TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Becky Craig - Acting County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jesus Tijero - BOS Staff Assistant II
SUBJECT: Out of Country Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Acting County Executive Officer requests authorization for out of country travel for Chair Ryan Gregory, Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza, and Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Tracy Cleveland to attend the Great Wine Capitals Annual 2022 Conference in Mendoza, Argentina from October 28, 2022 through November 5, 2022 for a cost not to exceed $17,500.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Acting County Executive Officer requests authorization for out of country travel for Chair Ryan Gregory, Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza, and Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Tracy Cleveland to attend the Great Wine Capitals Annual 2022 Conference in Mendoza, Argentina from October 28, 2022 through November 5, 2022. Authorization for Napa County officials to participate in the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) was approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 7, 2007 under the GWC Policy [Part 1, Section 8B, Rule 24-E]. Costs shall not exceed $17,500.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN 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? |
Agricultural Commissioner Subdivision 16000-01 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The Board of Supervisors have discussed the County's involvement in the Great Wine Capitals on several occasions and have decided on its importance to the Napa County wine industry with the participation of County officials. Section (E) of Part 1, Section 8B, Rule 24 of the Napa County Policy Manual establishes the policy for appointments of Napa County representatives to the Great Wine Capitals General Assemblies. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
It is anticipated that the County will participate in future years and that the associated costs will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Napa County would lose representation at a collaborative event of the world’s wine industry. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Effective and Open Government |
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Global Network of Great Wine Capitals (GWC) is an organization that works to encourage international winery tourism as well as economic, academic, cultural, and agricultural exchanges between the member regions. The Board of Supervisors have agreed on the importance of participation due to the global nature of the wine business in Napa County and the forum created by the GWC to discuss issues of economic significance to the County and the local wine industry. The 2022 GWC Annual Conference is being held in Mendoza, Argentina and the County will be represented by Chair Ryan Gregory, Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza and Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Tracy Cleveland.
As a member of the GWC Executive Committee, Supervisor Pedroza will attend the Executive Committee Meeting and participate in the Executive Committee agenda schedule. Supervisor Pedroza will also participate in workshops and events highlighting issues affecting San Francisco/Napa County wine region, including irrigation systems and social sustainability concepts.
As GWC Delegates, Chair Gregory and Agricultural Commissioner Cleveland will attend the GWC Delegates and Business Delegates agenda schedule. They will participate in workshops and events highlighting issues affecting wine regions, including Wine Tourism, Geology, Identity, Heritage, Health, Aesthetics, and Ecosystems.