CONTRACT 5986 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 5986
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
This AGREEMENT is entered into and takes effect this 17th day of November,
2020 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city
and municipal corporation ("CITY") and CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., a California
corporation ("CONSULTANT"). The parties agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed
in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by
the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not
to exceed one hundred fifty-nine thousand, nine hundred and eighty
dollars ($159,980.00) for CONSULTANT's services. CITY may modify this
amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by written
amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as specified in the
attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated by reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit A. which
is incorporated herein.
B. CONSULTANT will, using a standard of care equal to, or greater than, the
degree of skill and diligence ordinarily used by reputable professionals,
with a level of experience and training similar to CONSULTANT,
performing under circumstances similar to those required by this
Agreement, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional
and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing,
vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing
and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as
herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY as specified
in Exhibit A, Scope of Services, necessary or proper to perform and
complete the work and provide the professional services required of
CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
C. CONSULTANT will advise CITY if a change to the CITY's Housing
Element could have a foreseeable impact on the timeline for, or likelihood
of, certification by the California Department of Housing and Community
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Development. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for any delay or
failure of the Housing Element to be certified due to changes to the scope
of work originating from CITY.
3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at
the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY
will continuously monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of
any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have 15 days after such notification to cure any
shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will
be borne by CONSULTANT.
4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in
Exhibit A) the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing
period, the cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work
during the preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected
and actual expenditures versus time to date. CONSULTANT will present an invoice to
CITY on a monthly basis for services rendered during the prior month. CITY will pay
CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days upon receipt of an invoice.
5. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. N/A.
6. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:
Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully
acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the
services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or
unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the
services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will
not proceed except at CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions
are received from CITY.
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7. KEY PERSONNEL.
A. CONSULTANT's key personnel assigned to perform work under this
Agreement and their level of responsibility are as follows but is not limited
to:
Ethan Edwards, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Gena Guisar, AICP, Principal Planner
Michael Laughlin, AICP, Principal Planner
Leila Carver, Senior Planner
Anna Choudhuri, Senior Environmental Planner
Nancy Mith, Associate Planner
Jonathan Kwan, Associate Planner
Krystal Sanchez, Assistant Planner
B. The resume of each of the individuals identified in this Section are
attached to this Agreement, collectively, as Exhibit B, and incorporated by
reference.
C. In the event CITY objects to the continued involvement with this
Agreement by any of the persons listed in this Section, or any other
person selected by CONSULTANT to perform services under this
AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT agrees that it will replace such persons
with individuals that are acceptable to CITY. Approval of CONSULTANT's
staff will not be unreasonably withheld.
8. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from the Effective Date to December 31,
2023. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this
Agreement will terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit A;
B. Termination as stated in Section 16.
9. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
i. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under
Section 23 of this Agreement; and
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CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.,
B. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving
written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at
CONSULTANT's own risk.
10. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the
contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within 48
hours, in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes
with the Agreement's schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time, when
appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
11. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the
main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this
Agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the
Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which the Exhibits appear below:
A. Exhibit: A: Scope of Work
B. Exhibit: B: Resumes
12. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the scope of services within the general
scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the
contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must
be authorized in writing, and executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. Any additional
costs or reductions to cost resulting from any changes in the scope of services will be
determined by the parties and incorporated into this Agreement by written amendment.
13.TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. The CONSULTANT'S taxpayer
identification number is 91-2053749.
14. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and
certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under
this Agreement.
15. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of
any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from
CONSULTANT's performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant,
or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement, whether of the same or different character.
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16. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any
time with or without cause.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's
mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least 30 days before the
effective termination date.
C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately
cease performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the
termination notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice,
any additional work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a
termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT's own cost; CITY
will not be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT for such work.
D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by
CONSULTANT will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and
CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination,
not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C).
E. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may
procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this
Section.
17.OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps,
models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are
CITY's property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as
desired but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY
agrees that use of CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than
identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
18. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art
work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any
other person or public CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases,
including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will
be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written
agreement between the parties.
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19.INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:
. Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will
save harmless and indemnify and at CITY's request reimburse
defense costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers,
employees and representatives from and against any and all
suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought
for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by
any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent
or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of
CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or
representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except
for such loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence
or willful misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies
and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action,
damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its
performance, except for such loss or damage arising from
CITY's sole negligence or willful misconduct. Should CITY be
named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it
by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not,
arising out of this Agreement, or its performance,
CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with
counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any
judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in
settlement or otherwise.
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will
survive termination of this Agreement.
D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 23, and -any
approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any
manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to
the provisions concerning indemnification.
20.ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without
CITY's written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
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21.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work
and the manner in which it is performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for
similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY.
CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in
any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees.
Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct
CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control
over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end
results of the work only.
22.AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free
access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the
same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents,
proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program
service records for at least 3 years after termination or final payment under this
Agreement.
23.INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other
times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and
maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying,
at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:
Type of Insurance
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits
$1,000,000/claim, $2,000,000 aggregate
$1,000,000/claim, $2,000,000 aggregate
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the
requirements of the most recent ISO-CGL Form. The amount of insurance
set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily
injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage.
Liability policies will be endorsed to name CITY, its. officials, and
employees as "additional insureds" under said insurance coverage and to
state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any other
insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto. Such
endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88, or
equivalent. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims
made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except
upon 30 days prior written notice to CITY.
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C. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such
coverage is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When
coverage is provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will
continue to renew the insurance for a period of 3 years after this
Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same
coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this
Agreement and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY
arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers,
employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form
CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of
Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this
Agreement and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as
may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be
placed .with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent
to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the
insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at
CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from
payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate
pursuant to Section 16.
G. CONSULTANT agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY
and its officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and certified
volunteers for losses arising from work performed by CONSULTANT
under the terms of this Agreement.
24. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written
approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such
approval must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
25. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative
description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the
work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule
update.
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26. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed
made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to CONSULTANT:
CSG Consultants, Inc.
3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Suite
Orange, CA 92868
Attention: Cyrus Kianpour, President
(714) 568-1010
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With a Copy to:
Ethan Edwards, AICP
ethane@csgengr.com
If to CITY:
City of El Segundo
100 350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA
Attention: Paul Samaras
310-524-2340
samaras eCsegjg_gg
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been
received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be
deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or
addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner
prescribed in this paragraph.
27.CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest
laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations.
28. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed
nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee,
to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid
nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide
employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should
CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement
without liability.
29. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of
any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of
CONSULTANT's or CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
30. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in and will be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action
involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
31. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
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32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Exhibit(s), sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other
agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. This Agreement will bind and inure to
the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and
assigns.
33. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently
review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed
simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted
strictly for or against either Party.
34. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion
enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will
continue in full force and effect.
35. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this
Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be
modified only by written amendment.
36.ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this
Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be
entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the
signature of a party is delivered by electronic (.pdf) or facsimile transmission. Such
electronic or facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect
as an original signature.
37. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience
of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
38. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
39. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire,
flood, explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military
authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' reasonable
control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party
to the other.
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STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness
and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY.
CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience,
service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in
dealing with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all
suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a
demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public CITY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the
day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
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September 24, 2020
Gregg McClain
Planning Manager
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Re: City of El Segundo Request for Proposal re: Housing -Related Ordinances Package, Zoning
Regulations Diagnosis, & RHNA Action Strategy
Dear Mr. McClain,
Thank you for considering CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) to assist the City of El Segundo (City) to fulfill
the City's obligations under the terms of the S132 Grant. Since 1991, CSG has worked solely for public
agencies, providing a range of municipal services. We understand the City's project funding needs
and reporting processes, specifically for Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
and US HUD funded projects. CSG is uniquely qualified to support the City in its effort to increase
housing density within the context and understanding of the community. We bring to the City our
specialized grant administration and housing policy expertise, proximity to and familiarity with the
City of El Segundo, and a knowledgeable, highly experienced Planning team. Our approach and
understanding are as follows:
P We will utilize our existing relationship with the City providing Planning Services in a predictable
and timely manner.
P CSG will provide traditional planning services, while working within the context of existing
conditions to complete the Project.
We will partner with the community during the initial phase of Project by conducting virtual public
outreach in group and individual settings and social media; and if feasible, traditional in -person
outreach in 2021.
P Our staff will attend public hearings virtually and/or in person, if necessary.
P CSG understands that the City needs to complete its final obligations under the Fifth Cycle of the
Housing Element.
We will assist the City in preparing three draft zoning ordinances and assist the City in preparation
for the public hearings for consideration of approval the new ordinances.
P We will provide an analysis of the existing conditions in the City's Zoning Regulations and built
environment in order to understand the challenges to development of additional housing density.
P CSG will collaborate with the City to prepare a practical implementation plan to increase housing
density and identify potential opportunities for additional sites available for the Sixth Cycle of the
Housing Element.
Our co -Project Managers will be Gena Guisar and Michael Laughlin, who have successfully
administered housing -related grant funding and managed complex housing and regulatory policy
projects. Leila Carver will serve as the primary planner for this Project to assist the co-PMs. Her
resume is provided within Section 2 below.
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The CSG team will be assisted by CSG's other experienced planning staff, including Anna Choudhuri
for her CEQA/NEPA and grant management expertise.
Ethan Edwards, AICP, will serve as the main point of contact for this contract and will oversee the
services proposed for this contract. He will also provide QA/QC management, responsible for
directing an independent review of project deliverables. Ethan Edwards brings over 20 years
expertise in current and long-range planning, CDBG and housing, project review, research, analysis,
CEQA/NEPA compliance, project, and staff management.
Ethan Edwards, AICP
Director of Planning Services
(714) 568-1010 Office 1 (714) 699-4297 Mobile
ethane@csgengr.com
We look forward to the opportunity to further assist the City of El Segundo. In order to ensure
continuity of service and communication, Gena Guisar, AICP, will serve as a back-up resource to Mr.
Edwards. She can be reached at (714) 715-0740. As President of CSG Consultants, I am authorized to
bind the company and execute a contract with the City should CSG be awarded the project.
Sincerely,
yrus Kianpour, PE
President, CSG Consultants, Inc.
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FIRM PROFILE
CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) is a California company with our regional office in Orange and corporate office
in Foster City. Additional support is available from our other offices in Redlands, Pleasanton, San Jose,
Sacramento, and Newman. Founded in 1991, CSG performs work solely for public agencies, eliminating the
potential for conflicts of interest. In this way, we can focus exclusively on the specific needs of our municipal
clients. CSG has no commitments that would hinder our ability to perform the duties described in this
proposal.
NAME OF FIRM: CSG Consultants, Inc.
PROJECT CONTACT: Ethan Edwards, AICP, Director of Planning Services
LOCAL OFFICE: 3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Suite 100, Orange, CA 92868
(714) 5 68. 10 10 phone 1 (714)568.1028 fax
ethane@csgengr.com email
CORPORATE OFFICE: 550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 522-2500 phone 1 (650) 522-2599 fax
www.csgengr.com I info@csgengr.com
STAFF COMPOSITION
The majority of the 300 individuals within our firm have provided public agency services throughout their
entire careers. Our talented personnel bring a wealth of ideas and experiences having held positions with
communities facing similar housing and community development issues as the City. Depending upon the
needs of our clients, we can serve in either a project -specific or on -call staff augmentation capacity. No
subconsultants will be used on this project.
FIRM'S SERVICE AREAS
Our municipal service areas include:
P Planning & Environmental Professionals
® Building Plan Reviewers & Inspectors
P Fire Plan Reviewers & Inspectors
P Structural Engineers
Plan Review Engineers
Building Officials
Certified Access Specialist Professionals (CASp)
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
P Civil Engineers
P Grading Improvement Plan Reviewers & Inspectors
P Construction Managers
Construction Inspectors
Information Technology Professionals
Sustainability Professionals
Code Enforcement Officers
CSG adheres to the highest level of customer service. We bring extensive professional leadership and
managerial experience, effective and personal communication styles, and extensive technical knowledge
and independent judgment. Since CSG provides a variety of service areas, we have the necessary experience
in securing and managing grants in a number of subject areas, such as, but not limited to: federal and state
grant programs for housing, sustainable communities and transportation, brownfields, among others.
Our staff has a deep understanding of housing law gained through experience working in multiple
jurisdictions. Many years of writing and implementing development standards for zoning ordinances,
Specific Plans and other development instruments has helped us to recognize the challenges of achieving
housing density.
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CSG is committed to providing grant management and administrative services geared to the City's needs
and grant program requirements. It is our understanding that the City is seeking qualified consultants with
strengths in community engagement and technical understanding of housing density as it relates to
development standards and geography. CSG has planning and environmental staff available to assist the City
in preparing housing ordinances, comprehensive zoning regulations diagnosis and analysis, and creating an
action strategy to assist the City in meeting the RHNA obligations for the current Fifth Cycle and upcoming
Sixth Cycle of the Housing Element, as outlined in the City's RFP. Our staff work on complex development
and regulatory projects involving housing density and development standards, and grant administration
services on behalf of local agencies.
Ethan Edwards, AICP will oversee all staff proposed for this project; Gena Guisar, AICP, and Michael
Laughlin, AICP, will serve as the co -Project Managers, by allocating appropriate levels of resources to this
contract and ensuring that work is comprehensive, thorough and meets the City and HCD/US HUD deadlines.
Our management team of senior professionals will collaborate with City staff to ensure continuous
coordination of our proposed services. They will work closely with CSG staff to confirm documents are
internally consistent and meet the HCD SB2 grant requirements.
Housing Background
CSG has assisted cities with their Housing Element in many capacities in recent years. These efforts included
such tasks as identifying housing production constraints, creating site inventories, assessing housing
programs, evaluating household characteristics, updating housing affordability information, and analyzing
their land use overall. We have also been instrumental in their public engagement programs at various
stages throughout the update process.
CSG staff also have decades of urban design experience that equip us with the tools to responsibly maximize
residential density. Our design experience includes large-scale master planning, site -specific site planning,
infil site design and downtown/mainstreet design, among others. We have written Master Plan documents,
small lot ordinances, form based codes, Specific Plans and planned unit development documents for large
and small residential and mixed projects most recently in jurisdictions such as Bakersfield, Clovis, Ontario,
Riverside City and County, Imperial County, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Scottsdale, Yucaipa, Palm Springs,
Palm Desert and Orange County, among others.
Understanding the nuts and bolts of realistic residential densities is one key to formulating policies that form
the framework on which higher densities rely. Density for the sake of density is counterproductive. Market
rate housing must be marketable. Affordable housing must be livable and fit into the community fabric.
Housing projects that achieve density by sacrificing quality are unsuccessful. These are ideas we always keep
in mind in our approach to any housing -related project.
Grant Management Background
CSG staff has worked a variety of CDBG funded housing programs, facility improvements, and economic
development projects. Project implementation have included a variety of tasks for our staff, for example,
housing redevelopment and expansions, disaster recovery loan funding projects following regional flooding
events, economic development efforts, and infrastructure improvements related to replacing or installing
new water and sewer lines. We have prepared notices and CDBG funding applications, along with the
necessary level of environmental documentation. Depending on the type of CDBG funded projects, we have
prepared Categorical Exclusions or Environmental Assessments, pursuant to US HUD's NEPA (National
Environmental Policy Act) requirements. Some of our project experience has also included adhering to Davis
Bacon Act requisites, such as on-the-job employee interviews and preparation of the necessary forms;
developing and instituting program guidelines; preparing reports as well as reporting to HCD and US HUD.
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With experience in grant management and administration, and good working relationships and
communication with HCD, we believe that we can assist with management, community outreach, budget
tracking, progress report submittals, and grant closeout tasks. As examples of our varied internal expertise:
Met with federal agency grant managers on a bi-annual or annual basis to track and review grant
progress for CDBG funded programs;
Participated in continuing training programs presented by state and federal funding agency;
0 Canvassed minority, low-income and disadvantaged communities to identify resident needs, alert
residents about upcoming construction activities, or even to provide a project presence for
residents to communicate and interact with during a project;
P Conducted on -site Davis Bacon Act interviews for workers on grant funded infrastructure projects.
Specific areas of past grant experience have included:
P Housing improvement
P Sustainable Transportation Planning including Sustainable Communities and Strategic Partnership
Grants
P Homelessness and Housing
Safe Routes to Schools
P Water/sewer/wastewater improvements
P Brownfields site assessments
P Small business assistance
P Agriculture services
P Roadway improvements/signalization
Project Management Experience
Our project management philosophy is built upon the anticipation of, and preparation for, all issues that
may arise throughout any part of a project process. As planners, our staff excel in conducting and
synthesizing background research; responding to public and client responses; and solving complex issues. As
project managers, our team is aware of the importance in developing a feasible project timeline, identifying
grant submittals, adhering to reporting milestones, and developing relationships with grantor agency staff.
Our team members will act as an extension to existing staff and provide objective and timely information to
the City concerning any proposed project. To represent the City's interests, the project manager creates and
monitors schedules with milestones, identifies required application materials, facilitates meetings, manages
the client's consultants and acts as a liaison between the applicant and all relevant parties.
Comprehensive Planning Services and Experience
CSG currently provides complete planning services for multiple jurisdictions that include the following
services and experience:
Full -Service Project Management: We provide full -service project management for priority development
projects. Our project managers are seasoned planners and have years of experience managing complex,
high -profile projects that require an elevated level of engagement and coordination for success. This
program offers a dedicated, single point of contact to spearhead a project's entire development review
process from conception to completion. Acting on the City's behalf, this person functions as a liaison
between the City and the development team by monitoring the process and overseeing regulatory approvals
and working toward meeting project timelines for both the City and applicant.
Program Management Services: As an extension of jurisdiction staff, CSG can take on internal roles such as
overseeing the preparation of technical memos and staff reports as well as taking the lead on presentations
to neighborhood groups, stakeholders, committees, commissions, City Councils and/or Boards of
Supervisors. CSG can manage specific planning programs relevant to the community (MWELO, ADUs,
Commercial Cannabis Uses). Other relevant planning services include, but are not limited to, amendments
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or updates to Municipal Codes, resolution of community -wide issues, delivery of projects and the handling
of general inquiries on planning procedures and protocols.
Land Use Planning: CSG reviews land use policy for the development and management of urban areas,
including Current Planning, Specific Area and General Plan amendments. We manage the development of
long-range planning initiatives while assuring compliance with regional and state mandates.
Development Review: CSG reviews planning applications for land use compatibility, including site plan and
design review, subdivisions, improvement plans, conditional use permits, variances, Specific Plans, zone
changes, and many other entitlement applications. All reviews are thoroughly checked for compliance with
applicable Federal, State, and agency standards including Planning, Zoning, Subdivision Ordinance, California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other applicable laws.
Climate Action Plans/Sustainability Plans: CSG prepares, updates and implements Climate Action Plans,
Sustainability Plans, and Transportation Demand Management Plans.
Environmental Analysis & Clearance: CSG has experience preparing environmental documents in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
for large and small projects throughout California, in addition to managing the environmental review process
including leading a group of in-house specialists and select technical subconsultants for many local agencies
on a contractual basis. Documents we initiate, prepare, and process include environmental impact reports
(EIRs), statements of overriding consideration, findings of fact, mitigation monitoring and reporting
programs (MMRPs), mitigated negative declarations (MNDs), negative declarations (NDs), Initial Studies (IS),
and categorical or statutory exemptions per CEQA, as well as environmental impact statements (EISs),
environmental assessments (EAs), categorical exclusions, and Findings of No Significant Impact per NEPA.
We have experience in providing CEQA/NEPA services to municipalities in the Los Angeles region. We know
the local environmental resources and agency policies for resource management, development, impact
assessment, and mitigation. We will provide coordination with your environmental team ensure that public
comments regarding the potential impacts of a project on natural and built environments are incorporated,
and, as required by CEQA/NEPA, we analyze ways in which any identified significant impacts of a project can
be avoided or mitigated.
GIS Services: With experts in the field of information management, CSG can help establish and/or maintain
an agency's Geographic Information System (GIS), creating the capacity to collect, manage, customize,
analyze, and distribute information that is tied to a location through layers in a map -based environment.
Leadership: Since our staff include planners with Board level appointments in local chapters of the
American Planning Association (APA) and Association of Environmental Planners (AEP), CSG planners are
well versed in legislative advocacy, sustainability, equity and public outreach during a pandemic. For
example, as the Section Director for a local APA Chapter, one of our environmental project managers has
participated in an advocacy week in Washington DC. Most recently, one of our team members moderated
a local panel of practicing planners, tribal leader, and members of a community based organization
regarding Planning for Change.
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Resumes of CSG's proposed team are provided on the following pages.
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Ethan
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American Planning Association I
Orange County Chapter
Los Angeles Chapter
American Institute of Certified Planners
International City/County Management
Association
Association of Environmental Professionals
Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional
Planning
California State Polytechnic University
I Pomona, CA
EdwardSy AICP
Director of Planning Services
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CONSULTANTS
Mr. Edwards serves as the Director of Planning Services for CSG Consultants. To this role, he
brings expertise in current and advanced planning, design review, coastal development review
and CEQA, project and planning staff management —from over 20 years of increasingly complex
land use planning and management experience in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, northern
California and the State of Oregon. Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Edwards served as a planner for the
City of Huntington Beach where he managed several complex entitlement projects and
coordinated the Zoning Administrator agenda and review process. He recently served as the
Acting Community Development Director and before that the Acting Planning Manager at the
City of Carson and Principal Planner at the City of El Segundo.
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Acting Community Development Director/Planning Manager I City of Carson, CA
Mr. Edwards recently served as the Acting Planning Manager and Community Development
Director for the City of Carson where his duties included oversight of the Planning Department
(including CSG staff), project management, scheduling, budgeting, agenda review and
participation in public hearings. He also managed the City's on -call environmental and design
consultants and provided direction on the comprehensive General Plan Update.
Principal Planner I City of El Segundo, CA
As a contract Principal Planner, Mr. Edwards manages complex discretionary and administrative
permits including Development Agreement negotiation, environmental impact report
management; prepares agendas, reviews and prepares reports; conducts presentations to
elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups.
Associate Planner I City of Huntington Beach, CA
While working with the City of Huntington Beach, Mr. Edwards managed discretionary and
administrative permits; mentored staff, prepared agendas, reviewed and prepared reports, and
interpreted zoning regulations as the Zoning Administrator Liaison; oversaw environmental
consultants; and provided City management solutions for permit processing streamlining and
customer service strategies.
Planning Manager I Baysinger Partners Architecture, Portland, OR
Mr. Edwards' duties as Planning Manager included: supervising the planning and entitlement
division; managing staff priorities and department budget; preparing and processing applications
for public and private development projects; and providing consultant coordination and project
management.
Associate Planner I City of Beaverton, OR
As Associate Planner for the City of Beaverton, Mr. Edwards provided the following services:
project management for current planning projects; assisted in design review code revisions; gave
presentations to elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups; and was staff liaison for inter -
jurisdictional commuter rail project.
Associate Planner I City of Santa Monica, CA
Mr. Edwards gave presentations to zoning administrator, planning commission, and design
review board and prepared reports for a variety of entitlement projects while working for the
City of Santa Monica.
Associate Planner I Civic Solutions, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mr. Edwards provided contract planning services for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita and City
of Santa Monica.
Assistant Planner I RBF Consulting (Michael Baker Int.), Irvine, CA
Mr. Edwards worked as part of the Urban Design Studio group, preparing development code
updates and design guidelines, assisted with urban design community outreach and revitalization
implementation plans and recommendations, and provided contract planning services for the
City of San Gabriel.
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Gena Guisar
CONSULTANTS
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Principal Planner
PIRO 1',ESSPOINAI AJI=P ILIA°'I""IOINS Gena Guisar, AICP, is a highly experienced urban planner in both the private and public
American Planning Association sectors. Ms. Guisar has designed and managed a wide variety of development applications,
American Institute of Certified led teams through the entitlement and environmental review process, and provided
Planners assistance with CDBG and housing updates. Her approach to General Plan Updates, Specific
UCI MURP Graduate Student Mentor Plans, master planning, yield studies, code analysis, historic research, demographic studies,
E1l1)UP':eA;T"IIOIN conceptual grading and conceptual landscape design involves placemaking, sustainability,
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning and economic feasibility. Ms. Guisar's thorough knowledge of the principles and practices
University of California I Irvine, CA of urban and regional planning, zoning, and subdivision concepts makes her an asset to any
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science development team. The scale and scope of Ms. Guisar's projects not only require her to be
Research & Analytical Methods creative and detail oriented, but flexible, adaptable and multidisciplinary.
University of California I Irvine, CA
Honors Graduate lF; ll L. I V /0 i\9 7 E X t''' E Ii E VRP E
APPOIN"'FI VENTS
Contract Principal Planner I City of Carson, CA
2018 Spring Faculty - PPD 275 Planning
Ms. Guisar currently serves as a planner for the City of Carson where she managed several
for Sustainability Lecturer, uC Irvine,
complex discretionary permit cases. Ms. Guisar conducts project review, manages
CA
schedules, prepares staff reports and notices, presents to elected officials and
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stakeholders and coordinates with applicants and their consultants as part of these
PCBC Gold Nugget Award of Merit
efforts.
Parkside Family Apartments
Contract Principal Planner I City of El Segundo, CA
PCBO Gold Nugget Award of Merit
As a contract planner, Ms. Guisar manages complex discretionary and administrative
Yixing Master Plan
permits; prepares agendas, reviews and prepares reports; conducts presentations to
APA Focused Planning Award
elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups.
Loma Vista Community Centers MPD
Contract Planner I City of Garden Grove, CA
In her role as a contract Planner for the City of Garden Grove, Ms. Guisar manages a
variety of development applications, reviews and processes administrative permits, and
participate in long range planning efforts. Ms. Guisar services also include the preparation
of reports and presentations to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and City
Council.
Contract Principal Planner I City of Millbrae, CA
Ms. Guisar served as a contract Planner for the City of Millbrae where she managed the
entitlements for two high profile TOD development projects adjacent to the BART station.
Combined, the sites boast 844 residential dwelling units, including 80 affordable units,
382,000 square feet of office space, approximately 44,000 square feet of retail area, and a
164-room hotel. These projects represent the first implementing projects of the Millbrae
Area Station Specific Plan, which provides the vision and strategies to guide in the
creation of Millbrae's new economic center with vibrant, diverse, and sustainable transit -
oriented developments.
Senior Planner I Danielian Assoc. Architecture and Planning, Irvine, CA
Ms. Guisar served as the project manager for several large development projects
throughout the United States and abroad. Gena was responsible for both policy and
physical planning activities, including the creation and management of Specific Plans,
General Plan Updates, and Master Plans, and managed entitlement packages for a broad
spectrum of land development projects.
Project Manager I Paradise Valley Specific Plan, Riverside County, CA
Ms. Guisar led the effort to entitle a 5,000-acre Sustainable New Town with 8,500
dwelling units and over 1.8 million square feet of commercial, office, entertainment and
service uses. The project has a development footprint of 1,800 acres and will dedicate
over 3,100 acres of conservation land in perpetuity. Ms. Guisar's responsibilities included
writing and managing the specific plan, sub -consultant coordination, and extensive
contribution to a program level EIR and project Climate Action Plan.
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Michael
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American Institute of Certified
Planners
WORWAMM
Bachelor of Science in City and
Regional Planning, California
Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
LaughlvinAICP
Principal Planner
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With more than 30 years of experience in both the public and private sector, Mr. Laughlin
has a wide range of high-level planning experience that allows him to provide clients with
a well- rounded approach to all aspects of municipal planning in a timely and cost-effective
manner. His experience includes the preparation and implementation of Housing
Elements, and review of documents pursuant to CEQA requirements, current planning and
General Plan work.
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Associate of Arts in Architecture
Cosumnes River College
Mr. Laughlin currently serves as the Senior Planning Manager for CSG Consultants. In this
Sacramento
role, he is responsible for overseeing planning related work for CSG's municipal clients.
AWARDS
Mr. Laughlin's current work includes serving as the City Planner for the Town of Colma.
APA State Award I Los Angeles Air
For Colma, he has completed two Housing Element updates for the Town and prepared
Force Base Reuse Plan
specialty zoning ordinances to implement state housing law. He is also responsible for the
APA Los Angeles Award I New Dana
processing of planning and development applications, assuring CEQA compliance, and
Strand Affordable Housing
works on long range planning initiatives to assure compliance with regional and state
mandates.
He has served as the interim Planning Manager for the City of Pinole and is currently
assisting the City of Rohnert Park with management of a General Plan update. He has
successfully prepared SB2 and LEAP Grant applications for Colma, Pinole and Burlingame.
Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Laughlin worked as a Senior Project Manager for Psomas, a well -
respected engineering firm in Los Angeles, and as a Municipal Planning Consultant for
several cities and counties. Mr. Laughlin's experience in the west Los Angeles region
includes:
Los Angeles Air Force Base Entitlements — Serving as an entitlements consultant to
the developer of the new space and missions facility, Michael prepared entitlement
applications in El Segundo and Hawthorne, drafted development agreements and
peer reviewed the EIR/EIS that facilitated the project.
360 South Bay and Fusion Townhomes Specific Plans — Michael prepared the draft
specific plans for the two residential developments on Aviation Boulevard that were
adopted by the City of Hawthorne.
Aerospace Corporation Campus Master Plan and Improvements — Michael served as
the entitlements consultant to the Aerospace Corporation for new construction and
campus improvements that included the bridge crossing El Segundo Boulevard to the
Los Angeles Air Force Base.
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Leila PTP
Senior Planner
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Ms. Carver serves as a Senior Planner for CSG Consultants. Ms. Carver has expertise in
American Planning Association (APA) I
project management, CEQA, GIS and demographic research and excels in leadership and
Vice Director of Administration and
customer service. She gained skills and knowledge in many areas of transportation planning
Finance, Board Member for California
from her nine years of experience with Caltrans. Ms. Carver is an independent worker, has
Chapter Orange Section
outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and is an integral part of the CSG
Professional Transportation Planner
team. She is currently serving as a Consulting Planner for cities of Burbank, Rolling Hills, and
Transportation Professional
Town of Colma and serves as a Board Member for the APA California Chapter, Orange
Certification Board
Section.
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Master, Urban and Regional Planning
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California State Polytechnic University
I Pomona, CA
Consulting Planner I City of Burbank
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Leila supports the Planning Division with the review and processing of several proposed
California State University I Fullerton,
single-family development special development permits in compliance with the City's
CA
requirements for Neighborhood Compatibility Review. She coordinates with various City
AWARDS
departments to obtain conditions of approval and provide findings of fact to prepare
Superior Accomplishment Award, 2015
approval letters in coordination with City staff. She conducted site visits and reviewed the
Participation and leadership on the
Municipal Code, Design Guidelines for Single family Special Development Permits and
Caltrans Development Review
Neighborhood Compatibility Review Checklist to establish appropriate recommendations
Geobased Tracking System software
for a development that would maintain the architectural integrity and compatibility with
application
the existing neighborhood.
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Panelist for UCI Diversity Panel for
planner I City of El Rolling Hills
University of Irvine, CA
Ms. Carver supports the Planning Director for the City of Rolling Hill including preparation
Moderator for APA Orange Section
of the City's Annual Progress Report for the Housing Element, and other planning services.
Program July 2020, Zoom
Planner I City of El Segundo
Ms. Carver supports the Principal Planner to provide planning services to the City of El
Segundo including plan check services and preparing notice documents for development
projects.
Planner I Town of Colma
Leila provides planning services to the Town of Colma by assisting with the Town's General Plan
Update and Environmental Impact Report, and Climate Action Plan Update.
Planner I City of Carson
Ms. Carver served as a planner for the City of Carson where she managed several complex
discretionary permit cases. Ms. Carver conducted project review, managed schedules,
prepared staff reports and notices, presented to Planning Commission and stakeholders
and coordinates with applicants and their consultants as part of these efforts. She also
provided transportation planning expertise to the City for development and capital
improvement projects and fee programs. Leila participated in the Community Outreach
and Public Participation team including attending multiple community events to solicit
input from public/community for General Plan Update.
Planner I City of Compton
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Carver reviewed various development plans,
prepared comment letters, and assisted City Staff with priority projects. She managed the
development review for a transitional housing project for a discretionary permit
application for a conversion from existing hotel to transitional housing project with
supportive services. She also participated in the community outreach efforts/charrettes
for a new Downtown Specific Plan with City staff.
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City of La Mesa/Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Application CSG
CONSULTAAN'T
Leila provided technical assistance to the City Manager's Office to prepare and complete the PLHA grant �u�E
application and process (SB-2 Planning Grant Year 2) including public participation and noticing requirements.
She also coordinated with California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) during the process.
City of Lake Forest/LEAP Grant Application
Leila provided technical assistance to the Planning Department to prepare and complete the 2020 LEAP grant application and
process.
Transportation Planner I California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Local Development -Intergovernmental Review
(LD-IGR)/CEQA review Coordinator and Specialist
Leila was responsible for internal and external coordination for review of Regionally Significant Local Development projects
during the local entitlement process, and prior to/during the Caltrans Encroachment Permit process. Leila coordinated with
local, regional, state, and federal agencies, consultants, and other local project proponents during the environmental review
process for current and long-range development projects and policies for local jurisdictions. She reviewed environmental impact
reports and technical studies including traffic studies to understand the impact to the State Highway System (transportation
facilities). She participated on a Project Team for the LD-IGR geo-based (GTS) software application including project
management, development and deployment of software, and district and statewide training. She provided technical support
and training to Planning staff. Leila also participated in Internal Working Group for General Plan Guidance 2013 Update, and SB-
743/Level of Service (LOS)/Auto Delay Alternatives Analysis with Governor's Office of Planning and research (OPR). Leila
participated in the review team for multiple State Transportation Planning Grant Programs including Sustainable
Transportation Planning and Active Transportation grant programs.
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Senior Environmental Planner
[ IR0, S°J 10i JA L A P I fLiA I V0 N 3,, Anna Choudhuri is an experienced project manager with 19 years professional experience in the
Association of Environmental oversight and delivery of projects, as well as in ensuring that projects are scoped and completed
Professionals within schedule and budget while meeting clients' expectations.
Chapter Board APA / AEP Liaison Ms. Choudhuri's experience is in project management, grant administration, land development,
American Planning Association (CA project analysis, document preparation as well as senior quality assurance & quality control
Chapter) reviews for over 150 different projects in California, New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, and
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Louisiana, in compliance with local (California Environmental Quality Act), state and Federal
Louisiana Brownfields Association (National Environmental Policy Act) laws and regulations. She has been responsible for
Board of Directors developing and maintaining regional Brownfields assessment and lending programs, for regional
City of Davis Planning Commission air quality/clean fuels initiatives, and for disaster recovery outreach and lending processes in
Member & Louisiana.
Chair As a planning professional and a former Planning Commissioner for the City of Davis, CA, Ms.
City of Davis Innovation Park Task Choudhuri has also provided technical training at professional conferences such as the American
Force Planning Association and the California League of Cities.
State of Louisiana Post Katrina Task
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A,Af A F'I".IIS CEQA Services Group Lead & Senior Project Manager I Impact Sciences, Inc., California
Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Ms. Choudhuri was responsible for the management and utilization of environmental staff. She
Southwest Finance Association assisted with the company's marketing strategies and prepared proposals for submittal. Ms.
I"LJ I':!II,,.i:�"'11"'I`;':i;� �. Choudhuri prepared CEQA and NEPA environmental documents, provided senior QA/QC
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reviews and coordinated with local and State agencies.
CEQA Basics for The Planning
Independent Consultant, California
Commissioner - CA League of Cities
Ms. Choudhuri prepared CEQA/NEPA reports for a variety of transportation; renewable energy;
Conference, Pasadena, CA
community facilities; land development projects. She managed projects, processed project
The Role of the Planning Commissioner
entitlements, rights -of -way acquisition, quitclaim processing.
- CA League of Cities Conference, San
Jose, CA
Senior Environmental Project Manager I Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, California
How to Read an EIR over the Weekend
Ms. Choudhuri prepared and reviewed legally defensible CEQA and NEPA environmental
— CA League of Cities Conference,
documents for renewable energy, water and wastewater projects in the Central Valley, as well
Pasadena, CA
as for the CA High Speed Rail project. She provided CEQA and NEPA training and QA/QC for
Through Their Eyes: Survey Results of
environmental documents. Ms. Choudhuri was responsible for business development, managed
Lower Income Residents in the
project subconsultants, managed junior level planning staff.
Louisiana Industrial Corridor (with Dr.
Raymond Burby and Jennifer Fallon),
Senior Project Manager & Operations Manager I PMC, California
College of Urban and Public Affairs,
Ms. Choudhuri served as the Project Manager for CEQA and NEPA projects, prepared and
University of New Orleans
reviewed environmental documents and ensured that all QA/QC had been followed
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throughout the various departments in the company. She managed daily operations of projects
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning
and staff, maintained project deliverables within budget and schedule, managed and approved
University of New Orleans
contracts and invoices, and conducted noticing and permitting activities. coordinated with
New Orleans, LA
federal agencies, attended project update and scoping meetings, and public hearings. She was
Masters, Financial Economics
responsible for business development for the company. Ms. Choudhuri also served as the
University of New Orleans
Environmental Coordinator for the City of Elk Grove.
New Orleans, LA
City of Elk Grove, Environmental Coordinator
The planning and environmental firm that Ms. Choudhuri was associated with provided
environmental management and permitting services to the City of Elk Grove for planning and
Capital Improvement Projects. Ms. Choudhuri provided staff oversight and client coordination
with the City's Planning and Public Works Departments, preparation of environmental
documents, and peer review of technical studies.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/NSP Environmental Reviews CSG
Ms. Choudhuri was responsible for NEPA reviews of all HUD funded CDBG and NSP projects. These reviews involved coNsuLrrs
determinations of Exempt Activities, Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments for the cities of Rancho twn�s�r°
Cordova, Elk Grove and Citrus Heights, for other California jurisdictions, as well as for the cities of Albuquerque (NM) and Phoenix (AZ).
County of Sutter, Consolidated Housing Authority, Maple Park EA, Project Manager
The Consolidated Housing Authority of Sutter County proposed the demolition of the existing 40-unit Maple Park affordable housing
development in order to rebuild the site with a 120-unit affordable housing project. Key environmental issues associated with this
project included air quality, noise, hazardous materials, and provision of public services. Ms. Choudhuri served as the environmental
project manager and was responsible not only for completion of the EA, but also for assisting the client and project architect on the
NEPA process, particularly as it related to lead and asbestos issues.
City of Citrus Heights, Sayonara Redevelopment EA, Project Manager
Ms. Choudhuri served as the project manager for this EA and was responsible for drafting the environmental document, coordinating
with sub -consultants, as well as assisting the City's planning staff on the NEPA process. The redevelopment and rehabilitation of
properties on Sayonara Drive complemented other public works improvements recently completed along the street. The purpose of
the project was to redevelop an existing affordable housing community in order to improve the quality of housing and the quality of life
for residents Key environmental impacts associated with this project included impacts to air quality, biological resources, hazardous
materials, and floodplains.
City of Elk Grove, Bus Shelter Categorical Exemption, Project Planner
Ms. Choudhuri was the project planner responsible for all site visits, background reports, and the development of the CE for
improvements to a number of bus shelters, funded through HUD's CDBG funds. The City installed bus shelters, improving bus stops,
relocating a number of bus stops and installing curbs and gutters at bus stop locations throughout the City. Key environmental issues
were related to construction air quality and noise, biological resources, environmental justice, and hydrology.
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Ms. Mith serves as an Associate Planner for CSG Consultants. With her five years of experience
Bachelor of science, Urban and
with jurisdictions in Southern California, Ms. Mith provides planning services to cities using her
Regional Planning
knowledge of administering municipal codes, application of CEQA knowledge to entitlements
and design reviews, and her highly developed verbal and written communication skills in
California State Polytechnic University
I Pomona, CA
providing information to the public and other departments within the cities. Ms. Mith has a
strong creative background and is proficient in AutoCAD, architectural drafting, Sketch Up, GIS
and Photoshop.
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Associate Planner I City of Carson, CA
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Mith reviews various development plans, prepares
comment letters, conducts research, presents to Planning Commission, and assistance at the
public counter.
Housing Specialist I City of Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Ms. Mith current serves as a Housing Specialist with the City of Hawaiian Gardens where she is
responsible for the City Beautification Program. Ms. Mith's responsibilities include Project
Management, soliciting and reviewing applications, site visits, creating scopes of work, writing
and distributing requests for proposals for contractors, and consultant coordination. She also
writes staff reports and prepares presentations for public hearings regarding the Program.
Associate Planner I City of Garden Grove, CA
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Mith reviewed various development plans, drafts and
sends comment letters to applicants whose projects require additional review, conducts
research of the City's Municipal Codes and Specific Plans to ensure development proposals
compliancy with the City's standards.
Assistant Planner I City of West Hollywood, CA
As a contract Assistant Planner, Ms. Mith reviewed various multi -family residential
development plans, drafted and sent out corrections notices to applicants whose projects
required additional review, provided assistance with drafting conditions of approval documents
as well as staff reports, researched the City's Municipal Codes to ensure development
proposals were in compliance with the City's standards, and assisted with a development study
to research and compile data on the existing conditions of multi -family residential
developments.
Assistant Planner I City of Claremont, CA
Ms. Mith provided Assistant Planner services for the City of Claremont. Her duties included:
conducting design reviews for residential developments; reviewing sign permit applications;
reviewing and processing entitlements; applying CEQA knowledge to entitlements and design
reviews; reviewing landscaping plans; generating neighborhood notices for project proposals;
coordinating site visits; reviewing lighting plans; processing solar panel applications;
coordinating with the Engineering Division on projects involving encroachment onto public
right-of-way; reviewing and verifying home occupation applications and business license
applications meet zoning and parking standards; coordinating with the Building Division to
ensure projects meet the Planning standards; and assisting phone calls and emails regarding
plans, city code inquiries and general process questions.
Planning Intern I City of Downey, CA
As an intern for the City of Downey, Ms. Mith supported the Planning Department with
processing and reviewing entitlements, managing and assisting with counter plan checks and
permit processes, assisting the Building and Safety Department with plan checks, conducting
plan checks for residential projects and tenant improvements preparing zoning verification and
rebuild letters, and assisting the City and Principal Planners.
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City of Garden Grove, Modell Water Landscape Efficiency Ordinance, Project Manager CSG
Nancy was tasked with updating the City's landscape ordinance and amending the City' o
codes to comply with CONSULTANT
the State mandated Model '',dater Efficient Landscape Ordinance. She prepared an updated draft Landscape
ordinance and amended the appropriate sections of the City's codes to reflect the State's updated regulations. Key updated
items included landscape size thresholds, regional evaporation rates, water use categories, and more stringent irrigation
design.
City of Garden Grove, FEMA Zone Text Amendment, Project Manager
Nancy was responsible for amending Title 9 of the City's Municipal Code to include definitions for terms used in existing portions
of the City's codes pertaining to the flood hazard overlay zone to meet the minimum requirements of the National Flood
Insurance Program. She drafted a text amendment that incorporated the new definitions as required by FEMA and presented
the proposal to Planning Commission where the text amendment was approved.
City of Garden Grove, Outdoor Dining Zone Text Amendment, Assistant Project Manager
Nancy provided assistance with drafting an amendment to Title 9 of the Municipal Code to allow outdoor dining areas within
the City's historic Main Street. She coordinated with various departments, including Public Works and Building and Safety, to
assess feasibility of the proposed outdoor dining area. Buildings within Historic Main Street were constructed to zero lot line
which rendered all of the sidewalk areas public right-of-way. A key issue that was considered was whether or not there was
enough sidewalk capacity to implement the appropriate Public Works and Building and Safety regulations that would satisfy any
health and safety concerns. Nancy conducted site visits and provided several options that would incorporate the proper
regulations as well as address all code issues, and drafted an amendment to the appropriate code sections that would for
outdoor dining areas along the City's Historic Main Street corridor.
City of Hawaiian Gardens, City Beautification Program, Housing Specialist
Nancy served as a Housing Specialist where she managed the City's Beautification Program. Her responsibilities included project
management, soliciting and reviewing applications, site visits, creating scopes of work, writing and distributing requests for
proposals for contractors, and consultant coordination. She also writes staff reports and prepares presentations for public
hearings regarding the Program.
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Associate Planner
Agreement No. 59
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[)) ,ilre,:.Cid 4 [0° '\l Mr. Kwan serves as a Sustainability Programs Analyst/Associate Planner for CSG Consultants,
Bachelor of arts, Environmental utilizing expertise gained from employment with San Francisco Bay Area jurisdictions to deliver
Studies: Concentration in Urban planning, sustainability, and environmental services to CSG's public agency clients. His
Planning experience includes conducting greenhouse gas emissions inventories and forecasts, developing
University of California, Santa Barbara Climate Action Plans (CAPs), General Plan documents and ordinances, processing of current
� Santa Barbara, CA
planning applications, preparing and reviewing documents pursuant to CECIA requirements,
! ["�Al ICI IiG advance planning and General Plan work, and generating maps with GIS software.
2019 SEEC Greenhouse Gas Inventory
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2020 ICLEI Greenhouse Gas Associate Planner I Town of Colma, CA
Forecasting, Target Setting, and As an Associate Planner in a staff augmentation capacity, Mr. Kwan provides current and
Planning Cohort advance planning services to the Town. He is responsible for processing all types of permit
applications for new developments with presentations to the City Council, assuring CEQA
compliance. He provides graphic support to the Town and works on long range planning
initiatives to assure compliance with regional and state mandates.
Mr. Kwan has processed advanced planning projects including a new ordinance. Additionally,
he has prepared environmental documentation pursuant to the requirements of CEQA,
including Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations. He is currently updating the
Town's General Plan and Climate Action Plan and has completed Green Infrastructure Plans for
the Town and multiple San Mateo County jurisdictions.
Associate Planner I City of Scotts Valley, CA
Mr. Kwan provides current planning services to the City. He is responsible for providing counter
support to the City and processing Planning permit applications for new developments,
assuring CEQA compliance. He provides GIS support to the City and develops exhibits for
projects such as the City's General Plan Update. He also works on projects within the City's
Affordable Housing Program.
Planning Technician I City of Orinda, CA
Mr. Kwan served as the Planning Technician for the City of Orinda. In this capacity, he reviewed
building plans for compliance with zoning and land use regulations, processed all types of
current planning applications including conditional use permits, design review, sign permits,
tree removal permits, exception permits, and lot line adjustments with presentations to the
Planning Commission. Mr. Kwan was also responsible for conducting site visits to investigate
and track planning violations. In addition, he worked on various long-range planning projects
including a downtown specific plan to revitalize the downtown area and a short-term rental
policy.
CivicSpark Fellow, Local Government Commission
Mr. Kwan served as a CivicSpark Fellow to provide sustainability programs support to
Cupertino, Mountain View, Redwood City, and Sunnyvale. Projects included conducting
greenhouse gas inventories, an Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Handbook update, and
developing marketing materials for resource conservation programs.
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Assistant Planner
E'DUCAUVq Krystal Sanchez is a recent graduate with experience in the public sector. Ms. Sanchez
Bachelor of Science, City and Regional serves as an Assistant Planner for CSG Consultants and is currently providing staff support.
Planning Ms. Sanchez provides planning assistance to cities using her knowledge of administering
California State Polytechnic University municipal codes, and communication skills in providing information to the public and other
San Luis Obispo, CA City departments. Ms. Sanchez is proficient in AutoCAD, InDesign, Sketch Up, GIS and
Photoshop.
Assistant Planner I Town of Colma, CA
Ms. Sanchez provides Consultant Assistant Planner services to the Town of Colma by
assisting with the General Plan Update and the draft Environmental Impact Report.
Assistant Planner I City of Burbank, CA
Ms. Sanchez currently reviews single family development permits to comply with the
cities' design guidelines and neighborhood compatibility review. Ms. Sanchez works with
the applicants and city staff to create compatible development projects within the
existing historical neighborhoods and special districts. Ms. Sanchez also works on drafting
approval letters, mailing notices and sign requirements.
Assistant Planner I City of Gustine, CA
As a contract Assistant planner, Ms. Sanchez provides support for discretionary and
administrative permits. Ms. Sanchez reviews various development plans, drafts
incompleteness letters and correspondence with applicants and city staff, conducts
research of the City's Municipal Codes and Specific Plans to ensure development plans
comply with the City's standards.
Assistant Planner I City of Pasadena, CA
Ms. Sanchez currently reviews various landscape projects for residential and commercial
projects for compliance with Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
regulations. This includes reviewing water use calculations, plant selections and hydro
zones for each landscape project.
Assistant Planner I City of Carson, CA
As a contract Assistant planner, Ms. Sanchez reviewed commercial and housing projects
through the plan check process by applying applicable state, county and local codes,
ordinances and regulations while coordinating with other Departments in the city to
ensure developments complied with existing conditions of approval.
Planning Intern I City of Santa Maria, CA
As a Planning Intern at the City of Santa Maria, Ms. Sanchez reviewed and provided
comments on proposed site plans and prepared reports and presentations for
development review meetings. Ms. Sanchez also Prepared staff reports and collected a
comprehensive list of comments from various departments for pre -applications,
conditional use and project development permits. Ms. Sanchez also facilitated community
engagement at workshops for the Santa Maria 2040 General Plan Update by interpreting
interviews into Spanish for community members. Ms. Sanchez also reviewed permit
applications for residential and commercial development by applying applicable state,
county and local codes, ordinances and regulations while coordinating with other
Departments in the city to ensure developments complied with the Municipal Code.
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Scope of Work �0
In response to the City's RFP for Housing -Related Ordinances Package, Zoning Regulations Diagnosis & RHNA
Action Strategy, CSG proposes the following scope of work. We understand that the Project consists of two
related parts to comply with the SB2 grant obligations, which are identified as Project # la-c, and as Project
#2a-b, respectively here and within the proposed Project Timeline provided in Section 4.
Project 1a: Density Bonus Ordinance
CSG will begin the task of preparing a Density Bonus for the City by reviewing State Law and other recently
adopted ordinances within the state to determine best practices. CSG will analyze how various aspects of
the Density Bonus ordinance will impact the City and prepare an informational report for City Staff to provide
direction on aspects of the ordinance where the City has latitude in provisions.
Outreach on this ordinance will be concurrent with the SRO and Transitional and Supportive Housing
Ordinance. Once community and decision maker input are received, an ordinance and staff report will be
prepared for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. A PowerPoint presentation
explaining the ordinance will be prepared. A CEQA exemption will be prepared and filed for the ordinance.
Deliverables:
Informational Report
P Community Meeting and Outreach (combined with other ordinances and Project 2)
Staff Report and Ordinance
PowerPoint Presentation
P CEQA Exemption
Assumptions:
0 Budget assumes Community outreach through social media and other means agreed upon with the
City through an outreach plan, One Planning Commission Study Session, and one City Council
meeting.
Project 1b: SRO Ordinance
CSG will begin the task of preparing an SRO Ordinance for the City by reviewing other recently adopted
ordinances within the state to determine best practices and which types of ordinance provisions may be
appropriate for the City. In addition, research will be conducted to determine local needs and existing
support services available.
CSG will analyze existing zoning to determine which locations within the City may be most appropriate for
SRO units and best practices for facilitating this type of housing development. CSG will prepare an
informational report which includes recommendations for locations and development standards for City
Staff to provide direction on aspects of the ordinance.
Outreach on this ordinance will be concurrent with the Density Bonus and Transitional and Supportive
Housing Ordinance. Once community and decision maker input are received, an ordinance and staff report
will be prepared for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Depending on the approach
agreed upon with the City, the ordinance may be combined with the Transitional and Supportive Housing
Ordinance. A PowerPoint presentation explaining the ordinance will be prepared. A CEQA exemption will be
prepared and filed for the ordinance.
Deliverables:
0 Zoning analysis to determine possible locations forSRO's
0 Informational Report
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P Community Meeting and Outreach (combined with other ordinances and Project 2)
P Staff Report and Ordinance
PowerPoint Presentation
CEQA Exemption
Assumptions:
P Budget assumes Community outreach through social media and other means agreed upon with the
City through an outreach plan, One Planning Commission Study Session, and one City Council
meeting.
Project Ic: Transitional and Supportive Housing Ordinance
CSG will begin the task of preparing a Transitional and Supportive Housing Ordinance for the City by
reviewing State Law (including AB 139) and other recently adopted ordinances within the state to determine
best practices and which types of ordinance provisions may be appropriate for the City. In addition, research
will be conducted to local needs and existing support services available.
CSG will analyze existing zoning to determine which locations within the City may be most appropriate for
Transitional and Supportive Housing units. CSG will prepare an informational report which includes
recommendations for locations and development standards for City Staff to provide direction on aspects of
the ordinance.
Outreach on this ordinance will be concurrent with the Density Bonus and SRO Ordinance. Once community
and decision maker input are received, an ordinance and staff report will be prepared for consideration by
the Planning Commission and City Council. Depending on the approach agreed upon with the City, the
ordinance may be combined with the SRO ordinance. A PowerPoint presentation explaining the ordinance
will be prepared. A CEQA exemption will be prepared and filed for the ordinance.
Deliverables:
Zoning analysis to determine possible locations for Transitional and Supportive Housing
Informational Report
Community Meeting and Outreach (combined with other ordinances)
Staff Report and Ordinance
P PowerPoint Presentation
P CEQA Exemption
Assumptions,
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Budget assumes Community outreach through social media and other means agreed upon with the
City through an outreach plan, One Planning Commission Study Session, and one City Council
meeting.
Project 2a: Zoning Regulations Analysis
The City of El Segundo is facing an unprecedented demand for new units. Other than magically finding
patches of vacant land in a built -out city, one method for meeting RHNA obligations is through increasing
density maximums within established zoning designations.
As planners and designers, CSG understands that development standards help dictate maximum densities.
Smaller minimum lot sizes typically equate to increased density, however reducing standards across the
board will not help a city achieve their density goals without safeguards in place to ensure quality
development.
As part of project 2a, Zoning Regulations Analysis, CSG will dissect the development standards within the
zoning code and applicable Specific Plans to determine how each requirement, or combination of
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requirements, stifles density. We will review and analyze each zoning designation and back into a potential
maximum density for each category. We will then systematically scrutinize each design requirement to
understand the change needed to exceed the density threshold. Our exploration will include, but will not be
limited to, lot size, unit size, parking, height, setbacks, lot coverage, open space (private and common),
frontage, and allowable encroachments. Other site design criteria will also be considered. For example, we
will determine whether alternative site layouts such as clustered, paired, and/or courtyard development is
permitted. We will also review infrastructure requirements, such as road widths and utility
easements/placement.
We will synthesize our findings into a report clearly identifying and explaining the various impediments to
density. We will then propose changes to development standards (reduced setbacks, increased maximum
height, smaller lot sizes, etc.) and/or options (overlay zones, straightforward and/or streamlined entitlement
for Planned Unit Development, reduced ROWS private roads, etc.) that will result in the optimum density for
each zoning designation. The probable effects of each proposed change and/or option will be outlined as
part of this task, including a description of the required coordination with other City departments (Public
Works, Fire, etc.).
Project 2b: Comprehensive RHNA Sites Inventory Analysis/RHNA Action Strategy
CSG will initiate Project 2b by first analyzing the site inventory from the 2014 Housing Element update. We
will determine and document what changes have occurred since the previous update. Next, we will identify
residential areas that would be appropriate for up -zoning. Potential density resulting from the up -zone will
be calculated for each site, using a general rule of thumb of assuming 70 percent developable land (net of
roads, parking, open space and infrastructure). As part of this task we will analyze the current General Plan
and Strategic Plan to understand any policies or mandates in support or in opposition to intensified density.
We will create a scoring system describing each site's suitability for up -zoning. Scoring variables will include,
but not be limited to, size, total number of parcels, parcel configuration(s), location (downtown, within a
specific plan, etc.), surrounding uses, demographics, existing use(s) and other site characteristics (slope,
existing landscape, etc.).
Sites in areas close to shopping, services, schools and jobs will be recommended for prioritized
intensification. We will create a map identifying all sites evaluated.
Project 2b will also include a public outreach plan to help gain consensus regarding the need for housing
and, therefore, up -zoning. We will first work with the City to develop a clear message to the community. The
message will describe the City's legal obligation to provide housing and the benefits housing may bring to
the community. Next, we will coordinate with the City to create a public outreach plan which will include
methods for reaching residents, businessowners and other stakeholders in the City. We understand that due
to COVID-19 distancing requirements, there may be a need for multiple small format in -person meetings
combined with virtual meetings and social media outreach. The outreach plan will endeavor to provide
formats that are safe, yet convenient for the community.
Finally, if it is determined that up -zoning alone is inadequate to fulfill the City's RHNA obligation, we will
prepare at outline of development standards for a new R-4 zone.
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Timeline �0
CSG proposes the following timelines for each Project part, pursuant to the SB-2 Grant Application and City's
RFP.
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Section 26. Notices
Please add following information:
Cyrus Kianpour
550 Pilgrim Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
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References
Our track record of success in delivering similar services to our clients is outstanding and we encourage
you to contact our references. The following is a partial list of client references for which CSG has provided
similar services.
City of Carson
Saied Naaseh
Community Development Director
701 E. Carson St
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-1761
snaaseh@carson.ca.us
Planning Services
2016—Ongoing
City of Rolling Hills
Meredith T. Elguira
Planning and Community Services Director
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
Melguira@CityofRH.net
Planning Services including preparation of APR for
housing element
2019—Ongoing
City of Burbank
Scott Plambaeck
Deputy City Planner
150 N. Third Street,
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 238-5250
splambaeck@burbankca.gov
Planning Services including single-family special
development permit review for historical
neighborhood compatibility review
2017—Ongoing
City of Lake Forest
Gayle Ackerman, AICP
Director of Community Development
100 Civic Center Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 461-3512
GAckerman@lakeforestca.gov
Planning Services including preparation of 2020
LEAP grant application and process.
2020—Ongoing
City of Garden Grove
Lee Marino
Planning Manager
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 741-5323
leem@ggcity.org
Planning Services
2017; 2019
Town of Colma
Brian Dossey
City Manager
1198 El Camino Real
Colma, CA 94014
(650) 997-8300
brian.dossey@colma.ca.gov
Comprehensive Planning Services
1991—Ongoing
City of Compton
Robert Delgadillo
Senior Planner
205 S Willowbrook Ave
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 605-5532
RDelgadillo@comptoncity.org
Planning Services including project management
of transitional housing/supportive project
2019
City of Fountain Valley
Brian James
Director of Planning and Building Director
10200 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-4425
Brian.James@fountainvalley.org
Environmental Services - including peer review of
Addendum IS/MND for the Orange County
Sanitation District Administrative Headquarters
Building Project
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Ethan
PROFES&IOI' AI.... AII" II.:III1JA"i°I0INS,
American Planning Association I
Orange County Chapter
Los Angeles Chapter
American Institute of Certified Planners
International City/County Management
Association
Association of Environmental Professionals
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Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional
Planning
California State Polytechnic University
I Pomona, CA
EdwardS., AICP
Director of Planning Services
Agreement No. 59
CONSULTANTS
CSG
Mr. Edwards serves as the Director of Planning Services for CSG Consultants. To this role, he
brings expertise in current and advanced planning, design review, coastal development review
and CEQA, project and planning staff management —from over 20 years of increasingly complex
land use planning and management experience in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, northern
California and the State of Oregon. Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Edwards served as a planner for the
City of Huntington Beach where he managed several complex entitlement projects and
coordinated the Zoning Administrator agenda and review process. He recently served as the
Acting Community Development Director and before that the Acting Planning Manager at the
City of Carson and Principal Planner at the City of El Segundo.
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Acting Community Development Director/Planning Manager I City of Carson, CA
Mr. Edwards recently served as the Acting Planning Manager and Community Development
Director for the City of Carson where his duties included oversight of the Planning Department
(including CSG staff), project management, scheduling, budgeting, agenda review and
participation in public hearings. He also managed the City's on -call environmental and design
consultants and provided direction on the comprehensive General Plan Update.
Principal Planner I City of El Segundo, CA
As a contract Principal Planner, Mr. Edwards manages complex discretionary and administrative
permits including Development Agreement negotiation, environmental impact report
management; prepares agendas, reviews and prepares reports; conducts presentations to
elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups.
Associate Planner I City of Huntington Beach, CA
While working with the City of Huntington Beach, Mr. Edwards managed discretionary and
administrative permits; mentored staff, prepared agendas, reviewed and prepared reports, and
interpreted zoning regulations as the Zoning Administrator Liaison; oversaw environmental
consultants; and provided City management solutions for permit processing streamlining and
customer service strategies.
Planning Manager I Baysinger Partners Architecture, Portland, OR
Mr. Edwards' duties as Planning Manager included: supervising the planning and entitlement
division; managing staff priorities and department budget; preparing and processing applications
for public and private development projects; and providing consultant coordination and project
management.
Associate Planner I City of Beaverton, OR
As Associate Planner for the City of Beaverton, Mr. Edwards provided the following services:
project management for current planning projects; assisted in design review code revisions; gave
presentations to elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups; and was staff liaison for inter -
jurisdictional commuter rail project.
Associate Planner I City of Santa Monica, CA
Mr. Edwards gave presentations to zoning administrator, planning commission, and design
review board and prepared reports for a variety of entitlement projects while working for the
City of Santa Monica.
Associate Planner I Civic Solutions, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mr. Edwards provided contract planning services for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita and City
of Santa Monica.
Assistant Planner I RBF Consulting (Michael Baker Int.), Irvine, CA
Mr. Edwards worked as part of the Urban Design Studio group, preparing development code
updates and design guidelines, assisted with urban design community outreach and revitalization
implementation plans and recommendations, and provided contract planning services for the
City of San Gabriel.
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Gena Guisar AICP
Principal Planner
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CONSULTANTS
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IIi011°IG:I::SSIOIAIIi,. All' II:]IL.IIA11"'IIOINS Gena Guisar, AICP, is a highly experienced urban planner in both the private and public
American Planning Association sectors. Ms. Guisar has designed and managed a wide variety of development applications,
American Institute of Certified led teams through the entitlement and environmental review process, and provided
Planners assistance with CDBG and housing updates. Her approach to General Plan Updates, Specific
UCI MURP Graduate Student Mentor Plans, master planning, yield studies, code analysis, historic research, demographic studies,
EDUCATION conceptual grading and conceptual landscape design involves placemaking, sustainability,
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning and economic feasibility. Ms. Guisar's thorough knowledge of the principles and practices
University of California I Irvine, CA of urban and regional planning, zoning, and subdivision concepts makes her an asset to any
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science development team. The scale and scope of Ms. Guisar's projects not only require her to be
Research & Analytical Methods creative and detail oriented, but flexible, adaptable and multidisciplinary.
University of California I Irvine, CA
Honors Graduate V, El L. V": \1 A N "'p i.. X i.) II: i? I' ' C
APPf: l 1141"M Iliii;IV'lll"'S
Contract Principal Planner I City of Carson, CA
2018 Spring Faculty - PPD 275 Planning
Ms. Guisar currently serves as a planner for the City of Carson where she managed several
for Sustainability Lecturer, UC Irvine,
complex discretionary permit cases. Ms. Guisar conducts project review, manages
CA
schedules, prepares staff reports and notices, presents to elected officials and
AWARDS
stakeholders and coordinates with applicants and their consultants as part of these
PCBC Gold Nugget Award of Merit
efforts.
Parkside Family Apartments
Contract Principal Planner I City of El Segundo, CA
PCBO Gold Nugget Award of Merit
As a contract planner, Ms. Guisar manages complex discretionary and administrative
Yixing Master Plan
permits; prepares agendas, reviews and prepares reports; conducts presentations to
APA Focused Planning Award
elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups.
Loma Vista Community Centers MPD
Contract Planner I City of Garden Grove, CA
In her role as a contract Planner for the City of Garden Grove, Ms. Guisar manages a
variety of development applications, reviews and processes administrative permits, and
participate in long range planning efforts. Ms. Guisar services also include the preparation
of reports and presentations to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and City
Council.
Contract Principal Planner I City of Millbrae, CA
Ms. Guisar served as a contract Planner for the City of Millbrae where she managed the
entitlements for two high profile TOD development projects adjacent to the BART station.
Combined, the sites boast 844 residential dwelling units, including 80 affordable units,
382,000 square feet of office space, approximately 44,000 square feet of retail area, and a
164-room hotel. These projects represent the first implementing projects of the Millbrae
Area Station Specific Plan, which provides the vision and strategies to guide in the
creation of Millbrae's new economic center with vibrant, diverse, and sustainable transit -
oriented developments.
Senior Planner I Danielian Assoc. Architecture and Planning, Irvine, CA
Ms. Guisar served as the project manager for several large development projects
throughout the United States and abroad. Gena was responsible for both policy and
physical planning activities, including the creation and management of Specific Plans,
General Plan Updates, and Master Plans, and managed entitlement packages for a broad
spectrum of land development projects.
Project Manager I Paradise Valley Specific Plan, Riverside County, CA
Ms. Guisar led the effort to entitle a 5,000-acre Sustainable New Town with 8,500
dwelling units and over 1.8 million square feet of commercial, office, entertainment and
service uses. The project has a development footprint of 1,800 acres and will dedicate
over 3,100 acres of conservation land in perpetuity. Ms. Guisar's responsibilities included
writing and managing the specific plan, sub -consultant coordination, and extensive
contribution to a program level EIR and project Climate Action Plan.
9 CONSULTANTS
Michael
PIIOFESSIUNAI.. All:4111ImlIATIIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners
Bachelor of Science in City and
Regional Planning, California
Polytechnic State University
I San Luis Obispo, CA
LaughlinAICP
Principal Planner
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CONSULTANT'S
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With more than 30 years of experience in both the public and private sector, Mr. Laughlin
has a wide range of high-level planning experience that allows him to provide clients with
a well- rounded approach to all aspects of municipal planning in a timely and cost-effective
manner. His experience includes the preparation and implementation of Housing
Elements, and review of documents pursuant to CEQA requirements, current planning and
General Plan work.
1,` I E V A N T I � X P III I ' I� Vl C E:
Associate of Arts in Architecture
Cosumnes River College
Mr. Laughlin currently serves as the Senior Planning Manager for CSG Consultants. In this
Sacramento
role, he is responsible for overseeing planning related work for CSG's municipal clients.
AWARDS
Mr. Laughlin's current work includes serving as the City Planner for the Town of Colma.
APA State Award I Los Angeles Air
For Colma, he has completed two Housing Element updates for the Town and prepared
Force Base Reuse Plan
specialty zoning ordinances to implement state housing law. He is also responsible for the
APA Los Angeles Award I New Dana
processing of planning and development applications, assuring CEQA compliance, and
Strand Affordable Housing
works on long range planning initiatives to assure compliance with regional and state
mandates.
He has served as the interim Planning Manager for the City of Pinole and is currently
assisting the City of Rohnert Park with management of a General Plan update. He has
successfully prepared SB2 and LEAP Grant applications for Colma, Pinole and Burlingame.
Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Laughlin worked as a Senior Project Manager for Psomas, a well -
respected engineering firm in Los Angeles, and as a Municipal Planning Consultant for
several cities and counties. Mr. Laughlin's experience in the west Los Angeles region
includes:
Los Angeles Air Force Base Entitlements — Serving as an entitlements consultant to
the developer of the new space and missions facility, Michael prepared entitlement
applications in El Segundo and Hawthorne, drafted development agreements and
peer reviewed the EIR/EIS that facilitated the project.
360 South Bay and Fusion Townhomes Specific Plans — Michael prepared the draft
specific plans for the two residential developments on Aviation Boulevard that were
adopted by the City of Hawthorne.
Aerospace Corporation Campus Master Plan and Improvements — Michael served as
the entitlements consultant to the Aerospace Corporation for new construction and
campus improvements that included the bridge crossing El Segundo Boulevard to the
Los Angeles Air Force Base.
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Leila Carver PTP
Senior Planner
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CSG
CONSULTANTS
PIROIF:]EESSIOVNAl,.. AIEFllll„IIA"'rioiNS Ms. Carver serves as a Senior Planner for CSG Consultants. Ms. Carver has expertise in
American Planning Association (APA) I project management, CEQA, GIS and demographic research and excels in leadership and
Vice Director of Administration and customer service. She gained skills and knowledge in many areas of transportation planning
Finance, Board Member for California from her nine years of experience with Caltrans. Ms. Carver is an independent worker, has
Chapter Orange Section outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and is an integral part of the CSG
Professional Transportation Planner team. She is currently serving as a Consulting Planner for cities of Burbank, Rolling Hills, and
Transportation Professional Town of Colma and serves as a Board Member for the APA California Chapter, Orange
Certification Board
Section.
El::)'OCATION
Master, Urban and Regional Planning
California State Polytechnic University I"' IL.I ��A 0'V "II I'"��, If II l f R"� I"°V4 Ri':
I Pomona, CA Consulting Planner I City of Burbank
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Leila supports the Planning Division with the review and processing of several proposed
California State University I Fullerton, single-family development special development permits in compliance with the City's
CA requirements for Neighborhood Compatibility Review. She coordinates with various City
AAIRIS departments to obtain conditions of approval and provide findings of fact to prepare
Superior Accomplishment Award, 2015
approval letters in coordination with City staff. She conducted site visits and reviewed the
Participation and leadership on the
Municipal Code, Design Guidelines for Single family Special Development Permits and
Caltrans Development Review
Neighborhood Compatibility Review Checklist to establish appropriate recommendations
Geobased Tracking System software
for a development that would maintain the architectural integrity and compatibility with
application
the existing neighborhood.
PRESEIN'TA rioNS'
Panelist for UCI Diversity Panel for
planner I City of El Rolling Hills
University of Irvine, CA
Ms. Carver supports the Planning Director for the City of Rolling Hill including preparation
Moderator for APA Orange Section
of the City's Annual Progress Report for the Housing Element, and other planning services.
Program July 2020, Zoom
Planner I City of El Segundo
Ms. Carver supports the Principal Planner to provide planning services to the City of El
Segundo including plan check services and preparing notice documents for development
projects.
Planner I Town of Colma
Leila provides planning services to the Town of Colma by assisting with the Town's General Plan
Update and Environmental Impact Report, and Climate Action Plan Update.
Planner I City of Carson
Ms. Carver served as a planner for the City of Carson where she managed several complex
discretionary permit cases. Ms. Carver conducted project review, managed schedules,
prepared staff reports and notices, presented to Planning Commission and stakeholders
and coordinates with applicants and their consultants as part of these efforts. She also
provided transportation planning expertise to the City for development and capital
improvement projects and fee programs. Leila participated in the Community Outreach
and Public Participation team including attending multiple community events to solicit
input from public/community for General Plan Update.
Planner I City of Compton
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Carver reviewed various development plans,
prepared comment letters, and assisted City Staff with priority projects. She managed the
development review for a transitional housing project for a discretionary permit
application for a conversion from existing hotel to transitional housing project with
supportive services. She also participated in the community outreach efforts/charrettes
for a new Downtown Specific Plan with City staff.
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Agreement No. 59
City of La Mesa/Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Application CSG
CONSULTANTS
Leila provided technical assistance to the City Managers Office to prepare and complete the PLHA grant
application and process (SB-2 Planning Grant Year 2) including public participation and noticing requirements.
She also coordinated with California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) during the process.
City of Lake Forest/LEAP Grant Application
Leila provided technical assistance to the Planning Department to prepare and complete the 2020 LEAP grant application and
process.
Transportation Planner I California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Local Development -Intergovernmental Review
(LD-IGR)/CEQA review Coordinator and Specialist
Leila was responsible for internal and external coordination for review of Regionally Significant Local Development projects
during the local entitlement process, and prior to/during the Caltrans Encroachment Permit process. Leila coordinated with
local, regional, state, and federal agencies, consultants, and other local project proponents during the environmental review
process for current and long-range development projects and policies for local jurisdictions. She reviewed environmental impact
reports and technical studies including traffic studies to understand the impact to the State Highway System (transportation
facilities). She participated on a Project Team for the LD-IGR geo-based (GTS) software application including project
management, development and deployment of software, and district and statewide training. She provided technical support
and training to Planning staff. Leila also participated in Internal Working Group for General Plan Guidance 2013 Update, and SB-
743/Level of Service (LOS)/Auto Delay Alternatives Analysis with Governor's Office of Planning and research (OPR). Leila
participated in the review team for multiple State Transportation Planning Grant Programs including Sustainable
Transportation Planning and Active Transportation grant programs.
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Anna Choudhuri
PRf,D11 S II C1 illAIL..AI-1FIL. I1()NS
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Chapter Board APA / AEP Liaison
American Planning Association (CA
Chapter)
A P I 10 a +,I i.. VE R '� S
Louisiana Brownfields Association
I Board of Directors
City of Davis Planning Commission
I Member &
Chair
City of Davis Innovation Park Task
Force
State of Louisiana Post Katrina Task
Senior Environmental Planner
Agreement No. 59
CSG
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Anna Choudhuri is an experienced project manager with 19 years professional experience in the
oversight and delivery of projects, as well as in ensuring that projects are scoped and completed
within schedule and budget while meeting clients' expectations.
Ms. Choudhuri's experience is in project management, grant administration, land development,
project analysis, document preparation as well as senior quality assurance & quality control
reviews for over 150 different projects in California, New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, and
Louisiana, in compliance with local (California Environmental Quality Act), state and Federal
(National Environmental Policy Act) laws and regulations. She has been responsible for
developing and maintaining regional Brownfields assessment and lending programs, for regional
air quality/clean fuels initiatives, and for disaster recovery outreach and lending processes in
Louisiana.
As a planning professional and a former Planning Commissioner for the City of Davis, CA, Ms.
Choudhuri has also provided technical training at professional conferences such as the American
Planning Association and the California League of Cities.
Force E 1, E VAV\Y IEXPi III1P 1\C E
AWA,,R IC°uS CEQA Services Group Lead & Senior Project Manager I Impact Sciences, Inc., California
Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Ms. Choudhuri was responsible forthe management and utilization of environmental staff. She
I Southwest Finance Association assisted with the company's marketing strategies and prepared proposals for submittal. Ms.
C!IL0 I C A"p( '�,6 & Choudhuri prepared CEQA and NEPA environmental documents, provided senior QA/QC
I� 4 4, II:I"G 1Oi "i'° �'� I 1 � � 1,,1 a�.0 reviews and coordinated with local and State agencies.
' I
CEQA Basics for The Planning
Commissioner - CA League of Cities
Conference, Pasadena, CA
The Role of the Planning Commissioner
- CA League of Cities Conference, San
Jose, CA
How to Read an EIR over the Weekend
— CA League of Cities Conference,
Pasadena, CA
Through Their Eyes: Survey Results of
Lower Income Residents in the
Louisiana Industrial Corridor (with Dr.
Raymond Burby and Jennifer Fallon),
College of Urban and Public Affairs,
University of New Orleans
E D R..i C A1 10 N,
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning
University of New Orleans
I New Orleans, LA
Masters, Financial Economics
University of New Orleans
I New Orleans, LA
Independent Consultant, California
Ms. Choudhuri prepared CEQA/NEPA reports for a variety of transportation; renewable energy;
community facilities; land development projects. She managed projects, processed project
entitlements, rights -of -way acquisition, quitclaim processing.
Senior Environmental Project Manager I Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, California
Ms. Choudhuri prepared and reviewed legally defensible CEQA and NEPA environmental
documents for renewable energy, water and wastewater projects in the Central Valley, as well
as for the CA High Speed Rail project. She provided CEQA and NEPA training and QA/QC for
environmental documents. Ms. Choudhuri was responsible for business development, managed
project subconsultants, managed junior level planning staff.
Senior Project Manager & Operations Manager I PMC, California
Ms. Choudhuri served as the Project Manager for CEQA and NEPA projects, prepared and
reviewed environmental documents and ensured that all QA/QC had been followed
throughout the various departments in the company. She managed daily operations of projects
and staff, maintained project deliverables within budget and schedule, managed and approved
contracts and invoices, and conducted noticing and permitting activities. coordinated with
federal agencies, attended project update and scoping meetings, and public hearings. She was
responsible for business development for the company. Ms. Choudhuri also served as the
Environmental Coordinator for the City of Elk Grove.
City of Elk Grove, Environmental Coordinator
The planning and environmental firm that Ms. Choudhuri was associated with provided
environmental management and permitting services to the City of Elk Grove for planning and
Capital Improvement Projects. Ms. Choudhuri provided staff oversight and client coordination
with the City's Planning and Public Works Departments, preparation of environmental
documents, and peer review of technical studies.
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Agreement No. 59
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/NSP Environmental Reviews CSG
Ms. Choudhuri was responsible for NEPA reviews of all HUD funded CDBG and NSP projects. These reviews involved
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determinations of Exempt Activities, Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments for the cities of Rancho NI wool
Cordova, Elk Grove and Citrus Heights, for other California jurisdictions, as well as for the cities of Albuquerque (NM) and Phoenix (AZ).
County of Sutter, Consolidated Housing Authority, Maple Park EA, Project Manager
The Consolidated Housing Authority of Sutter County proposed the demolition of the existing 40-unit Maple Park affordable housing
development in order to rebuild the site with a 120-unit affordable housing project. Key environmental issues associated with this
project included air quality, noise, hazardous materials, and provision of public services. Ms. Choudhuri served as the environmental
project manager and was responsible not only for completion of the EA, but also for assisting the client and project architect on the
NEPA process, particularly as it related to lead and asbestos issues.
City of Citrus Heights, Sayonara Redevelopment EA, Project Manager
Ms. Choudhuri served as the project manager for this EA and was responsible for drafting the environmental document, coordinating
with sub -consultants, as well as assisting the City's planning staff on the NEPA process. The redevelopment and rehabilitation of
properties on Sayonara Drive complemented other public works improvements recently completed along the street. The purpose of
the project was to redevelop an existing affordable housing community in order to improve the quality of housing and the quality of life
for residents Key environmental impacts associated with this project included impacts to air quality, biological resources, hazardous
materials, and floodplains.
City of Elk Grove, Bus Shelter Categorical Exemption, Project Planner
Ms. Choudhuri was the project planner responsible for all site visits, background reports, and the development of the CE for
improvements to a number of bus shelters, funded through HUD's CDBG funds. The City installed bus shelters, improving bus stops,
relocating a number of bus stops and installing curbs and gutters at bus stop locations throughout the City. Key environmental issues
were related to construction air quality and noise, biological resources, environmental justice, and hydrology.
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Nancy Mith
Associate Planner
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Ms. Mith serves as an Associate Planner for CSG Consultants. With her five years of experience
Bachelor of Science, Urban and
with jurisdictions in Southern California, Ms. Mith provides planning services to cities using her
Regional Planning
knowledge of administering municipal codes, application of CEQA knowledge to entitlements
and design reviews, and her highly developed verbal and written communication skills in
California State Polytechnic University
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providing information to the public and other departments within the cities. Ms. Mith has a
strong creative background and is proficient in AutoCAD, architectural drafting, Sketch Up, GIS
and Photoshop.
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Associate Planner I City of Carson, CA
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Mith reviews various development plans, prepares
comment letters, conducts research, presents to Planning Commission, and assistance at the
public counter.
Housing Specialist I City of Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Ms. Mith current serves as a Housing Specialist with the City of Hawaiian Gardens where she is
responsible for the City Beautification Program. Ms. Mith's responsibilities include Project
Management, soliciting and reviewing applications, site visits, creating scopes of work, writing
and distributing requests for proposals for contractors, and consultant coordination. She also
writes staff reports and prepares presentations for public hearings regarding the Program.
Associate Planner I City of Garden Grove, CA
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Mith reviewed various development plans, drafts and
sends comment letters to applicants whose projects require additional review, conducts
research of the City's Municipal Codes and Specific Plans to ensure development proposals
compliancy with the City's standards.
Assistant Planner I City of West Hollywood, CA
As a contract Assistant Planner, Ms. Mith reviewed various multi -family residential
development plans, drafted and sent out corrections notices to applicants whose projects
required additional review, provided assistance with drafting conditions of approval documents
as well as staff reports, researched the City's Municipal Codes to ensure development
proposals were in compliance with the City's standards, and assisted with a development study
to research and compile data on the existing conditions of multi -family residential
developments.
Assistant Planner I City of Claremont, CA
Ms. Mith provided Assistant Planner services for the City of Claremont. Her duties included:
conducting design reviews for residential developments; reviewing sign permit applications;
reviewing and processing entitlements; applying CEQA knowledge to entitlements and design
reviews; reviewing landscaping plans; generating neighborhood notices for project proposals;
coordinating site visits; reviewing lighting plans; processing solar panel applications;
coordinating with the Engineering Division on projects involving encroachment onto public
right-of-way; reviewing and verifying home occupation applications and business license
applications meet zoning and parking standards; coordinating with the Building Division to
ensure projects meet the Planning standards; and assisting phone calls and emails regarding
plans, city code inquiries and general process questions.
Planning Intern I City of Downey, CA
As an intern for the City of Downey, Ms. Mith supported the Planning Department with
processing and reviewing entitlements, managing and assisting with counter plan checks and
permit processes, assisting the Building and Safety Department with plan checks, conducting
plan checks for residential projects and tenant improvements preparing zoning verification and
rebuild letters, and assisting the City and Principal Planners.
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City of Garden Grove, Model Water Landscape Efficiency Ordinance, Project Manager CSG
Nancy was tasked with updating the City's landscape ordinance and amending the City's codes to comply with CONSULTANTS
the State mandated Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. She prepared an updated draft Landscape �tui�c
Ordinance and amended the appropriate sections of the City's codes to reflect the State's updated regulations. Key updated
items included landscape size thresholds, regional evaporation rates, water use categories, and more stringent irrigation
design.
City of Garden Grove, FEMA Zone Text Amendment, Project Manager
Nancy was responsible for amending Title 9 of the City's Municipal Code to include definitions for terms used in existing portions
of the City's codes pertaining to the flood hazard overlay zone to meet the minimum requirements of the National Flood
Insurance Program. She drafted a text amendment that incorporated the new definitions as required by FEMA and presented
the proposal to Planning Commission where the text amendment was approved.
City of Garden Grove, Outdoor Dining Zone Text Amendment, Assistant Project Manager
Nancy provided assistance with drafting an amendment to Title 9 of the Municipal Code to allow outdoor dining areas within
the City's historic Main Street. She coordinated with various departments, including Public Works and Building and Safety, to
assess feasibility of the proposed outdoor dining area. Buildings within Historic Main Street were constructed to zero lot line
which rendered all of the sidewalk areas public right-of-way. A key issue that was considered was whether or not there was
enough sidewalk capacity to implement the appropriate Public Works and Building and Safety regulations that would satisfy any
health and safety concerns. Nancy conducted site visits and provided several options that would incorporate the proper
regulations as well as address all code issues, and drafted an amendment to the appropriate code sections that would for
outdoor dining areas along the City's Historic Main Street corridor.
City of Hawaiian Gardens, City Beautification Program, Housing Specialist
Nancy served as a Housing Specialist where she managed the City's Beautification Program. Her responsibilities included project
management, soliciting and reviewing applications, site visits, creating scopes of work, writing and distributing requests for
proposals for contractors, and consultant coordination. She also writes staff reports and prepares presentations for public
hearings regarding the Program.
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Jonathan Kwan
Associate Planner
Agreement No. 59
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EDUCA110N Mr. Kwan serves as a Sustainability Programs Analyst/Associate Planner for CSG Consultants,
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental utilizing expertise gained from employment with San Francisco Bay Area jurisdictions to deliver
Studies: Concentration in Urban planning, sustainability, and environmental services to CSG's public agency clients. His
Planning experience includes conducting greenhouse gas emissions inventories and forecasts, developing
University of California, Santa Barbara Climate Action Plans (CAPS), General Plan documents and ordinances, processing of current
� Santa Barbara, CA
planning applications, preparing and reviewing documents pursuant to CEQA requirements,
'i"`II°'.A advance planning and General Plan work, and generating maps with GIS software.
2019 SEEC Greenhouse Gas Inventory
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2020 ICLEI Greenhouse Gas Associate Planner I Town of Colma, CA
Forecasting, Target Setting, and As an Associate Planner in a staff augmentation capacity, Mr. Kwan provides current and
Planning Cohort advance planning services to the Town. He is responsible for processing all types of permit
applications for new developments with presentations to the City Council, assuring CEQA
compliance. He provides graphic support to the Town and works on long range planning
initiatives to assure compliance with regional and state mandates.
Mr. Kwan has processed advanced planning projects including a new ordinance. Additionally,
he has prepared environmental documentation pursuant to the requirements of CEQA,
including Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations. He is currently updating the
Town's General Plan and Climate Action Plan and has completed Green Infrastructure Plans for
the Town and multiple San Mateo County jurisdictions.
Associate Planner I City of Scotts Valley, CA
Mr. Kwan provides current planning services to the City. He is responsible for providing counter
support to the City and processing Planning permit applications for new developments,
assuring CEQA compliance. He provides GIS support to the City and develops exhibits for
projects such as the City's General Plan Update. He also works on projects within the City's
Affordable Housing Program.
Planning Technician I City of Orinda, CA
Mr. Kwan served as the Planning Technician for the City of Orinda. In this.capacity, he reviewed
building plans for compliance with zoning and land use regulations, processed all types of
current planning applications including conditional use permits, design review, sign permits,
tree removal permits, exception permits, and lot line adjustments with presentations to the
Planning Commission. Mr. Kwan was also responsible for conducting site visits to investigate
and track planning violations. In addition, he worked on various long-range planning projects
including a downtown specific plan to revitalize the downtown area and a short-term rental
policy.
CivicSpark Fellow, Local Government Commission
Mr. Kwan served as a CivicSpark Fellow to provide sustainability programs support to
Cupertino, Mountain View, Redwood City, and Sunnyvale. Projects included conducting
greenhouse gas inventories, an Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Handbook update, and
developing marketing materials for resource conservation programs.
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Assistant Planner
EI)U('.'A1']0iV Krystal Sanchez is a recent graduate with experience in the public sector. Ms. Sanchez
Bachelor of Science, City and Regional serves as an Assistant Planner for CSG Consultants and is currently providing staff support.
Planning Ms. Sanchez provides planning assistance to cities using her knowledge of administering
California State Polytechnic University municipal codes, and communication skills in providing information to the public and other
San Luis Obispo, CA City departments. Ms. Sanchez is proficient in AutoCAD, InDesign, Sketch Up, GIS and
Photoshop.
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Assistant Planner I Town of Colma, CA
Ms. Sanchez provides Consultant Assistant Planner services to the Town of Colma by
assisting with the General Plan Update and the draft Environmental Impact Report.
Assistant Planner I City of Burbank, CA
Ms. Sanchez currently reviews single family development permits to comply with the
cities' design guidelines and neighborhood compatibility review. Ms. Sanchez works with
the applicants and city staff to create compatible development projects within the
existing historical neighborhoods and special districts. Ms. Sanchez also works on drafting
approval letters, mailing notices and sign requirements.
Assistant Planner I City of Gustine, CA
As a contract Assistant planner, Ms. Sanchez provides support for discretionary and
administrative permits. Ms. Sanchez reviews various development plans, drafts
incompleteness letters and correspondence with applicants and city staff, conducts
research of the City's Municipal Codes and Specific Plans to ensure development plans
comply with the City's standards.
Assistant Planner I City of Pasadena, CA
Ms. Sanchez currently reviews various landscape projects for residential and commercial
projects for compliance with Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
regulations. This includes reviewing water use calculations, plant selections and hydro
zones for each landscape project.
Assistant Planner I City of Carson, CA
As a contract Assistant planner, Ms. Sanchez reviewed commercial and housing projects
through the plan check process by applying applicable state, county and local codes,
ordinances and regulations while coordinating with other Departments in the city to
ensure developments complied with existing conditions of approval.
Planning Intern I City of Santa Maria, CA
As a Planning Intern at the City of Santa Maria, Ms. Sanchez reviewed and provided
comments on proposed site plans and prepared reports and presentations for
development review meetings. Ms. Sanchez also Prepared staff reports and collected a
comprehensive list of comments from various departments for pre -applications,
conditional use and project development permits. Ms. Sanchez also facilitated community
engagement at workshops for the Santa Maria 2040 General Plan Update by interpreting
interviews into Spanish for community members. Ms. Sanchez also reviewed permit
applications for residential and commercial development by applying applicable state,
county and local codes, ordinances and regulations while coordinating with other
Departments in the city to ensure developments complied with the Municipal Code.
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