CONTRACT 4007 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDC
Agreement No.4 0 7 • . . .
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 16`h day of November, 2009, by and between the
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ( "CITY ") and Rincon
Consultants, Inc., a California type S 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 and nine thousand, eight hundred and forty nine dollars
($109,849) 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.
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4. POLITICAL REFORM ACT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will be considered a public
official subject to the Political Reform Act of 1974 for purposes of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially
affected by the project 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
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 work under this Agreement
and their level of responsibility are as follows:
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Mr. Stephen Svete, AICP
Mr. Abe Leider, AICP
Principal in Charge
Project Manager
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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 November 16, 2009 to December 31,
2010. 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.
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.
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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. Abe Leider will be assigned as Project Manager and will be responsible for job
performance, negotiations, contractual matters, and coordination with CITY's
Project Manager.
B. Masa Alkire 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 I(C).
D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
E. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
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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, and at CITY's request reimburse defense
costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers, employees and
representatives (including reasonable attorney's fees), from and
against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character
whatever, brought for, or on account of, any injuries or damages
sustained by any person or property resulting or arising from any
negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or
any of CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or
representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except for such
loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence, active negligence
or willful misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies and
holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages,
costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, to the extent resulting from CONSULTANT's
negligence or other wrongful conduct, arising out of this Agreement,
or its performance, except for such loss or damage arising from
CITY's sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct.
Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought
against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not,
arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, CONSULTANT
will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to
CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it
or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.
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iii. Exclusion for CEQA Actions. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
CONSULTANT need not indemnify, defend, or hold CITY harmless in
CEQA actions initiated pursuant to Public Resources Code §§ 21167 and
21168 where CONSULTANT's work may form the basis of a lawsuit.
However, should CONSULTANT's work, as contemplated by this
Agreement, contain errors or omissions that results in an adverse ruling
against CITY, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY
harmless to the extent provided for in Section 18(A)(i).
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials and
employees,
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
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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 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
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coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this
Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by City arising
out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or
agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement,
endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies
of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance
must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VIL"
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, Planning Manager
City of El Segundo Planning & Bldg Dept
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 -3813
Fax: (310) 322 -4167
CONSULTANT
Abe Leider, AICP, Project Manager
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
790 East Santa Clara Street
Ventura, California, 93001
Fax: (310) 641 -1072
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,
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commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
27. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any
other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or
CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
28. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action 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: Budget;
B. Exhibit B: Proposal for Services /Scope of Work; and
C. Exhibit C: Resumes.
31. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review
this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a
whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against
either Party.
32. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the
extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so
modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
33. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to
engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment.
CITY's city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
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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 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.
JaA Wayt,
ity Manager
ATTEST:
Cindy MorWsen,
City Clerk
APPROVED A O
MARK D. HE S ty tto ey
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By:
K 1 H. erger, A i tant City
RINCON C,ONJKJI,RANTX, INC.
Svete, AICP -
L and Director of
Michael Gialketsis
Chief Financial Officer
Taxpayer ID No. -77- 0310-1 3
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Exhibit A
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September 30, 2009
Job No. 09 -64460
City of El Segundo
City Clerk
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
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Rincon Consultants, Inc 4 U 7 '{ •
Subject: Revised Cost Proposal to Prepare Aquatics Site Feasibility Study CEQA Review Document
Dear City Clerk:
As directed by the Request for Proposals, our cost estimate to prepare the Aquatics Site Feasibility Study CEQA
Review Document is included below, under separate cover from the main body of our proposal. The Rincon
Consultants, Inc. team will prepare the IS -MND for the proposed Aquatics Site, in accordance with our proposed
scope of services, for an estimated cost of $67,294. Table 1 provides a breakdown of costs by major work item.
(Please note that for each CEQA review scenario, the traffic impact analysis would be performed under a
separate contract to the City in order to reduce overall costs.)
If it is determined that an EIR is required analyzing a preferred option, we will complete the work scope described
above for an estimated cost of $100,130. Table 2 provides a breakdown of costs by major work item,
If no preferred option is selected, and an Alternatives EIR is required in order to assist with the selection of a
preferred option, we will complete the work scope described in the proposal for a No- Preferred Option, three -site
Alternatives EIR for an estimated cost of $165,349. Table 3 provides a breakdown of costs by major work item.
We will complete the work scope described in the proposal for a No- Preferred Option, two -site Alternatives EIR
for an estimated cost of $142,112. Table 4 provides a breakdown of costs by major work item.
Attendance at a project kickoff meeting and up to three public hearings is included in the budget for each
scenario. At the City's request, Rincon's project manager or principal in charge will attend additional hearings on
a time -and- materials basis. Meetings with City staff at key points in the process are included in our project
management budget.
The proposed scope of services and associated costs are fully negotiable to meet the needs of the City.
Additional work, not included within our proposed work program, will be completed only upon written City
authorization in accordance with our standard fee schedule. This offer for professional services will remain in
effect for a period of 60 days from the date of this proposal. During this period, questions regarding our
proposed scope of services may be directed to Mr, Stephen Svete, AICP, Principal of Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Sincerely, r°
RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Abe Leider, AICP St Svete�,AICP
Project Manager President
City of El Segundo
Aquatics Facility CEQA Documentation
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Sr. Assoc
Associate
Graphics
Clerical
Task
Cost
Hours
$135/hr
$105 /hr
$75 /hr
$55 /hr
1. Kickoff Meeting
$930
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3
2. Administrative Draft Initial Study
Project Description
$1,525
15
2
6
6
Aesthetics
$1,525
15
2
6
6
Air Quality
$2,430
22
4
18
Cultural Resources
1 $1,050
10
1
1
6
2
Geology and Soils
$900
8
2
6
Hydrology/Water Quality
$900
8
2
6
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
$1,740
16
2
14
Noise
$2,800
24
4
2
16
2
TrafficJParking
$1,830
18
1
3
8
4
2
Greenhouse Gases/Climate Change
$2,300
20
2
2
16
Other Checklist Issues
$5,390
50
4
10
24
8
4
3. Draft IS /MND
$2,030
18
2
4
8
4
4. Final IS /MND
$2,740
28
2
4
12
2
8
5. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
$730
6
1
1
4
6. Public Hearings (3)
$4,650
30
15
15
Project Management
$4,430
34
8
20
1
6
Subtotal Labor
$37,900
322
42
76
150
32
22
ADDITIONAL COSTS
SBRA (cultural)
$3,500
Printing (5 admin. draft, 26 draft, 5 final)
$1,440
Miscellanous Expenses
$1,000
General and Administrative
$891
Subtotal Additional Costs
$6,831
PRE - DISCOUNT COST
$44,731
TOTAL COST WITH 5% PUBLIC PROJECT DISCOUNT
$42,494
Kimle -Horn traffic/ arkin - under se arate contract
$24,800
TOTAL COST
$67,294
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Sr. Assoc.
Associate
Graphics
Clerical
Task
Cost
Hours
$175 /hr
$135 /hr
$105 /hr
$75 /hr
$55 1hr
1. Kickoff Meeting
$930
6
3
3
2. Administrative Draft Initial Study
$3,270
30
2
5
18
4
1
3. FinalIS /NOP
$1,125
11
1
2
4
2
2
4. Scoping Meeting
$2,220
16
6
6
2
2
5. ADEIR
Executive Summary
$1,330
14
2
8
4
Introduction/Environmental Setting
$1,570
14
1
2
10
1
Project Description
$2,860
28
1
3
16
8
Aesthetics
$4,010
38
2
4
24
8
Air Quality
$3,060
28
4
24
Cultural Resources
$1,300
12
1
1
8
2
Geology and Soils
$1,320
12
2
10
Hydrology/Water Quality
$1,800
16
4
12
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
$1,800
16
4
12
Noise
$3,910
34
4
4
24
2
Transportation/Traffic
$1,795
17
1
2
10
4
Greenhouse Gases/Climate Change
$2,645
23
2
3
18
Other CEQA Discussions
$1,170
10
4
6
Alternatives
$5,290
46
4
12
24
6
6. Draft EIR
$4,570
46
4
6
20
4
12
7. Final EIR
$8,570
78
8
16
40
2
12
8. Public Hearings (3)
$4,650
30
15
15
Project Management
$10,750
82
18
36
1 24
4
Subtotal Labor
$69,945
601
70
137
1 314
45
1 34
ADDITIONAL COSTS
SBRA (cultural)
$3,500
IS/NOP Printing (5 admin draft, 5 final)
$300
Printing (5 admin draft, 26 draft, 5 final)
$2,700
Miscellanous Expenses
$2,000
General and Administrative
$850
Subtotal Additional Costs
$9,350
PRE - DISCOUNT COST
$79,295
TOTAL COST WITH 5% PUBLIC PROJECT DISCOUNT
$75,330
Kimsey -Horn (traffic /parking) - under separate contract
$24,800
TOTAL COS
$100,130
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Principal
Sr. Assoc.
Associate
Graphics
Clerical
Cost
Hours
$175 /hr
$135 /hr
$105 /hr
$75 /hr
$55 /hr
1. Kickoff Meeting
$1,240
8
4
4
2. Administrative Draft Initial Study
$3,725
35
1
5
24
4
1
3. FinalIS /NOP
$1,765
19
1
2
8
2
6
4. Scoping Meeting
1 $2,850
22
6
6
8
2
5. ADEIR
Executive Summary
$1,810
18
4
10
4
Introductior✓Environmental Setting
$1,855
17
1
2
12
2
Alternatives Description
$4,000
40
1
3
24
12
Aesthetics
$5,240
48
2
8
32
6
Air Quality
$10,650
98
12
86
Cultural Resources
$4,375
41
1
8
24
8
Geology and Soils
$4,495
41
1
8
28
4
Hydrology/WaterQuality
$4,195
37
1
8
28
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
$4,370
38
2
8
28
Noise
$12,390
110
6
16
86
2
Transportation/Traffic
$2,845
27
1
2
20
4
Greenhouse Gases/Climate Change
$6,605
59
2
9
48
Other CEQA Discussions
$1,590
14
0
4
10
6. Draft EIR
$5,260
52
2
6
32
4
8
7. Final EIR
$8,490
78
4
16
48
2
8
8. Public Hearings (3)
$5,580
36
18
18
Pro'ect Management
$10,750
82
18
36
24
4
Subtotal Labor
$104,080
912
11 68
181
580
52
30
ADDITIONAL COSTS
SBRA (cultural)
$5,000
IS/NOP Printing (5 admin draft, 5 final)
$300
Printing (5 admin draft, 26 draft, 5 final)
$2,700
Miscellanous Expenses
$2,500
General and Administrative
$1,050
Subtotal Additional Costs
$11,550
PRE - DISCOUNT COST
$115,630
TOTAL COST WITH 5% PUBLIC PROJECT DISCOUNT
$109,849
Kimley -Horn (traffic /parking) - underseparate contract
$55,500
TOTAL COS
$165,349
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Principal
Sr. Assoc.
Associate
Graphics
Clerical
Task
Cost
Hours
$1751hr
$135 /hr
$105 1hr
$75 /hr
$55 /hr
1. Kickoff Meeting
$1,240
8
4
4
1
2. Administrative Draft Initial Study
$3,520
32
3
4
20
4
3. FinalIS /NOP
$1,765
19
1
2
8
2
6
4. Scoping Meeting
$2,850
22
6
6
8
2
5. ADEIR
Executive Summary
$1,810
18
4
10
4
Introduction/Environmental Setting
$1,855
17
1
2
12
2
Alternatives Description
$3,445
35
1
2
20
12
Aesthetics
$3,980
36
2
6
24
4
Air Quality
$8,220
76
8
68
Cultural Resources
$3,175
29
1
6
18
4
Geology and Soils
$3,520
32
1
6
22
3
Hydrology/WaterQuality
$3,505
31
1
6
24
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
$3,680
32
2
6
24
Noise
$10,920
96
6
16
72
2
Transportation/Traffic
$2,425
23
1
2
16
4
Greenhouse Gases/Climate Change
$5,360
48
2
6
40
Other CEQA Discussions
$1,590
14
0
4
10
32
4
16
6. Draft EIR
$6,590
66
4
10
7. Final EIR
$7,470
70
6
12
38
2
12
8. Public Hearings (3)
$5,580
36
18
18
Project Mana ement
$9,100
68
18
30
16
482
45
4
42
Subtotal Labor
$91,600
800
74
156
1
ADDITIONAL COSTS
SBRA (cultural)
$4,400
IS/NOP Printing (5 admin draft, 5 final)
$200
Printing (5 admin draft, 26 draft, 5 final)
$2,520
Miscellanous Expenses
$2,250
General and Administrative
$937
Subtotal Additional Costs
$10,307
PRE - DISCOUNT COST
$101,907
TOTAL COST WITH 5% PUBLIC PROJECT DISCOUNT
$96,812
Kimley -Horn (traffic /parking) - under separate contract
$45,300
TOTAL COS
$142,112
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Scope Of Work
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Revised Proposal to Prepare
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CEQA Review Document
Submitted to:
City of El Segundo
Submitted by:
IF Rincon Consultants, Inc.
September 30, 2009
E n v i r o n m e n t a l S c i e n t i s t s P l a n n e r s E n g i n e e r s
September 30, 2009
Job No. 09 -64460
City of El Segundo
City Clerk
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
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Subject: Revised Proposal to Prepare Aquatics Site Feasibility Study CEQA Review Document
Dear City Clerk:
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is pleased to submit the enclosed revised proposal to assist the City of El Segundo
with the preparation of the CEQA environmental documentation for the proposed Aquatics Site. The
revisions are based on our work with Planning Division staff over the last several weeks to refine our
proposal and reduce our costs to meet the City's needs for this important project.
We have assembled a team of skilled environmental sciences and planning professionals who combine
extensive technical qualifications and knowledge of CEQA requirements with widespread experience on
sports facilities, ensuring our familiarity with related environmental issues. Moreover, our expertise in urban
planning projects such as General Plans and Specific Plans makes us highly suited to assist city staff and
decision - makers in weighing land use choices. These choices and tradeoffs are central to decision making
regarding the Aquatic Facility in El Segundo.
The Rincon team includes specialists in all of the technical issue areas of concern for the proposed project.
Rincon has on staff certified planners, Registered Environmental Assessors (REAs), air quality and noise
specialists, professional geologists and hydrogeologists, and GIS experts. Rincon can perform the majority
of the assignment using in -house expertise. To augment our team, we have included the following
subconsultants to provide specialized expertise;
• Kirnley -Horn Associates: Traffic and Circulation
• San Buenaventura Research Associates: Cultural Resources
We are confident that you will find that our proposed work program meets the needs of the City and the El
Segundo community in a thorough, cost effective manner. We look forward to the opportunity to meet with
you to further discuss our proposal. If you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact us at
your convenience.
Sincerely,
RINCON C NSULTANTS, INC.
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City of El Segundo
Table of Contents
Page
Cover Letter
1.0 Introduction ........ ...............................
1.1 Understanding of El Segundo and the Project ......................................................
..............................1
1.2 Introduction to Rincon Consultants, Inc .................................................................
..............................2
2.0 Project Analysis ...................................................................................................................
..............................4
3.0 Proposed Approach .............................................................................................................
..............................5
4.0 Work Program .....................................................................................................................
..............................5
IS /MND Scenario .........................................................................................................
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PreferredOption EIR Scenario ....................................................................................
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No Preferred Option Alternatives EIR Scenario ...........................................................
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5.0 Methodology ........................................................................................................................
..............................9
6.0 Project Management ...........................................................................................................
.............................17
7.0 Assigned Personnel ............................................................................................................
.............................18
TeamOrganizational Chart ..........................................................................................
.............................19
8.0 Schedule and Time .............................................................................................................
.............................20
9.0 Program Monitoring
.........21
10.0 City Resources ..................................................................................................................
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11.0 Subconsultants ..................................................................................................................
.............................22
12.0 Consultant Capability and References ..............................................................................
.............................24
12.1 Relevant Experience ...........................................................................................
.............................24
12.2 References ..........................................................................................................
.............................29
13.0 Alternative Proposals ........................................................................................................
.............................29
14.0 Conflict of Interest .............................................................................................................
.............................30
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to prepare the Aquatics Site
Feasibility Study California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review for the City of El
Segundo. As requested by the City, this proposal includes scopes of work for 1) an Initial Study
and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS -MND); 2) an Environmental Impact Report (EIR); 3) an
"Alternatives EIR" studying two project site options; and 4) an "Alternatives EIR" studying
three project site options. This section of the proposal describes our understanding of the
project and provides general information about Rincon. Subsequent sections describe our
proposed work scope and approach, schedule, company qualifications, project team, and
references.
1.1 UNDERSTANDING OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE PROJECT
El Segundo
Incorporated in 1917, El Segundo encompasses 5.46 square miles in western Los Angeles
County. It is bounded to the north by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), to the south by
the City of Manhattan Beach, to the west by the Pacific Ocean and the City of Los Angeles, and
to the east by the City of Hawthorne and the Del Aire area of unincorporated Los Angeles
County. The City is within the South Bay sub - region and is about 20 miles from downtown Los
Angeles.
The resident population of El Segundo is about 16,900, while the daytime population is over
70,000. All of the City's residential neighborhoods are west of Sepulveda Boulevard. The
office /commercial /industrial area east of Sepulveda Boulevard is home to the headquarters of a
number of Fortune 500 companies, including Mattel, Time Warner Cable, and SAIC. In
addition, this area includes a variety of other businesses, including aerospace and defense firms,
information technology companies, industrial design and creative arts companies, digital media
companies, and travel related firms.
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Aquatics Site
The City of El Segundo prepared the Aquatics Master Plan in 2005, establishing goals to address
the current and future needs of the community for aquatics facilities and programs. The
Aquatics Master Plan identified Hilltop Park (located at the intersection of Lomita Street and
Grand Avenue) as a potential location to meet the City's aquatic needs.
With the Aquatics Master Plan setting a framework for future decisions, the City has moved
forward with investigating site feasibility. To that end, the City has contracted with the
architecture firm Rosetti in conjunction with pool design specialists Counsilman - Hunsaker to
complete an alternatives study. This study, which is currently underway, considers publicly -
owned vacant sites west of Sepulveda Boulevard within El Segundo.
Based on the Rosetti / Counsilman- Hunsaker alternatives study, three potential locations
emerged as possible locations for aquatics facilities. These include: (1) Hilltop Park, a City of EI
Segundo owned property at 301 Maryland Street; (2) an EI Segundo Unified School District
(ESUSD) owned site located at 530 E. Imperial Avenue; and (3) the current Urho Saari Swim
Stadium facility located at 219 West Mariposa Avenue. Selection of sites 1 or 2 would involve
construction of a new facility, while selection of Site 3 would involve expansion of the existing
facility. The Urho Saari Swim Stadium is a locally designated cultural resource. Modifications
to the building would involve interior improvements, and potentially an expansion of the rear
(exterior) of the building.
Two alternatives are being developed at each location: (1) a competition/ recreation pool only
alternative; and (2) an alternative that includes an additional recreational pool with amenities
such as waterslides and splash area. The community outreach process has begun and a
preferred alternative should be selected within the next several months. If a clear preferred
option is selected, this will be the subject of the CEQA review. In this scenarios, if the option
can be adequately analyzed through an Initial Study- Mitigated Negative Declaration, that will
be the tool used. If an EIR is required, some combination of the other options will become the
alternatives analyzed in the EIR. If no clear option emerges, the CEQA document can be an
Alternatives EIR, wherein each option is analyzed at an equal level of detail.
1.2 INTRODUCTION TO RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
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Rincon Consultants, Inc. is a California type S
corporation, founded in 1994. Since its founding,
Rincon has grown to a firm of over 57 professionals
located in three California offices: Ventura, San Luis
Obispo, and Carlsbad. We have successfully managed
numerous environmental documents on projects
throughout Los Angeles County.
Our approach to environmental planning and permitting entails providing clients with high
level of professional expertise with principal -level involvement in all projects. We have
structured the firm to minimize unnecessary overhead costs, thus allowing us to be highly cost
effective for both large and small projects. Our approach to the CEQA environmental review
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process is to streamline the documentation to the maximum extent feasible, relying on existing
documentation and studies wherever possible and focusing the document on truly relevant
issues through the initial study process.
During Rincori s 15 -year history, we have received multiple awards for excellence from
environmental planning industry organizations, including the American Planning Association
and the Association of Environmental Professionals. Our financial strength was recognized in
2004 by ZwiegWhite, when the nationally recognized A /E /P industry tracking group named us
to its Hot 100 Firm list, recognizing revenue growth over time. In 2007, Rincon was named to
the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies nationwide. 2008 brought Rincon another
round of recognition from ZweigWhite when we were again named to the Hot Firm list.
Rincon provides a broad range of environmental consulting services. The following is a brief
summary of these services.
Environmental Impact Analysis and Land Use Planning
• CEQA Compliance (EIRs, Initial Studies, and Mitigation Programs)
• NEPA Compliance (EISs, Environmental Assessments)
• Land Use Planning and Development Feasibility Studies
• Air Quality, Noise, and Traffic Studies
• Cultural Resources Studies
• Land Use Entitlement Permit Processing
• Coastal Development Permitting
• Redevelopment and Site Reuse Programs
• Visual Resources Analysis (Including Computer Generated
Photosimulation)
• Infrastructure Analysis
• General Plans, Specific Plans, Neighborhood Planning, and Contract
Planning Services
• Transportation and Corridor Studies
• Community Involvement Programs
• Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs
• Construction Monitoring
Biological Services and Regulatory Compliance
• Baseline Biological Resources Inventories and Vegetation Mapping
• Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plant and Wildlife Species
Surveys
• Wetland Delineations
• Complete Regulatory Compliance and Mitigation Planning
• US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and Section 10
Compliance
• California Department of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration
Agreements
• ESA Section 7 Consultations
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• ESA Section 10 Habitat Conservation Plans
• Wetland, Riparian, and Upland Habitat Revegetation and Restoration Planning
• CESA Permits and Natural Community Conservation Plans
• Floodplain and Watershed Management Programs
• Compliance Training Programs
• GIS Database Management
Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
• Hazardous Waste Characterization and Remediation
• Health Risk Assessments
• Geological and Seismic Studies
• Groundwater Evaluations and Modeling
• Groundwater Monitoring Programs
• Soils Studies
• Litigation Support
• Remedial Construction Monitoring
• Asbestos and Lead -based Paint Testing
• NPDES Compliance Programs
2.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS
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The CEQA analysis tool will ultimately depend on how far the feasibility analysis and the
decision - makers carry the project forward. Presently, two alternatives are being developed at
each location:
(1) a competition/ recreation pool only alternative; and
(2) a competition/ recreation pool plus an additional recreational pool with amenities
such as waterslides and splash area.
The community outreach process has begun and a preferred alternative could be selected
within the next several months. If a clear preferred option is selected, this will be the subject of the
CEQA review. In this scenario, if the option can be adequately analyzed through an Initial
Study- Mitigated Negative Declaration, that will be the tool used.
If the preferred option carries potential significant impacts that need more analysis, an EIR may
be required. In this scenario, some combination of the non - preferred options will become the
alternatives analyzed in the EIR.
If no clear option emerges from the feasibility and decision - making process, the CEQA
document could be an Alternatives EIR, wherein each option still under consideration is
analyzed at an equal level of detail. This process will allow the decision to be made with full
information about environmental effects and required mitigation.
Methodologies are to be used in each environmental issue are described below.
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3.0 PROPOSED APPROACH
We understand the need to become an extension of City staff for this project. We will provide
the City with regular progress reports on the work status, as well as the budget. Our teamwork
approach will ensure that the City has direct access to strong technical expertise, while the
consultant team will have direct access to community issues and local political concerns
As requested by the City, this proposal includes work programs for either an IS -MND or an
EIR. The final work program required for this project will involve the preparation of an IS-
MND if all potential impacts of the project can be mitigated and there is no substantial evidence
to suggest that the project will have a significant environmental impact. If the potential for a
significant impact is identified or an interested party makes a "fair argument" that the project
would result in an unavoidable significant impact and that an EIR is required, a focused EIR
will be the appropriate CEQA document. The general work programs for both the MND and
EIR scenarios are described in Section 4.0, Work Program. Our proposed technical approach to
the analysis of the key issues for the project is described in Section 5.0, Methodology.
4.0 WORK PROGRAM
As requested in the City's RFP, we have provided work scopes for either an IS -MND or an EIR.
Descriptions of the basic work programs for each of these scenarios follow.
IS -MND Scenario
The major steps in the IS -MND process are described below.
Kickoff Meeting - Rincori s principal in charge and project manager will attend a kickoff
meeting for the project. This meeting will serve as a forum to review and confirm study
objectives and establish an operational protocol. Working schedules will be finalized and
details for scheduled tasks will be discussed. The consultant team will use this opportunity
to collect any relevant studies and information not already transmitted. The kickoff meeting
will also allow the City/ consultant team an opportunity to thoroughly discuss the approach
to environmental evaluation and possible project alternatives. Community concerns that
have surfaced to date will also be discussed. Additionally, we will have an opportunity to
confirm the cumulative project list.
Administrative Draft IS - Rincon will prepare an Administrative Draft IS for City review.
Rincon will use the City's preferred IS format. The Administrative Draft IS will address all
of the items on the environmental checklist. Whenever possible, impacts will be quantified.
To the maximum extent feasible, existing technical studies will be used. In support of the IS,
Rincon will prepare separate technical studies in the following issue areas: (1) biological
resources; (2) cultural resources; (3) geology (peer review); (4) noise; and (5) traffic/ parking.
Other issues will be addressed within the text of the IS.
Rincon will submit an electronic copy of the Administrative Draft IS -MND in PDF and
Word format, and up to five printed copies if necessary. Our technical approach to the key
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issues to be addressed in the Administrative Draft IS -MND is described below. At this
point in the process, Rincon will meet with City staff to review the findings of the IS and
make a recommendation on the type of CEQA document that will be required for the
project.
3. Draft IS -MND - Assuming that the Administrative Draft IS concludes that all impacts can
clearly be reduced to a less than significant level, Rincon will respond to City comments on
the Administrative Draft IS -MND and submit one electronic copy of the Draft IS -MND and
up to 26 bound hard copies. If necessary, we will provide a single screencheck version of
the Draft IS -MND for City review and approval prior to publication. We assume that
Rincon will be responsible for mailing of the IS -MND to the Clearinghouse and responsible
agencies, and that the City will be responsible for newspaper and other noticing required
under CEQA.
4. Final IS -MND - Upon receipt of public comments on the Draft IS -MND, Rincon will
prepare draft responses to comments for City review. Upon receipt of City comments on
the draft responses, we will incorporate changes and prepare the Administrative Final IS-
MND. This will include the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), which
will be a table listing all mitigation measures and indicating what monitoring actions are
required, the department(s) responsible for monitoring, and when monitoring is to occur.
Prior to or following IS -MND approval, we will provide a PDF of the Final IS -MND
(including responses to comments and the MMRP) and up to five bound hard copies. The
City will be responsible for filing a Notice of Determination (NOD).
The Final IS -MND will include a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan (MMRP) in
accordance with City requirements. The MMRP will be provided in a format designed for
use by planners, environmental monitors, or code enforcement officers. Essentially, this
plan will take the form of a detailed table, which will compile all of the mitigation measures
developed within the body of the EIR, as well as information necessary to monitor
compliance with each measure. The program will include:
• Suggested wording as a condition of approval
• Identification of persons /agencies responsible for monitoring compliance with each condition
• Timing when monitoring must occur
• Frequency of monitoring
• Criteria to be used to determine compliance with conditions
5. Public Hearings - Rincori s principal in charge and /or project manager will attend up to
three public hearings on the project. If desired, we will make a presentation to the Planning
Commission and /or City Council summarizing the environmental review process and IS-
MND conclusions.
Preferred Option EIR Scenario
The major steps in the EIR process are described below.
1. Kickoff Meeting. Rincori s principal in charge and project manager will attend a kickoff
meeting for the project. This task is also identified under "IS -MND Scenario" and will be
performed under either processing scenario.
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2. Administrative Draft Initial Study. Rincon will prepare an Administrative Draft IS as
described under the IS -MND scenario and meet with City staff to review the findings of
the IS. If the project team concludes that there is the potential that a "fair argument" can be
made that one or more of the project effects may be significant after mitigation, we will
proceed with the preparation of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR and
preparation of a focused EIR.
3. Final Initial Study/Notice of Preparation. Upon City approval of the IS, that document will
be circulated along with the NOP for the required 30 -day review period. We have assumed
that the Rincon Consultants will be responsible for preparation of the circulation of the NOP
to the State Clearinghouse and responsible agencies.
4. Scoping Meeting. Though not necessarily required under CEQA, we propose to conduct a
scoping meeting during the 30 -day NOP review period since the project is arguably of
regional significance. The scoping meeting will provide a forum for concerned agencies and
the public to provide input on the EIR scope and content. Rincon staff will make a brief
presentation providing an overview of the project, the CEQA process, and the anticipated
EIR work scope.
5. Administrative Draft EIR. Upon confirmation that the project description is accurate,
Rincon will prepare an Administrative Draft EIR ( ADEIR) for City review. Given that the
issues will have already been studied thoroughly in the Administrative Draft IS, preparation
of the ADEIR will largely consist of reformatting of IS discussions, with expansion of
content to meet EIR requirements. The ADEIR will include the following:
• Executive Summary - This section will summarize the proposed project and associated
environmental consequences. Impacts will be presented in tabular format to simplify
review by decision - makers and the general public.
• Project Description. Prior to initiating the environmental analysis, Rincon will prepare
a draft project description for City review. This section will include descriptions of the
site and its location, project characteristics relevant to the analysis, project objectives,
and required discretionary approvals. The project description will include textual,
tabular, and graphic presentation.
• Introduction and Environmental Setting - These introductory sections (required by
CEQA) will lay the groundwork for and summarize the substantive analysis to follow.
The introduction will describe the purpose and legal authority of the study, and
provides a discussion of lead, responsible and trustee agencies. The environmental
setting will provide a general description of the existing urban geographic character of
the city and the site vicinity.
• Environmental Impact Analysis - This section will analyze impacts determined in the
Initial Study to be potentially significant, which we assume will include aesthetics,
traffic and circulation and hazards and hazardous materials. Each issue area analysis
will include four main components:
• Setting (description of current conditions with respect to the issue are in question,
including the existing regulatory environment)
• Impact analysis (discussion of potentially significant effects of the proposed project, impacts
are typically compared to established "thresholds of significance ")
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• Mitigation measures (methods by which significant effects can be reduced or eliminated)
• Level of significance after mitigation (discussion of whether or not proposed mitigation
measures reduce impacts to below the adopted significance threshold)
The EIR impact analysis will be in the same alphabetical order of environmental factors
as Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. For each environmental issue analysis section,
the "Impacts" subsection will begin with a discussion of the thresholds for significance
to be used and a brief discussion for all environmental issues determined to be No
Impact or Less Than Significant Impact in the Initial Study, explaining why these
determinations were made and that no further analysis in the EIR is warranted. The
analysis will then proceed with the detailed analysis of each issue determined to be
"Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation" or "Potentially Significant
Impact" in the same order as these issues are provided in the Initial Study. For each
environmental issue requiring EIR analysis, the EIR will state the level of significance as
determined in the IS, followed by an analysis discussion, mitigation measures specific to
the environmental issue, and discussion of the level of significance after mitigation.
• Other CEQA- Required Discussions - This section will include discussions of other
sections required by the CEQA Guidelines and will include an analysis of potential growth -
inducing impacts and global climate change (GCC).
• Alternatives - This section will include the analysis of up to four alternatives intended
to represent a "reasonable range" of alternatives required under CEQA. Up to four
alternatives will be identified during the course of the study in consultation with City
staff. The evaluation will be in less detail than for the proposed project, but will provide
decision - makers and the public adequate information to decide between alternatives.
6. Draft EIR. The Draft EIR will incorporate all relevant City staff comments on the ADEIR.
This document will be circulated for public comment for a period of 45 days, as required by
CEQA. We assume that Rincon will circulate the document to the State Clearinghouse and
responsible agencies and that the City will be responsible for required newspaper and other
noticing of the document's availability.
7. Final EIR. The Final EIR will include all comment letters received during the public review
period, responses to all comments received on the Draft EIR, and any necessary text
changes. The Final EIR will also include a mitigation monitoring and reporting program in
accordance with City requirements. Rincon will deliver a .PDF version of the document to
the City for its website posting. The MMRP will be included and will be as described under
"IS -MND Scenario."
S. Public Hearings. Rincori s principal in charge and /or project manager will attend two
hearings on the project. At the City's request, we will prepare and deliver a presentation
that summarizes the CEQA process and the findings of our analysis.
No Preferred Option Alternatives EIR Scenario
The No Preferred Option Alternative EIR will require the same steps as the Preferred Option
EIR, with the following exceptions:
• Rather that a Project Description, the Alternatives EIR will have a Description of Alternatives
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• Each Environmental Topic Discussion section will include evaluations of the impacts for each of
the Alternatives
• The Executive Summary will include a tabular comparison weighting impacts by environmental
issue area for each of the alternatives, to provide relative comparisons
• There will be no traditional Alternatives section, since the alternatives requirement is addressed
in the main environmental analysis section.
Alternatives EIRs are often useful CEQA analytical tools when lead agencies prefer broad
flexibility in selecting projects for ultimate approval and construction. The format is parallel to
a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) EIS, which analyzes project alternatives at equal
levels of detail.
5.0 METHODOLOGY
This section describes the suggested technical work scope for the Aquatics Site Feasibility Study
project. Rincori s technical approach to the key issues for the project, which would generally be
the same under either processing scenario, is described below. Though the format of the
analysis would be different depending upon whether or not an MND or an EIR is ultimately
processed, the general approach to the analysis would be the same under either scenario. The
key issues, which we anticipate would be the focus of the EIR if it is determined that an EIR is
necessary, include:
• Aesthetics • Hazards and Hazardous Materials
• Air Quality . Land Use
• Cultural Resources • Noise
• Geology and Soils • Transportation/Traffic
• Hydrology/Water Quality
Other issues included in the broader scope of the EIR include growth inducing impacts,
cumulative impacts, and alternatives. The following describes our approach to the analysis of
the environmental issue areas.
Aesthetics. This section of the EIR will draw from existing planning documents
supplemented by onsite field reconnaissance and photodocumentation of site conditions and
the site's visibility from various locations. This section will also involve detailed review of the
site plans to ensure that they are consistent with visual resource protection policies of the City.
Specifically, the visual assessment will include the following:
• Photodocumentation of public view corridors affected by the proposed project,
• Discussion of applicable visual policies and the project's consistency with such policies,
• Discussion of the consistency of the project with the aesthetic character of the area; and
• Identification of appropriate measures to mitigate visual impacts, including landscaping,
lighting modifications, site planning, and structural features need to protect visual resources.
Air Quality. The air quality section will be prepared in accordance with the methodologies
prescribed by the SCAQMD and as required in other locally adopted air quality planning
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documents. Potential long -term emissions associated with the project would primarily be a
result of increased traffic and /or increased vehicle miles traveled. Vehicle usage factors to be
employed in the analysis will be coordinated with the traffic study.
The air quality analysis will include the following specific tasks:
• Estimate of traffic- related air pollutant emissions associated with the project, using data from
the EIR traffic study and the latest version of the URBEMIS model, and taking into account
standard City requirements and proposed project components
• Comparison of construction - related and long -term emissions of the project to SCAQMD
thresholds of significance
• Screening analysis of potential carbon monoxide (CO) "hot spots" for any study area
intersections projected to operate below level of service (LOS) D (note: it is not expected that
any violations of state or federal CO standards will occur, in the unlikely event that a
potential "hot spot" is identified, more detailed CALINE modeling will be performed)
• Development of mitigation measures as appropriate
Cultural Resources. This section of the environmental analysis will be performed by San
Buenaventura Research Associates (SBRA). SBRA will prepare an historic resources technical
report which will identify if any buildings or structures on the project site or immediate vicinity
are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the California
Register of Historic Resources (CRHR), or for designation as local landmarks, or have already
been declared or designated.
The cultural resource evaluation will devote a special focus on the Urho Saari Swim Stadium
impacts, as this facility is designated as a locally- designated cultural resource.
A review of the relevant literature will be conducted by examining previous historic resources
evaluation reports and surveys, and materials maintained by local agencies, historical societies,
libraries and individuals. These materials will be used to develop an historic setting for the
project area, and to determine potential architectural and /or historical significance.
A field investigation of the property will be conducted. All buildings and structures which
appear to be 50 years old or older and will be photographed and architectural descriptions
recorded. Dates of construction will be established based on official records, or lacking official
records, visual or other documentary evidence. It will be determined if potential historic
resources retains integrity sufficient to convey their association with an historically significant
theme.
The proposed project will be evaluated for its potential to adversely impact historic resources
directly or indirectly, in accordance with the standards and procedures of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project impacts, both immediate and cumulative, will be
determined and alternatives evaluated. Feasible mitigation measures intended to reduce or
eliminate impacts will be proposed, as necessary and appropriate. In accordance with the
CEQA Guidelines, the primary methodology for the determination of impacts and development
of a mitigation plan will be the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and
appropriate NRHP standards, and local guidelines.
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Additional mitigation techniques will be investigated, as appropriate.
Geology and Soils. This section will be based on existing literature sources, including
existing geological and soils reports that are representative of the project area. These technical
reports will be reviewed by Rincori s Certified Engineering Geologist to evaluate the potential
geologic hazards that may adversely affect the proposed facility. This review will also include a
field reconnaissance to observe onsite geologic characteristics.
The impact assessment will provide graphic representation of potential hazard areas and will
identify specific mitigation requirements for each hazard identified. Specifically, this section
will include the following:
• Discussion of existing geologic conditions (e.g., seismic capabilities, soils, subsurface
structure, landforms, etc.);
• Identification ofpotential geologic hazards (e.g., liquefaction, shrink - swell, erosion, etc.) and
seismic characteristics in the project area
• Discussion of local groundwater characteristics
• Evaluation of the effect of geologic hazards on the proposed project (e.g., liquefaction, erosion,
seismic, etc.)
• Projection of possible impacts to groundwater sources as a result of lost recharge and
increased pumping
• Measures to mitigate identified geologic hazards
Hydrology/ Water Quality. This section will utilize existing information to examine the
likely impacts of the project on drainage patterns, existing flood control facilities and water
quality. The hydrology section of the EIR will describe the drainage characteristics of the site(s)
and downgradient. Existing drainage, flooding, or erosion/ instability problems will be
identified and described. This assessment will be used to support the findings required to
approve the aquatics center.
Potential increases in storm water volume and changes in surface runoff water quality will be
examined. To the extent that they are known, this analysis will consider existing water quality
conditions and the likely changes in the type and amount of runoff pollutants associated with
site development. Proposed runoff management practices and design features will be taken
into account. Surface runoff water quality effects are anticipated to relate primarily to erosion
and sedimentation; but other effects from parking lot runoff and site development will also be
considered. Both temporary construction impacts and long -term impacts associated with
project operation will be evaluated.
Mitigation measures will be identified for hydrologic- surface runoff impacts determined to be
significant or potentially significant. Mitigation may include design/ management practices,
drainage facility improvements, measures to comply with NPDES requirements, and
implementation of water quality best management practices.
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The project will also be reviewed in the context of Regional Water Quality Control Board
requirements, one of which will be the preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP). Physical mitigation measures will likely include the use of grease traps and sediment
detention basins. Best Management Practices will be required, which may include the use of
soil stabilizers and erosion control blankets during construction. Grading will be controlled by
local ordinance, and possibly by additional mitigation measures.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials. This section of the EIR will be performed under the
direction of Rincori s Registered Geologist/ Certified Hydrogeologist and will include an
examination of potential hazards that may affect the proposed project. The primary hazards of
concern are those associated with the potential for onsite contamination as a result of existing
and possible past industrial uses on or adjacent to the project site.
The assessment will also include a site reconnaissance to identify obvious hazards that are
readily viewable. This work scope does not include an audit of onsite facilities, but can be
expanded, at the City's request, to include a more detailed examination of specific onsite uses.
This expanded work program could include preparation of a Phase I ESA in accordance with
ASTM standards for commercial property transactions and could also include Phase II
subsurface testing should recognized environmental conditions be identified (note the term
recognized environmental conditions is defined in the ASTM standards) with property owner
cooperation.
Based on this literature review, we will identify potential impacts that could result from project
development. If impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be developed to avoid or
minimize project impacts. Mitigation measures may include programs for further examination
and delineation of potential hazardous materials spills or site uses as well as performance
standards that must be met in order to comply with existing environmental regulations and to
avoid or minimize hazards to human health and safety.
Land Use. The analysis of land use impacts will consider two separate issues: (1)
compatibility of the proposed project with surrounding land uses; and (2) consistency with local
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land use policies, particularly those of the City's General Plan. Compatibility issues will be
discussed in light of information provided in other sections of the EIR, the City's General Plan
analyses, and in other CEQA studies conducted by the City. The compatibility analysis will
consider the combined effects of all of these issues in relation to the land uses adjacent to the
project site in order to determine the significance of impacts.
The land use and policy consistency analysis will be supplemented with graphics, illustrating
the existing land use pattern, the land use regulatory and jurisdictional pattern. If needed,
mitigation measures may include siting recommendations, buffer systems or lighting controls
(to address noise, light and glare, and nuisance contact), and design recommendations
(setbacks, drainage control systems etc).
Noise. The noise analysis will include evaluations of temporary impacts associated with
construction and long -term impacts associated with project operation. Operational impacts
may include both increased noise due to the proposed project (typically, due to traffic increases)
and /or exposure of new sensitive uses to high ambient levels. The criteria used to determine
the significance of any impacts will be from the City's Noise Element and Noise Ordinance.
Temporary noise impacts associated with construction will typically be estimated based upon
typical noise levels reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and standard noise
attenuation factors. Noise levels associated with construction activities will be quantified and
projected at sensitive use areas and compared to Noise Ordinance standards.
The operational impact analysis may involve:
• Field measurements onsite and at existing facilities similar to that proposed
• Estimation of post - project noise both on -site and at nearby sensitive receptor locations
• Comparison of post - project noise levels to applicable City thresholds
Mitigation requirements will be identified, if necessary. Mitigation measures may include
restrictions on construction equipment use, recommendations for the re- routing of traffic, and
the use of noise attenuation features and sound barriers to reduce noise levels.
Transportation and Circulation. The traffic and circulation section of the EIR will be
prepared by Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. This section will address project traffic estimates
and off -site traffic - related impacts of the proposed project during the morning and evening
peak hours. It is broken down by single -site scenario and multiple -site scenario.
Single Site Scenario. The Traffic Study will address the traffic - related impacts of the
proposed new Aquatics Center project at a preferred site in the City of El Segundo. The study
will address the following conditions:
Existing Conditions
Opening Year
• Without Project
• With Project
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The study will evaluate project impacts during the morning and evening peak hours on a
typical weekday at up to six (6) area intersections, to be agreed upon with City staff. The study
will also provide an evaluation of the on -site circulation, project access, and compliance with
the City's parking code requirements.
We will prepare a study that complies with the Los Angeles County Congestion Management
Plan (CMP). The following Scope of Services is based on our understanding of the project
issues and the study requirements of the City of El Segundo.
Project Initiation
Obtain a complete project description and a to -scale copy of the
project site plan, including:
- number and type of site facilities;
- facility capacity,
- proposed operating schedule,
- building and hardscape footprints;
- square footages and uses of existing buildings;
- square footages and proposed uses;
- site layout showing all project driveways;
- parking supply,
- on -site vehicle flow lines; and
- any other site features that will affect the flow of traffic
into and out of the site.
Traffic Impact Analysis
• Collect current weekday morning and evening peak hour traffic count data for the study
intersections.
• Conduct driveway counts at two (2) similar sites for one (1) day in the morning and evening
peak hours to determine the trip generation rate for each land use type, i.e.: competition pool,
and recreation pool with waterslides and splash area. Selection of similar sites will be made
in consultation with City staff and the project team.
• Calculate trip generation estimates for any existing site uses and for both project design
options. Determine the net change in traffic generation that will result from the proposed
project.
• Develop trip distribution and assignment assumptions. We will submit trip generation and
trip distribution assumptions to City staff and the project team for concurrence prior to
proceeding with the analysis.
• Distribute the project traffic to the surrounding street system.
• Obtain approved and pending project information from the City of El Segundo and
surrounding cities. We will start with the approved and pending project information
compiled for recent studies prepared by Kinney -Horn for other projects in the vicinity, and
we will contact each city to confirm and update the information.
• Develop Opening Year peak hour forecasts at the study intersections using approved annual
growth rates.
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• Conduct intersection analysis for Opening Year Without Project conditions.
• Add the project's peak hour traffic to each study intersection, and conduct intersection
analysis for Opening Year With Project conditions. With Project conditions will be analyzed
for both project design options.
• Identify any project impacts for each design option, and propose project mitigation, if
necessary.
• Collect existing parking demand data at two (2) similar sites for each land use type, i.e.:
competition pool, and recreation pool with waterslide and splash area. Data collection will be
conducted for up to six (6) hours on one (1) day at each site. Similar sites and data collection
days and times will be selected in consultation with City staff and the project team.
• Based on data collected above, develop a summary of project parking requirements for each
design option of the project, and provide a discussion of the adequacy of the proposed parking
supply for the proposed site.
• Evaluate the proposed site access and on -site circulation provisions.
• Provide a discussion of and provide supporting data and analysis for CMP Compliance.
• Prepare a stand -alone traffic study summarizing our analysis methodology, study findings,
and recommendations.
• Assist in preparation of responses to traffic- related comments (up to 12 hours).
• Attend up to two project team meetings, and three Public Hearings.
Multiple Sites — Alternatives Analysis Scenario. This scenario includes a full traffic
impact analysis for both design options at each alternative site (up to two) and one preferred
site.
Traffic Impact Analysis. This work scope would include performance of a traffic impact
analysis for the preferred site as described above in the section "Single Site Scenario," and the
following additional tasks.
• Collect current weekday morning and evening peak hour traffic count data for the up to six
(6) intersections near each alternative site.
• Incorporate additional study intersections into the traffic analysis software network.
• Distribute the project traffic for each design option to the surrounding street system.
• Conduct intersection analysis for Existing, Opening Year Without Project, and Opening
Year With Project conditions at all study intersections.
• Identify any project impacts for each design option, and propose project mitigation, if
necessary.
• Develop a summary of project parking requirements for each design option (up to 4) of the
each alternative site (up to 2), and provide a discussion of the adequacy of the proposed
parking supply for the proposed sites.
• Evaluate the proposed site access and on -site circulation provisions of each site plan (up to 4).
• Incorporate into the traffic study the findings and recommendations of the analysis of
additional study intersections, parking analysis, and site access /circulation evaluations.
• Assist in preparation of responses to traffic- related comments (up to 4 additional hours).
Other CEQA Issues. The EIR will also include other CEQA- required features, including
a discussion of effects found to be less than significant, growth- inducing impacts, and an
evaluation of cumulative impacts. These are discussed below.
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Impacts Found to be Less Than Significant. As indicated in the State CEQA Guidelines, an EIR
must include a discussion of issues found to be less than significant. The substantiation for
determining that these issues would result in no impact, or a less- than - significant impact, is
described in further detail in § 15128 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Growth Inducing Impacts. Growth inducement potential is related to three factors: (1)
population and employment growth, (2) the extension of urban infrastructure to the site, and (3)
the development of urban uses in this area as a precedent- setting action. This discussion will
expand upon that contained in the recent General Plan EIR that examined the growth
implications of converting this part of the City from an industrial land use designation to a
residential designation. This section will also use information from the population housing
section to examine population growth trends as they relate to housing supply.
Cumulative Impacts. The cumulative impact analysis will focus on each issue area
addressed in the EIR. The cumulative scenario will be based on buildout information for the
Port Hueneme planning area under the adopted General Plan, unless otherwise directed to
address a cumulative projects list provided by the City.
Global Climate Change. Although not identified in the Request for Proposals, the issue of
global climate change (GCC) has been recognized by the State of California as of increasing
importance within the context of CEQA analysis. AB 32 sets forth a framework for addressing
GCC in the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. Although no thresholds have
been set to determine the significance of potential impacts, it is recognized that this is
appropriately characterized as a cumulative impact, and is likely to be required in EIRs in the
near future, based on further direction as set forth in SB 97, which ties the climate change issue
to CEQA.
The project's potential impacts on global climate change will be evaluated, to the extent
possible. This analysis will be based on direction from the APCD, and will be based on the
project's potential contribution to CO2 emissions. Although no standards have been adopted
regarding this potential impact, the EIR will discuss this issue, and the extent to which the
project as designed includes features consistent with the concept of minimizing CO2 emissions
on a cumulative basis. Based on preliminary direction from the APCD, we anticipate that
emissions will be reduced if the project incorporates one or more of the following design
concepts:
• Incorporate green building technologies
• Increase energy efficiency by at least 20% beyond Title 24 requirements
• Encourage the use of transit, bicycling and walking
Emphasize recycling goals (e.g., separate waste and recycling receptacles)
Increase street landscaping
Our analysis will respond to AB 32, which addresses the issue from a greenhouse gas reduction
perspective. In general, the Act calls for a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cap for 2020, to
reduce such emissions to 1990 levels (essentially a 25% reduction below 2005 emission levels).
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The underlying assumption is that reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will help offset
human contributions to global climate change.
Generalized Methodology. Rincon will employ the following generalized methodology in
its analysis of this issue.
1. Inventory and Modeling: An inventory of greenhouse gas emissions (i.e., carbon
dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) generated by the project will be presented for
informational purposes. The URBEMIS 2007 model will then be used to quantify carbon
dioxide emissions, since the model has been recently updated to account for such
emissions. It should be noted, however, that this modeling will be primarily for
informational purposes, and intended to provide a sense of the order of magnitude of
potential emissions. This exercise would be based on current emission inventory models
such as the California Air Resource Board's EMFAC 2007 emissions model and U.S. EPA
emission factors.
2. Compliance with Strategies: Project compliance with the emission reduction strategies
contained in the California Climate Action Team's (COAT) Report to the Governor will
be assessed. This report proposes a path to achieve the Governor's greenhouse gas
reduction targets. Projects can ensure compliance with strategies incorporating the
following design features: vehicle trip reduction strategies; providing multi -modal
transportation options; increasing energy efficiency beyond Title 24 requirements;
increased recycling; and incorporating green building technology.
6.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Rincon Consultants, Inc. will manage the EIR. Rincon will serve as the primary City and
Consultant Manager contact and will have overall responsibility for coordinating the
environmental consultant team for this project. In addition to the overall project management,
Rincon principals and technical staff will serve as the primary research analysts and authors of
the report. Rincon will directly manage five subconsultants.
Rincon s project managers have developed a reputation for excellence in managing large -scale
planning projects throughout California. As planners and environmental analysts, we offer
expertise in the preparation of both project specific EIRs, programmatic environmental
evaluations, and planning programs.
Management Style
Rincon employs project management techniques that are based on:
Clear communication between managers, subconsultants, and analysts
Peer and management review of all documents
Use of issue - specific experts
Our principals and senior staff are known for their technical expertise and communication
ability. Project task scheduling is important and is monitored by all project managers.
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Rincon prides itself on the breadth of expertise possessed in- house. For the Aquatics Site
Feasibility Study we will use our principal planners, biologists, and environmental scientists,
along with subconsultant experts in transportation, geology /soils, engineering, cultural
resources and visual simulation (option). Rincon has worked with each of our proposed
subconsultant firms successfully in the past, and all are familiar with Los Angeles County and
the nuances of environmental evaluation of specific plans. We believe this will ensure that the
El Segundo community and its decision - makers will receive high quality, responsive assistance.
7.0 ASSIGNED PERSONNEL
The Rincon team is illustrated in the organizational chart in the following section. Experience of
key team members is described below. Full resumes for assigned staff are included in the
appendix.
Stephen Svete, AICP, President and Director of Planning for Rincon Consultants, will serve as
Principal in Charge of the project. Steve has more than 25 years of experience in urban
planning, urban design, and project management for both public agencies and private
consulting firms. He has managed hundreds of CEQA environmental documents. He oversaw
the 415 PCH EIR for the City of Santa Monica, which involved the development of a beachfront
community pool and recreational facility. He also managed the California State University,
Channel Islands Master Plan EIR, the Ventura Fairgrounds Master Plan IS -MND for the 31St
Agricultural District, and the San Buenaventura State Beach Master Plan IS -MND for the City
of Ventura. Steve has also been involved in numerous open space and trails planning programs
throughout California. He is one of the co- founders of the Ventura Hillside Conservancy one of
the first non - profit open space conservation and stewardship groups in Ventura.
Abe Leider, AICP, Senior Associate with Rincon, will serve as Project Manager. In this role, he
will be the primary City contact and will manage the day -to -day activities of both Rincon and
subconsultant staff. Abe is familiar with the City of El Segundo as he is the project manager for
the City's Local Coastal Program Amendment and EIR. He is also currently managing the
North Village Center Redevelopment EIR for the City of Long Beach and recently managed
the Press - Telegram Mixed Use Development EIR for the City of Long Beach and the Trancas
Canyon Community Park EIR for the City of Malibu. He also managed the Lagunitas Mixed
Use Development SEIR for the City of Carpinteria as well as EIRs on several mixed use
projects in the City of Santa Monica.
Walt Hamann, PG, CEG, CHG, REA II, Rincon Consultants Principal, will perform any
necessary geologic/ soils analysis for the project. A certified engineering geologist, Walt has
prepared numerous geological and soil studies, as well as provided expert review of third -party
reports. Walt is also a California Certified Hydrogeologist and is knowledgeable of soils and
ground water issues throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Past work in the project area has
included preparation of technical evaluation for the City of West Hollywood Sunset Plaza EIR
and recent geology and hazardous materials assessments for the Beverly Hills Gateway Project
EIR. He has served as an expert witness on numerous environmental site characterization and
remediation studies in southern California.
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Team Organizational Chart
Sean Wazlaw, an associate environmental planner with Rincon will be in charge of the air
quality and noise analysis and will assist with other sections. He holds a Bachelor's of Science
degree in Natural Resources and Conservation and a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Spanish from
the University of Maine. Mr. Wazlaw has contributed to numerous environmental impact
analyses under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Sean has worked on a number of projects for the City of
Santa Monica such as 74917th Street Condominiums/ Adult Daycare Project IS -MND, Upward
Bound Homeless Shelter EA, and Step Up on Fifth EA. He has worked on reports in the
Ventura County area as well, including The Oaks Mall Renovation/ Expansion EIR for the City
of Thousand Oaks, Hillel Auto Wash ISMND for the City of Agoura Hills, and the Olivas Park
Water Line ISMND for the City of Ventura.
Serine A. Ciandella, AICP, Senior Project Manager with Kimley -Horn Associates will perform
the transportation analysis for the Aquatics Site project. Mrs. Ciandella has more than 24 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
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numerous transportation planning projects. Mrs. Ciandellas has previous experience in the City
of El Segundo as she served as project manager for the City's Circulation Element.
Mitch Stone of San Buenaventura Research Associates will prepare the historic resource
analysis. Mitch's responsibilities include architectural and historical evaluation reports,
including CEQA and Section 106 analyses, National Register of Historic Places nominations and
State Historic Landmarks nominations, environmental impacts assessments, and impact
mitigation programs. With more than 28 years of experience in historic resources and
preservation, Mitch has directed the production of maps, graphics and computer databases and
geographic information systems, and has designed and conducted urban and rural historic
resources surveys. Working as a project manager in prior project experience, Mitch functioned
as the Executive Director of California's first downtown revitalization project and conducted in
association with the National Main Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He
has worked with Rincon for the past 11 years performing all Section 106 historic resource
evaluations for the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission's CDBG
program.
8.0 SCHEDULE AND TIMELINE
The following is a list of deliverable products that will be provided for each of the CEQA
compliance scenarios. Our proposed schedule will complete the environmental review process
faster than the schedules outlined in the City's RFP, though the timeframes for individual
components of the process are somewhat different than those suggested by the City. Based on
our experience, preparing the required technical studies early in the process rather than in
conjunction with the Draft EIR will better facilitate a decision regarding the type of document
that will be needed and streamline the overall process. Thus, preparation of the Administrative
Draft IS (including technical studies) will take somewhat longer than what is outlined in the
RFP, though the Draft IS -MND or Draft EIR can be completed much more quickly than
suggested in the RFP.
Assuming three weeks for City review of draft work products, we believe that the IS -MND
process can be completed in about 7 -8 months. Based on the same assumption, we believe that
the EIR process can be completed within about 10 -12 months. Thus, assuming an early July
kickoff, the IS -MND process could be completed in February or March of 2010 while the EIR
process could be completed in 2010 (between about May and June).
IS -MND Scenario
1. Kickoff Meeting. Rincon will arrange and manage a project kickoff meeting within
ten working days of receipt of notice to proceed. Within one week of the kickoff
meeting, Rincon will provide a summary of the meeting proceedings.
2. Administrative Draft IS. Five (5) copies of the Administrative Draft IS (including
technical studies) will be provided within ten weeks of authorization and receipt of all
completed site plans, grading plans, landscape plans, technical studies, and other
relevant project - related materials.
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3. Draft IS -MND. Twenty -six (26) hard copies and one CD copy with MS Word and PDF
documents of the Draft IS -MND will be provided within three weeks of receipt of City
comments on the Administrative Draft IS.
4. Final IS -MND. Draft responses to comments on the Draft IS -MND will be provided for
City review within three weeks of receipt of all comment letters. Five (5) copies of the
Final IS -MND and one CD copy with MS Word and PDF documents will be provided in
the form of a single document that includes the Final IS -MND text, responses to
comments, and the MMRP within two weeks of receipt of City comments on the draft
responses to comments.
Preferred Option EIR Scenario and No Preferred Option Alternatives EIR Scenario
1. Kickoff Meeting. Rincon will arrange and manage a project kickoff meeting within ten
days of receipt of notice to proceed. Within one week of the kickoff meeting, Rincon will
provide a summary of the meeting proceedings.
2. Administrative Draft IS. Five (5) copies of the Administrative Draft IS (including technical
studies) will be provided within ten weeks of authorization and receipt of all completed site
plans, grading plans, landscape plans, technical studies, and other relevant project- related
materials.
3. Final IS/NOP. The Final IS /NOP will be circulated to the State Clearinghouse and
responsible agencies within two weeks of receipt of City comments on the Administrative
Draft IS.
4. Scoping Meeting. Rincon will conduct the scoping meeting within the 30 -day NOP period.
5. Administrative Draft EIR. Five (5) copies of the Administrative Draft EIR will be
delivered within six weeks of the release of the IS/ NOR
6. Draft EIR. Twenty -six (26) hard copies and one CD copy with MS Word and PDF
documents of the Draft EIR will be delivered within three weeks of receipt of City
comments on the Administrative Draft EIR. If review of additional versions of the
Administrative Draft EIR is required, Rincon will respond to comments on subsequent
versions within one week.
7. Final EIR. Draft responses to comments on the Draft EIR will be provided for City
review within three weeks of receipt of all comment letters. The Final EIR will consist of
the responses to comments, corrections to the Draft EIR, and the MMRP. We will submit
five (5) copies and one CD of the Final EIR within two weeks of receipt of all comments
on the Draft EIR.
9.0 PROGRAM MONITORING
Rincon principals and senior staff involved in this project have served as technical experts in the
planning and environmental industry and have been so recognized through professional
awards. Our reputation stems from the ongoing quality control procedures we have
established as part of our practice. We participate in ongoing training and practice peer review
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of our project work. In addition, we hold regular internal consultant team meetings to review
major phases of each project.
We practice the following techniques to ensure quality and responsiveness:
• Regular and open communication with the City's Project Manager and staff to facilitate
mutual understanding of assumptions and decisions made, typically including weekly status
reports (either telephone or email)
• Ongoing quality control that includes Principal -level review of all work products
• An interactive planning process with ample opportunity for product review by the City
Most of our planning and environmental studies are performed by teams of specialists within
short time frames characterized by intensive activity. With this background and training, our
professionals are acutely aware of schedule and cost control, thus facilitating the timely and cost
effective completion of projects within the desired budget.
10.0 CITY RESOURCES
Rincon Consultants and its subcontractors will handle all technical aspects of the CEQA work
program. The only support we will require of City staff will consist of:
• Providing responses to technical questions regarding City services and facilities
• Providing guidance with respect to distribution of work products to be circulated for public and
agency review
• Review of internal draft documents to ensure their accuracy and that they meet City standards
11.0 SUBCONSULTANTS
Rincon has retained two subconsultants for this assignment:
• Kimley -Horn Associates to prepare the traffic and parking analysis
• San Buenaventura Research Associates to prepare the cultural resource analysis
Both firms are described below.
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and ASSOCI0S InC Kimley -Horn Associates is a
transportation engineering and planning
firm with over 1,000 employees in 41 offices nationwide, including offices in Orange, Long
Beach, and Los Angeles. Because traffic engineering and transportation planning have been the
focus of Kimley- Horn's practice for over 30 years, the firm has the hands -on experience,
qualified personnel, and technical resources to meet the needs of the City of El Segundo.
Kimley -Horn recognizes the need to respond with sensitivity to local issues, while making
sound engineering decisions and recommendations.
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Kimley -Horn was founded by experts in traffic engineering and transportation planning, and
these disciplines continue to be at the cornerstone of our practice. Kimley -Horn staff has
provided a wide range of transportation and traffic services to hundreds of municipalities,
counties, and states. Their range of services includes traffic impact analyses, urban and regional
transportation planning, traffic signal warrant studies, traffic signal system design and
implementation, signal synchronization, signing/ striping and traffic control plans,
neighborhood traffic management, and seeking innovative programs to obtain financing for
transportation improvements.
Transportation planning is a specialty at Kimley -Horn. Key members of their staff have
performed Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering services for Cities throughout
Southern California. Kimley -Horn has the capacity to examine alternatives and present those
alternatives to the public or to City decision - makers. They have, in- house, the full range of
transportation disciplines to address the needs of the project, including:
• Traffic engineering and operations
• Transportation planning
• Traffic modeling
• Neighborhood traffic studies and local street plans
• Parking studies, including specialized neighborhood permit parking programs
• Transit and Alternative Travel Mode
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Pedestrian and bicycle considerations
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San Buenaventura Research Associates
Founded in 1980, San Buenaventura Research
Associates (SBRA) is an historic resources
consulting firm specializing in the production of
historic resources evaluations for compliance
with state and federal environmental
requirements, and the production of historic property surveys and documents to support
historic preservation planning efforts. SBRA provides qualified Historian and Architectural
Historian services, in accordance with National Park Service guidelines. SBRA is listed in the
Register of Professional Historians. SBRA is a registered woman owned business (Caltrans
WBE file no. 91H012368). Over the past 28 years, SBRA has completed over 100 historic
resources investigations in connection with a wide variety of public and private sector projects
within California, Nevada and Arizona. These reports include the development of historic
context statements, architectural descriptions, site - specific developmental histories, evaluations
of significance according to National Register of Historic Places and local criteria,
determinations of project impacts, production of mitigation programs and historic sites
documentation. One such historic resources mitigation project was honored with a merit award
from the Southern California Chapter of the American Planning Association. The firm has
produced in excess of 4,000 Section 106 evaluations.
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12.0 CONSULTANT CAPABILITY AND REFERENCES
12.1 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Rincon has prepared CEQA environmental documents on many recreational facilities as well as
on projects in residential and industrial sites. We have prepared reports for the cities of Santa
Monica, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Malibu, Burbank, and Pasadena; all
characteristically similar to the City of El Segundo. Some of our team's experience most
relevant to the Aquatics Site Feasibility Study is described below.
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
San Buenaventura State Beach Facilities Development
Plan and CE OA Documentation
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Rincon worked as the environmental planning team lead
" in the development of a Facilities Development Plan for a
State Beach facility in Ventura, California. The park unit
is an active day use facility, with ocean beaches, sand
dune habitat, extensive picnic and day use grounds, and a
linear multi - purpose trail facility. The Facility Development Plan addresses a range of park
planning issues, including a changing user -group base and a need to better integrate a regional
facility with the adjacent neighborhood. Rincon prepared key components of a dune restoration
mitigation program, which includes limiting fencing, interpretive signage, and redirected
pedestrian trails from the day use area to the beach. Following plan development, Rincon
prepared and processed an IS -MND for the proposed Master Plan.
Palisades Bluffs Improvements Project IS -MND
City of Santa Monica
Rincon prepared an IS -MND studying the effects of proposed techniques to improve the
stability of the Bluffs and Palisades Park. The project involved a variety of specific methods to
improve overall bluffs stability and safety, and stabilize the bluff rim, bluff face, and bluff toe.
Key environmental issues included changes in the aesthetic character of the bluffs, slope
stability, and temporary disruption of traffic and park access.
Malibu Community Park Initial Study
City of Malibu
Rincon prepared an Initial Study on a proposed 24 -acre
community park in the City of Malibu in conjunction with a City
grant proposal for park funding. The community park is to
comprise 12 acres of the site, while 12 acres would be left in its
native condition. The new park facility would replace an existing
10 -acre park, which is located adjacent to the western boundary
of the site and would be returned back to the State of California
Department of Parks upon completion of the new City park. Key
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Initial Study issues included biological resources, hydrology, geologic stability, and parking
availability. The Initial Study concluded that a Mitigated Negative Declaration could be
processed for CEQA compliance.
Trancas Community Park EIR
City of Malibu
Rincon prepared an EIR for an approximately 13.5 -acrea community park project on four
undeveloped, residentially zoned lots at the west end of the Malibu West residential
subdivision. The proposed park would include a multi-use sports field as well as a picnic and
dog park area. In addition, it includes restrooms, storage and staff office building, and parking
areas. Key issues have included traffic and circulation, hydrology and drainage, neighborhood
impacts, public service impacts and construction effects.
Surfers Point Managed Shoreline Retreat Project EIR/EA
City of San Buenaventura
Rincon prepared an EIR for the proposed Surfers Point
Managed Shoreline Retreat project, which involved a plan
for the restoration of an 1,800 foot stretch of beach and
relocation of an erosion - damaged shorefront bike path
about 65 feet inland. The managed shoreline retreat plan
was the result of a collaborative effort among the City of
Ventura, 31st Agricultural District, California Coastal
Commission, and local interest groups to find an acceptable approach to addressing shoreline
erosion problems at Surfers Point. The EIR was an "alternatives style" document that examined
a range of possible options for the design of the project. Key environmental concerns included
impacts to coastal geologic processes, marine and terrestrial biological resources, and coastal
access and recreation.
Promenade Stairs and Seawall Restoration Project IS/ND
City of San Buenaventura
Rincon completed an Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the proposed improvements to
the City of San Buenaventura Beach Promenade and Seawall project. The improvement
program was designed to address damage and deterioration of the structure that had occurred
since its initial construction in 1970. Key features of the program included replacement of
deteriorated concrete, extension of the toe wall to prevent undermining of the structure,
rehabilitation of the existing revetment to restore its ability to provide storm protection, lateral
stability and foundation support, and relocation of damage to beach access stairs. Key issues
addressed in the MND included intertidal and subtidal biological resources, geological hazards,
construction effects, and water resources.
Seaside Park Master Plan MND
Main Street Architects/Ventura County Fair Board, State of California, 31st District Agricultural
Association
Rincon worked along with Main Street Architects during their development of the Seaside Park
Master Plan to analyze the physical environmental effects associated with implementing the
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Master Plan in an MND. The Master Plan included infrastructure upgrades, structure
revitalization, and reorganization of the assemblage of structures, parking, landscaping and
circulation. The objective of the Master Plan is to create a guiding plan for Seaside Park that
promotes the year -round use and public enjoyment of the park property in ways that
compliment, support and benefit the annual Ventura County Fair event and the cultural
heritage it represents. Key environmental issues included historic resources and hazards and
hazardous materials.
Goleta Beach Master Plan EIR
Chambers Group /County of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation
Rincon was part of a team to prepare an EIR for the Goleta Beach Master Plan update.
Specifically, Rincon prepared biology, traffic, and alternatives analysis sections of a
comprehensive EIR that examined full buildout of Goleta Beach. Future development plans
included several options for stabilizing the beach including a managed shoreline retreat
alternative, pier extension and widening, a subsurface break wall, full beach retreat,
nourishment with full revetment, as well as a groin and other alternatives. Key issues included
shoreline erosion and stabilization measure effectiveness, utility and service system protection,
temporary construction impacts, impacts to recreational activities, impacts to sensitive species.
The Annenberg Project at Lower Point Vicente
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Rincon has been retained to prepare an EIR for an
animal shelter and visitor center on a blufftop
property near Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall. The
project includes approximately 100,000 square feet of
indoor and outdoor exhibit space. The primary
project environmental issues are traffic, parking,
visual impacts and hazards/ hazardous materials.
East -West Ranch Public Access and Resource Management Plan
Cambria Community Services District and RRM Design Group
Rincon prepared the CEQA documentation and environmental constraints analysis for the East -
West Ranch Public Access and Resource Management Plan, which guides the long -term use of
this large and valuable open space parcel along the Pacific coast in the community of Cambria.
Specifically, we evaluated the biological, land use, and cultural resource constraints of the site,
and recommended management techniques to preserve the key resources while allowing public
access. The Management Plan responds to a multi- agency effort to preserve the site for public
access, and included a two -year public participation effort.
Santa Monica Pier Access EIR/EA
City of Santa Monica
Rincon prepared an EIR and Environmental Assessment (EA) studying proposed
improvements to the access systems to the Santa Monica Pier from the parking lot below and
from the Colorado Boulevard main entrance. The NEPA document was required because some
of the funding was to be provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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The EIR /EA addresses two primary access programs as well as seven alternatives. The
alternatives addressed substitute ramp locations, alternative sidewalk configurations, and the
construction of a pedestrian -only bridge. Key issues included traffic and circulation (including
pedestrian movement), parking, cultural resources (historic) and aesthetics.
415 Pacific Coast Highway Site Reuse EIR/EA
City of Santa Monica
Rincon prepared an EIR for the proposed reuse of a 4.91 -acre site located at 415 Pacific Coast
Highway on Santa Monica State Beach. The proposed development involved the reuse of the
historic Marion Davies Estate. The City has grants from the State Parks system as well as a
major private donor to restore the site to its historic beachfront club use with a combination of
public recreation components and a revenue - generating banquet and center. The EIR provided
a comprehensive analysis of the proposed project, cumulative development that is envisioned
for the project area, and alternatives to the subject project. The document focused on 9 key
issues including traffic and circulation, geology and soils, air quality, hydrology and water
quality, noise, cultural resources, aesthetics, construction effects, and neighborhood effects.
California Lutheran University Community Pool Noise Study
City of Thousand Oaks
Rincon prepared a noise study for a proposed
community pool at California Lutheran
University. The site of the proposed pool was
adjacent to residential areas. The purpose of
the study was to determine whether
operation of the pool would generate noise
exceeding City Noise Element standards.
Measurements were taken at the site and at
an existing similar facility in a nearby
community to determine noise levels likely to
occur at the proposed facility.
Kimley -Horn Associates
City of El Segundo Circulation Element/ General Plan Update
City of El Segundo
Kimley -Horn staff provided transportation planning services for the update of the City's
Circulation Element. The primary focus of the effort was to update the future traffic projections
using a sub -area model based on the Southern California Association of Governments regional
modal. Kimley -Horn refined the regional model to, first reflect the current local street system
and land uses, and also to reflect revised land use plans for ultimate build -out of the city as well
as surrounding cities. The analysis evaluated varying densities of development in the
downtown area, and provided technical analysis of a number of network alternatives, including
converting Douglas and Nash Streets from a one -way couplet back to conventional two -way
streets. All analyses and recommendations associated with the Circulation Element were
developed consistent with the policies of all appropriate regional agencies and programs,
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including the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), the
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans).
Numerous Traffic and Parking Studies in the City of El Segundo
Various Clients
Kimley -Horn Associates has prepared numerous traffic and parking studies in the City of El
Segundo, including the Aloft Hotel, Equinix Data Center, Nash Data Center, and the Boeing
Selby Block expansion project. In each case, the traffic studies addressed the project impacts on
the surrounding street system, and incorporated traffic impacts of Cumulative Projects in both
the Cities of El Segundo and Manhattan Beach.
Traffic and Parking Study for South County Courthouse and Civic Center/ Library Complex
City of Laguna Niguel
Kimley -Horn prepared the traffic impact and parking analysis for the Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for the South County Courthouse Expansion project in the City of Laguna Niguel.
The project was located on the site of the existing South County Courthouse, at the intersection
of Alicia Parkway and Crown Valley Parkway in the City of Laguna Niguel.
The project site contained the existing courthouse, which had four courtrooms; and the Laguna
Niguel branch library. The proposed project had four components:
1. Courthouse: Expansion of the existing courthouse to provide 14 new courtrooms and re -use of
the existing four courtrooms, for a total of 18 courtrooms when the project is complete.
2. City Hall: Relocation of the City of Laguna Niguel City Hall facilities from its current location
in an industrial office park at La Paz Road and Shelley Road to a new 40,000 square foot building
on the project site.
3. Library: Expansion of the existing Laguna Niguel Library to provide an additional 3,050 square
feet.
4. Office: Construction of a new 61,000-square-foot office building on the project site
The traffic study provided analysis of 28 intersections, and included a lunchtime analysis and a
detailed analysis of pedestrian traffic at selected intersections, to address the impact of juror
activity for the expanded courthouse. The study also included a parking analysis to evaluate
the adequacy of the proposed parking supply for the site.
San Buenaventura Research Associates
Coral Casino EIR
County of Santa Barbara
SBRA provided direct support to the County of Santa Barbara on the completion of an
environmental analysis in connection with new construction related to a designated County
Landmark, a private club and pool constructed in Montecito in 1937. The analysis required an
extensive discussion of the project's impacts in terms of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for Rehabilitation as well as the development of a mitigation program, the analysis of project
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alternatives, and responding to extensive and detailed public comment. [County of Santa
Barbara, CA, 20051
Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse
Port of Los Angeles
SBRA evaluated the historical significance and eligibility of the Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse, a
public pool facility constructed in San Pedro in 1932, as part of a comprehensive intensive -level
historic resources survey of the Port of Los Angeles. [Port of Los Angeles, 19961
12.2 REFERENCES
Rincon is proud of its reputation as a leader in the CEQA environmental review industry. We
invite you to contact any of the individuals listed below regarding our qualifications, skills, and
project management.
Vince Berton!, AICP
Assistant Director
City Planning Department
City of Los Angeles
213- 978 -1272
vince.bertoni @lacity.org
Susan Healy- Keene, AICP
Director
Community Development Dept.
City of West Hollywood
323 - 848 -6400
shkeene @weho.org
Craig Chalfant
Environmental Review Project Manager
Comprehensive Planning Division
Long Beach Development Services
562- 570 -6368
craig_chalfant @longbeach.gov
Donald Dean
Environmental Officer
County of Los Angeles
323 - 890 -7186
donald.dean @lacdc.org
13.0 ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS
Andy Agle
Director
Housing and Economic Development Department
City of Santa Monica
310 - 458 -8341
andy.agle @smgov.net
David Reyes
Principal Planner
Planning Department
City of Beverly Hills
310/285 -1123
dreyes @bevedyhills.org
Tom Bartlett, AICP
Community Development Director
City of Calabasas
818 - 878 -4225
tbartlett @ci.calabasas.ca.us
Allison Cook
Senior Planner
City of Agoura Hills
818 - 597 -7310
acook @ci.agoura - hills.ca.us
We have not prepared any alternative proposals for the project. However, as discussed in
sections 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0, we have provided work scopes for either an IS -MND or an EIR.
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14.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Neither Rincon Consultants, Inc. nor any of our proposed subconsultants have any conflicts of
interest with respect to the proposed Aquatics Site.
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City of El Segundo Required Form
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL # 09 -12
PROPOSALS ARE DUE: NOT LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. Monday, June 8, 2009.
The City of El Segundo invites sealed proposals for: Aquatics Site Feasibility Study CEQA
Review
The City of El Segundo is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide consulting
services.
1. Return original of Proposal to:
City of El Segundo
City Clerk
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
2. Proposer must honor proposal prices for sixty (60) days.
3. Proposals must include this Proposal form and be signed by the vendor's authorized
representative.
5. Award of a contract will be made by the City Council based upon the criteria set
forth in this RFP and will be made based upon the best qualified proposer rather
than lowest price.
PROPOSER TO READ
I have, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this
proposal. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this
proposal as stated above.
Rincon Consultants, Inc
Company
Stephen Svete, AICP
Name (Print)
805 - 641 -1000
790 E. Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001
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Company Phone No. Title of Person Signing Bid
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STEPHEN M. SVETE, AICP
President, Planning Services
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Stephen Svete is a founding principal of Rincon Consultants, and has served as the firm's President
since 2000. He is one of the Principals -in- Charge of the Planning Services group. In this capacity, he
oversees a wide range of urban planning and land use studies, as well as community involvement and
environmental analysis work. He has directed successful environmental and planning projects ranging
from focused inner city corridor revitalization studies, to citywide general plans, to annexation studies
in rural areas throughout California. In recent years, Mr. Svete has developed an expertise in the area
of alternative transportation and open space systems. He is a noted planning commentator, and for
11 years served as Contributing Editor to California Planning & Development Report. Mr. Svete
regularly lectures on urban planning issues at universities in California.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Mr. Svete serves as Principal -in- Charge for a range of environmental and planning studies
involving land and infrastructure development, urban redevelopment, and alternative
transportation studies. He is an expert in analyzing the implications of large -scale plans for
districts, cities, and regions.
• Mr. Svete possesses a thorough familiarity with California planning law and CEQA/NEPA
compliance. He is proficient in formatting environmental documents that effectively
communicate to decision - makers and the public.
• Mr. Svete lectures on General Plans, Master EIRs, and Transportation at the University of
California, Santa Barbara, Department of Environmental Studies and UCSB Extension.
• Mr. Svete work has received awards from the American Institute of Certified Planners for
Housing the Homeless in Los Angeles County.- A Guide To Action (1986); the American
Planning Association for the study Blosser- Southeast.• a Comparative Evaluation of
Conventional vs. Neotraditiona /Development(1993); the APA for the City of Santa Maria
Sphere of Influence and Concurrent Annexation Study (Comprehensive Planning, 1994); and
the APA for the City of Paso Robles General Plan (Comprehensive Planning, 2004).
EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
M.A., Architecture and Urban Planning, UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning,
Los Angeles
B.A., Geography, University of California, Riverside
D.E.U.G., University Paul Valery, Montpellier, France
American Institute of Certified Planners ( #6943)
American Planning Association
Completed: Senior Project Management, American Management Association
President, Ventura Hillsides Conservancy
Member, California State University Channel Islands Campus Planning Committee
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (1994 through present)
Fugro West, Inc. (1988 through 1994)
Envicom Corporation (1986 through 1988)
Urban Innovations Group (1985 through 1986)
E n v i r o n m e n t a l S c i e n t i s t s P l a n n e r s E n g i n e e r s
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Alhambra Redevelopment Agency (1984 through 1985)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
General Plans and Elements
• City of Calabasas General Plan
• City of Ventura General Plan
• City of Paso Robles General Plan
• City of Santa Paula General Plan and EIR
• City of Thousand Oaks Safety Element
• City of Santa Monica Circulation Element EIR
• City of San Bernardino General Plan
• City of Santa Maria Sphere of Influence and Concurrent Annexation Study
• City of San Luis Obispo Land Use /Circulation Elements EIR
Specific Plans
• California State University Channel Islands Specific Reuse Plan, CSU Office of the Chancellor
• Chandler Ranch Specific Plan, City of Paso Robles
• Santa Monica Civic Center Specific Plan
• Malibu Civic Center Specific Plan, County of Los Angeles
• Ventura Boulevard Specific Plan, City of Los Angeles
Urban and Mixed Use Development
• Dalidio Annexation /San Luis Marketplace EIR, City of San Luis Obispo
• Sony Pictures Studios Comprehensive Plan EIR, City of Culver City
• AMGEN Center Specific Plan EIR, City of Thousand Oaks
Hunters Green Golf Course and Development EIR, City of Santa Clarita
• Oxnard Redevelopment Project Initial Study, Oxnard Redevelopment Agency
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
• City of Santa Monica Bicycle Master Plan EIR
• City of Ojai Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Santa Clara River Trail EIR, City of Santa Clarita
VCMC Expansion EIR, County of Ventura Public Works Agency
• Channel Island Harbor Public Facilities Plan Amendments, County of Ventura General Services
Agency
PUBLICATIONS
"Combating 'Sameness' with a Formula Business Ordinance." March 2003, Zoning News, Chicago, Illinois
"Farmland Disappears: Does Williamson Act Prevent, or Track Loss ? ", January 15, 1995. Bakersfield
Californian, Bakersfield, California
"Is Metrolink More Than an Insurance Policy Against Disaster ?" with William Fulton, February 13,
1994, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California
"Is Gold Again Filling Coffers of Golden State Retailers ? ", November 28, 1994, California Public
Finance, Sacramento, California
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ABE LEIDER, AICP
Senior Planner
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Leider is a senior planner for Rincon's Environmental Sciences and Planning group. He is
responsible for management and preparation of planning and environmental documents and
specialized technical studies. Mr. Leider has over 11 years of experience in the planning field and has
managed or primarily authored successful planning and environmental documents on subjects ranging
from regional resource management and land use regulation to complex public and private
development projects.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Mr. Leider has managed or prepared numerous CEQA environmental documents and is
proficient at interpreting state and federal planning and environmental regulations and
guidelines as well as developing thorough and clear environmental documentation.
• Mr. Leider is experienced at providing professional contract planning support in all facets of
the project review and permitting process to small, mid -sized and large jurisdictions
throughout Southern California.
• Mr. Leider has prepared informational and technical reports on a range of planning and
environmental topics, including general land use trends, agriculture, biology and
aesthetics /visual resources.
• Mr. Leider is a skilled public presenter, having presented government programs and private
development projects to the public at large and to elected and appointed officials at public
hearings, and provided professional presentations at land use symposia and conferences
around California.
EDUCATION
B.A., English and Environmental Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Professional Certificate in Land Use and Environmental Planning, UCSB Extension
American Institute of Certified Planners
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (2005 - present)
Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department (1997 - 2005)
Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, Goleta, California (1995 - 1997)
Yardang, Inc., Crested Butte, Colorado (1992 - 1995)
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CEQA and NEPA Compliance
• City of Los Angeles Central City Community Plan EIR
• Long Beach Press - Telegram Towers EIR
• Carpinteria Lagunitas Mixed -Use Project EIR
• County of Santa Barbara Oak Protection Program EIR
• Numerous CEQA Exemptions and Negative Declarations for both routine and complex public
and private development and infrastructure projects
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• Review and Comment on California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) NEPA and CEQA
documents for coastal projects in County of Santa Barbara jurisdiction
General Plans and Ordinances
• Agricultural Element Implementation, County of Santa Barbara
Oak Protection Program Development and Adoption, County of Santa Barbara
Farmland Security Zone Program Adoption and Implementation, County of Santa Barbara
• Open Space Assessment, County of Santa Barbara
The Grove and Saticoy Gateway Specific Plans, City of Ventura
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
• Gaviota Bridge project permitting, County of Santa Barbara Public Works /California State Parks
• Rincon Creek Bridge Replacements and Highway 150 Realignment project permitting,
County of Santa Barbara /Caltrans
• Serena Park Soundwall project permitting, Santa Barbara /Caltrans
Contract Planning
• Subdivision Cases Backlog Reduction, City of Los Angeles
• Major Projects, City of Ojai
PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Urban Agriculture in the Goleta Valley, County of Santa Barbara, August 2002.
Status Of Agricultural Land Use, County of Santa Barbara, April 1999.
Balancing Oak Protection with Farming Flexibility. Lessons from Santa Barbara County, Integrated
Hardwood Range Management Program Fifth Symposium on Oak Woodlands, San Diego,
California, October, 2001.
Controversy and Collaboration: 141neyards in a Santa Barbara Landscape, Integrated Hardwood Range
Management Program Symposiums in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, 1998 and 1999
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WALTER HAMANN, PG, CEG, CHG, REA II
Vice President, Environmental and Geological Services
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Hamann is a founding partner and the principal environmental geologist at Rincon. In this capacity, he
is responsible for all aspects of project management, including proposal preparation, client contact,
supervising staff, final report preparation or review, and budget. His extensive experience includes
assessment and remediation of contaminated sites, chlorinated solvent remediation design and
implementation, all aspects of underground storage tank assessment and remediation, modeling for
seismic risk and ground shaking, fault rupture potential, Phase I site assessments, and as an expert
witness for hazardous waste sites.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Mr. Hamann has extensive experience with underground tank sites. This underground tank
experience ranges from being onsite for over 500 tank removals, assessing hundreds of tank
sites, remediating numerous tank sites, post remediation monitoring, and meeting with regulators
on behalf of the responsible parties. His tank experience includes gasoline, diesel, waste oil,
unused motor oil, and solvent tank storage systems.
• Mr. Hamann has designed and implemented soil and groundwater remediation programs. These
projects have included air sparging/soil vapor extraction, enhanced bioremediation, and soil
vapor extraction.
• Mr. Hamann has been designated as an expert in matters of underground fuel storage tank and
chlorinated solvent related contaminants. He has provided in -court testimony for both plaintiffs
and defendants related to underground tank related issues.
• Mr. Hamann has completed seismic ground acceleration modeling for sites worldwide, including:
California, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Trinidad, China, and Croatia.
• Mr. Hamann has extensive experience in the characterization and remediation of oilfield
contaminated sites. He has completed oil field audits for sites in California, Venezuela, Ecuador,
and Mexico.
Mr. Hamann has experience in the preparation of geology, seismic, and contamination related
sections of EIRs.
EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
B.A., Geological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S., Geology, University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Geologist, California ( #4742)
Certified Engineering Geologist, California ( #1635)
Certified Hydrogeologist, California ( #208)
Registered Environmental Assessor, California (REA 1- #02285; REA II- #20063)
American Institute of Professional Geologists, Registered Professional Geologist
Registered Geologist in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, and Oregon
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (1994 to present)
Fugro West, Inc. (1987 through 1994)
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Enviropro, Inc. (1986 through 1987)
ESSO Exploration, an Exxon Company (1985 through 1986)
US Borax (1984)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Remediation Projects
• EPA Superfund site, chlorinated solvents in soil and groundwater, soil vapor extraction
• Dry cleaners, air sparging and soil vapor extraction for chlorinated solvents, multiple sites
• Gasoline service stations, soil excavation, soil vapor extraction, free phase recovery, multiple
sites
• Military installation, Santa Cruz Island, enhanced bioremediation of fuel hydrocarbons
• Excavation and offsite disposal of fuel, pesticides, and heavy metals, multiple sites
• Free -phase cutting oil recovery, manufacturing site
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks
• Shell Oil Company and Exxon USA account manager, sites throughout California
• Individual sites throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Orange Counties
• Experience in gasoline, diesel, waste oil, fresh oil, and solvent tanks
Oil fieldAssessments
• Texaco, Oriente Province, Ecuador; Maxus Energy, Quiriquire Field, Venezuela; Amoco, La Brea
Field, Trinidad
• Nuevo Energy/Torch Operating Company, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
• Seneca Resources, Kern County
• Unocal, multiple sites, Santa Barbara County
• Stocker Resources, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara offshore, and San Luis Obispo Counties
Enwronmental Impact Reports
• Ahmanson Ranch, Ventura County
• Santa Monica Civic Center, Santa Monica
• CSU Channel Islands, Ventura County
Playa Vista, Los Angeles
Site Assessments
• Former US Air Force base, Camarillo, California
• 80 -acre downtown Los Angeles property, Los Angeles, California
School Sites
• School Assessments or PEAs for Irvine, Santa Ana, Ventura, Ceres, and Saugus school districts
Expert lMfiess/Litigation Support
• Charnock MTBE Superfund site responsible party, Culver City, California
• Burbank - Glendale US EPA Superfund area designated expert
• Solvent and nickel contaminated property, Torrance
• Contamination in a municipal water supply well, Norwalk
PUBLICATIONS
Hamann, W.E., 1996, Minimizing Liability through Environmental Audits- Latin America Case Studies,
American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Volume 5
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SEAN WAZLAW
Associate Environmental Planner
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Sean Wazlaw is an associate planner at Rincon Consultants. In this capacity, he is involved in a wide
range of urban planning and land use studies, CEQA/NEPA environmental documentation, as well as
community involvement and permitting activities. He has managed and contributed to successful
environmental and planning projects ranging from focused inner -city redevelopment studies, to
recreational expansion projects, to affordable housing projects throughout California. Mr. Wazlaw has
developed a focus in the area of urban planning, noise and air quality issues and water supply studies.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Experienced in a range of environmental and planning studies involving land and infrastructure
development, urban redevelopment, and resource allocation studies.
• Thorough familiarity with California planning law and CEQA/NEPA compliance.
• Proficient in formatting environmental documents that communicate effectively to decision -
makers and the public, and assist in achieving identified planning objectives.
• Prepared specialized technical reports on a range of planning and environmental topics,
including noise, air quality, wastewater generation and water supply.
• Skilled public presenter, having conducted community meetings and provided environmental
expertise at public hearings.
EDUCATION
B.S., Natural Resources and Conservation, University of Maine, Orono
B.A., Spanish, University of Maine, Orono
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (2005 through present)
American Field Service (2004 through 2005)
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Urban Deve%oment
• The Oaks Mall Renovation/Expansion EIR, City of Thousand Oaks
• 160 West Olive Avenue Mixed -Use Project IS/MND, City of Burbank
• Step Up on Fifth EA, City of Santa Monica
Housing Element Action Phase EIR, County of Santa Barbara
• Village Specific Plan EIR, City of Oxnard
• 1419 19th Street Best Western Hotel Annex IS/MND, City of Santa Monica
• Beverly Hills Gateway Project EIR, City of Beverly Hills
• Santa Paula Air Park Specific Plan and IS/MND, City of Santa Paula
Agoura Hills Business Park IS/MND, City of Agoura Hills
Liberty Canyon Office Expansion Project IS/MND, City of Agoura Hills
Sunset Plaza Expansion Project EIR, City of West Hollywood
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• 8497 -8499 Sunset Boulevard Mixed Use Project EIR, City of West Hollywood
• 1639 11th Street Artist Studios EIR, City of Santa Monica
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
• Olivas Park Drive Waterline IS/MND, City of Ventura
• Fillmore Community Pool EA, City of Fillmore
• Santa Clarita Sports Complex Expansion IS/MND, City of Santa Clarita
• Highway 126 Bike Path Gap Closure IS/MND, City of Ventura
• El Camino High School Expansion Project IS/MND, Ventura Unified School District
• Moorpark College Master Plan EIR, Ventura County Community College District
• Lake Piru Recreation Area Master Plan IS/MND, United Water Conservation District
• Calabasas General Plan and General Plan EIR, City of Calabasas
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1328 Woodland Drive
Santa Paula, California 93060
805 - 525 -1909
mitch @historicresources.com
Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (B.S. Urban Planning, 1979)
University of California, Santa Barbara (Geography, graduate studies)
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago (Architecture)
Professional Experience
1989 - present San Buenaventura Research Associates, General Partner
Responsible for the preparation of architectural and historical evaluation reports,
including CEQA and Section 106 analyses, National Register of Historic Places
nominations and State Historic Landmarks nominations, environmental impacts
assessments, and impact mitigation programs. Related duties include the production of
maps, graphics and computer databases and geographic information systems, the
designing and conducting urban and rural historic resources surveys, and general office
management and finance.
1986 -1989 City of Fillmore California, City Planner
Responsible for the management of all comprehensive and current planning operations
within the Community Development Division, including zoning, entitlement permit
processing, General Plan, design review, and staffing to Planning Commission and City
Council and the production of environmental review documents. Other duties included
general office management, as well as the management of staff and outside consultants.
1985 -1987 Santa Paula Downtown Revitalization Committee, Project Manager
Functioned as the Executive Director of California's first downtown revitalization project
conducted in association with the National Main Center of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation. Duties included the formulation and implementation of economic
development, architectural design assistance, promotional events and marketing efforts
in association with the Board of Directors, the city, and other local organizations.
1980 -1985 City of Oxnard California, Associate Planner
Duties within the Long Range and Current Planning divisions included the production of
planning policy documents, as well as processing entitlement permits and environmental
review documents. Related responsibilities included staffing to the Planning Commission
and chairing the city's architectural design review committee.
1979 -1980 City of Pomona California, Assistant Planner
Duties within the Current Planning division included providing zoning information and
entitlement permit processing.
1977 -1979 City of Fullerton California, Planning Aide
Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a comprehensive
historic property inventory, as well as general office duties within the long range
planning division.
1976 -1977 City of Pasadena California Survey Volunteer
Conducted historic property research and produced architectural descriptions in
connection with the city's comprehensive historic property inventory program.