CONTRACT 6982 Professional Services AgreementAgreement No. 6982
Agreement No.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
(CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES)
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 1st day of July, 2024, by and between the
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and CSG
CONSULTANTS, 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 a total of $250,000 for CONSULTANT'S services during the term
of this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this
Agreement, CITY will pay this sum based upon the hourly rates specified in
the fee scheduled contained in the attached Exhibit "A" (Proposal for On -
Call Professional Planning and Environmental Services, dated March 28,
2024), which is incorporated by reference. CITY may modify this amount
as set forth below. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it will be paid with
funds received by the CITY from the Developer and/or Applicant associated
with each project for which CONSULTANT performs services on behalf of
the CITY.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES,
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "A"
(Proposal for On -Call Professional Planning and Environmental Services,
dated March 28, 2024), which is incorporated by reference, including
processing discretionary Planning application such as Zone Text
Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, Administrative Use Permits,
Subdivision applications, Coastal Development Permits, and other
discretionary Planning applications assigned by City. Additional services
include all activities typically performed by Planning staff, including but not
limited to staffing in support of public counter and customer service, GIS
mapping and analysis, graphic design, and stakeholder/public outreach and
education efforts.
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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. 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 fifteen (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.
5. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT
for current services are not within the current budget and not within an available,
unexhausted and unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. Payments due and
payable to CONSULTANT for current services will be paid with funds received by the
CITY from the Developer and/or Applicant associated with each project for which
CONSULTANT performs services on behalf of the CITY. In the event that the Developer/
Applicant account does not have sufficient funds for payment of CONSULT ANT's
services, CITY will notify CONSULTANT in writing to suspend any work under this
Agreement until the account is replenished by the Developer/Applicant. The CITY is
not responsible for the cost of any of CONSULTANT's services after the date of such
written notice, unless and until the Developer/Applicant account is replenished with
sufficient funds. This Agreement will cover only those costs incurred for which
Developer/Applicant funds are available.
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
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ii'i. 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.
7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. 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" (Proposal for On -Call
Professional Planning and Environmental Services, dated March 28, 2024);
B. Termination as stated in Section 15.
8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under
Section 22 of this Agreement; and
ii. 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.
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 the Manager within forty-
eight hours (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.
10. 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:
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A. Exhibit A: (Proposal for On -Call Professional Planning and Environmental
Services, dated March 28, 2024); and
11. 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.
12.TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
13. 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.
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.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's
mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (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" 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
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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.
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 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.
18.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.
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. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any
claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the
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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,
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 222, 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. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free
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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 three (3) years after termination or final payment under this
Agreement.
22.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:
Commercial general liability
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits
$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. 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 thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.
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 three (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.
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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 15.
23. 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.
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:
If to CONSULTANT: If to CITY:
CSG Consultants, Inc. _ City of El Segundo
3707 W. Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 100 350 Main Street
_.................. _ _ ........�. _.
Orange, CA 92868 .......... El Se undo,mmmCA 90245
............ _.._ _ ............. ��... .......
Attention: Ethan Edwards, Vice President of Attention: Eduardo Schonborn
Planninq Services
Wmail:
714 568-1010 Phone: 310 524-2312
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ethane cs en r.com Email: eschonborn else u..... .. q
Any such written communications
received by the addressee upon
prepaid and properly addressed a:
deemed given at the time of actu.,,
addresses of persons to whom nc
prescribed in this paragraph.
by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been
deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage
noted above. In all other instances, notices will be
I delivery. Changes may be made in the names or
tices are to be given by giving notice in the manner
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26. PROHIBITED USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
A. Restriction on Artificial Intelligence Usage. CONSULTANT must not utilize,
employ, or incorporate any form artificial intelligence, machine learning, or
other similar technologies (collectively, "Al") in the provision of professional
services in this Agreement without CITY's express written consent.
B. Exclusions. The Al prohibition set forth directly above will not apply to
general business tools and software that may have Al components but are
not directly involved in the execution or delivery of professional services that
this Agreement covers, provided that such tools and software do not
significantly impact the quality or nature of such services.
C. Notification. CONSULTANT must promptly notify CITY, in writing, of any
proposal to employ Al in connection its provision of services to the CITY
under this Agreement. CITY will have the sole discretion to grant or deny
such proposal.
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.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, 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.
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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 by written amendment. CITY's executive manager, or designee, may execute any
such amendment on behalf of CITY.
36. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES; SIGNATURE AUTHORITY. This Agreement may be
executed by the Parties on any number of separate counterparts, and all such
counterparts so executed constitute one Agreement binding on all the Parties
notwithstanding that all the Parties are not signatories to the same counterpart. In
accordance with Government Code § 16.5, 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 transmission. Such electronic signature will be treated in all
respects as having the same effect as an original signature. CONSULTANT warrants that
its signatory (or signatories, as applicable) to this Agreement has the legal authority to
enter this Agreement and bind CONSULTANT accordingly.
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.
40. 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
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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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day
and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Darrell George,
City Manager
ATTEST:
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Tracy Weaver,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
a California Corporation
Taxpayer ID No. �1-2053749
r, President
June 4, 2024
Date
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EXHIBIT "A"
City of El Segundo On -Call Services
letter from CSG, dated March 28, 2024
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Employee -Owned
March 28, 2024
Eduardo Schonborn, Planning Manager
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
Subject: On -Call Professional Planning and Environmental Services
Dear Mr. Schonborn
Thank you for the opportunity for CSG Consultants (CSG) to present our
Scope of Services to the City of El Segundo for On -Call Planning and
Environmental Services. CSG understands the City is seeking On -Call
Planning Services and On -Call Environmental/CECIA Services. To this on -
call contract, our firm brings specialized planning expertise, a depth and
breadth of highly experienced staff, proven project "concierge" services,
and flexibility to meet the City's on -call staffing needs.
CSG is well-acquainted with the City of El Segundo and has been fortunate
to assist the City in numerous project entitlement successes. Our staff
understands the needs and goals of City staff, elected officials, residents,
and the local development community. CSG is excited at the opportunity
to continue our working relationship with the City of El Segundo.
CSG is an employee -owned, California corporation and works solely for
public agencies, serving as a seamless extension of municipal staff. We
currently furnish planning, environmental, sustainability, building and
safety, fire prevention, code enforcement, public works, and a host of
additional services to over 250 municipal clients throughout California. We
support numerous public agencies with our planning and related services.
From our broad bench of licensed and certified professionals, we can
select and readily commit team members ideally suited to deliver the
exact services required and customize results to meet our client's unique
and challenging needs.
For over 30 years, CSG has had a solutions -oriented approach to our work,
leveraging our team's extensive experience and technical expertise to
Ethan Edwards, AICP
Vice President of Planning Services
714.699.4297
ethane@csgengr.com
Bradley Misner, AICP
Director of Development Services
925.931.0370
bmisner@csgengr.com
0 Founded in 1991
a 8 offices across California
§ 350+ employees
0 100% employee -owned
s Multidisciplinary: planning,
environmental, sustainability,
building and safety, fire
prevention, code enforcement,
public works, plan check,
construction management,
and engineering services
address a wide range of client needs. To meet the City's needs for
facilitating the review and processing of projects' entitlement
requirements, CSG has assembled an on -call team with experience working with jurisdictions across the State, as well
as specific abilities to deliver project expediting services.
Our staff can also be augmented by technical subconsultants with which we have teamed on prior projects, as well as
specific personnel from CSG's Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Fire Safety, and Construction Management
staff. In this way, we can provide the City with comprehensive services for any planning and environmental project.
CSG is committed to providing client -centered services and high -quality work products, all centered on legally
defensible analysis and processing pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National
Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Through our many years of services to our public agency clients, we have learned
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that the most important attributes a consultant can offer a client are expertise, experience, responsiveness, flexibility,
and the understanding of community concerns. Our primary objective is to focus on assuring integrity and excellence of
analysis and processes, culminating in a win -win solution and the successful review of projects.
Ethan Edwards, CSG's Vice President of Planning Services, will serve as Principal in Charge and will provide QA/QC for
CSG's work. Bradley Misner, Director of Development Services, will serve as Project Manager and primary contact for
the City.
We look forward to providing the City of El Segundo with Planning Services. Please do not hesitate to contact Bradley
Misner should you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerer;
anfu u.ur, PE, PLS
President, CSG Consultants, Inc.
On -Call Professional Planning and Environmental Services
CSG
CONSULTANTS
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On -Call Professional Planning and Environmental Services
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COMPANY PROFILE
CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) is an employee -owned California company with over 350 employees. CSG's Southern
California office is in Orange and headquarters in Foster City, California. Additional support is available from our other
offices in Pleasanton, Newman, Paso Robles, Fresno, Sacramento and San Jose. Founded in 1991, CSG performs work
solely for public agencies, eliminating the potential for conflicts of interest between developers and agencies. In this
way, we can focus exclusively on the specific needs of our municipal clients.
NAME OF FIRM: CSG Consultants, Inc.
CONTACTS: Bradley Misner, AICP, Director of Development Services
925.931.0370 Office • bradleym@csgengr.com
Ethan Edwards, AICP, Vice President of Planning Services
714.699.4297 Mobile a ethane@csgengr.com
LOCAL OFFICE: 3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, #100, Orange, California 92868
HEADQUARTERS: 550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, California 94404
(650) 522-2500 phone * (650) 522-2599 fax
www.csgengr.com • csgstaff@csgengr.com
REGIONAL OFFICES: 5151 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 530, Fresno, California 93704
1303 J Street, #270, Sacramento, California 95814
3150 Almaden Expressway, #255, San Jose, California 95118
809 9th Street, Suite 2A, Paso Robles, California 93446
930 Fresno Street, Newman, California 95360
3875 Hopyard Road, #141, Pleasanton, California 94588
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 33+ • Founded in 1991
OWNERSHIP: Employee -Owned
EMPLOYEES: 350+
TYPE OF BUSINESS: California Corporation • Incorporated June 15, 2000
Our multi -disciplined municipal services staff consists of the following professionals:
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Planning Professionals "*, ___./ Code Enforcement Officers
Environmental Planners
Building Plan Reviewers & inspectors
Fire Plan Reviewers &inspectors
Structural Engineers
Civil Engineers
Construction Managers & Inspectors
Info .tdon technology Professionals
CASp Professionals
Fire Protection Engineers „M Sustatnability Professionals
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COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL SERVICES
CSG provides a wide range of services to community development and public works departments, serving as an
extension of agency staff. We are customer -centric and organized into the lines of business outlined below, each
managed by highly experienced industry experts. Many of CSG's personnel serve more than one line of business, which
improves the quality of customer service and results in high employee retention.
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CURRENT PLANNING
CSG's Planning team provides contract staff support, entitlement services and project management for a variety of
projects types. We excel at interfacing with public agencies and elected officials, tackling a wide range of current
planning issues, and serve as case planners, applicant liaisons, or assist the public at the counter. Our staff planners
perform daily planning activities, such as (but not limited to): zoning review and compliance, project entitlement
services, Subdivision Map Act compliance, site plan review and design review, plan check, construction inspection
services based on approved plans and conditions of approval, and other services as needed. Our planning staff also
serve as extension of City staff in a number of jurisdictions, preparing staff reports, and making presentations to
Planning Commissions, City Councils or Boards of Supervisors.
We understand the City's need to ensure continuity of services and the efficient processing of applications and projects.
With our expertise and dedicated staff, we can seamlessly integrate with the existing planning staff and provide
valuable support to meet the City's objectives.
Our capabilities in planning staff augmentation include, but are not limited to, the following services:
1. Customer Service and Communication: CSG can provide coverage for the public counter, general planning
phone, and general planning email. We excel in effectively communicating with customers, addressing
inquiries, and providing assistance related to planning, zoning, and general development questions.
2. Compliance and Plan Review: Our experienced team can review application submittals for compliance with the
City's General Plan policies, Zoning Code, specific plans, Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), and other relevant regulatory statutes. We ensure that proposed developments align with the
applicable requirements and regulations.
3. Plan Analysis and Corrections: CSG's experts can carefully analyze development plans and identify any
necessary corrections or adjustments. We work closely with project applicants to communicate and address
any required changes, ensuring adherence to planning standards and guidelines.
4. Land Use Entitlements Processing: We are proficient in processing various land use entitlements, including
conditional use permits, general plan amendments, and zoning code amendments. Our team members act as
project managers and have the necessary expertise to navigate the regulatory processes, manage timelines
and budgets and ensure efficient processing of applications.
5. Project presentations: CSG can represent the City with high quality presentations before the Planning
Commission and City Council. We possess strong communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying
project details, recommendations, and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
6. Project Management: Our team is experienced in project management for current planning projects. We have
the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, effectively managing priorities, timelines, budgets and
duties to ensure timely and successful project completion.
With CSG's planning staff augmentation services, the City can rely on our expertise to provide seamless support,
maintain service continuity, and ensure the efficient processing of applications and projects. We are committed to
assisting the City achieve its planning objectives while delivering high -quality results and excellent customer service.
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ADVANCED PLANNING AND SPECIAL PROJECTS SERVICES
CSG's planners are well versed in the creation and management of long-range policy documents, and assist
communities with visioning, goal setting and implementation, as well as project coordination for applicants and their
consultant teams. Our team has prepared General Plans, Specific Plans as well as Community and Area Plans, Objective
Design Standards, Design Guidelines, Zoning Code updates, and Economic Development Plans.
With our extensive experience, we are well-equipped to handle city -initiated and applicant -driven advanced
planning projects and special projects on behalf of the City. Our capabilities include managing a wide range of
tasks and delivering successful outcomes.
Some of the specific services we excel in are:
1. General Plan Updates or Amendments: We have the expertise to assist the City in making updates or
amendments to the general plan, ensuring alignment with the City's long-term vision and goals.
2. Specific Plans and Amendments: CSG is proficient in developing and modifying specific plans, tailored to
specific areas or projects, to guide future development and land use.
3. Zoning Map and Text Amendments: We have the knowledge and experience to facilitate changes in the zoning
map and zoning text, incorporating necessary updates or modifications to accommodate evolving requirements.
4. Focused Land Use Studies: CSG conducts in-depth land use studies to analyze specific sites or focused issues,
providing valuable insights and recommendations for informed decision -making.
5. Objective Design Standards: Our team can develop objective design standards, ensuring consistency and
quality in architectural and urban design for the City's projects.
6. Assessment of Legislative Requirements: We offer expert analysis of legislative requirements, ensuring
compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
7. Policy/Procedure Memorandum: CSG is proficient in preparing policy and procedure memoranda, providing
clear guidelines and frameworks for effective implementation.
8. Presentations and Public Engagement: We are skilled in presenting project proposals and findings before boards,
committees, commissions, and the city council, effectively conveying information and garnering support.
9. Creation of Forms and Documents: CSG can develop customized forms and documents that streamline
administrative processes and facilitate efficient project management.
CSG brings a wealth of experience and expertise enabling us to handle various advanced planning and special projects
for the City. We are committed to delivering high -quality results and ensuring the City's vision and goals are realized.
CSG'S ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING EXPERIENCE
CSG understands the City is seeking an experienced consultant with the expertise necessary to process environmental
review applications and requests pursuant to CEQA, which may include facilitating, leading and/or assisting planning
staff with environmental review of long-range planning initiatives. We understand the City may need assistance with
following duties:
Initial Studies with all applicable technical reports to support an adequate CEQA determination.
Negative Declaration.
P Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), if applicable.
Environmental exemptions.
Addendums to previously approved and certified environmental analyses.
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Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs).
All notices required per CEQA such as Notices of Intent/Preparation/Determination.
Providing peer review of CEQA documents prepared by project applicants.
Conducting and/or supporting CEQA review for the following potential projects:
- Large and small-scale development applications such as zoning amendments, use permits, and vesting
tentative maps.
- Potential updates/amendments to the General Plan.
- Potential updates/amendments to Specific Plans.
- Potential updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
Providing strong emphasis on the management of multiple projects and completing priorities while maintaining
quality, meeting schedules, and staying within budget.
0 Facilitation of special projects authorized by the City Council.
CSG views every assignment and project as a way to build long-lasting, meaningful working relationships with our
clients. We always seek to excel in maintaining a clear line of communications with every client, stakeholder, agency,
decisionmaker, and project team member to ensure assignments and projects are achieving and exceeding
expectations. We work with positive attitudes, focus on teamwork, and have a shared determination in exhibiting
professionalism in everything we do. Our mission is to consistently meet or exceed our client's expectations in a
responsible and efficient manner.
CSG has the environmental staff resources to manage and prepare clear, concise, and legally defensible environmental
documents under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
for projects of all types, including development, infrastructure improvements, ecological enhancements, and policy
adoption documents, such as General Plans and Specific Plans. CSG will serve as an extension of El Segundo staff to
ensure that the entire environmental review process is conducted in a comprehensive manner. CSG will consider recent
legislation and court decisions pertaining to CEQA and NEPA, and agency requirements. Our objective is to provide
premium services to our clients, along with highly accurate technical documentation and impact determinations. Our
approach entails an efficient process to ensure that studies are comprehensive, objective, technically accurate, and
complete, while maintaining a focus on the schedule established for the review. Our approach includes consistent and
regular interaction and communications between staff, our team, and other interested/responsible governmental
agencies and parties, as appropriate, allowing for frequent exchange of information without loss of time or resources.
Our range of types of CEQA studies includes Categorical Exemptions, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated
Negative Declarations, Project/Program/Focused/Supplemental/Subsequent and Addendum Environmental Impact
Reports (EIRs), consistency checklists, as well as mitigation monitoring and reporting programs. We can assist the City
of El Segundo with recommendations and scoping for the appropriate CEQA and NEPA documentation and, should an
EIR be the determined CEQA clearance, CSG can lead the preparation of response to comments and any required
findings of facts/statement of overriding considerations. We are also ready to assist the City of El Segundo with project
stakeholder coordination, filing of public notices, participation in public hearings, and complete project management
services throughout the environmental review process.
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CONSULTANTS
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Ourrecord of success with our clients is outstanding. The following is a small sampling of CSG's Environmental
Consulting Services projects and clients. For each of these projects, CSG was able to maintain agreed upon budgets and
processing timeframes. Additional examples and references are available upon request.
Planning Services I City of El Segundo, California. CSG staff provides
project management and entitlement processing services for the City of El
Segundo. We have managed several high -profile projects, including a
±140-acre mixed use site on the former Raytheon manufacturing site and
a mixed -use media campus. Another noteworthy project is the Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan Amendment and EIR for the Grand Kansas II Project.
CSG staff provides entitlement project management and conducted a
peer review of the environmental documentation for this office and
commercial development. Our services also include Site Plan Review,
Specific Plan Amendments, Coastal Development Permits, public outreach
and grant administration.
In order to develop the Los Angeles Chargers headquarters and training
facility, CSG's Planning team assumed a project manager role in working
with the applicants to process the requisite entitlements which included
an EIR Addendum, Development Agreement Amendment, Minor
Amendment of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract
Map, and Site Plan Review. CSG successfully presented the entitlement
package, staff reports, resolutions, and project presentation to both the
Planning Commission and the City Council, and both were approved.
CSG's team also assisted the City with the realignment of the Nash Street
Extension. In this role, we are ensuring that the street design is consistent with the Specific Plan and incorporates the
requisite median design and sidewalk and bike lane improvements.
Planning Services I City of Carson, California. CSG provides on -call planning and environmental services to the City
of Carson. As part of this process, our Planning Lead manages technical consultants, provides document review,
conducts community outreach, and attends community and City Council meetings. Our staff is currently managing
The District at South Bay Specific Plan amendment for a modification to the permitted land uses and development
standards for a portion of its 157-acres. The site remains undeveloped, as it was used as a landfill site for the
deposition of waste/refuse from areas throughout Los Angeles County between 1959 and 1965, prior to the
incorporation of the City of Carson.
Planning Services I City of Norwalk, California. CSG staff is currently managing the Norwalk Transit Village project, a
32-acre Mixed Use Eco-District in the City of Norwalk. The property sits roughly 0.25 acres from a Metrolink Station and
is immediately adjacent to a 9.4-acre public park. The project will include up to 770 dwelling units (40% affordable),
ample open space, a 150-key hotel, and neighborhood commercial space. CSG's responsibilities include drafting the
Specific Plan, managing the CEQA compliance document (in this case, an EIR), Public Outreach, management of due
diligence activities and a Remediation Action Plan, entitlement processing and Project Team management. This unique
project will occupy the site of a former State-owned Youth Correctional Facility and is subject to the Surplus Land Act.
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Laguna Beach Downtown Specific Plan Program EIR I City of Laguna Beach, California. CSG is starting an assignment
with the City of Laguna Beach, involving preparation and processing of the Downtown Specific Plan EIR, which proposes
to introduce 200 to 400 residential units in the downtown area. In addition, CSG has been involved with various staff
training programs with City staff and community groups to develop a better understanding of the practice of CEQA. The
assignment was authorized in the fall of 2023 and the budget and schedule will be adhered to, with the contract citing
completion by December 2025,
Janss Marketplace EIR I City of Thousand Oaks, California. CSG prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to
evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the development of a hotel at 225 North Moorpark Road in Thousand
Oaks. The proposed project included demolition of the current two-story retail building, to be replaced by a five -story
dual hotel and retail pad, the creation of a map to designate airspace rights, and a zoning change to the footprint of the
hotel to increase the building's height limitation.
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WORK PLAN
APPROACH TO WORK — CURRENT AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING
At CSG, we act as project managers in most of our efforts, but we are first and foremost planners. Our goal is to always
perform as a "partner planner" for our clients, providing additional support and services to existing agency staff
members. CSG's project managers bring decades of project management experience, implementing best practices,
while delivering work products on time and within budget.
We believe that a comprehensive approach to project management includes attention to land planning, economic
feasibility, urban design, and the environment. Our project management philosophy is built upon the anticipation of,
and preparation for, all issues that may arise throughout the planning process. By constantly considering and
developing the appropriate process and plan to address political, environmental, social, and design
challenges/opportunities, we can better serve the City while delivering the highest quality product. Our management
team of senior professionals will work in close partnership with City staff to ensure continuous coordination of our
proposed services. They will assist the City in determining planning and environmental review requirements with
support from additional City planners and technical staff that allow our team to provide a wide range of services in a
cost-effective manner.
CSG junior planning personnel assist client jurisdictions with plan checks, use permits, design review, tentative maps,
and General Plan and zoning amendments, as needed. As Planning staff augmentation, our planners regularly
coordinate with project developers, property owners, contractors, engineers and architects; prepare staff reports,
resolutions, ordinances and conditions of approval; and present to appointed Commissions, Planning Commission, City
Council or Board of Supervisors.
CSG's approach to current and long-range planning is to "dig in" and become familiar with the City's General Plan,
zoning code, ongoing projects, and development trends so that we may best assist the City. Our approach includes:
Analyzing a project's compliance with the City's plans, policies and regulations. Our staff is familiar with
conducting plan checks and design review; evaluating Tentative Maps, development permits, conditional use
permits, and other permits; and, conducting General Plan and zoning amendments;
Reviewing and processing both ministerial and discretionary applications;
Researching, compiling and analyzing social, economic, environmental and associated data;
Preparing necessary long-range planning documents and amendments;
P Meeting with developers, their consultants and other project proponents, such as property owners and other
interested groups, for any project. We recognize that these are important groups or individuals to any project; and
Providing public counter services, including but not limited to, answering general questions and processing
Zoning Clearances, Accessory Dwelling Unit Zone Clearances, Temporary Use Permits, Home Occupation Permits,
and/or Short -Term Rental permits.
Members of our staff are currently actively working in agency offices, holding regular office hours, and answering public
inquiries by email, mail, or telephone. However, given current COVID-19 restrictions, we also provide services remotely
for several jurisdictions. Our staff are available to attend community meetings and present at public hearings; prepare
staff reports, resolutions, ordinances; and prepare oral and/or electronic presentations. CSG staff also has knowledge
and experience in providing affordable housing support, preparing and administering grants, preparing parking studies,
performing fiscal and economic analyses, as well as providing Geographic Information System (GIS) assistance.
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APPROACH TO WORK — ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING/REVIEW SERVICES
CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) brings specialized expertise, knowledgeable and highly experienced staff, and
proximity which facilitates communication and rapid response. As a proud partner working with many of the local
communities and industry associations, CSG has successfully contributed to the fabric of community development
services in the region.
CSG recognizes that future agency projects, depending on their type, size, and issues of concern, may require several
different types of CECIA processes. The work program will be initiated following completion and confirmation of the
Project Description.
Additionally, and more specifically, we embrace the following steps in the review process:
Establish a communications protocol and technical leads, including subconsultants and other key team members,
to ensure project critical information is efficiently and accurately conveyed across the team.
Ensure roles/responsibilities are clear for efficient management of assignments and quality control of services
and deliverables.
P Utilize experienced staff with extensive relevant experience who will do the job right the first time.
Agree on initial project schedule, budget, and protocol for updating status during all'project phases.
Determine key project description details with the City early to facilitate accurate and consistent reviews
and analysis.
Verify that the technical approach/scope of services, as conveyed in the proposal, meet San Fernando's
expectations following completion of the Project Description.
Collaborate up front with the City on standard templates for project deliverables, including peer review technical
memoranda and CEQA document components.
Communications and Techniques. As previously mentioned, CSG's goal is to provide cost-effective, technically sound,
and legally defensible environmental consulting and documentation services to our municipal clients. To this end, we
emphasize frequent, informal communications with agencies and prepare concise verbal and written summaries of
project information that can be readily shared with project participants and City staff. Our firm's management style
involves "no surprises", which means that if we encounter a challenge or constraint, we will immediately notify the City
and be prepared to provide proven, short and/or long-term strategies for remedying any situation we encounter. Our
project management philosophy revolves around an infrastructure of effective communications and problem solving,
resulting in effective results for a particular situation.
Developing Project Descriptions and Context. One of the most important factors in preparing a legally defensible
environmental document is having a complete and accurate understanding of the proposed project/action prior to
initiating environmental analysis or review. Taking the time to fully describe "the whole of the action" can result in
significant time and cost savings. Further, initiating technical studies and starting the CEQA process at the appropriate
time eliminates the need to backtrack and redo analysis due to new or changing project circumstances. CSG will assist City
staff in defining the precise location and boundaries of all of the components, facilities, and associated infrastructure to be
studied for a proposed project. CSG will also assist the City in identifying opportunities to keep a project moving forward,
despite uncertainties. For example, if a specific utility alignment is not yet known, CSG can evaluate a larger area in the
field in order to provide flexibility in the project design, while allowing the environmental studies to proceed.
Conducting Preliminary Environmental Compliance Review. CSG's proposed approach to preparing environmental
documentation is reflective of our experience in dealing with the preparation of documentation for a wide range of
projects. After conducting a preliminary environmental compliance review to confirm whether and at what level a
project is subject to CECIA, CSG will consider whether a statutory or categorical exemption may apply and provide the
appropriate recommendation. CSG will also evaluate whether a project may be eligible to utilize one or more of the
applicable CEQA streamlining provisions.
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Preparing Initial Studies. When it is determined that a project/action is
subject to CEQA and no statutory or categorical exemptions/exclusions
apply, CSG would recommend that an Initial Study be prepared to
determine the level of CEQA clearance that is required. An Initial Study o o0
is the common supporting review documentation for a (mitigated)
negative declaration determination. In certain instances, we know
early on that a proposed activity may have the potential to result in
significant impacts and that the preparation of an EIR will be required.
In these cases, depending upon a project's circumstances, CSG can o
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proceed with preparing an EIR, or we may recommend that it is
beneficial to prepare an Initial Study as a tool for scoping an EIR to only
those topical areas that may result in a potentially significant impact.
Preparing EIRs. When there is substantial evidence that a proposed project or action may result in potentially
significant impacts on the environment, CSG provides the technical capabilities and expertise to assist our agency
clients in preparing an EIR, including, but not limited to: defining the project description, identifying stakeholders
and affected agencies, maintaining the administrative record, preparing and distributing the notice of preparation
for a 30 day review, conducting a scoping meeting, preparing supporting technical reports and Administrative Draft
EIR for internal review, preparing and circulating the Public Review Draft EIR for a 45 day review period, drafting
responses to comments, preparing the Final EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, preparing
Findings of Facts, and, as necessary, preparing a Statement of Overriding Considerations to support a lead agency's
final decision on a project.
Leveraging Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Regulations. CSG regularly works with regulatory agencies through
the CEQA process to identify, discuss, and resolve key environmental issues, as well as during the regulatory permitting
phases of a project. We have professional working relationships with local, State, and Federal agency staff and can
facilitate discussions and meetings as needed for items and issues for discussion. Our management and technical staff
have excellent working relationships with Caltrans, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Regional Water
Quality Control Boards, California Housing and Community Development, the Army Corps of Engineers, and other State
and Federal agencies.
Public Input Processes and Dissemination of Information. CSG will help the City ensure that responses to public
comments received on environmental documents are complete and accurate for the purposes of CEQA. CSG can assist
the City in preparing robust community outreach plans that include ongoing public engagement opportunities, or we
can attend public hearings and meetings either to answer questions on the City's behalf or present our findings to the
decision -making body. Should any additional/new public comments be raised at these hearings and meetings, CSG can
assist the City in appropriately responding to these comments.
Ensuring Compliance with Processing and Legal Requirements. The CSG team has historically prepared CEQA
documentation for low to highly controversial projects and we have an excellent record of legal defensibility for the
documentation we prepare. We exercise particular care to ensure that CSG's environmental documents contain
thorough environmental analysis and explicitly document all data sources and research contacts. This approach
reduces the potential for successful legal challenges and assists lead agencies in preparing the administrative record.
CSG staff are experienced in conducting environmental review for controversial projects and we have developed
research and documentation techniques that can reduce the potential for legal challenges.
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Quality Assurance/Control. CSG is committed to providing high quality documentation that engenders client
satisfaction, meets the needs of the project, and withstands legal scrutiny. Therefore, conducting in-house QA/QC
reviews concurrently with the preparation of written technical documents is a critical part of our delivery of technically
sound and legally defensible environmental documents. Our approach to achieving the envisioned level of quality
includes the following steps: First, our QA/QC process begins with the assignment of staff members who have the
appropriate technical expertise to complete the work. Second, all work products are prepared with oversight and
reviewed by an assigned technical lead. Third, upon completion of the first internal draft of a technical document or
report, it is reviewed by the project manager for consistency with the project description, compliance with the
approved scope of work, and technical accuracy. Once the documentation has been revised and updated to the
satisfaction of the project manager, it is sent to our technical editor for review of grammar, proper nomenclature,
references, and methodology consistency. The last step before the document is submitted to the City is a thorough and
complete word processing review that produces a correctly formatted document, with accurate references to tables,
exhibits, appendices, and the table of contents. Only then is the document submitted to the City for review.
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CONSULTANTS
PROJECT STAFFING
The majority of the 350+ individuals within our firm have provided public agency services throughout their entire
careers. Our talented personnel, having held positions within communities facing similar development concerns as the
City of El Segundo, bring a wealth of ideas, experience, and solutions. Depending upon the needs of our clients, we can
serve in either a project -specific or on -call staff augmentation capacity.
KEY CSG TEAM MEMBERS
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About Mr. Edwards is dedicated to ensuring resource availability and maintaining high -quality standards. As
the Vice President of Planning Services at CSG, he oversees Planning, Environmental, and
Sustainability divisions. With over 24 years of extensive experience in complex land use planning
across California and Oregon, Mr. Edwards brings expertise in current and long-range planning,
design strategies, coastal development review, CECIA compliance, and professional practice building.
Mr. Edwards served as a planner for several public and private sector organizations and has served in
various management roles including Community Development Director, Planning Manager and
Principal Planner. In his present role, Mr. Edwards manages staff and projects, ensuring quality
assurance and control, effective scheduling, budget adherence, and the implementation of customer
service strategies. Actively involved in guiding project success, he is dedicated to providing the
highest level of service to CSG's clientele. With his unwavering commitment and extensive
experience, Mr. Edwards plays a pivotal role in advancing CSG's mission to excel in delivering
planning services
About Mr. Lajoie has over 35 years of experience in the environmental planning profession. Mr. Lajoie's
diverse background includes a wide range of CEQA/ NEPA compliance studies, including policy,
development, and infrastructure projects. He has served in various roles on projects, including
Project Director, Project Manager, Quality Control and lead for navigating complex regulatory
processes. Mr. Lajoie has an extensive background with agencies throughout California. The
geographic context is wide ranging including: resort and destination projects in the Town of
Mammoth Lakes; numerous infrastructure and desalination project reviews in the Community of
Cambria; downtown high rise and mixed -use proposals in Long Beach; city center and neighborhood
revitalization opportunities in Lancaster; buildout of the City's Business Park Master Plan in Cypress;
over two million square feet of expansion for the Raytheon Corporate facility in El Segundo; campus
modernization and enhancement projects in the University of California, Riverside; and the master
plan update for the Hotel del Coronado.
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About Ms. Guisar has over 20 years of planning expertise in both the private and public sectors. She has
designed and managed a wide variety of development applications and led teams through the
entitlement and environmental review process. Ms. Guisar's experience includes working as a project
manager leading large, interdisciplinary consultant teams in environmental planning efforts for a
variety of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed -use land development projects throughout
Southern California. Her thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of CECIA, urban and
regional planning, zoning, development economics and designs makes her an asset to any
development team.
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About Ms. Carver serves as a Senior Planner for CSG Consultants. Ms. Carver has expertise in project
management, CEQA, GIS and demographic research and excels in leadership and customer service.
She gained skills and knowledge in many areas of transportation planning from her 9 years of
experience with Caltrans. Ms. Carver is an independent worker, has outstanding verbal and written
communication skills, and is an integral part of the CSG team. She is currently serving as a Consulting
Planner for the cities of Tustin, Oxnard and Town of Colma and serves as a Board Member for the APA
California Chapter, Orange Section.
About Ms. Wengert serves as an Associate Planner for CSG Consultants. Ms. Wengert has over 7 years of
experience in the planning industry, providing project management and high -quality customer
service, reviewing discretionary planning applications and various environmental documents,
providing oversight and preparation of staff reports and presentations, and performing plan checks
for Zoning and Municipal Code compliance.
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About Ms. Allen serves as an Assistant Environmental Planner for CSG Consultants with 2 years' experience
in the environmental planning field. She is a recent graduate of UCLA, earning two Bachelor of Arts
Degrees in Environmental Studies and Political Science. Ms. Allen has experience drafting
presentations and communicating with public agencies and clients. She is currently writing
administrative CEQA documents, including a Notice of Preparation and Project Description, and is
preparing an environmental impact report for a hotel project in Thousand Oaks..
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FEE SCHEDULE
CSG's fee schedule is provided in Table 1(CSG Hourly Rates) below..
Table 1
CSG Hourly Rates
PERSONNELIROLE 2
HOURLY,RATE,
Publications Specialist
$115
Planning Technician
$120
Assistant Planner
$140
Associate Planner
$160
Senior Planner
$175
Principal Planner
$190
Planning Manager
$215
Planning Director
$230
Assistant Environmental Planner
$145
Associate Environmental Planner
$165
Senior Environmental Planner
$180
Environmental Director
$215
Principal -in -Charge _
$235
Notes: All hourly rates includeoverheadcosts including, but not limited to, salaries, benefits, workers' compensation insurance, travel and
office expenses. Overtime services and services provided outside of normal business hours
will be billed at 1.5x the applicable hourly rate.
On July 1 of each year following the contract start year, CSG will initiate a rate increase (not
-to -exceed 3%) based on change in CPI for the
applicable region (Los Angeles -Long Beach -Glendale region). CSG will deliver an invoice every
month for services rendered duringthe previous
month.
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