TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Treasurer-Tax Collector, County Counsel and Executive Office
MEETING DATE: September 11, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Shari Schapmire
PHONE:
234-6875
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Katharine L. Elliott
PHONE:
234-6885
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 mins.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Introduction and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.04 of the Mendocino County Code Regarding County Business License Requirements
(Sponsors: Treasurer-Tax Collector, County Counsel and Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 of the Mendocino County Code regarding County business license requirements.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On April 15, 2008, the Board of Supervisors passed and adopted Chapter 6.04 of the Mendocino County Code.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Treasurer-Tax Collector in coordination with County Counsel, and with review and approval by the Executive Office, request the Board to consider amendments to Chapter 6.04 of the County Code regarding County businesses. These proposed changes are aimed at removing uncertainty and creating efficiency and consistency. The proposed changes clarify and articulate which entities must obtain County business licenses; amend language for internal consistency and clarity; amend provisions for consistency with state law and with current practices of the Tax Collector; add exemption provisions for yard sales, County contractors, and for people that are carrying out business activities for a business that possesses a valid County business license; soften the requirement to exhibit a license to people other than County employees; and create more options for the County regarding enforcement.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide further direction to staff or t...
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