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6.1C Page 16 11__ City of Redwood City Nomad Ecology Nomad Ikology is a full service ecological consulting firm that prides itself on its innovative, scientifically sound approach to biological resource studies and .management, raising the standard for envir.onmentally sound project management and sustainable development Located in historic downtown Martinez, Nomad is well positioned to take on projects throughout California. Nomad's neld of expertise canvases the diverse landscapes both nationally and intemationally,assisting clients with natural resource matters relating to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A), CEQA, Endangered Species Act, Oean Water Act, and California Coastal Ad. Nomad Ecology's innovative approach combinesbiologkalexpertise, professional integrity, and advanced teChnology, maintaining the highest standards, producing quality products on time and within budget, and cultivating long~term relationships 'with clients, business partners, and regulatory agencies. Resumes ofMHA IRMT' s key team members are enclosed as Attachment 2. Scope of Services MHA I RMT will prepare an IS using the CEQA Environmental Checklist (AppendixG of the CEQA Guidelines). The proposed project will be evaluated against each of the 16 environmental parameters and the mandatory findings of significance identified on the Checklist. The form and scope of the IS will reflect the City of Redwood City's accepted practices (which will be relayed to MHA I RMT in the project initiation meeting). MHA I RMT's approach to preparation of the IS will be to base the analyses, to the extent possible, . on existing envirorunentaland project data. Potential existing data sources include; . Reports and studies prepared by or onbehalf of the applicant for the proposed project . Other Initial Studies and EIRsprepared for recent development projects in the vicinity of the project site Following completion of the IS, MHA I RMT will prepare an EIR that will address those environmental parameters identified in the IS that present the potential for significant impacts. MHAfRMl' will consmt with City staff toconfum the parameters to addressjn the ElR. The following elements will be utilized to guide preparation of the IS and EIR. Element 1 : Project Initiation, Definition, tnitialStudy ,and Scoping Element 1 is designed to initiate MHA I RMT's effort t<>.~repare the project's EIR. Element '1.'1. ReviewPertinentPtoject Data and Site Reconnaissance: MHAIRMT will conduct a review of all pertinent data related to the proposed project and its implementation. This will include, but not be limited to, all information a.vailable January 11, 2008 RMT 8