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Resolution No. 2024-077 Page 2 of 3 factors such as overall development feasibility and comparability of fees to those of neighboring jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the EPS and Raftelis studies were prepared in accordance with all applicable provisions of state law and the Pleasanton Municipal Code, and identify the purpose of each fee, the use to which each fee wilt be put, demonstrate a reasonable relationship between each fee's use and the type of development project on which the fee will be imposed and provide how there is a reasonable relationship between the amount of each fee and the cost of the public facility or equipment or portion of the public facility or equipment attributable to the development on which each fee is imposed. The above-referenced nexus studies are incorporated herein by this reference. In addition, the studies and Capital Improvement Program identified capital projects are necessary to meet the goals, programs, and objectives within the City's General Plan; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the City Council adopted amendments to Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 17.40 —Affordable Housing Fee, and Chapter 17.44— Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, which modified the City's requirements for inclusion of affordable housing units in market-rate residential projects; and WHEREAS, there is a need, particularly in the near-term, to reduce impediments to the production of multi-family housing units and promote residential development in conformance with the Housing Element so as to meet the housing needs of all segments of the community; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pleasanton, based on the entire record of proceedings, including the oral and written staff reports and all public comment and testimony: Section 1: Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The approval and adoption of the Nexus Studies and the adoption of an Updated Master Fee Schedule is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines because there is no potential for it to result in a physical change in the environment, either directly or indirectly, in that the resolution provides only for the adoption of amendments to existing fees imposed on new development. Additionally, it is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment and contains no provisions that will directly or indirectly result in a physical change in the environment. Section 2: The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Nexus Studies prepared by Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., dated November 25, 2024, and by Raftelis, dated October 17, 2024, to update the City's Development Impact Fees. Section 3: The City Council hereby amends the Master Fee Schedule as set forth in the attached Exhibit C, except for projects "already in process" which shall be subject to the Capital Facilities Fee, the Transportation Development Fee and the Affordable Housing Fee in effect on December 17, 2024. The following projects are considered "already in process": 1) planning applications subject to the Permit Streamlining Act that have been deemed complete before February 15, 2025; 2) planning applications that are not subject to the Permit Streamlining Act, which have been deemed complete or have made a significant financial investment prior to February 15, 2025; and 3) building permit applications that are substantially complete and submitted to the City prior to February 15, 2025. Any disputes regarding whether a project is