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The Project Description (CEQA Guidelines Section 15124) is the basis for analyzing the environmental impacts of the proposed project components. An accurate project description early in the process is particularly important during an accelerated schedule, such as on Lot A. Late changes to the project description often delay progress on the CEQA analysis and are to be avoided. Subconsultant will incorporate City/Consultant approved design concepts into the project description for CEQA review. Design concepts should be adequately developed so that the physical area of impacts, or the `project envelope', is large enough to accommodate any future changes arising from design development. Subconsultant will use consultant's City approved designs and engineering to prepare the draft Project Description for the IS/MND environmental documentation. The Project Description will include all key design features for the park site at Lot A. To prepare a CEQA level Project Description that includes the `whole of the action' Subconsultant will obtain the following information from City/consultant: • Edge of disturbance for all construction activities • Preferred concept plan for Lot A • Locations of any new structures, bridges, or utility connections • Locations and descriptions of any vegetation to be removed • Locations of any buildings to be moved or demolished ■ Any new exterior lighting associated with the park • Locations of staging areas and routes for construction traffic • Construction equipment list and schedule (for air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise impacts) • Volumes of excavation and material import, (number of truck trips during construction) • Any new landscaping, flood control or water features to the degree feasible, Subconsultant proposes to "front -load" the Project Description with design features that will "self -mitigate" potentially significant project impacts, with proposed conservation measures such as work window limitations for sensitive species. Deliverables: Two drafts and one final Project Description including two rounds of response to City/Consultant comments Figures showing project location, Project study area and limits of disturbance, developed design concepts from Consultant for the Lot A park with relevant details. Detailed descriptions of redevelopment at the library including construction and operational requirements. Subtask EA: Technical Studies The environmental constraints analysis for the trails program and the project description for Lot A will inform the depth of technical study required for each effort. However, neither the Lot A project nor the trails program, are currently defined therefore the scope of the technical evaluations is not yet clear. Subconsultant will conduct up to eight technical studies of the project area. REV: 08-04-2021 RL ATTY/AGR.2021 207/RRM (Downtown Parks and Bay Connectivity Project) (Page 27 of 32)