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October 22, 2024 |
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33.107 OF TITLE 3, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGULATORY CODE RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE (10/22/24 - FIRST READING; 12/10/24 - SECOND READING UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED ON SECOND READING) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
In accordance with Board of Supervisors (Board) Policy A-76, Sunset Review Process, the Public Safety Group periodically reviews Board policies and provisions of the County of San Diego (County) Administrative Code and Regulatory Code to ensure they reflect current Board standards and practices, that obsolete policies and Code provisions are removed, and that policy language is revised for clarity accordingly.
Today’s actions seek Board approval to amend provisions in the San Diego County Administrative Code relating to Shooting Regulations and extend the sunset review date, and determine no change is necessary to TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1, RULES AND REGULATIONS of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances.
The ordinance amending provisions in TITLE 3, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1, SHOOTING REGULATIONS makes non-substantive changes to replace “Sheriff’s Department” with “Sheriff’s Office.” The ordinance will be introduced to the Board on October 22, 2024, and if approved, will be scheduled for adoption on December 10, 2024. If the proposed ordinance is altered on December 10, 2024, a subsequent meeting date will be selected for the ordinance’s adoption.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Approve the introduction of the ordinance (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33.107 OF TITLE 3, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGULATORY CODE RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
2. Determine no change is necessary and establish the new sunset review date of December 31, 2031, for TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1, RULES AND REGULATIONS of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances.
If on October 22, 2024 the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors takes action as recommended, then on December 10, 2024:
1. Consider and adopt second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33.107 OF TITLE 3, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGULATORY CODE RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
2. Update the Sunset Review date of the San Diego County Administrative Code TITLE 3, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1, SHOOTING REGULATIONS, to December 31, 2031.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
County departments are guided by several Regulatory Codes, Administrative Codes, and Board policies to serve the region and customers consistently and equitably. The periodic review of County codes and policies ensures that departments keep documents up to date, provide clarifying language, and continue to guide departmental practices. Additionally, this practice allows the language within these codes and policies to align with current efforts and to reflect inclusivity.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action to review County Administrative and Regulatory Codes aligns with the goal to promote opportunities for community engagement and supports the sustainability of governmental practices and services. Updates proposed in today’s action are meant to ensure that codes and policies are up to date, reflect current processes, and are needed to continue services and responsibilities to the region, such as emergency services.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposal to establish new sunset dates for these regulatory codes. There will be no change in General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
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BACKGROUND
In accordance with Board Policy A-76, Sunset Review Process, County departments periodically review Board policies and provisions of the County Administrative Code and County Regulatory Code to ensure outdated or obsolete policies and Code provisions are deleted, and remaining requirements reflect current Board standards and practices.
The proposed revisions to TITLE 3, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1, SHOOTING REGULATIONS are to replace “Sheriff’s Department” with “Sheriff’s Office.” This revision will align with Section 1.1.3 of the Compensation Ordinance. The next Sunset Review date is proposed to be December 31, 2031.
No changes are requested to TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1, RULES AND REGULATIONS of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances except to update the Sunset Review date to December 31, 2031.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today’s proposed actions support the Sustainability, Equity, and Community Strategic Initiatives in the County of San Diego’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan by ensuring processes and services are positioned to meet the needs and expectations of all communities in San Diego County, removing obsolete policies and Code provisions, and confirming that the remaining requirements reflect current legal standards and practices.
Respectfully submitted,
ebony n. shelton
Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENT(S)
Attachment A - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33.107 OF TITLE 3, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGULATORY CODE RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE (Clean Copy)
Attachment B - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33.107 OF TITLE 3, DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGULATORY CODE RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE (Informational Copy)
Attachment C - Summary of Ordinance