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APF 8.A. - Page 71 TION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM <br />(1) Reporting is suited to projects which have readily measurable or quantitative <br />mitigation measures or which already involve regular review. For example, a report <br />may be required upon issuance of final occupancy to a project whose mitigation <br />measures were confirmed by building inspection. <br />(2) Monitoring is suited to projects with complex mitigation measures, such as <br />wetlands restoration or archeological protection, which may exceed the expertise of <br />the local agency to oversee, are expected to be implemented over a period of time, <br />or require careful implementation to assure compliance. <br />(3) Reporting and monitoring are suited to all but the most simple projects. <br />Monitoring ensures that project compliance is checked on a regular basis during <br />and, if necessary after, implementation. Reporting ensures that the approving <br />agency is informed of compliance with mitigation requirements." <br />Purpose of MMRP <br />This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) is meant to facilitate implementation, <br />enforceability, and monitoring of the mitigation measures to ensure that measures are executed. <br />This process protects against the risks of non-compliance. <br />The purpose of the MMRP is to: <br />• Summarize the mitigation required for the project <br />• Comply with the requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines <br />• Clearly define parties responsible for implementing, enforcing, and monitoring the <br />mitigation measures <br />• Provide a clear methodology and framework for verifying and reporting that the <br />mitigation measures were implemented on a timely basis <br />MMRP Execution <br />OVERVIEW <br />This MMRP is designed to assist the applicants in implementing and reporting on the mitigation <br />measures defined in the EIR. The MMRP would also facilitate monitoring of the measures by the <br />City to ensure compliance. Implementation of the MMRP requires close coordination between the <br />City and the applicants. <br />As the lead agency under CEQA, the City is required to monitor the project to ensure that the <br />required mitigation measures are implemented during construction and operation. The City would <br />be responsible for ensuring full compliance with the provisions of the MMRP and has primary <br />responsibility for its implementation. The purpose of the MMRP is to document that the mitigation <br />measures required and adopted by the City are implemented, and that mitigated environmental <br />impacts are reduced to the level identified in the certified EIR. <br />As provided by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (see Guidelines section <br />15097(a)), the City may delegate duties and responsibilities for monitoring to other environmental <br />monitors or consultants, or public agencies, as deemed necessary. The City, however, will ensure <br />that each person with delegated duties or responsibilities is qualified to monitor compliance. <br />Any study or plan required by a mitigation measure may also require the approval of the City and <br />must allow the noted amount of time for an adequate review. When a mitigation measure requires <br />that a mitigation action or program be developed during the design phase of the project, the <br />applicants must submit the final program to the City for review and approval at least 60 days <br />before the start of construction, and/or implementation of that program, whichever comes first. <br />A-2 Laurel Way Planned Development Revised Final EIR <br />February 2013 <br />