Title
Planning and Building Department, Economic Development Division and the Board of Supervisors Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC) Reorganization Ad Hoc Committee (Ad Hoc Committee), recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Review the Proposed Bylaws created by CEDAC and reviewed by the Ad Hoc Committee;
2) Provide direction on rescinding Resolution 177-2017 and adopting a new resolution based on the accepted structure and purposes detailed in the proposed Bylaws;
3) Direct staff on next steps regarding the structure of CEDAC; and
4) Direct staff and the Ad Hoc committee to come back to the Board with a proposed work plan that aligns with the County's strategic plan element of Thriving Economy.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On January 3, 2023 (File No. 22-2090, Item No. 29), the Board of Supervisors directed the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) to submit a report to the Board regarding the structure of CEDAC and any recommendations. The Board also directed that all appointments to CEDAC be put on hold until the CAO provided the report on the structure and recommendations.
On February 21, 2023 (File No. 23-0359, Item No. 28), the Board received and filed the report concerning CEDAC. Consequently, at the March 7, 2023 meeting, the Board appointed a representative from each Supervisorial District to CEDAC and appointed two Board members to an Ad Hoc Committee responsible for reviewing and making recommendations regarding CEDAC. The remaining at-large position remained unoccupied.
On March 7, 2023 (File No. 23-0431, Item No. 9), the Board made appointments to CEDAC for Supervisorial Districts I, II, III, and V.
On March 7, 2023 (File No. 23-0491, Item No. 34), Supervisors Hidahl and Turnboo were appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee to review and make recommendations to the Board regarding CEDAC.
On November, 9, 2023 (File No. 23-2007), the Board made an appointment to CEDAC for Supervisorial District IV.
After several meetings with the Ad Hoc Committee, community members, and current CEDAC members, and per the direction of former CAO Don Ashton, a set of proposed Bylaws was discussed, created, and agreed upon to present to the Board for consideration. These proposed recommendations, including a new name, are included in this item and if approved, will need to be adopted via a new establishing resolution to remove conflicting directives. Further, the resolution and bylaws will require review by County Counsel for legal compliance.
Once the Board approves the bylaws and resolution, staff plans to return to the Board with a work plan that aligns with the County's strategic plan. The plan will include specific tasks, proposed timelines and resources needed to put the work plan into action. This approach that the work being done will be in concert with the Economic Development Division and contribute to the County's overall vision and goals.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to not accept the revisions and provide alternative direction for CEDAC.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
See Discussion/Background above.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Provide direction as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Thriving Economy: Develop a Countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan focused on managed growth and economic stability.
CONTACT
Kyle Zimbelman, Economic and Business Relations Manager
Planning and Building Department