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K. On May 21, 2019, a duly noticed Public Hearing was held before the City of
Santa Clarita Planning Commission at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920
Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita;

L. At this Public Hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff report, staff
presentation, applicant presentation, and public testimony, and recommended by a vote of 4-0
(with one absence) that the City Council adopt Master Case No. 19-002; and

M. At this Public Hearing, as part of the Planning Commission’s motion, the
Planning Commission recommended extending the appeal period for decisions by the Director of
Community Development (Director) for qualifying JCOZ projects from 15 days to 21 days.

SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);

B. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comments by affected
governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received, if any, have been considered.
The Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on April 30, 2019, in accordance with
CEQA. The public review period was open from April 30, 2019, through May 21, 2019;

C. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on
the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of
Santa Clarita; Attachment: Ordinance [Revision 2] (JCOZ)

D. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case No. 19-002
project file within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the
Director; and

E. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the
Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.

SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS. Unified Development Code Section 17.38.015 (Jobs
Creation Overlay Zone) is added to read as follows:

Section 17.38.015 – Jobs Creation Overlay Zone (JCOZ)

A. Purpose: The purpose of the JCOZ is to support the General Plan objective of
promoting the creation of strong regional and local economies via the implementation of
strategic land use planning policies. Specifically, the JCOZ will: 1) attract and promote the
creation of high quality jobs within the City’s four targeted industries which include aerospace,
biomedical, entertainment, technology, and other industries at the discretion of the Director;
2) enhance the City’s overall jobs/housing balance; and 3) provide greater employment
opportunities throughout the entire City.

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