CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA PACKET

Page 7 of 8 approvals. All appeals and City Council call-ups must be submitted within the 10-day appeal period. Other amendments In addition to the amendments noted above, modifications are also proposed to PMC Chapters 18.08 (Definitions), 18.22 (Housing Site Compliance Review), 18.68 (PUD Planned Unit Development), 18.103 (Beekeeping), 18.104 (Home Occupation), 18.105 (Cottage Food Operation), 18.110 (Personal Wireless Service), 18.116 (Temporary Uses), 18.124 (Conditional Uses), 18.128 (Determination as to uses not listed), and 18.132 (Variances). The modifications are recommended to align with the appeal and notice requirements of Chapter 18.12 (Noticing) and 18.144 (Appeals), as described above, and to make minor clean-ups to the PMC as recommended by the City Attorney. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The proposed code amendments are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant impact on the environment. These amendments are limited to process-related changes, including updates to the City’s procedures for design review, noticing requirements, appeal processes, and other administrative streamlining measures. The proposed changes do not authorize any specific development or land use activity, nor do they involve any relaxation of development standards that could result in physical impacts to the environment. Specifically, the amendments clarify and reorganize existing procedural requirements, improving consistency with the California Government Code and ensuring transparency and efficiency in City review processes. All future development projects remain subject to existing environmental regulations and other applicable health and safety requirements, including the California Building Code and Fire Code. Any future project that could have a physical impact on the environment must undergo separate, project-specific CEQA review at the time of application, as appropriate. Because the proposed amendments do not result in any physical changes to the environment or authorize any changes in land use intensity or type, there is no possibility that these amendments may have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, the action qualifies for exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE REVIEW At its October 16, 2025, meeting, the Economic Vitality Committee (EVC) received an update on the City’s efforts to implement permit streamlining. The EVC members asked clarifying questions and ultimately were very supportive of the proposal. EVC members also suggested publicizing the changes with the business community if they are adopted. No formal action was taken. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION At its October 22, 2025, meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments and provided a recommendation to the City Council. The Planning Commission was supportive of the proposed amendments, recommended no additional revisions, and unanimously recommended approval of the proposed PMC amendments to the City Council. There was no public comment provided during the hearing. Page 136 of 200