Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to apply for and receive such temporary use and occupancy permits or licenses as may be required from time-to-time for the conduct of County business, elections, or related County purposes, subject to conditions; and
b. Direct County staff to return to the Board of Supervisors with appropriate amendments to the County Code to implement the intent and purposes of this resolution. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt one resolution: 1) authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to apply for and receive such temporary use and occupancy permits or licenses as may be required from time-to-time for the conduct of County business, elections, or related County purposes, subject to conditions; and 2) directing County staff to return to the Board of Supervisors with appropriate amendments to the County Code to implement the intent and purposes of this resolution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
From time-to-time, County departments and officials require the temporary use and occupancy of public or private property for County business, elections, or related County purposes, for example to conduct stakeholder meetings on various issues, to hold town hall meetings, or to operate polling places. In such cases, public or private property owners typically require that the County receive written permission in the form of a permit or temporary license for such use and occupancy, which include various conditions including indemnity and insurance requirements, and either there is no cost or a minimal fee associated with obtaining such use and occupancy permits or licenses.
While the County Code authorizes the County Purchasing Agent to negotiate leases on behalf of the County, subject to ultimate Board approval, there is no authority in the Code to apply for and receive such use and occupancy permits or licenses. County Code section 2.32.030 (j), however, provides ...
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