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City of Santa Ana i Proposal for the Bender Ready -Mix Concrete Manufacturing Project pW- Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration 11. SCOPE OF WORK The following Scope of Work has been prepared pursuant to the information received from the City. The cost estimate, which is itemized according to task and issue, is included in Section IX (Budget). 1.0 PROJECT KICK-OFF AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work program will be initiated with a kick-off meeting with City representatives to discuss the project features in greater detail. This initial meeting is vital to the success of the CEQA process and will be a key milestone in order to confirm the parameters of the analysis, project construction program, proposed buildout conditions, scheduling and overall communications. Prior to the kick- off, RBF will distribute a kick-off meeting agenda and detailed memorandum, which will identify information needs. The project kick-off will include a visit to the site and recording of on -site and adjacent land use conditions. Based upon the detailed project information obtained at the project kick-off, RBF will draft a preliminary project description for review and approval by City staff. Task 1.0 Deliverables: • Kick -Off Meeting Agenda • Kick -Off Meeting Memorandum • Preliminary Project Description 2.0 RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION RBF will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the proposed project. Project research will include coordination with the City to acquire relevant environmental data, previous studies for the area and other available files, exhibits, maps, and reference documents. The initial investigation will include a site visit, review of existing land uses and environmental conditions, and a photographic recording of on -site and surrounding uses. 3.0 FOCUSED STUDIES 3A AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS The existing air environment will be described in terms of meteorology, local topography affecting pollutant dispersion, and ambient air monitoring data. A summary of current air management efforts that may be related to the proposed project will be provided with particular emphasis on the applicable requirements of the 2007 Air Quality Management Plan (2007 AQMP), and the requirements for air quality assessments identified in the South Coast Air Quality Management District's CEQA Handbook. Sensitive receptor areas within the project vicinity will be identified. The air quality impacts of the proposed project can be divided into the short-term construction impacts, long-term regional air pollution increases, local operational impacts, and greenhouse gas impacts. Short-term dust and emission generation due to construction activities will be forecasted. Detailed estimates of the potential construction activities including phasing and equipment will be utilized. A JN 00-000300.10P • 2 • August 27, 2009