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Chapter 12 Responses to Comments Received Since Publication of the t=tnal EIR with City-owned street lighting using the LED technology, which is also generating results supporting Southern California Edison's findings. The test results indicate that it is too soon to effectively employ this technology for streetlights. > Response: The City currently uses LED lights for all of its traffic lights. ¦ Install energy efficient exist signs and other lighted signs in public buildings. > Response: Energy efficient signs are included in MM4.13-8. ¦ Install Energy Star rated vending machines. > Response: Vending machines are not part of the proposed project. ¦ Directional and shielded LED lights for exterior lighting and install exterior and security lights with motion detectors. > Response: Energy efficient light fixtures are included in MM4.13-8. ¦ Install filter on public drinking fountains to cut down on the use of plaster water containers. > Response: Public drinking fountains are not part of the proposed project and measure does not address impacts of project. ¦ Preferential parking for hybrid vehicles. > Response: MM4.13-18 includes a provision for preferential parking for ultra-low emission vehicles and alternative fueled vehicles. ¦ Solar panels could be installed on public buildings. > Response: MM 4.2-22 and MM4.13-8 identify the incorporation of solar panels into the project's construction. Response to Comment ~3.03~ Commenter provides mitigation measures that the City of Santa Ana could incorporate into other developments. These measures do not relate to the proposed project. Response to Comment ~3.07~ Commenter states that the EIR does not include alternatives that reduce the impacts related to greenhouse. The EIR provides that greenhouse gas impacts would be reduced as compared to the proposed project in Alternatives 1, 2, and 3. Refer to Response LULAC-11. Response to Comment ~3.08~ As "supporting evidence," commenter provides a large number of documents relating to Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Climate Change. These documents include specific and general information on these topics. They do not include specific references to the EIR or its adequacy. Response to Comment ~4.01~ The City is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Water Code. 12-38 City of Santa Ana Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A and SD 84B) EIR