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7. Support pedestrian access between commercial uses and residential neighborhoods which are in close proximity. Land Use Element Policy 2.4. 8. Encourage the creation of new employment opportunities in developments which are compatible with surrounding land uses, and provide a net community benefit. Land Use Element Policy 2.6. 9. Support projects that contribute to the redevelopment and revitalization of the central city urban areas. Land Use Policy No. 2.7. 10. Support developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Land Use Element Policy No. 2.9. 11. Protect and enhance development sites and districts which are unique community assets that enhance the quality of life. Land Use Element Goal No. 4.0. 12. Support land uses which provide community and regional economic and service benefits. Land Use Element Policy No. 4.3. 13. Encourage the development of projects which promote the City's image as a regional activity center. Land Use Element Policy No. 4.4. 14. Encourage development of employment centers and mixed use projects within targeted areas adjacent to major arterial roadways, transit and freeway corridors. Land Use Element Policy No. 4.5. 15. Improve the physical appearance of the City through development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image, and quality development. Urban Design Element Goal 1.0. F. The City Council also adopts as findings all facts presented in the Request for Council Action dated June 7, 2010 accompanying this matter. G. For these reasons, and each of them, Amendment Application No. 2005-09 is hereby found and determined to be consistent with the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana and otherwise justified by the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare. H. At the duly noticed public held on June 7, 2010, the City Council, by resolution, certified that the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) No. 2006-02, prepared for the proposed Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A and 84B) and the proposed redevelopment of properties owned by the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency in the Station District was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.), was presented to the City Council for review and consideration, and reflects the City of Santa Ana's independent judgment and analysis; adopted the CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; and adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. At the June 7, 2010 meeting, the City Council also adopted a resolution amending the City's general plan (GPA No. 2010-01), Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 3 of 11 11 B-19