TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Leah Doyle-Stevens - BOS Staff Aide
SUBJECT: Funding Request for December Community Events
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize allocation of Board of Supervisors’ funds for non-profit support and community engagement events in Supervisorial Districts 1, 3, and 5 during the week of December 7, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: $3,000 Expense; Budgeted; General Fund; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The purpose of the events is to support civic and community engagement within Supervisorial Districts 1, 3 and 5. Respective events are to be held on December 10 and 11, 2025 at the Napa Valley Yacht Club in Napa (100 Riverside Dr.), the Calistoga Library (1108 Myrtle St.), and the District 5 satellite office in American Canyon (4381 Broadway).
These “Holiday Open House” events will be an opportunity for Supervisors Joelle Gallagher, Anne Cottrell and Belia Ramos to discuss key County issues, hear input from the public, highlight various non-profit groups, and collect donations for food pantries in the community. The Board approved funds will cover event costs such as venue rental, light food and non-alcoholic beverages, and supplies. The events will be free and open to the public countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Board of Supervisors 1010000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Community engagement/services |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Community engagement events will continue to be budgeted in future fiscal years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Members of the Board of Supervisors may not have the opportunity to be as effective in engaging the community of their districts, nor offer financial support to community-based organizations doing great work. |
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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.