CONTRACT 4285 CLOSEDAgreement No.
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
RBF CONSULTING
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 17th day of May, 2012, by and between the
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ( "CITY ") and RBF
Consulting, 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 fifty -nine thousand, seven hundred and eighty -five dollars ($59,785) 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
i, Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii.. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii, Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT represents that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
C. Although CITY has a duty to the public to independently review any
environmental document, including, without limitation a negative declaration or
draft EIR, prepared by CONSULTANT, that duty to the public, or the breach
thereof, will not relieve CONSULTANT of its duties under this Section or any
representation provided by CONSULTANT in this Agreement.
6. KEY PERSONNEL.
A. CONSULTANT's key personnel assigned to perform work under this Agreement
and their level of responsibility are as follows:
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Glenn Lajoie, AICP Project Director
Rita Garcia Project Manager
Achilles Malisos Air Quality/Noise /Climate Change
Kristen Bogue, CEI Environmental Analyst
Bob Matson Traffic /Transportation
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 May 17, 2012 to June 30, 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.
8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this
Agreement until:
A. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required by this Agreement; and
B. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written Notice to Proceed.
C. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written
authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's
own risk.
9. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted
services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify CITY within forty-eight hours (48 hours),
in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the
Agreement's schedule. CITY may, but is not required to, extend the completion time, when
appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
10. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the
contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing,
executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in
the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
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11. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
12. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that
may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
13. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION.
A. Glenn Lajoie will be assigned as Project Director 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.
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
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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:
. Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save
harmless and indemnify, and at CITY's request reimburse defense
costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers, employees and
representatives (including reasonable attorney's fees), from and
against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character
whatever, brought for, or on account of, any injuries or damages
sustained by any person or property resulting or arising from any
negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or
any of CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or
representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except for such
loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence, active negligence
or willful misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies and
holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages,
costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, to the extent resulting from CONSULTANT's
negligence or other wrongful conduct, arising out of this Agreement,
or its performance, except for such loss or damage arising from
CITY's sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct.
Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought
against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not,
arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, CONSULTANT
will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to
CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it
or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.
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iii. Exclusion for CEQA Actions. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
CONSULTANT need not indemnify, defend, or hold CITY harmless in
CEQA actions initiated pursuant to Public Resources Code §§ 21167 and
21168 where CONSULTANT's work may form the basis of a lawsuit.
However, should CONSULTANT's work, as contemplated by this
Agreement, contain errors or omissions that results in an adverse ruling
against CITY, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY
harmless to the extent provided for in Section 18(A)(i).
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials and
employees,
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive
termination of this Agreement.
D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 22, and any approval of
said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or
qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT
pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions
concerning indemnification.
19. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY's
written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
20. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the
manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to
be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance,
bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that
may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work
or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the
direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
21. AUDIT OF RECORDS.
A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain,
and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant
information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises,
upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of
interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records,
accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation
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B. Upon inspection, CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective
measures required by CITY regarding the requirements of this Section.
CONSULTANT will be given a reasonable amount of time to implement said
corrective measures. Failure of CONSULTANT to implement required corrective
measures will result in immediate termination of this Agreement.
C. CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining
to this Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.
22. INSURANCE,
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this
Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT must procure and maintain the following
types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits
set forth below:
Type of Insurance
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits (combined single)
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement.
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of
ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth
above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Commercial General
Liability policy will be endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as
"additional insureds" under said insurance coverage and to state that such
insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may be
carried by City will be excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on
ISO Form No. CG 20 10 1185 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
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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.
L CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement,
endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies
of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance
must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT's
expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to
CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate.
23. USE OF CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written approval to
use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must
approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of
progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a
description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY
Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning
Manager
City of El Segundo Planning & Bldg Dept
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 -3813
Fax: (310) 322 -4167
CONSULTANT
Glenn Lajoie
Vice-President
RBF Consulting, Inc.
14725 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA
92618 -2027
Fax: (949) 837 -4122
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of
actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
26. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or
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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.
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
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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
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City
SEGUNDO
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RBF Consulting
Glenn Lajoie
Vice President, Planning nd Environmental
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Michael J. Burke,
Executive Vice President
Taxpayer ID No. 95- 2247293
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Exhibit A
Budget
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City of El Segundo
„. Proposal for the T5 Data Center Expansion Project
Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration
V111. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
This proposal shall be valid for a period of 90 days. Progress billings will be forwarded based on
payment criteria established by the City. These billings will include the fees earned for the billing
period. The City shall make every reasonable effort to review invoices within fifteen (15) working
days from the date of receipt of the invoices and notify Consultant in writing of any particular item
that is alleged to be incorrect.
The fees proposed herein shall apply until June 1, 2013. Due to annual increases in costs
associated with inflation, staff wage increases and increases in direct costs, Consultant will
increase those portions of the contract fee for which work must still be completed after June 1,
2013, by fifteen percent (15 %).
Deviations or modifications from the Scope of Work will result in potential re- evaluation of the
associated fees. Items not specifically stated in the proposal will be considered an additional work
item.
All work will be performed at a "Not to Exceed” contract price, which will become the fixed price
upon completion of negotiations with the City staff authorized to negotiate and agreement. The
total budget includes all miscellaneous costs for travel /mileage, reproduction, telephone, postal,
delivery, reference materials, and incidental expenses.
The budget provides a breakdown of our estimated cost of performing the services described in this
Scope of Services. Our Scope of Services and its associated cost are based on several key
assumptions, including the following:
1. All aspects of RBF Consulting's proposal, including costs, have been determined
independently, without consultation with any other prospective Consultant or competitor for
the purpose of restricting competition.
2. All declarations in RBF Consulting's proposal and attachments are true and constitute a
warranty, the falsity of which shall entitle the City to pursue any remedy by law.
3. The RBF Consulting team agrees to provide the City of El Segundo with any other
information that the City determines to be necessary for an accurate determination of the
Consultant's ability to perform services as proposed.
4. As with any and all agreements RBF Consulting enters into with an agency /client, if RBF
Consulting is selected for this and all other assignments with the City, RBF Consulting will
comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations.
5. RBF has a dedicated team whom maintains the in -house Library/Filing Management
System. All project related files are categorized and independently filed to preserve the
integrity of the Administrative Record. Documentation of all project transactions is kept in a
central file readily accessible to project team members. Any public records act or
Administrative Record requests are coordinated with the Lead Agency, and implemented
per applicable laws and regulations.
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City of El Segundo
Proposal for the T5 Data Center Expansion Project
T Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
6. City will develop the mailing list for distribution and noticing. The City will be responsible for
newspaper cost of publication of notices, which will be billed directly to the City, so they are
not included in the proposed budget.
7. Photocopy costs included in the proposal are for the specified number of copies of
deliverables and reasonable incidental and in -team photocopying. If additional copies of
deliverables are needed, they can be provided with an amendment to the proposed budget.
8. Review cycles for preliminary documents are presented in the scope of work. Additional
review cycles or additional versions of administrative drafts are assumed to not be needed.
9. The proposed work addresses CEQA requirements of the proposed action. Work related to
NEPA compliance, Section 404 compliance, or other permitting processes is not included
(although these can be added, as needed, with a contract amendment). Work concludes at
the acceptance by the City of the final deliverable.
10. The budget is based on completion of work within an agreed upon schedule. If substantial
delay occurs, an amendment of the budget would be warranted to accommodate additional
project management time and other costs. Substantial delay is normally defined as 90 days
or more.
11. Costs are included for the number of meetings specified in the scope of work. If additional
meetings are needed, they can be included with an amendment of the budget.
12. The extent of public comment is not predictable. The proposed budget includes a
reasonable, preliminary estimate time to respond to comments. RBF will consult with the
City after the valuation of the comments to determine if the preliminarily estimated budget is
sufficient. An excessive amount of comments is generally considered to be more than ten
(10) commenting agencies /individuals and /or over 20 comments that require answers other
than "Comment is noted."
13. Costs have been allocated to tasks to determine the total budget. RBF may reallocate costs
among tasks, as needed, as long as the total budget is not exceeded.
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IX. BUDGET
G, L, = Glenn Lajoie KB, = Kristen Bogue
R.G. = Rita Garda B =Bob Matson
AM, =Achilles Malisos GrA = Graphic Artist
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Exhibit B
Proposal for Services
Scope of Work
May 12, 2012
Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP
Planning Manager
Planning and Building Safety Department
City of Ell Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
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Subject: Revised Proposal to Prepare an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the T5 Data Center Expansion Project (EA 971)
Dear Mr. Christensen:.
RBF Consulting is pleased to submit this proposal to prepare an Initial Study /Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS /MND) for the T5 Data Center Expansion Project (EA 971). It is our understanding
that the Applicant proposes to expand the existing data center located at 444 North Nash Street.
The Project involves construction of a three -story building addition along the northern portion of the
property, and partial demolition of a building and construction of a two -story building addition along
the western portion of the property. The environmental documentation and CEQA clearance,
detailed in Section II, Scope of Work, identify the preparation of an Initial Study, which would be
utilized as the supporting analysis for a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Based upon our review of available data, we have developed a greater understanding of the Project
and potential environmental issues. Our background with similar projects and team member
experience are key attributes that we offer the City. Additionally and most notably, RBF prepared
the 444 N. Nash Street Data Center EA 786 IS /MND in 2008, which involved the most recent
expansion of the facility. In summary, RBF offers the following benefits for your consideration:
• Project Team Commitment and Availability: The designated team will be led by Mr.
Glenn Lajoie, serving as Project Director, and Ms. Rita Garcia, serving as Project Manager.
Mr. Lajoie and Ms. Garcia have an extensive background related to environmental review
for site - specific development projects. Resumes for each team member are included in this
submittal.
Background in E/ Segundo: The RBF team, led by Mr. Lajoie and Ms. Garcia, has had
the opportunity to become intimately familiar with environmental factors and issues of
concern in El Segundo. Along with the Nash Street Data Center IS /MND, RBF's project
references include the Equinix Data Center, Hampton Inn, and Aloft Hotel MNDs; and
environmental review for the El Segundo Media Center Project. Additionally, RBF has
initiated the work effort/project research for the Raytheon South Campus Specific Plan EIR.
• Legally Defensible Documentation: Preparation of legally defensible documents is
imperative in today's environment. Throughout RBF's 40 years of preparing environmental
documentation, we have attained extensive experience in writing accurate, legally
defensible environmental documents for all types of controversial projects.
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14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 -2027 ■ P.O. Box 57057, Irvine, CA 92619 -7057 ■ 949.472.3505 ■ FAX 949.472 8373
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Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP
Planning Manager
May 12, 2012
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• Similar Site - Specific Development Project Experience: RBF has prepared numerous
CEQA compliance studies throughout California involving project -level review, many of
which involved office uses in urban settings and expansion of existing facilities.
Multi - Disciplinary Capabilities: RBF possesses a unique in -house network of
professionals in disciplines including Planning /Environmental Services, Transportation/
Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering (including Grading, Public Works, Water/Wastewater
and Hydrology), Mechanical /Electrical /Energy Engineering, Computer Aided Design and
Drafting (CADD), and GIS Services, Mapping, Surveying, Aerial Photogrammetry and Media
Services, which results in a coordinated and efficient effort, with full - service consulting
capabilities within one firm.
Diverse Planning and Environmental Services: RBF's Planning Department offers an
extensive background of services and expertise for projects including General Plans,
Specific Plans, Environmental Impact Reports, Due Diligence Reports, Initial
Studies /Mitigated and Negative Declarations, Urban Design, Entitlement Processing, NEPA
Review, Noise Studies, Visual Analyses, Hazardous Materials Assessments, and Air Quality
Modeling. The RBF Planning Department also includes the Urban Design Studio (UDS)
division.
• Excellent Track Record of Meeting Schedules and Budgets: RBF has proven
capabilities to effectively complete environmental studies on time and on budget.
We appreciate your consideration of RBF Consulting for the proposed T5 Data Center Expansion
Project environmental review. The undersigned is an agent authorized to submit proposals on
behalf of RBF Consulting and is authorized to negotiate with the City on this Project. In addition,
the RBF team has no conflicts of interest in providing services for this Project and there are no
commitments that would impact our ability to perform the contracted services.
RBF welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to discuss and further clarify the work program.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 949.855.3663 or at GAL @rbf.com if you have any questions
or would like additional information.
Sincerely,
Glenn Lajoie, AICP
Vice President
Planning and Environmental Services
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PROPOSAL
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
City of El Segundo
T5 Data Center Expansion Project
(EA 971)
Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration
Prepared for:
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Submitted by:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and Understanding of the Project ... ........... .. .... ..... w,......... ........... ,.,,,,..,,.,.,,,,,.1
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Introduction .............................................................................. ..............................1
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Understanding of the Project.,.. .. ......... ... ......,,....,.. ,.,,,,,...,,.....„ ,..,. „,.,.m .,.,.....1
II. Scope of Work,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,.,..... ..... „........,.............,.. .......... ,.....,.,......,... .,..,.... ,,,........,3
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Project Kick -Off and Project Characteristics .............:............. ..............................3
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Research and Investigation ..................................................... ..............................3
3.0
CEQA Initial Study/ Assessment .............................................. ..............................3
3.1 Introduction and Purpose ............................................ . „..,.....,.,,.,. „.,.,........3
3.2 Environmental Setting and Project Description ............ ............ „,.,.... „,...,....3
3.3 Thresholds of Significance ........... ............................... ............................
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3.4 Environmental Analysis ............................................... ..............................4
3.5 Initial Study Determination .......................................... ...............................
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3.6 Graphic Exhibits ........................................................... ..............................9
4.0
Draft Initial Study ......................... ............................................. .............................9
5.0
Mitigated Negative Declaration Preparation ........................... .............................10
6.0
Final Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration ................... ...............,..,,.,.....,.10
6.1 Response to Comments for Staff Report .................... .............................10
6.2 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ............ .......................... „..10
6.3 Completion of Final Environmental Document ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,11
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Project Coordination and Meetings ........................................ .............................1'
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Preliminary Project Schedule._ ........ .....................,...... ___ ...... ,,.,. ..... ,.,,,.,,..13
IV. Summary of Qualifications ................,,, ,..,.......... ,,. ............. ........ ....._. ,....,,...15
V. RBF Project Team ...................... ......... ......... ................ „ ,..,,..., ,,, ,,,,,,,,,...,......,.,,....,.21
VI. References .......... ... ........ .................. ..............w,,.,,...,..,.... ....,,,.....,...,, ,.,.,.,., ....,,,...27
VII. Liability Insurance .. ............................... ................ ....... ,,, ,.,.,.,.,,29
VIII. Statement of Financial Conditions .................. ......... ......... .................. ......... ..........31
IX. Budget .................................. ............................... . „.., ....... „,........ ...... „......................33
1.1 INTRODUCTION
RBF Consulting has submitted this Proposal to prepare environmental compliance documentation
that will assess potential impacts and identify mitigation measures for the T5 Data Center
Expansion Project. The environmental review and associated work products will be prepared in
accordance with the criteria, standards, and provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970 Section 21000 et. seq. of the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section
15000 et seq.), and the regulations requirements and procedures of responsible Public Agencies
with jurisdiction by law.
Each environmental issue area of study is approached thoroughly in order to fully assess all
potential impacts, establish thresholds of significance, and identify mitigation measures. RBF is the
lead firm for this work program and will provide services from our Corporate Headquarters in Irvine.
Our familiarity with environmental and land use issues requiring project -level analysis of office
developments in urban settings and expansion of existing facilities, coupled with our ongoing
environmental review experience within the City of El Segundo, are key assets that we offer in order
to complete the environmental clearance for the Project.
1.2 UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT
It is RBF's understanding that the City of El Segundo is seeking consulting services to prepare and
process CEQA compliance documentation for the T5 Data Center Expansion Project. The
Applicant, T5 @ Los Angeles, LLC, proposes a 98,754- square foot (SF) expansion to the existing
data center located at 444 North Nash Street. The Project involves construction of a three -story
building addition along the northern portion of the property, and partial demolition of a building and
construction of a two -story building addition along the western portion of the property.
The existing 116,756 square -foot (SF) data center consists of one building used as a multi- tenant
data center. An 11,769 -SF portion of the existing building was constructed in the 1950's. The
addition constructed in 2008 houses mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure for
the data center. The rebuilt section of the building currently under construction will house data halls
and office spaces. CEQA clearance for this rebuilt section was obtained through the 444 N. Nash
Street Data Center EA 786 IS /MND authored by RBF in 2008. Although the building is currently
unoccupied, the estimated employment associated with the existing floor area is 59 employees,
including 12 employees each in the morning and night shifts (12 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 12 p.m.,
respectively), and 35 employees in the day shift (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
A total of 98,754 SF of new floor area is proposed. At the northern portion of the property, the
Project proposes construction of a three -story building addition that would contain data halls and
MEP space. The maximum height of this proposed building would be 82 feet, while the maximum
height of the rooftop mechanical equipment screen would be 94 feet. In the western portion of the
property, along Nash Street, the Project proposes demolition of the existing office space (11,769
SF) and loading dock, and construction of a two -story building addition that would contain data halls
and office spaces. The proposed construction would be primarily insulated precast concrete with
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some areas of glass store front and metal panel. Upon completion, the data center's floor area
would total 203,741 SF, representing a net increase of 86,985 SF over existing conditions. The
estimated employment associated with the proposed Project is 23 employees, including six
employees each in the morning and night shifts, and 11 employees in the day shift. Additionally,
the Project proposes on -site parking spaces, two access driveways via Nash Street, and a 20 -foot
wide improved service road.
The proposed work program, as detailed in Section II, Scope of Work, considers the preparation of
an Initial Study as the supporting analysis for a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Project kick -off
will confirm the Project Description, references, and scheduling. The Initial Study will be prepared
in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15063, 15070 to 15075, 15102, 15105, and 15107.
RBF will serve as an extension of staff to ensure that the entire CEQA process is conducted in a
comprehensive manner, which will include consideration of recent CEQA legislation and
requirements of reviewing agencies. The RBF Project managementteam of Mr. Glenn Lajoie, AICP
and Ms. Rita Garcia will provide regular and as- needed communications and updates to staff on the
progression of the work program and status of the analysis.
The RBF Team will be viewed as an integral component in the Project review and will participate in
meetings with staff and public hearings, as required by the City. The RBF Team will assist decision
makers and the public in understanding the analysis and conclusions of the environmental review,
and will guide the entire CEQA review process. RBF has served in this role with a countless
number of agencies and with a wide range of projects of great interest to communities.
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11. SCOPE OF WORK
The following Scope of Work has been prepared pursuant to information received from the City,
The Budget, which is itemized according to task and issue, is included in Section IX.
1.0 PROJECT KICK -OFF AND PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
The work program will be initiated with a kick -off meeting /conference call with City representatives
to discuss the Project features in greater detail. This initial meeting is vital to the success of the
CEQA process and will be a key milestone in order to confirm the parameters of the analysis,
Project components, scheduling, and overall communications. Prior to the kick -off, RBF will
distribute a meeting agenda and detailed memorandum, which will identify information needs.
Based upon the detailed Project information obtained at the Project kick -off, RBF will draft a
preliminary Project Description for review and approval by City Staff.
2.0 RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
RBF will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the T5 Data Center Expansion Project.
Research will include coordination with the City to obtain relevant environmental data, technical
studies, exhibits, maps, and reference documents.
3.0 CEQA INITIAL STUDY /ASSESSMENT
RBF will prepare an Initial Study in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines. The Initial Study will
include detailed explanations of all checklist determinations and discussions of potential
environmental impacts. The analysis will be prepared in accordance with Public Resources Code
Section 21080(c) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15070. The environmental document will denote
the appropriate CEQA action based upon the Environmental Checklist/Environmental Analysis. The
Initial Study report will be presented as follows:
3.1 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The Introduction will cite the provisions of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of El Segundo
CEQA implementation procedures, to which the proposed Project is subject. This section will
identify the purpose of the study and statutory authority, as well document scoping procedures,
summarize the IS /MND format, list the responsible and trustee agencies, and discuss the
documentation incorporated by reference.
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This section will address the Project's environmental setting, discussing the environmental
conditions in the City, as they exist at the time the analysis is commenced. This environmental
setting constitutes the baseline physical conditions by which impacts will be evaluated.
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The Project Description section will detail the City's location, scope of the proposed Project,
background and history, discretionary actions, characteristics, goals and objectives, phasing, and
required permits and approvals, based on available information. Exhibits depicting the City's
regional and local context will be included in this section.
3.3 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
This section will provide a comprehensive description of thresholds of significance for each issue
area of the environmental analysis. The significance threshold criteria will be described and will
provide the basis for conclusions of significance. Primary sources to be used in identifying the
criteria include Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines, and local, State, Federal or other standards
applicable to an impact category.
3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
RBF will evaluate the necessary information with respect to establishing the existing (baseline)
conditions, and incorporate by reference and summarize the relevant documents. For each topical
area, the potential adverse effects resulting from Project implementation (both individual and
cumulative) will be analyzed and their significance concluded. The following topical areas will be
reviewed:
• Aesthetics;
• Agriculture and Forest Resources;
• Air Quality;
• Biological Resources;
• Cultural Resources;
• Geology and Soils;
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions;
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials;
• Hydrology and Water Quality;
• Land Use and Planning;
• Mineral Resources;
• Noise;
• Population and Housing;
• Public Services;
• Recreation;
• Transportation/Traffic;
• Utilities and Service Systems; and
• Mandatory Findings of Significance.
The Initial Study will also identify the proposed Project design features and regulatory (City, State,
and Federal) framework, and recommend mitigation measures, as needed, in order to avoid or
lessen potential impacts. The Environmental Analysis sections will provide vital supporting
information for the conclusions rendered in the Environmental Checklist. The proposed scope
includes detailed analyses of the following topical areas:
3.4.1 AIR QUALITY
Air quality is often a potentially significant impact for similar type projects in Southern California.
RBF's air quality staff will provide a thorough and complete assessment of the Project's air quality
impacts. The proposed Project would result in construction - related and operational - related
emissions of air pollutants.
Existing Conditions. The Project is located within the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which is under
the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Baseline
meteorological and air quality data developed through the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
will be utilized for the description of existing ambient air quality. Air quality data from the nearest air
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quality monitoring station will be included to help highlight existing air quality local to the project
area.
Construction - Related Emissions. Based on data provided by the Project Applicant, emissions
generated during demolition, earthwork, and construction will be quantified. A general description
of the major phases of construction and their timing will be required. The air pollutant emissions
during construction will be compared to the SCAQMD Regional Thresholds of Significance. RBF
will also qualitatively discuss naturally occurring asbestos impacts.
Long -Term Emissions. Based upon trip generation data provided by the Client, RBF will quantify
mobile source emissions and provide a comparison to the SCAQMD thresholds of significance. The
emissions will be quantitatively derived utilizing CalEEMod. Primary sources of emissions will be
related to area sources (energy usage) and local /regional vehicle miles traveled. Project
consistency with the SCAQMD's 2007 Air Quality Management Plan for the South Coast Air Basin
will be evaluated.
Localized Emissions. The project is located within the SCAQMD's Source Receptor Area 3
(Southwest Coastal Los Angeles County). Based on localized meteorological data for SRA 3, RBF
will analyze localized impacts based upon the SCAQMD's Localized Significance Thresholds (LST)
methodology.
Assumptions /Data Needs. The Applicant shall provide detailed construction phasing and grading/
excavation /paving quantities. Additionally, traffic data shall include peak hour traffic counts and
levels of service. The project's energy consumption shall also be provided.
3.4.2 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
RBF's climate change experts are at the forefront in developing sound scientific regulatory
assessments and strategies within the rapidly changing regulatory environment. As the climate
change analytical methodologies evolve, RBF continues to offer its Clients /Agencies the highest
quality analytical, policy, and business management services. RBF has developed proprietary
models for quantifying and analyzing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from direct and indirect
sources.
Project Emissions. RBF will prepare an inventory of the GHG emissions (i.e., nitrous oxide,
methane, and carbon dioxide) from a variety of direct and indirect sources including construction,
vehicular traffic, electricity consumption, water conveyance, and sewage treatment. The emissions
inventory will be quantified with the CalEEMod model. The analysis will determine the Project's
impact by determining if it is consistent with the Assembly Bill 32 mandate of reducing GHG's
beyond "Business as Usual" conditions. The GHG reduction associated with the Project's design
features will be quantified utilizing the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association
(CAPCOA) methodology (Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures —A Resource for Local
Government to Assess Emission Reductions from Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures
[September 2010]).
Assumptions /Data Needs. The Applicant shall provide detailed construction phasing and
grading /excavation /paving quantities. Additionally, the Applicant shall provide a detailed listing of
all energy conservation measures that would be incorporated into the Project design.
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3.4.3 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Existing Conditions. RBF will document the existing hazards and hazardous materials conditions at
the project site based on the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) prepared for
the project site by AEI Consultants (dated May 14, 2007), interviews, database search information
maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the State Water Resources Control
Board, and the existing conditions documented in the Environmental Document. This task assumes
that the facility has not been occupied and the onsite conditions have not changed, since the 2007
Phase I. The May 2007 Phase I ESA will be used to document historical activities and issues at the
Project site. The additional research discussed above will be utilized to verify the current site
conditions.
Project- Related Impacts. RBF will utilize the above referenced documentation /research to analyze
potential project - related impacts, as they pertain to hazards and hazardous materials per the CEQA
thresholds of significance. All documentation used will be appended to the environmental
document. An analysis of the proposed improvements will be conducted. Potential accidental
conditions, particularly during construction, involving hazardous materials will be analyzed. Should
a potentially significant impact arise, RBF will recommend mitigation measures to reduce these
impacts to the extent feasible. RBF will also conclude any significant and unavoidable impacts that
may result, if any.
Assumptions /Data Needs. RBF assumes that all plans, documents, and other products (ownership
information) in the possession of the Client will be available to RBF at time of authorization to
proceed. The site visit specifically excludes any subsurface investigation including, but not limited
to, sampling and /or laboratory analysis.
3.4.4 NOISE
Construction - Related Noise and Vibration. Construction would occur during implementation of the
proposed Project. Noise impacts from construction sources will be analyzed based upon the
anticipated equipment to be used, length of a specific construction task, equipment power type
(gasoline or diesel engine), horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in use. The
construction noise impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum levels (Lmax) and hourly
equivalent continuous noise levels (Leq) and the frequency of occurrence at adjacent sensitive
locations.
Operational Noise Sources. On -site noise generating activities will be addressed and analyzed
(i.e., HVAC and other mechanical equipment, parking, etc.) for potential impacts to the adjacent
uses. Based on forecast trip generation, an analysis of noise impacts from vehicular traffic is not
warranted.
Assumptions/Data Needs. The Applicant shall provide detailed construction phasing and grading/
excavation /paving quantities..
3.4.5 TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC
RBF will prepare a traffic impact analysis for the proposed Project located at Nash Street between
Mariposa Avenue and Grand Avenue in the City of El Segundo. The proposed Project consists of
an expansion to the existing facility, which is currently unoccupied. The proposed project is
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anticipated to be open and generating traffic in 2013. The traffic study will assess traffic conditions
and potential impacts of the proposed project by analyzing forecast trip generation, distribution, and
assignment of the proposed project on the study area circulation system. If necessary, mitigation
measures for identified project - generated traffic impacts will be recommended in accordance with
applicable agency performance criteria and thresholds of significance. This scope of work is based
on discussions with City staff and RBF transportation staff familiarity with the City of El Segundo
and the Project site.
Study Conditions. The traffic analysis will identify traffic operations under the five (5) following
scenarios:
• Existing Conditions;
• Forecast Adjusted Existing Conditions;
• Forecast Adjusted Existing Conditions Plus Project Conditions;
• Forecast Year 2013 Without Project Conditions; and
• Forecast Year 2013 With Project Conditions.
A forecast adjusted existing conditions analysis scenario is included to reflect existing entitlement at
the Project site, since the facility is currently vacant. A long -range year analysis is not included,
since the proposed Project does not require a General Plan Amendment or Zone Change, based on
discussion with City staff. Please refer to the Optional Task Section below for a discussion
regarding preparation of a forecast existing conditions plus project conditions analysis.
The analysis will study typical weekday a.m. peak hour and p.m. peak hour conditions.
Study Area. The study will analyze traffic conditions for the scenarios listed above at the following
eight (8) study intersections identified by City staff:
1) Nash Street /Imperial Highway;
2) Nash Street/Maple Avenue;
3) Nash Street/Mariposa Avenue;
4) Nash Street/El Segundo Boulevard;
5) Douglas Street/Imperial Highway;
6) Douglas Street/Maple Avenue;
7) Douglas Street/Mariposa Avenue; and
8) Douglas Street/El Segundo Boulevard.
This scope of work assumes RBF will utilize the existing a.m. peak hour and p.m. peak hour traffic
volume data collected at the study intersections for the Raytheon Specific Plan project.
Site Visit /Existing Systems Documentation. RBF will visit the study area to document existing
conditions including intersection control, traffic signal phasing, roadway cross - section, speed limits,
parking restrictions, intersection approach lanes, etc. The traffic analysis will include graphics
documenting the existing intersection roadway geometry, and the analysis will utilize existing
geometric conditions to establish a baseline for current operations.
Cumulative Projects Trip Generation Distribution and Assi nment. RBF will coordinate with City of
El Segundo staff to identify a list of approved /pending projects for inclusion in the traffic impact
analysis for the ambient growth, cumulative analysis scenario. The study will identify the number of
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daily and peak hour trips forecast to be generated by approved /pending projects, using trip
generation rates contained in Trip Generation (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 8th Edition,
2008) or other source as directed by City staff. RBF will manually derive cumulative projects trip
generation and assignment data, which will be reviewed and approved by applicable City staff for
use in the analysis.
Proposed Project Trip Generation, Trip Distribution and Assignment. The study will identify the
number of daily and peak hour trips forecast to be generated by the proposed Project, based on the
number of employees at the Project site provided by City staff. The analysis will conservatively
assume each employee drives to and from work at the Project site in a solo- occupied vehicle in
accordance with City staff direction. The traffic study will provide a forecast distribution and
corresponding assignment of Project - generated trips.
Forecast Year 2013 Traffic Volumes. Forecast near -term year traffic volumes will be based on
either specific cumulative projects traffic data supplied by City staff, and /or by applying an annual
traffic growth rate provided by the agency staff to adjust measured existing traffic volumes to the
designated future project- opening horizon year.
Forecast near -term year conditions will assume planned, programmed, and funded circulation
improvements identified by City staff, anticipated for completion by the project- opening year.
Level of Service. The analysis will assess the forecast traffic conditions and potential traffic impacts
of the proposed Project at the study intersections during peak hours and analysis scenarios
identified above. The analysis will document operation of the study intersections using both
Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) analysis methodology and the Highway Capacity Manual
(HCM) analysis methodology using TraffixTM software. If the analysis indicates the proposed
project will significantly impact the study intersections based on City of El Segundo ICU thresholds
of significance, mitigation measures will be recommended in accordance with established City
performance criteria. The analysis will document forecast operating conditions after implementation
of any recommended mitigation measures.
State Highway Intersection Analysis. The Nash Street/imperial Highway study intersection includes
the westbound 1 -105 freeway offramp, which is a State Highway facility, under the jurisdiction of
Caltrans. The State Highway intersection analysis will be prepared in accordance with the Caltrans
Guide for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies (State of California Department of
Transportation, December 2002). The State Highway study intersections will be analyzed utilizing
the HCM analysis methodology in accordance with Caltrans requirements. This scope of work
assumes no State Highway mainline or freeway ramp analysis is required.
The analysis will assess the forecast traffic conditions and potential traffic impacts of the proposed
Project at the State Highway study intersection for the peak hours and analysis scenarios identified
above. The analysis will document operation of the State Highway study intersection for the
analysis scenarios to identify potential Project - related traffic impacts using the Highway Capacity
Manual (HCM) 2000 analysis methodology.
If the State Highway analysis shows the proposed Project will significantly impact a State Highway
facility based on Caltrans thresholds of significance, mitigation measures will be recommended in
accordance with Caltrans performance criteria. The analysis will also document forecast operating
conditions after application of any recommended mitigation measures.
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Optional Task. As an optional task, RBF will prepare a forecast existing conditions plus project
conditions analysis, in order to provide consistency with the analysis scenarios contained in the
recently approved Queen Esther project traffic study scope of work prepared by RBF and approved
by the City of El Segundo.
3.5 INITIAL STUDY DETERMINATION
The determination page will conclude the appropriate action based upon the Initial Study
evaluation. It is anticipated that "although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the Project have
been made or agreed to by the Project proponent. A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be
prepared" (CEQA Guidelines Appendix G).
3.6 GRAPHIC EXHIBITS
The environmental document will include exhibits to enhance the written text and clarify the
proposed Project environmental impacts. State -of- the -art computer design equipment and
techniques will be used to create professional quality, black and white, or full color exhibits,
dividers, and covers for the environmental document and Appendices. All exhibits will be 8'/2" x 11"
in size and will be provided to the City in PDF format. A maximum of seven (7) exhibits is assumed
in this task.
4.0 DRAFT INITIAL STUDY
RBF will prepare the Administrative Draft Initial Study for review and comment by the City. RBF will
also submit one "check copy" of the Public Review Draft document, which will incorporate one
complete set of comments received from the City. Changes to the draft document will be
highlighted to assist the review. RBF will provide the City with the following environmental
documents:
• One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative Draft Initial Study;
• One (1) hard copy of the Administrative Draft Initial Study;
• One (1) camera -ready original of the Public Review Draft Initial Study and Appendices,
• 30 hard copies of the Public Review Draft Initial Study and Appendices; and
• Two (2) CDs of the Public Review Draft Initial Study and Appendices.
Should the City require additional copies, they will be provided at an additional fee.
5.0 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARATION
With a conclusion in the Initial Study that no significant environmental effects will occur as a result
of Project implementation, a Negative or Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared. Following
this determination, RBF will prepare the Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt and Negative or Mitigated
Negative Declaration for City review. The NOI and ND or MND will be attached to the Initial Study
to fully explain the proposed Project and its affects. RBF will provide the City with the following:
• One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative NOI and ND or MND;
• One (1) electronic copy of the Final NOI and ND or MND; and
• 30 hard copies of the Final NOI and ND or MND.
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The Final NOI and ND or MND will be included along with the Public Review Draft Initial Study in
the CDs noted above. RBF will provide the Public Review Draft Initial Study, NOI, and ND or MND
to the State Clearinghouse and additional distribution as directed by the City. This task excludes
submittal to the local newspaper.
6.0 FINAL INITIAL STUDY/
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
6.1 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS FOR STAFF REPORT
RBF will respond to all written comments received on the Public Review Draft Initial Study during
the public review period, and any additional comments raised during the public hearings. RBF will
prepare thorough, reasoned and sensitive responses to relevant environmental issues. RBF will
prepare the Administrative Responses to Comments for review and comment by the City. RBF will
submit one (1) "check copy" of the final Responses to Comments document, which will incorporate
one complete set of comments received from the City on the Administrative Responses to
Comments. Changes to the Administrative Responses to Comments document will be highlighted
to assist the review. For budgeting purposes, RBF has assumed a maximum of eight (8) hours to
prepare the Responses to Comments. Should the comments be excessive and require more than
the budgeted time, this task would be revisited. This section will be finalized for staff's use during
the preparation of the Project's Staff Report. RBF will provide the City with the following
documents:
• One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative Responses to Comments;
• One (1) hard copy of the Administrative Responses to Comments; and
• One (1) electronic copy of the Final Responses to Comments.
Should the City require additional copies, they will be provided at an additional fee.
6.2 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
To comply with the Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (AB 32180), RBF will prepare a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to be defined through working with City staff
to identify appropriate monitoring steps /procedures and in order to provide a basis for monitoring
such measures during and upon Project implementation. The MMRP Checklist will serve as the
foundation of the proposed Project's MMRP. The Checklist indicates the mitigation measure
number as outlined in the IS /MND, a list of Mitigation Measures (in chronological order under the
appropriate topic), the Monitoring Milestone (at what agency /department responsible for verifying
implementation of the measure), Method of Verification (documentation, field checks, etc.), and a
verification section for the initials of the verifying individual date of verification, and pertinent
remarks.
RBF will prepare the Administrative MMRP for review and comment by the City. RBF will submit
one (1) "check copy" of the final MMRP document, which will incorporate one complete set of
comments received from the City. Changes to the Administrative MMRP document will be
highlighted to assist the review. RBF will provide the City with the following documents:
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• One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative MMRP; and
• One (1) electronic copy of the Final MMRP.
6.3 COMPLETION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
RBF will prepare a Final environmental document for City review and approval. The Final
document will consist of the revised Public Review Draft Initial Study text, as necessary to address
the comments received during the public review period. The Final document will include a purpose
subsection, reference the review process, comments received, responses and any required
edits /updates to the Public Review document. Also included in the final document is the MMRP in
accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (AB 3180). RBF will provide the City with
the following documents:
• One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative Final Environmental Document;
• One (1) hard copy of the Administrative Final Environmental Document;
• One (1) camera -ready original of the Final Environmental Document and Appendices;
• Five (5) hard copies of the Final Environmental Document and Appendices; and
• Two (2) CDs of the Final Environmental Document and Appendices.
RBF will prepare the Notice of Determination (NOD) for review and approval by the City, and will file
the NOD with the County and State, as needed. This task excludes the required California
Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) consultation and fees.
7.0 PROJECT COORDINATION AND MEETINGS
Mr. Glenn Lajoie, AICP and Ms. Rita Garcia will be responsible for management and supervision of
the environmental review as well as consultation with the City. Mr. Lajoie and /or Ms. Garcia will
undertake consultation and coordination of the Project and the environmental review for compliance
with CEQA requirements. Mr. Lajoie and /or Ms. Garcia will consult with State and local agencies
regarding the environmental documents. This task also covers costs necessary to administer the
contract for this effort.
Mr. Lajoie and /or Ms. Garcia will attend all scheduled staff meetings and will represent the Project
Team at public hearings and make presentations as necessary. RBF anticipates three meetings
with City staff, including a "Kick -Off Meeting" (refer to Task 1.0), a staff level meeting and one public
hearing. Mr. Lajoie and Ms. Garcia, along with other key Project Team personnel, will be available
to attend meetings with affected jurisdictions, agencies and organizations as needed to identify
issues, assess impacts and define mitigation. Should the City determine that additional meetings
beyond the following listed meetings are necessary, services will be provided under a separate
scope of work on a time and materials basis. The estimated cost for additional meetings is
approximately $500 per person.
One (1) Kick -Off Meeting with City Staff (refer to Task 1.0);
One (1) Staff Level Meeting; and
One (1) public hearing with presentations, as necessary.
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111. PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE
The following Preliminary Schedule assumes authorization to proceed with the work program in
May 2012. A date specific schedule can be provided prior to the kick -off meeting tentatively
scheduled for the week of May 14, 2012.
Kick -Off Meeting
RBF prepares Draft Project Description
City reviews Draft Project Description
RBF prepares Administrative Draft Initial Study /MND
City reviews Administrative Draft Initial Study /MND
RBF completes Public Review Draft Initial Study /MND
RBF prints /distributes Public Review Draft Initial Study /MND
30 -Day Public Review
RBF prepares Administrative Responses to Comments /MMRP
City reviews Administrative Responses to Comments /MMRP
RBF prepares Final Responses to Comments /MMRP
RBF prints /distributes Final Responses to Comments /MMRP
RBF prepares Administrative Final Document
Planning Hearing (tentatively scheduled)
Week 1
Week 1
Weeks 1 -2
Weeks 2 -6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 8
Weeks 8 -11
Week 13
Week 14
Week 14
Week 15
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IV. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
RBF Consulting is a multi - disciplinary planning and engineering firm with offices in Los Angeles,
Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, San Diego, Contra Costa, Marin, Santa Clara, and Sacramento
counties. With over 65 years of public and private sector experience, RBF is respected and
recognized in the profession of consulting planning, environmental, and engineering services
throughout the state of California. RBF has in -house expertise in disciplines including
Environmental Analysis, Planning, GIS Services, Surveying, Aerial Photogrammetry, Mapping, Real
Estate Assessments, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering (including Grading,
Public Works, Water/Wastewater, and Hydrology), Mechanical/ Electrical /Energy Services,
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Media Services. Over 60 professionals are
dedicated to Planning, Environmental Services and Landscape Architecture.
RBF possesses the full range of disciplines necessary to provide turn -key planning, design and
implementation of a wide range of projects. We combine our expertise in development projects and
urban planning, transportation and air quality management, to develop and assess project designs
that minimize impacts to the natural environment and community. The following is a comprehensive
list of RBF departments and services:
DEPARTMENTS AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Land Planning and Urban Conceptual Design; Master Planning; Site Planning; Hillside
Design: Grading; Landscape Architecture; Redevelopment and Infill
Land Use Planning; Illustrative Plans; Pedestrian and
Vehicular Trail Studies; Visual Analysis; Design Guidelines
and Development Standards.
Policy Planning: Specific Plans, General Plans; Community Participation
Programs; Project Management and Coordination;
Feasibility /Special Studies; Fee Programs; Entitlement to
Use (including zone changes, General Plan Amendments
and annexation studies); Redevelopment Studies;
Consultant Coordination; Governmental Agencies /Public
Liaison; and Development Support Services through
Construction.
Environmental Services: Environmental Impact Reports /Statements; Expanded Initial
Studies /Negative Declarations; Mitigation Monitoring
Programs; Public Participation Programs; Natural Resource
Management; Resource Mitigation Permits; EIR and EIS
Review; Noticing; Statements of Overriding Considerations;
Findings; and Special Studies, such as Phase I Site
Assessment for hazardous materials, climate change, as
well as noise and air quality monitoring and modeling.
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Transportation Planning: Master Plans of Circulation; Transportation Planning/
Engineering; Traffic Impact Studies; Traffic Control Plans;
Traffic Signal Coordination; Traffic Signal Design;
Congestion Management Programs; Street Lighting;
Signing, Striping, and Construction Detour Plans.
Media Services: Report Graphics; Presentation Graphics; View Analysis;
Illustrations; Slide Shows; Video Services; and CADD
Illustrative Plans.
Civil Engineering: Subdivision Engineering; Structural Engineering;
Engineering Design; and CADD mapping.
Mechanical /Electrical Commercial Office Buildings; Retail Shopping Center;
Engineering: Educational Facilities; Hotel /Motel; Industrial; Special
Energy Systems; Entertainment Performing Arts Centers;
and Computer Centers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
As a leader in the environmental consulting field, RBF offers an extensive array of services
associated with environmental compliance and documentation. RBF provides evaluation forthe full
range of environmental effects for all types of projects. Our award - winning team offers
documentation in compliance with environmental laws and regulations including CEQA, NEPA, the
Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and other applicable environmental laws.
Environmental documents prepared at RBF address the full range of environmental and technical
issues, with in -house specialists providing technical evaluation for traffic and transportation, flood
control and drainage, air quality, climate change, noise, land use, socioeconomics, utilities and
services, energy conservation, visual and aesthetic effects, relevant planning, Phase I hazardous
materials, neighborhood and construction effects, Iandform modification, agricultural suitability and
many other environmental issue areas. RBF draws upon the profession's leading subconsultants
for specialized biological, archeological, geotechnical and fiscal /economic studies to build a multi-
disciplinary team of environmental analysts. State -of- the -art computer facilities including Computer
Aided Drafting and Design (CARD), ARC /INFO, and specially created computer programs are
utilized in obtaining the highest level of technical completeness and efficiency.
CEQA AND NEPA DOCUMENTS
RBF has over 40 years experience in the preparation and processing of CEQA and NEPA
compliance studies. The RBF Environmental staff have provided CEQA and NEPA documentation
and environmental technical studies for a diverse range of capital improvement and development
projects, as well as regulatory/policy documents such as General Plans and zoning ordinances.
RBF environmental documents are not only legally defensible and user - friendly, but are supported
by professionals with expertise in hydrology, water quality, transportation, water /wastewater,
landscape architecture, urban design, policy planning, structural design, civil engineering, GIS,
mapping, and surveying. RBF produces environmental documents that are sensitive to both the
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public's concern for resource protection and community impacts, as well as real -world issues
associated with cost and feasibility of implementing mitigation measures. RBF's environmental
compliance managers have a broad resume of project experience in coastal, urban and rural
communities and have worked on numerous complex projects requiring technical expertise, creative
solutions and development of effective and workable mitigation. Our team has a thorough
understanding of CEQA, NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act,
National Historic Preservation Act and other local, state and federal regulations.
AIR QUALITY AND NOISE STUDIES
RBF is a recognized leader in air quality modeling and analysis, with expertise in the areas of: 1) air
quality dispersion modeling; 2) construction and operational pollutant modeling; 3) carbon monoxide
hotspots modeling; 4) odor analysis; and 5) greenhouse gas emissions analysis.
RBF has prepared a wide variety of air quality analyses for projects throughout California. Our staff
is familiar with Federal, State, and local requirements and thresholds of significance for criteria
pollutants. RBF routinely consults with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SCAQMD, and
other air pollution control districts to ensure adequate project -level analysis under existing air quality
regulations.
RBF utilizes state -of- the -art air quality models to accurately quantify air pollutant levels both during
construction and project operations. These models include the ISC -3 Gaussian plume model,
AERMOD plume model, BREEZE ROADS dispersion model, and URBEMIS emissions model. RBF
also provides Global Climate Change analysis in response to AB -32 and Executive Order S -3 -05,
which encourage an increasing level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis for development
projects within the State.
RBF provides a full range of noise impact analyses for public and private sector clients, in
accordance with local, State, and Federal impact assessment criteria. RBF provides acoustical
expertise in the areas of: 1) on -site noise measurement; 2) residential noise studies and sound
insulation analysis; 3) construction noise measurement and analysis; 4) community noise impact
surveys; and 5) traffic and rail noise measurement, analysis, and abatement design.
RBF is skilled in utilizing various noise modeling programs, including the FHWA RD -77 -108 model,
FHWA Transportation Noise Model, and FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model. RBF has the
capability to provide ambient noise levels surveys, utilizing Larson Davis 820 and Bruel & Kjaer
2250 sound level meters.
REGULATORY AGENCY PERMITS
Our regulatory services team is trained in the most up -to -date regulations and has prepared and
processed hundreds of permit applications through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE),
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB),
and the California Coastal Commission (CCC). RBF works closely with each applicant to assure
that the jurisdictional baseline and permit applications accurately address project impacts and
ultimately complies with the state and federal review process. RBF's existing relationships with the
resource agencies allow RBF to be a liaison between the applicant and the regulatory agencies.
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RBF has certified regulatory staff that is professionally trained to perform wetland delineations on
projects that need to meet regulatory requirements of the ACOE (Clean Water Act Section 404),
CDFG (California Fish and Game Code Sections 1600 - 1616), RWQCB (Clean Water Act Section
401, Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act), and CCC (California Coastal Act).
Years of experience preparing and processing regulatory permits through the resource agencies
have enabled RBF to identify successful strategies for satisfying agency requirements. No matter
the location, the regulatory services team has provided regulatory support to clients throughout
California, Nevada, and Arizona. Our staff has successfully delineated project sites and properties
ranging from less than 1 -acre to 1,600- acres. Projects have ranged from small stream crossings to
long -term maintenance projects to large -scale mass grading activities. The regulatory services
team, coupled with our environmental and stormwater staff, allows RBF to expeditiously acquire
permits from state and federal regulatory agencies.
PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS
RBF has exceptional experience and capabilities in the strategic planning, presentation, and
technical support of public participation programs. RBF is presently implementing public outreach
programs for several city General Plans and EIR's in Southern California, facilitates scoping
meetings for CEQA/NEPA documents, and has facilitated Design Advisory Group processes for the
highly controversial such as the potential extension of State Route 710. RBF has a complete in-
house Media Services Department, which can develop virtually any form of public communication
information, including project web sites, video, PowerPoint, illustrative graphics, multi - lingual
newsletters or other materials.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
RBF provides a range of Hazardous Materials Assessments to meet our clients' needs for various
project types. RBF has prepared hundreds of Hazardous Materials Assessments for a variety of
projects throughout California utilizing the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
standards for commercial real estate transactions (E1527 -05 and E1528 -06), All Appropriate Inquiry
(AAI), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, as well as appropriate protocol
from lending institutions and regulatory agencies. The comprehensive capabilities and professional
experience of our in -house staff allows RBF to effectively and efficiently complete Hazardous
Materials Assessments for any type of property.
RBF's capabilities include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527 -05), Transaction
Screens (ASTM E1528 -06), Preliminary Hazardous Materials Assessments, Environmental
Baselines Surveys (for the United States Department of Navy), and Initial Site Assessments (for the
California Department of Transportation).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
The RBF Planning staff provides opportunities and constraints assessments as part of preliminary
design studies for capital improvement projects and due diligence studies for development projects.
Using our GIS capabilities, RBF identifies resource and regulatory compliance issues for project
alternatives, as well as anticipated local agency and community issues. RBF provides strategic
project development services in early planning stages, which can substantially reduce or avoid cost
and schedule impacts associated with regulatory agency permitting and the public review process.
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VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
RBF provides visual stimulation studies for aesthetic and visual impact evaluation. Simulations
produced by RBF range from simple photo composite /3D massing studies to full photorealistic
depictions. RBF uses state of the art software and advanced techniques such as metric
photogrammetry and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) global positioning. Data is processed using state -
of -art computer techniques into high - quality graphics that allow the public to understand the visual
impacts of a project.
RBF provides dynamic views of proposed developments through the use of animations and
Matchmove technology (the process of combining computer animation with video). Animations
provide visual analysis while moving through or around a project on foot, in a vehicle or plane.
Additionally, RBF has the capabilities to perform viewshed analyses that may be utilized to
determine whether or not project features are visible within a one -mile- radius. The viewshed map is
created using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and may include Digital Surface
Model (DSM) data. DSM data allows RBF to determine view blockage resulting from existing
structures, terrain, and landscaping (i.e., large trees).
RBF also prepares shade and shadow analyses by overlaying shadow diagrams on a base map
that show the building footprints of the project and the surrounding buildings. The intent of this work
is to illustrate any change in shadow patterns that would be directly attributable to the project, and
to visually demonstrate the effect of these shadows on surrounding land uses, particularly any
adjacent residential or other sensitive uses.
MITIGATION MONITORING
RBF develops Mitigation Monitoring Programs for CEQA documents, and provides assistance to
public and private sector clients in interpreting and implementing the required programs. RBF
services include, through a combination of our Construction Management and Planning staff, field
monitoring for air quality, dust, traffic control, and resource mitigation. RBF received an award from
the Association of Environmental Professionals for our Mission Bay Mitigation Monitoring Program
web site, allowing interactive viewing and updating of mitigation compliance by agency staff, the
developer and the public.
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RBF Client references are provided below. Additional references are available upon request.
Ms. Ellen Clark, AICP
Senior Planner
TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES
437 Old Mammoth Road
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
760.934.8989
Mr. Joei Rojas
Community Development Director
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
310.544.5228
Ms. Jill Griffiths, AICP
Advanced Planning Officer
CITY OF LONG BEACH
333 W. Ocean Boulevard, 5th Floor
Long Beach, California 90802
562.570.6357
Ms. Mary Beth Broeren, AICP
Planning Manager
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
714.536.5550
Ms. Karen Petersen
Planning Manager
CITY OF UPLAND
460 North Euclid Avenue
Upland, California 91786
909.931.4131
Mr. John McMains
Director of Community Development
CITY OF YUCAIPA
34272 Yucaipa Boulevard
Yucaipa, California 92399
909.797.2489
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RBF has general liability insurance in the amount of $4,000,000. RBF's Professional Liability
(Errors and Omissions) amounts to $3,000,000. RBF also carries automobile liability, excess
liability, worker's compensation, and employer's liability. Further information and /or certificates of
insurance will be provided by RBF, as requested by the City.
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GLENN LAJOIE, AICP a PROJECT DIRECTOR
Registration /Certification:
1994, American Institute of Certified
Planners, 087288
Years Experience: 25
Education:
B.A., 1985, Geography /Urban Studies, California State University,
Long Beach
M.P.A., 1992, Public Policy and Administration, California State
University, Long Beach
Professional Affiliations:
Full Member, American Planning Association
Full Member, Association of Environmental Professionals
Member, Orange County American Planning Association Board of
Directors, 1992 -1997
President, Orange County American Planning Association, 1994-
1996
Lecturer, California State University, Long Beach
AICP Director, APA California, 2011 — Present
Mr. Lajoie's primary responsibilities include oversight of daily operations, management of projects, staff
mentoring and instruction, scheduling, and business development. With many years of practical experience,
Mr. Lajoie is a recognized leader in CEQA and NEPA studies (EIR's, EIS's, Negative Declarations,
Environmental Assessments), as well as other policy planning documents, including General Plans, Area
Plans, Specific Plans, and due diligence studies. Projects have ranged from private entitlement applications
related to residential and commercial projects as well as a variety of water, wastewater, highway, and
redevelopment projects throughout California. Project responsibilities include analysis, technical review and
management of environmental and policy planning documentation for compliance with CEQA/NEPA,
implementation of public participation programs, and assistance to various public and private sector clients in
meeting the requirements of local, State, and Federal agencies.
Relevant Experience:
• Beverly Hills Gardens and Montage Hotel Mixed Use Project EIR (Beverly Hills, CA)
• Bighorn Development (Palm Desert, CA)
• Birch Hills Specific Plan EIR (Brea, CA)
• Boeing Specific Plan Program EIR (Seal Beach, CA)
• Buena Park General Plan Update /Program EIR (Buena Park, CA)
• Cota de Caza Planned Community (Cota de Caza, CA)
• East Campus Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2 Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration (Riverside, CA)
• Gilroy Municipal Golf Course and Annexation EIR (Gilroy, CA)
• Hotel del Coronado Master Plan EIR (Coronado, CA)
• Long Point Resort EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• Marymount College Facilities Expansion EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• North Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood Revitalization /Transit Village Plan EIR/EA (Lancaster, CA)
• North Village Specific Plan EIR (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
• Oasis Road Specific Plan Master EIR (Redding, CA)
• Old Town Yucca Valley Specific Plan Program EIR (Yucca Valley, CA)
• Ritz Carlton Resort Specific Plan /Program EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• Shoreline Gateway EIR (Long Beach, CA)
• Sierra Meadows Estates EIR (Madera County, CA)
• Talega Master Planned Community (San Clemente, CA)
• The Clearwater Specific Plan EIR (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
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Years Experience: 24
Education:
B.S., 1988, Urban and Regional Planning, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Professional Affiliations:
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental Professionals
Rita Garcia has provided environmental and planning services to both public and private sector clients. As
Project Manager, Ms. Garcia has gained considerable experience managing and contributing to CEQA
compliance and policy /planning documentation. With over 24 years experience in the environmental and
planning field, she has been involved with varied community development and redevelopment, and facility
and infrastructure projects in sensitive environments with substantial public involvement and controversy.
In her capacity as Project Manager, Ms. Garcia is responsible for assembling and managing project teams,
scopes, schedules, and budgets, and scoping and guiding technical and scientific studies. Her
responsibilities include providing technical guidance and quality control in the content and development of
environmental analyses. Ms. Garcia has extensive experience with project management of programmatic -
and project -level studies for projects located in inland /coastal communities, and in rural /urbanized settings.
These studies involved controversial projects and sensitive environments, and required detailed analyses of
a broad range of environmental factors including aesthetics (scenic vista /visual character), biological,
cultural, geological, noise, land use plan /policy /regulation compliance, population /housing, and
traffic /circulation, among others. Her experience includes multiple policy -level environmental analyses of
General Plans, Housing Elements, Specific Plans, and Redevelopment Plans in varied environments. Ms.
Garcia routinely and effectively interacts with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies on behalf of clients.
Relevant Experience:
• 601 North Parkcenter Drive Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration (Santa Ana, CA)
• Beverly Hills Gardens and Montage Hotel Mixed Use Project EIR (Beverly Hills, CA)
• Boeing Specific Plan Program EIR (Seal Beach, CA)
• Buena Park General Plan Update /Program EIR (Buena Park, CA)
• Department of Water and Power Specific Plan Amendment EIR (Seal Beach, CA)
• Hotel Del Coronado Master Plan EIR (Coronado, CA)
• Jamboree Housing Project Environmental Assessment (Lancaster, CA)
• Long Point (Terranea) Resort EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• Marymount College Facilities Expansion EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• North Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood Revitalization /Transit Village Plan EIR/EA (Lancaster, CA)
• North Village Specific Plan Amendment Program EIR (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
• Oasis Road Specific Plan Master EIR (Redding, CA)
• Old Mammoth Place EIR (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
• Old Town Yucca Valley Specific Plan Program EIR (Yucca Valley, CA)
• Ritz Carlton Resort Specific Plan EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• Shoreline Gateway EIR (Long Beach, CA)
• Sierra Meadows Estates EIR (Madera, CA)
• Clearwater Specific Plan EIR (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
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Years Experience: 5
Additional Training:
UCLA Extension, "Successful CEQA
Compliance," 2006.
Trinity Consultants, "Practical Air
Dispersion Modeling Workshop," July
2008.
Education:
M.A., 2005, Urban and Regional Planning, UC Irvine
B.A., 2003, Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa
Cruz
Professional Affiliations:
Air and Waste Management Association
Achilles Malisos serves as an Environmental Analyst, with a specialty in Acoustics, Air Quality, and Climate
Change. Achilles has experience in the research, analysis, and writing of analyses consistent with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a variety of
environmental planning projects involving redevelopment, infrastructure, residential, mixed use, institutional,
and commercial uses.
Mr. Malisos has the ability to implement a full analysis methodology per Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), CARB, Air Pollution Control District/Air Quality Management District, and Caltrans /FHWA guidelines.
His expertise in Air Quality /Greenhouse Gas Assessments includes technical modeling experience using
various state and federally approved programs including URBEMIS2007, AERMOD, CALINE4, and
EMFAC2007. As part of his work on air quality assessments, he has been involved with RBF's Global
Climate Change studies. RBF's climate change analyses are prepared in compliance with recent legislation
such as Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Executive Order S -3 -05, and Senate Bill 375. Mr. Malisos has
developed numerous greenhouse gas inventory models which calculate existing and future greenhouse gas
emissions from vehicular traffic, stationary sources, electricity consumption, water consumption, wastewater
treatment, and construction processes.
Mr. Malisos also provides a full range of noise impact analyses for public and private sector clients, in
accordance with local, state and federal impact assessment criteria. Noise impact analyses are prepared as
part of environmental documents or as separate studies, addressing changes in ambient and noise levels
associated with vehicle traffic, rail traffic, aircraft, and stationary sources. Mr. Malisos utilizes his experience
with noise monitoring using Type I rated instruments, as well as sophisticated noise modeling using FHWA-
RD -77 -108 and Traffic Noise Model 2.5 to develop noise barrier recommendations where necessary.
Additionally, Mr. Malisos has the ability to provide integrated GIS based maps depicting roadway noise
contours and sensitive receptors.
Current Experience:
• Cabot Career Lofts Project IS /MND
• Crestridge Senior Villas EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• Dana Point Harbor Revitalization EIR (Dana Point, CA)
• Fullerton Climate Action Plan (Fullerton, CA)
• Marymount College Facilities Expansion EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• Murrieta Climate Action Plan (Murrieta, CA)
• Pacific Coast Highway /2nd Street Improvement MND (Long Beach, CA)
• Pacific Gateway Plaza MND (Seal Beach, CA)
• Rivers End Staging Area and San Gabriel River Bikeway Enhancement Plan, IS /MND (Seal Beach, CA)
• Portola Center Project EIR (Lake Forest, CA)
• Seal Beach Townhomes Project MND (Seal Beach, CA)
• Serrano Summit Area Plan 2009 -1 and Tentative Tract Map No. 17331 EIR (Lake Forest, CA)
• Shoreline Gateway EIR (Long Beach)
• The Sherwin Project EIR (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
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BOB MATSON I TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
Years Experience: 27
Education:
B.S., 1984, Engineering Technology, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
Certificate, 1988, Land Use and Development Planning, University of
California, Irvine
Professional Affiliations:
Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers
Member, Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
Member, Congress for the New Urbanism
Board Member, Spectrumotion Transportation Management
Association
Bob Matson has many years of diverse traffic and transportation experience in preparing a wide range of
traffic studies and transportation planning analyses. Mr. Matson and his staff generate a variety of
traffic /transportation studies to analyze and document projects at various stages of development, such as
conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, agency general plan /zoning modifications, environmental
documentation, project/infrastructure phasing, site plans, tract maps, final engineering, construction traffic
management plans, and parking studies. His expertise allows him to work effectively with local, state and
private sectors.
Mr. Matson has served as a volunteer Board Member of the Irvine Spectrumotion Transportation
Management Association (TMA) Board of Directors for over 15 years; he has also served several terms as
elected President of the Spectrumotion TMA Board. Spectrumotion is a nationally recognized, non - profit
TMA providing incentivized options to convert single- occupant vehicle trips generated by the 2,600
businesses located in Irvine Spectrum employing over 55,000 people to rail transit trips, bus transit trips,
ridesharing trips, bicycle trips, and walking trips. Spectrumotion is headquartered at Irvine Station, which
serves as the center of Spectrumotion's multi -modal transportation focus. Irvine Station is served by
Metrolink and Amtrak passenger rail, as well as express, local, and feeder Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) buses, and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) LAX FlyAway Buses. Additionally, Irvine
Station is served by vans and taxis; bicycle lockers are provided at the site.
Relevant Experience:
• Beverly Hills Gardens and Montage Hotel Mixed Use Project EIR (Beverly Hills, CA)
• Downtown Laguna Beach Traffic Circulation and Parking Management Analysis (Laguna Beach, CA)
• Downtown Lancaster Specific Plan Traffic Impact Analysis (Lancaster, CA)
• Downtown and Central Long Beach Redevelopment Plans Master EIR (Long Beach, CA)
• Downtown Sierra Madre Specific Plan and Program EIR Project Traffic and Parking Impact Analysis (Sierra Madre, CA)
• Hotel Del Coronado Master Plan EIR (Coronado, CA)
• Long Point Resort EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• Los Alamitos Medical Center Traffic Impact Analysis (Los Alamitos, CA)
• Lost Canyons Golf Course Residential /Mixed Use Modification Project (Simi Valley, CA)
• Marymount College Facilities Expansion EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
• North Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood Revitalization / Transit Village Plan EIR /EA (Lancaster, CA)
• Oasis Road Specific Plan Master EIR (Redding, CA)
• Old Town Yucca Valley Specific Plan Program EIR (Yucca Valley, CA)
• Perris Downtown Specific Plan Traffic and Parking Analysis (Perris, CA)
• San Fernando Downtown Parking Lots Project Traffic and Parking Impact Analysis(San Fernando, CA)
• Temecula Creek Inn Golf Course Residential & Hospitality Mixed Use Project (Temecula, CA)
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City of El Segundo
Proposal for the T5 Data Center Expansion Project
Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
KRISTEN BOGUE, CEI I ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST
Registration /Certification: Education:
2007, Certified Environmental Inspector, B.A., 2005, Environmental Analysis and Design, University of
9924 California, Irvine
Years Experience: 5 Professional Affiliations:
Association of Environmental Professionals
Ms. Bogue assists in the preparation of environmental and planning studies for public and private sector
clients, with a focus on due diligence planning activities. Ms. Bogue specializes in the preparation of
hazardous materials studies and visual analysis services.
Ms. Bogue has prepared numerous hazardous materials related studies. Ms. Bogue prepares Phase I
Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Initial Site Assessments (ISAs) for the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), Preliminary Hazardous Materials Assessments pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBSs) for the Department of the
Navy. The scopes of the ESAs and ISAs follow guidance provided in American Society for Testing Materials
(ASTM) Standard Practice E 1527 -05. The ASTM 1527 -05 document outlines a procedure for completing
ESAs that includes a review of records (current and historic), site reconnaissance, and interviews. Other
hazardous materials related studies follow the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
pertaining to hazardous materials.
Additionally, Ms. Bogue is involved with Visual Impact Assessments in conformance with appropriate agency
standards, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) "Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) for
Highway Projects," United States Bureau of Land Management guidelines, and California Energy
Commission (CEC) guidelines. Ms. Bogue assists in the preparation of documents with respect to CEQA
and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Visual Services include the preparation of
photosimulations, shade and shadow studies, as well as viewshed mapping.
Relevant Experience:
• Atkinson Lane Specific Plan /Master Plan (Santa Cruz County, CA)
• Camp Pendleton Desalination Properties Phase 1 ESA (San Diego County, CA)
• Clearwater Specific Plan EIR (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
• Dana Point Harbor Revitalization EIR (Dana Point, CA)
• Downtown and Central Long Beach Redevelopment Plan Phase 1 ESA (Long Beach, CA)
• Foothill Parkway Westerly Extension (Corona, CA)
• Former MCAS El Toro Property (Orange, CA)
• Hercules Town Center Project EIR (Hercules, CA)
• Holiday Haus Project MND (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
• The Lakes Project EIR (Ontario, CA)
• Main Street Widening Project MND (Orange, CA)
• North Oakhurst Drive Phase 1 ESA (Beverly Hills, CA)
• Naples Seawall Interim and Long Range Repair IS /MND (Long Beach, CA)
• Osborne Hill Project EIR (Nevada County, CA)
• Porto Beachfront Vision Plan Due Diligence (Carlsbad, CA)
• The Sherwin Project EIR (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
• Seal Beach Townhomes Project MND (Seal Beach, CA)
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