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FIR Preparation Services - EIR Preparation Services environmental attorneys, public involvement specialists, and other environmental planning professionals. Jones & Stokes' cultural resources professionals have extensive experience in architectural history, preservation planning, prehistoric archaeology, ethnography, historical archaeology, and history for public and private projects throughout southern California. Our cultural resources staff members are experts in all areas of cultural resources inventory, evaluation, and management, and they meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards for work in prehistoric archeology, historical archeology, history, architectural history, and preservation planning. Jones & Stokes' in-house cultural resources team includes 30 permanent, highly qualified, and experienced staff. Jones & Stokes' staff members are experts in the application of state historic preservation laws, especially those under CEQA. Key staff have been involved in the development of the state of Califomia's technical advice services for CEQA and cultural resources and contributed to the working group that developed the state's implementing guidelines for the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR). Our team is experienced in applying the CRHR criteria of significance and has expertise in conducted consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in compliance with PRC 5024. Proposed Scope of Work Our scope of services involves assisting the City with preparation of all required materials (from project description to notice of determination) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. The EIR will cover all phases of the project and will encompass all entitlements associated with the project Our detailed approach to the tasks involved in the preparation of the EIR is described below. Task 1. Develop Project Description and Review Background Information Jones & Stokes will meet with the City and the applicant within five days of the notice to proceed initiating the project. We will gather all information and reports associated with the proposed project and the project site from the City, including technical studies, planning documents, maps, aerial photos, and other documentation and necessary data. Following the project initiation, we will conduct additional field reconnaissance of the property, and surrounding area. The project description will include a detailed narrative of the proposed project components, including phasing, infrastructure, and discretionary actions. We will also prepare appropriate graphics and maps to accompany the description of the project. We will submit a draft of the project description to the City for approval early in the process to ensure that we share a common understanding of the project being evaluated. We will also work with the City and the applicant to develop a list of project objectives that are agreed upon by both parties. This list is an important step toward development of a reasonable range of alternatives to be addressed later in the process. JlaniaAna Marrs 1, 2007 'EnALJtt EIR SS�i ` Jones & StokesPI081.07