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Planning and Building Department and Human Resources Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 075-2026:
1) Amending the Authorized Personnel Allocation Schedule to add/delete the following allocations:
a) Add 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Chief Deputy Director of Planning and Building;
b) Add 1.0 FTE Program Manager;
c) Add 1.0 FTE Administrative Analyst I/II allocation for housing programs;
d) Add 1.0 FTE Administrative Analyst I/II allocation for the Economic Development program; and
e) Delete vacant 1.0 FTE Deputy Director of Planning; and
2) Authorizing the Director of Human Resources to make technical and conforming corrections as needed to implement the Board’s action.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In February 2025, with Legistar file 25-0236, the Board reduced Discretionary Transient Occupancy Tax funding by $546,000, representing 50% of the total Economic Development budget in the Planning and Building Department. This reduction, combined with existing vacancies, significantly diminished the County’s capacity to provide economic development services, support the County’s Strategic Plan, collaborate with the Strategic Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Committee, and advance priority Economic Strategy initiatives.
On August 26, 2025, with Legistar file 25-1332, the Board provided further direction on SEED’s role, the Economic Strategy, and priority projects. The combination of funding reductions, program direction changes, and decreased staffing created an opportunity to reassess and reorganize the department to strengthen service delivery and ensure long-term sustainability.
To restore operational capacity, support essential program areas, and position the department for future success, staff propose the following changes:
• Add 1.0 FTE Chief Deputy Director of Planning and Building
• Add 1.0 FTE Program Manager (25% Housing / 75% Economic Development)
• Add 1.0 FTE Administr...
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