TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Toosdi Malito for Tracy Cleveland, Agricultural Commissioner
REPORT BY: Jaspreet Faller, Staff Services Analyst II - 253-4973
SUBJECT: Renewal of Revenue Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture
RECOMMENDATION
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Revenue Agreement No. 170147B with the Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for a maximum of $1,698 for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for activities related to the performance of Sudden Oak Death inspections on nursery shipments.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the requested action will renew the County’s agreement with CDFA for reimbursement to the County for inspection of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) host material entering or leaving the County and enforcement work performed from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
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 this agreement is not approved, the County will not be reimbursed for performing State mandated inspections. |
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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
Sudden Oak Death is a tree disease caused by the fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. First recognized in the mid-1990’s, the disease kills some oak species (primarily coast live oak and an oak relative, tanoak) and has had devastating effects on coastal forests in California and Oregon. The pathogen also infects rhododendrons, camellias, and other common horticultural plants, causing ramorum blight. Unintentional pathogen introductions are an acute concern for restoration of sensitive habitat where restoration nursery stock may serve as a pathway for pathogen introduction into native habitats.
Agreement No. 170147B provides for reimbursement to the County for SOD inspections performed according to the terms of the agreement to ensure Napa County can control the movement of the Oak Mortality Disease. This agreement also provides for “trace-back” and “trace-forward” exercises required by the State. These exercises help identify where pests and diseases originate from, and identify where the pest might have spread.
This agreement is coming late to the Board due to delays in Federal funding.