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Meeting date/time:
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9/20/2011
9:00 AM
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Approved
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Meeting location:
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR
105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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11-00040
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11-00772
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11-00737
| A-1) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming September 21, 2011 as the International Day of Peace in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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11-00710
| A-2) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Barbara Foundation 2010 Woman of the Year. | Pass |
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11-00709
| A-3) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Barbara Foundation 2010 Man of the Year. | Pass |
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11-00713
| A-4) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution honoring Eileen Bunning as a 2011 Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Health Care Hero. | Pass |
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11-00714
| A-5) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution honoring James A. Tamborello as a 2011 Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Health Care Hero. | Pass |
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11-00741
| A-6) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation recognizing San Marcos High School for completion of the Field of Champions. | Pass |
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11-00708
| A-7) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building. | Pass |
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11-00734
| A-8) | Agenda Item | Authorize the Director of Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services to execute Agreement No. 10-70188-000 with the California Department of Mental Health for the purchase of state hospital beds in the amount of $183,679.00, for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. | Pass |
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11-00735
| A-9) | Agenda Item | Acting as the Board of Directors, Redevelopment Agency:
Receive and file the Annual Financial Report of the Redevelopment Agency for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2011. | Pass |
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11-00612
| A-10) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Fee Increases for the Clerk-Recorder, Assessor, and Election Divisions of the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Department, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of Ordinances amending the fees, effective November 1, 2011, of the:
i) Clerk-Recorder Division;
ii) Assessor Division; and
iii) Elections Division; and
b) Approve the Notices of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) for the Fee Ordinances of the Clerk-Recorder, Assessor, and Election Divisions of the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Department, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. | Pass |
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11-00718
| A-11) | Agenda Item | Approve Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required). | Pass |
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11-00717
| A-12) | Agenda Item | Acting as the Board of Supervisors, Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:
Consider recommendations regarding the authorization of the Public Works, General Services, and Parks Directors to approve and execute Notices of Completion and Notices of Cessation for construction projects, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution to authorize the Directors of Public Works, General Services, and Parks to act as “agent” on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, and to authorize the Director of Public Works to act as “agent” on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Laguna County Sanitation District and the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to approve and execute the Notices of Completion and Notices of Cessation for all construction projects; and
b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), as it consists of general policy and procedure making. | Pass |
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11-00712
| A-13) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a grant for the Department of Insurance Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve a Budget Revision Request that establishes $50,000.00 in grant revenues and expenditures from the Department of Insurance for the Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program in the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 budget; and
b) Adopt a Resolution entitled, “In The Matter of Approving the Department of Insurance Life and Annuity Protection Program Grant Award.” | Pass |
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11-00738
| A-14) | Agenda Item | Approve a letter to the Chief of the United States Forest Service requesting that the Federal Air Tanker Base in Santa Maria be restored to its original status as a Full Service Base. | Pass |
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11-00722
| A-15) | Agenda Item | Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing for The Icon Mixed-Use Building and Townhomes Project (09DVP-00000-00002, 09TPM-00000-00001, 09CUP-00000-00003, 09-CDP-00000-00004, 11SCD-00000-00002) in Isla Vista, Third District. | Pass |
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11-00716
| A-16) | Agenda Item | Adopt a Resolution authorizing certain employees to execute an application and documents on behalf of the Santa Barbara Operational Area, for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance through the Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). | Pass |
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11-00736
| A-17) | Agenda Item | Approve a Budget Revision appropriating $13,000.00 from the Park Mitigation Fund (1395) for the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for Rancho Guadalupe Dunes. (4/5 Vote Required) | Pass |
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11-00654
| A-18) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Goleta Beach 2.0 preliminary design and engineering services, as follows:
a) Receive and file a report on Goleta Beach 2.0 preliminary design services;
b) Authorize staff to begin the process to receive requests for proposals for preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for Goleta Beach 2.0; and
c) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that the proposed actions constitute an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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11-00719
| A-19) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Doorway to Health’s Healthy Kids Program Funding Agreement, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the Foundation for Santa Barbara Regional Health Authority, dba Doorway to Health (a local vendor), to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage to approximately 138 uninsured Santa Barbara County children for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $180,465.00; and
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment. | Pass |
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11-00715
| A-20) | Agenda Item | Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Contract No. BC-11-051 with the consulting firm of Ecological Conservation and Management, Inc. (ECM) (not a local vendor) for the implementation of Phase III of the Baron Ranch Restoration Plan, and maintenance and monitoring of Phase III through December 2012, in the amount of $199,950.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $568,652.00, with a contingency amount of $36,870.00, which is part of the required mitigation program for the Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration Project. | Pass |
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11-00730
| A-21) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding authorization to proceed with negotiations for purchase of easements in support of the COMB Quiota Creek Crossings Improvement Project, APNs 137-320-002 and -004, 141-280-014 and -036, and 141-290-008, Third District, as follows:
a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department to proceed with right-of-way negotiations for the potential purchase of right-of-way easements in support of the Cachuma Operations Management Board’s construction of vehicle crossing sites on Refugio Road/ Quiota Creek to improve public safety, water quality, fish passage and wildlife habitat; and
b) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines Section 15301 (c), pertaining to maintenance and operation of existing facilities. | Pass |
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11-00726
| A-22) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Zaca Station Road Rail Replacement Project, Bridge No. 51C-087, County Project No. 310303, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (c), pertaining to minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation for the Zaca Station Road Rail Replacement Project Bridge No. 51C-087, County Project No. 310303; and
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids for the Zaca Station Road Rail Replacement Project, Bridge No. 51C-087, County Project No. 310303. | Pass |
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11-00727
| A-23) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution adopting the Engineering Design Standards as the Standards of Engineering Design Review of the County of Santa Barbara, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution for the Engineering Design Standards for use by the County of Santa Barbara in the design and review of road and bridge construction projects; and
b) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (c), pertaining to maintenance and operation of existing facilities for this project. | Pass |
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11-00739
| A-24) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Montecito Creek Debris Basin Fish Passage Project, Amendment No. 1, First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $65,897.00, revising the Contract Agreement with Whitaker Construction Group, Inc. for the Montecito Creek Debris Basin Fish Passage Project from $249,148.00 to $315,045.00; and
b) Retain the previously authorized contingency amount of $24,814.80 for future minor changes to the project; and
c) Find that pursuant to CEQA Section 15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of the proposed action and therefore pursuant to CEQA Section 15168 (2) Program EIR, that the Montecito Debris Basin Fish Passage Modification is within the scope of the project covered by the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program (01-EIR-01) approved in 2001 and the Debris Basin Maintenance Plan, an addendum to the PEIR approved in 2003, and no new environmental document is required. | Pass |
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11-00725
| A-25) | Agenda Item | Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:
Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District recycled water storage tank project (WTANK2), Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the recycled water storage tank project;
b) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $781,091.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Crosno Construction, Inc. (a Tri-County vendor), 819 Sheridan Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required by law;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract, upon return of the contractor’s executed documents, and review and approval of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; and
d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $50,554.55 for the project. | Pass |
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11-00711
| A-26) | Agenda Item | Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Five Year Strategic Plan for submission to the State of California. | Pass |
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11-00720
| A-27) | Agenda Item | Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to renew the Agreement with Community Action Commission (CAC) for the purpose of providing Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Out-of-School Youth Services in a Youth Corps Model in the amount of $346,886.38 for the period of October 1, 2011 through July 5, 2012. | Pass |
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11-00723
| A-28) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the approval of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Contracts with Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC), Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People (SYVPHP), and Henkels & McCoy Training Services, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract with Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) (a local vendor) in the amount of $74,798.00 for the period October 1, 2011 through July 5, 2012 to provide WIA Youth Services to In-School eligible youth between the ages of 14-21 years of age in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract with Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People (SYVPHP) (a local vendor) in the amount of $175,202.00 for the period October 1, 2011 through July 5, 2012 to provide WIA Youth Services to In-School eligible youth between the ages of 14-21 years of age in Lompoc, Solvang and Santa Ynez;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract with Community Action Commission of Santa | Pass |
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11-00733
| A-29) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations of the County and Montecito Planning Commissions to approve Case Nos. 11ORD-00000-00029, 11ORD-00000-00030, and 11ORD-00000-00031 which would amend the County Land Use and Development Code, Montecito Land Use and Development Code, and the Coastal Zoning Ordinance to prohibit Medical Marijuana Dispensary storefronts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Consider recommendations regarding Case No. 11ORD-00000-00029 (County LUDC Amendments), as follows:
i) Make the findings for approval of the proposed amendments, including CEQA findings;
ii) Determine that the adoption of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in compliance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA; and
iii) Approve Case No. 11ORD-00000-00029, and adopt an Ordinance amending Section 35-1, the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code;
b) Consider recommendations regarding Case No. 11ORD-00000-00030 (Montecito LUDC Amendments), as follows:
i) Ma | Pass |
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11-00729
| A-30) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations of the County and Montecito Planning Commissions to approve Case Nos. 11ORD-00000-00012, 11ORD-00000-00013 and 11ORD-00000-00014 which would amend, respectively, the County Land Use and Development Code, the Montecito Land Use and Development Code, and the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance, to implement a series of amendments that address emerging issues and correct and clarify existing language, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Consider recommendations regarding Case No. 11ORD-00000-00012, County LUDC Amendment, as follows:
i) Make the findings for approval, including CEQA findings, of the proposed Ordinance as shown in Attachment A of the Board Letter for the October 4, 2011 hearing;
ii) Determine that the adoption of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in compliance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA included as Attachment B of the Board Letter for the October 4, 2011 hearing; and
iii) Approve Case No. 10ORD-00000-00012, and adopt an Ordinance amend | Pass |
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11-00731
| A-31) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Chapter 21 Appeals and Certificates of Compliance Process Ordinance Amendment, as follows:
a) Make the findings for approval, including CEQA findings, of the proposed Ordinance;
b) Approve the Notice of Exemption; and
c) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance (Case No. 11ORD-00000-00011) amending Chapter 21, Land Division, of the Santa Barbara County Code to update the procedures regarding accepting and processing of appeals, and add procedures for processing certificates of compliance. | Pass |
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11-00724
| A-32) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 29 of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to the regulation of water softeners in the Laguna County Sanitation District, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 29 of the Santa Barbara County Code Relating to the Regulation of Water Softeners in the Laguna County Sanitation District;
b) Find that the proposed Ordinance amendment is for the protection of the environment and does not involve construction activities or relaxation of standards and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment); and
c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption. | Pass |
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11-00732
| A-33) | Agenda Item | Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:
HEARING - Receive and file a presentation on the Laguna County Sanitation District Wastewater Reclamation Plant Facilities and Financial Master Plan, Fourth District. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: | Pass |
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11-00705
| A-34) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Seismic Retrofit of the San Marcos Road Bridge No. 51C-002 at Maria Ygnacia Creek, Federal Project No. BRLSZD-5951(090), County Project No. 862275, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Seismic Retrofit of San Marcos Road Bridge No. 51C-002 at Maria Ygnacia Creek;
b) Consider the bid protest of Souza Construction, Inc. (Souza), and the response of Brough Construction, Inc. (Brough) and follow the recommendation of staff and the County Executive Office, as follows:
i) Find that the good faith Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (UDBE) efforts of Brough met the requirements of the bid documents;
ii) Find the bid protest of Souza to be without merit;
iii) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $737,911.50 to the lowest responsible bidder, Brough Construction, Inc. (a Tri-County Vendor), 634 Prinz Road, Arroyo Grande, California 93420, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications appli | Pass |
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11-00740
| A-35) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sergeant Dan Massey upon his retirement from the University of California, Santa Barbara Police Department after 30 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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11-00743
| A-36) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring KCSB for 50 years of distinguished media service to the Santa Barbara community. | Pass |
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11-00669
| 1) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the placement of the Santa Barbara County’s Equal Employment Opportunity function, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Approve the reassignment of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) function and associated funding to the County Executive Officer (CEO); and
b) Approve filling the position at a management-level position to function as the County’s EEO Manager.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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11-00682
| 2) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding speed limits on various roads, Second, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 23, Sections 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5 & 23-15.6 of the Code of Santa Barbara County, pertaining to speed limits on Cathedral Oaks Road, Hollister Avenue and State Street in the Santa Barbara area; Paradise Road in the Cachuma Lake area; Refugio Road in the Santa Ynez area; and Hummel Drive and Solomon Road in the Orcutt area; and
b) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (c), pertaining to maintenance and operation of existing facilities, for this project. | Pass |
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11-00721
| 3) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Financial Highlights for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2011. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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11-00728
| 4) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2011 Public Safety Realignment Act and the Local County Implementation Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Receive and file a presentation on the 2011 Public Safety Realignment Act;
b) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County 2011 Public Safety Realignment Act (AB109, as amended by AB117) Implementation Plan developed by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and approved by the Executive Committee of the CCP;
c) Approve the 2011 Public Safety Realignment Act spending plan included in Section VII of the Implementation Plan;
d) Approve a Budget Revision Request to recognize the $3,878,876.00 in State funding for incarcerating, supervising, and treating offenders realigned to the jurisdiction of the County; and
e) Approve a Budget Revision Request to recognize the $273,700.00 in one-time State funding for AB109 implementation activities.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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11-00429
| 5) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a briefing on hydraulic fracturing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file a third briefing on hydraulic fracturing; and
b) Direct staff to process an amendment to Section 35.52.050 to clarify the appropriate permit currently required for hydraulic fracturing as an Oil Drilling and Production Plan.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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