City Council

D. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 3.29 to\nProhibit the Open Carry of Knives, Daggers, and Swords in Public Areas\nNew Item Received. 8/17/2023\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding that the proposed ordinance is categorically exempt under Section\n15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.\n2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance adding Chapter 3.29 to the Santa Monica\nMunicipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the open carry of knives, daggers,\nand swords in public areas.\nStaff Report Printout\na. Attachment A - City of Santa Monica Knife Assault Statistics\nb. Attachment B - Ordinance Prohibiting Open Carry of Knives Daggers Swords 080823 (002)