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Exhibit A -Scope of Work dust are implemented, then it is unnecessary to quantify dust emissions during construction. At a programmatic level, improvements to air quality can be realized by altering commute patterns: encouraging mixed used develop- ments; promoting transit-oriented development, and fostering pedestrian, bicycle and rideshare opportunities. The General Plan Update can also be used to establish air quality significance thresholds for future development. Noise. We will document relevant noise regula- tions and policies, including the City's Noise Ordinance and the updated Noise Element; the existing ambient noise environment; sensitive receptors; and noise sources. The focus of the impact assessment will on the general increase in ambient noise levels at existing noise- sensitive land uses due to increased traffic vol- umes along the City's major thoroughfares. Additional discussion will be provided to ad- dress potential noise conflicts resulting from proposals for higher density residential uses near the BART tracks and stations. Noise mitigation measures will be based, to the extent appropriate, on recommended General Plan policies. Standard-based mitigation measures will be identified where more specificity is re- quired then appropriate for General Plan policies. Possible mitigation measures, if needed, include alternative site planning and building location/orientation, buffers, and es- tablishing noise significance thresholds within the General Plan Update. Public Services and Utilities and Service Systems. New development resulting from the General Plan Update will increase demand for public utilities and services, including water supply and conveyance, storm drainage, wastewater conveyance and treatment, solid waste, roads, law enforcement, fire protection, schools, li- braries, parks and recreation, electric power, natural gas, and telephone. To the extent ap- propriate, generation rates will be derived from the existing General Plan and the Public Ser- vices Background and Alternatives Report. Where necessary, utility providers will be con- tacted to obtain the most current service levels, including information on staffing, capacity, adequacy of existing infrastructure, and plans for future expansions. The EIR will describe existing and projected demand for public ser- vices and utilities and services systems and will evaluate whether provision for new facilities, if proposed or deemed necessary under the Gen- eral Plan Update, might result in physical environmental impacts. Geology and Soils. Geologic conditions and soils could affect the stability of structures built under the General Plan Update. For the most part, standard construction techniques and compliance with City and State standards (in- cluding the California Building Code) can minimize such hazards. We will review and summarize existing soil reports and geologic data to develop a description of the site's gen- eral geologic characteristics, including soils constraints and seismic and geologic risks. Unique geological features will be identified. This EIR section will discuss the extent to which construction and occupancy of the growth areas could affect geologic or soils re- sources. In addition, the EIR will evaluate the potential for geologic hazards associated with the geologic and seismic characteristics and soil constraints. The potential impacts related to seismic hazards, subsurface rock and surface soils characteristics, and erosion will be identi- fied. Hydrology/Water Quality. Existing surface wa- ters, groundwater and water quality could be affected by development under the General Plan Update. The EIR will describe the exist- ing topography and drainage patterns for the relevant proposed development areas. Through use of existing GIS data provided by the City and review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's 100-year floodplain L2ty of L'[easanton General Plan Update EIR - EIPAssociates A-6 snag