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11-00040
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11-00661
| A-1) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association. | Pass |
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11-00662
| A-2) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Solvang Chamber of Commerce for their exceptional community service. | Pass |
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11-00658
| A-3) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2011 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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11-00650
| A-4) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming September 10, 2011 as Model A Ford Day in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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11-00660
| A-5) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mark Masoner, Gloria Ness, Phung Loman and Jo Dean Johnson of the Purchasing Division of the General Services Department as the September 2011 Santa Barbara County Employees of the Month. | Pass |
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11-00651
| A-6) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2011 as Think Low Income Energy Efficiency and CARE Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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11-00652
| A-7) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of September 25, 2011 through October 1, 2011 as Sea Otter Awareness week in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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11-00667
| A-8) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring “Dark Horse”, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, for their distinguished service to our Country. | Pass |
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11-00666
| A-9) | Agenda Item | Adopt a Resolution establishing the property tax rates and levying taxes for the taxing agencies in County of Santa Barbara for the Fiscal Year 2011/2012. | Pass |
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11-00649
| A-10) | Agenda Item | Adopt a Resolution authorizing staff to apply for the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) providing grant funding for emergency management activities in the Santa Barbara Operational Area by the Office of Emergency Management. | Pass |
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11-00683
| A-11) | Agenda Item | Adopt a Joint Resolution between the First 5 Santa Barbara County Children & Families Commission and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, supporting efforts to declare Assembly Bill 99 unlawful and unconstitutional. | Pass |
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11-00675
| A-12) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Building, Project No. 8666, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Audio, Data and Visual Information Management System for the Santa Barbara County Emergency Operations Center, for an estimated total cost, already part of the existing project budget, of $390,000.00 including equipment and installation;
b) Authorize the Director of General Services to advertise for public bids for the Emergency Operations Center Audio, Data and Visual Information Management System; and
c) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Austin Company (not a local vendor) in the amount of $39,130.00 for a total of $643,296.50, inclusive of reimbursable. | Pass |
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11-00676
| A-13) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Contract with Smith Electric Service for the Betteravia Building “C” HVAC Replacement Project No. T02005, Fifth District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Betteravia Building “C” HVAC Replacement Project No. T02005, plans and specifications for this project are available from General Services Facilities Division;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract with Brannon Inc., dba Smith Electric Service (a local contractor) for the Betteravia Building “C” HVAC Replacement Project, in the amount of $605,033.00;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders of an amount not to exceed 10% of the base amount of $250,000.00 plus 5% of the bid in excess of the base amount or $42,751.65 for this Contract; and
d) Approve the Categorical Exemption pursuant to the County’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for 15301 (a),(d). | Pass |
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11-00659
| A-14) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the 2012 Health Insurance Program Renewal, as follows:
a) Approve the renewal of the California State Association of Counties - Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA) Blue Shield Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) High, Blue Shield EPO Low, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plans for a twelve-month term, at the existing benefit levels, and premium increases of 7.1%, effective January 1, 2012, for all active employees and retirees;
b) Approve the renewal of the Kaiser Permanente High and Low Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Senior Advantage Plans, at existing benefit levels, with premium increases ranging between 8.1% - 11.4%, effective January 1, 2012, for all active employees and retirees for a twelve-month term;
c) Accept the annual Actuarial Report for the County Self-Funded Dental Plan, and continue the existing program benefits at the current premium levels, with no increase, effective January 1, 2012 for active employees and retirees for a twelve month period;
d) Approve the re | Pass |
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11-00647
| A-15) | Agenda Item | Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Adoption Agreement and approve the amended and restated IRS Section 125 Cafeteria - Basic Plan Document with a retroactive effective date of January 1, 2011. | Pass |
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11-00679
| A-16) | Agenda Item | Adopt a Resolution, effective September 5, 2011, updating changes to department position allocations corresponding to the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Proposed Budget, including changes approved in Fiscal Year 2010/2011 by the County Executive Officer, pursuant to Resolution 99-486. | Pass |
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11-00663
| A-17) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of Anti-Drug Abuse (ADA) Enforcement Team Program Funds, as follows:
a) Affirm the application submitted by the Probation Department on August 26, 2011; and
b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to accept the Anti-Drug Abuse (ADA) Enforcement Team Program award in the amount of $196,846.00 from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) for Fiscal Year 2011/2012. | Pass |
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11-00664
| A-18) | Agenda Item | Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to apply for and accept the Federal Fiscal Year 2011/2012 anticipated Probation Specialized Supervision Program (PSSP) award in the amount of $100,000.00 from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. | Pass |
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11-00656
| A-19) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a one-time grant for the Spay-Neuter Program, as follows:
a) Authorize the Public Health Department Director to accept a $15,000.00 grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to be deposited into the Santa Barbara County Animal Services Spay/Neuter Agency Fund, to spay and neuter animals and to promote responsible pet ownership through educational outreach; 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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11-00657
| A-20) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the 2010/2011 Annual Report on The Right Outfit Syringe Exchange Program. | Pass |
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11-00539
| A-21) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding parking restriction changes on El Colegio Road in Isla Vista, Third District, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution establishing “No Parking” zones on El Colegio Road, in the Isla Vista area;
b) Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolutions 71-272, 75-228, 75-564, 75-917, 76-224, 87-520, 91-329, 05-352,- to remove no parking zones on El Colegio Road in the Isla Vista area; and
c) 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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11-00648
| A-22) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Summerland Circulation Improvement Project Phase 2B, County Project No. 862308, First District; as follows:
a) Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with right-of-way negotiation for the Summerland Circulation Improvement Project, Phase 2B, County Project No. 862308; and
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids for the Summerland Circulation Improvement Project, Phase 2B, County Project No. 862308. | Pass |
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11-00671
| A-23) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the construction of Fiscal Year 2010/2011 ADA Concrete Repairs, Public Works Project No. 820622, Second District, as follows:
a) Accept the Notice of Completion for the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 ADA Concrete Repairs in the Second District, for work performed by the Contractor, G. Sosa Construction (a Santa Barbara County vendor), 400 E. Clark, Ste. D, Santa Maria, CA 93456; and
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 ADA Concrete Repairs in the Second District for work performed and materials supplied by G. Sosa Construction in the amount of $158,851.37. | Pass |
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11-00672
| A-24) | Agenda Item | Authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the acknowledgment of the substitution of trustee and full reconveyance releasing the County of Santa Barbara as a beneficiary on APNs 023-060-001 and 023-150-012, County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District), First District. | Pass |
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11-00673
| A-25) | Agenda Item | Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution 11-253, which authorized the Assessment of Expenses Incurred in Abating a Traffic Nuisance on Clubhouse Road, APN 097-371-067 (Lot 54), Third District. | Pass |
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11-00674
| A-26) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area No. 41, Cebada Canyon Road Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2011/2012, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution establishing road maintenance charges (with no increase in benefit assessment) for County Service Area No. 41; and
b) Find that the proposed action is not subject to CEQA and approve filing the attached Notice of Exemption pursuant to 152373 (a) (1) and 14 CCR. | Pass |
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11-00677
| A-27) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding parking restrictions and the establishment of a crosswalk on Lakeview Road, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution to establish no parking zones on Lakeview Road in the Orcutt area;
b) Adopt a Resolution establishing a crosswalk at a location other than a street intersection on Lakeview Road west of Marvin Street in the Orcutt area; and
c) 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 work to implement these Resolutions. | Pass |
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11-00678
| A-28) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a public utility easement and the vacation of a right-of-way via Parcel Map No. 14,759, Icon at UCSB, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve the vacation of a portion of the public right-of-way known as Sabado Tarde and El Embarcadero in Isla Vista, as defined on Parcel Map No. 14,759, by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute said map. The consummation of the vacation is subject to completion and recordation of the subject map; and
b) Approve the acceptance of public utility easement, as defined on Parcel Map No. 14,759, by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute said map. The consummation of the acceptance is subject to completion and recordation of the subject map. | Pass |
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11-00670
| A-29) | Agenda Item | Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of an easement from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Find that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, and that pursuant to 14 CCR 15061(b)(3), the proposed action is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
b) Accept a permanent easement from The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, by authorizing the Clerk of the Board of Directors to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. | Pass |
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11-00680
| A-30) | Agenda Item | Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
Consider recommendations regarding the Lillingston Canyon Debris Basin Project, First District, as follows:
a) Approve the award of the Construction Contract for the Lillingston Canyon Debris Bain Project in the amount of $190,993.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, AIS Construction Company, subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specification applicable to the project and as required by law;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract upon return of the contractor’s executed contract documents, and the review and approval of the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives;
c) Approve a contingency in the amount of $19,099.30 for the above subject project;
d) Approve the plans and specifications for the project; and
e) 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 project an | Pass |
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11-00681
| A-31) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the cancellation of Board of Retirement elections, as follows:
a) Order that no elections be held for General, Retired, and Alternate Retired members of the Board of Retirement; and
b) Direct the Clerk to cast a unanimous ballot in favor of the sole nominated members in their respective categories. | Pass |
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11-00682
| A-32) | 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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11-00612
| 1) | 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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11-00668
| 2) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Service Employees International Union, Local 620, effective from September 5, 2011 through June 23, 2013, implementing the changes summarized in the Summary of Changes to the Local 620 MOU. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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11-00655
| 3) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a vacancy on Santa Maria Public Airport District Board, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Appoint an individual from the forwarded applicants, or another qualifying member of the public to the Airport Board;
b) Order the district to hold an election for the position at the next general election which is currently scheduled for June 2012; or
c) Take no action within 90 days which would require the district to hold an election for the position at the next general election which is currently scheduled for June 2012.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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11-00686
| 4) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding General Services Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project Financing and 2001Certificates of Participation Refunding, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Approve a lease-leaseback financing with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association for the purpose of 1) the acquisition of a photovoltaic solar energy project utilizing the Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) subsidy, and 2) refunding the 2001 Certificates of Participation (COPs) in a total financing amount not to exceed $22,500,000.00;
b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease, a sublease, an assignment agreement, a contract of purchase and an escrow agreement; and authorizing certain other actions in connection with a lease financing;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract, in the amount of $35,000.00 for the QECB and $45,000.00 for the refunding, appointing Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe to perform legal services as bond counsel incident to the execution and delivery of the 2011 Sublease;
d) Direct the County T | Pass |
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11-00627
| 5) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Planning Commission’s January 19, 2011 recommendation for the approval of the Makela Rezone project, Case No. 08RZN-00000-00010 for APN 081-230-028, known as 12477 Calle Real, Gaviota area, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)
a) Make the required findings for the proposed rezone, Case No. 08RZN-00000-00010, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;
b) Determine that the project, Case No. 08RZN-00000-00010, is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act;
c) Adopt a Rezone Ordinance for APN 081-230-028; and
d) Subsequently amend the current County Inland Zoning Map, to reflect the Rezone from “U” to “AG-II-100”, subject to the Conditions of Approval.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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11-00598
| 6) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s Designation of the Bryce Beach cabaña and funicular as a Historic Landmark, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.)
a) Approve the action of Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission;
b) Adopt a Resolution with conditions designating the Bryce Beach cabaña and funicular as a County Historic Landmark, and determine that approval is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines;
c) Modify the action of Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission by modifying and adopting the Resolution with conditions to be imposed designating the Bryce Beach cabaña and funicular as a County Historic Landmark, and determine that approval is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines; or
d) Disapprove the action of the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission designating the Bryce Beach cabaña and funicular as a County Historic Landmark, and determine that disapproval is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelin | Pass |
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11-00607
| 7) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeal filed by Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. and Janice F. Karman of the Montecito Planning Commission’s denial of the Bagdasarian appeal, 10APL-00000-00016, and de novo denial of the Bagdasarian Land Use Permit, 09LUP-00000-00256, for existing unpermitted pedestrian bridges, grading and retaining walls within an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat, located at 1192 and 1194 East Mountain Drive, in the Montecito area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Uphold the appeal, Case No. 11APL-00000-00009;
b) Make the required findings for de novo approval of the modified project, 09LUP-00000-00256, including CEQA findings;
c) Determine the modified project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(e); and
d) Approve de novo the modified project Case No. 09LUP-00000-00256 with required conditions of approval.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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11-00685
| 8) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Climate Action Strategy - Phase 1 Climate Action Study, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file the Climate Action Study;
b) Determine the Climate Action Study is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15262; and
c) Direct staff to prepare the Climate Action Plan as contemplated in the 2011-2012 Annual Work Program and to seek funding, including grants, to offset general fund costs in developing and implementing the Climate Action Study through the development of a Climate Action Plan and associated building and energy codes.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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11-00599
| 9) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding impacts of the Redevelopment Restructuring Act on the County Redevelopment Agency, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:
a) Adopt a Resolution retaining the housing assets, functions and powers previously performed by the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34176(a);
b) Adopt a non-binding Resolution of Intent to participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34193(b);
c) Direct staff to return on October 4th to introduce an Ordinance to allow the County to continue redevelopment activities pursuant to the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program, and to adopt a reimbursement agreement between the County and the Redevelopment Agency to provide for Redevelopment Agency reimbursement of required remittances to the State required under ABX1 27; and
Acting as the Board of Directors, Redevelopment Agency:
d) Adopt a Resolution directing staff to forward the preliminary draft of the initial Recognized Obligatio | Pass |
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