Consent-General Government # 20.
Board of Supervisors
County Counsel
- Meeting Date:
- 08/29/2023
- Brief Title
- Resolution regarding cannabis business tax oversight committee
From:
Phil Pogledich, County Counsel
Staff Contact:
Phil Pogledich, County Counsel, x8172
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Adopt resolution establishing term limits for members of the Cannabis Business Tax Citizens Oversight Committee. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution establishing term limits for members of the Cannabis Business Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Attachment A).
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
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Flourishing Agriculture |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
In 2018, the Board of Supervisors proposed measure imposing a gross receipts tax on commercial cannabis cultivation and related activities in the unincorporated area of Yolo County. On June 5, 2018, the tax was approved by a majority of voters voting on the measure. The tax measure is codified in Chapter 18 of Title 3 of the Yolo County Code and referred to therein as the “Cannabis Business Tax."
The measure establishing the Cannabis Business Tax required the Board of Supervisors to establish and appoint a citizens' oversight committee, with functions described more fully in Yolo County Code section 3-18.28. The Board of Supervisors established the Cannabis Business Tax Citizens Oversight Committee by adopting Resolution No. 18-94 on July 24, 2018, a copy of which is included as Attachment B.
As set forth in Resolution No. 18-94, each member of the Committee "shall serve a term of two years, with no term limits." This approach is inconsistent with the County’s adopted policy on advisory boards, commissions, committees and councils, which provides that “[u]nless the Board specifically determines otherwise for good cause, in its sole discretion, no member may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms on an advisory committee without at least a one (1) year break in service before becoming eligible for reappointment to that same committee."
The attached Resolution would, if adopted, apply the term limit rule established by County policy to the Cannabis Business Tax Citizens Oversight Committee. The Resolution is not retroactive, and thus will not apply to "unseat" any existing Committee members serving a third term.
The measure establishing the Cannabis Business Tax required the Board of Supervisors to establish and appoint a citizens' oversight committee, with functions described more fully in Yolo County Code section 3-18.28. The Board of Supervisors established the Cannabis Business Tax Citizens Oversight Committee by adopting Resolution No. 18-94 on July 24, 2018, a copy of which is included as Attachment B.
As set forth in Resolution No. 18-94, each member of the Committee "shall serve a term of two years, with no term limits." This approach is inconsistent with the County’s adopted policy on advisory boards, commissions, committees and councils, which provides that “[u]nless the Board specifically determines otherwise for good cause, in its sole discretion, no member may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms on an advisory committee without at least a one (1) year break in service before becoming eligible for reappointment to that same committee."
The attached Resolution would, if adopted, apply the term limit rule established by County policy to the Cannabis Business Tax Citizens Oversight Committee. The Resolution is not retroactive, and thus will not apply to "unseat" any existing Committee members serving a third term.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Supervisors Provenza and Barajas requested this Resolution to allow the Board to consider aligning the term limits for Committee members with the County's adopted policy.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Pogledich | Phil Pogledich | 08/18/2023 02:29 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Phil Pogledich
- Started On:
- 08/04/2023 05:08 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/22/2023