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Opposition to South Coast AQMD Proposed Amendments to Rules 1111 and 1121 <br />June 17, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />5 <br />1 <br />2 <br />0 <br />The City is particularly concerned that public engagement on this issue was insufficient, <br />as only approximately 17,000 stakeholders were engaged out of a service population of <br />roughly 17 million residents, representing only 0.1% of those impacted. Such low <br />engagement is not sufficient for sweeping regulatory changes with significant regional <br />impact. <br />While South Coast AQMD has indefinitely postponed the proposed amendments, the <br />City of Santa Ana recommends reaffirming its opposition and formally urging the South <br />Coast AQMD to reject any similar future proposals unless they are developed in <br />meaningful collaboration with local governments, housing advocates, utilities, and <br />community stakeholders. <br />The proposed resolution encourages the South Coast AQMD to pursue alternative <br />strategies that are cost-effective, incentive-based, and equitable, to balance <br />environmental goals with the urgent need to preserve housing affordability and <br />community stability. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Resolution Opposing the South Coast AQMD Proposed Amendments to Rules <br />1111 and 1121 <br />Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager