On Sept. 20, 2022, the Dana Point City Council ignored numerous California climate laws when it voted that there was “no possibility” that the addition of 530 homes would have a significant effect on the environment, citing its General Plan, which has not been updated since 1991 and 2013 Housing Element Update, neither of which considered pollution caused by cars, buildings or waste that will come with the projects. Under California climate law, cities are required to address emissions from any activity.  See Environmental Determination on p. 5 of the Sept. 20, 2022 General Plan Update staff report.