To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Brown
Meeting Date: April 24, 2018
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Department Contact: |
Carmel J. Angelo |
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463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Shari Schapmire |
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234-5379 |
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Department Contact: |
Sarah Dukett |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 10 min. |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the California Cannabis Authority; and Selection of a Mendocino County Representative to Serve on the Board of Directors
(Sponsor: Supervisor Brown)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the California Cannabis Authority; appoint a County representative and alternate to serve on the Board of Directors; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Agreement and any and all related transactions.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
No previous action.
Summary of Request:
The CCA is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) created by agreement between counties and sponsored by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). The purpose of the organization is to develop and manage a statewide data platform that will gather, collect, and analyze information from a myriad of data sources into one resource, to help local governments ensure cannabis regulatory compliance and also provide necessary information to financial institutions that wish to work with the cannabis industry. A California Cannabis Authority Background Report is attached for Board review.
It is recommended that Mendocino County Board of Supervisors executive the Agreement to join the CCA at this time, so that Mendocino County may benefit from being an “early adopter” by having a seat at the table as the JPA gets underway, particularly in discussion of financing parameters (e.g., approving costs of operation and membership fees) and other issues typically taken up when an organization is first formed (e.g., the development and approval of Bylaws).
It is recommended that the Board designate one official, as well as an alternative, concurrent with the approval of the execution of the JPA Agreement so that the designated Mendocino County official may begin participating in the CCA Board of Directors meetings.
This item recommends the county’s membership fees be paid using revenues derived from the Cannabis Business Tax; however, the Board may also consider alternative funding sources to pay the CCA-associated membership fees.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve the CCA JPA and provide alternative direction to staff.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: Cannabis Business Tax (821707) |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: No |
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Current F/Y Cost: TBD |
Annual Recurring Cost: TBD |
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Willetta Callaghan |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: April 27, 2018 |
Executed Item No.: Interim Agreement Number: *18-042 |
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Note to Department: |
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Executed Documents Returned to Department: Originals 5 Copies _____ Hand Delivered ___ Interoffice Mail ___ Executed Agreement Sent to Auditor? N |
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