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LE concurrent with development in the Redevelopment Project #2 Area. Kaiser would be expected to contribute funds in the construction of these proposed improvements. Finding: The mitigation measure is feasible and would reduce the impacts of the Project and the Higher Occupancy Scenario to less- than - significant levels. The mitigation measure would reduce the potential impact on air quality by minimizing the amount of exposed soil and dust and by maintaining equipment engines in good condition. The mitigation measure would reduce the potential impact on noise by reducing engine noise and by limiting construction activities to times of day when receptors are less sensitive biological resources I. Construction Impacts- Nesting Birds Potential Impact: Existing trees on the site may provide habitat for nesting birds typically found in urban settings. Proposed project related removal of trees currently existing on the site during nesting season could affect these birds. (Potentially Significant) Mitigation: The following mitigation measure, as set forth in the Initial Study and the FEIR, is hereby adopted and will be implemented as provided in the Mitigation Monitoring Program: Protection of Nesting Birds. To avoid disturbance to birds, their eggs, or their young, the construction contractor shall schedule all tree removal to occur between August 31 and February 1 during the period when birds are not nesting. If this is not feasible, the California Department of Fish and Game would require a pre- construction survey for nesting birds to be conducted no earlier than 45 days and no later than 20 days prior to the removal of any trees or shrubs on the project site. In the event that an active nest is located in trees or shrubs to be removed, clearing and construction within 100 feet (or as determined on a case -by -case basis) shall be postponed until the nest is vacated and a qualified wildlife biologist has determined that juveniles have fledged (typically 3 -4 weeks for most small birds) and there is no evidence of a second attempt at nesting. Finding: The mitigation measure identified above is feasible and would reduce the potentially significant environmental impact described above to a less -than- significant level. The mitigation measure identified above would reduce the potentially significant environmental impact described above to a less- than - significant level by scheduling tree removal during the seasons when birds are not nesting. 21