80A - SUPPLEMENTAL - SANTA ANA TRANSITZONINGCODE POST- RESPONSE TO COMMENTS - FEIR

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Attachment 1: Reasons for Denying Transit Zoning Code Briggs Law Corporation-June 5, 2010 Page 3 of 5 3.02 There are feasible mitigation measures that can implement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.' • Street lights must be replaced with more efficient lighting. See Exs. 3c -3d. • Traffic signal lights must be replaced with LED lights. See Exs. 3e -3f. • Install energy efficient exit signs and other lighted signs in public buildings. • Install Energy Star rated vending machines. See Ex. 3g. • Directional and shielded LED lights for exterior lighting and install exterior and security lights with motion detectors (www.nightwise.org) • Install filters on public drinking fountains to cut down on the use of plastic water containers • Preferential parking for hybrid vehicles • Solar panels could be installed on public buildings. See Ex. 3h. 3.03 There are a number of feasible mitigation measures that the City of Santa Ana could incorporate regarding other development. • You should include a mitigation measure saying that only no- or low -VOC paint be used. • You should prohibit against continuous all -night outdoor lighting in sports stadiums, construction sites, and other similar uses unless required for security reasons. As an alternative to continuous all -night outdoor lights, motion detectors should be used for outdoor lighting where necessary. • You should require energy audits for residential and commercial buildings prior to the completion of sale, and that audit results and information about opportunities for energy efficiency improvements be presented to the buyer. • All new or substantially rehabilitated buildings could be constructed to allow for easy, cost- effective installation of solar systems in the future using "solar - ready" features such as limiting obstructions on the south sloped roof. ' Even though you chose to make the changes through a zoning code instead of the general plan process,the CAPCOA "Model Policies for GHGs in General Plans" is a great resource for developing more specific and enforceable measures. Ex. 3b.