City Council

12. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Marine Taxonomic\nServices, LTD for Newport Harbor Shallow and Deep Water Eelgrass\nSurveys\na) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\npursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because\nthis action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;\nand\nb) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Marine Taxonomic Services,\nLTD for Newport Harbor Shallow Water and Deep Water Eelgrass Surveys for a total\nnot-to-exceed amount of $173,424.60, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to\nexecute the agreement.\nStaff Report\nAttachment A - Agreement