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EIP ASSOCIATES - 2005-05-16
Council/Agency Meeting Held:Als ��� Deferred/Continued to: Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied CI rk' ign ur Council Meeting Date: May 16, 2005 Departm Number: P1 05-04 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION ry SUBMITTED TO: HONORA LE MAY R AND CI Y OUNCILMEMBERS SUBMITTED BY: PENE OPE CU BRETH-GRAFT, C Administrator PREPARED BY: HOWARD ZELEFSKY, Director Of Planninglx___� SUBJECT: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT B5' EN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND EIP ASSOCIATEd FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE NEWLAND STREET RESIDENTIAL PROJECT Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Actign(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, AttaChment{s] Statement of Issue: Transmitted for City Council's consideration is a request to enter into a Professional Planning Services Contract with EIP Associates to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Newland Street Residential Project. Funding Source: The funding source will be an initial deposit of Seventy-three Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety - Three Dollars ($73,793.00) placed with the City by WL Direct Huntington Beach, the project proponent; the remaining Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) is to be paid in subsequent quarterly payments by the project proponent, as billed by the City, until completion of the project. Thus, there will be no fiscal impact. Recommended Action: Motion to: "Approve the Professional Services Contract in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy - Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Ninety -Three Dollars ($273,793.00), as prepared by the City Attorney, between the City and EIP Associates, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign." 2. "Appropriate funds in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy -Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Ninety -Three Dollars ($273,7,93.00) for the Professional Services contract between the City and EIP Associates, for which the developer will fully reimburse the City." EA REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: May 16, 2005 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL05-04 Alternative Action(s): The City Council may make the following alternative motions: "Deny the Professional Services Contract between the City and EIP Associates." 2. "Continue the item and direct staff accordingly." Analysis: A. PROJECT BACKGROUND: Applicant: WL Direct Huntington Beach, Debra Pember, 3121 Michelson Drive, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612 Location: 21471 Newland Street (South of Lomond, west of Newland Street, north of the terminus of Hamilton Avenue) WL Direct Huntington Beach, LCC, a partnership between JCC Homes and John Laing Homes, is proposing a General Plan amendment, zoning map amendment, tentative tract map, and conditional use permit for a proposed residential development. The proposed project consists of amending the General Plan and zoning designations from industrial to residential to allow for a single -lot subdivision of approximately 25.3 acres of land, including lettered lots, for the purpose of developing 204 attached multi -family residential units. The project includes 81 duplex units and 123 triplex units. The project is proposed on the former Cenco Tank Farm. Staff has determined that an environmental impact report is necessary to assess environmental impacts resulting from the proposed project. B. SCOPE OF WORK: The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will analyze the potentially significant environmental impacts of the proposed project and identify mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate these impacts. EIP Associates will be responsible for all studies and documentation necessary to comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as well as conducting an impact assessment, development of mitigation measures, review for CEQA adequacy, attendance at public meetings, responses to comments, coordination between City staff and the project team, and the preparation of a mitigation monitoring plan. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: A Professional Services Contract between the City and EIP Associates is necessary to prepare the required EIR. This contract will require an appropriation of funds by the City, and pursuant to City Council requirements, this appropriation must be offset by a related new revenue source. WL Direct Huntington Beach, the project proponent, has agreed to deposit sufficient funds with the City to cover expenses related to the preparation of this PL05-04 EIP Contract -2- 4127/20051:43 PM REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: May 16, 2005 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL05-04 Environmental Impact Report. A reimbursement agreement with WL. Direct Huntington Beach is provided for City Council approval via a separate Request for City Council Action. Staff recommends the City Council approve the contract with EIP Associates, in the amount of $273,793.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents. Environmental Status: Projects over which public agencies exercise ministerial authority, such as this agreement contracting for preparation of environmental documentation, are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15300.1. Attachment(s): Professional Services Contract between the City and EIP Associates 2. IInsurance Certificate and Insurance and Indemnification Waiver Modification Request RCA Author: Jane James/Mary Beth Broeren PL05.04 EIP Contract -3- 4/27/2005 1:43 PM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND EIP ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE NEWLAND STREET RESIDENTIAL PROJECT THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY, and EIP ASSOCIATES, a California corporation hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT." WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to prepare an environmental impact report for the Newland Street Residential Project; and Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 3.03, relating to procurement of professional service contracts have been complied with, and CONSULTANT has been selected to perform these services, NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT." CONSULTANT hereby designates Terri S. Vitar who shall represent it and be its sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement. 05agree/F.IP Newland EIR 2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. 3. TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to commence as soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement by CITY (the "Commencement Date"). The term of this Agreement is four years unless sooner terminated as provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than forty-eight months from the Commencement Date. The time for performance of the tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in Exhibit "A." This schedule may be amended to benefit the PROJECT if mutually agreed to in writing by CITY and CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for any delays that are beyond its reasonable control. 4. COMPENSATION In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT on a time and materials basis at the rates specified in Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement, a fee, including all costs and expenses, not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Ninety Three Dollars ($273,793.00). 5. EXTRA WORK In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A" or changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such work only after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional 05agree/EIP Newland EIR 2 compensation for such extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained. b. METHOD OF PAYMENT CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B." 7. DISPOSITION OF PLANS ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS CONSULTANT agrees that title to all materials prepared hereunder, including, without limitation, all original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, computer code, language, data or programs, maps, memoranda, letters and other documents, shall belong to CITY, and CONSULTANT shall turn these materials over to CITY upon expiration or termination of this Agreement or upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. These materials may be used by CITY as it sees fit. However, CITY agrees to hold harmless and defend CONSULTANT against all damages, claims and losses arising out of CITY's reuse. 8. HOLD HARMLESS CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, judgments, demands and defense costs (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or nature) arising out of CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's subcontractors, if any) negligent performance of this Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers, agents or employees except such loss or damage which was caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. For these claims, 05agree/FIP Newfand EIR 3 CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense and CITY shall approve selection of CONSULTANT's counsel. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT. 9. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY a professional liability insurance policy covering the work performed by it hereunder. This policy shall provide coverage for CONSULTANT's professional liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in the aggregate. The above - mentioned insurance shall not contain a self -insured retention, "deductible" or any other similar form of limitation on the required coverage in excess of $50,000 per claim except with the express written consent of CITY. A claims -made policy shall be acceptable if the policy further provides that: A. The policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the initiation of the scope of work (including subsequent policies purchased as renewals or replacements). B. CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of circumstances or incidents that might give rise to future claims greater than $100,000.00. CONSULTANT will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during the required extended period of coverage following PROJECT completion. If insurance is terminated for any reason, CONSULTANT agrees to purchase an extended reporting 05agree/EIP Newland Elk 4 provision of at least two (2) years to report claims arising from work performed in connection with this Agreement. 10. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder, CONSULTANT shall furnish to CITY a certificate of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the foregoing insurance coverage as required by this Agreement; the certificate shall: A. provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy; B. state that the policy is currently in force; and C. promise that such policy shall not be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice; however, ten (10) days' prior written notice in the event of cancellation for nonpayment of premium. CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by CITY. The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate from CONSULTANT's defense, hold harmless and indemnification obligations as set forth in this Agreement. CITY or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the original or a copy of the policy of insurance. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely manner, the premiums on the insurance hereinabove required. 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee of CITY. 05agree/EIP Newland EIR 5 CONSULTANT shall secure at its own cost and expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of all taxes, social security, state disability insurance compensation, unemployment compensation and other payroll deductions for CONSULTANT and its officers, agents and employees and all business licenses, if any, in connection with the PROJECT and/or the services to be performed hereunder. 12. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner. CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without cause, and whether or not the PROTECT is fully complete. Any termination of this Agreement by CITY shall be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as provided herein. In the event of termination, all finished and unfinished documents, exhibits, report, and evidence shall, at the option of CITY, become its property and shall be promptly delivered to it by CONSULTANT. 13. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION This Agreement is a personal service contract and the work hereunder shall not be assigned, delegated or subcontracted by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the prior express written consent of CITY. If an assignment, delegation or subcontract is approved, all approved assignees, delegates and subconsultants must satisfy the insurance requirements as set forth in Sections 9 and 10 hereinabove. 14. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material produced as a result of this Agreement. 05agree/EIP Newland FIR 6 15. CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California Government Code. 16. NOTICES Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given either by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated in Section 1 hereinabove) or to CITY as the situation shall warrant, or by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same in the United States Postal Service, to the addresses specified below. CITY and CONSULTANT may designate different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates or other communications will be sent by notifying the other party via personal delivery, a reputable overnight carrier or U. S. certified mail -return receipt requested: TO CITY: City of Huntington Beach ATTN: Director of Planning 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 17. CONSENT TO CONSULTANT: Ms. Terri S. Vitar Regional Vice President EIP Associates 12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 430 Los Angeles, CA 9002.5 When CITY's consent/approval is required under this Agreement, its consent/approval for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be a consent/approval to any subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transaction or event. 05agree/FIP Newland EIR 7 18. MODIFICATION No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by both parties. I9. SECTION HEADINGS The titles, captions, section, paragraph and subject headings, and descriptive phrases at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are included solely for convenience of reference only and are not representative of matters included or excluded from such provisions, and do not interpret, define, limit or describe, or construe the intent of the parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. 20. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, void, illegal or invalid, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remaining covenants and provisions of this Agreement. No covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent upon any other unless so expressly provided here. As used in this Agreement, the masculine or neuter gender and singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so indicates or requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the commission of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provision contained herein and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which the parties have no right to contract, then the latter shall prevail, and the provision of this Agreement 05agree/ElP Newland EIR 8 which is hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law. 21. DUPLICATE ORIGINAL The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared and signed in counterparts as duplicate originals, each of which so executed shall, irrespective of the date of its execution and delivery, be deemed an original_ Each duplicate original shall be deemed an original instrument as against any party who has signed it. 22. IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration and naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions of the United States Code regarding employment verification. 23. LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED CONSULTANT and. CITY agree that CITY is not liable for payment of any subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside the scope of services contemplated hereunder. CONSULTANT understands that pursuant to Huntington Beach City Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for CITY; and CITY shall not be liable for payment of any legal services expenses incurred by CONSULTANT. 24. ATTORNEY' S FEES In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or enforce the terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, 05agree/EIP Newland EIR 9 each party shall bear its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's fees from the nonprevailing party. 25. SURVIVAL Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive. 26. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 27. ENTIRETY The parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and that each has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement. The parties also acknowledge and agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made by that party or anyone acting on that party's behalf, which are not embodied in this Agreement, and that that party has not executed this Agreement in reliance on any representation, inducement, promise, agreement, warranty, fact or circumstance not expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof. 05agree/EIP Newland EIR 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers on , 20 05 EIP ASSOCIATES By: errs S. V F,,,v print name ITS: (circle one) Chairman/Presiden ice President Y: print name ITS: (circle one) Secretary/ hief Financial o �c /Asst. Secretary - Treasurer REVIEWED AND APPROVED: (' 7. - C" Li� "M - ity Administrator 05agree/EiP Newland EIR I I CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a municipal corporation of the State of California APPROVED AS TO FORM: ity Attorney INITIITED AND APPROVED: irector of Planning Y r. 3y `ke s � rip F_ ,nv § 4 i Y � SI`O �m cdr 9 F i ....E I P- A 5 5 O C i A T L. January 6, 2005 Jane James, Senior Planner City of Huntington Beach Planning Department 2000 Main Street Huntington. Beach, CA 92648 Subject: Newland Street Residential Project - Revised Proposal. Dear Ms. James: EIP Associates (EIP). is pleased to. submit this revised proposal. to the City of Huntington Beach to prepare an Environmental Impact Report jEIRj for the proposed Newland Street Residential Project. As requested by the City, the attached revised proposal includes a. scope of work revised per City comments,. schedule, and corresponding revised. budget for preparation of the EIR. The EIP Team. is able. to complete all required technical. work in-house,. except traffic. and geology and soils. The traffic and geology and soils analyses will be prepared. by Urban Crossroads and. Petra. Environmental, respectively. in addition,. the services of. MIG, Inc. are included in this revised proposal as an. optional task to assist with the public scoping/comment meetings if the City requests this. in the future. The. EIP staff members proposed for this project are intimately familiar with. the planning practices. of the City. We have enjoyed our successful collaborations on previous City projects, and we appreciate this opportunity to continue to provide top-quality services and documents for. this project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either one of us at the address and phone number below. We look forward to working with you towards the successful completion of this project. Sincerely, EIP Associates 54��— a&r"&hy Terri Vitar Amy Walston Regional Vice President Senior Manger EIP ASSOCIATES 12301 WILS14IRF BLVD. SUITE 430 Los ANr.PLES, CALIFORNIA 90025 Telephone 310.268.8132 Facsimile 310.268.8175 www. eipassociates. eom Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland street Residential Project CONTENTS 1. Company and Team Overview............................................................................................................... 1 2. EIP Project Team......................................................................................................................................... 2 3. Relevant Experience and References.................................................................................................... 5 4. Project Understanding............................................................................................................................. 5 5. Project Approach and Scope of Work................................................................................................... 5 6. Schedule....................................................................................................................................................19 7. Estimated Budget................................................................................................................................I.....21 8. Sample Professional Services Agreement........................................................................................... 21 Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D EJP Associates Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Project 1. COMPANY AND TEAM OVERVIEW EIP Associates (EIP) specializes in preparing environmental documents and associated planning, natural resources, and technical studies. in our 36 year history, we have prepared more than 7,500 practical, solution -oriented environmental documents, many of which have received awards at the state and national levels. Of these studies, several have been prepared for residential projects and/or projects within similar communities. A complete description of our local and relevant experience is included in Section 7. The EIP Associates team (EIP Team) is capable of providing the full range of services required for this project. The EIP Team includes subcontractors Urban Crossroads, Inc. to conduct the traffic and parking analyses, Petra Geotechnical, Inc. to prepare the geotechnical evaluation (Geology, Soils, Seismicity), and potentially Moore, lacofano, and Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) to assist with public outreach as an optional task (if requested in the future by the City). Our unique qualifications make the EIP Team a winning combination. Key strengths of our team include: Relevant Experience in the Project Area EIP's previous work in the City of Huntington Beach and similar communities provide us with the ability to effectively provide the expertise necessary for the Newland Street Residential Project. We have completed numerous residential project EIRs on the scale of the proposed project in similar coastal environments, including EIRs for the Strand and Pacific City projects in Huntington Beach. EIP's environmental planners and in-house urban planning staff have also worked together to complete numerous General Plan amendments and EIRs. EIP's recent work on the Pacific City project in Huntington Beach provides our team with specific insight and knowledge of environmental issues unique to the project area, including the following: ■ Biological resources located within and adjacent to the coastal zone • Hazardous materials from former on -site oil operations ■ Water quality due to site proximity to the beach Our team's intimate knowledge and familiarity with these issues have enabled us to craft a refined and appropriate technical approach for the proposed Newland Street Residential Project EIR. EIP's expertise and recent experience with key issues relevant to the project area will enable our team to thoroughly and adequately address them in the EIR. Ability to Serve as an Extension of City Staff EIP has a longstanding working relationship with the City of Huntington Beach. We have completed several high profile projects for the City over the past seven years, including the following: ■ Huntington Beach Pacific City Program EiR ■ Northam Ranch House EIR ■ Waterfront Grand Resort and Conference Center Supplemental EIR Addendum ■ Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact ■ The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach (Blocks 104/1051 Redevelopment Project EIR EIP's history in performing environmental consulting services for the City has given our team an in-depth understanding of the City's approach to CEQA and administrative processes, as well as an established, familiar rapport with many City staff. Due to our extensive work in the City, we also have an understanding of the local community and the issues of most importance to residents, developers, and business owners. This experience, knowledge, and familiarity with the staff and community of Huntington Beach gives the EIP Team with the ability to serve effectively as an extension of City staff. Project Management Team Customized for this Project Preparation of an EIR the Newland Street Residential Project requires the careful allocation of staff with relevant knowledge and experience of key issues in the project area and consistent application of impact assessment techniques. EIP has assembled a core Project Management Team (PMT) to oversee all project tasks, direct EIP and subconsultant staff, and coordinate directly with City staff to ensure an efficient, effective process throughout the duration of the project. The PMT comprises the following people: EiP Associates Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Project Terri Mtar, Project Director. Ms. Vitar is the Regional Vice President of EIP's Los Angeles Office and has been involved in every project completed by EIP within the City of Huntington Beach. She has the ability to direct and oversee the project to ensure that key issues are addressed in a manner consistent with the City's expectations. Ms. Vitar will be present at all public meetings and available to make public presentations. Amy Walston, Project Manager. Ms Walston has broad experience with CECIA documentation, particularly in controversial and high profile projects. Ms. Walston was a former employee of Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) where she assisted with the administration of the Orange County MPAH and managed the review of all CECIA/NEPA and planning documents submitted to OCTA by cities and agencies. As such, she has broad knowledge of development projects and environmental issues in Huntington Beach and Orange County. She will be present at all public meetings and available to make public presentations. Marianne Tanzer, Technical Director. Ms Tanzer will effectively direct technical aspects of project work due to her recent experience in managing 2. EIP PROJECT TEAM The EIP Team organizational chart on the following page displays the composition and proposed staffing of the EIP Team, including the PMT, technical staff, and subcontractors. The following biographical profiles summarize the experience and technical capabilities of the EIP Project Management Team and selected key technical staff. Full resumes of all EIP and subcontractor staff are included as appendices at the end of this proposal. Terri Vitar-Project Director/PMT Ms. Vitar, Los Angeles Regional Vice President, is a CECIA/NEPA specialist, with over 20 years of experience managing complex, high profile, and multi -disciplinary project teams. She has a solid background in environmental compliance, the Community Redevelopment Law, urban planning, and transportation planning. Ms. Vitar also has expertise in managing projects that require the integration of CEGA and NEPA with other state and federal environmental statutes, including Sections 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act; the Pacific City EIR for the City of Huntington Beach. Tamarine Weule, Deputy Project Manager. Ms. Weule will provide project management support and overall coordination with technical staff. The PMT will oversee and coordinate all activities, including a final review of all documents to do the following: w Ensure compliance with CECIA guidelines, technical accuracy, and objectivity ■ Review all technical data to ensure that it is accurately and precisely incorporated into the environmental analyses ■ Provide consistency checks to ensure that significance thresholds are applied accurately and consistently within each topical section ■ Ensure that impacts and conclusions in all .sections are consistently stated The EIP Project Management Team, technical staff, and subconsultants have the ability to provide necessary technical information, unbiased recommendations, and solutions to potential conflicts that may arise as the project moves forward. the California and federal Endangered Species Acts; the National Historic Preservation Act; and the California Coastal Act. Ms. Vitar has successfully managed several high profile local projects, including the Culver City Redevelopment Program EIR, the Waterfront Section 108 Loan Monies EA, the Claremont Village Expansion Area Specific Plan EIR, the Dana Point Headlands General Plan Amendment EIR, the Santa Barbara Aquarium EIR, the Foothill Transportation Corridor -South NEPA 404 Coordination Effort, and the El Segundo Circulation Element EIR. She successfully managed a highly complex Program and Specific Plan EIR for the City of Roseville as well as the Long Range Development Plan and associated Program EIR for UCLA. Ms. Vitar has also served as Project Director for the Waterfront Grand Resort and Conference Center Supplemental EIR Addendum and The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach (Blocks 104/105) Redevelopment Project EIR. EIP Associates 2 Proposal to Pro Wale Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Project Amy Walston —Project Manager/PMT; Traffic and Transportation Amy Walston has nine years of experience in various aspects of project management, research, technical, public/government coordination, and business development functions in land development and surface transportation. She has broad knowledge of environmental impact analysis requirements and regulations, as well as administration of Local Coastal Programs and coastal development permits. Prior to working at EIP, Ms. Walston was employed at URS Corporation where she served as Deputy Project Manager for both the LAX -South (Orange County) High Speed Ground Access Study for SCAG and the Las Vegas - Anaheim Interstate Maglev Project EIS for the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Ms. Walston has managed a variety of complex transportation and regional infrastructure projects, including the Big Sur Coast Highway i Management Plan (CHMP) Culvert Program Public Works Plan and IS/MND for Caltrans (this effort included a programmatic review Local Coastal Program consistency and coordination with California Coastal Commission staff to negotiate CDP exemptions for culvert improvement projects); the Beverly Boulevard Phase III Widening Project for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works; and the LAX Master Plan EiS/EIR (technical advisor for proposed off -airport transportation improvements). Ms. Walston also served as new school construction planning advisor for the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) and is currently managing the preparation of a Supplemental EIR for SAUSD's Segerstrom High School Expansion Project. Prior to work at URS Corporation, Ms. Walston was employed at Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in the Long -Range Planning Department of the former Planning & Development Division. While at OCTA, Ms. Walston assisted with the administration of the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH), managed various long-range/regional transportation planning studies, served on technical advisory committees for SCAG and the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), and was responsible for managing the review of all CEOAjNEPA and planning documents (General Plans, specific plans) submitted to OCTA for review by cities and agencies. Marianne Tanzer—Technical Director/PMT Ms. Tanzer provides project management and environmental analysis for CEGA and NEPA documentation. Her project management experience includes locally important projects throughout Southern California. Ms. Tanzer served as project manager for the recently completed Mission and Meridian Mixed -Use Transit Oriented Development Project EIR for the City. of South Pasadena, and she served as the deputy project manager for the Heart of the City Specific Plan EIR for the City of Redondo Beach and Redondo Beach Redevelopment Agency. These projects are mixed - use developments intended to serve as key projects that would stimulate revitalization of each city's downtown area. Ms. Tanzer has worked on high - profile projects, including work for Santa Barbara County, State Lands Commission, and the US Navy. Her work on numerous controversial projects provides her with the understanding of the need for attention to project detail and preparation of a technically sound and legally defensible document that is particularly essential for this type of work. Ms. Tanzer has a thorough working knowledge of environmental issue areas. She has prepared numerous analyses of human and social resources including aesthetics/visual resources, land use, schools, public services (e.g., fire and police protection, solid waste, wastewater treatment), recreation, and environmental justice. Tamarine Weule—Deputy Project Manager/ PMT; Population and Hou!dng; Public Services and Utilities Ms. Weule is an environmental planner who provides project management and environmental analysis as well as regulatory expertise for a variety of environmental documentation and urban planning projects. She recently served as the deputy project manager on the Pacific City EIR, a mixed -use revitalization project for the City of Huntington Beach. Currently, she is working on the preparation of a number of environmental and planning documents throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties, including the Newport Beach General Plan Update, Lake Forest Opportunities Study, Rose Bowl EIR, and the Valley Boulevard Sustainability Plan EIR. Ms. Weule has project experience involving a wide range of sectors, including residential, mixed -use, commercial, redevelopment activities, and institutional projects. In addition, Ms. Weule has prepared a variety of environmental analyses for General Plans, Specific Plans, and Redevelopment Plans. EiP Associates 3 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the New/and S&mt Residential Project Carleton Waters—Traffic/Transportation Mr. Waters, a Principal and Project Manager at Urban Crossroads, Inc., has over 23 years experience in transportation engineering and related fields. Mr. Waters is currently managing the 1-405 Major investment Study using the Orange County Traffic Analysis Model (OCTAM). He has developed and applied traffic forecasting tools for specific project applications, including Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) amendment studies and project level traffic studies. Relevant examples include the Aliso Creek MPAH deletion study in south Orange County, and development projects such as the Pacific City and Block 104/ 105 projects in the City of Huntington Beach. Neill Brower —Aesthetics; land Use; Cultural Resources Mr. Brower is a cultural resources specialist with over 13 years of experience in archaeological field studies and analysis and environmental and urban planning. Mr. Browwer's commercial complex experience includes the City of Downey Landings EIR (combination fight industrial/big box retail center), The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach EIR (coastal hotel/commercial), and the City of Huntington Beach Pacific City EIR (coastal development residential hotel/commercial]. Sabrina Coop Ph.!). ---Hydrology, Water Quality Dr. Cook has over 14 years of experience in the field of soil, water, and environmental assessment. Her expertise is in surface and subsurface water and chemical transport processes and transformations. She has experience with point and nonpoint source water quality issues including: TMDLs, CSOs, watershed management strategies, H&H modeling, and water quality modeling and assessment using parametric and non -parametric statistical techniques, trends analysis, principle components analysis, regressions, correlations, and others techniques. John Spranza---Biological Resources Mr. Spranza has more than 6 years of experience serving in both managerial and technical roles at E1P Associates. His specific technical expertise is in the field of aquatic ecology and freshwater fisheries. Mr. Spranza has worked and published on population dynamics, community ecology, reproductive biology, and physiology of both stream and river fishes. He has a great deaf of experience in the assessment of water quality, aquatic ecosystem function, and riparian zone influences on stream/river ecology, as well as performing biological assessments that cover both terrestrial and aquatic systems for use in environmental documents. He has undergone extended training in section 404/401 permitting, has experience in both state and federal jurisdictional waters permitting, and is familiar with Coastal Zone issues and procedures. in addition to his freshwater experience, he has also spent time studying and working in marine ecosystems. This experience includes studies of marine fish communities in California, kelp forest ecosystem studies, intertidal invertebrate community assessments, and marine plankton studies. Patrida McEaughilln—Public Outreach (Optional team member only if requested in the future by the City) Ms. McLaughlin is a firm Principal and head of MIG's Southern California office. She conducted the public outreach efforts for the Pacific City EIR in Huntington Beach, so she has direct experience working with the community in the immediate vicinity of the Newland Street Residential Project. Ms. McLaughlin has over 27 years of experience in organizational development, community outreach, process improvement, and strategic planning, with special emphasis on public sector organizations, land use, and transportation. She is a highly skilled facilitator and outreach specialist. She has designed and led numerous community and stakeholder involvement programs throughout Southern California, especially for community, transportation, and land use planning projects. Ms. McLaughlin applies the expertise she gained in more than 20 years in management and leadership positions in public sector agencies to provide advice to state, regional, and local agencies and cities in designing planning processes, improving organization and structure, developing project and business plans, and creating strategies for achieving consensus and public buy -in. ElP Associates 4 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland StreetResidentlal Project 3. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES Table I on the following pages provides a summary of the EIP Team's expert knowledge of preparing environmental documentation for residential developments and the CEQA/NEPA requirements. Table 2 on the following pages provides a list of client references who may be contacted to discuss 4. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The project site includes conversion of a former oil pipeline terminal to a residential development with 204 multifamily residential units. Existing site features and surrounding uses include the following: ■ 25.3-acre site, formerly used as an oil pipeline terminal, for which decommissioning has been completed ■ Recreational vehicle storage currently located on 5 acres in northeast corner of site ■ Current General Plan designation of I-F2-d (industrial-0.50 Floor Area Ratio —Design Overlay) ■ Existing Zoning designation of IL-FP2 (Limited Industrial -Flood Plain) ■ Site location within Flood Zone AE ■ Residential uses to the north and east ■ Vacant uses to the south and west, which are potential wetlands and include General Plan and zoning designations of Open Space - our quality of work, working relationship with staff, and public presentation skills. Conservation and Coastal Conservation, respectively Key features of the proposed development include the following: ■ 204 multi -family residential units (8) duplex townhomes, 123 triplex units) ■ Building heights of two and three stories ■ General Plan Amendment to RM (Medium Density Residential) ■ Zone change to RM (Medium Density Residential-Fl oodplai n) ■ Infrastructure improvements necessary to serve proposed development ■ Private open space with each residential unit, community open space amenities, and 2-acre public park dedication ■ Site elevation increase of approximately 5 to 6 feet S. PROJECT APPROACH AND SCOPE OF WORK El will commit a team of experts to the project that have an exceptional combination of relevant local experience and specific expertise in preparing environmental documents for residential development in urban and coastal environments, including those affected by potential wetlands. Our approach to the project reflects this cumulative experience, and is based on meeting the following general objectives. ■ Serving as an extension of City staff to (1) determine the type of environmental document required for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); (2) solicit public input and anticipate controversial issues; (3) provide unbiased recommendations; (4) devise solutions to potential conflicts; (5) provide expert planning, policy, and environmental compliance consultation, (6) and provide consensus building and public facilitation expertise. ■ Committing senior management to the project to provide close coordination with, and accessibility to, the City and the project team to ensure technical accuracy, document objectivity, and legal defensibility ■ Complying with the substantive and procedural requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, as well as current case law ■ Complying with all unique City and responsible agency processing requirements ■ Serving as the public educator of the scoping process during scoping meetings and public hearings ■ Responding to all significant issues of concern raised by the various local, state, and federal government agencies; private entities; and individuals and community groups E!P Associates 5 Table•ect Experience and References Project/Location Client Brief Desc HUNTINGTON BEACH Huntington Beach Pacific City FIR City of Huntington EIP prepared an EIR to assess potential environmental effects associated with a specific plan for a large - Huntington Beach, California Beach scale, retail, restaurant, Commercial, entertainment, office, hospitality, residential and activelpassive recreation uses urban center, EIP staff also provided expert environmental consultation and public facilitation services. Northam Ranch House EIR City of Huntington EIP prepared a Focused EIR for a 17-unit residential development on a 47-acre site (the former residence Huntington Beach, California Heath of Col. Robert 1. Northam). Development of the parcel, as originally envisioned would require demolition of this structure. EIP Associates also analyzed alternatives designed to preserve the Northam House to the maximum possible extent. The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach City of Huntington EIP Associates prepared an EIR for a commercial urban retail and hotel complex in the City's downtown. (Blocks 1041105) Redevelopment Project E1R Beach This high -profile and controversial project in the City's waterfront area included evaluation of: historic Huntington Beach, Califomia resources associated with demolition of existing structures within Blocks 104 and 105; impacts of traffic circulation and distribution, and parking; land use issues and implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. Waterfront Grand Resort and Conference Center Cary of Huntington EIP prepared an Addendum for a resort -style hotel and conference center, a 500-unit residential Supplemental EIR Addendum Beach development, and a 900-space parking garage. The proposed project would be located within the Huntington Beach, California boundaries of the Coastal Zone, on a historic wetland complex. The Addendum was certified, without incident, by the City Council in the Fall of 1998. Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds Environmental City of Huntington EIP prepared NEPA documentation evaluating the impacts resulting from the use of HUD Section 108 Loan AssessmentlFinding of No Significant Impact Beach guarantee funds for the waterfront Resort Expansion Project. Tasks included: 1) Evaluation of activities Huntington Beach, California categorically excluded from NEPA; 2)Evaluation of proposed actions compliance with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and policies; 3) Preparation of an Environmental Assessment/Findings of No Si nificant Im acts EAIFONSI for proposed actions that are not ca qoricalk excluded. ORANGE COUNTY Armstrong Ranch Development Project EIR City of Santa Ana EIP prepared an EIR for the 47 acre project site that will be developed with 160 single-family dwellings, a Santa Ana, California 90,000-square foot (sf) church facility and associated parking facilibes. The project site is currently vacant and in agricultural production. Dana Point Headlands Specific Plan EIR City of Dana Point EIP prepared an EIR and assisted in an extensive community participation program. EIP also provided Dana Point, Califomia expert technical advice regarding development opportunities and constraints prior to preparation of the Specific Plan or the EIR. The EIR was prepared within an aggressive schedule, taking only two months from the receipt of a Draft Specific Plan to delive of an Administrafive Draft EIR to the City. Newport Beach General Plan Update and EIR City of Newport Beach EIP Associates was selected to complete an update to the City's General Plan, prepare a program EIR and Newport Beach, California facilitate the public information process. Unique features of this General Plan Update include the coastal location of the City and the fact that it is essentially "built out." EIP also assisted the City in the design and implementation of the community visioning process. 7. EIP Team Relevant ProjectTable Project/Location f • Santa Ana Unified School District Segerstrom High Santa Ana Unified EIP will prepare an addendum to the Final EIR for the Segerstrom High School modification/expansion School Addendum to the FEIR School District project. Subsequent to the certification of the Final EIR, the District has proposed a modification/expansion Santa Ana, California to the design of the high school sports stadium, as well as an administrative change in the high school curriculum and attendance boundaries. Santa Ana Land Use Study Shea Homes EIP prepared a study to consider the appropriateness of alternative land uses and development intensities, Santa Ana, California including housing and mixed use development for the areas within the Fourth Street corridor. Lake Forest Opportunities Study Program EIR City of Lake Forest EIP has been retained to assist the City in preparing the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, to Lake Forest, California prepare a program -level Environmental Impact Report to assess the environmental impacts, and identify feasible mitigation measures. The project is complex due to the extensive geographic context and nine land use overlays included in the analysis, which will be used to inform decisions concerning location of the ro osed sports park and cammuni (civic tenter. PETROLEUMINFRASTRUCTURE Kibler -Morgan Carson Terminal Expansion EIR City of Carson EIP prepared an environmental impact report for the expansion of the Carson Petroleum Terminal that Carson, California focused on air quality, human health risk, and hazards and hazardous materials. EIP is currently preparing a revised Draft EIR for recirculation due to pLoiect alterations. RESIDENTIAL 11-Unit Condominium Project City of Santa Monica EIP was selected to prepare an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISIMND) to evaluate the Santa Monica, California impacts of an 11-unit condominium complex in the Santa Monica Waterfront area. Mitigation was developed for impacts to the City groundwater. In addition, development of the new condominium complex next to the historic Seaview Terrace Walk, was a topic of controversy due to potential design incompatibilities, Laguna Woods Senior Residential Project Initial Robert Mayer EIP completed the City of Laguna Woods' Project Information Supplement as well as prepared a stand - Study Corporation alone written project description and an Initial Study to be appended to the Project Information Supplement Laguna Woods, California for this proposed senior residentialproject. Four -Story Hotel Initial Study & Mitigated Negative City of Santa Monica EIP Associates was selected to prepare an IS/MND to evaluate the impacts of a four-story hotel and Declaration subterranean parking garage. The main issues of concern included traffic impacts, shade and Santa Monica, California shadowltight and glare, impacts to City groundwater, and construction effects such as fugitive dust emission and noise pollution. Wes Thompson Ranch Development Project EIR City of Santa Clarita EIP Associates prepared an EIR for the development of up to 350 single-family detached dwelling units on Santa Garita, California 176 acres of land within unincorporated Los Angeles County. Key elements of the EIR included: the analyses of geology/soils, hydrology, fire hazards, aesthetics and light/glare impacts, traffic and circulation, and population and housing, City of Ontario Sphere of Influence Review of City of Ontario ElP was commissioned to provide design review consultation services. EIP reviewed plans submitted by Specific Plan and Development Projects developers and provided written and verbal comments to the City. Specific areas of review include Ontario, California conformance to recreation, parks, and biologic habitat standards and guidelines; adherence to planning principles as specified in the SOI General Plan; and review of specific park and recreation amenities. Table aect Experience and References Project/LocationDescription University of California Irvine East Campus Student University of California, EIP was retained to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed student apartments. The Apartments EIR Irvine Project EIR was "tiered" from the 1989 LRDP Final EIR. EIP will also conduct public workshops and other Irvine, California outreach efforts to receive community input regarding environmental issues associated with development of the project site. North Long Beach Strategic Guide Implementation City of Long Beach EIP Associates developed a strategy for the redevelopment efforts in North Long Beach to maintain the Long Beach, California Redevelopment Agency existing residential areas as viable neighborhoods and to stabilize and redevelop commercial and industrial areas. The plan was developed through extensive public outreach, including community meetings. A steering committee made up of key individuals representing key community interests and community groups guided the plan through its development. Ontario Countryside Specific Plan EIR City of Ontario EIP is preparing an EIR to analyze impacts of implementation of the Countryside Specific Plan. The Plan Ontario, California proposes residential development of varying densities on former dairlylandslagricultural uses. Key issues in the analysis will include loss of agricultural lands, land use impacts from remnant agricultural operations adjacent to development, hazardous materials from methane gas remaining in the soil, and transportation and public services impacts. Burbank Design and Development Standards City of Burbank EIP has been hired to complete an assessment of multi -family densities and create lower densities and Burbank, California revised development standards. EIP will design new guidelines for development within the City resulting in new projects and development more corn atible with the neighborhoods. La Canada Pintridge Tract 53647 EIR City of La Canada EIP was selected to prepare the EIR for the proposed residential project. The EIR will involve peer review Recirculation Flintridge of several technical analyses that have been prepared, specifically in the areas of biological resources, La Canada Flintrid e, California geology, cultural. Valley Boulevard: A Neighborhood Sustainability City of San Gabriel EIP is preparing both the Specific Plan and EIR for the Valley Boulevard Neighborhood Sustainability Plan Plan EIR project. A key approach is the integration of sustainable practices within the Plan area, such as the San Gabriel, California consolidation of land uses to reduce reliance on automobiles, revising the building code to encourage "green" building practices, and development of transit malls to serve as the staging point for local and regional public transit systems. Valley Boulevard Neighborhoods Specific Plan and City of San Gabriel EIP was selected to prepare Valley Vision: A Neighborhood Sustainability Plan and project EIR for the Cty's EIR major thoroughfare and the adjacent residential neighborhoods. The Plan is the result of an extensive San Gabriel, California community outreach process, conducted by EIP and City staff, and provides a road map of land use, development, building, and site design, transportation, infrastructure, and streetscape strategies to enable residents and business to meet their current needs whitpreserving ecosystems and natural resources. North Main Street Mixed Use Development EIR City of Santa Monica EIP prepared an EIR for a mixed -use development project in the City's commercial corridors. The project Santa Monica, California included the construction of a four-story residential and commercial building over a three -level subterranean parking garage and a three-story, 27-foot building over a two -level subterranean parking garage. Fairfield Residential Project EIR City of Burbank EIP has been requested to prepare a limited -issue EIR for the proposed project to demolish an existing Burbank, California manufacturing facility and construct a primarily residential complex consisting of 301 units in four stories. An Initial Study will also be preeared. Table 1. EIP Team Relevant Project Experience and References • - • cation Client Brief Description COASTAL Ujversity Carter Expansion EIR It im-siry of California, EIP prepared an IS and EIR cn the proposed spnsion d the adstirg Ui vasity Cavan (Ll erg. EIR Sarta Barb r:al'rfiorria Santa Barbara cool feted by EIP in 1990. The prc jecx oorskled a proposed arrendmi to the LREP reg4 ing new eWrorrwtal studies due to a s' ' option. The OR vas wtlied in 1992. Mversity of Cardaria Santa Barbara Lag Range Uwersity cf CardnrriA At the Aftristratiae Draft EIR stage of the L CSartla Barbara Long Rarge DLadoprnerrt Plan (LRL7P) El K Current Plan OR Revision aril ReorWation Sarta &angora EIP P6sodatPs vies retained to rewite the EIR Because the campus is located in the Coastal Zone Santa Barbara, Califiamia consist aV behneenthe UCSanta Barbara LREP and LEI Coastal Plans, as MI as adhererre to Coastal Cam ission reclAre m s were nmjor issues ad*ffised intha EIR The EIR v as also revised Madding a special sections o urine impacts on the aIrea*zoAded oorrn pity of Isla Vista. The Ragerts certified the LREP OR in 1990. Carrrel Hstoric Preservation ProgamGR Gty of Carrrxl EIP prepared an EIR to analyze the I-istoric Preservation Program curnhtive effects, alternatives, and Camp, Calftria subconstltarrts to rritigatim measures for ad terse e4bz on ardirtecual resources. EIP vffked Are gi dy and elriciergy Car & wth Cky planring staff to conliew the Initial 5 and Pr EIR in less than six months. Carter HN Wst Pipeline Re0acerrat Project Initial Gmstside QutVVifiter EIP was cortracted to prepare aik r ntrIal doa rrertation for the Carter Fill Vfti Pipeline Replacerrert Swdyand Mdg kd NeOM Dedaration Cistrict Project The purpose of replacing the eastirg pipeline is W&fdd rntinterarce and preparation Three Half Moon Ba)6 California tedmical areas - k dcgc resources, a ral resouroes, and population gpWh - needed parmular attfion Fuse of cancerm a gessed bl the Mier CLstrict Board and the o mrsdt agencies. Marina Shares East Cnrrrnardal Gffter EIR Gty of Lorg Beach EIP is preparing an OR, in coordirstim vuth the Costal CW risskn for a oor rrerdal carer and Lang Beach Calibm associated parldng lot The site is a4acent to the chanWM San Gabriel River and potential aster cluarity issues mist be addressed A second WEy issue is pradn ity of the site to confi uo is delineated v+tands. The project site is also located in the Crystal Zone and is subject to the prakiors of the W s Local Coastal Plan Redo Beach Cner`A Plan Loid a Gty of Redondo Beach EIP staff prepared an updated Gffwal Mn a Specific Pln an lrterlmCnrtrd Crdname; a remised Redondo Beach California M.nicipal Code; and an OR for the City. Principal plarving issues inducted the preservation cf single-farrily residential r hcrhoods; scale and character of infill d5dopn" visual erfiarwr ent of oarrreraal districts., irrpacts of it Mnsified cimloprrert evolution of coastal areas; rritigatm of traffic impacts; and How of newdwelc pn-ert Wth iriiastrumve and public service capadfies. The State of California Coastal Corn fission adTmkdged the a Wlence of the Specific Plan by selecfirg it as am of five-b receive financial reintursemert based on ids oxqAarm wth Coastal Tabler - Experience : References Project/Location HUNTINGTON Huntington Beach Pacific City EIR Mary Beth Broeren Huntington Beach, California City of Huntington Beach 714.536,5550 Northam Ranch House EIR Mary Beth Broeren Huntington Beach, California City of Huntington Beach 714.536.5550 The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach Jane lames (Blocks 104/105) Redevelopment Project EIR City of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, California 714.536.5596 Waterfront Grand Resort and Conference Center Jim Barnes Supplemental EIR Addendum City of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, California 714.536.5596 ORANGE COUNTY Armstrong Ranch Development Project ElR Dan Bott Santa Ana, California City of Santa Ana 714.667.2719 Dana Point Headlands Specific Plan EIR Dan Bott Dana Point, California City of Santa Ana 714.667.2719 Newport Beach General Plan Update and EIR Sharon Wood Newport Beach, California City of Newport Beach 949.644.3222 Santa Ana Unified School District Segerstrom Sergio San Martin High School Addendum to the FEIR Santa Ana Unified School District Santa Ana, California 714,480.5358 Santa Ana Land Use Study Joseph K. Fleischaker Santa Ana, California Shea Homes 714.981,4839 Lake Forest Opportunities Study Program EIR Jeremy Kraut Lake Forest, California City of Lake Forest 949.461.3491 Ontario Countryside Specific Plan EIR Richard Ayala Ontario, California City of Ontario 909.395.2421 URBAN Tanner Hills Development Traffic Impact Study Tom Brohard Huntington Beach, California City of Huntington Beach 714.536.5523 PETRA GEOTECHNICAL, INC. Sailhouse Condominiums Pat Potts Corona del Mar, California John Laing Homes 909.272.5100 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Pmlect EIP's role will be to act as an extension of City staff, including but not limited to provision of technical information and recommendations; project initiation and organization; preparation of all CEQA notices; document review for CECIA adequacy; attendance at meetings with City staff; and attendance and presentations at public workshops, study sessions, and public hearings. The scope of work has been organized into major tasks, with a corresponding budget for each task provided in the cost estimate. The Request for Proposals, dated September 17, 2004, and conversations with City staff have been used to inform this proposal. TASK 1. Project Initiation and Organization EIP will coordinate and attend a "kick-off" meeting with the City, the EIR project team, and the project applicant (if requested by the City) to disseminate the relevant project information, such as background data and project characteristics, as well as to discuss the project schedule. Based on the discussions and issues raised during the kick-off meeting, the EIP Project Director and Project Manager will work with the City to refine the project schedule and key administrative approval dates. EIP will work with the City to compile all relevant information describing the proposed project and the project site, including the latest available revisions to the site plan, land use data, project characteristics, project objectives, site photographs, graphic renderings sufficient to depict the projects appearance and character )if available), and previously prepared documents that relate to City requirements, such as the Regional Water Quality Control Board's IRWQCB) No Further Action Necessary letter. With the assistance of City staff, EIP will also identify all a list of projects for use in the cumulative impacts analysis. This list would include not only projects that have been approved or are pending approval, but those that may reasonably be anticipated to occur. ■ Products ■ Attend lack -off meeting ■ Compilation of relevant project information ■ Written confirmation of project schedule and key administrative dates ■ List of cumulative projects and discretionary actions TASK 2 Research and Analysis/ Preparation of Technical Reports This task will include the preparation of eight technical reports as specified in the Request for Proposals for the project including water, sewer, storm drain, noise, traffic, air quality, biological resources, and soils/geotechnical. All technical reports will be prepared in-house by EIP staff with the exception of traffic (to be prepared by Urban Crossroads, Inc.), and the geotechnical report (to be prepared by Petra Geotechnical, Inc.). Each of the technical reports will appear as appendices to the EIR, where appropriate. The information in the technical reports will be used for the preparation of the associated EIR sections. The format of the technical reports and EIR sections will be essentially the same and includes existing conditions, thresholds of significance, project impacts, and mitigation measures. Existing conditions information for each of the technical reports will be compiled from previous technical analysis conducted for the site such as remediation reports, City General Plan and Technical Background Report, General Plan EIR, existing City documents, maps, or other available resources. Additional information will be compiled by contacting relevant City and other agency personnel, in addition to field observations. To reduce or eliminate any significant or adverse impacts identified during the analysis, the technical reports will recommend appropriate mitigation measures. It is possible that the mitigation measures may be specified early in the planning process and incorporated into. the project design. The effectiveness and feasibility of mitigation measures will be discussed, and the level of significance after mitigation will be identified. Air Quality --Technical Report The air quality Technical Report will describe the existing air quality environment in the vicinity of the project site, including any intersections and roadways that might be affected by increased traffic due to implementation of the proposed project. As the City of Huntington Beach is located in the South Coast Air Basin, which has some of the highest concentrations of air pollutants in the nation, the report will begin with a description of the existing regional and local air quality conditions affecting the City. This is followed by a description of the project site based on information published in the Huntington Beach General Plan and by the EIP Associates 6 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Project SCAQMD. Sources of pollution within the air basin and close to the project site will be described along with nearby land uses that may be sensitive to air quality impacts (i.e., residences). For intersections in the project vicinity that are subject to traffic congestion, localized concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) will be quantified at those locations. Ambient air quality monitoring data and trends, the current SCAOMD Air Quality Management Plan, and relevant federal, State, and local regulations affecting air quality within the South Coast Air Basin will also be discussed, Construction Emissions The air quality analysis will evaluate potential air quality impacts of project - related construction activities, including impacts related to soil import at the project site associated with the need to grade and raise the site approximately five to six feet to meet floodplain standards. These impacts will be. quantified and compared to the thresholds of significance presented in the SCAQMD Handbook. Mitigation measures for construction -related particulates will follow guidance from the SCAOMD CECIA Handbook and the City. Operational Emissions The regional criteria pollutant analysis will examine vehicular and stationary sources associated with operation of the proposed project. Based on estimated vehicle trips, vehicular emissions of carbon monoxide, ozone precursors (reactive organic gases and oxides of nitrogen), and small particulate matter (PM 10) will be predicted and quantified using EMFAC emission factors and the California Air Resources Boards URBEMIS 2002 software, which will then be compared to the SCAOMD significance thresholds. The criteria pollutant emissions from future stationary sources (such as residential water heaters and consumer products such as barbeque lighter fluid and hairspray) will also be estimated in the same manner. The SCAOMD's regulatory structure to evaluate and offset these emissions will be described. Mitigation measures will be identified for potentially significant impacts, and their effectiveness will be quantified to the extent feasible. Local Ambient CO Impacts With respect to potential, localized carbon monoxide hot spots, it is assumed that the air quality analysis will use the CALINE4 model to estimate carbon monoxide levels at the four most congested intersections and at two selected sensitive receptors. The assessment will compare estimated carbon monoxide concentrations to federal and State ambient air quality standards. if violations would occur, mitigation measures will be proposed. Such mitigation could include increasing traffic speeds through traffic light synchronization and intersection improvements, and transportation control measures to reduce the number of trips generated by the project. Cumulative air quality impacts will be assessed following the methodology recommended by SCAOMD. Biological Resources—TechniCal Report. Although the project site has been extensively disturbed in the past, development does not preclude the area serving as wildlife habitat Although, an initial survey of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDS) for the project site did not reveal the known presence of any state or federally designated sensitive species on the proposed site, the CNDDB, along with EiP's recent work within and around the City of Huntington Beach did note the finding of several special status species in the surrounding area. Therefore, it is possible that the project site may contain appropriate habitat for special status species. Because of the potential presence of potentially sensitive species or habitats, and the need to assess potential impacts of the proposed project for CEQA purposes, EIP will conduct a biological field survey of the project area to document biological resources with the intent on producing environmental documentation for CECIA purposes. In summary, EIP will: A. Prepare a Biological Resources Technical Report that will (1) conduct a literature review, (2) perform general biological surveys of the project site, (3) prepare a vegetation map, (4) evaluate whether potential habitat exists for sensitive species, (5) describe potential historic and current wetlands/jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. on and adjacent to the project site, (b) identify potential direct and indirect impacts and development constraints, and (7) discuss the need for supplemental assessments within the project area. B. Prepare a Biological Resources section of an Environmental Impact Deport for the proposed project. The Section will utilize the Technical Report as its basis and will describe (1) the methodology used to conduct the biological survey(s); (2) the existing plant communities and associated wildlife resources within the project area; (3) existing and potential historic EIP Associates 7 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Project wetlands/jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. within the project area, (4) direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts to common and/or sensitive species; (5) impacts to wildlife movement corridors; (6) mitigation measures to reduce potential significant impacts; and (7) an appendix containing flora and fauna species lists, data forms, and other pertinent data/material. Literature Review. The literature review will include sensitive species' lists from the CDFG and USFWS; the most recent Federal Register listing package for each federally listed endangered species occurring within the project site; the CDFG Annual Report on the status of California's listed threatened and endangered plants and animals; and other biological studies conducted in the vicinity of the project site. Consultation with Southern CalifDrnia Edison Regarding Adjacent Wetlands EIP staff will contact Southern California Edison (SCE) to discuss any issues or concerns they may have regarding the wetland habitat restoration area sponsored by SCE, located adjacent to the project site. Any pertinent issues or concerns identified by SCE staff will be discussed in the Biological Resources Technical Report. The Biological Resources Technical Report and EIR section will include measures to ensure that the project drainage features are designed to avoid runoff from the project site from entering adjacent wetlands. Historic or Potential Wetlands/ Waters of the U.S. on site. Although the project site has been extensively disturbed and devoid of wetland habitat for many years, it is likely that the site consisted of wetland habitat prior to its former industrial uses. The Biological Resources Technical Report will include a discussion of the historic wetlands/Waters of the U.S. that were likely to have occurred on the project site. Considering the extensive number of years that have passed since historic on -site wetlands were eliminated, and based upon protocol followed for similar circumstances on other sites, EIP does not anticipate the need for up- front consultation with federal or state resource agencies (e.g., ACOE, USFWS, CDFG) regarding historic wetlands/Waters of the U.S. that may have occurred on -site many years ago. These resource agencies will be notified about the project and have the opportunity to comment when the Notice of Preparation (NOP) is issued and during the public review of the Draft EIR. Surveys and Mapping. Reconnaissance -level field surveys for plants, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals within the site will be conducted simultaneously with the plant community mapping. A representative listing of flora and fauna species that occur, or could potentially occur, in the study area will be compiled from field notes and observations made during the plant community mapping and general plant and wildlife surveys. In addition, for both sensitive plant and wildlife species, EIP will identify in a separate table the habitat that these species would normally occupy, the time of year that these species might inhabit the area(s), the types of activities that these species may be exhibiting (i.e., flowering, wintering, breeding, nesting, migration, etc...), and the potential for these species to inhabit or use the site, either transiently or permanently. Focused or protocol surveys for special status plant and wildlife species are not included within the biological report or EiR. The plant community (or vegetation) mapping will serve several purposes. It will ( I) describe the extent and distribution of various plant communities within the project site; (2) identify and delineate sensitive plant species or habitats within each plant community; (3) describe the component plant species within each plant community, and (4) define areas within the project site that would be subject to intensive searches for sensitive plant and/or animal species, if necessary. All habitats will be mapped on GIS-based topographic maps and/or aerial photos of the site. A description of the current quality and species composition of the plant communities on the project site will be developed based upon observations and field notes taken during the surveys. Acreage of plant communities will be determined along with their importance to wildlife within the site. Potential Impacts From the results of the above tasks, the potential direct, indirect, and/or cumulative impacts on the biological resources resulting from project implementation will be identified. in addition, unavoidable adverse impacts on plant and wildlife resources will be enumerated. For purposes of the biological impact analysis, direct impacts will be assessed for all areas within the limits of grading or other direct alteration. Indirect effects will be analyzed for areas that may be affected by the construction or operation of the proposed project, including the adjacent wetlands. EIP Associates a Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Project Cumulative impacts will be quantitatively and qualitatively assessed from a current list of projects that have been approved, are under construction by local jurisdictions, or can be reasonably anticipated. Significant impacts on biological resources of the project area will also be assessed in accordance with significance thresholds of the California Environmental Ouality Act (CECIA). The actual or potential occurrences of biological resources within the study area will be correlated with threshold criteria to determine whether or not project impacts on these resources would be considered significant. Mitigation Measures. Mitigation measures that are included within the EIR will address the significant project impacts on biological resources. Mitigation planning will include measures to avoid sensitive biologic resource areas and reduce, if possible, significant project impacts to plants and wildlife to less than a significant level. Mitigation planning will also include descriptions of potential localities within the study area where habitat restoration, conservation planning, or habitat enhancement may be feasible. Final Documentation. All information developed from completion of this scope of work will be reported according to accepted scientific and technical standards that are consistent with the current requirements of the USFWS, CDFG, and the County of Orange, and the City of Huntington Beach. Geology, Soils, Seismicity —Technical Report. Petra will prepare the Geotechnical Study to provide a preliminary engineering geologic assessment of the potential geologic, geotechnical, and seismic impacts, or constraints, which may affect development of the project site. Specific tasks will include the following: ■ Cursory reconnaissance of the area within and immediately adjacent to the boundaries of the proposed development • Review of the current design study • Research and review of published and unpublished geologic reports and maps; this will also include and previous geotechnical reports prepared for the property which may be provided by the Applicant or the City ■ Review of stereoscopic pairs of historical aerial photographs covering the property and surrounding area Assessment of potential geologic related constraints to development, and determination of possible mitigation measures Preparation of a report that summarizes the results of our study and general conclusions regarding the Geotechnical constraints of the proposed development as appropriate for an EiR level report Specifically, the Technical Report will characterize onsite soils in terms of settlement, expansion, corrosion, and other constructability issues, depth to groundwater, and erosion potential. In addition, as the project site is located within a liquefaction zone, the report will analyze potential risks associated with the proposed residential development. Distances to the nearest seismic faults will be identified, along with the potential effects from groundshaking. In addition, since the site would be graded and raised approximately five to six feet to meet floodplain standards as identified in the RFP, short-term impacts from this mass grading and soil import activity will be addressed. The report will assume that all City standards and standard conditions of approval related to site preparation and building safety will be adhered to in order to reduce impacts. Where significant impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be suggested. Hydrology and Water Quality —Technical Report. The hydrology and water quality Technical Report will discuss project drainage, effects on water quality of receiving waters, groundwater resources, and flooding. Due to the relationship of drainage and runoff to storm drain issues, the technical report for storm drainage will be included within the hydrology and water quality report. The report. will include a summary of relevant federal, state, and local flooding, drainage, and water quality regulations and ordinances, including, but not limited to, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, the City's Master Plan of Drainage, and the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP). The project's pre- and post -development drainage patterns will be identified, to include the proposed plans to elevate the site due to its presence within a flood plain. The project's existing potential to affect downstream drainages will be identified and compared to future project impacts. The assessment will include a discussion of both dry - weather and wet- weather flows, and the differences in impacts from these two conditions. SIP Associates 9 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the NervlandStreet Residential Project As noted above (under Biological Resources), the Technical Report and EiR section will also include measures to ensure that the project drainage features are designed to avoid runoff from the project site from entering adjacent wetlands. Existing flooding potential will be described based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). As noted in the RFP, the site is located in Flood Zone AE, requiring elevation of existing grade or floodproofing of all structures. The project proposes to raise the grade of the site by approximately 5 to 6 feet. The effectiveness of this improvement will be analyzed, and residual flooding impacts on -site will be identified. Further, downstream localized flooding as a result of changes on site, including grade changes and changes to drainage patterns, will be evaluated. Any plans (current or future) to treat future runoff will be considered in the analysis. In addition, the project site is located near the Orange County Flood Control District Channel, which leads to the Pacific Ocean, so the proximity of the site to this receiving water will be considered. Compliance with NPDES regulations, the City's Master Plan of Drainage, and the DAMP will be assessed. The technical report will consider the feasibility for lack thereof) of on -site treatment programs, and evaluate their potential effectiveness to reduce water quality impacts to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP). Groundwater resources will be described in terms of depth, direction of flow, quantity, and quality. The effects of site development on groundwater recharge potential and the potential construction and post -construction groundwater quantity and quality impacts will be addressed. Noise —Technical Report. The noise Technical Report will address the impacts of the project on background noise levels and the population's exposure to physically or psychologically damaging noise levels. The noise analysis will be based upon approximations of noise levels and associated changes in the ambient noise level that are likely to occur based on implementation of the proposed project. The Technical Report will begin with an environmental setting discussion that will briefly summarize the nature of sound, noise, and groundborne vibration, and will introduce acoustical terms that relate to the noise analysis. Relevant State and local noise standards and guidelines --including those established in the Noise Element of the Huntington Beach General Plan — will also be summarized. Potentially vulnerable existing noise -sensitive land uses in the project vicinity (e.g., residences) will be identified. Existing ambient daytime noise levels will be measured at five selected locations within and around the proposed project site to establish current baseline noise levels. These locations will be identified on a map. The daytime noise levels would be measured using a Larson -Davis Model 814 precision sound level meter, which satisfies the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for general environmental noise measurement instrumentation. Noise would be characterized in the following terms: L,,, the equivalent energy noise level, is the average acoustic energy content of noise for a stated period of time, for evaluating community impacts, this rating scale does not vary, regardless of whether the noise occurs during the day or the night Lml,, the minimum instantaneous noise level experienced during a given period of time Lmax, the maximum instantaneous noise level experienced during a given period of time Existing 24-hour noise levels will be calculated for various roadway segments in the project vicinity using the Federal Highway Administration Highway Noise Prediction Model JFHWA RD-77- 108) and current traffic counts from the traffic Technical Report prepared for the project. The model would calculate the average noise level at specific locations based on traffic volumes, average speeds, roadway geometry, and site environmental conditions. Vehicle nose energy rates in the FWHA model will be modified to incorporate rates utilized by Caltrans, which better represent vehicle noise levels in California. Noise levels generated during construction will be estimated based upon anticipated construction schedules, techniques, and building types. The potential for construction noise to impact nearby noise -sensitive land uses —both existing uses and project uses —would be characterized by quantifying anticipated noise levels (e.g., based on distance). In particular, truck noise due to construction -related trips associated with soil import to the project site will be analyzed. EIP Associates 10 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Project Furthermore, vibration impacts from project -related construction activities will also be evaluated. The analysis of operational noise impacts will address future noise levels at the project site and at sensitive uses in the project vicinity. Future noise levels at the project site will be calculated for the roadways within and around the site. The noise levels at various locations at the site will be compared to City standards to ensure that the proposed land uses are planned and located appropriately from a noise perspective. Future noise levels along the roadway segments in the project vicinity will be calculated to determine whether traffic generated by the project causes a substantial increase in noise at off -site locations. The potential for other operational impacts would be described qualitatively. Cumulative noise impacts will be assessed by comparing existing noise levels with noise levels in the future with the development of the proposed project and others in the vicinity. For any impacts that exceed identified significance thresholds, feasible mitigation measures would be identified, which may include modification of construction techniques or hours, changes in project design or layout, or provision of temporary or long-term barriers to noise transmission. Transportation & Circulation —Technical Report. The following Scope of Work summarizes the services required for completion of a traffic study for the project. The traffic report will include a description of traffic and circulation existing conditions and transit service amenities sufficient for an EIR-level study. Traffic Counts and Existing Roadway Conditions Inventory Peak hour intersection turning movement counts (counts at up to 10 existing intersections will be collected/compiled); following are the recommended intersection analysis locations: > Beach Blvd. INS) / Atlanta Ave. (EW) > Beach Blvd. INS) / Hamilton Ave. (EW) > Beach Blvd. INS) / Pacific Coast Highway (EW) > Newland St. INS) / Indianapolis Ave. (EW) > Newland St. INS) / Atlanta Ave. (EW) > Newland St INS) / Lomond Dr. (EW) > Newland St. INS) / Hamilton Ave. (EW) > Newland St. INS) / Pacific Coast Highway (EW) > Magnolia St. INS) / Atlanta Ave. (EW) > Magnolia St. INS) / Hamilton Ave. (EW) The proposed analysis locations are expected to satisfy Congestion Management Program (CMP)/Growth Management Program (GMP) requirements. 24-Hour roadway segment counts (counts at up to S locations will be collected/ compiled). Existing Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes will be estimated at remaining locations. Field inventory of intersection traffic control devices, approach lanes at intersections, and through travel lanes along segments. Traffic Modeling. Travel Demand Forecasts will be prepared for two network alternatives (with and without the project site). The Santa Ana River bridges and the planned extension of Hamilton Avenue will be assumed as built in both alternatives. Activities involved include the following: ■ Coordination with OCTA staff to begin with the most appropriate version of the Orange County Traffic Analysis Model (OCTAM) ■ Incorporation of additional detail (network and traffic analysis zone structure) into the OCTAM tool in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project to enhance the quality of forecasts spatially and temporally (e.g. improve the sensitivity of the model's peak hour forecasts to changes in land use and network characteristics) ■ Revising the model network to represent each alternative ■ Developing Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and peak hour traffic projections ■ Analyze future system operations ■ Preparing supporting documentation results for the traffic impact analysis Traffic Impact Analysis City of Huntington Beach methodologies (and Caltrans methodologies as necessary) will be used to evaluate potentially significant impacts of the proposed project alternatives. ■ Analyze existing intersection performance and use as basis for future traffic projections ■ Analyze Near -Term (Project Full Occupancy) cumulative growth without project intersection performance ■ Determine improvements needed to serve cumulative Near -Term growth without project conditions EiP Associates 11 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting. Services for the NeWand Street Residential Project ■ Analyze Near -Term (Project Full Occupancy) cumulative growth with project intersection performance ■ Determine improvements needed to serve cumulative Near -Term growth with project conditions ■ Analyze Horizon Year (8uildout) cumulative growth without project with the Hamilton extension conditions intersection performance ■ Determine improvements needed to serve Horizon Year (Buiidout) cumulative growth without project with the Hamilton extension conditions ■ Analyze Horizon Year (8uildout) cumulative growth with project with the Hamilton extension conditions intersection performance ■ Determine improvements needed to serve Horizon Year (Buildout) cumulative growth with project with the Hamilton extension conditions ■ Prepare a Draft Traffic Study Report that incorporates an evaluation of peak hour intersection impacts at key study locations, an evaluation of Average Daily Traffic (ADT) link impacts, system mitigation measures, assessment of mitigation feasibility, and evaluation of emergency vehicle accessibility/response time impacts Responses to Comments ■ Review and respond to Jurisdiction Comments and Revision of the Draft Traffic Study Report (if necessary) Water and Wastewater —Technical Reports. The Technical Reports for Water and Wastewater will take a similar format. Each of these reports will evaluate the capacity of the existing infrastructure to serve the site based on current and future demands. Water demands and wastewater flows will be calculated based upon the proposed project densities. Water and wastewater service improvements or possible capacity limitations will be identified. Due to the number of residential units proposed, a Water Supply Assessment would not be required. As stated above under Hydrology and Water Quality, the Storm Drain Technical Report will be included within the Hydrology and Water Quality Report. ■ Products ■ Seven (7) Screencheck copies of Technical Studies for City review ■ Final review copies of Technical Studies will be provided with the Administrative Draft EIR (Task 4) TASK 3 Prepare Initial Study/ Participate in the Scoping Meeting EIP will prepare a draft Initial Study/Notice of Preparation (IS/NOP), in order to narrow the focus on the environmental issues addressed in the EIR. The Initial Study will be prepared in conformance with the City's Initial Study checklist format. EIP will distribute the IS/NOP to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, transportation planning agencies, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and any other interested parties. in addition, if requested, EIP will informally consult by telephone with other responsible and affected agencies to better define their issues of concern. It is assumed that the City will distribute the IS/NOP to area property owners and residents. During the public review period of the IS/NOP, EIP will begin preparation of the EIR in order to reduce the overall project schedule. EIP staff will participate in one public scoping meeting, and make a presentation on the CEQA process. The focus of the scoping meeting will be to solicit the involvement of nearby residents, the community at -large, and local business organizations. EIP will facilitate, as well as answer and record public comments and input during the scoping meeting. As an optional task (only if requested in the future by the City), MIG staff` will also participate to design, facilitate, and graphically record public comments and input during the scoping meeting. EIP will provide a minimum of 50 copies of graphic exhibits in the handout materials. - however, it is assumed that oversized graphics illustrating the proposed project would be provided by the City or the Project Applicant. After completion of the scoping process and receipt of IS/NOP comments, EIP will identify issues for which no significant impacts will occur (described as Effects Found Not to Be Significant) and identify potentially significant impacts that will require further evaluation in the EIR. It is assumed that agricultural resources will be identified as Effects Found Not to Be Significant in the IS/NOP. ■ Products One (1) copy of the Screencheck Draft IS/NOP for internal review by the City One (1) camera-ready copy of the IS/NOP to be used by the City to distribute copies of the IS/NOP to area property owners and residents via certified mail, return receipt requested EIP Associates 12 Proposal to Provide Enwronmenta/ Consulting Services for the Newland 5treetResidendal Project Refined scope of work, schedule, and budget, if necessary (based on the results of the iS/NOP and scoping processes} Fifty (50) handouts describing the project and environmental process, including available graphics (for use at public scoping meeting) One III summarized copy of the results and comments received at the scoping meeting for the City's records TASK 4 Prepare Administrative Draft EIR The objective of the Administrative Draft EIR is to prepare a comprehensive, accurate, and objective EIR for the Newland Street Residential Project that fully complies with CEOA, the State CEGA Guidelines (as amended through the date of submittal), and the City's Environmental Guidelines. The Administrative Draft EIR will analyze the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Each significant impact will be numbered and the corresponding mitigation measures will be correlated. The effectiveness and feasibility of mitigation measures will be discussed and the level of significance after mitigation will be identified. Environmental resource areas to be included and analyzed in the EIR are described below. Resource areas included in this scope of work are those listed in the RFR with the exception of Agricultural Resources, which EIP assumes will be scoped out of the EIR analysis. Aesdietks The visual character and viewsheds of the project site will change due to the proposed development. Therefore, both aspects, the site's character and viewshed impacts, will be evaluated. Largely, this will be accomplished by the use of photographs and other graphics that clearly convey "before" and "after" conditions. The site's existing visual characteristics will be textually described and illustrated with photographs, thereby documenting the site's existing visual character (topography, vegetation, open spaces, etc.). General Plan policies and standards, any other pertinent requirements from City ordinances and other policy documents pertaining to the visual character of development at the site, will be identified. Vewsheds Changes in viewsheds attributable to the proposed project will be evaluated. This will consider the impacts of the siting, height, and bulk of the buildings, their visibility from surrounding areas, and how the development "fits" within the project area. The character and significance of the impacts will be described. This will consider the potential blockage of views, consistency of development with the City's height regulations (as defined in the Citys Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines), and compatibility with adjacent development. If ultimately desired by the City, this could be accomplished through the use of computer - generated photo -simulations that would insert images of the proposed buildings into photographs depicting existing views of the site (Note: photo - simulations are not included in this scope of work and cost estimate, so this represents an optional service that would be negotiated separately from this proposal.} Where significant impacts are anticipated, EIP will identify potential mitigation measures. These measures may involve the re -siting of structures, reductions of building height, modulation of building volumes to avoid long undifferentiated elevations/masses, "stepping back" of upper floors/elevations to reduce mass, establishment of modified height standards that are unique to the project area, or comparable techniques. Potential mitigation measures will be reviewed with City staff to ensure their feasibility. The level of significance after mitigation will be documented through the use of photo -simulations, supplemented by accompanying text. Any significant impacts that cannot be fully mitigated will be identified. Shade and Shadow. The addition of new structural development up to three stories in height would result in additional shade and shadows; these issues will be addressed in the EIR. Depending on building location, these structures could cast shadows onto adjacent light-sensitive residential uses. The impact of shadows cast by the proposed residential development that create more shade in the project vicinity will be evaluated. Shadow diagrams will be prepared by EIP using a mathematical model designed for shade/shadow analysis. The shade/shadow diagrams will represent the early a.m., noon, and late p.m. time periods for the spring and fall equinox and winter solstice. Lighting, It is anticipated that the proposed project will increase ambient lighting levels. EIP will evaluate changes in ambient lighting levels, including hot spots and spillover onto adjacent areas. General qualitative changes will also be described. As necessary, mitigation measures to EIP Associates 13 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland StreetResfdent/al Project reduce significant lighting impacts will be identified. These will be reviewed with City staff to ensure their feasibility. Air Oz a1/ty EIP will prepare an air duality section for the EIR that is consistent with the recommendations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District [SCAQMD) for an air quality analysis in a CEQA document. Information for the section will be based upon the approved Air Quality Technical Report prepared for the proposed project. Refer to Task 2 above for a detailed description of this Technical Report. ica/ll�etormces The biological resources section of the EIR will include a description of the biological resources of the project area in terms of vegetation and plant communities, wetlands/Waters of the U.S., wildlife habitat for resident and migratory species, and potential habitat for rare, threatened, or endangered species (special -status species). The approved biological resources Technical Report (described under Task 2 above) and all available data and relevant literature, and results of reconnaissance -level field surveys, will be analyzed within the section. Crrltr"I and Hittoric AWOUrMS EIP will prepare a cultural resources section that will meet the minimum standards for Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR) developed by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and will consider archaeological, paleontological, historical, and Native American concerns. The cultural resources section will include archival background research at the South Central Coastal Information Center to review and map any previously recorded sites and surveys, scan designated landmarks, review excavation reports and historical maps, and other sources of local data. The work effort is also assumed to include consultation with the City of Huntington Beach, the local historical society, and anyone who may have special knowledge of the cultural resources of the project area. The section will describe the methods and results of the literature search and fieldwork. If sites have been encountered, or are presumed to exist, records will be submitted, and opinions developed regarding their potential importance. Enemy& WFNklera/Re�U Pursuant to Appendix F of the 2004 State CEGA Guidelines, and in recognition of the statewide energy environment, the EIR will address potentially significant energy implications of the proposed project. The existing setting will be briefly summarized in terms of available supplies, existing consumption, and energy standards, as applicable. To the extent practical, the energy consumption of the proposed project will be estimated. Construction and operational energy impacts of the proposed project will be discussed. Energy conservation features included in the project, and recommended mitigation measures, if needed, will be described in the EIR. In addition, the cumulative energy impacts of the proposed project, combined with other known or reasonably foreseeable projects, will be evaluated, particularly in light of the statewide energy crisis. Due to the fact that the project site formerly functioned as an oil pipeline terminal and former/current oil recovery operations are common in the project area, this section of the EIR will determine if any loss of petroleum resources would occur as a result of the proposed residential development. If other mineral resources have potential to occur at the site, they will be described; however, impacts are not anticipated as a result of the proposed development. GeVAorp, Sours, .Se&jVAity This EIR section will include an assessment of impacts and potential mitigation measures associated with geophysical issues, including the seismicity of the area (e.g., surface rupture, ground shaking) and the potential for liquefaction, subsidence, expansive and collapsible soils, dynamic settlement, and erosion. information will be obtained from the Geotechnical Report (described above in Task 2) prepared for the proposed project. Havw ds and Hazwzk t►s A+rateria& The hazardous materials section of the EIR will evaluate the exposure of people and property to short-term (construction -related) and long-term (existing and operational) hazardous and toxic materials. The main source of hazardous materials could be associated with former on -site oil pipeline terminal uses. The EiR will summarize the City's site remediation process in the context of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWOCB) EIP Associates r 4 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Ne"4and Street Residential Project and City Specification 431-92, and discuss the project site's compliance with these clean-up standards. The potential for further contamination to be encountered during construction will be identified, and methods to address this contamination will be specified if appropriate. The mitigation measures in this section may also recommend appropriate steps to take in the event unanticipated contamination is discovered during construction, if this is appropriate for the proposed project. The impact analysis will address project operations and qualitatively evaluate potential effects associated with the typical household use, storage, or disposal of hazardous materials. It is assumed that these materials would be typical of other residential projects and stored in compliance with applicable regulations. This EIR section will include an assessment of impacts and potential mitigation measures associated with surface and groundwater quality, hydrology, and drainage issues. Information will be obtained from the Hydrology and Water Quality Technical Report (described above in Task 2) prepared for the proposed project. Land Use and Nanning Existing land uses on the project site and in the immediate vicinity of the project site will be identified and visually depicted in an exhibit. Land use descriptions will include the following: ■ On -site land uses (including a brief description of the site's existing condition with respect to density, scale, mass, and bulk) ■ Surrounding land uses ■ A description of the site's historic and current uses The focus of the land use section will be the General Plan amendment and zoning map amendment, from Industrial to Residential. This change will be evaluated and reviewed with respect to land use compatibility with adjacent residences and the coastal environment. The City General Plan and Zoning Code are the "blueprint" for development within the City and guide land use decisions made within the City. A General Plan amendment and zone change would modify this blueprint, and the resulting land use implications will be addressed. Changes to the General Plan and Zoning Code could affect specific development locations, intensity, and balance of land uses within the area. These potential changes will be evaluated in the EIR. The EIR section will address density, interrelationship of uses, land use compatibility (both on -site and off -site), and consistency with all applicable plans, policies, and regulations. The appropriateness of the proposed project will also be evaluated with respect to emerging land use trends and regional effects of this project. Measures will be recommended to reduce or eliminate adverse land use effects, where necessary. Nose EIP will prepare a noise section for the EIR that fully characterizes short-term and long-term noise impacts both on- and off -site. Information for the section will be based upon the Noise Technical Study (described in Task 2 above) prepared for the proposed project. Palprr/8MW and Hws/ng Development of the proposed project will result in an increase in population on the project site and in the City of Huntington Beach. The number of residents that will result from development will be calculated based on the existing household size applicable to the types of units proposed. The population increase will be considered in the context of the existing site uses, and the current industrial land use designation for the site, such that population growth on site has not been factored into long range projections. Policies and forecasts pertaining to the population growth in the immediate area and greater City of Huntington Beach will be identified, including census data and forecasts developed by the City and the Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG). The analysis will also consider the housing characteristics of the City, the need for additional housing, and the project's ability to fulfill that need. P&ADik 5&Wces Availability of the following public services will be analyzed, as well as the effects of the project upon the ability of the service providers to maintain acceptable service levels: police and fire protection, and schools. Letters describing the proposed project will be sent to service providers, and responses will be requested, as appropriate, to document the services' and facilities' current and planned usage rates, and capacities. The additional EIP Associates is Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland StreetResidentia/ Project capacity, services, or personnel required to meet projected needs will be described. For example, this section will evaluate the potential for an increased need of police protection services due to the increase in population resulting from the proposed project. Anticipated impacts will be assessed, and appropriate mitigation measures will be provided. Recreation The proposed project would include private open space and several community open space amenity areas, which will be maintained by a private homeowner's association. In addition, the proposed project includes two acres of land at the northeastern portion of the project site reserved for the dedication and improvement of a public park. Recreational impacts of the proposed project would be two -fold: additional parkland provided by the project would add to the City's inventory of parks, and the introduction of 204 multi -family residential units would place additional demands on parkland. The recreational analysis will describe the existing recreational resources in the City, taking into consideration the nearby resources of the Pacific Ocean and public beaches. The existing ratio of acres of parkland to population (per 1,000 persons) will be quantified. The extent to which the proposed project provides parkland to match the associated residential population increase will be discussed. in addition, the ability for the new public park to improve City-wide recreational demands will be evaluated. The number of acres of existing and project -proposed parkland will be compared to the City's current population, plus additional population associated with the project. This will provide the ratio of parkland to population that would result from project development. The extent to which the project increases or decreases the parkland to population ratio will be described. EIP will consult with the Community Services Department to determine the appropriate amount of parkland necessary for the proposed project, in conformance with Municipal Code Section 254.08 (Parkland Dedication). If significant impacts are identified in that it is determined that the two -acre public park currently proposed does not fulfill the City's requirements, mitigation measures will be developed. These measures could include expansion of the park component of the project, payment of fees for off -site recreational improvements, or other measures developed in consultation with the City in order to comply with the Quimby Act. Transportation d Cirru/ation The EiP Team will prepare a transportation and circulation section for the EIR that fully characterizes short-term and long-term traffic, transit, and parking impacts that may result from the project. Information for the section will be based upon the Traffic and Circulation Technical Study (described in Task 2 above) prepared for the project. Utilities and Service System This section will address water, wastewater (sanitary sewer), and solid waste services. Stormwater drainage will be addressed under hydrology and water quality. Water and wastewater analyses will rely upon the approved technical reports (described in Task 2 above) prepared for the project in order to evaluate the potential impacts of the residential development. EIP will consult with Rainbow Disposal, the solid waste disposal provider, to document the services' and facilities' current and planned capacity and use. The approximate increase in solid waste generation will be quantified, and available landfill capacity will be confirmed. If required, E1P will develop mitigation measures to address potential increases in solid waste demand. Cumrdadt4e,rfiVZ is Cumulative impacts will be specified in the individual sections of the EIR and summarized in the Summary section of the document. The cumulative analysis will be qualitative in nature and will be based upon known projects, either approved, proposed (applications on file), or reasonably foreseeable, within a defined area around the proposed project, as determined by the factors relevant to each environmental issue area. The cumulative impact assessment will be based on potential development projects that may, in combination with the proposed project, create cumulatively considerable environmental impacts, as required by Section 15130 of the 2004 CEQA Guidelines. Summary. The Summary section of the EIR will be in tabular format and will briefly describe the impacts of the proposed project, the level of significance of impacts, recommended mitigation measures, and the level of significance after the EIP Associates 16 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residentlal Project recommended mitigation measures are implemented. Long -Term Implications. The EIR will discuss all significant unavoidable adverse impacts. The EIR will discuss any potential growth -inducing and irreversible impacts of the proposed project. Potential sources of growth inducement and their corresponding impacts, such as removal of obstacles to growth will be qualitatively analyzed, to the extent that they are applicable. Alternatives. The EIR will include an Alternatives section to qualitatively address the environmental impacts that would result from a different project. EiP will work closely with City staff to develop up to three alternatives to the proposed project, including (1) no project alternative (including the no project/no development alternative and the no project/reasonably foreseeable use alternative); (2) one reduced size alternative, and (3) a third alternative to be determined once key project impacts have been further defined. The alternatives will be provided in a sufficient level of detail for comparison with the proposed project. Each alternative will be evaluated with respect to each key impact category. The advantages and disadvantages of each alternative and the reasons for rejecting or recommending the alternative will also be discussed and the environmentally superior alternative will be identified. During the course of the environmental analysis, minor variations to the proposed project that could have the effect of reducing or eliminating erwironmentai concerns may become apparent. These variations will be recommended, where feasible. Appendices. All Technical Studies {described in Task 2), survey results, data, and public and agency comments (as well as the Lead Agenc)(s responses) will be included as appendix material to the Draft EIR. ■ Products ■ Ten (18) copies of the complete Administrative Draft EiR and Technical Appendices TASK 5 Prepare Draft EIR The purpose of this task is to respond to City staff comments on the Administrative Draft EIR, complete necessary revisions, and publish the Draft EIR for public review. UP will obtain all comments on the Administrative Draft EIR from the Clty, who will compile one set of unified City comments for use in revising the document. EIP will complete revisions to the Administrative Draft EIR in conformance with the City's comments and the agreed -upon scope of work. EIP will also submit a Screencheck Draft EIR to the City prior to distribution for final review by the City. EIP will ensure that the Notice of Completion and the Draft EIR are filed with the State Clearinghouse. It is assumed that the City will prepare and post all other necessary notices announcing the public hearing and the availability of the Draft EIR. ■ Products ■ One (1) Screencheck Draft EIR and Technical Appendices for final review by City ■ Eighty-five (85) copies of the Draft EIR and Technical Appendices (includes 15 copies for submittal to the State Clearinghouse, 55 copies as specified in the RFP, and additional copies anticipated to be needed for public distribution) ■ One (1) camera-ready, unbound, reproducible original of the Draft EIR and Technical Appendices ■ One (1) CD with electronic versions of the Draft EIR and Technical Appendices in Microsoft Word XP and PDF formats ■ One (1) Notice of Completion and Notice of Availability TASK 6 Prepare Responses to Comments and Administrative Final EIR This task will result in the preparation of an Administrative Final EIR, which will contain a list of commenters, comment letters, responses to comments on the Draft EIR, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP). The City will compile and transmit to EIP all written comments on the. Draft EIR received during the public review period and as one unified set of comments following the close of the public review period. EIP will confer with City staff to review written comments on the Draft EIR, including comments from public meetings and hearings, to develop a general strategy for preparation of responses. The Administrative Final EIR will include all comments, as well as responses to those comments. Responses will consist of explanations, elaborations, or clarifications of the data contained in the Draft EIR. This scope of work assumes a maximum of 200 non -redundant comments on the EIR. in addition, where necessary, the text of the Draft EIR will be revised in a format to indicate whether text has been deleted (by strikeout) or whether text has been inserted (by underline). The Administrative EIP Associates 17 Proposal to Provide Env/ronmental Consulting Serv/ces for the Newland Street Residential Project Final EIR will be submitted to City staff for review and comment. EIP will also prepare an Administrative Draft MMP concurrently with the preparation of the Administrative Final EIR, upon finalization of project mitigation measures. The MMP will be designed to ensure Compliance with all adopted mitigation measures during project implementation. The MMP will be in table format, and will specify mitigation measures, parties responsible for implementation and monitoring, timing and frequency, and the level of significance after implementation of the mitigation measures. The MMP will be designed to fit into the City's existing entitlement and project review process. ■ Products ■ Ten (10) copies of the Administrative Final EIR (includes Responses to Comments and MMP) TASK 7 Prepare Final EIR EIP will obtain all comments on the Administrative Final EIR from City staff, who will compile one set of unified City comments for use in revising the document. EIP will complete revisions to the Administrative Final EIR in conformance with the City's comments and the agreed -upon scope of work. EIP will also submit a Screencheck Final EIR to the City for final review prior to distribution. After the City has completed final review, EIP will distribute copies of the final responses to comments and/or the Final EIR to those agencies and/or interested parties that submitted comments upon the Draft EIR. The Final EIR will be submitted to the City at least two weeks prior to the EIR certification hearings. It is also assumed that EIP will prepare the Notice of Determination (NOD) and file it with the Office of Planning and Research. It is assumed that the City (or the Project Applicant) will be responsible for filing fees. 0 Products ■ Up to Seventy (70) copies of the Final EIR and MMP ■ Stand-alone copies of Responses to Comments (total number of copies contingent upon number of commentors on Draft EIR) ■ One (1) camera-ready, unbound, reproducible original of the Final EIR and MMP ■ One (I) electronic version of Final EIR and MMP in Microsoft Word XP, on CD • One (1) electronic version of the Final EIR and MMP in PDF format, suitable for posting on the City's website • One (1) Notice of Determination TASK 8 Meeting Attendance This task includes participation in the public scoping meeting and public hearing process on the Draft EIR and attendance at the Planning Commission and City Council certification hearings. EIP staff will attend a maximum of twenty (20) meetings, including the following: • Ten (t 0) with City .Staff • One (1) Public Scoping Meeting (after issuance of NOP) ■ One (1) Public Comment Meeting (during Draft EIR public review period) ■ Two (2) Planning Commission Study Sessions ■ Three (3) Planning Commission Public Hearings ■ One (1) City Council Study Session ■ One (1) City Council Public Hearing it is assumed that three (3) EIP personnel will attend all public meetings, at the discretion of the City. As an optional task (only if requested in the future by the City), MiG staff wilt also attend two (2) public community meetings (EIR scoping meeting and the public hearing during the Draft EIR review) to engage the community in the discussion of its issues and comments on the proposed project. At the public meetings, the EIP Project Director and Project Manager will be available to facilitate the meetings, present the findings of the Draft EIR, answer technical questions regarding the Draft EIR, answer general questions regarding the environmental review process, and make note of significant comments raised by the interested. public. EIP for MiG as an optional task if requested by the City) will record public comments and provide a written synopsis of input gathered during the public scoping and public comment (hearing) meetings. it is assumed that the City will request that all public comments are also submitted in writing. EIP will consider the comments collected at the public hearing during preparation of the Final EIR. EIP Team subconsultants will attend select meetings as necessary. It is further assumed that each of the meetings will require a maximum of four hours, including travel time and preparation. EIP Associates 18 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland 5treetResidential Project TASK 9 Preparation of Certification/ Finding Documents EIP will prepare draft Findings of Fact for each significant effect identified in the EIR and prepare a Statement of Overriding Considerations, if unavoidable significant impacts occur. As required by the State CEGA Guidelines, one of three findings must be made for each significant effect and must be supported by substantial evidence in the record. The Statement of Overriding Considerations will rely on input from the City regarding the benefits of the project. EIP will consult with City staff to review and finalize the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the City's ultimate adoption. ■ Products Three (3) copies of the Draft Findings and/or Statement of Overriding Considerations One (1) camera-ready, reproducible original of Findings and/or Statement of Overriding Considerations fit. SCHEDULE The following draft schedule assumes delivery of the Draft Technical Studies for City internal review within 12 weeks of project initiation/receipt of requested data/reports from the City, and production of the Draft EIR for public review within 31 weeks from project initiation. This period could be lengthened or shortened,. depending on the needs of the City. EIP has the in-house staff resources and availability to meet this schedule, TASK 10 Project Management and General Coordination The purpose of this task is to review work efforts, discuss issue areas, manage the EIP project team, manage the EIR preparation effort maintain close communication between City staff and project team members, and engage in interagency coordination. This task is also intended to ensure that the project is running on time and within budget, and that all work products are of the highest quality. The EIP Project Manager will communicate, as necessary, with the EIR project team members and City staff to ensure compliance with the schedule, scope of work, and budget. The Project Manager will coordinate the team's work and provide management liaison between the project team and the City for communication of issues, transmittal of comments, financial management, and other project management matters. The project kick-off meeting is assumed to occur separately, as part of Task 1. assuming that adequate information regarding the project, and an executed scope of services, is available when the City provides EIP with a notice to proceed. Other factors that could lengthen or shorten the schedule include dates of receipt of project information, length of City review, and unanticipated issues arising from City staff or public review of the environmental documents. Newland Street Residential Project EIR Schedule Week Task 1 * Receipt of Authorization to Proceed Refine Scope and Schedule Prepare Project Description Receive all Necessary Data & Reports from City/Compile Background Data Identify Project Alternatives and Cumulative Projects List Project Kick-off Meeting 2 Submit Draft Initial Study (IS) to City 3 Begin Preparation of Technical Studies 3 City provide comments on Draft IS to EIP 4 Submit Final Initial Study to City 5-9 30-day IS/NOP comment and scoping period Hold Public Scoping Meeting 2 Project Review Meetings (City & EIP Staff) 10 Project Review Meeting (City & EIP Staff] EIP Associates 19 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services for the Newland Street Residential Project Newland Street Residential Project EIR Schedule Week Task 12 Submit Draft Technical Studies to City 13-24 City Provide Comments on Draft Technical Studies 2 Project Review Meetings (City & EIP Staf) 26 Submit Administrative Draft EIR to City 28 City Provide Comments on ADEIR to EIP 29 Submit 5creencheck Draft EIR to City Project Review Meeting (City & EIP Staff) 30 City Provide Comments on Screencheck Draft EIR to EIP 31 Produce and Circulate Draft EIR 31 -38 45-Day Draft EIR Public Review/Comment Period Community Meeting (Public Comment Meeting} on DE1R 2 Project Review Meetings (City & EIP Staff( 41 Submit Administrative Final EIR/MMP to City City Review 43 City Provide Comments on AFElR/MMP to EIP Project Review Meeting (City & EIP Staff] 44 Submit Final EIR/MMP to City TBD Panning Commission EIR certification/project approval as appropriate City Council EIR certification/project approval as appropriate *Week I loroiect initiation) begins when ali required data/reoorts are received from Citv EIP Associates 20 Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Servlres for the Newland Street Residential Project 7, ESTIMATED BUDGET EIP has prepared an estimated budget (cost estimate) that is competitive, yet accurately reflective of the level of effort required to complete the scope of services requested by the City. The proposed cost for preparation of the Newland Street Residential Project EIR is attached as a table on the following page. The cost estimate includes itemized costs for EIP labor, along with printing and production, meeting attendance, travel, subconsultant charges, and other direct and indirect costs. Our cost proposal is reflective of the scope of work requested by the City and does not contain any hidden or unforeseen costs. However, EIP is also aware of the budget constraints that are often inherent in any public agency work. Therefore, we are flexible and willing to discuss ways to reduce our preliminary estimated costs for preparing the EIR. For your convenience, we have provided a detailed cost proposal, identifying labor costs by task, by person, and by hour. S. SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT We have reviewed the sample Professional Services Agreement that was included with the bequest for Proposals. Based on our review, EIP has identified two amendments to the sample Agreement, provided below. Paragraph 8: Delete the words "directly or indirectly out Qf the obligations herein undertaken by CONTRACTOR, or out of the operations conducted by CONTRACTOR, including those arising from the passive concurrent negligence of CIa but save and except those which arise�f the active concurrent negligence, sole negligent. or the sole willful misco .ductf CrTY. CQNTRAMR will conduct all defensleexpense. Any costs of defense or attorney's fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation will be reimbursed to CITY by CONTRACTOR or may be awarded to CITY by a court of competent jurisdiction as costs pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure 1021." and replace with "out of negligent art r willful misconduct of Contractor except such loss or damage which was caused by the nealiaent act or will misconduct ofi Paragraph 9: Delete the words "from and against all claims. demands. _ payments. suits, actions. proceedings and jjjdgments of every nature and description. including attorneys fees and costs Presented.r u ht or recovered a ainst CITY for r on account of any liaW[ itV under aLiy of said acts which pMy be incurred Dy reason of and work to be erformed by CONTRACTOR -der this Agreement." and replace with "agg&ast liability for costs arising out f any workers' compe-nsalion claims by CO OR's m o ees." OF Associates 2 EIP TERRI S. VITAR Regional Vice President/Multi-disciplinary CEQA/NEPA Specialist Ms. Vicar, Regional Vice President of EIP Associates' Los Angeles Office, is a multi -disciplinary specialist with more than 19 years experience in CEQA and NEPA documentation, natural resources management, transportation planning, and water resources Planning - TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Thoroughly familiar with CEQA/NEPA compliance and other pertinent federal and state regulations. • Specializes in those projects that require the integration of CEQA/NEPA with other relevant environmental statutes and guidelines, such as Sections 401, 402, or 404 of the Clean Water Ac4 the State and federal Endangered Species Acts, the Fish and Game Code of California, and the Califoraia Coastal Act. • Manages many high profile and controversial projects that require the preparation of state and federal environmental documents. • Has obtained both a Traffic Engineering Certificate from the University of California, Berkeley, and an Urban Mass Transit Certificate from the Federal Highway Administration. • Teaches the CEQA update class for the Orange County and Los Angeles Chapters of the Association of Environmental Professionals. EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS BA, Chemistry and Mathematics, Hood College, Frederick, Maryland USACE Wetlands Delineations Methods, Wetland Training Institute Land Use Law Update, University of California, Irvine Society of Wedand Scientists, Member Association of Environmental Professionals, Member American Planning Association, Member Institute of Transportation Engineers, Member Urban Mass Transit Certificate, Federal Highway Administration Southem California Water Committee, Member Traffic Engineering Certificate, University of California, Berkeley Environmental Consultation and Permitting Requirements for CEQA/NEPA Projects, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) PROJECT EXPERIENCE Mixed Usc/Devr/apment/Redrve err Laguna Woods Senior Residential Project Initial Study, Robert Mayer Corporation Waterfront Development Addendum, City of Huntington Beach Northam Ranch House, E13L City of Huntington Beach The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach (Blocks 104/105) kdevelopment Project EIR, City of Huntington Beach Culver City Redevelopment Program Subsequent EIR, City of Culver City Pico -Union Block 5 Redevelopment EIR, City of Los Angeles Community Redevdopment Agency Peter J. Pitchess Honor Rancho Mitigated Negative Declaration, County of Los Angeles, Sheriffs Department Berkeley Manor Condominium Class 32 Categorical Exemption and Technical Reports, City of Santa Monica New Santa Monica Library EIR, City of Santa Monica Santa Barbara Aquarium EIP, City of Santa Barbara 1VEPA Studies Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds E.3, City of Huntington Beach Tr=sporration Pfojects Foothill Transportation Cortidor--South EIS/Suppbcmennl EIR, Orange County Mid-City/Westside Transit Corridor Study EIR/EIS and Urban Design Report, Los Angles Metropolitan Transportation Authority El Segundo Circulation Element EIR, City of El Segundo Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Mitigated Negative Declaration, City of San Clemente Genera!/Spe=ffc Plants Lake Forest Opportunities Study Program EIR, City of Lake Forest Dana Point Headlands General Plan Amendment EIR, City of Dana Point Village West Specific Plan EIR, City of Claremont J.Q.&asavrtrm Kinder -Morgan Carson Terminal Expansion EIR, City of Carson East Garden Grove-Wineersbutg/Oceanside Chance System (CO5/CO6) Flood Control Improvement Project F1R, County of Orange Transmission Line, Reservoir, and Pump Station Mitigated Negative Declaration, Cwwc Lake Water Agency Puente Hills Waste Management Fa4tws M Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Recreaden Lake Perris Recreation Area Mitigated Negative Declaration, State of California, Department of General Services H*AarEducadau UCLA Long Range Development Plan EIR, UCLA intramural Field Parking Structure EM UCLA Santa Monica College Parking Structure B SIR, City of Santa Monica ladusaW Srea Industrial Specific Plan Program EIR, City of Brea EIP AMY WALnON Senior Manager Ms. Walston provides project management and environmental analysis for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. Her work on numerous controversial projects provides her with the understanding of the need for attention to project detail and preparation of a technically sound and legally defensible document: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Specializes in public works and infrastructure development planning, and CEQA/NEPA regulations and implementation guidelines. • A successful, environmental professional and project manager in the urban planning field, with more than eight years experience successfully guiding clients through complicated regulatory processes. • Skilled in the development and implementation of public participation programs, allowing her to facmlitate the often -conflicting interests revealed in the project planning and environmental compliance processes. • Performs consulting services and manage project budgets/expenditures for public works/infrastructure and land development projects including freeways/highways, passenger rail faciities, school facilities, military bases, cammercial developmeat� power plants. • Ensures project compliance with environmental laws and various local/state/federal regulations, and secure development permits. • Understanding of public agency objectives, having worked for the Orange County Transpormtion Authority (OCTA), where she developed and implemented multi -modal transportation projects. performed rescarcb and analysis, managed consultant work, lead public advisory groups in support of long- range regional transportation plans, and patticspated on technical advisory groups for the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG). EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS B.A., Geography & Environmental Studies, University of CaUbzraa, Los Angeles (UCLA) CEQA Policies & Compliance, UCLA Extension Integrating CEQA and Strategic Planning, UCLA Extension Land Use Law and Planning Trends, UCLA Estc=on American Planning Association, Member Toastmasters International, Member PROJECT EXPERIENCE Envirvamrard — General' Managed review of 21I environmental (CEQA/NEPA) documents and planning documents (e.g., City General Plans, specific plans, traffic studies, tract maps) submitted to Orange County Transportation Authority by outside agencies. Master Environmental Assessment, City of Santa Monica Trsneit/Trsasportstron LAX —South (Orange County) High Speed Ground Access Study, Southern California Association of Governments FastForward - Transporb tion Solutions for the Neat Generation (220- year Regional Transportation Plan), Change County Transportation Authority. Senior Transportation Analysis/Action Plan, Orange County Transportation Authority Goods Movement Study/Action Plan, Grange County Transportation Authority Recreation Access Study, Orange County Transportation Authority Beverly Boulevard Phase III Widening and Replacement of Beverly Boulevard Bridge. over Rio Hondo Channel IS/EA, County of Los Angeles LAX Master Plan EIS/Fill, Los Angeles World Airports Cab&m=-Nevada Interstate Maglev Project Program EIR, Las Vegas, Nevada Department of Transportation & . Federal Railroad Administration Kinder Morgan Carson Terminal Pipeline Extcumm/Faulty Expansion, Kinder Morgan Highway 1 Big Sur Coast Highway Management Plan (CIS) - Culvert Program Public Works Plan and Environmental Document, Caltzans Henrietta Peaker Project Application for Certification (AFC) submitted to the California Energy Commission, GWF Energy Partners Tracy Peaker Project AFC submitted p the California Energy Commission, GWF Energy Partners South Star Energy Facility AFC submitted to the California Energy Commission, GWF Energy Partners Southern Trails Pipeline Project, Questar, Inc. Educadw Fmcffacs Segerstmm High Schaal Expansion Projec4 Santa Ana Unified School District New School Construction Planning Advisor (Heroes Elementary, Griset Elementary, Godinez High School), Santa Ana Unified School District EIP bfARIANNE TA 4ZFA Senior Manager Deputy Regional Manager Ms. Tw= provides project management and environmental analysis for Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. Her work on numerous controversial projects provides her with the understanding of the need for attention to project detail and preparation of a technically sound and legally defensible document. TECHNICAL CAPABELXr R • Advises clients on the interpretation and use of current CEQA Statutes and Guidelines, pertinent federal and state regulations, and recent CEQA-related case law. • Experience and expertise necessary for analysis of urbane in -fill and redevelopment projects. • Skilled in the development and implementation of public participation programs, allowing her to facilitate the often-condweing interests revealed in the environmental planning process, • Specializes in the integration of CEQA and NEPA with other local, State, and federal statutes, such as air toxics regulations, Section 4(t , and Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice. • Prepares analyses of human and social resources including aesthetics/visual resources, land use, schools, public services, recreation, and environmental justice. • Project management experience includes locally important projects throughout Southern California, including work in the cities of South Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Carson, Lynwood, and Santa Ana EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS B.A., Environmental Studies, University of California, Los Angeles (1997) `Non ut SAP Community Service Award (1992) American Planning Association, Member Westside Urban Forum, Member PROJECT EXPERIENCE Mixed -Use and Residential Development Projects Armstrong Ranch Program EIR, City of Santa Ana Mission and Meridian Mixed -Use TOD Project, City of South Pasadena Monarch Point Reserve SEIR, County of Santa Barbara Bluffs at Mesa Oaks EIR, County of Santa Barbara Stevenson Ranch Phase V EIK Lennon Homes Robertson Housing Development MND, County of Santa Barbara RederrJapment.Prof w City of Redondo Beach Heart of the City Specific Plait, City of Redondo Beach and Redondo Beach Redevelopment Agency City of Carson Redevelopment Plan Amendmenrs and Addition of Project Area No. 4 EIR, Carson Redevelopment Agency Coastal Development Projects Aircraft Carrier Homeporting EIS, U5 Navy, Southwest Division Port of Los Angeles Harbor Deepening EIR/S, Port of Los Angles and USACE Port of Oakland 50-foot Deepening EIS/EIR/FS, Part of Oakland and USACE Port of Long Beach Pier S Terminal EIR, Port of Long Beacb. Port of Long Beach Berth T121 EM Port of Long Beach Palen Creek EIS, US Navy, Southwest Division Facilities to Support Decp-Draft Poorer Intensive Ships EIS; US Navy, Southwest Division Invasive Spartina Eradication Projecr EIS/EIR, California Coastal Conservancy. San Francisco Long -Term Management Strategy EIS/EIR, US EPA Rgion IX and USACE Vandenberg Air Force Base Operational Support Building Erei EducadonallInstitudonal Uses Facilities Expansion Projects, Lynwood Unified School District Santa Barbara City College Long -Range Development Plan (LRDP) EIR, Santa Barbara City College Val Verde Conditional Use Permit EII� County of Santa Barbara St. Francis Medical Facility Expansion EIR, City of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Airport Facilities Plan EIS/EM City of Santa Barbara and Federal Aviation Administration Toro Canyon School NOW, Carpinteria Unified School District Geneml.PlaasjSpeci6c Plans Monarch Point Reserve SEIR, County of Santa Barbara Toro Canyon Plan EIR, County of Santa Barbara Te1ecotr2Wuaic2d0as Ptajects Global West Cable Project EIR and NW, State Lands Commission AT&T japan -US MND, State Lands Commission AT&T China -US MM, State Lands Commission Metromedia Fiber Network Services MND, California Public Utilities Commission Nextel Cellular Site IMND, County of Santa Barham EIP TAMAMISIEMMULE Environmental Professional Il Tamadne Weule is an environmental planner who provides analytical assistance for a variety of environmental documentatioa and urban planning projects at EIP. Currently, she is working on the preparation of a number of environmental and planning documents throughout Orange and Las Angeles counties, including the Newport Beach General. Plan Update, Lake Forest Opportunities Study, Rose Bowl EIR, and the Valley Boulevard Sustainability Plan EIR. Ms. Weule holds a baccalaureate degree in environmental studies and geography from the University of California, Santa Batbam TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Ms. Weule has prepared various CEQA/NEPA documents including Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations (I5/MND), Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Nfi*tion Monitoring Programs (MMP). • Ms. Weule is skilled in research, critical analysis, technical writin& and environmental risk assessment. • Petforms environmental analyses on a wide variety of issue area including water quality, geology, mineral resources, aesthetics, land use, recreation, and public services and utilities. • Ms. Weule's knowledge and expertise involves environmental issues in natural and social sciences, watershed planning, conservation biology, biodiversity, and habitat restoration. EDUCATION AND AFFMIATIONS B.A. in Environmental Studies and Geography, 2001, University of California, Santa Barbara Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) member Orange County Planning Officials Forum, November 2002. CEQA Compliance Training Seminar, December 2002. Thresholds of Significance in Environmental Planning Seminar, May 2003. Sixth Annual Global Green USA Sustainabiky Symposium, 2003 PROJECT EX PEREENCE En virvnmmwl.impact Reports Pacific City EIR, City of Huntington Beach The Strand (Blocks 104/ 105) Redevelopment Project 01: , City of Huntington Beach Valencia Gardens Hope VI Public Housing Project Environmental Assessment, San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing Rase Bowl Stadium EIR, City of Pasadena Valley Boulevard Neighborhoods Sustainabdity Plan Z✓IR, City of San Gabriel Springy i4e Specific Plan EIR, City o€CamarMo Lake Forest Opportunities Study & FM?, City of Lake Forest Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Plan EM San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Annandale Canyon Estates EIR, City of Pasadena La Canada Hillside EM City of La Canada Flinttidge West Roseville Specific Plan EIR, City of Roseville Pasadena City Hall Seismic Retrofit Project EIR, City of Pasadena Hornburg]aguar Expansion EIR, City of Santa Monica Stockton Event Center, City of Stockton Educational Facflitfes New Roads Educational Village EIR, City of Santa Monica Lynwood Unified School District Negative Declararion University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Long Range Development Plan 2002 Update EIR Azusa Pacific Spedfic Plan, City of Azusa/Azusa Pacific University General Plan Updates Land Use & Mobility Elements General,Plan Update EIR, City of Long Beach General Plan Update Technical Background Report, City of Newport Beach Genital Plan Update Technical Background Report, City of Pomona General Plan Update EIR, City of Corona General Plan Visioning, City of Oxnard General Plan Update, City of West Hollywood Kaalogicaf Restamdarr and F'merh== Coal Oil Point Reserve habitat restoration, exotic plant removal, re -vegetation, trail maintenance, Goleta, CA Devereux Slough wetland restotatiom, exotic plant icmoval, trvegetadon, Goleta, CA Goleta Slough wetland restoration, exotic plant remavai, re - vegetation, maintenance, Goleta, CA EIP IMLSEY BENNE'I" r Environmental Planner Ms. Bennett is an environmental professional who provides project management and environmental analysis as well as regulatory expertise for a variety of environmental documentation, natural resources permitting, urban planning projects, and biological reviews. Ms. Bennett been involved in biological and environmental research and analysis since 1995 within the academic and professional fields. TECHNICAL CAPABn•rTIEs • Familiar with ESA, Cleats Water Act, NEPA, CEQA, and State CEQA Guidelines. ' • Skilled in research, critical writing and analysis, and composing detailed scientific lab reports. • Knowledge and expertise involves environmental issues in natural and social science, environmental law, conservation biology, biodiversity, evolutionary biology, and animal communicatioa. • Prepares analyses of natural and social resources including aesthetics/visual resources (including vehicle headlight impacts), geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, population and housing', public services/utilities, and recreation. • Project management experience includes locally important projects throughout Southern California, including work in the cities of Downey, Carson, Oxnard, Camarillo, I.a Canada Flintddge, and Los Angeles. EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS Bachelor of Science in Biology,1999, University of California at San Diego (UCSD) Minor in Environmental Studies, 1999, UCSD Minor in Psychology,1999, UCSD Redevelopment: Current Law, Polities, and Practices, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Thresholds of Significance in Environmental Planting; UCLA Local Demographics Analysis Workshop, Los Angeles Association of Environmental Professionals Member CALPIRG (California Student Public Interest Research Group), UCSD chapter Guest lecturer, Endangered Species education, San Diego Unified School District Clean Water Act Enforcement; Save the Shores coaswl platform, San Diego Endangered Species Act and Endangered Species Recovery Act campaign work, San Diego Third Annual Santa Ana River Symposium Scientific Collecting Permit, California Department of Fish and Game Fifth Annual Global Green USA Sustainability Symposium - Confrontsng Climate Change: Averting a Global Environmental Crisis with Keynote Speaker President Mikhail S. Gorbachev PROJECT EXPERIENCE J,Vxcd Use/Residential/RcrgB Developmaar Pacific City EIR, City of Huntington Beach La Canada Flintridge Tentative Tract Map 53647 and Variance 02-10 EIR, City of La Cadada, Flintridge Armstrong Ranch Development EM City of Santa Ana Annandale Canyon Estates EIR, City of Pasadena Mission and Meridian Mixed -Use Transportation-0acatcd Development EIR, City of South Pasadena Northwest Annexation EIR, City of Santa Rosa Evangelical Christian Credit Union Office Park IS/ND, City of Brea Bolton Parcel Technical Reports, City of La Cadada Fiintadge Central Station EIR, City of Oakland Xederelopmenr The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach (Blocks 104/105) Redevelopment EIR, City of Huntington Beach City of Carson Proposed Redevelopment Area No. 4 EM City of Carson and Carson Redevelopment Agency Broadway/Embarcadero Hotel EIR, City of Sao Francisco HigherEducsdon Northwest Housing Eilt, UCLA Long Range Development Plan 2002 Update MR, UCLA Long Range Development Plan! 2003 Update MR, University of California at Riverside (UCR) Ellwood Devereux FIR, University of C lifi mia at Santa Barbara (UCSB) Industrial Kinder -Morgan Carson Terminal Expansion EIR, C97 of Carson Santa Monica Homburg Jaguar Expansion EIR, City of Santa Monica T.ravtspnrrariW1TXAFdt System Mid-City/Westude Transit Corridor Study EIR/EIS, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority Firestone Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Program IS/ND, City of Downey Lakewood Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Program IS/ND, City of Downey Seventh Street Streetscape IS/MND, City of Oakland S,peciffc Plans Countryside Specific Plan ED, City of Ontario Sakiaka Farms Specific Plan EIR, City of Oxnard Springville Specific Plan EM City of Camarillo Downey Landing Specific Plan Elk City of Downey 11P NEILL E. BROWER Associate Manager Mr. Brower is a broadly experienced environmental planner and cultural resources specialist who manages and provides technical assistance for a variety of environmental documentation, natural resources permitting, and urban planning Projects -many of them highly visUc and controversial. Mr. Brower has been involved in cultural resources management and environmental planning since 1991, in both the academic and professional fields. TECHNICAL CAPABIL rMS • Is thoroughly proficient with CEQA Guidelines. • Has managed several controversial CEQA documentation projects. • Prepares documents required by Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, and by Section 1600 of the Fish and Game Code of California. • Has extensive archaeological experience in the Southern California region, and has participated in a wide range of cultural resource investigations within the public and private sectors, and is skilled in research, writing and illustration, mapping, field survey, test excavation, site monitoring, materials analysis, and collections management. EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS B.A. in Aathmpology, University of California, Los Angeles GIS Certificate.Program, Environmental Systems Research Institute (In Progress) Forensic Sciences Seminar Series, San Diego Museum of Man Society for Historical Archaeology National Trust for Historic Preservation Los Angeles Conservancy SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE Residential Development Northam Ranch House EIR, City of Huntington Beach Northam Ranch House/Sunset Assisted Living Facility Focused EIR Addendum, City of Huntington Beach Wes Thompson Ranch Development Project EIR, City of Santa Clarita Hotels%Resom Waterfront Grand Resort & Conference Center Supplemental EIR Addendum, City of Huntington Beach The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach (Block 104/ 105) Subsequent EIR, City of Huntington Beach Cultural Resources Surveys Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of Camp Big Pines, Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Shadow Pines Residential Development Area, Los Angeles County Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Umdero Canyon Park, Westlake Villap, Los Angeles County Phase I Cultural Resources Survey for the Proposed Adelanto Wastewater Facility, Adeianto, San Bernardino County Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of Tract 15788, Highland, San Bernardino County Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of Tract 15544, Bloomington, San Bernardino County Historic Resources Wattles Gardens Cultural Landscape Report, Hollywood, California lLstovic Research for the Academic Health Center Westwood Campus Facility Reconstruction Project; UCLA UCLA Geffen Theater Expansion Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, UCLA Abbott House Historic American Buildings Survey (NABS) Report, Lynwood Unified School District College Heights Lemon Packing House NABS Report and Interpretive Display, City of Claremont Archacological.Data Recovery and Analysis Phase III Archaeological investigations for the California Deparnnent of Forestry Facility (CA-CAI-I633), Murphys, Calaveras County Cultural Resource Monitoring Programs Archeological Monitoring Program for the Puente Hills County Land® Phase IV Expansion, Los Angeles County Archeological Monitoring Program for the Landings 750 LLC, City of Fontana HfghwEducauon 2002 Long Range Development Place and Notthwcst Housing Infill Project EIR, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Academic Health Center Facilities Reconstruction Plan Progrun EIR, UCLA Luck Research Laboratory and Related Facilities OR, UCLA intramural Field Parking Structure EIR, UCLA East Campus Student Apartments Project EIR, U.C. Irvine 2003 Lang -Range Development Plan ED, U.C. Riverside Santa Monica College Parking Structure B Replacement Project EIR, City of Santa Monica CUQA A*amearadon Guidefrtses University of California CEQA Handbook 2001 Update Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority CEQA Handbook Santa Aria Watershed Project Authong CEQA Document Review and Compliance Assistance Redevelopment Pico -Union Block 6 Redevelopment Project Revised EIR, City ofLos A%cks Co mnunilyRedeoelopmeatAgmcy Mission Bay Redevelopment Plan Subsequent EIR, City and County of San Francisco Culver City Redevelopment Area Merger Subsequent EIR, City of Culver City Specoc luaus Dana Point Headlands Specific Plan Program EIR, City of Dana Point Brea Industrial Specific Plan EIR, City of Brea Cabrillo Plaza Specific Plan EIR, City of Santa Barbara Downey Landing Specific Plan EIR, City of Downey EIP DUCIIAEL A. BROWN Technical Director Mr. Brown serves in both managerial and technical roles at EIP Associates, providing specific technical expertise in the assessment of air quality and acoustic impacts. TECH3VICAL CAPABILITIES • Familiar with ESA, Clean Water Act, NEPA, CEQA, and State CEQA Guidelines. • Highly experienced in CEQA document preparation for a wide range of development projects and public improvements. • Proven analytical and professional skills required for preparation and completion of technical studies, constraints analyses, advisory documents, and public ptesentations. • Advises clients on the interpretation and use of the CEQA Statutes and Guidelines, pertinent federal and state regulations, and recent CEQA-related case law. • Develops project -specific air quality and noise models as needed to provide accurate impacts analyses and identify appropriate solutions. EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS B.A., Geography, California State University, Northridge PROJECT EXPERIENCE Specz& Plsas/R&ddcntu l and Mixed -Use Projects The Strand at Huntington Beach (Blocks 104 and 105) E1R, City of Huntington Beach Pacific City EIR, City of Huntington Beach SaWoka Farms Specific Plan EIR, City of Oxnard Village at the Park Specific Plan and EIR, City of Camarillo Newhall Ranch Specific Plan EIR, Los Angeles County Playa Vista Second Phase Project EIS/EIR, City of Los Angeles/Los Angeles County University Community Plan EIR, Merced County Downey Landings Specific Plan £At, City of Downey Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan Elk City of La Quints University Park Master Development Plan EIR, City of Stockton Rancho La Sierra, Spec Plan EIR, City of Riverside Palo Comado Ranch EIR, City of Agoura Hills Westridge EIR, Los Angeles County Porta Bella Elk City of Santa Gladta Parker Ranch EIR, City of Simi, Valley Simi Village Interior and Exterior Noise Analysis, City of Simi Valley Rancho Malibu EIR, Los Angeles County Cammercral/Dt k:v11adustdal Projects The Centre at La Quinta, City of La Quinta Flpng J Travel Center Air Quality Impact Analysis, Shasta County Wellpoint Health Networks EIR, City of Camarillo Camarillo Town Center (CPD-178/T-4640 Mod. NORCAN) EIP, City of Camarillo Camarillo Premium Outlets EIR, City of Camarillo Oxnard Factory Outlet Center MND, City of Oxnard Puhlic Improvement Projects Cathedral Gales Drive Noise Analysis, Santa Barbara County Corona Civic Center EIR, City of Corona Pasadena City Hall Seismic Retrofit EIR, City of Pasadena Crestview Avenue Widening and Realignment, and Extension - of Ear! Joseph Drive \+iA1D, City of Camarillo Conejo Creek Sewer Lane Replacement MND, City of Camarillo Las Poses Road improvements MND, City of Camarillo Victoria Avenue/Venrura Freeway Interchange Improvements EIR, City of San Buenaventura/Caltrans Carmen Drive/Ventura Freeway interchange Improvements EIS/EIR, City of Camarillo/Caltrans Antelope Valley Sheriff's Station EIR, City of Lancaster Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects EIR, City. and County of San Francisco City of Roseville Capital Improvement Program EIR Surfer's Point Beach Nouvshment Project, City of San Buenaventura Genera! Plana Santa Clarity V-Aeywide General Plan, City of Santa Clarity and Los Angeles County Orcutt Community Plan, Santa Barbara County Corona General Plan Update South Pasadena General Plan EIR Latiowter/Palmdale Enterprise Zone EIR Sierra Madre MEA and General Plan EM Lancaster MEA and General Plan EIR Fsducstiarral/Iasdkudo=l Pavj;vm University California Los Angeles (UCLA) 2002 Long Range Development Plan and Northwest Housing Infill Project EIR, UCLA Southwest Campus Housing and Parking EIR, UCi1A New Camarillo Library EN, City of Camarillo California Lutheran University Master Plan Elii, City of Thousand Oaks Academy of Sciences F113, City and County of San Francisco Santa Monica Library EIR, City of Santa Monica East End Elementary School MND, Ventura Unified School District Arnaz Elementary School/Oak View Elementary School Modernizations, Expansion and Consolidation MND, Ventura Unified School District Manhattan Beach Middle School EIR, Manhattan Beach Unified School District Royal High School Stadium EW, Simi Valley Unified School District Ague Dulce High School MND, Soledad-Ague Dulce Union School Distuct Trandt1wects Northeast Corridor Service and Facilities Eithaucement IS/EA, Sacramento Regional Transit District EIP GEORGE BURWASSER Senior Geologist George Bunuasser is a California Registered Geologist with more than 30 years of experience in the study of recent geologic processes and deposits. He is responsible for the sods, geology, and seismicity components of CEQA and NEPA documents; and for erosion control design and implementation of EIP ,associates' Storm Water Pollution Protection Plans and Habitat Restoration Plans. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Responsible for the soils, geology, and seismicity components of environmental impact assessments, studies, and reports prepared under CEQA and NEPA. • Conducts site investigations and literature searches to provide, compile, analyze, and evaluate information related to soil and slope stability, landslide and land subsidence susceptibility, erosion potential, &oding.and earthquake hazards. Applies the interpretation of stereoscopic aerial and terrestrial images, soil and rock examination, and geologic/geomorphologic mapping of hillsides, canyons, and rivers to development projects throughout California. • Manages projects in which erosion, landslide, and seismic hazards are of major concern. • Reviews geologic, seismic, erosion control, and storm water drainage control chapters of development proposals for compliance with city and/or county Natural Resource Conservation, Safety, and Watershed Elements. • Prepares seismicity and emergency response plan sections of Specific Area Plan EIRs. Coordinates geotechnical, groundwater hydrology, and public safety issues related to faulting, groundshaftiag, and liquefaction potential. • Establishes criteria for geology, seismicity, and hydrology -related issues for California's Universities' Environmental Compliance Handbooks. • Coordinates geoterhnieal analysis for: marine construction and marina use in the environmental review of waterfront land use projects. • Designs bioteehnical erosion control systems and prepares pre- and post -construction erosion control plans. • Particularly involved with mitigating the effects of land and soil instability on the water resources that serve the growing population of California, as well as provide habitat for our Pacific coast and Bayside plant and animal communities. • Especially concerned with mitigating the effects of shoreline erosion on sensinve habitats in San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento Delta, and other shoreline areas of California EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS California Registered Geologist # 7151 M.S., Quaternary Geology, University of Saskatchewan B.A., Geology, Case Western Reserve University Member, Geological Society of America Member, Astronomical Society of the Pacific Member, Association of Environmental Professionals Member, Bat Conservation International Member, California Native Grass Association REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE .Development Projects Annandale Canyon Estates, City of Pasadena Mirada SudResidential Development EIR, San Mateo County Scenic Vista Residential Development EIR, City of Livermore Flintridge Properties Tract 53647, City of La Canada Flintddge Kinder Morgan Tank Storage Terminal, City of Carson Transit -Oriented Redevelopment Project Area, City of Santa Rosa Vintage Estates, County of Santa Clam Mid -Market Redevelopment Plan EIR, City and County of San Francisco Brentwood/Arcadia Mixed Use General Plan Amendment EIR, City of Brentwood 1550 Bayshore Highway Waterfront Hotel Mitigated Negative Declaration, City of Burlingame 1250 Bayshore Hotel Addition Mitigated Negative Declaration, City of Burlingame Castle Highlands EIR, City of Oakland Bayview-Hunters Point Revitalization Concept Plan, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency muirlas/Msdne Commrrdon China Basin Ferry Terminal CEQA/NEPA Envi vamental Documentation, San Francisco Giants and Port of San Francisco San Leandro Marina Specific Plan EIR, City of San Leandro Small Craft Harbor Marina Engineering and Economic Feasibility Study, City and County of San Francisco Culiinan Ranch Final EIR/EIS Services, City of Vallejo and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco Giants Ballparlt at China Basin EIR, City of San Francisco and San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Mission Bay ,blaster Plan Subsequent Elit, City of San Francisco and San Francisco Redevelopment Agency SIMM ne Pxowction Clark Estate Revetment E1R, City of Santa Barbara Monterey Bay Aqu-dum Expansion, City of Monterey McFarland Seawall Focused EIR, City of Carmel Marinship Specific Plan EM City of Sausalito San Quentin Shoreline Repairs Final Measures I5/Environmental Assessment, California Department of Corrections and Department of General Services Hayward South of Highway 92 Specific Area Plan and EIR, City of Hayward Waterfront and Downtown Redevelopment Mwtcr Plan EM, City of Vallejo , Hamilton Field Master Plan EIR, City of Novato, Department of Community Development EIP SABRiNAM. F. COOS, PH.D. . Senior Scientist Ms. Cook brings 14 years of professional experience in soil, water and environmental assessment to EIP. Her technical capabilities include conducting hydrologic modeling (IMC-RAS, HEC.HMS, and other models), water quality modeling and assessment (such as HSPF), regulatory permitting (including hydrogeomorphic-type assessment), watershed assessment, 111fDLs/waste allocations, stomr water quality Bl1+IPs, stream and riparian restoration, and other water and sod studies. TECM"41CAL CAPABII.dnES • Expertise in surface and subsurface water and chemical transport processes and transformations. • Experience with point and nonpoint source water quality issues including TMDLs, CSOs, watershed management strategies, H&H modeling, and water quality modeling and assessment using parametric and non -parametric statistical techniques, trends analysis, principle components analysis, regressions, correlations, and others techniques. • Experienced in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications for environmental characterization, assessment, data management, and planning, and in training GIS end -users. • Skilled in preparation and review of environmental impact statements and assessments, permit applications (CEQA, NEPA, others), diagnostic feasibility studies, quality assurance projects plans, TMDLs, technical and non -technical documents, stakeholder communication, field sampling and monitoring plans, and project management. • Has espcncncc in environmental technology, policy, and management and has taught and developed college -level courses in these areas, including sections on environmental risk assessment and risk perception. EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS PbD., Soil Science with Water Resources minor; University of Minnesota MS., Soil Science, University of Minnesota B.S., Crop and Soil Science; Michigan State University Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists Sorg Science Society of America American Society of Agronomy Gain= Sigma Delta Sigma Xi PUBLICATIONS Cook, S. M. F., and D. R. Linden.1997. Use of shodamine WT to predict atrizine dilution factor in short-term transport studies. J. Eaviron. Qual 26:1438-1440. Baxber, C, J. Sinton, and S. Cook. 1997. Environmental issues laboratory manual. The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Cook, S. M. F., and D. R. Linden. 1996.Effect of food type and placement on earthworm (Apocrectodea tuberculaffi) burrowing and soil turnover. Biol. Fertil. Sods 21:201-206, PROJECT EXPERIENCE Water Quafiry and QuandryAssessmenr andm_'frog FERC Project 184, El Dorado Irrigation District NPDES Trmpezature Modeling, Aerojet Corporation Wetland'%% itigation Ponds, Towns Center West Stream Restoration, Pebble Beach, Garvin and Associates Water Quality BIIQPs, Folsom Gateway Watershed District Engineering, Rice Creek Watershed District, MN Prior Lake -Spring Lake Watershed Management District, MN Vermillion River Watershed Management Commission, MN Shingle Creek Watershed District, MN Root Zone Water Quality Management itilodel Evaluation, St. Paul, MN, USDA--ARS Agricultural BMPs Effect on Atrazine Fate and Transport, St Paul, MN, USDA-ARS F.av ronamab f Assessment and Permitting McKim Homes Permitting, Placer County, McKim Homes Morvai Peanitting, Sacramento County, Morm Properdes Highway 65 Self -Storage Permitting, Placer County Highland Reserve South Permitting, Placer County Chicken Ranch Slough Restoration Project, Sacramento County, Fulton -El Camino Recreation aad Parks District Lincoln Crossing Storrnwater BMP, Richland Planned communities Auburn Honda Stormwater BMP, Placer County Folsom Gateway Stormwata BMP, El Dorado County City of New Brighton Stormwatet BMP, Ramsey County, MN, Rice Creek Watershed District Quail Ridge SWPPP, Sacramento County Sterling Pointe SWPPP, Piaster County EIR Water Quality Technical Report Analysis for the Central Lathrop Specific Plan, Richland Planned Communities NPDES Phase II Water Quality BMPs, Mossdale Landing, Pacific Union Homes and TCN Luckey Properties Weber Creek Hydrology, F.1 Dorado Irrigation District Fish Kill Emergrnry Response, Detroit, ML, U.S. EPA Region 5 Airport Fill Material Impacts on Water Quality, Cleveland, OH, U.S. EPA Region 5 Lakeland Saud and Gravel Mimie Expansion and Reclamation Plans EIS Review, Washington County, MN CUCWD Diamond Fork System. Supplemental EIS, Utah City of Bloomington Airport South District Area Alternative Urban Areawide Revie+v, City of Bloomington, MN Phase I Property Transfer Site Visits, Various Locations, MN, ND, Verizon Wireless Benthic Macroinvertabrate Data Report Reviews, Various Locations in California, PG&E, EID, Squaw Valley Sacam Aestoradon Unnamed Coastal Tnbutary, Pebble Beacb, Garvin and Associates ESP ERM EFNER Environmental Planner Ms. Efner is an environmental planner who provides analytical assistance for a variety of environmental documentation and urban planning projects at EIP. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES + Working knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liai»lity Act (Stiperfun4 and NEPA/CEQA Guidelines. • Skilled in environmental research, technical writing, critical analysis, and environmental risk assessment • Extensive experience in domestic and international environmental policy analysis. • Extensive knawk* and expertise involving environmental issues in natural and social sciences. + Experience conducting outreach and public relation activities. EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS Master of Public Policy — Environmental Policy, University of Maryland, School of Public Affairs, 2003 Bachelor of ruts in Environmental Studies and Geography, University of California at Los ringeles,1999 Member, American Planning Association Member, Women's Environmental Council PROJECT EXPERIENCE Enviaoamental Impact Reports Pacific City EIR, City of Huntington Beach La Canada Flintridge Tentative Tract Map and Variance EIR, City of La Canada Flintridge UCSB Ellwood Devrreua EIR, University of California, Santa Barbara Los Angeles Unified School District High School #3 EIR, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Los Angeles Unified School District High School #5 EIR, LAUSD Monterey Amendment EIR, Department of Water Resources Gateway South EIR, City of Scotts Valley . Burbank Density and Design, City of Burbank Santa Ana Unified School District Supplemental EIR, Santa Tina Unified School District Countryside Specific Plan EIR, City of Ontario Long Beach Manna Shores EIR, City of Long Beach Sutter Medical Center Ell;, Sutter Health Peninsula Medical Center Replacement EIR, City of Burlingame Land Use and Mobility Elements Update, City of Long Beach Stockton Event Center EM City of Stockton General Plans General Plan Technical. Background Report, City of Newport Beach General Plan Technical Background Report, City of Pomona ,Wgpted Negavve Declaradans City of Carson South Bay Pavilion Mitigated Negative Declaration, City of Carson T1anspomnoi212VEPAEnvironmenad Assesw=nts SR 152/156 improvement Project IS/EA, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Santa Clara Alum Rock Corridor IS/FUS, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Watershed Management Plan Ballona Watershed Nfanagement Plan, Los Angeles County EIP RUTA ]OHIBSACAR, RE.A. Senior Manager Ruta Kshirsagar, RE.A. is a Senior Manager with EIP associates Los Angeles office and is responsible for managing the preparation and coordination of environmental documentation for development projects in Southern California She is also responsible for the preparation of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, which includes conducting site history research and hazardous waste analysis. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Has nearly eight years of experience in preparing CEQA/NEPA documents, including Initial Studies and Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) . • Experience includes on -site assistance in the identification of habitat, species, and wetlands issues, wetlands delineations, evaluation of proposed wetland mitigation sites, and obtaining permits for various wetlands -related projects • Responsible foe preparing numerous hazardous waste assessments in a variety of settings, including residential, agricultural, comm.=cml, and mixed industrial. • Experience in hazardous waste issues includes analyzing both regulations and chemical processes in the wastewater treatment industry, as well as conducting laboratory research on hazardous chemicals and wastes. • Work experience includes management and prepamtion of CEQA%NEPA documentation, site suitability studies, risk assessments, development constraints analysis, and threatened & endangered species studies_ EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS B.A., Biology/Economics, Lehigh University, Pennsylvania M-A., Environmental Science, Brown University, Rhode Island Registered Environmental Assessor (AEA), California, #07389,1999 Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Environmental Assessment Association (EA.A) PROJECT EXPERIENCE Amidembd Empe.dance Hadcy Canyon Road Single -Family Residential Development and Golf Course EIR, Los Angeles County Las Lomas Multi -Family Residential Development Elk Los Angeles County Phmc I Environmgmtai Site Assessments Adventure County Park Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, City of Whitter Subway Terminal Building Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, City of Los Angeles The Grove Apartments Phase I Envimnmenul Site Assessment, City of Ontario Drum Workshop, Inc. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, City of Oxnard Cuyapaipe Band of Mission Indians Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, City of Alpine Kristra Investments, Inc Expansion Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, City of Fontana Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Walgmen's Company Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, McDonald's Corporation Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Extended Stay America, Inc. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Kaufman & Broad Multi -Housing Group, Inc. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Evergreen Devco. Inc. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, CSK Auto, Inc. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Union Bank of California Phase I Environmental Site assessments, Bank of America EIFs/ EISs Cornfields State Park General Plan Amendment and EIR, City of Los Angeles Central City West Specific Plan Amendment and EIR, City of Los Angeles Salida Community Plan Update (SCPU)/River Ranch Specific Plan (RRSP) EIR, Community of Salida, Smanislaus County New Soutar Coast County Golf Course EIR, Rolling I•Tills Estates San Ysiciro Border Expansion EIS/EM City of San Ysidro Costco Commercial Complex EIR, City of San Dimas Fresno Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion EIR, City of Fresno Maryland Intereounty Connector Expansion EIS, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties, Nil) Proposed Federal Correctional Institute EIS, Gilmer County, WV General Services Administration (GSA) PcWosed Personnel Management Office Facilities EISs throughout Northeast United States, GSA New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 1 Relocation EIS, Salem County, NJ Educadona1 qm ence South Los Angeles Area New High School Na 3 EIR, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Valley Region FEgh School No. 5 EIR, City of San Fernando, LAUSD Central Los Angeles Area New Learning Center No. 1 (Ambassador Hotel) EIR, City of Los Angeles, LAUSD Central Ins Angeles Area New High School Nm 10 FIR, City of Los Angeles, LAUSD Central Los Angeles Area New High School No. 9 ED, City of Los Angeles, LAUSD East Valley Area New Nigh School No. 1A (Anthony Oiwe Budding) MND, Community of North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, LAUSD Noble New Elementary School No. I MND, Community of Sepulveda, Los Angeles County, LAUSD EIP CLOPORD MALE Associate Geologist/Project Manager Clifford Nale is a California Registered Geologist with more than 10 years of experience in the study of recent geologic processes and deposits and the assessment of hazardous waste management projects involved with sots and groundwater contamination. He is responsible for the sods, geology, seismicity, and hazardous materials components of CEQA and NE PA documents TECHNICAL CAPABBILITIES • Responsible for the soils, geology, seismicity, and hazardous materials components of environmental impact assessments, studies, and reports under CEQA and NEPA. • Reviews geologic, smmmir erosion control and storm water drainage control chapters of development proposals for compliance with city and/or county Natural Resource Conservation, Safety, and Watershed Elements. • Conducts and evaluates hydrology and hydrologic investigations far environmental documentation, • Conducts bite assessments and literature searches to evaluate information related to hazardous waste management and soil and groundwater contamination. • Performs comprehensive analyses of air quality and noise impacts for EIRs/EIS and independent technical studies. • Uses state and federally approved air quality models including MVEI/EMFAC, URBEMIS, and CALWE4, • Is particularly involved with mitigating the effects of land instability and soil and groundwater connmination on the growing population of California • Has two years of experience in air quality and noise modeling and analyses for land development -related projects and air quality risk assessments. • Has performed and managed over 75 -Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports for numerous real estate (residential, commercial, =d industrial) transaction types (new loans, refinance, sales, and purchases). EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS California Registered Geologist # 7503 B.S., Engineering Geology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1993 Member, National Groundwater Association PROjECr EXPERIENCE Ixtariruaroaal/Lzbaratrxies/Medical FaclJfrres Redwood City Kaiser Master Plan EIR, City of Redwood City Alta Bates Medical Center Ashby Campus Master Plan EIR, . City of Berkeley Northeast Quadrant Science and Safety Projects FIR, . University of California, Berkeley Mills -Peninsula Hospital Replacement Project M City of Burlingame Fnvrra=eand Due Dftwce Projects Conducted over 75 Phase I and Phase II ESAs in California, Nevada, and Arizona including: Phase I ESA -Livermore Airway Business Park, Comerica Bank Phase I ESA -Robert Lewis Volkswagen -Newark, Comerica Bank Phase I ESA-Soleetron Corporation -Newark, LaSalle Investment Management Various wireless communications towers throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona, Sprint PCS . Wirer Supply and Hydrologic Assessment Airamont Water Treatment Plant EIR, Zone 7 Waux Agency New Camarillo i ibrary, City of Camarillo Gateway South SETR, City of Scotts Valley Transportation Alum Rock Light Rail Transit FIR/EIS, Santa Clara Valley Transportation District High Speed Rail Central Corridor EIR/EIS, High Speed Rail Authority State Route 275 Modification Project, City of West Sacramento Millbrae Pedestrian Overcrossisng, City of Millbrae Air Quality North Burlingame Specific Area Plan and EIR, City of Burlingame City of Ceres Industrial Warehouse Air Quality, Assessment City of Ceres Nabe North Burlingame Specific Area Plan and EIR, City of .Burlingame Sacramento RT Bus Maintenance Facility IS/EA, Sacramento Regional Transit Mmiug axrd Reclamadoa United Rock Products Reclamation Plan for Pit Nos. 2 and 3, State Mining and Geology Board ConstTuccdau Management Former Alameda Navel Air Station, Stormdrain Replacement Protect, Department of Defense Former Maria Corps Air Station, Tustin, CA Southwest Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command (SWDN� EIP JOHN J. SPRA.NZA, II Associate Manager Aquatic and Fishery Ecologist Mr. Spranza has worked for over 6 years in the field of aquatic ecology and feshwater fisheries. Focusing on assessing how disturbance influence aquatic ecosystems, Mr. Spranza has worked and published on population dynamics, community ecology, reproductive biology, and physiology of both stream and river fishes. He has a great deal of experience in the assessment of water quality, ecosystem function, and riparian zone influences on stream/river ecology. to addition to his freshwater wyetencc, he has also spent time studying and working in marine ecosystems. This experience includes studies of marine fish communities in California and Mexico, kelp forest ecosystem studies, intertidal invertebrate community assessments, and marine plankton studies_ TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Mr. Spranza has extensive experience in aquatic ecosystem assessment, watershed management, stream and riverine ecology, fisheries ecology/management, and statistics. He has also worked in marine ecosystems in both the U.S, and Mexico. His Marine experience includes studies of marine fish communities, kelp forest ecosystem studies, intertidal invertebrate community assessments, and marine plankton studies Technical responsibilities include project and technical management of natnrsl resource studies and surveys, study design, and data and statistical analyses. Technical experience includes stream and river fisheries assessments, aquatic community composition and species distribution, stream ecosystem modeling, watershed assessment, determination of life -history, fecundity, and growth rates of scram, river and Marne fish, spatial analysis of floodplain and wetland ecosystems and communities, river restoration with respect to dam removal projects, and water quality assessment and analysis. Additionally, Mr. Spranza performs surveys for terrestrial species such as mammals, replies, and birds. Has undergone extended tra, gia section 404/401 permitting, and has experience is both state and federal jurisdictional waters permitting Experience in, and familiarity with, CEQA regulations, document preparation, and mitigation procedures. Has been trained through the Federal integrative Graduate Education and Rcscasch'T'raining Progmm at the University of Wisconsin to interact with the public and act as a liaison between social and biological scientists and the communities that are impacted or concerned with current projects EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS M.S., Zoology/Aquatic Ecology,1998, Oklahoma State University B.S., Aquatic Biology, 1996, University of California Santa Barbara Member, American Fisheries Society Member, Ecological Society of America Member, North American Benthological Society PROJECT EXPERIENCE FEnvirazirra wad Documents UCLA Northwest Housing Project EIR Armstrong Ranch Development Project EIR La Cafiada Estates EIR Annandale Canyon Estates EIR San Luis Educational Village EIR Lindbergh Educational Village EIR Downey Landing Specific Plan EIR Carson Proposed Redevelopment Area No. 4 EIR City of Redondo Beach Heart of the City Specific Plan, City of Redondo Beach and Redondo Beach Redevelopment Agency Maxine Ex�exJerice Species composition and densities of phytoplankton within Marine Snow. University of California, Santa Barbara. Densities and distribution of intertidal gastropods within the Dana Point Marine Life Refuge. Dana Point, California. Vertical diversity, distribution, and densities of gastropods on pier pilings within the Santa Monica Bay. Santa Monica and Malibu, California. Distribution and density of Grant Kelp (M*nvx0&p_)nfam} off Arrow Point, Catalina Island Techairal.Reporrs Wetland Delineation of Annandale Canyon Estates, Pasadena, California October 2002 Wetland Delineation of Tract number 5349, Camarillo California August 2002 Biological Assessment of Tract number 5349, Camarillo California August 2002 Biological Ass =cut of Tract number 53933, Cosmic California June 20OZ W.z7dh* InmmestVadons Wildlife survey of Annandale Canyon Estate Tract, Pasadena California Wildlife survey of UCLA Coastal Sage Chaparral and associated vegetation patches. Los Angeles, California. Wtldhfe survey of Castaic Tract 53933, Casraic, California Wildlife survey of G=nindalc Estates, Camarillo Ca. Wildlife survey Sakioka Farms, Oxnard Ca Evaluate effects of envirotimentah disturbance on Prairie stream fish reproduction, growth rates, and conditic- The Nature Conservancy, Oklahoma Evaluate the influence that spatial scale (size of study) has on the medianium structuring saeam fish communities. The Nature Conservancy, Oklahoma Mr. Wong contributes strong technical support to CEQA documentation projects, specializing in public services, Utilities and energy analyses. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Obtained exposure to general plans and environmental impact reports during his masters program, focusing on their preparation and applicable state requirements. • At the University of Southerri California, wrote a draft general plan for the Puente Hills Native Habitat Preservation Authority to consolidate effom to acquire, maintain, and restore the native habitat of the Puente HzS area. As an intern at the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board from May 2000 to August 2001, served under the Storm Water Unit and obtained good understanding of the agency's authority and how violations are handled. EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS Master of Art, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Environmental Studies Courses in General Plans, Environmental Impacts, Environmental Lau► & Pofiey, Water Quality Policy and Regulation, Resource and Enviroarnental Economics, Environmental Policy, Eavirotuncatal Sdences Bachelor of Science, University of California, Los Angeles, Biology PROJECT EXPERIENCE Fav*uvzzr &d im pacrAgparra Pacific City EK City of Huntington Beach Lynwood Unified School District Reports, Lynwood Unified School District New Santa Monica Main library EIR, City of Santa Monica UC Riverside Long Range Development Plan EIR, University of California Regents UCLA Long Rang: Development Plan EIR, University of California Regents New Roads Elementary School FIR, City of Santa Monica Gerloraf Plans General Plan Technical Background Report, City of Santa Cladta General Plan Technical Background Repast, City of Corona Spedfic Puns San Gabriel Valley Boulevard Neighborhoods Sustainability Plan, Las Anoes County Transparrarioa Metropolitan Transportation Authority Mid-Ci y/Westside Corridor Phase III (Final EIS/EIR), Los Angeles County IVEPA Eavkomnenral Assessments Orthopaedic Hospital Outpatient Clinic Budding, City of Los Angeles Growth in Southern California brings with it numerous transportation challenges including traffic congestion, increased noise and air quality impacts, and the need to manage geographic data more efficiently. Urban Crossroads is uniquely positioned at the center of these issues and able to provide a muiti-disciplinary approach for optimal solutions.This is accomplished by applying the lessons of the past with today's innovative techniques to analyze and reduce traffic congestion, noise/air/community impacts and accommodate alternative transportation modes. This cross -bred approach is evident by the breadth of services available to diverse clientele including regional governments, counties, cities, special districts, private developers, engineering and planning firms. Urban Crossroads offers the following services: Air Quality Analysis:; syste'rns s- .. * dispersion Analysis • Data Conversion • General Plan Elements • Geographic Information • Mitigation Programs Systems (GIS) • feeds Assessment and Planning • Acoustical Studies • Spatial Analysis • Ordinance Compliance • Systems Integration • Noise Elements • Sound Harrier Analysis jsi ' ' I Lighting Plans '° x `Y _ 4 • Pavement Marking Striping - • Roundabout Design • Efficiency Studies '�= • Signal/Signage/Traffic • Parking Circulation • Shared Parking Analysis Control Systems r �StrategicPlanning • Plan Review • Agency Coordination • Traffic Calming Studies Plan, Specifications • Impact Studies `- and Estimates -Traffic Mitigation Review • Capacity/Demand Analysis • Circulation • Corridor Progression Studies • Demand Modeling • Feasibility Studies • General Plan Traffic Analysis • Master Planning and Zoning • Network Simulation • Neighborhood Traffic Management • Nexus/Fair Share Analysis -Site Plan Development and Access . Specific Plan Traffic Analysis -Traffic Forecasting Computer Modeling • Traffic Safety Evaluations Transit -Trip Generation Studies As a leading provider of transportation planning, engineering and systems development, Urban Crossroads has performed thousands of studies and our mission remains true — ensure that transportation systems are used to their most optimal potential with minimal community impacts. Extensive industry experience coupled with innovative and creative problem solving ensures Urban Crossroads consistently meets and exceeds our clients expectations. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE The following project experience paragraphs summarize relevant experience in terms of traffic impact analysis in Huntington Beach and/or experience working with the OCTAM forecasting tool on similar projects. I-405 Malor Investment Study (MIS) Modeling Support This project is an ongoing work effort being performed under contract to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The initial work activity has been the initial evaluation of conceptual alternatives. Thirteen alternatives have been evaluated using the OCTAM. The alternatives included range improvement strategies including general use lanes, special use lanes, and transit oriented improvements. The outputs produced as part of this exercise included daily and peak hour forecasts, as well as overall study area statistical information. The conceptual alternatives analysis phase is complete. Upon completion of the conceptual alternatives, Urban Crossroads, Inc. was selected to perform analysis of the final alternatives, which is expected to extend into November of 2004. Tonner Hills Development Traffic Impact Study A recent example of a traffic impact analysis performed by Urban Crossroads, Inc.. using the OCTAM tool is the Tonner Hills development. This project Included over 800 residential units with alternatives that included commercial and active (sports) park uses. Network and land use alternatives were evaluated using the OCTAM tool. Additional model traffic analysis zone and network detail were incorporated into the OCTAM tool in the study area to improve the forecasting capabilities of the model at the detailed local street/peak hour level. The analysis for this project also included off -site network alternatives related to an MPAH facility (Tonner Canyon Road) currently being considered for deletion from the MPAH. Huntington Beach Traffic Studies Urban Crossroads, Inc. staff have been involved in numerous studies in and around the City of Huntington Beach. Modeling support has been provided for recent studies for the Pacific City project and for the Blocks 104/105 project. Urban Crossroads, Inc. staff prepared the traffic study for the most recent update of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan. Other studies within the City of Huntington Beach include evaluating the impacts/benefits of extending Seapoint Street from Palm Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway, and the Los Patos Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Study. Jahn Kain Senior Principal AREAS OF EXPERTISE * Transportation Planning and Problem Solving ♦ Cooperative Study Management Traffic Impact Analyses * Circulation Systems for Planned Communities + Travel Demand Modeling Improvement Program Coordination General Plan Circulation Elements Neighborhood Traffic Control ♦ Parking Studies ♦ Public Outreach REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE John Kain, AICP has worked professionally in transportation planning and traffic engineering since 1975. He received the Master of Science degree in administration from UC Irvine, where he specialized in transportation systems evaluation. Mr. Kain has served on the Institute of Transportation Engineers technical committees for Traffic Forecasting and Highway Access Control. His work on circulation plans and transportation studies for planned communities has included Bolsa Chica, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, and the Irvine Village of Westpark in Orange County; Sun City Palm Desert, Victoria Grove, Winchester Hills, Alta Cresta, Menifee Ranch, Silver Hawk, and the Vineyard in Riverside County; South Poway and East Lake in San Diego County; Westgate, Hunters Ridge and East Highlands Ranch in San Bernardino County; Tejon Ranch, Rosedale Ranch and Pacificana in Kern County; Oxnard Town Center and Ormond Beach in Ventura County; Highlands Ranch and Edgemont Ranch in Colorado. He also prepared the general plan circulation element updates/studies for numerous cities in California, including: Huntington Beach Beaumont, Hesperia, Indian Wells, Indio, Montclair, Murrieta, Norwalk, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto, and Solana Beach. Mr. Kain has managed the development and application of traffic models and GIS databases for over twenty areas in California, including Irvine, Huntington Beach, Southeast Orange County, Chino, San Bernardino County RSA 33, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Southwest Riverside County, Palm Desert, Ojai, Mammoth, and Imperial County. Mr. Kain's involvement with neighborhood traffic control includes the first public Orange County roundabout designs, Mesa West Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, and numerous residential street impact assessments. Cooperative transportation studies managed by Mr. Kain have included the Ramona Expressway, State Route 79, and Van Buren corridors in Riverside County, the Imperial Highway corridor in Yorba Linda, planned Orange County Santa Ana River Crossings between 1-405 and Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County, and assessments of the Aliso Creek Road and Ridge Route Drive extensions in Orange County. Carleton Waters Principal AREAS OF EXPERTISE a Travel Demand Modeling & GIS Integration ♦ Corridor and Area -wide Studies ♦ Traffic & Air Quality Impact Analyses ♦ General Plan Circulation Elements * Site Access and Shared Parking Studies ♦ Traffic Control Plans REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE Carleton Waters,. P.E. has worked professionally in transportation engineering and related fields since 1981. He received his Master of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Irvine, where he specialized in transportation and urban systems planning. Mr. Waters has served on the board of the Southwest Region Transportation Model User Group (SRTMUG). Models developed and/or applied by Mr. Waters in Orange County, California include the Irvine Transportation Analysis Model (ITAM), the Santa Ana River Area (SARA) Model, and the South Orange County Traffic Model, version 2.7 (SOCTM 2.7). Mr. Waters is currently managing the 1-405 Major Investment Study (MIS) effort using the Orange County Traffic Analysis Model (OCTAM). Mr. Waters has been responsible for developing/ applying the Ramona Expressway Corridor Study (RECS) model, the City of Moreno Valley Traffic Model (MVTM), and the Beaumont Area Traffic Model/Analyzer (BATMAN) in the County of Riverside. In San Bernardino County, his model development efforts have included the Chino Traffic Model (CTM) and the Regional Statistical Area 33 (RSA 33) Model, encompassing the Morongo Basin area. Mr. Waters also played a key role in updating the model structure which is being used to analyze sub -regional transportation issues in the urbanized portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Mr. Waters has also been responsible for developing/applying a number of travel demand models designed to evaluate the unique travel characteristics of a number of less urbanized areas. Recreational areas for which Mr. Waters has developed travel demand models include the Mammoth Transportation Model (Town of Mammoth Lakes, California), the Conway, New Hampshire travel demand model, and the Palm Desert Traffic Model. Mr. Waters has also been responsible for applying these traffic forecasting tools for specific project applications, including MPAH amendment studies and project level traffic studies. Relevant examples include the Aliso Creek Road MPAH deletion study in south Orange County, and development projects such as the Pacific City and Blocks 104/105 projects in the City of Huntington Beach. Malrlie Whiteman Senior Engineer AREAS OF EXPERTISE ♦ Transportation Planning ♦ Traffic Impact Analyses ♦ Travel Demand Modeling REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE Marlie Whiteman, P.E. has worked professionally in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and applications of AutoCAD since 1995. She has worked on a variety of transportation planning and traffic engineering projects, with an emphasis on travel demand forecasting. Ms. Whiteman received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Irvine. She served as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter treasurer in 1994, vice president in 1995, and president in 1996. Ms. Whiteman's experience in transportation planning includes travel demand modeling and traffic impact analysis. Modeling experience includes model data development, consistency, validation, preparation of future forecasts, post -processing, as well as circulation planning, intersection capacity analysis, parking demand analysis, site access evaluation, GIS applications, and staff training. Ms. Whiteman's work experience with the development of traffic models includes the South Orange County Traffic Model (SOCTM), Imperial County Traffic Model (ICTM), Palm Desert Model, Santa Ana River Crossings Model (SARX), Pass Area Model (PAM), Tejon Traffic Model (TTM), Irvine Traffic Analysis Model (ITAM), and Newport Beach Traffic Model (NBTM). Her experience working with existing traffic models includes the Orange County Transportation Analysis Model (OCTAM), Chino Traffic Model (CTM), Moreno Valley Traffic Model (MVTM), Beaumont Area Traffic ModeVAnalyzer (BATMAN), San Juan Capistrano model, Split RIVSAN model, and Ramona Expressway Corridor Study Model (RECS). She is also familiar with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan Model (CTP). She has performed modeling and analysis activities for the 1-405 Major Investment Study (MIS). Additional modeling support activities include Scholle Development TDR forecast preparation, on -call services for the Cities of Moreno Valley and Irvine, and for the County of Orange (including staff training activities), and forecast preparation in support of traffic studies for Pacific City, and Parker Hannifin. General Plan traffic study preparation activities include the Cities of Rancho Santa Margarita, San Jacinto, Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, and Newport Beach. Janice Trinh Transportation Planner AREAS OF EXPERTISE ♦ Transportation Planning ♦ Travel Demand Modeling ♦ Traffic Impact Analyses ♦ Oracle 9i (OCP) REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE Janice Trinh has worked professionally in the transportation planning field since July of 2001. She has worked on a variety of transportation planning and traffic engineering projects, with an emphasis on travel demand forecasting. Ms. Trinh has worked extensively with the Orange County Transportation Analysis Model (OCTAM 3.1) throughout her career. Ms. Trinh also has experience with application development and database design. In June of 2004, Ms. Trinh joined Urban Crossroads, Inc. as a Transportation Planner. Her tasks include highway (with HOV and express lane components) and transit (with BRT and light rail components) network coding for the 1-405 Major Investment Study at the Orange County Transportation Authority. Janice also participated in results preparation/forecast refinement activities. At Urban Crossroads, Inc., Ms. Trinh has participated in the preparation of several traffic impact analyses in the County of Riverside. Projects include the Rancho Mirage General Plan Update Traffic Study, the University of California Riverside (UCR) Moreno Field Station Traffic Study, and the preliminary analysis for West Moreno Highlands. Janice Trinh received her Bachelors of Arts degree in International Business with a concentration in Chinese from California State University, Fullerton. While attending school at California State University, Fullerton, Ms. Trinh worked part-time as an Intern with the Orange County Transportation Authority gaining valuable experience in Travel Demand Forecasting. Ms. Trinh assisted in the development and maintenance of the Orange County Transportation Analysis Model. She used Exceed/Unix on Windows operating system to analyze results for transportation modeling studies. Ms. Trinh also updated the OCTAM 3.1 count network using NIS and Viper. After Janice graduated, she worked full-time at Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. where she continued to apply the OCTAM 3.1 model for various projects. As an on - call consultant, she assisted the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) in preparing transit network alternatives with rail, bus, and highway network alternatives with HOV components. She also developed the sub -area traffic analysis model for the City of Anaheim and the City of Orange. Ms. Trinh also performed model coding and model runs for the CAMPO model using TransCAD. Petra Geotectmical, Inc., (Petra) is an environmental, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspection consulting firm founded in 1975 as Earth Research Associates, and incorporated in 1988 as Petra. Our professional staff consists of an interdisciplinary group of professionals, including licensed engineers, geologists, scientists, technicians, inspectors, and support staff. Petra has earned a reputation as one of the premier consulting firms in Southern California and has completed work on more than 13,000 projects in over 300 cities and communities since the firm's inception. Petra has participated in the construction of over 20,000 residences, encompassing nearly every type of development or construction contemplated or performed in Southern California Services have been provided for subdivisions, residential and commercial mid- to high-rise projects, regional systems including toll roads, municipal arterials, light rails, and the infrastructure associated with these projects. From pre -purchase environmental impact report studies and environmental and geotechnical due -diligence, through post -development services, including pavement maintenance and problem solving forensic investigation, Petra provides corporate as well as key personnel experience. Petra's ability to attract and retain highly qualified and experienced professionals, in multiple offices, allows us to meet the diverse and expanding needs of our clients and to face the challenges posed by development, quickly and effectively, regardless of a proj ect's complexity, size, or location. Our in-house geotechnical and materials testing laboratories offer comprehensive testing services that maximize our firm's ability to provide fast and accurate test results. Thorough knowledge of the environmental and engineering properties of subsurface materials is crucial to the satisfactory performance of projects, both during and after completion of construction. Petra provides services to define and evaluate subsurface conditions, and their potential impact on proposed, or existing development. Whether a project involves research, geologic mapping, subsurface exploration, seismic evaluation, or data acquisition and analysis, we have the services necessary to provide reliable information. We can assist in all aspects of the project from site planning, to earthwork observation and testing, to final construction. Our services include, but are not limited to: ■ Geotechnical Feasibility Studies ■ Foundation Evaluations ■ Seismic/Liquefaction Analysis ■ Soil Structure Dynamic Interaction ■ Slope Stability Analysis ■ Pavement Design ■ Drainage/Seepage Studies ■ Soil Improvements/Stabilization ■ Geotechnical Instrumentation ■ Field Permeability Testing ■ Geologic Hazard Reconnaissance ■ Hydrogeologic Investigations ■ Landslide Evaluations ■ Fault Investigations ■ Seismic Refraction/Rock Rippability ■ Earthquake Engineering ■ Phase I and II Assessments ■ Preliminary Endangerment Assessments ■ Soil and Groundwater Remediation ■ Methane Investigations, Modeling, and Consulting ■ Construction and Municipal Storm Water Services ■ Transaction Consulting ■ Regulatory Compliance Contaminant Transport ■ Laboratory Testing Petra has participated in the construction of over 20,000 residences, encompassing nearly every type of development or construction contemplated or performed in Southern California. Services have been provided for subdivisions, residential and commercial mid- to high-rise projects, regional systems including toll roads, municipal arterials, light rails, and the infrastructure associated with these projects. From pre -purchase environmental impact report studies and environmental and geotechnical due -diligence, through post -development services, including pavement maintenance and problem solving forensic investigation, Petra provides corporate as well as key personnel experience. A representative sampling of Petra's relevant project experience follows. Sailhouse Condominiums, Corona del Mar, California Client: John Laing Homes Contacts: Mr. Pat Potts/Mr. Tim Jones 909-272-5I00 Located on an approximately eight -acre parcel of land formerly occupied by a 1960s era apartment complex, the Sailhouse project in Corona del Mar is a 90-unit condominium development. The roughly rectangular site is bounded on two sides by existing single-family residential properties, with the remaining two sides bounded by an elementary school and a public access road. Petra provided geotechnical consulting services for numerous projects that fall under the category of "in -fill" sites in highly urbanized areas. The Sailhouse is considered a challenging project from a geotechnical standpoint because site grading involved relatively deep excavations and construction of large retaining walls in close proximity to existing offsite structures. Maintaining the stability of neighboring properties and preventing distress to structures was a primary concern throughout the grading process. For this reason, the scope of services provided by our firm was expanded to include a comprehensive monitoring program that was in place throughout the grading process. This program, which included frequent monitoring of sensitive instrumentation (including inclinometers, tilt plates and crack gauges) placed along the site perimeter, was designed to allow early detection of a potentially unstable condition that could result in distress to offsite structures. Additional factors that caused this project to be challenging in nature included the presence of soil and bedrock materials that exhibited highly variable engineering characteristics, the variability of proposed compacted fill thicknesses, and geologic structure which is locally unfavorable with respect to the proposed grading and construction. By identifying these conditions during our preliminary geotechnical investigation of the site, Petra provided the appropriate recommendations for remedial grading well in advance of ground breaking ceremonies. As the project moved into the grading and post -grading phases, our played a vital role in verifying that the recommendations provided in the preliminary report were implemented. Horsethief Canyon, Corona, Riverside County, California Client., William Lyon Homes (formerly Presley Homes) Contact: Mr. Al Uman 951-6372276 Completed 2002 Presley's Horsethief Canyon project is a 650-acre master -planned residential community located on the northern flanks of the Santa Ana. Mountains in Corona. The 2,000 residential units were proposed on a broad alluvial fan. Petra performed a preliminary geotechnical investigation for the project, and performed site specific investigations for a 10-acre sewage treatment plant, one- and two -million gallon water reservoirs, and schools and parks. Petra provided services throughout the project's ten year plus mass grading and onsite construction. Services included testing and observation during grading, testing and observation during utility and roadway construction, and special inspection during facility and structure construction. Sycamore Ranch, Fallbrook, San Diego County, California Client: William Lyon Homes (formerly Presley Homes) Contact: Mr. Mel Mercado 951-63 7-2275 Ongoing A major developer proposed to prepare 500+ acres into a prime residential and recreational development located in the rolling hills of Fallbrook, California. The site is underlain by decomposed granite of the Southern California Batholith, and the broad valleys between are filled with varying types and depths of alluvium. Previous investigations by others identified alluvial removal areas where the location and extent made development economically infeasible. Petra personnel performed preliminary geotechnical investigations which were used to characterize and delineate two specific types of alluvium; one significantly compressible and the other generally acceptable in its in -situ condition. By identifying and removing only the compressible alluvium, Presley Homes was able to prepare an economically feasible land use plan in a desirable location. Recommendations to locate the golf course in some of the detrimentally compressible alluvial areas also reduced the remedial grading required. Petra has provided geotechnical testing and observation during earthwork construction of the first phase of this development. DR. SIAMAK JAFROUDI President Principal Engineer EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Ph.D., Geotechnical Dr. Jafroudi has over 31 years of professional experience in Engineering, 1983, University geotechnical engineering. His area of specialization is "material of California Davis characterization" in relation to slope stability evaluation, liquefaction analysis, pavement design, soil collapse potential, earth retaining Master of Science, Civil structures and earthquake engineering. Dr. Jafroudi's experience Engineering, 1978, University encompasses the design and supervision of a multitude of soil of California Davis mechanics laboratory tests and drilling programs. With a broad range of project experience, he has served as principal engineer on several REGISTRATIONS key projects for such clients as school, university and college districts; Geotechnical Engineer, public agencies; transportation agencies; residential and comrnercial California, GE 2024 developers; as well as private sector clients. Civil Engineering, California, PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES RCE 36641 As the President and Principal Engineer for Petra Geotechnical, Inc. Dr. Jafroudi: ` Environmental Assessor, REA ■ Directs and supervises investigations and analyses for geotechnical 01655 projects, as well as data compilation and analysis ASSOCIATIONS s Prepares and reviews soil and foundation reports and specifications American Society of Civil ' Provides technical support and directs and supervises engineering Engineers staff ■ Oversees Petra geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing California Geotechnical and special inspection divisions Engineers Association PROTECT EXPERIENCE Earthquake Engineering Residential Developments Research Institute Crowne Hill Residential Development, Lennar Homes, Temecula, California ■ Horsethief Ranch, Presley Homes, Horsethief Canyon, California ■ Bear Brand Ranch, Shea Homes, Laguna Niguel, California ■ Cloverdale TV, William Lyon Homes, Mira Lorna, California Transportation ■ First Street Bridge Expansion, Parsons Transportation Group, Los Angeles, California ■ La Paz Bridge Expansion, Parsons Transportation Group, Mission Viejo, California ■ Golden Lantern Avenue, Shea Homes, Laguna NigueUDana Point, California ■ Ocean Ranch II Bridge, Shea Homes, Laguna Niguel, California ■ Crown Valley Road Widening, City of Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, California 612412004 2: 07: 00 PM OPEMA DR. SIAMAK JAFROUDI President Principal Engineer ■ La Mirada High School, Norwalk -La Mirada Unified School District, La Mirada, California ■ Norwalk High School, Norwalk -La Mirada Unified School District, Norwalk, California • Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Fullerton, California ■ Olinda Elementary School, Brea Olinda Unified School District, Brea, California ■ Brea-Olinda High School, Brea-Olinda Unified School District, Brea, California ■ Proposed Elementary School at Broadway and Golden, Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, California ■ Valley Christian Middle School, Bellflower Christian School, Cerritos, California 612412004 2:07: oo PM *,PETRA MR. DARREL ROBERTS Vice President, Principal Geologist Orange County Branch Manager EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL SUIVIlVIARY Bachelor of Arts, Geology, Mr. Roberts has over 26 years of geology and geotechnical California State University, Chico experience; 19 of these years have been with Petra Geotechnical, Inc. His professional experience includes commercial, residential, REGISTRATIONS educational, municipal, and transportation development. His Registered Geologist, California, expertise is in hillside residential grading and he has worked on RG 5876 projects that range from 900+ acre multi -use developments to single family custom residences. Certified Engineering Geologist, California, CEG 1972 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES As a Principal Geologist for Petra Geotechnical, Inc. Mr. Roberts: ASSOCIATIONS • Directs and performs geologic and geotechnical South Coast Geological Society investigations Geologic Society of America a Authors and reviews geologic and geotechnical reports and proposals 0 Performs in-house quality assurance and quality control review 0 Performs third-puty review of geote bnical reports for city agencies PROJECT EXPERIENCE Residential Developments Mr. Roberts has extensive experience working on residential developments within hillside terrain ranging from hundreds of acres for major residential development to single lot custom family residences. He has worked on large to small-scale retail projects including the Marketplace, and the Laguna Heights Marketplace in Laguna Niguel, as well as the Vineyard Marketplace in Rancho Cucamonga. These projects required Mr. Roberts to investigate, evaluate and provide recommendations for landslide, slope stability, faulting, and groundwater conditions. ■ Bear Brand Ranch & Laguna Heights, Shea Horns, Laguna Niguel, California — A 3,162 single-family home master planned community with condominiums. ■ Wooderest Development, Anaheim, California — A 380-acre residential development with 459 single-family homes. • Horsethief Ranch, Presley Homes, Horsethief Canyon, California • Tava Development, Riverside Counay, California - A residential development featuring 464 single-family homes. San Joaquin Hills, S&S Construction Co, Laguna Niguel, California - A residential development with over 1,000 lots. 0 S&S Construction Co, Yorba Linda, 1000+ lots 712712004 8: 23:00 AM PETM MR. ©AVID HANSEN Senior Project Engineer EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Master of Science, Civil Mr. Hansen has over 17 years of professional geotechnical experience Engineering, California State including geotechnical investigations, percolation investigations, University, Long Beach, 1993 residential distress evaluations, large-scale mass grading projects, and landslide investigations. In addition, he is a computer applications Bachelor of Science, specialist in geotechnical engineering programming for slope stability Geological Engineering, analysis, pile analysis and design, liquefaction analysis and pavement University of Arizona, 1986 design. REGISTRATIONS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Registered Civil Engineer, As a Senior Project Engineer for Petra Geotechnical, Inc. Mr. Hansen: California, RCE 56591 Conducts and manages field investigations for geotecbnical projects ASSOCIATIONS ■ Provides engineering analysis of field data American Society of Civil Prepares geotechnical reports and recommendations Engineers ■ Coordinates office activities for geotechnical projects PROJECT EXPERIENCE Residential Developments Mr. Hansen has provided services for numerous residential development projects throughout southern California. Some of the larger master planned communities included amenities such as commercial shopping centers, parks, golf courses, schools, RV storage areas, and infrastructure such as utilities, arterials, and roadways. Notable projects include: ■ Sun Lakes Master Planned Community, Presley Homes, Beaumont, California ■ Somerset Residential Development, S & S Construction, Laguna Niguel, California ■ Kraft Ranch, Capital Pacific Homes, Corona, California ■ Alberhill Ranch, Murdock Development Company, Lake Elsinore, California ■ Bridlewood Estates, Avalon Homes, Yorba Linda., California Educational Facilities Mr. Hansen has provided services for numerous educational facility projects throughout southern California. Mr. Hansen conducted field investigations and engineering analysis for a child development center at the Naval Air Weapons Station in Point Magu, California; a project that required special analysis due to the presence of shallow groundwater, compressible soils and potentially liquefiable soil zones. Notable projects include: ■ Engineering Building, California Polytechnic University, Pomona, California ■ Auditorium, California Polytechnic University, Pomona, California 612412004 3:28: as Phr *PETRA ABOUT MOORS IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. 169 N. Marengo Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 744-9872 Fax: (626) 744-9873 AREAS OF EXPERTISE F 1 R M QUALIFICATIONS Dore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) is a multi disciplinary firm that specializes in public outreach, inter -agency, collaboration, facilitation, community planning, and public information. Founded in 1981, NIIG has worked extensively with public agencies and policy, makers throughout California. on land use, environmental and transportation planning and design projects to accurately and effectively communicate complex issues to key stakeholders and the public, enabling them to actively participate in the planning process and make informed decisions. We have a proven track record of success in public and stakeholder involvement, consensus building, and developing a base of support for project outcomes. With our diverse staff of 90 professionals, NUG provides a base of knowledge that bridges technical expertise and community values, allowing us to facilitate the exchange of information among all parties engaged in the planning process. MIG is a woman -owned corporation in the State of California. Our headquarters office is located in Berkeley, California with additional branch offices in Davis and Pasadena, California; Eugene and Portland, Oregon; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Raleigh, North Carolina. Public Outreach Program Design and Implementation MIG has extensive experience designing public outreach and involvement programs that educate the community, encourage participation, engage stakeholders in evaluating alternatives, and provide agency staff with meaningful community input: IWG provides a multi -leveled, well -documented involvement process aimed at increasing public confidence in decision -making. Our public outreach process focuses on developing common objectives and providing a full range of successful strategies for achieving those objectives. Meeting Management and Facilitation MUG is recognized for designing and conducting meetings that resolve conflicts and work toward common goals. NUG facilitators create an open atmosphere in which different viewpoints can be heard, acknowledged, addressed, and reconciled. lVIIG also carefully summarizes and documents all meetings. This effectively conveys participant comments to decision -makers and provides visible proof that community concerns were heard and considered. Newland Street Residential Project I MOORE IACOPANO GOLTSMAN, INC. Page 1 SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE F 1 R M Q U A L I F I CATION S AZUSA COMMUNITY VISION AND GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM, AZUSA, CA MIG facilitated a participatory process for the City of Azusa to create a vision for the City that will be implemented through the creation of a new General Plan for the City. As part of a broad -based community participation process, MIG worked with the City and technical consultants to create a unique "Citizen's Congress" format consisting of full -day facilitated workshops where citizen, business and community interests come together to create a vision for the City. i UG also created a "student planner" program to involve high- school -age students in the planning process, participatory information booths for festivals, an "Azusa At -a -Glance" publication, a series of newsletters and posters and a storefront information center. Outreach tnaterials were produced in English and Spanish, and workshops were conducted in both languages as well. LAGUNA BEACH VISIONING PROCESS AND STRATEGIC PLAN, LAGUNA BEACH, CA MIG helped the City of Laguna Beach to develop a vision for its future through consensus and agreement from representatives from the entire community. This vision is a road map to the future of the community and will help to direct and coordinate future actions, and strives to improve the quality of life in Laguna Beach and the well being of community members over the course of the next 30 pears. As part of this broad -based visioning effort, the City wanted to develop a Strategic Plan that will serve as a guide and tool to help the community implement the vision and strengthen collaboration among the wide range of community stakeholders. MIG org=ized, facilitated and graphically recorded a series of workshops to obtain feedback from citizens regarding planning issues, alternatives and implementation strategies. MIG designed the entire public involvement process, and conducted a community visioning festival and community surveys. A{'h Newland Street Residential Project I MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. Page 3 SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE continued FIRM QUALIFICATI ONS WEST HOLLYWOOD VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA The City of West Hollywood environment consists of a highly developed and active commercial/entertainment district (including the Sunset Stop) and older, medium to -high -density residential areas with substantial elderly and immigrant populations. Since the City's incorporation in 1985, the City has been able to involve its diverse citizenry in developing a strong economic base that supports a wide range of city programs and services. In 2001-2, MIG assisted the City in developing a Strategic Plan for the City. Working with focus groups of City management and staff, advisory boards and citizens, NIIG helped the City craft a new vision, mission, values and strategies to guide city planning, development and budget preparation over the next ten years. Staff designed a final Strategic Plan document for presentation to the City Council and it was adopted in 2003. MG also facilitated a City Council Redevelopment Strategy retreat and has provided on -call services to several City departments (including Economic Development, Transportation, Human Resources and Information Systems) in organizational consulting and meeting facilitation. CITY OF BURBANK - AIRPORT EVALUATION AND REVIEW The Burbank Airport is a major regional facility located almost entirely within the city limits of Burbank, CA. Airport expansion and operations have been a source of intense controversy for nearly thirty years, escalating in recent years into litigation and a series of ballot initiatives. The Burbank City Council and staff wanted to engage the public to help build a strong and united local consensus on the acceptable terms for a replacement terminal to be built by the Burbank Glendale -Pasadena Airport Authority. A 16-member Plan Evaluation and Review Committee (PERC) was established, representing a cross-section of the community. MG provided strategy, education and facilitation assistance to the City and PERC during an intensive process involving 16 meetings over a nine - week period. The resulting report, representing the consensus of a diverse group of stakeholders, was presented by PERC to the City Council. At the Councirs direction, the City is using the results of the report to inform future airport -related strategy and land use decisions. 40244/Newland Street/WG FwToience—ElRdoc/10/44 Newland Street Residential Project I MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. Page 5 KEY PERSON NEL PATRICIA V. NICLAUGHLIN Qualifications Principal Pat McLaughlin is a firm Principal and head of MIG's Southern California office. She has over 27 years of experience in organizational development, community outreach, process improvement, and strategic planning, with special emphasis on public sector organizations, land use and transportation. Nis. McLaughlin is a highly skilled facilitator and outreach specialist. She has designed and led numerous community and stakeholder involvement programs throughout Southern California., especially for community, transportation and land use planning projects. She applies the expertise she gained in more than 20 years in management and leadership positions in public sector agencies to provide advice to state, regional and local agencies and cities in designing planning processes, improving organization and structure, developing project and business plans, and creating strategies for achieving consensus and public buy -in. Ms. McLaughlin chairs the Public Transportation Section of the Transportation Research Board, an arm of the National Academy of Sciences. Experience ■ Riverside County integrated Plan Public Participation and Visioning, Riverside County', CA ■ Pasadena General Plan, Design Guidelines and Zoning Code Updates Public Outreach and Community Participation Program, Pasadena, CA ■ Azusa General Plan Update Visioning and Public Outreach Program, A.Zusa, CA ■ San Bernardino County General Plan, Sun Bernardino County, CA ■ West Hollywood Strategic Plan, lWlestHol#wood, CA ■ West Covina Community Visioning Project, West Covina, CA ■ Brea General Plan Update Public Participation Program, Brea, CA • Riverside Visioning, Riverside, CA • Los Angeles Chief Administrative Office Strategic Plan, I m Angeles, CA. is South Orange County Visioning (Sierra Club), Orange County, CA Education Master of Planning, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California,1976 Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1973 Newland Street Residential Project I MOORE 1ACO'FA 0 GOLTSMAN. 1�1�= K E Y P E R S O N N E L ESMERALDA GARCIA Qualifications Facilitator/Outreach Specialist Esmeralda Garcia is a Senior Associate in MIG's Pasadena office. Since joining MIG in 2001, she has conducted outreach programs and served as a public participation facilitator to engage the community to provide input to guide decision -makers in community planning projects. She recently coordinated the staff and community outreach efforts, and conducted research identifying National park and recreation trends for the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Ms, Garcia also has conducted public outreach efforts for general plans, including the Pasadena General Plan Update Public Outreach and Community Participation Program, County of San Bernardino General Plan, and Brea General Plan. Ms. Garcia has extensive experience developing interactive program methodology to identify the needs of ethnically diverse communities. Specifically, Ms. Garcia has a great understanding of the Latina community and the issues that affect Latina Families. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Ms. Garcia has facilitated community meetings, workshops and focus groups in Spanish to determine the community challenges, issues and opportunities. Experience ■ Azusa Community Vision. and General Plan Update Public Participation Program, A-Zusa, CA ■ Pasadena General Plan Update Public Outreach and Community Participation Program, Pasadena, CA ■ Riverside Visioning, Riverside, CA ■ Ventura Creative Cities Charrette, Ventura, CA ■ Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, Los Angehs Como, C 4 R South County Review and Evaluation Program (SCORE-), Orange County, CA ■ County of San Bernardino General Phua, County of ,San Bernardino, CA ■ Santa Catalina Island Company Vision 2020, Hispanic Residents Focus Group, Avalon, CA Education Bachelor of Arts, Art, California State University at Los Angeles, 1993 4U"/Nm1aad sneer/bMG Bmunes-RTdocl1ef64 ® Newland Street Residential Project 1161OORE ACOFANO GOL 'yWAN, " G. EIP Associates Proposal for City of Huntington Beach - Newland Street Residential Project FIR Labor and Cost Estimate- Revised IffM Iffim .. - - -, - �E-1- P - �, - - 5 5 0 C I A T 5 HOURLY BILLING RATES AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS Principal $145—$220/hour Technical .Director / Program Manager $130—$170/hour Senior Manager / Senior Scientist / $100—$140/hour Senior Planner / Senior Administrator Associate Manager / Associate Scientist / $75—$105/houk Associate Planner / Associate Administrator Environmental Professional / Planner 1 Scientist / Administrative $55—$85/hour Technician/Analyst / Clerical $35—$60/h.our Mileage is charged at $.375/mile Photocopies are charged at $.15/page Direct costs (i.e., travel, meals, lodging, auto rentals, printing, graphic materials, specialized computer charges, etc.) and subcontractor fees are subject to a 10% administration charge. 1. This schedule is effective from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005, and subject to revision thereafter. 2. Invoices will be submitted by Consultant monthly. Client will notify Consultant, in writing, of any objections to an invoice within ten (10 days) of the date of invoice. Otherwise, the invoice shall be deemed acceptable by the Client. Amounts indicated on invoices are due and payable immediately upon receipt. The Client's account will be considered delinquent if Consultant does not receive full payment within thirty (30) days after the invoice date. 3. A service charge will be applied at the rate of 1.0 percent per month (or the maximum rate allowable by law) to delinquent accounts. Payment thereafter will be applied first to accrued interest and then to the principal unpaid by the Client. 4. EXPERT TESTIMONY. For situations requiring expert testimony, services will he provided at 1.5 times the standard hourly rates listed, with a minimum of four hours. Time spent in preparation and review, of testimony will be charged at standard rates. EIP ASSOCIATES 12301 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 43o Los ANGELES, CALIPORNIA 90025 Telepbone 310,268.8132 Facsimile 310.268.8175 www. eipassaciater. cam pi AC2RD,. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 0DATE ( 4112/05D PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION aley, Renton 8 Associates 0��� ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE ©e P. al BOX 126T5 CJ T /y HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR Oakland, CA 94604-2675( l ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. 510 465-3090 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURED INSURER A: Fidelity & Guaranty Ins. Co. EIP Associates �r��} INSURER B: United States Fidelity & Guaranty 353 Sacramento Street, Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94111 jS /j` ! INSURER INSURERD : St. Paul Fire Marine Ins. INSURER : Greenwich Insurance urance Company INSURER E: CC)VFRdGFS THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. NSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE (MWDDNY] POLICY EXPIRATION DATE iMMIDDfYYI LIMITS A GENERALLIABILITY X�I COMM ERCIAL GENERAL LIAR ILITY CLAIMS MADE 15volOCCUR BKO1778867 This policy excludes Claims arising out of the performance of professional Services. 06/01/04 06/01/05 EACH OCCURRENCE $1000000 FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire) $500 000 MED EXP (Any one person) 510000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMrrAPPLIES PER: POLICY X PRD- FX7 LOC PRODUCTS-COMPIOPAGG $2,000,000 B AUTOMOBILE X LIA131UTY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS BA01873839 /f�. vsj) N�F`,+,R 1 06101/04 'r� �-M 6 08101/05 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $1,000,000 BODILY INJURY (Per (Per person) $ X i 80DILY INJURY (Per accident) ' $ X PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) $ GARAGE LIABILITY ANY AUTO t �r1y-- 1� �.. ' r��U�� AUTO ONLY - _EA ACCIDENT S OTHER THAN T EA ACC AUTO ONLY: RGG 5 $ EXCESS LIABILITY OCCUR CLAIMS MADE DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION $ EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ $ $ C WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY WVA7726264 09/01/04 09/01/05 X we sTATu- O R E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $1,000,000 E'L.DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000 E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000 OTHER rofessional Contras ors o - ution Lea ab PECO016553 06/01104 06/01105 $2,000,000 per claim $2,000,000 annl aggr. DESCRIPTION OF OP LOCATIONSIVEHICLESIEXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENTISPECIAL PROVISIONS REF: Project No.11034-00 - Newland Residential EIR. City of Huntington Beach Attn: Jane James 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 926U ACORD 25-5 (7197)1 of 1 #M110833 SH OULD ANYOF TH E ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 3Q_._DAYSWRITTEN NOTICETOTHE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUTFAILURE TODOSOSHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIAB ILITY OF ANY IOND UPON THE INSURER,ITS AGENTS OR OTMP5 © ACORD CORPORATION 1988 ;2: d INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION WAIVER i 3 MODIFICATION REQUEST 1. Requested by: Howard Zelefsky/Jane James Planning Dept. 2. Date: February 3, 2005 3. Name of contractor/permittee: EIP Associates 4. Description of work to be performed: Prepare Newland Street EIR 5. Value and length of contract: 6. Waiver/modification request: See attached memo dated 1/11/05 from EIP i. Reason for request and why it should be granted: see above 8. Identify the risks to the City in approving this waiver/modification: minimal 05 Department Head Signature Date: APPROVALS: Approvals must'be obtained in the order listed on this form. Two approvals are required far a request to: be granted: Approvalfrom the City'Administra r's' Dffice'is only req�iired if>; Risk Management and the City Aitarney's ice isagree. ", 1. Riskanagem Denied O - Signature Date 2. City Attorney' Off'ce El Approved Denied a Signature Date 3. City Administrator's Office proved ❑ Denied /,,,z, -S-DS Signature Date If approved, the completed waiver/modification request is to be submitted tip the '- City. Attorney's Office along:, with the contract for approval. Once the contract has been approved, thin form is to be.filed with tt a Risk Management Division of Administrative Services: Documents 2/3/05 5:13 PM h S %; 0 C$ Ak e° 14. ti Memo To: Amy Walston, Senior Manager, EIP Associates From: Jim Kerr, CFO, EIP Associates Date: ,January 11, 2005 Subject: Contract review - City of Huntington Beach Newland Street Residential Project EIR RECEIVED ► AN 112005 01 gunengo Beech The draft contract you recently sent me for Huntington Beach is different from the one we reviewed in October for Newland Street Residential project. Therefore we had to do a complete review of the new contract and my continents are shown below. 1. Paragraph 3 — Add to the end of the paragraph "Consultant shall not be responsible for any delays that are beyond their reasonable control." 2. Paragraph 7 — Add new sentence "However, City agrees to hold hamless and defend Consultant against all damages, claims and losses arising out of City's reuse." 3. Paragraph S -- Delete the words "or in connection with" and "sole". 4. Paragraph S — Before the words "Consultant will conduct all defense" add the words "For these claims". 5. Paragraph 9 — We are required to declare any deductibles on our insurance policies. We have a $50,000 per claim deductible on our professional liability policy. Is this acceptable to the City? 6. Paragraph 9.B — To the end of the sentence add the words "greater than $140,000_" 7. Paragraph 10.0 — Delete the words "suspended, voided or" and "reduced in coverage or in Iimits". Our insurance companies will not agree to this language. RCA ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EIP ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE NEWLAND STREET RESIDENTIAL PROJECT COUNCIL MEETING DATE: j May 16, 2005 RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Ap licable Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Not Applicable Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) (Signed in full by the City Attorney) V/ Attached Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. (Approved as to form bX qLty Attome Not Applicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Attached Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over $5,000) Not Applicable Bonds (If applicable) Not Applicable Staff Report If applicable) Not Applicable Commission, Board or Committee Report If applicable) Not Applicable Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS REVIEWED RET RNED FORWARDED Administrative Staff Assistant City Administrator Initial City Administrator Initial City Clerk EXPLANATI • J� i.►• • MW � f RCA Author: HZ:SH:MBB:JJ:rI i�Q CITY OF HUWINGTON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK JOAN L. FLYNN CITY CLERK LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL OF ITEM APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DATE: � Q I ■ ATTENTION:r`� Name 4vu isqL ey REGARDING wa — psi i! City, Staw,:Zlp' � yr• a. _ J �:_i ,► See Attached Action Agenda Item Date of Approval (o Enclosed For Your Records Is An Executed Copy Of The Above Referenced Agenda Item. Remarks: Jj�� �CiClerk Attachments: Action Agenda Page Agreement Bonds Insurance RCA Deed Other CC: 2-Lo Iu y A rs Name Department RCA Agreement Insumnce Other -s.T: •� Name Department RCA Agreement 6isruanee Other OY r _ DeRartment f ` y�T+1iT R('A Ageem�t Insurancedtller r.— Name Department RCA Agreeorent Insurance Other Name Department RCA Insurance 9:ftlowuplletters/owerltr.doc l ialephone: 714536-5227 )