EPD SOLUTIONS, INC. (ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.) (4)

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March 24, 2026- One Broadway Plaza Addendum Peer Review- Page 15 EPD will coordinate the technical study comments with the City and if authorized, with the Applicant's consultant team. EPD will provide one set of comments forthe first review and all comments are assumed to be addressed in the second review of the reports. Additional rounds of review would require an amendment to this scope of work and proposed budget. TASK 2. PEER REVIEW OF ADDENDUM EPD will peer review Addendum document to ensure the requirements of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and City Policies related to CEQA are followed.We assume that the Addendum will be provided to EPD in electronic format (Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat PDF) for peer review in redline format and to view the print-ready version. Specifically, our review of the document will be to confirm the pertinent sections of the CEQA Guidelines governing preparation of an Addendum (CEQA Guidelines Section 15164) are satisfied. In addition, EPD will confirm that none of the conditions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 are triggered requiring preparation of a Subsequent EIR. This includes ensuring that the project does not have new significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or substantially more severe significant effects. The peer review of the Addendum will also analyze the Project Description to confirm it is complete, accurate, and reflects project plans and application materials. As mentioned in Task 1, the Project Description will be reviewed for consistency with the descriptions used in the supporting technical studies and the Environmental Setting and existing conditions reflect the current site conditions. Finally, EPD will review the document for internal consistency. EPD will prepare written, clear, and concise comments in the Addendum document itself including recommendations for revisions to expedite the review and revision process for the Applicant. Overall, EPD will work with City Staff and the project Applicant's environmental team by conducting this peer review for the purpose of establishing the credibility and strengthening the integrity of the CEQA environmental documentation process by identifying any potential critical weaknesses and offering feedback for improvement. EPD will coordinate the comments with the City and if authorized, with the Applicant's consultant team. EPD will provide one set of comments forthe first review and all comments are assumed to be addressed in the second review of the reports. Additional rounds of review would require an amendment to this scope of work and proposed budget. TASK 3. CEQA PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS Throughout the process, EPD will coordinate City staff in ensuring the project is accurately and appropriately assessed in the environmental document. EPD assumes attendance at up to five half-hour, virtual meetings with City staff, and attendance of two public hearings (Planning Commission and City Council). This budget assumes up to 28 hours for project management (including communications), meetings, and hearings. This budget also assumes up to 10 hours of staff time to assist with a variety of CEQA related tasks in support of City staff as needs arise, including preparation of hearing notices, assistance with preparation of the Staff Report, and preparation and filing of the Notice of Determination with the County Clerk and OPR.