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Consider recommendations regarding Grant Application to California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Program at Cachuma Lake, Third District, as follows:
a) Authorize the Director of the Community Services Department, or designee, to apply for a grant from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) for the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Program at Cachuma Lake by submitting the grant application, including all required attachments and supporting documentation;
b) Adopt a Resolution for authorizations by and designations of the Director of Community Services Department, or designee, as part of the DBW application for the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Program;
c) Authorize the Director of Community Services Department, or designee, to execute and submit the Grant Agreement in a form substantially similar to the DBW draft agreement and upon review and concurrence of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their designee if the DBW grant is awarded; and
d) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment, and do not involve construction activities or relaxation of standards allowing environmental degradation, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.