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Consider recommendations regarding the 2002-2003 Cloud Seeding Program, as follows:
a) Concur with Planning and Development Department's finding that CEQA Section 15164 is applicable to 00-ND-29 and that this document is adequate to meet the requirements of CEQA for the Santa Barbara County-Twitchell Reservoir Cloud Seeding Program;
b) Approve the 2002-2003 Cloud Seeding Program and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement with North American Weather Consultants. Inc. (not a local vendor) for cloud seeding for the period of October 15, 2002 through June 30, 2003 unless earlier terminated, in an amount not to exceed $239,260.00;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Lease Agreement with the Young America's Foundation for ground based cloud seeding activities for the period of November 1, 2002 through October 31, 2003 in the amount of $1,200;
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Extension and Renewal of Lease Agreements with property owners for ground based cloud seeding activities for the period of November 1, 2002 through October 31, 2003, as follows:
i. Vernon Dorrell, in the amount of $600;
ii. Joseph M. Graham, et al, in for the amount of $600;
iii. Herber D. Perrett (two sites), in the amount of $900 for each site ($1,800 total);
iv. Clear Channel Santa Barbara, in the amount of $600;
v. Earl J. Dolcini, in the amount of $900; and
vi. Goleta Water District (Corona Del Mar facility) at no charge
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