TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Cleveland, Agricultural Commissioner
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller, Staff Services Analyst II - 253-4973
SUBJECT: Renewal of Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food & Agriculture
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 180051B with the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) for a maximum of $5,000 for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for services related to the enforcement of the California Organic Foods Act.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the requested action provides reimbursement to the County for initial and amended organic registrations within Napa County; spot inspections at Certified Farmer’s Markets or vendors selling organic fruits and vegetables; pesticide and residue sampling; and investigation of complaints.
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 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Discretionary Justification: |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This is an annual agreement that has no fiscal impact past the stated ending date of June 30, 2022. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If the agreement is not approved, the County will not be reimbursed for State mandated activities. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Effective and Open Government |
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Additional Information |
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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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
This agreement provides reimbursement of costs associated with the enforcement of the California Organic Foods Act. Counties receive a portion of registration fees and perform inspections and sampling at the producer/handler and at the retail/farmer’s market levels. The County Agricultural Commissioner is also responsible for investigating any complaints received regarding compliance with the California Organic Foods Act.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Agreement