CONTRACT 4385 CLOSEDti,, 9u m '
Agreement No. _. .
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
ECO TIERRA CONSULTING, INC.
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 29th day of October, 2012, by and between the
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ( "CITY ") and Eco
Tierra Consulting, Inc., a California Corporation ( "CONSULTANT ").
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the
SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to
exceed one hundred forty -one thousand, six hundred and ten dollars ($141,610)
for CONSULTANT's services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below.
Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will
pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit "A ", which is incorporated by
reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "B," which is
incorporated herein.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical,
administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials,
equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all
tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as
herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper
to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required
of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit "A ")
the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the
cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding
billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures
versus time to date.
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4. POLITICAL REFORM ACT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will be considered a public
official subject to the Political Reform Act of 1974 for purposes of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially
affected by the project for which the Initial Study, as specified in the SERVICES, is being
prepared. Such financial interests may include, without limitation, interests in business entities,
real property, or sources of income exceeding $500 received within the past year.
CONSULTANT further warrants that, before executing this Agreement, it reviewed the Political
Reform Act of 1974 and the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations, including, without
limitation, Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the California Administrative Code, Section 18700, et seq., in
order to determine whether any conflict of interest would require CONSULTANT to refrain
from performing the SERVICES or in any way attempting to use its official position to influence
the governmental decisions underlying the subject environmental clearances.
5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT
has
Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT represents that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
C. Although CITY has a duty to the public to independently review any
environmental document, including, without limitation a negative declaration or
draft EIR, prepared by CONSULTANT, that duty to the public, or the breach
thereof, will not relieve CONSULTANT of its duties under this Section or any
representation provided by CONSULTANT in this Agreement.
6. KEY PERSONNEL.
A. CONSULTANT's key personnel assigned to perform work under this Agreement
and their level of responsibility are as follows:
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Name
Title/ResponsibilitX
CompanX
Craig Fajnor
Principal & Project
EcoTierra Consulting, Inc.
Manager
Jennifer Johnson
Environmental Planner
EcoTierra Consulting, Inc.
Serine Ciandella,
Vice President - Traffic
Kimley -Horn and Associates
AICP
Eric Lu, MS, PE
Senior Manager - Air
ENVIRON International
Quality & Greenhouse
Corporation
Gases
Erik Pearson, CPP,
Senior Manager -
ENVIRON International
CEM, EIT
Hazardous Materials
Corporation
Michael Brown
President - Noise
Cadence Environmental
Consultants
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 October 29, 2012 to December 31, 2013.
Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will
terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit `B ";
B. Termination as stated in Section 15,
S. 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
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services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify CITY within forty -eight hours (48 hours),
in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the
Agreement's schedule. CITY may, but is not required to, extend the completion time, when
appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
10. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the
contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing,
executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in
the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
11. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
12. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that
may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
13. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION„
A. Craig Fajnor will be assigned as Principal 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 Director.
14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's
performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
15. TERMINATION,
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause. Notice of termination will be in writing.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's mutual
consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective
termination date.
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C. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT
will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up
to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under
Section 1(C).
D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
E. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models,
photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY's
property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but
will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of
CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement,
or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work,
prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT 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,
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costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, to the extent resulting from CONSULTANT's
negligence or other wrongful conduct, arising out of this Agreement,
or its performance, except for such loss or damage arising from
CITY's sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct.
Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought
against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not,
arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, CONSULTANT
will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to
CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it
or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.
iii. Exclusion for CEQA Actions. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
CONSULTANT need not indemnify, defend, or hold CITY harmless in
CEQA actions initiated pursuant to Public Resources Code §§ 21167 and
21168 where CONSULTANT's work may form the basis of a lawsuit.
However, should CONSULTANT's work, as contemplated by this
Agreement, contain errors or omissions that results in an adverse ruling
against CITY, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY
harmless to the extent provided for in Section 18(A)(i).
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials and
employees,
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
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or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the
direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
21. AUDIT OF RECORDS.
A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain,
and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant
information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises,
upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of
interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records,
accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation
for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT
further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following
final payment under this Agreement.
B. Upon inspection, CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective
measures 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:
Tyne 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
ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth
above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Commercial General
Liability policy will be endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as
"additional insureds" under said insurance coverage and to state that such
insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may be
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carried by City will be excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on
ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence,"
not a "claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction
except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City.
C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA
00 0106 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
D. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such coverage
is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When coverage is
provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to maintain the
insurance in effect for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or
is terminated ( "extended insurance "). Such extended insurance will have the same
coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this
Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by City arising
out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or
agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement,
endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies
of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance
must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT's
expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to
CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate.
23. USE OF CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written approval to
use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must
approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of
progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a
description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY CONSULTANT
Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Craig Fajnor
Manager Principal
City of El Segundo Planning & Bldg Dept EcoTierra Consulting, Inc.
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350 Main Street 523 W 6a' Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 -3813 Los Angeles, CA 90014
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of
actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
26. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
27. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any
other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or
CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
28. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County or in the Federal District Court in the District of
California in which Los Angeles County is located.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements
expressed or implied, oral or written. There are three (3) Attachments to this Agreement. This
Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent
successors and assigns.
30. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main
body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes
any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order
in which the Exhibits appear below:
A. Exhibit A: Budget;
B. Exhibit B: Proposal for Services /Scope of Work; and
C. Exhibit C: Resumes.
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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 OF EL SEGUNDO
Greg Mrpent ,
Cit aiiage;l
ATTEST:
Tracy We,1 l °,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS
MARK D HEN,
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EcoTierra Consulting, Inca
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Craig 174!! ` I
Principal
Curtis Zacuto
Principal
Taxpayer ID No. 27- 2828997
As,s A4ai"1t City Attorney
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Exhibit A
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Kimberly Christensen, AJCP
City ofs|Segundo
October 5.JO1%
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Table
Cost Estimates for Plaza E| Segundo — The Point Environmental Documentation
(Addendurn to Certified EIR Option)
TASK STAFF HOURS RATE COST
Prepare Technical Reports and Establish the Environmental Impacts o,the
Task A
Project
Troffic
nimley'Hvm and Associates
$6,,50000
Air QuuVty/Gva
sNv|RoN
$24,800.00
Hazardous Materials
sNv|nom
$4,0X00
Noise
Cadence Environmental
$5,0100,.00
All Other Environmental Issues
scoTie,racvn,u|ung
Craig pn/nor, Project Manager
on
$15V.00
$6.0'00.00
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
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$120.00
$2,880'0$
Prepare Initial Study
scoT|e,mcon,u|unn
Craig pajnor,Project Manager
sO
$150m
$4^500.00
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
zo
$120.00
$2'400.00
cnndno,nq/Amountsfor
Potential Project Description
Revisions
Kim|ev'Hvm and Associates
$5'000.00
smv|nom (Refine Ao/m*m
Evaluation)
$5,000.00
Cadence Environmental
$2,080.0D
EcoTierra Consulting
Task B
Identify the Scope of the Environmental Document
Craig Faj Project Manager
Task
Option u Preparation c* Addendum tw the Previously Certified s|m
Prepare z~Draft Addendum
Craig pajnor, Project Manager
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$150'00
$3,080.00
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
zz
*120.00
$1.440.00
Revise Addendum per City
Comments
Craig Fajnur,Project Manager
16
$1%00
$2'400.00
Jennifer Johnson, Env, Planner
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$zzo.uo
$9e0.00
Prepare z"d Draft Addendum
Craig px/nor, Project Manager
12
g1%00
$1"800m
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
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$120.00
$960.00
Final Addendum
Craig pe]nvr, Project Manager
4
$150.*0
$600.00
Jennifer Johnson, Env, Planner
10
$120.00
$1.20W.00
Y t t w cw , eh 4p,
Kimberly Christensen, AICP
City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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Table 1
Cost Estimates for Plaza El Segundo — The Point Environmental Documentation
Kimberly Christensen, /V[P
City ofE|Segundo
October 5,%01Z
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Table 2
Cost Estimates for Plaza E| Segundo -The Point Environmental Documentation
TASK STAFF HOURS RATE
Prepare Technical Reports and Establish the Environmental Impacts v{the
Task A
Task Identify the Scope nv the Environmental Document
Task C Option m Preparation n* cm
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COST
Task C.r CEQA NoticeslEIR Scoping
Craig najnor,Project Manager
6
$150�00
$900,00
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
10
$120.00
$4200.00
Svbmmmol Task C. 1
$2,10000
Preparation qfsceend*emtDraft
Task C.2 on
Introduction
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
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g120.00
$480.00
Executive Summary
Jennifer snv. Planner
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8
$120'00
$960.00
Environmental Setting
Jennifer Johnson, snv Planner
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4
$120'00,
$480.$0
Impacts Found u`br Less Than
Significant
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
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$120.00
$240.00
Aesthetics
Craig Fajnnr,Project Manager
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$150'00
$1.200.00
Air Quality
Craig Fajnvr, Project Manager
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$150.00
$1'200'00
o�o��yon�sv/�
Jennifer Johnson, cnv p|xnno,
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4
$120�00
$480.00,
Hazards and Hazardous
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
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$120.00
gz'znn.00
�x�n�9ynndNm»e,�uoNy
Jennifer Johnson, snv Planner
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4
$120.00
$480.00
Land Use and Planning
Craig najnor, Project Manager
10
$150.00
$1.500.00
Noise
Craig painv,. Project Manager
u
$150.00
g1'200.00
Population and Housing
Jennifer J hn,on ' Env. Planner
4
g120.00
$480.00
Public Services
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
12
$120.00
$z,u^O.no
non*no,unuon/rraffic/pa rkmn
Craig pujnor, Project Manager
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$150.00
$z'son.no
Utilities
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
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$120.00
$1,440.00
Growth Inducing Impacts
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
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$120.00
$240.00
Adrmotiws
Craig Fo1nor, Project Manager
zn
$150.00
gs'ono.00
Orgs./vcs Consulted and
nnfemnns
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
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$120.00
$240.00
Subtotal Task C.2
$18,000.00
Review and Revise Screencheck
Task C.3 mnaftam
Craig pajnor, Project Manager
40
$150.00
$6^000.oV
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
zo
$120.80
$2'400.00
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Subtotal Task C.a
$8,400,00
Kimberly Christensen, AlCP
City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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Table 2
Cost Estimates for Plaza El Segundo —The Point Environmental Documentation
(Supplemental/Subsequent EIR Option)
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Production and Circulation of Draft
Task CA EIR Craig Fajnor, Project Manager 10 $150,00
Preparation of Screencheck Final
Task C.S EIR
Review and Revise Screencheck Final
Task C-6 EIR
Production and Circulation of Final
Task C..7 EIR
Task D Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
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Task E Public Hearings
Direct Costs"
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
12 $120,00
Subtotal Task C4
Craig Fajnor, Project Manager
40 $Iww
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
40 $120,00
Subtotal Task C.5
Craig Fajnor, Project Manager
20 $150 00
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
20 $120,00
Subtotal Task C.6
Craig Fajnor, Project Manager
6 $150,00
Jennifer Johnson, Env. Planner
12 $120,00
Subtotal Task C.7
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$1,440.00
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$19,000.00
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number of comment letters is received or additional rounds of review are required, the City understands that the cost could exceed this estimate.
"Direct Costs woutdbe reimbursable uoon proWsWn of mooer documewotioo.
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Kimberly Christensen, AICP
City of Eli Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 2
ECOTIERRA CONSULTING, INC.
FEE SCHEDULE 2012
• Principal
• Project Manager
• Landscape Architect
• Environmental Planner
• Assistant Planner
• Graphics
• Word Processing
DIRECT EXPENSES
$170.00 /hour
$150.00 /hour
$135.00 /hour
$120.00 /hour
$110.00 /hour
$75.00 /hour
$75.00 /hour
Direct expenses, including but not limited to those items presented below, will be
reimbursable upon provision of proper documentation:
• Purchases of project- specific materials.
• Reproduction, printing and photographic costs.
• Postage, messenger and overnight mailing.
• Other miscellaneous costs.
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
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OFFICE
SUPPORTSTAFF .......... ...... .......... ..........5 55,00 � $ 130-00
D,r�',S]('iNl,-'R,/'I'E(.'IINICIAN/�C" AI)D 0PLRA'I'OR,----- ...... $ 80.00 - $136M
ANALYST.--.— ... -- ................................ -- ........... $85,00 - $14100
PROFFISSIONAL ................. ......... $130M - $16100
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL .......... $180,00 - $257.00
PRINCIPAL. ... ......... ....... ..........$235.00 - $257.00
EXPENSES
SUBCONSULTANT MARK-UP ............. -- ........... ---- ..... 1511,16
OFFICE EXPFNS1-S* ......... ............. .. - -. ... .... ---- 8.0%
(Covers direct expenses, such as in-house duplicating and blueprinting, local mileage, technical
computer time, telephone calls, electronic niessaging, postage, and word processing)
Note: Billing Kates are reviewed yearly and are adjusted as necessary.
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ENVIRON International Corporation
..,....�.,�,..�SCHEDULE OF FEES
FIXED HOURLY RATES FOR TIME AND MATERIALS CONTRACTS
Effective January 2011
ENVIRON will bill monthly for the actual time and expenses incurred on the client's behalf in
performance of the contracted effort. ENVIRON reserves the right to increase these rates 3%
annually. Labor will be billed at the fixed hourly rates indicated below. Materials and supplies,
travel, and any other direct cost plus a handling charge of 15 %. A 6% communications and
computer charge will be added to all staff time charges. ENVIRON does not directly charge for in
house copies or normal phone company charges.
Rate
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Principal
255
Principal Consultant
255
Manager 10
215
Manager 9
195
Manager 8
180
Senior Associate 7
165
Senior Associate 6B
150
Associate 6
135
Associate 5
130
Associate 4
115
Associate 3
85
Draftsperson
80
Support
65
This document is PROPRIETARY to ENVIRON International Corporation. It is being made
available for the recipient's proposal evaluation and/or contract administration purposes only. No
right is granted to the recipient to use, disclose or reproduce any information presented herein
without ENVIRON's express written permission.
Kimberly Christensen, AICP
City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 30
CADENCE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
The standard billing rate for Cadence Environmental Consultants is $135 per hour.
Exhibit B
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Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
Planning & Building Safety Department
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 -3813
RE: Revised Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation for the Plaza El Segundo — The
Point Project
Dear Kim:
EcoTierra Consulting, Inc. (EcoTierra), in conjunction with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc.,
ENVIRON International Corporation, and Cadence Environmental Consultants, Inc., is pleased
to submit this revised proposal to prepare environmental documentation for the proposed Plaza
El Segundo — The Point Project (Project). This proposal replaces our previous proposal dated
September 18, 2012 in its entirety. As detailed further below, EcoTierra's services would include
preparing either an Addendum or a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR that would be tiered off the
previously- certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development (the Certified EIR). Our services would include
preparing environmental analysis and documentation pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and City of El Segundo (City) environmental review procedures. The
proposed staffing and resumes of proposed staff for this project are contained in Attachment A
to this proposal.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The Project represents the final phase of the Plaza El Segundo project that was approved by the
City in 2005. The major part of the Plaza El Segundo project has been completed under these
approvals. The applicant has submitted two sets of development applications to the City setting
forth two development options for completion of the final phase of the Plaza El Segundo
project. Both development options would include similar square footage of proposed retail,
restaurant and office development. The primary difference between the two would be in the
size of the development site and the provision of parking for the project. One option (referred
to as "Scheme B ") would construct the project on an approximately 7.6 acre site, while the other
(referred to a "Scheme A ") would expand the project site to approximately 11.7 acres by
including some additional parcels that were previously occupied by facilities of the General
Chemical Corporation (GCC).
A previous addendum to the Certified EIR prepared in 2008 evaluated a 70,000 square foot
retail /restaurant center as the final phase of the Plaza El Segundo project. This project would
have been constructed on the same 7.6 acre site as included in Scheme B. Scheme B as
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 2
currently proposed would replace this previously - proposed phase. This option would also
include a four -level parking garage that was not part of the previous proposal.
Scheme A would add the parcels that were previously part of the GCC property to expand the
project site. These parcels are characterized by extensive environmental contamination from
the previous use and have been determined unsuitable for construction and operation of any
type of development without undertaking extensive, and potentially financially infeasible,
remediation actions. As a result, under Scheme A, the added site area is proposed to be capped
and remediated under regulatory oversight, and utilized for surface parking. The use of the
expanded project site area for surface parking would be subject to the oversight and approval of
the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board). The Regional Board is in the process
of reviewing the proposed use on this site, but has not approved this plan to date. If approved,
the incorporation of surface parking in this area under Scheme A would eliminate the need for
the parking structure that is proposed under Scheme B.
Under this proposal, initially, only Scheme A will be studied. Environmental review of Scheme B
is included as an option in the event that Scheme A becomes infeasible.
A development agreement between the City and the applicant as part of the 2005 approvals
established daily and peak hour trip caps that would limit the traffic impacts of the full Plaza El
Segundo project to the levels documented in the Certified EIR. An updated traffic analysis has
been prepared by a consultant to the applicant for the Project as presently proposed. This study
addresses the actual trip generation associated with the completed Plaza El Segundo uses and
the projected traffic associated with the Project, with total trip generation compared to the
established trip cap, in order to demonstrate the potential traffic impacts of the Project within
the context of the full Plaza El Segundo project traffic analysis. This analysis will be addressed in
the scope of work that follows.
SCOPE OF WORK
The type of CEQA document that will be required to adequately address the proposed
development options under the Project cannot be known with certainty at this time because the
impacts associated with these options have not yet been evaluated. Either an Addendum to the
Certified EIR or a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR will need to be prepared, depending upon
whether the proposed options result in new significant impacts and /or substantial increase in
the severity of previously identified impacts, and /or other considerations on the part of the City.
This proposal provides a process by which the impacts of the Project can be addressed, and
through which the City, as Lead Agency, can decide whether to prepare either an EIR Addendum
or a Supplemental/ Subsequent EIR.
In addition, because the development option that will ultimately be pursued is not certain at this
time, only Scheme A will be studied initially, with evaluation of Scheme B included as an option.
Kimberly Christensen, AICP
City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 3
Task A: Prepare Technical Reports and Establish the Environmental Impacts of the Project
EcoTierra will review existing information and pertinent documentation to determine issues,
findings, and problem resolutions that could be relevant to the CEQA analysis of the Project as
presently proposed. A concerted effort will be made to utilize and incorporate existing EIR data
into the analysis to the maximum extent possible. In addition, the analyses outlined in the
following sections of this proposal will be consistent with and utilize comparable methodologies
as were used in the original EIR for the Plaza El Segundo project, except as they reflect new
analysis (e.g., greenhouse gases), have been revised per industry standards or models (e.g., trip
generation rates, updated air quality model [CaIEEMod], etc.), or need to be revised to conform
with updates to CEQA or CEQA Guidelines.
The analysis would focus on those issues where the Project would have the greatest potential to
result in new significant impacts, specifically, traffic, air quality, hazardous materials and noise.
In addition, an analysis of greenhouse gas emissions, which was not required as part of the
original EIR for the Plaza El Segundo project, will be provided in this document for the first time.
EcoTierra would be assisted in these evaluations by the following subconsultants:
• Kimley -Horn and Associates — Traffic;
• ENVIRON International Corporation — Air Quality, Greenhouse Gases and Hazardous
Materials; and
• Cadence Environmental Consultants — Noise,
Traffic
Kimley -Horn and Associates would provide a peer review of the traffic analysis prepared by Fehr
& Peers for the Project. This study addresses off -site impacts at 20 key intersections of the
proposed development and presents information about project traffic generation, distribution,
and impacts. The peer review of the study would be intended to provide the City with an
independent review that validates and /or provides comment and recommendations on the
study methodology, data, assumptions, reported effects on the circulation system in the project
vicinity, and proposed mitigation measures.
The proposed scope of services would include;.
• Obtain a copy of the traffic study for The Point, including all technical appendices.
• Conduct a site visit of the project site and the surrounding study area.
• Review the traffic analysis, the traffic data, analysis assumptions, and analysis results for
completeness and accuracy, and for compliance with City standards.
• Provide written comments identifying any issues with the traffic study.
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 4
• Provide a second review of the revised study, limited to review of the changes made in
response to comments.
• Detailed review of all intersection analysis calculations;
Services Not Included
Any services not mentioned in the above scope of services would not be included. Any services
not specifically provided for in the above scope, as well as any changes in the scope the Client
requests, will be considered additional services and will be performed at current hourly rates.
Additional services which can be provided include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collection of traffic data and any new technical analysis;
• Review of a revised traffic study other than review of revisions made to address our
comments;
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases
ENVIRON International Corporation ( ENVIRON) would provide technical studies of air quality
and greenhouse gas emissions associated with the Project. ENVIRON's scope of work would
encompass the following tasks:
Task 1: Strategy Discussion on Technical Approach
ENVIRON will discuss the strategy of the proposed approach to the greenhouse gas analysis with
the City and the City's consultant team to ensure that it is consistent with other Project
assumptions and meets the goals for the analysis. The key topics consist of the selection of
significance thresholds to evaluate the Project on, and general assumptions and information
needs (e.g., construction information, traffic /trip information, project commitments such as
installing solar panels or using renewable energy sources, employee estimates, project land
uses, baseline /existing conditions). ENVIRON will also discuss the potential issues associated
with the proposed SCAQMD GHG significance thresholds and potential approaches that may be
able to be applied to address such issues. This task will be completed in one conference call and
it is assumed that information can be transmitted to ENVIRON via email.
Task 2a: Prepare an Air Quality and GHG Emissions Inventory for the Project
ENVIRON will develop a Project air quality and GHG emissions inventory. For purposes of this
cost estimate, we have assumed that the inventory will be generated using CalEEMod, a
SCAQMD accepted model (replacing the previously -used URBEMIS model). The estimated
emissions will primarily consist of those from construction, operational mobile sources, energy
and water use by commercial buildings, and stationary area sources (e.g., natural gas usage for
heaters).
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 5
For construction, ENVIRON assumes that a basic construction schedule will be provided for input
into CalEEMod. If an extremely detailed or phased construction schedule is provided,
ENVIRON's analysis may require effort beyond that estimated here.
For purposes of this cost estimate, ENVIRON has assumed that the CalEEMod default trip
lengths will be used. For purposes of this cost estimate, ENVIRON assumes that the Project
team will provide an estimate of the trip generation reduction that will be used for the air
quality and GHG evaluation.
ENVIRON has assumed that GHG emissions will be compared against the proposed SCAQMD
GHG significance thresholds; for example, the proposed tier 3 screening values or the proposed
tier 4 performance standard efficiency metric. If other thresholds are included based on Task 1,
then additional effort beyond that estimated here may be required. For air quality, ENVIRON
will compare the mass emission against the SCAQMD air quality mass daily significance
thresholds.
ENVIRON has assumed that a qualitative summary of the baseline /existing conditions will be
included. A quantitative baseline /existing conditions inventory would not be required, as the
project site is currently undeveloped and has no associated existing emissions. For purposes of
this cost estimate, ENVIRON has assumed that a single CalEEMod run can be used to generate
the emissions inventory for the Project construction and operational emissions.
Task 2b: Perform Modeling Evaluations
In this task, we will also evaluate compliance with the Ambient Air Quality Standard Significance
Thresholds during construction based on dispersion modeling. Since the project is larger than
five acres in size, the Localized Significance Thresholds cannot be used. For the purposes of cost
estimate, we assume that a simple dispersion model will be used for this project.
ENVIRON has assumed that the localized CO hotspots evaluation will be completed qualitatively
based on a comparison to the SCAQMD's 2003 AQMP intersection with a maximum impact. For
purposes of this cost estimate, ENVIRON has assumed that the net traffic impacts due to the
Project will be less than the "worst- case" intersection as evaluated in the SCAQMD's 2003
AQMP. ENVIRON also has assumed that a health risk assessment of Project onsite emissions will
not be required and that potential toxic air contaminants from activities on -site will be discussed
qualitatively. A qualitative analysis of health risk will be sufficient under CEQA because of the
location of sensitive receptors relative to the project site and the prevailing wind, and because
the proposed use (retail /office) does not generate substantial toxic emissions.
Task 3a: Prepare an Air Quality and GHG Technical Report
ENVIRON will prepare a letter report summarizing the air quality and GHG analysis performed
per the scope described in this proposal. ENVIRON assumes that the prepared report will focus
on the technical approach and results, and that other discussions such as the regulatory setting
for regional air quality are not required. A regulatory setting section will be provided for the
greenhouse gas analysis. For purposes of this cost estimate, ENVIRON has assumed a single
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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analysis and that no additional analysis is required if additional mitigation is added in an attempt
to reduce air quality or GHG emissions to below a level of significance. If additional iterations of
calculations or evaluations are required, ENVIRON can prepare an additional scope of work.
Task 3b: Revise Air Quality and GHG Technical Report per Team /City Comments
ENVIRON will update the air quality and GHG technical letter report per City comments. Two
rounds of review will be provided. For each round of review, we have assumed that the
comments will be editorial in nature and will not require new analyses or research. If additional
effort is required to refine or update the analysis, ENVIRON's effort may exceed that estimated
here and ENVIRON can provide an additional estimate and scope of work to assist with further
evaluations. We have also assumed that one conference call will be required to discuss the
findings prior to completing the report.
Task 4 (OPTIONAL): Refine Air Quality and GHG Evaluation
If the initial evaluation results in impacts the team wishes to refine, ENVIRON can assist with
additional evaluations or refinements of Project assumptions, project design features, and /or
mitigation measures. The proposed SCAQMD GHG significance thresholds can pose challenges
for retail developments due to the emissions (e.g., traffic) generated by customers. If required,
ENVIRON can evaluate options to refine the analysis.
Hazardous Materials
ENVIRON would also provide review of technical studies pertaining to hazardous materials
conditions on the additional GCC parcels that would be included under Scheme A. The GCC
parcels included in Scheme B were already addressed in the first Addendum prepared in 2008.
Unless substantial new information has been developed regarding these parcels, this analysis
would not need to be revisited. ENVIRON's scope of work would encompass the following task
with respect to the additional GCC parcels:
Task 5: Assist with the Review of Site Remediation Documents
ENVIRON will assist with the review of site remediation documents in support of the preparation
of the Hazards section. Given the uncertainty regarding the extent of documentation requiring
review, ENVIRON has assumed a level of effort to perform this task as indicated in the cost
estimate contained in this proposal. The finding of the review will be included in the Hazards
section of the environmental document.
►four;
Cadence Environmental Consultants would provide a technical study of construction and
operational noise associated with the Project. Cadence's scope of work would encompass the
following:
The proposed project would generate increased traffic volumes on the roadways in the vicinity
of the site and these traffic volumes could result in increased noise levels at nearby sensitive
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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uses. Noise levels may also increase at the site due to construction activities, and increased
human activity and mechanical equipment.
Cadence will prepare technical discussions that address the impacts of the project on
background noise levels and the population's exposure to physically or psychologically damaging
noise levels. The noise analyses will be based upon noise level measurements, calculations, and
approximations of future noise levels that are expected to occur at the project site and
surrounding vicinity.
An introductory discussion will briefly summarize the nature of sound and ground -borne
vibration, and will introduce acoustical terms that relate to the noise analysis. Relevant local
noise standards and guidelines — including those established in the City of El Segundo General
Plan — will also be summarized. Potentially vulnerable existing noise - sensitive land uses (e.g.,
residences and schools) will be identified along with the primary sources of noise in the project
vicinity.
Existing ambient daytime noise levels will be measured at up to three locations at, and in the
vicinity of, the project site. Existing and future 24 -hour noise levels will also be calculated for
the various roadway segments in the project vicinity using the Federal Highway Administration
Highway Noise Prediction Model (FHWA -RD -77 -108) and traffic counts from the traffic study
prepared for the project. The model will calculate the average noise level at specific locations
based on traffic volumes, average speeds, roadway geometry, and site environmental
conditions. Vehicle noise energy rates in the FWHA model will be modified to incorporate rates
utilized by Caltrans, which better represent vehicle noise levels in California.
Noise levels generated during construction will be evaluated as to their potential to affect
existing noise - sensitive uses in the vicinity of the project site and their comparison to the City's
adopted thresholds of significance. Likewise, the analyses will evaluate the potential ground -
borne vibration levels that would occur during construction and could be experienced at nearby
sensitive uses.
The analysis of operational noise impacts will address future noise levels at the project site and
within the surrounding vicinity. The future roadway noise levels and noise levels generated by
the surrounding land uses will be compared to applicable standards to determine whether the
proposed uses would be exposed to noise levels that exceed these standards. Future noise
levels along roadway segments in the study area will be compared to thresholds to determine
whether traffic generated by the project causes a substantial increase in noise at noise - sensitive
locations in the project vicinity. Mitigation measures will be identified to potentially significant
impacts (if any), and their effectiveness will be quantified. A technical report will be prepared
for inclusion in the environmental document.
Other Environmental Issues
Other environmental issues to be evaluated in light of the analysis provided in the Plaza El
Segundo Project EIR would include: Aesthetics; Biological Resources; Geology and Soils;
Hydrology and Water Quality; Land Use; Population, Housing and Employment; Public Services;
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 8
and Utilities. EcoTierra would provide these analyses. An Initial Study checklist will be
prepared that addresses all environmental issue areas that would provide support for the City's
decision regarding the appropriate environmental document for the Project.
EcoTierra has been provided with the application packages for both Scheme A and Scheme B.
To the extent available, the following additional information should be provided by the City
and /or applicant with respect to the Project in order to perform the environmental analysis of
the Project under this task:
• Environmental Site Assessment(s) and Remedial Action Reports
• Geological and Soils Engineering Investigation Report (if available)
• Drainage and Hydrology plans (if available).
Contingency
Depending on the findings of the analyses, there may be a need for additional or refined
analyses to properly evaluate the Project and its potential impacts, or to revise the Project to
qualify it for a certain type of environmental review. It is hoped that the first iteration of
analysis will provide the anticipated outcome; however, this task is included in the event that
such is not the case.
Task B: Identify the Scope of the Environmental Document
At the conclusion of Task A, EcoTierra and subconsultants as required would meet with the City
to discuss the overall strategy and approach for preparing the CEQA documentation in light of
the findings of the technical studies. Alternatively, this meeting could be held as part of Task A,
once the preliminary findings of the technical studies are available.
The analyses described above will be conducted to first determine whether preparation of an
Addendum to the Certified EIR would be permitted under CEQA and CEQA Guidelines. The
primary consideration in this regard would be whether the Project would result in new or
increased environmental impacts, as compared to the impacts that were disclosed in the
Certified EIR. If such impacts are identified, preparation of a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR
would be required. If such impacts are not identified, preparation of an Addendum would be
permitted, however, the City may still decide to prepare a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR for
reasons which could include, but not be limited to:
• To provide an opportunity for agencies and the public to comment on the Project as
proposed, the traffic analysis, including the treatment of the existing Plaza El Segundo
traffic, and additional information regarding hazardous materials under the second
development option;
• To provide an opportunity for agencies and the public to comment on a greenhouse gas
analysis, which would be prepared for the first time on this project.
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 9
As noted above, the analysis described in the preceding sections will be conducted on Scheme
A, with analysis of Scheme B reserved as an optional task.
Task C (Option 1): Preparation of an Addendum to the Certified EIR
If the City decides to pursue preparation of an Addendum to the Certified EIR, EcoTierra will
prepare a Screencheck Addendum in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and State
CEQA Guidelines for review by the City. The Addendum will follow the format of the previous
Addendum prepared for the Project, dated January 2008, including Introduction /Justification for
Preparation of an Addendum, Original Project Description, Description of Proposed
Modifications to the Project (including project modifications and changes in circumstances),
Discretionary Actions and Environmental Analysis that compares the impacts of the Project as
presently proposed to the analysis and conclusions of the Certified EIR. The same
methodologies as used in the Certified EIR will be used in the Addendum, except as they reflect
new analysis (e.g., greenhouse gases), have been revised per industry standards or models (e.g.,
trip generation rates, updated air quality model [CalEEMod], etc.), or need to be revised to
conform with updates to CEQA or CEQA Guidelines.
The Addendum will address all environmental issues previously addressed in the Certified EIR
and document that no additional impacts or substantial increase in the severity of previously -
identified impacts would occur. The document will provide substantial evidence for the City to
meet the requirements of CEQA and approve the Project on the basis of the information
contained in the Certified EIR and the Addendum.
The process for an Addendum would consist of: (1) preparing a First Screencheck Draft
Addendum for review by the City; (2) revising the draft Addendum in response to City
comments; (3) submitting the Screencheck Draft Addendum to the City for a second review; and
(4) revising the Addendum in response to City staff comments as a final document for inclusion
in the record that would be considered by the City's decision makers. In the event that City
chooses to circulate the Addendum for public and Agency review, responses to comments will
be provided as outlined in Tasks C.5 -C.7 below.
Deliverables
EcoTierra will provide three hard copies, one electronic copy in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, and
one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format of the first and subsequent Screencheck Draft
Addendums to the City.
EcoTierra will provide 20 hard copies, 40 CDs, one camera ready hard copy, one electronic copy
in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word 2003 (doc) format of
the final Addendum to the City. Appendices to the Addendum will be provided in CD format
only.
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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Task C (Option 2): EIR Preparation
Should it be determined that preparation of a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR would be the
appropriate CEQA documentation for the project, the following scope of services will be
undertaken as part of EcoTierra's environmental consulting services to prepare an EIR in
accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. It is important to note that the following
scope of services is subject to modification throughout the project development phase and EIR
public review process.
Task C.1: CEQA Notices /Initial Study /EIR Scoping
CEQA includes prescribed noticing requirements to inform the public and involved or interested
agencies that documentation is being prepared for a project. EcoTierra will work with the City
on the preparation and circulation of the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and other required public
notices such as the Notice of Completion (NOC) and Notice of Determination (NOD). The NOP
will include a map of the project site, a brief description of the project, and a preliminary list of
the environmental effects to be evaluated in the Supplemental /Subsequent EIR.
Because of the potential for inter - jurisdictional impacts, EcoTierra recommends that, under this
option, a public scoping meeting be held for the project. EcoTierra will participate in the scoping
meeting. The purpose of the scoping meeting will be to allow interested parties and responsible
agencies to comment on the environmental issues that could be addressed in the EIR. This
proposal assumes a maximum of one scoping meeting.
A finalized scope for the Draft Supplemental /Subsequent EIR will be defined after all comments
on the NOP have been received. EcoTierra will work with the City to determine if the comments
expand the scope of work or require additional sections and /or technical analyses to be
included in the EIR. The NOP and all correspondence received in response to the NOP will be
attached as an Appendix to the Draft EIR.
Task C.2: Preparation of Screencheck Draft EIR
A Screencheck Draft EIR will be prepared for review by the City. The following identifies the
major sections that will be included in the Screencheck Draft EIR.
a) Introduction and Summary
An Introduction and Summary will be included as the first section of the EIR. The
Introduction and Summary section of the EIR will include a narrative on the
background of the EIR process, development of the proposed project and
Alternatives, a short summation of the environmental review and project approval
process, and a summary of expected environmental effects and mitigation
measures.
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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b) Overview of Environmental Setting
The environmental setting will provide a physical description of the project site and
the surrounding area. Existing improvements and land uses will be described.
A discussion and tabular list of related projects /cumulative development will be
presented, and the location of such development will be plotted on an area map. A
related projects "list- based" approach (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15130(b) (1) (A))
will be used to analyze the potential cumulative impacts of the project in
conjunction with other projected growth in the area.
c) Description of the Proposed Project
The project description will provide a detailed narrative and graphical presentation
of the provisions of the project, including proposed improvements and architectural
plans. The project description will include a qualitative and graphical description of
the project location and boundaries, including regional and vicinity maps and aerial
photos. EcoTierra will incorporate architectural renderings and plan drawings, as
provided by the Applicant.
d) Environmental Setting, Impacts and Mitigation
As an introduction to this section of the EIR, each environmental impact area
determined not to have a potentially significant impact on the environment will be
listed with an accompanying discussion of the reasons for the determination. The
environmental issues areas anticipated to be included within the scope of the EIR
are based on the issues addressed in the Certified EIR and include the following:
o Aesthetics
o Air Quality
o Biological Resources
o Geology and Soils
o Hydrology and Water Quality
o Hazards and Hazardous Materials
o Land Use and Planning
o Noise
• Population, Housing and Employment
• Public Services (including police protection and fire protection)
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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o Transportation /Traffic (including construction traffic, operational traffic, and
parking) (based on traffic study prepared by Fehr & Peers to be validated by
Kimley -Horn and Associates)
o Utilities and Energy (including wastewater, water, and solid waste, natural gas,
and electricity)
o Cultural Resources
To the extent that impacts associated with any of the issues listed above could
clearly be determined to be less than significant based on the characteristics of the
development options and /or location of the Project, the Supplemental /Subsequent
EIR could address those issues under the Impacts Found to be Less Than Significant
section, rather than preparing full EIR sections. Examples where this approach could
be used would be Biological Resources and Cultural Resources. Any determination
to narrow the scope of the Supplemental /Subsequent EIR would be made in
conjunction with City staff.
Each of the areas of potential impact will describe the existing conditions,
environmental impact after development of the project, recommended mitigation
measures, net unmitigated environmental impact after project development, and
cumulative impacts.
Environmental Impacts of the Project. Each of the environmental subject areas
identified above will be evaluated to determine impact significance. Under CEQA, a
significant impact is defined as a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse
change in the physical environment. The specific criteria or threshold of significance
for determining the significance of a particular impact would be identified prior to
the impact discussion in each issue section, and would be consistent with the
criteria set forth in the State CEQA Guidelines.
Cumulative Impacts. The project's cumulative impacts in conjunction with identified
related development /cumulative growth in the Southwest Los Angeles area will be
discussed. The discussion will note where mitigation is likely to be required of
cumulative projects to reduce cumulative impacts. The project is only responsible
for mitigating impacts associated with the project.
Mitigation Measures. Where applicable, mitigation measures will be presented in
each respective environmental subject area and may fall into one of the following
classifications:
• Mitigation Measures - required to reduce an identified significant impact to
a less- than - significant level.
• Non - Required Measures - recommended (but not required) to further
enhance environmental conditions within the project site and the
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 13
surrounding locale, and which can reduce an identified non - significant
impact.
Code - Required Measures - required by local, regional, State and /or federal
regulations and statutes which must be imposed as conditions of project
approval. Such code - required measures would be listed even though they
are not necessarily required to reduce identified impacts.
Level of Impact after Mitigation. A clear, concise statement of the level of impact
after the inclusion of mitigation measures will be presented. Net impacts will be
defined as either "significant" or "less than significant."
e) Alternatives to the Project
EcoTierra will prepare an analysis of alternatives to the Project for the EIR. The
scope of the alternatives discussion will be determined in conjunction with the City
and will be focused on alternatives which have the potential to reduce significant
environmental impacts. The requirements for these analyses are based on the "rule
of reason" as dictated by State CEQA Guidelines 15126.6 (f), and reflect the needs of
each particular project. Several recent court cases have been decided in California
that can affect the scope of project alternatives in EIRs. The resulting court
decisions have made the alternatives analyses in EIRs more vulnerable to legal
challenges and, thus, changed the standards of adequacy for such analysis.
Task C.3: Review /Revise Screencheck Draft EIR with the City
Copies of the Screencheck Draft EIR will be submitted to the City for first review. Once EcoTierra
receives comments, the Screencheck Draft will be modified and, if necessary, circulated again
for review. Typical agency review involves at least two drafts of the Screencheck Draft EIR. It is
assumed that the first review would include the most edits, with the subsequent drafts requiring
fewer edits. This process would continue until the document is approved by the City for
publication as a Draft EIR for public circulation.
Deliverables
EcoTierra will provide three hard copies, one electronic copy in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, and
one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format of each iteration of the Screencheck Draft EIR
documents to the City.
Task C.4: Production and Circulation of the Draft EIR
EcoTierra will print copies of the Draft EIR. Appendices will be provided in CD form only and
included in a slip pocket in the hard copy versions of the Draft EIR. EcoTierra will be responsible
for circulating the Draft EIR to the State Clearinghouse, and any necessary copies for agency and
public distribution. In addition, EcoTierra can prepare and circulate the Notice of Completion
(NOC) for the Draft EIR. Pursuant to CEQA regulations, the Draft EIR will be circulated to the
responsible agencies and the public for a minimum of 45 days.
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 14
Deliverables
EcoTierra will provide 20 hard copies, 40 CDs, one camera ready hard copy, one electronic copy
in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format of the public
Draft EIR to the City.
Task C.5: Preparation of the Screencheck Final EIR
Following the closure of the 45 -day public comment period, EcoTierra will prepare the
Screencheck Final EIR. The Final EIR will consist of a summary, corrections, additions, and
responses to comments to the EIR. Each comment received on the Draft EIR will be responded
to in the Final EIR. The extent of work necessary to complete the Final EIR is dependent upon
the amount and nature of comments that are received after the Draft EIR is circulated.
Nonetheless, for purposes of this proposal's scope of work and budget, it is assumed that there
will be a moderate number of public comments on the Draft EIR.
Task C.6: Review /Revise Screencheck Final EIR
EcoTierra will make changes to the preliminary Screencheck Final EIR following its review by the
City. Once the City approves the Screencheck Final EIR for release as the Final EIR, EcoTierra will
print copies for circulation to all appropriate agencies and individuals. EcoTierra will also
prepare and assist the City as necessary in circulating the Notice of Determination (NOD).
Deliverables
EcoTierra will provide three hard copies, one electronic copy in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, and
one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format of the Screencheck Final EIR and Notice of
Determination to the City.
Task C.7: Production Circulation of the Final EIR
EcoTierra will print copies of the Final EIR. EcoTierra will be responsible for circulating the Final
EIR to any applicable responsible agencies. In addition, EcoTierra will prepare and circulate the
Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Final EIR. Pursuant to CEQA regulations, the responses to
government agency comment letters must be provided to each respective agency at least 10
days prior to the Lead Agency's decision on the project.
Deliverables
EcoTierra will provide 15 hard copies, 5 CDs, one electronic copy in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format,
and one camera ready hard copy of the responses to comments and Notice of Completion to the
City. Appendices will be provided in CD form only and included in a slip pocket in the hard copy
versions of the Final EIR.
Task D: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
EcoTierra will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 15
California Public Resources Code Section 21081.6. The MMRP is intended to ensure that
required mitigation measures are implemented during project construction and operation to
reduce potentially significant environmental impacts. The MMRP will contain an inventory of
mitigation measures, timing for implementation (e.g., prior to issuance of grading permits), the
responsible staff or agency assigned to monitor the condition, and a compliance statement. The
MMRP will be provided to the Lead Agency for attachment to the agency's resolutions that
certify the EIR.
Task E: Public Hearings
Attendance at various public hearings will also be required as a part of the CEQA process
associated with the Project. EcoTierra has estimated that three public hearings (one before the
Planning Commission and two before the City Council) will be required. Additional meetings
above this specified amount can be attended as needed on a time - and - materials basis, in
accordance with our hourly rate schedule. Subconsultants will also attend the Planning
Commission hearing and first City Council meeting, unless their attendance is determined not to
be necessary by the City.
Tentative Schedule /Timeline of Deliverables
A proposed schedule for completion of an Addendum to the Certified EIR is included in
Attachment B to this proposal. The schedule shown in Attachment B assumes that the
completion of the technical reports and preparation of the EIR Addendum would be completed
consecutively. Under this assumption, this schedule would require approximately 18 weeks for
completion. This schedule could be compressed to approximately 10 -12 weeks if the decision to
prepare an Addendum can be made approximately 3 -4 weeks into the process, based on the
preliminary findings of the technical studies, and preparation of the Addendum begins at that
time. Under this scenario, the preparation of an Initial Study would not be undertaken and the
Addendum document would serve as the complete record for the environmental review of the
proposed Project, which is permissible under CEQA. The technical reports would be finalized,
and the Addendum would be prepared, reviewed and revised concurrently under this potential
schedule.
The estimated time frame to complete a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR would be approximately
five to six months after completion of Task B. Detailed schedules for completion of the
intermediate tasks for a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR would be developed in conjunction with
the City after Task B is completed.
Cost Estimate
The cost estimates for the various paths to completion of the environmental documentation set
forth in this proposal are contained in Attachment C. As shown in Table 1, the core cost
estimate for the preparation of an Addendum to the Certified EIR would be $84,990, not
including contingency tasks. Contingency amounts are shown for: (1) dealing with changes in
the project description resulting from the technical studies; (2) the optional task of evaluating
Scheme B; and (3) the optional task of responding to comments in the event the Addendum is
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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circulated for public and agency review. With these costs added, the total not -to- exceed cost
for an Addendum would be $137,430. If the optional task of evaluating Scheme B is removed,
this total would be reduced by $14,900 to $122,530. If the optional tasks of evaluating Scheme
B and responses to comments are removed, the total would be reduced to $103,990. As shown
in Table 2, the core cost estimate for the preparation of a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR would
be $122,610, not including contingency tasks. With these costs added, the not -to- exceed cost
for a Supplemental /Subsequent EIR would be $141,610. Fees for professional services would be
charged on a time - and - materials basis in accordance with our hourly rate schedules, as shown in
Attachment D, for EcoTierra and each individual subconsultant . Our fee does not include
technical sub - consultants hired by the applicant and /or City. Direct costs, such as document
printing and publication, overnight mail, and messenger services, would be reimbursable upon
provision of proper documentation. Invoices will be submitted monthly reflecting work
performed during the previous month.
Should the scope of work increase or change, the consultant fee could exceed the total cost
estimate amount. Such changes include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Additional environmental impact categories added as a result of comments received from
the public, governmental agencies and /or other interested parties during the scoping
period.
• Additional analysis required as a result of project modification or delays in receiving
project materials.
• Changes and /or modifications in State CEC1A Guidelines or legislation.
• Additional hours required to complete the Final EIR or attend project meetings, public
hearings or community meetings beyond that described in this proposal. The cost
estimate for preparation of the response to public comments is our best estimate at this
time. The cost estimate is based on a reasonable range of comments. If additional hours
are required beyond the cost estimate to respond to comments raised, then EcoTierra will
consult with City staff.
• Preparation of the response to comments assumes that the authors of the technical
studies are available for preparation of peer reviews. If these authors are not available,
then EcoTierra will consult with City staff.
• Any changes to assumptions and /or understandings contained herein regarding
preparation of the environmental documentation as outlined herein.
Such authorized additional services would be billed on a time and materials basis,
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Kimberly Christensen, AICP
City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 17
We appreciate the opportunity to subunit this proposal and look forward to working with you on
this, challenging assignment. Please feel free to contact me at (213) 235-4771 if you require any
additional information regarding this proposal,
Sincerely,
EcoTierra, Consulting, Inc.
Attachments
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City of El Segundo
October 5, 2012
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Plaza El Segundo —The Point
Tentative Schedule for Preparation of EIR Addendum
TASK /PHASE
TIME
Ta
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Prepare 15Y Draft Technical Reports
2 weeks from authorization to proceed,
City eview of 1" Draft Technical Re ....... ..............................�
y ports
1 week
Revise 1" Screencheck Technical Reports & submit to
1 week
City ___
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City Review of 2" Draft Technical Reports
1 week
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Revise 2nd Draft Technical Reports & submit to City
1 week
Finalize Technical Reports .....n...1..
1 week ........................................ ._ ._........ �.. .......... ...... ..
Prepare Initial Study ..........._
week
City Review of Initial Study
_ ................. - ........_ W..............._....
1 week .....
Finalize Initial Study _.
1 week
Total Task A
10 weeks
...... . ........... . ......
Task B: Identify Scope of Environmental Document
1 week
Task C: Prepare Addendum to Certified EIR _ ..............................
...............................
Prepare 1S` Screencheck Draft Addendum & submit
2 weeks from decision to prepare
to City
Addendum
City Review of 15Y Screencheck Draft Addendum
1 week
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Revise 15Y Screencheck Draft Addendum & submit to
1 week
City .........................
w . ..................
City Review of 2nd Screencheck Draft Addendum
1 week
Revise 2nd Screencheck Draft Addendum & submit to
1 week
City
Finalize Addendum
1 week
Total Task C
7 weeks
TOTAL PROJECT
18 weeks
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City of Ef Segundo
October 5, 2012
Page 19
Staffing for the preparation of the environmental documentation for the proposed Plaza El
Segundo — The Point project shall be as follows:
EcoTierra Consulting, Inc. (Managernent, Preparation of Environmental Document). Craig Fainor,
Principal in Charge & Project Manager/Section Preparer; Jennifer Johnson, Data Collection/
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Kimley-Horn and Associates (Traffic Analysis). Serine Ciandefla, AICP,, Vice President
ENVIRON international Corporation (Air Quality /Greenhouse Gas Emissions): Eric Lu, Senior
Manager
ENVIRON International Corporation (Hazardous Materials): Erik Pearson, Senior Manager
Cadence Environmental Consultants (Noise): Michael Brown, President
ECOTIERRA
CRAIG FAJNOR / PRINCIPAL
Experience Summary
Mr. Craig Fajnor, Co- Founder and Principal of III'::° Tierra oinsuLUl iiiing, ht , has more than 30 years
experience in government, including 22 years of experience in environmental planning and project
management. Mr. Fajnor has served in a senior management position at various consulting firms for
over 15 years and operated an independent consulting practice for more than four years. Mr. Fajnor
specializes in urban projects and has managed large and complex projects in Los Angeles and
throughout the Southern California region. Mr. Fajnor brings hands -on experience in all forms of
environmental documentation which may be needed to meet the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Education Background and Professional Affiliations
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JENNIFER JOHNSON / PROJECT MANAGER
Experience Summary
Ms. Jennifer Johnson, a Project Manager for III'i� ii�i�:4�pTierra (',ounsii.fliiung, Iln ., has over 11 years of experience
in land use analysis and preparation of environmental review documents pursuant to CEQA and NEPA.
Ms. Johnson has assisted and managed projects involving the preparation of environmental
documentation for both private and public sector clients, including: Environmental Assessments, Initial
Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Mitigation Monitoring Programs,
Environmental Impact Reports, Focused Environmental Impact Reports, and Environmental Impact
Statements. Ms. Johnson has been involved in numerous types of projects, including but not limited to,
high- density residential projects, mixed -use projects, office projects, educational /institutional projects,
and entertainment and sporting facility projects. Her responsibilities include the following:
management of projects; project budgeting and scheduling; work product quality control; conducting
research and writing various document sections; coordination with regulatory agencies and
subcontractors; as well as preparation of proposals.
Education Background and Professional Affiliations
• B.A. in Environmental Studies and Public Policy & Management - USC
• Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)
• Los Angeles Chapter AEP 2006 Board Newsletter Editor
• Los Angeles Chapter AEP 2004 Spring Conference Sponsor Chairperson
Project Experience
EIRs/E/Ss
• Casden Sepulveda Project (EIR)
• Chabad Expansion (EIR)
• El Segundo Corporate Campus (EIR)
• Hillcrest Christian School and Church West
Expansion (EIR)
• Hollywood Park Redevelopment Project (EIR)
• LAAFB Land Conveyance, Construction, and
Development Project (EIS /EIR)
• Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (EIR)
• Metro Universal Project (EIR)
• Museum of Tolerance (EIR)
• Palisades Landmark Condominium Project
(EIR)
• Plan Amendment /Valley Plaza, and Laurel
Plaza Development (EIR)
• Playa Manchester (EIR)
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• Santa Clarita Keystone (EIR)
• Santa Monica College Madison Theater (EIR)
• Self - Realization Fellowship Church Master Plan
Revision (EIR)
• The Grand Avenue Project (EIR)
• Tierra Luna Specific Plan (EIR)
• Viewpoint School Modernization Program (EIR)
• Wilshire Boulevard Condominium Project (EIR)
• Wilshire Grand Redevelopment Project (EIR)
Initial Studies /MNDs/EAs
• Beverly Connection Center Project
• Boeing - . ii
Land Use Map Designation eAme d
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• Furama Hotel Redevelop
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Serine A. Ciandella, AICP
Professional Credentials
❖ Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Syracuse University
v American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
American Planning Association
❖ Certificate, Transportation Demand Management, UCLA Extension - Public Policy Program,
1988
❖ Institute of Transportation Engineers, Associate Member
•3 Orange County Traffic Engineering Council, Past President
Special Qualifications
❖ More than 24 years of experience in traffic modeling, transportation demand management,
traffic impact analysis, and transit studies
❖ Experienced manager of demand modeling and forecasting for numerous transportation
planning and parking projects
❖ Extensive organizational and supervisory experience in complex data collection and analysis
for transportation and parking studies
Relevant Experience
City of El Segundo Circulation Element / General Plan Update -- El Segundo, California —
Kimley -Horn provided transportation planning services for the update of the City's Circulation
Element. The primary focus of the effort was to update the future traffic projections using a
sub -area model based on the Southern California Association of Governments regional modal.
Kimley -Horn refined the regional model to, first reflect the current local street system and land
uses, and also to reflect revised land use plans for ultimate build -out of the city as well as
surrounding cities. The analysis evaluated varying densities of development in the downtown
area, and provided technical analysis of a number of network alternatives, including converting
Douglas and Nash Streets from a one -way couplet back to conventional two -way streets.
All analyses and recommendations associated with the Circulation Element were developed
consistent with the policies of all appropriate regional agencies and programs, including the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD), and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
City of El Segundo — Numerous Traffic Studies — Project Manager — Kimley -Horn has prepared
traffic studies for numerous projects in the City of El Segundo, including preparing the traffic
analysis for the Traffic Impact Fee update, providing on -call peer review services to the City for
traffic evaluations for the Plaza El Segundo project, and traffic impact studies for a number of
other hotel, office, and data center projects. Kimley -Horn is currently working with the
environmental team preparing the EIR for the Aquatics Center project, and with the team
preparing the environmental documentation for the Imperial School site residential project.
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Circulation Element, General Plan Update and EIR - Cypress, Cypress, CA – Project Manager.
Responsible for preparing the technical analyses to update the Circulation Element of the City's
General Plan. We developed a traffic analysis model to incorporate the impacts of land use
changes associated with several alternatives, including analysis required for incorporation into
the circulation section of the EIR for the General Plan Update. Analysis and recommendations
were developed to be consistent with policies of all appropriate regional agencies and
programs, including OCTA, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), OCEMA,
and the Orange County Congestion Management Program (CMP). Project also involved
extensive interaction with the City's Planning Department, and the Public Works Department.
Costco Development, City of La Habra – Project Manager – Kimley -Horn prepared the EIR traffic
impact study for the Costco store located at the intersection of La Habra Boulevard and Beach
Boulevard in the City of La Habra. The study involved analysis of multiple intersections for
several scenarios, and required in -depth coordination with Caltrans. The final traffic study
included a separate HCM analysis of the Caltrans intersections, and a queuing analysis of the
left -turn pockets on Beach Boulevard at the La Habra Boulevard intersection to address Caltrans'
operational concerns.
The project was strongly opposed by some area residents, specifically over concerns of
neighborhood traffic intrusion. Kimley -Horn conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the
existing level of cut - through traffic through two separate neighborhoods adjacent to the project
site, and prepared a series of options for the residents to consider to prevent additional traffic
cut - through as a result of the Costco project.
Irvine Business Complex (IBC) Shuttle, Irvine, CA — Project Manager. Kimley -Horn conducted a
survey of potential shuttle users to determine the viability of establishing a shuttle service for
the Irvine Business Complex (IBC) in the City of Irvine. The survey measured the level of interest
for shuttle service amongst employees and residents of the IBC, MetroLink riders, and
employers in the IBC. Kimley -Horn also designed two shuttle routes which serviced the primary
employment centers in the IBC, John Wayne Airport, the Jamboree MetroLink station, and retail
and restaurant centers in and near the IBC. The shuttle route design included a commute period
routing and timing, and a separate route and timing for the lunchtime period. Kimley -Horn also
performed research into the operational characteristics of various shuttle vehicles that could be
deployed as part of the shuttle network, and identified potential funding that may be available
from federal, state, and local sources for the capital and operating costs of the shuttle system.
The IBC shuttle service was initiated in 2008.
Lakeshore Towers Parking Demand and Site Circulation Study, Irvine, CA – Project Manager.
Kimley -Horn conducted a complex, data - intensive parking demand study for a 600,000- square-
foot mixed -use development (office, health club, restaurant, and retail). The development is
served by an 1,800- space, 7 -level parking structure, with card access for office employees,
keypad access for valet, and ticket /pay access for visitors and customers. Kimley -Horn
developed a data collection program that allowed us to identify the purpose, duration, and
parking accumulation total for every vehicle parked in the structure, for every hour that the
structure was in operation. Person -to- person surveys were conducted, with a delay of no
greater than five seconds to the incoming parker, to determine purpose; and a numbered card
system was used to determine parking duration.
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and Associates, Inc.
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A spreadsheet was then developed to automate the data compilation process. As result of the
analysis, a parking variance was obtained, and on -site circulation improvements were identified
and are currently being implemented.
University Village / Orchard Park Specific Plan — Loma Linda, CA — Project Manager. Kimley-
Horn prepared the Traffic Impact Study for the joint University Village / Orchard Park mixed -use
project in the City of Loma Linda. The traffic study was prepared in accordance with the San
Bernardino Congestion Management Program (CMP) requirements, and evaluated and
identified project - related traffic impacts at 28 intersections, including several intersections in
adjacent cities.
The project actually consisted of two Specific Plans, owned and planned by two separate
owners, but located side -by -side in the eastern portion of the City of Loma Linda. The University
Village Specific Plan consisted of a mixed -use development of 1,700 dwelling units and 172,000
square feet of commercial use on 170 acres. The Orchard Park Specific Plan consisted of over
960,000 square feet of neighborhood and regional commercial, and 1,260 dwelling units on 138
acres. On -site roadways were designed to be continuous across and through the two project
sites, including a traffic circle located on the boundary between the two projects, so that half
the circle was in University Village, and the other half was in Orchard Park. The two specific plan
areas were studied and cleared environmentally in one document. The traffic study evaluated
the traffic - related impacts of each of the Specific Plans individually, and then cumulatively.
Mitigation responsibility was also quantified individually for each project.
Christ College (Concordia University) General Plan Amendment and Campus Master Plan,
Irvine, CA — Project Manager. Kimley -Horn has provided transportation planning and traffic
engineering services for the Christ College Irvine Master Plan Update campus (now known as
Concordia University) since 1987. Along with evaluating the impact of building out the Campus
Master Plan on internal campus property and converting outer parcels to residential tracts,
Kimley -Horn efforts included a detailed campus -wide parking study, presentation of a parking
management plan, preparation of an application for administrative relief for the campus master
plan parking element, and adaptation of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Shared Parking
methodology to campus uses. Throughout the project, Kimley -Horn participated in an extensive
community outreach program, to address the concerns of the adjacent residents, who were
vigorously opposed to the project. Kimley -Horn attended numerous meetings and made
presentations to a variety of community groups and Homeowners Associations, as well as public
hearings of the Traffic Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council.
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and Associatm, Inc.
Serine Ciandella, continued
Traffic and Parking Study for South County Courthouse and Civic Center / Library Complex —
Laguna Niguel
Kimley -Horn prepared the traffic impact and parking analysis for the Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for the South County Courthouse Expansion project in the City of Laguna Niguel.
The project was located on the site of the existing South County Courthouse, at the intersection
of Alicia Parkway and Crown Valley Parkway in the City of Laguna Niguel.
The project site contained the existing courthouse, which had four courtrooms; and the Laguna
Niguel branch library. The proposed project had four components:
1.Courthouse: Expansion of the existing courthouse to provide 14 new courtrooms and re-
use of the existing four courtrooms, for a total of 18 courtrooms when the project is
complete.
2.City Hall: Relocation of the City of Laguna Niguel City Hall facilities from its current
location in an industrial office park at La Paz Road and Shelley Road to a new 40,000
square -foot building on the project site.
3.Library: Expansion of the existing Laguna Niguel Library to provide an additional 3,050
square feet.
4.Office: Construction of a new 61,000- square -foot office building on the project site.
The traffic study provided analysis of 28 intersections, and included a lunchtime analysis and a
detailed analysis of pedestrian traffic at selected intersections, to address the impact of juror
activity for the expanded courthouse. The study also included a parking analysis to evaluate the
adequacy of the roposed parking supply for the site.
Metro Red Line Extension — Mid City Segment — Los Angeles, California — Kimley -Horn prepared
the traffic impact and parking analysis for the Environmental Impact Statement and
Environmental Impact Report for the Mid -City Segment of the Metro Red Line Extension in the
City of Los Angeles. The project involved preparing a detailed analysis of the traffic impacts of a
number of rail alignments and station locations and configurations for the 3.5 -mile extension.
The report included analysis of 27 intersections and 120 street segments, and a detailed
evaluation of station -area parking, circulation, and drop -off areas.
Teaching Experience:
Cal State Long Beach: Guest lecturer on transportation planning for Masters Urban Planning
course.
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EXPERTISE
Emissions Estimations
Chemical Process Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Air Dispersion Modeling
Indoor Air Quality Analysis
Eric C. Lu, MS, PE
Senior Manager
Irvine, California
+1 949.798.3650
elu @environcorp.com
Eric Lu has more than 10 years' experience in air quality management, with particular
emphasis on regulatory compliance, air permitting, emission estimation, air dispersion modeling
risk assessment, and litigation support. He is also experienced in climate change issues,
particularly greenhouse gas inventory development and evaluations under CEQA. He has
conducted and managed indoor and ambient air sampling programs for a variety of pollutants
including biological agents ( mold and bacteria) , particulates, metals and volatile organic
compounds in both commercial and residential settings. He uses this expertise, as well as
his ability to conduct a variety of analytical and research oriented tasks, to provide technical
support to litigation teams.
Ambient air monitoring
Litigation Support
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
California Environmental
• Evaluated air quality and climate change impacts including the preparation of complex air
Quality Act ( CEQA)
emissions inventories ( criteria pollutant, toxics, greenhouse gases) , air dispersion models
and risk evaluations in support of California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA )
CREDENTIALS
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) requirements.
MS, Chemical Engineering,
. Assisted clients in maintaining local air permit requirements, including the San Diego Air
University of California at
Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) . This included the gathering of required facility
Berkeley, 1999
information, analysis of local air rules and regulations, negotiation with the local air quality
BS, Chemical Engineering,
management district, ISC modeling, risk assessment, and completion of required permit
Brown University
application forms and cover letters.
(Honors), 1996
. Assisted in a variety of industries including, but not limited to, oil and gas,
Registered Professional
manufacturing, landfills, commercial and residential land use development and renewable
Engineer (CH6248,
energy.
California )
. Assisted various facilities in maintaining compliance with South Coast Air Quality
Certified Permitting
Management District (SCAQMD) Rule and Regulations. These facilities have included pet
Professional (M6053,
food manufacturers, airport/airline facilities, gas production facilities, universities, coatings
South Coast Air Quality
manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. These facilities have encountered issues
Management District)
related to the Regional Clean Air Incentives Market rules ( RECLAIM) and Title V.
Accredited Greenhouse
Assisted with Annual Emissions Reporting and permitting.
Gas Lead Verifier with
. Managed and participated in large litigation support teams to complete complex technical
sector specialty in
analysis including source testing, emissions estimation, health risk evaluation,
Refineries (ARB Executive
meteorological data evaluation and air dispersion modeling. Provided litigation support in
Order
H -09 -037)
regards to toxic court cases involving oil and gas production facilities, hydrogen sulfide
emissions in a city -wide area, mining facilities, paint burn -off ovens, RECLAIM
requirements, indoor air quality and cooling tower emissions.
Designed and implemented ambient air monitors for inorganics and organic compounds.
The monitoring was in support of various applications including perimeter monitoring during
remediation, operational impact evaluation, air permit compliance requirements, as well as
for litigation support.
Erik S. Pearson, CPP, CEM, EIT
Senior Manager
Irvine, California
+1 949 261 5151
epearson@environcorp.com
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Erik Pearson has over 16 years of experience in environmental compliance, site investigation and site
remediation. He provides technical and management expertise for soil and groundwater remediation projects,
regulatory compliance projects, air quality permitting compliance and human health risk assessments. Erik has
designed, implemented and managed various phases of site characterizations, feasibility studies, cost
estimations, remediation engineering design and implementation and health risk assessments at numerous
contaminated sites under various federal, state and local environmental regulatory agencies. He has performed
remediation engineering for sites contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, 1,4-
dioxane, light non - aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL), dense non - aqueous phase liquids (DNAPL), NDMA, perchlorate
and nitrate, and has tailored a wide variety of ex situ and in situ techniques applicable to each specific project.
Expertise
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Compliance Assistance &
• Co- designed a hydraulic containment and treatment system for chlorinated solvents
Auditing
detected in water bearing fractured rock at a former test facility
Site Remediation
• Evaluated remediation progress reports, and Phase I and Phase II assessment data
Water Quality Management
for various clients Provided assessments of viable remedial technologies with their
Air Quality Management
associated costs to determine the most cost -effective approaches to closure. Facilities
Wastewater Management
have included those for aerospace manufacturing, dry cleaning,
Human Health Risk
industrial /commercial properties and former oil recyclers,
Assessment
• Managed a Phase II assessment for a commercial /industrial complex. Evaluated
Credentials
data assessment, identified remedial alternatives, developed remedial costs, and
worked with the local oversight agency to facilitate closure.
BS, Chemical Engineering,
. Prepared numerous air quality permit applications that involved estimating toxic and
Oregon State University
criteria pollutant emissions.
Certified Permitting
Professional #136037
•Managed and performed a Title V permit audit for a large aerospace company.
Certified Environmental
• Conducted a facility compliance audit as well as environmental permitting for an
Manager #EM -2086:
FDA-approved hair -care product manufacturing facility. Managed ongoing
Nevada
compliance for the facility,
. Served as project manager and senior engineer in charge of design, permitting, and
construction for a multi - million dollar ground water treatment system, consisting of an
air stripper, liquid -phase carbon treatment, and proportional flow distribution system,
all controlled under a supervisory control and data acquisition system ISCADAI,
. Designed ground water extraction and remediation systems involving dual -phase
extraction and treatment, at two separate refineries. One design included free
product removal, soil vapor extraction and catalytic oxidation treatment. The other
was a design -build pump and treat project Performed construction management for
both.
. Performed numerous health risk assessments for sites with contaminated soil,
contaminated groundwater and air pollution, including landfills, gasoline service
stations, chemical manufacturing facilities and vapor extraction /treatment sites
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Michael Brown
Profile
Mr. Michael Brown is the President of Cadence Environmental Consultants and serves in both managerial
and technical roles at the firm. As an environmental consultant for more than 22 years, Michael has been
involved in the preparation of environmental and planning documents throughout California. In addition to
his management role, Michael maintains technical expertise in the assessment of air quality and
environmental noise impacts. He has used this expertise to develop detailed computer models for the
assessment of air quality and noise impacts. Michael also provides environmental report peer review
services for jurisdictions in Southern California.
Representative Project Experience
The following list identifies a representation of projects that Michael has either managed or had a primary
role in the evaluations of environmental impacts:
GENERAL PLANS
Corona General Plan Update
Lancaster MEA and General Plan EIR
Lancaster /Palmdale Enterprise Zone EIR
Orcutt Community Plan, Santa Barbara County
Santa ClaritaValleywide General Plan, City of Santa
Clarita and Los Angeles County
Sierra Madre MEA and General Plan EIR
South Pasadena General Plan EIR
SPECIFIC PLANS, RESIDENTIAL, AND MIXED -USE
PROJECTS
1 155 S. Grand Avenue (Lot 1 14) MND, City of Los
Angeles
3600 Wilshire Boulevard - Legacy Partners MND,
City of Los Angeles
Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan EIR, City
of La Quinta
Downey Landings Specific Plan EIR, City of Downey
La Brea Gateway EIR, City of Los Angeles
LA Lofts - 1028 -1044 Hope Street MND, City of
Los Angeles
Newhall Ranch Specific Plan EIR, Los Angeles
County
Pacific City EIR, City of Huntington Beach
Palo Comado Ranch EIR, City of Agoura Hills
Parker Ranch EIR, City of Simi Valley
Playa Vista Second Phase Project EIS /EIR, City of
Los Angeles /Los Angeles County
Porta Bella EIR, City of Santa Clarita
Rancho La Sierra Specific Plan EIR, City of Riverside
Rancho Malibu EIR, Los Angeles County
Simi Village Interior and Exterior Noise Analysis,
City of Simi Valley
The Strand at Huntington Beach (Blocks 104 and
105) EIR, City of Huntington Beach
University Community Plan EIR, Merced County
University Park Master Development Plan EIR, City
of Stockton
Vallejo Station and Waterfront Project EIR, City of
Vallejo
Village at the Park Specific Plan and EIR, City of
Camarillo
Westridge EIR, Los Angeles County
COMMERCIAL/OFFICE /INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
Camarillo Premium Outlets EIR, City of Camarillo
Camarillo Promenade SEIR, City of Camarillo
Camarillo Town Center (CPD- 178fT- -4690 Mod.
NORCAN) EIR, City of Camarillo
Camino Real Business Park Specific Plan EIR, City
of Oxnard
The Centre at La Quinta, City of La Quinta
Flying J Travel Center Air Quality Impact Analysis,
Shasta County
L.A. Media Center MND, City of Los Angeles
Oxnard Factory Outlet Center MND, City of
Oxnard
Paseo Camino Real MND, City of Camarillo
The Shops at Santa Anita FEIR, City of Arcadia
Wellpoint Health Networks EIR, City of Camarillo
EDUCATIONAL /INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
Academy of Sciences EIR, City and County of San
Francisco
Agua Dulce High School MND, Soledad -Agua
Dulce Union School District
Arnaz Elementary School /Oak View Elementary
School Modernizations, Expansion and
Consolidation MND, Ventura Unified School
District
California Lutheran University Master Plan EIR,
City of Thousand Oaks
East End Elementary School MND,Ventura Unified
School District
Manhattan Beach Middle School EIR, Manhattan
Beach Unified School District
New Camarillo Library EIR, City of Camarillo
Royal High School Stadium EIR, Simi Valley Unified
School District
Southwest Campus Housing and Parking EIR,
UCLA
Santa Monica Library EIR, City of Santa Monica
St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital EA, FEMA
UCLA 2002 Long Range Development Plan and
Northwest Housing Infill Project EIR, UCLA
UC Riverside Long Range Development EIR, UCR
UCSB Ellwood Devereux and Housing EIR, UCSB
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Antelope Valley Sheriff's Station EIR, City of
Lancaster
Carmen Drive /Ventura Freeway Interchange
Improvements EIS /EIR, City of Camarillo / Caltrans
Cathedral Oaks Drive Noise Analysis, Santa
Barbara County
Conejo Creek Sewer Line Replacement MND, City
of Camarillo
Corona Civic Center EIR, City of Corona
Crestview Avenue Widening and Realignment, and
Extension of Earl Joseph Drive MND, City of
Camarillo
Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects
EIR, City and County of San Francisco
Las Posas Road Improvements MND, City of
Camarillo
Pasadena City Hall Seismic Retrofit EIR, City of
Pasadena
City of Roseville Capital Improvement Program EIR
Surfer's Point Beach Nourishment Project, City of
San Buenaventura
Victoria Avenue /Ventura Freeway Interchange
Improvements EIR, City of San Buenaventura/
Caltrans
TRANSIT PROJECTS
Northeast Corridor Service and Facilities
Enhancement IS /EA, Sacramento Regional Transit
District
STUDIO USE PROJECTS
NBC Studios Master Plan EIR, City of Burbank
Warner Bros. Studio Master Plan Expansion EIR,
City of Burbank
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Grand Central Market/Million Dollar Theater EIR,
City of Los Angeles
Heart of the City Specific Plan and Redevelopment
Plan EIR, City of Redondo Beach
SURFACE MINING PROJECTS
Bettencourt Ranch Mine Project EIR, Merced
County
Blue Mountain Minerals Expansion Project EIR,
Tuolumne County
PETROLEUM EXTRACTION PROJECTS
Wilmington Townlot Unit MND, City of Los
Angeles
AIRPORT PROJECTS
Sky-trails Aviation Hangar Project, Los Angeles
World Airports
MITIGATION MONITORING
El Paseo Simi Project, City of Simi Valley
Education
B.A., Geography, California State University, Northridge, 1990
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