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CONTRACT 6057 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 6057 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND ECO TIERRA CONSULTING, INC. This AGREEMENT is entered into this 22 day of April, 2021, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ("CITY") and ECO TIERRA CONSULTING, INC., a California Corporation ("CONSULTANT"). 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-six thousand and nine hundred dollars ($156,900) 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, in a professional manner, 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, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement. 3. 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. 4. POLITICAL REFORM ACT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will be considered a public official subject to the Political Reform Act of 1974 for purposes of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially affected by the project, as specified in the SERVICES, is being prepared. Such City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Agreement No. 6057 financial interests may include, without limitation, interests in business entities, real property, or sources of income exceeding $500 received within the past year. CONSULTANT further warrants that, before executing this Agreement, it reviewed the Political Reform Act of 1974 and the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations, including, without limitation, Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the California Administrative Code, Section 18700, et seq., in order to determine whether any conflict of interest would require CONSULTANT to refrain from performing the SERVICES or in any way attempting to use its official position to influence the governmental decisions underlying the subject environmental clearances. 5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT has i. Thoroughly 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 represents 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. C� Although CITY has a duty to the public to independently review any environmental document, including a negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration, prepared by CONSULTANT, that duty to the public, or the breach thereof, will not relieve CONSULTANT of its duties under this Section or any representation provided by CONSULTANT in this Agreement. 6. KEY PERSONNEL. A. CONSULTANT'S key personnel assigned to perform work under this Agreement and their level of responsibility are as follows: Name Title/Responsibility Craig Fajnor Principal Curtis Zacuto Principal Katrina Hardt-Holoch Senior Project Manager City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 2 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 B. The resume of each of the individuals identified in this Section are attached to this Agreement in 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, CONSULTANT agrees that it will replace such persons with individuals that are agreed to by CITY. 7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from the start date to December 31, 2021. 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 15. 8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until: A. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required by this Agreement; and B. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written Notice to Proceed. 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. 9. 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 CITY within 48 hours in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the Agreement's schedule. CITY may, but is not required to, extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services. 10. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the 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, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties. 11. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number. 12. 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. City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 3 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 13. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. A. Craig Fajnor will be assigned as CONSULTANT'S Project Director and will be responsible for job performance, negotiations, contractual matters, and coordination with CITY'S Project Manager. B. Paul Samaras will be assigned as CITY'S Project Manager and will be personally in charge of and personally supervise or perform the technical execution of the Project on a day-to-day basis on behalf of CITY and will maintain direct communication with CONSULTANT'S Project Director. 14. 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. 15. TERMINATION. A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. Notice of termination will be in writing. 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. 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). D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated. E. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY'S termination under this Section. 16. 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. 17. 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 City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 4 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 to any other person or 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. 18. INDEMNIFICATION. A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following: i. 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 (including reasonable attorney's fees), 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, active 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, reasonable attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, to the extent resulting from CONSULTANT'S negligence or other wrongful conduct, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, except for such loss or damage arising from CITY'S sole negligence, active 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. iii. Exclusion for CEQA Actions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT need not indemnify, defend, or hold CITY harmless in CEQA actions initiated pursuant to Public Resources Code §§21167 and 21168 where CONSULTANT'S work may form the basis of a lawsuit. However, should CONSULTANT'S work, as contemplated by this Agreement, contain errors or omissions that results in an adverse ruling against CITY, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless to the extent provided for in Section 18(A)(i). B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY'S officers, officials and employees, City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 5 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 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 22, 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. 19. 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. 20. 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 is it 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. 21. AUDIT OF RECORDS. A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three years following final payment under this Agreement. B. Upon inspection, CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective measures required by CITY regarding the requirements of this Section. CONSULTANT will be given a reasonable amount of time to implement said corrective measures. Failure of CONSULTANT to implement required corrective measures will result in immediate termination of this Agreement. C. CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement. City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 6 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 22. INSURANCE. A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT must 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 combined single) $2, 000, 000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 statutory requirement. B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of ISO-CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. 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. Commercial General Liability policy 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 1185 or 88. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto). D. 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 maintain the insurance in effect for a period of three years after this Agreement expires or is terminated ("extended insurance"). Such extended 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. E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement, endorsements as required herein, 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." City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 7 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 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. 23. USE OF CONSULTANT. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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: CITY Paul Samaras, Principal Planner City of El Segundo Planning & Bldg. Dept. 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245-3813 CONSULTANT Craig Fajnor, Principal EcoTierra Consulting, Inc. 523 W 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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 City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 8 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County or in the Federal District Court in the District of California in which Los Angeles County is located. 29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Exhibits, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. There are two Exhibits to this Agreement. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns. 30. 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: Exhibit A: Proposal for Services/Scope of Work; Exhibit B: Resumes. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. 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 by written amendment. CITY'S city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY. 34. 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. 35. COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. The parties agree that all of the provisions hereof will be construed as both covenants and conditions, the same as if the words importing such covenants and conditions had been used in each separate paragraph. 36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 9 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 37. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other. 38. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be provided. 39. 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 agency. [Signatures on next page] City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 10 of 11 Agreement No. 6057 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first hereinabove written. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Sott Mitnick, City Manager ATTEST: Cioclerk Wr, ~��~ APPROVED AS TO FORM: for Mark D. Hensley City Attorney Insurance Review: Hank Lu, Risk Manager ECOTIERRA CONSULTING, INC. Craig Fajnor Principal Curtis Zacuto Principal Taxpayer ID No. 27-2828997 City of El Segundo Professional CEQA Services Agreement Page 11 of 11 Exhibit "A" - Scope of Services March 2, 2021 Paul Samaras, AICP, Principal Planner City of El Segundo 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 PSamaras@else undo.or Agreement No. 6057 RE: Cost Proposal and Scope of Services for the Preparation of Environmental Documentation for a Housing Element Update Dear Mr. Samaras: EcoTierra Consulting, Inc. (EcoTierra) is pleased to present this proposal to provide environmental consulting services for the City's Housing Element Update ("Project"). As detailed further below, EcoTierra's services would include preparing a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR), pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. It is assumed that the City of El Segundo (the "City") will assume the role of Lead Agency for the Housing Element Update Project. Our services include preparing environmental analysis and documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and the City of El Segundo environmental review procedures. EcoTierra's objective is to assist the City in obtaining the appropriate environmental clearance for the Project, in compliance with CEQA. Our understanding of the Project and scope of services is discussed below. EcoTierra, founded in 2010, is an environmental consulting firm that assists public and private entities with implementation of CEQA and NEPA; our practice and area of expertise is solely in the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents. Craig Fajnor and Curtis Zacuto, the founding Principals of EcoTierra, have a total of over 60 years of experience in CEQA and NEPA report preparation. Being a small firm, EcoTierra provides hands-on personalized service to our clients. Our staff is always accessible and responsive to our client's needs. Founded in 2010 by long-time environmental planners Craig Fajnor and Curtis Zacuto, EcoTierra is an environmental consulting firm that assists public and private entities with implementation of CEQA and NEPA; our practice and area of expertise is solely in the preparation of CEQA- and NEPA-compliant documentation. EcoTierra is comprised of only high-level CEQA/NEPA professionals with a collective 100+ years of experience. We are a small, nimble, efficient, and highly cost-effective firm that can handle projects of any size, land use, and complexity as demonstrated in our firm's project experience and relationships with various agencies in the region. As a team of professionals who have collectively provided consulting services on hundreds of projects in California, successfully and efficiently guiding projects from the largest environmental impact report to the most straightforward negative declaration through the environmental clearance process, EcoTierra staff have earned a reputation for providing the highest quality work at a reasonable cost. 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 1 ������'A Agreement No. 6057 City of El Segundo March 2, 2021 Page 2 The City of El Segundo is located approximately 20 miles west of downtown Los Angeles and has a residential population of 17,000, which soars to over 75,000 during the day. Residential population is situated west of Pacific Coast Highway on approximately 533 acres of land and industrial and commercial land is situated east of Pacific Coast Highway. The City is required every five years to update the Housing Element of the City's General Plan. The City is seeking a consultant to update the current Housing Element for the Sixth Cycle. The City has divided the task into two Projects: Project 1, Housing Element (update); and Project 2, CEQA Analysis and Documentation. The City has employed Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. to prepare the Housing Element. Based on our understanding and communication with Veronica, in order for the City to meet its RHNA number, the City will need to rezone to accommodate at least an additional 500 housing units. The impacts of rezoning will require an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). To allow the City maximum future project environmental review flexibility, we assume that a Program EIR (PEIR) is the most appropriate environmental document for this project. A PEIR is intended to streamline the later environmental review of projects or approval included within the project, plan or program analyzed in the EIR. Accordingly, the EIR will, to the greatest extent feasible, evaluate the cumulative impacts, growth inducing impacts, and irreversible significant effects on the environment of subsequent projects. Once a Program EIR has been certified, subsequent activities within the program (in this case, the by -right zoning of RHNA sites) may be evaluated to determine what, if any, additional CEQA documentation needs to be prepared. If the EIR addresses the program's effects specifically and comprehensively, many subsequent activities may be found to be consistent with the EIR mitigation parameters and additional environmental documentation may not be required (CEQA Guidelines Section 15177). In this case, the EIR will serve a valuable purpose as the first -tier environmental analysis that will assist in streamlining and possibly exempting future projects from CEQA with the idea that the EIR can be used for such exemptions when projects are consistent with the Housing Element. Our scope of work for this service is provided below. 2. SCOPE OF WORK °III"'ask I.: 1:)irojiect. Iliinitliiat:ion Scoping This task will include a project kick-off meeting with City staff, preparing an Initial Study (IS) and Notice of Preparation (NOP), attending a public scoping meeting, and AB 52 Scoping. EcoTierra's project manager will attend a kickoff meeting with City staff. The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss the project details; collect all relevant reports and drawings (or identify relevant documents needed); discuss the desired environmental document approach and format; resolve issues 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213,235.47701 Agreement No. 6057 regarding overall assumptions; identify other key contacts at the City; and discuss communications protocols. The meeting will include a visit to the project site. We will prepare an administrative draft IS and NOP. We assume that due to the nature and location of the project that the following topics will be scoped out from detailed analysis in the IS: agricultural and forestry resources, biological resources, geology and soils, hydrology and water quality, mineral resources, and wildfire. We will submit the IS and NOP to the City for review and comment, address the City's comments, and prepare the final version for publication. We will prepare the Notice of Completion (NOC) and submit the NOP/IS package to the State Clearinghouse. We will also submit the NOP to the Los Angeles County Clerk for a 30-day posting. We assume the City will distribute the NOP/IS to responsible or trustee agencies, neighboring jurisdictions, and interested parties. At the City's request, we can provide a budget for publication of the NOP in area newspapers. EcoTierra staff will attend the public scoping meeting and present the CEC►A process and take notes on the proceedings. Following the meeting, we will review comments received in response to the NOP and prepare a summary of comments from the scoping meeting. We will assist the City with meeting the requirements of Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) Native American consultation requirements. These consultations will be used to inform the Tribal Cultural Resources sections of the PEIR. EcoTierra will draft consultation invitation letters on behalf of the City and documenting these letters for inclusion in the environmental document. Because the consultation is government to government, we assume the City will provide notes documenting the consultation in the PEIR. We assume that the City will have contact information for tribes that have requested consultation for projects in the City. Should that not be the case, we will contact the Native American Heritage Commission for a list of tribes applicable to the project area. Deliverables: Administrative draft NOP/IS (Word and PDF copy ), Final draft NOP/IS (PDF copy); Environmental Document Summary Form, Final draft NOP/IS, and NOC (State Clearinghouse); NOP (2 copies to Los Angeles County Clerk); project scoping meeting notes (Word and PDF copies) Preparation of the Initial Study will rely upon City's current General Plan and recently prepared environmental documents for other projects in the City. The Draft IS/NOP will be released for a 30-day review period once the City has determined the draft updated Housing Element is complete. Task 2a Adrniinistradve (Draft Progirairn EIIIIR We will prepare an Administrative Draft PEIR for review by City staff. The following identifies the major sections that will be included in the Administrative Draft PEIR. 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 1 �ramm', I MIA Agreement No. 6057 EcoTierra c o n s u l t i n g I Mr. Paul Samaras, AICP City of El Segundo March 2, 2021 Page 4 Introduction and Summary An Introduction and Summary will be included as the first section of the PER The Introduction and Summary section of the PER will include a narrative on the background of the PER process, development of the project and alternatives, a short summation of the environmental review and project approval process, and a summary of expected environmental effects and mitigation measures. We will list topics focused out from detailed environmental review and the reader will be referred to the IS for more information on why these topics are focused out. The IS/NOP will be included in the Appendix. Overview of Environmental Setting The environmental setting will provide a physical description of the entire City and, in particular, additional housing opportunity sites, (the project). A discussion of related projects/cumulative development will be described. Existing improvements and land uses will be described. Project Description The project description will provide a detailed narrative and graphical presentation of the components of the project, including project timeline and schedule. The project description will include a qualitative and graphical description of the project location and boundaries, including regional and vicinity maps and aerial photos. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation As an introduction to this section of the PEIR, each environmental impact area determined not to have a potentially significant impact on the environment will be listed with an accompanying discussion of the reasons for the determination. As previously mentioned, due to the nature of the policy document as the project (Housing Element Update) and potential opportunity sites (it is unknow when future development may be proposed), we assume that several Appendix G topics can be scoped out from detailed environmental review in the IS. The IS will be referenced and included as an appendix to the PEIR. We assume that the following sections will require environmental review in the PER given their importance with this type of project. The scope of analysis for aesthetics, air quality/GHG/energy, cultural resources, geology and soils (paleontology only), land use and planning, noise, population and housing, public services/recreation, transportation, tribal cultural resources, utilities/service systems and wildland fire are provided below. Aesthetics EcoTierra will generally describe aesthetic resources in the City and, in particular, opportunity sites area, including the overall visual character of the City and opportunity sties, scenic vistas, and areas surrounding the City and opportunity sites. We will describe how the proposed Housing Element Update project has the potential to alter the existing visual character of the City, and in particular, opportunity sites and their surrounding area. We will describe the types and relative amounts of light and glare that could be associated with increased housing, in particular, the opportunity sites locations and describe how these 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.47701 i Agreement No. 6057 City of El Segundo March 2, 2021 Page 5 sources might affect the surrounding area. Based on this discussion, determine whether the proposed project would result in significant aesthetic, light, and/or glare impacts. Air Quality/GHG/Energy The project proposes General Plan Amendments and zoning changes that would increase residential development; thereby, generating air emissions and greenhouse gases, and requiring the use of energy. The following tasks are proposed for the air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy impact analysis. Existing Conditions. We will prepare an existing setting section that describes the existing air quality setting in the area and identifies applicable international, federal, state, SCAQMD's, and local rules and regulations that apply to the project including the State greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations Assembly Bills (AB) 32 and 1493, Senate Bills (SB) 32, 97, 107, 375, 527, 1368, and 1771, and Executive Orders 5-3-05 and 5-14-08. EcoTierra will obtain existing air quality data from air quality monitoring stations within the study area utilizing California Air Resources Board (CARB) data sources for air pollutants, including ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), PM1o, and PM2.5. Lastly, we will identify greenhouse gases and their associated impacts to global climate change and thresholds of significance for the criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyses. EcoTierra will qualitatively discuss, evaluate and quantify (to the extent feasible based on available traffic data) regional criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions associated with potential construction and operation of the proposed housing sites based on the housing element scenario the VMT data from the traffic study. Emissions will be estimated using the most recent CalEEMod Model (as applicable/required). The project's GHG emissions will be compared to the SCAQMD's greenhouse gas Year 2035 emissions threshold of 4.1 MTCO2e/SP/year (as applicable). The project will also be compared to goals of the City's Climate Action Plan (as applicable). Odor Analysis. EcoTierra will provide a qualitative odor analysis from the construction and operation of housing on the proposed project sites. Energy Analysis. We will Identify the existing energy use conditions and the applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to Energy use. The energy analysis will provide a CalEEMod-based quantitative analysis and discussion of project -related energy use during construction and operation. EcoTierra will provide an analysis of the project's consistency with renewable energy and energy efficiency plans. Agreement No. 6057 City of El Segundo March 2, 2021 Page 6 California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) will be identified, as will any local landmarks or areas of known archaeological resource sensitivity. Geology and Soils EcoTierra will contact Dr. Samuel McLeod at the Vertebrate Paleontology Division of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County for a paleontological resource assessment of the opportunity sites area. We will include mitigation measures to avoid impacts to paleontological resources. We assume that due to the nature of the project being a policy document, that any individual projects would require standalone geological technical reports and that information would be premature and not feasible to include. Therefore, the other geology and soils threshold questions will be responded to and scoped out in the IS/NOP. This section will discuss the potential for impacts relating to hazardous materials transport, storage, and use. The analysis will be based on searches of online databases and in consideration of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to hazardous materials. The PEIR will include mitigation measures for future development, including the need for hazardous materials reports for individual projects proposed in particular on future housing opportunity sites. Land Use and Planning This section of the EIR will examine land use policy issues, including an objective discussion of whether and how the proposed General Plan is consistent with existing City policy documents and regional plans and policies, such as the Southern California Association of Governments' Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). Noise The project proposes General Plan Amendments and zoning changes that would increase residential development; thereby, increasing construction -related and traffic -related noise. Background Review. EcoTierra will review relevant project and site background information, base graphics showing the site vicinity and proposed sites, and adjacent land uses. Existing Noise Setting. EcoTierra will provide definitions for commonly used noise descriptors, identify applicable local, state and federal noise standards, identify sensitive receptors in the project area, and identify potential project generated noise sources. Noise data from the General Plan DEIR will be utilized as appropriate to establish existing noise levels. Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis. We will provide a qualitative discussion of noise based on the noise analysis in the General Plan DEIR, considering the mitigation measures included in that document and recommending additional mitigation measures to reduce noise and vibration impacts sensitive receptors, if necessary. We will describe that all future development would require project -specific environmental 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.47701 Agreement No. 6057 evaluation to determine the noise impacts and that site -specific analysis is beyond the scope of this analysis. This scope of work and budget does not include a quantitative noise analysis. Should the City desire a quantitative noise analysis, we will require a budget augment, an estimate of existing and proposed ADT for the project sites, and existing and proposed traffic volumes for appropriate project area streets Population and Housing It is not anticipated that the proposed General Plan would directly displace people or housing. Therefore, this section will focus on a comparison of potential population and housing growth to SCAG regional growth forecasts for the City. Public Services/Recreation The project would increase housing development and population increase in the City, requiring police, fire, and emergency services. The additional housing will be within the El Segundo Unified School District boundaries and would generate students who would attend the schools in this district. We will contact the school district for current enrollment and capacity information. We will contact the El Segundo Police Department and the El Segundo Fire Department to confirm service ratios and existing capacity to serve additional housing, in particular the opportunity sites, once developed. Mitigation measures will be recommended, if required. Regarding recreational impacts, EcoTierra will analyze impacts to existing and proposed recreational facilities, from the increase in population and the potential increase in use for community and regional facilities from increased population. Transportation The project proposes land use changes with the potential to generate vehicle trips. The following tasks are proposed for the transportation impact analysis. Traffic Impact Study. The City of El Segundo has recently embarked on an update to their transportation impact analysis guidelines as required under Senate Bill 743. While the City has not yet adopted new transportation impact metrics, Fehr & Peers' understanding is that the metrics will likely be similar to the recommended methodologies and impact thresholds as published in the Governor's Office of Planning Research (OPR)'s technical guidance on implementation of SB 743. The following scope of work is prepared with this assumption. Task 1: CEQA Impact Analysis: The existing transportation system in the City of El Segundo will be described and the following CEQA transportation impact questions will be addressed in the transportation study: 1. Would ,the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities? 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 P,g con warial M-011A Agreement No. 6057 Under this criteria, the Housing Element would have a significant impact if it conflicts with a standard, action, or policy of a program, plan, or ordinance such that the conflict would hinder or impair the City's ability to support multimodal (non -single occupancy vehicle) mobility options. In assessing impacts relative to Impact Question 1, the project will be reviewed against the City's adopted programs, plans, ordinances, and policies that address the circulation system. 2. Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 subdivision (b)? Section 15064.3(b) of the CEQA Guidelines states that generally VMT is the most appropriate measure of transportation impacts. As stated in OPR's Technical Guidance, the VMT metric can support three statutory goals of the State: "the reduction of greenhouse gas emission, development of multimodal transportation networks, and a diversity of uses." The regional Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) model will be used to forecast VMT with the growth and land use changes proposed in the Housing Element. The current version of the SCAG Model has a future year of 2040 and was developed for the 2016 SCAG RTP/SCS. The current 2016 SCAG Model will be updated to reflect the Housing Element based on the amount and location of new housing units throughout the City. The sites will be analyzed as a group, consistent with the programmatic EIR approach The SCAG Model will be used to estimate VMT for the baseline (i.e., uses under existing General Plan and Zoning) and cumulative scenarios (i.e., with the Housing Element update). This task also includes a review of the 2016 SCAG Model land use assumptions within the El Segundo area in the vicinity of the Housing Element Sites, and adjusted if appropriate to better -represent current development expectations per current zoning and the General Plan. We will also check key model outputs such as trip lengths for reasonableness. Note that the project budget does not include a sub -area validation for the City of El Segundo. If, in the course of this work, model performance issues are identified, we will prepare a separate proposal to address those issues. We will assess the VMT impacts using the thresholds of significance developed in the City's draft updated Transportation Guidelines, which for residential projects means meeting a threshold of 15% below existing SCAG regional VMT per capita. Fehr & Peers will determine which of the Housing Element sites may be presumed to have a less -than -significant impact to Transportation on the basis of the City's draft VMT guidance. If significant impacts are identified, we will develop mitigation measures including travel demand management measures, urban design measures, infrastructure improvements to support more bicycling and walking, transit service subsidies, and others as appropriate. We 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 ­ '0111� i Agreement No. 6057 will assess the potential VMT reductions which could be achieved with the measures based on literature and determine the final impact significance with mitigation. 3. Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature or incompatible use? It is anticipated that this impact area will be screened out from further consideration for the Housing Element since the programmatic nature of the project means that sufficient details would not be known at this point in time regarding the geometrics of individual housing projects' driveway access and project elements. Individual projects would go through City review of design plans at the time they are proposed. 4. Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? Given the programmatic nature of the Housing Element, this evaluation will be qualitative in nature. Task 2: Transportation Impact Report: Fehr & Peers will prepare a transportation impact report documenting the results of the CEQA impact analyses. A draft of the report will be prepared and submitted to the City for review. Up to two rounds of revision in response to consolidated City staff comments are anticipated. The report will be suitable for attachment to the Housing Element EIR. Task 3: Response to Comments on Draft EIR: Fehr & Peers will assist the environmental team with the preparation of responses to transportation -related comments received on the Draft EIR. Fehr & Peers is allocating 16 staff hours to respond to comments in the study budget. If additional time is needed, due to the magnitude or complexity of the transportation -related comments, an additional scope and fee will be developed. Task 4: Meetings: Fehr & Peers will attend up to four public meetings as part of this study, potentially consisting of any combination of kick-off meeting, NOP scoping meeting, City Council hearings, and other public meetings. Fehr & Peers will also participate in coordination calls with the EIR team and City staff. Optional Task — Level of Service: The current draft of the City's updated transportation assessment guidelines do not include a requirement to evaluate circulation and access issues at specific intersections using LOS. However, if the City requests this analysis, the Housing Element EIR can include an evaluation of intersection LOS to determine if LOS degrades as a result of the update. We will use historic counts available at study locations or collect new counts, pending discussions with the City. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, estimated turning movement counts using Street Light data for 2019 could also be used. We will forecast volumes and complete operations assessment at the study intersections for the following scenarios: Existing Conditions, Cumulative No Project Conditions, and Cumulative Plus Project Conditions, consistent with the City of El Segundo's past practices for intersection analysis. 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213,235.4770 1 r::l g r �')Irn Agreement No. 6057 City of El Segundo March 2, 2021 Page 10 Optional Task — Caltrans LD-IGR Safety Analysis: Caltrans recently released interim guidance for addressing transportation safety as part of their local development — intergovernmental review process. Should the EIR team determine that this guidance should be addressed as part of the EIR, Fehr & Peers will work with the City of El Segundo and Caltrans to determine the level of analysis needed, and modify the scope to address the recommendations outlined in the interim guidance. This analysis will identify any potential tribal resources in El Segundo and whether those resources would be impacted as a result of Native American Consultation. We will describe the consultation process undertaken by the City as part of Task 1. We will document the results of the City's consultation with Native American tribes. We will incorporate mitigation measures as agreed to by the City during the consultation process. Utilities/Service Systems The project would result in an increase in land use development, which could increase population and employment in the City. We will consult with the City's Public Works Department and utility providers, and review the City's Urban Water Management Plan, to determine the potential for impacts from increased water usage. We will analyze the impacts of providing water supply and compliance with solid waste regulations the project site. We will discuss the projects compliance with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Due to the unknown extent of proposed land use changes, this scope of work does not include a Water Supply Assessment (WSA). Wildland Fire This section will address potential impacts related to wildland fire. State fire hazard maps will be consulted and areas potentially subject to significant wildland fire risk will be identified. As appropriate, measures related to the creation of defensible space will be developed. Alternatives EcoTierra will analyze up to two alternatives to the project, including a No Project alternative and one other alternative that reduces significant impacts of the project. The analysis of alternatives is subject to a rule of reason, as with the range of alternatives that must be discussed. Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(d), the significant adverse environmental effects of each alternative must be discussed, but in less detail than is required for the project's effects. The alternatives will be chosen for their potential to reduce the project's potentially significant impacts, while achieving most of the project objectives. The analysis of alternatives will be qualitative in nature and will not include quantified traffic, air quality, GHG, energy, or noise. The details of the specific alternatives and analysis will be determined in consultation with the City. Other CEQA Required Sections We will analyze cumulative impacts from development of the project and other projects in the vicinity. The discussion of cumulative impacts will include a cumulative list of projects approved and/or 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 1 Agreement No. 6057 underway in El Segundo and in the vicinity. This list will be provided by the City. The cumulative impact analysis will discuss the potential for the project, in conjunction with other projects in the City, to result in cumulative impacts and the project's contribution to any cumulative impacts. We will also address growth -inducing effects, significant irreversible effects, and significant and unavoidable impacts as required by CEQA, as well as identify report preparer. Deliverables: Administrative DEIR (Microsoft Word format, PDF). Task ! Draft I13rogi ammm OR Upon receiving the City's comments on the Administrative Draft PEIR, we will discuss the City's comments and resolve any outstanding issues with City staff. This scope assumes that the City will provide a single consolidated set of comments on the Administrative Draft PEIR. EcoTierra will revise the Administrative Draft PEIR in response to City administrative comments. We will submit a screencheck track changes version of the PEIR clearly showing all revisions. Upon approval by the City, we will prepare and submit an electronic print -ready PEIR for City approval. Once approved, we will provide the City with 5 printed copies of the PEIR for City distribution and 15 CD-ROMs. EcoTierra typically includes all technical appendices, as well as a PDF of the document, on a CD included with each printed copy. All documents will be formatted so they are suitable for posting on the City's website. We will provide 2 printed copies of the PEIR Appendices. Additional printed copies of the PEIR and appendices can be provided at cost. Notice of Availability/Notice of Completion: We will prepare a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Draft PEIR. We will submit the Draft PEIR, Electronic Document Summary Submittal form, and NOC to the State Clearinghouse to begin the 45-day public review period. Additionally, we will submit the NOA to the Los Angeles County Clerk. We assume the City will distribute the NOA and Draft PEIR to responsible or trustee agencies, neighboring jurisdictions, and interested parties. At the City's request, we can provide a budget for publication of the NOA in area newspapers and distribution via certified mail to a City -provided list of recipients. Deliverables: Screencheck (Microsoft Word format, PDF), printcheck DEIR (PDF), and public review Draft PEIR (5 hardcopies of the DEIR, 2 hardcopies of Appendices, 15 CD-ROMs, 1 PDF copy of the DEIR and Appendices), NOA (PDF for the City and 2 hardcopies for Los Angeles County Clerk). Electronic Document Submittal Form, NOC, and Draft PEIR for distribution to the State Clearinghouse. Task 4: II:1inal IRE IIIR/Resporise to t' or nirnents aind Miiitigatioin IMonitoiding and IRell,morting At the conclusion of the public review period, we will scan each comment letter and number comments appropriately. EcoTierra staff will coordinate with City staff and EIR technical staff on the approach to crafting responses to comments. If many comments share similar concerns, we may recommend master responses for those groups of comments. This scope of work assumes a small number of comments of 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 Agreement No. 6057 City of El Segundo March 2, 2021 Page 12 moderate complexity that will require up to 80 hours of EcoTierra staff time. Once comments are received, we will discuss the scope and budget with the City to confirm the adequacy of the budget. We will prepare Response to Comments as part of the Final PEIR. The Final PEIR will include a summary table identifying persons, groups, and agencies that commented; a copy of each comment letter with a code assigned to each comment; a response to each comment; and an errata section containing any text revisions. We will provide an administrative draft Final PEIR for City review, incorporate City comments, and prepare a screencheck draft of the Final PEIR and submit it to the City for final review. Upon receiving the City's comments on the administrative draft Final PEIR, we will discuss comments and resolve any outstanding issues with City staff. This scope assumes that the City will provide a single, consolidated set of comments. We will prepare a screencheck Final PEIR and submit it to the City for final review. Upon approval by the City, we will prepare a Final PEIR for distribution prior to project hearings. We will submit the Final PEIR to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to state agencies. We assume the City will distribute the Final PEIR to responsible or trustee agencies, neighboring jurisdictions, and interested parties that have commented on the Draft EIR. Upon certification of the Final PEIR, we will prepare a Notice of Determination (NOD) for the project. Upon PEIR certification, we will file the NOD with the Los Angeles County Clerk. The budget does not include the required California Department of Fish and Wildlife fee or any other additional fees required at that time. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program: As a related task, the Final PEIR will include the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21971.6, as a separate chapter. The MMRP will identify all reporting and monitoring responsibilities. Notice of Determination: EcoTierra will assist in the preparation and filing of the Notice of Determination. The City will pay the applicable filing fees. Within one day of Final EIR certification and approval of the General Plan, EcoTierra will submit the draft Notice of Determination (NOD) to City staff for delivery to the County Clerk and/or State Clearinghouse. Deliverables: Administrative and screencheck Final PEIR (Microsoft Word forma, PDF), printcheck Final PEIR (PDF), and public review Final PEIR (5 hardcopies, 15 CDs, 1 PDF copy of the PEIR and Appendices), Electronic Document Submittal Form and Final EIR for distribution to the State Clearinghouse; Five (5) hard copies of the NOD for posting with the Los Angeles County Clerk. raslk , gym Meeting Coordination and Attendance EcoTierra staff will attend up to two (2) City hearings to present the Draft PEIR, respond to questions, and receive public and City comments on the PEIR. This scope also includes three (3) other meetings, as needed, with City staff. Additional meetings can be attended on a time and materials basis 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 Agreement No. 6057 r i S i a Rvi 4 am- EcoTierra tentatively anticipates the first Screencheck IS/MND document can be completed and submitted to the City within eight to ten weeks after receipt of all pertinent materials, notably the Housing Element Update. We anticipate approximately one week for each review cycle. The cost to prepare a Program EIR on the Housing Element Update, in accordance with the scope of work described herein, would be $156,900. Table 1, Cost Estimate for El Segundo Housing Element Update Program EIR, provides a breakdown by task and cost. This scope of work includes traffic analysis to be conducted by Fehr & Peers. This also includes direct costs, which include printing costs that would be approximately $1,000 but is an estimate (and could be higher) and will be reimbursable upon provision of proper documentation. The fixed fee covers all services required to complete the Draft IS/MND for public review, including meetings and conference calls as required during the preparation of the document. This cost will not change unless the project description changes after preparation of the Draft IS/MND has commenced. Direct costs shall be reimbursable upon provision of proper documentation. Invoices will be submitted monthly in accordance with the schedule outlined above for Tasks 1 through 5. Should the scope of work increase or change, the City understands that the consultant fee could exceed the total cost estimate amount. Such changes include, but are not limited to, the following: Any changes to assumptions and/or understandings contained herein regarding preparation of the Draft and Final Housing Element. Additional analysis required as a result of project modifications or delays in receiving project materials. +� Changes and/or modifications in State CEQA Guidelines or legislation for preparation of the environmental document. Additional hours required to complete the environmental document or attend project meetings, public hearings or community meetings beyond that described in this proposal. • The cost estimate for preparation of the response to public comments is our best estimate at this time. The cost estimate is based on a reasonable range of comments. If additional hours are required beyond the cost estimate to respond to comments raised, then EcoTierra will consult with City staff. Such authorized additional services would be billed on a time and materials basis. 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213,235.4770 1 1 r I i. a a(" 7 su tl i )g c irr, Table 1 Cost Estimate for El Segundo Housing Element Update Program EIR W. Katrina... �.�-__....... F 7 Curtis Hardt- J Marisa Katie Admin/ Total Total Zacuto Holoch J Wyse Wilson Graphics Hours Budget Tasks $ 2 0 0 $180 $150 $150 $90 i Task 1: Project Initiation/Scopmg i 16 30 40 m...... , 8 94 $15,320 Task 2: Administrative Draft PEIR 24 80 140 120 12 376 $59,280 Task 3: Draft PEIR _ 12 25 30 8 4 79 $12,960 Task 4: Final PEIR 20 20 24 12 4 80 $13,360 a.Task 5: Meeting Coordination and Attends.. Attendance 20 6 . e �.._. ®i _ I 26 $5,080 me I Subtotal 92 161 = 234 140 5 28 655 $106,000 Subconsultants ................. ........................... .........._..... Fehr & Peers (includes F & P Tasks 1 through 4) $49,900 Fehr & Peers (Optional Task: Level of Service Analysis) ........................ _._. TBDI ehr & Peers (Caltrans LD-IGR Safety Analysis) _.......................... ___................................._ ..... TBDI Direct costs (printing, postage, mileage, etc.) ............ $1,000 Total without Optional Tasks $156,900 NOTES: 1 Fehr & Peers Level of Service Analysis Optional Task can be performed for $2,500 per intersection, inclusive of counts. The total for this Optional Task will determine the number of intersections analyzed. 2 Fehr & Peers Caltrons LD-IGR Safety Analysis Optional Task scope and cost to be determined on level of analysis needed based on guidance from City of El Segundo and Caltrans, scope and cost to be determined and provided. .: •71x�*:laBfIB►klus] As you know, EcoTierra has prepared numerous environmental documents with the City with the most recent Beach Cities Media Center EIR. In addition to the project related environmental documents, Craig Fajnor prepared an EIR in the early 2000s on the General Plan's Circulation Element Update and Curtis Zacuto recently prepared an Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the City of San Bernardino's Development Code Update. Currently he is preparing Program EIRs on Housing Element Updates for the Cities of Sierra Madre and Agoura Hills and recently prepared IS/ND on Housing Element Updates for the Cities of La Mesa and Imperial Beach with others under preparation for the Cities of Bell Gardens, Bradbury, and Glendora. 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 1 nin sullin , r,oni ,,1w 1vil➢(YPPSr"a Oty of i.11l Segundo Circullatiiori lNeuneiint Il;:lllll't Craig Fajnor prepared the EIR for the 2004 update to the Circulation Element of the El Segundo General Plan. The revision was initiated in 2002 to update the Circulation Element and to revisit the matter of FARs in the Urban Mixed -Use North (MU-N) and the Corporate Office (CO) areas of the City. The proposed Circulation Element Update encompassed proposed changes to the City's planned roadway system designed to meet the transportation needs of the City and to accommodate expected future growth in vehicle traffic in the City. The proposed Circulation Element Update also included the policy decision of the City not to change General Plan land use designations or change allowable FARs under the MU-N and CO zones. The environmental analysis of the proposed Circulation Element Update addressed: (1) the operation of the proposed City roadway network under conditions of future traffic growth; (2) noise and air quality effects that could result from the operation of the planned roadway network; and (3) other environmental effects that could resultfrom activities associated with implementingthe planned roadway network and improvements to intersections identified in the proposed Circulation Element Update. Program I1"invliiir°ounftienta] Docui°nentation Projects Curtis Zacuto and staff have prepared a number of programmatic environmental documents. A partial list includes the following: ■ Sierra Madre Housing Element, Land Use Element, Circulation Element, Safety Element and Environmental Justice Updates plus Program EIR (under preparation) • Agoura Hills Housing Element, Land Use Element, Circulation Element, Safety Element and Environmental Justice Updates plus Program EIR (under preparation) • Warner Bros. Studios Master Plan EIR • NBC Studios Master Plan EIR • USC+LAC Medical Center EIR • California Lutheran University Master Plan EIR Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone EIR ■ Santa Clarita General Plan EIR ■ Maywood General Plan EIR ■ Duarte General Plan EIR El Segundo Enviirounimeintai Projects In addition to the recently prepared Beach Cities Media Center EIR, the following includes a list of environmental documents that Craig Fajnor and staff have prepared for the City of El Segundo: ■ El Segundo 400 Duley Road IS/MND (73,000 SF office development) • El Segundo 400 Duley Road Addendum (adding medical use and parking) • El Segundo Boeing 550 IS/MND (office development) O El Segundo Boeing 550 Expansion IS/MND (office development) 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 C �.�1 iE°I NI' 5' J,ltii?t C CIA Agreement No. 6057 City of El Segundo March 2, 2021 Page 16 ■ El Segundo Corporate Campus EIR (2.1 mil SF mixed use, hotel, fire station, soccer fields, research and development, retail, restaurant, health club, medical/office space) ■ El Segundo Corporate Campus Addendum (625,000 SF retail/office/restaurant) • El Segundo LA Lakers Addendum to Corporate Campus EIR (214,000 SF office use) r Plaza El Segundo EIR (rezoning to allow office, retail, restaurant uses) ■ Plaza El Segundo Addendum (revising permitted uses and adding 18,850 SF of dev.) ■ El Segundo Power Plant IS/MND (Modifications to existing Power Plant) Curtis Zacuto will take the general lead of preparing the environmental documentation with assistance from Katrina Hardt-Holoch. Mr. Zacuto and Ms. Hardt-Holoch both have extensive experience working on General Plan and Zoning Update documents, some of which are listed above. With our staff and project experience, we believe EcoTierra will provide the best environmental consulting services for this project. We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on this assignment. Please feel free to contact me at (805) 907-2342 (cell — best number during Covid-19) if you require any additional information regarding this proposal. EcoTierra Consulting, Inc. Curtis Zacuto Principal curtis@ecotierraconsulting.com 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 :r�..l i i rP4i:r,i ;,�.�l :ii �a Can,-] n,-] --am0fil 1011400A Agreement No. 6057 c o n s u l t i n g Mr. Paul Samaras, AICP City of El Segundo March 2, 2021 Page 17 Principal $200.00/hour Project Manager $180.00/hour Senior Environmental Planner $160.00/hour Environmental Planner $150.00/hour Assistant Planner $140.00/hour Graphics $90.00/hour Word Processing $90.00/hour Administrative Assistance $80.00/hour Direct expenses, including but not limited to those items presented below, will be reimbursable upon provision of proper documentation: Purchase of project materials Reproduction, printing and photographic costs ^� Postage, messenger and overnight mailing Other miscellaneous costs directiv related to the r)roiect 633 W 5th Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.235.4770 1 f rl:e�'I �e r (11- ar�sulflr° g c orn Agreement No. 6057 • n s u I t i n • CURTIS ZACUTO / PRINCIPAL Experience Summary Mr. Curtis Zacuto, Co -Founder and Principal of EcoTierra Consulting, has more than 28 years of experience in environmental planning and project management. Mr. Zacuto has served in a senior position at previous consulting firms and has worked for a public university as a principal campus environmental planner. Mr. Zacuto specializes in urban and rural projects and has managed large and complex and controversial projects in the Los Angeles area and throughout the Southern California region. Mr. Zacuto's background in private and public sector planning has resulted in a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between land use regulations, environmental impact and project implementation. Education Background and Professional Affiliations • M.U.R.P. in Planning —California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • B.A. in Sociology— UCLA • American Planning Association (APA) • Association of Environmental Planners (AEP) Project Experience General Plan, Community Plan, Master Plan Program EIRs and Zoning Code ND ■ Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone EIR • California Lutheran University Master Plan EIR • City of Lancaster MEA/General Plan Update EIR • City of Los Angeles, Boyle Hts. Com. Plan EIR • City of Los Angeles, Granada Hills Com. Plan EIR ■ City of Los Angeles, West Adams Com. Plan EIR • City of Los Angeles, Westlake Com. Plan EIR • City of Los Angeles, Sylmar Com. Plan EIR ■ City of Los Angeles, San Pedro Com. Plan EIR City of Sierra Madre MEA/Gen. Plan Update EIR City of South Pasadena General Plan Update EIR LAC+USC Medical Center Master Plan EIR ® UCLA, Long Range Development Plan EIR Santa Monica Studios Master Plan EIR NBC Master Plan EIR Warner Bros. Master Plan EIR City of San Bernardino Dev. Code Update ND Notable Project EIRs a Community Recycling & Resource Center EIR ■ Crescent Hts. Condominium Project EIR Franklin Avenue Apartment Project EIR Hollywood & Gower Condominium Project EIR • Intramural Field Parking Structure (UCLA) EIR Keystone Subdivision Project EIR Magnolia Avenue Condominium Project EIR ■ Mountaingate Residential Project EIR Northwest Housing Infill Project (UCLA) EIR Oxford Avenue Apartment Project EIR ■ Parker Ranch Residential Development EIR Paseo Plaza Mixed Use Development EIR ■' Santa Monica Mini Dealership EIR Target/Kohls Retail Center EIR (Lancaster) • The Plaza at Santa Monica EIR ■ Walmart EIRs (Barstow, Lancaster, ATe • West Hollywood 8899 Bev e • Yucca .Street CoacioM Agreement No. 6057 CRAIG FAJNOR / PRINCIPAL Experience Summary Mr. Craig Fajnor, Co -Founder and Principal of EcoTierra Cou°mcolllEling, linc., has 33 years experience in government, including 23 years of experience in environmental planning and project management. Mr. Fajnor has served in a senior management position at various consulting firms for over 16 years and operated an independent consulting practice for more than four years. Mr. Fajnor specializes in urban projects and has managed large and complex projects in Los Angeles and throughout the Southern California region. Mr. Fajnor brings hands-on experience in all forms of environmental documentation which may be needed to meet the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Education Background and Professional Affiliations • M.A. in Planning— University of Virginia • B.A. in Political Science — Duke University • American Planning Association (APA) • Former editor of The Dispatch, newsletter of the Los Angeles Section of APA Project Experience EI Rs/EISs • Anaheim Gateway Project (EIR) • Ashland Chemical Distribution Center (EIR) • Bradley Landfill and Recycling Center Master Plan (EIR) • Chinatown Redevelopment Project (EIR Addendum) • Downey Studios Mixed -Use Development Specific Plan (EIR) • Grand Avenue Project (EIR Addendum) • Harbor Gateway Center (EIR) • Hollywood & Highland (EIR) • Hollywood Redevelopment Plan (EIR) • Hollywood and Vine (EIR Addendum • Kinder -Morgan Tank Farm Projects (EIR) • LAAFB Land Conveyance, Construction and Development Project (EIR/EIS) • Metro Universal Project (EIR) • North Hollywood Arts and Entertainment District (EIR/EIS) • Playa Vista Phase I (EIR) • Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development (EIR) • Santa Monica -UCLA Medical Center (EIR) • Staples Center (EIR) • UCLA University Village Expansion (EIR) • Universal City Specific Plan (EIR) • Wilshire Grand Redevelopment Plan (EIR) Initial Studies/MNDs/EAs California Hospital Medical Center Seismic Reconstruction (EA) • Sunquest Business Park (EA) * Wiseburn School District Reco (MND) �......m Agreement No. 6057 KATRINA HARDT-HOLOCH / SR. PROJECT MANAGER/REGIONAL MANAGER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Experience Summary Katrina Hardt-Holoch is a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager with over 19 years of experience managing and preparing CEQA and NEPA environmental documents. She leads and directs multidisciplinary teams conducting environmental review and compliance activities for a variety of projects, including urban development, educational/institutional facilities, recreational facilities, master and specific plans, roadway and bicycle facilities, rail, restoration, and general plan updates. Education Background and Professional Affiliations • M.U.R.P. in Planning — Portland State University • B.U.S. in Physical Geography— University of New Mexico • American Planning Association (APA) • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), #017806 Project Experience EIRs/EISs • Titlow Hill General Plan Amendment, Zone Reclassification, and Subdivision Certifications EIR (Humboldt County) • City of Blemont Crystal Springs Uplands School (EIR) • Sonoma County Tolay Lake Master Plan (EIR) • Atherton Sacred Heart Schools Master Plan (EIR) • Britannia Cove at Oyster Point Specific Plan Subsequent EIR (City of South San Francisco) • City of South San Francisco Gateway Business Park Master Plan (EIR) • Peteluma Rainier Cross -Town Connector Project (EIR) • Bakersfield to Palmdale High -Speed Rail Project (EIR/EIS) • Fresno to Bakersfield High -Speed Rail (EIR/EIS) • Healdsburg General Plan EIR • Campbell General Plan Update EIR • Alameda Point General Plan Amendment EIR • Rosati Annexation (City of Hollister) • Tolay Lake Master Plan EIR ISs/MNDs/EAs • South Hayward Development Project (IS/MND) • City of Hayward Steelwave Industrial Park Addendum (IS/MND) • City of Livermore 225 Greenville Road (IS/MND) • Hollister Park Facility Master Plan (IS/MND) • City of Hollister Clearist Industrial Park (IS/MND) • City of Hollister 156 Business Parkway Addendum (IS/MND) • City of Manhattan Beach Gelson's Market (IS/MND) • Bixel Residences (IS/MND) • 627 Vermont (IS/MND) • Alameda County East Bay Greenway (IS/MND) • Hollister 156 Business Parkway Addendum IS/MND