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a. Support finding the pilot project for wildfire prevention and removal of eucalyptus trees ("Pilot Project") is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15269(c) of the CEQA Guidelines because the pilot project includes specific actions intended to prevent or mitigate risks of fire;
b. Support approving the Pilot Project for eucalyptus trees located within the defensible space of roads and structures in the unincorporated areas of Supervisorial District 2. The Pilot Program would finance 50% of the costs of trimming and/or removing eucalyptus trees on eligible private properties in the North Monterey County area;
c. Support approving a Coastal Development Permit for the areas covered by the Pilot Project that are located in the coastal zone; and
d. Support approving and authorizing the Housing and Community Development ("HCD") Director or their designee to execute a three-year Standard Agreement in the amount of $990,000 with the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County ("RCDMC") to provide administration of the Pilot Project for a term effective upon execution through June 30, 2027.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee:
a. Support finding the pilot project for wildfire prevention and removal of eucalyptus trees ("Pilot Project") is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15269(c) of the CEQA Guidelines because the pilot project includes specific actions intended to prevent or mitigate risks of fire;
b. Support approving the Pilot Project for eucalyptus trees located within the defensible space of roads and structures in the unincorporated areas of Supervisorial District 2. The Pilot Program would finance 50% of the costs of trimming and/or removing eucalyptus trees on eligible private properties in the North Monterey County area;
c. Support approving a Coastal Development Permit for the areas covered by the Pi...
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