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FI RSTCAR BO N Proposal SOLUTIONS `' FCS's Approach FCS understands that our role as a consultant is to prepare legally defensible documents on schedule and within budget. FCS strives to present technical information in a way that is readily accessible to the public: using exhibits and graphics wherever possible to tell the story of the project. We also use appendices to incorporate highly technical information so that the body of the document can maintain a more reader friendly tone and style. Our editors ensure that the EIR reads with a single voice and maintains consistent formatting and grammar. As noted in the RFP,the Happy Valley neighborhood residents have historically been concerned about preserving the rural aesthetic character as well as traffic. Accordingly,our approach to the EIR will include a thorough analysis of these issues (along with all other CEQA topics)to demonstrate the potential impacts that could result, as well as the level of mitigation that would be required to reduce those impacts.The project proposes to eliminate the Bypass Road,which could potentially reduce aesthetic effects but could also result in an adverse effect on traffic and circulation, as well as conflicts with the underlying provisions of the Specific Plan. In the end,the purpose of the EIR is to provide factual information that allows for informed public input and supports the Council in their consideration of the project application. As requested by the City, FCS will also prepare CEQA notices as well as Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations. Our in-house legal counsel regularly prepares these documents for public agencies, and we are happy to provide this service as part of our core team. FCS proposes an aggressive 8-month schedule starting in January 2017 and ending with a final EIR in August. We believe this schedule is feasible as long as study intersections can be confirmed and traffic counts taken in January. Our work plan includes concurrent preparation of EIR sections and technical studies in the first 10 weeks while the transportation analysis is underway, allowing us to daylight any opportunities or constraints that could affect the analysis,the schedule, or the budget. Based on our long history of working with the City, FCS works proactively to identify opportunities for streamlining, as well raising issues early on for discussion, resolution, and implementation of a preferred strategy. As we have demonstrated on our other projects for the City,we will stay in regular contact with the assigned planner(Jenny Soo)to ensure that the CEQA process stays on track. Bi-weekly or monthly calls are scheduled up front to provide a forum to discuss and confirm project status. Our specific methods and practices for maintaining quality in our work are discussed below. Quality Control FCS's system of quality control is much more than document review prior to submittal. It involves every step in the preparation of technical studies and environmental documents. Upon project initiation,all team members are provided with a copy of the agreed-upon scope of work, allowing every individual involved with the project to have the same understanding of the required work products,the content of NORTH AMERICA I EUROPE I AFRICA I AUSTRALIA I ASIA 2 FIRSTCARBONSOLUTIONS.COM