TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop, County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jennifer Palmer, Director of Housing & Homeless Services
SUBJECT: 2024 Napa County Farmworker Housing Needs & Impacts Assessment Report
RECOMMENDATION
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Receive a presentation regarding Farmworker Housing Needs & Impacts Assessment. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
The Napa County Board of Supervisors commissioned the Farmworker Housing Needs and Impacts Assessment Report in July 2023 to shed light on the housing challenges faced by farmworkers in Napa County and the impact those challenges are having on the Napa Valley wine industry. This comprehensive report aims to inform the community about these needs and impacts from two perspectives: First, to provide background and context on the unique barriers to accessing safe, affordable housing and services experienced by farmworkers working or living in Napa County. Second, to illuminate the related economic impacts farmworker housing insecurity, scarcity, and service limitations have on industry employers, business owners, and service providers. By examining the needs of both farmworkers and industry stakeholders, the report presents a clear picture of how housing challenges are affecting the entire agriculture industry in Napa County.
Today’s report provides an overview of the Assessment project, process, and findings.
Procedural Requirements:
No Action Required
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: |
There is no mandate to receive a presentation on the report |
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.