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Second Reading of Self-Service Checkout Stations in Drug and Food Retail <br /> Establishments <br /> May 19, 2026 <br /> Page 2 <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> On May 5, 2026, the City Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance <br /> addressing several key issues related to the operation of self-service checkout systems. <br /> The ordinance was approved unanimously and requires a second reading and adoption <br /> to become effective June 18, 2026. <br /> A copy of the ordinance for second reading is attached to this Report as Exhibit 1. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br /> Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the adoption of this <br /> Ordinance is exempt from further environmental analysis under Section 15301 (Class 1 <br /> — Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. The regulations contained in this <br /> Ordinance apply to existing retail establishments and their operations within, not <br /> resulting in any expansion of the facilities or any intensification of environmental <br /> impacts. Any new retail establishments subject to this Ordinance will be evaluated for <br /> environmental impacts pursuant to CEQA as individual applications are submitted to the <br /> City for review and consideration. A notice of exemption will be filed for this Project. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT <br /> There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br /> EXHIBIT(S) <br /> 1. Draft Ordinance <br /> Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager <br /> Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager <br />