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EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES SCOPE OF WORK The detailed work program that the Consultant (LSA) will undertake to prepare the Initial Study and Supplemental EIR (SEIR) is presented below. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Exhibit "A," the total compensation set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement and as further detailed below shall not be exceeded without a prior amendment to this Agreement. If, after completion of the initial study, it becomes necessary to prepare a Subsequent EIR, the scope and contract amount may need to be amended. TASK A. PROJECT INITIATION Project initiation tasks will include attendance at a start-up meeting, a site visit, review of applicable background materials, preparation and distribution of a Notice of Preparation (NOP), preparation of the project description, and agreement on the significance criteria to be used in the SEIR, and work program refinement, as detailed below. Project Start Up This task will involve start-up activities, including data gathering, review of background materials, attendance at a start-up meeting, and a site visit. At the start-up meeting, the scope, format, deliverables, and schedule will be confirmed. Any background documentation and project materials not already provided to LSA or available on the internet should be provided at this time. Notice of Preparation/Scoping Session LSA will prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. The NOP will include a project description, location map, and outline of the expected environmental topics to be covered in the SEIR. LSA will be responsible for distributing the NOP to the State Clearinghouse; the City shall be responsible for local posting and distribution. As part of this task, LSA will also assist the City with Native American consultation tasks required by AB 52. LSA will prepare initial consultation requests for the City to mail to interested parties. This task assumes that formal consultation will not be required; LSA can assist with formal consultation under a scope and budget adjustment, if necessary. Theresa Wallace will attend and facilitate a public scoping session. As part of this public meeting, LSA will make a short presentation that outlines the project's environmental review requirements and process. Following the 30 -day comment period, LSA will review all comments, distribute comments to members of the LSA team as necessary, and recommend any needed Page 9 of 19 REV: 06-16-17 PR AM/AGR.2017.138/LSA - KaiserMOB2EIR