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C. Consideration of a Settlement Agreement between the City of Santa Monica and WS Communities,\nLLC and its affiliates (“WS”), consistent with the City’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element for\napplicants that have asserted eligibility for processing under the “Builder’s Remedy” provision of the\nHousing Accountability Act (“HAA”), California Government Code section 65589.5(d)\nNew Item Received 5/04/2023\nRecommended Actions\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding that no subsequent environmental review is required pursuant to\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines:\na. CEQA Guideline §15378(b) and (c); Pub. Res. Code § 21065\nb. CEQA Guideline § 15061(b)(3)\nc. CEQA Guideline § 15168, 15162\n2. Approve the Settlement Agreement between the City of Santa Monica and WS, the\nowners of the following properties: 1437 6th Street, 601 Colorado Avenue, 1518-24 7th\nStreet, 1443 Lincoln Boulevard, 3030 Nebraska Avenue, 2901 Santa Monica Boulevard,\n1415-27 5th Street, 1557 7th Street, 1238 7th Street, 1925 Broadway, 1433-37 Euclid\nStreet, 1238-42 10th Street, 1007 Lincoln Boulevard, and 1038 10th Street.\nStaff Report Printout\na. Attachment A - Project List\nb. October 11, 2022 City Council Meeting (Web Link)\nc. February 22, 2023 City Council Meeting (Web Link)\nd. February 28, 2023 City Council Meeting (Web Link)\ne. March 21, 2023 City Council Meeting (Web Link)\nf. April 11, 2023 City Council Meeting (Web Link)