2017-077 - Approving an Addendum to the Final Environmental Imapact

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ADDENDUM Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements —Project No. 17-6883 b) ConJGct wth an applicable plm5 policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions ofgreenhouce gases? In December 2015, the City of Santa Ana adopted the Climate Action Plan (CAP) as a commitment to improving quality of life by reducing carbon pollution and energy use, both from its own operations and from the community as a whole To develop this CAP, an inventory was conducted to determine baseline GHG emissions from the community and from municipal operations for calendar year 2008. A forecast was made of business -as -usual emissions in the absence of any emissions reduction actions. This forecast was then adjusted to account for the emissions reduction expected from statewide policies and from actions that have already been taken by the City since the baseline inventory. Based on community input, suggestions from City staff, analysis of other communities' climate action plans, and consultant recommendations, a list of measures to reduce emissions was developed. Reaching the emissions reduction goals will require residents, businesses, and City govemment to wodc together. The result will be reduced traffic congestion, improved air quality, lower energy use and cost, and improved quality of life for the entire community. The following measures from the CAP are applicable to the proposed Project: • Traffic Signal Synchronization Program: Coridors with synchronized and coordinated traffic signals tend to have shorter travel times, less delay, and reduced congestion. These factors combine reduced fuel usage and emissions. Improvements of intersection operations would help achieve City reduction goals by reducing idling emissions, decreasing congestion and improving traffic flow. • Design Guidelines for Intemal Pedestrian Connectivity: Intemal pedestrian connections such as a sidewalk within a site are an important factor in facilitating non -automotive travel. The level of connectivity relates to the ability to travel within the site to other locations without having to use vehicles or an extemal roadway network which decrease emissions. As noted above, the Project would widen the Bristol Street ROW to accommodate a planned roadway/intersection improvement The Project would improve traffic flow, reduce idling emissions, thereby reducing GHG emissions. The proposed Project would not conflict with the CAP because it would not increase GHG emissions. The Project would also implement the appliance CAP measures noted above and would further decrease emissions through traffic signal synchronization and the design of an internal pedestrian sidewalk. The Project modifications would not conflict with CAP reduction targets. Additionally, the proposed Project would not conflict with applicable plans, policy, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHG. The proposed Project would result in improved traffic flow, reduced vehicle idling times, and congestion. Implementation of the proposed Project would not result in new impacts pertaining to GHG emissions. Certifled 1990 FEIS/EIR Mitigation Measures: No 1990 FEIS/EIR mitigation measures are applicable Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. 3.8 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS This section coresponds with the 1990 FEIS/EIR, Section IV, Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Akarures, Subsection V, Construction Impacts, and Subsection X, Hazardous Materials. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine trampor5 use, or disposal ofhayardous materials? The proposed intersection improvements would require relocation of curb/gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches, and both public and private utilities (including the existing traffic signal). Any removal of roadway pavement striping will be required to be surveyed for lead-based paint prior to removal, in compliance with the applicable local, state, and federal regulations administered through the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Final I December 2017 3-13 Environmental Consequences