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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Measure A Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027, for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance;
b) Reaffirm Resolution 10-101, which establishes priorities and policies for the use of the local portion of the ½ cent sales tax for the transportation needs in Santa Barbara County;
c) Approve a Measure A distribution formula for the central/north region and south county region from:
i) The existing district formula for the central/north region (100% lane miles) and the recommended new distribution formula for the south county region (25% population/75% lane miles) for Measure A revenues; or
ii) The existing distribution formula for both the central/north region (100% lane miles) and the south county region (50% population/50% lane miles) for Measure A revenues; or
iii) An alternate funding distribution formula for Measure A revenues; and
d) Direct staff to prepare Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Road Maintenance Annual Plan based upon approved Measure A distribution formula; and
e) Determine that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c), as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY