Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program
for the
PACIFICA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND SHARP PARK SPECIFIC PLAN SCH No. 2012022046
City of Pacifica
May 2022
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the City of Pacifica General Plan Update and Sharp Park Specific Plan
1 1 Purpose
State of California Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a)(1) requires a lead or responsible agency that approves or carries out a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes made to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The City of Pacifica (the "City") is the lead agency for the combined Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the General Plan Update and Sharp Park Specific Plan (SCH No. 2012022046), hereafter referred to as “Proposed Project,” and therefore is responsible for the adoption and implementation of the required mitigation monitoring and reporting program. An EIR has been prepared for the Proposed Project that addresses potential environmental impacts and, where appropriate, recommends measures to mitigate these impacts.
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared in conformance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a)(1). It is the intent of this program to:
1. Verify satisfaction of the required mitigation measures of the EIR;
2. Provide a methodology to document implementation of the required mitigation;
3. Provide a record of the monitoring program;
4. Identify monitoring responsibility;
5. Establish administrative procedures for the clearance of mitigation measures;
6. Establish the frequency and duration of monitoring; and
7. Utilize existing review processes wherever feasible.
The MMRP describes the procedures that will be used to implement the mitigation measures adopted in connection with the approval of the Proposed Plan and the methods of monitoring such actions. A monitoring program is necessary only for impacts which would be significant if not mitigated.
If, during the course of project implementation, any of the mitigation measures identified cannot be successfully implemented, the City shall immediately inform any affected responsible agencies.
The City, in conjunction with any affected responsible agencies, will then determine if modification to the project is required, and/or whether alternative mitigation is appropriate.
The following consists of a monitoring program table noting the responsible entity for mitigation monitoring, the timing, and a list of all project-related mitigation measures.
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Impact Mitigation Measure Method of
Verification
Timing of
Verification
Responsibility
for Verification
Verification
Complete
Date Initial
Energy and Greenhouse Gases
3.4-1: Implementation of
the Proposed Plan would
not generate GHG
emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may
have a significant impact
on the environment.
MM-GHG-1: For new residential and
commercial development, require
installation of the electric vehicle
recharging stations and other
alternative fuel vehicle support
infrastructure and adopt requirements
for electric vehicle parking in new
developments, consistent with Title 24
requirements, with the goal of
increasing electric vehicle ownership by
20%.
The City of
Pacifica Planning
Department will
review project
plans for
compliance and
the City will verify
compliance after
construction, prior
to issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy
Plan check,
prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy
City of
Pacifica
Planning
Department
3.4-1: Implementation of
the Proposed Plan would
not generate GHG
emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may
have a significant impact
on the environment.
MM-GHG-2: Require installation of
photovoltaic systems in new single
family residential, multifamily
residential, and commercial
developments to increase solar
capacity per the requirements of State
law, with a target of an equivalent of 15
percent of projected electricity by 2040.
Photovoltaic panel installation is
required for new low-rise residential
The City of
Pacifica Planning
Department will
review project
plans for
compliance and
the City will verify
compliance after
construction, prior
to issuance of
Plan check,
prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy
City of
Pacifica
Planning
Department
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Verification
Timing of
Verification
Responsibility
for Verification
Verification
Complete
Date Initial
buildings which include single-family
dwellings, and multi-family dwellings
with three habitable stories or less
pursuant to California Energy Code
section 150.1.c.14. Photovoltaic panel
installation is also required for new
nonresidential buildings with three
habitable stories or fewer, other than
health care facilities; hotel/motel
occupancies; and, high-rise multi-family
buildings with 10 habitable stories or
fewer, pursuant to a local amendment
to the California Energy Code codified
in PMC section 8-6.08.
Certificate of
Occupancy
3.4-1: Implementation of
the Proposed Plan would
not generate GHG
emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may
have a significant impact
on the environment.
MM-GHG-3: Develop and implement a
program to encourage the use of
available grants for residential and
commercial efficiency retrofits and
voluntary cool roofing practices in new
development with the goal of a 50
percent energy reduction compared to
baseline in 30 percent of the total
existing residential units and nonresidential square feet citywide by 2040. This measure is voluntary.
City Manager’s
Office
Planning
Department will
review project
plans for
compliance and
the City will verify
compliance after
construction, prior
to issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy.
Plan check,
prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy
City of
Pacifica
Planning
Department
Transportation
MM-TRA-1: Require applicants for nonresidential projects that employ 20 or more people—which is equivalent to
12,000 square feet of retail space,
Through
development
review process
Prior to
project
approval
City of
Pacifica
Planning
Department
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the City of Pacifica General Plan Update and Sharp Park Specific Plan 5 Impact Mitigation Measure Method of
Verification
Timing of
Verification
Responsibility
for Verification
Verification
Complete
Date Initial
6,000 square feet of office space,
20,000 square feet of industrial space,
or 22 hotel rooms to implement an
employee commute trip reduction
(CTR) program. The CTR program shall
include information regarding these
programs. The program shall be readily
available to employees and clients and
participants shall implement at least
one of the following incentives for
commuters as part of the CTR program,
or another equally effective incentive:
• Ride-matching assistance
• Subsidized public transit passes
• Vanpool assistance or employerprovided vanpool/shuttle • Car-sharing program (e.g. Zipcar)
• Bicycle end-trip facilities, including
bike parking, lockers, and
showers.
3.2-2: Implementation of
the Proposed Project
would conflict or be
inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines Section
15064.3, subdivision (b).
MM-TRA-2: Develop an informational
program that encourages local
businesses to implement
telecommuting, hybrid, and alternative
work schedules that allow employees to
utilize remote work options while
reducing vehicle-based commutes.
Implementation of commute trip
reduction programs and remote work
options could reduce home-based work
VMT, home-based work VMT per
employee, and VMT per capita. This
measure is voluntary.
Submission of
documents by
participating
businesses
Upon receipt
of reports
submitted by
participating
businesses,
including
any reports
required to
be submitted
pursuant to
San Mateo
County
Congestion
City of
Pacifica
Planning
Department
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Verification
Timing of
Verification
Responsibility
for Verification
Verification
Complete
Date Initial
Managemen
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