TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: May 11, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
John Burkes
PHONE:
234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Trent Taylor, Nash Gonzalez
PHONE:
234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 2 Hours
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation and Direction to Staff Regarding Implementation and Execution of Enhanced Cannabis Enforcement Plan and Streamlined Process to Align all Parties, Including Code Enforcement, the Cannabis Program, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, and County Counsel
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Accept presentation and direct staff to begin implementing and executing a framework for establishing the enhanced cannabis enforcement model as presented, with direction that Human Resources prioritize completion of new position classifications described in the plan, and by returning to the Board with a cost analysis for funding that includes including Code Enforcement, the Cannabis Program, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, and County Counsel to be included in the 2021/22 budget with new positions.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors had previously provided direction to staff and adopted code enforcement related ordinances related to reactive Code Enforcement in 2017 and 2020, requested a reorganization of the Division on September 22, 2020; and requested development of an enhanced code enforcement plan on April 12, 2021.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On April 12, 2021 the Board Directed staff to identify elements of Humboldt County's Enforcement structure that contribute to its overall effectiveness and to begin developing a plan that could be implemented for Mendocino County. Key features of Humboldt's Enforcement Model are appropriate staffing resources, deterrent penalties, interagency collaboration, and a strategi...
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