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Resolution No. 2022-XXX Page 3 of 7 assist with the overall screening of the facility. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. The major wireless communications facility will not adversely affect the General Plan, as cellular facilities designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element. Goal 1 promotes a balance of land uses to address community needs including the means of communication provided by the facility. Policy 1.1 of the Land Use Element encourages development that fosters compatibility between land uses to enhance livability. Goal 1 of the Public Services Element calls for providing quality and efficient facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe, and strategically located. Policy PS- 1.2 calls for equitable distributions to ensure public services reflect changing population needs and are equitably distributed and accessible, with priority assigned to improving areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice boundaries. Goal PS-2, to preserve a safe and secure environment for all people and property, is also applicable. Policy PS-2.11 calls for coordinating with utilities and public agencies to develop, maintain, relocate, and/or upgrade critical local and regional public facilities and infrastructure systems to ensure their resiliency during times of extreme weather or natural disasters, or toxic emission release. The cellular coverage provided by the facility satisfies the goals and policies of the General Plan as it allows for enhanced livability and interactions between surrounding uses. Moreover, renewing the entitlements for this facility maintains the coverage and services that are already available for business owners, workers, visitors and residents in the immediate vicinity while increasing the service availability during an emergency and/or natural disaster. The proposed wireless facility is within an identified environmental justice area, which will expand coverage in the area. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Class 1 exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project proposes to renew the entitlements of an existing major wireless communications facility and includes minor alterations to the existing facility. As such, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021-76, will be filed for this project. 11/14/2022 Planning Commission 2 – 8