CONTRACT 3592 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement N3 5 9 2 . .
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
CHRISTOPHER A. JOSEPH & ASSOCIATES
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 1 st day of June, 2006, by and between the CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ( "CITY ") and CHRISTOPHER A.
JOSEPH & ASSOCIATES, 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 Eight -Seven Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($187,200) 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 `B," 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
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agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially affected by the project
for which the Initial Study, as specified in the SERVICES, is being prepared. Such 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, without limitation a negative declaration or draft EIR, 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 woi
level of responsibility are as follows:
Craig Fajnor, Sr. Vice President, CAJA
Jennifer Johnson, Sr. Environmental Planner, CAJA
Scott Johnson, CAJA
Teresa Grimes, Sr. Architectural Historian, CAJA
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k under this Agreement and their
Principal -in- Charge
Aesthetics
Aesthetics
Cultural Resources
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Jenny Maihot, Sr. Environmental Planner, CAJA
Paulette Franco, Project Manager, CAJA
Bret Pomeroy, CAJA
Terrance Wong, Environmental Planner, CAJA
Anita Hayworth, Ph.D., Dudek & Associates
Brock Ortega, Dudek & Associates
Kim Belka, EMG
Serine Ciandella, AICP, Kimley -Horn
Bill Dvorak, Transportation Planner, Kimley -Horn
Mark J. Brown, Transportation Planner, Kimley -Horn
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Geology and Soils,
Hydrology, Population
and Housing
Hazards, Land Use
Public Services, Utilities
Air Quality, Noise
Biological Resources
Biological Resources
Hazards and Hazardous
Materials
Transportation/Traffic
Transportation/Traffic
Transportation/Traffic
B. The resume of each of the individuals identified in this Section are attached to this
Agreement, collectively, as Exhibit "C," 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 April 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007. 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 "B ";
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.
C. 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 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. CITY may, but is not required to, extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the
completion of the contracted services.
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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.
13. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION.
A. Craig Fajnor will be assigned as Project Manager and will be responsible for job
performance, negotiations, contractual matters, and coordination with CITY's Project
Manager.
B. Kimberly Christensen 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 Manager.
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 thirty (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).
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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 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, including, without limitation, CITY's defense
costs (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.
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, 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 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
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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.
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 (3) years following final payment under this
Agreement.
B. Upon inspection, CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective measures
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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.
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
Limits (combined single)
Commercial general liability: $1,000,000
Professional Liability $1,000,000
Business automobile liability $1,000,000
Workers compensation 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 11 85 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
0106 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 (3) 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.
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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."
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
Kimberly Christensen, AICP
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 -3813
Phone: 310 -524 -2340
Fax: 310- 322 -4167
CONSULTANT
Craig Fajnor, Sr. Vice President
Christopher A. Joseph and Associates
11849 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 204
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 473 -1600
Fax: (310) 473 -9336
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.
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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 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 Attachments, 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 three (3) Attachments 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:
A. Exhibit A: Scope of Work;
B. Exhibit B: Budget; and
C. Exhibit C: Proposal for Services.
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 FACSIMILE 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 facsimile
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transmission. Such 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.
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.
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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
J 0f6ey Stewart, Christopher A. Joseph
City Manager Pr ent
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CHRISTOPHER A. JOSEPH & ASSOCIATES
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Craig Faj r
Senior Vic re ' ent
ATTEST:
Taxpayer ID No. ' G S 1-279
Cindy Morte ,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
MARK D. HENSI�
H. Berger, A$si
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LLOrfJ�y
City Attorney
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Christopher A. Joseph & Associates
EXHIBIT A
TABLE 2
Plaza El Segundo Phase II Project
Cost to Prepare Subsequent EIR
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COST
FTasksl,2,3 reparation of Initial S tudy/Notice of Preparation
. Joseph &Associates
Craig Fajnor
8 hours @$180
$1,440
Jenny Mailhot
30 hours @$140
$4,200
Subtotal Initial Study/Notice of Preparation
$5,640
Task 4 - Preparation of Administrative Draft EIR
Christopher A. Joseph & Associates
Craig Fajnor
40 hours @$180
$7,200
Jenny Mailhot
40 hours @$140
$5,600
Paulette Franco
40 hours @$140
$5,600
Terrance Wong (noise /air quality)
20 hours @$140
$2,800
Teresa Grimes (cultural resources)
30 hours @$140
$4,200
Jennifer Johnson
20 hours @$100
$2,000
Brett Pomeroy
20 hours @$100
$2,000
Graphics
40 hours @$70
$2,800
CAJA Subtotal
$32,200
Dudek & Associates (biological resources)
$12,000
EMG (hazardous materials peer review)
$9,000
Subtotal Administrative Draft EIR (not including traffic)
$53,200
Traffic: Either
Kimley -Horn and Associates; or
$2,950
Overland Traffic Consultants
$27,500
Subtotal Administrative Draft EIR with Kimley -Horn and Associates
$83,150
Subtotal Administrative Draft EIR with Overland Traffic Consultants
$80,700
Task 5,6 — Revisions, Draft EIR
Christopher A. Joseph & Associates
Craig Fajnor
60 hours @$180
$10,800
Jenny Mailhot
60 hours @$140
$8,400
Brett Pomeroy
20 hours @$100
$2,000
Graphics
20 hours @$70
$1,400
Subtotal Draft EIR
1 $22,600
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Task 7 — Final EIR
Christopher A. Joseph & Associates
Craig Fajnor
40 hours @$180
$7,200
Jenny Mailhot
80 hours @$140
$11,200
Brett Pomeroy
60 hours @$100
$6,000
Graphics
20 hours @$70
$1,400
Subtotal CAJA
$25,800
Traffic Consultant (either Kimley -Horn or Overland)
$5,000
Dudek & Associates (biological resources)
$2,000
Subtotal Final EIR
$32,800
Task 8 — Meetings, Hearings
Christopher A. Joseph & Associates
Craig Fajnor
60 hours @$180
$10,800
Traffic Consultant — 6 meetings
Kimley -Horn
$4,200
Overland
$3,000
Dudek & Associates — 2 meetings
$2,000
Subtotal Meeting&Wearings with Kimley -Horn and Associates
$17,000
Subtotal Meetings/Hearings with Overland Traffic Consultants
$15,800
Task 9 — Mitigation Monitoring Program
Christopher A. Joseph & Associates
Jenny Mailhot
10 hours @$140
$1,400
Subtotal Mitigation Monitoring Program
$1,400
Task 10,11— Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations
Christopher A. Joseph & Associates
Craig Fajnor
10 hours @$180
$1,800
Jenny Mailhot
20 hours @$140
$2,800
Subtotal Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations
$4,600
DIRECT COSTS (Estimated/Will be Billed at 100% of Actual
Cost)
Printing/Graphics/Postage, etc.
$20,000
Total By Firm
CAJA
$103,040
Dudek & Associates
$16,000
EMG
$9,000
Direct Costs
$20,000
Subtotal, Not Including Traffic
$148,040
Total by Traffic Firm
Kimley -Hom and Associates
$39,150
Overland Traffic Consultants
$35,500
TOTAL PROJECT
With Kimley -Horn and Associates as traffic consultant
$187,190
With Overland Traffic Consultants as traffic consultant
$183,540
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EXHIBIT B
II. SCOPE OF WORK
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UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT
The proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase H project consists of reuse of an industrial site located at the
southern edge of El Segundo, adjacent to the City of Manhattan Beach. The project site is held in
multiple ownerships and has been used for industrial activities for over 80 years. Various activities,
including certain activities involving the use of hazardous and toxic materials, have taken place on the site
over this time frame. A Union Pacific railroad line bisects the site and a BNSF railroad line runs along
the southeastern edge of the site. A large storm water retention basin is located in the central portion of
the site.
The project site was the subject of a rezoning action by the City of El Segundo (City) in 2005. As a result
of this rezoning, a portion of the project site was rezoned to a new "C4" Commercial Center
classification. The remainder of the site retained its industrial (M1 and M2) zoning. At the same time the
rezoning was approved, the City approved a commercial project (Plaza El Segundo Phase I) on the site
adjacent to the proposed project and a Development Agreement governing future development of the
rezoned site. Construction of the Plaza El Segundo Phase I project commenced in late 2005.
Potential environmental effects of the rezoning action, Development Agreement and the Plaza El Segundo
Phase I project were addressed in a Program/Project EIR that was certified by the City in February 2005
(Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, State Clearinghouse No.
2003121037, February 2005). This EIR examined the implications of building out the rezoning site with
a combination of the Plaza El Segundo Phase I project and a projection of future development and
conceptual site plan for the remainder of the site. Of necessity, the projection of future development on
the remainder of the site was general in nature and did not reflect a specific plan or design for the
remaining development. In addition, conditions related to hazardous materials on parts of the remainder
of the site could not be known at the time the Program/Project EIR was prepared because of ownership
considerations. The Program/Project EIR also identified roadway circulation improvements and potential
relocation of railroad lines that would be associated with the future full buildout of the project site. As
such, the Program portion of the Program/Project EIR examined the potential effects of development
beyond the Plaza El Segundo Phase I project to the extent possible and established requirements for future
analysis and studies that would be required to be undertaken to provide full environmental analysis of the
future buildout of the project site when a specific project was proposed for this portion of the project site.
The project applicant has now identified a specific project that would be constructed over a major portion
of the remainder of the project site.
The scope of work identified in this proposal reflects our understanding of the environmental review
structure for future projects on the project site that was established in the previously - prepared
Program/Project EIR. As discussed with the City, the scope of work would include preparation of a
Subsequent EIR that tiers off the previously - prepared Program/Project EIR in accordance with CEQA
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on the specific environmental impacts that could be associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase
H project and utilize to the maximum extent possible, the baseline background information and mitigation
measures developed for inclusion in the Program/Project EIR. The scope of work also addresses the
specific study requirements established in the Program/Project EIR as they would apply to the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Phase H project. The analysis would be structured to provide the applicant with an
appropriate level of flexibility to respond to changes in conditions which may affect development of the
project site in the future, although flexibility that may be afforded would not be as broad as was
established for the future buildout of the rezoning site.
To provide a comprehensive solution to the complex needs of this undertaking, CAJA has assembled a
team of top professionals to separately address the environmental aspects of this project. Preparation of
the EIR would be undertaken per the requirements of CEQA and would also be designed to provide
flexibility to the City and the developer in adapting the plan to meet changing requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO BE ANALYZED IN EIR
Our approach is designed to provide a thorough level of analysis for the Plaza El Segundo Phase lI
development capable of accommodating extensive public input and withstanding the rigorous scrutiny
that this project could conceivably attract. Based on our past experience with the project site and
discussions with the City, and in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Program/Project EIR,
CAJA would propose to analyze the following environmental issues in detail in the Plaza El Segundo
Phase H Project Subsequent EIR:
• Aesthetics
• Air Quality
• Biological Resources
• Geology and Soils
• Hydrology/Water Quality
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials
• Land Use and Planning
• Noise
• Population, Housing and Employment
• Public Services
• Transportation/Traffic
• Utility and Service Systems
• Cultural Resources
Remaining issues, which do not rise to the level of significant impacts, would be addressed through
completion of a comprehensive Initial Study to create a complete record of the City's environmental
decision - making. In addition, issues where the impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project
would be within the level of impact identified in the Program/Project EIR would be analyzed and
documented in the Initial Study or equivalent document meeting the requirements of CEQA Guidelines
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Section 15168. To the extent the City were to modify the proposed scope of the EIR, CAM can provide
expertise to address additional technical issues which may arise.
SCOPE OF WORK TO PREPARE THE EIR
Because it is expected that the Plaza El Segundo Phase H Project Subsequent EIR will be scrutinized by
affected parties, adjacent residents and surrounding communities, it is important that the potential
environmental effects of the project be fully analyzed. Although any EIR can be challenged, a
comprehensive approach using appropriately conservative assumptions is likely to withstand any legal
challenge that might be raised. The EIR must respond directly to issues raised by responsible agencies
and community organizations. An EIR that provides thoughtful and well- documented responses to issues
raised during the environmental review process is the best means of allowing applicants to proceed with
their projects in the most expeditious manner.
In order to assure that the resulting Subsequent EIR is both analytically correct and legally defensible, the
CAJA Team will prepare a comprehensive and factual EIR that addresses the previous environmental
analysis, existing conditions, project impacts, mitigation measures, cumulative impacts and alternatives to
the project, along with a complete Initial Study which provides full justification for the City of El
Segundo to conclude that remaining issues not specifically addressed in the EIR would not be significant.
The EIR will be prepared based on the standards and requirements of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines,
and the City of El Segundo. The EIR will be prepared to meet the exacting standards of quality employed
by CAJA in the preparation of our previous EIRs throughout Southern California.
The following tasks would be performed by the CAJA team to prepare a Subsequent EIR for the Plaza El
Segundo Phase II Project.
Task 1: Review of Project Description Information/Finalize Project Description
The project applicant has developed a preliminary concept plan for the Plaza El Segundo Phase II project.
However, project parameters, the project site boundary (i.e., the portion of the rezoning site that would be
included in the proposed project), roadway and railroad realignments and precise site plan have not been
finalized as yet. CAJA will review project description information and pertinent documentation and
analyze to determine issues, findings and problem resolutions that could be relevant to the EIR. A
concerted effort will be made to utilize and incorporate as much existing data as possible into the EIR.
CAJA will assist the City as necessary in identifying the level of detail needed to provide adequate
environmental analysis of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project.
Task 2: Preparation of a Draft Initial Study
The Initial Study consists of a checklist which is used to identify areas where the proposed project could
potentially result in environmental impacts as well as areas where the proposed project has no potential to
result in impacts. This checklist or an equivalent format approved by the City will be used to examine the
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potential environmental effects of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase U project to determine whether
these environmental effects were covered in the Program EIR, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15168. CAJA will prepare a Draft Initial Study or equivalent document meeting the requirements
of CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 for the proposed project utilizing the City's Initial Study Checklist or
equivalent document. The Initial Study or equivalent document will be comprised of a completed
checklist and detailed responses to all questions, with particular emphasis given to responses where the
impact is not significant and the response provided will serve as the primary record of the City's
determination that the impact is not significant. The Initial Study or equivalent document is also a
valuable tool in refining the scope of the EIR and identifying any additional reports or analysis that may
be required for the proposed project.
Task 3: Notices and EIR Scoping
CEQA includes prescribed noticing requirements to inform the public and other cognizant agencies that
documentation is being prepared for a project. Noticing requirements for a Subsequent EIR are the same
as for the original EIR (CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(d)). CAJA will prepare the Notice of
Preparation (NOP) required by CEQA for the proposed project in the format used by City and will
circulate it to all identified commenting agencies and interested parties. The NOP will include a map of
the project site, a brief description of the proposed project, and a preliminary list of the environmental
effects to be evaluated in the EIR.
As a public scoping meeting was held for the original EIR process (Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning
and Plaza El Segundo Phase I Project), it is recommended that a public scoping meeting be held for the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project. CAJA will assist the City in organizing and conducting this
scoping meeting as required. Notice of the scoping meeting would be included in the NOR
A finalized scope for the Draft. EIR will be defined after all comments on the NOP have been received
and the scoping meeting is concluded. CAJA will work with the City to determine if the comments
expand the scope of work or require additional technical sections to be included in the EIR. The Initial
Study, Notice of Preparation and all correspondence received in response to the NOP will be attached as
an Appendix to the Draft EIR.
CAJA will also circulate all other required public notices including the Notice of Completion and Notice
of Determination.
Task 4: Preparation of Administrative Draft EIR
An Administrative Draft EIR would be prepared for review by the City. This subsection outlines the
major sections which would be included in the Administrative Draft EIR.
4.1 INTRODUCTION /SUMMARY
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The Introduction section of the EIR will include a narrative on the background of the EIR process,
development of the proposed project and alternatives and a short summation of the environmental review
and project approval process. The Introduction will also provide contextual information on the process
associated with the development and approval of the Program/Project EIR and Development Agreement,
and the structure of the follow -on environmental analysis requirements set forth in that document. A
tabular summary will be also included in the first section of the EIR. The Summary will include a tabular
summary of expected environmental effects, recommended mitigation measures, and a summary
evaluation of alternatives.
4.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project description will provide a detailed narrative and graphical presentation of the provisions of
the project, including proposed improvements, architectural plans and entitlements sought, including
amendments to the Development Agreement, if any. The project description will include a qualitative
and graphical description of the project location and boundaries including regional and vicinity maps and
aerial photos. For CEQA purposes, the project description will also include a statement of project
objectives to be developed in conjunction with the City.
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The environmental setting will provide a physical description of the project site and the surrounding area.
Existing improvements and land uses will be described. A discussion and tabular list of related
projects /cumulative development will be presented, and the location of such development will be plotted
on an area map. A related projects "list- based" approach [CEQA Guidelines, Section 15130(b)(1)(A))
will be used to analyze the potential cumulative impacts of the proposed project in conjunction with other
projected growth in the area.
4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, RAPACTS AND MITIGATION
As an introduction to this section of the EIR, each environmental impact area determined not to have a
potentially significant impact on the environment, as identified in the Initial Study described above, will
be listed, with an accompanying discussion of the reasons for the determination.
Each of the areas of potential impact will describe the previous environmental analysis, existing
conditions, environmental impact after development of the proposed project and alternatives,
recommended mitigation measures, net unmitigated environmental impact after project development, and
cumulative impact.
Previous Environmental Analysis. A brief summary of the previous environmental analysis from the
Program/Project EIR will be included, along with a list of previously identified mitigation measures and
subsequent environmental documentation requirements from the Program/Project EIR. This discussion
will provide a context for the remaining subsections described below.
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Existing Conditions. Analysis of the existing environmental setting is necessary in order to compare
those conditions to any changes created and produced by the proposed project, and to identify any
significant environmental effects of the proposed project. For purposes of environmental analysis within
the EIR, the environmental setting is defined as the physical conditions in the affected area as they exist at
the time the Notice of Preparation is published (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126.2, revised
October 26, 1998).
Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Protect. Each of the environmental subject areas would be
evaluated to determine impact significance. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a
significant impact is defined as a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in the physical
environment. The specific criteria or threshold of significance for determining the significance of a
particular impact would be identified in conjunction with the City prior to the impact discussion in each
issue section, and would be consistent with the criteria set forth in the revised CEQA Guidelines. The
environmental impact analysis would be specific to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase H project, and
would also be evaluated within the context of the analysis presented in the Program/Project EIR (i.e.,
conclusions will be presented as to whether the impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase H project
would be within the impacts identified in the Program/Project EIR, or higher or lower than the previously
identified impacts).
Mitigation Measures. Where applicable, mitigation measures would be presented in each respective
environmental subject area in the following classification scheme:
Mitigation Measures required to reduce an identified significant impact to a less -than-
significant level. These mitigation measures would be drawn from the measures
identified in the Program/Project EIR, supplemented by measures specific to the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project as required.
Non - Required Measures, mitigations that are recommended (but not required) to further
enhance environmental conditions within the project and the surrounding locale, and
which can reduce an identified non - significant impact.
• Code- Required Measures required by local, regional, state and/or federal regulations and
statutes which must be imposed as conditions of project approval. Such code - required
measures would be listed even though they are not necessarily required to reduce
identified impacts.
Level of Impact After Mitigation. A clear, concise statement of the level of impact after the inclusion of
mitigation measures will be presented. Net impacts will be defined as either "significant," or "less than
significant." If applicable, this section of the EIR would also identify whether an impact represents a
substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified impact.
Cumulative Impact. The project's cumulative impacts in conjunction with identified related
development/cumulative growth within and possibly outside the City of El Segundo. Related projects
outside the City that might be included are the Playa Vista Development and the LAX Master Plan, as
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well as anticipated future development projects in the Cities of Hawthorne and Manhattan Beach. It will
be noted throughout the cumulative impact discussions that such impacts generally represent a worst -case
scenario (higher than would be expected) because impact projections for related projects are for the most
part calculated without subtracting (netting out) existing uses on related project sites. Moreover, it is
assumed for analytical purposes that all related projects would be approved and developed within the time
frame of the proposed project. In addition, each related project would likely be subject to unspecified
mitigation measures, which would also reduce cumulative impacts.
4.5 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
CAJA will prepare an analysis of alternatives to the proposed project. This proposal assumes up to four
alternatives to be analyzed in the EIR (includes No Project Alternative). Such alternatives may include:
No Project (Existing Conditions)
• Reduced Project
• Alternate Uses (e.g., industrial)
• Alternative Site Plan Configurations (i.e., roadway, railroad realignment, retention basin
location)
The requirements for these analyses are based on the "rule of reason" as dictated by the California
Environmental Quality Act and reflect the needs of each particular project. Specific alternative schemes
will be determined upon consultation with City staff. It is noted that several recent court cases have been
decided in California that can affect the scope of project alternatives in EIRs. The resulting court
decisions have made the alternatives analyses in EIRs more vulnerable to legal challenges which, in turn,
has changed the standards of adequacy for such analysis. The reasoning behind the rejection of
alternatives is typically based on the inability of the alternatives to meet the project objectives.
4.6 OTHER EIR SECTIONS
The EIR will also include the following required sections:
• Summary of Unavoidable Significant Adverse Impacts
• Growth Inducing Impacts
• Organizations and Persons Consulted
• Report Preparation Personnel
CAJA will submit five copies of the Administrative Draft EIR to the City for review.
Task 5: Revision of the Administrative Draft EIR
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Typical agency review involves a maximum of two drafts of the Administrative Draft EIR. The first
Administrative Draft EIR would receive the most extensive comments, with the subsequent draft
requiring fewer comments. The review and correction cycle continues until the City has approved the t�
Administrative Draft EIR for publication as a Draft EIR for public circulation.
Task 6: Production and Circulation of the Draft EIR
When the City has approved the Administrative Draft EIR for release as a Draft EIR, CAJA will print 75
copies of the Draft EIR and its Technical Appendices. CAJA will also provide the City with a camera
ready original, a PDF version for web - posting and a Microsoft Word version of the document on CD.
CAJA will also be responsible for the circulation of the Draft EIR to the State Clearinghouse, identified
commenting agencies and interested parties. In addition, CAJA will prepare and circulate the Notice of
Completion for the Draft EIR.
Task 7: Preparation of the Final EIR
The Draft EIR will be circulated to the public for a minimum of 45 days. Following the closure of the
public comment period, CAJA will prepare and submit five copies of the Administrative Final EIR to the
City. The Final EIR will consist of a summary, corrections, additions, and responses to comments to the
EIR. Each comment received on the Draft EIR will be responded to in the Final EIR. The extent of work
necessary to complete the Final EIR is contingent upon the amount and nature of comments that are
received after the Draft EIR is circulated. For the purposes of this proposal, based upon previous
experience with EIRs for projects of this type in the City, it is assumed that a workload of approximately
200 hours would be required to complete the Final EIR. This would accommodate a moderate to heavy
response to the Draft EIR. Should responses to comments exceed the anticipated workload, additional
hours would be billed on a time and materials basis, with prior approval of the City.
CAJA will begin preparation of the Final EIR immediately after circulation of the Draft EIR commences.
During the time the Draft EIR is being circulated for public comment, the summary and corrections and
additions sections of the Final EIR will be prepared. Written comments on the Draft EIR will be
responded to as soon as they are forwarded to CAJA by the lead agencies. It is anticipated that some
comments will be received before the end of the public circulation period and that responses to these
comments could be prepared immediately upon receipt.
CAJA will make changes to the Administrative Final EIR following its review by the City. When the
City has approved the Administrative Final EIR for release as the Final EIR, CAJA will print 50 copies of
the Final EIR and circulate them to all appropriate agencies and individuals. In addition, CAJA will
provide a camera ready original, PDF version for web posting and Word CD to the City. CAJA will also
prepare and file the Notice of Determination when the EIR has been certified by the City Council.
Task 8: Project Coordination/Public Participation
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Successful preparation of the EIR will require effective communication between the City and the EIR
consultant. CAJA's experience in managing other projects of similar scale and complexity has shown
that regular working meetings provide this type of communication. Attendance at various public hearings ,y
will also be required as a part of the EIR process. CAJA has budgeted for a total of 20 meetings or
hearings for all purposes over the course of the EIR process. Attendance at additional meetings or
hearings would be billed on a time and materials basis. Time has also been included for meeting
attendance for the traffic and biological resources consultants.
Task 9: Mitigation Monitoring Program
After the Final EIR has been completed, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will be prepared
for adoption by the City Council as part of the certification process. This CEQA- required plan must be
organized around City policies and procedures. The mitigation monitoring and reporting program will list
(1) project mitigation measures, (2) correlate the mitigation measures to the various governmental actions
that the implementation of the project will require and (3) identify the City and/or other governmental
offices or departments that should monitor the execution of the mitigations. The Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program will also establish specific reporting requirements, enforcement procedures and
penalties, reporting forms, and periodic monitoring schedules, consistent with the established procedures
of the City. A Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will be prepared for review by City
staff, and a final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will be prepared that incorporates City
changes. This document will be available in a timely fashion for inclusion in the staff report prepared for
the Planning Commission and City Council as part of the project approval and EIR certification process
in the City.
Task 10: Statement of Facts and Findings
Prior to consideration of the proposed project and certification of the Final EIR, CAJA will prepare the
Statement of Facts and Findings for any significant environmental effects identified in the EIR. The
Findings will individually identify the significant environmental effects of the proposed project and
provide a reasoned discussion of the appropriate findings of the Lead Agency.
Task 11: Statement of Overriding Considerations
Prior to consideration of the proposed project and certification of the Final EIR, CAJA will prepare the
Statement of Overriding Considerations (if required). The Statement of Overriding Considerations would
describe why the benefits of the project outweigh its significant unavoidable effects, if such effects are
identified by the EIR.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO BE ANALYZED IN THE EIR
As discussed above, the following provides a summary of the content and technical approach for each
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environmental impact category which would be analyzed in the Plaza El Segundo Phase H Project EIR: 'k
Aesthetics
CAJA will evaluate the aesthetic impacts from the proposed project buildings and site plan. The existing
visual environment will be described from several different vantage points and perspectives (foreground,
middle ground and background). The vantage points will be determined in consultation with the City.
The project's impact on the visual environment from the identified vantage points will be evaluated. In
accordance with the previous environmental analysis, the analysis will address the following issues
relative to the conclusions presented in the previous EIR:
o height and massing of proposed project buildings;
o view lines through the site;
o expected visual environment during the construction phase;
o night lighting; and
o glare
The Proposed Project will also be evaluated against the development standards set forth in the
Development Agreement that have the potential to affect the visual environment, including building
height, setbacks and lot frontage requirements.
Air Quality
The following scope of work would be undertaken by CAJA to complete the air quality analysis:
Characterize Existing Conditions. This task will involve compiling historical data from the nearest air
pollutant monitoring station. The number of exceedances of State and Federal Ambient Air Quality
standards will be documented. Sensitive locations will be identified for purposes of establishing existing
CO "hot spot" conditions in the local project vicinity. To provide a regional context, the most recent
attainment and non - attainment status designations from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will
be discussed.
Assess Construction Impacts. As required by the Program/Project EIR, a project- specific study of
construction emissions will be prepared for the Plaza El Segundo Phase II project. The analysis will
consider construction activities associated with site grading and excavation, foundations, framing and
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Using the SCAQMD guidelines as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) AP42
emissions factor document, all applicable sources of air emissions for each phase of the construction
process will be combined into a total area source emission rate. Emissions from the construction site will i
be quantified on a daily and quarterly basis in pounds per day and tons per quarter, respectively. These ``
emissions will be compared with daily and quarterly emissions thresholds established by the SCAQMD to
determine the potential for significant impacts.
Prepare Operations Phase Impact Analysis. The operational air quality assessment will be tiered off
the previous EIR analysis. A calculation of daily vehicle miles traveled from both the Plaza El Segundo
Phase I (based on actual development parameters) and Phase II (based on proposed project parameters)
projects will be performed and compared to the daily VMT used in the Program/Project EIR. If the total
VMT is within the assumptions used in the previous EIR, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase H project
will be deemed to be within the impacts identified in the previous EIR. In accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15168, no further analysis would be required. Mitigation measures from the
Program/Project EIR would be imposed on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase H project as applicable.
This analysis can be included in the Initial Study and need not be addressed in the EIR for the Plaza El
Segundo Phase II project.
In the event the daily VMT is not within the assumptions of the previous EIR, calculations for the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase H Project would be performed. Specific analysis will include:
Daily Emissions. Mobile emission rates will utilize the most recent EMFAC 2002 series factors
required by SCAQMD. Mobile emissions rates will be applied to vehicle miles of travel statistics
available from the traffic study.
Carbon Monoxide Hot Spots. The roadside carbon monoxide analysis will be conducted in
accordance with the procedures established by US EPA and SCAQMD in the carbon monoxide
modeling protocol document. Specific attention will be given to two classes of roadway
intersections. First, analytical priority will be given to intersections that would be expected to operate
at LOS E or F. Second, intersections that would be adjacent to sensitive land uses. The CAL3QHC
or CALINE 4 microcomputer carbon monoxide dispersion model will be used at intersections that
may be substantially affected by the project.
Identify Mitigation Measures. Additional mitigation measures beyond those in the previous EIR will
be identified as feasible that would either eliminate or substantially reduce any identified air quality
impacts. Mitigation measures will be selected to ensure that performance standards are met and that
the measures are feasible and enforceable.
Biological Resources
Dudek & Associates will undertake the following scope of work:
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In accordance with the requirements set forth in the previous Program/Project EIR, Dudek will conduct
focused surveys for the presence of white - tailed kite (Elanus leucurus), loggerhead shrike (Lanius
ludovicianus), and Belding's savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis beldingi). In addition, a pre -
construction survey for the presence of burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) will be conducted. A focused
survey letter report discussing result of white - tailed kite, loggerhead shrike and Belding's savannah
sparrow surveys will be prepared. A focused survey letter report discussing the results of the pre -
construction burrowing owl survey will also be prepared. Surveys will be conducted in accordance with
survey recommendations of the resource agencies, including the California Department of Fish and
Game.
Geology and Soils
CAJA will prepare the evaluation of soils and geology for the EIR, based upon information provided by
the project applicant. The evaluation of soils and geology issues in the EIR will reflect a review of
previous geotechnical reports for investigations for the project site and immediately adjacent sites and
background information from the previous EIR.
In addition, the Program/Project EIR requires preparation of a methane study to determine the levels at
which methane is or is not present on the Plaza El Segundo Phase II project site. It is assumed that this
study will be provided by the project applicant for incorporation into the EIR for the Plaza El Segundo
Phase II project.
Hydrology/Water Quality
CAJA will prepare the hydrology /water quality section of the EIR based upon information provided by
the project applicant. Because of the complicated drainage conditions associated with the site, the
Program/Project EIR, as well as the City and County, require preparation of several hydrology studies for
the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project, including:
o Hydrology study;
o Runoff volume and flow calculations;
o Master drainage plan; and
o Design of conveyance and detainment system.
CAJA would propose to work closely with the applicant's engineer to obtain information and already -
prepared drainage plans for the proposed project and include this information in the EIR section. Water
quality impacts will also be evaluated using the background information contained in the previous EIR.
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CAJA will prepared this section of the EIR based on information provided by the project applicant. Much
of the proposed project site has been the subject of past environmental site assessments and is currently
experiencing remediation activities under the cognizance of the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Rather than duplicate this extensive body of work, CAJA would propose that previous studies and any
new studies prepared since the previous EIR be peer- reviewed by EMG to determine that the information
is adequate for inclusion in the EIR. This approach would meet the requirement set forth in the
Program/Project EIR that a full characterization of all parcels that comprise the project site be undertaken.
Remediation of environmental conditions in accordance with these studies to the satisfaction of the
appropriate regulatory agency(ies) would be required prior to issuance of grading or building permits for
the project.
Land Use and Planning
Consistent with the analysis provided in the previous EIR, CAJA will evaluate the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Phase H project for compliance and consistency with established plans, policies and regulations,
including the City of El Segundo General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. This section will be supplemented
with graphic displays of existing and proposed land use and zoning in the project locale as well as tabular
comparisons of the project's compliance with the requirements of the C4 zone, Development Agreement
and other applicable zoning classifications. The project will also be evaluated for compatibility with the
existing and future land use patterns in the project locale. The project's functional and physical
compatibility with surrounding uses will also be analyzed, taking particular note of the residential uses
located in the City of Manhattan Beach to the south.
Noise
The following scope of work would be undertaken by CAJA to complete the noise analysis:
Assess Construction Impacts. As required by the Program/Project EIR, a project - specific analysis of
short-term construction noise impacts will be undertaken, based on construction phasing scenario
provided by the project applicant. The analysis will seek to define the worst -case phase and will consider
construction activities associated with demolition, site grading and excavation, foundations, framing and
finishing.
Using the City noise ordinance as a reference, noise levels from the various phases of construction will be
assessed to determine whether the change in sound level at the nearest adjacent sensitive receptor
locations exceeds threshold criteria. Construction equipment noise will be estimated using U.S. EPA
source documents as well as actual field measurements of special pieces of equipment or activities as
necessary. The specific emphasis of the construction noise impact assessment will be to determine
whether the incremental change in noise due to construction would be considered significant. As a
benchmark to establish a baseline condition to which noise from construction activity will be added, noise
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measurements will be taken in the area surrounding the construction site. At a minimum, noise
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measurement periods will include early morning hours, mid - morning, afternoon, and early evening time
periods. A Type II integrating sound level meter will be used for this purpose. Printed output from the
sound meter will be used to document findings. Impacts on adjacent residential uses will be assessed.
Traffic Noise. The traffic noise assessment will be tiered off the previous EIR analysis. A calculation of
p.m. peak hour trips traveled from both the Plaza El Segundo Phase I (based on actual development
parameters) and Phase II (based on proposed project parameters) projects will be performed and
compared to the total p.m. peak hour trips used in the Program/Project EIR traffic noise analysis. If the
total p.m. peak hour trips are within the assumptions used in the previous EIR, the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Phase II project will be deemed to be within the impacts identified in the previous EIR. In
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15168, no further analysis would be required. Mitigation
measures from the Program/Project EIR would be imposed on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II
project as applicable. This analysis can be included in the Initial Study and need not be addressed in the
EIR for the Plaza El Segundo Phase R project.
If p.m. peak hour trip totals exceed the assumptions utilized in the Program/Project EIR, the Caltrans
Sound 32 microcomputer model will be used in conjunction with traffic volume estimates from the traffic
study to simulate the added noise from local roadways. Ambient/existing noise conditions will be
established through a representative sound - monitoring program in the project vicinity. In addition,
impacts from potential operational stationary noise sources (i.e., ventilation equipment, loading docks,
etc.) on nearby sensitive receptors will be evaluated. Mitigation measures identified in the previous EIR
will be imposed on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project that would either eliminate or
substantially reduce any identified noise impacts. Mitigation measures will be selected to ensure that
performance standards are met and that the measures are feasible and enforceable. Measures will address
both short-term and long -term aspects of the project.
Population, Housing and Employment
Consistent with the analysis provided in the Program/Project EIR, CAJA will prepare this section to
address the following issues:
o Construction employment;
o On -site employment projection;
o Induced housing growth.
If the employment projection for the Plaza El Segundo Phase II would be within the assumptions used in
the previous EIR for the buildout of the project site, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project will
be deemed to be within the impacts identified in the previous EIR. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15168, no further analysis would be required. Mitigation measures from the Program/Project EIR
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would be imposed on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project as applicable. This analysis can be
included in the Initial Study and need not be addressed in the EIR for the Plaza El Segundo Phase II
project.
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Public Services
CAJA will assess the proposed project's impacts on fire and police services. CAJA will confer with
appropriate City of El Segundo personnel relative to the project's potential impact upon police and fire
protection services. This will involve consultation with the City of El Segundo Police and Fire
Departments.
Transportation/Traf lc
The traffic study will be prepared by either Kimley -Horn and Associates or Overland Traffic Consultants,
Inc (depending on the City's choice). The selected firm will prepare a project traffic study addressing
project traffic impacts at the same 25 intersections that were studied in the Program/Project EIR traffic
analysis. The project traffic study will include the following tasks:
Project Traffic Study -- Prepare a project traffic study based on the scoping requirements. This
study will include but not be limited to the following:
• Describe study area streets and land use;
• Collect new traffic data at the same 25 intersections previously analyzed (if needed);
• Calculate existing AM and PM peak -hour traffic conditions at 25 study
intersections on a weekday and 5 intersections on a Saturday mid -day (if
needed);
• Update research of other development projects in the study area;
• Incorporate information from the updated Circulation Element of the General
Plan including two way operation of Nash and Douglas Streets and connection of
Douglas Street southerly;
• Shift traffic as applicable with the connection of Park Place to Sepulveda
Boulevard;
• Estimate daily project traffic generation and a.m. and p.m. peak hour traffic
generation using industry standard traffic generation rates; compare a.m. and
p.m. peak hour trip generation for the Proposed Project to the adopted Conditions
of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as required by
the Development Agreement;
• Review Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) traffic
analysis requirements;
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• Discuss project access, circulation and parking issues;
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• Recommendations and conclusions, including any necessary traffic mitigation
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• Determination of the effectiveness of potential traffic mitigation measures.
If additional tasks are requested, such as preparing conceptual designs of mitigation measures, revisions
due to change in the scope of the project, or extensive negotiations with the adjacent jurisdictions and/or
regional/Federal agencies, separate estimates of costs for each of those tasks or other tasks that the City
may request can be provided.
Utility and Service Systems
The utilities traffic noise assessment will be tiered off the previous EIR analysis. A calculation of total
utility generation/consumption both the Plaza El Segundo Phase I (based on actual development
parameters) and Phase II (based on proposed project parameters) projects will be performed and
compared to the consumption/generation identified in the Program/Project EIR traffic noise analysis. If
generation/consumption estimates are within the values calculated in the previous EIR, the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Phase II project will be deemed to be within the impacts identified in the previous EIR.
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15168, no further analysis of this issue would be required.
Mitigation measures from the Program/Project EIR would be imposed on the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Phase II project as applicable. This analysis can be included in the Initial Study and need not be
addressed in the EIR for the Plaza El Segundo Phase II project.
This section would need to include, however, the sewer and water capacity and infrastructure studies
required by the Program/Project EIR for the Plaza El Segundo Phase II project. These studies would be
provided by the applicant and incorporated by CAJA into the EIR section.
Cultural Resources
CAJA would conduct the records search for the proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase II project site, as
required by the Program/Project EIR. In addition, if the boundaries of the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Phase II project site include the location of State Cultural Resource 19- 186856 (i.e., H Kramer property),
Teresa Grimes will conduct historical research on this resource to determine whether it is eligible for
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources, in
accordance with the criteria established by the State and federal governments for this purpose. If the
resource is determined ineligible for listing on .either the National or California Registers, no further
action would be required. If the resource is determined eligible for listing, a mitigation plan would be
developed to address potential impacts on the resource.
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III. PROJECT TEAM
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CAJA has assembled an experienced and qualified team of environmental specialists to prepare the Plaza El
Segundo Phase E Project EIR. As a result of our extensive involvement on this project site and other recent
projects in El Segundo, the CAJA Team has a proven track record with projects similar to the proposed
project, as well as a working relationship with the City of El Segundo Planning and Building Safety
Department. CAJA will serve as the prime consultant and project manager for the EIR. The CAJA Team
includes the following subcontractors:
• Either Kimley -Horn and Associates or Overland Traffic Consultants, Inc. (Transportation/Traffic)
• Dudek & Associates (Biological Resources)
• EMG (Hazards and Hazardous Materials)
The attached team organization chart illustrates the key personnel assigned to the Plaza El Segundo Phase U
Project EIR. Qualification statements for the Project Team and resumes for key personnel are provided at
the end of this proposal.
The Project Team for the Plaza El Segundo Phase H Project Subsequent EIR will be overseen by the Senior
Vice President of CAJA, Mr. Craig Fajnor. Provided below are brief qualifications descriptions of each key
personnel.
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Craig Fainor
Mr. Fajnor, Senior Vice President at CAJA would serve as CAJA's Principal -In- Charge and Project
Manager for the preparation of the EIR for the Proposed Plaza El Segundo Phase Il Project. Mr. Fajnor has
more than 21 years of experience in environmental planning and project management. Prior to joining
CAM Mr. Fajnor was an Associate Principal at Planning Consultants Research, where he managed
numerous projects and provided sophisticated technical analyses for regionally significant projects. Mr.
Fajnor also 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. Mr. Fajnor has managed several high profile projects, including
Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Phase I Project EIR, the Los Angeles Air Force
Base Land Conveyance, Construction, and Development Project
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Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development EIR, and Los Angeles Sports and
Entertainment Complex (Staples Center) EIR.
Paulette Franco
Ms. Franco is a Project Manager at CAJA. Her responsibilities include research, analysis, and coordination
for environmental review documents. Ms. Franco has over seven years of experience in the preparation of
environmental review documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the National
Environmental Policy Act. Ms. Franco's project experience includes preparing environmental analyses for
controversial and environmentally sensitive projects in both urban and rural settings. Ms. Franco also has
experience in project scheduling, budgeting, and proposal preparation. Prior to joining CAJA, Ms. Franco
worked for Planning Consultants Research (PCR) as a Planner /Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Specialist. While working for PCR, Ms. Franco prepared analyses for the Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX) Master Plan Draft EIS/EIR and served as PCR's Project Coordinator for the LAX Master Plan Draft
Supplemental EIS/EIR. Ms. Franco has conducted analyses for complex planning and environmental
issues, including demographic, land use, and environmental justice issues. Ms. Franco has also assisted in
the preparation of environmental documentation including: Canyon Hills (EIR), Los Angeles Trade
Technical College 30 -Year Master Plan (EIR) St. Regis (EIR).
Jenny Mailhot
Ms. Mailhot is a Senior Environmental Planner at CAJA. Ms. Mailhot's responsibilities at CAJA include
research and preparation analysis for environmental review documents and proposals. Prior to joining
CAJA, Ms. Mailhot worked for Planning Consultants Research (PCR) as an Associate Planner. Ms.
Mailhot has six years of experience in the preparation of environmental review documents pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. While working for PCR,
Ms. Mailhot assisted in the preparation of several high profile projects, including the Los Angeles
International Airport EIS/EIR and the Playa Vista Second Phase EIS/EIR. Ms. Mailhot has also assisted in
the preparation of environmental documentation including: Oxford Avenue Apartment Project EIR, Bradley
Landfill and Recycling Center Master Plan EIR, the Los Angeles Air Force Base Land Conveyance,
Construction, and Development Project EIS/EIR, Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development EIR, Santa Clarita Keystone EIR,Centre Street Lofts IS/EA, Cumpston/Lankershim IS/MND,
JSM Milano IS/MND, Imperia IS/MND, and Colburn School of Performing Arts Expansion Project
(IS/MND).
Terrance Wona
Mr. Wong is an Environmental Planner who, with a specialization in air quality and noise analyzes, provides
technical and analytical assistance in the preparation of various environmental documents pursuant to the
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CEQA and the NEPA, including Initial Studies (IS), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs),
Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs). With over four years of experience
in the preparation of CEQA/NEPA- related documents, Mr. Wong's diverse project experience includes 't
environmental documentation for university growth planning, elementary/high- school,
residential/commercial mixed use, industrial, hospital, sports facility, specific plan, and general plan
projects. Prior to joining CAJA, Mr. Wong served as an Associate Scientist at EIP Associates and worked as
part of the company's Air and Noise Group to expand services in air quality and noise analyzes through the
use of the BEEST air dispersion modeling software and Federal Highway Administration's Traffic Noise
Model (TNM) on EIR projects. Mr. Wong has also assisted in the preparation of environmental
documentation including: Perris Warehouse/Distribution Facility EIR, Carson Terminal Expansion EIR,
Corona General Plan Update EIR, City of Long Beach Land Use and Mobility Elements Update EIR, and
Long Beach Marina Shores East Commercial Center EIR.
Teresa Grimes
Ms. Grimes, Senior Architectural Historian at CAJA has 17 years of experience in the field of historic
preservation, which has included work in the public, private, and non - profit sectors. Prior to joining
CAJA, she was the principal of her own consulting firm, which specialized in the identification and
documentation of historic resources. Recent projects have included the Santa Fe Building in downtown
Los Angeles, the Young's Market Company Building at 7ffi and Union, the Santa Fe Coast Lines Hospital
and the Sears Building in Boyle Heights, the Arroyo Seco Historic District in Pasadena, and Mission San
Miguel on the Central Coast. Earlier in her career, she was the Preservation Officer of the Los Angeles
Conservancy, a Research Assistant at the Getty Conservation Institute, and a Project Manager with
Historic Resources Group.
Overland Associates (Transportation✓Traffic)
Jerry Overland
Prior to incorporating Overland Traffic Consultants, Mr. Overland was employed by Crain & Associates
for 11 years as a senior traffic engineer managing multiple transportation studies and design projects
throughout Southern California. Mr. Overland began his engineering career with the City of Los Angeles
Department of Transportation preparing traffic signal and roadway striping /signage plans. Public sector
experience includes investigating and analyzing traffic control devices in addition to conducting and
reviewing land development plans.
Liz Culhane
Ms. Culhane is a registered traffic engineer with over 17 years of experience in the transportation
engineering field. She has extensive background in both the public and private sector participating in a
broad range of project management, public hearings, development review, EIR traffic analysis,
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subdivisions and other entitlements. She has participated in development teams providing input on traffic
generation, parking, site plan access and circulation. Recent projects include Plaza El Segundo, Warner
Center Apartments, the Orchard in Lake Forest, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Sierra Canyon High
School and Los Angeles Air Force Base.
Kimley -Horn and Associates (Transportation /Traffic)
Serine Ciandella, AICP
Ms. Ciandella has more than 18 years of experience in traffic modeling, transportation demand
management, traffic impact analysis, and transit studies. She is an experienced manager of demand
modeling and forecasting for numerous transportation planning projects and has extensive organizational
and supervisory experience in complex data collection and analysis for transportation studies. Ms
Ciandella is currently managing preparation of the traffic analysis for the Power Plant site in El Segundo
and was Associate and Acting Project Manager for preparation of the El Segundo Circulation Element
Update.
Bill Dvorak
Mr. Dvorak has over 17 years of transportation planning experience in both the public and private sectors
and leads Kimley -Horn's Los Angeles office. A regionally known expert, he has presented transportation
planning and traffic engineering project information to public and elected officials in more than 30
jurisdictions throughout southern California. Mr. Dvorak has completed over 200 traffic impact studies
for a variety of land uses, large -scale multi -modal transportation plans and complex parking studies. He
has also completed ITS strategic plans, transit studies, traffic signal systems management plans, and
conceptual roadway design studies. Mr. Dvorak has been involved in several redevelopment projects,
including the BKK Landfill site development and the Los Angeles Historic Core parking study. He has
also managed long -term design efforts for land development projects, including roadway design, fiber
optic design, commercial and medical center reconstruction projects.
Mark J. Brown
Mr. Brown has over five years of experience in transportation planning, corridor studies, and traffic impact
analyses. He provides experience in the analysis of intersections and roadways for traffic studies, in the
production of corridor plans, transportation assessment studies, major investment studies (rail transit),
bicycle and pedestrian master plans, and trail feasibility analysis. He has extensive knowledge of
Geographical Information Systems, experience in all major traffic engineering models (Synchro, Traffix,
HCS).
Dudek & Associates (Biological Resources)
Anita Hayworth, Ph.D.
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Dr. Hayworth is an ecologically oriented biologist with 26 years experience in vertebrate ecology with an
emphasis on ornithology. She has 13 years experience with environmental document preparation. Her
experience includes environmental impact analysis, habitat and population surveys and wildlife
management studies. She developed a GIS /spreadsheet analysis to prepare revegetation master plans
which assists with quantifying acreage, prioritizing restoration sites, and assembling cost of restoration
treatments. She is well- versed in the ecology and distribution of a number of rare, threatened or
endangered species including the Quino checkerspot butterfly, fairy shrimp, southwestern willow
flycatcher, least Bell's vireo, burrowing owl, California and northern spotted owls, cactus wren and the
California gnatcatcher. She is very knowledgeable with all of the requirements for regulatory compliance
in dealing with endangered species and preparation of biological technical reports for all relevant
jurisdictions. She also has developed a good rapport with the resource agencies and is able to negotiate
and interact with them during the project permitting process.
Brock Ortega
Mr. Ortega has 14 years of experience in mitigation monitoring, permitting issues related to wetland
resources and threatened or endangered species, wildlife biology and management, ecological assessment,
environmental impact assessment and mitigation, habitat remediation, endangered species management
plan authorship, and project management. He has completed wetland and other environmental permit
applications for projects involving resource extraction sites, commercial developments, and for public
entities. Mr. Ortega has conducted over 10,000 hours of focused and general wildlife surveys during his
professional career. He has federal permits for four species including California gnatcatcher, least bell's
vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and Quino checkerspot and is a recognized qualified surveyor for a
number of listed and rare amphibian and mammal species.
EMG (Hazards and Hazardous Materials)
Kim Belka
Ms. Belka will be responsible for the peer review of hazardous materials prepared for the project site and
will assist the City in providing independent judgment of applicant - provided information for inclusion in
the EIR. Ms. Belka has over 15 years of professional experience in conducting and supervising
environmental property assessments, site characterization studies, and the preparation of environmental
assessment documents. Ms. Belka is a recognized technical expert on environmental site assessment and
regulation, in particular those regulations pertinent to hazardous materials management. She has
conducted numerous Phase II environmental investigations including soil and groundwater sampling and
the removal of underground storage tanks. Relevant projects include: Self- Realization Fellowship
Master Plan Phase I ESA, Niklor Chemical Company Manufacturing Plant EIR, and El Segundo
Corporate Campus EIR.
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IV. SCHEDULE AND DELIVERABLE PRODUCTS
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This section provides an estimated time frame to complete the Subsequent EIR for the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Phase II project. This schedule envisions completion of the EIR process in approximately 8 -9
months.
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V. COST PROPOSAL
January 24, 2006
Table 2 provides the cost proposal for the preparation of the Plaza El Segundo Phase II Project Subsequent
EIR. The fees presented under the cost proposal include costs for all subconsultants as well as costs for
printing/reproduction, graphics, and other miscellaneous direct expenses. Should the scope of work or
number of EIR sections increase or change, the City must understand that the consultant fee could exceed
this amount. Such changes include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Additional environmental impact categories added as a result of comments received from the
public, governmental agencies and/or other interested parties during the scoping and Notice of
Preparation period.
• 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
Environmental Impa• ,-t Reports.
• Additional hours required to complete the Final EIR or attend project meetings, public hearings or
community meetings beyond that described in this proposal.
• Any changes to assumptions and/or understandings contained herein regarding preparation of the
Draft and Final EIR.
Such authorized additional services would be billed on a time and materials basis.
With respect to billing, CAJA, Dudek & Associates, Kimley -Horn and Associates and EMG will bill time
and materials costs on a monthly basis, not to exceed the authorized budget amounts shown in Table 2.
Overland Traffic Consultants prefers to bill on a percentage completion basis, as follows: Retainer of
$7,500; $16,000 upon completion of draft traffic study; and $4,000 upon City approval of traffic study.
Meeting and response to comments time for Overland Traffic Consultants would be billed on a time and
materials basis as they occur.
If a comparison of cost proposals of the competing consultants becomes the determining factor in your
decision - making process, we would be willing to review and /or modem our price. Any changes to our cost
proposal would be based on further discussion and negotiation between ourselves and the City and would
include full disclosure of cost proposals from all consultants competing to prepare this EIR.
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