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8J. A Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Friends of the Arts. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Knopp Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Encinitas and Encinitas Friends of the Arts in substantial form in consultation with the Interim City Attorney, to elevate arts and culture in the community through advocacy and support of quality arts and cultural programs and events in the community through June 30, 2027. 2026-06-10 Item 08J MOU Encinitas Friends of the Arts