To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Michelle Bushnell
Agenda Section: Initiated by Board Member
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Status Update from the Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee and Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a status update from the Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance Ad Hoc and Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Public Health Branch and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee met with staff from DHHS’s Public Health Branch to discuss the Humboldt County Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance (Attachment 1). The committee and staff are reviewing relevant information and considering possible amendments to the ordinance to ensure certain policies remain effective and aligned with public health objectives.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with receiving a status update from the Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee and DHHS Public Health Branch. As a result, the recommended action will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Receiving a status update from the Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee and Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch has no impact to staff. However, any direction provided by the Board could increase staff workload in the future.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance (Ordinance 2718)
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: None
File No.: None