File #: 23-00245    Version: 1
Type: Administrative Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/3/2023 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 3/7/2023 Final action: 3/7/2023
Title: Consider recommendations regarding the Central Coast Water Authority Exchange Request, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve an exchange of State Water Project water between Central Coast Water Authority and Irvine Ranch Water District and authorize the Director of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District or his designee to execute the associated Department of Water Resources conveyance and approval agreement; b) Find that the proposed exchange of water between with Irvine Ranch Water District is in the best interests of the District because the exchange protects water stored in San Luis Reservoir from loss due to an imminent spill and direct staff to make the necessary Article 57(g) findings for this exchange; and c) Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269(a), 15061(b)(3), and 15301, and direct staff...
Sponsors: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSER
Attachments: 1. Board Letter, 2. Attachment A - Term Sheet, 3. Attachment B - Resolution No. 21-73, 4. Attachment C - CCWA NOE, 5. Public Comment Speakers, 6. Posted NOE, 7. Minute Order

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Consider recommendations regarding the Central Coast Water Authority Exchange Request, as follows:

 

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

 

a) Approve an exchange of State Water Project water between Central Coast Water Authority and Irvine Ranch Water District and authorize the Director of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District or his designee to execute the associated Department of Water Resources conveyance and approval agreement;

 

b) Find that the proposed exchange of water between with Irvine Ranch Water District is in the best interests of the District because the exchange protects water stored in San Luis Reservoir from loss due to an imminent spill and direct staff to make the necessary Article 57(g) findings for this exchange; and

 

c) Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269(a), 15061(b)(3), and 15301, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Santa Barbara County Clerk.