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recommendations for the slope improvements. The review will be conducted to verify substantial compliance with the requirements of the California Building Code (CBC), Green Book, California Geological Survey (CGS) Note 41, Guidelines for Reviewing Geologic Reports, and CGS Special Publication 117. Subdivision Map Checking. Land surveying maps and documents prepared for public agency review have wide implications on both land ownership and public safety. These documents create, describe, modify, and encumber both public and private lands, leaving a permanent impact on public resources and private investment. The City's oversight role is critical because these documents need to be prepared in accordance with State laws and City ordinances in addition to verifying their technical correctness. Maps and documents are checked for compliance with the State Subdivision Map Act, Land Surveyor's Act, applicable City codes and ordinances, approved tentative map, and the conditions of approval. Landscape and Irrigation Improvement Plan Check. Our team will provide landscape and irrigation review for parkways, medians, and all areas within the right-of-way. There are standards that must be followed whether the development is employing potable or recycled water. Using reference documents such as zoning maps, our team will review submittals for completeness and compliance with appropriate landscape and irrigation standards including codes/requirements for water -efficient landscaping. Understanding policies to promote conservation and efficient use, while still providing areas for recreation and environmental enhancement, is a service the Harris team is capable of providing. Traffic Signal Review. Our team will verify conformance to all applicable standards and requirements. Gaining a full understanding of the City's project goals and outlook will allow our team to see pertinent details and address any deviations. In addition to review of signal interconnects, pull/junction boxes, signage, power, and detectors, our thorough knowledge of current State standards (Caltrans), Highway Design Manual, Highway Capacity Manual, and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) will allow Harris to advise the City of any and all deviations from standards. Signing and Striping Plan Check. Review of final and interim placement of signs and striping are conducted to verify conformance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), Caltrans Standard Plans, City standards, Traffic and Transportation Design Guidelines, and plan check checklists. Items revised during plan check will be verified against applicable traffic studies, standards and other active projects. Street Light Plan Review. Our team will verify the submitted plans are prepared in accordance with the City's traffic and transportation design guidelines, City standards, and current Design Guide Checklists. We will work to identify proper locations and types of electrical service pedestals, particularly where street lights can be fed from traffic signal services. Miscellaneous Reviews. Our team is capable of reviewing potable water, recycled water, sewer system, small cell tower, demolition, telecommunication/dry utility facilities, CIP-related improvements, and several other plan set designs on behalf of the City upon request. Schedule We understand that timely comments are a critical project success factor. Solutions are best found when challenges are fresh in the designer and owners' minds as well as the agency. We also understand that the City's position in conflict resolution can be highly compromised by delays. Our flexible and responsive team of resources has the capability to provide an expedited review in five working days or less in response to the City's needs or increased demands. Harris demonstrates to our clients our ability to meet their goals by prioritizing competing deadlines for various City projects, while completing thorough plan checks in the required timeframe. The solution can be as simple as adding resources at the City's request, which requires effective orchestration of Harris staff's time, as well as communication with the City staff to make sure the team thoroughly understands the City's expectations and any plans that might take priority. This approach has been effective in meeting our clients' goals and deadlines providing similar services. Harris& Associates, Inc. 2. Scope of Services and Schedule 0 10