City Council

B. Introduction and Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing Off-site Affordable Housing Pilot Incentive\nProgram\nRevised Staff Report. 8/07/25\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding that the Emergency Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California\nEnvironment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080.085(a) of the California\nPublic Resources Code and was previously analyzed in the 2021-2029 6th Cycle\nHousing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR).\n2. Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance\nto Establish a Pilot Program Allowing for Flexibility and Incentives for Complying with the\nCity’s Affordable Housing Production Program.\na. Attachment A - Santa Monica_Off-Site Affordable Housing Pilot Progam Ordinance