Title
Consider recommendations regarding Authorization of Professional Services Contract with RECON Environmental, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Gaviota Coast Plan; Third District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with RECON Environmental, Inc. for a base Contract amount not to exceed $185,000.00 for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Gaviota Coast Plan project for the period beginning December 3, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2016;
b) Authorize the Director of Planning and Development or designee to approve changes or additions to the services being performed under the Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $18,500.00, for a total not to exceed amount of $203,500.00; and
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that these activities may have a significant effect on the environment.