DATE:
January 13, 2026
08
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE LXV OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCES RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO COUNTY FACILITIES (January 13, 2026- First Reading; January 28, 2026 - Second Reading unless ordinance is modified on second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On October 21, 2025 (17), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) directed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to draft a Civil Liberties Enforcement and Accountability Rules (CLEAR) Ordinance based upon the Due Process and Safety Ordinance adopted by the City of San Diego City Council on October 21, 2025.
Based on direction from the Board, staff returned on November 18, 2025 (20) and then again on December 9, 2025 (20) with a draft ordinance that restricts access to non-public areas of County of San Diego (County) facilities by law enforcement without a judicial warrant or court order. It also directs the posting of clear, multilingual signage in County buildings to inform residents of their rights. Finally, it extends certain requirements to County contractors, grantees, and leaseholders, ensuring consistent and enforceable civil rights safeguards across County partnerships and funded programs. Additional direction was provided by the Board on December 9, 2025 (20) to amend the language in the draft ordinance.
Today's recommendation requests that the Board consider the introduction of an ordinance based upon the Due Process and Safety Ordinance adopted by the City of San Diego City Council including the amendments presented on December 9th. If the Board acts as recommended, then on January 28, 2026, the Board is requested to adopt the ordinance (second reading) and take related actions. If the proposed ordinance is altered on January 28, 2026, then on that date, a subsequent meeting date will be selected for the ordinance's adoption.
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