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Ordinance No. 2303 Page 2 of 19 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Prior to taking action on the Project, and at a properly noticed public meeting, the City Council reviewed written and oral staff reports, conducted a public hearing on the Project and took testimony, and received into the record all pertinent documents related to the Project (collectively, the "Record Evidence"). The City Council's determination is based on the Record Evidence, which is incorporated into this Ordinance by reference. SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the proposed code amendments are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments may have a significant effect 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. SECTION 3. The City Council approves Case P25-0352, Chapters 18.08, 18.12, 18.20, 18.22, 18.68, 18.103, 18.104, 18.105, 18.110, 18.116, 18.124, 18.128, 18.132, and 18.144 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to implement modifications to Design Review, noticing, appeals, and other process streamlining, as shown in Exhibit A to this ordinance. SECTION 4. A summary of this ordinance shall be published once within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in "The Valley Times," a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Pleasanton, and the complete ordinance shall be posted for fifteen (15) days in the City Clerk's office within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective thirty(30) days after its passage and adoption. {Signatures to follow on next page}