CONTRACT 4793 CLOSEDAgreement No. 4793
Agreement No.
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
RBF CONSULTING A MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
This AGREEMENT is entered into this _LA��I'day of November, 2014, by and between
the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ( "CITY ") and RBF
Consulting a Michael Baker International Company, a California Corporation
( "CONSULTANT ").
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the
SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to
exceed sixty -seven thousand, two hundred and sixty dollars ($67,260) 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 `B ", which is incorporated by
reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "A," which is
incorporated herein.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical,
administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials,
equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all
tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as
herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper
to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required
of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit "A ")
the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the
cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding
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billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures
versus time to date.
4. POLITICAL REFORM ACT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will be considered a public
official subject to the Political Reform Act of 1974 for purposes of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially
affected by the project 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 finther warrants that, before executing this Agreement, it reviewed the Political
Reform Act of 1974 and the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations, including, without
limitation, Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the California Administrative Code, Section 18700, et seq., in
order to determine whether any conflict of interest would require CONSULTANT to refrain
from performing the SERVICES or in any way attempting to use its official position to influence
the governmental decisions underlying the subject environmental clearances.
5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT
has
i. Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT represents that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
C. Although CITY has a duty to the public to independently review any
environmental document, including, without limitation a negative declaration or
draft EIR, prepared by CONSULTANT, that duty to the public, or the breach
thereof, will not relieve CONSULTANT of its duties under this Section or any
representation provided by CONSULTANT in this Agreement.
6. KEY PERSONNEL.
A. CONSULTANT's key personnel assigned to perform work under this Agreement
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and their level of responsibility are as follows:
Rita Garcia Project Manager
Edward Torres, INCE Technical Studies
Kristen Bogue, REA Visual Resource Specialist
Tom Shao -Chen Huang, TE Senior Transportation Engineer
Giancarlo Ganddini, TE Transportation Planner
B. The resume of each of the individuals identified in this Section are attached to this
Agreement in 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 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015.
Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will
terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit "A ";
B. Termination as stated in Section 15.
8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this
Agreement until:
A. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required by this Agreement; and
B. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written Notice to Proceed.
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 inust 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.
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11. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
12. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that
may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
13. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION.
A. Rita Garcia will be assigned as Project Manager and will be responsible for job
performance, negotiations, contractual matters, and coordination with CITY's
Project Manager.
B. Kimberly Christensen will be assigned as CITY's Project Manager and will be
personally in charge of and personally supervise or perform the technical
execution of the Project on a day -to -day basis on behalf of CITY and will
maintain direct communication with CONSULTANT's Project Manager.
14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's
performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
15. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause. Notice of termination will be in writing.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's mutual
consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective
termination date.
C. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT
will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up
to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under
Section 1(C).
D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
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E. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models,
photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY's
property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but
will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of
CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement,
or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work,
prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or
city without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display
information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and distributed solely
by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties.
18. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:
i. Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save
harmless and indemnify, 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
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CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it
or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.
iii. Exclusion for CEQA Actions. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
CONSULTANT need not indemnify, defend, or hold CITY harmless in
CEQA actions initiated pursuant to Public Resources Code §§ 21167 and
21168 where CONSULTANT's work may form the basis of a lawsuit.
However, should CONSULTANT's work, as contemplated by this
Agreement, contain errors or omissions that results in an adverse ruling
against CITY, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY
harmless to the extent provided for in Section 18(A)(i).
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials and
employees,
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
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interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records,
accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation
for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT
further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following
final payment under this Agreement.
B. Upon inspection, CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective
measures 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
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits (combined single)
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement.
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of
the most recent ISO -CGL Form. The amount of insurance set forth above will be
a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage for the policy coverage. 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 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
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insurance in effect for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or
is terminated ( "extended insurance "). Such extended insurance will have the same
coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this
Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by City arising
out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or
agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement,
endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies
of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance
must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT's
expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to
CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate.
G, Self- Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement must
allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self - insured retention ( "SIR ")
and deductible of the policy in lieu of CONSULTANT (as the named insured)
should CONSULTANT fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The
amount of the SIR or deductible is subject to the approval of the City Attorney
and the Finance Director. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that
satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to- the
effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONSULTANT as primary insured to
pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should
CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CITY's behalf upon the CONSULTANT'S
failure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an
additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages
in any action against CONSULTANT for breach of this Agreement in addition to
any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.
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:
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CITY
Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning
Manager
City of El Segundo Planning & Bldg Dept
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 -3813
Fax: (310) 322 -4167
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CONSULTANT
Rita Garcia, Technical Manager
Environmental Services
RBF Consulting, Inc.
14725 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA
92618 -2027
Fax: (949) 837 -4122
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of
actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
26. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
27. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any
other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or
CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
28. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action 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: Proposal for Services and Scope of Work
B. Exhibit B: Budget; and
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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.
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.
CITY
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City
ATTEST:
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City Clem"
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENSLEY, City Attorney
By:
Karl H. B r Assistant City Attorney
RBF Consulting
Glenn Lajoie
Vice President, Planning and Environmental
Services
Robert Kallenbaugh,
Chief Executive Officer
Taxpayer ID No. 95- 2247293
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Exhibit A
Scope Of Services
Agreement No. 4793
PROPOSAL
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
500 S. Douglas Street
and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration
Prepared for:
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Submitted by:
RBF CONSULTING
Revised September 29, 2014
Agreement No. 4793
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
Introduction and Understanding of the Project ........... .... ............... .,,,,,. ,,.,.,................... .,... 1
1.1 Introduction ... .............. .......... ... ........................,............ ,.,., ......,,. ........, .,....,..
1
1.2 Statement of RBF's Commitment to the City., ... ......... ................. .......
1
1.3 Understanding of the Project ......... ............................... ...,,. ........
2
II.
Scope of Work .......... ............,,,.... .,,,.... ....... ......,,,,,,, ... ...........,............,...
1.0 Project Kick -off and Project Characteristics ............................ ................ „,.,.......,,..
4
2.0 Research and Investigation ..... ... ....... .... .... . ... .... .......... .. ...............................
4
3.0 Initial Study Preparation ...... .....___ ........ ................... ......... .................. ........
4
3.1 Introduction and Purpose ........................ ........ ........
4
3.2 Project Description ............ ............................... . .........,....... ......
5
3.3 Thresholds of Significance .................................... ......... ..................
5
3.4 Special Studies ................. .. ......... ,... ..... ............... .,,,..,. ,..,..... ........ .,,,....,
5
3.5 Environmental Checklist/Analysis ................... ...... ......., ........
8
3.6 Graphic Exhibits,.,... „,,„ ...................... ....... ......... ......... ..................
9
3.7 Initial Study Determination ................................ .... ......... .......,...,,....
9
4.0 Draft Initial Study ....... ............................... .................. .._,... ....,.,.,.,..............,,....
9
4.1 Administrative Draft IS /MND........ .... ,...... ............... .... ..................
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4.2 Completion of Draft IS /MND ........ ....... ... ... .............. . ....... ..,...,
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5.0 Mitigated Negative Declaration .............................................. ...............................
10
6.0 Notices ............................. .................. ............................... ........ ................10
7.0 Final Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration ... ... ................... „......................
10
7.1 Administrative Responses to Comments ................... ...............................
10
7.2 Administrative Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ..................
11
7.3 Completion of Final IS /MND ...................................... ...............................
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8.0 Project Management and Meetings ........................................ ......... ..........___
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8.1 Project Management ................................ .............. ......... ................... .... __
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8.2 Meetings .................. ......... .......w .......... ..... .,,, ... ... ....... ....,.... .................11
9.0 Deliverables . ............................... ......... ............ ............... ......... ................
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III.
Preliminary CEQA Schedule........... . .......... ................
13
IV.
Summary of Qualifications ............. ............................ ......... ......... ......... ................
14
V.
RBF Project Team ..... ............. ...............,.,.......,.,. ,...,.... ...........___ .........
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VI.
References ....... ........ ..... ........ ............. ...... ........... <.,..., ..,.,.,., ...,.............. ..__ ........
22
VII.
Statement of Financial Conditions ..... .....................„,...,......... „,....... .. ..,......,........,.,.,........
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VIII.
Budget,.. . ... ......... .................. ............. .................. ................
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Agreement No. 4793
City of El Segundo
Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
I. INTRODUCTION AND UNDERSTANDING OF
THE PROJECT
1.1 INTRODUCTION
RBF Consulting has submitted this Proposal to'prepare an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS /MND), which will assess potential impacts and identify mitigation measures for the
proposed 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project in the City of El Segundo. The
environmental review and associated work products will be prepared in accordance with the criteria,
standards and provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Section 21000 et. seq.
of the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.), the City of El
Segundo Environmental Guidelines, and the regulations requirements and procedures of
responsible Public Agency with jurisdiction by law.
Each environmental issue area of study is approached thoroughly in order to fully assess all
potential impacts, establish thresholds of significance, and identify mitigation measures. RBF will
provide services from our Corporate Headquarters in Irvine. Our familiarity with environmental and
land use issues involving infill redevelopment projects, coupled with prior environmental review
experience in El Segundo, are key assets that we will offer in order to complete the environmental
clearance for the Project.
1.2 STATEMENT OF RBF'S COMMITMENT TO THE CITY
The following affirms RBF's commitment to the City of El Segundo and the proposed work program:
1. The proposed services to be provided by the RBF Consulting team involve the preparation
of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 500 S. Douglas Street and
2330 Utah Avenue Project in El Segundo, California,
2. RBF Consulting is focused on a comprehensive and complete review process. The RBF
team will provide services, pursuant to the goals set forth by the City, and as detailed in
Section II of this proposal.
3. RBF Consulting will thoroughly address each environmental issue area and will recommend
the appropriate CEQA clearance for the Project. RBF Consulting holds as the top priority,
the integrity of documentation and processing, focusing on legal defensibility and full
compliance with CEQA.
4. All aspects of RBF Consulting's proposal, including costs, have been determined
independently, without consultation with any other prospective Consultant or competitors
for the purpose of restricting competition.
5. All declarations in RBF Consulting's proposal and attachments are true and constitute a
warranty, the falsity of which shall entitle the City to pursue any remedy by law.
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6. This September 29, 2014 proposal by RBF Consulting is binding, if the proposal is selected
and a contract is awarded.
7. The RBF Consulting team agrees to provide the City of El Segundo with any other
information that is determined to be necessary for an accurate determination of the
Consultant's ability to perform services as proposed.
8. If RBF Consulting is selected for this and all other assignments with the City, RBF
Consulting will comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations.
9. RBF has a dedicated team whom maintains the in -house Library/Filing Management
System. All Project - related files are categorized and independently filed to preserve the
integrity of the Administrative Record. Documentation of all Project transactions is kept in a
central file readily accessible to Project team members. Any public records act or
Administrative Record requests are coordinated with the Lead Agency, and implemented per
applicable laws and regulations.
1.3 UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT
RBF understands that the City of El Segundo is seeking to retain a consultant to prepare an Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue
Project.
The Project site is located in the County of Los Angeles, in the City of El Segundo. El Segundo
encompasses approximately 5.5 square miles and can generally be described using quadrants, with
the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard as the center. The Project site
is located in the City's southeast quadrant, in a predominantly light industrial area. Specifically, the
Project site is located at the southeast corner of the S. Douglas Street/Utah Avenue intersection, at
500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue. The approximately three -acre site involves three
parcels, including APN 4138 - 009 -001 (Lots 6 and 7 totaling approximately 1.6 acres) and APN
4138- 009 -900 (Lot 8 totaling approximately 1.5 acres). The Project involves only one discretionary
application (otherthan the environmental assessment), which is a Lot Line Adjustmentto mergethe
three lots into one parcel.
The Project site is currently developed with two industrial warehouse buildings totaling
approximately 52,000 gross square feet. The Project involves demolition of two industrial buildings
and construction of one commercial office building and site improvements in their place. The
proposed two -story office building would be less than 75 feet in height, and would include a ground
floor parking level and a second floor office level. The ground floor parking level (approximately
94,092 square feet) would contain approximately 300 parking spaces, two elevator banks (one with
an enclosed lobby), an electrical room, and five stairways. The second floor office level
(approximately 95,224 square feet) would include approximately 76,042 square feet of enclosed
office area, four toilet rooms, an electrical room, and approximately 17,430 square feet of open patio
area. The proposed setbacks are: 25 feet front yard (Utah Avenue); 25 feet side yard (Douglas
Street); 15 feet minimum side yard; and 10 feet minimum rear yard. The landscaped area would
total approximately 22,000 square feet.
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City of El Segundo
Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
On the ground floor parking level, the proposed building construction system would include cast -in-
place concrete floor slabs, columns and walls, and steel braced frames. On the second floor office
level, the proposed building construction system would include cast -in -place concrete floor slabs,
steel-columns, beams and braced frames, non - bearing metal wall framing, exterior stucco, glazed
openings and curtain walls, and metal railings. The on- and off -site improvements would include
parking and landscape areas, concrete walks, perimeter fencing, storm drainage, lighting, trash
enclosures, and two offsite driveways.
The work program, as detailed in Section II, Scope of Work, considers the preparation of an Initial
Study as the supporting analysis for a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Project kick -off will
confirm the Project Description, references, scheduling, and site visit. The Initial Study will be
prepared in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15063, 15070 to 15075,15102,15105,
and 15107, Each topical area will be analyzed and the significance of impacts will be concluded.
Mitigation measures will be incorporated, as necessary, to avoid or lessen impacts.
RBF will serve as an extension of staff to assure that the entire CEQA process is conducted in a
comprehensive manner, which will include consideration of recent CEQA legislation and
requirements of reviewing agencies. The RBF project management team led by Ms. Rita Garcia will
provide regular and consistent communications and updates to staff on the progress of the work
program and status of the analysis.
The RBF Team will be viewed as an integral component in the project review and will participate in
meetings with staff and public hearings, as required by the City. The RBF Team will have the
responsibility of leading the public participation program for the environmental review, including the
public hearing process for certification in accordance with CEQA. The RBF Team will assist
decision makers and the public in understanding the analysis, conclusions of the environmental
review and guide the entire CEQA review process. RBF has served in this role with a countless
number of agencies and with a wide range of projects of great interest to communities.
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City of El Segundo
Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
11. SCOPE OF WORK
The following Scope of Work has been prepared based upon information received by RBF
Consulting. The cost estimate, which is itemized according to task and issue, is included in Section
VIII of this proposal
1.0 PROJECT KICK -OFF AND PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
The work program will be initiated with a kick -off meeting with City representatives to discuss the
Project features in greater detail. This initial meeting is vital to the success of the CEQA process
and will be a key milestone in order to confirm the parameters of the analysis, Project construction
program, proposed buildout conditions, scheduling, and overall communications. Priorto the kick-
off, RBF will distribute a kick -off meeting agenda and detailed memorandum, which will identify
information needs. The Project kick -off will include a site visit and recording of on -site and adjacent
land use conditions. Based upon the detailed Project information obtained at the kick -off meeting,
RBF will draft a preliminary Project Description for review and approval by City staff.
2.0 RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
RBF will obtain and review available referenced data for the Project area, including policy
documentation from the City staff, County of Los Angeles, State and Federal agencies, the South
Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), and all other agencies which may be affected bythe
Project. This information, along with environmental data and information available from City staff
and other nearby jurisdictions, will become part of the IS /MND's foundation and will be reviewed and
incorporated into the analysis, as deemed appropriate. This task includes a visitto the Project area,
which will include a detailed photographic recording of on- and off -site conditions.
3.0 INITIAL STUDY PREPARATION
The Initial Study, in support of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, will include detailed explanations
of all checklist determinations and discussions of potential environmental impacts. The analysis will
be in accordance with CEQA statues Sections 15063, 15162, 15167 and 15168. The study will be
presented as follows:
3.1 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The Introduction will cite the provisions of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of El Segundo
CEQA Implementation procedures for which the proposed Project is subject. This section will
identify the purpose of the study and statutory authority, as well document scoping procedures,
summary of the Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration format, listing of responsible and trustee
agencies and documentation incorporated by reference.
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Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
3.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project Description section will detail the project location, background and history of the project,
discretionary actions, characteristics (also addressed in Task 1.0), goals and objectives,
construction program, phasing, agreements, and required permits and approvals that are required
based on available information. This section will include a summary of the Project's local
environmental setting for the project. Exhibits depicting the regional and site vicinity will be included
in this section.
3.3 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
This section will provide a comprehensive description of thresholds of significance for each issue
area of the environmental analysis. The significance threshold criteria will be described and will
provide the basis for conclusions of significance. Primary sources to be used in identifying the
criteria include the CEQA Guidelines, local, State, Federal or other standards applicable to an
impact category,
3.4 SPECIAL STUDIES
The Special Studies described below will be conducted in support of the Initial Study.
A. AIR QUALITY
RBF's in -house Air Quality experts will conduct an assessment for the Project
Existing Conditions /Regulatory Framework. The Project is located within the South Coast Air Basin
(SCAB), which is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District
( SCAQMD). Baseline meteorological and air quality data developed through the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) will be utilized to describe the existing ambient air quality.
Construction - Related Emissions. RBF will quantify construction emissions with the California
Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod). A general description of the major phases of construction
and their timing will be required. The air pollutant emissions during construction will be compared to
the SCAQMD regional thresholds of significance. RBF will also qualitatively discuss naturally
occurring asbestos impacts.
Long -Term Emissions. RBF will quantify operational (i.e., area and mobile source) emissions and
provide a comparison to the SCAQMD regional thresholds of significance. The emissions will be
quantitatively derived utilizing CaIEEMod. Primary sources of emissions will be related to area
sources and local /regional vehicle miles traveled. Project consistency with the 2012 Air Quality
Management Plan will also be evaluated.
Localized Emissions. The SCAQMD LST methodology will be utilized to analyze whether the
Project's on -site emissions could result in significant concentrations at nearby receptors. If the
Project shows an impact under this methodology, dispersion modeling will be conducted.
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B. GREENHOUSE GAS /GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
RBF's in -house Greenhouse Gas /Global Climate Change experts will conduct an assessment for
the Project. RBF will review the land use data and will prepare an inventory of the greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions (i.e., nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide) from both direct (i.e., area and
mobile sources) and indirect sources (i.e., energy /water consumption and wastewater /solid waste
generation). Construction related GHG emissions will also be quantified and evaluated. The
emissions inventory will be quantified with CalEEMod. The analysis will determine the Project's
impact by comparison to an applicable threshold or by determining if it is consistent with the
Assembly Bill 32 mandate of reducing GHG's beyond "Business as Usual" conditions. The GHG
reduction associated with the Project's design features will be quantified utilizing the California Air
Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) methodology, Quantifying Greenhouse Gas
Mitigation Measures — A Resource for Local Government to Assess Emission Reductions from
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures (September 2010).
C. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Existing Conditions. The approximately 3.07 -acre Project site consists of two industrial use
buildings (500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue) located atAPNs 4138- 009 -001 and -017.
RBF will incorporate the two Applicant - prepared Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
prepared for the Project site. The existing hazardous materials conditions will be identified based on
these Phase I ESAs. RBF will also verify the existing regulatory conditions per the State Cortese
Database Listing.
Project- Related Impacts. RBF will utilize the above referenced research to analyze potential
Project - related impacts, as they pertain to hazards and hazardous materials per the CEQA
thresholds of significance. All documentation used will be appended to the environmental
document. An analysis of the proposed improvements will be conducted. Potential accidental
conditions, during construction and operations, involving hazardous materials will be analyzed.
Project emergency access will also be considered. Should a potentially significant impact arise,
RBF will recommend mitigation measures to avoid or reduce these impacts to the extent feasible.
D. NOISE
RBF's in -house Noise experts will conduct an assessment for the Project
Existing Conditions /Regulatory Framework. RBF will review applicable noise and land use
compatibility criteria for the Project area. Noise standards regulating noise impacts will be
discussed for land uses on and adjacent to the Project site. RBF will conduct a site visit to the
Project site, during which time RBF will conduct short-term noise level measurements along the
Project area. The noise monitoring survey will be conducted at up to two separate locations to
establish the Project area's baseline noise levels. Noise recording lengths are anticipated to require
approximately 10 minutes at each location.
Construction - Related Noise and Vibration. Project development would result in construction - related
noise and vibration. Noise impacts from construction sources will be analyzed based on the
anticipated equipment to be used, length of a specific construction task, equipment power type
(gasoline or diesel engine), horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in use. The
construction noise impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum levels (Lmax) and hourly
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Operational Noise Sources. On- and off -site noise impacts from vehicular traffic will be assessed
using the U.S. Federal Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA -RD -77 -108). The 24 -hour
weighted Community Noise Equivalent Levels (CNEL) will be presented in a tabularformat. On -site
noise generating activities will also be addressed and analyzed for potential impacts to adjacent
uses. The projects potential noise impacts from mobile and stationary sources will be evaluated for
consistency with the City's Noise Ordinance.
E. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC
RBF's in -house Traffic and Circulation division will prepare the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for the
Project. The TIA will assess the Project's potential traffic impacts by analyzing forecast trip
generation, distribution, and assignment of the proposed Project on the study area circulation
system. If necessary, mitigation measures for identified Project - generated traffic impacts will be
recommended, in accordance with applicable agency performance criteria and thresholds of
significance.
Study Conditions. The TIA will identify traffic operations under the following scenarios:
• Existing Conditions;
• Forecast Existing Plus Project Conditions;
• Forecast Near -Term Year Without Proposed Project Conditions;
• Forecast Near -Term Year With Proposed Project Conditions;
A long -range analysis is not included assuming the Project does not require a General Plan
Amendment and /or Zone Change.
Study Area. As part of the analysis, RBF will count up to eight (8) study intersections during the a.m.
peak period (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) and the p.m. peak period (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on a typical
weekday. The precise location of traffic counts will be identified based on discussions with agency
staff. This scope of work does not assume vehicle classification traffic count data collection;
however vehicle classification counts can be accommodated for a fee in addition to the fee
associated with this scope of work.
Site Visit/Existing Systems Documentation. RBF will visit the study area to document existing
conditions including intersection control, traffic signal phasing, roadway cross - section, speed limits,
parking restrictions, intersection approach lanes, etc. The traffic analysis will include graphics
documenting the existing intersection roadway geometry,, and the analysis will utilize existing
geometric conditions to establish a baseline for current operations.
Proposed Project Trl Generation Tri Distribution & Assignment. The TIA will identify the number
of daily and peak hour trips forecast to be generated by the proposed Project using trip generation
rates contained in Trip Generation (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 9th Edition, 2012) or other
source as directed by the Applicant/City. Since the Project site is currently occupied and generating
trips, the trip generation analysis will subtract measured existing trip generation of the Project site
from the forecast trip generation of the proposed commercial building to determine the net trip of the
Project site assuming the proposed Project.
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Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Assumptions regarding Project trip generation will be reviewed and approved by City staff prior to
inclusion in the TIA. The TIA will provide a forecast distribution of Project- generated trips. Manual
trip distribution and assignment will be reviewed and approved by agency staff prior to utilization in
the analysis.
Forecast Near -Term Year Traffic Volumes. Forecast near -term year traffic volumes will be based on
either specific cumulative projects traffic data supplied by agency staff, and /or by applying an annual
traffic growth rate provided by the agency staff to adjust existing traffic volumes to the designated
future horizon year. Forecast near -term year conditions will assume planned, programmed, and
funded circulation improvements identified by agency staff, anticipated for completion by the project
opening year.
Level of Service. The TIA will assess the Project's forecast traffic impacts during the a.m. peak hour
and p.m. peak hour at the study intersections for the analysis scenarios identified above in the Study
Scenarios section. The TIA will document operation of the study intersections both with and without
the proposed Project to identify potential Project - related traffic impacts using the Intersection
Capacity Utilization (ICU) analysis methodology for signalized study intersections and the Highway
Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis methodology for unsignalized study intersections.
Intersection level of service analysis will be prepared using the TraffixTM software. If the analysis
indicates the proposed Project will significantly impact the study intersections based on City of El
Segundo thresholds of significance, mitigation measures will be recommended in accordance with
City of El Segundo established agency performance criteria. The TIA will document forecast
operating conditions after implementation of recommended mitigation measures. Mitigation
measures will be identified for each Project option if necessary.
State Highway Intersection Analysis. This scope of work does not assume a State Highway
intersection analysis given the relatively low trip generation expected to be generated by the
proposed Project and the distance from the Project site to State Highway facilities.
3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST /ANALYSIS
RBF will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the existing conditions, the potential
adverse effects of Project implementation (both individual and cumulative), and measures to
mitigate such effects. Environmental issues raised by City Staff, agencies, the community, and any
other relevant and valid information sources will also be evaluated. The analyses will be based
upon all available data, results from additional research, and an assessment of existing technical
data. These analyses will be performed by qualified Environmental Analysts, CEQA experts and
Planners at RBF.
The Environmental Analysis section will thoroughly discuss the existing conditions for each
environmental issue area and analyze the Project's potential short-term construction and long -term
operational impacts. The impact analysis will be in a consistent order of environmental factors, as
presented in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines (Aesthetics, Agricultural, Air Quality, etc.). The
thresholds for significance shall be identified for every environmental issue. A brief discussion will
be provided for all environmental issues determined to be No Impact or Less Than Significant
Impact, explaining why these determinations were made and that no further analysis is warranted.
The Impact Subsection will provide a detailed analysis of each issue, in the same order as these
issues are provided in the Initial Study.
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Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
The Environmental Analysis will provide vital supporting information for the conclusions rendered for
the Environmental Checklist. This section will review the following issues:
• Aesthetics;
• Agriculture and Forest Resources;
• Air Quality;
• . Biological Resources;
Cultural Resources;
• Geology and Soils;
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions;
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials;
• Hydrology and Water Quality;
3.6 GRAPHIC EXHIBITS
• Land Use and Planning;
• Mineral Resources;
• Noise;
• Population and Housing;
• Public Services;
• Recreation;
• Transportation and Traffic;
• Utilities and Service Systems; and
• Mandatory Findings of Significance.
The environmental document will include exhibits to enhance the written text and clarify the
proposed project environmental impacts. RBF will use state -of- the -art computer design equipment
and techniques to create professional quality, black and white or full color exhibits, dividers and
covers for the environmental document and Appendices. All exhibits will be 8 %" x 11" in size and
would be provided to the City in pdf format, or as requested by City Staff.
3.7 INITIAL STUDY DETERMINATION
The determination page will conclude the appropriate action based upon the Initial Study evaluation.
It is anticipated that "although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions to the Project have
been made or agreed to by the Project proponent. A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be
prepared" (CEQA Guidelines Appendix G).
4.0 DRAFT INITIAL STUDY
4.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT IS /MND
RBF will respond to one complete set of comments from the City on the Administrative Draft
IS /MND. If desired by the City, RBF will provide the Administrative Draft IS/MIND with all changes
highlighted to assist the final check of the document.
4.2 COMPLETION OF DRAFT IS /MND
RBF will respond to a second review of the Administrative Draft IS /MND, including one complete set
of comments from the City, and will prepare the IS /MND for the required 30 -day public review period.
Additionally, RBF will prepare the required Notices; see Task 6.0 below. RBF will also work with the
City to develop a distribution listing for the Public Review Draft IS/MIND.
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5.0 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
With a conclusion in the Initial Study that no significant environmental effects would occur as a result
of Project implementation, a Negative or Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared. Following
this determination, RBF will prepare the Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt and Negative or Mitigated
Negative Declaration for City review; see Task 6.0 below. The NOI and ND /MND will be attached to
the Initial Study to fully explain the proposed Project and its affects.
6.0 NOTICES
RBF will prepare, submit, and mail all CEQA public notices required for the Project. Public notices
are anticipated to include:
Notice of Availability /Notice of Intent. RBF will prepare the Notice of Availability /Notice of
Intent (NOA/NOI) for the Project to initiate the 30 -day public review period. The NOA/NOI
will include required Project information, such as a brief Project description, the start/end
dates of the public review period, locations where the IS /MND is available for review, and
contact information for City staff. RBF will distribute the NOA/NOI to appropriate agencies,
parties, and individuals (including the State Clearinghouse). RBF will also post the NOI /NOA
at the County Clerk.
• Notice of Completion: RBF will prepare a Notice of Completion (NOC) for submittal to the
State Clearinghouse at the onset of the 30 -day NOA/NOI public review period. The NOC will
follow the format recommended by the State Clearinghouse.
• Notice of Determination: RBF will prepare a Notice of Determination (NOD), to be filed with
the County Clerk and sent to the State Clearinghouse within five days of NOA/NOI approval.
This scope of work excludes payment of any CDFW filing fees, if applicable.
This Task assumes that the City would be responsible for any required radius mailing or newspaper
notices.
7.0 FINAL INITIAL STUDY/
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
7.1 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
The Final document will consist of a purpose subsection, reference to the review process,
comments received during the public review period, and responses to comments. The Final
document will also include the revised Public Review Draft IS /MND text, as necessary to address
the comments received. RBF will respond to all written comments received on the Public Review
Draft IS /MND during the public review period, and any additional comments raised during the public
hearings. RBF will prepare thorough, reasoned, and sensitive responses to relevant environmental
issues. RBF will prepare the Administrative Responses to Comments for review and comment by
the City. For budgeting purposes, RBF has assumed a maximum of eight (8) hours to prepare the
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Responses to Comments. Should the comments be excessive and require more than the budgeted
time, this task would be revisited.
7.2 ADMINISTRATIVE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM
To comply with the Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (AB 32180), RBF will prepare a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to be defined through working with City staff
to identify appropriate monitoring steps /procedures and in order to provide a basis for monitoring
such measures during and upon Project implementation. The MMRP Checklist will serve as the
foundation of the proposed Project's MMRP. The Checklist indicates the mitigation measure
number as outlined in the IS /MND, a list of Mitigation Measures (in chronological order under the
appropriate topic), the Monitoring Milestone (at what agency /department responsible for verifying
implementation of the measure), Method of Verification (documentation, field checks, etc.), and a
verification section for the initials of the verifying individual date of verification, and pertinent
remarks.
7.3 COMPLETION OF FINAL IS /MND
RBF will respond to one complete set of comments from the City on the Administrative Final IS /MND
and MMRP. If desired by the City, RBF will provide the Administrative Final IS /MND with all changes
highlighted to assist the final check of the document.
8.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS
8.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Ms. Rita Garcia will be responsible for management and supervision of the Project Team, as well as
consultation with the City staff. Ms. Garcia will undertake consultation and coordination of the
Project and review the IS /MND for compliance with CEQA requirements and guidelines and City
CEQA procedures. RBF will coordinate with state and local agencies regarding this environmental
document. Ms. Garcia will coordinate with all technical staff, support staff, and word processing
toward the timely completion of the IS /MND. It is RBF's goal to serve as an extension of City staff
throughout the duration of the IS /MND process. As is stated in Understanding of the Project, RBF
will be available to meet with City staff to discuss particular Project parameters, as required by the
City.
8.2 MEETINGS
Ms. Garcia, will attend all staff meetings and will represent the Project Team at public hearings and
make presentations as necessary. RBF anticipates several meetings with City staff, including a
"kick -off meeting" (refer to Task 1.0), progress meetings, public meetings, and hearings. Ms.
Garcia, along with other key Project Team personnel, will also be available to attend meetings with
affected jurisdictions, agencies, and organizations, as needed to identify issues, assess impacts,
and define mitigation. Should the City determine that additional meetings beyond the meetings
outlined below are necessary, services will be provided under a separate scope of work on a time
and materials basis. The estimated cost for additional meetings is approximately $800 per person.
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• One (1) kickoff meeting with City staff (refer to Task 1.0); and
• One (1) Planning Commission Hearing with presentations, as necessary.
9.0 DELIVERABLES
SECTION 3.0: ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT IS
• 1 Electronic* copy of the Administrative Draft IS and Exhibits;
*Electronic copies of all deliverables will be provided in both PDF and MS Word 2003 formats.
SECTIONS 4.0 — 6.0: DRAFT IS /MND
1 Electronic copy of the Second Administrative Draft IS /MND and Exhibits;
• 1 Electronic copy of the Administrative NOA/NOI;
• 1 Electronic copy of the Administrative NOC;
• 1 Electronic copy of the Final NOA/NOI;
• 1 Electronic copy of the Final NOC;
• 70 Hard copies of the Final NOA/NOI;
• 30 Hard copies of Public Review Draft IS /MND and Exhibits;
• 40 CD's containing the Public Review Draft IS /MND, Exhibits, and Appendices;
SECTION 7.0: FINAL IS /MND
• 1 electronic copy of the Administrative Final Responses to Comments and MMRP;
• 1 electronic copy of the Check Copy Final IS /MND;
1 Electronic copy of the Administrative NOD;
• 1 Electronic copy of the Final NOD;
• 1 Electronic copy of the Administrative NOC;
• 1 Electronic copy of the Final NOC;
• 12 Hard copies of the Final IS /MND; and
5 CD's containing the Final IS /MND.
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111. PRELIMINARY CEQA SCHEDULE
'The following Preliminary Schedule assumes authorization to proceed with the work program in
October 2014. There may be additional opportunities to streamline the overall schedule by one to
two months, based upon further discussions with City staff. A date - specific schedule will be
provided at the Project Kickoff Meeting.
Project Kick -off
Week 1
RBF prepares Draft Project Description
Week 2
City reviews Draft Project Description
Week 3
RBF prepares Administrative Draft Initial Study /MND
Weeks 4 -10
City reviews Administrative Draft Initial Study /MND
Weeks 11 -12
RBF prepares 2nd Administrative Draft Initial Study/MND
Weeks 12 -14
City reviews 2nd Administrative Draft Initial Study /MND
Weeks 15 -16
RBF completes Public Review Draft Initial Study /MND
Week 17
RBF prints /distributes Public Review Draft Initial Study /MND
Week 18
30 -Day Public Review
Weeks 19 -21
RBF prepares Administrative Responses to Comments /MMRP
Week 22
City reviews Administrative Responses to Comments /MMRP
Week 23
RBF prepares Final Responses to Comments /MMRP
Week 24
RBF prints /distributes Final Responses to Comments /MMRP
Week 25
RBF prepares Administrative Final Document
Week 26
Planning Commission
TBD
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IV. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Size: approximately 540 employees
FIRM OVERVIEW
Established: 1944
Incorporated: State of California,
November 1961
From RBF's beginning in 1944 in southern California, the
Locations:
company has grown to a full service consulting firm with project
• Camarillo, CA
experience in 13 countries, 27 states and with over 700 local
• Carlsbad, CA
agencies. RBF has a team of 540 professionals with 16 offices in
• Irvine, CA
Western United States. The recent merger with Baker
• Las Vegas, NV
Corporation provides RBF with the increased strength of over
• Los Angeles, CA
100 offices and 3,200 employees. The combined resources
serve local, national, and international markets, with capability to
• Monterey Bay, CA
provide a comprehensive range of services on a national scale
• Oakland, CA
for all sizes and categories of projects. RBF has an outstanding
• Ontario, CA
reputation with over 40 years of experience in planning and
• Palm Desert, CA
environmental services. Members of the firm have extensive
• Phoenix, Az
experience working directly for municipal, county, state, and
• Sacramento,
federal agencies, as well as providing consulting services to
• San Diego, CA A
private clients.
• San Jose, CA
• Temecula, CA
KEY QUALIFICATION FACTORS
• Tucson, AZ
• Walnut Creek, CA
RBF Consulting is a multi - disciplinary planning and engineering
Services Provided:
firm with offices in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San
Planning:
Bernardino, Ventura, San Diego, Contra Costa, Marin, Santa
• Land Planning
Clara, and Sacramento counties. With over 67 years of public
• Transportation Planning
and private sector experience, RBF is respected and recognized
• Environmental Services
in the profession of consulting planning, environmental, and
• Watershed Management
engineering services throughout the state of California. RBF has
• Urban Planning and Design
in -house expertise in disciplines including Environmental
• c1S
Analysis, Planning, GIS Services, Surveying, Aerial
• Visual Analysis and Design
Photogrammetry, Mapping, Real Estate Assessments,
Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering (including
Dew'
Grading, Public Works, Water/Wastewater, Hydrology),
• Civil Engineering
Mechanical/ Electrical /Energy Services, ComputerAided Design
• Transportation Engineering
and Drafting (CADD) and Media Services. Over 75 professionals
nr
• Water Resource Engineering
are dedicated to Environmental, Planning, Urban Design, and
ral Engineering
• Structural Engineering
Landscape Architecture services company -wide.
• Traffic Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Landscape Architecture
• Stormwater Management
Construction:
RBF possesses the full range of disciplines necessary to provide
• Field Surveying
turn -key planning, design and implementation of a wide range of
projects. We combine our expertise in development projects and
• Mapping / Right of Way
urban planning, transportation and air quality management, to
• Construction Staking
• Construction Management
• Construction Inspection
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Agreement No. 4793
City of El Segundo
Revised Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
develop and assess project designs that minimize impacts to the natural environment and
community. The following is a comprehensive list of RBF departments and services.
Departments Areas of Expertise
Land Planning and Urban Conceptual Design; Master Planning; Site Planning; Hillside
Design: Grading; Landscape Architecture; Redevelopment and Infill
Land Use Planning; Illustrative Plans; Pedestrian and
Vehicular Trail Studies; Visual Analysis; Design Guidelines
and Development Standards.
Policy Planning: Specific Plans, General Plans; Community Participation
Programs; Project Management and Coordination;
Feasibility /Special Studies; Fee Programs; Entitlement to
Use (including zone changes, General Plan Amendments
and annexation studies); Redevelopment Studies;
Consultant Coordination; Governmental Agencies /Public
Liaison; and Development Support Services through
Construction.
Environmental Services:
Environmental Impact Reports /Statements; Expanded Initial
Studies /Negative Declarations; Mitigation Monitoring
Programs; Public Participation Programs; Natural Resource
Management; Resource Mitigation Permits; EIR and EIS
Review; Noticing; Statements of Overriding Considerations;
Findings; and Special Studies, such as Phase I Site
Assessment for hazardous materials, climate change, as
well as noise and air quality monitoring and modeling.
Transportation Planning:
Master Plans of Circulation; Transportation Planning/
Engineering; Traffic Impact Studies; Traffic Control Plans;
Traffic Signal Coordination; Traffic Signal Design;
Congestion Management Programs; Street Lighting;
Signing, Striping, and Construction Detour Plans.
Media Services:
Report Graphics; Presentation Graphics; View Analysis;
Illustrations; Slide Shows; Video Services; and CADD
Illustrative Plans.
Civil Engineering:
Subdivision Engineering; Structural Engineering;
Engineering Design; and CADD mapping.
Mechanical /Electrical
Commercial Office Buildings; Retail Shopping Center;
Engineering:
Educational Facilities; Hotel /Motel; Industrial; Special
Energy Systems; Entertainment Performing Arts Centers;
and Computer Centers.
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Agreement No. 4793
City of El Segundo
0 Revised Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
As a leader in the environmental consulting field, RBF offers an extensive array of services
associated with environmental compliance and documentation. RBF provides evaluation forthe full
range of environmental effects for all types of projects. Our award - winning team offers
documentation in compliance with environmental laws and regulations including CEQA, NEPA, the
Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and other applicable environmental laws.
Environmental documents prepared at RBF address the full range of environmental and technical
issues, with in -house specialists providing technical evaluation for traffic and transportation, flood
control and drainage, air quality, climate change, noise, land use, socioeconomics, utilities and
services, energy conservation, visual and aesthetic effects, relevant planning, Phase I hazardous
materials, neighborhood and construction effects, landform modification, agricultural suitability and
many other environmental issue areas. RBF draws upon the profession's leading subconsultants
for specialized biological, archeological, geotechnical and fiscal /economic studies to build a multi-
disciplinary team of environmental analysts. State -of -the -art computer facilities including CADD,
ARC /INFO, and specially created computer programs are utilized in obtaining the highest level of
technical completeness and efficiency.
CEQA and NEPA Documents
RBF has over 40 years experience in the preparation and processing of CEQA and NEPA
compliance studies. The RBF Environmental staff have provided CEQA and NEPA documentation
and environmental technical studies for a diverse range of capital improvement and development
projects, as well as regulatory/policy documents such as General Plans and zoning ordinances.
RBF environmental documents are not only legally defensible and user - friendly, but are supported
by professionals with expertise in hydrology, water quality, transportation, water/ wastewater,
landscape architecture, urban design, policy planning, structural design, civil engineering, GIS,
mapping, and surveying. RBF produces environmental documents that are sensitive to both the
public's concern for resource protection and community impacts, as well as real -world issues
associated with cost and feasibility of implementing mitigation measures. RBF's environmental
compliance managers have a broad resume of project experience in coastal, urban and rural
communities and have worked on numerous complex projects requiring technical expertise, creative
solutions and development of effective and workable mitigation. Our team has a thorough
understanding of CEQA, NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act,
National Historic Preservation Act and other local, state, and federal regulations.
Air Quality Studies
RBF utilizes air quality models that are developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
California Air Resources Board and local Air Pollution Control Districts. RBF's air quality services
include project- specific analysis of regulatory impacts, short-term construction emissions, long -term
operational emissions, and computer modeling of source - specific pollutant emissions and dispersion
analysis. Additionally, RBF has carried out mitigation programs for commercial, transportation, and
industrial projects, as well as General Plan Air Quality Elements.
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City of El Segundo
Revised Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
w
Greenhouse Gas Studies
RBF's climate change experts are at the forefront in developing sound scientific regulatory
assessments and strategies within the rapidly changing regulatory environment. We advise both
government and private industry on greenhouse gas (GHG) policies and methodologies and the
impact that they have on the new carbon constrained business future. To ensure a sustainable
future, there is a great need to understand and manage GHG emissions in ways that promote
economic growth. As the climate change debate and private sector market solutions evolve, RBF
continues to offer its clients unparalleled analytical, policy and business management services.
RBF has been aggressively tracking all aspects of Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) and Senate Bill 375 (SB
375) over the last several years. Our internal legislative working group meets monthly to discuss the
implications of these GHG reduction mandates as implementation unfolds. Specific to SB 375, our
team has also conducted numerous presentations with public sector, private developer and land
broker clients about the influence these GHG reduction mandates may have on their respective
businesses.
As a result of this extensive experience, RBF has developed proprietary models for quantifying and
analyzing GHG's from a variety of direct and indirect sources including construction, vehicular traffic,
electricity consumption, water conveyance and sewage treatment. RBF's analyses recommend
innovative greenhouse gas /air pollutant reduction, methods during the construction and operation of
a project, conduct advanced dispersion modeling, investigate the use of renewable energy
sources /energy efficient products and quantify the benefits of resource conservation (i.e., electricity
usage and recycling).
Noise Studies
RBF's acoustical services include instrument - assisted noise and vibration field surveys, commercial
and industrial stationary sources noise impact analyses, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
computer modeling of motor vehicle noise impacts for roadway and freeway projects, and rail noise
impact analysis. RBF's acoustical staff also evaluates sound insulation performance, manufacturing
and industrial noise impact mitigation, building exterior and interior sound and vibration isolation
analysis, room acoustics, and prepares General Plan Noise Elements. Services typically provided
include technical analysis for NEPA or CEQA documents, or focused studies used in planning and
civil design projects.
Regulatory Agency Permits
Our regulatory services team is trained in the most up -to -date regulations and have prepared and
processed hundreds of permit applications through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE),
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB),
and the California Coastal Commission (CCC). RBF works closely with each applicant to assure
that the jurisdictional baseline and permit applications accurately address project impacts and
ultimately complies with the state and federal review process. RBF's existing relationships with the
resource agencies allow RBF, to be a liaison between the applicant and the regulatory agencies.
RBF has certified regulatory staff that is professionally trained to perform wetland delineations on
projects that need to meet regulatory requirements of the ACOE (Clean Water Act Section 404),
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CDFG (California Fish and Game Code Sections 1600 - 1616), RWQCB (Clean Water Act Section
401, Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act), and CCC (California Coastal Act).
Years of experience preparing and processing regulatory permits through the resource agencies
have enabled RBF to identify successful strategies for satisfying agency requirements. No matter
the location, the regulatory services team has provided regulatory support to clients throughout
California, Nevada, and Arizona. Our staff has successfully delineated project sites and properties
ranging from less than 1 -acre to 1,600- acres. Projects have ranged from small stream crossings to
long -term maintenance projects to large -scale mass grading activities. The regulatory services
team, coupled with our environmental and stormwater staff, allows RBF to expeditiously acquire
permits from state and federal regulatory agencies.
Biological Resources
RBF has expert in -house biologists experienced in the Federal and State Endangered Species Acts,
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the California Department of Fish and Game Code, the Clean Water
Act and biological analysis under CEQA and NEPA. The RBF team's staff relationships with wildlife
agencies, regulatory agencies, federal land managers and various conservation groups allow the
firm to serve as a liaison between the applicant and these agencies /organizations. RBF's biological
team has decades of experience in the biological consulting process. Valued services provided by
RBF include conducting habitat assessments to characterize the biological features of an area,
rapidly identifying any sensitive features, suggesting a compliance strategy to resolve identified
impacts, and working with the client to make sure their planning needs are met while meeting
permitting and mitigation requirements. RBF staff biologists prepare general biological inventories,
endangered species /sensitive plant surveys, and biological monitoring. In consultation with
resource agencies, RBF staff has extensive experience in mitigating biological resources impacts
through restorationfrevegetation and conservation /mitigation banking.
Visual Impact Assessments
RBF provides visual stimulation studies for aesthetic and visual impact evaluation. Simulations
produced by RBF range from simple photo composite /3 -D massing studies to full photorealistic
depictions. RBF uses state of the art software and advanced techniques such as metric
photogrammetry and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) global positioning. Data is processed using state -
of -art computer techniques into high - quality graphics that allow the public to understand the visual
impacts of a project.
RBF provides dynamic views of proposed developments through the use of animations and
Matchmove technology (the process of combining computer animation with video). Animations
provide visual analysis while moving through or around a project on foot, in a vehicle or plane.
Additionally, RBF has the capabilities to perform viewshed analyses that may be utilized to
determine whether or not project features are visible within a one -mile- radius. The viewshed map is
created using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and may include Digital Surface
Model (DSM) data. DSM data allows RBF to determine view blockage resulting from existing
structures, terrain, and landscaping (i.e., large trees).
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City of El Segundo
Revised Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
wmm. Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
RBF also prepares shade and shadow analyses by overlaying shadow diagrams on a base map that
show the building footprints of the project and the surrounding buildings. The intent of this work is to
illustrate any change in shadow patterns that would be directly attributable to the project, and to
visually demonstrate the effect of these shadows on surrounding land uses, particularly any adjacent
residential or other sensitive uses.
Hazardous Materials Assessments
RBF provides a range of Hazardous Materials Assessments to meet our clients' needs for various
project types. RBF has prepared hundreds of Hazardous Materials Assessments for a variety of
projects throughout California utilizing the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
standards for commercial real estate transactions (E1527 -05 and E1528 -06), AIIAppropriate Inquiry
(AAI), as well as appropriate protocol from lending institutions and regulatory agencies. The
comprehensive capabilities and professional experience of our in -house staff allows RBF to
effectively and efficiently complete Hazardous Materials Assessments for any type of property.
RBF's capabilities include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527 -05), Transaction
Screens (ASTM E1528 -06), Preliminary Hazardous Materials Assessments, Environmental
Baselines Surveys (for the United States Department of Navy) and Initial Site Assessments (for the
California Department of Transportation).
Traffic /Parking /Circulation
RBF emphasizes traffic planning and design techniques to satisfy the requirements of the study
site and the adjacent areas. This is accomplished by utilizing any or all of the following external
study site traffic analyses.
• Traffic Generation
• Directional Distribution of Traffic
• Access Design Criteria
• Traffic Signal Considerations
• Adjacent Land Access Needs
• Impact on Existing Streets
• Evaluation of Alternate Designs
• Intersection Capacity Utilization
RBF's goal is to achieve safe and efficient movement of vehicles, and plan adequate parking
facilities for the projected land uses and economic growth. Pedestrian safety and movement is
factored into the overall plan. RBF utilizes traffic models derived from data collected at peak
intervals to capture the current performance of the traffic system and simulate potential need.
Storm Water Quality /Drainage
RBF has a broad base of experience that can provide a wide variety of services to meet the
challenges associated with storm water quality. Current projects give the RBF Team a unique and
clear understanding of the requirements that the regulated community faces in complying with Court
orders, fulfilling National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit obligations and
other related storm water activities. In addition to this experience, several members of the Team are
participants in the California Storm Water Quality Association.
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City of El Segundo
Revised Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
0 Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
RBF's Storm Water Quality capabilities include the identification of constituents of concern, research
relative to Best Management Practices (BMP) effectiveness, BMP siting, design, construction,
construction management and operation, maintenance and monitoring. Furthermore, RBF has
completed studies relative to BMP effectiveness and cost including prototype studies relative to
operation and maintenance cost and capital costs evaluation for new construction and retrofit
construction. RBF has completed designs for the following types of conventional structural controls:
• Extended Detention
• Wet Pond / Constructed Wetlands
• Infiltration (Basin and Trench)
• Biofiltration (Swale and Strip)
• Manufactured BMPs
Key stormwater /water quality services provided by RBF include municipal stormwater program
development; NPDES compliance; BMP research and application; BMP retrofit studies; water quality
monitoring; and stormwater management related training.
Mitigation Monitoring
RBF develops Mitigation Monitoring Programs for CEQA documents, and provides assistance to
public and private sector clients in interpreting and implementing the required programs. RBF
services include, through a combination of our Construction Management and Planning staff, field
monitoring for air quality, dust, traffic control, and resource mitigation. RBF received an award from
the Association of Environmental Professionals for our Mission Bay Mitigation Monitoring Program
web site, allowing interactive viewing and updating of mitigation compliance by agency staff, the
developer and the public.
Environmental Constraints
The RBF Planning staff provides opportunities and constraints assessments as part of preliminary
design studies for capital improvement projects and due diligence studies for development projects.
Using our GIS capabilities, RBF identifies resource and regulatory compliance issues for project
alternatives, as well as anticipated local agency and community issues. RBF provides strategic
project development services in early planning stages, which can substantially reduce or avoid cost
and schedule impacts associated with regulatory agency permitting and the public review process.
Public Outreach Programs
RBF has exceptional experience and capabilities in the strategic planning, presentation, and
technical support of public participation programs. RBF is presently implementing public outreach
programs for several city General Plans and EIR's in Southern California, facilitates scoping
meetings for CEQA/NEPA documents, and has facilitated Design Advisory Group processes for the
highly controversial such as the potential extension of State Route 710. RBF has a complete in-
house Media Services Department, which can develop virtually any form of public communication
information, including project web sites, video, PowerPoint, illustrative graphics, multi - lingual
newsletters or other materials.
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Agreement No. 4793
City of El Segundo
Revised Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
VI, REFERENCES
RBF Client references are provided below. Additional references are available upon request.
Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP
Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
310.524.2300
Mr. Robert C. Gresens, P.E.
District Engineer
CAMBRIA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
1316 Tamson Drive, Suite 201
Cambria, California 93428
805.927.6119
Ms. Jennifer Le
Senior Planner /Environmental Coordinator
CITY OF ORANGE
300 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, California 92866
714.744.7238
Ms. Shannon Kimball
Senior Contract Planner
CITY OF UPLAND
460 North Euclid Avenue
Upland, California 91786
909.931.4135
Mr. Ara Mihranian
Principal Planner
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
310.377.0360
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This proposal shall be valid for a period of 90 days. Progress billings will be forwarded based on
payment criteria established by the City. These billings will include the fees earned for the billing
period. The City shall make every reasonable effort to review invoices within fifteen (15) working
days from the date of receipt of the invoices and notify Consultant in writing of any particular item
that is alleged to be incorrect.
The fees proposed herein shall apply until October 1, 2015. Due to annual increases in costs
associated with inflation, staff wage increases and increases in direct costs, Consultant will increase
those portions of the contract fee for which work must still be completed after October 1, 2015, by
fifteen percent (15 %).
Deviations or modifications from the Scope of Work will result in potential re- evaluation of the
associated fees. Items not specifically stated in the proposal will be considered an additional work
item.
All work will be performed at a "Not to Exceed" contract price, which will become the fixed price upon
completion of negotiations with the City staff authorized to negotiate and agreement. The total
budget includes all miscellaneous costs fortravel /mileage, reproduction, telephone, postal, delivery,
reference materials, and incidental expenses.
The budget provides a breakdown of our estimated cost of performing the services described in this
Scope of Services. Our Scope of Services and its associated cost are based on several key
assumptions, including the fallowing:
1. City will develop the mailing list for distribution of CEQA documents and notices. The City
will be responsible for newspaper cost of publication of notices, which will be billed directly to
the City, so they are not included in the proposed budget.
2. Photocopy costs included in the proposal are for the specified number of copies of
deliverables and reasonable incidental and in -team photocopying. If additional copies of
deliverables are needed, they can be provided with an amendment to the proposed budget.
3. Review cycles for preliminary documents are presented in the scope of work. Additional
review cycles or additional versions of administrative drafts are assumed to not be needed.
4. The proposed work addresses CEQA requirements of the proposed action. Work relatedto
NEPA compliance or other permitting processes is not included (although these can be
added, as needed, with a contract amendment). Work concludes at the acceptance by the
City of the final deliverable.
5. The budget is based on completion of work within an agreed upon schedule. If substantial
delay occurs, an amendment of the budget would be warranted to accommodate additional
project management time and other costs. Substantial delay is normally defined as 90 days
or more.
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6. Costs are included for the number of meetings specified in the scope of work. If additional
meetings are needed, they can be included with an amendment of the budget.
7. The extent of public comment is not predictable. The proposed budget includes a
reasonable, preliminary estimate time to respond to comments. RBF will consult with the
City after the valuation of the comments to determine if the preliminarily estimated budget is
sufficient. An excessive amount of comments is generally considered to be more than thirty
(30) commenting agencies /individuals and /or over 150 comments that require answers other
than "Comment is noted."
8. Costs have been allocated to tasks to determine the total budget. RBF may reallocate costs
among tasks, as needed, as long as the total budget is not exceeded.
9. Once the proposed project description, baseline, and alternatives are approved by the City
for analysis in the CEQA clearance document, it is assumed they will not change thereafter.
If changes requiring revisions to analysis or rewriting of the CEQA clearance document
information occurs, an amendment of the budget would be warranted.
10. The CEQA statutes or guidelines may change during the course of this environmental
review. If amendments require redoing work already performed or substantially increasing
effort, a contract amendment may be warranted.
11. The Applicant will provide detailed construction phasing and grading /excavation /paving
quantities.
12. Existing and Proposed trip generation rates shall be provided.
13. A scope augmentation will be required if subsequent changes are made to the traffic data or
site plans after their initial receipt and incorporation into the Air Quality /Climate Change
Analysis.
14. Post - construction Water Quality evaluation will be based on the developers Preliminary
Water Quality Management Plan.
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City of El Segundo
Revised Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
IV. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Size: approximately 540 employees
FIRM OVERVIEW
Established -, 194I
Incorporated: State of California,
November 1961
From RBF's beginning in 1944 in southern California, the
Locations:
company has grown to a full service consulting firm with project
• Camarillo, CA
experience in 13 countries, 27 states and with over 700 local
• Carlsbad, CA
agencies. RBF has a team of 540 professionals with 16 offices in
• Irvine, CA
Western United States. The recent merger with Baker
• Las Vegas, NV
Corporation provides RBF with the increased strength of over
• Los Angeles, CA
100 offices and 3,200 employees. The combined resources
serve local, national, and international markets, with capability to
• Monterey Bay, CA
provide a comprehensive range of services on a national scale
• Oakland, CA
for all sizes and categories of projects. RBF has an outstanding
• Ontario, CA
reputation with over 40 years of experience in planning and
• Palm Desert, CA
environmental services. Members of the firm have extensive
• Phoenix, Az
experience working directly for municipal, county, state, and
• Sacramento, CA
federal agencies, as well as providing consulting services to
• San Diego, CA
private clients.
• San Jose, CA
• Temecula, CA
KEY QUALIFICATION FACTORS
• Tucson, AZ
• Walnut Creek, CA
RBF Consulting is a multi - disciplinary planning and engineering
Services Provides:
firm with offices in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San
Planning:
Bernardino, Ventura, San Diego, Contra Costa, Marin, Santa
• Land Planning
Clara, and Sacramento counties. With over 67 years of public
• Transportation Planning
and private sector experience, RBF is respected and recognized
• Environmental Services
in the profession of consulting planning, environmental, and
• Watershed Management
engineering services throughout the state of California. RBF has
• Urban Planning and Design
in -house expertise in disciplines including Environmental
• GIs
Analysis, Planning, GIS Services, Surveying, Aerial
• Visual Analysis and Design
Photogrammetry, Mapping, Real Estate Assessments,
Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering (including
Desren'
Grading, Public Works, Water/Wastewater, Hydrology),
• Civil Engineering
Mechanical/ Electrical /Energy Services, Computer Aided Design
•
and Drafting (CADD) and Media Services. Over 75 professionals
Water Resource Engine rig
• Water Resource Engineering
are dedicated to Environmental, Planning, Urban Design, and
• Structural Engineering
Landscape Architecture services company -wide.
• Traffic Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Landscape Architecture
• Stormwater Management
Construction:
RBF possesses the full range of disciplines necessary to provide
turn -key planning, design and implementation of a wide range of
Field Surveying
projects. We combine our expertise in development projects and
• Mapping I Right of Way
urban planning, transportation and air quality management, to
• Construction Staking
•, Construction Management
• Construction Inspection
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Agreement No. 4793
City of El Segundo
Revised Proposal for 500 S. Douglas Street and 2330 Utah Avenue Project
W Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
develop and assess project designs that minimize impacts to the natural environment and
community. The following is a comprehensive list of RBF departments and services.
Departments Areas of Expertise
Land Planning and Urban Conceptual Design; Master Planning; Site Planning; Hillside
Design: Grading; Landscape Architecture; Redevelopment and Infill
Land Use Planning; Illustrative Plans; Pedestrian and
Vehicular Trail Studies; Visual Analysis; Design Guidelines
and Development Standards.
Policy Planning: Specific Plans, General Plans; Community Participation
Programs; Project Management and Coordination;
Feasibility /Special Studies; Fee Programs; Entitlement to
Use (including zone changes, General Plan Amendments
and annexation studies); Redevelopment Studies;
Consultant Coordination; Governmental Agencies /Public
Liaison; and Development Support Services through
Construction.
Environmental Services:
Environmental Impact Reports /Statements; Expanded Initial
Studies /Negative Declarations; Mitigation Monitoring
Programs; Public Participation Programs; Natural Resource
Management; Resource Mitigation Permits; EIR and EIS
Review; Noticing; Statements of Overriding Considerations;
Findings; and Special Studies, such as Phase I Site
Assessment for hazardous materials, climate change, as
well as noise and air quality monitoring and modeling.
Transportation Planning:
Master Plans of Circulation; Transportation Planning/
Engineering; Traffic Impact Studies; Traffic Control Plans;
Traffic Signal Coordination; Traffic Signal Design;
Congestion Management Programs; Street Lighting;
Signing, Striping, and Construction Detour Plans.
Media Services:
Report Graphics; Presentation Graphics; View Analysis;
Illustrations; Slide Shows; Video Services; and CADD
Illustrative Plans.
Civil Engineering:
Subdivision Engineering; Structural Engineering;
Engineering Design; and CADD mapping.
Mechanical /Electrical
Commercial Office Buildings; Retail Shopping Center;
Engineering:
Educational Facilities; Hotel /Motel; Industrial; Special
Energy Systems; Entertainment Performing Arts Centers;
and Computer Centers.
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As a leader in the environmental consulting field, RBF offers an extensive array of services
associated with environmental compliance and documentation. RBF provides evaluation for the full
range of environmental effects for all types of projects. Our award - winning team offers
documentation in compliance with environmental laws and regulations including CEQA, NEPA, the
Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and other applicable environmental laws.
Environmental documents prepared at RBF address the full range of environmental and technical
issues, with in -house specialists providing technical evaluation for traffic and transportation, flood
control and drainage, air quality, climate change, noise, land use, socioeconomics, utilities and
services, energy conservation, visual and aesthetic effects, relevant planning, Phase I hazardous
materials, neighborhood and construction effects, landform modification, agricultural suitability and
many other environmental issue areas. RBF draws upon the profession's leading subconsultants
for specialized biological, archeological, geotechnical and fiscal /economic studies to build a multF
disciplinary team of environmental analysts. State -of- the -art computer facilities including CADD,
ARC /INFO, and specially created computer programs are utilized in obtaining the highest level of
technical completeness and efficiency.
CEQA and NEPA Documents
RBF has over 40 years experience in the preparation and processing of CEQA and NEPA
compliance studies. The RBF Environmental staff have provided CEQA and NEPA documentation
and environmental technical studies for a diverse range of capital improvement and development
projects, as well as regulatory/policy documents such as General Plans and zoning ordinances.
RBF environmental documents are not only legally defensible and user- friendly, but are supported
by professionals with expertise in hydrology, water quality, transportation, water/ wastewater,
landscape architecture, urban design, policy planning, structural design, civil engineering, GIS,
mapping, and surveying. RBF produces environmental documents that are sensitive to both the
public's concern for resource protection and community impacts, as well as real -world issues
associated with cost and feasibility of implementing mitigation measures. RBF's environmental
compliance managers have a broad resume of project experience in coastal, urban and rural
communities and have worked on numerous complex projects requiring technical expertise, creative
solutions and development of effective and workable mitigation. Our team has a thorough
understanding of CEQA, NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act,
National Historic Preservation Act and other local, state, and federal regulations.
Air Quality Studies
RBF utilizes air quality models that are developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
California Air Resources Board and local Air Pollution Control Districts. RBF's air quality services
include project- specific analysis of regulatory impacts, short-term construction emissions, long -term
operational emissions, and computer modeling of source - specific pollutant emissions and dispersion
analysis. Additionally, RBF has carried out mitigation programs for commercial, transportation, and
industrial projects, as well as General Plan Air Quality Elements.
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Agreement No. 4793
City of El Segundo
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Greenhouse Gas Studies
RBF's climate change experts are at the forefront in developing sound scientific regulatory
assessments and strategies within the rapidly changing regulatory environment. We advise both
government and private industry on greenhouse gas (GHG) policies and methodologies and the
impact that they have on the new carbon constrained business future. To ensure a sustainable
future, there is a great need to understand and manage GHG emissions in ways that promote
economic growth. As the climate change debate and private sector market solutions evolve, RBF
continues to offer its clients unparalleled analytical, policy and business management services.
RBF has been aggressively tracking all aspects of Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) and Senate Bill 375 (SB
375) over the last several years. Our internal legislative working group meets monthly to discuss the
implications of these GHG reduction mandates as implementation unfolds. Specific to SB 375, our
team has also conducted numerous presentations with public sector, private developer and land
broker clients about the influence these GHG reduction mandates may have on their respective
businesses.
As a result of this extensive experience, RBF has developed proprietary models for quantifying and
analyzing GHG's from a variety of direct and indirect sources including construction, vehicular traffic,
electricity consumption, water conveyance and sewage treatment. RBF's analyses recommend
innovative greenhouse gas /air pollutant reduction, methods during the construction and operation of
a project, conduct advanced dispersion modeling, investigate the use of renewable energy
sources /energy efficient products and quantify the benefits of resource conservation (i.e., electricity
usage and recycling).
Noise Studies
RBF's acoustical services include instrument - assisted noise and vibration field surveys, commercial
and industrial stationary sources noise impact analyses, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
computer modeling of motor vehicle noise impacts for roadway and freeway projects, and rail noise
impact analysis. RBF's acoustical staff also evaluates sound insulation performance, manufacturing
and industrial noise impact mitigation, building exterior and interior sound and vibration isolation
analysis, room acoustics, and prepares General Plan Noise Elements. Services typically provided
include technical analysis for NEPA or CEQA documents, or focused studies used in planning and
civil design projects.
Regulatory Agency Permits
Our regulatory services team is trained in the most up -to -date regulations and have prepared and
processed hundreds of permit applications through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE),
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB),
and the California Coastal Commission (CCC). RBF works closely with each applicant to assure
that the jurisdictional baseline and permit applications accurately address project impacts and
ultimately complies with the state and federal review process. RBF's existing relationships with the
resource agencies allow RBF, to be a liaison between the applicant and the regulatory agencies.
RBF has certified regulatory staff that is professionally trained to perform wetland delineations on
projects that need to meet regulatory requirements of the ACOE (Clean Water Act Section 404),
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CDFG (California Fish and Game Code Sections 1600 - 1616), RWQCB (Clean Water Act Section
401, Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act), and CCC (California Coastal Act).
Years of experience preparing and processing regulatory permits through the resource agencies
have enabled RBF to identify successful strategies for satisfying agency requirements. No matter
the location, the regulatory services team has provided regulatory support to clients throughout
California, Nevada, and Arizona. Our staff has successfully delineated project sites and properties
ranging from less than 1 -acre to 1,600- acres. Projects have ranged from small stream crossings to
long -term maintenance projects to large -scale mass grading activities. The regulatory services
team, coupled with our environmental and stormwater staff, allows RBF to expeditiously acquire
permits from state and federal regulatory agencies.
Biological Resources
RBF has expert in -house biologists experienced in the Federal and State Endangered Species Acts,
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the California Department of Fish and Game Code, the Clean Water
Act and biological analysis under CEQA and NEPA. The RBF team's staff relationships with wildlife
agencies, regulatory agencies, federal land managers and various conservation groups allow the
firm to serve as a liaison between the applicant and these agencies /organizations. RBF's biological
team has decades of experience in the biological consulting process. Valued services provided by
RBF include conducting habitat assessments to characterize the biological features of an area,
rapidly identifying any sensitive features, suggesting a compliance strategy to resolve identified
impacts, and working with the client to make sure their planning needs are met while meeting
permitting and mitigation requirements. RBF staff biologists prepare general biological inventories,
endangered species /sensitive plant surveys, and biological monitoring. In consultation with
resource agencies, RBF staff has extensive experience in mitigating biological resources impacts
through resto ratio n/reveg etation and conservation /mitigation banking.
Visual Impact Assessments
RBF provides visual stimulation studies for aesthetic and visual impact evaluation. Simulations
produced by RBF range from simple photo composite /3 -D massing studies to full photorealistic
depictions. RBF uses state of the art software and advanced techniques such as metric
photogrammetry and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) global positioning. Data is processed using state -
of -art computer techniques into high - quality graphics that allow the public to understand the visual
impacts of a project.
RBF provides dynamic views of proposed developments through the use of animations and
Matchmove technology (the process of combining computer animation with video). Animations
provide visual analysis while moving through or around a project on foot, in a vehicle or plane.
Additionally, RBF has the capabilities to perform viewshed analyses that may be utilized to
determine whether or not project features are visible within a one -mile- radius. The viewshed map is
created using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and may include Digital Surface
Model (DSM) data. DSM data allows RBF to determine view blockage resulting from existing
structures, terrain, and landscaping (i.e., large trees).
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RBF also prepares shade and shadow analyses by overlaying shadow diagrams on a base map that
show the building footprints of the project and the surrounding buildings. The intent of this work is to
illustrate any change in shadow patterns that would be directly attributable to the project, and to
visually demonstrate the effect of these shadows on surrounding land uses, particularly any adjacent
residential or other sensitive uses.
Hazardous Materials Assessments
RBF provides a range of Hazardous Materials Assessments to meet our clients' needs for various
project types. RBF has prepared hundreds of Hazardous Materials Assessments for a variety of
projects throughout California utilizing the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
standards for commercial real estate transactions (E1527 -05 and E1528 -06), All Appropriate Inquiry
(AAI), as well as appropriate protocol from lending institutions and regulatory agencies. The
comprehensive capabilities and professional experience of our in -house staff allows RBF to
effectively and efficiently complete Hazardous Materials Assessments for any type of property.
RBF's capabilities include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527 -05), Transaction
Screens (ASTM E1528 -06), Preliminary Hazardous Materials Assessments, Environmental
Baselines Surveys (for the United States Department of Navy) and Initial Site Assessments (for the
California Department of Transportation).
Traffic /Parking /Circulation
RBF emphasizes traffic planning and design techniques to satisfy the requirements of the study
site and the adjacent areas. This is accomplished by utilizing any or all of the following external
study site traffic analyses.
• Traffic Generation
• Directional Distribution of Traffic
• Access Design Criteria
• Traffic Signal Considerations
• Adjacent Land Access Needs
• Impact on Existing Streets
• Evaluation of Alternate Designs
• Intersection Capacity Utilization
RBF's goal is to achieve safe and efficient movement of vehicles, and plan adequate parking
facilities for the projected land uses and economic growth. Pedestrian safety and movement is
factored into the overall plan. RBF utilizes traffic models derived from data collected at peak
intervals to capture the current performance of the traffic system and simulate potential need.
Storm Water Quality /Drainage
RBF has a broad base of experience that can provide a wide variety of services to meet the
challenges associated with storm water quality. Current projects give the RBF Team a unique and
clear understanding of the requirements that the regulated communityfaces in complying with Court
orders, fulfilling National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit obligations and
other related storm water activities. In addition to this experience, several members of the Team are
participants in the California Storm Water Quality Association.
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RBF's Storm Water Quality capabilities include the identification of constituents of concern, research
relative to Best Management Practices (BMP) effectiveness, BMP siting, design, construction,
construction management and operation, maintenance and monitoring. Furthermore, RBF has
completed studies relative to BMP effectiveness and cost including prototype studies relative to
operation and maintenance cost and capital costs evaluation for new construction and retrofit
construction. RBF has completed designs for the following types of conventional structural controls:
• Extended Detention
• Wet Pond / Constructed Wetlands
• Infiltration (Basin and Trench)
• Biofiltration (Swale and Strip)
• Manufactured BMPs
Key stormwater /water quality services provided by RBF include municipal stormwater program
development; NPDES compliance; BMP research and application; BMP retrofit studies; waterquality
monitoring; and stormwater management related training.
Mitigation Monitoring
RBF develops Mitigation Monitoring Programs for CEQA documents, and provides assistance to
public and private sector clients in interpreting and implementing the required programs. RBF
services include, through a combination of our Construction Management and Planning staff, field
monitoring for air quality, dust, traffic control, and resource mitigation. RBF received an award from
the Association of Environmental Professionals for our Mission Bay Mitigation Monitoring Program
web site, allowing interactive viewing and updating of mitigation compliance by agency staff, the
developer and the public.
Environmental Constraints
The RBF Planning staff provides opportunities and constraints assessments as part of preliminary
design studies for capital improvement projects and due diligence studies for development projects.
Using our GIS capabilities, RBF identifies resource and regulatory compliance issues for project
alternatives, as well as anticipated local agency and community issues. RBF provides strategic
project development services in early planning stages, which can substantially reduce oravoid cost
and schedule impacts associated with regulatory agency permitting and the public review process.
Public Outreach Programs
RBF has exceptional experience and capabilities in the strategic planning, presentation, and
technical support of public participation programs. RBF is presently implementing public outreach
programs for several city General Plans and EIR's in Southern California, facilitates scoping
meetings for CEQA/NEPA documents, and has facilitated Design Advisory Group processes for the
highly controversial such as the potential extension of State Route 710. RBF has a complete in-
house Media Services Department, which can develop virtually any form of public communication
information, including project web sites, video, PowerPoint, illustrative graphics, multi - lingual
newsletters or other materials.
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VI. REFERENCES
RBF Client references are provided below. Additional references are available upon request.
Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP
Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
310.524.2300
Mr. Robert C. Gresens, P.E.
District Engineer
CAMBRIA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
1316 Tamson Drive, Suite 201
Cambria, California 93428
805.927.6119
Ms. Jennifer Le
Senior Planner /Environmental Coordinator
CITY OF ORANGE
300 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, California 92866
714.744.7238
Ms. Shannon Kimball
Senior Contract Planner
CITY OF UPLAND
460 North Euclid Avenue
Upland, California 91786
909.931.4135
Mr. Ara Mihranian
Principal Planner
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
310.377.0360
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This proposal shall be valid for a period of 90 days. Progress billings will be forwarded based on
payment criteria established by the City. These billings will include the fees earned for the billing
period. The City shall make every reasonable effort to review invoices within fifteen (15) working
days from the date of receipt of the invoices and notify Consultant in writing of any particular item
that is alleged to be incorrect.
The fees proposed herein shall apply until October 1, 2015. Due to annual increases in costs
associated with inflation, staff wage increases and increases in direct costs, Consultant will increase
those portions of the contract fee for which work must still be completed after October 1, 2015, by
fifteen percent (15 %).
Deviations or modifications from the Scope of Work will result in potential re- evaluation of the
associated fees. Items not specifically stated in the proposal will be considered an additional work
item.
All work will be performed at a "Not to Exceed" contract price, which will become the fixed price upon
completion of negotiations with the City staff authorized to negotiate and agreement. The total
budget includes all miscellaneous costs fortravel /mileage, reproduction, telephone, postal, delivery,
reference materials, and incidental expenses.
The budget provides a breakdown of our estimated cost of performing the services described in this
Scope of Services. Our Scope of Services and its associated cost are based on several key
assumptions, including the following:
1. City will develop the mailing list for distribution of CEQA documents and notices. The City
will be responsible for newspaper cost of publication of notices, which will be billed directly to
the City, so they are not included in the proposed budget.
2. Photocopy costs included in the proposal are for the specified number of copies of
deliverables and reasonable incidental and in -team photocopying. If additional copies of
deliverables are needed, they can be provided with an amendment to the proposed budget.
3. Review cycles for preliminary documents are presented in the scope of work. Additional
review cycles or additional versions of administrative drafts are assumed to not be needed.
4. The proposed work addresses CEQA requirements of the proposed action. Work related to
NEPA compliance or other permitting processes is not included (although these can be
added, as needed, with a contract amendment). Work concludes at the acceptance by the
City of the final deliverable.
5. The budget is based on completion of work within an agreed upon schedule. If substantial
delay occurs, an amendment of the budget would be warranted to accommodate additional
project management time and other costs. Substantial delay is normally defined as 90 days
or more.
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6. Costs are included for the number of meetings specified in the scope of work. If additional
meetings are needed, they can be included with an amendment of the budget.
7. The extent of public comment is not predictable. The proposed budget includes a
reasonable, preliminary estimate time to respond to comments. RBF will consult with the
City after the valuation of the comments to determine if the preliminarily estimated budget is
sufficient. An excessive amount of comments is generally considered to be more than thirty
(30) commenting agencies /individuals and /or over 150 comments that require answers other
than "Comment is noted."
8. Costs have been allocated to tasks to determine the total budget. RBF may reallocate costs
among tasks, as needed, as long as the total budget is not exceeded.
9. Once the proposed project description, baseline, and alternatives are approved by the City
for analysis in the CEQA clearance document, it is assumed they will not change thereafter.
If changes requiring revisions to analysis or rewriting of the CEQA clearance document
information occurs, an amendment of the budget would be warranted.
10. The CEQA statutes or guidelines may change during the course of this environmental
review. If amendments require redoing work already performed or substantially increasing
effort, a contract amendment may be warranted.
11. The Applicant will provide detailed construction phasing and grading /excavation /paving
quantities.
12. Existing and Proposed trip generation rates shall be provided.
13. A scope augmentation will be required if subsequent changes are made to the traffic data or
site plans after their initial receipt and incorporation into the Air Quality /Climate Change
Analysis.
14. Post - construction Water Quality evaluation will be based on the developers Preliminary
Water Quality Management Plan.
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Budget
VI11. BUDGET
RG = Rita Garcia TRA = Traffic Engineer
ET = Eddie Torres GA = Graphic Artist
KB = Kristen Bogue
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Resumes
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The following are resumes identifying the key professionals who would be responsible for preparing
the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The percentage of hours of each staff member,
individual tasks, and billing rates are included in the Budget in Section VIII.
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RITA GARCIA I PROJECT MANAGER
Years Experience: 25 Education:
B.S., 1988, Urban and Regional Planning, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Professional Affiliations:
American Planning Association
Ms. Garcia is involved in the preparation, daily monitoring, and coordination of environmental documents,
ensuring their timely completion reflective of the highest standard of professional care. With over 25 years in
the environmental field, Ms. Garcia has extensive experience with projects involving sensitive planning and
environmental issues including land use and relevant planning, aesthetics /visual character, and
traffic /circulation. She has had significant experience with environmental analyses of a very broad range of
projects, including small /large, development/redevelopment, and residential /non - residential (i.e., commercial,
industrial, facility/institutional, and infrastructure). These projects were located in varied settings, including
inland and coastal, and rural and urbanized communities, many involving substantial controversy and public
participation. Her background is foundational to providing environmental, land use, and project management
services that produce successful results for her clients. Her experience in environmental analysis ranges
from Initial Studies /Negative Declarations and Environmental Assessments for small -scale urban infill
projects to environmental impact reports (EIRs) for large - scale, mixed -use projects on vacant properties.
Her experience as Project Manager for El Segundo Projects includes the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan EIR, and multiple IS /MNDs (Queen Esther Square Shopping Center Project, Equinix Data
Center, T5 Data Center, and Hampton Inn). Ms. Garcia also served as Senior Environmental Analyst on
multiple IS /MNDs (Chevron Central Reliability Center and Central Tool Room /I &E Shop, Nash Street Data
Center, and Aloft Hotel). These projects required detailed traffic /circulation, noise, land use consistency
analyses for short- and long -term conditions. These projects also involved critical land use compatibility and
relevant planning issues, and in depth analyses of consistency with city policies and code standards.
Additional Relevant Experience:
• 601 North Parkcenter IS /MND
• Automobile Club of Southern California EIR
• Beverly Hills Gardens and Montage Hotel Mixed Use Project EIR
• Boeing Specific Plan EIR
• Department of Water and Power Specific Plan Amendment EIR
• University of California East Campus Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2 IS /MND
• General Plan Update /Program EIRs (Artesia, Buena Park, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Murrieta, Villa Park)
• Historic Downtown Upland Specific Plan EIR
• Inspiration Neighborhood Center EA
• Holiday Haus Project IS /MND
• Hotel del Coronado Master Plan Program EIR
• Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project EIR
• Monterey Downs, Monterey Horse Park, and Central Coast Veterans Cemetery SP EIR
• Portola Center Project EIR
• Serrano Summit Area Plan and Tentative Tract Map
• Shoreline Gateway EIR
• South Pasadena Revitalization Project EIR
• University of California, Riverside IS /MNDs (Psychology Building 1, Genomics Building, Student Academic Support Building)
• University of California, Riverside Heckman Center Phases 1 and 2 IS /MND
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EDWARD TORRES, INCE I TECHNICAL STUDIES
Reg i strati on /Certifi cation:
2003, Institute of Noise Control Engineers
2009, Registered Environmental Assessor,
30154
Years Experience: 15
Education:
B.A., 2000, Environmental Analysis and Design, University of
California, Irvine
B.S., 2000, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Irvine
M.S., 2005, Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern
Califomia
Professional Affiliations:
American Planning Association
Air & Waste Management Association
Acoustical Society of America
Institute of Noise Control Engineering
American Institute of Physics.
Mr. Torres serves as the Director of Technical Studies, with a specialty in Acoustics, Air Quality, Climate
Change, and Visual Impact Assessments. Mr. Torres leads RBF's efforts to be at the forefront of Global
Climate Change studies. Mr. Torres has prepared numerous analyses that are consistent with climate
change legislation such as Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Executive Order S -3 -05, and Senate Bill 375. In
addition to analyzing climate change impacts, Mr. Torres has led the development of numerous greenhouse
gas inventory models which calculate greenhouse gas emissions from such sources as vehicular traffic,
stationary sources, electricity consumption, water consumption, wastewater treatment, and construction
processes.
Mr. Torres has also been selected by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to co -lead a set of technical
working groups to develop energy and GHG assessment protocols for single buildings, land use and
infrastructure projects. The program was developed through a Public Interest Energy Research (PIER)
grant to facilitating a series of technical working groups that bring together diverse sets of subject matter
experts, emphasizing individuals with combinations of "front line" experience and vision for the implications
for public policy, regulation, and market transformation. The following is a representative sample of projects
for which Mr. Torres has prepared environmental and technical analyses.
Relevant Experience:
• Aloft Hotel IS /MND
• Boeing Specific Plan EIR
• Chevron Central Reliability Center and Central Tool Room /I &E Shops IS /MND
• Cypress Business Park CEQA Review
• El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan EIR
• Equinix Data Center IS /MND
• Fair, Isaac Office Park EIR
• Hampton Inn IS /MND
• Hotel del Coronado Specific Plan Program EIR
• Maguire Orange Center EIR
• Nash Street Data Center IS /MND
• Palmdale Transit Village Specific Plan Program EIR
• Queen Esther Square Shopping Center Project IS /MND
• Saco Ranch Commercial Center EIR
• T5 Data Center Expansion Project IS /MND
• Temple Palms Business Park EIR
• William Morris Agency (231- 265 North Beverly Drive) Project EIR
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Registration/Certification:
2007, Certified Environmental Inspector,
9924
Years Experience: 9
Education:
B.A., 2005, Environmental Analysis and Design, University of
California, Irvine
Additional Education:
Visual Resource Management, Bureau of Land Management, 2006
AEP Workshop, "Advanced CEQA: Understanding the California
Environmental Process."
Professional Affiliations:
Association of Environmental Professionals
Ms. Bogue assists in the preparation of environmental and planning studies for public and private sector
clients, with a focus on due diligence planning activities. Ms. Bogue is involved with Visual Impact
Assessments in conformance with appropriate agency standards, including the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) "Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) for Highway Projects," United States Bureau of
Land Management guidelines, and California Energy Commission (CEC) guidelines. Additionally, Ms. Bogue
assists in the preparation of documents with respect to CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Ms. Bogue has also prepared several other CEQA/NEPA compliant documents, including
shade /shadow analyses. Shade and shadow issues pertain to the blockage of direct sunlight by on -site
buildings (which affect adjacent properties). Shade /shadow analysis includes the creation of shade and
shadow drawings in order to determine if resultant shade and shadow affects from on -site buildings onto the
surrounding area.
Relevant Experience:
• Chevron Central Reliability Center and Central Tool Room /I &E Shops IS /MND
• El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan EIR
• Hampton Inn IS /MND
■ Nash Street Data Center IS /MND
• T5 Data Center Expansion Project IS /MND
• Portola Center Project Subsequent EIR (Lake Forest, CA)
• Mammoth Lakes Police Station IS /MND (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
• Lido House Hotel (Newport Beach, CA)
• Harbor Boulevard Hotel and Water Park Project Shade /Shadow Study (Garden Grove, CA)
• Sierra and Summit Light and Glare Study (Fontana, CA)
• DWP Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (Seal Beach, CA)
• Orange Coast College Maritime Training Center Visual Impact Assessment (Newport Beach, CA)
• El Segundo Power Redevelopment Project Visual Impact Assessment (El Segundo, CA)
• Granite Fox Power Project Visual Impact Assessment (Washoe County, NV)
• West Basin Ocean Water Desalination Project Program Environmental Impact Report (El Segundo, CA)
• Dana Point Harbor Revitalization EIR (Dana Point, CA)
• Foothill Parkway Westerly Extension (Corona, CA)
• Salt Creek Heights Subdivision Initial Study and EIR (Redding, CA)
• Los Gatos General Plan Update (Los Gatos, CA)
• Osborne Hill Project EIR (Nevada County, CA)
• Crossroads Plaza Commercial Center Initial Study and EIR (Bakersfield, CA)
• Vista Verde Project and Alderwood Project (Irvine, CA)
• Main Street Widening Project MND (Orange, CA)
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TOM SHAO -CHEN HUANG, TE I SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
Reg istration /Certification:
Prof. Engineer (Traffic), CA #2575
Years Experience: 16
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering - California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona, 1995
Professional Affiliations:
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Chi Epsilon - National Civil Engineering Honor
Mr. Huang has worked professionally in transportation planning and traffic engineering since 1995. His
experience in these fields includes traffic impact analysis, circulation and access planning, parking demand
analysis, and site access evaluation. He has worked on a variety of traffic engineering designs including
traffic signal plans, signing and striping plans, and traffic control plans. Mr. Huang's experience with
neighborhood traffic control has included the IUSD Vista Verde Elementary School Parking Lot Redesign,
Downtown Beaumont On- Street Parking Striping Plan, Bolsa Chica roundabout design and numerous
neighborhood street impact assessments that focus on pedestrian safety issues. Mr. Huang has extensive
experience in transportation planning analysis. He has prepared numerous traffic impact analysis studies for
large development projects such as the MWD Eastside Reservoir Recreation Areas, the Millennium Plan (El
Toro Base Reuse), the Foothill Ranch Towne Centre, Oak Valley Calimesa Specific Plan, and Domenigonk
Barton Specific Plan. Mr. Huang has worked cooperatively with Caltrans in conducting traffic impact analysis
in support of project study reports (PSR) for the freeway interchange improvement proposed along 1 -10
Freeway at Sandalwood Drive, Singleton Road, Cherry Valley Boulevard, Beaumont Avenue, Pennsylvania
Avenue, Highland Springs Avenue, Sunset Avenue, and the SR- 60/1 -10 Junction.
Additional Relevant Experience:
• Gateway Center Specific Plan Traffic Impact Study (Riverside County, CA): Project Manager- Mr. Huang worked on the traffic
element of the Gateway Center Specific Plan EIR. The Gateway Center Specific Plan included a variety of residential densities
with approximately 2,100 dwelling units, commercial uses, a middle school site, a Metrolink station, and open space. Long -range
traffic modeling tool were used to determine the project traffic distribution on the circulation network. The traffic study
documented the existing and future traffic volumes, level of service, significant impacts, and proposed mitigation measures for
the study intersections, for several future scenarios which represented different phases of the project. The study documented the
necessary transportation infrastructure and other mitigation needed to maintain acceptable conditions on the circulation network.
Mr. Huang was responsible for overseeing the project and conducting the traffic analysis.
• Homewood Suites Hotel Traffic Impact Study (Irvine, CA): Project Manager— Mr. Huang prepared a traffic impact study (TIS)
report in 2014 that was submitted to the City of Irvine, in compliance with applicable City standards. The approximate 3.4 acre
project site was located at the northwest corner of Red Hill Avenue and Reynolds Avenue in the Irvine Business Complex (IBC).
The project included a business hotel consisting of 161 guest rooms and 125,000 square feet of building area aswell as a 3,100
square -foot retail pad. The TIS report assessed the project impact at the study area intersections and roadway segments,
including the Transportation Design Procedures (TDP) analyses for the project access design and spacing, intersection queuing,
and sight distances. A request for deviation was submitted and approved for analysis locations that did not satisfy the TDP
requirements. A parking study was prepared that compared the parking demand of other similar hotel sites in the surrounding
area. The parking survey showed that the parking demand for business hotels was lower than the City- required parking
requirements; a deviation from the standard parking requirement was granted by the City. Mr. Huang was responsible for
overseeing the project and conducting the analysis.
• Depot at Santiago Mixed -Use Project Traffic Site Analysis (Santa Ana, CA): Project Manager— Mr. Huang conducted a traffic
site analysis in 2014 that was submitted to the City of Santa Ana, based on specific traffic concerns raised by City staff regarding
vehicular queuing at the project driveway, site distance evaluation at the project driveway, and the future lane configuration at an
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adjacent intersection. The project site was located east of Santiago Street between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The study evaluated the project impact of the proposed mixed -use project consisting of 70 apartment dwelling units, 9,095
square feet of commercial retail use, 1,334 square feet of leasing office /retail, and 4,468 square feet of community space. Mr.
Huang prepared a conceptual intersection striping plan for Civic Center Drive and Santiago Street, based on the future
intersection configuration recommended in the previously - prepared 2010 Santa Ana Transit Zoning Code Traffic Study, Mr.
Huang was responsible for overseeing the project and conducting the analysis.
Yorba Linda Citywide Traffic Study ( Yorba Linda, CA): Assistant Project Manager — Mr. Huang conducted a city -wide
intersection analysis to assess existing, interim year, and long range traffic conditions for a total of 33 intersections in the City of
Yorba Linda. Traffic counts were obtained for all 33 intersections and used the latest OCTA model (OCTA 3.3) to generate the
long range traffic volumes. Levels of service, delay, and volume /capacity ratio were reported for all intersections under all
scenarios. Geometries and cumulative projects were included as part of the project. Mr. Huang was responsible for assisting
with the project oversight and for conducting the analysis.
Huntington Memorial Hospital Master Plan Amendment Traffic Impact and Parking Study (Pasadena, CA): Assistant Project
Manager — The Master Development Plan was adopted to provide for increasing the hospital with a total of 606 beds, an
emergency department, and vertical expansion. The study addressed the development impact to the surrounding roadway
system that would occur in phases over a 20 -year time span. Factors used to conduct the study included a land use inventory
and driveway counts at parking garages. The study included an analysis of existing and future operating conditions at 35 study
intersections and 30 street segments, to determine if the traffic generated by the plan would result in any significant impacts to
the study area roadways. Recommended mitigation measures were presented using conceptual schematic drawings included in
the study report. The study included an evaluation of the adequacy of proposed project parking facilities in relation to the City's
code requirements. The project involved coordination with hospital staff and assistance with review -stage responses to
comments. Mr. Huang was responsible for assisting with the project oversight and for conducting the analysis.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building Traffic and Parking Study (Pasadena, CA): Assistant Project Manager— Mr. Huang
assisted in the preparation of a traffic /parking /construction impact study for the Kaiser Pennanente Medical Office Building in the
City of Pasadena. The traffic impact study evaluated the net trips expected to be generated by the conversion of an existing
commercial /medical office to a complete medical office building in two project phases. The study included intersection capacity
analysis for 15 intersections, street segment analysis for three street segments, a transit service review, a bicyclelpedestrian
facilities review, and a Pedestrian Environmental Quality Index (PEQI) analysis. The study evaluated expected construction
impacts for a new four -story, 606 -car parking structure on the existing parking lot. The relocation of the 245 displaced on -site
parking spaces to an off -site location during construction was evaluated in terms of parking needs and traffic impacts. The
parking evaluation included a parking demand study, on -site parking surveys, and a shared parking analysis. Extensive field
reviews were conducted for the PEQI analysis, including street and pedestrian facilities inventories, incorporating these into the
PEQI scoring procedure. The report included recommended mitigation measures based on anticipated project impacts. Mr.
Huang was responsible for assisting with the project oversight and for conducting the analysis.
Old Town Orange Parking Lot Layout and Design (Orange, CA): Project Manager— Mr. Huang provided the concept plan to the
City of Orange to redesign two public parking lots located at the southwest corner of Orange Street and Maple Avenue. The
goals of the redesign were to increase parking supply with minimum impact to the existing utilities and palm trees. The proposed
design increased parking supply from 85 spaces to 103 spaces. No utility was impacted, since the seven existing light poles, one
transformer, and one water meter required no relocation. Eight of the palm trees were retained with modified planters. The trash
enclosure capacity was expanded with an updated design. Mr. Huang also provided a cost estimate for the construction of the
project. Mr. Huang was responsible for overseeing the project and conducting the analysis.
City of Placentia General Plan Update (Placentia, CA): Principal Analyst— Mr. Huang assisted with the recent update of the City
of Placentia General Plan Circulation Element, which incorporated traffic, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian components into the
document. The traffic component involved developing AMIPM peak hour levels of service (LOS) at 40 key intersections and 70
roadway segments for existing and two future land use scenarios. The future traffic scenarios were developed based on the
NCHRP -255 methodology, using the County s OCTAM 3.4 model and traffic counts supplied by the City. The study documented
existing and planned transit services within and near the City, including bus routes and park- and -ride facilities, and incorporated
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a bicycle element into the General Plan document. The study developed a pedestrian element, including sidewalk and
pedestrian crossings, in conjunction with the City's neighborhood traffic management program. Rail transportation plans,
programs, and issues were incorporated into the General Plan document, including the planned Metrolink station and grade
crossing projects. Mr. Huang was responsible for conducting the analysis.
Monroe Street Traffic Study (Pomona, CA): Project Engineer— The City considered closing off the residential Monroe Avenue at
Orange Grove Avenue due to neighborhood resident complaints about cut - through traffic and high vehicular speeds on Monroe
Avenue and Bradford Street. The key tasks of this study were to evaluate the traffic impacts and to identify the benefits of the
closure. The analysis evaluated 10 study -area intersections and four roadway segments, based on the existing roadway
conditions and the future conditions with diverted traffic due to the closure. The report documented the existing intersection
counts, license plate survey, speed survey, and accident history in the study area. It helped the City determine whether Monroe
Avenue should be closed to improve the vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulations in the vicinity of the neighborhood. Mr.
Huang was responsible for conducting the analysis.
The Source Project Traffic Analysis and Transportation Engineering (Buena Park, CA): Assistant Project Manager — "The
Source" was designed as a world -class caliber projectfeaturing upscale retail, restaurants, entertainment, residential, hotel, and
offices for the approximately 12.5 acre site at the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue. The design
for the collection of buildings and outdoor areas was regulated by the approved Specific Plan for the site, which would create a
unique identity for the landmark development. The Source included approximately 400,000 square feetof retail, restaurant, and
entertainment space, a major hotel with conference /seminar facilities, luxury residential units, an office tower, and ample open
area amenities including outdoor dining, public gathering areas, performance spaces, and waterfeatures. The study addressed
all related onsite and offsite mitigation measures by conducting site - specific traffic studies and providing onsite and offsite
improvement recommendations to assist the prime consultant to obtain the City's ultimate approval of the project. Mr. Huang
was responsible for assisting with the project oversight and for conducting the analysis.
OCTA Rose/Tustin Grade Separation PSR/PS &E Traffic Study & Design (Orange County, CA): Assistant Project Manager— Mr.
Huang prepared a traffic study to analyze the feasibility of constructing a grade separation for Rose Drive/Tustin Avenue at
Orangethorpe Avenue and the BNSF Railroad in the cities of Placentia and Anaheim. The study evaluated the performance of
four build alternatives for the project at Year 2030 traffic levels. LOS, delay, and queue length by movement were analyzed. The
study includes the refinement of the proposed geometrics, travel lanes, and turn lanes. Additional components included traffic
control plans for staged roadway widening and bridge construction, street lighting plans, and a traffic signal modification plan.
Mr. Huang was responsible for assisting with the project oversight and for conducting the analysis.
City of Pomona On -call Traffic Engineering Services (Pomona, CA): Assistant to the City Traffic Engineer— Mr. Huang provided
traffic engineering support services to the City of Pomona as the Assistant City Traffic Engineer as part of an on -call contract.
Working in conjunction with City's Public Works Department staff, Mr. Huang conducted traffic engineering tasks in the City Hall
offices on a weekly basis. His assignments included reviewing traffic control plans and traffic studies. Mr. Huang also provides
recommendations and technical analysis to the Public Works Department in addressing traffic-related issues raised by City
residents.
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GIANCARLO GANDDINI, TE, TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Years Experience: 5 Education:
N B.S., 2009, Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine
Professional Affiliations:
Vice President, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Southern
California Section
Member, Orange County Traffic Engineering Council
Giancarlo Ganddini has over five years of professional experience in traffic engineering and transportation
planning projects throughout Orange County and Southern California. Mr. Ganddini is a registered traffic
engineer in California and has conducted a variety of traffic /transportation studies for projects at various
stages of development. These include, but are not limited to, traffic impact analysis for environmental
documentation, site plan circulation and access evaluation, traffic /parking management plans, collision
history evaluation, and travel time studies. Mr. Ganddini is very knowledgeable of California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) requirements relating to transportation impacts and also has experience with numerous
local agency criteria and policies for transportation planning efforts. His project experience ranges from
small, single- tenant parking studies to multi - jurisdictional traffic impact analyses
Mr. Ganddini's involvement in the Institute of Transportation Engineers enhances his knowledge of the field's
latest trends and practices. He has developed strong technical competency of various traffic analysis
methodologies and is highly proficient in the use of related computer applications, such as Traffix,
Synchro /SimTraffic, and Highway Capacity Software (HCS). Mr. Ganddini is passionate about applying these
skills to meet a variety of project needs and provide high - quality studies used to shape our transportation
environment.
Additional Relevant Experience:
• 17th /Superior LiveMork Project Traffic Impact Analysis (Costa Mesa, CA) 2013: Prepared a traffic impact analysis report for a
live /work project in the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Ganddini was responsible for calculating the forecast project trip generation and
trip assignment to the study area, including displaced trips associated with existing project site land uses. Mr. Ganddini
conducted the Level of Service analysis, evaluated operation of the project site access, and prepared the traffic impact study
report.
• Nickelodeon Office Building Traffic Impact Analysis (Burbank, CA) 2014: Prepared a traffic impact study that assessed the
potential traffic impacts resulting from a proposed 113,000 square foot office building in the City of Burbank. Mr. Ganddini
conducted the analysis to be consistent with City of Burbank traffic study guidelines and worked with City staff to coordinate
mitigation measures. Mr. Ganddini also prepared site access and internal circulation analysis, Los Angeles County CMP
analysis, and intersection delay analysis for applicable State Highway study intersections.
• Lido House Hotel Traffic Impact Analysis (Newport Beach, CA) 2014: Prepared a traffic impact study for a proposed 130 -room
hotel located at the former City Hall site in the City of Newport Beach. Mr. Ganddini was responsible for technical analysis of
existing and forecast traffic conditions, including analysis of adjacent jurisdiction and State - controlled facilities. The report
included near -term and long -range assessments of the proposed project's potential impacts to the roadway network as well as a
sensitivity analysis of planned future improvements. Mr. Ganddini was responsible for responses to public comments and
attended public hearings through City approval of the project.
• Oro Verde Solar Project Traffic Impact Analysis (Kern County, CA) 2013: Prepared a traffic impact study for the Oro Verde Solar
Project, a proposed renewable energy facility located on 4,000 -acres of vacant land in rural Kern County. The study assessed
the traffic conditions associated with construction and post - construction activities of the project, including trip generation
forecasts associated with the projected 1,250 person construction workforce, material delivery trucks, and water trucks for dust
control. Mr. Ganddini conducted the LOS analysis, identified temporary mitigation measures.
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