License agreement with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (“FDFA”) and Waiver
Summary
SCH Number
2026060186
Public Agency
City of Santa Monica
Document Title
License agreement with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (“FDFA”) and Waiver
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2026
Document Description
The project is a license agreement with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (“FDFA”) and temporary waiver of certain provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate the FDFA’s use of the Camera Obscura building during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Contact Information
Name
Rachel Kwok
Agency Name
City of Santa Monica
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Monica
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Zip
90401
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301,15303,15304,15311,15323
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt under Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, 15311, and 15323 of the CEQA Guidelines. The project event would take place in the existing Camera Obscura building and would not result in any expansion of the use of the building or Palisades Park, and therefore is exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities). Additionally the event would include the installation of temporary equipment and facilities (such as tents, signage, canopies) and therefore is exempt under Sections 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures) and 15311 (Class 11 Accessory Structures). Additionally, all land would be restored to original conditions post-event; and therefore, the event is exempt pursuant to Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). Furthermore, the event is exempt under Section 15323 (Class 23 Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering) since the event would occur in the existing Camera Obscura which has historically been used for public gathering events.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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