Santa Monica

City Council

May 24, 2023 Order of Business 10 #A

Agenda Item A

A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Section\n4.08.830 to Prohibit Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding that the proposed ordinance is not a project for purposes of the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), or, if considered a project, it is categorically exempt\nunder Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.\n2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance adding Section 4.08.830 to the Santa Monica\nMunicipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic\nconverters within the City of Santa Monica.\nStaff Report Printout\na. Catalytic Converter Ordinance - Attachment A\nb. Catalytic Converter Thefts by Year & Month - Attachment B