TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Monica Cooper, Department Head
REPORT BY: Allison Karaan, Administrative Secretary
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding between the Regents of the University of California - Agriculture and Natural Resources and Napa County
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 8698 with the Regents of the University of California - Agriculture and Natural Resources and Napa County for the term June 24, 2025 to June 30, 2030 to provide extension and education, and to implement programs and activities benefiting residents of the county. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
On May 14, 1968, a Memorandum of Understanding between The Regents of the University of California and the County of Napa was executed to provide the basis for the establishment and maintenance of the Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service in Napa County, and for the operation of multi-county Extension work. The Napa County UC Cooperative Extension office was established in accordance with the request and is now serving the people of Napa County.
The current Napa County UC Cooperative Extension provides technical expertise in Viticulture, Specialty Crops, Food Systems, Integrated Pest Management, Human-Wildlife Interactions, Fire Science, Livestock and Natural Resources, Youth Development, Community Health and Nutrition, and Water and Soil Resources. In addition, the UCCE coordinates the 4-H Youth Development program and the UC Master Gardener Program.
To increase participation in Extension programs and allow for additional department support, UC Cooperative Extension implemented a staffing realignment plan. In March 2024, Position Description Questionnaires were submitted to Napa County Human Resources to update current full-time equivalents (FTEs) to reflect the current and upcoming duties of each staff member. Through this process, it became clear that the 1968 Memorandum of Understanding did not adequately reflect the current commitment and responsibilities of both parties. In kind, Napa County Human Resources requested an updated Memorandum of Understanding be approved by both The Regents of the University of California and Napa of County to memorialize the University’s agreement to provide the UCCE program to County, as well as the commitment of County to support the University in the provision of such program. The County will continue funding four employees to support this program.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Agreement No. 8698 with the Regents of the University of California - Agriculture and Natural Resources and County of Napa for the term June 24, 2025 to June 30, 2030 to provide extension and education, and to implement programs and activities benefiting residents of the county.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California
Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.