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Receive an update on potential formats, dates, locations, and agenda topics for a State of the County event; and Provide direction on next steps
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X_
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X_
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator's Office recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive an update on potential formats, dates, locations, and agenda topics for a State of the County event; and
2. Provide direction on the preferred event format and, if the collaborative model is selected, whether staff should continue planning with the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce for a November 5, 2026, or February 4, 2027, State of the County event.
SUMMARY:
As previously directed by the Board, staff evaluated potential formats, locations, dates, and agenda topics for a State of the County event. Potential options include a County-hosted event at a County facility or a collaborative event with a community organization. Because a quorum of the Board would attend in a non-ceremonial capacity, either format would be conducted as a public meeting and would need to comply with applicable open-meeting and accessibility requirements.
Supervisor Williams and the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce have developed a collaborative-event concept at Bally Keal Estate for either November 5, 2026, or February 4, 2027. Staff recommends the February date if the Board selects the collaborative model and seeks direction on next steps.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
If the Board directs staff to proceed with the collaborative event, the staff has identified costs including approximately $2,000 for additional meeting equipment necessary to conduct a remote accessible meeting. The Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce has also requested the County purchase a $75 breakfast ticket for each County attendee; an assumed 20 attendees would be $1,500. Staff time for planning, programming, and technology support is expected ...
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