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Consider recommendations regarding Ratification of Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s (CSFPD) adoption of Ordinance No. 2017-01 (adopting and amending 2016 California Fire Code), as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution ratifying CSFPD’s Ordinance No. 2017-01 that: 1. Adopts by reference and amends the 2016 California Fire Code and Appendix Chapters and Appendix Standards prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion; 2. Provides for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; 3. Establishes a bureau of fire prevention and provides officers therefore and defines their powers and duties within the District; 4. Amends section R313 of the California Residential Code; and 5. Repeals CSFPD’s Ordinance No. 2013-01;
b) Upon ratification of the Ordinance, instruct staff to forward a copy of the Board’s ratifying Resolution, and CSFPF’s Ordinance (including CSFPD’s findings), to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7; and
c) Determine that the adoption of this Resolution is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in compliance with Section 15061 (b), (3), (No possibility of impact on the environment).