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File #: 23-1180    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/4/2023 In control: Planning and Building Services
On agenda: 12/19/2023 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Code Enforcement Division's Report and Possible Direction to Staff on Updated Enforcement Priorities and Discretion Regarding Anonymous and Non-Priority Complaints (Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. 12-14-23 Code Enforcement Update-Recommendations Presentation

 

To:  Board of Supervisors

FromPlanning and Building Services

Meeting DateDecember 19, 2023

 

Department Contact:  

Gretchen McLaughlin

Phone: 

707-234-6650

Department Contact:  

Julia Krog

Phone: 

707-234-6650

 

Item Type:   Regular Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: 1 Hour

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Code Enforcement Division’s Report and Possible Direction to Staff on Updated Enforcement Priorities and Discretion Regarding Anonymous and Non-Priority Complaints

(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Accept Code Enforcement Division’s report and provide direction to staff regarding enforcement priorities and non-priority complaints.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

Previous Board Direction for Code Enforcement Priorities Includes: Reactive Enforcement (complaint driven) on Life and Safety Issues, Environmental Degradation, Stop Work (Active Non-Permitted Construction), Nuisance Abatement, and Cannabis Regulatory Compliance.                     

 

Summary of Request

The Code Enforcement Division prepared a staff memo to the Board regarding current Division operations, current enforcement priorities and staffing levels. The Division requests that the Board accept the report and in addition provide direction to staff regarding recommended updated enforcement priorities and authorization to exercise discretion regarding anonymous and non-priority complaints. As detailed in the staff memorandum for this item, the Division believes that implementation of the recommended actions will be more efficient and allow the Division to more effectively resolve complaints that cause negative impacts to the community, while taking a more cost-effective low-level enforcement approach to non-priority and certain anonymous complaints.

 

Please see attached memorandum for additional details and requested direction.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Direct staff to provide further information or additional action or provide no direction to staff.                     

 

Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

vote requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At:

<https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/planning-building-services/public-notices>

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: BU 2851

budgeted in current f/y: Yes

current f/y cost: $941,245

if no, please describe:

annual recurring cost: $941,245

revenue agreement: N/A

 budget clarification: FY Cost based upon salary and benefits for Code Division staff

Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A

 

CEO Liaison: Executive Office

 

 

CEO Review: Yes 

 

 

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Approved

Date: December 19, 2023