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A. Initiation of the Project/Kick -Off: Attend a kick -off meeting to discuss the project with City staff within five working days of receiving a notice to proceed. At this time, staff will present all information about the project, discuss any project constraints and issues, and refine the scope and responsibilities. B. Preparation of technical studies: Technical studies shall be prepared and provided by the selected consultant that, at a minimum, are those listed in CEQA Appendix G: Environmental Checklist Form of the CEQA Guidelines. The Public Works Agency is requiring that, at a minimum, the following be included: Provide a Site Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). The TIA shall include, but shall not be limited to the following: a) A forecast of the amount and distribution of vehicular traffic to be generated by the project and the commutative projects. b) An assessment of the impact the project may have upon adjacent signalized and un- signalized intersections. c) Assessments and recommendations at project access locations, including the ability of project traffic to enter and exit the site, traffic controls, movement restrictions, sight distance and internal circulation. A more detailed scope of work will be provided to the selected consultant. C. Preparation of the environmental impact report: The consultant will prepare the environmental document for the project. This will include meeting with the City for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for preparation of complete project and alternatives descriptions, establishing early communications among the various team members, and familiarizing the consultant with the issues and concerns identified for analysis. In addition, the initial study, notice of preparation, scoping meeting attendance and the preparation of a screencheck and draft EIR shall be included as part of this task. D. Preparation of the final EIR: The consultant shall prepare a final EIR that is consistent with all applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. This will include the response to comments, findings of fact, statement of overriding considerations (if applicable), the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and all other related documents. E. Attendance at Meetings: The scope of services requires the selected consultant to work closely with staff in preparing the environmental impact report. The consultant shall budget (at minimum) attendance at the following meetings: 1 Kick -off meeting with City staff 1 Community workshops /stakeholder forums 1 EIR Scoping meeting 8 Monthly progress meetings with staff 2 Planning Commission study sessions 2