4.04.080 Environmental analysis and assessment of property by city.

(A) Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The city shall take any necessary action to conduct an analysis of the environmental effects of its acquisition of the property as may be required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

(B) Assessment of Property for Existence of Environmental Contamination. Before making a decision to acquire the property, the city may conduct a preliminary assessment of the property to determine whether environmental contamination exists, and the nature and extent of any contamination. If contamination is found to exist and the city is still considering acquisition of the property, a further assessment of the contamination may be performed. The city shall obtain permission from the owner or, if necessary, a court order, to enter the property for this purpose pursuant to Section 4.04.070.