Item 41 - EIR No. 2020-03 and GPA No.2020-06 Santa Ana General Plan Update

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WHEREAS, on November 8, 2021, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Final Recirculated PEIR and General Plan Update. After hearing all relevant testimony from staff, the public, and the City's consultant team, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council certify the Final Recirculated PEIR, adopt the findings of fact, the statement of overriding considerations, and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and approve the project; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Final Recirculated PEIR, at which hearing members of the public were afforded an opportunity to comment. After hearing all relevant testimony from staff, the public, and the City's consultant team, the City Council voted to certify the Final Recirculated PEIR, adopt the findings of fact, the statement of overriding considerations, and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and approve the project. The City Council hereby incorporates by reference, as if fully set forth herein, Resolution No. 2021-XXX certifying the Recirculated PEIR and adopting the findings of fact, statement of overriding considerations and mitigation monitoring and reporting program for the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The above recitals are true and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. The General Plan Amendment consists of amendments to 11 Elements of the General Plan and text updates, as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3. The City Council has concurrently reviewed, certified and adopted the Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report, the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for General Plan Amendment No. 2020-06, attached respectively as Exhibits B, C, and D. The City hereby finds and determines that all potential environmental impacts of the project, including the amendments to the General Plan, have been fully analyzed in the PEIR. No new or additional mitigation measures or alternatives are required. There is no substantial evidence in the administrative record to support a fair argument that the project may result in any significant environmental impacts beyond those analyzed in the certified PEIR. Section 4. The General Plan Amendment, Recirculated Final Program Environmental Impact Report and all supporting documents are online, and on file and available for public review at Santa Ana City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92702. Section 5. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed General Plan Amendment is compatible with the objectives, policies, and general plan land use programs specified in the General Plan for the City of Santa Ana. Resolution No. 2021-XXX City Council 41 — 124 12/2192024 of 5