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Previews & Reviews: Board Meeting Highlights
The following provides a list of selected highlights from the Board agenda, and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the entire agenda. Please check out the Cyberagenda for a copy of the complete agenda as well as copies of these reports and others.
Previews - Upcoming Items
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There is no Board meeting on May 29. The next Board meeting is June 5.
Reviews – Wrap Up of the last Board meeting on May 22nd
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Regulatory and Permitting Process Improvements to be Explored
During a morning workshop, the Board heard a staff presentation and public testimony regarding potential improvements that could be made to the County’s land use and regulatory programs. Several areas were identified for further evaluation, including: advocating for statewide reform to the California Environmental Quality Act, providing customers with more choice and flexibility in permitting options, re-evaluating programs identified in the 2007 Countywide Plan in light of existing resources and evaluating whether further changes could be made to the fees charged for permit applications. After much discussion, the Board authorized the creation of an advisory committee that will further assess these and other related policies and procedures and provide recommendations for changes.
Need more info? See the full report.
Contact: Brian Crawford, Community Development Director atbcrawford@marincounty.org
Board Honors 40th Anniversary of the Environmental Forum of Marin
At the request of Supervisor Sears, the Board adopted a resolution honoring the Environmental Forum of Marin on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The Environmental Forum of Marin is a local non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the environment by educating its members and the Marin community about environmental issues.
Need more info? See the Resolution.
Contact: Clerk of the Board staff at BOS@marincounty.org
Livestock and Crop Report Adopted
The Board reviewed and accepted the county’s 2011 Livestock and Agricultural Crop Report. This report will be submitted to the State and then distributed to various ranchers, educational institutions, businesses and other individuals interested in trends and market prices in the county.
Need more info? See the report.
Contact: Stefan Parnay, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner atsparnay@marincounty.org
Organic Certification Fee Changes Adopted
The Board adopted a request to increase various fees related to the Marin Organic Certified Agriculture (MOCA) Program that are designed to better reflect the costs of providing services.
Need more info? See the full report.
Contact: Stefan Parnay, Deputy Ag Commissioner atsparnay@marincounty.org
Final Actions Taken on Animal Control Fee Changes
A public hearing was held and the Board adopted an ordinance to increase animal control fees. The new fees are designed to better reflect the costs of providing the services. A first reading of the ordinance previously took place on May 8.
Need more info? See the Full Report.
Contact: Lisa DeCarlo, County Administrator’s Office, atldecarlo@marincounty.org
Tobacco Sales and Second-hand Smoke Ordinances Adopted
After hearing public testimony and holding discussions, the Board adopted two tobacco-related ordinances. The first requires all tobacco retailers to obtain a local county license, which is designed to ensure compliance with county business standards and practices and encourage responsible tobacco retailing. The second ordinance addresses smoking in multi-unit housing and removes language pertaining to youth access to tobacco products. The Board conducted its first reading of the two draft ordinances on May 15.
Need more info? See the Staff Report for the Tobacco Sales Ordinance or the Staff Report regarding smoking in multi-unit housing.
Contact: Jack Govi, Acting County Counsel at jgovi@marincounty.org
Board Honors Employee of the Month
In the afternoon, the Board honored Jodi Olson with the Employee of the Month award. Jodi works as an appraiser and is known for her dedicated service and possession of the knowledge and resources necessary to resolve assessment problems for the public.
Need more info?
Contact: Clerk of the Board staff at BOS@marincounty.org
Agreement Authorized with Water Resources Control Board
The Board authorized an urgency request to receive a report regarding new water quality requirements imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board, and also authorized a tolling agreement with that Board.
Need more info? See the full report.
Contact: Craig Tackabery, Assistant Director of Public Works atctackabery@marincounty.org
Agreement with Ticketing Software Company Authorized
Following an urgency request, the Board authorized an agreement with ShoWare in order to provide a new online ticketing software system that will be used for shows and events at the Marin Center for the Performing Arts and the County Fair. The new software will ultimately generate greater revenues for the county while reducing the ticket fees charged to the public.
Need more info? See the Full Report.
Contact: Jim Farley, Director of Cultural & Visitor Services atjfarley@marincounty.org
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