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Climate Resilience May 18, 2021 Page 6 1 7 3 6 The implementation of these measures are on-going. Through staffing, partnerships, outreach, education, and evaluation, the City will continue its work toward achieving its greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Draft General Plan Update and Conservation Element In addition to the Climate Action Plan, the City’s Draft General Plan Update includes policies and implementation actions that promote sustainability and furthers the City Climate Action Plan objectives. For instance, Sustainability is one of the five community Core Values within the Draft General Plan, described as follows: “Santa Ana values land use decisions that benefit future generations, plans for the impacts of climate change, and incorporates design practices at all levels of the planning process”. The draft Conservation Element is an example of the proposed policies and actions that support environmental sustainability and the CAP objectives. These include implementation actions regarding air quality planning, encouraging LEED (Leadership in Environmental Design) / Envision certification of buildings, updating the Citywide Design Guidelines to include energy conservation principles, partnerships for funding energy projects, exploring clean alternative energy technologies, and reducing the carbon footprint through the expansion of the City’s urban forest. The City continues to be engaged in federal, state, local, and applicable laws and regulations relating to climate resilience. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT As this item is an informational report only, an environmental impact analysis has not been completed. FISCAL IMPACT As this item is an informational report only, there is no fiscal impact associated with it. EXHIBIT(S) Submitted By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager