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Cabrillo at First Mixed-Use Residential Air Quality, Global Climate Change, HRA, and Energy Impact Analysis 17 19386 upon and expands land use and transportation strategies established over several planning cycles to increase mobility options and achieve a more sustainable growth pattern. Connect SoCal outlines more than $638 billion in transportation system investments through 2045. It was prepared through a collaborative, continuous, and comprehensive process with input from local governments, county transportation commissions, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, businesses and local stakeholders within the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura. Local – City of Santa Ana Local jurisdictions, such as the City of Santa Ana, have the authority and responsibility to reduce air pollution through its police power and decision-making authority. Specifically, the City is responsible for the assessment and mitigation of air emissions resulting from its land use decisions. The City is also responsible for the implementation of transportation control measures as outlined in the 2016 AQMP. Examples of such measures include bus turnouts, energy-efficient streetlights, and synchronized traffic signals. In accordance with CEQA requirements and the CEQA review process, the City assesses the air quality impacts of new development projects, requires mitigation of potentially significant air quality impacts by conditioning discretionary permits, and monitors and enforces implementation of such mitigation. The City relies on the expertise of the SCAQMD and utilizes the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook as the guidance document for the environmental review of plans and development proposals within its jurisdiction. The Conservation Element of the current City of Santa Ana General Plan establishes goals, objectives, policies, and programs to improve air quality in the City. Applicable principles and actions include: Goal 3 Preserve and enhance the aesthetic and environmental quality of the community for the enjoyment of all residents. Objectives 1.1 Reduce air pollution emissions to achieve national ambient air quality standards. Policies ▪ Support local and regional land use and transportation plans that increase mass transit usage and reduce vehicle trips. ▪ Enforce emission standards contained in local ordinances. Programs ▪ Assign development approval priorities to proposals which minimize vehicular trips and other pollution sources. ▪ Incorporate particulate and other emission standards into the building permit process and zoning ordinance. The City of Santa Ana is currently in the process of updating their general plan. The Santa Ana General Plan Conservation Element Public Review Draft is available as of August 2021. Below are the applicable goals and policies that relate to air quality in the draft General Plan. Goal CN-1 Air Quality and Climate. Protect air resources, improve regional and local air quality, and minimize the impacts of climate change. Policy CN-1.4 Development Standards. Support new development that meets or exceeds standards for energy-efficient building design and site planning. Policy CN-1.5 Sensitive Receptor Decisions. Consider potential impacts of stationary and nonstationary emission sources on existing and proposed sensitive uses and opportunities to minimize 176/27/2022 Planning Commission 2 –70