CONTRACT 4647 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 4647
Agreement No.
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 29th day of January, 2015, by and between the
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ( "CITY ") and PCR
SERVICES CORPORATION, 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 four hundred eight thousand thirty five dollars ($408,035) for
CONSULTANT's services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below.
Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will
pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by
reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit `B," which is
incorporated herein.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical,
administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials,
equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all
tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as
herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper
to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required
of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit "A ")
the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the
cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding
billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures
versus time to date.
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4. POLITICAL REFORM ACT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will be considered a public
official subject to the Political Reform Act of 1974 for purposes of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially
affected by the project for which the Initial Study, as specified in the SERVICES, is being
prepared. Such financial interests may include, without limitation, interests in business entities,
real property, or sources of income exceeding $500 received within the past year.
CONSULTANT further warrants that, before executing this Agreement, it reviewed the Political
Reform Act of 1974 and the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations, including, without
limitation, Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the California Administrative Code, Section 18700, et seq., in
order to determine whether any conflict of interest would require CONSULTANT to refrain
from performing the SERVICES or in any way attempting to use its official position to influence
the governmental decisions underlying the subject environmental clearances.
5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT
has
Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT represents that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
C. Although CITY has a duty to the public to independently review any
environmental document, including, without limitation a negative declaration or
draft EIR, prepared by CONSULTANT, that duty to the public, or the breach
thereof, will not relieve CONSULTANT of its duties under this Section or any
representation provided by CONSULTANT in this Agreement.
6. KEY PERSONNEL.
A. CONSULTANT's key personnel assigned to perform work under this Agreement
and their level of responsibility are as follows:
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Name
Title /Rc pqp ibilate
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Company
Jay Ziff Principal, Director of PCR Services Corporation
Environmental Planning
& Documentation/Project
Director
Luci Hise- Fisher, Associate PCR Services Corporation
AICP Principal /Project Manager
Heidi Rous, CPP Principal, Director of Air PCR Services Corporation
Quality, Climate &
Acoustics Services
Serine Ciandella,
AICP
Jaime Bueno, P.E.
Kristina Byrne
Vice President /Traffic
Engineering, Water
Supply Assessment,
Sewer Study, Hydrology
Study, Water Quality
Management Plan
Kimley -Horn and Associates
Geotechnical Assessment Golder Associates Inc..
Phase I Environmental Golder Associates Inc,
Site Assessment
B. The resume of each of the individuals identified in this Section are attached to this
Agreement, collectively, as Exhibit "C," and incorporated by reference.
C. In the event CITY objects to the continued involvement with this Agreement by
any of the persons listed in this Section, CONSULTANT agrees that it will
replace such persons with individuals that are agreed to by CITY.
7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from December 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016.
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.
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C. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written
authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's
own risk.
9. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted
services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify CITY within forty -eight hours (48 hours),
in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the
Agreement's schedule. CITY may, but is not required to, extend the completion time, when
appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
10. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the
contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing,
executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in
the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
11. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
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. Jay Ziff will be assigned as Project Manager and will be responsible for job
performance, negotiations, contractual matters, and coordination with CITY's
Project Manager.
B. Kimberly Christensen will be assigned as CITY's Project Manager and will be
personally in charge of and personally supervise or perform the technical
execution of the Project on a day -to -day basis on behalf of CITY and will
maintain direct communication with CONSULTANT's Project Manager.
14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's
performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
15. TERMINATION.
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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
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
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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.
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.
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20. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the
manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to
be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance,
bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that
may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work
or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the
direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
21. AUDIT OF RECORDS.
A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain,
and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant
information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises,
upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of
interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records,
accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation
for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT
further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following
final payment under this Agreement.
B. Upon inspection, CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective
measures 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
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Limits (combined single)
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement.
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B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of
the most recent ISO -CGL Form. The amount of insurance set forth above will be
a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage for the policy coverage. Commercial General Liability policy
will be endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as "additional
insureds" under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be
deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried by City will
be excess thereto. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a ``claims
made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty
(30) days prior written notice to City.
C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA
00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
D. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such coverage
is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When coverage is
provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to maintain the
insurance in effect for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or
is terminated ("extended insurance "). Such extended insurance will have the same
coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this
Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by City arising
out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or
agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement,
endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies
of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance
must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT's
expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to
CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate.
23. USE OF CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written approval to
use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must
approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of
progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a
description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
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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
Phone 310 524 -2340
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CONSULTANT
Jay Ziff, Principal
PCR Services Corporation
201 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 500
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310 451 -4488 Ext. 1120
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Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of
actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
26. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
27. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any
other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or
CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
28. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County or in the Federal District Court in the District of
California in which Los Angeles County is located.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements
expressed or implied, oral or written. There are three (3) Attachments to this Agreement. This
Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent
successors and assigns.
30. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main
body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes
any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order
in which the Exhibits appear below:
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A. Exhibit A: Budget;
B. Exhibit B: Proposal for Services /Scope of Work; and
C. Exhibit C: Resumes.
31. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review
this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a
whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against
either Party.
32. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the
extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so
modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
33. AUTHORITY /MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to
engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment.
CITY's city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
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
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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.
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Exhibit A
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Ms. Kimberly Christensen AICP Planning qv== CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
November 20, 2014 - Page 25
Summary of Proposed Fees for the Mattel Continental Grand Campus Specific Plan EIR
Task
Task Description
tion
ees
1
- - -- - - - - -- _. .-, -_ ........... --
Collect Data /Prepare Project Description
$15,800
2
Prepare /Distribute Initial Study Package
$13,900
Subtotal
$29,700
3
Prepare Draft EIR
Air Quality Analysis
$10,800
Archaeology/Paleontology
$5,030
Greenhouse Gas Analysis
$7,000
Noise Analysis
$11,500
Aesthetics, Cultural Resources, Hazards, Hydrology, Land Use,
Services/Utilities, Traffic, Alternatives, Other
$81,945
City Comments
$12,430 "
Noticing and Distribution
$4,985
Subtotal
$133,690
4
Final EIR
1" Draft - Final EIR
$12,300 °
City Comments
$8,500
Mitigation Monitoring Program
$2,900
Noticing and Distribution
$3,800
Subtotal
$27,500
5
Meetings and Management Coordination - EIR
$38,120 "
Subtotal PCR Labor
$229,010
Subtotal PCR Direct Expenses
$9,735 b
SUBTOTAL PCR COSTS
$238,745
6
Subconsultant Technical Studies (include 10% PCR Administrative Cost)
6.a Traffic Impact Study
$75,460
TOTAL EIR FEE WITHOUT OPTIONAL TASKS
$314,205
Optional Tasks
Kimley -Horn Associates
6.b Water Supply Assessment
$16,500
6.c Sewer Capacity Study
$12,300
6.d Hydrology Study
$14,100
6.e Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan
$11,700
61 Meetings and Coordination
$1,200
6.g Expenses (sewer flow monitoring, fire flow tests, office expenses)
$20,000
Subtotal Kimley -Horn Associates (includes 10% subconsultant mark -up)
$83,380
Golder Associates
6.h Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment
$3,500
6.i Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
$6,000
Subtotal Golder Associates (includes 10% subconsultant mark -up)
$10,450
TOTAL FEE WITH OPTIONAL TASKS
$408,035
" Dollar values are allowances; actual costs could be higher or lower. Should actual costs be lower, only actual
costs will be billed. Should circumstances cause actual cost to exceed budgets for the line items, additional
authorization will be sought prior to exceeding approved budgets.
b Dollar value is an estimate and will generally be determined by the number of copies of the Initial Study and EIR
and Technical Analvses that will be required. and the size of'the documents.
Summary
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1
17
S 2,315
Project Description
2
Sr.1 r
4
Sewer Capacity Study
66
-16,420
4
1
35
S 5,705
Arch-l.tri
2
4
40
4
Director/
Assoc.
1 5,
5 120
Senior
Assist
su Senior
Air Quality
Totals
4
Phase I ESA
Principal
Principal
Senior
Director Engineerl
Engineed palk,ontolagi
Graphics Publication
S 10,800
Archaeological & Paleontological Resources
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Task
(EP[)
(EPD)
Planner 11
(AQCA) Scientist I
Scientist
st I Specialist s Specialist
38
S 5,030
Hydrology & Water Quality
1
205
$ ISO
$ 140
105 $ 125
$ 80 $
125 a5 75
Hours I
46
Cost
TiAli Pr*" dhAdaitio-n-r Data, and Project
1
3
a
30
10
3
55
Subtask 1 1: Data Collection & Start-Up
R
14
4,
3 T-4
1
33
$
5,535
Subtask 12: Draft Project Description
3
36
2
3
48
6
46
$
7,680
Subtask 11 Revise Project Description
3
8
Noise
2
4
1
15
$
2,585
Subtotal Task 1
14
58
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5 4
4
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3
159
$ 22,355
Afternafives
2
. .. ..... ..
60
8
SobMsk 2 l Oraft Inifial Stujjy PadagoNOI1
2
2
50
t
5 16,780
1 4
67
S
9,600
Subtask 2.`2: Final Initial Study Paclkage/NOP
4
8
1
23
2 2
16
$
2,160
Subtask 2 3: Distribute
1
4
a
1
4
16
S
2,140
�Subtotal Task 2
2
17
66
1 0
0
0 3 10
99
$
13,900
Summary
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10
16
To* 5: &W" a gs
1
17
S 2,315
Project Description
2
24
4
Sewer Capacity Study
66
-16,420
4
1
35
S 5,705
Aesthetics
2
4
40
4
7
35
1 5,
5 120
1:
47
$ 6,805
Air Quality
1
4
Phase I ESA
10
45
30
$
93,830
90
S 10,800
Archaeological & Paleontological Resources
t
2
16
16 0
3
38
S 5,030
Hydrology & Water Quality
1
2
40
1
2
46
$ 6,400
Greenhouse Gases/Global Climate Change
1
3
a
30
10
3
55
S 7,000
Hazards & Hazardous Materials
$
4,
40
1
2
2
50
S 7,030
Land Use & Planning
2
3
48
2
55
S 7,820
Noise
2
4
16
46
17
4
89
$ 11,500
Uffififies & Service Systems: Water Supply and WW
2
4
150
3
159
$ 22,355
Afternafives
2
30
60
8
6
0
4
110
5 16,780
Mandatory CEQA Sections
2
20
1
23
S 3,235
Consistency Review
4
18
1
1
24
S 3,500
Subtask 3.2: 2nd Screencheck Draft EIR
2
20
40
8
1
1
1
14
87
1
$ 2,430
Subtask 33: Prepare and Circulate Public Draft EIR
6,
18
1
16
41
S 4,985
Subtotal Task 3
0
116
510
53
128
58
16 12
54
966
5 133,690
'Task 4: Prepare & Divirbill)a Final EIR
Sutatask4j: Tat Screencheck Response to Comments/Final EIR
5
32
17
_8
7
3
7 -
19
$ 12,300
Subtask 4,2: 2nd Screencheck Response to Comments/Final EIR
6
20
4
2
2
4
38
S 6,310
Subtask 4,3: Final Response to Comments/Final EIR
2
4
4
6
a
16
S 2,200
Subtask 4,4: Mitigation Monitoring Program
1
2
16
1
20
$ 2,890
Subtask 4.5: Noticing and Distribution
6
16
3
3
28
S 3,800
Subtotal Task 4
64 57
10
9 0 0
To* 5: &W" a gs
Kimley-Horn Associates
Sublash 5 1: Management
36 42
0
Sewer Capacity Study
66
-16,420
Subtask 5,2: Meetings & Telecons
9 9
3
Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan
21
S 4020 �
Subtask 5 3: Public Scoping Meeting
6 9 4
4
7
35
1 5,
5 120
Subtask 5.4: Hearings & Staff Report Assistance
24 26
16
Preliminary Geotechnical Report
66
12,560
ttishnkiit $1irdikm
Kimley-Horn Associates
Traffic Impact Study $ 61,500
Expenses 7,100
Subtotal Subconsuftands with 10% Mark-up $ 75,460
TOTAL TECHNICAL STUDIES TASKS $ 75,460
Reprographics 7",
Delivery/Postage $
Transportation S
ArchaeoiPaloo record search expenses $
TOTAL EXPENSES (with 10% markup) $ gj
f (WAND 10 VAL (without opliona I t0S 5 )
31 =705
Optional Tasks
Kimley-Horn Associates
Water Supply Assessment
$
16,500
Sewer Capacity Study
$
12,300
Hyrdology Study
S
14,100
Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan
*a.
11,700
Meetings and Coordination
S
1,200
Expenses (sewer How monitoring, fire Row tests, office expenses)
20,000
Golder Associates
Preliminary Geotechnical Report
S
3,500
Phase I ESA
S
6,000
Subtotal Subconsultaints; with 10% Mark-up
$
93,830
TOTAL OPTIONAL TASKS
93,1130
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PCR 2014 BILLING RATES AND EXPENSE CHARGES
PROFESSIONAL TIME
Environmental PlanninQ & Documentation
PrincipalPlanner ......... .......... ___ ...... .................. ...... ...................................................... . $170.00
Senior Planner II .. .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... ............................... $140.00
Senior Planner I .......... .............. ....w..., ....,..,. $125.00
Planner.... ............................... ......... ......... ........ ............. ......................... $110.00
AssociatePlanner .................... .................. .......... ........ .......... ........ ......... .................. $95.00
AssistantPlanner ................... ..................... ____ ... .,.,,.... ...,...,. ..,.,..,. ...... ....... ...,..,........... $80.00
Technician............................ ......... .................... ......... .......... .......,., ...............,.. $65.00
Intern....... ............................... ......... ......... .......... .......... ................. .............................. $55.00
Principal /Director ............................... ................,.. ,...,.... ......... .......,. _ ,,.,,..., .,...,..,..,..., $205.00
Associate Principal ................. .................... .....w.... $180.00
President. ............................... ....... ......... ........... ............... ...........,................... $285.00
Biological. Set -vices
Principal Regulatory Scientist ................................................................ ............................... $170.00
PrincipalBiologist ................................................................................. ............................... $170.00
Senior Biologist II/Senior GIS Specialist___ ...... ........................................... $140.00
Senior Biologist I ....... ............................... ........ .............. ,.......................................... $125.00
Biologist................................................................................................. ............................... $110.00
Associate Biologist ....... ............................... ......... $95.00
Assistant Biologist ...................................... ....... ...... ............................... $80.00
Technician................................................................. ............................... .......................... $65.00
Intern........................................................................................................ ............................... $55.00
Associate Principal /Deputy Director ..................................................... ............................... $180.00
Principal, Biological and Environmental Compliance ....... ....... ........ ........ ................ $205.00
Principal / Director ................................................................................... ............................... $235.00
Airy Ouairty. Climate & Acoustics Services
Principal Engineer/ Scientist ................................................................... ............................... $170.00
Senior Engineer /Scientist II ................................................................... ............................... $140.00
Senior Engineer /Scientist I ....... ......... .......... .......... ....... ......... ................ $125.00
Engineer /Scientist ........ ......... ......... ............... $110.00
Associate Engineer / Scientist... ......... ... ........ ......... ......... ...... ...................... $95.00
Assistant Engineer / Scientist ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... .................... ........ $80.00
Technician.......... ............................... .................... .............,...., .....,,.. ......... ,,..... $65.00
Intern.................. ............................... ............................... ......... ......... ......... ..... $55.00
Principal / Director .............................. ............... ...... .............. .........., ............... $185.00
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Historic Resources
Principal Historian...... .... ......... ......... ...........
........................... ..... $150.00
Senior Historian II .......... ......... ........ .........
........................... ................ $140.00
SeniorHistorian I ................... ......... ......... ........... ..,......................
,.... ....,..., ........,....... $125.00
Historian........... ........ ......... ............................ ........,
..,...... ,...,,... ......... ...........,.... $110.00
AssociateHistorian ..... .................... ...............................
......... ..... ............................... $95.00
Assistant Historian ...... .................... ......... .......... .........
......... ........ ......... ........ ......... $80.00
Technician................... ......... ................... ......... ........,
$65.00
Intern........................... ........................., ..,....,, .........
........, ...,........... ......................... $55.00
Director...................................................................................................
............................... $170.00
Archeological & Paleonto o =ical Resources
Principal Archaeologist / Paleontologist ................. ............................... ........................ $150.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist II ..................................... ........ , .............. ................. $140.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist I ................................................... ............................... $125.00
Archaeologist / Paleontologist ............................... ..........................,........ .......,.,..................... $110.00
Associate Archaeologist / Paleontologist .................................................. ............................... $95.00
Assistant Archaeologist / Paleontologist .......................... ........,....... ,........,....,................ $80.00
Technician................... .......... .................. ......... , ........ ......... ......... ......... _ .......,......... $65.00
Intern........................... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............... .............. $55.00
Director ............ ......... ................... ,.,...... .. $170.00
Support
Senior GIS Specialist.. ........ .......... ....... .................... ......... ........................... $140.00
Graphics Specialist ...................... .......... ........, ,..,..... ........... ............... $85.00
Senior Publications/ Production ......... ......... ......... .. ....,..., ......... „w...... ....... $75.00
Publications /Production ......... .... ..... ....... .......... ......... .,....... ...,..... ,........ .......... $50.00
DIRECT EXPENSES
Direct expenses will be billed at 110 percent, including but not limited to:
• Retention of subcontractors.
• Purchase or rental of project materials and special supplies.
• Reproduction, printing and photographic costs.
• Postage, delivery, telephone and other communication costs when requested or approved by
client.
• Lodging, transportation, and project - related mileage necessarily incurred at the prevailing
Internal Revenue Service Standard Mileage Rates.
BILLING TERMS
• Unless other contractual terms are agreed upon, PCR invoices on a monthly basis. Payment
is due 30 days from date of invoice.
• PCR's scheduling commitments are made and taken seriously. However, PCR reserves the
right to modify performance schedules in instances where payment of PCR invoices falls
behind agreed -upon terms.
■ PCR recalibrates its billing rates for professional time at the beginning of each calendar year
and reserves the right to raise its billing rates for one or more professional categories by no
more than five (5) percent 12 months following project initiation
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Kimley » >Horn
KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
Effective thru December 31, 2014
STAFF
SUPPORT STAFF ............................................ ............................... $ 70.00 - $ 125.00
DESIGNER /TECHNICIAN /CADD OPERATOR ................ $ 80.00 - $ 135.00
ANALYST........................................................... ............................... $ 90.00 - $ 140.00
PROFESSIONAL ........... .......... .„..... ................. ____ ............ .,...... .... $135.00 - $ 165.00
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ....... ....... .... ____ .... ....... ...._.............. $180.00 - $ 260.00
PRINCIPAL ........... ___ ................... ....... ...,..... $ 225.00 - $ 260.00
EXPENSES
SUBCONSULTANT / REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE MARK- UP ..................15%
Note: Billing Rates are reviewed annually and are adjusted as necessary
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GOLDER ASSOCIATES INC.
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
PROFESSIONAL RATE SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014
Invoices from Golder Associates Inc. include all labor charges, other direct costs, and costs associated
with in -house services. Charges include only those services directly attributable to the execution of the
work. Time spent when traveling in the interest of the work will be charged in accordance with the hourly
rates. Rates for Professional services related to expert testimony, including time spent in depositions and
the preparation and presentations of testimony, are available upon request.
Labor charges are based upon standard hourly billing rates for each category of staff. The billing rates
include costs for salary, payroll taxes, insurance associated with employment, benefits (including holiday,
sick leave, and vacation), administrative overheads, and profit. Rates by labor category are as follows:
Billing
Personnel
Hourly Rate
Level _.m_._._.
' Cate D"___
"in
(U.S.;)
B1
Adm Support
$70
B2
Staff Admin Support
$75
B3
Senior Admin Support
$85
B4
Project Coordinator
$95
T1
Technician
$75
T2
Staff Technician
$90
T3
Senior Technician
$100
D1
Draftsperson
$85
D2
Staff Draftsperson
$95
D3
Senior Draftsperson
$110
C1
Engineer /Scientist
$105
C2
Staff Engineer /Scientist
$115
C3
Project Engineer /Scientist
$125
C4
Senior Project Engineer /Scientist
$150
C5
Senior Engineer /Scientist
$180
C6
Senior Consultant
$210
C7
Practice /Program Leader
$240
C8
Senior Practice/Program Leader
$260
Other direct costs, including materials, travel, subsistence, and subcontractor costs, will be invoiced at
cost plus a minimum general and administrative fee of 15 %.
An Office Service Fee for direct project non -labor office costs including mail, telephone, fax transmissions,
personal computers as well as reasonable and customary in -house photocopying will be billed at a
minimum of 7% of the total labor fees. This Office Service Fee does not include CAD /GIS computers,
color photocopies, outsourced photocopies /reproductions or drawing reproduction. These services will be
billed at the following rates:
SERVICE RATE
CAD /GIS Computers $20 /hour
Color Photocopies $0.20 /page
Color Plotter (D&E size) $5 /plot
Rates for laboratory services and use of equipment owned by Golder Associates Inc. will be provided
upon request.
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November 20, 2014
Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PLANNING & BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Re: PROPOSAL TO PREPARE AN EIR FOR THE MATTEL CONTINENTAL GRAND
CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN
Dear Ms. Christensen:
PCR Services Corporation ( "PCR ") appreciates the opportunity to submit this letter
proposal to assist the City of El Segundo ( "City ") with environmental consulting services for the
Mattel Continental Grand Campus Specific Plan project ( "proposed project "). PCR has enlisted the
services of Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. ( "KHA ") to prepare a Traffic Impact Study, and to
provide civil engineering support including a Hydrology Report, Water Quality Analysis, Water
Supply Assessment ( "WSA "), and Sewer Area Study. We have also enlisted the services of Golder
Associates to prepare a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment ( "Phase 1 ESA "), and a Preliminary
Geotechnical Assessment. This proposal is based on our recent discussions, a review of inter -
departmental correspondence, an applicant prepared project description, and project plans received
f1rom the City via e- inail between April 14th and 21st, 2014, This proposal also reflects itiformatiota
in PCR's files regarding previous environmental work conducted by PCR on the subject property.
Included in this proposal is a brief overview of PCR, a summary of the proposed project as we
understand it, a scope of work to complete the environmental review process as set forth by the
California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") through an through an Environmental Impact
Report (`EIR "), a general schedule for completion of our services, and estimated fees and direct
costs. The following are included as attachments to our proposal: a) PCR and Subconsultant Billing
Rates; b) Detailed Cost Spreadsheet; c) PCR Resumes.
PCR OVERVIEW
PCR is a multi - disciplinary firm serving public and private clients for 40 years. Established
in 1974, PCR is known for meticulously crafted and legally defensible CEQA and National
Environmental Policy Act ( "NEPA ") documents; including expert command of technical issues in
biology, air quality, greenhouse gas /climate change analysis, acoustics, historic resources,
archaeology, and paleontology. PCR has approximately 50 professional, support, and administrative
staff members in its Santa Monica, Pasadena, and Irvine locations. Our in -house staff effectively
collaborates to develop practical approaches for CEQA/NEPA compliance and issue resolution. Our
in -house support capabilities include full Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer -Aided
Drafting & Design ( "CADD ") graphics, word processing, photographic imaging/scanning, and
production services. This comprehensive in -house team provides for timely feedback between team
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members, consistent resources to meet deadlines, knowledgeable management of work tasks and
cost savings to our clients.
PCR has previous experience in the City of El Segundo, including preparation of CEQA
documentation for Mattel's The Grand Way Project, Phase II of The Grand Way Project & 1955
East Grand Avenue Project, the Candle Corporation Headquarters Campus Plan, Grand Avenue
Corporate Center Project, and the Grand Plaza Corporate Complex, among others. In addition to
previous work on the Mattel Campus site and in the City of El Segundo, PCR has other corporate
campus CEQA experience, including preparation of EIRs for Disney's Grand Central Creative
Campus, and the SKG /Dreamworks Animation Campus in the City of Glendale, the Symantec
Office Development in Culver City, and the Fox Studio Expansion in the City of Los Angeles, to
name a few.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The proposed project, is located in the City of El Segundo, on an approximately 12.5 -acre
site consisting of three parcels located at 333 Continental Boulevard (" the 333 Continental Parcel "),
455 Continental Boulevard ( "the 455 Continental Parcel "), and 1955 East Grand Avenue ( "the 1955
Grand Parcel "), collectively referred to as the project site ("project site "). The project site has a
general plan designation of Corporate Office and is zoned Corporate Office ( "CO ").
The project site is located in the northeast quadrant of the City in an area characterized by
"super block" development with a mix of office, research and development, retail and hotel uses, as
well as the Los Angeles Air Force Base. Land uses surrounding the project site include the Double
Tree Hotel, Grand Avenue, and office uses to the south, and office uses to the north, east and west.
The approximately 4 acre, 333 Continental Parcel, is currently occupied by a 14 -story,
316,000 square -foot ( "sf') building housing the Mattel, Inc. corporate headquarters offices, and
34,000 sf of commercial uses, including a cafeteria and child care center for Mattel employees, and a
retail outlet store open to the public. The 333 Continental Parcel also includes an eight -level parking
structure with 1,193 parking spaces that includes a 11,300 sf fitness center for employees at the
ground level. The proposed project does not include new development on the 333 Continental
Parcel, the existing Mattel corporate headquarters and associated uses would be retained under the
proposed project.
The approximately 3.5 acre, 455 Continental Parcel, is improved with interim temporary uses
that include recreational facilities for Mattel employees, a landscaped area featuring a Mattel logo,
and surface parking spaces. Under the proposed project these improvements would be demolished,
allowing for development of a 300,000 sf, 14 -story office building that would mirror the design of
the existing corporate headquarters building on the 333 Continental Parcel. Development would
also include construction of an eight -level parking structure with a minimum of 780 parking spaces.
Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
November 20, 2014 - Page 3
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The 1955 Grand Parcel, is approximately 5 acres, and is currently occupied by a two - story,
55,355 square -foot office building used by Mattel as a conference center, as well as a surface
parking lot with 373 parking spaces. Under the proposed project, and subsequent to development of
the 455 Continental Parcel, existing improvements on the 1955 Grand Parcel would be demolished,
and up to 174,240 sf of new office floor area and up to 465 surface parking spaces would be
developed. Approximately 60,000 to 70,000 sf of the new floor area would be used for conference
center purposes.
The current FAR for the 333 Continental Parcel is 2.05, following development of the
proposed project, the FAR for the project site as a whole would be 1.53. The proposed project would
be completed in two separate phases. Construction of the 455 Continental Parcel would be the first
phase, and would be completed in approximately 15.5 to 19.5 months. Construction of the 1955
Grand Parcel would take approximately 13 to 18 months. Although an estimated start date has not
been determined, full build out of the project site is expected by 2026.
Mattel currently employs approximately 1,190 employees at the project site with work hours
generally running from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Following development associated with the proposed
project, approximately 1,000 employees are expected to work at the 455 Continental Parcel, with the
same general work hours as current Mattel employees on the project site. Once redeveloped the 1955
Grand Parcel would include from 400 to 430 new employees. The total number of employees at full
buildout would be between 2,590 and 3,020 employees.
Requested entitlements include approval of a General Plan Amendment, a Zone Change, a
Zone Text Amendment, a Specific Plan, and a Development Agreement.
SCOPE OF WORK
The table below lists the tasks required for the timely completion of the environmental
review process. Following the table is a description of each of these separate tasks.
Task _ Task Description
1 Collect Data /Prepare Project Descriptio-
n
2 Prepare Initial Study Package
3 Prepare Draft EIR
4 Prepare Final EIR
5 Meetings and Management Coordination
Task 1: Collect Data /Prepare Project Description
As part of this first task, PCR will attend a kick -off meeting with the City to discuss the
status of the project, available information, overall priorities for the CEQA process, communication
protocols, next steps, and the project schedule. Following the meeting and a thorough review of the
Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
November 20, 2014 - Page 4
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most recent project plans and related information, PCR will prepare a data needs memorandum
listing additional information and assumptions that may be required to support completion of the
EIR process.
Upon receipt of necessary project information identified in our data needs list, PCR will
prepare a draft Project Description for project team review. PCR assumes the bulk of responses to
our data needs request will be provided within two weeks in a consolidated format. If a prolonged
iterative data collection effort is required it could affect schedule and the level of effort to complete
the EIR. As discussed below, this Project Description will be included in an Initial Study package
and will be used as the basis for preparing the Explanation of Checklist Determinations within the
Initial Study package. Upon receipt of City comments, PCR will make necessary changes to the
Project Description. PCR assumes that two iterations of the Project Description will be required.
Products
a Data Needs Memorandum
• First Draft of Project Description
• Final Project Description to Support Initial Study & EIR analyses
Task 2: Prepare Initial Study Package
Upon finalization of the Project Description, PCR will prepare the Initial Study package.
The Initial Study package will consist of the City's Initial Study Checklist accompanied by specific
explanations of the checklist determinations and the project description described above. The Initial
Study Checklist and Explanation of Checklist Determinations will identify issues to be analyzed in
the EIR and, importantly, substantiate with data or logic based analysis why other issues will not
require further study. For each environmental issue addressed in the Initial Study, it will be
determined whether the project would result in no impact, a less than significant impact, a less than
significant impact with mitigation or a potentially significant impact. Issues for which a potentially
significant impact is identified will be addressed in detail in the EIR.
Based on our review of the project and our familiarity with the project site, the following
issues have the potential for significant project impacts or are otherwise proposed for evaluation in
the EIR: aesthetics (including visual character, views, and shade /shadow), air quality (construction
and operation), cultural resources (archaeology, paleontology), greenhouse gas emissions,
hazards/hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use, noise, traffic, public services
(police, fire), and utilities (water, wastewater). If it becomes apparent based on review of technical
reports prepared by others and/or discussions with City staff that any of the above listed issues can
be excluded from the EIR or if additional issues need to be addressed in the EIR, PCR will notify the
project team and adjust the scope of work and budget accordingly.
PCR does not anticipate the need for extensive analysis of other environmental issues not
listed above beyond the extent necessary to satisfy the basic requirements of CEQA based on the
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
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project's consistency with relevant local plans, regulations, ordinances, criteria, and /or guidelines.
Impacts related to agriculture and forestry resources, biological resources, geology, and mineral
resources are anticipated to have no impacts or less than significant impacts. However, a
geotechnical report is recommended to support a finding in the Initial Study that impacts would be
less than significant.
Once drafted, PCR will submit the Initial Study package to the City for review. Based on the
broad scope of issues to be further analyzed in the EIR, PCR assumes that two (2) rounds of City
comments will be required to finalize the Initial Study. If such revisions include modifications to
the list of environmental issues to be discussed in the Draft EIR, the scope of work and budget set
forth in this proposal may be affected.
As part of this task, PCR will also prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR for
review by the City. In addition, PCR assumes that a public scoping meeting will be held and thus, a
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting will be incorporated into the NOP. In accordance with CEQA
requirements, the NOP/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting will include a brief description of the
project, a list of the probable environmental effects of the project, a conceptual site plan, and the
date, time and location of the public scoping meeting. PCR will need assistance from the City in
coordinating the scoping meeting location and associated mailing list. Once the NOP/Notice of
Public Scoping meeting is signed by City staff, PCR will distribute, as determined appropriate
through consultation with the City, the NOP/Notice of Public Scoping meeting via certified mail to
begin the 30 -day public comment period. During the NOP comment period, the Initial Study will
also be made available by City staff for public review.
Products
• 1St and 2nd Draft Initial Study Package to City (3 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
• Proof -Check Draft for City Review (1 hard copy,I electronic copy)
• Final Initial Study for Public Review (35 hardcopies, 1 electronic copy, and 35 CDs)
• Notice of Preparation/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
• Preparation and Attendance at Public Scoping Meeting
Task 3: Prepare Draft EIR
PCR will prepare a Draft EIR that will analyze the project's potential environmental impacts.
PCR will design a Draft EIR that will reflect the scope of issues determined by the Initial Study,
additional relevant issues raised within NOP comments, and consensus reached with the City for
approaching key environmental issue areas. The Draft EIR will include all statutory sections
required by CEQA, including a summary, project description, and impact analyses for each
environmental issue to be addressed that will include mitigation measures and an analysis of
cumulative effects. The EIR will also address areas of controversy, effects found not to be
significant, growth inducement, alternatives, significant irreversible environmental effects,
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significant and unavoidable environmental effects, references, and organizations and persons
consulted. PCR assumes that up to three (3) alternatives, including one No Project Alternative as
required under CEQA, will be addressed in the Draft EIR. PCR will work with the City to create a
comprehensive set of project objectives within the Project Description and to identify alternatives to
the project.
The scope of the environmental impact analyses in the Draft EIR will be determined by the
Initial Study and may be modified to include additional topics based on comments received during
the NOP comment period. Based on PCR's understanding of the project, our long- standing history
of experience in performing environmental review in the City in general, we anticipate that the Draft
EIR will analyze the environmental issues listed below.
Aesthetics (Visual Character and Views, Shade /Shadow)
Air Quality
Cultural Resources (Archaeology, Paleontology)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions /Global Climate Change
Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Hydrology and Water Quality
Land Use and Planning
Noise
■ Public Services (Police, Fire)
Transportation /Traffic /Parking
Utilities (Wastewater and Water)
The approach and scope for each of these environmental issues is presented below.
Aesthetics/Views
The analysis of aesthetics will include an evaluation of potential impacts associated with
aesthetic resources, views, and shading and light and glare. The aesthetics analysis will be illustrated
through the use of photographs and graphic illustrations provided by the applicant or project
architect. The analysis of impacts on aesthetic resources will incorporate the following: a
description of the existing visual quality of the site and surrounding areas; a description of any
valued focal or panoramic views of aesthetic resources; a description of relevant regulations, policies
and guidelines governing aesthetic resources; and an evaluation of impacts with an emphasis on the
potential for the project to introduce features that would detract from the aesthetic quality of the area
or conflict with applicable design guidelines.
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
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The analysis of views will focus on views of aesthetic resources that may be obstructed. The
analysis will address views from public and private locations separately, since based on public
policy and case law private views are provided little regulatory protection. In the event photo
simulations are warranted to support the analysis, it is assumed that they will be provided by the
architect or through the services of a consultant under a separate scope.
An assessment of potential shading impacts attributable to the project will also be provided.
In order to complete the shading analysis PCR will identify nearby shadow sensitive uses; describe
existing buildings and their shadow effects in the site vicinity; and model the proposed
development's shadow patterns during the Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice and Spring /Fall
Equinox. PCR will prepare graphics that depict shadow patterns on a scaled base map with area
streets, proposed and existing building footprints, and shadow sensitive uses clearly identified. PCR
will coordinate with the project architect to confirm assumptions and ensure accuracy regarding the
proposed building envelope and building placement. Potential impacts resulting from light and /or
glare generated by the project will also be evaluated.
Air Quality
PCR has worked closely with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
staff members to develop an understanding and define expectations for the quantification and
assessment of air pollutant emissions from projects similar to the proposed office development.
Building on our knowledge and experience, PCR has developed a refined approach to performing air
quality analyses, pursuant to the standards and guidelines set forth by the California Air Resources
Board (GARB) and the SCAQMD.
Pursuant to guidance provided by the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook, PCR will
describe the existing air quality conditions, regulatory setting, and thresholds of significance. PCR
will calculate regional construction- and operational -period emissions using SCAQMD's
recommended CalEEMod model supplemented by SCAQMD - developed construction scenarios.
The construction analysis will include combustion emissions related to equipment operation;
fugitive dust emissions related to demolition, site preparation and earthmoving activities; mobile
source emissions related to construction worker and haul truck trips; and volatile organic compound
emissions related to architectural coating application and asphalt pavement. PCR recommends that
localized construction impacts be assessed using the SCAQMD LST screening tables. PCR will
assess potential off -site impacts from the creation and emission of toxic air contaminants (TACs)
and odors during construction qualitatively.
The operational analysis will include mobile source emissions related to project - generated
vehicle trips, stationary source emissions related to energy demand (i.e., electricity generation,
natural gas consumption), and fugitive source emissions (such as from landscaping activities and the
routine use of consumer products). PCR will address localized impacts attributable to project carbon
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monoxide (CO), coarse and fine particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5, respectively), and oxides of
nitrogen (NOx) using the SCAQMD Localized Significance Thresholds (LST) Guidelines. PCR
will perform a semi - quantitative localized carbon monoxide (CO) hotspots analysis for those
intersections in the project vicinity that experience the greatest traffic impacts. With respect to
operations, the project is not expected to emit substantial toxic air contaminants (TACs) or be a
source of substantial odors. Accordingly, a qualitative health risk assessment will be completed
based on land use compatibility guidance from the California Environmental Protection Agency
(CalEPA), GARB, and the SCAQMD and odors will also be addressed qualitatively. Mitigation
measures will be provided, if needed, to address any significant air quality impacts identified in
preparation of the EIR.
PCR will evaluate the project's consistency with the SCAQMD's most recent Air Quality
Management Plan (AQMP), including the AQMP's strategies to achieve and maintain ambient air
quality standards. PCR will rely on the city or project applicant's identification of related projects
within the project vicinity and address the CEQA consideration that the project may have impacts
that, although not individually significant, would be cumulatively considerable.
Cultural Resources (Historic, Archaeology and Paleontology)
ArchaeologylPaleontology — PCR will conduct an analysis to determine potential impacts to
archaeological and paleontological resources. The analysis will identify known resources within the
general vicinity of the project based on archaeological and paleontological records searches to be
obtained by PCR. PCR will also consult with local Native American tribes early in the process to
assist in the identification process. PCR's evaluation of the project's potential impacts on
archeological and paleontological resources in the EIR will provide the following:
• Regulatory Setting. Summarize applicable local, regional, state and federal policies,
regulations and guidelines.
• Prehistoric Context Statement. Provide a prehistoric context statement that will
characterize the nature and behavior of past Native American activities through time
that took place within the general vicinity of the project site. This statement will
assist with the future evaluation of resources that could be impacted by the project.
• Archaeology and Paleontology Record Searches /Results. Conduct archaeological
resources records searches through the California Historical Resources Information
System South Central Coastal Information Center (CHRIS- SCCIC) at California State
University, Fullerton that will included review of cultural resource studies and
recorded archaeological resources inside and within a one -half mile radius of the
project site. PCR will also solicit a paleontological resources records search from the
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County that will include review of all known
fossil localities on and in the general vicinity of the project site. Results of both
records searches will indicate whether or not there are previously recorded
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archaeological or paleontological resources within the project site and vicinity, and
will also provide a basis for assessing the sensitivity of the project site for
undiscovered buried resources.
• Native American Consultation. PCR will conduct Native American consultation in
accordance with California Senate Bill 18, which requires government -to- government
consultation (i.e., between the lead regulating agency and tribal councils) regarding
traditional tribal cultural places when a project includes a General Plan amendment.
PCR will commission a Sacred Lands File records search through the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and conduct follow up consultation with
Native American groups identified by the NAHC as having affiliation with the project
vicinity, as recommended by the NAHC. Follow -up consultation will take place early
in the process in the form of a letter sent via certified mail that will indicate the
project site, briefly describe the nature of the proposed project, and request
information recipients may have regarding additional prehistoric or Native American
resources that may be impacted by the proposed project. PCR will follow up on the
letters as necessary and will conduct telephone consultation with interested Native
American contacts and additional appropriate Native American informants identified
through the initial consultation process. Results of the search and follow -up
consultation will provide information as to the nature and location of additional
prehistoric or Native American resources whose records are not available at the
CHRIS- SCCIC.
• Impact Analysis. Provide a sensitivity assessment that will determine the potential to
encounter buried resources within areas of the site and analyze the nature of project
construction activities and their potential to encounter known or undiscovered
archaeological or paleontological resources.
Mitigation Measures. Define mitigation measures if warranted to address impacts to
archaeological and paleontological resources.
Global Climate Change /Greenhouse Gases
To aid in implementing the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, also known as AB 32,
OPR published CEQA Guidelines which took effect in 2010, addressing the evaluation of GHG
emissions under CEQA. In accordance with this guidance, PCR is therefore proposing to analyze
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions quantitatively and consistency with applicable plans and policies
qualitatively.
PCR will prepare a discussion of the pertinent GHG statutes and regulations at the local,
regional, state and federal levels. PCR will describe existing conditions, ambient GHG levels and
GHG emissions, at the state, federal, and global level, as available and appropriate. At this time
neither the SCAQMD nor the City has promulgated numeric project -level CEQA significance
thresholds for GHG emissions applicable to the proposed project. PCR will perform the GHG
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analysis by demonstrating that the project is consistent with GHG reducing goals established under
AB32. Thresholds of significance will be defined for CEQA consideration, based on City, OPR,
CAPCOA, SCAQMD and /or SCAG guidelines. Annual construction and operation GHG emissions
inventories will be prepared using the CalEEMod model. The benefit of mandatory emission
reduction measures, in accordance with recently mandated Ca1GREEN building codes, inherent
"smart growth" elements, and voluntary strategies will be calculated using guidance from the
California Air Pollution Control Officer's Association (CAPCOA). The City of El Segundo has not
yet developed a formal GHG reduction plan. However, PCR will evaluate the project's consistency
with applicable State, local, and regional GHG- reduction goals, plans and regulations. Mitigation
measures will be provided, if needed, to address any significant air quality impacts identified in
preparation of the EIR.
Hazards /Hazardous Materials
The EIR analysis of Hazards /Hazardous Materials will be based on a Phase I ESA prepared
by Golder Associates, as described under Task 6 below, as well as other available studies and
information. The analysis of hazards and hazardous materials will address the content parameters set
forth in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. This section of the Draft EIR is expected to
demonstrate that with compliance with regulatory requirements and any mitigation measures
recommended based on the findings of the Phase I ESA, construction and operation of the project
will not result in significant impacts related to hazards or hazardous materials.
Hydrology and Water Quality
The analysis of hydrology and water quality will address potential groundwater and
runoff /erosion effects during construction and drainage flows during operations. The analysis will be
based on a Hydrology Report and Water Quality Analysis prepared by KHA, as described under
Task 6 below. The analysis of hydrology and water quality in the EIR will identify changes in the
amount of off -site water flows due to project construction, City regulations regarding protection
from flooding and adverse effects on water quality and the application of Best Management
Practices (BMTs), pursuant to City policy. This section of the Draft EIR will identify regulatory
requirements and mitigation measures recommended by KHA if warranted to reduce or avoid
significant impacts. The analysis of hydrology and water quality will address the content parameters
set forth in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines.
Land Use and Planning
The analysis of land use impacts will evaluate the project's consistency with the City General
Plan Land Use Element and zoning in light of entitlement requests, and will also evaluate project
compliance with other applicable state, regional, and local policies, plans, and programs, such as the
Southern California Association of Governments' (SLAG) Regional Transportation Plan. The
emphasis of the analysis will be to identify any conflicts with plans and policies, and to assess
whether such conflicts would be tied to the potential for physical impacts on the environment.
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As the proposed project has the potential to increase ambient noise levels on a temporary
(e.g., during construction) and /or long -term (e.g., operations) basis, the issue of noise will be
addressed in the Draft EIR. PCR staff will prepare an evaluation of potential noise impacts
associated with construction activities, surface transportation, and other aspects of project operations
that are noise intensive and that have the potential to impact neighboring noise sensitive land uses.
Potential impacts on the project from sources of noise in the existing sound environment will also be
evaluated to confirm the adequacy of building sound isolation to support attainment of applicable
interior noise standards for residential uses and the potential for adverse noise effects.
PCR will identify and describe relevant local plans, regulations, ordinances, and guidelines
related to community noise; identify and map noise - sensitive land uses in the vicinity that may be
affected by the proposed project; and conduct ambient noise measurements at up to two locations
over 24 -hours (one week day), and at up to three locations for short-term monitoring during peak
traffic hours to establish ambient noise levels in proximity to noise sensitive land uses.
To predict construction -period noise impacts, PCR will utilize published construction
equipment noise level data to characterize the noise source, and apply industry standard distance
attenuation and barrier (natural topography) insertion loss formulas to estimate noise levels at
sensitive receptor locations. Construction -period noise will then be compared to the ambient noise
levels and identified thresholds of significance to determine noise impacts at each receptor location.
PCR will evaluate construction vibration, including evaluation of effects from pile driving (if
utilized) on sensitive receptors (i.e., the adjacent hotel).
PCR will evaluate operational noise and vibration from project related vehicular traffic at
nearby existing roadway segments and on -site stationary noise sources by establishing the
incremental change from existing ambient noise levels to project operational noise levels relative to
identified thresholds of significance. Traffic noise impacts will be evaluated using a roadway noise
computer prediction model based on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) traffic noise
prediction model (FHWARD -77 -108) methodologies and criteria. This analysis will be conducted
for up to four scenarios (e.g., Existing, Existing with Project, Future No- Project, and Future with
Project). To calibrate the sound prediction model to more accurately reflect local conditions, the
two short-term (15- minute) noise measurements with simultaneous traffic counts along the analyzed
roadway segments will be used.
To evaluate potential noise impacts from the existing sound environment (i.e. traffic on
roadways) PCR will rely on the City /State Building Code. Mitigation measures in the form of
building sound isolation performances can be identified on an as- needed basis.
PCR will recommend mitigation measures to the extent feasible if significant impacts are
identified. Mitigation measures may include performance standards, recommendations for
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refinements to project design, or, restrictions in the hours and types of project activities. Mitigation
design is not included in this scope of work.
Public Services
The analysis of public services will consider potential project impacts on the delivery of
police and fire protection services. PCR will work with planning staff to get the input needed from
the City departments to support preparation of the police and fire analyses.
PLR's evaluation of the potential project impacts on fire protection services will address
location, response times, staffing, and equipment levels for the fire stations that serve the project
site; identify existing constraints to service and relevant plans or proposals for new fire stations or
increases in staffing and equipment, and; evaluate the project's conformance with regulations and
standards (e.g., fire hydrant flow, and emergency response times). Additionally, in consultation with
the City of El Segundo Fire Department, the analysis will assess the increase in demand for fire
protection and the Department's ability to serve the project and maintain adequate levels of service.
PLR's evaluation of potential project impacts on police services will address the location,
facilities, staffing, equipment levels and response times for the project site. Any existing constraints
to police services in the project area will be identified, based on a consultation with the El Segundo
Police Department. The analysis will assess the increase in demand for police services and the
Department's ability to serve the project area and maintain adequate levels of service.
Transportation /Traffic & Parking
PCR will prepare the transportation, traffic and parking section of the EIR based on a
comprehensive Traffic Impact Study prepared by KHA, as described below under Task 6. This
section of the EIR will summarize the findings of the traffic study, including the evaluation of
intersection and roadway impacts; the amount and adequacy of available parking; and site access
and related circulation issues (e.g., safety issues and hazards related to proposed circulation
improvements including vehicular and pedestrian access, and parking).
Utilities (Water Supply and Wastewater)
The analysis of utilities will address potential impacts associated with wastewater
conveyance and treatment. Project implementation would increase wastewater generation and could
result in the demand for sanitary sewer improvements in the project area. Accordingly, the analysis
of wastewater conveyance will be based on a Sewer Area Study prepared by KHA. The EIR section
will characterize existing and proposed wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment systems for
the project site and area, and estimate future project - related wastewater generation. The EIR section
will also indicate any necessary improvements or mitigation measures to reduce impacts.
Based on PLR's understanding of the project, the proposed land uses would exceed 250,000
sf of commercial use and 1,000 employees, and would therefore meet the thresholds requiring
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preparation of a WSA pursuant to Senate Bill 610 (effective January 1, 2002 and codified in
California Water Code Section 10910 et seq.). PCR will prepare an analysis of water supply to
document the adequacy of water conveyance systems in the area based on information available
from the City and will rely on a WSA prepared by KHA to demonstrate that adequate water supplies
will be available to serve the proposed project.
Screencheck Draft EIR Revision and Preparation of the Public Draft
PCR will submit the 1St Draft EIR to the City for review. We anticipate that two (2) round(s)
of City comments will need to be incorporated before the Public Review Draft EIR copy is finalized.
As the precise amount of time and associated fees required for review and incorporation of City
comments cannot be specifically predicted since such staff time and fees will be dependent upon the
extent of comments, PCR has proposed an "allowance" for completion of these tasks. Thus, if the
fee is less than the fee cited in the fee table below, the balance will not be billed. In addition, if fees
are more than required, PCR will seek written authorization prior to proceeding.
PCR will prepare a Notice of Completion and a Notice of Availability, if requested by the
City. PCR will assist in the distribution of the Draft EIR to a list of agencies and organizations
agreed to by the City. That list will include the State Clearinghouse, the County Clerk, Responsible
Agencies, local libraries, agencies and individuals who commented on the NOP or attended the
public scoping meeting, and other interested parties identified in coordination with the City. PCR
will also prepare files for posting the Draft EIR on the City's website and produce CDs of the Draft
EIR for City distribution.
Products
1 st Administrative Draft EIR City Review (5 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
■ 2nd Administrative Draft EIR (Proof - Check) for City Review (2 hard copies, 1
electronic copy)
• Public Review Draft EIR (25 hard copies with appendices on CD, 35 CDs (15 for
State Clearinghouse), and 1 electronic copy)
• Notice of Completion and Availability
Task 4: Prepare Final EIR
At the close of the public review period for the Draft EIR, PCR will coordinate with the City
to obtain all public comments. PCR will review the comments and meet with the City to discuss
issues raised and establish an approach for responding to comments. After consultation with the
City regarding the issues raised, PCR will prepare a Draft -Final EIR. The Final EIR will include: a
summary of the project and its associated impacts; corrections and additions to the Draft EIR; a list
of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR; comments submitted
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regarding the Draft EIR and responses prepared to address those comments; copies of the Draft EIR
comment letters; and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
In addition, it is possible that PCR will need assistance from the City or the applicant with
regard to comments that are more political in nature or that are specific to the design of the project.
As discussed in more detail below, PCR can only speculate as to the nature and extent of public
comment regarding the Draft EIR. We have assumed that a light level of public comments will be
submitted to the City requiring responses. As discussed in the Proposed Fees section below, PCR
has assigned allowances for responding to these comments.
PCR anticipates that the City will review the Screencheck Final EIR twice before approving
its contents. Once the City approves the Final EIR, PCR will assist the City with distribution of the
Final EIR to the appropriate agencies and organizations, including those agencies that commented
on the Draft EIR and to local libraries. The Final EIR will be distributed to agencies who
commented on the Draft EIR at least 10 days prior to the hearing date for certification of the EIR.
PCR will also prepare a Notice of Completion to be sent along with copies of the Final EIR to the
State Clearinghouse and County Clerk. As with the Draft EIR, PCR will prepare electronic files for
posting of the document to the City's website and will prepare CDs of the Final EIR for distribution
by the City. Ten days after the Final EIR is sent to commenting agencies, public hearings regarding
the project can commence.
Upon project approval, PCR will file the Notice of Determination with the County Clerk.
This notice will start a 30 -day statute of limitations with regard to approval of the project and
certification of the Final EIR.
Products
1St Administrative Final EIR for City Review (5 hardcopies, 1 electronic copy)
2 °d Administrative (Proof - Check) —Final EIR for City Review (5 hardcopies, 1
electronic copy)
Final EIR for Public Distribution (15 hard copies, 20 CDs, and 1 electronic copy)
Notice of Completion
■ Notice of Determination (1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy)
Task 5: Management and Meetings
The precise number of meetings required to complete the environmental review process for
the project cannot be determined at this time. The costs for this task are based on an estimate of: one
(1) kick -off meeting, one (1) public scoping meeting, three (3) coordination meetings /conference
calls, one (1) public meeting on the Draft EIR, and two (2) public hearings on the Final EIR. PCR
cannot predict the number of meetings, technical staff who may need to participate, or the duration
or preparation involved for meetings. Accordingly, as discussed in the Proposed Fees section below,
this task and the hours assumed are considered an allowance. Public meeting and hearing attendance
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will at a minimum include PLR's EPD Division Direction, PCR's Project Manager, and KHA's
Project Manager. Throughout the course of the project, regular as- needed coordination will occur
with the City and /or project team to facilitate preparation of the EIR. The PCR Project Manager will
ensure that the City is apprised of current efforts and any notable issues, and is consistently current
on CEQA document status and schedule.
Task 6: Subconsultant Technical Studies
With the exception of the Traffic Impact Study, the subconsultant technical studies described
below can be considered optional tasks, assuming the studies or sufficient equivalent information
adequate to support the EIR analyses can be provided under separate contract or by the City or
applicant.
Kimley -Horn Associates
Traffic Impact Study
KHA will prepare a Traffic Impact Study to address the traffic- related impacts of the
proposed project. Our understanding is that the project is anticipated to be constructed over a
number of years, with completion envisioned for 2026. For purposes of this scope of work, it is
assumed that two phases of project development will be studied, in order to identify recommended
timing of mitigation improvements. The timing of the phasing, and the level of development to be
assumed in each phase will be coordinated with the City and the applicant. The fee estimate for the
traffic study includes an optional fee for analysis of additional development phases.
The Traffic Impact Study will address the following conditions:
IN Existing Conditions
- Without Project
- With Project
• Phase 1 Opening Year
- Without Project
- With Project
• Phase 2 Opening Year
- Without Project
- With Project
The Traffic Impact Study will evaluate the traffic- related impacts of the proposed project
(both phases) during the morning and evening peak hours on a typical weekday at up to 20 study
intersections in the project vicinity. KHA will coordinate with City staff to identify the study
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intersections. The evaluation will take into consideration project features and aspects of the
surrounding circulation environment that will affect project trip generation and traffic patterns.
These features include:
Internal trip capture potential between the office uses (both the existing development
and the future office) and the on -site and nearby support facilities;
r Pass -by trip reduction potential related to the retail development; and,
Trip reduction potential due to mode choice options, including ride share programs,
MetroLink, transit, shuttle, bicycling, and walking;
The study will also provide an evaluation of the on -site circulation and project access for the
site and the new development; pedestrian mobility to and throughout the site; and compliance with
the City's parking requirements. The study will meet the requirements of the City of El Segundo,
and will comply with Los Angeles County Congestion Management Plan (CMP) and Caltrans
requirements. The following tasks are based on KHA's understanding of the project and the study
requirements of the City of El Segundo.
Project Initiation
Obtain a complete project description and a to -scale copy of the project site plan,
including:
- number and type of site facilities (i.e., square feet of office, 15 retail, etc.);
- building and hardscape footprints;
- site layout showing all project driveways and parking areas;
- parking supply for each component of the development;
- on -site vehicle flow lines;
- project phasing and timing; and
- any other project features that will affect the flow of traffic into and out of the site,
and the project's traffic impacts on off -site circulation facilities.
Traffic Impact Analysis Tasks
Collect current weekday morning and evening peak hour traffic count data for the
study intersections. We will provide a list of the study intersections for which current
(less than one year old) traffic data is available. For budgeting purposes, it is
assumed that new traffic count data will need to be collected at up to 15 study
intersections.
Conduct intersection analysis to determine operating conditions for the Existing
Conditions scenario.
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Intersection analysis will be conducted using the City's approved Intersection
Capacity Utilization (ICU) methodology. In addition, any intersection on a Caltrans
facility will be analyzed using the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) methodology, as
required by the Caltrans Guide for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies.
Obtain Cumulative Project information from the City of El Segundo and surrounding
cities. KHA will start with the Cumulative Project information compiled for recent
studies prepared KHA for other projects in the vicinity, and each contributing agency
(adjacent cities and agencies) will be contacted to confirm and update this
information. The update will include obtaining information regarding the
construction status of some of the larger projects in the City which are partially
complete, estimating timing of development completion for each Phase Opening Year,
and adjusting the trips associated with those projects accordingly.
M, Distribute Cumulative Project traffic through the study intersections for each Opening
Year for the Phase 1 and Phase 2 scenarios to develop Opening Year Without Project
conditions.
• Develop trip generation estimates for the proposed site uses, using the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (9th Edition) publication.
ITE offers several land use types for office uses, including General Office Building,
Corporate Headquarters Building, Single- Tenant Office Building, Office Park, and
Research and Development Center. KHA will provide copies of the ITE land use
descriptions for each office category for consideration, and confer with City staff and
the project team on the most appropriate office category to be used for the proposed
project.
• Develop trip distribution and assignment assumptions for each component of the
project.
■ We will submit trip generation and trip distribution assumptions to City staff for
concurrence prior to proceeding with the analysis.
■ Distribute the project traffic to the surrounding street system and through the study
intersections.
Conduct intersection analysis for the project Opening Years — Without and With the
Proposed Project.
Conduct the following analyses to satisfy Caltrans traffic study impact requirements,
per the Caltrans Guide for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies:
- ramp queuing analysis for the I -105 and I -405 ramp interchange intersections to
which the project will add project traffic;
- freeway weaving and diverging analysis for the I -105 and I -405 freeway segments
adjacent to the interchanges that the project will use to access the freeway;
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- freeway mainline analysis for the I -105 and I -405 freeway segments to which the
project will add project traffic;
Obtain construction traffic information from the applicant or the applicant's
representative, and prepare an analysis of construction traffic impacts, including the
effects of construction employee traffic, large construction truck traffic, quantity and
duration of truck trips for grading material import or export, and street closures and
traffic control on the local street system.
■ Identify project impacts, and project mitigation, if necessary. The impact mitigation
section will identify the improvements needed to mitigate project impacts for each
phase of the analysis.
Evaluate proposed site access, on -site circulation provisions for both vehicles and
pedestrians, and project parking, and make recommendations for measures to reduce
traffic throughout and to and from the project site, using Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) strategies.
• Prepare a stand -alone Traffic Impact Study summarizing the analysis methodology,
study findings, and recommendations.
• Prepare trip generation estimates and comparison tables for two project alternatives.
• Assist in preparation of responses to traffic- related comments (up to 12 hours), to the
extent that no new analysis is required.
• KHA attendance at the following meetings is assumed:
- Kick -off meeting
- One working meeting with the project team
- Two public hearings (one Planning Commission and one City Council)
Water Supply Assessment (WSA)
KHA will prepare a stand -alone WSA to address the related water supply impacts of the
proposed development. The analysis will include the following:
Summarize the City's existing water demand (current consumption) as well as the
12.5 -acre existing water and current consumption from readily available master plan
and utility bills provided by the City Water Department.
Summarize and incorporate estimated water consumption from current approved and
pending projects and the City's ability to meet the proposed consumption from readily
available information provided by the City Water Department.
Prepare an on -site 12.5 -acre water demand for the proposed project for both domestic
and fire. The study will be prepared in accordance with the City of El Segundo Water
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Department standards. This will include a table of land use types, acreage, dwelling
units, and square footages based on the approved land use assumptions. Potential
water demand estimates will be based on land use information and unit /square
footage factors at project build -out.
Assess the specific changes to the water system of the 12.5 -acre proposed density
from the site's existing density and the City's ability to meet the proposed
consumption.
Discuss relevant policies related to water from the City's General Plan and Water
Master Plan.
Attend meetings as required with the City and Water Department. KHA assumes a
maximum of 4 hours will be required for WSA related meetings.
The deliverables for this task will include an on -site (12.5 acre) WSA for the City
Water Department to exercise independent judgment to approve. Per SB610 /SB221
Guidebook, a consultant /developer can prepare and submit material to be used in the
WSA, but the water supplier is ultimately responsible for the WSA and must exercise
its independent judgment as it considers adoption of the water supply assessment.
Provide review and comments on the Water Supply section of the EIR related to the
WSA. Assumes a maximum of four (4) hours will be required for this effort. As per
the request, KHA will prepare a WSA not a Water Technical Report or any analysis
related to water and fire water utilities as part of the water supply section in the EIR.
Assist in preparation of responses to water supply- related comments (up to 4 hours),
to the extent that no new analysis is required.
The scope of work for the WSA assumes the City will provide the City water model or
modeling input for the campus to run the analysis. No modeling of a city -wide system is assumed to
be part of this effort. KHA will order and coordinate current Fire Flow Tests within the project
vicinity (maximum of 4 flow tests) or obtain readily available data.
Sewer Area Study
KHA will prepare a stand -alone Sewer Area Study to address the related sewer availability of
the proposed development. The analysis will include the following:
Through the services of a sub consultant, KHA will provide sanitary sewer flow
monitoring for 7 days at four manhole locations and a report of the results (assumes 2
locations on Continental and 2 locations on Grand Avenue). The flow monitoring
results are necessary to determine the existing sanitary sewer flows from the project
site and the available capacity of the receiving sanitary sewer mains downstream of
the project (offsite). Work will include coordination with the City the manholes to be
monitored.
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Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
November 20, 2014 - Page 20
• KHA will prepare a report identifying the results of the flow metering along with a
graphical representation of the data. The report will include the following sections:
Background (describes the proposed development and anticipated discharge), Data
Collection (describes the metering locations and data collected, data should include
level, d/D ratio, flow rate, and velocity), Analysis (presents impacts of additional flow
on the capacity of the sewer system including charts of daily flows), and Conclusion
(evaluates whether the sewer system can accept the additional hydraulic loading).
• Attend meetings as required with the City. Assumes a maximum of four (4) hours
will be required for meetings related to this effort.
• Provide review and comments of the sewer area study related to the EIR analysis.
Assumes a maximum of four (4) hours will be required for this effort. Assist in
preparation of responses to sewer capacity related comments (up to 4 hours); assumes
that no new analysis is required.
Preliminary Hydrology Study
KHA will prepare a preliminary hydrology study in accordance with City of El Segundo
requirements. The hydrology study will include calculations for the pre - developed and developed
conditions to determine the measures required to mitigate the increased storm water flows associated
with development of the proposed project.
Work includes reviewing the existing information including existing project as -built and
technical studies related to the grading, drainage, and water quality design on the campus to
determine opportunities and constraints related to the drainage design and incorporation of the water
quality elements discussed in Task D below.
KHA will also request record drawings from the City of El Segundo for the adjacent streets
and storm drains. If required, we assume that the Client will provide percolation testing for the
underlying soils and field topography if existing information is incomplete.
This study will analyze on -site drainage flows which are required to size on -site drainage and
water quality facilities. The sizing of the required drainage facilities will be reviewed for adequacy
with the expected water quality mitigation needs of the project. This information will be used to
address hydrology and storm utility requirements under CEQA.
KHA will attend meetings as required with the City. Assumes a maximum of 4 hours will be
required for related meetings. KHA will review and comment on related content in the Hydrology
and Water Quality Section of the EIR, assuming a maximum 4 hour effort. KHA will assist in
preparation of responses to related comments on the Draft EIR, assuming a maximum 4 hour effort
with no new analysis required.
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KHA will prepare a preliminary WQMP in general conformance with the requirements and
conditions of the County of Los Angeles Low Impact Development (LID) ordinance and Los
Angeles County MS4 permit adopted in 2012, which prioritizes infiltration as a treatment method,
followed by storage and reuse and biofiltration. Geotechnical constraints may limit the possibility of
infiltration and require a technical feasibility negotiation with the City on certain drainage and water
quality requirements. In addition to LID design, hydromodification requirements that may apply to
the Project and will be analyzed. It is assumed that the geotechnical consultant will review and
conceptually approve the drainage and water quality conceptual designs for constraints that are
relevant to them.
KHA will attend meetings as required with the City. Assumes a maximum of 4 hours will be
required of this effort. Provide review and comments of the water quality study related to the
Environmental Analysis. Assumes a maximum of four (4) hours will be required for this effort.
Assist in preparation of responses to water quality section (up to 4 hours), to the extent that no new
analysis is required.
Golder Associates
Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment
Golder will perform a preliminary geotechnical and geological assessment for the project site
to address factors identified in Appendix G of the CEQA guidelines. It is expected that the
assessment will provide information that confirms regulatory compliance, City review and approval
of required geotechnical reports, and conformance with standard engineering practices will be
sufficient to avoid significant impacts associated with geology and soils. Preparation of the
assessment early in the process will allow this issue to be scoped out of the EIR. Golder's scope will
include an assessment of CEQA thresholds of significance for the following:
• Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist - Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault.
• Strong seismic ground shaking.
• Seismic - related ground failure, including liquefaction..
• Landslides.
• Location of the Property on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off -site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse.
• Presence of expansive soil, as defined in Table 18 -1 -B of the Uniform Building Code
(1994).
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Golder's scope of work includes review of the following:
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Seismic Hazard Zonation Program maps and reports from the California Geological
Survey (CGS).
Ground motion information from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Geotechnical reports provided by PCR or available for review at the City of El
Segundo.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA)
Golder will perform a Phase I ESA at the subject property. The general purpose of the Phase
I ESA is to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) in connection with the property, to
the extent feasible, pursuant to the following: the processes prescribed in the ASTM International
Standard E 1527 -613, entitled "Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment Process" (ASTM Standard); the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Rule entitled "Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries; Final Rule" (AAI Rule),
40 CFR Part 312; this Proposal; and Golder's professional judgment. Per the AAI Rule, the ASTM
Standard may be used to comply with the AAI Rule. All references in this proposal to ASTM
therefore include the AAI Rule.
The ASTM Standard defines RECs as "the presence or likely presence of any hazardous
substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property: (1) due to release to the environment; (2)
under conditions indicative of a release to the environment; or (3) under conditions that pose a
material threat of a future release to the environment."
The scope of services for the Phase I ESA include a records review, property reconnaissance,
interviews, and report preparation as these tasks are described in the ASTM Standard. The scope
assumes Golder will be provided user knowledge and information as required by the ASTM
Standard. Golder will review publically available documents and maps provided by the City of El
Segundo and County of Los Angeles regarding methane zones. A summary of the findings will be
provided in the Phase I ESA report. No sampling will be conducted as part of this methane
assessment.
If requested during Golder's performance of this scope of work, Golder will add to its scope
of services an assessment of Business Environmental Risks with respect to the property, defined by
the ASTM Standard as "risks that can have a material environmental or environmentally driven
Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
November 20, 2014 - Page 23
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impact on the business associated with the current or planned use of a parcel of commercial real
estate." Completion of a Business Environmental Risk assessment is not included in this scope of
work.
Per the ASTM -13 Standard, Golder's scope of services will not include non -scope
considerations as listed in Section 13 of the ASTM Standard. Non -scope considerations include, but
are not limited to indoor air quality (unrelated to releases of hazardous substances or petroleum
products into the environment), asbestos, lead -based paint, mold, archaeological assessment,
wetlands, radon, ecological survey, etc.
The findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the preliminary geotechnical assessment
and Phase I ESA will be presented in two written reports. The reports will contain sufficient
information for addressing geotechnical /geology and site environmental issues for inclusion in the
EIR. Golder will provide an electronic copy of a draft report for review and comment prior to
issuing a final report.
EIR Schedule
PCR will prepare a detailed schedule upon authorization to proceed. However, it is assumed
that preparation of the Project Description, Initial Study, and issuance of the NOP will occur within
an approximate 10 week period, followed by an approximate 6 month period to complete
preliminary drafts of the EIR for City review, and to publish the Draft EIR. Assuming a 45 -day
public circulation period and an approximately 3 month process to respond to comments and
produce the Final EIR, the total CEQA process would be completed within an approximate 12
month time frame. The project schedule will be highly dependent upon timely receipt of the project
information requested in the Task 1 Data Needs Memorandum, timeframes for review of the
document by City staff, and the nature and extent of City and public comments. While the PCR
project team will commit the necessary resources to ensure the preparation of the EIR within the
desired time frame, in the event substantive changes to the Project Description occur after it has
been drafted, project information is not available or complete early in the process, changes in
technical reports prepared by others result in delays, comments greatly exceed anticipated levels, or
if sizeable changes in the scope occur, the schedule may be affected. PCR will notify the City at the
earliest point possible if issues arise with the potential to affect the project schedule.
PROPOSED FEES
Based on our understanding of the project and the Scope of Work provided in the previous
section, our estimated fee to prepare each environmental document and associated documentation is
outlined in the table below. Fees and charges will be billed on a monthly basis in accordance with
PLR's current Billing Rates and Expense Charges, provided in Attachment A of this proposal.
Attachment B of this proposal includes the detailed cost spreadsheet that serves as the basis for the
table below.
Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
November 20, 2014 - Page 24
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Should the need arise for additional professional services beyond those set forth in the scope
of services due to changes in the process or the regulatory environment, PCR will request written
authorization from the City to proceed prior to the initiation of the additional services. Factors
triggering an increase in the scope of services and a revised fee may include, but are not necessarily
limited to: a prolonged iterative effort to define the project sufficiently for CEQA analysis;
modifications in the project after the Project Description has been drafted; analysis of technical
issues other than those identified in this scope of work; revisions due to inadequate technical reports
or changes in technical reports prepared by others; more City comments or meetings than estimated;
more public comments than estimated; production of additional or more costly documents than
estimated; or significant delays in the project beyond the control of PCR.
Although PCR will provide quality documents to the City that will not require substantive
staff time for editing due to a lack of care, we cannot accurately estimate the level of effort and
associated fees that will be required to address City comments on the various iterations of the
documents, or to address public comments on the Draft EIR. In these instances, we have proposed
allowances for these tasks based on general estimates. In the event less effort is required than
provided for with these allowances, PCR will not bill the balances. Similarly, if these allowances
are not sufficient to address the responses to public comments or to incorporate City revisions, PCR
will request additional authorization from the City. Regarding City comments, the number of
document iterations and the estimates of level of effort assume PCR will have reasonably addressed
first round comments, and that comments on subsequent iterations of a document will primarily
focus on addressing new content associated with edits made to address previous comments. PCR
will not seek authorization for exceedence of allowances due to a lack of care or technical errors on
PCR's part. PCR also reserves the right to transfer fees between line items for subtasks within the
Draft EIR.
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Ms. Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
November 20, 2014 - Page 26
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and to work again with the City of El
Segundo. The terms of this proposal remain valid for sixty (60) days and are subject to change after
that time. Should you have any questions or require additional information please feel free to
contact us at (310) 451 -4488. Thank you for considering PCR.
Sincerely,
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
Jay Ziff
Principal, Director of Environmental
Planning & Documentation
Attachment A — PCR and Subconsultant Billing Rate Sheets
Attachment B — Detailed Cost Spreadsheet for EIR
Attachment C — PCR Resumes
Cc: Ms. Trayci Nelson, Senior Contract Planner
City of El Segundo
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Jay Ziff, PRINCIPAL / DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & DOCUMENTATION
Education
Experience
• M.L.A., California State
Representative CEQA and NEPA Projects: Mr. Ziff served as PLR's project
Polytechnic University, Pomona,
manager for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) /Environmental Impact
1989
Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan for
• B.A., Environmental Studies,
over a decade. He worked as a part of a larger multidisciplinary team in concert
University of California, Santa
with engineers and technical subconsultants in preparing the document for this
highly complex and controversial project. Despite a number of aggressive legal
Barbara, 1983
challenges, the document was certified and the project approved in 2005.
Professional Affiliations
Subsequent to the Master Plan, Mr. Ziff managed the EIR for the proposed
Urban Land Institute
replacement of the LAX Central Utility Plant. In addition, he managed PLR's
Summary
efforts on the Specific Plan Amendment Study EIR which included preparation
Jay Ziff has 25 years of experience in
of a number of EIR sections.
environmental consulting. Mr. Ziff
Mr. Ziff is also serving as the Principal -In- Charge of the Gregory Canyon
has managed preparation of a full
Landfill EIS, working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the Lead
range of documents pursuant to
Agency. Additional, recent Southland projects of note include managing the
California Environmental Quality Act
Metropolis Mixed -Use Project in downtown Los Angeles, the Skyline Ranch
(CEQA) and National Environmental
project in northern Los Angeles County, the Point View Project in Ranch Palos
Policy Act (NEPA), including studies
Verdes, the Santa Monica Downtown Parking Program EIR, and the Eastern
for new land development,
Urban Center Sectional Planning Area Plan EIR in Chula Vista.
redevelopment, infrastructure
projects, long -range development
CEQA Support for School Facilities: Mr. Ziff managed preparation of the FIR
plans, and General Plans. Through
for Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) Central Los Angeles Area
his years of management in the field
High School No. 11 and Vista Hermosa Park project on the site of the previously
he is a skilled CEQA practitioner,
proposed Belmont Learning Center. Due to the history of controversy over the
responsible for directing
site, he was specifically sought out by the LAUSD to oversee the EIR and
documentation for a number of the
helped the District successfully complete the CEQA process for what had been
region's most challenging projects.
the most challenging and controversial school projects undertaken by LAUSD.
As a result of his acute expertise, he
Mr. Ziff's additional school facility projects are best represented by the CEQA
is also called upon to provide
documentation for the Pasadena Unified School District Facility Master Plan;
environmental advisory and review
the Beverly Vista School Rehabilitation, Improvement and Upgrade Final EIR
services to clients in the private and
for Beverly Hills Unified School District; and East Valley Area Middle School
public sectors.
No.I EIR, and the East Valley High School 1 B Addition EIR for Los Angeles
Unified School District. His college and university experience includes
managing the UC Irvine Long Range Development Plan Circulation and Open
Space Amendment EIR, and work on a number of other UC system Long -Range
Development Plan EIRs.
General Plans and Related CEQA Compliance: Mr. Ziff's completed General
Plan and planning documents include the City of Murrieta General Plan EIR &
Master EA, the El Segundo General Plan EIR, the City of Westminster
Consolidated General Plan /EIR, and the City of Santa Monica Historic
Preservation Element. He also assisted in management and preparation of the
City of Pasadena Land Use and Mobility Elements EIR, the City of Irvine
General Plan Program Phase II Master EIR, and the City of Santa Barbara Long -
Term Water Supply Program EIR.
Environmental Advisory Review & On -Call Services: Mr. Ziff provided
environmental advisory and review services to the City of Murrieta with direct
responsibility for overseeing the environmental review process for six specific
plans proposed within the City and its sphere of influence. The combined
projects cover approximately 3,000 acres with potential for over 6,000 dwelling
units. He reviewed and commented on the City of Arcadia General Plan EIR for
Santa Anita Realty Company, and has also provided third -party review of
environmental documentation for the Royal Rangers Adventure Camp
Recirculated EIR and a number of other projects.
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Luci Hise- Fisher, A1CP, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Education
Experience
• M.A., Urban Planning,
NEPAICEQA: Ms. Hise- Fisher has been responsible for the management and
University of California, Los
preparation of environmental documentation for a variety of project types,
Angeles, 1992
including landfills, airports, resorts, office buildings /complexes, coastal,
• B.A., Social Ecology, (Magna
institutional, civic, and residential developments. Ms. Hise- Fisher has managed
Cum Laude), University of
the preparation of various federal and State environmental documents over
California, Irvine, 1982
approximately 15 years for a new landfill in Northern San Diego County. She is
National Environmental Policy Act
currently managing the preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Permits /Certifications
(EIS) for the proposed landfill for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as
« American Institute of Certified
the preparation of the 404(b)(1) alternatives analysis. In addition, she has
Planners (AICP)
managed the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental
Professional Affiliations
Assessment (EIR/EA) for the, Eagle Lodge Base Development in Mammoth
• American Planning Association
Lakes, The Wilshire Gayley EIR in Los Angeles, the Symantec Development EIR
Engineers and the U.S. Fish and
in Culver City, an EIR for the Fuller Theological Seminary Master Plan, the
•, Association of Environmental
Pasadena Conference Center in Pasadena, and the Bubba Gump restaurant located
Professionals
on the Santa Monica Pier. Ms. Hise- Fisher has also managed program -level EIRs
Summary
including the Santa Monica Downtown Parking Improvement Program and the
Luci Hise- Fisher has over 26 years of
Town of Mammoth Lakes General Plan Update.
experience in public and private
Moreover, Ms. Hise- Fisher has managed the preparation of Initial Studies in
sector planning. Her areas of
support of Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) for numerous projects
expertise include environmental
including the modernization of a beach club on the California coast, a
analysis, land use policy, ordinance
nutrient /sediment remediation plan and landfill closure in San Bernardino
preparation, and entitlement
County, and an In -Line Security Program at the Los Angeles International Airport
planning. Ms. Hise- Fisher has
(LAX), and charter schools in Huntington Park and Venice. Finally, she has
managed and prepared all levels of
managed Initial Studies in support of Negative Declarations for the relocation
National Environmental Policy Act
and consideration of a fixed base operation at LAX and the 28th Street
(NEPA) and California
Condominium project in Santa Monica.
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
documents and is well versed in
In addition to managing the documentation process, Ms. Hise - Fisher has served
public agency coordination, including
as a major contributor to many documents. Her contributions include the hazard
work with the U.S. Army Corps of
section for the EIR for the Carson Marketplace, the public services and
Engineers and the U.S. Fish and
environmental justice sections of the EIS /EIR for the LAX Master Plan, and the
Wildlife Service.
EIR for the Douglas Park project in Long Beach. She has also provided
assistance in the preparation of environmental documents for several high -rise
developments in northern California.
Environmental Planning & Agency Coordination: Ms. Hise- Fisher has managed
the preparation of various discretionary applications including subdivisions,
conditional use permits, site plan reviews, design reviews, and coastal
development permits. During her employment in the public sector, she processed
numerous discretionary applications for a wide range of projects, completed
environmental reviews, and presented the applications at public hearings.
Ordinance Preparation and Interpretation: Ms. Hise- Fisher has updated and
prepared zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, and unified development
ordinances for several cities and counties. Working in the public sector, she
processed General Plan and ordinance amendments and staffed the public
information counter for various jurisdictions.
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Shawn Gaver, SENIOR PLANNER II
Education
Experience
M.A., Urban and Environmental
Development Projects: Mr. Gaver has been involved in numerous projects
Planning, Arizona State
throughout Los Angeles County. He assisted in the preparation of complicated
University, Arizona 2006
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), including the Century Plaza Hotel
w B.S., Environmental Analysis
Renovation EIR in the Century City community of Los Angeles; the NBC
and Planning, (Minor: Biology)
Universal Vision Plan EIR, an EIR Addendum for the Los Angeles Convention
Frostburg State University,
Center; the Redlands Commons /Trojan Groves Mixed -Use Development EIR; the
Frostburg, Maryland, 2001
Sunset Bronson Studios Initial Study and EIR; the Forest Lawn Memorial Park —
Hollywood Hills Master Plan EIR; the 10000 Santa Monica Boulevard
Professional Affiliations
Residential Project EIR; an EIR Addendum for the Los Angeles Sports and
American Planning Association
Entertainment District for improvements outside of the scope of work included in
Summary
previous environmental documentation; an Mitigated Negative Development
Shawn Gaver is an environmental
(MND) for renovations to a southern California municipal pier; and an EIR for
planner with 10 years of experience
large- scale, confidential studio project in northern Los Angeles County. Through
in the management and preparation of
this experience, Mr. Gaver has experience in preparing all EIR sections, many of
California Environmental Quality Act
which require the review and summary of complex technical reports.
(CEQA) and National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) documentation
In addition, Mr. Gaver is currently assistant project manager of the Miramar
and natural resources assessments.
Hotel Redevelopment Plan EIR in the City of Santa Monica.
Mr. Gaver has prepared all levels of
In addition to collaborating in the preparation of environmental documentation,
CEQA and NEPA documents and
Mr. Gaver has managed the EIR for the Wilshire- Hoover Commercial Shopping
served at the project manager and
Center EIR and was the assistant project manager for the Crystal Geyser Water
assistant project manager capacity for
Bottling Facility Project EIR. In addition to EIR management, Mr. Laver
several of them.
managed the MND for the 70,000- square -foot First American Methodist
Mr. Gaver is experienced in
Episcopal church in the West Adams neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles,
coordinating and collaborating with
the MND for a 42,770 - square -foot expansion at the Westfield West Covina
clients, project teams, and public
Shopping Mall, and the MND for a the 3425 Motor Avenue Mixed -Use Project
agencies throughout the
a 115 -unit mixed -use apartment building in west Los Angeles. Mr. Gaver was
environmental review process. In
also the assistant manager on the MND for the Point View Master Use Plan, an
particular, he ably navigates the
agricultural project with an event garden for private social gathering.
environmental review process often
Infrastructure: Mr. Laver has been involved in the preparation of transportation
working on projects of a
infrastructure projects involving CEQA and NEPA compliance. Among these are
controversial or litigious nature.
the Gregory Canyon Landfill Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), including
the hydrogeology and water supply sections, the City of Commerce peer review
of the I -710 Corridor Project EIR/EIS, the SR -55 Capacity Improvement
Preliminary Environmental Assessment Report (PEAR) and early coordination
for the SR- 57/US -60 Traffic Interchange Environmental Assessment (EA) /MND
and Section 4(f) Evaluation where he served as the deputy project manager. He
also prepared the draft land use and community facilities sections and Section
4(f) evaluation for the Exposition Phase II Light Rail EIR/Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS). Mr. Gaver's experience on infrastructure- related environmental
documentation also includes the US 89, Antelope Hills Capacity Improvement
EA, US -191 Capacity Improvement Environmental Overview, and US 40 Switzer
Canyon to Fanning Drive and US -60 Sunny Lane Roadway Improvement
Categorical Exemptions.
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Jessie Barkley, SENIOR PLANNER II Agreement No. 4647
Education including aircraft maintenance areas, parking areas, and hangars, and ancillary
■ M.A., Urban and Regional facilities. The project site was previously uses as a staging area for various airport
Planning, University of California, construction projects and included potentially contaminated stockpiled materials, an
Irvine, 2000 ongoing groundwater remediation effort, existing oil wells, and potentially hazardous
Post Graduate Certificate, substances within existing buildings, the soil, and groundwater.
Marketing and Communications,
Ms. Barkley also served as the lead planner for the aesthetic and public services
University of California, Irvine,
analysis for the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) EIR which evaluated
1998
alternatives to five components that are part of the LAX Master Plan known as
■ B.A., Geography, University of
"Yellow Light Projects." These projects include the Ground Transportation Center;
British Columbia, Vancouver, 1997
Automated People Mover; Demolition of Terminals 1-3; North Airfield
reconfiguration; and associated on -site roadway improvements.
Professional Affiliations
■ American Planning Association
Ms. Barkley served as lead planner for the Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
proposed Glenarm Power Plant Repowering project. The Glenarm project includes a
Summary
new combined -cycle power generating unit and associated operating equipment and
Jessie Barkley is an environmental
an administration/operations center within a portion of the historic Glenarm Steam
planner with 12 years of experience.
Plant building.
She is a skilled California Environmental
Ms. Barkley also served as the task leader for the station planning, land use, and
Quality Act (CEQA) and National
socio- cconomic sections of the San Francisco to San Jose portion of the California
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
High -Speed Rail Project EIR/EIS. The project addressed land use compatibility of
practitioner that has led and contributed
the stations, and potential transit oriented districts and mixed -use developments. She
to numerous projects for a variety of
also prepared the land use, populationihousing and recreation sections of the Water
project types including mixed -use,
Ferry Terminal EIR for the City of South San Francisco which analyzed the
redevelopment, infrastructure,
development of a new ferry terminal at the Oyster Point Marina.
commercial, energy, and long range
community plans.
Large- Scale /Redevelopment: Ms. Barkley has prepared EIRs to address large -scale
mixed -use, commercial, office, and retail projects. She served as the lead planner for
Recognized as a leader in the field, she
the Santa Monica Ocean Avenue Hotel EIR, served as lead planning on the
has received a number of accolades
aesthetics /visual resources and public services sections for the Hollywood Palladium
commending her work. Among these are
EIR, prepared response to comments associated with the Westfield Topanga FIR, and
four Comprehensive Planning Awards
prepared the land use and recreation sections of the Genentech Master Campus Plan
from the American Planning Association
in South San Francisco. Ms. Barkley prepared the land use section of the Bear Creek
for the General Plans prepared for the
South Master Plan EIR, which proposed 2,700 residential units, a school, and
cities of Riverside, Newport Beach,
parkland on nearly 500 acres in Stockton. She served as the project manager and lead
Claremont, and Brea, as well as SCAG's
planner on the Al Miki Ranch Specific Plan, a 900 -unit housing development with
Compass Blueprint Sustainability Award
commercial and open space uses.
for the City of Santa Monica 2005 -2014
Housing Element.
In addition to her EIR experience, Ms. Barkley has served as lead planner on the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed Lindbrook and Gayley Mixed -Use
In addition to her work product, Ms.
project in the Westwood Community of Los Angeles and the Mitigated Negative
Barkley is an active participant in
Declaration for the Laguna Niguel Senior Housing and Assisted Living Project in
planning associations on the local and
Orange County.
national Level. She has served as the
Los Angeles Board Awards Chair,
Long -Range Planning: Ms. Barkley has led several successful long -range planning
California State Awards Coordinator, and
efforts. She has prepared numerous General Plan Updates, including the award -
National Conference Special Events Co-
winning projects for Newport Beach, Brea, and Riverside, not to mention updates for
Chair for the American Planning
Beverly Hills, Simi Valley, and La Habra. Other long -range planning projects include
Association.
her work on updates to the 36 Los Angeles Community Plans to reflect the policies
and objectives of the General Plan Framework. Bridging the gap between her CEQA
Experience
and planning expertise was her work on the Santa Monica Land Use and Circulation
Infrastructure: Ms. Barkley is serving
Element EIR for which she drafted the land use and population /housing sections.
as the assistant project manager for the
Community Outreach: During the preparation long -range planning and CEQA
West Maintenance Airfield Area Project
documentation efforts, Ms. Barkley often leads or coordinates the community
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for
LAX. The project included the
outreach efforts. She regularly conducted community workshops, stakeholder
development of approximately 70 acres
interviews, visioning events, public hearings, and citizen advisory events. Ms.
in the southwest portion of LAX for
Barkley also coordinated over 20 public outreach meetings associated with the EIR to
various airline aircraft facilities
address the San Francisco to San Jose portion of the California High -Speed Rail
Project.
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Margaret D. Shekell, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER II
Education
• Certificate in Global
Sustainability with concentration
in Environmental Law and
Policy, University of California,
Los Angeles, 2014
• Certificate in Land Use and
Development Planning,
University of California, Irvine,
1988
B.A., Social Ecology, University
of California, Irvine, 1983
Permits /Certifications
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
Continuing Education
Environmental Laws and
Institutions: State, National, and
International Overview, 2014
Land Use Law and Planning
Conference, 2014
■ Climate Change, Energy and the
Environment, 2013
■ CEQA and Climate Change,
2011
■ Sustainable Communities, 2011
0 Developing and Integrating
Bicycle Plans, 2010
r Water Rights and Sustainability,
2010
M California Environmental
Quality Act: A Place to Start,
2009
Agreement No. 4647
Summary
Margaret Shekell has over 25 years of experience in California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) /National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and
land use planning. Ms. Shekell's areas of expertise include land use analysis,
entitlement processing, sustainability, and public services /utilities planning. She
has worked on a diversity of project types, including major infrastructure,
museums, residential developments, regional shopping centers, offices,
recreational, educational, and general /specifi c plans.
Experience
CEQA and NEPA: Ms. Shekell has prepared numerous Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), Initial Studies, and Environmental Assessments, and land use
assessments for a wide variety of public and private sector projects. Specifically,
she prepared the land use sections of the Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) EIR and LAX Master Plan
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) /EIR. The land use sections included the
analysis of increased noise levels, plan consistency, land acquisition, combined
land use effects, and mitigation strategies. She coordinated with the project
applicant, city departments, and subconsultants to resolve various technical,
procedural, and scheduling issues. Ms. Shekell also assisted in responding to
comments received on the LAX SPAS EIR and the LAX Master Plan EIS /EIR,
prepared the environmental justice section of the LAX Master Plan EIS,
conducted land use surveys, and participated in community meetings. She has
provided environmental analysis on other LAX projects, including the Tom
Bradley International Terminal and South Airfield Improvement Project.
In addition to her airport work, Ms. Shekell has contributed to major
environmental documents such as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Draft
EIR in the mid - Wilshire area of Los Angeles; Corona Regional Medical Center
Expansion Draft EIR in Corona; Huntington Education and Visitor Center EIR in
San Marino; Entrada Office Tower EIR in Culver City; Skyline Ranch EIR, a
1,200 -unit residential development in northern Los Angeles County; Church of
the Woods Draft EIR and Citrus Plaza Regional Mall Subsequent EIR for the
County of San Bernardino; Metro Red Line, Mid -City Segment EIS /EIR; and the
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update EIR for the City of Indian Wells. She
also assisted in the preparation of the Draft and Final Subsequent EIR for
Sunshine Canyon Landfill in the City and County of Los Angeles.
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Ms. Shekell served as the Assistant Project Manager for a subsequent EIR for a
Environmental Dimension, 2009
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) East Valley High School 1 B
Managing EIRs and EISs:
Addition Project and for an Initial Study /Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
Strategies for Success, 2006
for the Aspire Charter School Titan Campus in Huntington Park. In addition, she
Professional Affiliations
has worked on several Initial Studies including a mixed -use office project, a
American Planning Association
private beach club expansion, an electronic freeway message sign, and bus
maintenance facilities. She has also assisted clients by conducting peer reviews
of environmental documents prepared by others.
Specific Plans: Ms. Shekell assisted in the preparation of the San Emidio
Specific Plan and Program EIR for an approximately 9,500 -acre; 20,000 -unit new
town in Kern County. She also was involved in the preparation of an EIR,
Specific Plan, and Mining Plan for Stevenson Ranch, a 10,000 -unit residential
development in Los Angeles County.
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Heidi Rous, Cr P, PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF AIR QUALITY, CLIMATE & ACOUSTICS SERVICES
Education
Experience
B.S. Physics, California State
CEQA, NEPA, and Environmental Assessments: Ms. Rous has authored numerous
Polytechnic University, Pomona,
Air Quality, Human Health Risk, and Risk of Upset sections to Environmental
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Impact Reports (EIR), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental
Permits /Certifications
Assessments (EA), and other special studies. Her clients have included Port of
Certified Permitting Professional
Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, South Coast Air Quality Management District
(CPP), Registered with South
(SCAQMD), Port of Oakland, United States Environmental Protection Agency,
Coast Air Quality Management
Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, numerous
District, #136027
municipalities, and all major branches of the Department of Defense.
Summary
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) /Global Climate Change: Ms. Rous has performed
Heidi Rous has 24 years of
numerous greenhouse gas and global climate change analyses for projects
experience in permitting, compliance,
involving mobile and stationary sources. Ms. Rous is currently performing
air quality planning, training,
technical analyses of GHG emissions for a number of transportation and
emissions estimations, and special
development projects throughout Southern California. She worked closely with
studies.
the Land Use Services Division of the County of San Bernardino to develop
interim significance criteria and methodology to quantify GHG emission
s has managed Air Quality
reductions, including defining "business as usual" and determining the efficacy of
Impact ct ) and
Impact Assessments
control measures to reduce emissions from mobile and stationary sources. In
ents (
Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
addition, she performed the GHG analysis for the proposed LAX Central Utility
required under various State and
Plan Replacement project. The analysis included construction emissions of criteria
federal environmental regulations
and toxic air pollutants and GHGs, and the beneficial impact (net reduction) of
including National Environmental
project implementation, due to increased energy efficiency.
Policy Act (NEPA), California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
Health Risk Assessments and Offsite Consequence Analyses: Ms. Rous has
RMPP, Cal ARP, AB2588, A1332, and
managed or performed numerous HRAs and Offsite Consequence Analyses
Proposition 65. Ms. Rous has
(OCAS) for a diverse range of clients and source types, including manufacturing,
extensive expertise with all
surface coating, metal plating, landfills, aggregate plants, refineries, ports, and
applicable modeling tools including
bulk storage terminals. In addition, she performs the requisite HRAs for new
ISCST, URBEMIS, HARP,
school development for LAUSD and other districts that include quantification of
DEGADIS, EMFAC, Ca13QHC,
the health risk posed from exposure to mobile sources such as freeways and train
Caline4, and EDMS.
operations. She has performed OCAS for water supply and waste water treatment
facilities, power plants, cold storage facilities, and chemical plants.
Ms. Rous has comprehensive
experience with design and
Permitting and Compliance: Ms. Rous has provided comprehensive planning and
permitting of air pollution control
compliance services to numerous facilities in the energy and heavy manufacturing
devices, including Best Available
sectors. Specific experience includes permitting of new and modified facilities
Control Technology (BACT)
throughout California, especially within the SCAQMD jurisdiction, including
determinations, emission credit (ERC
refineries, cogeneration facilities, electrical production plants, steel rolling mills,
and RECLAIM) assistance, Risk
metal plating operations, aerospace manufacturing, food production landfills, and
Management Plans, and other
wastewater treatment plants. Tasks include regulatory analyses, emissions
compliance services. She has
inventories, AQIAs, HRAs, and BACT determinations.
authored Start-up, Shut -down, and
Malfunction plans, and frequently
Ms. Rous has prepared and negotiated permit applications, performed audits,
supervises emissions and
assessed air quality impacts and HRAs for petrochemical and energy clients such
performance testing of new,
as ARCO, British Petroleum, Chevron, Shell, Valero, Unocal, Ultramar, Well Head
modified, and demonstration units.
Electric, Oklahoma Gas & Electric, and Southern California Edison. She has
She is highly skilled in quantifying,
provided on -site compliance support (staff augmentation) at various times for
modeling, mitigating emissions from
ARCO and BP, and is familiar with all aspects of applicable health and safety
stationary and mobile sources, and
requirements. With BP, Ms. Rous was responsible for GHG emission calculations,
meeting the required regulatory
field surveys, and permitting of a new FCCU unit.
compliance under the CAA, CWA,
CERCLA, RCRA, EPCRA, and
She has supported on -call permitting requests, such as review of Title V operating
related statutes.
permits, completion of applications for authority to construct, case -by -case BACT
determinations, and cost - effectiveness calculations.
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Everest Yan, SENIOR ENGINEER
Education
Experience
• B.S., Chemical Engineering
Air Quality Analysis: Mr. Yan has managed and performed air quality analyses
(Environmental Emphasis),
for mobile source emissions for CEQA projects using CARB's EMFAC and
University of Southern
EPA's MOBILE6 /MOVES models. In addition to the standard tools, he has also
California, Los Angeles, 2001
created customized applications to perform analyses too complex for standard
• Engineer -In.- Training (EIT)
tools such as determining specific fleet mix for local segments of roadways based
on vehicle size, temporal distribution and speed. Such tools are based on existing
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EMFAC methodology, using Caltrans Performance Measurement System (PeMS)
Everest Yan is an engineer with over
data.
10 years of experience and a
comprehensive knowledge of air
Mr. Yan also has experience in assisting with air quality monitoring in industrial
quality and noise.
and urban environments ranging from conducting fieldwork to data formatting
and analysis.
Mr. Yan has technical expertise
conducting air impact analyses using
Mr. Yan has performed health risk assessments (HRAs) for projects that may have
emissions inventory models such as
the potential of placing sensitive uses near hazardous or carcinogenic emission
EMFAC, URBEMIS, OFFROAD,
sources such as roadways (diesel particulate) and industrial sources. Health Risk
MOBILE6/MOVES and AP -42
Assessments are performed using the most recent Office of Environmental Health
Emission Factors. He also has
Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) methodology and the Health and Air Research
extensive experience in performing
Program (HARP) risk assessment model.
roadway (mobile source) dispersion
modeling using EDMS for airport
He has performed air quality analyses required under CEQA for inclusion to
operations, CALINE4 /CAL3QHC for
technical sections of Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) and
roadway emissions, ISCST3/
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for Westfield's Santa Anita and New
AERMOD dispersion modeling for
Century Plan projects, and Gregory Canyon Landfill.
construction and operations, and
health risk assessments using HARP.
Noise and Vibration Analysis: In addition to his air quality fieldwork and
reporting, Mr. Yan is responsible for noise measurement collection, processing
In addition to performing mobile
noise /sound data, and modeling noise impacts at sensitive uses from roadway
source emissions analyses, Mr. Yan
mobile sources as well as stationary construction sources for projects such as
has also performed extensive work
Getty Villa, Buckley School, and Gregory Canyon Landfill.
for Caltrans' projects which include
conformity analyses and air quality
Storrnwater Monitoring: Prior to joining PCR, Mr. Yan assisted in preparing
technical reports to calculate GHG
reports and conducting training for stormwater monitoring. These reports include
county -wide monitoring reports for ultimate submission to the Regional Water
emissions.
Quality Control Board ( RWQCB), water quality monitoring standard operating
procedures, and the training of RWQCB inspectors.
Mr. Yan has also conducted fieldwork involving wet and dry weather water
sampling, and Quality Assurance /Quality Control (QA /QC) on water chemistry
results. He performed QA /QC and assisted with the development of the Caltrans
Statewide Stormwater Monitoring Database.
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
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Alan a , SENIOR AIR QUALITY SCIENTIST
Education
Experience
B.S., Atmospheric, Oceanic &
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analysis: Mr. Sako has conducted numerous air
Environmental Science,
quality and GHG analyses that have withstood legal and public scrutiny for a
University of California, Los
variety of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure
Angeles, 2001
projects. He is experienced in providing emissions modeling, dispersion modeling,
Professional Affiliations
ambient air quality impact assessments (AQ[As), and GHG efficiency and
Air & Waste Management
"business as usual" calculations for projects throughout California. Representative
Association
projects include the Gregory Canyon Landfill project in San Diego County, the
Travertine Ranch Specific Plan EIR located near the Salton Sea, the Newhall Ranch
U.S. Green Building Council, Los
EIR/EIS in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Yorba Linda Town Center Specific Plan
Angeles Chapter, LEEDO Green
EIR and Housing Element EIR, and several projects in Marina del Rey including
Associate
the Neptune Marina/Woodfin Suites Hotel EIR. He has also conducted numerous
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air quality and GHG analyses for stationary source and land use projects schools,
Alan Sako has over 10 years of
universities, and institutional uses including, the Masters College in Santa Clarita,
experience in preparing and
Loyola Marymount University, California State University East Bay Hayward, the
managing air quality and climate
University of California (Riverside, Santa Cruz, Davis, and Merced), and the UC
change analyses, modeling emissions
Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento. Mr. Sako has assessed air quality and
of air pollutants and greenhouse gases
GHG impacts for projects at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories (LBNL)
(GHGs), and performing ambient air
including the Solar Energy Research Center (SERC) project, which focused on
quality impact analyses and health risk
energy - related emissions, and is currently working on an air quality and GHG analysis
assessments for California
for the proposed Los Angeles World Airports West Maintenance Airfield Area Project.
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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Policy
and National Environmental Po
Health Risk Assessments and Risk Management Plans: Mr. Sako has performed
Act (NEPA} documents. He is
health risk assessments (HRAs) for a wide range of projects, clients, and emission
expert at using current air pollutant
sources, such as short- and long -term construction activities, industrial facilities,
programs s
dispersion modeling programs such as
gas turbines /power generating equipment, and diesel trucks/ transportation
AERMOAERMOD, HARP, C
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refrigeration units (TRUs). He is also experienced in assessing impacts on sensitive
well emissions
receptors (e.g., new residential developments) locating near existing sources of
models such as the California
emission, such as freeways. His representative project experience includes the
Emissions Estimator Model
Huntington Library Education and Visitor Center Project and Newhall Ranch
(CalEEMod) and the Urban Emissions
Specific Plan EIR/EIS (both included construction HRAs), a Wal -Mart Distribution
(URBEMIS) model. Mr. Sako has also
Center project in Barstow (diesel truck emissions), a proposed school facility
worked on numerous air quality
adjacent to State Route 23 in Ventura County, a proposed multi - family residential
permitting and compliance projects,
project adjacent to State Route 91 in Yorba Linda, and a proposed aggregate mining
and emissions inventories for
expansion project in Sacramento County. He is currently working on a HRA for the
residential, commercial and industrial
ASCON landfill site in the City of Huntington Beach. In addition, Mr. Sako has
projects. He has also worked with the
developed RMPs and Offsite Consequence Analyses (OCAS) for anhydrous
Port of Long Beach on diesel emission
ammonia at the Wellhead Electric Company power facility in Panoche, California
reduction strategies and air pollutant
and the Tapia Water Reclamation Facility near Calabasas.
monitoring projects.
Air Quality Permitting and Compliance: Mr. Sako has provided air quality support
In addition to Mr. Sako's extensive air
for Wellhead Electric Company (WEC). He has conducted an Ambient Air Quality
quality and GHG experience, he is
Impact Analysis and HRA for a new WEC "peaker" power plant in Colton,
experienced in acoustical /noise
California. The client proposed to install a gas turbine unit to produce electricity
modeling and has conducted noise
during periods of peak electrical demand under a contract with Southern California
analyses using Federal Highway
Edison. He assisted with completing the South Coast Air Quality Management
Administration (FHWA) noise models
District (SCAQMD) Authority to Construct permit for the facility. In addition, he
and the three- dimensional noise
assisted with the preparation of Title V permits for wineries in the San Joaquin
propagation model SoundPLAN. He is
Valley and for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
also experienced in hazardous
Noise and Vibration Analysis: Mr. Sako has conducted a number of noise and
materials issues and has authored
vibration studies. Representative project experience includes the Huntington
hazardous materials business plans
Library Education and Visitor Center project in San Marino with particular
(HMBPs), risk management plans
emphasis on noise from a loading dock and loudspeaker system and a rail noise
(RMPs), and offsite consequence
impact assessment for the Vista Canyon Transit- Oriented Development project in
analyses (OCAS) for hazardous
Santa Clarita that included the construction and operation of a proposed Vista
substances.
Canyon Metrolink Station. Mr. Sako also provided key support for a noise analysis
for the Gregory Canyon Landfill project in San Diego County.
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Kyle H. Kim, Ph.D., SENIOR ENGINEER
Education
project in the Westwood community, and Loyola Marymount University Community
■ Ph.D., Architectural Acoustics,
Noise Study. Additional real estate programs for which he prepared noise studies
University of Florida, Gainesville,
include the Point View Master Use Plan MND in Rancho Palos Verdes; the
Florida, 2004
Huntington Library, Art Collection & Botanical Gardens Entry Project EIR; the
M.S., Architectural Studies,
Huntington Memorial Hospital EIR, the Grey Oaks Subdivision; Coronado at Gulf
University of Florida, Gainesville,
Harbor; and the Crestavilla Senior Housing MND in Laguna Niguel. Beyond
Florida, 2000
preparing noise assessments, for the Harveston -Emery II residential development in
Temecula, Dr. Kim developed building shell design modifications to reduce exterior
■ B.E., Building Equipment System,
noise levels in residential units.
Kyungwon University, Korea, 1995
(Mechanical Engineering equivalent
Infrastructure Acoustical Analyses: In addition to his general real estate experience,
degree)
Dr. Kim has an impressive portfolio of infrastructure- related projects ranging from a
single cell tower to an expansive landfill. He has completed peer reviews of Noise
Professional Affiliations
Study Report of 1 -215 HOV Gap Closure Project and Noise Abatement Decision
Member, Institute of Noise Control
Report of 1- 15/1-215 Interchange Improvements Project under PCR's on -call
Engineering
arrangement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments. Under an on -call
Member, Acoustical Society of
contract to the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, he prepared the
America
noise study to address the proposed Cesar Chavez Roundabout Improvement Project;
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under contract to the Hyatt Regency, he assessed traffic noise to design a sound wall
Kyle Kim has over 12 years of
for the hotel in response to the SR -60 Road Widening project in Florida. Dr. Kim also
professional and academic experience in
Prepared the noise studies to support the Environmental Impact Statement for the
architectural and environmental acoustical
Proposed Gregory Canyon Landfill in Northern San Diego County, and the Town of
consulting for corporate and office
Mammoth Lakes Trails Master Plan EIR. Additional projects include the Recycling
buildings, schools, medical facilities,
Facility noise study for Republic Compton and the East L.A. Recycling and Transfer
religious institutions, residential, airports,
Station, the Verizon Wireless Facility noise study in Monrovia, and Expo Line noise
entertainment groups, recording studios,
studies for the IMAX Theater, Lantana Campus, and 1809 Olympic Boulevard
recycling facilities, wireless facilities, and
Recording Studio projects.
hotels.
Entertainment & Special Uses Acoustical Analyses: Dr. Kim has been called upon to
Dr. Kim has extensive experience
address acoustics and mitigation design for a variety of entertainment and special
conducting and designing sound wall
uses. His experience includes the Disney Beach Club Villas Noise Study, the Yibor
analyses, noise analyses, sound isolation,
City Noise Ordinance, the Noise Impact Study regarding Bike Week in Daytona
transportation analysis, and noise control
Beach, the Okinawa Camp Noise Study, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training
for a variety of projects throughout the
Center Firing Ranges Noise Study. In addition, Dr. Kim suggested mitigation
United States. He has designed
measures to minimize the impacts of noise from a variety of new roller coasters and
specifications for mechanical systems and
an outdoor theater at Fantasy Harbor Theme Park in South Carolina on adjacent
conducted noise assessments for aircraft
residential and commercial properties.
noise, gunshot noise, traffic noise, and
Architectural Acoustics Analyses: Dr. Kim has performed architectural acoustics
design response. Dr. Kim also specializes
analyses such as noise isolation and noise control for projects including the Symantec
in architectural acoustics including room
Office Development in Culver City, the Beverly Wilshire Office Building, Capital
and building acoustics, reverberation
Group Long Beach, and Coldwell Banker in West Los Angeles. Under contract to the
measurements, data analysis, and heating,
Los Angeles Unified School District, he analyzed the effects of noise emitted from a
ventilation and HVAC systems. He has
train passing a new school, conducted acoustical studies for the school's multipurpose
used Ivie PC40, B &K 2236 and 2260;
rooms and provided the District with suggestions for mitigation strategies. In
Larson -Davis 2800; and RION LN -27 to
addition, he has provided sound isolation design services for HVAC systems for the
conduct noise analyses.
Veterans Administration chapel in Los Angeles.
Experience
General Real Estate Acoustical
Analyses: Dr. Kim has performed
environmental acoustics analyses for
numerous projects in Southern California
and throughout the United States. His
general real estate project experience in
Los Angeles includes the Getty Villa
Outdoor Theater, Hollywood Palladium,
The New Century Plan in the Century
City community, The Wilshire Gayley
Noise Study- Focused Publications: Dr. Kim has authored several publications
including "Estimating Community Noise Levels from Outdoor Condensing Units,"
Journal of the Acoustical Society ofAmerica; "Acoustical Comparisons of Existing
Facilities and New Facilities in a Special Education School," NoiseCon03; "Computer
Model Studies to Predict Qualitative and Quantitative Measures of Speech
Intelligibility in Classrooms," Journal of the Acoustical Society ofAmerica;
"Auralizations and Other Computer Model Studies to Predict Qualitative and
Quantitative Measures of Speech Intelligibility in Classrooms," Journal of the
Acoustical Society of America; and "Hyde Park United Methodist Church," Journal of
the Acoustical Society of America.
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Kyle Garcia, SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGIST
Education
Historical Resources, conducted agency and Native American consultation, conducted and
• M.A., Anthropology (Archaeology
supervised all aspects of archaeological fieldwork (pedestrian surveys, testing and
Option), California State University
evaluation excavations, and construction monitoring) and laboratory processing
Los Angeles, In Progress
(sorting, identification, cataloging, and analysis), conducted numerous record searches
• B.A., Anthropology, (Physical/
at the regional Information Centers across the State, and authored or co- authored more
Biological Emphasis), University of
than 330 technical reports and sections in support of various levels of California
California, Santa Barbara, 2004
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
documents.
Registrations /Certifications
• Riverside County Registered
Experience
Archaeologist #202
Mr. Garcia has contributed his services and archaeological expertise to projects subject
• 40 -Hour HAZWOPER Training —
to requirements of CEQA, Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, and other federal, State,
Update, 2013
and local regulations. These projects included energy, infrastructure, utility, residential,
commercial, mixed -use, schools, parks, trail systems, and urban redevelopment serving
Continuing Education
a variety of public and private sector clients throughout California and Arizona. Mr.
• NAGPRA Notices: Types, Process,
Garcia has conducted archaeological work in Los Angeles (including Santa Catalina
and Content, National NAGPRA
Island), San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Kern, Santa Barbara,
Program, National Park Service, U.S.
Monterey, Mono, Inyo, and San Joaquin counties. In addition to his archaeological
Department of the Interior (Webinar),
work, Mr. Garcia has been cross - trained in paleontological mitigation monitoring and
2012
assisted in the excavations of a Miocene whale fossil near Irvine, California.
• Cultural Resources Orientation & Pro -
Seminar, County of Riverside, 2011
General Project Experience: Mr. Garcia has extensive experience in dealing with
projects with a large number of archaeological resources. His large -scale surveys
• Introduction to Professional Practice
include a pedestrian survey and site recordation of more than 200 historic and
under Section 106 of the National
prehistoric archaeological resources as part of a Class III Inventory on an approximately
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 2009
11,000 -acre portion of the La Osa Ranch Project site in Pnal County, Arizona; and he
• Cultural Resources Protection Under
directed the 1,400 -acre field survey and the successful site recordation of over 150
CEQA and Other Legislative Mandates,
prehistoric and historic archaeological resources per the Section 106 Process for a
UCLA Extension, 2008
confidential project in Riverside County. He also served as Deputy Project Manager for
• Riverside County Archaeology and
the approximately 240 -acre Archaeological Treatment & Restoration Plan for The Cove
Cultural Sensitivity Training Program,
project that was subject to Section 106, where he performed the field survey, Native
2007
American consultation, prepared the final report, and supervised the thorough
• The Art and Science of Flintknapping,
recordation and documentation of over 350 significant artifacts which included artifact
California State University, San
photography and illustrations.
Bernardino, College of Extended
Energy Projects: He is well- versed in the potential effects of energy production projects
Learning, 2007
on California Archaeology through his service as an on -call consultant to Southern
Professional Affiliations
California Edison (SCE) where he has served as the Project Director and Manager for
• Society for American Archaeology
over 100 SCE projects and managed SCE purchase order contracts in excess of $1.5M.
• Society for California Archaeology
These projects were subject to requirements of CEQA, Section 106 of the NHPA, and
■' Pacific Coast Archaeological Society
other local ordinances. These projects included deteriorated pole replacements, conduit
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and vault installations, distribution circuit installations, and emergency on -call
Kyle Garcia has over 10 years of
archaeological survey and monitoring services for SCE property during southern
professional experience in the archaeology
California wildfires. Mr. Garcia not only managed the budgets and supervised the work
and prehistory of California. Mr. Garcia is
but he also conducted most of the record searches, surveys, report writing, site
knowledgeable about archaeological
recordation, and client/agency coordination for these projects. These projects also
resources in coastal, interior, and island
entailed rapid response services including close - interval surveys, construction
settings. He specializes in faunal analysis
monitoring, and sensitivity assessments for SCE property in areas damaged by the
and has worked in faunal laboratories at
wildfires.
UCSB and the Santa Barbara Museum of
Peer Reviews: Mr. Garcia is often sought after to conduct Peer Review services of
Natural History.
controversial projects across southern California. These reviews include environmental
Mr. Garcia has evaluated historic and
documentation for the Needles Highway Safety Realignment Project for the County of
prehistoric archaeological resources for
San Bernardino Department of Public Works and various infrastructure projects for
listing in the National Register of Historic
Caltrans /San Bernardino Associated Governments.
Places and the California Register of
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Terrence P. Keelan, DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS
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Education Summary /Experience
• J.D., Creighton University Terrence Keelan has over 22 years experience as an administrator and nine years
School of Law, Omaha, of experience as a publications supervisor. Mr. Keelan manages electronic
Nebraska, 1981 production and reproduction of documentation for projects involving tens of
• B.A., History/Fine Arts, thousands of pages and hundreds of documents requiring integration of electronic
University of Notre Dame, South
files in multiple formats.
Bend, Indiana, 1978 Mr. Keelan is an expert in the Microsoft Office Suite of products, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access, and in creating and manipulating files in
portable document format (PDF).
Mr. Keelan also has expertise in the WordPerfect suite (WordPerfect, Quattro
Pro), the Lotus Suite, Visual Basic for Application (VBA) programming, and
HTML.
Mr. Keelan's history in the legal and consulting fields, in handling multiple
projects simultaneously, and his work with a broad range of text, spreadsheet and
database applications, has required him to successfully resolve a wide - variety of
production, formatting, and file and data conversion problems.
Mr. Keelan has additional expertise as a Help Desk operator in a variety of
applications suites and in all versions of the Windows operating system.
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Greg Spalek, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF GRAPHIC AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Education
Experience
■ B.A., Environmental
Graphics, GIS and Design: Mr. Spalek prepared graphic and mapping materials
Studies /Geography, University
for all phases of environmental impact report and /or statement (EIS /EIR) for the
of California, Los Angeles, 1995
following key projects: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures; Palladium
A.A., Geography /Business -
Residences; Huntington Library; Westfield Shopping Centers - multiple sites;
Marketing, Los Angeles Valley
Washington Square; Wilshire Gayley; Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Master Plan
College, Van Nuys, California,
(EIS /E[R); USC Health Sciences Center EIR; Harvard Westlake Middle School
1993
Modernization Project; Grand Avenue; Sunset Millennium for the City of West
Hollywood; Santa Monica Downtown Parking; Villa Marina Mixed Use Project;
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Village at Playa Vista; Universal City Specific Plan; and the Los Angeles Sports
Greg Spalek has over 18 years of
and Entertainment District, now known as L.A. Live.
diverse experience managing
projects and conducting visual media
Final products have included site plans, land use and many other thematic maps,
for all computer modeling,
technical illustrations, shade /shadow impact studies or solar reports, and various
illustration, internet and electronic
visual simulations. Greg is also responsible for creation of the internet content
media publishing, digital mapping
and multimedia CDs to increase the public participation and document
with Computer Aided Drafting and
accessibility and availability. His technology solutions bring the public agencies
Design (CAD), and Geographic
to a paperless environment.
Information Systems (GIS). His areas
of expertise are technology solutions,
Technology /Network Experience and Internet Applications: Mr. Spalek is highly
shade /shadow impact analysis, GIS
proficient with many software /hardware platforms in both server and client
analysis, and interactive media such
environments. He provides all in -house database solutions for client and internal
as internet applications. Mr. Spalek
needs such as Microsoft SQL and Access. His solutions offer efficient use of
has conducted GIS analyses for
mobile technology for remote sites. He is well versed in many graphic design and
complex planning and environmental
desktop publishing packages, including Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite
issues, including demographic, land
applications and Dreamweaver. He is also knowledgeable with several GIS and
use, and environmental justice issues.
CAD programs, including ESRI's Arc View /GIS, SketchUp Pro, Vector Works,
He has knowledge of National
and AutoCAD 2012.
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Special Projects: Mr. Spalek designed the support graphics for the Los Angeles
and California Environmental Quality
Citywide CEQA Technical Guide, which acts as a matrix for all of city of Los
Act (CEQA) assessment
Angeles environmental review projects. He also created the first online
methodologies, and his educational
environmental documentation for the city of Los Angeles with L.A. Sports and
background is in environmental
Entertainment District EIR, the city of Long Beach with Douglas Park EIR, the
studies, with focus on technology
city of West Hollywood with Sunset Millennium EIR, and the city of Carson with
mapping and the use of GIS in
Marketplace EIR.
environmental applications.
Presentation Graphics: Mr. Spalek has prepared numerous presentations for
highly sensitive projects including legal exhibits, and public support promotional
materials. He manages a team of designers for all the preparation and
organization of various visual media and support materials including corporate
materials, and internet application solutions.
Vkpy
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION