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File Number: 12 -126 WHEREAS, on March 15, 2012, the Planning Commission passed Resolution No. 2012- 003PC, recommending adoption of Zoning Code amendments to Sections 4 -1904, 4 -1908, and 4 -1910 of Article 19 of the San Leandro Zoning Code relating to Bay Friendly Landscape Basics protocols, in order to bring the Zoning Code into compliance with the StopWaste.Org mandate; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2012 the City Council conducted a properly noticed public hearing to consider approval of the proposed Zoning Code amendments pursuant to Section 5 -2712 of the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code are exempt from CEQA since the proposed amendments do not approve or allow the construction of any project and, therefore, have no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or ultimately. Therefore, adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065 based on the finding that the proposed amendments are not a "project" within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and section 15061(b) as minor changes to existing Zoning Code sections to clarify standing policy; and WHEREAS, the documents incorporated herein by reference are available for review in the City Planning Services Division at San Leandro City Hall, during normal business hours. The location and custodian of the Notice of Exemption and other documents that constitute a record of proceedings for the Project is the City of San Leandro, 835 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577. follows: NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does ORDAIN as Section 1 . Incorporation The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2 Findings for the Zoning Code amendment As required under State law, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposed Zoning Code amendments are consistent with the City's General Plan, pursuant to Government Code section 65855 and Section 5 -2708 of the Zoning Code, as established by the Planning Commission. The proposed amendments are consistent with the following policies of the General Plan: Policy 26.02 Mitigation of Development Impacts. Require measures to mitigate the impacts of development or public improvements on fish and wildlife habitat, plant resources, and other valuable natural resources in the City. Policy 26.06 Intergovernmental Coordination. Coordinate with the appropriate regional, state and federal agencies and other organizations in their efforts to conserve and enhance ecological resources in San Leandro. Refer local projects to these agencies as required for their review and comment. City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 51112012