STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS  
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
REGULAR MEETING  
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, 9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER  
BOARD CHAMBER, ROOM 310  
1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY  
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101  
GENERAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION  
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, 9:00 AM  
Order Of Business  
REGULAR SESSION: Meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m.  
A.  
PRESENT: Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer, Chair; Paloma Aguirre, Chair Pro Tem; Joel  
Anderson; Jim Desmond; also, Andrew Potter, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.  
ABSENT: Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, Vice-Chair  
B.  
Invocation was led by Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism; & Pandit Kedar  
A. Dave, Priest at San Diego Hindu Shri Mandir.  
C.  
D.  
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nathan Bennett.  
Presentations or Announcement of Proclamations and Awards:  
Chair Terra Lawson-Remer presented a proclamation declaring the Month of May 2026, to be  
Bike Safety Month throughout the County of San Diego.  
Chair Terra Lawson-Remer and Chair Pro Tem Paloma Aguirre presented a proclamation  
declaring the Week of May 6-12, 2026, to be National Nurses Week throughout the County of  
San Diego.  
Chair Pro Tem Paloma Aguirre presented a proclamation declaring May 5, 2026, to be Missing  
and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day throughout the County of San Diego.  
Supervisor Joel Anderson presented a proclamation declaring the Week of May 17-21, 2026, to  
be National Public Works Week throughout the County of San Diego.  
Supervisor Jim Desmond presented a proclamation declaring May 5, 2026, to be Palomar Health  
Trauma Nurses Day throughout the County of San Diego.  
E.  
Non-Agenda Public Communication: Individuals can address the Board on topics within its  
jurisdiction that are not on the agenda. According to the Board’s Rules of Procedure, each person  
may speak at only one Non-Agenda Public Communication session per meeting. Speakers can  
choose to speak during either the General Legislative or Land Use Legislative Session.  
F.  
Approval of the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the sessions of April 21, 2026 and April  
22, 2026, and minutes for concurrent Special District meetings of San Diego County Fire  
Protection District for March 3, 2026 and March 24, 2026.  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the sessions of April 21, 2026  
and April 22, 2026; and, minutes for concurrent Special District meetings of the San Diego  
County Fire Protection District of March 3, 2026 and March 24, 2026.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
G.  
H.  
I.  
Consent Agenda  
Discussion Items  
Time Certain: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026  
Item 14: INVESTING IN ARTS, CULTURE, AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL  
Time Certain: 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026  
Item 15: EXPANDING COMMUNITY-LED VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN SPRING  
VALLEY WITH NO SHOTS FIRED PROGRAM  
J.  
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.  
K.  
Recess to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the Land Use Legislative Session  
Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items  
Category  
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Subject  
Public Safety  
1.  
GENERAL SERVICES - APPROVE LEASE AMENDMENT FOR THE  
SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN SAN DIEGO, AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION  
2.  
SHERIFF - ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III  
SECTION 66.1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE  
CODE, RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE (05/05/2026 - first  
reading; 05/19/2026 - second reading unless ordinance is modified on  
second reading)  
Health and  
Human Services  
3.  
4.  
APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF BIANCCA BERRY AS HOUSING  
AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TENANT  
COMMISSIONER AND APPROVE EBONY WRIGHT AS AN  
ALTERNATE TENANT COMMISSIONER  
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF  
PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING FOR CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING  
PREVENTION SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR  
FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES  
Financial and  
General  
Government  
5.  
6.  
UPDATE ON COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BASELINE  
INTERSECTIONAL GENDER EQUITY ANALYSIS  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:  
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES:  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE,  
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND AMENDING VARIOUS  
SECTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (4/21/2026- First  
Reading; 5/5/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on  
second reading)  
Appointments  
7.  
APPOINTMENTS: VARIOUS  
Communications 8.  
Received  
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED  
Public Safety  
9.  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:  
ADOPT ORDINANCES RELATED TO FEES AND RATES FOR  
COUNTY FIRE AND MEDICAL EXAMINER EFFECTIVE FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27 (05/05/26 - FIRST READING; 05/19/26 - SECOND  
READING UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED ON SECOND  
READING)  
Health and  
Human Services  
10.  
11.  
APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADDING AND AMENDING PROVISIONS  
IN ARTICLE XV-B OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE  
CODE RELATING TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY  
AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES  
Financial and  
General  
Government  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
REVISIONS TO FINANCE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP  
FEES AND RATES RELATING TO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, CLERK  
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND OFFICE OF COUNTY  
COUNSEL BY ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION (5/5/2026- First  
Reading; 5/19/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on  
second reading)  
12.  
13.  
ENHANCING REVENUES BY OPTIMIZING THE USE OF COUNTY  
PARKING FACILTITIES AND SPACES IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO  
PUBLIC HEARING IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561  
(AB 2561) REGARDING COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO VACANCIES,  
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS  
14.  
15.  
INVESTING IN ARTS, CULTURE, AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY  
FOR ALL  
Public Safety  
EXPANDING COMMUNITY-LED VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN  
SPRING VALLEY WITH NO SHOTS FIRED PROGRAM  
Closed Session  
16.  
17.  
CLOSED SESSION  
Public  
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION  
Communication  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors approved the Consent Agenda.  
1.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
GENERAL SERVICES - APPROVE LEASE AMENDMENT FOR THE  
SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN SAN DIEGO, AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
2.  
SUBJECT:  
SHERIFF - ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III  
SECTION 66.1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE  
CODE, RELATING TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE (05/05/2026 - first  
reading; 05/19/2026 - second reading unless ordinance is modified on  
second reading)  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, and took action to further consider and  
adopt the Ordinance on May 19, 2026.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
3.  
SUBJECT:  
APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF BIANCCA BERRY AS HOUSING  
AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TENANT  
COMMISSIONER AND APPROVE EBONY WRIGHT AS AN  
ALTERNATE TENANT COMMISSIONER  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
4.  
SUBJECT:  
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF  
PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING FOR CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING  
PREVENTION SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR  
FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
5.  
6.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
UPDATE ON COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BASELINE  
INTERSECTIONAL GENDER EQUITY ANALYSIS  
This item was withdrawn at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer.  
SUBJECT:  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:  
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES:  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE,  
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND AMENDING VARIOUS  
SECTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (4/21/2026- First  
Reading; 5/5/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on  
second reading)  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Ordinance No. 10991 (N.S),  
entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND  
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION; and, Ordinance No. 10992 (N.S), entitled: AN  
ORDINANCE AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTIONS.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
7.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
APPOINTMENTS: VARIOUS  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
8.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors withdrew this item at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer, on Consent.  
9.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:  
ADOPT ORDINANCES RELATED TO FEES AND RATES FOR  
COUNTY FIRE AND MEDICAL EXAMINER EFFECTIVE FISCAL  
YEAR 2026-27 (05/05/26 - FIRST READING; 05/19/26 - SECOND  
READING UNLESS ORDINANCE IS MODIFIED ON SECOND  
READING)  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, and took action to further  
consider and adopt the Ordinances on May 19, 2026.  
NOES: Desmond  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
10.  
SUBJECT:  
APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADDING AND AMENDING PROVISIONS  
IN ARTICLE XV-B OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE  
CODE RELATING TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY  
AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended, and took action to further consider and adopt the  
Ordinance on May 19, 2026.  
NOES: Desmond  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
11.  
SUBJECT:  
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:  
REVISIONS TO FINANCE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP  
FEES AND RATES RELATING TO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, CLERK  
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND OFFICE OF COUNTY  
COUNSEL BY ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION (5/5/2026- First  
Reading; 5/19/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on  
second reading)  
ACTION:  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of  
Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, adopting Resolution No.  
26-032, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY  
OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO COUNTY COUNSEL HOURLY BILLING RATES FOR  
ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL SERVICES; and, took action to further consider and adopt  
the Ordinances on May 19, 2026.  
NOES: Desmond  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
12.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
ENHANCING REVENUES BY OPTIMIZING THE USE OF COUNTY  
PARKING FACILTITIES AND SPACES IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Lawson-Remer, the Board of  
Supervisors took action as recommended.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
13.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
PUBLIC HEARING IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561  
(AB 2561) REGARDING COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO VACANCIES,  
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS  
ON MOTION of Supervisor Desmond, seconded by Supervisor Anderson, the Board of  
Supervisors held a public hearing on May 5, 2026, in accordance with Government Code section  
3502.3, and received the 2026 County of San Diego Vacancy, Recruitment and Retention  
presentation.  
ABSENT: Montgomery Steppe  
14.  
SUBJECT:  
INVESTING IN ARTS, CULTURE, AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY  
FOR ALL  
ACTION:  
Noting for the record that this item was heard on May 6, 2026; ON MOTION of Supervisor  
Lawson-Remer, seconded by Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, the Board of Supervisors took the  
following actions:  
1. Directed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to implement the Investing in San Diego  
County Arts and Culture Initiative as outlined below in consultation with relevant County  
departments and leadership, including, but not limited to, the Office of Economic Development  
and Government Affairs, Land Use and Environment Group, Department of General Services,  
Parks and Recreation, Office of Equity and Racial Justice, the Chief Binational Affairs Officer,  
and County Counsel, as appropriate.  
The San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission shall serve as the advisory body for the  
implementation and ongoing support of this initiative, including program design, criteria, and  
community engagement.  
a. Artist Grant Program: Allocate $1,000,000 in ongoing funding to design and implement a  
direct grant program for artists and cultural practitioners, with initial awards distributed by the  
end of fiscal year 2026-2027. These funds shall be included as an ongoing annual investment in  
arts and culture and are not intended as one-time allocations. Funding allocated for these  
purposes shall be used exclusively for direct grants, capacity building, and program delivery and  
shall not be redirected for unrelated uses. The program shall:  
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Prioritize direct funding to individual artists and cultural workers;  
Be designed for low-barrier access and timely distribution;  
Ensure grants support both emerging and established artists;  
Prioritize participation from underserved communities;  
Include multi-month funding opportunities, such as non-governmental artist-in-residence  
programs, that provide financial stability and communities of practice to support the  
development of local artists.  
b. Artist-in-Residence Program for San Diego County: Allocate $250,000 in ongoing funding to  
design and implement a San Diego County Artist-in-Residence Program, with initial placements  
by the end of Fiscal Year 2026-2027. These funds shall be included as an ongoing annual  
investment in arts and culture and are not intended as one-time allocations. Funding allocation  
for these purposes shall be used exclusively for program delivery, stipends, and associated  
support and shall not be redirected for unreleased uses. The program shall:  
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Embed artists who live and work in San Diego County inside County departments to develop  
artist-led and community-informed solutions to social challenges faced by County departments,  
introduce arts-based methods for engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and support  
articulated County goals;  
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Draw upon best practices for program design and operation from Los Angeles County’s  
Creative Strategist/Artist-in-Residence Program, New York City’s Public Artist-in-Residence  
Program, and other successful public sector artist-in-residence programs;  
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Provide 12 months of engagement for Artist(s)-in-Residence in a manner consistent with  
industry best practices. Artist(s)-in-Residence shall be provided with workspace, material stipend  
and technical resources required for completion of their work.  
c. Artist Space Grant Program: Allocate $500,000 in ongoing funding to establish and  
implement an Artist Space Grant Program, with initial awards distributed by the end of Fiscal  
Year 2026-27. These funds shall be included as an ongoing annual investment in arts and culture  
and are not intended as one-time allocations. Funding allocated for these purposes shall be used  
exclusively for direct grants, capacity building, space access, and program delivery and shall not  
be redirected for unrelated uses. This program shall:  
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Provide direct funding to artists, cultural practitioners, and community-based organizations,  
including through grants, capacity building, or direct support for space access, use, and  
activation;  
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Support access to creative space for both artistic production and public presentation;  
Prioritize the use of County-owned and underutilized public spaces for artists to create,  
exhibit, and present work, maximizing public access and community benefit;  
Support public-facing arts and cultural programming, including exhibitions, showcases, and  
installations that are free and accessible to the public;  
Include a clear and accessible process for artists and small organizations to apply for funding  
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and utilize County spaces.  
d. Binational Creative Economy Investment: Allocate $250,000 in ongoing funding to support  
binational creative economy initiatives and cross-border arts and culture collaboration. These  
funds shall be included as an ongoing annual investment in arts and culture and are not intended  
as one-time allocations. Funding allocated for these purposes shall be used exclusively for  
program delivery, partnerships, and related activities and shall not be redirected for unrelated  
uses. This investment shall be led by the Chief Binational Affairs Officer and may include, but is  
not limited to:  
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Support binational creative projects, partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen cultural  
exchange, workforce development, and regional economic opportunity across the San  
Diego-Baja California region;  
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Build on and expand existing efforts, including the San Diego-Tijuana Artist Count and  
related initiatives;  
Prioritize initiatives that are high-impact, visible, and regionally significant.  
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e. County Arts and Cultural District Designation Program: Develop a County Arts District  
Designation Program to formally recognize and support geographic areas with a high  
concentration of arts, culture, and creative economy activity, especially in underserved  
communities across the County. The designation would strengthen place-based cultural  
investments and infrastructure and expand economic opportunities for artists. These efforts may  
include but are not limited to:  
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Develop eligibility criteria, application and evaluation processes, guidelines, branding,  
marketing and technical assistance services, and a designation process for County-recognized  
Arts and Cultural Districts;  
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Engagement and outreach to artistically and culturally-rich areas of the county that have  
traditionally been underrecognized and underfunded;  
Identify potential funding sources, including philanthropic partnerships, public-private  
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collaborations, and matching-fund opportunities, to sustain both the designation program and  
associated artist support and cultural investments and infrastructure efforts;  
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Provide recommendations on program rollout, administrative structure, and long-term  
governance.  
f. Investment in the Black Arts and Culture District: Allocate a one-time $500,000 to bolster  
the development, activation, and enduring sustainability of the Black Arts and Culture District as  
a vital place-based cultural asset and community anchor within San Diego County.  
This investment in the Black Arts and Culture District shall support, but not be limited to:  
Public Space Activation and Cultural Infrastructure-upgrades to physical spaces, including  
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site preparation, lighting, seating, landscaping, and cultural design elements that promote safety,  
accessibility, and community engagement;  
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Arts and Cultural Programming-funding for free, publicly accessible performances,  
exhibitions, events, and intergenerational activities that celebrate Black arts, culture, and history;  
Economic and Workforce Opportunities-initiatives to bolster local creative businesses,  
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develop workforce capacity, and foster youth engagement in arts and cultural sectors.  
g. Philanthropic and Partnership Development: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to  
pursue and establish partnerships with philanthropic organizations, foundations, and  
private-sector partners to expand and leverage the County’s arts and cultural investments. These  
efforts may include, but are not limited to, identifying and securing opportunities for matching  
funds and co-investment, aligning County priorities with existing philanthropic and  
private-sector initiatives, and leveraging external funding to increase the scale and impact of  
County investments.  
h. Legislative Advocacy for Arts and Culture Funding: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer  
to include in the County’s Legislative Program support for legislation that would increase  
funding to support investment in arts, culture, and creative industries.  
i. Designation through the California Arts Council State-Local Partners Program: Direct the  
Chief Administrative Officer to Designate the County of San Diego through the Office of  
Economic Development and Government Affairs as Local Arts Agency for the California Art  
Council’s State-Local Partners Program:  
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Adopted Resolution No. 26-033 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF  
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DESIGNATING THE COUNTY OF  
SAN DIEGO THROUGH THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND  
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AS THE COUNTY'S OFFICIAL STATE-LOCAL PARTNER  
WITH THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SAN  
DIEGO TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND ADMINISTER THE STATE-LOCAL PARTNER  
GRANT FUNDS FOR 2026-2027 THROUGH 2030-2031.  
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Waive Board Policy B-29 Fees, Grants Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility for  
Cost Recovery, which requires full cost recovery for grants.  
j. Annual Return to the Board: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to return to the Board  
annually each January, beginning in January 2027, with updates on implementation of these  
actions. The annual return should include, but not be limited to:  
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Updates on implementation of the Artist Grant program, including funding distribution,  
program reach, and participation, as well as updates on the development of the artist income  
program;  
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Updates on implementation of the Artist Space Grant program, including use of County  
spaces, grant distribution, and public-facing programming such as exhibitions, showcases, and  
cultural programming that expand access to arts and culture across the County;  
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Updates on implementation of the San Diego County Artist-in-Residence program, including  
recruitment, placements, operations, community and staff outreach and engagement,  
deliverables, and impacts;  
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Updates on implementation of binational creative economy investments, including funded  
initiatives and regional impact;  
Updates on philanthropic and partnership development, including identified partnerships,  
funding commitments, and matching or co-investment opportunities;  
Progress on implementation of the Black Arts and Culture District investment, including  
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public space activation and cultural infrastructure improvements such as site upgrades and  
activation milestones;  
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A summary of arts and cultural programming, partnerships, and levels of community  
participation within the Black Arts and Culture District;  
Outcomes related to economic and workforce development within the Black Arts and Culture  
District, including support for local creative businesses and youth engagement opportunities;  
Recommendations for changes to County procurement and contracting policies and practices  
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when it comes to the arts and culture to increase participation from under-resourced local  
practitioners, including but not limited to creative rights and insurance requirements;  
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Recommendations for continued work and implementation, including opportunities to refine,  
expand, or better align investments with community needs.  
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to designate the appropriate County department to  
lead implementation of the Investing in San Diego County Arts and Culture Initiative and to  
allocate up to $250,000 in ongoing funding to support staffing and administrative capacity  
necessary to carry out these actions. These funds shall support grant administration and program  
delivery, partnership development and coordination, and outreach, technology, and community  
engagement to ensure effective implementation. The Chief Administrative Officer may identify  
appropriate staffing classifications and administrative structures to support this work. In  
accordance with Government Code Section 26227, find that the programs identified in the above  
recommendations are necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County of San  
Diego.  
Establish a referral, technical assistance, and applicant readiness process for individuals, artists,  
cultural practitioners, creative entrepreneurs, and organizations that do not initially meet program  
requirements or need additional support to successfully participate. This process may include  
referrals to local community-based organizations that can provide culturally competent technical  
assistance, financial literacy support and training, business development assistance, grant  
readiness coaching, fiscal sponsorship navigation, and other relevant services to help applicants  
build capacity, meet program requirements, and access future County arts and culture funding  
opportunities.  
3. Refer to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CAO Recommended Operational Plan the establishment of  
appropriations of up to $2,750,000 in the department determined by the Chief Administrative  
Officer, to implement the Investing in San Diego County Arts and Culture Initiative, subject to  
available funding sources. This includes up to $2,250,000 of appropriations for ongoing  
programs and related administrative costs, and $500,000 of appropriations established on a  
one-time basis.  
NOES: Desmond  
ABSENT: Anderson  
15.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
EXPANDING COMMUNITY-LED VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN  
SPRING VALLEY WITH NO SHOTS FIRED PROGRAM  
Noting for the record that this item was heard on May 6, 2026; ON MOTION of Supervisor  
Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of Supervisors took action as  
recommended.  
ABSENT: Anderson  
16.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
CLOSED SESSION  
The Board of Supervisors met in closed session on May 5, 2026, from 12:32 p.m. to 12:51 p.m.  
Four Board members were present, with Vice Chair Montgomery Steppe absent.  
The Board took the following reportable action:  
On Item 16A, Voice of San Diego v. County of San Diego, by a vote of 4-0, the Board  
authorized County Counsel to seek appellate review if the Superior Court grants a writ petition in  
a case involving a California Public Records Act request.  
17.  
SUBJECT:  
ACTION:  
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION  
Heard, Referred to the Chief Administrative Officer  
The Board recessed at 12:51 p.m., in memory of Joe Onda, until Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.  
for the Land Use Legislative Session.  
ANDREW POTTER  
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors  
County of San Diego, State of California  
Consent: Vizcarra  
Discussion: Zurita  
NOTE: This Statement of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the County of San Diego Board of  
Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters  
were taken up. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) was utilized to assist in drafting portions of the  
Statement of Proceedings/Minutes using the meeting’s audio recording. All content produced through AI  
assistance underwent human review to ensure accuracy.