Title
Measure M2 Environmental Mitigation Program Update, Annual Report, and Restoration Project Amendment Request
Overview
Measure M2 includes a program to deliver comprehensive mitigation for the environmental impacts of 13 freeway projects in exchange for streamlined project approvals from the state and federal resources agencies. The Environmental Mitigation Program has acquired conservation properties and provided funding for habitat restoration projects as part of the Natural Community Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan. A summary of the Environmental Mitigation Program activities for 2019 is provided, in addition to a request to amend an existing agreement with the Laguna Canyon Foundation for additional restoration activities.
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve an increase to the Laguna Canyon Foundation Aliso Creek Restoration Project budget by $275,000, consistent with the recommendations of the Environmental Oversight Committee.
B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the Laguna Canyon Foundation amendment, in the amount of $275,000, for additional Aliso Creek Restoration Project activities. If approved, the maximum cumulative obligation for this project would be $1,482,100.