TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor McGourty and Supervisor Gjerde
MEETING DATE: September 27, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor McGourty
PHONE:
4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Gjerde
PHONE:
4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Min.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations of the Planning and Building Services Staffing Ad Hoc Committee
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services Ad Hoc Committee of Supervisors Gjerde and McGourty)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Discuss the recommendations of the Planning and Building Services Staffing Ad Hoc Committee and provide direction to staff.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On January 25, 2021, by general consensus of the Board of Supervisors, an Ad Hoc Committee of Supervisors Gjerde and McGourty was created to work with Planning and Building Services on a process to best manage resources and staff related to tasks directed by the Board of Supervisors.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Building Services Staffing Ad Hoc Committee was formed on January 25, 2021 during discussions related to permitting regulations for cannabis. Specifically, there were concerns raised regarding "mission creep" and concerns that Planning and Building Services (PBS) had been pulled away from their core mission.
The Ad Hoc Committee first met with PBS staff in February of 2021 and has conducted a variety of meetings with PBS staff as well as with other jurisdictions and associated Departments. The Ad Hoc Committee conducted interviews with PBS staff regarding what was working and not working within PBS, including meeting with staff members within the Fort Bragg satellite office. The Ad Hoc Committee met with PBS Code Enforcement staff regarding proactive enforcement and the need for additional code officers. In addition, the Ad Hoc Committee met with representatives of Humboldt County regarding both Code Enf...
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