VOTE: 5-0 (PASS)
Regional law enforcement agencies, including the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the City of San Diego Police Department, are expected to face a shortage of sworn officers necessary to protect life and property in the next few years. Vaccine mandates at the City of San Diego could result in up to 160 officers being fired this year. This board letter directs the County to prepare for and appropriately address anticipated shortages in public safety personnel to keep our communities safe.

VOTES: 5-0 (PASS)
The Board unanimously passed the Chief Administrative Officer's plan to establish an "Ag Pass" program at the recommendation of Supervisor Anderson and Supervisor Desmond. Agricultural passes ("Ag Pass") allow vetted ranchers and farmers limited access to their property, when deemed safe, during a wildfire or other emergencies to care for their livestock or crops. Physical Ag Pass cards will be granted to eligible owners so they may be easily identified by emergency personnel during such emergencies. Upon passing this board letter, the Board voted to establish an Ag Pass program for the unincorporated area of San Diego County, and full implementation of the program is planned for the Fiscal Year 2023-24.

VOTE: 5-0 (PASS)
This board letter proposes an "Opioid Settlement Framework" that presents evidence-based strategies to spend the County's expected opioid settlement funds, advancing solutions in the sectors of healthcare integration, harm reduction, and social supports and services. 

VOTES: 2-3 (FAIL)

In 2020, the Board of Supervisors considered adopting a position on Senate Bill (SB) 1023 (Bates), legislation that would have required most proceedings for the civil commitment of a sexually violent predator (SVP) to be conducted in open court. Because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shift in bill prioritization by the State Legislature action on this legislation was suspended last year. The author of this bill introduced similar legislation, SB 248, that would also require most proceedings for the civil commitment of an SVP to be conducted in open court. In addition, SB 248 would close a loophole by ensuring SVPs return to a state hospital to continue serving their original sentence after prison terms for new crimes have been completed. This board letter requests the Board to write a letter in support of this Senate Bill. 

VOTE: 4-0 (PASS)
Although the County role regarding the placement of conditionally released Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) is limited, this item directs County departments to proactively review and verify that the Department of State Hospitals and its Conditional Release Program contractor comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations and other legal requirements when searching for and securing housing for SVPs. This item also directs the Chief Administrative Officer to develop, implement and report back on a communications strategy to maximize transparency, notification and public input on the proposed placement of SVPs. 

VOTES: 5-0 (PASS)

Beginning in 2013, the region’s utility provider, San Diego Gas & Electric, began using Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) during adverse weather events. To lessen the impacts of PSPS events, and maintain safety, it is critical for the County to collaborate with SDG&E and other partners to develop protocols and resources to address and minimize impacts caused by the power shutoffs. This board letter directs County staff to identify gaps in PSPS mitigations and opportunities to further reduce the impact on the region. It also directs staff to consult with stakeholders and state representatives to pursue funding from public and private sources to address the identified gaps.  

VOTES: 5-0 (PASS)

The housing of sex offenders in San Diego County continues to be a major concern for the region’s families, community leaders and the elected officials representing them. The current processes used by various state and local entities involved in the notification and placement of sex offenders is complex and often unclear to the public. This board letter directs County staff to conduct a review of the current process and procedures used to notify the public about the placement and residency of Sexually Violent Predators and Registered Sex Offenders and to provide any suggestions to improve the process.    

VOTES: 2-3 (FAIL)

Although law enforcement personnel often encounter a significant number of individuals while responding to calls, they were included in a lower tier than other emergency personnel and those who respond to emergency incidents in the COVID-19 vaccination efforts. This board letter asks the Board of Supervisors to prioritize the vaccination of law enforcement personnel by supporting their immediate vaccination eligibility through the inclusion of law enforcement in Tier 1A of the County’s vaccination plan.

VOTES: 5-0 (PASS)
The Board recognizes the anticipated influx in the number of asylum seekers entering the U.S. once the federal government lifts the current Title 42 restrictions currently limiting border crossings. This Board letter directs County staff to identify short-term actions we can take to prevent the asylum seekers released on the street by federal authorities from exacerbating the regional homeless crisis. Staff is also directed to develop a Comprehensive Preparedness Plan, work with partner organizations to seek federal resources, and urge Congress to prioritize comprehensive immigration reform during the current legislative session.    

VOTES: 5-0 (PASS)
This Board letter directs County staff to accept and distribute to San Ysidro Health funding that was included in the State budget to pay for a mobile medical clinic. The mobile clinic will increase access to healthcare for back country residents.

VOTES: 5-0 (PASS)
This Board letter directs County staff to work with the Grossmont Healthcare District to initiate a rural health pilot program partnering a firefighter/paramedic with a registered public health nurse to conduct post-discharge follow-up home visits for rural patients. The goal of this program is to reduce hospital readmissions and promote equal access to health services throughout the rural areas of East County, disproportionately impacted by health vulnerabilities.