City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
From: Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson, Deputy City Clerk
Subject
Zoning Code Amendments
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it has no potential to result in a direct or indirect physical change in the Environment. The Ordinance does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within the City’s boundaries. Moreover, when and if an application for installation is submitted, the City will at that time conduct preliminary review of the application in accordance with CEQA. Alternatively, even if the Ordinance is a “project” within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA on multiple grounds. First, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because approval of the Ordinance will not result in the actual installation of any facilities in the City; therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3)). Alternatively, the Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction), 15303 (new construction or conversion of small structures), and/or 15304 (minor alterations to land); and
B. Adopt Ordinance No.1309 Amending Zoning Code to Regulate Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.
Background
During the Regular City Council Meeting on January 20, 2026, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1309 by title and waived further reading. This ordinance amends the Zoning Code to regulate Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. It establishes regulations for these structures, including design and development standards. The ordinance requires stealth or concealment measures when installations occur on new or existing buildings and limits freestanding antennas to a maximum height of 60 feet. Additionally, Ordinance No. 1309 mandates that new facilities obtain an approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP), which will have an expiration date of 10 years from the date of issuance.
The Summary of the Ordinance was posted on the City’s website on January 20, 2026, and published on January 22, 2026, pursuant to legal requirements.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of publishing the Ordinance summary is estimated at $250. Sufficient funds are available in the General Fund, City Clerk Department, Advertisement/Promotion Account No. 011-010-125-525000 for the current fiscal year.
Attachments
1. Ordinance No. 1309
2. Ordinance Summary Proof of Publication