To: Board of Supervisors
From: Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector
Meeting Date: August 29, 2023
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Chamise Cubbison |
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707-234-6860 |
Department Contact: |
Cheyanne Gordon |
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707-234-6875 |
Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Outdoor Festival Application for the Winesong Festival, to be held September 9, 2023, in Fort Bragg; and Authorization for the Treasurer-Tax Collector to Issue the Outdoor Festival License
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the outdoor festival application for the Winesong Festival to be held September 9, 2023, in Fort Bragg; and authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to issue the Outdoor Festival License.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Winesong Festival has been held annually for the last 37 years and was last approved by the Board on August 27, 2019.
Summary of Request:
Pursuant to Mendocino County Code 6.16, approve the application for the Winesong Festival, sponsored by Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation a non-profit organization, to be held September 9, 2023, and authorize the Tax Collector to issue an Outdoor Festival license.
The Winesong Festival is an annual charity auction with wine and food tasting. The proceeds are used to enhance equipment, facilities and services at the Mendocino Coast Hospital. The event will be held at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden property, located at 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg, California, with the maximum attendees estimated at 1500.
The Tax Collector has compiled the information required to be submitted with the application, attached to the agenda for reference, and after finding it to be complete, submits the application to the Board for approval pursuant to section 6.16.040 of the Mendocino County Code. The attached documentation contains: consent from property owners for the proposed use; a statement from the Sheriff attesting to the adequacy of proposed security; a statement from the County Health Officer attesting to the adequacy of proposed sanitation, food preparation and handling, a waste disposal; and, further documentation required with the application.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Deny the application or return to staff and request an alternative modification (due to timing of future Board meetings and event date, Board approval may not be attainable for alternatives or modifications).
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: District 4
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mchfoundation.org/winesong/>
Fiscal Details:
source of funding: N/A |
budgeted in current f/y: N/A |
current f/y cost: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
budget clarification: Applicant is exempt from submission of Outdoor Festival Fee, per MCC Section 6.16.080 |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
Date: August 29, 2023 |
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