On Tuesday, August 13th,the Court issued a Statement of Decision finding in favor of the City on all causes of action. The Court found that substantial evidence supports the City Council's determination that the modified project was exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Class 1 categorical exemption and the statutory exemption in Public Resources Code Section 21080.25. The Court also found that substantial evidence supports the City Council's findings that there are no unusual circumstances that lead to a potential for any significant environmental impacts and that the Project will not result in any significant impacts. The Court also rejected the argument that the modified project is inconsistent with the City's General Plan. Read the court decision.
The city announced it is pleased with the Court's decision that found the City has authority to modify the pilot project and is exempt from CEQA in this situation.
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