Santa Monica

City Council

October 10, 2023 Order of Business 10 #D

Agenda Item D

D. Introduction and First Reading of Water and Wastewater Capacity Study Ordinances\nNew item Received 10/5/2023\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) and\nSection 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.\n2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to amend Santa Monica\nMunicipal Code 7.12.180 to require water capacity studies for new developments.\n3. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to amend Santa Monica\nMunicipal Code 7.04 to require wastewater capacity studies for new developments.\nStaff Report Printout\na. Draft Ordinance - SMMC 7.12.180 Water Capacity Study\nb. Draft Ordinance - SMMC 7.04.880 Wastewater Capacity Study