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REV: 07-15-2021 VR and, if appropriate, a reduced-size alternative at levels of detail that are adequate to support a meaningful comparison of impacts in the EIR. It is anticipated that the City would work with Consultant to identify appropriate Project alternatives based on the impact findings of the EIR. Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures. As required by Section 15125 of the CEQA Guidelines, the Environmental Setting portions of the EIR will contain a “description of the environment in the vicinity of the Project, as it exists before the commencement of the Project, from both the local and regional perspective.” The setting discussions will also include a brief statement of the pertinent regulatory setting. Thresholds for determining the significance of impacts will be described for each environmental impact topic. The significance of Project-induced impacts will then be determined for each topical area. The analyses will focus on issues identified by responsible and trustee agencies, local agencies, and other interested parties in response to the NOP. Impacts found to be less than significant will be described. Impacts that cannot be mitigated below the level of significance will be identified, and the extent to which those impacts could be mitigated through Project alternatives or changes will be demonstrated. Impacts will be quantified to the extent possible. Mitigation measures will be listed and numbered and cross-referenced to applicable impacts. Specific environmental topics anticipated to be addressed in the EIR are listed and discussed further below. The topics in this list are subject to modification following completion of the public scoping process. Elements of the Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures Sections of the EIR. The elements of the Environmental Setting and Impacts and Mitigation Measures sections of the EIR are described in more detail in the following sections. Aesthetics, Light, and Glare. Consultant will prepare the existing aesthetics/visual resources setting based on existing information, thoroughly describing the visual environment at and near the Project location both under current conditions and with the Project. This evaluation will reflect both the City’s design guidelines and the aesthetic character, which includes the historic character, of the Project site. Any impacts and associated mitigation measures (and mitigation measures for alternatives) will be presented clearly and concisely. Consultant will refer to and include view simulations/renderings provided by the City. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gases, and Energy. The Project will entail construction and operation activities that would emit criteria air pollutants and GHG emissions. Consultant will provide an air quality and GHG assessment to support the CEQA document. Consultant will follow guidance presented by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) in its CEQA Air Quality Guidelines (May 2017). Consultant will use BAAQMD’s Guidelines as the basis for assessing air quality and greenhouse gas emissions impacts, including the document’s recommendations for analytical approaches, thresholds, and if necessary mitigation measures. Consultant will document the Project’s components relative to the BAAQMD’s screening criteria and thresholds of significance to support the impact determinations. Criteria Pollutants and GHG Estimation. The air quality and GHG assessment will describe ambient air quality in the City and Bay Area basin and will include a discussion and evaluation of regional and localized short-term construction emissions and long-term operational emissions. Emissions associated with Project construction and operation will be evaluated using the current version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) at the time of preparation. ATTY/AGR.2021/Amend No. 1/Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Page 11 of 21)