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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Environmental Impact Report for the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Enhancement Plan, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Certify that the Final Environmental Impact Report (03-EIR-02) for the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Enhancement Plan has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
b) Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR, 03-EIR-02, as well as information presented during the public hearing prior to the approval of the project, and adopt the CEQA Findings included as Attachment 1;
c) Approve the project identified as the Environmentally Superior Alternative (Alternative 4A) in the Final EIR, 03-EIR-02 with a modification to allow the floodwall component to be designed to an elevation between 8' and 10' mean sea level;
d) Adopt the project description (Alternative 4A as modified) and mitigation measures, with their corresponding monitoring requirements, as the monitoring program for this project;
e) Direct the District to apply for local, State and Federal permits to the extent required by law;
f) Authorize the Flood Control District to proceed with negotiations and acquisition of an easement or fee title for construction of the project;
g) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise the project and receive bids.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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