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The proposed resolutions are, moreover, subject to the California <br />Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA°). Reducing the allowed development in <br />Santa Ana pushes that growth into other jurisdictions, where housing is likely <br />to be further from jobs and schools, and closer to sensitive habitats and fire <br />zones. The resulting increases in vehicle miles traveled, greenhouse gas <br />emissions, habitat destruction, and wildfire danger are all reasonably <br />foreseeable significant adverse effects on the environment. The City must <br />undertake CEQA review before adopting these exemptions. <br />The damaging precedent of this policy choice cannot be understated. Though <br />Santa Ana has been a leader in the production of new and affordable housing, <br />history will remember you as the city council that undermined the most <br />significant housing production bills in a decade. The decision to exempt <br />yourself will incite NIMBY cities to attempt similar illegal moves in their quest <br />to delay building and avoid making room for denser and more affordable <br />housing. To what end? So you can say you pushed back against Sacramento <br />overreach and maintained local control? All you will have accomplished is <br />further limiting your current residents' future housing choices. <br />Sincerely, <br />Elizabeth Hansburg <br />01-4 <br />01-5 <br />yoG <br />Fighting for a future of abundant housing in Orange County. <br />peopleforhousing.org <br />a ono, ce.nq 3 <br />