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analysis in the previously certified EIRs would not need to be changed. Therefore,the Project did not require a major revision to the previously certified EIRs, and a supplemental EIR is the appropriate document to respond to the project changes. Pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, and based on the above analysis and the entire administrative record for the Project,the City once again finds that a supplemental EIR is the appropriate environmental document for the Project. The Revised Final SEIR was therefore prepared for the Project in accordance with sections 15162 and 15163 of the CEQA Guidelines. III. GENERAL FINDINGS AND RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS a. General Findings Regarding Preparation and Consideration of the Revised Final SEIR With respect to the City's preparation, review, and consideration of the Revised Final SEIR,the City Council finds that: • The City exercised its independent judgment in accordance with the Public Resources Code section 21082.1(c) in retaining the independent consultant Environmental Science Associates (ESA)to prepare the Revised Final SEIR. • The City circulated the Draft SEIR and the Partial Recirculated Draft SEIR for review by responsible and trustee agencies and the public and submitted them to the State Clearinghouse for review and comment by state agencies, as required by CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. • The Revised Final SEIR and the Project were presented to the Planning Commission on December 11, 2019. Using its independent judgment,the Planning Commission reviewed, considered, and held a public hearing on the Revised Final SEIR and the Project and determined that the Revised Final SEIR was adequate and sufficient, and prepared in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the City Council certify the Revised Final SEIR and approve the Project. • The Revised Final SEIR and the Project were presented to the City Council with the recommendation of the Planning Commission on February 4, 2020. Using its independent judgment,the City Council reviewed, considered, and held a public hearing on the Revised Final SEIR and the Project and determined that the Revised Final SEIR was adequate and sufficient, and prepared in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. By these Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations ("Findings"),the City Council ratifies, adopts, and incorporates the analyses, explanations, findings,responses to comments, and conclusions of the Revised Final SEIR, except as otherwise specifically provided and described in these Findings. The Revised Final SEIR and these Findings represent the independent judgment and analysis of the City and the City Council. The City Council further 5