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CITY OF REDWOOD CITY BROADWAY PLAZA MIXED - USE PROJECT EIR EXHIBIT A : SCOPE OF WORK AND COSTS PlaceWorks can provide an efficient work scope by preparing a robust Initial Study at the outset of the project. Doing so would allow for the preparation of a Focused EIR that would focus only on the environmental issues where significant impacts would occur. After the kick-off meeting, we will visit and photograph the project site paying particular attention to features and issues identified at the kick-off meeting. We will also prepare a memo outlining data needs to complete the environmental review described below. 2. Project Description PlaceWorks will prepare a detailed project description for the proposed project using graphics and textual information available from the project applicant as well as maps and tables prepared by PlaceWorks. Graphics: Regional and local vicinity maps, existing General Plan and zoning maps, proposed plans (e.g. site plans, grading plan, landscaping plan) 3. Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting PlaceWorks will prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an EIR pursuant to CEQA Section 15082, and distribute it to the State Clearinghouse. In addition, PlaceWorks will prepare a presentation for and Steve Noack of PlaceWorks will attend a scoping meeting. This scope assumes the scoping meeting will occur at a regularly-scheduled Planning Commission or City Council meeting, and that City staff will be responsible for outreach. Graphics: Regional and local vicinity maps, proposed site plan 4. Staff Meetings This scope of work includes up to five periodic meetings (conference calls) with City staff to discuss key issues at key milestones in the project. It is proposed that these meetings occur during preparation of the Administrative Draft EIR (ADEIR), during City staffs review of the ADEIR, and following the close of the comment period, and in preparation for public hearings. Steve Noack and Kyle Simpson of PlaceWorks will attend all meetings with City staff. Task B. Environmental Review PlaceWorks will prepare an EIR that focuses on CEQA resource categories where substantial evidence of a potentially significant environmental impact exists, while "scoping out" environmental issues on which it can be seen with certainty that the project would have no significant negative impact on the basis of existing documentation and regulation. We believe the following topic areas can be scoped out: Agricultural and Forestry Resources, Mineral Resources, and some of the Biological Resources questions. • Aesthetics and Visual Resources. PlaceWorks will evaluate any potential adverse impacts on scenic vistas, possible damage to scenic resources, or any degradation to existing visual character. Given the project site location, it is expected that the analysis will focus on the visual character of the project rather than scenic resources and views. PLACEWORKS 2 ATTY/AGR.2016.251 /Placeworks AUGUST 31, 2016