Agmt11 David J. Powers & Associates, Inc.

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Project Description — Based on information provided to DJP &A by City staff, the EIR will provide a detailed description of the proposed project, including the physical characteristics (grading and drainage, setbacks, lot layout, percentage of site coverage, maximum building height, minimum setbacks, landscaping and hardscape, circulation, etc.) of the development. For those aspects of project design that may not yet be known, we will rely on more general parameters and/or performance standards. This section will also include a list of the project objectives, necessary discretionary actions, and decision- making agencies. Maps and graphics will be provided to illustrate the text. Consistency with Plans and Policies — This section will discuss whether or not the proposed project is consistent with applicable land use controls, including local, regional, and statewide plans and policies. Particular attention will be given to inconsistencies, if any are identified, and the likelihood that such inconsistencies might result in significant adverse environmental effects. Existing Setting, Impacts and Mitigation Measures — This section will discuss all resource areas that were found to be significant in the IS analysis. The existing conditions will be described based on conditions that exist at the time the NOP is released and all feasible mitigation measures will be identified. Alternatives to the Proposed Project As required by CEQA, the EIR will identify alternatives to the project as it is proposed. The emphasis will be on alternatives that might reasonably be assumed to reduce the impacts from the project. Alternatives will be identified in consultation with City staff, and may include a smaller size project and an alternative location, in addition to the "No Project" alternative required by CEQA. Cumulative Impacts The EIR will include a discussion of cumulative impacts from the project in combination with other past, pending, and reasonably foreseeable future development in the area, in conformance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15130. This list of projects will be based upon information provided by City staff. Other Required Sections The EIR will include all sections required by the CEQA Guidelines, including Growth Inducing Impacts, Significant Unavoidable Impacts, References, Authors and Consultants, and copies of technical reports. Upon completion of the ADEIR, DJP &A will submit up to 10 copies of the ADEIR (which will include the Initial Study) to City staff for review and comment. 3. Draft EIR The ADEIR will be revised, based upon the comments and revisions received from City staff. A "screencheck" Draft EIR will be prepared showing all edits and an electronic copy of the document will be submitted to the City staff for review and final approval. Upon approval by the City staff, the final formatted document will constitute the Draft EIR (DEIR) and sufficient copies will be printed for distribution to the State Clearinghouse and all public agencies and organizations on the City's distribution list. This scope of work assumes no more than 50 copies will be required. fQ o BEM