BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024, 9:00 AM COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, ROOM 310 1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Order Of Business BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 9:00 A.M. A. REGULAR SESSION: Meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. PRESENT: Supervisors Nora Vargas, Chair; Terra Lawson-Remer, Vice-Chair; Joel Anderson; Monica Montgomery Steppe; Jim Desmond; also, Andrew Potter, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. B. Statement (just cause) and/or Consideration of a Request to Participate Remotely (emergency circumstances) by a Supervisor, if applicable. C. Invocation was led by Fr. Scott Santarosa, S.J., Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, San Diego. D. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Liam Wong. 1TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

1. SELECTION OF CHAIR, VICE CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM OF THE 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW The Board of Supervisors will select the Chair, Vice Chair, and Chair Pro Tem for the 2024 calendar year. RECOMMENDATION(S) CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Select a Chair, Vice Chair, and Chair Pro Tem. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT The Chair’s primary role is to preside at all meetings of the Board and ensure that business is conducted in an orderly fashion and that all have an equal opportunity to observe and participate in the proceedings. The Board promotes civil discourse in public discussion and debate, utilizing the adopted “Code of Civil Discourse” from the National Conflict Resolution Center, as its expression of conduct that should be aspired to by all participants in public meetings. SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT The Officers have opportunities to support sustainability goals that engage the community in meaningful ways and continually seek stakeholder input to foster inclusive and sustainable communities. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT There is no business impact associated with this action. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Lawson-Remer, seconded by Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, the Board of Supervisors appointed Supervisor Nora Vargas, Chair; Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, Vice-Chair; and Supervisor Joel Anderson, Chair Pro Tem. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 2. APPOINTMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW The Board of Supervisors annually appoints Board Members to the boards, commissions and committees listed in Attachment A. RECOMMENDATION(S) CHAIRWOMAN NORA VARGAS 1. Appoint members of the Board of Supervisors to boards, commissions and committees as 2TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

proposed in Attachment A. 2. Appoint Caroline Smith, Director, Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs, as the second alternate member on the Urban Counties of California. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT Annually, the Board of Supervisors must appoint members of the Board to serve on boards, commissions, and committees. This ensures that the County has a voice on regional boards and commissions for opportunities to maximize resources to benefit the region. SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT The proposed appointments allow 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 actions. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT There is no business impact associated with these actions. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Anderson, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended and adopted the following list of appointments to boards, commissions, and committees. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: REGULAR MEETING 10 A.M. G. Presentations or Announcement of Proclamations and Awards: Chairwoman Nora Vargas presented a proclamation declaring January 9, 2024, to be Helen Robbins-Meyer Day throughout the County of San Diego. Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Vice-Chair Terra Lawson-Remer presented a proclamation declaring January 9, 2024, to be Make A Wish San Diego Day throughout the County of San Diego. Vice-Chair Terra Lawson-Remer presented a proclamation declaring January 9, 2024, to be Recuperative Care Day throughout the County of San Diego. Supervisor Jim Desmond presented a proclamation declaring January 6, 2024 through January 12, 2024, to be Human Trafficking Awareness Week throughout the County of San Diego. H. Non-Agenda Public Communication: Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Board on any subject matter within the Board’s jurisdiction but not an item on today’s agenda. I. Approval of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Regular meeting of December 5, 2023; and, the Special meeting of December 12, 2023. 3TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Desmond, the Board of Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Regular meeting of December 5, 2023; and the Special meeting of December 12, 2023. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: J. Consent Calendar K. Discussion Items L. 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. NOTICE: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS INCLUDED ON THIS AGENDA. RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY COUNTY STAFF DO NOT LIMIT ACTIONS THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY TAKE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE BOARD LETTER AS DETERMINATIVE OF THE ACTION THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY TAKE ON A PARTICULAR MATTER. Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items Category # Subject Financial and General Government 1. SELECTION OF CHAIR, VICE CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM OF THE 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 2. APPOINTMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Public Safety 3. SHERIFF - REQUEST FOR AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, THE CITY OF EL CAJON, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO FOR CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM SUPPORT POSITIONS [FUNDING SOURCE: SHERIFF FINGERPRINT ID TRUST FUND] Health and Human Services 4. APPROVE A PILOT SHARED HOUSING FOR OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS [FUNDING SOURCE: EXISTING ONE-TIME GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUE] Financial and General Government 5. ADVOCATING FOR DETENTION FACILITY NEEDS IN COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 6. 2023 ESCHEATMENT OF UNCLAIMED MONEY IN COUNTY TRUST FUNDS 4TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

7. APPROVAL OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES FOR DCAO - PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, GOMPERS PREPARATORY ACADEMY, GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT & SAN YSIDRO SCHOOL DISTRICT 8. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION (12/5/23 - First Reading; 1/9/24 - Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on second reading) Appointments 9. APPOINTMENTS: VARIOUS Communications Received 10. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED Public Safety 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF ARTICLE XX OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO FILING FEES TO SEAL OR EXPUNGE A RECORD, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 134 [FUNDING SOURCE: EXISTING GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUE] Health and Human Services 12. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FRAMEWORK UPDATE Land Use and Environment 13. NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE REVISION EXTENDING THE COUNTY’S ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) FEE WAIVER PROGRAM (4 VOTES) (RELATES TO FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ITEM FLO1) Financial and General Government 14. FISCAL SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERGREEN FUND FRAMEWORK: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, HOMELESSNESS SERVICES, HOUSING, CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY [FUNDING SOURCE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE EVERGREEN COMPONENT OF THE ARPA FRAMEWORK AND ARPA LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND TRIBAL CONSISTENCY FUNDS (WHICH MAY ALSO BE USED FOR EVERGREEN ITEMS)] 15. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 16. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND APPROVING TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT COMPENSATION FOR THE ACTING CAO [FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUE] Closed Session 17. CLOSED SESSION 5TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

Public Communication 18. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 3. SHERIFF - REQUEST FOR AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, THE CITY OF EL CAJON, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO FOR CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM SUPPORT POSITIONS (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW The California Identification System/Remote Access Network (Cal-ID/RAN) is a statewide system that provides local law enforcement agencies with direct access to local, state, and federal automated fingerprint, palm print, photo systems and databases. This statewide system allows for the rapid identification of persons booked into detention facilities and latent prints lifted from crime scenes. The Sheriff's Department serves as San Diego County's Cal-ID/RAN administrator. Since 2007, the San Diego County Cal-ID/RAN Board has served as a regional policy and advisory board responsible for making recommendations for a program to employ staff in crime laboratories across the region and identify suspects. The County of San Diego's (County’s) current agreements for Cal-ID support positions with the cities of Oceanside, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and Escondido will expire on June 30, 2024. To ensure the continued success of the program, there is a need to continue to provide funding for staff at the Oceanside, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and Escondido Police Departments. Today's request seeks approval to authorize agreements between the County by and through the San Diego County Sheriff's Department and the cities of Oceanside, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and Escondido to provide funding annually from the Sheriff Fingerprint ID Trust Fund to the cities for the Cal-ID support positions. The term of the agreements is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with automatic annual renewals up to a maximum of four additional years through June 30, 2029. RECOMMENDATION(S) SHERIFF 1. Authorize the Sheriff's Department (Sheriff) to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Oceanside to provide an estimated $149,809 in annual funding for one full-time Latent Print Examiner position based on revenue from the Sheriff Fingerprint ID Trust Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with automatic annual renewals up to a maximum of four additional years through June 30, 2029, and to amend the MOA as needed to reflect changes to requirements and funding. 2. Authorize the Sheriff to execute a MOA with the City of El Cajon to provide an estimated $111,884 in annual funding for one full-time Forensic Evidence Technician position based on revenue from the Sheriff Fingerprint ID Trust Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with automatic annual renewals up to a maximum of four additional years through June 30, 2029, and to amend the MOA as needed to reflect changes to requirements and funding. 6TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

3. Authorize the Sheriff to execute a MOA with the City of Chula Vista to provide an estimated $85,947 in annual funding for one full-time Automated Fingerprint Technician position based on revenue from the Sheriff Fingerprint ID Trust Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with automatic annual renewals up to a maximum of four additional years through June 30, 2029, and to amend the MOA as needed to reflect changes to requirements and funding. 4. Authorize the Sheriff to execute a MOA with the City of Escondido to provide an estimated $91,030 in annual funding for one Regional Contract Cal-ID Specialist position based on revenue from the Sheriff Fingerprint ID Trust Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with automatic annual renewals up to a maximum of four additional years through June 30, 2029, and to amend the MOA as needed to reflect changes to requirements and funding. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT Offender identification is crucial in the criminal justice process to deliver offender accountability and bring justice and healing to victims. Qualified Latent Print Examiners demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of friction ridge physiology and morphology, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of latent print evidence. This level of expertise is critical in supporting the San Diego County California Identification System (Cal-ID) program. Fingerprint identification and forensic evidence handling are key components to identifying individuals involved in crimes and exonerating the innocent. The positions for Oceanside, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and Escondido ensure that these critical components of criminal investigations are completed. SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT Today's action to authorize agreements with the cities of Oceanside, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and Escondido supports the County of San Diego’s Sustainability Goal of providing just and equitable access for victims of crimes and those that may have wrongfully been accused in a crime. The California Identification System (Cal-ID) program and the Latent Print Examiners that work the program ensure that accurate identification is conducted, which is a critical component of serving justice and holding the responsible parties accountable for their actions. Forensic Evidence Technicians are critical in the collection, safe handling, and management of critical components that lead to identifying individuals who commit crime and help bring justice for victims. FISCAL IMPACT If approved, funds for these requests will be included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 CAO Recommended Operational Plan for the Sheriff's Department. These requests will result in estimated costs and revenue of $438,670 for Fiscal Year 2024-25, with annual increases as needed for up to an additional four years through June 30, 2029 to be included in future Operational Plans for the Sheriff's Department. The funding source is the Sheriff Fingerprint ID Trust Fund. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A 1TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Vargas, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 4. APPROVE A Pilot Shared Housing for Older Adults Program TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW Of the nearly 3.4 million people currently living in San Diego County, approximately 908,000 are over the age of 55. According to the California Department of Finance demographic projections, that number is expected to grow to more than 1 million by 2030. With a longstanding commitment to ensuring that all communities within San Diego County have the capacity to support the unique needs of the aging population, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board), took action on August 29, 2023 (22) to address growing the homelessness among older adults. As part of this action, the Board directed staff to return with a program design, implementation plan, and evaluation framework for an older adult shared housing program. The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency, Housing and Community Development Services conducted a comprehensive review of 16 different shared housing models as well as the December 2020 Shared Housing in San Diego Report by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness and collaborated with County departments of Aging & Independence Services, Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities, and the Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Analytics to develop a pilot program called the Shared Housing for Older Adults Program (SHOAP). SHOAP aims to prevent homelessness, reduce the burden of housing costs, support aging in place, and offer a means of companionship for the region’s older adults by creating shared living arrangements. This will be achieved through recruiting, assessing, and matching low- to moderate-income older adults, aged 55 years and older, who may be struggling to find affordable housing with appropriate homeowners or renters with an extra bedroom. The program will aim to create and support approximately 25 housing matches a year over the two-year pilot. Today’s action requests the Board to approve the pilot SHOAP and to authorize the Agency Director, Health and Human Services Agency, or designee, to pursue future funding opportunities related to addressing the housing needs of older adults. This item supports the County’s vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, as well as the ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities by creating new housing opportunities for older adults. Additionally, this item aligns with the County Framework for Ending Homelessness by creating homeless prevention measures for individuals with a high risk of housing instability. Finally, the proposed SHOAP also supports the County’s Aging Roadmap priority area of Housing by increasing the supply of housing options for older adults. RECOMMENDATION(S) CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Approve the pilot Shared Housing for Older Adults Program. 2TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

2. Authorize the Agency Director, Health and Human Services Agency, or designee, to pursue future funding opportunities related to addressing the housing needs of older adults. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT According to the 2022 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, nearly 73% of San Diego County’s householders over the age of 55 own their homes. However, in 2015 the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation reported that within the renter population, 55.8% of single older adults who live alone reported they struggle to make ends meet. The 2023 Point-in-Time Count found that 2,670 San Diegans aged 55 years and older are experiencing homelessness, representing more than a quarter of the homeless population. Additionally, a 2021 survey conducted by Serving Seniors found that among unsheltered older adults, 88% became homeless in San Diego County and 45% are experiencing homelessness for the first time in their lives. Furthermore, community feedback provided from listening sessions and focus groups for the development of the Aging Roadmap concluded that older adult renters in San Diego County reported affordability as a pervasive problem, especially for those living on a fixed income. Other concerns included the challenges in finding affordable housing options and a growing concern for environmental factors that impact their safety. The highlighted data underscore the exponentially growing need for affordable housing options for older adults, but also present opportunities within the older adult population rate of homeownership. The Shared Housing for Older Adults Program aims to link older adults aged 55 years and older who are looking for housing with appropriate homeowners or renters with an extra bedroom. The program also provides ongoing support for a sustainable living arrangement. SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT Today’s actions support the County of San Diego Sustainability Goal #2 to provide just and equitable access, and Sustainability Goal #4 to protect health and well-being of San Diegans. Sustainability Goal #2 will be accomplished through the creation of a program that prioritizes older adults as an underserved population for affordable housing opportunities. Additionally, utilizing the shared housing model optimizes the efficiency of the current housing supply. Sustainability Goal #4 will be accomplished through providing older adult participants the ability to age in place, avoid homelessness, and foster new social relationships. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-25 Operational Plan in Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and the Office of Evaluation Performance and Analytics (OEPA). If approved, this request will result in estimated costs of $161,000 in FY 2023-24 and $135,000 in FY 2024-25 in HHSA and an estimated cost of $15,000 in FY 2024-25 in OEPA, for a total estimated cost of $311,000. These costs include one-time costs of up to $200,000 in FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, and $96,000 in staffing costs to implement the Request for Proposal and administration of the two-year contract. Of these, up to $200,000 will be used to implement the two-year pilot Shared Housing for Older Adults Program. These costs will provide outreach, matching and other services for approximately 50 housing matches over two years administered through a contracted 3TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

provider. The remaining $15,000, needed only in FY 2024-25, will be required for program evaluation. These funds will cover data collection and related costs. These costs will use existing appropriations and funds for subsequent years and will be incorporated into future Operational Plans. The funding source is existing one-time General Purpose Revenue. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 5. ADVOCATING FOR DETENTION FACILITY NEEDS IN COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW On November 7, 2023 (26), the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (Sheriff's Department) presented to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) on the state of County detention facilities which included the Detention Facility Strategic Framework Plan (Detention Facility SFP). Upholding and modernizing San Diego County detention facilities infrastructure is paramount for those in its custodial care, as well as staff who are committed to deploying the best medical and mental health care in addition to modern programming for effective return into the community. Today's action is a request to include in the County of San Diego's Legislative Program Priority Issues the ability for the County of San Diego, through its Sacramento and Washington, D.C. advocates, to pursue state and federal resources to support the infrastructure needs of County detention facilities to ensure proper medical and mental health care can be advanced and rehabilitative programming can be further administered in accordance with the Sheriff's Department holistic service delivery model. RECOMMENDATION(S) SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND AND SHERIFF Amend the County of San Diego's 2024 Legislative Program, Priority Issues section, to include the following statement: Pursue state and federal resources to support the infrastructure needs of County detention facilities to ensure proper medical and mental health care can be advanced and rehabilitative programming can be further administered in accordance with the Sheriff's Department comprehensive service delivery model. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT The Sheriff's Department prioritizes providing quality medical and mental health care to 4TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

everyone in custody beginning at intake. Infrastructure improvements are necessary to enhance delivery of services which will improve outcomes and reduce health disparities. Above and beyond the Constitutional minimum requirements, jail facilities should reflect the community standard of integrated healthcare and support incarcerated persons with a holistic approach. The Sheriff’s Department is continually enhancing technology and programs in County detention facilities to enhance the level of care and increase access, thus creating a physical environment conducive to the health and well-being of all incarcerated persons. This approach maximizes the overall health and life trajectory of incarcerated persons, and better supports reentry to the community upon release. SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT Today’s proposed amendment to the County of San Diego's 2024 Legislative Program supports the ability to advocate for additional resources at the State and Federal level for the necessary facility replacements and facility improvements systemwide. This contributes to the County of San Diego's sustainability goal to provide just and equitable access to County services. The Sheriff's Department has been committed to improving its service delivery to those in its custodial care. This effort will provide more coordinated medical and mental health care service delivery, with a person-centered approach to rehabilitate individuals, as well as provide equitable access for family members and collaborative spaces for criminal justice and community-based partners. By investing in modern infrastructure, the Sheriff's Department will be able to provide enhanced care and resources to individuals in custody. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with today's recommendation. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Vargas, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 6. 2023 ESCHEATMENT OF UNCLAIMED MONEY IN COUNTY TRUST FUNDS (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW This is a request to approve the escheatment of specified unclaimed funds pursuant to California Government Code sections 50050-50057 and Penal Code 1420-1422. Public notice has been given by the Treasurer-Tax Collector that 1) the amount of $196,339.20 was deposited in Trust Funds in the Treasury of San Diego, 2) was not the property of the County of San Diego (the “County”), 3) has remained unclaimed for the requisite years, and 4) will become property of the local agency effective October 7, 2023, if no claim is received prior to that date. The final claim period ended on October 6, 2023. RECOMMENDATION(S) 5TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to transfer total of $106,143.49 from County Trust Funds from identified County Departments and deposit it as revenue in the County’s General Fund. 2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer through the Office of Revenue and Recovery to transfer a total of $90,195.71 from its Trust Funds and deposit it as revenue in the Office of Revenue and Recovery’s Victim Services Fund. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT The Treasurer-Tax Collector recognizes the systemic impacts that inequitable policies may create for residents of the County of San Diego. Impacts have historically included outcomes related to racial justice and issues of belonging that are reflected in the programs, services and resources allocated to communities. County departments submit a list of unclaimed monies in their possession to the Treasurer-Tax Collector for inclusion in the Treasurer-Tax Collection escheatment noticing and advertising activity. The Treasurer-Tax Collector includes those unclaimed monies in all widespread public notice that these unclaimed monies are available to claim by displaying a full list of items on the Treasurer-Tax Collector website, and by placing display ads in local community news publications throughout the County and supplying local shelters with the display ad information to post in their establishment as means to notify the public of the upcoming deadline to claim the monies before they are escheated. The notices and display ads utilize “plain language” and graphics to convey the message and action that is needed to make a claim. Concurrent to these efforts staff perform extensive research and make attempts to contact the rightful owner of the money and encourage a claim be submitted. It is anticipated that these actions have a positive impact on groups to include Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women, people with disabilities, immigrants, youth, and the LGBTQ community. SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT The proposed actions to escheat unclaimed refunds and return the revenue to the County General Fund are appropriate as they support the County of San Diego’s Strategic Initiative of Sustainability and the Goal of Economy, to align the County’s available resources with services to maintain fiscal stability and ensure long-term solvency. The proposed actions to escheat revenue are also in alignment with the County of San Diego’s Sustainability Goal of providing just and equitable access as the process to claim refunds is widely accessible to all claimants. FISCAL IMPACT If approved, this request will result in $106,143.49 of unanticipated revenue to be realized by the County’s General Fund and $90,195.71 by the Office of Revenue and Recovery Victim Services Fund. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Vargas, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 6TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

7. APPROVAL OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES FOR DCAO - PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, GOMPERS PREPARATORY ACADEMY, GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT & SAN YSIDRO SCHOOL DISTRICT (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW The Board of Supervisors serves as the Code Reviewing Body for any local agency, other than city agencies, with jurisdiction wholly within the County, per Government Code Section 82011. The recommended action would approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest codes of DCAO - Public Safety Group, Gompers Preparatory Academy, Grossmont Union High School District, Ramona Unified School District and San Ysidro School District. RECOMMENDATION(S) CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Approve the Conflict of Interest codes of the following agencies: 1. DCAO - Public Safety Group 2. Gompers Preparatory Academy 3. Grossmont Union High School District 4. Ramona Unified School District 5. San Ysidro School District 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 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 city agencies, 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 DCAO - Public Safety Group, Gompers Preparatory Academy, Grossmont Union High School District, Ramona Unified School District and San Ysidro School District. The Conflict of Interest code in this Board Letter enables 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 7TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

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.” FISCAL IMPACT The funding source for administration of this task is included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Adopted Budget for the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Vargas, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 8. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: SECOND CONDISERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION (12/5/23 - First Reading; 1/9/24 - Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW On December 5, 2023 (12), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider the Ordinance on January 9, 2024. The Compensation Ordinance enacted by the Board of Supervisors establishes procedures for compensating County of San Diego employees. The Department of Human Resources provides recommendations for changes to the Compensation Ordinance based on legislative changes, environmental factors, and organizational changes with the goal of providing and retaining a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce. Today’s actions reflect the compensation ordinance changes to accomplish this goal. Today’s recommendations are for the Board to approve the introduction of the ordinance (first reading) to amend the Compensation Ordinance. If the Board takes action as recommended, then on January 9, 2024, staff recommends the Board adopt the ordinances (second reading). If the proposed ordinance is altered on January 9, 2024, then on that date a subsequent meeting date will be selected for the ordinance’s adoption. RECOMMENDATION(S) CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 8TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

Approve the adoption of the Ordinance (second reading): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION. If the proposed ordinance is altered on January 9, 2024, then on that date a subsequent meeting date will be selected for the ordinance’s adoption. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT The Department of Human Resources is committed to assuring that equity is considered in classification and compensation. Today’s recommendations provide amendments to the compensation ordinance that will assist the County of San Diego to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments and enables the County to deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego. SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT The proposed actions amending the compensation ordinance aligns 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. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact for the recommendations. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Vargas, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, and adopted Ordinance No. 10884 (N.S.), entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 9. APPOINTMENTS: VARIOUS (DISTRICTS: ALL)SUBJECT: OVERVIEW These appointments are in accordance with applicable Board Policy A-74, “Citizen Participation in County Boards, Commissions and Committees,” 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 Corbin Sabol to the JAMUL/DULZURA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP, Seat No. 5, for a term to expire January 6, 2025. Appoint Paul W. Lotze to the LAKE CUYAMACA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, 9TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

Seat No. 7, for a term to expire January 2, 2025. Appoint Lorraine Kent to the SAN DIEGUITO COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP, Seat No. 8, for a term to expire January 4, 2027. SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND Appoint Donna Hein to CSA No. 138 - VALLEY CENTER PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Seat No. 1, for a term to expire January 4, 2027. Re-appoint Toby Roy to the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Seat No. 7, for a term to expire November 17, 2026. Appoint Jim Hamerly to the PALOMAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SPONSOR GROUP, Seat No. 2, for a term to expire January 4, 2027. Appoint Donald Armstrong to the PAUMA MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, Seat No. 1, for a term to expire December 6, 2024. Appoint Andrea Gonzalez to the SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, Seat No. 9, for a term to expire January 4, 2027. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Appoint Larosa Watson to the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Seat No. 13, for a term to expire January 9, 2027. Re-appoint Zohir Chowdhury to the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Seat No. 17, for a term to expire November 4, 2026. Appoint Jason Nevarez to the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Seat No. 3, for an indefinite term. Appoint Susan Madison to the PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, COMMITTEE FOR, Seat No. 11, for a term to expire January 9, 2026. 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 inter- relationship 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 10TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

that impact their lives and communities.” FISCAL IMPACT N/A BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Vargas, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 10. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED (DISTRICTS: ALL)SUBJECT: 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. 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 ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Vargas, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. 11TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: SECOND CONDISERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF ARTICLE XX OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO FILING FEES TO SEAL OR EXPUNGE A RECORD, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 134 (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW On December 5, 2023 (23), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider the Ordinance on January 9, 2024. Effective July 10, 2023, California Assembly Bill (AB) 134 eliminated filing fees to seal or expunge a record, commonly known as expungements. For those who requested expungements prior to AB 134’s passage, the charges are still collectible; however, no new fees will be assessed. Today’s action seeks Board of Supervisors (Board) approval to amend Article XX of the San Diego County Administrative Code to reflect the County of San Diego’s implementation of, and to be consistent with, the provisions of AB 134. As of July 10, 2023, the Probation department ended the assessment of fees to seal or expunge a record. The proposed changes to the San Diego County Administrative Code delete the references to these requests of dismissal filing fees which are no longer assessed, pursuant to the changes in state law. The ordinance will be introduced on December 5, 2023 and, if approved, it will be scheduled for adoption on January 9, 2024. If the proposed ordinance is altered on January 9, 2024, then on that date a subsequent meeting date will be selected for the ordinance’s adoption. RECOMMENDATION(S) CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Consider and adopt the Ordinance (unless ordinance is modified on second reading): AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF ARTICLE XX OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO FILING FEES TO SEAL OR EXPUNGE A RECORD. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT The proposed amendments to the San Diego County Administrative Code align with changes to state law to end the assessment of filing fees related to filing fees to seal or expunge a record. According to a report by the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, the average debt incurred by defendants for court-ordered fines and fees was roughly equal to the annual income for many survey respondents. Because these fees are often assigned to people who cannot afford to pay them, they can be a contributing factor to poverty and limit economic opportunities among low-income individuals in our justice system. Community engagement was coordinated through advocacy efforts during the state legislative process. These actions to implement changes already passed through state law are anticipated to remove barriers to long-term success for justice-involved individuals. 12TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT The implementation of an Ordinance amending the San Diego County Administrative Code contributes to the County of San Diego Sustainability Goals of providing just and equitable access to County services. Aligning the San Diego County Administrative Code with existing state law enables County programs, operations, and contracts to reflect the values of equity and sustainability set forth by the California State Legislature. Specifically, the proposed Ordinance reflects recognition of the economic impacts of filing fees to seal or expunge a record. By doing so, this request will help to remove some barriers for justice-involved individuals to have greater access to more economic opportunities. FISCAL IMPACT There is minimal fiscal impact associated with the proposal to amend the San Diego County Administrative Code to be consistent with state law. The revenue collected from these filing fees to seal or expunge a record has not exceeded $10,000 annually for the past three fiscal years. This amount can be absorbed within the current and future years budget for the Probation Department. The funding source is existing General Purpose Revenue. There will be no net change in General Fund costs and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Anderson, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, and adopted Ordinance No. 10885 (N.S.), entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF ARTICLE XX OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO FILING FEES TO SEAL OR EXPUNGE A RECORD. Vargas, Anderson, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: 12. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FRAMEWORK UPDATE (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW On June 8, 2021 (3), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) approved an American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) spending framework for the approximately $650 million in ARPA funds received from the federal government to be used towards the County of San Diego’s (County) response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ARPA Framework not only addressed the needs of the region to test, trace and treat COVID-19 cases to reduce morbidity and mortality, but also addressed the economic and social impacts of the pandemic. The ARPA Framework established by the Board was the culmination of input from every supervisorial district and comprehensive community engagement, which included community workshops held in March 2021 as well as review and consideration of correspondence received from community organizations and advocates. The ARPA Framework includes programs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as services for behavioral health, homelessness, food assistance, seniors and youth, small businesses, and critical infrastructure. 13TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

The ARPA funds allocated to the County represent a significant and extraordinary infusion of resources to the region, and the County has taken a leading role in utilizing these funds, employing a strategic three-pronged approach. The first prong prioritizes saving lives and protecting families, ensuring funds were directed towards critical initiatives such as testing, treatment, and vaccination sites. The second prong focuses on countering the economic impacts of the pandemic and making longer term investments for the region. This effort includes efforts to stimulate the economy and help San Diegans get back to work, marked by strategic investments like the small business and non-profit stimulus payments, aimed at revitalizing economic activity. The third prong includes resources for investing in our future, supporting programs such as child care, behavioral health, and evergreen funding initiatives. This structured approach highlights the County's commitment to addressing immediate needs while strategically planning for a resilient and prosperous future. Of note, the federal guidelines require that ARPA funds are obligated by the end of 2024, and ultimately spent by the end of 2026. To ensure the ARPA funds are used most effectively and fully expended, County staff will be returning to the Board with recommended updates to the ARPA Framework based on discussion and actions taken today. County staff is currently reviewing the ARPA Framework as it relates to those programs that will have a funding need once ARPA funds are fully expended, as well as other programs that align with the ARPA Framework to provide essential services. In addition, consideration will be given to mitigate the impacts of any disallowances that the Federal Emergency Management Agency may have when reviewing the County’s reimbursement submittals for COVID-19 programs. Today’s recommendations include receiving an update on the ARPA Framework, including projected spending levels and a report out on the Evergreen Fund recommendations of the Fiscal Subcommittee, and requesting direction from the Board related to allocation of any remaining resources of the ARPA Framework, to ensure these resources effectively respond to the priorities and needs across the region. RECOMMENDATION(S) CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Receive the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Framework Update report. 2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop recommendations to revise the ARPA Framework based on projected remaining ARPA funds and return to the Board. EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT Today’s actions support the mechanism to present the County of San Diego’s framework for the use of American Rescue Plan Act funding in support of the most vulnerable residents in the county. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the lives of individuals, businesses, and communities across San Diego County. To support the most vulnerable, an equity lens and a quantitative and qualitative data-driven approach were used to prioritize and integrate consideration of racial and gender equity in the recommendations to guide the distribution of COVID-19 response and recovery-related federal, State, and local funding and resources. Additionally, monitoring the impacts of the components of the ARPA Framework include the use of the Healthy Places Index to ensure equitable access and distribution of programs. 14TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT The proposed actions to receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Framework and provide direction related to allocation of components of the ARPA Framework support the County of San Diego’s Sustainability Goals #2, #4 and #5 by ensuring the ARPA Framework supports just and equitable access to County services, protecting the health and well-being of everyone in the region, and supporting stormwater infrastructure to protect the quality of our region’s groundwater. FISCAL IMPACT There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with these requests. The remaining balance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Operational Plan. County of San Diego (County) staff would return to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) as needed with additional actions tied to any future fiscal impacts that may result from today’s recommendations. Today’s recommendation is to receive the ARPA Framework Update report (Attachment A on file with the Clerk of the Board). As of the last submitted quarterly report to the United States Department of the Treasury, the County had spent $323.8 million of the approximately $650 million in funds received. This included leveraging an ARPA lost revenue strategy in some areas to redirect General Purpose Revenue. Based on current program activity and Board directive to expend funds by the end of FY 2024-25, $67 million is projected to remain at the end of the period. Combined with the unused Evergreen Fund amount of $66.6 million, the total projected balance for the ARPA Framework is $133.6 million, which does not include infrastructure projects with a multi-year timeline. This balance presents an opportunity to continue to fund ARPA framework activities with ongoing costs for another fiscal year, still within the Treasury’s expenditure timeframes, as well as mitigate some budgetary pressures related to these programs over the next couple of years. While many programs initiated under ARPA were intended to be one-time to meet immediate needs resulting from the pandemic, ARPA funds were also used to accelerate the development of additional County programs supporting vulnerable populations. These programs, primarily supporting homeless services, do not have sustainable funding identified. ARPA funds remaining at the end of FY 2024-25 could be used to prevent a budgetary gap in these areas beginning in FY 2025-26. Additionally, these funds could be used to address an imminent gap in funding beginning in FY 2024-25 for the Regional Homeless Assistance Program, and to help mitigate impacts of any potential disallowances that the Federal Emergency Management Agency may have when reviewing the County’s reimbursement submittals for COVID-19 programs (Attachment C on file with the Clerk of the Board). The Evergreen Fund component of the ARPA Framework is funded in the amount of $80.6 million, based on funding from the ARPA Framework ($79 million) and another amount from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund ($1.6 million). The Board has already taken action on $14.0 million (Supportive Services for Asylum Seeking Migrants and Housing Every Homeless Person in Addiction Recovery). The remaining balance of the Evergreen Fund, currently $66.6 million, would be brought back to the Board for action on recommended options. The $66.6 million may be reduced by actions taken by the Board today or at any meeting prior to staff’s return. These ARPA funds would be used directly or leveraged through a lost revenue strategy to redirect existing General Purpose Revenue. 15TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT N/A ACTION: Noting for the record that items 12, 13, 14 and Flood Control District item FL01 were heard concurrently; ON MOTION of Supervisor Vargas, seconded by Supervisor Desmond, the Board of Supervisors took the following actions: 1. Supported the staff recommendations in item 12, including the proposal for how to program the remaining ARPA Framework balance of $67 million and return to the Board on February 27 with recommendations for the remaining balance of the Evergreen Fund. 2. Directed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to include priorities from all Board members when developing proposals for how to program remaining funds in the Evergreen Fund to be considered when the CAO returns to the Board on February 27, 2024 with the Evergreen Fund recommendations. Priorities should be focused on 1) behavioral health, 2) housing, 3) climate change, 4) economic prosperity 5) homelessness, and 6) workforce, and be sent to the CAO by Board members via memo no later than January 22, 2024 so that the CAO can return to the Board with Evergreen Fund options on February 27, 2024. 3. Directed the CAO to implement Program 5, “Supporting County Workforce Well-Being and Hiring and Retention Goals by Investing in Wellness One-Time Payments,” as described in agenda item 14. 4. Directed the CAO to implement Program 3, “Recuperative Care Homeless Beds,” as described in agenda item 14. 5. Continued agenda items 13, and the remaining recommendations of item 14 and Flood Control District item 1, to be considered when the CAO returns to the Board on February 27, 2024 with the Evergreen Fund recommendations. Vargas, Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe, DesmondAYES: AndersonNOT PRESENT: 13. ORDINANCE REVISION EXTENDING THE COUNTY’S ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) FEE WAIVER PROGRAM (DISTRICTS: ALL) SUBJECT: OVERVIEW Although the housing crisis continues to severely impact our region, there have been recent positive examples of steps the County took to make a dent to address the region’s need for more housing. One such example is the County’s fee waiver program for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). On October 10, 2018 (2), the Board of Supervisors (Board) received the report Options to Improve Housing Affordability in the Unincorporated Area and directed staff to develop a trial program to waive plan check fees, permit fees, and County development impact fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) projects located on a lot with an existing single-family dwelling. ADUs are structures that are accessory to a primary residence, constructed with 16TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024

independent living facilities for one or more persons. Broadly speaking, they are allowed up to 1,200 square feet in size, can be attached or detached from the primary residence, and are an incredibly important tool to increase the availability of housing that can be built within our existing communities. On January 30, 2019 (1), the Board adopted ordinances to create a five-year trial fee waiver program that would waive plan check fees (staff review of submitted materials), permit fees (such as building and septic system fees) and County development impact fees (such as transportation, park, and drainage fees) for newly constructed ADUs located on a lot with an existing single-family dwelling in the unincorporated County. This program has been running successfully and expires (or “sunsets”) on January 9, 2024. By its sunset date, the program is expected to have waived fees for roughly 1,500 ADU projects and will result in an estimated cumulative savings to applicants of nearly $15 million - a definite success. Beyond the fee waiver program, the County has other processes in place to streamline the production of ADUs. For example, staff developed six sets of unique building plans (“Pre-Approved Plans”) that applicants can use to construct an ADU. These range in size from 600 to 1,200 square feet and there are no costs to use them. For applicants proposing privately designed ADUs (not using the Pre-Approved Plans), County staff offer an expedited plan check at no additional cost, which provides a first-round review in half the time of a review for a new single-family residential unit. Neither the Pre-Approved Plans nor the expedited review process for ADUs are sunsetting on January 9, 2024 - only the fee waiver program. Although the Pre-Approved Plans and expedited review efforts are beneficial on their own, the fee waiver program can increase the cumulative positive impacts, especially when taken as part of the broader suite of efforts to streamline ADU production. The housing crisis is a perilous situation that impacts all communities in our region, and we need every tool available to us to address the severe lack of housing. At this time, it would be misguided to let the program expire. It’s important we continue to offer a multifaceted approach to incentivizing and streamlining homebuilding in the unincorporated county, and waiving fees for relatively affordable ADUs has proven to help do exactly that. Today’s action is for the Board to adopt ordinances authorizing the extension of the County’s Fee Waiver Programs for development impact fees (Transportation Impact, Park Lands Dedication Ordinance, and Drainage) and permit fees (building and onsite wastewater system) for ADUs located on lots with existing single-family dwellings for another five-year trial period commencing January 9, 2024 until January 9, 2029. Initial funding of $16M dollars will be provided to support these efforts. Once this funding has been used, the fees will need to be paid by the applicant. Today’s request would also establish appropriations through revising revise the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Framework to reallocate $16.0 million of amounts anticipated to be allocated to the Evergreen element of the ARPA Framework to make the necessary funding available to extend the program. RECOMMENDATION(