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a. Find that the proposed actions are not projects per CEQA Guideline Sections 15060 (c)(3) and 15378(b)(4);
b. Ratify the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act Agreement 15WSZG000154386, OPA Number ICA # 15-4386 wherein the United States Geological Survey (USGS) have and shall continue to participate on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Salinas River Groundwater Basin (SRGB) Investigation;
c. Approve a cooperative water resources program between the County of Monterey (County) and the USGS as described in the attached workplan entitled: "Salinas River Groundwater Basin Investigation, Salinas Valley, California";
d. Approve Joint Funding Agreement (JFA) 16WSCA600466210 between the County and the USGS in the amount of $757,330 for work performed during the period of January 1, 2016 to October 31, 2019;
e. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director to execute JFA 16WSCA600466210;
f. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Martin B. Feeney to provide facilitation of the TAC and management of the Stakeholders Facilitation/Outreach efforts associated with the SRGB Zone 2C Study required by Policy PS-3.1 of the 2010 Monterey County General Plan in an amount not to exceed $139,420, from date last signed to June 30, 2017; and
g. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director to execute Professional Services Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved Agreement amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Find that the proposed actions are not projects per CEQA Guideline Sections 15060 (c)(3) and 15378(b)(4); and
b. Ratify the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act Agreement 15WXZG000154386, OPA Number ICA #15-4386 wherein the United States Geological Survey (USGS) have and shall continue to participate on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Salinas River Groundwater Basin (SRGB) Investigation; and
c. Approve a cooperative water ...
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