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Conduct a search of the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) for potentially-occurring plant and animal species. Prepare the biological resources section of the Initial Study, as well as responses to comment letters that may be received on biological and/or permitting issues. Conduct a wetland delineation following the methodology described in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual. The City has indicated that the receipt of actual resource agency permits is not required prior to the submittal date for the library grant application. Therefore, this scope of work does not include preparation of applications for BCDC, Corps of Engineers, or other permits related to wetland and/or sensitive species impacts. Our scope does include telephone consultation with appropriate federal and state resource agency personnel. · Cultural Resources - Because the project site consists of fill material we assume that cultural and paleontological resources will not be present. We will rely on cultural resources documentation contained in existing certified Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) to be provided by the City for projects in the vicinity of the library site (i.e., Oracle and Westport projects). A separate records search of the California Historical Resources Information System will not be performed. · Geology/Soils - Potential geotechnical and erosion impacts of the project will be identified, based on the use of existing information (i.e., report prepared by Lowney Associates to be provided by City). · Hazards/l-Iealth and Safety - A qualitative analysis of potential health and safety impacts will be prepared, based on the use of existing information. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is not included in this scope. · Hydrology/Water Quality - Potential impacts of the project on water quality (i.e., Belmont Slough) and site drainage will be identified, based on the use of existing information. No additional water quality testing or modeling will be done. · Land Use/Planning - Consistency of the project with current zoning and General Plan designations of the property will be described. Compatibility of the project with adjacent land uses as well as other applicable local, regional, and state planning documents will also be discussed. · Noise - The existing noise setting of the site will be described, based on short- term ambient noise measurements to be conducted at up to three locations near the site. We will prepare a qualitative evaluation of potential noise impacts from project-related traffic, construction activities, and library facility operations. · Public Services/Utilities - Existing public services and utilities in the project vicinity (i.e., communications, water, electricity/natural gas, wastewater and sewage treatment, and solid waste disposal services) will be described. The potential need for additional or increased levels of services will be evaluated using existing information.