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January 25, 2022 and February 8, 2022 |
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SUBJECT
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SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (1/25/2022 - First Reading; 2/8/2022 - Second Reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On January 25, 2022 (12), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider and adopt the Ordinances on February 8, 2022.
The proposed amendments to the San Diego County Compensation Ordinance are part of the ongoing efforts to manage and maintain a skilled, adaptable and diverse workforce dedicated to sustaining operational excellence and serving the public. This action amends the Compensation Ordinance by 1) establishing the Community Health Worker and Peer Support Specialist classifications in the Classified Service to support the Departments of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities and Behavioral Health Services respectively; and 2) amending Section 5.9.1 of the Compensation Ordinance, which adds Juneteenth as a County-observed holiday.
Today’s recommendations also amend Administrative Code Section 57, which also adds Juneteenth as a County-observed holiday.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Submit ordinances for further Board consideration and adoption on February 8, 2022 (second reading).
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION 57.
2. If, on February 8, 2022, the Board takes action as recommended in item 1, the Chief Administrative Officer is directed to take any necessary action to conform applicable County policies, rules, regulations and ordinances to the addition of Juneteenth as a County-observed holiday.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Department of Human Resources is committed to assuring equity is considered in classification and review work in order to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments. Today’s recommendations provide for the appropriate classification of positions.
The Health & Human Services Agency has requested to add the Peer Support Specialist classification and Community Health Worker classification to provide additional linkages to County resources and case management services to ensure person-centered and trauma informed services are delivered in an equitable way to improve the individual’s quality of life. Groups that will benefit from these services include vulnerable populations including economically disadvantaged communities, youth, immigrants, seniors, disabled, physically and mentally ill.
The requested action is strongly aligned to the initiatives in the County's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan and its vision for a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. By creating these classifications, the County will enhance resources and develop programs to address the immediate needs of the County’s underserved populations.
Today’s recommendations will also add Juneteenth, a day that is celebrated to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, as a County-observed holiday. If adopted by the County Board of Supervisors, the Chief Administrative Officer will take action to ensure that all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances of the County are amended, as necessary, to conform to the addition of Juneteenth as a County-observed holiday. Any necessary amendment to other County ordinances affected by this change will be presented to the Board for adoption as necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in an additional annual cost of approximately $500,000 to establish a new County holiday. The funding source will be existing revenue within County departments. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
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BACKGROUND
On April 6, 2021 (6), the Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to establish a Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities within Health & Human Services Agency to achieve better coordination of existing and future County homeless activities and programs and to serve as a central point of contact and collaboration for outside partners to help vulnerable San Diegans and reduce homeless in the region. Today’s recommendations will amend the Compensation Ordinance by establishing the Community Health Worker classification. This new classification will be represented by SEIU and will support County initiatives and programs to address homelessness in San Diego County.
Today’s recommendations also include changes to the Compensation Ordinance by establishing the Peer Support Specialist classification. This new classification will also be represented by SEIU and will support County initiatives and programs that deliver behavioral health services and support individuals and families in achieving their behavioral health goals. This is in alignment with best practices in terms of having those with lived experience working in the County’s service delivery system.
Today, the Department of Human Resources also seeks approval to amend the Compensation Ordinance and Administrative Code to add Juneteenth as a County-observed holiday.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
These actions are aligned with the County of San Diego’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan Initiatives of Sustainability, Community, Justice, Equity, and Empower. Approval of the recommendation allows the County to develop, maintain, and attract a skilled, adaptable and diverse workforce dedicated to sustaining operational excellence and serving as enablers to these Strategic Initiatives.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN N. ROBBINS-MEYER
Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENT(S)
Executive Summary
Compensation Ordinance (Clean Version)
Administrative Code (Clean Version)
Summary of Proposed Ordinances
Compensation Ordinance (Strike-out Version)
Administrative Code (Strike-out Version)