Reso 2021-113 Adopt 2021 CAP and Addendum to 2035 General Plan

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3. Environmental Analysis As previously described in Section 1.2, Environmental Procedures, this Addendum has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Section 21166, and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 to determine whether implementation of the Modified Project would result in any new impacts or increase the severity of significant environmental impacts previously identified and analyzed in the Certified EIR. This Addendum only considers the extent to which the proposed 2021 CAP could result in new or more severe impacts than previously evaluated in the Certified EIR; it does not reevaluate impacts that would remain consistent with the analysis in the Certified EIR. The Modified Project is a plan -level project. It does not include any site -specific designs or propose to develop specific projects, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that would degrade the physical environment or have the potential to result in physical impacts on the environment. Any future construction -level projects occurring from implementation of the Modified Project would be subject to applicable federal, state, and/or City regulations and undergo an appropriate level of environmental review and implement mitigation measures from the General Plan EIR as required. Like the Approved Project, the majority of the proposed 2021 CAP strategies and associated actions would have no potential to result in new or additional physical impacts on the environment, as they continue to be limited in scope to: 1. Public education and outreach efforts (e.g., virtual resilience hub system as an educational source during disasters, expanding climate change education and information into emergency preparedness and response programs, using social media to celebrate successful resiliency efforts, work with local non -profits and faith communities to maximize outreach, etc.); 2. Administrative actions (e.g., coordinating with regional entities, monitoring progress, policies directing the development of vegetation management and disaster preparedness plans); and 3. Encourage participation in existing programs (e.g., East Bay Community Energy, public transportation services). May 11, 2021 Page 17