City Council

4. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. MA-080-23010376 TO FUND TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD PROGRAMS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE NEWPORT BAY WATERSHED Agreement MA-080- 23010376 provides for the joint funding of the Nutrient, Fecal Coliform, and Toxics studies in the Newport Bay Watershed pursuant to provisions of Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act and the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) as adopted by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Agreement MA-080- 23010376 replaces the current Agreement MA-080-18011416 which is set to expire on June 30, 2023, and will remain effective through June 30, 2028. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Agreement MA-080-23010376, a Cooperative Agreement to Fund Total Maximum Daily Loads Programs and Related Activities in the Newport Bay Watershed, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. AGENDA REPORT