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Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for Design and Environmental Permitting for Isla Vista Trash Capture Project, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants (a local vendor) for Design and Environmental Permitting for the Isla Vista Trash Capture Project with a period of January 24, 2023 through December 31, 2024 in the amount of $235,208.00;
b) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 48 of the Agreement, make amendments to the professional services agreement with Geosyntec Consultants in the amount of not to exceed $23,520.00 for a total not to exceed amount of $258,728.00, and to extend the term of the Agreement by up to one year if needed to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement; and
c) Find that the proposed contract approval does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment).