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Consider recommendation regarding a Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute an Amendment to Extend the Cachuma Project Master Contract, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:
a) Approve and adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to execute an Amendment to the Cachuma Project Master Contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, extending the terms and conditions of the current contract for no more than five years, upon approval of County Counsel, Auditor Controller, and Risk Manager, or their designated representatives; and
b) Determine that the proposed actions are not projects pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), continuing organization or administrative activities, Section 15378(b)(5), organization or administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, and further, is not subject to and is exempt from the requirements of CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, Section 15261(a), project approved prior to November 23, 1970, and Section 15301, operation of existing facilities, thus exemptions in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2 do not apply. Direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the Clerk of the Board.