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Metro East Mixed-Use Overlay District Expansion and Elan Development Projects 1 August 2018 ICF 00019.18 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Introduction The California Public Resources Code, Section 21081.6, requires that a lead or responsible agency adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) when approving or carrying out a project when an environmental impact report (EIR) identifies measures to reduce potential adverse environmental impacts to less-than-significant levels. An EIR has been prepared for the project that addresses the potential environmental impacts, and, where appropriate, recommends measures to mitigate these impacts. As such, an MMRP is required to ensure that the adopted mitigation measures are implemented successfully. As lead agency for the proposed project, the City of Santa Ana (City) is responsible for adoption and oversight of the MMRP. This document plan lists each mitigation measure, describes the methods for implementation and verification, and identifies the responsible party or parties. Project Overview The City is proposing to expand the boundaries of the existing approximately 200-acre Metro East Mixed Use (MEMU) Overlay Zone by an additional 33.52 acres, while maintaining the potential development capacity in place. Additionally, the City is considering an application within the expanded MEMU boundaries for the development of a mixed-use project featuring 603 residential apartments and approximately 8,500 square feet (sf) of commercial space on the old Elks Club site at the corner of Lyon and First Street (Elan Project). The MEMU Overlay zoning document would also be updated to refine development standards and allowable land uses. Together these proposals constitute the “proposed project.” The City actions required to approve the proposed project include the following:  Certify the SEIR and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.  Approve the General Plan Amendment.  Approve the Zone Change. Monitoring and Reporting Procedures The MMRP for the proposed project will be in place through all phases of the project, including design, construction, and operation. The City will be responsible for administering the MMRP and ensuring that all parties comply with its provisions. The City may delegate monitoring activities to staff, consultants, or contractors. The City will also ensure that monitoring is documented through periodic reports and that deficiencies are promptly corrected. The designated environmental monitor will track and document compliance with mitigation measures, note any problems that may result, and take appropriate action to rectify problems. Apx-227 6/27/2022 Planning Commission 2 –387