Approval of a Management Plan for continued passive recreation and open space in its current condition with the addition of a caretaker residence, public toilet, minor trail improvements, and a plan to remove exotic invasive plant species on Douglas Family Preserve (DFP) and restore native habitat.

The Proposed Final Environmental Impact Report including comments and responses may be reviewed at the Community Development Department, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA, and at the Public Library at 40 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, during hours of operation.

Douglas Family Preserve Management Plan and Off-Leash Dog Park Locations Environmental Impact Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY
1.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND
1.3 EIR SCOPE AND CONTENT
1.4 LEAD, RESPONSIBLE, AND TRUSTEE AGENCIES
1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 PROJECT APPLICANT
2.2 PROJECT SITE LOCATIONS
2.3 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND USES
2.4 PROPOSED PROJECT
2.5 DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS REQUIRED
2.6 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
2.7 OTHER RELEVANT PROJECTS

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

3.1 REGIONAL SETTING
3.2 PROJECT SITE SETTING

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

4.1 AIR QUALITY
4.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
4.3 GEOLOGY AND EROSION
4.4 SAFETY
4.5 TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
4.6 WATER RESOURCES

5.0 GROWTH INDUCEMENT

6.0 SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES

7.0 ALTERNATIVES

8.0 REFERENCES, PERSONS CONTACTED, AND REPORT PREPARERS

9.0 MITIGATION AND MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM

APPENDICES

1. Notice of Preparation and Revised Initial Study for Douglas Family Preserve Management Plan and Distribution List
2. Notice of Preparation and Revised Initial Study for Off-Leash Dog Park Locations Study and Distribution List
3. Recommended DFPMP Policy Changes