Title
Resolution No. 2024-90: Acceptance of Wildfire Prevention Grant from State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Recommendation
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-90, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Authorizing Acceptance of California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program Funding Administered by CAL FIRE for the Buck Gully Reserve Hazardous Fuel Thinning and Reduction Project;
c) Approve State of California Grant Agreement 5GG23212 for the Buck Gully Reserve Hazardous Fuel Thinning and Reduction Project and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement and any subsequent related documents as may be related to the reimbursement of the cost of the Project; and
d) Approve Budget Amendment No. 25-041 appropriating $449,763.69 in increased revenue from the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to Fire Prevention Account 01040402-431454-G2540 (State Grants) and appropriating $449,763.69 in increased expenditures to Fire Prevention Account 01040402-821004-G2540 (Grant Expenses).