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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the 2019-2025 Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) Memorandum of Agreement and Arup Agreement, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file updates on 3C-REN activities;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the 2019-2025 3C-REN Memorandum of Agreement Between Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County, extending the agreement until Dec 31, 2027;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Arup US Inc. for consulting services related to 3C-REN’s Energy Assurance Services program for a two-year contract (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025) in the amount not to exceed $820,000.00;
d) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to extend the term of the Agreement between the County and Arup US Inc. for up to 1 year, no later than December 31, 2026; and
e) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as the actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE