To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Request to Close the Planning and Building Department Office to the Public From Noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2026, for Department Meeting and Training
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Planning and Building Department office at 3015 H Street, Eureka, to close to the public from Noon to 5:00 PM on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
The Planning and Building Department requests authorization to close the office to the public on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. to allow all department employees to participate in training and team-building exercises. The closure would represent a reduction in walk-in counter availability of two hours and reduction in email and phone availability of five hours. The department’s normal business hours on Thursday are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for walk-in counter hours and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for email and phones.
The purpose of this closure is to bring the entire department together for training and team-building exercises. Due to size constraints at the current work location, the department does not have adequate space to support meaningful team engagement. The limited environment prevents the type of interactive, teambased exercises that are essential for effective collaboration and organizational alignment. Conducting the event at an alternate location will ensure staff can fully participate in both the training and the teambuilding components.
Past training events have consistently proven successful; team members expressed appreciation for the opportunity to connect across units, reported positive experiences, and indi...
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