To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
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Christian Curtis |
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707-234-6885 |
Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement 21-005 with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., Extending the Expiration Date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve third amendment to Agreement 21-005 with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., extending the expiration date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On January 26, 2021, the Board approved Agreement No. 21-005 with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 with the service period through June 30, 2021.
On May 4, 2021, the Board approved the first amendment No. 21-005-A1 with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. extending the service period through June 30, 2022.
On May 3, 2022, the Board approved the second amendment No. 21-005-A2 with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. extending the service period through June 30, 2023
Summary of Request:
The County has contracted with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. to provide specialized legal services related to the CEQA issues involving the interface between the County’s cannabis cultivation permitting system and state approvals by CDFA. While the County may undertake changes to its cannabis cultivation permitting regulations going forward, Abbott & Kindermann’s expertise and knowledge of CEQA and State agencies will continue to prove useful in the County’s processing of existing applications and working with CDFA. It is requested to extend the expiration date from June 30,2023 to June 30, 2024.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve the Amendment to Agreement with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. and provide direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: n/a
Fiscal Details:
source of funding: 1210-862189 |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
current f/y cost: 10,000 |
if no, please describe: |
annual recurring cost: N\A |
revenue agreement: No |
budget clarification: N\A |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
Date: May 9, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 21-005-A3 |
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