Best scenario for Measure Z potential hires is next July

December 2 is the board meeting and if the November 4 election votes have been certified., then action can start on Measure Z.CAO Phillip Smith-Hanes said July 1 is the date new public safety hires can be hired. He gave a brief report on Measure Z and any action that can be taken and why.

He asked for direction and quick action on Citizen's Avisory Committee. Tax wont be collected until next June but buget will be presented before. CAO Smith-Hanes said he needed decision about committee today to meet deadlines.

Supervisor Fennell proposed a committee structure consisting of 9 member, 5 from each district, 2 at large, 1 from CCP, 1 law enforcement, 1 fire. Supervisor Mark Lovelace concurred. Clarification no beneficiaries of funds be on committee, for example Sheriff. Supervisor Fenell stressed it be a citizen committee. Supervisor Lovelace said as meetings are public, anyone can attend.

This was in response to Supervisor Rex Bohn that how would lay people know needs of police, fire? He wanted to make sure before Board made a final decision, they had the full picture.

Supervisor Ryan Sundberg suggested if fire chief and CCP pick first, the Supervisors could make decisions about at-large to round out groups.

Supervisor Sundberg said there was a lot of interest in this Committee and he had already received 9 calls. Supervisor Bohn thanked the public for voting. There were other suggestions and public comment.

Eventually, staff was directed to bring back a proposal for the board to vote on.