2015-004 - Santa Ana-Garden Grove Fixed Guideway Project

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Santa Ana — Garden Grove Fixed Guideway Project Findings and Facts in Support of Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations • Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) • Everest College /Corinthian College • Santa Ana Resource Network • Orange County Business Council • Orange County Transportation Authority Transportation 2020 Committee • Federal Transit Administration • California Public Utilities Commission staff • County of Orange Supervisors and staff In addition, prior to making any key decisions on the proposed project, the City of Santa Ana initiated a public scoping process to define the appropriate range of issues to be addressed in the EA/DEIR. Four scoping meetings were conducted for the general public between June 8 and June 12, 2010. Two of these meetings were scheduled in the evening, one meeting was scheduled in the morning, and one meeting was scheduled on a Saturday afternoon, providing those community members who could not attend any of the weekday evening meetings with an opportunity to participate. Public comment opportunities were made available at each meeting. It should also be noted that articles and advertisements were published in a number of local newspapers, including several non - English publications. All information materials were presented in English, as well as Spanish. In compliance with PRC Sections 21080.4 and 21092, the Notice of Availability of the EA/DEIR for public review, beginning May 23, 2014, was filed and posted at the Orange County Clerk - Recorder's Office; advertised in the local newspaper; flyers were distributed at every community center in the City of Santa Ana; outreach was also conducted via social media; and a press release was covered by at least three different news organizations. Although not required under CEQA regulations, available data from County Assessor and City property records were used to establish a list of property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the alignment. There were 3,796 postcards delivered to property owners, business owners, tenants, and residents related to EA/DEIR availability for public review. Hard copies of the notifications and document were also made available at different locations (Santa Ana City Hall Public Works Counter, Santa Ana City Hall City Clerk's Office, Santa Ana Public Library, Salgado Center, Rosita Park, Santa Ana Train Station, Garden Grove City Hall, and OCTA), as well as online on the City of Santa Ana website. During the review period, 17 written submissions were received on the EA/DEIR from public agencies, community groups, and individuals. In addition, three public meetings were held on June 14, 17, and 19, 2014. Approximately 150 people attended the public meetings, and roughly 34 attendees gave verbal testimony at the meetings. The REA/FEIR, which contains written responses to the comment letters received during and after the 45 -day comment period and to oral testimonies during the public meetings, was completed and distributed on November 8, 2014. Distribution of the REA /FEIR entailed providing copies of the REA /FEIR to public agencies and organizations that received and /or commented on the EA/DEIR and notifying individuals who commented on the EA/DEIR or the REA/FEIR availability. The REA/FEIR was made available to the public on the City's website at http : / /santaanatransitvision.com and the locations listed above. The REA /FEIR was prepared 7 January 2015