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i Each of the topics identified on the environmental assessment form contained in the State CEQA Guidelines will be evaluated to document the nature and extent of potential environmental consequences and the need for mitigation. Many of the issue areas addressed in the Initial Study will not have the potential for significant effects (i.e., "No Impact" or "Less than Significant Impact") based on the type and size of the proposed project. However, the document will address any Potential impact under the environmental issues. The specific purpose of the analysis in the Initial Study will be to identify potential significant adverse environmental impacts and incorporate measures to reduce or mitigate any adverse consequences. Kimley-Horn will prepare a draft Initial Study document to include the following sections: Introduction - This section will introduce the Initial Study, describe the purpose of the Initial Study and determination for the preparation of the MND and will provide a brief summary of the findings of the Initial Study. Environmental Setting - The environmental setting will describe existing physical setting and characteristics of the project site, as well as the setting and character of adjacent land uses and the immediate surrounding area. Project Description - The project description will provide a description of the proposed project. The purpose and need for the project will be stated, along with the benefits of the proposed project. Discretionary actions needed to implement the project would be identified. Environmental Analysis - This section will provide an expanded discussion of the environmental issues as presented in the Environmental Initial Study checklist. Each checklist question will be presented along with a response. A statement will be provided to support the checklist response to each question. References used as the basis for the analysis would also be listed after each response. Mandatory Findings of Significance - This section of the document will provide a discussion of the project's impacts, as they relate to the mandatory findings of significance under CEQA. Similar to the discussion in the Environmental Analysis section, a response will be presented for each of the Mandatory Findings of Significance questions, as found in the Initial Study Checklist. Any mitigation measures developed to reduce adverse impacts will also be identified, to support the determination of an MND. Appendix - The Environmental Initial Study checklist will be included as an appendix to the document. TASK 6 t-- PREPARE MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN In compliance with AB 3180 (PRC 21081.6), which requires the monitoring of mitigation measures and reporting their implementation to ensure compliance as part of specific project approvals, Kimley-Horn will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMP) for the project. Implementation of any mitigation measures and the required monitoring would be linked to specific stages of project development to define when mitigation measures are to be implemented, responsible party, and method of monitoring. We assume one round of revisions based on the City's review of the MMP. City of Santa Ana - 8 - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. MND for McDonald's Restaurant April 30, 2010 25G-19