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6.Q. - Page 3 of 17 <br />In addition to the GI Plan Development Standards, staff is recommending adoption of ordinance <br />amendments to Chapter 18 — Local Development Standards and Chapter 27A — Stormwater Treatment <br />Measures and Maintenance Program (Attachment B). The changes include new definitions for GI and <br />revisions to language to include GI. Chapter 18 is being revised to identify that GI improvements are <br />required for new buildings and substantial commercial remodels as identified in Chapter 27A. Chapter <br />27A is being revised to clarifythat required stormwater improvements reference the GI Plan Development <br />Standards, and also include updates to reference the most current MRP information. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />While there is no immediate fiscal impact to the City as a result of this action, ultimately, implementing <br />the GI Plan will require ongoing funding for administrative, capital, and maintenance activities. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW <br />This activity is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Class 8). This categorical <br />exemption consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to <br />assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the <br />regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. The proposed GI plan and <br />ordinance amendments would reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff as required by the MRP, as <br />explained in more detail above. <br />PUBLIC NOTICE <br />In addition to the outreach to the City Council, business groups, and City commissions, and committees <br />as described above, public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being <br />listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />The City Council may choose to recommend modifications to the GI Plan Development Standards or the <br />ordinance. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Attachment A: Resolution Approving the Green Infrastructure Plan Development Standards <br />Attachment B: Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 18 Article XIV (Local Development Standards) and <br />Chapter 27A Article II (Stormwater Treatment Measures and Maintenance Program) to implement the <br />City's Green Infrastructure Plan <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore <br />201 <br />