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Task 4.21: Admin DEIR DA will revise the traffic report for inclusion into the traffic section of the DEIR that will be prepared by EIP. Task 4.2m: DEIR DA will revise the ADEIR based on comments from the City. DA will respond to one set of editorial comments on the DEIR. If the comments are significant and require new analysis, then DA will provide a revised scope with a budget amendment. DA will attend up to two Planning Commission meetings held as part of the public circulation of the DEIR. Task 4.3 Noise. The noise environment in the vicinity of the proposed project is dominated by traffic on local streets and on 1-880. The EIR noise analysis will evaluate noise caused by construction and operation of the projects envisioned under the Retail Shopping Center and Mixed-Use Residential Project. The influence of the existing noise environment on the uses proposed will be assessed as well. The noise setting discussion will briefly summarize the nature of environmental noise and will introduce acoustical terms that relate to the analysis. It will also describe the existing noise environment in the project area through site-specific noise monitoring. EIP staff will visit the project area to observe the existing noise environment and to monitor existing noise conditions near potentially sensitive receptors. Relevant guidelines from the City's Noise Element and regulations from the City's Noise Ordinance, mostly concerning construction noise, will also be summarized. Existing and future surrounding noise-sensitive land uses will be identified. Construction Phases. EIP will qualitatively evaluate potential noise impacts from construction phases of the project, based on the typical pieces of construction equipment expected to be used. The concern would be protecting residences, businesses, and potential medical uses (in subsequent phases of the project) from excessive construction noise. This would be achieved in accordance with the Noise Ordinance or by incorporating project features that minimize the noise impacts. For example, construction access could be routed away from existing or future residential uses, a dedicated phone number will be created to receive noise complaints, and various best management practices to abate noise will be recommended. Operations. Noise from routine operation of the anticipated uses would come from new project traffic, new mechanical equipment on the property, and nuisance noise sources such as ambulance access, service vehicle loading and unloading, and activities in the parking structures. Impacts due to operation of mechanical equipment will be quantified for existing and proposed sensitive receptors on and around the property, where information is available on the project- related mechanical equipment. If significant impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be presented. Consulting Services Agreement between City of San Leandro and EIP Associates Page 29 of 43