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087 <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br /> The State of California Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 requires that a Lead or <br />Responsible Agency adopt a mitigation monitoring or reporting program when approving or carrying <br />out a project where an environmental document, either an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or <br />a Mitigated Negative Declaration, has identified measures to reduce potential adverse environmental <br />impacts to levels that are less than significant. The City of Santa Ana (City) is the Lead Agency for <br />the Discovery Science Center project, and therefore, is responsible for implementation of the <br />Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP). An EIR has been prepared for this project which addresses <br />the potential environmental impacts and, where appropriate, recommends measures to mitigate these <br />impacts. As such preparation ora MMP is required to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are <br />successfully implemented. This document lists each mitigation measure and describes the methods <br />for implementation and verification, as well as the responsible parties involved. <br /> <br />PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br /> <br /> The applicant proposes to develop the 5.4-acre site with a 95,000 square foot (sf) Discovery <br />Science Center (Center) consisting of exhibit space and food service, a science store, classrooms, <br />a multi-purpose room, a 350-seat large format theater, and a multi-level parking structure. <br /> <br /> Phase I includes the rehabilitation of the existing 40,000 sf building and the addition of <br />15,000 sr. This phase will provide parking for 165 cars and a bus/passenger drop-off area, with bus <br />parking to be located off-site. A cube-shaped structure (70 feet on a side) will also be constructed <br />in this phase and will be located on the south side of the building to serve as the icon for the Center. <br />Phase I will accommodate approximately 250,000 patrons annually. <br /> <br /> Phase II will include an additional 30,000 sf of exhibit area; 1,200 sf of expanded dining <br />area; 1,000 sfof store area; and a 350-seat large-screen theater. A multi-level parking structure will <br />be constructed on an adjacent parcel across Santiago Creek that will be accessible from a new <br />vehicular bridge and an existing footbridge/bike path. At build-out the entire site will have over 500 <br />parking spaces. Phase II expects approximately 750,000 visitors annually. <br /> <br />MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURES <br /> <br /> The MMP for the development of the Discovery Science Center will be in place throughout <br />all phases of the project including design, construction, and operation. The City shall be responsible <br />for implementation of and compliance with the provisions contained within the MMP. The City may <br />delegate monitoring activities to staff, consultants, or contractors. The City will also ensure that <br />monitoring is documented through periodic reports and that violations are promptly corrected. The <br />designated environmental monitor will track and document mitigation efforts, noting any problems <br />that may arise and taking appropriate action to rectify them. Adherence to mitigation requirements <br />shall be documented on the compliance verification form. <br /> <br /> The primary City personnel responsible for verifying compliance with the mitigation <br />measures are listed below. The Environmental Coordinator, Planning Division, Planning and <br /> <br /> <br />