Title
Adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the approval of the Agricultural Pass Program (AG Pass) is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - CEQA Guidelines California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15307 Class 7 - actions by regulatory agencies as authorized by State law for the protection of natural resources and CCR Section 15308 Class 8 - actions by regulatory agencies for the protection of the environment; and
b. Approve the Monterey County AG Pass Program subject to eligibility requirements and other terms described in the staff report; and
c. Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner's Office as the Administrator of the AG Pass Program.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution to:
a. Find that the approval of the Agricultural Pass Program (AG Pass) is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - CEQA Guidelines California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15307 Class 7 - actions by regulatory agencies as authorized by State law for the protection of natural resources and CCR Section 15308 Class 8 - actions by regulatory agencies for the protection of the environment; and
b. Approve the Monterey County AG Pass Program subject to eligibility requirements and other terms described in the staff report; and
c. Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner's Office as the Administrator of the AG Pass Program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Background:
Board Referral No. 2022-07, for the creation of an agricultural and livestock pass in Monterey County was assigned to the Agricultural Commissioner in April 2022. See Exhibit A- Board Referral 2022.07 (Lopez). On May 3, 2022, staff provided a preliminary analysis report to the Board on the feasibility of an agricultural and livestock pass. On October 25, 2022, staff provided a status update of the progress in finalizing the AG Pass Program.
An agricultural pass program or AG Pass provides a...
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