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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. 14 Street, San Leandro, CA 94577. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does ORDAIN as follows: 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. Policy 27.02 Water Conservation. Promote the efficient use of existing water supplies through a variety of water consen'ation measures, including the use of recycled water for landscaping. Policy 27.03 Drought - Tolerant Landscaping. Encourage the use of native vegetation and drought tolerant non - native vegetation in landscaping plans. b. The proposed Zoning Code amendments are internally consistent with the City's Zoning Ordinance. The amendments meet the requirements and standards of the Zoning Ordinance and the procedural requirements of Article 27, "Amendments ". ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -005 2