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Proposal to Prepare an EIR and Provide Planning Consulting Services for the First and Fourth Street Corridors Mixed -Use Overlav Zone Other CEQA Considerations Cumulative impacts will be specified in the individual sections of the EIR, and summarized in this section of the document. The cumulative analysis will be qualitative in nature and will be based upon known projects, either approved or proposed (applications on file), within a defined area around the proposed project; therefore, the cumulative impact assessment will be based on reasonably -anticipated potential development projects that may, in combination with the proposed project, create cumulatively considerable environmental impacts. Findings of recent court cases regarding the scope of cumulative impact discussions, as well as the requirements of the CEQA Guidelines, will be used. As previously mentioned, the description of project alternatives and cumulative projects will be developed in Task 1. The EIR will discuss all significant unavoidable adverse impacts (in conformance with the State CEQA Guidelines) that can only be partially mitigated, but not to a level that is less than significant. The EIR will also discuss any potential growth -inducing and irreversible impacts of the proposed project. Potential sources of growth inducement and their corresponding impacts, such as removal of obstacles to growth, major new employment generation, or major economic influences, will be qualitatively analyzed, to the extent that they are applicable. Alternatives. The EIR will include an alternatives section to qualitatively address the environmental impacts that would result from a different project. EIP will work closely with City staff to develop up to three alternatives to the proposed project, including the: (1) no project alternative (including the no project/no development alternative and the no project/reasonably foreseeable use alternative); (2) one reduced size alternative; and (3) alternative project location (if feasible). The alternatives will be provided in sufficient detail for comparison with the proposed project. Each alternative will be evaluated with respect to each key impact category. Graphic exhibits of alternatives will be presented, if available from the Applicants. The advantages and disadvantages of each alternative and the reasons for rejecting or recommending the alternative will also be discussed, and the environmentally superior alternative will be identified. A summary of the alternatives and their associated impacts will be provided in the EIR summary. During the course of the environmental analysis, minor variations to the proposed project that could have the effect of reducing or eliminating environmental concerns may become apparent; these variations will be implemented, where feasible. re llptawm 1. Eight (8) bound copies of the 1 s` and 2nd Administrative Draft EIR for City staff review (this includes one unbound copy of the ADEIR before�roduction of the eight bound copies). 2. One (1) electronic copy of the 15` and 2" Preliminary ADEIR. TASK 4: PREPARE DRAFT EIR The purpose of this task is to respond to City staff comments on the Administrative Draft EIR, complete necessary revisions, and publish the Draft EIR for public review. Subtask 4a: Respond to City Comments on the Administrative Draft EIR EIP will obtain all comments on the Administrative Draft EIR from the City's project coordinator, whowill compile one set of unified City comments for use in revising the document. EIP will complete revisions to the Administrative Draft EIR in conformance with the City's comments, and the agreed-upon scope of work and schedule. 20