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Extension of Cachuma Lake RV Site Construction Contract

Original title: Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 5 to Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Construction Contract, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute Amendment No. 5 to Board Contract 23168 with Marcon Engineering, Inc. (Agreement) for the construction of the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Project (Project) extending the Contract Term through December 31, 2026; and b) Determine that the Project continues to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 which consists of the repair or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(b) which consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and that a Notice of Exemption on these bases was approved by the Board on October 10, 2023 and filed.

June 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action extends the timeline for ongoing construction at Cachuma Lake, ensuring the project remains under contract with Marcon Engineering, Inc. through the end of 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Marcon Engineering, Inc.

The company's contract term is extended through December 31, 2026.

Cachuma Lake visitors

The timeline for the completion of the RV site renewal project is extended.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of Supervisors is considering an amendment to extend the construction contract for the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Project through December 31, 2026. The proposal also reaffirms that the project remains exempt from standard environmental review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act ().

Key Facts

  • The contract term for the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Project is extended through December 31, 2026.
  • The Board is authorizing the Chair to execute Amendment No. 5 to Board Contract 23168.
  • The project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
  • The CEQA exemption is based on Section 15302 (replacement of existing structures), Section 15301 (minor alteration of existing facilities), and Section 15304(b) (minor land/vegetation alterations).
  • A Notice of Exemption for this project was previously approved and filed on October 10, 2023.

Why It Matters

This action extends the timeline for ongoing construction at Cachuma Lake, ensuring the project remains under contract with Marcon Engineering, Inc. through the end of 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the contract being extended?
The document proposes extending the contract term for the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Project through December 31, 2026.
Does this project require a new environmental review?
No, the Board is determining that the project remains exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act () based on previous findings regarding the nature of the construction.

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Ongoing CEQA Exemption

The project relies on a Notice of Exemption originally filed in October 2023, which the Board is reaffirming as part of the contract extension.

Connected Entities

organizationMarcon Engineering, Inc.The contractor responsible for the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Project.Map →
otherBoard Contract 23168The specific contract being amended.Map →
organizationBoard of SupervisorsThe governing body authorizing the contract amendment.Map →
otherCachuma Lake RV Site Renewal ProjectThe infrastructure project undergoing construction.Map →

Sources

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