TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop – Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Leah Doyle-Stevens – Staff Aide, Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: Joint Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATION
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2:00 PM – Joint Meeting – Board of Supervisors
Conduct a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission to receive a presentation from the Napa Valley Vintners on the economics of the wine industry in Napa County. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
The wine industry in Napa County is the economic and cultural foundation of the Napa Valley region, shaping its identity both locally and globally. Generating billions of dollars annually, Napa County is home to a range of 500-550 physical wineries at a given time and 45,000 acres of vineyards. The wine industry supports tens of thousands of local jobs in farming, winemaking, hospitality, distribution, tourism and more.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN 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: |
Receipt of this informational presentation will provide an opportunity for Board Members, Planning Commissioners, staff and members of the public to better understand the current state of the wine industry. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
A lack of approval will result in a missed opportunity for both bodies to hear information and ask pertinent questions in a public forum. |
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.