2009-034 (2) - Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for Fairhaven/Lincoln

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1. Executive Summary i* l INTRODUCTION The California Environmental Quality Act (CE 0A) requires that local government agencies, prier to taping action on projects over which they have discretionary approval authority, consider the environmental consequences of such projects. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR ) is a public document designed to provide the public and kcal and state governmental agency decision makers ith an analysis of potential environmental consequences to support informed decision making. This Supplement to the previously certified Santa Ana Second Main Track Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2900991 065) addresses the environmental effects associated with the implementation of the proposed Fairhaven /Lincoln and Santa Clara /Lincoln Intersection Modifications project. A Supplement to an E I R EIR is prepared when an El has been certified for a project and the Iead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence, that one or more of the criteria listed under Section 15163 of the State CE OA Guidelines are met. A S E I R augrnents a previously certified E I R to the extent necessary to address the changed project or environmental conditions and to examine mitigation and project alternatives accord ingIy. Under Section 1 5103 of the CE QA Guidelines, a S El requires that only changes to the project that would potential ly result in significant irnpacts and that were not evaluated ire the certified E I R be inclu led in the environmental analysis. The City of Santa Ana, as Lead Agency for the next discretionary action associated with this project, is responsible for preparing environmental documentation in accordance with the California Environmental Qual ity Act CEA, as amended. The City of Santa Ana has determined that preparation of a Supplement to an E I R (California God of Reg ulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 11 is appropriate. This Draft S E I R has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of CEQA and the City of Santa Ana's CEA procedures. The City of Santa Ana has reviewed and revised as necessary all submitted drafts, technical studies, and reports to reflect its own independent judgment, including reliance on applicable City technical personnel from other and review of all technical reports. I its role as Lead Agency for this project, the City of Santa Ana prepared and circulated an Initial Study and Notice of Preparation (NOP) to the State Clearinghouse, responsible agencies, and interested parties (public review period October 3, 2008, to November 2, 2008). The project was changed prior to release of the Draft SEIR, so a reprised NOP was circulated for another -day public review period (January 2, 2909, to February 20, 2009) . The two NOPs and the IS are included in Appendix A; all comments received during public review are included in Appendix B. In accordance with Section 15163(b) of the CE QA Guidelines, this Supplement to an EIR only contains iinforrnatiion necessary to supplement the 2002 E I R in order to evaluate the changes to the original project. No other changes to the previously certified El are required. Data for this Draft SEIR was obtained from on- site field observations, discussions with affected agencies, analysis of adopted plans and policies, review of available studies, reports, data and similar literature, and specialized environmental assessments. 1.2 ENWR NMENTAL PROCEDURES This Draft SElR has been prepared pursuant to C E A to assess the environmental effects associated with implementation of the proposed project, as well as anticipated future discretionary actions and approvals. The six main objectives of this document as established by CEQA are listed below- FairbavenlLincoln and Santa ClaralLincoln Intersection Modifications City of Santa Ana s Page I -I Supplement o the Santa Ana Second Main Nyack Project r1R Resolution No. 2009 -034 Page 13 of 130