TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
John Burkes
PHONE:
234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Ignacio Gonzalez
PHONE:
234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Presentation Regarding 1. Cost Analysis, Budget Allocation and Funding Needs to Create a Proactive Code Enforcement Division, Including Increased Staffing to Code Enforcement, the Sheriff's Office, County Counsel, and Cannabis Program, for Cannabis Complaints and Enforcement, Aligned with the Humboldt Model and 2. Reorganize the Code Enforcement Division to Allow for Promotion and Retention of Staff
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Receive the presentation, discuss funding needs and increased budget allocation to create a proactive Code Enforcement Division, including 1. increased staffing to Code Enforcement, the Sheriff's Office, County Counsel, and Cannabis Program for cannabis enforcement, aligned with the Humboldt Model, and 2. allow for the reorganization of Code Enforcement for promotional opportunities to retain qualified staff.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On September 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors requested that Planning and Building study Code Enforcement staffing and develop a reorganization plan. On April 12, 2021, the Board of Supervisors requested that Code Enforcement, the Sheriff's Office and Cannabis Program create a plan for cannabis enforcement aligned with the Humboldt Model. On May 11, 2021 the Board of Supervisors requested that the Code Enforcement Division, Sheriff's Office, County Counsel, and Cannabis Program present anticipated funding requirements with the budget hearings.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Planning and Building Services (PBS) has facilitated several meetings with the Sheriff's Office, County Counsel, and the Can...
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