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Consider recommendations regarding a Contract with outside counsel for state water project issues, as follows: (4/5 Vote required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Downey Brand Attorneys, LLC, in the amount of $50,000.00; and
b) Find that the proposed Contract is not a project under CEQA Guideline 15378(b)(4) in that it does not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact to the environment.