Agda Pkt 2026.07.13 Joint SA PFA

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ATTY/ORD.0006/CC ORD ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE – EXHIBIT A REV: 07-08-26 MI Page 73 of 103 consultant chosen by the City, an initial study at the applicant’s expense. If the Director and project applicant agree that an EIR is necessary, an initial study is not required. F. Preparation of an Initial Study. The Initial Study shall consider all phases of the project, implementation, and operation and may rely upon expert opinion supported by facts, including documentation submitted by the applicant, technical studies, or other substantial evidence to document its findings regarding the project’s potential impacts. G. Determination of Environmental Significance. Based on the Initial Study, the Director or designee will make one of the following findings: 1. The project will have “No Significant Impacts” on the environment, and a Negative Declaration will be prepared; or 2. The project plans have been modified or have incorporated mitigation measures to reduce potential environmental impacts to a level of insignificance, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared; or 3. The proposed project will have, or may have, significant impact(s) and an EIR will be required. H. Preparation of Negative or Mitigated Negative Declaration. If the Director or designee has determined that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment, the Director or designee, at the applicant’s expense, shall prepare a negative declaration for public review. If the applicant has agreed to implement mitigation measures in order to reduce environmental impacts, the Director shall prepare a mitigated negative declaration for public review. I. Preparation of a Draft EIR. If it is determined that an EIR is required, the Director or designee shall prepare, distribute, and post a notice of intent to prepare an EIR. The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that an EIR is being prepared, and to seek guidance about significant environmental issues and mitigation measures that may be explored. The City will prepare or cause to have the draft EIR prepared with a consultant chosen by the City. The applicant shall pay the cost of preparing the EIR and reasonable costs for administering the work of outside consultants. J. Public Review of Draft EIR. Following completion of a draft EIR, the Director or designee shall prepare and post a notice of completion initiating a minimum thirty (30) day public review period or forty-five (45) day review period if the project is subject to review by a State agency. The Director or designee shall mail a notice of the availability of a draft EIR to those requesting such notice in writing, to local and regional agencies, and interested Federal agencies. The City shall make copies of the draft EIR available for public review online, at the City Clerk’s Office during regular office hours, and at the Downtown Redwood City Library. K. Final EIR. After the public review period has expired, the City or its consultant will prepare a final EIR for certification by the decision-making bodies responsible for action on the project. The final EIR will consist of the draft EIR, all of the comments received, a list of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the draft EIR, and a response from the City on significant environmental issues raised in the draft EIR and comments. L. Responsibility for Action on Environmental Document.. The decision-maker responsible for action on an application for a development permit shall approve the negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration or certify the final EIR prior to the time the project is considered for approval. The decision-maker may decline to approve or certify the environmental document and request further review or analysis if, in its judgment, approval of the negative declaration or mitigated 8.B. - Page 95 of 212 410