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2. SCOPE OF WORK CEQA document must relate the proposed project plans to the geotechnical conditions in a meaningful way so that the specific elements of the project design are properly addressed in the plan or through additional mitigation. Additionally, the earlier EIR may not reflect an up to date understanding of regional seismicity nor address currently recommended approaches to earthquake mitigation, preparedness and response, which increasingly have become key concerns for communities as recent better recognition of the severity of the hazards has developed. Grading to produce pads for residential development and roads is primarily completed as related to the current project design. Further grading may be required to stabilize slopes that are subject to landsliding and other forms of mass movement and high erosion hazard. Tasks Review available data on the geologic conditions of the site using published reports and maps. Existing geotechnical investigations of the site will be evaluated, summarized and integrated. Describe and map the existing site topographic characteristics including elevations, slope, overall and local relief, and applied geomorphic features. It is assumed that a suitable topographic base map will be provided by the applicant. Information will be presented in detail regarding the landslide areas that pose potential hazards to the Boulders project site currently proposed for development as well as access to the site. This will include review of the supplemental studies and recommendations of the investigating geologist/engineer for slope stabilization and hazard avoidance. Identify and map the major earthquake fault systems in the region, their distance to the site, earthquake histories, maximum credible earthquake magnitudes and probabilities of earthquake events and general potential to affect the site. Special emphasis will be given to earthquake hazards of the nearby Hayward Fault. Review existing geologic and seismicity reports for the site and vicinity prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), California Division of Mines and Geology (DMG), Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), Alameda County, and the San Leandro General Plan, as well as all site -specific geologic reports made available by the City. ESA will conduct a site verification. Using the published information, ESA will characterize the nature of the geologic hazards of the site and immediate vicinity including potential for landslides, other forms of slope instability, ground shaking (including the 1996 released revised intensity ratings by ABAG and the USGS), peak ground acceleration and secondary effects. 11 of 37 Boulders Residential Development EIR