Item 18 - Appeal Application Nos. 2023-02 and 2023-03 for Cabrillo Town Center project

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The State Legislature adopted equivalent 2020 and 2030 statewide targets in the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (also known as Assembly Bill [AB] 32) and Senate Bill 32, respectively, both of which are discussed below. However, the Legislature has not yet adopted a target for the 2050 horizon year. As a result of Executive Order S-3-05, the California CAT, led by the Secretary of CaIEPA, was formed. The CAT is made up of representatives from several state agencies and was formed to implement global warming emission reduction programs and to report on the progress made toward meeting statewide targets established under the Executive Order. The CAT reported several recommendations and strategies for reducing GHG emissions and reaching the targets established in the Executive Order.30 The CAT stated that smart land use is an umbrella term for strategies that integrate transportation and land -use decisions. Such strategies generally encourage jobs/housing proximity, promote transit - oriented development (TOD), and encourage high -density residential/commercial development along transit corridors. These strategies develop more efficient land -use patterns within each jurisdiction or region to match population increases, workforce, and socioeconomic needs for the full spectrum of the population. "Intelligent transportation systems" is the application of advanced technology systems and management strategies to improve operational efficiency of transportation systems and the movement of people, goods, and service.31 Executive OrderB-30-15. Issued by Governor Brown in April 2015, established an additional statewide policy goal to reduce GHG emissions 40 percent below their 1990 levels by 2030. Reducing GHG emissions by 40 percent below 1990 levels in 2030 and by 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 (consistent with Executive Order S-3-05) aligns with scientifically established levels needed in the U.S. to limit global warming below 2 degrees Celsius.32 Executive Order B-55-18. Issued by Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018, this establishes a statewide goal to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible, but no later than 2045, and achieve and maintain net negative emissions thereafter. Based on this executive order, CARB would work with relevant state agencies to develop a framework for implementation and accounting that tracks progress towards this goal, as well as ensuring future scoping plans identify and recommend measures to achieve the carbon neutrality goal. Executive Order S-1-07 (California Low Carbon Fuel Standard). Executive Order S-1-07, the LCFS (issued on January 18, 2007), requires a reduction of at least 10 percent in the carbon intensity of California's transportation fuels by 2020. Regulatory proceedings and implementation of the LCFS were directed to CARB. The LCFS has been identified by CARB as a discrete early action item in the adopted Climate Change Scoping Plan. The LCFS program was re -adopted in 2015 and will continue to 30 CaIEPA, Climate Action Team Report to Governor Schwarzenegger and the Legislature, March 2006. 31 CaIEPA, Climate Action Team Report to Governor Schwarzenegger and the Legislature, March 2006, p. 58. 32 California Air Resources Board, Frequently Asked Questions about Executive Order B-30-15, 2030 Carbon Target and Adaptation FAQs, April 29, 2015. Cabrillo Town Center Project PAGE 11 City of Santa Ana GreenhouC VS ouncil Report 18 — 976 10/3/2023 July 2023