.

SUBJECT:

APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS, (FLYLAND HOLDINGS LLC
OBLIGATED GROUP) SERIES 2026 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING THE RADAR RECOVERY CENTER PROJECT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $77,000,000 (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) has received a request from the Public Finance Authority, a
unit of government and a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Wisconsin
(the “PFA”), to approve the PFA’s issuance of bonds in one or more series (the “Bonds”) for the
benefit of Flyland Holdings LLC (the “Borrower”), a Wisconsin limited liability company and a
disregarded entity of Stepstone Health Foundation, a Delaware nonprofit corporation and an
organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) for the
purpose of making a loan to the Borrower, to provide the Borrower and/or Flyland Recovery
Network, LLC (“FRN”) with moneys to finance the acquisition of an inpatient substance use
disorder and behavioral health facility known as Radar Recovery Center located at 1119 28th
Street, San Diego, California 92102 (the “Facility”). Not to exceed $77,000,000 maximum
aggregate principal amount of the Bonds will be issued for the purpose of financing the
acquisition of the Facility.
The PFA is authorized to issue tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds for financing projects
located throughout the United States that contribute to social and economic growth and improve
the quality of life in communities throughout the country, including for 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations.
In order to issue the Bonds, the PFA is required, by Section 147(f) of the Code and under its
governing statutes and documents, to obtain the approval of a governmental unit having
jurisdiction over the area in which the Facility is located. In order to initiate such a financing, the
Borrower is asking the County, a member jurisdiction in which the project resides to approve the

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Authority’s issuance of the Bonds. Although the Authority will be the issuer of the Bonds for the
Borrower, the financing cannot proceed without the approval of an applicable legislative body.
Today's recommendations will provide the PFA with a required approval necessary for the PFA
to issue the Bonds and finance the Project described below.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY REVENUE
BONDS, (FLYLAND HOLDINGS LLC OBLIGATED GROUP) SERIES 2026 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE RADAR RECOVERY CENTER PROJECT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $77,000,000
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This financing will support the continued operation of substance use disorder and behavioral
health treatment services for individuals in the county. The Facility provides critical inpatient
treatment services with 37 licensed beds and approximately 68 employees dedicated to serving
individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health
conditions. Substance use disorders disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, including
individuals experiencing homelessness, those with limited access to healthcare, and communities
facing economic challenges. By facilitating the acquisition of this existing treatment facility by a
nonprofit organization, this financing will help ensure continued access to essential recovery
services for San Diego County residents in need.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action would result in economic benefits for the community by supporting the
continued operation of a substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment facility serving
San Diego County residents. The Facility employs approximately 68 individuals and provides
critical treatment services that contribute to the overall health and well-being of the community.
This financing will contribute to the County of San Diego Sustainability Goal No. 2, providing
just and equitable access, by supporting investment in healthcare services for underserved
populations and individuals affected by substance use disorders and behavioral health
conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the proposal will result in approximately $991 of unanticipated revenue to be
used to reimburse the County of San Diego (County) for staff costs associated with this
non-County financing. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional
staff years.
The Borrower will be responsible for the payment of all present and future costs in
connection with the issuance of the Bonds and the financing of the Project, including the
Facility. The County will incur no obligation of indebtedness as a result of today's actions.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A

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19.

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES: VARIOUS
AGENCIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
The Board of Supervisors serves as the Code Reviewing Body for any local agency, other than
cities, with jurisdiction wholly within the County, pursuant to Government Code Section 82011.
The recommended action would approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest
code for Literacy First Charter Schools, North County Transit District and San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG).
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Approve the Conflict of Interest codes for the following agencies:
· Literacy First Charter Schools
· North County Transit District
· San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
County government includes standing and special boards, commissions, committees and task
forces formed to advise the Board of Supervisors and County staff on issues and policies and to
serve as links to the community. Boards, commissions and committees provide an
inter-relationship between the residents and the government of the County and as such must
provide transparent, bias-free decision-making. The Board of Supervisors serves as the Code
Reviewing Body for any local agency, other than cities, with jurisdiction wholly within the
County, pursuant to Government Code Section 82011. Under the California Political Reform
Act, a public official has a disqualifying conflict of interest in a governmental decision if it is
foreseeable that the decision will have a financial impact on their personal finances or other
financial interests. In such cases, there is a risk of biased decision-making that could sacrifice
the public’s interest in favor of the official’s private financial interests. To avoid actual bias or
the appearance of possible improprieties, the public official is prohibited from participating in
the decision.
The recommended action would approve the amended Conflict of Interest codes submitted by
Literacy First Charter Schools, North County Transit District and San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG). The Conflict of Interest codes in this Board Letter enable the County
of San Diego to provide transparency and accountability to individual residents, ensuring
equitable operations of the government that are free from undue influence.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Under the Political Reform Act, all public agencies are required to adopt a Conflict of Interest
code that designates positions that are required to file the Statement of Economic Interests (Form
700). Conflict of Interest codes must be maintained as updated and accurate to ensure that
necessary public officials report their personal financial interests. These required filings provide
public transparency about possible conflicts of interest and to ensure governmental decisions are
made in the best interest of the public. This Board Letter supports the County of San Diego’s
sustainability goal of, “Engaging the community to partner and participate in decisions that
impact their lives and communities and transparently share results of outcomes.”

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation. There will be no change in
General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
20.

SUBJECT:

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: REVISIONS TO FINANCE AND
GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP FEES AND RATES RELATING
TO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS, AND OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL BY
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION (5/5/2026- First Reading; 5/19/2026Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on second reading)
(DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
On May 5, 2026 (11), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider and adopt the
Ordinance on May 19, 2026.
Today’s actions request that the Board of Supervisors (Board) review and approve the
introduction of two ordinances for amendments to the San Diego County Administrative Code
Section 439.2 and San Diego County Administrative Code Article X-A. In addition, the Board is
requested to adopt a resolution relating to the hourly billing rates for the Office of County
Counsel.
The recommended ordinances and resolution represent a comprehensive package that supports
the Finance and General Government Group’s services in alignment with Board Policy B-29,
Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts-Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery, which requires
that departments recover the full cost of all services provided for which fees may be charged.
The proposed changes are the result of an analysis of services provided to the public, processing
times, and associated costs to provide those services.
The Auditor & Controller has reviewed and approved the supporting documentation and
methodology for establishing the fees and rates in this proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27, as
appropriate.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Submit ordinances for further Board consideration and adoption (Second Reading):
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 439.2 OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO FEES FOR THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
RECORDS AND SERVICES.

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE X-A OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO FEES CHARGED BY THE CLERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed actions would amend fees and charges for services that are provided to agencies or
individuals outside of the County of San Diego (County) organization. The fees and rates that
are included in this fee package are intended to cover the full cost of services that will be
provided to such agencies or individuals. By collecting the full cost of services, the County
ensures that services that benefit a single agency or individual do not reduce the available
resources that could be available to the entire region for other vital services that are provided by
County departments.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed fee package supports the recovery of the full cost of providing services to
individuals and agencies outside of the County. This helps the County achieve economic
sustainability and long-term fiscal stability by aligning resources with services, while continuing
to provide critical services to the public.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this proposal will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended
Operational Plan for the Office of County Counsel, Registrar of Voters, and Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors. If approved, the proposed rates and fees will ensure full cost recovery for the
services provided beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The proposed hourly rates for the Office of County Counsel are projected to result in an
estimated decrease of $34,118 in annual revenue generated from the hourly billable services
provided to clients.
The proposed fee package for the Registrar of Voters will result in an estimated increase of
$75,000 in annual revenue.
The proposed fee package for the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is projected to result in an
estimated increase of $40,556 in annual revenue.
These rates and fees are estimated in amounts sufficient to recover full cost as required by Board
Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts-Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery.
Accordingly, there is no projected unrecovered cost, and a waiver of Board Policy B-29 is not
needed. The funding source is fees paid by customers of the identified services. There will be no
change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed fee changes are considered reasonable and are not anticipated to have a
measurable impact on the local business community.

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21.

SUBJECT:

APPOINTMENTS: VARIOUS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
These appointments are in accordance with applicable Board Policy A-77, “Appointments to Fill
Vacancies and Cancellation of Election where Insufficient Nominations Filed Prior to Uniform
District Election and Citizen Planning Group Election,” and Board Policy I-1, “Planning and
Sponsor Group Policies and Procedures.”
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR JOEL ANDERSON
Appoint Orville McCallister to the JAMUL-DULZURA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP,
Seat 13, to complete the unexpired term, set to expire January 8, 2029.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
County government includes standing and special citizen boards, commissions, committees, and
task forces formed to advise the Board of Supervisors and County staff on issues and policy and
to serve as links to the community. Boards, commissions, and committees provide an interrelationship between the residents and the government of the County. The nominations in this
Board Letter enable the County of San Diego to provide individual residents the opportunity to
impart valuable insight and input into the operation of the government.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego has over one hundred boards, commissions, committees, and task
forces that serve as voice in the County government. Advisory bodies are an essential role in
resident engagement that allow citizens to participate on issues relating to the welfare and
quality of life in the County. They are fundamental to the County of San Diego’s ability to
navigate complex and dynamic policy challenges, are a conduit to the County Bureaucracy, and a
broker to community voice. This board letter supports the County of San Diego Sustainability
Goal No.1 by “encourage[ing] people and diverse stakeholders to partner and participate in
decisions that impact their lives and communities.”
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
22.

SUBJECT:

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
Board Policy A-72, Board of Supervisors Agenda and Related Process, authorizes the Clerk of
the Board to prepare a Communications Received for Board of Supervisors' Official Records.
Routine informational reports, which need to be brought to the attention of the Board of
Supervisors yet not requiring action, are listed on this document. Communications Received
documents are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.

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RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Note and file.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
This board letter is a list of documents received by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and/or
Board of Supervisors from other entities, other county departments, the public, and internal
documents presented to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Supervisors. This
contributes to the overall sustainability of the county by engaging the community in meaningful
ways and promote an environment that provides equitable access opportunities for public
engagement.
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
23.

SUBJECT:

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 448.1 TO ARTICLE XXV OF
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND SECTION
21.1901 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY
ORDINANCES RELATING TO SHERIFF'S OFFICE FEES
(DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) is dedicated to delivering high quality
public safety services to all residents of San Diego County. To support this commitment, the
Sheriff’s Office regularly evaluates its operations to ensure a balanced and effective approach to
service delivery. This includes reviewing the services it provides and the associated costs, with
periodic adjustments to fees to reflect current expenses.
The Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a review of all its fees and rates to ensure compliance
with Board Policy B-29 Fees, Grants, and Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility for
Cost Recovery (Board Policy B-29), which requires County of San Diego (County) departments
to recover costs to provide services to agencies or individuals. As a result, the Sheriff’s Office is
proposing a fee package that is the result of an analysis of services provided to the public,
processing times, and corresponding costs to provide those services. The proposed amendments
to the County Administrative Code pertain to Section 448.1 (Detention Services User Fees), to
update existing fees associated with prepaid debit cards issued to an incarcerated person upon
final release from custody, and vendor costs put forth by the commissary service website. In
addition to the County Administrative Code amendments, the Sheriff's Office reviewed its
regulatory and licensing fees, and is proposing increasing 28 fees, deleting three fees, keeping

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seven fees the same, and adding two new fees for services. The Sheriff's Office is requesting a
waiver of Board Policy B-29 for three fees which are less than full cost recovery: Carry
Concealed Weapons (CCW) license, For-Hire Vehicle Driver Identification Card, and Taxicab
Driver Identification Card.
The Auditor and Controller has reviewed and approved the supporting documentation and
methodology for establishing the fees in this proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Today’s actions request the Board of Supervisors (Board) to approve amendments to Section
448.1 of the County Administrative Code and Section 21.1901 of the San Diego County Code of
Regulatory Ordinances related to the Sheriff’s Office fees charged for services provided. The
ordinance will be introduced on May 19, 2026 (first reading), if the Board takes action as
recommended, then on June 9, 2026 (second reading), these changes will be adopted. If the
proposed ordinance is altered on May 19, 2026, then on that date, a subsequent meeting date will
be selected for the ordinance’s adoption. Additionally, today’s action requests a waiver of Board
Policy B-29 full cost recovery related to the CCW, For-Hire Vehicle Driver Identification Card,
and Taxicab Driver Identification Card fee.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
1. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading):
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 448.1 TO ARTICLE XXV OF THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND SECTION 21.1901 OF THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES RELATING TO
SHERIFF'S OFFICE FEES.
2. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts, Department
Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery related to Carry Concealed Weapons License,
For-Hire Vehicle Driver Identification Card, and Taxicab Driver Identification Card fees,
of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances.
If, on May 19, 2026, the Board takes action as recommended above, then on June 9, 2026:
1. Consider and adopt (second reading):
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 448.1 TO ARTICLE XXV OF THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND SECTION 21.1901 OF THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES RELATING TO
SHERIFF'S OFFICE FEES
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office strives for equitable and positive outcomes in our
communities, ensuring that services to our communities do not entail fees that create inequities.
The proposed fee changes aim to provide additional transparency and accountability. The
adjustments to fees are meant for service cost recovery and to provide benefit from a service by
paying part of its cost, rather than having the entire burden fall on taxpayers. The calculations for
the fee increases are not meant to be cost prohibitive for individuals, especially members of our
communities who suffer from economic inequality.

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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today's actions align with the County of San Diego's (County) Sustainability Goals by
enhancing fiscal stability by obtaining partial cost recovery for services provided, while ensuring
equity by requiring recipients of the service to pay a portion of the costs, lessening the reliance
on County's General Purpose Revenue to provide the services. Each of the fees has been tailored
to balance fiscal stability and equity to avoid disproportionately burdening any segment of the
population needing the services.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the County for fees related to pre-paid debit cards found in the
County Administrative Code. The fees assessed for this service are paid directly by the customer
to the debit card vendor and/or merchant for processing the transactions. There will be no change
in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
There is no fiscal impact to the County for fees related to commissary website transactions, also
found in the County Administrative Code. To offset vendor service costs, transaction fees are
proposed to increase by $0.65 per transaction. If approved, the cost per transaction will go from
$3.25 to $3.90 to support website hosting and processing online credit and debit card payments.
There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
If various regulatory and licensing fees are approved, this request will produce a nominal
increase in revenue depending on the number of licenses issued each year. Costs and revenues
related to these fees of $1,048,117, are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended
Operational Plan for the Sheriff’s Office. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and
no additional staff years.
A waiver of Board Policy B-29, for three fees is being requested because full cost recovery could
become cost prohibitive and inhibit access and participation for those that face economic
challenges. The three fees are: Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) License, For-Hire Vehicle
Driver Identification Card, and Taxicab Driver Identification Card. The unrecovered cost,
estimated at $5.1 million will be funded with Sheriff's Office General Purpose Revenue. There
will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
24.

SUBJECT:

MODERNIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHARTER TO
STRENGTHEN TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND
INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
San Diego County has grown into one of the largest and most complex county governments in
the nation, managing more than $8.6 billion in annual public spending and delivering essential
services to over 3.3 million residents. With that scale comes an even greater responsibility to
ensure public dollars are used effectively and decisions reflect the needs of the people we serve.

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As the County has grown, public expectations for transparency, accountability, and independent
oversight have grown as well, yet the County’s governing framework has not kept pace with that
reality.
For many years, community organizations, civic leaders, and residents across the region have
consistently called for greater transparency, clearer performance reporting, and stronger
independent oversight of County decision-making. Together, these concerns make it harder for
the public to understand how decisions are made, whether programs are working, and how their
tax dollars are being spent. These concerns point to a widening gap between the scale and
complexity of County government today and the oversight systems designed to ensure
accountability to the public.
Key decisions affecting County budgets, programs, and service delivery are often shaped through
internal staff-level analysis, with limited independent capacity to verify assumptions, evaluate
performance, or assess policy alternatives. This creates two related challenges: it makes it harder
for the public to clearly understand how decisions are made and how public dollars are spent,
and it limits the ability of the Board of Supervisors, acting on behalf of County residents, to
provide informed, effective oversight of a large and permanent County bureaucracy.
This Charter modernization effort responds directly to those long-standing calls from residents
and community stakeholders. Its purpose is to strengthen independent oversight, improve
transparency and access to information, and clarify accountability so residents can have greater
confidence that County government is working effectively, efficiently, and in the public interest.
On April 21, 2026 (Item 14), the Board adopted Resolution 26-024 (Attachment 3) entitled, “A
Transparent, Accountable, Modern County Government,” that proposed amendments to the
County Charter. The Board also introduced an ordinance calling for a special election to submit
the Charter amendment to the voters. During the meeting, the Charter reform proposal was
amended to (1) give the Board the option to appoint the County Public Defender by ordinance,
and (2) authorize County Counsel to make technical modifications to the measure or ballot
question to conform to the California Elections Code, other law, or the Registrar of Voters.
Today’s action is the second reading of the ordinance, before being placed on the November
2026 ballot. Because these changes involve the County Charter, voters will have the final
decision on how their government is structured and how accountability is strengthened.
Core Reform Priorities:
The proposed Charter updates establish core accountability tools designed to improve public
understanding and strengthen effective oversight, including:
· Independent Ethics Oversight - Establishing independent ethics oversight applicable to
elected County officials to ensure ethical standards are upheld through a transparent and
impartial process that strengthens public trust in County leadership.
·

Independent Fiscal and Budget Analysis - Providing the Board of Supervisors and the
public with independent, nonpartisan analysis of County budgets, long-term fiscal
impacts, and policy tradeoffs before major decisions are made so public dollars are
protected and tradeoffs are clearly understood.

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·

Independent Evaluation of County Programs and Services - Creating independent
capacity to assess program performance and outcomes, strengthening accountability for
results and service delivery, and helping the County improve what works and fix what
doesn’t.

·

Transparency in County Spending and Performance - Expanding public access to
clear, timely, and usable information about County spending, operations, and program
performance so residents can more easily see how their government is performing.

·

Modernization and Clarification of Charter Provisions - Updating outdated or
unclear Charter language to improve clarity and legal durability and align with state law.

·

Accountability for Senior Appointed Leadership - Creating and modernizing
confirmation, removal, and accountability requirements for senior leadership roles to
strengthen transparency and public confidence. Gives the Board the option to appoint the
County Public Defender by ordinance.

·

Clear and Reasonable Term Limits - Aligning term limits for County elected
leadership with California’s 12-year legislative model by establishing a limit of three
four-year terms for members of the Board of Supervisors and establishing a Charter
framework that would apply the same three four-year limit to other Countywide elected
offices if enabling legislation is ever enacted in the future by the State of California. This
approach ensures immediate alignment for Supervisors while creating a consistent and
standardized long-term accountability framework for all Countywide elected offices.
This approach to term limits balances the importance of ensuring competence, expertise,
and stability of elected leadership, with the value of encouraging new ideas and
safeguarding against entrenchment.

·

Cost-Neutral Implementation - All reforms will be implemented with no additional
cost to taxpayers. This measure relies on existing resources, modernizes outdated
structures, and reduces inefficiency, duplication, and waste. Over time, stronger oversight
and clearer accountability are expected to yield long-term savings by preventing fraud,
improving program effectiveness, and ensuring public dollars are spent as intended.

These reforms are designed to give residents, taxpayers, and their elected representatives
stronger tools to understand, evaluate, and oversee how County government operates. The
package is structured to be implemented without additional cost to taxpayers.
Today’s action also establishes ongoing public and community engagement in the Charter
Reform process, directing the CAO to share impartial factual information with the public about
the impacts of proposed Charter changes so voters can make informed decisions.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR TERRA LAWSON-REMER
1. Consider and adopt the Ordinance (second reading) entitled:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR

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THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY CHARTER ENTITLED “A TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE,
MODERN COUNTY GOVERNMENT.”
2. Authorize the Chair to file a ballot argument and any rebuttal and to determine other
voters and/or associations that may join in signing.
3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to provide residents with impartial, factual
information regarding the proposed Charter amendments and their potential implications
for County governance. These efforts may include, but are not limited to, an impartial
website summary, public forums, social media, tele-town halls, and other forms of
community outreach designed to ensure residents have clear, accessible, and accurate
information to make an informed decision on the proposed measure.
4. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer, County Counsel, and the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors to support all activities related to the actions described in this Board Letter,
including, but not limited to, consolidating Charter annotations into an appendix and
working with the Charter Reform Implementation Task Force to support implementation
of the approved reforms.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action supports the County's commitment to equitable service delivery by strengthening
transparency, accountability, and independent oversight of County government operations.
Ensuring that public resources are managed effectively and that performance information is
accessible to all residents supports more equitable outcomes across all communities served by
the County.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action supports the County's long-term fiscal and operational sustainability by establishing
independent oversight mechanisms and improving access to budget and performance
information. Strengthening accountability structures and evidence-based decision-making
supports responsible stewardship of public resources over time.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with today’s recommended action. The proposed
Charter reforms are intended to be implemented using existing resources and are designed to be
cost-neutral. Over time, strengthened oversight and accountability are expected to reduce
inefficiencies, prevent waste, and improve the effective use of public funds.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed Charter reforms do not create new regulatory burdens or costs for businesses. By
improving transparency, fiscal discipline, and government effectiveness, the reforms are
expected to foster a more stable, predictable, and competitive local economic environment.

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REVISION 1
25.

SUBJECT:

ADOPTING A REVISED RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ENTITLED “A TRANSPARENT,
ACCOUNTABLE, MODERN COUNTY GOVERNMENT” AND
AMENDING THE ORDINANCE MODERNIZING THE SAN DIEGO
COUNTY CHARTER TO STRENGTHEN TRANSPARENCY,
ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT
(DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
On April 21, 2026 (14), the Board of Supervisors (Board) considered a proposal to amend the
County Charter, and, by a vote of 3 to 2, adopted a resolution and approved the introduction of
an ordinance to submit proposed County Charter amendments to County voters on November 3,
2026.
During the Board discussion on this item, members of the Board were provided supplemental
information by staff, shared additional ideas, and expressed their openness to the possibility of
making revisions during the further consideration of the ordinance, scheduled for May 19, 2026.
Based on the Board’s discussion of the proposed amendments to the County Charter, I am
submitting a revised resolution proposing amendments to the County Charter and a revised
version of the proposed ordinance for the Board to consider during the May 19, 2026, Board
meeting. In summary, the revisions I am suggesting to the proposed ordinance include the
following:
· Restore language maintaining two four-year term limits for current members of the
County Board of Supervisors and clarify that the proposed term limit extension for
members of the County Board of Supervisors would only apply to future Board members
· Delete language empowering Supervisors to confirm and remove senior staff appointed
by the Chief Administrative Officer
· Add language establishing the proposed independent program auditor position as either:
o an elected position; or
o an appointed position reporting to an elected auditor
· Clarify language specifying that members of the Board of Supervisors are prohibited
from interfering in the decisions of the County’s Director of the Department of
Purchasing and Contracting, prohibited from dealing directly with the Director for the
purpose of buying supplies, and are limited to conducting official business with the
Director only when the Board is convened in regular session
· Delete provisions proposing to establish term limits for the elected County offices when
a change in State law would be required to establish such limits.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR JOEL ANDERSON
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-024 PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE
CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ENTITLED “A TRANSPARENT,
ACCOUNTABLE, MODERN COUNTY GOVERNMENT.”

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2. Approve the introduction of a revised Ordinance (first reading), amended from the
Ordinance that was introduced at the April 21, 2026 (14) meeting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH
THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN DIEGO
COUNTY CHARTER ENTITLED “A TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE, MODERN
COUNTY GOVERNMENT.”
3. Submit the revised Ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading)
on June 23, 2026.
4. If the proposed amendments to the County Charter are passed, create the Charter Reform
Implementation Task Force (Task Force), co-chaired by Jack McGrory and Dr. Kyra
Greene. Each member of the Board of Supervisors shall appoint one additional member
to serve on the Task Force. The co-chairs may appoint additional temporary or advisory
members as necessary to ensure subject-matter expertise and effective implementation.
The Task Force shall be staffed by the Office of County Counsel and shall operate for a
two-year period following its establishment.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action supports the County's commitment to equitable service delivery by strengthening
transparency, accountability, and independent oversight of County government operations.
Ensuring that public resources are managed effectively and that performance information is
accessible to all residents supports more equitable outcomes across all communities served by
the County.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action supports the County's long-term fiscal and operational sustainability by establishing
independent oversight mechanisms and improving access to budget and performance
information. Strengthening accountability structures and evidence-based decision-making
supports responsible stewardship of public resources over time.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s actions and there will be no change in net
General Fund cost and no additional staff years. There may be future fiscal impacts from related
recommendations which staff would bring back to the Board for consideration and approval.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed Charter reforms do not create new regulatory burdens or costs for businesses. By
improving transparency, fiscal discipline, and government effectiveness, the reforms are
expected to foster a more stable, predictable, and competitive local economic environment.

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26.

SUBJECT:

SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH
BRIDGE FUNDING FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
Every year, thousands of San Diego children under five show early signs of developmental or
behavioral delays, and for each of them, the window to intervene effectively is narrow. The First
5 Commission of San Diego (First 5) exists to make sure that support is there. Established under
Proposition 10, First 5 uses dedicated tobacco tax revenue to fund early childhood programs that
reach children from prenatal through age five, before small delays become lasting ones.
Among the most important of these investments is Healthy Development Services (HDS). For
nearly two decades, HDS has helped fill a critical gap in care for children ages 0 to 5 with mild
to moderate developmental and behavioral concerns who do not qualify for existing early
intervention systems but still need timely support to stay on track. HDS helps families get help
early, before delays become crises and before children fall further behind developmentally.
Due to declining Proposition 10 revenues, First 5 faces an ongoing structural funding challenge.
First 5 has been developing a long-term fiscal strategy that is underway, and will be fully
implemented in Fiscal Year FY 2027-28. In the interim two years, there is a significant gap that
requires bridge funding to sustain services for children.
Without this bridge funding, First 5’s HDS programs would be reduced by approximately 38%
and nearly 3,350 children and families would lose access to critical services in the coming year,
many of whom have no other options for care. That means thousands of children missing
occupational therapy, speech therapy, and developmental support during the most critical
window of their development.
Last year, the Board approved a $4.3 million transfer from the Tobacco Securitization Fund to
prevent service cuts in FY 2025-26. Today’s action is the second and final portion of this bridge
strategy that covers FY 2026-27, while the transition to sustainable funding is completed.
Since last year's Board action, First 5 has developed a sustainable fiscal plan. That plan centers
on a $4 million annual partnership with the County's Child and Family Well-Being - a structural
integration that embeds early childhood services into the County's own prevention infrastructure.
Additional revenue from the Families First Prevention Services Act and Medi-Cal
reimbursements further diversify the funding base. Together, these sources will allow First 5 to
stabilize operations and transition HDS into a broader Integrated Prevention and Early
Intervention Services model. The plan phases in beginning FY 2026-27 and reaches full funding
in FY 2027-28.
Today's recommended action preserves continuity of HDS services through FY 2026-27,
ensuring thousands of children remain connected to care while the new funding streams take
effect.

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RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR TERRA LAWSON-REMER
Establish appropriations of $4,300,000 in the Tobacco Securitization Special Revenue
(12580), Operating Transfer Out, to fund First 5 Commission of San Diego for the
Healthy Development Services and Integrated Prevention and Early Intervention Services
program based on the available fund balance from the Tobacco Securitization Special
Revenue Fund; and establish appropriations of $4,300,000 in the Health and Human
Series Agency, Services and Supplies, based on Operating Transfers In from the Tobacco
Securitization Special Revenue Fund, to support the cost for First 5. This will create
Proposition 10 funding capacity to avoid anticipated budget reductions for the Healthy
Development Services and Integrated Prevention and Early Intervention Services
program in Fiscal Year 2026-27. (4 VOTES)
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Children and adults with developmental delays and behavioral health conditions face a wide
range of social inequities that hinder their access to resources and negatively impact their quality
of life. Social stigma and deficient support systems create barriers to optimal educational
attainment, employment opportunities, and healthcare access. This ultimately results in negative
social outcomes, including higher rates of poverty, unemployment, housing insecurity,
incarceration, and disease risk. HDS plays a vital role in identifying and working to address mild
to moderate developmental and behavioral delays in children birth to five years of age. By
focusing on early intervention, HDS helps get children back on track in meeting their
developmental milestones and prevent mild to moderate delays from becoming severe delays
that persist into adulthood and perpetuate associated negative social outcomes.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
With the adoption of this recommendation, the County of San Diego will support Sustainability
Goal #2 to provide just and equitable access to services and resources, and Sustainability Goal
#4 to protect the health and well-being of everyone in the region. These actions will improve
access to critical developmental screening and care services for children with mild to moderate
developmental and behavioral delays and their caregivers. Access to these services will help
address the needs of vulnerable children and families in the County of San Diego.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Operational Plan in
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), First 5. If approved this request will result in costs
and revenue of $4,300,000 in FY 2025-26 for HHSA to support the Healthy Development
Services (HDS) and Integrated Prevention and Early Intervention Services (IPEI) programs
under the First 5 Commission. The proposed funding source is the Tobacco Securitization Fund
(TSF). Funds will be carried forward through the year-end process to support these programs in
Fiscal Year 2026-27. Funds are not included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended
Operational Plan. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
The TSF was established for the use of amounts received related to the securitization of tobacco
settlement revenue due to the County of San Diego. This funding source is to be used for
health-based program services and is anticipated to provide funding for these programs through
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additional draw on the TSF should not materially impact the life of the TSF, though may push
forward the date funds are exhausted by a few months.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
27.

SUBJECT:

STANDING UP FOR SAN DIEGO’S RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING SB 895 (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
San Diego County has built a world class biomedical research and life sciences innovation hub
through decades of sustained investment in its research universities and institutions, its scientific
and technical workforce, and its ecosystem of entrepreneurs and companies committed to turning
scientific discovery into real treatments and technologies. Today, the foundations of San Diego’s
innovation engine are under threat. The current federal administration has targeted scientific
research and development (R&D) funding for major cuts. Thousands of previously awarded
grants have been cancelled or suspended, new grant awards have slowed to a trickle, and next
year’s budget request proposes even steeper cuts across the entire federal R&D enterprise.
San Diego County has been hard hit. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) alone sends over
$1 billion to the region annually, supporting more than 1,700 active research projects at UC San
Diego, Scripps Research Institute, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Sanford Burnham Prebys
Medical Discovery Institute, San Diego State University, and a hundred startups and smaller
research organizations. Other federal R&D funding streams add hundreds of millions more-In
2024, UC San Diego by itself received $350 million in federal R&D funding from agencies other
than the NIH. These investments have a flywheel effect, pulling in an additional $3.5 billion in
venture capital and foreign direct investment annually and attracting world class researchers,
graduate students, and technical personnel into our labs and startups.
Federal R&D funding cuts have real consequences for the people of San Diego. The biomedical
and life sciences industry supports more than 160,000 good local jobs and contributes over $54
billion to regional economic output every year. When the flywheel of federal funding starts
running in reverse, entrepreneurs can't raise their next round, lab vendors lose contracts, talented
graduate students and postdocs abandon promising careers, leading researchers decamp for more
supportive countries, and patients lose access to life-saving clinical trials. Long term, the pace of
biomedical innovation slows, making all of us poorer and sicker than we otherwise would be.
California State Senate Bill 895 (SB 895), the California Foundation for Science and Health
Research Bond Act, authored by Senator Scott Weiner, is a promising legislative effort to protect
California’s R&D leadership. SB 895 creates a new state-level institution, the California
Foundation for Science and Health Research, and authorizes up to $23 billion in State of
California General Obligation Bonds to fund grants, loans, and facilities for biomedical,
environmental, agricultural, and clean energy R&D. Crucially, this funding does not take effect
unless California voters approve it at the ballot. The bill mandates annual independent audits
reviewed by the State Controller, full public disclosure of all grant awards, and annual reporting
on outcomes - a fiscally responsible framework for a moment that demands action.

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Given San Diego County’s strength in biomedical and life sciences research, it stands to be a
major beneficiary of SB 895. For the postdoctoral researcher whose NIH grant was cancelled or
the biotech founder whose pipeline depends on university-based science, SB 895 invests in
making their work possible. For nonprofit institutes like Scripps, Salk, and Sanford Burnham
Prebys who rely heavily on external grants, SB 895 provides critical revenue diversification. For
lab technicians, facilities staff, and the broad scientific and technical workforce, SB 895 sustains
the middle-class job base that San Diego’s economy quietly relies on. For patients and the
general public, SB 895 accelerates research on diseases that touch nearly every family at some
point - cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and more - while ensuring that pharmaceuticals
developed with bond-funded research be made available to Californians at a discount or at cost.
And it invests in solutions to pressing local challenges such as wildfire prevention, mental and
behavioral health, coastal and marine ecosystem and resource management, and agricultural
production. SB 895 has broad support within the San Diego delegation, with Senators
Blakespear, Padilla, and Weber Pierson and Assemblymember Ward listed as sponsors. The
University of California and UAW affiliates representing UC San Diego workers have endorsed
as well.
Supporting San Diego’s innovation engine is an important interest of County government - one
that touches economic vitality, public health, and the quality of life of every San Diegan. The
Board of Supervisors is already on record expressing concern about the federal administration’s
R&D cuts. Today’s item is about taking action. It recommends that the County of San Diego use
its voice in Sacramento to advocate for SB 895. Our research institutions, our workforce, our
entrepreneurs, and our patients are counting on San Diego County to stand up when the federal
government steps back.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR TERRA LAWSON-REMER
Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to express the County’s support for State Senate Bill
895, consistent with Board Policy M-2.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s action promises to advance equity by supporting legislation that, if enacted and
approved by voters, would help to support R&D on medical and environmental health issues
impacting underserved groups. Such lines of inquiry have been severely curtailed under the
current federal administration.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
SB 895 promises to advance sustainability through funding R&D related to climate change,
wildfire prevention, weather, oceans, coastal and marine ecosystems and resources, agriculture
and water.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation. There will be no change in the
net General Fund cost and no additional staff years associated with today’s action. The
recommendation to support SB 895 is a legislative advocacy action and does not obligate the
County to issue debt, implement or fund any programs.

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BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
By virtue of being one of the leading biomedical research and innovation hubs in the country,
San Diego businesses are positioned to be a leading beneficiary of this major new state-level
funding stream. Potentially billions in state dollars could flow into San Diego’s universities,
research institutes, and startups.
28.

SUBJECT:

A NEW HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER HOMELESS
SERVICES AND SAVE MILLIONS IN COUNTY TAXPAYER
DOLLARS (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
This item is part of a broader effort by the County to identify every reasonable efficiency,
cost-saving opportunity, and new revenue source before any service reductions are considered.
This effort has already produced millions in ongoing savings through modernizing County
communications technology, centralizing space management, and right-sizing our vehicle fleet.
For decades, local governments have paid for homeless outreach while the healthcare system
paid for the downstream consequences, including emergency room visits and crisis care. The
California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative, California’s landmark
Medi-Cal reform, begins to change that equation. For the first time, the healthcare system will
pay for housing-focused services that help people move off the streets and stay stably housed,
including housing navigation, security deposit assistance, and housing tenancy sustaining
services.
These are services the County is already delivering. The County’s Office of Homeless Solutions
(OHS) is a team of social workers, analysts, and specialists who conduct homeless outreach,
case management, and housing referrals across the region. Since launching in 2021, OHS has
spearheaded outreach and street case management in the unincorporated communities and
regionwide in partnership with the local cities through OHS Regional Homeless Services. OHS
also implemented the County’s safe parking programs at three locations and is advancing the
County’s first emergency shelter, the Troy Street sleeping cabins. OHS also advanced multiple
programs for seniors, youth, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ and justice involved individuals
and is administering the State’s HomeSafe and Encampment Resolution grants.
An estimated 90% of OHS clients are Medi-Cal eligible. This is the same population the
healthcare system is now tasked with supporting through CalAIM. The County has long worked
at the intersection of homelessness and behavioral health; this partnership creates the funding
structure to match that reality. Importantly, the County remains committed to ensuring service
delivery for all populations, including those who do not meet Medi-Cal reimbursement criteria,
and will design its outreach and service model accordingly.
The OHS Regional Homeless Services team carries an estimated annual budget of approximately
$7.1 million, costs that have historically been funded primarily by County taxpayers. By
contracting with Managed Care Plans, the County can bill the healthcare system for services our
social workers are already delivering and use that revenue to offset costs. The County has
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year, the County secured $1.7 million through the Providing Access and Transforming Health
Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion and Development (PATH CITED) initiative,
which requires a 50% local match, for a total of $3.5 million to support associated OHS costs.
PATH CITED is a state-administered grant program designed to help counties build the billing
infrastructure, data systems, and staff training needed to participate in CalAIM. This will cover a
portion of OHS costs during that ramp-up period and position the full team to begin billing in
2027.
Today’s action directs the Chief Administrative Officer to expand the CalAIM pilot across the
full OHS Regional Homeless Services team and authorizes the County to negotiate contracts
with Managed Care Plans to begin billing for these services countywide.
The OHS Regional Homeless Services case management and housing navigation work has
historically been funded primarily by County taxpayers. This partnership changes that. This year,
the $3.5 million state grant offsets nearly half of the projected OHS costs while staff are trained
and systems come online. Beginning in 2027, as OHS transitions to full billing with Managed
Care Plans, projections indicate up to $5.6 million in ongoing annual Medi-Cal revenue,
potentially offsetting up to 78% of OHS Regional Homeless Services costs, depending on final
service design and population mix. These are projections; the County will work carefully with
Managed Care Plans and its own departments to design a service model that maximizes
reimbursement while ensuring no one in need is left without outreach and support. Every dollar
the healthcare system contributes to this work is a dollar the County can direct toward other
services our residents depend on. Every new revenue stream we secure today preserves our
ability to sustain health, housing, and safety net programs when it matters most. This healthcare
partnership is how we stay ready.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR TERRA LAWSON-REMER AND VICE-CHAIR MONICA
MONTGOMERY STEPPE
Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to expand the CalAIM pilot across the full Office
of Homeless Solutions social work team, develop a service design model that maximizes
Medi-Cal reimbursement while maintaining outreach and support for all populations
including those not Medi-Cal eligible, and negotiate and execute contracts with San
Diego’s four Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans for the provision of Enhanced Care
Management and Community Supports services.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
CalAIM creates an opportunity to direct more resources toward the populations the County’s
homeless outreach system was built to serve. People experiencing homelessness are
disproportionately low-income, face significant behavioral health challenges, and are more likely
to be people of color, the same populations Medi-Cal was designed to support. By aligning OHS
operations with CalAIM, the County can sustain and expand services for its highest-need
residents while reducing the fiscal pressure that can force difficult tradeoffs between programs.
The County is committed to ensuring that CalAIM reimbursement does not narrow the scope of
who OHS serves. Service design will prioritize maintaining outreach and support for all
populations, including those who do not meet Medi-Cal eligibility criteria, so that fiscal
opportunity does not come at the cost of equitable access.
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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This partnership directly strengthens the long-term sustainability of the County’s homeless
services. Homeless outreach funded entirely by General Purpose Revenue is vulnerable to
budget pressures, federal retrenchment, and competing priorities. By diversifying OHS's funding
base through Medi-Cal reimbursement, the County reduces that vulnerability and creates a more
durable foundation for ongoing outreach and housing support services.
Beginning in 2027, projected Medi-Cal revenue of up to $5.6 million annually represents a
recurring, structural offset, rather than a one-time grant, that grows as CalAIM services expand
across the OHS team. The County will continue modeling service configurations and
reimbursement scenarios to maximize long-term revenue while maintaining service quality and
population coverage.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the actions requested are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan based
on existing staff time in the Office of Homeless Solutions funded by existing General Purpose
Revenue and social services administrative revenue. There will be no change in net General
Fund cost and no additional staff years. There may be fiscal impacts associated with future
related recommendations which staff would return to the Board for consideration and approval.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
29.

SUBJECT:

STRENGTHENING WAGE THEFT ENFORCEMENT TO RECOVER
STOLEN WAGES AND PROTECT WORKING FAMILIES
(DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
Across San Diego County, workers are losing wages they have rightfully earned due to wage
theft. Wage theft is a widespread and persistent problem affecting low-wage workers, immigrant
communities, and workers in industries where violations often go unseen or unreported. This
loss of income impacts residents' ability to pay for basic necessities including rent, groceries,
childcare, and healthcare for their families. When workers are underpaid, denied overtime, or not
paid at all, the impact is harmful and immediate and forces families to absorb financial losses
they cannot afford and perpetuates the consequences of poverty.
Wage theft is a pervasive and pernicious issue across the United States. Research published in
the journal Preventive Medicine found that some employers in the United States steal tens of
billions of dollars annually through wage theft, with total financial losses exceeding those from
all other forms of property crimes combined. Local data also underscores the scale of this issue.
In San Diego County, more than $29 million in unpaid wage theft judgments have accumulated
since 2017, representing wages that workers have already been legally awarded through court
judgements but have not yet received. This gap between judgment and recovery highlights a
fundamental breakdown in enforcement and access to justice. A regional survey of hourly
workers found that 87% experienced some form of wage theft within a calendar year, with many
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critically low, as most affected workers did not recognize that they had experienced wage theft
and nearly 90% of surveyed community members did not know where to report violations. Even
when workers successfully navigate the system and obtain a legal judgment in their favor,
recovery is far from guaranteed.
On May 4, 2021 (23) the Board of Supervisors (Board) established the Office of Labor Standards
and Enforcement (OLSE) to begin addressing these gaps by providing education, outreach, and
enforcement support within the County’s jurisdiction. In carrying out this mission, the County’s
Wage Theft Enforcement Program investigates allegations of unpaid wages and other labor
standard violations, supports workers through intake and case review, and coordinates
enforcement actions to secure wages owed in collaboration with the Office of County Counsel
and the District Attorney’s Office. Through strategic investigations, employer engagement, and
targeted outreach, the program helps hold employers accountable, promotes compliance, and
ensures workers receive the wages they have earned.
Since its creation, OLSE has taken on a growing number of cases, partnered with community
organizations, and developed innovative tools such as the first Workplace Justice Fund in the
United States to provide financial resources to impacted workers. The Fund provides short-term
relief to workers who have already obtained legal judgments for unpaid wages but remain unable
to collect from their employers, while the County pursues recovery on workers’ behalf. These
efforts demonstrate both the demand for services and the County’s ability to play a meaningful
role in protecting workers and supporting fair workplaces.
While these efforts have been important, the scale of wage theft continues to outpace existing
resources. With limited investigative capacity, enforcement remains largely reactive, and many
workers never receive the wages they are owed. Additionally, responsible businesses are placed
at a disadvantage when competitors cut costs through illegal labor practices. Strengthening
enforcement protects workers and reinforces a level playing field for employers who follow the
law.
This Board action represents a targeted and necessary next step in advancing workplace justice
in San Diego County. By expanding investigative capacity, strengthening coordination with the
Office of County Counsel, enhancing community awareness, and evaluating opportunities to
scale the Wage Theft Enforcement Program and Workplace Justice Fund, the County can
advance a more proactive, accessible, and effective wage theft enforcement system. Together,
these actions aim to ensure workers retain every dollar they’ve earned and help protect working
families from the destabilizing effects of poverty.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR PRO TEM PALOMA AGUIRRE
1. Authorize the addition of two (2.0) full-time equivalent (FTE) positions within the Office of
Labor Standards and Enforcement (OLSE) to expand the County’s capacity to investigate
wage theft complaints, enforce labor standards, and recover unpaid wages owed to workers,
and to expand community outreach and education efforts, the Wage Theft Enforcement
Program, and Workplace Justice Fund. Authorize the Department of Human Resources to
classify the positions at the appropriate level, and refer to budget the appropriation of
$300,000 based on General Purpose Revenue.

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2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to implement an expanded enforcement and
engagement strategy within the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement that includes:
a. Increased investigative capacity to address wage theft complaints;
b. Enhanced enforcement of local and state labor standards; and
c. Expanded community outreach and education efforts, including:
i. The design and implementation, in coordination with County Counsel, of a
comprehensive public awareness and Know Your Rights campaign on
wage theft;
ii. Efforts to increase awareness of worker protections, reporting
mechanisms, and available County resources, including the Wage Theft
Enforcement Program and Workplace Justice Fund, through culturally
competent, multilingual, and community-based outreach; and
iii. Engagement strategies tailored to workers and industries at heightened
risk of wage theft, including partnerships with trusted community-based
organizations and worker-serving institutions.
3. Direct County Counsel, in coordination with the CAO and the Director of OLSE, to
strengthen wage theft enforcement through enhanced legal coordination, including:
a. Streamlining referral processes between OLSE and the Office of County Counsel;
b. Expanding litigation pathways to pursue wage theft violations and recover unpaid
wages; and
c. Identifying and assigning appropriate legal resources to support a more proactive and
effective enforcement strategy.
4. Direct the CAO to evaluate opportunities to strengthen and expand the Wage Theft
Enforcement Program and Workplace Justice Fund, including:
a. Identifying sustainable funding sources, such as penalties, fees, settlements, grants,
and other revenue streams associated with wage theft enforcement;
b. Assessing strategies to increase access to these programs for workers with unpaid
wage judgments;
c. Evaluating strategies to improve the efficiency and timeliness of employer-side
collection and cost-recovery efforts as enforcement capacity expands; and
d. Identifying opportunities to align these programs with expanded enforcement efforts
to maximize recovery and direct financial relief to impacted workers.
5. Direct the CAO to report back to the Board within 120 days with a written update on
implementation of this Board action, including progress on staffing, enforcement, outreach,
public awareness efforts, Wage Theft Enforcement Program and Workplace Justice Fund
improvements, and any additional resource or policy recommendations for Board
consideration.
6. Direct the CAO to express the County’s support for State Assembly Bill 1838, consistent
with Board Policy M-2.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Wage theft disproportionately harms low-wage workers, immigrant communities, women, and
workers of color. These populations already face structural barriers to economic mobility and
legal protections. Many impacted workers are employed in industries with high rates of
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exploitation and are less likely to report violations due to fear of retaliation, language barriers, or
lack of access to legal resources. As a result, those most vulnerable are often the least likely to
recover wages they are rightfully owed. Expanding the County’s enforcement capacity through
additional staffing and targeted outreach directly addresses these inequities by increasing access
to justice, improving recovery outcomes, and ensuring that all workers regardless of background
are protected and paid for their labor.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action to expand wage theft enforcement strengthens economic, social, and health
sustainability by ensuring workers receive earned income that supports household stability and
community well-being. When wages are withheld, families are more likely to rely on public
assistance, increasing strain on County systems and undermining long-term economic resilience.
This initiative advances County Sustainability Goals by promoting just and equitable access to
protections, supporting economic stability, and protecting health and wellbeing through reduced
financial stress and insecurity. Strengthened enforcement also supports a fair and competitive
business environment, discouraging unlawful practices and reinforcing responsible economic
activity across industries.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 for the addition of 2.0 staff years as
requested in Recommendation 1. If approved, there will be ongoing costs and revenue of
$300,000 starting FY 2026-27 that will be referred to budget deliberations in the Office of Labor
Standards and Enforcement based on available General Purpose Revenue. Subsequent fiscal year
costs will be included in future years Operational Plans based on available funding.
Funds for the actions requested in Recommendations 2-6 are included in the Fiscal Year
2025-26 Operational Plan and the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational Plan
based on existing staff time in the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement, Office of County
Counsel, and the Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs (EDGA) funded by
existing General Purpose Revenue. At this time, there will be no change in net General Fund
cost and no additional staff years associated with these recommendations. There may be fiscal
impacts associated with future related recommendations which staff would return to the Board
for consideration and approval.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
Strengthening wage theft enforcement promotes a fair and competitive business environment by
holding all employers to the same labor standards. Unlawful practices such as wage theft
disadvantage businesses that comply with the law and invest in their workforce, creating an
uneven playing field across industries. Expanding investigative capacity will improve
enforcement outcomes and reinforce accountability, while also supporting long-term
compliance. At the same time, OLSE provides education, training, and resources to help
businesses understand and meet their obligations to their workforce. This approach balances
enforcement with support, fostering responsible business practices and a more stable and
equitable local economy.

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REVISION 1
30.

SUBJECT:

ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS FOR TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH
EXITING FOSTER CARE (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
Each year in San Diego County, young adults exit the foster care system without the stable
housing, family support, or financial resources needed to successfully transition into adulthood.
For many, this moment represents not a new beginning, but a point of heightened vulnerability.
Without intervention, a significant number of these young adults will experience homelessness
within months, often entering a cycle that becomes increasingly difficult to break.
Transitional Age Youth (TAY) who have experienced foster care frequently face compounded
challenges, including trauma, limited employment opportunities, and unmet behavioral health
needs. Traditional housing solutions are often not designed to meet these unique circumstances,
leaving a critical gap between systems of care and long-term housing stability. The State of
California’s Homekey+ program provides an opportunity to address this gap by supporting
housing models that combine stable, permanent housing with integrated services for people
living with behavioral health challenges, including mental health and/or substance use
challenges, and who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness (including Veterans and Youth).
In the City of Vista, Dignity Moves, in partnership with Casa de Amparo, TrueCare, and the City
of Vista, is advancing a Homekey+ project to develop 35 units of permanent supportive housing
specifically for Transitional Age Youth (ages 18-25) exiting foster care in San Diego. This
project would also include on-site medical and behavioral health services, education and
employment services, and case management.
Today’s action requests authorization to commit up to $1.8 million in one-time County funding
from Unlocked Reserves, subject to the award of Homekey+ funding, to help close a remaining
funding gap, leverage over $10 million in State investment, and support a project designed to
provide not only housing, but a pathway to stability, independence, and long-term success.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND AND VICE-CHAIR MONICA MONTGOMERY
STEPPE
1. Find in accordance with Section 15060(c)(3) of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines, that the actions described herein are administrative in nature
and not a project as defined by the state CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer or designee to include $1.8 million within the
Unlocked Reserves Framework for the purpose of providing affordable housing loans
funding to support Homekey+ acquisition, rehabilitation, and development. Disbursement of
funds shall be contingent upon successful appraisal review, underwriting, financial feasibility
review, and an award of funding through the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD). If Homekey+ funds are not awarded, County funds
would not be used.
3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer or designee to identify, allocate, and transfer $1.8
million in available appropriations within HHSA to Housing and Community
Development Services as needed, based on Unlocked Reserves. Appropriation identified
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will be based on third quarter operating results tied to appropriation capacity and related
funding that is not anticipated to be used, with no impact to services or the General Fund.
We are bringing this simultaneously with the CAO’s third quarter status update and
budget adjustments in alignment with the Board’s January 28, 2026 decision that use of
the Unlocked Reserves is aligned with the annual and quarterly budget adjustment
process.
4. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or designee, subject to successful
negotiations and upon demonstrated award of Homekey+ funds, successful appraisal
review, underwriting, financial feasibility review, to execute a grant agreement in the
amount of up to $1,800,000 with Dignity Moves and Casa de Amparo and the City of
Vista or an affiliate thereof to support one Homekey+ development, and to execute any
subsequent amendments thereto, and find that pursuant to Government Code section
26227, that the grant program is necessary to meet the social needs of the County’s
population in the area of health and rehabilitation.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action supports Transitional Age Youth exiting foster care, a population that
experiences disproportionately high rates of housing instability and homelessness. Providing
stable housing paired with supportive services promotes equitable outcomes and improves
long-term stability in housing, health, and employment.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s proposed actions support the County of San Diego’s Sustainability Goal #2 to provide
just and equitable access by ensuring affordable housing developments are restricted to
Transitional Age Youth by partnering with other local governmental entities and community
partners, with the mutual goal to serve vulnerable populations that have been disproportionately
impacted by poverty.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan for Health
and Human Services Agency. If approved, this request will identify transfers and allocations of
$1.8 million in appropriations within the Health and Human Services Agency that are based on
operational savings and the one-time use of Unlocked Reserves as a local funding match for
providing affordable housing to support Homekey+ projects, subject to successful
appraisal review, underwriting, financial feasibility review, and an award of Homekey+ funding
from the State. The funding source is prior year Unrestricted General Fund Balance made
available as Unlocked Reserves. There will be no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A

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31.

SUBJECT:

FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 THIRD QUARTER OPERATIONAL PLAN
STATUS REPORT, BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, AND AUTHORITY TO
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FEEDING SAN DIEGO
(DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
This report summarizes the status of the County of San Diego’s (County) Fiscal Year 2025-26
Adopted Operational Plan, as measured by projected year-end fund balance from current year
operations. The projected year-end balance for the General Fund is $25.2 million (or 0.3% of the
General Fund budget). The projected year-end balance for all other funds combined is $61.3
million (2.0% of the other funds combined budget). For all budgetary funds combined, the
projected year-end balance is $86.5 million (or 0.8% of the overall budget). The projected fund
balance anticipates an overall positive expenditure variance and an overall negative revenue
variance from the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Amended Budget. The projection assumes General
Purpose Revenue (GPR) will perform better than estimated, and business groups will produce
operating balances, except for Public Safety Group where a negative variance is projected due to
higher than anticipated staffing costs associated with the implementation of Proposition 36 and
cost overruns with the current medical contract for offsite hospital care, and revenue variances
due to grant funded activities that will be deferred to the next fiscal year.
Transfers and revisions to the adopted appropriations can be made by formal action of the Board
of Supervisors (Board) in accordance with the California County Budget Act, and specifically,
Government Code Section 29125. Increases to the overall budget require four votes. Transfers of
appropriations between departments within the same budgetary fund that do not increase the
overall budget, or the cancellation of appropriations require a majority vote. Transfers of
appropriations to facilitate transfers between budgetary funds require four votes even if the
overall budget is not increased.
In the Public Safety Group (PSG), recommendations include appropriation and program revenue
increases for staffing costs to support Proposition 36 (Prop 36), The Homelessness, Drug
Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act implementation, information technology modernization
projects, tenant improvements for Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT), staffing and
operational costs related to Consumer Protection activities, staffing and operational costs
associated with grant programs, County Service Area 69, payment to State Court Facilities
Construction Fund, and for contractual psychological services for clients.
In the Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG), recommendations include appropriation
adjustments for consultant contracts, road maintenance projects, for the Rainbow Water Quality
Improvement Project, and for South Mission Road North Project 1.
In the Finance and General Government Group (FGG), recommendations include appropriation
adjustments to recognize interest earned on Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs),
one-time IT costs, for returned grant funds from the Community Enhancement and
Neighborhood Reinvestment Program to be allocated to new projects, and for the land
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Today’s action also includes recommendation related to the appropriation of Unlocked Reserves,
including:
· The transfer of appropriations for expanded funding of the Innovative Housing Trust
Fund and for Feeding San Diego, based on the advice and guidance of the Ad Hoc
Subcommittee on Sustainable Fiscal Planning (Subcommittee) per direction given to the
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) during the January 28, 2026 (21) meeting.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Report on projected year-end results.
Increases to the Overall Budget and/or Transfers Between Budgetary Funds
(Recommendations 2 through 17):
2. Increase the Sheriff’s Office budget by $2,170,000 to support increases in overtime staffing
costs due to Proposition 36 implementation and $2,000,000 in the District Attorney’s Office
to support information technology modernization projects based on available fund balance
from Proposition 172. There will also be an increase to the budget in the Proposition 172
(Prop 172) Special Revenue Fund by $4,170,000 to support costs in the Sheriff’s Office and
the District Attorney’s Office.
· Establish appropriations of $4,170,000 in the Proposition 172 Special Revenue Fund,
Operating Transfers Out, to the Sheriff’s Office for increased staffing costs as a result of
Proposition 36, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act
implementation ($2,170,000) and to support the District Attorney’s Office one-time
expenses for information technology modernization projects ($2,000,000), based on
available fund balance from the Proposition 172 Special Revenue Fund. (4 VOTES)
· Establish appropriations of $2,170,000 in the Sheriff’s Office, Salaries & Benefits, to
support increased costs as a result of Proposition 36, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction,
and Theft Reduction Act implementation, based on an Operating Transfers In from the
Proposition 172 Special Revenue Fund. (4 VOTES)
· Establish appropriations of $2,000,000 in the District Attorney’s Office, Services &
Supplies, for one-time expenses associated with information technology modernization
projects, based on an Operating Transfers In from the Proposition 172 Special Revenue
Fund. (4 VOTES)
3. Increase the District Attorney’s Office budget by $1,500,000 for one-time expenses for
tenant improvements for Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT).
· Establish appropriations of $1,500,000 in the District Attorney’s Office, Services &
Supplies, for one-time expenses associated with tenant improvements of the Regional
Auto Theft Task Force (RATT) facility, based on available funds from fees collected
pursuant to California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH Section 9250.14. (4 VOTES)
4. Increase the District Attorney’s Office budget by $1,900,000 for staffing and operational
costs related to Consumer Protection activities and investigations based on available current
year funds from County Proposition 64 Consumer Fraud Fund.
· Establish appropriations of $1,900,000 in the District Attorney’s Office, Salaries &
Benefits ($400,000), Services & Supplies ($800,000), and Capital Assets ($700,000) to
support Consumer Protection activities and investigations based on available funds from
County Proposition 64 Consumer Fraud Fund. (4 VOTES)
5. Increase the District Attorney’s Office budget by $1,300,000 to support staffing and
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operational costs associated with grant programs from various State and federal funding
sources.
· Establish appropriations of $1,300,000 in the District Attorney’s Office, Salaries &
Benefits ($620,000), Services & Supplies ($680,000), to support provisional help and
operational costs associated with competitively awarded grants, based on the State of
California, Department of Insurance ($1,000,000) and Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance ($100,000), and Office on Violence Against Women ($200,000).
(4 VOTES)
6. Establish appropriations in County Service Area 69 to transfer available fund balance from
County Service Area 69 to the City of Santee and Lakeside Fire Protection District.
· Establish appropriations of $500,000 in County Service Area 69, Contributions to Other
Agencies, for the transfer of funds to the City of Santee and Lakeside Fire Protection
District based on the available fund balance from County Service Area 69. (4 VOTES)
7. Increase the Courthouse Construction Special Revenue Fund budget by $215,000 for fines,
forfeitures and penalties that were collected after final Hall of Justice debt service payment
and must be remitted to the State Court Facilities Construction Fund.
· Establish appropriations of $215,000 in the Courthouse Construction Special Revenue
Fund, Other Charges, for payment to State Court Facilities Construction Fund, based on
fines, forfeitures and penalties. (4 VOTES)
8. Increase the Office of the Public Defender’s budget by $168,509 to support its Holistic
Service Unit by embedding contracted services for one psychologist within the unit. The
psychologist will provide integrated behavioral health services for clients experiencing
mental health disorders by working collaboratively with attorneys, investigators, social
workers, and substance abuse assessors to provide clinical evaluation, ongoing treatment
recommendations, consultation and attorney training; the funding source is a State grant
awarded by the Office of the State Public Defender.
· Establish appropriations of $168,509 in Services & Supplies, for psychological services
based on a State grant awarded by the Office of the State Public Defender on December
18, 2025. (4 VOTES)
9. Increase the budget by $34,797 in the Alta Loma Permanent Road Division No. 105 for road
resurfacing maintenance.
· Establish appropriations of $34,797 in the Department of Public Works (DPW)
Permanent Road Division (PRD) No. 105 - Alta Loma Drive, Services & Supplies, for
road maintenance based on available prior year fund balance within PRD No. 105 - Alta
Loma Drive. (4 VOTES)
10. Increase the budget by $44,751 in the Zone A Alta Loma Permanent Road Division No.
105A for road resurfacing maintenance.
· Establish appropriations of $44,751 in the Department of Public Works (DPW)
Permanent Road Division (PRD) No. 105A - Zone A Alta Loma Drive, Services &
Supplies, for road maintenance based on available prior year fund balance within Zone
A Alta Loma Drive. (4 VOTES)

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11. Transfer funds from the Department of Public Works (DPW) General Fund to Road Fund in
the amount of $1,506,118 for construction of the Rainbow Water Quality Improvement
Project.
· Transfer appropriations of $1,506,118 within Department of Public Works General fund,
Services & Supplies to Operating Transfers Out; and establish appropriations of
$1,506,118 in the Road Fund, Services & Supplies, for the Rainbow Water Quality
Improvement Project, based on Operating Transfer In from General Fund. (4 VOTES)
12. Transfer funds from the Department of Public Works General Fund to Road Fund in the
amount of $1,157,975 for construction of the South Mission Road North Project 1.
· Transfer appropriations of $1,157,975 within Department of Public Works General fund,
Services & Supplies to Operating Transfers Out; and establish appropriations of
$1,157,975 in the Road Fund, Services & Supplies, for the South Mission Road North
Project 1, based on an Operating Transfer In from General Fund. (4 VOTES)
13. Increase the budget in Finance Other to recognize the interest earned on Tax and Revenue
Anticipation Notes (TRANs) funds, which will be applied towards the TRANs obligation
payment.
· Establish appropriations of $7,158,888 in Finance Other, Other Charges, based on
unanticipated interest earned and premium received to apply towards the TRANs
obligation payment. (4 VOTES)
14. Increase the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s budget for one-time IT costs related to the
decommission of the physical data center.
· Establish appropriations of $1,600,000 in the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office, Services
& Supplies, based on over-realized Property Tax System Administration ($1,300,000)
and Banking Pool ($300,000) revenues for one-time IT costs related to the
decommission of the physical data center. (4 VOTES)
15. Allow returned grant funds of $8,285 from the Community Enhancement Program and
$65,164 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program to be allocated to new projects by
establishing appropriations in the respective grant program budgets in the current fiscal year.
· Establish appropriations of $8,285 in the Community Enhancement Program budget Org
12900 ($4,930 for District 3, $3,302 for District 4 and $53 for District 5), Other
Charges, based on unused portions of prior year allocations so the funds can be allocated
to other projects. (4 VOTES)
· Establish appropriations of $65,164 in the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget
($98 for District 1 in Org 15650, $22,805 for District 2 in Org 15655, $9,589 for District
3 in Org 15660, $28,344 for District 4 in Org 15665, and $4,328 for District 5 in Org
15670), Other Charges, based on unused portions of prior year allocations so the funds
can be allocated to other projects. (4 VOTES)

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16. This recommendation is a technical adjustment that reclassifies departmental maintenance
and capital spending plans based on capitalization thresholds. The result is a net increase of
budget in the Major Maintenance Capital Outlay Fund (MMCOF) of $8,425,399.
· Transfer appropriations within departments between Services & Supplies and Operating
Transfers Out, as noted in Appendix D, in the net amount of $8,425,399 for major
maintenance projects listed in Appendix D that were subsequently reclassified, based on
capitalization thresholds, for financial reporting purposes; and establish, transfer and
cancel appropriations, as noted in Appendix D for a net increase of $8,425,399.
(4 VOTES)
17. Transfer funds from Finance Other, which was approved by the Board of Supervisors
(Board) on March 3, 2026 (13), to the Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP)
Acquisition Fund for the purchase of Iron Mountain County Preserve, approved by the Board
on April 22, 2026 (6).
· Transfer appropriations of $2,000,000 from Finance Other, Services & Supplies, to
Contribution to Capital Outlay Fund, Operating Transfers Out; and establish
appropriations of $2,000,000 in MSCP, to properly record the purchase of Iron Mountain
County Preserve land acquisition, based on an Operating Transfer In from the General
Fund from previously approved Unlocked Reserves. (4 VOTES)
Transfers Within Budgetary Funds and/or Cancellation of Appropriations
(Recommendations 18 through 21):
18. Transfer project costs from the Department of Parks and Recreation to the Department of
Public Works for the temporary pipe extension at Saturn Boulevard.
· Transfer appropriations of $2,500,000 from Department of Parks and Recreation,
Services & Supplies, to Department of Public Works, Services & Supplies to fund
construction of a temporary pipe extension at Saturn Boulevard, based on previously
approved Unlocked Reserves.
19. Transfer appropriations from Finance Other to the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC)
to properly record one-time costs related to the County’s property tax systems.
· Transfer appropriations of $12,000,000 from Finance Other, Services & Supplies, to the
Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, Services & Supplies, to properly record one-time costs
for the County’s property tax system based on previously approved use of Unlocked
Reserves.
20. Transfer appropriations of $217,260 from Finance Other to the Department of Parks and
Recreation (DPR) for one-time start-up costs for the Bonsall Community Park.
· Transfer appropriations of $217,260 from Finance Other, Services & Supplies, to
Department of Parks and Recreation, for one-time start-up costs for the Bonsall
Community Park based on one-time General Purpose Revenue previously allocated to
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REVISION 1
21. Cancel the remaining budget of Capital Projects that are anticipated to be completed or
cancelled by the end of the Fiscal Year. The remaining funds will be returned to the original
funding sources.
· Cancel appropriations and related revenue of up to $3,488,656.08 as noted in Schedule C
for Capital Projects that will be completed/cancelled and closed by the end of Fiscal
Year 2025-26. This is composed of $3,488,656.08 in the Capital Outlay Fund.
Recommendation on use of Unlocked Reserves based on advice and guidance of the Ad
Hoc Subcommittee on Sustainable Fiscal Planning
(Recommendations 22 through 23):
22. Transfer appropriations of $23,222,94411,000,000 for the use of Unlocked Reserves in Fiscal
Year (FY) 2025-26 based on the advice and guidance of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on
Sustainable Fiscal Planning (Subcommittee) per direction given to the CAO during the
January 28, 2026 (21) meeting. This item will transfer appropriations based on operational
savings with no impact to existing services or the General Fund.
· Transfer and allocate appropriations of $23,222,94411,000,000 to Housing and
Community Development Services, Services & Supplies, for expanded funding of the
Innovative Housing Trust Fund ($22,222,94410,000,000) including production and
preservation of affordable housing and to Self-Sufficiency Services, Services &
Supplies, for Feeding San Diego ($1,000,000) to support hunger-relief efforts in San
Diego County, based on Unlocked Reserves. This transfer and allocation of
appropriations is based on operational savings within Behavioral Health Services, with
appropriation capacity and related funding that is not anticipated to be used. As a result,
there is no impact to services or the General Fund and no increase in the overall budget.
The use of Unlocked Reserves is recommended based on San Diego County
Administrative Code Section 113.1 for time-sensitive operational expenditures. This
follows Board direction to develop proposals to utilize Unlocked Reserves for FY 202526 in coordination with and with the advice and guidance of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee
on Sustainable Fiscal Planning (Subcommittee), and to present recommended
appropriations to the Board for consideration as part of the quarterly budget adjustments.
23. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, upon successful negotiations, to
execute a grant agreement with Feeding San Diego in an amount of up to $1,000,000 to
support hunger relief efforts, and find, in accordance with Government Code section 26227,
that such program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
After the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopts the Operational Plan, it is monitored by the
departments, Groups, and the Board. Departments are expected to work within their respective
budgets. Budgets may, however, be modified during the year as circumstances warrant. In
conjunction with the fund balance projection process, the Chief Administrative Officer meets
with each Group to review accomplishments, emergent issues, and budget status. Department
heads are required to communicate any potential problems or errors to the appropriate authority.
Groups complete fund balance projections quarterly providing explanations of significant
variances of their budget. The recommended actions are intended to provide resources to address
inequities in County of San Diego (County) services and to identify disparities, develop
meaningful outcomes, and create a County government culture of equity, belonging, and racial
justice.
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REVISION 1
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s actions support the sustainability measures across the County of San Diego (County)
considering the environment, economy, health/wellbeing, and/or social aspects of the community
by aligning the County’s available resources with services to maintain fiscal stability and ensure
long-term solvency.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds associated with today’s recommendations are partially included in the Fiscal Year (FY)
2025-26 Operational Plan. If approved, in the General Fund these actions will result in an
increase to the overall budget of $17,870,846, transfers between budgetary funds of
$10,783,975, transfers within budgetary funds of $37,940,204, and no cancellation of
appropriations. The funding sources for the increases are unanticipated interest earned and
premium received on Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) funds ($7,158,888),
available fund balance from Proposition 172 Special Revenue Fund ($2,170,000 & $2,000,000),
County Proposition 64 Consumer Fraud Fund ($1,900,000), over-realized Property Tax System
Administration and Banking Pool revenues ($1,600,000), fees collected pursuant to California
Code, Vehicle Code - VEH Section 9250.14 ($1,500,000), grants from State of California,
Department of Insurance, Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and Office on
Violence Against Women ($1,300,000), State grant awarded by the Office of the State Public
Defender ($168,509), unused portions of prior year allocations for Neighborhood Reinvestment
Program ($65,164), and unused portions of prior year allocations for Community Enhancement
Program ($8,285). The transfer and allocation of appropriations identified in Recommendation
22 ($23,222,94411,000,000) are based on operational savings within Behavioral Health Services
and the one-time use of Unlocked Reserves. Based on San Diego County Administrative Code
Section 113.1 no more than 25% can be used in one fiscal year which equates to $95,421,241. In
the FY 2025-26 First Quarter Operational Plan Status Report, $14,248,297 was appropriated for
one-time lump sum payments and in the FY 2025-26 Second Quarter Operational Plan Status
Report, $56,150,000 was appropriated for Tijuana River Valley and various appropriations based
on the advice and guidance of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Sustainable Fiscal Planning
(Subcommittee) per direction given to the Chief Administrative Officer during the January 28,
2026 (21) meeting. In Recommendation 22, $23,222,94411,000,000 of Unlocked Reserves will
be appropriated, which will leave a remaining balance of Unlocked Reserves in FY 2025-26 of
$1,800,00014,022,944. If approved, Recommendation 23 will result in one-time costs of up to
$1,000,000 to support hunger relief efforts, based on the use of Unlocked Reserves.
In all other funds combined, these actions will result in a net increase to the overall budget of
$14,565,384, transfers between budgetary funds of $2,305,517, and cancellation of
appropriations of $9,231,876. The funding sources for the increases are Operating Transfer In
from the General Fund ($10,783,975), available fund balance from Proposition 172 Special
Revenue Fund ($4,170,000), Operating Transfers In from various non-General Fund
($2,305,517), available County Service Area 69 ($500,000) fund balance, fines, forfeitures and
penalties ($215,000), available prior year PRD No. 105A - Zone A Alta Loma Drive fund
balance ($44,751), and available prior year PRD No. 105 - Alta Loma Drive fund balance
($34,797). These are offset by decreases in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant
($3,452,972) and General Purpose Revenue ($35,684).
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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32.

SUBJECT:

AUTHORIZE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT PRIOR
BOARD DIRECTION ON UNLOCKED RESERVE FUNDS: AWARD
AND AMEND GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING
AUTHORIZATION OF A-87 EXEMPTION TO COMPETITIVE
PROCUREMENT TO APPROVE SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT
WITH CITY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
On September 9, 2025 (23), the Board of Supervisors (Board) amended the San Diego
County Administrative Code relating to General Fund Balances and Reserves, freeing up fund
balance for one-time use (Unlocked Reserves). The Board’s September 9th action further
provided that the Board may, under certain criteria, use up to 25% of the County’s Unlocked
Reserves in a given fiscal year where the use meets certain Board-established criteria noted in
the County Administrative Code.
On January 28, 2026 (21), the Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to develop
proposals for the use of FY 2025-26 Unlocked Reserves, in coordination with and with the
guidance of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Sustainable Fiscal Planning (Subcommittee), for the
Board’s consideration. Subsequent to January 28, 2026, staff received guidance from the
Subcommittee for proposed uses of Unlocked Reserves. Staff returned to the Board on March 3,
2026 (13) for consideration of the proposals developed with the Subcommittee’s guidance.
On March 3, the Board considered those proposals and subsequently appropriated a total of
$56.2 million of the Unlocked Reserves balance. $8.8 million of the Unlocked Reserves were
appropriated to address conditions in the Tijuana River Valley and $47.4 million was
appropriated to support the County of San Diego’s efforts in the areas of housing, vulnerable
populations, sustainability, and infrastructure. Staff took that direction and returned to the
Subcommittee for further coordination and guidance on how to operationalize those
appropriations. Based on Board direction and the advice and guidance of the Subcommittee,
additional Board action is required to implement March 3, 2026 action. Today’s item seeks the
Board’s authority in order to implement $15,425,000 of the previously appropriated $47.4
million in Unlocked Reserves through contracts with two community organizations and grants to
six other community organizations and public entities. Items that received appropriations on
March 3, 2026, and already have existing authority to initiate contract extensions or amendments
are not included in today’s recommendations.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and
Administrative Code Section 401, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing
and Contracting to enter into negotiations with the San Diego LGBT Community
Center and subject to successful negotiations and a determination of a fair and
reasonable price, amend contract No. 569539 to extend the term by two years
utilizing $3,200,000 in Unlocked Reserves, to provide case management and
assistance through flexible funding and connections to housing resources, and up to
an additional six months if needed, subject to the availability of funds; and to amend

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the contract as required to reflect changes to services and funding allocations, subject
to the approval of the Director, Housing and Community Development Services.
2.

In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement approve and
authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into
negotiations with City Heights Community Development Corporation and subject to
successful negotiations and a determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a
contract for Coordinated Eviction Prevention System services for an initial term of
two years utilizing $3,600,000 in Unlocked Reserves, with one option year and an
additional six months if needed, and to amend the contract as needed to reflect
changes to requirements and funding, subject to the approval of the Director, Housing
and Community Development Services, Office of Homeless Solutions.

3.

Pursuant to Government Code section 26227, find that the grant programs authorized
in the following recommendations are necessary to meet the social needs of the
County’s population in the areas of health, law enforcement, public safety,
rehabilitation, welfare, education, and legal services. Authorize the Chief
Administrative Officer, or designee, upon successful negotiations, to execute a
subrecipient grant agreement in the following amounts for the following
organizations:
a. $600,000 with the University of San Diego to fund tenant legal services for
eligible residents with complex immigration and documentation status.
b. $350,000 with the Urban League of San Diego County to fund the Housing
Financial Assistance Program to provide rental or mortgage relief to eligible
residents at risk of homelessness, and to execute any subsequent amendments
thereto.
c. $5,000,000 with the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans
(PANA) to fund the development of the Refugee and Immigrant Cultural Hub
and Affordable Housing space in Mid-City/City Heights, with payment
contingent upon PANA demonstrating that it has secured financing for the
project by June 30, 2027. Further authorize the Chief Administrative Officer
or designee, upon successful negotiations, to execute any amendments to the
agreement with PANA to provide up-to an additional $15,000,000 in funding
for the same purpose, for a total agreement amount not to exceed
$20,000,000, subject to the County identifying funding and the Board
appropriating the funding for this use.
d. $1,500,000 to amend the subrecipient grant agreement with the City of San
Diego for the domestic violence shelter-based services to victims and their
children actively fleeing or escaping domestic violence, or in imminent
danger of domestic violence, survivors of human trafficking and survivors of
sexual assault, residing within San Diego county up to an additional year and
up to an additional six months if needed, and to execute any subsequent
amendments thereto.
e. $175,000 with the Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) for the
Community Violence Intervention program, to provide immediate and
long-term crisis and community intervention and support to individuals
impacted by violence, and to execute any subsequent amendments thereto.

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$1,000,000 with the San Diego Food Bank, to support inventory for food
distribution and mobile pantries, and to execute any subsequent amendments
thereto.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Unlocked Reserves are designed to function as a strategic, one-time fiscal tool in periods of
heightened uncertainty, particularly when federal or State actions threaten County of San Diego
administered programs. Such periods of heightened uncertainty have the potential to exacerbate
existing inequities and inequalities, widening the gap between essential goods and services and
the people who need to access them. To address continued changes in the financial landscape, on
March 3, 2026 (13), the Board of Supervisors directed the use of Unlocked Reserves to expand
housing supports, services for vulnerable populations, and sustainability and infrastructure
solutions. Today’s action ensures the expenditure of the appropriated funds to reduce access
gaps to critical resources, for the benefit of the public good.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
If approved, today’s actions will sustain funding for the implementation of critical programs and
services that advance many of the County of San Diego (County) Sustainability Goals: provide
just and equitable access to County services and resource allocation in support of sustainable
communities; and protect health and wellbeing. Specifically, the expenditures would help invest
in building resilience in vulnerable populations in partnership with community organizations,
protect the availability of housing supports, and protect access to healthy, sustainable, and local
food.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the actions requested are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Operational Plan in
the Health and Human Services Agency, the Public Safety Group Executive Office, and the
Office of Economic Development & Government Affairs based on use of Unlocked Reserves as
approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 3, 2026 (13). If approved, these
Recommendations for related contract changes and grant agreements would implement one-time
costs totaling $15,425,000, as identified in Attachment A, funded with unlocked reserves in the
current fiscal year as approved by the Board on March 3, 2026. Funds will carry forward as
needed to support services during the negotiated grant and contract periods in future years, as
applicable. There will be no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
33.

SUBJECT:

AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF BOND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS,
WAIVE BOARD POLICY B-29, AND AUTHORIZE UNSPENT
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IMPACT FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WELLNESS CAMPUS
(DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
In March 2024, California voters passed Proposition 1 that includes the Behavioral Health
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Services Act and the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2023. This legislation
authorized $6.38 billion in general obligation bonds to expand behavioral health treatment,
residential care settings, and housing to support people with mental health conditions and
substance use disorders. As part of Proposition 1, in July 2024, the California Department of
Health Care Services (DHCS) released a request for applications for the Bond Behavioral Health
Continuum Infrastructure Program (Bond BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready grant program that
provided $4.4 billion in competitive grant funds to counties, cities, tribal entities, and nonprofit
and for-profit entities for behavioral health capital infrastructure. The County of San Diego
(County) Behavioral Health Services (BHS) applied for Bond BHCIP Round 1 funds. On May 6,
2025, BHS received a notice of a grant award, totaling $29.8 million of funding, for the
Substance Use Residential and Treatment Services facility and Children’s Crisis Residential
Care facility.
In June 2025, DHCS released a second request for applications for the Bond BHCIP Round 2:
Unmet Needs grant program, providing $800 million in competitive grant funds. BHS applied
for and in March 2026, received notice of a conditional grant award totaling $99.5 million of
funding to develop and construct a Behavioral Health Wellness Campus (Wellness Campus) that
will provide a full, integrated continuum of care, inclusive of crisis stabilization, substance use
residential treatment, long-term care, peer-focused social rehabilitation, and mental health
outpatient services. By co-locating these comprehensive services, the Wellness Campus
strengthens community wellness and supports diversion from jails and emergency rooms while
meeting critical state mandates.
On April 7, 2020 (3), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) approved an
agreement between the County and the City of San Diego (City) to establish $25 million of
appropriations to fund the Behavioral Health Impact Fund (BHIF) to help develop behavioral
health capital projects within the boundaries of the city to strengthen the local capacity for
long-term mental health and substance use treatment. Through a competitive process, several
local community-based organizations were awarded BHIF dollars to invest in infrastructure,
resulting in total costs of $10.65 million. Currently, $14.35 million remains in the BHIF because
several initial projects were unable to move forward. In partnership with the City, the remaining
funds can be used to support the development and construction of the Wellness Campus due to
the alignment with the original terms of the BHIF agreement between the County and City
(Attachment A).
Today’s item requests the Board authorize the acceptance of $99.5 million in one-time grant
funds from DHCS for capital infrastructure at the Behavioral Health Wellness Campus and to
waive Board Policy B-29, which requires full-cost recovery for grants. Today’s action also
requests the Board authorize unspent BHIF be utilized to develop and construct the Wellness
Campus.
Today’s action supports the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all,
specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically
left behind, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of
healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This will be accomplished through further strengthening
the continuum of behavioral health services in San Diego County.

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RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Authorize the acceptance of Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program
(Bond BHCIP) Round 2 grant funding of up to $99.5 million from the California
Department of Health Care Services for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2030-31, for
capital infrastructure at the Behavioral Health Wellness Campus; and authorize the
Behavioral Health Services Director, or designee, to execute all required documents,
upon receipt, including any program funding agreements, annual extensions,
amendments, or revisions that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding
level.
2.

Authorize unspent Behavioral Health Impact Funds of up to $14.35 million to be utilized
to develop and construct the Behavioral Health Wellness Campus.

3.

Waive Board Policy B-29 (Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts-Department
Responsibility for Cost Recovery), which requires full cost recovery for grants, for Bond
BHCIP Round 2 grant funding from the California Department of Health Care Services.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services (BHS) serves as the specialty mental
health plan for Medi-Cal eligible residents with serious mental illness and as the service delivery
system for Medi-Cal eligible residents who need substance use disorder care. In 2025, over one
in five San Diegans were Medi-Cal eligible, and Hispanic and Latino residents had the highest
eligibility rate at 44%. As the regional steward for communities disproportionately affected by
social determinants of health, BHS is responsible for ensuring that behavioral health services are
accessible, culturally responsive, and distributed equitably.
Data shows significant inequities in behavioral health conditions and access to care. According
to 2024 data from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information, San Diego
County had a substance use disorder (SUD)-related emergency department discharge rate of
118.1 per 100,000 residents. Rates were nearly twice as high among males (156.4) compared
with females (79.9), and highest among non-Hispanic Black residents (257.0) compared with
other racial/ethnic groups. By age, adults 30-39 had the highest rate (253.0), followed by ages
20-29 (213.2) and 40-49 (165.7). Nationally, only 19.3% of individuals age 12 or older with a
diagnosed SUD received treatment in the past year, while an estimated 95.6% of adults age 18 or
older with SUD did not seek or believe they needed care, according to the 2024 National Survey
on Drug Use and Health. Mental health indicators also show growing need. The 2024 California
Health Interview Survey reports that more than 19% of San Diego adults have ever seriously
considered suicide, an increase since 2020. This trend is also seen nationally as suicide rates
have continued to increase during this period. Local mortality data show suicide deaths
decreased by 8% from 2016 to 2024 but rose by 3% between 2023 and 2024.
These patterns demonstrate an urgent need for coordinated and comprehensive behavioral health
services that can reach residents with the highest levels of need. The Behavioral Health Wellness
Campus would strengthen the regional continuum of care by expanding access, improving care
coordination, and creating a centralized environment where individuals can receive timely and
appropriate services for both serious mental illness and substance use challenges.

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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s proposed actions support the County of San Diego (County) Sustainability Goal #1, to
engage the community in meaningful ways and continually seek stakeholder input, and
Sustainability Goal #2, to ensure equitable access to County services. Behavioral Health
Services (BHS) has conducted extensive engagement activities to better understand local
behavioral health needs and enhance collaboration with local partners. Through these efforts,
BHS has solicited community feedback to inform department priorities, inclusive of services and
infrastructure planning. Prioritizing the development of the recommended facility will support
increased capacity dedicated to people with behavioral health conditions. These services will
support equitable access to essential behavioral health care for Medi-Cal eligible individuals,
enabling them to be connected to the care they need.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds tied to the acceptance of the Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program
(Bond BHCIP) grant funding for the Behavioral Health Wellness Campus are partially included
in the FY 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational Plan for the Health and Human Services
Agency. If approved, this request will result in estimated costs and revenue of approximately
$99.5 million in FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31 for capital costs for Behavioral Health
Services. The funding source is Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure through the
Department of Health Care Services. Funds for subsequent years will be incorporated into future
operational plans.
Funds tied to the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Fund are not included in the FY 2026-27
CAO Recommended Operational Plan for the Health and Human Services Agency. If approved,
this request will result in estimated costs and revenue of approximately $14.35 million in FY
2026-27 through FY 2030-31 for capital costs for Behavioral Health Services.
A waiver of Board Policy B-29 is requested because the funding is not anticipated to offset all
costs of the Behavioral Health Wellness Campus. The original estimate of total project cost was
up to $194.0 million, inclusive of the planning, development, and construction costs of $167.0
million and land value of $27.0 million. The County Department of General Services will return
to the Board with a final cost estimate for the project and a recommendation on the most timely,
cost-effective approach for the development and construction of the Behavioral Health Wellness
Campus following the completion of project design and review. The public benefit of this
project far outweighs the B-29 unrecoverable costs. There will be no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
34.

SUBJECT:

CONSIDER A POLICY FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEES (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
On April 21, 2026 (17), the Board directed the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to coordinate
with County Counsel and return with amendments to Board Policy A‑74 or a new policy
establishing requirements for the operation of Board‑created ad hoc subcommittees. These
requirements were to include procedures for agenda posting, public accessibility, documentation,
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and the availability of materials and communications generated during subcommittee meetings.
In response to that direction, staff developed several options for the Board’s consideration,
including a proposed new Board Policy A‑75, “Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Subcommittees
Policy,” which would establish standardized procedures and documentation requirements for all
such subcommittees.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Consider and approve one of the following options to provide standardized requirements for the
creation, operation, notice, access, and documentation of ad hoc subcommittee activities:
1. Option 1: Adopt proposed Board Policy A 75, “Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc
Subcommittees Policy” (Attachment 1).
2. Option 2: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to amend existing Board Policy A-74,
“Participation in County Boards, Commissions, and Committees,” and return to the
Board with the amendments.
3. Option 3: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a policy to require all
Board‑created subcommittees to comply with the Brown Act and return to the Board
with the policy.
4. Option 4: Take no action and do not establish a policy at this time. Determine
transparency requirements on a case-by-case basis each time an ad hoc subcommittee is
created.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Board meetings and advisory bodies operate under procedures intended to provide equitable
access for County residents. Establishing consistent requirements for ad hoc subcommittees
supports public access by ensuring that information, meeting schedules, records, and materials
associated with these subcommittees are available to all individuals
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Standardized procedures for ad hoc subcommittee operations support transparency and
consistency in County processes. Making records, communications, and meeting materials
publicly available contributes to clear documentation and long‑term administrative
sustainability.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action to adopt the proposed policy.
There may be future fiscal impacts related to the establishment of new ad hoc or standing
subcommittees, for which staff will return to the Board as necessary with recommendations for
consideration and approval. At this time, there is no change in General Fund cost and requires no
additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
Standardized procedures for meeting access and documentation provide consistent information
to the business community and other interested parties. This allows stakeholders to track and
participate in matters considered by Board ad hoc subcommittees.

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35.

SUBJECT:

INITIATE TRANSITION OF SAN PASQUAL ACADEMY (ACADEMY)
AND CONTINUE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO IDENTIFY
FEASIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF
THE ACADEMY (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
San Pasqual Academy (Academy) was built on 238 acres of land and opened its doors in 2001,
as one of the most innovative child welfare and education partnerships in the nation at the time.
It was designed to serve as an alternative placement option for dependents of the Juvenile Court,
ages 12-17 and non-minor dependents up to age 19.
Over the years, State and federal reforms have redefined how youth are served in care. These
reforms reduce reliance on residential care and have steadily moved the system toward
prevention, family reunification, and community-based services. This, in turn, has led to a steady
reduction in residential placements statewide and in San Diego County. These evolving system
reforms and modern requirements have created an opportunity to reimagine the Academy
campus in ways that center youth well-being while exploring how it can serve and benefit the
broader community.
In recent years, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Child and Family
Well-Being Department (CFWB) has responded to this evolution by engaging in strategic
planning with current and former foster youth, key stakeholders, and the community in a
collective effort to sustain the Academy’s original vision and goals. This included exploring
future campus uses that align with the changing statutory framework and community needs.
While the Academy underwent early restructuring in 2021 to align with evolving child welfare
policies and population needs, demand for this level of care continued to decline as systems
increasingly prioritized prevention-focused, in‑home, and family‑strengthening supports.
On November 18, 2025 (5), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) directed the
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to conduct stakeholder engagement and develop
recommendations for best serving foster youth while maximizing the use of the Academy
campus and ensuring fiscal sustainability of foster youth programming. Additionally, the Board
directed the CAO to return in 180 days with recommendations for consideration.
In response, CFWB, in partnership with the Children’s Initiative, initiated a broad and diverse
communication and engagement effort. The engagement process brought forward thoughtful,
community-driven ideas to support sustainable future uses of the Academy campus that reflect
current community needs.
Today’s item requests the Board direct the initiation of a planned, phased wind-down of the
Academy, including the development of thoughtful, trauma-informed, individualized transition
plans for each youth at the academy. In addition, today’s item requests the Board direct the CAO
to continue a broad, collaborative, and inclusive community engagement process to identify
future uses of the Academy campus that reflect community needs and maximize public benefit,
report back with a status update in 12 months and return in 18 months with recommendations for
consideration.

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This item supports the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all,
specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically
left behind, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of
healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This new effort reflects a commitment to align with
Board priorities and the current needs of youth in foster care as well as other needs that may
exist for the broader community.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to initiate a transition of the San
Pasqual Academy (Academy) through a planned and phased wind-down; and develop
thoughtful, trauma-informed, individualized transition plans with each youth at the
Academy.
2.

Direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to continue a broad, collaborative,
and inclusive community engagement process to identify feasible and sustainable options
for the future of the Academy campus that reflect community needs and maximize
benefit to all residents to inform campus reuse decision.

3.

Direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to report back to the Board within
12 months with a status update on the overall transition of the Academy and viable and
sustainable use scenarios for the campus to inform development of actionable options;
and to return to the Board within 18 months, or sooner if appropriate, with
recommendations for consideration.

EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
San Pasqual Academy (Academy) provides a multipurpose continuum of care to meet the
diverse needs of youth. This includes comprehensive resources to provide foster youth ages 12 to
19 with a stable and caring home, quality individualized education, and the skills needed for
independent living. Additionally, the Academy provides strong linkages to permanent
connections, transitional housing, and post-emancipation services. Its innovative vision and
pioneering model have touched many lives and inspired strong advocacy from alumni,
supporters, and community partners who have seen its impact firsthand.
As State and federal policies evolve, there is a stronger focus on helping youth grow up in family
settings, and fewer youth are placed at the Academy. This creates an opportunity to reimagine
the Academy campus in ways that center youth well-being while exploring how it can serve and
benefit the broader community. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency,
Child and Family Well-Being Department, in partnership with the Children’s Initiative, initiated
a cross-sector engagement effort to ensure broad, inclusive, and equitable participation and input
from foster youth, individuals with lived experience, key stakeholders, and community partners.
Feedback gathered through these efforts will guide next steps and planning, helping to shape
approaches that promote equitable access, responsiveness to community needs, and continuity of
support for youth and families.

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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today’s item supports the County of San Diego (County) sustainability goals #1 to engage
communities and #2 to ensure just and equitable access to services. Through broad engagement
and a participatory process, the County will commit to including those most impacted to identify
service gaps and help shape a trauma-informed, culturally responsive system. This effort aligns
with broader goals to expand system capacity and provide foster youth with equitable access to
high-quality placements in the least restrictive settings. A community-centered approach,
grounded in expanded outreach and inclusive engagement, will remain central throughout this
process.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with today’s action. There may be future fiscal impacts, and
those impacts will be considered upon return to the Board. There will be no change in net
General Fund costs and no additional staff years.
The planned wind‑down of San Pasqual Academy (Academy) will generate both near‑term costs
and longer‑term fiscal benefits. In the short term, the County will continue to incur expenses to
support youth transitions, adjust contracted services, and operate a large campus at reduced
capacity. The costs associated with the transition are anticipated to be fully accommodated
within the existing Academy budgeted appropriations. These transitional costs occur in the
context of significant State and federal policy changes including Continuum of Care Reform and
the Family First Prevention Services Act, which have reduced the use of congregate care and
rendered the Academy’s educational‑based residential model ineligible for foster care funding.
As a result, the Academy operations have become primarily supported by existing one-time
General Purpose Revenue each year in preparation for anticipated transition of the Academy.
There is limited federal funding leveraged only for salaries and benefits.
Over time, discontinuing residential operations is expected to generate substantial local savings
by ending an expensive and under‑utilized program that is no longer aligned with modern
funding structures. However, fiscal responsibilities will continue beyond the program’s closure
and the County must secure and maintain the 238‑acre campus until future uses are determined
and may need to fund capital improvements required to repurpose the site. These ongoing
obligations are partially offset by expected savings but remain significantly lower than the costs
of continuing the current residential program. These financial impacts will be assessed and
included in future return backs.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A

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REVISION 1
36.

SUBJECT:

CLOSED SESSION (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Darryl Dunsmore, et al v. County of San Diego, et al.; U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of California Case No.: 3:20-CV-00406-AJB-WVG
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Estate of Aaron Bonin, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al.; U.S. District Court for
the Southern District of California Case No.: 3:23-CV-2158-MMA-MSB
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INTITIATION OF LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph 4 of subdivision (d) of Government Code
section 54956.9: (Number of Cases – 1)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Carolina Hipschman, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al.; U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of California Case No.: 3:22-CV-00903-AJB-BLM

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