HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver for Sheriff’s Office, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of County Employee Jose Ayala, Communications Dispatch Supervisor, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Sheriff’s Office before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to appoint retired employee, Jose Ayala, as an Extra Help employee to assist with critical technical projects within the dispatch center on a part-time basis not to exceed 960 hours or annual service with an appointment effective February 2, 2026; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or discal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

Committee

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Introduced

January 15, 2026

On agenda

January 27, 2026

Passed

January 27, 2026

Where it was heard

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jan 27, 2026 Acted on as follows: Pass

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