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The proposed Ordinance would apply City-wide. To the extent any proposed habitat conservation uses would occur on any sites included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, the applicability of this exception to that proposed use would be addressed during the preliminary review for exemptions during the CUP process. (Section 18.31.040(G).) (f) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The proposed Ordinance would apply City-wide. To the extent any proposed habitat conservation uses would occur on any sites could include a historic resource, the applicability of this exception to that proposed use would be addressed during the preliminary review for exemptions during the CUP process. (Section 18.31.040(G).) Therefore, as analyzed above, no exceptions apply which would preclude the application of the categorical exemptions to the proposed ordinance. General Rule Exemption — State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines provides that an activity is exempt from CEQA if: The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. As explained above, the proposed ordinance falls within several categorical exemptions. Nevertheless, for all of the reasons described above, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed ordinance provides a regulatory mechanism by which the City may ensure that land within the City that is set aside as habitat for endangered species is properly managed to protect the species and the surrounding environment. The ordinance also allows the City to incorporate conservation efforts into its General Plan Update process. Thus, there is no possibility for adverse impact. CONFLICT OF INTEREST — Gift Disclosure Requirements Not applicable.