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Santa Ana East Memory LaneiTown and Country Manor EIR SCOPE OF WORK elements will be included in descriptions of the project and alternatives to the proposed project ■ Receive project objectives (including those of the City and the applicant), and narrative program descriptions of project alternatives that are sufficient to develop the EIR's description of alternatives to the proposed project ■ Refine the project schedule, based on agreements reached during contract negotiations, and on information discussed at the initial orientation meeting, if needed ■ Receive all existing reference and research materials related to the project, the project site and vicinity, including base maps, aerial photographs, and environmental documents for projects in the project vicinity ■ Review site -specific data, conduct a field visit, interview relevant parties (such as the City and other agency staff) to identify available existing documentation for the project area, and review the City's CEQA compliance procedures ■ Develop a detailed sample outline of the Administrative Draft EIR, describe format and document style for City approval Task 2.2: Initial Study, Notice of Preparation, and Scoping Initial Study. MBA will prepare an IS, according to CEQA requirements, CEQA Guidelines (Section 15063), and the City of Santa Ana CEQA Implementation Procedures. The content of the IS will comply with the requirements of case law. Issues for which no significant impacts are expected (for which no additional evaluation is required) and topics that will require further evaluation in the EIR will be identified. This will narrow and precisely define the scope of the EIR, will provide a strategic action plan for completing the environmental process as efficiently as possible, and will determine the most effective approach for addressing any required consultations and approvals of other agencies. A Draft IS will be prepared for review by the City of Santa Ana; five copies of the Draft IS will be submitted to the City. Following receipt of one complete set of comments, MBA will revise and prepare the Final IS. Notice of Preparation. MBA will prepare the Notice of Preparation (NOP), which will include a project description, project exhibits, including a topographical map, and the Final IS. After approval from the City, MBA will provide one original copy, an electronic version on CD, and 20 copies of the NOR MBA will prepare a distribution list for City review and approval. MBA will distribute the documents (to the State Clearinghouse, public agencies, and individuals identified on the distribution list). The NOP will be sent by certified mail or overnight mail. Community Scoping (Optional). The project does not qualify as a project of Statewide, Regional or Areawide Significance pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15206. However, the City of Santa Ana may elect to have a community scoping meeting nonetheless, especially in light of redevelopment activities underway in the City of Santa Ana and potential funding vehicles. MBA will attend this early consultation/scoping meeting, monitor comments received, answer questions as directed by staff, and provide a summary of public comments with regard to any environmental concerns raised. Input will be used to focus the issues to be addressed in the EIR. The summary of comments will be included in the EIR Appendices.