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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Planning Development Solutions (EPD) - 2026-04-05 pNTINGT 2000 Main Street, , .•;,;,; rd)Dy , Huntington Beach,CA 92648 - .= City of Huntington Beach ���Fcou \yoQ� APPROVED 5-0-2 (TWINING,VAN DER MARK- ABSENT) File #: 26-283 MEETING DATE: 4/7/2026 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Celeste Coggins, Senior Management Analyst Subject: Approve and authorize execution of 3-year Professional Services Contracts in the amount of $700,000 for On-Call Environmental California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services with LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA), Environmental Science Associates (ESA), Environmental Planning Development Solutions (EPD),and Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI) Statement of Issue: The Community Development Department requires on-call environmental consulting services for as- needed support in preparing documents for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Financial Impact: An appropriation to the general fund will be required when projects requiring CEQA review are confirmed through a task order. Each project will require a matching reimbursement agreement with a project applicant to fund the project at no cost to the City. Occasionally, some City-led projects may use these contracts for CEQA related work. For example, park development requiring CEQA documents may use these contracts; however, funding for the contracts in this situation would be paid out of the Parkland Development fund as collected through development impact fees. Recommended Action: fr A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $700,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and LSA Associates, Inc. for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services"; and, B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $700,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Science Associates, for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services"; and, C) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $700,000 "Professional Services City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 4/3/2026 � � powered by Legistar��JG LegistarTM 108 File #: 26-283 MEETING DATE: 4/7/2026 Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Planning Development Solutions (EPD), for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services"; and, D) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $700,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker International, Inc., for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services". Alternative Action(s): Do not authorize the contracts and direct staff accordingly. Staff will not be able to utilize consultant services for these documents and direct staff to facilitate a different process for document preparation under CEQA. Analysis: On January 15, 2026, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Consulting Services. Proposals were requested and submitted in compliance with Chapter 3.03 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. Twenty-three proposals were received. In accordance with qualifications-based selected procurement, per the Federal "Brooks Act", State SB 419, and the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 3.03 "Professional Services", the Community Development Department established a review board. Proposals were then evaluated and ranked by the review board. The top four firms were selected according to overall ranking. CEQA review is required for all discretionary projects proposed by applicants. For many planning applications, a project would be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines. Some projects, however, require preparation of an environmental document such as a negative declaration or environmental impact report to comply with CEQA. These documents require technical studies on specific topics such as geology, hydrology, noise and air quality, which require expert analysis from qualified professionals in the respective field of study. Therefore, the Community Development Department contracts with professional consultants to assist in the preparation of CEQA documents. Preparation of a CEQA document usually adds a significant amount of time to the overall processing of a project. When an applicant submits a project, it takes about two months to start CEQA document preparation in order to obtain proposals and execute a contract with a consultant. This can add two months to an already lengthy process. The four contracts recommended for approval are for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services. By utilizing on-call CEQA services, the Community Development Department will be able to streamline the CEQA process for applicants and eliminate approximately two months of processing time from a project. The consultants selected will complete assignments as directed by staff through a proposal and confirmed by a task order. Each proposal will be prepared according to the needs for environmental reports for that particular project. The documents required by the California Environment Quality Act will be prepared by the consultant. Each task order issued will be matched with a reimbursement agreement with a project applicant that covers all expenses for the preparation of such documents by the assigned consultant. The financial impact of these activities is net neutral due to the required reimbursement agreement. Preparation of a CEQA document can vary significantly. The cost to prepare a CEQA document can range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on the type and scope of project submitted. Therefore, City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 4/3/2026 ,, �,J,, powered by LegistarT" / , Arii CJ2)`y���le 109 File #: 26-283 MEETING DATE: 4/7/2026 these consultants were selected to meet the projected workload over the next three years with a contract limit of $700,000. The proposed contract amounts are a not-to-exceed amount for a three- year term with no guarantee of work. Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable -Administrative Item For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan. Attachment(s): 1. RCA Contract Agreement Summary 2. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and LSA Associates, Inc., for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services. 3. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Science Associates, for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services. 4. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Planning Development Solutions, for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services 5. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker International, Inc., for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services 6, PowerPoint Presentation City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 3 Printed on 4/3/2026 powered by LegstarTM 110 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ,�� �NoPNGt%?' RCA Contract o - - _ Agreement Summary ° CfiTY aP.;;; GENERAL INFORMATION DATE PRESENTED REQUESTING DEPARTMENT 04/07/2026 Community Development INSURANCE STATUS STAFF CONTACT(S) Approved Celeste Coggins CONTRACT INFORMATION TOTAL COMPENSATION TERM OF CONTRACT/AGREEMENT $700,000 3 years VENDOR NAME+TYPE OF SERVICE LSA Associates, Environmental Science Associates, Environmental Planning Development Solutions, and Michael Baker International, Inc. will serve as on-call professionals for CEQA documents. TYPE OF AGREEMENT(Professional Services,Service Agreement) On-Call Professional Services Agreement (Environmental Services for CEQA Document Preparation) PROCUREMENT Request for Qualifications issued via Planet Bids per Municipal Code 3.02 on January 15,2026. A review board was established by Community Development. Top 4 firms were selected for contracts. SCOPE OF WORK Consultants serve on an as-needed basis with limits to contract duration and not to exceed amounts as specified in the purchase order for each task. OTHER:Bonds,Special Contract Terms,Emergency Each task order for private applicants will have a reimbursement agreement to make the fiscal impact net neutral for the City. n CITY OF ral 7 HUNTINGTON BEACH 111 • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CEQA SERVICES 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., a California Corporation hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT." WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to provide on-call environmental CEQA services; 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 Konnie Dobreva who shall represent it and be its sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement. 2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE CITY shall assign. a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. 26-17868/408355 1 of 11 3. TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to commence on April 5, 2026 (the "Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall automatically terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, unless extended or sooner terminated as provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than one year 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. In the event the Commencement Date precedes the Effective Date, CONSULTANT shall be bound by all terms and conditions as provided herein. 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 Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000). 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 compensation for such extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained. 6. METHOD OF PAYMENT CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B." 26-17868/408355 2 of 11 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. 8. HOLD HARMLESS A. 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 or in connection with CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's subcontractors, if any) negligent (or alleged 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 sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. 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. B. To the extent that CONSULTANT performs "Design Professional Services" within the meaning of Civil Code Section 2782.8, then the following Hold Harmless provision applies in place of subsection A above: 26-17868/408355 3 of 11 "CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY and its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, demands and defense costs (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or nature) to the extent that the claims against CONSULTANT arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to CONSULTANT exceed CONSULTANT's proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more other defendants to the claims and/or litigation is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, CONSULTANT shall meet and confer with CITY and other defendants regarding unpaid defense costs. The duty to indemnify, including the duty and the cost to defend, is limited as provided in California Civil Code Section 2782.8. C. Regardless of whether subparagraph A or B applies, CITY shall be reimbursed by CONSULTANT for all costs and attorney's fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a 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 without the express written consent of CITY; however an insurance 26-17868/408355 4 of 11 policy "deductible" of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less is permitted. 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. 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 provision of at least two (2)years to report claims arising from work performed in connection with this Agreement. If CONSULTANT fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the CITY with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the CITY shall have the right, at the CITY's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Consultant's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. CONSULTANT waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the CITY for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the CITY. 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 26-17868/408355 5 of 11 C. shall promise that such policy shall not be suspended, voided or canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits 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. 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 PROJECT 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 26-17868/408355 6 of 11 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. 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: 26-17868/408355 7 of 11 TO CITY: TO CONSULTANT: City of Huntington Beach Environmental Planning Development ATTN: Director of Community Solutions, Inc. Development ATTN: Jeremy Krout 2000 Main Street 333 Michelson Drive, Suite 500 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Irvine, CA 92612 17. CONSENT 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. 18. MODIFICATION No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by both parties. 19. 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 26-17868/408355 8 of 11 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 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. 26-17868/408355 9 of 11 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, 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. SIGNATORIES Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify CITY fully for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. 28. 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 26-17868/408355 10 of 11 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. 29. EFFECTIVE DATE This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Council. This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers. CONSULTANT, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,a ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING municipal corporation of the State of DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. California Mayor By: print name City Clerk ITS: (circle one)Chairma residejice President INITIATED AND APPROVED: AND By: Director of Community Development print name ITS: (circle on Secretary Chief Financial Officer/Asst. REVIEWED AND APPROVED: Secretary-Treasurer City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney COUNTERPART 26-17868/408355 11 of 1 1 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. 29. EFFECTIVE DATE This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Council. This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers. CONSULTANT, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING municipal corporation of the State of DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. California Mayor By: ` print name City C erk ITS: (circle one)Chairman/PresidentNice President INITIA ED AND APP VED: AND or f By: Director of/Community Development print name ITS: (circle one)Secretary/Chief Financial Officer/Asst. REVIEWED AND APPROVED: Secretary-Treasurer • City Man ger APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney COUNTERPART 26-17868/408355 11 of 11 EXHIBIT "A" A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed) CONSULTANT shall provide consulting services on an "as-needed" basis for projects to be determined during the term of the agreement. During the term of the agreement, CITY shall issue task orders based upon scope of services, work schedule, and fee proposal submitted to City for its review and approval B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT B C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Furnish scope of work request for each project 2. Prepare associated reimbursement agreements and collect developer payments in a timely manner in conjunction with projects assigned. D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE: A project schedule will be developed for each project assigned by City. EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A Community Development Department On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Consulting Services Invitation # 2026-0115 City of • . H U NTI NGTON ti c av-,+4'.. ,.. -�. 1o"�R'.tp'� ..ci�abv v .... - ---- ...„ ._ _ �-- -- BEACH ,. ea Submitted by . _ _ EPD r I. c, _ ,a SOLUTIONS , INC r Via' ...Jr- , February 12, 2026 % Contact • • KONNIE DOBREVA y Ill VP of Environmental Planning konnie@epdsolufions.com l I'''''''' x%� ' 949.794.1183 1 . I *- s -- 3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 500 i ■ ��� lla � Irvine, CA 92612 _._._-____..cMp• ,.4 epdsolutions.com --� lri .r. E P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Section A:Vendor Application Forms And Cover Letter ii Cover Letter 1 Section B: Background and Experience Section 2 Firm Background & Business Expertise 2 Firm Specialties and Capabilities 2 Environmental Planning and Compliance Services 2 Technical Services 3 Statement of Understanding of Key HB Issues and Challenges 4 Local, State, and Regional Experience 6 Summary of Relevant Experience 6 Municipal On-Call Program Management Experience 6 EPD's Unique Characteristics 7 Legal Challenges To Environmental Documents 9 Project Management Methods and Controls 10 Management Approach for On-Call Services 10 Quality Control and Quality Assurance 11 Cost Control, Budget Monitoring, and Schedule Management 11 EPD's Client Satisfaction 12 Section C:Staffing 13 Key Personnel 13 Subconsultants 14 Section D:Qualifications and References 16 Huntington Beach Project Experience 16 Local References 18 Section E: Fee Schedule Tables See Separate Cost File ADDITIONAL TABLES TABLE 1—Relevant Projects TABLE 2—Key Personnel Resume Summaries Due Diligence Entitlement Environmental Planning!Development&Construction Management Policy Planning!Technical Services 3333 Michelson Dr.Suite 500 Irvine,CA 92612 949.794.1180 epd@epdsolutions.com REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL VENDOR APPLICATION FORM TYPE OF APPLICANT: ❑ NEW 0 CURRENT VENDOR Legal Contractual Name of Corporation: Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc. Contact Person for Agreement: Trisha Baker Corporate Mailing Address: 333 Michelson Dr, Suite 500 City, State and Zip Code: Irvine, CA 92612 E-Mail Address: contracts@epdsolutions.com (949) 794-1180 N/A Phone: Fax: Contact Person for Proposals: Kern Tuttle Title:Sr. Manager of Business Strategy E-Mail Address: ktuttle@epdsolutions.com Business Telephone: (949) 794-1180 Business Fax: N/A Year Business was Established:_2013 Is your business: (check one) ❑ NON PROFIT CORPORATION 0 FOR PROFIT CORPORATION Is your business: (check one) 0 CORPORATION ❑ LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP ❑ INDIVIDUAL ❑ SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP ❑ PARTNERSHIP ❑ UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION l of 2 Names &Titles of Corporate Board Members (Also list Names&Titles of persons with written authorization/resolution to sign contracts) Names Title Phone Jeremy Krout CEO (949) 794-1181 Konnie Dobreva VP (949) 794-1183 Federal Tax Identification Number: 46-3581692 City of Huntington Beach Business License Number: A308802 (If none, you must obtain a Huntington Beach Business License upon award of contract.) City of Huntington Beach Business License Expiration Date: 9/30/2026 2 of 2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL VENDOR APPLICATION FORM TYPE OF APPLICANT: 0 NEW ❑ CURRENT VENDOR Legal Contractual Name of Corporation: BFSA Environmental Services,A Perennial Company Contact Person for Agreement: Jennifer Stropes Corporate Mailing Address: 13100 Northwest Freeway, Suite 150 City, State and Zip Code: Houston, Texas 77040 E-Mail Address: bfsa.perennialenv.corn Phone: (858) 484-0915 Fax: Contact Person for Proposals: Jennifer Stropes Title:Vice President E-Mail Address: jstropes@bfsa.perennialenv.com Business Telephone: (858) 484-0915 ext 103 Business Fax: Year Business was Established: 1977 1 Is your business: (check one) ❑ NON PROFIT CORPORATION 0 FOR PROFIT CORPORATION Is your business: (check one) ❑ CORPORATION 0 LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP ❑ INDIVIDUAL ❑ SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP ❑ PARTNERSHIP ❑ UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION 1 of 2 Names & Titles of Corporate Board Members (Also list Names&Titles of persons with written authorization/resolution to sign contracts) Names Title Phone Jonathan Fredland President (713) 462-7121 Jennifer Stropes Vice President (858)484-0915 ext.103 Tracy Stropes Vice President (858)484-0915 Ext. 102 Federal Tax Identification Number: 260623307 City of Huntington Beach Business License Number: (If none, you must obtain a Huntington Beach Business License upon award of contract.) City of Huntington Beach Business License Expiration Date: 2 of 2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL VENDOR APPLICATION FORM TYPE OF APPLICANT: 0 NEW ❑ CURRENT VENDOR Legal Contractual Name of Corporation: Roux Associates, Inc. Contact Person for Agreement: Nancy Anglin, PE Corporate Mailing Address: 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 450 City, State and Zip Code: Long Beach, CA 90804 E-Mail Address: nanglin@rouxinc.com Phone: (949) 795-6830 Fax: Contact Person for Proposals: Nancy Anglin, PE Title:Principal Engineer/Operations Manager E-Mail Address: nanglin@rouxinc.com Business Telephone: (949) 795-6830 Business Fax: Year Business was Established: 1981 Is your business: (check one) ❑ NON PROFIT CORPORATION 111 FOR PROFIT CORPORATION Is your business: (check one) O CORPORATION ❑ LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP ❑ INDIVIDUAL ❑ SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP ❑ PARTNERSHIP ❑ UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION 1 of2 Names &Titles of Corporate Board Members (Also list Names &Titles of persons with written authorization/resolution to sign contracts) Names Title Phone Mithael"Roux,{PG .Chairrn an Of Board;of Directors; '1-630=2425;: Adam.Love:iPhil),: 'Director andExeci hve Mee,Presiders 415-967:=6023Y, Mani Macy: .CFO/BoardOf.Directors:. "',63'1-630-244:9=- Sirs:Bents`RGfi: CEOlgoairitof Directors 1-63a-2333`: am-les McGuCkin Board of iirectora., t reracrv:fuiartin PGA'LSRP -Board of Directors-, 858-83?-37 a:' L.inda.Ciliarelli=DO . Board of7ireciars.: ;:61'032-260D, iarsto tier Eaims,P iD PG €oardof u-ectors: Maur[eio'Escobar :Vice'President. . . . . . . 310-879-4920 ;Pa Sliipiev NaIC Directorr:of-PutbEcSector:$Mt:&industria.S.vmr.,:•;562 446 12,; `Nand Anoliri- - - - vuthOrn_Ca6ForniatOerations:PilEananer:- - - - ,582- 6484-6: Federal Tax Identification Number: 1 1 -2579482 City of Huntington Beach Business License Number: None (If none, you must obtain a Huntington Beach Business License upon award of contract.) City of Huntington Beach Business License Expiration Date: 2 of 2 E P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET COVER LETTER February 12, 2026 City of Huntington Beach Attn: Community Development Department 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Ms. Salazar, EPD Solutions, Inc. (EPD) is pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications to provide on-call CEQA and environmental consulting services to the City of Huntington Beach Community Development Department. EPD brings more than a decade of experience providing CEQA compliance and entitlement services to the City of Huntington Beach, and we have extensive experience delivering on-call planning and environmental consulting services to cities across Southern California. EPD's CEQA compliance and technical experience with Huntington Beach projects includes the Magnolia Tank Farm project, the Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment, the Holly Triangle Townhomes project, and development projects along the Goldenwest Street corridor. Our team possesses a thorough understanding of Huntington Beach's coastal planning environment, Local Coastal Program considerations, sensitive biological resources, SB 743/VMT requirements, and the heightened public scrutiny that often accompanies CEQA review for projects in the City. As an on-call consultant, EPD functions as an extension of City staff. We are accustomed to managing multiple concurrent task orders, responding quickly to staff requests, and tailoring the level of effort to match project complexity, schedule, and budget constraints. Our approach emphasizes early issue identification, practical CEQA streamlining, and the preparation of clear, defensible documents that support efficient decision-making by staff and elected officials. EPD's team offers depth of in-house technical expertise in traffic/VMT, air quality/GHG analysis, noise, biological resources, and environmental planning, supported by senior-level QA/QC and legal defensibility review. When specialized expertise is required, EPD integrates trusted subconsultants as part of a coordinated project team, allowing the City to access additional resources without sacrificing consistency or responsiveness. This SOQ is submitted by an individual authorized to bind EPD Solutions. We affirm that our consultant fees and hourly rates will remain valid for at least 180 days from the date of this submission. EPD's headquarters is located in the City of Irvine, at 3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 500, Irvine, CA 92612 (phone: (949) 794-1180). We are always available to meet with you and your staff in person and look forward to discussing your future consulting needs in greater detail. I can be reached at (949) 794-1183 or at konnie@epdsolutions.com. Respectfully, EPD Solutions, Inc. Konnie Dobreva,JD Vice President of Environmental Planning EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 1 of 20 ID SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET SECTION B: BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE SECTION FIRM BACKGROUND & BUSINESS EXPERTISE Formed in 2013, EPD Solutions, Inc. (EPD) is a full-service environmental planning and consulting firm dedicated to providing services of distinction, quality, and legal merit that optimize value and enhance the communities we serve. As innovators in our profession, EPD has developed a distinctive depth and breadth of experience in strategically advising municipalities through the environmental compliance process for complex planning and development initiatives. We apply current best practices that effectively leverage existing environmental documentation, streamline regulatory pathways, and accelerate approvals for subsequent project phases. The EPD team is prepared to bring our extensive environmental, planning, engineering, and regulatory expertise to support the City of Huntington Beach in achieving its short-and long-term strategic and comprehensive planning and development objectives. EPD brings extensive experience in CEQA, NEPA, and compliance with applicable local, State, and federal environmental laws and regulations. Our team has supported a broad spectrum of planning, development, and infrastructure projects, ranging from residential infill and mixed-use redevelopment to large-scale master-planned communities. EPD's team includes in-house technical experts in air quality, GHG emissions, energy, biological resources, visual simulation, noise, and transportation. We also hold Master Service Agreements with more than 65 technical specialty firms to ensure that our projects are never delayed by a workflow backlog. EPD's primary service categories include Environmental Planning; Technical Services; Due Diligence, Entitlements, Development, and Construction Management; and Policy Planning and Development. Our integration of environmental planning, technical analyses, and development services provides our clients with a value-added approach that helps guide projects through the entire planning, analysis, and development process, and enables us to address a wide range of technical, legal, and policy issues on their behalf. FIRM SPECIALTIES AND CAPABILITIES ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES EPD's experience in implementing all phases of the environmental review process, combined with our thorough understanding of the complex federal, State, and local regulatory frameworks governing planning and development projects, enables the preparation of high-quality, legally defensible environmental documents and avoids costly delays in project implementation. We help municipal clients balance environmental protection with the efficient, beneficial, and cost- effective delivery of projects that enhance residents' quality of life, strengthen community resilience, and support the achievement of long-term planning goals. EPD possesses the professional experience and technical expertise necessary to deliver the full range of services associated with environmental documentation under CEQA and NEPA. Our team brings comprehensive familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements and deep expertise navigating City General Plans, Municipal Codes, Specific Plans, Local Coastal Programs, EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 2 of 20 E I D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE ANO PASSION MEET and other relevant policy and planning frameworks. Our in-house experts have extensive experience in environmental compliance, project development, and permit processing, as well as conducting peer reviews of CEQA and NEPA documents, leading public scoping meetings, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and building public consensus. We routinely prepare, peer review, and process documentation that includes the following: • Notices of Availability, Preparation, and • Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Determination (NOAs, NOPs, NODs) Supplemental and Subsequent EIRs, and • Categorical and Statutory Exemptions EIR Addendums • Consistency Analyses and Streamlining • Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Checklists Plans/Programs (MMRPs) & Compliance • Initial Studies, Negative Declarations (NDs), Monitoring Reports and Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) • Supporting Technical Studies • Environmental Assessments (EAs) and • Peer Review Memorandums Findings of No Significant Impacts (FONSIs) • Responses to Comments • Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) • Findings of Fact and Statements of Overriding Consideration Working collaboratively with our clients, EPD strategically manages the environmental process from the earliest planning stages through project approval, streamlining timelines, reducing risk, and ensuring efficient regulatory compliance. TECHNICAL SERVICES TRAFFIC/TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND ANALYSES EPD recognizes the pivotal role that traffic-related matters play in a community and understands the risks to a project that transportation and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impacts may present. Our transportation planners and engineers specialize in a wide range of transportation planning, traffic engineering, level of service (LOS) and VMT traffic studies, parking studies, and vehicular and pedestrian safety studies. EPD staff utilize traffic impact analysis software such as Vistro, Synchro, and TransCAD and are knowledgeable in the application of technical traffic analysis methodologies to projects of all types and sizes. We are experienced with implementing local traffic analysis requirements for agencies throughout Orange County and with projects that have significant VMT/traffic impacts. We also have extensive experience in the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 743 requirements and have assisted local agencies with drafting defensible City- specific VMT guidelines. We help municipalities develop implementable mitigation measures that are defensible under CEQA and the Mitigation Fee Act, comply with City goals and policies, and are consistent with adopted mitigation fee programs. EPD's Transportation Design Services include, but are not limited to, the preparation of traffic signal plans, signing and striping plans, temporary traffic control plans, on-site circulation and off-site improvements, line of sight analysis (stopping sight distance, intersection sight distance), gap analysis, and truck templates in AutoCAD, as applicable, following AASHTO and all appropriate design standards. EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 3 of 20 EPD SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET AIR QUALITY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ANALYSES, ENERGY STUDIES,AND HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTS Air quality/GHG emissions and human health risks have become focal points on every project, which demands expert knowledge and the preparation of clear and concise analyses that include, when necessary, implementable mitigation measures. EPD's Technical Services team includes air quality specialists who are experienced in conducting Air Quality and GHG Assessments that comply with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) requirements and guidance materials and with projects that have the potential to result in significant air quality impacts. EPD also prepares Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) and has working knowledge of SCAQMD's HRA requirements, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and the California Air Resources Board HRA model, Hotspots Analysis Reporting Program (HARP). NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ASSESSMENTS EPD prepares noise and vibration analyses to support CEQA documentation for development and public projects, with a focus on clear thresholds, defensible methodologies, and practical mitigation measures. EPD evaluates both construction-related and operational noise sources, including grading and building construction, mechanical equipment, loading activities, and project-related traffic. In coastal and mixed-use settings, EPD also evaluates land use compatibility and noise sensitivity for projects near visitor-serving uses, parks, and residential neighborhoods. For projects with potential vibration sensitivity, EPD evaluates vibration impacts associated with construction activities and equipment and recommends avoidance and minimization measures where needed. EPD also supports lead agencies with preparation of clear and enforceable mitigation measures,including construction management measures,equipment limitations, shielding/barriers, operational controls, and performance standards, as appropriate. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND REGULATORY PERMITTING SERVICES EPD's biological services include baseline biological resource assessments to support CEQA and land use entitlements, focused and protocol-level surveys for sensitive species (e.g., burrowing owl, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, Crotch's bumblebee), habitat evaluations for special-status plants and wildlife species, due diligence studies, consistency analyses, nesting bird surveys, various pre-construction clearance surveys for plants and wildlife species, and biological monitoring. Our team of specialists conduct aquatic resource delineations in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) requirements, riparian habitat assessments, and wetland delineations. For complex or phased projects, our services include the preparation of long-term habitat mitigation and monitoring plans, long-term management plans, conservation easement coordination, compliance monitoring, and integration of biological mitigation into Specific Plans, General Plan updates, and large-scale entitlement programs. STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING OF KEY HB ISSUES AND CHALLENGES Having supported dozens of projects in Huntington Beach, EPD recognizes that resiliency planning is an operational necessity—integral to managing development intensity, regulatory EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 4 of 20 ID SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET compliance, and long-term coastal hazards within a dynamic and highly regulated coastal environment. Huntington Beach's General Plan and Coastal Resiliency Program explicitly identify low-lying areas — including Sunset Beach, Huntington Harbour, and zones south of the Pier— as highly vulnerable to projected sea level rise and associated flooding by mid-century, framing resiliency as a regulatory and infrastructural priority in every major development review. The California Coastal Commission recently approved a $499,000 grant to the City to plan for sea level rise, including to update its Local Coastal Program (LCP), Coastal Resilience Plan, and Floodplain Ordinance. Recent and proposed developments such as infill in the downtown core and waterfront projects at Huntington Harbour bringthese issues to the forefront, requiring gq g developers to integrate adaptive design measures and hazard mitigation strategies that go beyond minimum code compliance. These projects are reviewed under CEQA and Coastal Act frameworks that increasingly demand sophisticated modeling for future sea level rise scenarios, shoreline change, and storm impacts as part of environmental documentation, and EPD's team has experience successfully navigating these frameworks. Huntington Beach developers must navigate the complex intersection of housing demand, State policy enforcement, and coastal resource protection. The City's ongoing efforts to advance housing projects — from small coastal residential developments along Pacific Coast Highway to larger master plans like the Magnolia Tank Farm site — must reconcile policies for public access, visual resources, shoreline hazards, and environmentally sensitive habitat areas. EPD well understands the growing tension between local autonomy and State land-use mandates in high- impact geographies, and we know the City faces growing tensions to accommodate growth, adopt compliant housing planning in its Housing Element, and meet its certified LCP and Coastal Act obligations. EPD regularly advises clients on Housing Element consistency and entitlement strategy, and leads complex regulatory coordination efforts for projects requiring LCP amendments, substantial Coastal Development Permits, and concurrent City and Coastal Commission approvals. EPD's role on the Magnolia Tank Farm Project(2016-2020)demonstrates this expertise, encompassing pre-entitlement strategy, entitlement processing, project management, and full CEQA compliance. Biological sensitivity is a defining feature of Huntington Beach's coastal planning environment, given the proximity of major development sites to critical habitats such as the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and the Huntington State Beach Dunes. Projects like the Huntington State Beach Dune Restoration Project highlight the City's commitment to protecting coastal species, enhancing ecosystem function, and strengthening resilience to sea level rise. For developments near these sensitive resources, EPD leads comprehensive biological surveys, multi-agency coordination, and mitigation strategies that integrate habitat protection into project design, support regulatory compliance, and ensure long-term project viability. EPD has developed an approach to environmental compliance that emphasizes early issue identification, clear communication, and objective, technically robust analysis to proactively address the regulatory,technical, and public challenges commonly encountered by development projects in Huntington Beach's highly dynamic and closely scrutinized planning environment. EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 5 of 20 E P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE EPD has extensive experience preparing and reviewing CEQA documents for municipal planning and development projects similar in scope, complexity, and regulatory context to those anticipated by the City of Huntington Beach. Over the past 13 years, EPD has supported cities and public agencies throughout Southern California with on-call CEQA services, including the preparation of Initial Studies, NDs/MNDs, EIRs, CEQA addenda and streamlining analyses, and technical studies, peer review services, and interagency coordination. Over the last decade, we have prepared more than 230 CEQA documents for proposed projects in Orange County and more than 2,200 projects in southern California. EPD's recent work for the City of Tustin demonstrates our ability to manage multiple complex CEQA efforts concurrently under aggressive schedules. EPD prepared two expedited EIRs and one SEIR concurrently for the City of Tustin's three major rezone efforts related to the City's approved Housing Element shortfall sites. Each project required the preparation of independent VMT Analyses, Traffic Impact Assessments, Air Quality Impact Analyses, Noise Impact Analyses, and Cultural Resources Assessments to support the CEQA findings, and all three EIRs were prepared and publicly circulated within one year of the kickoff date with the City. These projects demonstrate EPD's ability to deliver high-quality work on accelerated schedules to meet State housing law deadlines and deliver legally defensible CEQA documents that advance critical policy objectives. As an on-call consultant to the City of Irvine, EPD functions as an extension of City staff, conducting expedited peer reviews of applicant-prepared CEQA documents and technical studies and advising City staff on CEQA strategy and legal defensibility. In the last year we have peer reviewed documentation for eight consecutive projects for the City, demonstrating our team's depth and capacity to perform. EPD's direct experience working with the City of Huntington Beach includes the preparation of an Addendum to the Holly—Seacliff Specific Plan EIR No. 89-1 (SCH No. 89010412), originally certified by the City in 1990.This effort demonstrates our team's ability to strategically leverage prior CEQA documentation, streamline environmental review, and deliver efficient, defensible CEQA compliance and technical analysis services that are aligned with Huntington Beach's development environment and rigorous analytical standards. Please see Section D: Qualifications and References for local agency references and Table 1 at the end of this document for selected project examples and details. MUNICIPAL ON-CALL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE EPD has extensive experience providing on-call environmental planning services to jurisdictions throughout California. Since the company was founded, EPD has been the only on-call environmental consultant providing CEQA, technical, and construction management services to the South Orange County Community College District, and we are the City of Redlands' preferred on-call environmental consultant for all City-initiated projects. EPD also provides on-call EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 6 of 20 Elp D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET environmental and planning consulting services to Community Development and Planning Departments in the following jurisdictions: Cities:Anaheim; Berkeley; Brea; Cerritos; Colton;Costa Mesa; Covina; Downey; Fontana; Garden Grove; Hanford; Highland; Irvine; La Habra; La Mesa; Laguna Niguel; Lake Elsinore; Los Angeles; Menifee; Ontario; Orange; Palmdale; Palm Desert; Rancho Cucamonga; Redlands; Richmond; Riverside; Rosemead; San Fernando; San Jacinto; San Juan Capistrano; San Marcos; Santa Ana; Santa Fe Springs;Tustin; Whittier; Wildomar; Yorba Linda;Yucaipa. Counties: County of Colusa; County of Los Angeles; County of Riverside; County of San Diego. Other Public Agencies: Anaheim Public Utilities District; Orange Unified School District; Unified Port of San Diego; San Luis Obispo Council of Governments; North Orange County Community 1 Colleges District;Town of Apple Valley;Town of Yucca Valley. Our breadth of on-call experience demonstrates EPD's ability to function as an extension of agency staff, manage multiple concurrent task orders, and provide consistent, defensible CEQA services tailored to local policy frameworks and community priorities across multi-year timelines. EPD'S UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS EPD provides a unique blend of exceptional service and staff resources, an inclusive culture, notable clients, sophisticated projects, and a distinct, integrative approach to doing business. OUR ADVANTAGE E P D SOLUTIONS.INC Responsive, Proven, CEQA Deep Local Integrated Client-Focused Defensible &Regulatory Expertise Service Approach Results Leadership Model • We don't just check • Since 2013.EPD has • EPD brings a proven • Southern California Is • A defining strength of boxes completed over track record in leading our home market EPD is our integrated CEQA and entitlement service model. • We partner closely with 2,000« strategies for complex • Our team lives and works our clients to turn ideas environmental and projects across Orange throughout Orange County, • By aligning into places that work—for planning documents County and Southern bringing long-standing environmental planning, people,business,and the California. regulatory agency entitlement strategy,and community. 30M sq.ft of relationships and real technical analysis within industrial projects • Our environmental local insight that national a single • Our work is grounded in planners have the firms cant replicate multidisciplinary team. clear,consistent 20,000«multi and technical credibility we proactively manage communication,direct single-family homes required for drafting high- • Our existing experience risk,streamline reviews, accessibility to senior quality documents that and working and maintain staff,and an agile team, • Protects include complex, meet client expectations relationships wills consistency across controversial projects end agency Huntington Beach staff and project deliverables. requirements. decision-makers,allows us • Our CEQA documentation to navigate processes • We function as an streamlines the • We balance efficiently and anticipate extension of our environmental compliance environmental issues before they arise client's planning staff process and facilitates the protection with the —supporting projects preparation of legally successful • This deep local insight, and agency staff from > defensible documents implementation of combined with a strong early due diligence Mat can withslantl public efficient,beneficial,and a understanding of through public hearings scrutiny and potential cost-effective approach to community prionbes, into post-entitlement `'... legal challenge. the CEQA process enables us to deliver support practical,informed strategies and r documentation that :•- �` successfully advance Tf t '' -14& .r'•' projects. I• , b► ' b Ilr i fit . EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 7 of 20 EP D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET POLICY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT EPD's versatile team of planners routinely supports municipal clients with a wide range of traditional planning services, functioning seamlessly as an extension of City staff. The broad experience of EPD's staff members enables EPD to prepare interdepartmental memos and staff reports, develop Conditions of Approval, draft resolutions and ordinances, Findings, and Resolutions, and present before decision-making bodies on behalf of the cities we serve. Our team assists decision-makers at every level of the planning organization—from Associate to Principal Planners in both Current and Advanced Planning. This includes advising on the appropriate level of environmental documentation, supporting cities in adopting standards that reflect up-to-date State legislation, and pivoting to more traditional, comprehensive documentation for complex or controversial projects where a robust administrative record is essential. EPD's planning staff also has expertise to assist with planning-related tasks such as, but not limited to, conducting research on various land use and planning issues, assisting City staff in reviewing applications and/or the review of applications and plans for completeness and adequacy. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EPD's team has significant expertise in public participation and community outreach activities and can lead public workshops, charrettes, and other community outreach efforts to maximize public involvement. EPD will coordinate, prepare handouts, questionnaires and PowerPoint presentations, and as needed, lead public scoping meetings, public workshops, and/or public hearings as necessary for projects. EPD will also be available to consult with all applicable federal, State, and local agencies, stakeholders, and the public as requested by the City. EPD also has extensive experience in conducting tribal consultations and can assist the City with organizing and facilitating required tribal consultations under SB 18 and AB 52 . DUE DILIGENCE, ENTITLEMENTS, DEVELOPMENT,AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EPD seeks to understand our client's goals before embarking on due diligence activities so we can constantly measure a property's potential for achieving those goals. Through rigorous and tested means, we analyze issues such as physical obstacles to development, including but not limited to existing and planned infrastructure locations and capacities, biological, cultural and site constructability concerns, planning and development policies that could affect the viability of a project design or entitlement process,entitlement processing schedules,fee estimating, and social political considerations. We provide thorough and robust analyses in support of entitlement strategy-setting and financing packages, creating confidence in project viability, because we thoroughly understand the geographic, social, regulatory, and political landscapes in which our clients seek to develop projects. SPECIALIZED STAFF TRAINING EPD prioritizes knowledge-sharing and capacity-building for the municipalities we support by providing tailored CEQA training to lead agency staff.Topics include foundational CEQA concepts, annual legislative updates, Housing Element requirements, and the use of CEQA streamlining EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 8 of 20 P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET provisions, such as tiering from certified Program- and Project-level EIRs. EPD's team hosts interactive workshops, seminars, and individualized mentorship programs, covering both technical and regulatory developments that are geographically tailored to each agency's needs. We recognize that legally defensible outcomes depend on a shared understanding of CEQA requirements, best practices, and emerging case law. Our specialized training programs are practical and directly applicable to staffs day-to-day responsibilities, covering topics such as recent CEQA court decisions, defensible findings and statements of overriding considerations, administrative record development, public comment responses, and coordination between planning, public works, and legal counsel. By pairing rigorous environmental analysis with proactive staff education, EPD supports lead agencies in making informed, well-documented decisions that stand up to scrutiny. This integrated approach not only strengthens legal defensibility but also improves efficiency, consistency, and confidence throughout the entitlement and environmental review process. LEGAL CHALLENGES TO ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS In a regulatory environment as complex and closely scrutinized as Huntington Beach, legal defensibility is a critical consideration for both project-level approvals and long-range planning initiatives. Over the past 13 years, EPD has produced more than 2,000 CEQA documents, several of which have been subject to legal challenge—reflecting the inherently contentious nature of land use and development in California, rather than deficiencies in the documents themselves. Throughout this period, EPD has worked closely with lead agency staff and legal counsel to support the administrative record, respond effectively to litigation, and defend the technical basis of our analyses. As a result, none of EPD's projects have been invalidated or denied due to deficiencies in the environmental analysis, underscoring our commitment to producing legally defensible, high-quality environmental documents. After more than a decade of continuous practice,only one environmental document has required limited analytical refinement as a result of a legal writ of mandate —and that outcome did not invalidate the overall document or associated project approvals, but instead involved targeted revisions consistent with the court's direction. This record reflects EPD's emphasis on conservative, well-supported analyses; clear and enforceable mitigation; and a disciplined approach to issue identification and documentation—all of which are hallmarks of CEQA documents that withstand legal scrutiny. EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 9 of 20 EPD SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODS AND CONTROLS MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR ON-CALL SERVICES OUR PROJECT --------.__.__-- E P D QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY SDLUTIONS.INr Each project receives specialized attention and senior-level expertise,ensuring the highest quality and efficiency. Senior Leadership personally oversees the progress,providing strategic guidance and leveraging years of industry experience to deliver exceptional results. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every project meets our rigorous standards and exceeds client expectations. Director of Development Sr.Project Manager •Simplified and Efficient Communication Project Manager •Timely Response Project •Monthly Updates Project Coordinator •Bi-weekyMeetings Management Entitlement •Clear Communication of Expectations •Collaboration with Technical Experts •Continuous Monitoring of Costs, Communication Schedule,and Resources •Live Schedule •General Plan&Municipal Code expertise •Response to Comment Samples •Condition of Approval Clearances PROJECT •Community Outreach CEQA VP Environmental Planning Quality Principal Planner Control Environmental Planner Legal Review Associate Planner Technical Editor Technical Services Director of Technical Services 4 Sr-Technical Planner mmwoor Transportation Manager Drawing on extensive experience preparing and peer-reviewing CEQA and NEPA documents and technical studies, EPD has developed a management approach that facilitates, expedites, and simplifies the environmental compliance process. Key elements of this approach include: • Establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and open lines of communication to ensure high- quality deliverables and adherence to schedule and budget. • Maintaining a single senior point of contact for coordination and assigning staff who remain with each project from start to finish. • Holding regular team meetings to provide updates, identify and resolve data gaps, and keep projects moving efficiently toward approval and construction. • Developing technical strategies and outlining multiple "what-if" paths to anticipate challenges and minimize surprises. EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 10 of 20 E l P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET • Assigning seasoned practitioners who are recognized experts in their fields—individuals familiar to agency staff, respected by decision makers, and current on the latest regulations and legal precedents. • Delivering well-vetted, thoroughly reviewed work products that undergo senior-level quality control prior to submittal. • Resolving inconsistencies proactively and collaboratively to avoid delays and maintain project momentum. • Maintaining flexibility to adjust course as needed at the client's direction while communicating the implications, alternatives, and potential outcomes of any change. • Identifying potential environmental impacts early in the process to enable development of innovative design, mitigation, and environmental solutions. • Sustaining strong working relationships with City,County,and State agencies with jurisdiction over resources of concern. EPD's on-call clients value project managers who are responsive, resourceful, and proactive— able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and deliver creative, effective solutions under pressure. Our commitment to responsiveness and efficiency drives repeat success and long-term client partnerships. We rely on proven methods and templates that have demonstrated success, allowing us to deliver consistent, high-quality results. EPD also maintains a deep bench of in- house and external expertise, cultivated through long-standing partnerships with trusted specialists who share our commitment to excellence and our ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE Quality control and assurance is integrated into EPD's project preparation, review, and delivery processes. EPD conducts weekly team meetings to ensure that key team members stay up to date on projects and ensure that support is provided where needed. EPD inputs project information and shareable, living schedules into shared Smartsheet,where teams can stay up to date on project tasks and deadlines and provide progress notes along the way. As project documentation is finalized, EPD performs an internal peer and Project Manager review, followed by technical editing and senior level review to ensure that documentation is consistent, accurate, complete, and organized prior to submitting to clients. EPD's standard QA/QC process is also supported by in-house legal review to ensure that EPD's environmental and planning documents are legally defensible and comply with all applicable local, State, and federal laws. COST CONTROL, BUDGET MONITORING,AND SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT EPD maintains rigorous internal controls and management systems to ensure that projects are completed within approved budgets, schedules, and scopes. Our approach provides real-time visibility into project performance,enabling our team to maintain strict cost control, immediately address misalignments, and deliver accurate,timely invoices. EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 11 of 20 E1P I D SOLUTION5,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COST MANAGEMENT EPD utilizes Deltek Vantagepoint, an enterprise resource planning system tailored for professional services firms that enables budget management, expenditure tracking, and cost forecasting, boosting visibility and efficiency. This platform allows Project Managers and senior leadership to instantly review project budgets, labor utilization, subconsultant costs, and contract balances daily, ensuring that all work aligns with authorized task orders and client expectations. Project invoices are generated directly from Deltek Vantagepoint and undergo a three-step internal review: first by the Project Manager to verify scope and task completion, then by the senior director overseeing the program of services. This tiered review process ensures that all invoices are clear, compliant, and submitted promptly to the appropriate reviewing authorities. BUDGET AND SCHEDULE MONITORING Using Deltek's dashboard and reporting tools, EPD monitors project performance in real time— comparing actual versus budgeted hours, direct expenses, and schedule milestones. Regular internal progress reviews reinforce accountability and provide opportunities for early corrective actions, when appropriate. At-a-glance monitoring also gives visibility to EPD's managers and leaders to enable accurate workload forecasting and balancing,which is particularly useful when managing multiple simultaneous project deliveries for our municipal on-call clients. TECHNIQUES FOR ON-TIME PROJECT DELIVERY EPD's team employs a combination of structured project planning and communication strategies to meet all scheduled commitments: • Detailed work plans with defined milestones, deliverables, and review periods. • Weekly project status meetings to track progress and coordinate with City staff. • Real-time task tracking and forecasting in Deltek Vantagepoint to monitor upcoming deadlines and staff workloads. • Proactive communication and issue resolution to prevent delays and maintain schedule integrity. By combining the capabilities of Deltek Vantagepoint with disciplined management practices and transparent client communication, EPD ensures all projects are delivered within approved budgets, schedules, and scopes-consistently and reliably. EPD'S CLIENT SATISFACTION EPD understands that successful on-call consulting depends on more than technical expertise— it requires responsiveness,flexibility,and a collaborative working relationship with City staff. EPD approaches on-call assignments as an extension of City staff, providing reliable support that aligns with the City's goals, schedules, and internal workflows. EPD's commitment to client satisfaction includes: EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 12 of 20 E l P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET • Responsiveness and access. EPD assigns senior-level project managers who are readily available to respond to City inquiries and coordinate with applicants, technical consultants, and agencies as needed. • Flexibility. EPD has the capacity to support both small-scale projects requiring expedited review and large, complex projects requiring sustained coordination and oversight, often concurrently. • Clear communication. EPD provides clear direction, consolidated comments, and well- organized deliverables that reduce review time and facilitate efficient decision-making. • Cost-conscious service delivery. EPD emphasizes appropriate CEQA pathway selection, tiering from existing environmental documents, and CEQA streamlining opportunities to control costs while maintaining defensibility. • Public-sector perspective. EPD's team includes former public-sector planners from cities across Orange County who bring firsthand knowledge of municipal processes and accountability. Our team knows how to efficiently prepare staff reports, hearing materials, and clear,well-supported responses to decision-maker questions,and our City partners speak highly of our collaborative, reliable approach. EPD seeks to build a long-term partnership with the City of Huntington Beach that supports timely approvals, reduces risk, and delivers consistent, high-quality CEQA services throughout the on- call contract term. SECTION C: STAFFING KEY PERSONNEL Key personnel who would be committed to the City of Huntington Beach for the duration of the on-call contract are listed below. All of EPD's senior leaders have public sector experience and understand the unique challenges and needs of public agencies. The following table identifies the key personnel who would deliver high-quality environmental and technical services to the City of Huntington Beach. Resume summaries for key personnel are included in Table 2, Key Personnel Resume Summaries. An organizational chart depicting EPD's full CEQA and Technical Services delivery team follows the table below. Full resumes for EPD's team are available upon request. TEAM PROPOSED PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES CEQA STRENGTHS MEMBER ROLE KONNIE Principal-in- Senior oversight; CEQA CEQA Strategy/ Legal DOBREVA,JD Charge streamlining; defensibility Defensibility review; hearings support TERRANCE Senior CEQA Peer review; quality control; Peer Review, RTC Support, SMALLS Lead/QA/QC task order support CEQA Compliance, QA/QC SHAWN Director of Biological evaluations, focused Defensible biological impact GATCHEL- Biological surveys, mitigation strategies, analyses and permitting HERNANDEZ Services and regulatory permitting strategies EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 13 of 20 Ep D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET TEAM PROPOSED PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES CEQA STRENGTHS MEMBER ROLE MEAGHAN CEQA Project Project management; IS/MNDs, EIRs, Admin TRUMAN Manager documentation; coordination Record, Tech Studies MEGHAN Technical Technical Studies Preparation CEQA Supporting Technical MACIAS,TE Studies Lead and Peer Review Analyses ALEX Technical AQ/GHG/Energy Modeling; Quantitative Analysis; GARBER Specialist Technical Consistency Mitigation Development SUBCONSULTANTS BFSA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES — Archaeological, Historical, Cultural, and Paleontological Resource Assessments supporting CEQA and NEPA Documentation Requirements 3 ) BFSA has been operating since 1977 as Brian F.Smith and Associates tri 3 ) and since 2022 as BFSA Environmental Services, a Perennial Company, providing environmental consulting services to public and BFS;1 E ir-taunciu:a Scruues private clients for archaeological, paleontological, biological, and historical projects throughout southern California and across the western United States.The BFSA team has managed projects for all levels of industry from single homeowners to global companies. The combined experience of their principal consultants and associates represents more than one hundred years of involvement in the study of the history and prehistory of this region. Each senior staff member exceeds the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards,with a range of expertise in environmental compliance laws and regulations, including CEQA, NEPA, SEPA, and NHPA. BFSA has the largest continuously operational cultural resource staff in southern California and, as a result, can meet the staffing needs of any project no matter how large or small. BFSA often conducts multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, serving the needs of all their clients while maintaining and delivering high-quality products on schedule. Proven Subconsultant Teaming: EPD+ BFSA EPD has completed more than 150 projects with BFSA providing expert cultural resources advisory services, including numerous projects completed EPD's our on-call contracts with the City of Menifee, City of Tustin, City of Santa Fe Springs, City of Fontana, City of Irvine, and City of Santa Ana. EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 14 of 20 E l P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET 2 Jeremy Krout,AICP,LEED GA CEO a ,....,A Yip, Konnie Dobrevu,JD Norah Jaffan VP of Environmental Planning Sr.Director Environmental Biological Resources Planning Document Support Subconsultants .c 4°. - Allison Dagg Technical Editor USA(Archaeologist Historical, Shawn Gatchel- Terrance Smalls Meghan Macias,TIE Cultural,and Paleontological Hernandez Environmental Principal Director ofT- 11+_`•.F:- Cameron Lukos Resources) Dir of Biological Services Planner Servic- GIS Specialist a „... . Jennifer Stropes,RPA VP of California Operations/Principal Historian Cruz Hernandez Tracy Stropes,RPA Biologist VP of Cultural Resources/Principal Archaeologist Renee WA& Chad Karns Sr.Assoc.Project Transportation Todd le in of PG t Manager Manager,- Andrew Garrison, - Garrison,RPA Sr.Project Archaeologist t 0 Roux Associates,Inc.(Hazardous Materials Technical Review,Phase Meagher Truman Alex Garber I/tl ESA Peer Review,Vapor Sr.Environmental Te intrusion Mitigation Review, Planner Human Risk Considerations) Nancy Anglin,PE,ENV SP Operations Manager David DeVries,PG,CHg aSenior Hydrologist Tatiana Torres Tina uan Assoc Environmental Sr.Air Quality Planner Noise Special,y, Tanya Kalaskar Hashem Basrawi,EFT Assoc.Environmental Planner Transportation Engineer Megan Rupard Michael Torres,TE Assoc.Environmental Planner Transportation Engineer Jazmin Rodriguez Simon Lin Assist.Environmental Planner Transportation Planner Sam Kelley Sina Salehipour Assist.Environmental Planner Assist.Transportation Planner Brady Connolly Jordan Mower Assist.Environmental Planner Assist Transportation Planner Alexis Brito Tiffany Dang Assist.Environmental Planner Air Quality Specialist Lauren Battle Elaine Chambers Environmental Project Coord. Air Quality Specialist Clara Eddy Maryam Javanmardi Environmental Project Coord. Air Quality Specialist Caelyn Smith Environmental Project Coord. EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 15 of 20 E P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. — Hazardous Materials Technical Review, Phase I/Il ESA Peer Review, Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Review (VIMS), and Human Health Risk Considerations supporting CEQA and NEPA Documentation Requirements ROUXRoux Associates, Inc. (Roux) provides environmental science, remediation, compliance, and risk assessment services that support environmental site characterization, regulatory permitting, and technical analyses integral to defensible CEQA documentation. Roux's multidisciplinary team assists with field investigation, remedial strategy input, risk evaluation, and other technical components to support a comprehensive CEQA analysis. Roux is currently executing multi-year work at two Huntington Beach dry cleaning facilities where we have performed indoor air and soil vapor sampling; designed, permitted, and installed soil vapor extraction (SVE) systems; and conducted weekly system monitoring and monthly influent/effluent sampling as part of ongoing SVE operations. Proven Subconsultant Teaming: EPD+ Roux Associates, Inc. EPD and Roux worked closely with City Staff and the Huntington Beach Fire Department on the Magnolia Tank Farm Project to help understand the site's complex hazards history including the adjacent former Ascon Landfill—a California Superfund site that received industrial, oil field, and construction wastes for decades and continues to undergo remediation—and provide a comprehensive summary and analysis to support City decision-making and inform and simplify the information for the EIR .Roux recently provided peer review services for the Lakeland Apartments and Washington Blvd. projects in the City of Santa Fe Springs under EPD's on-call effort, contract. EPD served as the prime consultant coordinating the overall peer review e and Roux provided specialized hazardous materials and vapor intrusion expertise,to peer review and approve the vapor intrusion mitigation system (VIMS) design on behalf of the City Fire Dept. SECTION D: QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES HUNTINGTON BEACH PROJECT EXPERIENCE EPD's team has provided CEQA compliance, technical analysis, and entitlement processing services for development and planning projects in the City of Huntington Beach for more than a decade. Our Huntington Beach work includes preparation of CEQA documentation, peer review of applicant-prepared technical studies, transportation and VMT analysis, interagency coordination, and support through public hearings and California Coastal Commission processes. The following are descriptions of projects that EPD has worked on in Huntington Beach. Please note that additional project details are summarized in Table 1. Magnolia Tank Farm Specific Plan Program EIR (2016-2020) CEQA and Entitlement Support EPD provided SLF-HB Magnolia, LLC with ongoing project management, environmental compliance, technical analysis, and entitlement management services for the Huntington Beach Magnolia Tank Farm Project. Services included pre-entitlement management, site constraints analyses, preliminary environmental compliance support, and staff and stakeholder outreach. EPD also provided support to the applicant's team during the response to comments on the Draft EIR, as well as during City Council hearings and California Coastal Commission processing. EPD's EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 16 of 20 E P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET team peer reviewed air quality technical documents for the Magnolia Tank Farm Specific Plan Program EIR to ensure consistency with SCAQMD guidelines, validate assumptions used in emission modeling and provide targeted recommendations to strengthen the air quality and GHG emissions analysis included in the Program EIR. Roux contributed to the CEQA-related technical studies and environmental analyses, performed Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), prepared a soil management plan, and developed multiple vapor intrusion mitigation system (VIMS) design and construction-support documents. These efforts included preparing background assessments, outlining engineering tasks for methane and vapor mitigation in accordance with City of Huntington Beach specifications, and developing cost estimates and technical scopes for both preliminary and construction-phase VIMS packages. Additionally, Roux's understanding of the site is informed by historical environmental records and prior corrective actions completed under Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) oversight. Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment (2024-2025) I Transportation and VMT Analysis; Comprehensive Peer Review Services EPD provided transportation planning and traffic analysis services for a proposed amendment to the Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan involving a 90-acre site north of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) between Seapoint Street and Goldenwest Street. EPD prepared trip cap calculations for multiple design alternatives, supported circulation planning, and prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis and SB 743-compliant VMT analysis. This work reflects EPD's familiarity with Huntington Beach's transportation framework and expectations for defensible technical analysis for large, policy- level projects. EPD is also providing transportation design services for the project, including conceptual design plans for the proposed on-site roundabout and three proposed signalized intersections providing access to the project from PCH. In addition to the transportation planning and design work on this project, EPD is also providing technical and environmental peer review services for the proposed Palm Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment. We are conducting a comprehensive peer review of all technical studies and associated CEQA document prepared by the City's consultant, LSA, to ensure CEQA adequacy and legal defensibility. Throughout the process, EPD will be working collaboratively with the project team to ensure the CEQA documentation accurately reflects the project description,entitlements,and mitigation strategy. EPD will also focus on reducing litigation risk by avoiding unclear, infeasible, or overly burdensome mitigation measures that could affect project feasibility, financing, or implementation. Holly Triangle Townhomes (2022) I CEQA Addendum and Technical Study Peer Review As one of the City's qualified on-call consultants(2019-2022), EPD prepared an Addendum to the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan EIR for the redevelopment of a constrained 2.11-acre infill site into 35 townhomes. EPD's team peer reviewed technical studies addressing air quality/GHG emissions, geotechnical conditions, noise, hydrology, and water quality, supporting a streamlined and legally defensible entitlement process. 19026 Goldenwest Street Commercial (2025) I CEQA Addendum and Technical Review EPD prepared Addendum No. 2 to the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan EIR evaluating subdivision and development of a fuel center and car wash. EPD prepared in-house air quality, energy, and GHG EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 17 of 20 E P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET analyses and peer reviewed supporting technical studies. The project was approved by the City in December 2025. Huntington Club Remodel (2025) I CEQA Exemption and Technical Support EPD prepared a Class 32 Infill CEQA Exemption and supporting air quality analysis for redevelopment of an existing recreational facility, and peer reviewed applicant-prepared technical studies. EPD's direct experience in Huntington Beach experience enables our team to provide on-call support that is responsive, consistent with local policy, and aligned with City expectations. LOCAL REFERENCES The following agency representatives have significant experience working with EPD staff on a range of projects: CITY OF IRVINE — Professional Consulting Services as an On-call Program Member for the Environmental Impact Analysis and Traffic Studies Specialty Areas, City of Irvine Community Development Department, Planning Division, 2024-2029 Project Description: EPD provides on-call services to the City of Irvine under a master agreement for professional services. To date, we have completed peer review and technical services for more than 10 City projects, working as an extension of City staff to review Contact Information: Eric Martin, Senior Planner, (949) 724-7519, ermartin@cityofirvine.org CITY OF TUSTIN—On-Call CEQA and Environmental Consulting Services for the City of Tustin, including Housing Element and RHNA Implementation (2021—Present) Project Description: EPD has been an on-call environmental consultant to the City of Tustin since 2021.We recently assisted with the preparation of the City of Tustin's Housing Element 6th Cycle Update and the supporting Initial Study and Negative Declaration. The Housing Element Update provided a plan to meet anticipated population growth and housing needs, including incorporation of an additional 6,782 housing units to meet Regional Housing Needs Allocation accommodating varying income distributions. EPD worked with the City to meet an aggressive schedule and obtain certification of the Housing Element on time. We were then retained by the City to prepare CEQA documentation and technical studies for three concurrent Housing Element implementation and RHNA rezoning efforts (two EIRs and one Supplemental EIR), along with supporting technical studies. Additional assignments include preparation of CEQA exemptions and hearing support, peer review and preparation of IS/MND documentation for development projects,and preparation of streamlining documentation such as CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 consistency memoranda. Contact Information: Raymond Barragan, Principal Planner, (714) 573-3016, rbarragan@tustinca.org EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 18 of 20 EP D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET CITY OF SANTA ANA—On-cal I Environmental.Technical and Planning Services for the City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency, 2019-2028 Project Description: EPD provides the City of Santa Ana with on-call CEQA services for both City- initiated and development projects, including preparation of CEQA documents, peer review of applicant-prepared technical studies, interagency coordination, and support through public meetings and hearings. We recently provided CEQA compliance services for the Related Bristol Specific Plan, which involved the development of 3,750 residential units, 350,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, 250 hotel rooms, and 200 senior care units on a 41-acre site. EPD's CEQA approach for the Specific Plan involved preparation of a Supplemental Program EIR to the Final Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Ana General Plan Update (GPU EIR), which was certified by the City Council in April 2022. EPD coordinated the ALUC submittal for the project, attended the ALUC hearing on behalf of the City of Santa Ana, and assisted the City in preparing the City Council overrule of the ALUC finding of inconsistency. Contact Information:Ali Pezeshkpour, Planning Manager, (714) 647-5882, APezeshkpour@santa-ana.org SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT(SOCCCD) Project Name: Districtwide On-Call CEQA and Environmental Consulting Services (2014-Present) Project Description: EPD has been providing on-call CEQA,technical,and policy planning services to the South Orange County Community College District since 2014. We assist the District with permitting and entitlement issues as projects are considered and implemented for General Service Projects at ATEP, Saddleback College, and Irvine Valley College. EPD reviews plans and prepares preliminary plans for proposed projects at each of the three college campuses, assists the District in Master Planning efforts,and assists the District with interpreting and incorporating design measures that are applicable to the campuses. EPD also provides the typical administrative CEQA work for projects District-wide, such as assisting the District with administrative CEQA determinations regarding whether certain projects are covered by previously adopted CEQA documents and the preparation of appropriate CEQA documentation that takes full advantage of tiering and streamlining provisions afforded under State law. EPD also assists the District when other agencies and jurisdictions must be consulted and peer reviews other lead agencies' project documentation on behalf of the District. Contact Information: Medhanie Ephrem, Executive Director, Facilities Planning, (949) 582-4531, MEphrem@socccd.edu CITY OF MENIFEE— Professional On-call Environmental and Planning Consulting Services for the City of Menifee, 2022-2026 Project Description: EPD was added to the City of Menifee's list of consultants qualified to provide Professional On-Call Environmental and Planning Consulting Services in 2022 and received a Master Agreement to provide Professional On-call Environmental and Planning Consulting Services in 2023. EPD has been awarded five projects under our on-call agreement, EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 19 of 20 E P D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET including the preparation of an IS/MND and Technical Studies for a 15183 Exemption for the Menifee 27 residential project (2025); an EIR and Technical Studies for the Menifee Ares Warehouse on Murrieta (2022); and CEQA/NEPA compliance services for the development of Quail Valley Park, funded through the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services. Contact Information: Ryan Fowler, Principal Planner, (951) 723-3740, rfowler@cityofmenifee.us EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 20 of 20 E 1 p I D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION -ADDITIONAL TABLES TABLE 1—RELEVANT PROJECTS PROJECT LOCATION CEQA DOCUMENT/SERVICE YEAR(S) RELEVANCE TO HUNTINGTON BEACH ON-CALL SCOPE THREE CONCURRENT RHNA Tustin,CA 2 EIRs+1 Supplemental EIR; 2023— Demonstrates EPD's ability to manage multiple complex IMPLEMENTATION EIRS(MARKETPLACE Technical Studies;Responses 2025 CEQA assignments simultaneously under aggressive REZONE,ENDERLE CENTER REZONE, to Comments;Findings; schedules and provide a broad array of technical services TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN Hearings addressing VMT/traffic, air quality/GHG, noise, and AMENDMENT) cultural resources. Key Staff:Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge);Meaghan Macias (Traffic); Alex Garber (Air Quality/GHG/HRA), Terrance Smalls(QA/QC) CITY OF IRVINE—ON-CALL PROGRAM Irvine,CA Peer Review of CEQA 2024— Demonstrates EPD's ability to expedite peer review MEMBER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Documents and Technical 2029 efforts for multiple projects simultaneously and function ANALYSIS AND TRAFFIC STUDIES Studies(15183 Consistency as an extension of City staff to provide CEQA defensibility Analyses,Addenda,etc.); assurance. On-Call CEQA Services and Key Staff:Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge);Terrance Traffic Analysis Services Smalls(Project Manager);Meaghan Macias(Traffic);Alex Garber(Air Quality/GHG/HRA) PALM/GOLDENWEST SPECIFIC PLAN Huntington Traffic Impact Analysis;SB 2024— Demonstrates EPD's direct Huntington Beach experience AMENDMENT—TRANSPORTATION& Beach,CA 743-compliant VMT Analysis; 2025 and our capacity to support large, policy-level projects VMT ANALYSIS;COMPREHENSIVE PEER Trip Cap Calculations; requiring defensible CEQA and traffic/VMT analysis and REVIEW SERVICES Circulation Planning Support coordination within the PCH corridor context. Key Staff:Meaghan Macias(Traffic);Alex Garber(QA/QC) MAGNOLIA TANK FARM SPECIFIC PLAN Huntington CEQA Compliance Support; 2016— Demonstrates EPD's direct Huntington Beach experience PROGRAM EIR —CEQA&ENTITLEMENT Beach,CA Management and 2020 and our capacity to support complex,high-profile coastal SUPPORT;AIR QUALITY&GHG PEER Coordination;Responses to development projects that receive heightened public and REVIEW Comments;Hearings; regulatory scrutiny. Demonstrates a proven track record Coastal Commission of working collaboratively alongside City Staff, as we Processing Support;Peer worked closely with City staff and their EIR preparer to review and strengthen the EIR and response to EPD Solutions,Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION—ADDITIONAL TABLES E 1 p I D SOLLJTIt]NS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET PROJECT LOCATION CEQA DOCUMENT/SERVICE YEAR(S) RELEVANCE TO HUNTINGTON BEACH ON-CALL SCOPE Review of Air Quality and comments. Konnie Dobreva (Project Manager, Peer GHG Technical Analysis Reviewer)Meaghan Macias(Traffic Peer Review) HOLLY TRIANGLE TOWNHOMES Huntington Addendum to Holly-Seacliff 2022 Demonstrates EPD's direct experience providing CEQA Beach,CA Specific Plan EIR;Peer compliance services for a constrained residential infill Review of Supporting project in Huntington Beach that required streamlined Technical Studies documentation and technical studies. Key Staff:Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge);Meaghan Trueman (Project Manager); Meaghan Macias (Traffic); Alex Garber(Air Quality/GHG) 19026 GOLDENWEST STREET Huntington Addendum No.2 to Holly- 2025 Demonstrates EPD's direct experience supporting COMMERCIAL PROJECT Beach,CA Seacliff Specific Plan EIR; efficient CEQA streamlining and expedited preparation of AQ/GHG/Energy Analysis; a defensible document for a high priority project in Peer Review of Supporting Huntington Beach. Technical Studies Key Staff: Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge); Meagan Rupard(Project Manager) HUNTINGTON CLUB REMODEL PROJECT Huntington Class 32 Infill CEQA 2026 Demonstrates EPD's CEQA streamlining capabilities and Beach,CA Exemption;Air Quality our team's ability to expedite services for smaller-scale Analysis;Peer Review of development projects. Supporting Studies Key Staff: Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge); Meagan Rupard (Project Manager); Alex Garber (Traffic/Air Quality/GHG) SNUG HARBOR SURF PARK(COASTAL Newport EIR;Peer Review of Technical 2024— Demonstrates coastal experience and EPD's ability to PROJECT) Beach,CA Studies;Coastal Setting 2025 manage complex, high-visibility projects with strong Considerations public interest and coastal context. CITY OF MENIFEE—ON CALL ENVIRONMEI Menifee,CA IS/MNDs;EIRs;Technical 2022— Demonstrates EPD's proven record of providing on-call AND PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES Studies;CEQA/NEPA 2026 CEQA/NEPA and Planning services to cities throughout Documentation southern California over long-term contracts. Illustrates EPD's ability to prepare CEQA and NEPA documentation to support public projects. Key Staff:Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge);Meaghan Trueman (Project Manager); Meaghan Macias (Traffic EPD Solutions,Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION—ADDITIONAL TABLES E P D SOLLITIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET PROJECT LOCATION CEQA DOCUMENT/SERVICE YEAR(S) RELEVANCE TO HUNTINGTON BEACH ON-CALL SCOPE Peer Review); Alex Garber (Air Quality/GHG/HRA Peer Review) 1500 QUAIL STREET RESIDENTIAL Newport CEQA Streamlining Checklist 2025— Demonstrates CEQA streamlining and tiering from PROJECT Beach,CA (15162/Tiering Approach) Ongoing adopted program-level documents and EPD's ability to provide cost-effective on-call services. Key Staff:Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge) CITY OF SANTA ANA—ON-CALL Santa Ana, EIR;Technical Studies; 2019— Demonstrates EPD's experience providing on-call ENVIRONMENTAL,TECHNICAL,AND CA Interagency Coordination 2028 Environmental/Planning Services related to CEQA and PLANNING SERVICES NEPA,as well as Technical Analyses and Planning Services to support City staff. Key Staff:Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge);Meaghan Macias (Traffic); Alex Garber (Air Quality/GHG/HRA), Terrance Smalls (QA/QC); Meaghan Trueman Project Manager) SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY Mission On-Call CEQA,Addenda, 2016— Demonstrates long-term on-call performance and EPD's COLLEGE DISTRICT—DISTRICTWIDE ON- Viejo,Irvine, IS/MNDs,Technical Studies, Ongoing role as a trusted provider of services over a ten-year CALL CEQA SERVICES Tustin Tiering/Streamlining period. Demonstrates consistency project performance and high level of trust in EPD's team, providing CEQA determinations and interagency support across multiple campuses and cities. Key Staff:Konnie Dobreva(Principal in Charge);Meaghan Trueman (Project Manager); Meaghan Macias (Traffic); Alex Garber(Air Quality/GHG) EPD Solutions,Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION—ADDITIONAL TABLES E I p I D 50LLJTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET TABLE 2—KEY PERSONNEL RESUME SUMMARIES Team Member/ Role/Education Relevant Experience&Responsibilities Konnie Dobreva,JD Konnie's more than 25 years of public and private sector planning and legal experience have made her an expert in entitlements,environmental and policy planning,a keen analyst and an effective writer of environmental documents. Principal in Charge She provides senior oversight for CEQA strategy,document quality,and legal defensibility and leads and oversees the Juris Doctor, preparation of complex EIRs, IS/MNDs, Addenda, and CEQA streamlining efforts for major municipal planning and Pepperdine development projects. She is a frequent lecturer on CEQA for the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) University,Caruso Advanced CEQA Workshop and CEQA Basics Workshop,which provides training to many of the area developers,agency School of Law;BA planners and attorneys. in Environmental DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AND EIR,CITYOF TUSTIN: Konnie was lead preparer of a Specific Plan Analysis&Design, and EIR and EPD's primary coordinator with the City of Tustin on the addition of 887 residential units and 300,000 sq. cum laude(Minor: ft.of commercial space in Old Town Tustin. Her role involved collaboration with Tustin on the focused development Urban&Regional and coordination of technical studies and environmental documents and the creation of a functional and Planning), comprehensive Program EIR and subsequent MMRP designed to foster proper mixed-use development.This project University of required community engagement through formal and ad-hoc community and business meetings,in which EPD played California,Irvine a key role facilitating. EPD was awarded the 2019 Award of Merit for Economic Planning and Development from the Orange Section of the American Planning Association for our work on this project. RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN,CITY OF SANTA ANA: Konnie oversaw the preparation of the Supplemental EIR for the Related Bristol Specific Plan, which includes development of a specific plan for a 41-acre site to allow for development of 3,750 residential units,350,000 SF of commercial space,250 hotel rooms,and 200 senior care units. TRANSIT VILLAGES SPECIFIC PLAN EIR AND TECHNICAL STUDIES,CITY OF REDLANDS: Konnie was lead preparer of the EIR for the Transit Villages Specific Plan,which includes 2,400 residential units,265,000which includes 2,400 residential units,265,000 sq.ft.of retail commercial,238,000 sq.ft.of office,220 hotel rooms,and 280,000 sq.ft.of parks and open space across approximately 1.48 square miles. Terrance Smalls Terrance is a seasoned city and urban planning professional with over a decade of experience dedicated to enhancing communities through strategic planning and environmental stewardship. With a foundation in urban planning and Senior CEQA Lead/ deep expertise in environmental assessment and policy formulation, Terrance has guided numerous large-scale EPD Solutions,Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION—ADDITIONAL TABLES E I p I D 9OLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET Terrance Smalls projects through the complexities of regulatory compliance while supporting long-term sustainability goals.Terrance possesses extensive experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents and overseeing the full spectrum of Senior CEQA Lead/ environmental review processes.He has worked across a variety of sectors,including infrastructure,renewable energy, QA/QC military facilities,and regional planning,having experience as a Supervising Planner for Kern County and a Community Master of City Plans Liaison Officer for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in San Diego prior to joining EPD. Planning,San Diego 19026 GOLDENWEST ST COMMERCIAL PROJECT EIR ADDENDUM,CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH: Terrance provided State University,BA senior review and CEQA guidance for this project, for which EPD prepared an EIR Addendum to the Holly-Seacliff in Political Science, General Plan Amendment EIR and prepared associated technical studies.The project proposed the subdivision of a University of 1.33-acre site into two lots for development of a fuel center and car wash,and involved approval of a Tentative Parcel California Map,General Plan Amendment,and Specific Plan Amendment. PA 51 TRAILS AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT,ADDENDUM PEER REVIEW,CITY OF IRVINE: Terrance served as the lead reviewer for the City of Irvine's CEQA peer review of the Addendum to the 2012 Subsequent Supplemental EIR for the PA 51 Trails and Transit-Oriented Development project.Acting on behalf of the City,he oversaw the review of technical studies including air quality,greenhouse gas emissions,noise,and lighting,ensuring consistency with CEQA requirements and the City's environmental policies. He evaluated the Addendum for proper tiering, legal adequacy, and internal consistency with the prior certified EIR.Terrance also prepared detailed written comments,coordinated with City staff,and provided redline revisions to strengthen the Addendum's legal defensibility under CEQA Guidelines Section 15164. 1500 QUAIL STREET RESIDENTIAL PROJECT,CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH: Terrance provided senior CEQA support for EPD's preparation of a CEQA Consistency Analysis for a residential redevelopment project under SB 330 and streamlining provisions. His work included verifying project eligibility, assessing consistency with existing planning policies,and facilitating entitlement review under an infill exemption framework. Meaghan Truman Meaghan is a highly skilled environmental planner with deep expertise in CEQA compliance,entitlement processing, and policy planning. With a well-rounded background spanning both public and private sectors, she has prepared a Senior wide variety of environmental documents including Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), Environmental Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), CEQA exemptions, and addenda. Meaghan's project portfolio reflects her Planner versatility and includes business centers, residential communities, mixed-use developments, and transit-oriented projects, demonstrating her ability to navigate the unique environmental and regulatory challenges of each development type. EPD Solutions,Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION—ADDITIONAL TABLES E 1 p I D SDLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET Meaghan Truman RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT, CITY OF SANTA ANA: Meaghan prepared and managed the CEQA documentation for the Related Bristol Specific Plan,a multi-phase mixed-use development in the City of Santa Ana.She Senior managed preparation of the Environmental Impact Report(EIR)and peer reviewed all of the technical studies for the Environmental project.Meaghan assisted City staff in hosting the scoping meeting with approximately 100 attendees. Planner GRISWOLD RESIDENTIAL PROJECT, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES: Meaghan supported CEQA documentation for the Bachelor of Arts in Griswold Residential Project,a development proposing new single-family homes in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Environmental She contributed to the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report(EIR),including evaluation of potential impacts Studies,Loyola to air quality,greenhouse gas emissions,traffic,and biological resources. Meaghan worked closely with County staff Marymount and technical consultants to ensure that the document met CEQA requirements and aligned with the County's broader University housing and land use objectives. WELL 28 IS/MND,CITY OF ORANGE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Meaghan prepared the IS/MND for a City of Orange Public Works project that included the demolition and removal of existing asphalt and the construction of a new water well("Well 28"),with a pumping station,utility building,SCE transformer,and a passive mini park on a 0.36-acre site in the Old Towne Orange Historic District. In addition to preparing the CEQA documentation, Meaghan oversaw the preparation of the noise and vibration analysis, air quality and GHG analysis; cultural and paleontological resources assessment;energy analysis;geotechnical evaluation;Phase I Environmental Site Assessment;trip generation;and well design report. Shawn Gatchel- Shawn has over 20 years of experience providing environmental and biological regulatory compliance services for local Hernandez and regional development and infrastructure projects throughout California. She has successfully entitled mitigation and conservation banks throughout Southern California and is highly adept at identifying effective mitigation solutions Director of to address direct and indirect project impacts on biological resources. She conducts California Rapid Assessment Biological Services Method (CRAM) analyses, jurisdictional delineations, habitat assessments, and biological resources analyses and Master of prepares regulatory permit applications, mitigation and monitoring plans, mitigation banking documents, and Environmental Law, CEQA/NEPA compliance. Shawn maintains excellent relationships with State and federal resource agency staff and UCLA(in progress); specializes in coordinating and building consensus with planning staff and regulatory agencies throughout the project Bachelor of Arts, entitlement process. UCRiverside BOCA BLUFFS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT, SAN CLEMENTE, CA: General Biological Assessment review of compliance with the San Clemente Local Coastal Program, and coordination with EPD Solutions,Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION—ADDITIONAL TABLES E I p I D SCLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET proponent and City on whether onsite habitats met the statutory definition of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas in Section 30107.5 of the California Coastal Act. STEDMAN REVEGETATION PROJECT, VEGETATION SAMPLING AND REVEGETATION PLAN, SAN DIEGO, CA: Vegetation sampling and subsequent preparation of a revegetation plan in compliance with the City's Landscape Regulations for a coastal sage scrub revegetation effort on private property along the La Jolla bluffs. VIA CASA ALTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LONG TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN,SAN DIEGO,CA: Preparation of a Long-Term Management Plan for private property to be incorporated into the City's Multi-Habitat Planning Area Preserve System and coordinated with the City and a local land trust for the funding and management of the lands in perpetuity. Additional Training: MSHCP Implementation Training for Biological Consultants,2018;California Rapid Assessment (CRAM)Methodology, Trained Practitioner,Riverine Wetland Class Module,2014;Wetland Delineation Training, Wetland Training Institute,2003;1600 Permitting for CEQA,CDFG,2002 Meghan Macias, Meghan leads a diverse team of analysts and engineers in delivering high-level technical support across multiple TE disciplines, including transportation planning, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, energy, noise, and health risk assessments.With more than 20 years of professional experience,Meghan has built a reputation for producing clear, Director of defensible, and actionable analyses that support land development, infrastructure, and policy planning projects Technical Services statewide. She plays a central role in aligning technical outputs with CEQA and NEPA compliance requirements, Master of Urban facilitating entitlement approvals,and navigating complex environmental regulatory frameworks. Meghan is trusted and Regional resource for SB 743 implementation and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis, having supported jurisdictions and Planning,University private clients alike in adopting and applying innovative approaches to transportation impact evaluation. of California,Irvine; DEVELOPMENT OF VMT-BASED SCREENING THRESHOLDS (INCLUDING GHG-BASED THRESHOLDS FOR VMT BA in Geography, GUIDELINES), CITY OF REDLANDS: Meghan led the preparation of VMT-based screening thresholds, incorporating University of greenhouse gas emission metrics and CEQA streamlining provisions. Her analysis was used by the city to update its California,Fullerton local CEQA guidelines in compliance with SB 743,providing a defensible framework for evaluating future development Licensed Traffic projects. Engineer(TE 2697) TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT SEIR, THE MARKET PLACE EIR, AND ENDERLE CENTER EIR, CITY OF TUSTIN: Meghan acted as the lead project manager for a transportation impact analyses for three concurrent Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) implementing the City of Tustin's Housing Element Update: the Tustin Legacy EPD Solutions,Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION—ADDITIONAL TABLES EP D SOLLJTIONS,INC Specific Plan Amendment SEIR,The Market Place EIR,and the Enderle Center EIR. Her work included detailed traffic impact analyses(TIAs),vehicle miles traveled(VMT)assessments in accordance with SB 743,and level of service(LOS) evaluations. Meghan's coordinated approach ensured consistency across the EIRs while addressing the unique transportation characteristics of each site,supporting the city's long-term housing and land use planning objectives. THE BOWERY MIXED-USE PROJECT,CITY OF SANTA ANA: Meghan prepared a traffic study in coordination with the City of Santa Ana to accommodate the addition of 1,150 residential units and 80,000 sq.ft. of retail and restaurant commercial space. The traffic study included analysis of 57 intersections and their existing, opening year, and cumulative conditions within the cities of Santa Ana,Tustin,and Irvine. Alex Garber Alex has more than seven years of experience in environmental and transportation planning, and five years of specialized expertise in air quality,greenhouse gas(GHG),energy,and health risk assessment(HRA)analysis. He has Technical Manager been instrumental in building and leading EPD's in-house technical practice for air quality, energy, GHG, and HRA BA in services, expanding the firm's capabilities and elevating the quality of its CEQA and NEPA environmental Environmental documentation. Alex has contributed technical expertise to a wide variety of projects across California, including Science, University residential,commercial, industrial, institutional,and solar utility developments, as well as large-scale mixed-use and of California,Santa specific plans. Cruz; SANTA ANA CHURCH REDEVELOPMENT AIR QUALITY,ENERGY,GHG IMPACT ANALYSIS,CITY OF SANTA ANA: Alex Environmental led the preparation of environmental technical studies for the redevelopment of a church property into a residential Management community.His work included evaluating emissions,energy usage,and GHG impacts under CEQA,coordinating closely Certification, with City staff to support streamlined project approval. University of California,Irvine BIXBY AVE MIXED-USE PROJECT AIR QUALITY,ENERGY,AND GHG ANALYSIS,CITY OF GARDEN GROVE: Alex prepared CEQA-compliant technical studies for a proposed mixed-use development on Bixby Avenue. His analysis evaluated construction and operational emissions, energy consumption, and long-term greenhouse gas impacts, ensuring the project aligned with local sustainability objectives and regional air quality standards. SOUTH COAST TECHNOLOGY CENTER PEER REVIEW OF TECHNICAL STUDIES AND 15183 CEQA EXEMPTION,CITY OF SANTA ANA: Alex conducted a peer review of traffic, air quality, and GHG technical studies and provided documentation supporting CEQA Section 15183 exemption findings.His review ensured the project's consistency with the City's General Plan EIR,enabling use of streamlined environmental procedures. EPD Solutions,Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION—ADDITIONAL TABLES ty _ • fir. A *' _ ..-..e"`�T`1i .iiilr.h;�." >$•�L,t -. '""I'. _.,.... •`�'' ;' M1iss+rlT r*irs'e _,n.,T,r. 4 _ ._ ♦.'1err.. ._— M � • pia. . , _- "Se • gy le l .- ""' .I� _ ,.. - . «_ - w' y ., ^1_ , , _ is * 71!... a 7 ■ �.t7 "' ir -0 _ }e'.'. _ , Jed. .I,— ■ CHI -_— t T w'. - -" . , ' fl^r.. - .l 7 � R_�� 29 k , � % ! .ice-f -- - `. •„is we 1 ■7 7! I ■ ." — •�•• f Ji• Full IA C,1.11 I' L. I!. 11 :11'1..-'...."-' -+�' 7,: �3 — y - ..„ , _. -- i- _ • , 4_1. - .... ,..., -_..zie.: . 1 A to A .<I 1 . xt� a .,I I -WI,. ' 1 'fs��yy��il ,IE� �aia 4 j_nr--- - - E r 1.I r P D ...._ f.,� ,� I.. .. - '' f: SOLUTIONS , INC 4?-4111 i1 • hi , , I,, 1 1 - O111 ii i ' -I T I�,f ' .3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 500, Irvine. CA 92612 . epdsolutions.com • I. EXHIBIT "B" Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment) A. Hourly Rate CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the following hourly rate and cost schedule: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT B B. Travel Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable. C. Billing 1. All billingshall be done monthlyin fifteen (15) minute increments and matched to an appropriate breakdown of the time that was taken to perform that work and who performed it. 2. Each month's bill should include a total to date. That total should provide, at a glance, the total fees and costs incurred to date for the project. 3. A copy of memoranda, letters, reports, calculations and other documentation prepared by CONSULTANT may be required to be submitted to CITY to demonstrate progress toward completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. 4. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each monthly payment due. Such invoice shall: A) Reference this Agreement; B) Describe the services performed; C) Show the total amount of the payment due; D) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and E) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work completed. Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with this Agreement, CITY shall approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non-approval and the schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as provided herein. 1 5. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in writing by CITY shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time. Such invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra work or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any dispute between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement. EXHIBIT B EID SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET SECTION E: FEE SCHEDULE TABLES EPD SOLUTIONS,INC. Job Title Hourly Rate Environmental Planning and Compliance Vice President $370 Principal Planner/Sr. Manager $300 Director of Biological Resources $265 Biologist $145 Senior Project Manager/Environmental Planner $250 Associate Project Manager/Environmental Planner II III $200 Associate Project Manager/Environmental Planner I $190 Assistant Planner $165 Project Coordinator II $150 Project Coordinator I $135 Development and Construction Vice President $390 Director of Construction Management/Sr. Director Project Services $350 Director of Development $275 Senior Project Manager $250 Project Manager II $225 Junior Project Manager/Project Manager I $210 Assistant Project Manager II $165 Project Coordinator III $165 Project Coordinator II $155 Project Coordinator I $135 Technical Services Director of Technical Services $325 Technical Manager/Transportation Manager $265 Transportation Engineer/Planner $200 Assistant Transportation Planner II $165 Assistant Transportation Planner I $150 Technical Specialist II $175 Technical Specialist I $135 Administrative Support/Corporate President/Principal/Expert Witness $400 Graphics and GIS Support $195 Technical Editor $165 Executive Coordinator / Administrative Support (Office, Clerical, Reprographics, $150-$195 Accounting) Note:Reimbursable project/task order-related expenses,including appropriate out-of-pocket costs such as travel expenses for in-person meetings and site visits, permit fees payable to resource agencies, governmental fees, blueprinting costs,delivery charges,etc.,are generally invoiced at cost plus 15%excluding travel time,consistent with City requirements. These fees and costs are not included in our rate sheet or within any estimates, quotations,or contracts. Unless otherwise negotiated, EPD's hourly billing rates shall be subject to an annual escalation of 3%,applied on each anniversary of the Notice to Proceed. Cost File Page 1 of 4 E F D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MIEE1 BFSA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 2026 Schedule of Hourly Rates BFSA Environmental Services BFSA Environmental Services(BFSA), a Perennial Environmental company, is located at 14010 Poway Road, Suite A. Poway, CA 92064. Our schedule of hourly rates listed below represents our standard charges for consulting services associated with archaeology, history, paleontology. Native American consultation.and biology. Consulting Services Hourly Rate Principal Consultant $235.00 Project Manager III $ 180.00 Project Manager II $ 155.00 Project Manager I $ 130.00 Project Coordinator $ 125.00 Senior Historian $ 155.00 Historian $ 115.00 Research Assistant $98.00 Senior Archaeologist $ 15.5.00 Project Archaeologist $ 115.00 Archaeological Field Technician II $ 105.00 Archaeological Field Technician I $90.50 Laboratory Supervisor $ 125.00 Laboratory Technician II $ 100.00 Laboratory Technician I $90.50 Senior Paleontologist $ 145.00 Paleontologist II $ 115.00 Paleontologist I $ 100.00 Biological Consultant $ 155.00 Field Biologist $ 155.00 Field Biological Technician $ 155.00 Field Supervisor $ 125.00 Archaeological/Paleontological Field Monitor II $ 100.00 Archaeological/Paleontological Field Monitor I $90.50 Native American Monitor Varies Support Services GIS/GPS Mapping Services,Productiouf[mplementation $ 120.00 Graphics Artist/Draftsperson $85.00 Word Processor/Editor $67.50 Senior Editor $ 100.50 Reimbursable Ileums: Copy Charges(B/W-$0.08/copy;Color$0.90lcopy):mileage(IRS Rate): postage/delivery charges:and any scanning/binding of documents will be charged at the clerical support rate. Other approved expenses will be billed with receipt and a 10%markup. Per Diem: Per diem charges will coincide with federal allowances for the specific projects engaged. Cost File Page 2 of 4 E I P I D 80LUTION5,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. ROUX 2026 LABOR SCHEDULE OF FEES TITLE HOURLY RATE Word Processing-Document Production $ 125 Project Accountant/Administrative Manager $ 141 Drafting $ 141 Staff I Engineer,Geologist,or Scientist $ 162 Database Management/GIS $ 165 Staff II Engineer,Geologist,or Scientist $ 172 Project I Engineer,Geologist,or Scientist $ 190 Project II Engineer,Geologist,or Scientist $ 203 Senior I Engineer,Geologist,or Scientist $ 255 Senior II Engineer,Geologist,or Scientist $ 292 Director $ 302 Certified Industrial Hygienist $ 325 Principal Engineer,Geologist,or Scientist $ 350 OTHER CHARGES FOR SERVICES Company Trucks $250.00 per Day Subcontractor Costs 15%Markup Company-Owned Equipment Usage Next Page Cost File Page 3 of 4 E EJ D SOLUTIONS,INC WHERE EXPERIENCE AND PASSION MEET ROUX 2026 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE OF FEES Company-Owned Equipment Usage Daily Rate Weekly Rate PID-MiniRAE 3000 $125.00 $370.00 PID-ppbRAE 3000 $190.00 $560.00 4-Gas Meter-QRAE3 $85.00 $240.00 Xitech 1060 1-L Bag Sampler[Vacuum Box] $80.00 $210.00 Honeywell Piston Hand Pump[for colorimetric gas sample tubes] $21.00 $53.00 TSI 9515 VelociCalc $90.00 $270.00 Magnehelic Vacuum Gauge $16.00 $37.00 Dwyer Digital Manometer 0-1 inch w.c. $53.00 $145.00 Dwyer Digital Manometer 0-4 inch w.c. $42.00 $115.00 Dwyer Digital Manometer 0-20 inch w.c. $21.00 $53.00 Dwyer Digital Manometer 0-200 inch w.c. $21.00 $53.00 GilAir Plus Sample Pump $53.00 $145.00 GilAir 5 Sample Pump $42.00 $115.00 Soil Vapor Sampling Kit[Pump,Syringe, Magnehelic, Fittings etc.] $53.00 $145.00 Vapor Pin A'Sub-Slab Pin Assembly[Pin,Sleeve,Cap] $115.00 ea Heron [200'Water Level Meter] $42.00 $115.00 Roux Truck $250.00 $630.00 Handheld GPS Unit $360.00 $955.00 Oakton pHTestr 30 $32.00 $84.00 Oakton PCTSTestr 50 $37.00 $100.00 Tile Probe/Slide Hammer $27.00 $80.00 Hand Auger Kit $32.00 $84.00 DeWalt Cordless Drill $37.00 $100.00 Rotary Hammer Drill $70.00 $195.00 Portable Battery Power Generator[500W] $53.00 $160.00 Portable Gas Power Generator[2200W] $84.00 $265.00 Sony Digital Camera[GPS/Compass Camera] $37.00 $100.00 55 Gallon Drum $80.00 ea 1-Liter Tedlar sample bags $27.00 ea Sampling Disposable Materials[deionized water,gloves,tubing,etc.] $53.00 $160.00 Bailer[Unweighted, 1.25"diameter, 3'long] $6.00 ea Cost File Page 4 of 4 ��..41 ENVIPLA-02 SANTIAGOR ACORO CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE 11d1NDD YYYY) 1/4.------- 3/25/2026 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND TF;E CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder In lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER License#0E67768 CONTACT David Sifuentes NA.E: IOA Insurance Services PHONE 4301 Hacienda Dr tare,No,Eel):(925)660-3607 (Aic,No):(925)416.7869 Ste 220 ADDRESS:David.Sifuentes@ioausa.com Pleasanton,CA 94588-2711 INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC N INSURER A:Continental Casualty Company 20443 INSURED INSURER B:Hartford Casualty Insurance Company 29424 Environment Planning Development Solutions Inc dba EPD INSURER C: Solutions Inc 3333 Michelson Dr.,Suite 500 INSURER D: _ Irvine,CA 92612 INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT 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.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS LTR INSR END IMMiDDIYYYYI IMM/DD/YYYYI A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE S 2,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR B6025654530 9/30/2025 9130/2026 DAMAGE TO RENTED 1,000 000 X X PREI,IISES IEa oaurrence) $ 1,MED EXP jAny one person) S 10'000 PERSONAL 8 ADV INJURY $ 2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER. 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X EEH591923312 9/30/2025 9130/2026 Aggregate 5,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES(ACORO 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached If more space Is required) As required by Certificate Holder written contract or agreement,in-addition to(if applicable)the governing written contract or agreement:(1)Commercial General Liability policy shall include(a)additional insured coverage and contain(b)primary&non-contributory and(c)waiver of subrogation provisions for any additional insured;(2)to the extent applicable,Automobile Liability policy shall include(a)additional insured coverage and contain(b)primary non- contributory and(c)waiver of subrogation provisions for any additional insured;(3)to the extent applicable,Commercial Excess Liability policy s. apply on a follow-form basis,excess of commercial general liability,automobile liability and employers'liability polic `y0f swgirtygT@S84�bing cot lr nt with underlying insurance;(4)to the extent applicable,Workers Compensation and Employers'Liability poll �/ffd1 I a waiver of st ••• '.' •rovision; (5)Professional Liability policy shall apply on a claims-made basis and include a waiver of subrogation provision. SEE ATTACHED ACORD 101 ov CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION MICHAEL J.VIGLIOTTA CITY-ATTORNEY QEO L��'� DPO-AATTOp EY SHOULD ANY OF THE AE A I RILGTES BE�BEACH CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE City of Huntingon Beach 2000 Main Street ..Q.J-� .•.�-\ IHuntington Beach.CA 92648 VVV ACORD 25(2016/03) ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD AGENCY CUSTOMER ID:ENVIPLA-02 SANTIAGOR - LOC#: 1 ACCPR EY ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page 1 of 1 AGENCY License#0E67768 NAMED INSURED lOA Insurance Services Environment Planning Development Solutions Inc dba EPD Solutions Inc 3333 Michelson Dr.,Suite 500 POLICY NUMBER Irvine,CA 92612 SEE PAGE 1 CARRIER NAIC CODE SEE PAGE 1 SEE P 1 EFFECTIVE DATE:SEE PAGE 1 ADDITIONAL REMARKS THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: ACORD 25 FORM TITLE: Certificate of Liability Insurance Description of Operations/LocationsNehicles: Additional Insureds: The City of Huntington Beach,its officers,elected or appointed officials,employees,agents and volunteers are to be specifically named and covered as additional insureds by separate attached endorsement(s)as respects liability arising out of action performed by or on behalf of the contractor,products and completed operations of the contractor,premises owned, occupied or used by the contractor,or automobiles owned,leased or borrowed by the contractor. ACORD 101 (2008/01) ©2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD r — - CNA SB1 ) (Ed4690329G BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED AND LIABILITY EXTENSION ENDORSEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESSOWNERS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM BUSINESSOWNERS COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Blanket Additional Insured Provisions A. Additional Insured-Blanket Vendors B. Miscellaneous Additional Insureds C. Additional Provisions Pertinent to Additional Insured Coverage 1.a. Primary-Noncontributory provision 1.b. Definition of "written contract" 2. Additional Insured-Extended Coverage II. Liability Extension Coverages A. Bodily Injury-Expanded Definition B. Broad Knowledge of Occweence C. Estates, Legal Representatives and Spouses D. Fellow Employee First Aid E. Legal Liability-Damage to Premises F. Personal and Advertising Injury-Discrimination or Humiliation G. Personal and Advertising Injury-Broadened Eviction H. Waiver of Subrogation-Blanket I. BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED PROVISIONS A. ADDITIONAL INSURED-BLANKET VENDORS Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured any person or organization (referred to below as vendor) with whom you agreed under a "written contract" to provide insurance, but only with respect to "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of "your products" which are distributed or sold in the regular course of the vendor's business, subject to the following additional exclusions: 1. The insurance afforded the vendor does not apply to: a. "Bodily injury" or"property damage"for which the vendor is obligated to pay damages by reason of the assumption of liability in a contract or agreement. This exclusion does not apply to liability for damages that the vendor would have in the absence of the contract or agreement; b. Any express warranty unauthorized by you; c. Any physical or chemical change in the product made intentionally by the vendor; d. Repackaging, except when unpacked solely for the purpose of inspection, demonstration, testing, or the substitution of parts under instructions from the manufacturer, and then repackaged in the original container; e. Any failure to make such inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of the products; f. Demonstration, installation, servicing or repair operations, except such operations performed at the vendor's premises in connection with the sale of the product; g. Products which, after distribution or sale by you, have been labeled or relabeled or used as a container, part or ingredient of any other thing or substance by or for the vendor; or SB146932G (10-19) Page 1 of 7 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. SB 146932G (Ed. 10-19) h. °Bodily injury°or°property damage°arising out of the sole negligence of the vendor for its own acts or omissions or those of its employees or anyone else acting on its behalf. However,this exclusion does not apply to: (1) The exceptions contained in Subparagraphs d.or f.;or (2) Such inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of the products. 2. This insurance does not apply to any insured person or organization, from whom you have acquired such products,or any ingredient, part or container, entering into, accompanying or containing such products. 3. This provision 2. does not apply to any vendor included as an insured by an endorsement issued by us and made a part of this Policy. 4. This provision 2. does not apply if °bodily injury° or °property damage° included within the °products- completed operations hazard° is excluded either by the provisions of the Policy or by endorsement. B. MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS 1. Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an insured any person or organization (called additional insured) described in paragraphs 3.a. through 3.j. below whom you are required to add as an additional insured on this policy under a°written contract.° 2. However, subject always to the terms and conditions of this policy, including the limits of insurance, we will not provide the additional insured with: a. A higher limit of insurance than required by such °written contract;° b. Coverage broader than required by such °written contract° and in no event greater than that described by the applicable paragraph a.through k. below; or c. Coverage for 'bodily injury° or °property damage° included within the 'products-completed operations hazard.° But this paragraph c. does not apply to the extent coverage for such liability is provided by paragraph 3.j.below. Any coverage granted by this endorsement shall apply only to the extent permitted by law. 3. Only the following persons or organizations can qualify as additional insureds under this endorsement: a. Controlling Interest Any persons or organizations with a controlling interest in you but only with respect to their liability arising out of: (1) such person or organization's financial control of you; or (2) Premises such person or organization owns, maintains or controls while you lease or occupy these premises; provided that the coverage granted to such additional insureds does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or for such additional insured. b. Co-owner of Insured Premises A co-owner of a premises co-owned by you and covered under this insurance but only with respect to the co-owners liability for 'bodily injury,° °property damage' or °personal and advertising injury° as co- - owner of such premises. c. Grantor of Franchise Any person or organization that has granted a franchise to you, but only with respect to such person or organization's liability for 'bodily injury,° °property damage,° or °personal and advertising injury' as grantor of a franchise to you. SB146932G (10-19) Page 2 of 7 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. SB146932G (Ed. 10-19) d. Lessor of Equipment Any person or organization from whom you lease equipment, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury,° °property damage° or °personal and advertising injury° caused in whole or in part by your maintenance, operation or use of such equipment, provided that the °occurrence° giving rise to such °bodily injury° or 'property damage° or the offense giving rise to such °personal and advertising injury°takes place prior to the termination of such lease. e. Lessor of Land Any person or organization from whom you lease land, but only with respect to liability for°bodily injury," o property damage° or °personal and advertising injury° arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that specific part of the land leased to you, provided that the °occurrence' giving rise to such 'bodily injury° or 'property damage° or the offense giving rise to such 'personal and advertising injury,'takes place prior to the termination of such lease.The insurance hereby afforded to the additional insured does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by, on behalf of or for such additional insured. f. Lessor of Premises An owner or lessor of premises leased to you, or such owner or lessor's real estate manager, but only with respect to liability for °bodily injury,° 'property damage° or °personal and advertising injury" arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of such part of the premises leased to you, and provided that the °occurrence° giving rise to such °bodily injury° or °property damage° or the offense giving rise to such °personal and advertising injury,'takes place prior to the termination of such lease. The insurance hereby afforded to the additional insured does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by, on behalf of or for such additional insured. g. Mortgagee,Assignee or Receiver A mortgagee, assignee or receiver of premises but only with respect to such mortgagee, assignee, or receiver's liability for °bodily injury,° °property damage° or °personal and advertising injury° arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a premises by you. This insurance does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by, on behalf of or for such additional insured. h. State or Political Subdivisions A state or government agency or subdivision or political subdivision that has issued a permit or authorization, but only with respect to such government agency or subdivision or political subdivision's liability for'bodily injury,° 'property damage°or'personal and advertising injury°arising out of: (1) The following,hazards in connection with premises you own, rent, or control and to which this insurance applies: (a) The existence, maintenance, repair, construction, erection, or removal of advertising signs, awnings, canopies, cellar entrances, coal holes, driveways, manholes, marquees, hoistaway openings,sidewalk vaults,street banners,or decorations and similar exposures; or (b) The construction,erection,or removal of elevators; or (c) The ownership, maintenance or use of any elevators covered by this insurance; or (2) The permitted or authorized operations performed by you or on your behalf. But the coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to: (a) °Bodily injury°, °property damage° or °personal and advertising injury° arising out of operations performed for the state or government agency or subdivision or political subdivision; or (b) °Bodily injury° or 'property damage° included within the 'products-completed operations hazard.' With respect to this provision's requirement that additional insured status must be requested under a 'written contract,'we will treat as a'written contract'any governmental permit that requires you to add the governmental entity as an additional insured. SB146932G (10-19) Page 3 of 7 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. SB146932G (Ed. 10-19) i. Trade Show Event Lessor With respect to your participation in a trade show event as an exhibitor, presenter or displayer, any person or organization whom you are required to include as an additional insured, but only with respect to such person or organization's liability for "bodily injury," "property damage," or "personal and advertising injury" caused by: a. Your acts or omissions; or b. Acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf; in the performance of your ongoing operations at the trade show premises during the trade show event. j. Other Person or Organization Any person or organization who is not an additional insured under paragraphs a. through i. above. Such additional insured is an insured solely for "bodily injury," "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury"for which such additional insured is liable because of your acts or omissions. The coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to any person or organization: (1) For "bodily injury," "property damage," or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering or failure to render any professional services; (2) For "bodily injury" or "property damage" included in the "products-completed operations hazard." But this provision(2)does not apply to such "bodily injury" or"property damage" if: (a) It is entirely due to your negligence and specifically results from your work for the additional insured which is the subject to the "written contract"; and (b) The "written contract" requires you to make the person or organization an additional insured for such "bodily injury" or "property damage"; or (3) Who is afforded additional insured coverage under another endorsement attached to this policy. C. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS PERTINENT TO ADDITIONAL INSURED COVERAGE 1. With respect only to additional insured coverage provided under paragraphs A. and B.above: a. The BUSINESSOWNERS COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS are amended to add the following to the Condition entitled Other Insurance: This insurance is excess of all other insurance available to an additional insured whether primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis. However, if a "written contract" requires that this insurance be either primary or primary and noncontributing, then this insurance will be primary and non-contributory relative solely to insurance on which the additional insured is a named insured. b. Under Liability and Medical Expense Definitions, the following definition is added: "Written contract" means a written contract or agreement that requires you to make a person or organization an additional insured on this policy, provided the contract or agreement: (1) Is currently in effect or becomes effective during the term of this policy; and (2) Was executed prior to: (a) The "bodily injury" or"property damage;" or (b) The offense that caused the "personal and advertising injury"; for which the additional insured seeks coverage. 2. With respect to any additional insured added by this endorsement or by any other endorsement attached to this Coverage Part, the section entitled Who Is An Insured is amended to make the following natural persons insureds. If the additional insured is: a. An individual, then his or her spouse is an insured; SB146932G (10-19) Page 4 of 7 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. SB146932G (Ed. 10-19) b. A partnership or joint venture,then its partners, members and their spouses are insureds; c. A limited liability company,then its members and managers are insureds; d. An organization other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company, then its executive officers, directors and shareholders are insureds; or e. Any type of entity,then its employees are insureds; but only with respect to locations and operations covered by the additional insured endorsement's provisions, and only with respect to their respective roles within their organizations. Furthermore, employees of additional insureds are not insureds with respect to liability arising out of: (1) °Bodily injury° or 'personal and advertising injury° to any fellow employee or to any natural person listed in paragraphs a.through d.above; (2) °Property damage°to property owned, occupied or used by their employer or by any fellow employee; or (3) Providing or failing to provide professional health care services. II. LIABILITY EXTENSION COVERAGES It is understood and agreed that this endorsement amends the Businessowners Liability Coverage Form. If any other endorsement attached to this policy amends any provision also amended by this endorsement, then that other endorsement controls with respect to such provision, and the changes made by this endorsement to such provision do not apply. A. Bodily injury—Expanded Definition Under Liability and Medical Expenses Definitions, the definition of °Bodily injury° is deleted and replaced by • the following: °Bodily injury° means physical injury, sickness or disease sustained by a person, including death, humiliation, shock, mental anguish or mental injury by that person at any time which results as a consequence of the physical injury,sickness or disease. B. Broad Knowledge of Occurrence Under Businessowners Liability Conditions, the Condition entitled Duties In The Event of Occurrence, Offense, Claim or Suit is amended to add the following: Paragraphs a. and b. above apply to you or to any additional insured only when such "occurrence," offense, claim or°suit'is known to: (1) You or any additional insured that is an individual; (2) Any partner, if you or anadditional insured is a partnership; (3) Any manager, if you or an additional insured is a limited liability company; (4) Any°executive officer°or insurance manager, if you or an additional insured is a corporation; (5) Any trustee, if you or an additional insured is a trust; or (6) Any elected or appointed official, if you or an additional insured is a political subdivision or public entity. This paragraph applies separately to you and any additional insured. C. Estates,Legal Representatives and Spouses The estates, heirs, legal representatives and spouses of any natural person insured shall also be insured under this policy; provided, however, coverage is afforded to such estates, heirs, legal representatives and spouses only for claims arising solely out of their capacity as such and, in the case of a spouse, where such claim seeks damages from marital common property, jointly held property, or property transferred from such natural person insured to such spouse. No coverage is provided for any act, error or omission of an estate, heir, legal representative or spouse outside the scope of such person's capacity as such, provided however that the spouse of a natural person Named Insured and the spouses of members or partners of joint venture or partnership Named Insureds are insureds with respect to such spouses'acts,errors or omissions in the conduct of the Named Insured's business. SB146932G (10-19) Page 5 of 7 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. SB146932G (Ed. 10-19) D. Fellow Employee First Aid Coverage In the section entitled Who Is An Insured, paragraph 2.a.1.is amended to add the following: The limitations described in subparagraphs 2.a.1.(a), (b) and (c) do not apply to your "employees' for °bodily injury°that results from providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other first aid services to a co-'employee° or 'volunteer worker° that becomes necessary while your °employee° is performing duties in the conduct of your business. Your °employees° are hereby insureds for such services. But the insured status conferred by this provision does not apply to 'employees' whose duties in your business are to provide professional health care services or health examinations. E. Legal Liability—Damage To Premises 1. Under B.Exclusions,1.Applicable to Business Liability Coverage, Exclusion k. Damage To Property, is replaced by the following: k. Damage To Property °Property damage"to: 1. Property you own, rent or occupy, including any costs or expenses incurred by you, or any other person, organization or entity, for repair, replacement, enhancement, restoration or maintenance of such property for any reason, including prevention of injury to a person or damage to another's property; 2. Premises you sell, give away or abandon, if the °property damage° arises out of any part of those premises; 3. Property loaned to you; 4. Personal property in the care, custody or control of the insured; 5. That particular part of any real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indirectly in your behalf are performing operations, if the °property damage" arises out of those operations; or 6. That particular part of any property that must be restored, repaired or replaced because °your work° was incorrectly performed on it. Paragraph 2 of this exclusion does not apply if the premises are 'your work° and were never occupied, rented or held for rental by you. Paragraphs 1, 3, and 4, of this exclusion do not apply to "property damage" (other than damage by fire or explosion)to premises: (1) rented to you: (2) temporarily occupied by you with the permission of the owner, or (3) to the contents of premises rented to you for a.period of 7 or fewer consecutive days. A separate limit of insurance applies to Damage To Premises Rented To You as described in Section D— Liability and Medical Expenses Limits of Insurance. Paragraphs 3,4,5, and 6 of this exclusion do not apply to liability assumed under a sidetrack agreement. Paragraph 6 of this exclusion does not apply to "property damage° included in the 'products- = completed operations hazard.° 2. Under B.Exclusions, 1.Applicable to Business Liability Coverage,the following paragraph is added, and replaces the similar paragraph, if any, beneath paragraph (14) of the exclusion entitled Personal and Advertising Injury: Exclusions c,d,e,f,g,h,i, k, I,m,n,and o,do not apply to damage by fire to premises while rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner or to the contents of premises rented to you for a period of 7 or fewer consecutive days. A separate limit of insurance applies to this coverage as described in Section D.Liability And Medical Expenses Limits Of Insurance. SB146932G (10-19) Page 6 of 7 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. SB146932G (Ed. 10-19) 3. The first Paragraph under item 5. Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit of the section entitled Liability And Medical Expenses Limits Of Insurance is replaced by the following: The most we will pay under Business Liability for damages because of "property damage" to any one premises, while rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with the permission of the owner, including contents of such premises rented to you for a period of 7 or fewer consecutive days, is the Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit. The Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit is the greater of: a. $1,000,000; or b. The Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit shown in the Declarations. F. Personal and Advertising Injury—Discrimination or Humiliation 1. Under Liability and Medical Expenses Definitions, the definition of "personal and advertising injury" is amended to add the following: h. Discrimination or humiliation that results in injury to the feelings or reputation of a natural person, but only if such discrimination or humiliation is: (1) Not done intentionally by or at the direction of: (a) The insured; or (b) Any "executive officer," director, stockholder, partner, member or manager (if you are a limited liability company) of the insured; and (2) Not directly or indirectly related to the employment, prospective employment, past employment or termination of employment of any person or person by any insured. 2. Under B. Exclusions, 1. Applicable to Business Liability Coverage, the exclusion entitled Personal and Advertising Injury is amended to add the following additional exclusions: (15)Discrimination Relating to Room, Dwelling or Premises Caused by discrimination directly or indirectly related to the sale, rental, lease or sub-lease or prospective sale, rental, lease or sub-lease of any room, dwelling or premises by or at the direction of any insured. (16)Employment Related Discrimination Discrimination or humiliation directly or indirectly related to the employment, prospective employment, past employment or termination of employment of any person by any insured. (17)Fines or Penalties Fines or penalties levied or imposed by a governmental entity because of discrimination. 3. This provision (Personal and Advertising Injury — Discrimination or Humiliation) does not apply if Personal and Advertising Injury Liability is excluded either by the provisions of the Policy or by endorsement. G. Personal and Advertising Injury-Broadened Eviction Under Liability and Medical Expenses Definitions, the definition of "Personal and advertising injury" is amended to delete Paragraph c. and replace it with the following: c. The wrongful eviction from, wrongful entry into, or invasion of the right of private occupancy of a room dwelling or premises that a person or organization occupies committed by or on behalf of its owner, landlord or lessor. H. Waiver of Subrogation—Blanket We waive any right of recovery we may have against: a. Any person or organization with whom you have a written contract that requires such a waiver. All other terms and conditions of the Policy remain unchanged. SB146932G (10-19) Page 7 of 7 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. -14 CNA S (Ed.6 01968-A/06) Policy # B6025654530 IMPORTANT: THIS ENDORSEMENT CONTAINS DUTIES THAT APPLY TO THE ADDITIONAL INSURED IN THE EVENT OF OCCURRENCE, OFFENSE, CLAIM OR SUIT. SEE PARAGRAPH C., OF THIS ENDORSEMENT FOR THESE DUTIES. THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT WITH PRODUCTS-COMPLETED OPERATIONS COVERAGE BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION Architects, Engineers and Surveyors This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESSOWNERS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM BUSINESSOWNERS COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS A. WHO IS AN INSURED (Section C.) of the 4. The insurance provided to the additional insured Businessowners Liability Coverage Form is amended does not apply to "bodily injury," "property to include as an insured any person or organization damage," "personal and advertising injury" arising whom you are required to add as an additional insured out of an architect's, engineer's, or surveyor's on this policy under a written contract or written rendering of or failure to render any professional agreement; but the written contract or written services including: agreement must be: a. The preparing, approving, or failing to prepare 1. Currently in effect or becoming effective during the or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, term of this policy;and reports, surveys, field orders, change orders 2. Executed prior to the "bodily injury," "property or drawings and specifications by any damage,"or"personal and advertising injury." architect, engineer or surveyor performing services on a project of which you serve as B. The insurance provided to the additional insured is construction manager;or limited as follows: b. Inspection, supervision, quality control, 1. That person or organization is an additional engineering or architectural services done by insured solely for liability due to your negligence you on a project of which you serve as specifically resulting from "your work" for the construction manager. additional insured which is the subject of the 5. This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury," written contract or written agreement. No "property damage," or "personal and advertising coverage applies to liability resulting from the sole injury"arising out of: negligence of the additional insured. 2. The Limits of Insurance applicable to the a. The construction or demolition work while you additional insured are those specified in the are acting as a construction or demolition exclusion written contract or written agreement or in the contractor. This apply to Declarations of this policy, whichever is less. workk donee for or byy you at does your premises. These Limits of Insurance are inclusive of, and not. C. BUSINESSOWNERS GENERAL LIABILITY in addition to,the Limits of Insurance shown in the CONDITIONS—Duties In The Event of Occurrence, Declarations. Offense, Claim or Suit (Section E.2.) of the 3. The coverage provided to the additional insured Businessowners Liability Coverage Form is amended to add the following: within this endorsement and section titled LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSE An additional insured under this endorsement will as DEFINITIONS — "Insured Contract" (Section soon as practicable: F.9.)within the Businessowners Liability Coverage Form,does not apply to "bodily injury"or"property 1. Give written notice of an occurrence or an offense to us which may result in a claim or "suit" under damage" arising out of the "products-completed operations hazard" unless required by the written this insurance; contract or written agreement. SB-146968-A Page 1 of 2 (Ed. 01/06) SB-146968-A (Ed.01/06) 2. Tender the defense and indemnity of any claim or against that "suit" If no other insurer defends, we "suit" to us for a loss we cover under this will undertake to do so, but we will be entitled to Coverage Part; the additional insured's rights against all those 3. Tender the defense and indemnity of any claim or other insurers. "suit" to any other insurer which also has When this insurance is excess over other insurance for a loss we cover under this Coverage insurance, we will pay only our share of the Part;and amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the sum 4. Agree to make available any other insurance of: which the additional insured has for a loss we (a) The total amount that all such other insurance cover under this Coverage Part. would pay for the loss in the absence of this We have no duty to defend or indemnify an additional insurance; and insured under this endorsement until we receive (b) The total of all deductible and self-insured written notice of a claim or "suit" from the additional amounts under all that other insurance. insured. We will share the remaining loss, if any, with any D. OTHER INSURANCE (Section H. 2. & 3.) of the other insurance that is not described in this Businessowners Common Policy Conditions are Excess Insurance provision and was not bought deleted and replaced with the following: specifically to apply in excess of the Limits of 2. This insurance is excess over any other insurance Insurance shown in the Declarations of this Coverage Part. naming the additional insured as an insured whether primary, excess, contingent or on any E. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST other basis unless a written contract or written OTHERS TO US (Section K.2.) of . the agreement specifically requires that this insurance Businessowners Common Policy Conditions is deleted be either primary or primary and noncontributing and replaced with the following: to the additional insured's own coverage. This 2. We waive any right of recovery we may have insurance is excess over any other insurance to against any person or organization against whom you which the additional insured has been added as have agreed to waive such right of recovery in a an additional insured by endorsement. written contract or agreement because of payments 3. When this insurance is excess, we will have no we make for injury or damage arising out of your duty under Coverages A or B to defend the ongoing operations or "your work" done under a additional insured against any "suit" if any other contract with that person or organization and included insurer has a duty to defend the additional insured within the"products-completed operations hazard." • N N NN OI O ' SB-146968-A Page 2 of 2 (Ed. 01/06) CNA s(Ea601) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY.PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. HIRED AUTO AND NON-OWNED AUTO LIABILITY This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESSOWNERS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM BUSINESSOWNERS COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS SCHEDULE Insurance is provided only with respect to those coverages for which a specific limit is shown: COVERAGE LIMIT Hired Auto Liability: $ _ Non-owned Auto Liability: $ (If no entry appears above, information required to complete this endorsement will be shown in the Declarations as applicable to this endorsement.) PROVISIONS A. COVERAGE With respect only to the Coverage(s) for which a limit is shown in the SCHEDULE above, the insurance provided under Coverage A.1. Business Liability for"bodily injury" and "property damage" also applies to "bodily injury" or "property damage"arising out of the maintenance or use of a: • "Hired auto"used by you or your"employee"in the course of your business;and/or • "Non-owned auto" used in the course of your business. Maintenance or use of a "non-owned auto" includes test driving in connection with an"auto business." With respect only to the coverage provided by this endorsement, under Coverages, coverage A.1. Business Liability is amended to: 1. Delete paragraph A.1.b.(1)(b)and replace it with the following: b. This insurance applies: (1) To"bodily injury"and"property damage"only if: 1 (b) The"occurrence"occurs during the policy period;and 2. Delete paragraph A.1.b.(2),. B. LIMITS OF INSURANCE With respect only to the coverage provided by this endorsement, SECTION D. Liability And Medical Expenses Limits of Insurance is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: D. Limits Of Insurance 1. Regardless of the number of: a. Insureds; b. Claims made or"suits"brought; c. Persons or organizations making claims or bringing"suits";or d. "Autos," the applicable Hired Auto Liability limit or Non-Owned Auto Liability limit shown in the Declarations is the most 1 = we will pay for damages under SECTION A.Coverages because of all"bodily injury"and "property damage" resulting from any one "occurrence" arising out of the maintenance or use of a "hired auto" or "non-owned auto." SB146902G(Ed.6-16) Page 1 of 3 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. I CNA SB146902G (Ed.6-16) C. EXCLUSIONS With respect only to the insurance provided by this endorsement: 1. Under Exclusions, the paragraph entitled Applicable to Business Liability Coverage is amended to delete all exclusions except exclusions a., b.,d.,e.,f.and i.and to add the following exclusions: This insurance does not apply to: • Fellow Employee "Bodily injury"to: (1) Any fellow "employee" of the insured arising out of and in the course of employment by the insured or while performing duties related to the conduct of the insured's business;or (2) The spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of that fellow "employee" while as a consequence of Paragraph(1)above. • Care,Custody or Control "Property Damage"to: (1) Property owned or being transported by,or rented or loaned to the insured;or (2) Property in the care,custody or control of the insured. D. WHO IS AN INSURED With respect only to the insurance provided by this endorsement,Who Is An Insured is replaced by the following: Each of the following is an insured under this insurance to the extent set forth below: 1. You; 2. Subject to paragraph 3.c. below, your"employee" while operating an "auto" hired or rented under a contract or agreement, with your permission, in that "employee's" name, while performing duties related to the conduct of your business. 3. Anyone else including any partner or"executive officer"of yours while using with your permission a"hired auto"or a"non-owned auto"except: a. The owner or lessee(of whom you are a sublessee)of a"hired auto"or the owner or lessee of a"non-owned auto"or any agent or"employee"of any such owner or lessee; b. Your"employee"if the covered"auto"is owned by that"employee"or a member of his or her household; c. Your "employee" if the covered "auto" is leased, hired or rented by him or her or a member of his or her household under a lease or rental agreement for a period of 180 days or more; d. Any partner or"executive officer"with respect to any"auto"owned by such partner or officer or a member of his or her household; e. Any partner or"executive officer"with respect to any "auto" leased or rented to such partner or officer or a member of his or her household under a lease or rental agreement for a period of 180 days or more; f. Any person while employed in or otherwise engaged in duties in connection with an "auto business," other than an"auto business"you operate; g. Anyone other than your "employees," partners, a lessee or borrower or any of their "employees," while moving property to or from a"hired auto"or a"non-owned auto";or 4. Any other person or organization, but only with respect to their liability because of acts or omissions of an insured under 1.,2.or 3.above. E. AMENDED DEFINITION The Definition of"insured contract"in Section F— Definitions immended by the addition of the following exceptions to paragraph f.: SB146902G(Ed.6-16) Page 2 of 3 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. CNA SB146902G (Ed.6-16) Paragraph f.does not include that part of any contract or agreement: • That pertains to the loan, lease or rental of an "auto" to you or any of your"employees," if the "auto" is loaned, leased or rented with a driver;or • That holds a person or organization engaged in the business of transporting property by"auto"for hire harmless for your use of a covered "auto" over a route or territory that person or organization is authorized to serve by public authority. F. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS Section F.Definitions is amended by the addition of the following definitions: a. "Auto Business"means the business or occupation of selling, repairing,servicing,storing or parking"autos." b. "Hired auto" means any"auto"you or your"employee" lease, hire, rent or borrow in the course of your business. This does not include: i. Any"auto"you lease, hire or rent under a lease or rental agreement for a period of 180 days or more,or ii. Any"auto"you lease, hire, rent or borrow from any of your"employees," partners, stockholders, or members of their households. c. "Non-owned auto" means any "autos" you do not own, lease, hire, rent or borrow that are being used in the course and scope of your business at the time of the "occurrence." This includes "autos" owned by your "employees" or partners or members of their households but only while being used in the course and scope of your business at the time of the"occurrence." If you are a sole proprietor, "non-owned auto" means any"autos"you do not own, lease, hire, rent or borrow that are being used in the course and scope of your business or personal affairs at the time of the"occurrence." G. With respect only to the operation of a "hired auto" or "non-owned auto," Paragraph H, of the Businessowners Common Policy Conditions is deleted and replaced with the following: H. Other Insurance 1. Except for any liability assumed under an"insured contract"the insurance provided by this Coverage Form is excess over any other collectible insurance. However, if your business is the selling, servicing, repairing, parking or storage of "autos," the insurance provided by this endorsement is primary when covered "bodily injury" or"property damage" arises out of the operation of a customer's"auto"by you or your"employee." 2. When this Coverage Form and any other Coverage Form or policy covers on the same basis,either excess or primary, we will pay only our share. Our share is the proportion that the Limit of Insurance of our Coverage Form bears to the total of the limits of all the Coverage Forms and policies covering on the same basis. All other terms and conditions of the Policy remain unchanged. a SB146902G(Ed.6-16) Page3of3 Copyright,CNA All Rights Reserved. THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT Policy Number: 57 WEG AC2OBW Endorsement Number: 001 Effective Date: 09/30/25 Effective hour is the same as stated on the Information Page of the policy. Named Insured and Address: Environment Planning Development Solutions Inc. 3333 Michelson Dr., Suite 500 Irvine CA 92612 We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule. SCHEDULE Any person or organization for whom you are required by contract or agreement to obtain this waiver from us. Endorsement is not applicable in KY, NH, NJ or for any MO construction risk Countersigned by Authorized Representative Form WC 00 03 13 Printed in U.S.A. Process Date: 10/03/25 Policy Expiration Date: 09/30/26 Professional Liability and Pollution Incident Liability Insurance CNAPolicy 4. fully cooperate with the Insurer or the Insurer's designee in the defense of a claim, including but not limited to assisting the Insurer in: the conduct of suits or other proceedings, settlement negotiations, and the enforcement of any right of contribution or indemnity against another who may be liable to the Insured. The Insured shall attend hearings and trials and assist in securing evidence and obtaining the attendance of witnesses; 5. refuse, except solely at the Insured's own cost, to voluntarily make any payment, admit liability, assume any obligation, or incur any expense, without the Insurer's prior written approval; and 6. pay the deductible amount when due. After the Insured reports a circumstance or a claim is made and the Insured has the right under any contract to either reject or demand arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution process, the Insured shall only do so with the Insurer's prior written consent. C. The Insured's Rights and Duties in the Event of a Circumstance If the Insured reports a circumstance for which there may be coverage under this Policy, and the Insured gives the Insurer written notice containing as much detail as the Insured can reasonably provide regarding: 1. what happened and the professional services or activities the Insured performed; 2. the nature of any possible injury or damages; and 3. how and when the Insured first became aware of such circumstance, then any claim or related claims that subsequently may be made against the Insured arising out of such circumstance shall be deemed to have been made on the date the Insurer received written notice of the circumstance. The Insured will cooperate with the Insurer in addressing the circumstance, and refuse, except solely at the Insured's own cost, to voluntarily make any payment, admit liability, assume any obligation, or incur any expense without the Insurer's prior written approval. D. Subrogation If any Insured has rights to recover amounts from another, those rights are transferred to the Insurer to the extent of the Insurer's payment. The Insured must do everything necessary to secure these rights and must do nothing after a claim is made to jeopardize them. The Insurer hereby waives subrogation rights against any person or organization to the extent that the Named Insured has, prior to a wrongful act or circumstance, entered into a written agreement to waive such rights. E. Premium All premium charges under this Policy will be computed according to the rules, rates and rating plans that apply at the effective date of the current policy term. F. Examination and Audit The Insured agrees to allow the Insurer to examine and audit the Insured's financial books and records that relate to this insurance. The Insurer may do this at any time during the policy term or any extensions, and up to three years after the end of the policy term. G. Legal Action Limitation 1. The Insured agrees not to bring any legal action against the Insurer concerning this Policy unless the Insured has fully complied with all the provisions of this Policy. 2. If, after the final adjudication or settlement of a claim, there is any dispute concerning tort allegations against the Insurer regarding the handling or settlement of any claim, the Insured and the Insurer agree to submit such dispute to any form of alternative dispute resolution acceptable to both Form No:CNA79034XX(11-2022) Policy No:EEH591923312 Policy Page 13 of 17 Policy Effective Date:09/30/2024 Underwriting Company:Continental Casualty Company Policy Page: 15 of 26 151 North Franklin Street,Chicago, IL 60606 (0 Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. r I CITY OF _; HUNTINGTON BEACH i " NT ';;!'' Lisa Lane Barnes I City Clerk April 13, 2026 Environmental Planning Development Solutions, Inc. Attn: Jeremy Krout 333 Michelson Drive, Suite 500 Irvine, CA 92612 Dear Mr. Krout: Attached for your records is an executed copy of the Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Planning Development Solutions, Inc. for On- Call Environmental CEQA Services, approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on April 7, 2026. Sincerely, Lisa Lane Barnes Elected City Clerk LLB:ds Enclosure Office: (714) 536—5227 I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov ....., 4,....0. „,,.. i'"A. .1i. SING i ... 0* Igibb, 'C .• c0RP0RA7- ► .• \ F o • o \ $ c) Professional _ 1 - 1 .. ________ __,„ .._ . __ : Service on rac s • 1 ___......, _ _r_ _,....._,_ _ _.....^` - On Call Environmental - ,jam ,,, /; _ (CEQA)_..- ! yam—.._ •,-,---. • •. .. •� 17 -� gpg :.• Q 0 0O 0 \\\ ,\10° r I \j r V NTH /1 ..,,1r,,40/ April 7 , 2026 334 Statement of Issue • The City receives applications for various projects that sometimes requires official CEQA review (California Environmental Quality Act) . • These documents require technical studies on specific topics such as geology, hydrology, noise and air quality, which require expert analysis from qualified professionals in the respective fields. Selection of Consultants • On January 15, 2026, the city posted a request for qualifications on Planet Bids. The Bid posting attracted 23 firms to submit proposals of qualifications. • The Community Development Department formed a review committee to review the proposals. The top four firms were selected for award of an on-call contract. # 6T I N GT 0� 1 O<.�''w�OnPoe474 Analysis , 11 `-_-=-�= '141 11 �v Z11 \;11 • Each contract requested for approval would be for the same amount. Consultants will still be required to submit proposals for any new project that is requested and a task order will be issued to confirm scope of work. There is no guarantee of work for any consultant. • Preparation of a CEQA Document can vary greatly from $50,000 to $500,000. . The total amount of the contracts is an estimated total of workload over the next 3 years. The CEQA work is primarily funded by the Developer/Applicant through a Reimbursement agreement that is formally executed through the City Attorney's office. . to J a .3s, a,Y1i.5 i -...., e., t. „a. a° .['41 ., n.. �e�- >. a ,. � �»�,�'. v.,., ��. 337 Recommendation Approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute contracts for $700,000 each for the following consultants: • LSA Associates (LSA) • Environmental Science Associates (ESA) • Environmental Planning Development (EPD) Solutions • Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI) 338 . ArAriarallitilnigs,..- Ace/ . """"iiiilibi: • Sr 'ROW \ %1IT in G 7,,ii,„ * ,„„..•••,„G . lik, ,... , .... .. . ( _.... ._‘,..oRpu,A Tp, .. • ,s. • , . o • c.o, % i • . . ..... . , , ,g,,,..,„,,,,,, • . , , ....._ ,.e, . ,,,, , „•\ vs .. • ..---.,..., ,„, . ___.:._ .... _____ _ . ___ • ___ ____, _....... ____ __ • ________. ,_ _,_ ____ • ii„..c. 111. 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