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INTRODUCTION The State of Caiifornia Public Resources Code Section 21081.5 requires that a Lead or Responsible Agency adopt a mitigation monitoring or reporting pm~am when approving or can'ying out a project where an environmental document, either an Environmental Impact Report i EIR) or a Mitigated Negative Declaration, has identified measures to reduce potential adverse environmental impacts to ieve~ that are less than significant. The City of Santa .4.aa (City. i is the Lead Agency for the Discovery. Science Center project, and therefore, is responsible for implementation of the *litigation Monitoring Program (MlvIP). An EIR. has been prepared for this project which addresses the potential environmental impacts and, where appropriate, recommends measures to mitigate these impacts. As such preparation cfa MMP is required to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are successfully implememed. This document lis'ts each mitigation measure and describes the methods for implementation and verification, as well as the responsible parties involved. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant proposes to develop the 5.4-acre sire with a 95,000 square foot (st) Discovery Science Center (Center) consisting of e.vdxibit space and food service, a science store, classrooms, a multi-purpose room, a 350-seat large forroat theater, and a multi-level parking structure. Phase I includes the rehabilitation of the existing 40,000 sf building and the addition of 15,000 sr. This phase will provide parking for 165 cars and a bas/passenger droP'offarea, with bus larking to be located off-site. A cube-shaped structure (70 feet on a side) will also be consu'ucted in this phase and will be located on the south side of the building to se,we as the icon for the Center. Phase I will accommodate approximately 250,000 patrons annually. Phase II will include an additional 30,000 sf of exhibit area; 1,200 sf of expanded dining area; 1,000 sfofstore area; and a 350-seat large-screen theater. A multi-level parking structure will be constructed on an adjacent parcel across Santiago Creek that will be accessible fi.om a new vehicular bridge and an existing footbridgetbike path. At build-out the entire rte will have over 500 parking spaces. Phase LI expects approximately 750,000 visitors annually. MONITORING .-~.ND REPORTLN'G PROCEDURES The MIvlP for the development of the Discovery Science Center will be [n place throughout all phases of the project including design, construction, and operation. The Ci~ shall be responsible tbr h'nplementation of and compliance with the provisions contained within the .MNIP. The City. may delegate monitoring activities to starT, consultants, or comractors. The Cit' ~'ill also ensure that monitoring is documented through periodic reports and that violations are promptly corrected. The dasignated environmen~ monitor will track and document mitigation efforts, noting any problems '.hat may arise and taking appropriate action to recti~ them. Adherence re mtigation requirements shall be documented on the compliance verification form. The primary. Ci.ry personnel responsible for verifying compiian, ce '~5th the mitigation measures are listed below. The Environmental Coordinator. Planning Division. Planning and '547