TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Melissa Moize - BOS Staff Aide
SUBJECT: Out of State Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve out of state travel for Supervisor Belia Ramos to Washington, D.C. from May 15-20, 2026, as part of the Association of Bay Area Governments/Metropolitan Transportation Commission (ABAG/MTC) advocacy trip to meet with key federal congressional and agency leaders on housing and transportation issues. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
ABAG/MTC has invited their leadership to participate in their annual advocacy trip to Washington D.C. to meet with federal congressional and agency officials to lobby for funding and issues related to Bay Area housing and transportation. As ABAG President, Supervisor Ramos is a key part of the advocacy efforts. All travel expenses are paid by ABAG/MTC.
Requested Action: Approve out of state travel for Supervisor Belia Ramos to Washington, D.C. from May 15-20, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Supervisor Ramos will represent Napa County in her role as President of ABAG and an MTC Commissioner. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Supervisor Ramos will not be able to participate and represent Napa County in her role as President of ABAG and MTC Commissioner. |
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.