2024-053 - Final Supplemental for The Related Bristol Specific Plan Project

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The proposed Project would not interfere with the state's implementation of AB 1 279's target of 85 percent below 1990 levels and carbon neutrality by 2045 because it does not interfere with implementation of the GHG reduction measures listed in CARB's Updated Scoping Plan (2022), as demonstrated in Draft Supplemental EIR Table 5.5-5. CARB's 2022 Scoping Plan reflects the 2045 target of an 85 percent reduction below 1990 levels, set by Executive Order B-55-18, and codified by AB 1279. The proposed Project would include a number of project design features and mitigation measures from the 2022 CARS Scoping Plan for construction and operation. The proposed Project would meet the three priority areas included in Appendix D to the CARB Scoping Plan; Transportation Electrification, VMT Reduction, and Building Decarbonization. As the proposed Project would implement key residential and mixed -use project attributes included in Appendix D as mitigation measures (Mitigation Measures GHG-1 through GHG-5 and AQ-4), the proposed Project would be consistent with the 2022 CARB Scoping Plan and the State's GHG reduction goals (Draft Supplemental EIR at pp. 5.5-18 through 5.5-22). City of Santa Ana Climate Action Plan The City of Santa Ana's Climate Action Plan (CAP) includes reduction measures that would help the City achieve its emissions reduction goal, which is consistent with the statewide goals identified. The proposed Project is consistent with City's CAP strategy of locating new mixed -use development within employment corridors to create a more optimal mix of land uses and reduce vehicle miles traveled. The proposed Project is an urban mixed -use infill project that would include local retail, housing, office, and hotel uses near transit routes, major freeways, and roadways. The proposed Project 4. includes pedestrian circulation and bicycle circulation infrastructure and facilities. The infill location, mix of uses, and proximity to transit would reduce dependency on cars, reduce time spent in traffic, closely links residents to jobs and services, and reduce VMT. As mobile sources are a significant component of GHG emissions, reducing VMTs is integral to achievement of state GHG reduction goals. As described in Draft Supplemental EIR Table 5.5-6, the proposed Project would be consistent with the relevant measures of the City's CAP. The proposed Project would not result in a conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs. The proposed Project would be implemented in compliance with state energy standards provided in Title 24, as well as future state regulations adopted to facilitate reductions in statewide GHG emissions. The proposed Project would not interfere with the state's implementation of AB 1279's target of 85 percent below 1990 levels and carbon neutrality by 2045 because it would be consistent with the CARB 2022 Scoping Plan, which is intended to achieve the reduction targets required by the state. In addition, the proposed Project would be consistent with the relevant City GPU goal and policies and the City's Climate Action Plan. Thus, the proposed Project would not result in a conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs, and impacts would be less than significant (Draft Supplemental EIR at pp. 5.5- 17 23 through 5.5-26). Mitigation Measures: