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Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of a gift in the amount of $21,895.00 for replacement of drapes in the Santa Barbara Courthouse-Loggia and Restoration of main stair hanging lamp, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Accept and ratify an in-kind donation gift of drapes for the loggia at the Santa Barbara Courthouse valued at $15,131.00 from the Santa Barbara Courthouse Docent Council;
b) Accept and ratify an in-kind donation of restored lamp improvements for the main stair lamp at the Santa Barbara Courthouse valued at $6,764.00 from the Santa Barbara Courthouse Docent Council;
c) Approve Budget Review Request No. 00088170 for the value of $21,895.00 that accounts for the donations;
d) Acknowledge private contributions in the amount of $15,131.00 for the replacement of Loggia drapes from Marie Morrisroe to the Courthouse Docent Council;
e) Acknowledge the countless volunteer hours of Courthouse Docents and funds they raise to restore elements of the Courthouse--more than $400,000.00 over 40-years;
f) Acknowledge the pro bono work of Ann Kale and Associates in the restoration of the main stair lamp;
g) Acknowledge the craftsmanship of Holroyd Studios in the restoration of the main stair lamp; and
h) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Sections 15061 (b)(3) and 15301, since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment and the donation consists of minor alterations to an existing facility, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.