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EXHIBIT A <br />Fourth Phase: CEQA Analysis <br />Deliverables <br />Time Frame <br />Task 4.1 CEQA Review. Rincon Consultants will be responsible for preparing and completing the <br />Data review, project <br />June 2015 -March <br />environmental impact report (EIR) to ensure consistency between the Specific Plan and CEQA. <br />description and existing <br />2017 <br />For cost -savings and efficiency purpose, Rincon will make use of existing environmental <br />conditions inventory <br />documentation (e.g., technical studies, City and regional plans, policies and technical reports, <br />recent CEQA documents prepared for other projects and programs in the area, including the <br />General Plan Update EIR, if available). <br />Notice of Preparation (draft <br />and final) <br />The EIR work program will include the following key tasks: <br />• Data review and preparation of existing conditions. This task will include compiling data <br />sources and identifying and describing existing environmental conditions. These <br />investigations will inform the scoping discussions and form the basis of the Environmental <br />Notice of Completion (draft <br />Settings chapters of the EIR. <br />and final) <br />• Define the project. The project description will summarize the Specific Plan and <br />associated actions, focusing in detail on aspects that would affect the physical <br />Administrative Draft and <br />environment. Textual, tabular, and graphic presentation will be included as necessary to <br />Red -line Draft <br />facilitate a thorough understanding of the proposed plan and its potential implementation. <br />• Assess EIR Scoping Topics with City staff. Rincon will coordinate with City staff to obtain <br />Draft EIR <br />initial guidance and information to kick-off the scoping analysis and process. Based on <br />the scope of the project and the existing site conditions, it is anticipated that the EIR will <br />Notice of Determination (draft <br />need to address nearly all of the topics on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G Checklist. <br />and final) <br />This will be confirmed through preparation of the Initial Study. <br />• Initial Study. Rincon will prepare an Initial Study using the City's environmental checklist <br />Final EIR <br />and will address each checklist item, supporting all conclusions with reasoned analysis, <br />quantified where appropriate. <br />• Notice of Preparation and Scoping meeting. Upon City approval of the Initial Study, <br />Rincon will prepare a Notice of Preparation for City review. The Notice, along with the <br />draft Initial Study if desired, will be circulated for the required 30 -day review period. <br />Rincon will assist with development of a distribution list and program and will be <br />responsible for distribution to the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse. During the 30 - <br />day NOP review period, Rincon will design and lead an EIR Scoping Meeting as part of a <br />Planning Commission meeting. Rincon will provide written and visual materials, including <br />staff report, meeting agendas, sign -in sheets, comment sheets, and a PowerPoint <br />presentation. <br />• Administrative Draft EIR. Each environmental issue addressed in the EIR will have four <br />RAIMI + ASSOCIATES: BAY FAIR BART TRANSIT VILLAGE TOD SPECIFIC PLAN MAY 18, 2015 1 PAGE A-15 <br />