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Jessie Lopez
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Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Beniamin Vazouez
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY
20 Civic Center Plaza . P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
www.santa-ana.org
May 2, 2023
Jeremy Krout, President
EPD Solutions, Inc.
3333 Michelson Dr., Suite 500
Irvine, CA 42612
Re: CEQA Compliance — Bristol Related Project
Dear Mr. Krout,
A-2020-241-15-02
CITY MANAGER
Kristine Ridge
CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
Pursuant to Section l ("Scope of Services") of Agreement No. A-2020-241-15 entered into by Environment
Planning Development Solutions, Inc. dba EPD Solutions, Inc. ("Consultant') and the City of Santa Ana, dated
December 1, 2020, Consultant hereby accepts this Letter Agreement for an assignment for on -call planning and
technical services for the projected listed above. Consultant shall complete the services per the proposal (attached
as Exhibit A to this Letter Agreement) by November 30, 2023. Compensation is subject to Section 2 of the
Agreement and shall cover any expenses covered for services provided since October 31, 2022. The total
compensation for this assignment shall not exceed $352,873. All other terms and conditions of said Agreement
remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Ali Pezeshkpour in the Planning and Building
Services Agency at 714-647-5882.
Sincerely,
Minh Thai
Executive Director
Planning & Building Services Agency
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and 13.1 acres of onsite open space.years with demolition and construction activities anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2026 and construction completed in the third quarter
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project will requichanges occur with respect to the circumstances under which the approved project is being undertaken will require major revisions to the certified EIR, or 3) new information,
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to ALUC AELUP. the ALUC submittal, an application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is required. EPD will prepareand submit form 7460construction, per #9 of the ALUC submittal
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environmental conditions, will bring efficiency that will ultimately result in a smoother EIR process, starting witto all checklist found in Appendix G of the CEQA Gu The EPD team will
use existing information to the greatest extent possible. EPD proposes to use an expanded IS to eliminate or “scope out” nonaddressing some enviand unavoidable, or for which substantial
analysis and/or mitigation measures are required. The resulting IS would be made a part of the EIR by incorporating the docimpact areas where significant impacts are expected, the discussion
in the IS will be limited; detailed environmental analysis will be reserved for the EIR phase. Subtask 2.2 Notice of PreparationFollowing City and Applicant review of the draft IS,
cCity’s requirements. and applicant comments (as reviewed and deemed appropriate by the City) on the NOP and will provide the City with the final of Completion form and the State Clearinghouse
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City requirements (e.g.
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standards and policies. The standards/criteria of significant will be developed based on CEQA
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a brief project description;a tabular summary of findings regarding project and cumulative impacts, mitigation any unavoidable significant impacts; a summary of discretionary approvals
required for the project; a brief description of the alternatives considered, noting which one was considered the environmentally superior alternative; and areas of Introductionpertinent
information.
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Task Subtask 3.1 Administrative Draft EIRThe Administrative Draft EIR will be prepared in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines and City of Santa AnaGuidelines and tailored or refined
as relevant toor guidelines, and adopted ordinances). The impact analysis will specify the standards of significant thresholds for each topic. EPD will review all comment letters received
on the review period to ensure that all relevant concerns are addressed in the Draft EIR. EPD will provide the Admin The following paragraphs discuss the sections of a Dra Chapter 1.
in the main body of the EIR:Chapter 2. Introduction CEQA, EIRs, or the environmental review process. The purpose and standards of adequacy for an EIR will be deficharacteristics of
an EIR and the reasons for preparing an EIR for this project will be described.Chapter 3. Project Description standpoint of the City of Description. Project objprand aids in the preparation
of Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, if necessary. The Project Description should be complete by during EIR preparation.Chapter 4 includes an overview of
the general setting of the environment in the vicinthe related projects used in the cumulative impacts analysis. Chapter 5. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures. this chapter
includes an analysis of the topical envidentify applicable Project Design Features; Standard Conditions of Development; and Existing Plans, Programs, and Policies that reduce environmental
impacts. For each significant adverse impact thCEQA requires that an EIR discuss feasible mitigation measures to avoid or substantially reduce the project’s significant adverse environmental
effect. Drafting effective mitigation measures involves clearly explaining the mitigation measure’s put into action, who is responsible for its implementation, where it will occur,
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implemented and evaluates these changes with respect to the thresholds of significance. In addition, this section would include any Project Design Features proposed to reducepotentially
significant impacts.Cumulative Impactsthe incremental impact of the proposed project added to closely related past, present, and probable future projects.MitigAgency in order to4) reduce
or eliminate an impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations; or 5) compensate for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources. Level mitigation measures
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areas, the area criteria listed on the CEQA Appendix G Checklist would not be impacted by implementation of the SpecificEach topic section that may be potentially impacted by the proposed
Specific Plan would be evaluated in the Administrative Draft EIR, which would incpotential environmental impacts including temporary (constructionimpacts, and identification of mitigation
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of the project. The EIR will compare the findings of the assessment established by the South Coasof the CEQA Guidelines. Further, the assessment will evaluate whether the project would
be consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan. Cultural Resources:unavoidable impact and impacts to archaeological resources mitigationbuildings, perform a peer review of the summarize
the Similarly, the cultural resources asseDraft EIR. Mitigation measures will be provided in the Draft EIR, if necessary.Energy under Task 1, EPD Solutions will provide a peer review
of the energy assessment and will summarize whether the project would result in aresources or conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan forAdditionally, the project will be analyzed
for consistency with state Geology & Soils:identified as less than significant with mitigation in Chapter 5.6 of the will be prepared for the project site by the investigation will
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investigation,impacts to an insignificant level, Geology and Soils would be scopedaddition, EPD will provide a the results in the Draft EIR Greenhouse Gas Emissions:Chapter 5.7 of the
applicant’s consultant evaluated against the CitA summary of the GHG analysis will be included in the EIR to evaluate the potential impacts associated with the project’s generation
of GHG emissions during construction andconstruction, area sources, mobile sources, energy consumption (electricity and natural gas), water consumption, and solid waste generation.
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to the introduction of new residential uses on the project site, it is anticipated the proposed
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Impacts related to Public Services were found to be
and Technical Study
proposed EIR, which will identify th
s related to Noise were identified as significant and unavoidable in Chapter 5.12 of the
enforcement, fire protection, schools, parks, and other public facilities. EPD will contact existing
in Chapter 5.13 of the
Due
. Analysis of the project’s potential impacts will focus on implementation of the new specific plan
result in an increased demand for public services. We anticipate that this will require a full
.
General Plan Update
in Chapter 5.9 of the
prepared for the project by the applicant will be summarized and incorporated into the IS and
providers and facilities that would be affected by the project to confirm av
Impact
o the
t
As described in Task 1, EPD Solutions will peer review the noise impact analysis that would be provided
GPU EIR
Hazards & Hazardous Materials:in Chapter 5.8 of the applicant and reviewed for CEQA adequacy by EPDdiscuss construction and operation of the project and any potential hazards or hazconditions
will be identified, and mitigation will be included, as necessary. However, impacts are expected to be less than significant through adherence to existing regulatory requirements. Hydrology
& Water Quality:significant developed with impervious surfaces. The Drainage Study and (WQMP)the EIR to describe both the existing and proposed conditions. would construct onsite storm
drain runoff will be conveyed by the proposed storm drains to a preinfiltration/detention system, which would flow into existing public drainage facilitproposed EIR will detail the
hydrologic changes that would occur from the proposed project, the findings of the WQMP prepared by the applicant, as well as how the project would comply with the existing stormwater
drainage and hydrolof a WQMP; however, Land Use and Planning:in Chapter 5.10 of the specific planand the project’s consistency from the implementation of design recommendations within
the specific plan will be discussed and compatibility of the proposed project with the surrounding land uses also be discussed, including whether the project would result in physical
division of an existing community, or would conflict with a plan or policy that was adopted to avoid or reduce an Noise:EIR. to the City by the applicant. The discuss interior, exterior,
and construction no Population and Housing:unavoidable Plangrowth is unplanned. PTherefore, if the written off the Initial Study and will not be discussed in the EIR. Public Services:the
project willanalysis in theincluding lawservicecapacities to serve the proposed land uses. We will identify the demand placed on these services standard planning factors provided by
each agency or from the City's General Plan and willability of service providers to accommodate projected growth based on intensity of thedevelopment. Finally, we will coordinate with
the servior personnel to serve the proposed project and maintain adequate levels of service.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
f
e
exhibits,
Santa Ana
the Draft
less than
alternatives in
City of
in initiating the
in Chapter 5.15
To determine the
reader a clearer
impacts related to
Management Plan,
EIR
es could be extended to th
mpacts, significant cumulative
of up to three (3)
Urban Water
IR. These alternatives would be
and provide the
with identifying and/or refining any
and CalRecycle data will be reviewed to
,
service systems were identified as less than
EPD will assist the City by providing
significant and unavoidable
for an Alternatives section is included in this
. EPD Solutions will assist the City
water provider’s
10
GPU EIR
EPD will help staff
project’s potential impact on the dry utilities (natural gas,
open space components.
As summarized in Task 1, a Water Supply Assessment would be
.
This chapter summarizes those environmental effects that are found
Review
mitigation measures that would need to be incorporated into
to assist in the evaluation process
Transportation were identified as less than significant in Chapter 5.16 o
GPU EIR
Peer
Draft EIR prepared for the project would likely be a Supplemental EIR, no
gal, and regulatory basis; and would avoid or substantially lessen at least
City’s Storm Drain Master Plan
ct with a program, plan ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system;
Impacts related to utilities and
the demand new residents would have on existing facilities, and discuss any
Impacts related to Tribal Cultural Resources were identified as
and will summarize its conclusions in the Draft EIR. In addition, the Draft EIR will
:
As the
Plan,
confli
rces:
planation of the analysis.
Master
Impacts related to
and Technical Study
Due to introduction of new residential uses on the project site, it is anticipated that the project
significant and those which are deemed significant and unavoidable. This section also includes
.
-
Impacts related to Recreation were identified as entified for the proposed project. In addition, a summary matrix that presents and contrasts the
Alternatives.
. As described under Task 1, EPD will peer review the vehicle miles traveled analysis prepared
Other CEQA Considerations.
performance standards or
.
than
.
U EIR
-
& Service Systems7
6
GP
ificant impacts related to utilities.
GPU EIR
Recreation:of the will result in an increased demand for recreational services. The EIR will identify existing recreational facilities in the project vicinity, discussimpacts associated
with the project’s proposed Transportation:the by the applicant’s consultant discuss impacts related to impacts related to hazards due to geometric design features or incompatible uses;
and inadequate emergency access to the project site. Tribal Cultural Resou significant with mitigation in Chapter 5.17 of the SB 18 and AB 52 notification and consultation for the project.
maps, or graphics where pertinent understanding or exnecessary EIR.Utilities significant in Chapter 5.18 of the prepared by the applicant’s team and peer reviewed by EPD for inclusion
in the Draft EIR. effect on existing utility providers and infrastructure, the the City’s Sewer determine the current levels of service and theelectricity, and cable service), solid
waste, wastewater treatment and distribution, and potable water supplyand distribution. The analysis will determine whether utility facilities and servicproject site, while maintaining
existing levels of service in areas already served. It is anticipated that thereare no significant impacts related to utilities. Mitigation measures will be provided, if necessary,
to reducesign Chapter to be lessother EIR sections mandated by CEQA, including a discussion of irreversible iimpacts, and growth inducement resulting from the project.Chapter Alternatives
section would be required. However, the scope proposal in case preparation of a Subsequent Draft EIR is needed.The project alternatives section includes a range of alternatives to be
analyzed that meet project objectives; are feasible on an economic, leone significant impact of the project. The EPD team has estimated analysis addition to the “No Project” alternative
in the Administrative Draft Edeveloped as part of the preparation of the Administrative Draft EIR. The Administrative Draft EIR will include a discussion of the environmental impacts
associated with each alternative and compare the impacts with those idenvironmental effects of each alternative as compared to the proposed project will be prepared.Proposal for CEQA
Related Bristol Specific Plan
,
It
. EPD
at the
e NOA
Revised
ies
a Notice
Santa Ana
have been
s
in theDraft EIR
City of
ed
al studies used in the
the comment
the Public Librar
thumb drives of the
all
solidated when provided to
10
Public Review
that
This section lists the organizations
e
ur
s
copy of
ce of Availability (NOA) and
ti
the Draft EIR. It is assumed the City will
parers.
lists the individuals who contributed to the
withhard copies and
10
.
ew and approval by the City prior to printing and
hard copies of the appendices regardless of the
EIR and
3
11
PDF) of the Revised Administrative Draft EIR including
address up to two separate rounds of review/comments
versions
ices;
inghouse, etc.)
Summary Forms (Word and/or PDF)
Review
and the City’s requirement. EPD will address City comments on th
EPD will include the notices
Peer
and review. EPD will prepare a No
departmental and public distribution including copies for
-
The technical appendix will include the IS/NOP and the technic
circulation
, including exhibits and append
and Technical Study
will provide the City with the final
Draft EIR, the round of review does not count. EPD will en
Revisions to address City and applicant comments will be completed using the tracked changes
d
Public Review Draft EIR
Organizations and Persons Consulted and List of Pre
for public
.
8
address the City and applicant’s comments (as reviewed and deemed appropriate by the City).
3.2 Revised Administrative Draft EIR4.1
Electronic copies (MS Word and Adobe PDF) of the Administrative Draft EIR including Exhibits and AppendicesElectronic copies (MS Word and Adobe Exhibits and AppendicesElectronic copies
(MS Word and Adobe PDF) and Draft EIRnumber of pages Electronic copies (MS Word and Adobe PDF) of the draft and final Notice of Availability (NOA) and Notice of Completion (NOC)Electronic
copies (MS Word and Adobe PDF) of a Final proofincluding exhibits and appendicesOffice of Planning & ResearchAdministrative Record copies of NOA and NOC (delivery/receipt confirmations,
proof of posting with County Clerk and State Clear
Deliverables
Public Review Draft EIR, Notice of Availability, and Notice of Completion
istrative
icipated that all comments from City staff and City Attorney will be con
4
NOC an
will submit a proof copy of the Draft EIR for final revi
Chapter and persons consulted during the preparation of the preparation of the EIR.Technical Appendix. preparation of the EIR. This may be included as one or more separate volumes.Subtask
EPD will is antEPD Solutions. feature to streamline the City’s review. EPD willfrom the City and applicant (assumes each round of comment includes all parties’ comments provided same
time to EPD). In the event the City’s comments/requested revisions are not addressAdmincompletely addressed before preparing the Public Review Draft of the EIR.Task 3 Deliverables Task
4 Subtask EPD distributionof Completion (NOC) to meet CEQAandEPD will be responsible for circulating the Draft EIR to the State Clearinghouse and providing the City with needed copies
for interwill draft the Notice of Availability (NOA) and Notice of Completion (NOC) per the City’s preferred formatand to meet CEQA requirements, publish the NOA/NOC on its website
and in a local newspaper. Task Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
of
are
day
-
(Task
s
Santa Ana
of review
s
.
City of
work needed to
issue of concern.
the substance
round
the Draft EIR will
EIR, can either be
two
nal
i
In the event the City's
75 comments that require
technical corrections and
CEQA compliance,
CEQA environmental
City Council (CC) public hearing
bracketed and numbered
that were not addressed in the EIR and
applicable sections to
approximately
EPD has estimated
may be necessary if excessive comments
The estimated budget is based on professional
based on
coordinating the work with the applicant
12
comment lettersreceived on the Draft EIR.
120 hours
ents, and assumes that no additional research will be required
work or
require substantially increasing the scope of
to EPD as
Planning Commission (PC) or
that
Review
corresponding
City staff.
Peer
with
public
Response to Comments (including late comments received after the 45
and
n underline/strikethrough version of
A
any new or revised appendices as a result of addressed comments
. Should this situation become apparent, we will discuss this concern with the City
and technical adequacy of the Draft EIR.
the Final EIR, including the following components:
f needed)
and Technical Study
i
’s public hearing. Any comments that come after publication of the F
.1 Administrative Draft Final EIR
.2 Revised Draft Final EIR
will distribute the hardcopy and/or electronic version of the Final EIR to Commenting Agencies,
55
IntroductionErrata (Electronic copies of the public comment period)Electronic copies of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Preparation of Final EIR/Response to Comments
5
will prepare
eive direction about conducting this extra
d shall seek and obtain written approval from the City before such costs are incurred. Regular
odification to the scope of work, budget, and timeframe
he City will forward the comment letters
Task Subtask Final EIR EPD Errata If necessary, an Errata section will be included in the Final EIR to make minor clarifications to the Draft EIR.be provided. Response to Comments TEPD
staff will provide adequate and complete responses to each Regular communication will occur with City staff to ensure that responses are accurate and thorough. Responses to Comments
estimate assumes up to a response (irrespective of the number of letters received).staff hours, not the number of individual commto respond to comments and that the comments will be
directed atenvironmental analysis, for both the project team and City staff for the Administrative Final EIR. comments/requested revisions are not addressed, then the round of comments
does not count.Mreceived from agencies or the respond to the commentsancommunication will occur with City staff to ensure that responses are accurate and thorough. This proposal assumes
that comments received will not raise issues that no new surveys, additional modeling, or new technical studies will be required to complete adequate responses. Should this not be the
case, the EPD team will initiate discussion immediately with City staff to recThe City relevant internal City agencies,Subtask An Administrative Final EIR will be prepared incorporating
these items for City review. Any City comments will be incorporated into the Final EIR for distribution to commenting public agencies at least 10 days before the projectaddressed in
the staff report or at the Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
d
to
nts
It is
EPD will
Santa Ana
of the
document
City of
will update the
EPD
Final EIR
r to the hearing for the
required timeframe.
In the event the City's
/thumb drives
EPD will be responsible for
Statement of Facts and a
the
County Clerk) for the CEQA
) CDs
0
The budget assumes up to two (2)
1
(
.
Orange
City Staff.
en
will distribute the
draft and final NOD
and t
13
aff in digital format.
) hardcopies
0
, as required by CEQA
(1
Statement of Overriding Considerations if the Final EIR identifies
rk and State Clearinghouse within
en
t
This scope assumes the City
Review
and Community Outreach
Peer
County Cle
Meetings
,
Orange
and commenting agencies
EPD assumes two rounds of comments from the City. This must be completed well before
Statement of Facts and a
proof copy of the Final EIR for final review and approval by the City prior to print an
and Technical Study
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
will use a format approved by the City and will submit the draft prio
.3 Final EIR.4
55
Attend one (1) meeting with City Planner on Final EIRElectronic copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the Draft Final EIR and Responses to Commeand MMRPElectronic copies (MS Word and/or
Adobe PDF) of the Revised Final EIR and Responses to Comments and MMRPElectronic copies (Adobe PDF) and Public Review Final EIR including exhibits and appendices and MMRPElectronic
copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the draft and final Statement of Overriding ConsiderationsElectronic copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the File NOD with County Clerk and State
Clearinghouse and provide proof of filing NOD
Deliverables
DeliverablesDeliverables
Findings and Statement of Overriding ConsiderationNotice of DeterminationProject Management
57
67
). The budget assumes up to two rounds of comments from
9comments/requested revisions are not addressed, then the round of comments does not count. Subtask EPD will submit a distribution to commenting agencies. Responsible Agencies Subtask
This task involves preparation of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the project. The MMRP will use the City’s preferred standard format. Based on City comments,
document to its final form and provide it to City strounds of comments from City Staff.Task Task EPD will prepare asignificant, unavoidable impacts that would be acceptable in light
of the overall benefits of the project. The EPD team project and Final EIR.the City Council hearing, as the City Attorney's Office must incorporate it into the Resolution Certifying
the EIR. Task 6 Task Notice of Determination Following approval of the Final EIR by the City, EPD will prepare a Notice of Determination (NOD). address City comments on the NOD and
will provide the City with final version. filing the NOD with the anticipated that the applicant will pay directly (issue a check to the filing fee).Task Task 8 Proposal for CEQA Related
Bristol Specific Plan
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3
in
in
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The
one
—
.
nding
Santa Ana
however,
, which is
al support
;
in a manner
ssure that the
City of
eting (total of 24
. EPD can prepare
Heather Perry
Charge
this project
—
-
attendance
in
es
-
dditional budget will likely be 2 hours/week for the Project
as part of
weekly conference calls (briefings)
comments on the EIR raised during
-
The EPD Project Manager will be
encies relative to the environmental
months, a
. At this time, EPD has not been provided
as estimated in this proposal, excluding
2
hour bi
-
relevant
d
Scoping Meeting and public hearings that are
are expected to also be in
he initial preparation for the technical studies)
; and (4) ensuring that the environmental review
City staff to answer questions, address concerns, or
t
and a dedicated staff member
month duration of the project. EPD will draft agendas
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-alists
2
month schedule
1
-
weekly meetings)
rience
-
2
speci
1
coming deliverables and discuss any potential issues that may
CEQA document
lf of the City, which will incorporate project information
analysis
Review
the project team and
approximately
extensive expe
City on upsatisfy the statutes and guidelines of CEQA and CEQA procedures.
Peer
Technical
nly to streamline the CEQA process, but to avoid or anticipate any changes that
hour virtual meetings (28 bi
s.
r will be the key contact for the project team and City and will be responsible for
-
level of community engagement the applicant will be involved or the supplement
understands the importance of community engagement
CEQA document
and Technical Study
project team and
EPD
weekly 1
-
e, are incorporated into the
BiElectronic copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the meeting minutes/not1 hour/week for the Project Manager and 1.5 hour/month for the Principal
Public Hearings
relevant to the community.
9
EPD’s CEQA project manager will coordinate closely with the project team and City staff to aEIR and associated documents delivered to the City are legally defensible, accurate, and useful
to decision makers considering the approval of the project. The project manager will also coordinate with City staff throughout the process not ocould result in delays. To effectively
manage the costs of the project, EPD will attend 1to update theimpact the scope of work for the in advance of these meetings and deliver minutes via email to the entire project team.
The minutes will identify action items and the responsible party to implement said action item. In addition to stameetings, EPD will be available to to clarify issues as they arise.
If the EIR schedule extends beyond 1required. The project managemanaging (1) task scheduling and assignment, management of resources, monitoring of costs, and schedule adherence; (2)
consultation and coordination with local and state agdocument and the environmental review process; (3) coordination and communications with the project team and City to ensure that
City policies, procedures, and any applicable codes are complied with and, where applicablprocess and theThis scope of work assumes ongoing project management at an estimatedManager
(including drafting of the meeting agenda and minutes) and 1.5 hour/month for the PrincipalCharge are included for the duration of the public review periodIn addition, expected to involve
community meetings in addition to the required for the project. EPD has community engagement as part of the CEQA and entitlement processinformation on the EPD will provide; therefore,
for purposes of this proposal, EPD assumes 2 staff members will attend community meetings separate from the scoping meeting that are expected to last 4 hoursand facilitate the presentation
on behathat is Task 8 Deliverables Task EPD will attend public hearings held for the proposed Project. These hearings are anticipated to includePlanning Commission meeting and up to
two City Council meetings. prepared to answer technical questions related to the EIR anthe public hearing meetings. under separate contract to the applicant (consistent with budget
for this task includes approximately 8 hours for the Project Manager for each me Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
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day
-
to
at EPD.
-
esearch,
Santa Ana
r
EPD was
nt updates,
City of
Manager
staffed with CEQA
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ject
Konnie has almost 20
.
is a frequent lecturer on
complete a peer review for
CEQA Pro
was lead preparer of an EIR
–
Example projects team members
.
year Board member of the Orange
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6
while the team members were
he is the Administrative Vice President
Assistant Project Manager,
efficiently1
Dobreva
–
Program Manager Conference and
Ms.
rvine (1998)
Planner
were completed
15
, in which EPD played a key role facilitating.
residential development
of Environmental Planning
efforts
This project required community engagement through formal
t and coordination of the technical studies and environmental
ability to thoroughly and
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
review
chair of the AEP State
ental Professionals (AEP), a
Environmental -
–
of Environmental Planning,
Review
. The budgeted 8 hours per hearing is for the actual hearing as well as
Pepperdine University School of Law (2004)University of California, IStraus Institute
Peer
sector planning and legal experience, including the preparation of
-
Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Analysis and Design, cum laude Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Vice President
President
three Project hearings (Planning Commission and City Council)
, Associate
use development.
-
AICP,
Vice President
and private
preparation, and peer
-
and Technical Study
he City/applicant team before each meeting and preparation time.
hoc community and business meetings
t
-
Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan and EIR.
some support of staff time
-
Attendance at up to Attend meetings with the City/applicant team before each Project hearing Staffing Konnie Dobreva, JD, Jeremy Krout,Meaghan Truman document
Deliverables
and
ther technical professionals with the
scale residential, large master planned communities, commercial office, industrial, solar, and mixed
EPD and coordination with the City of Tustin to accommodate the addition of 887 residential units and 300,000 square feet of commercial space to Old Town Tustin. The involved collaboration
with the City and EPD’s focused developmendocuments created a functional and comprehensive Program EIR and subsequent MMRP designed to foster proper mixedand ad
9
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ie has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Analysis and Design from the University of California, Irvine
3.
EducationSample Project Experience
hours) meeting with Task As described below and previously shown in our Statement of Qualifications, EPD is welland oany scope of project, including the proposed worked on are identified,
including when the Key Personnel The following key staff members lead the EPD Project Management Team. The City’s primary daycontact and CEQA Project Manager would be Konnie Dobreva.
Konnie Dobreva, JD, years of publicenvironmental documents for a wide range of projects, including General Plan and Housing Elemesmalluse. Her extensive experience has made her a keen
strategist and an effective writer of legally defensible environmental documents. Konnand a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University. As previously noted, sfor the California Association
of EnvironmCounty AEP and has twice served as coCEQA for the AEP Advanced CEQA and CEQA Essentials workshop series. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
for
acre
-
Santa Ana
ommercial
and offsite
City of
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addendum
foot c
unit condominium
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those not discussed in
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planned community. The
square
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undeveloped and part of
ram EIR, which was certified in
language translation services at
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D also coordinated the preparation
Dobreva also managed an extensive
Working on behalf of the Department
Ms. Dobreva was lead preparer of an
The project includes construction of
Ms. Dobreva prepared the Supplemental
acre project site was
-resources.
was lead preparer of an EIR
ntial development sites in order to minimize future
is lead preparer of an EIR and coordination with
16
ion Project MND.
Ms. Dobreva prepared environmental documentation for
Dobreva
Dobreva
portunity Study EIR was the most appropriate and defensible
Ms. Dobreva was lead preparer of an EIR for a Specific Plan
Ms.
Ms.
t include biological resources, energy, greenhouse gas emissions,
Ms. Dobreva is lead preparer of an EIR that is proposed to
Review
Peer
Ms. Dobreva was lead preparer of an MND for a 140
acre site developed with offices into a 114,000
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Use Project EIR.
-
EPD is also managing the preparation of technical studies in support of the EIR.
Whisler Ranch EIR Addendum.
Shea/Baker Ranch Area Plan Supplemental EIR.
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mmunity meetings with adjacent residents. EPD also conducted workshops with city staff -
and Technical Study
family detached homes on a hillside located west of the intersection of Osterman Road and
Program EIR.
-
Palomino Business Park EIR.
Village 605 EIR Addendum.
Bowery Mixedfirm Vintage Lofts MND.
Metropolitan State Hospital Modernizat
Claremont General Plan Housing Element EIR Addendum.
Colony Commerce Center East EIR.
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acre project site was one of seven sites analyzed in the OSA Prog
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-EPD also managed the preparation of technical studies in support of the EIR. Important areas of -
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d City Council after thoughtful staff presentation.
te.
awarded the 2019 Award of Merit for Economic Planning and Development from the Orange Section of the American Planning Association for its work on the project.EPD the City of Santa Ana
to accommodate the addition of 1,150 residential units, as well as a total of 80,000 square feet of retail and restaurant commercial space. EPof the technical studies and environmental
documents, including the traffic impact analysis, which include 57 intersections within the Cities of Santa Ana, Tustin, and Irvine. EPD of General Services (DGS)/Department of State
Hospitals (DSH), Ms. Dobreva served as lead preparer of a MND in support of a modernization project at this institution in Norwalk. EPD conducted multiple coand a public hearing on
behalf of DGS/DSH, and provided Spanishcommunity meetings and issued bilingual publications and notices.Other EIR (SEIR) for the Opportunities Study Area (OSA) Shea/Baker Ranch master3862008.
An SEIR tiered off the OSA Program EIR was prepared to streamline the CEQA processes, focusing the analysis in the areas of air quality and Global Climate Change the OSA Other firm
68 singleRegency Lane in Lake Forest. The approximately 13the Lake Forest Opportunities Study EIR. After the Initial Study was completed and the most major issues (aesthetics, noise,
and biological issues to name a few) were thoroughly analyzed, it was determined that an Addendum to the Opapproach because the project’s environmental issues did not require new mitigation
measures. This expedited the environmental review and the project was promptly approved by Planning Commission an EPD and related development entitlements for over 1.9 million square
feet of industrial uses on a 94siimpact assessment included historic resources within the Ontario Ranch, health risks and residential adjacencies, tribal cultural resources, and biological
EPD redevelop approximately 110 acres of land within the City of Norco for a new business park that would provide industrial, commercial, and office uses. approximately 2.05 million
square feet of new building space and related onimprovements.Important areas of impact assessmenand hydrology and water quality. EPD development replacing an industrial use in Old Town
Tustin. Ms. public outreach process to obtain community support.EPD redevelopment of a 9.6center.EPD EIR addendum for the City of Claremont’s General Plan Housing Element update. The
addendum provides a detailed analysis of two potential resideanalysis requirements for affordable housing development on those sites. Required close coordination with the City Attorney
and analysis of traffic impacts.
Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
unit
-
Santa Ana
articulated
-
City of
solving approach and was responsible for
-
Jeremy, the founder of EPD,
s. As part of the EIR, Konnie
.
language translation services at
-
years)
16
Working on behalf of the Department
nmental Professionals State Conference
ties based on his problem
and Environmental Studies from the University of
level plans. The EIR evaluated the environmental
Ms. Dobreva was CEQA manager of the Program
-
Mr. Krout managed preparation of a Specific Plan
17
Mr. Krout provided QA/QC services for various CEQA
community college campus located on a decommissioned
ization project at this institution in Norwalk. EPD conducted
Plan EIR.
acre
Quality Control/Quality Assurance
-
Review
d complexity of the county’s land use plan (including the 15 disparate
Chair, Association of EnviroMr. Krout was responsible for QA/QC of an MND for a 140
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2002)University of California, Santa Barbara (2000)
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Peer
President,
Administrative Vice President, California AEPBoard Member, Orange County AEP (Co(2005 and 2014)Master of City and Regional Planning, Dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees, Geography and Environmental
Studies,
iquely complex land use planning and entitlement projects, due diligence studies, general
d public realm improvements.
Los Angeles County General
level plans).
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and Technical Study
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e General Plan includes 15 community
world experience in creating CEQA documents based on sound research and well
of an MND in support of a modern
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Vintage Lofts MND.
Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan.
Metropolitan State Hospital Modernization Project MND.
Advanced Technology & Education Park.
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Other firm EIR for the comprehensive update to the 1980 Los Angeles County General Plan. The General Plan serves the entire 2,656 square mile unincorporated area of the county. For specific
areas of the county, thimpacts of the General Plan update, including the addition of new elements, technical changes, and reorganization to reflect current information and new legal
requirementalso assisted the county in determining the ultimate population, housing, and employment projections for the buildout of the proposed land use plan. The buildout exercise
and EIR were particularly challenging given the size ancommunity EPD of General Services (DGS)/Department of State Hospitals (DSH), Mr. KroutQA/QC multiple community meetings with adjacent
residents. EPD also conducted workshops with city staff and a public hearing on behalf of DGS/DSH, and provided Spanishcommunity meetings and issued bilingual publications and notices.EPD
with detailed Design Guidelines and a Program EIR to accommodate the addition of 887 residential units and 300,000 square feet of commercial space to Old Town Tustin, with attendant
development standards an EPD compliance documents, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration and several EIR addenda, in support of development of a new 60Marine Corps base.EPD condominium
development replacing an industrial use in Old Town Tustin. Ms. Dobreva also managed an extensive public outreach process to obtain community support.
Professional Memberships/ RegistrationsEducationSample Project Experience
Jeremy Krout, AICP, LEED GA,has experience in both the public and private sectors, which has allowed him opportunities to prepare and manage various types of environmental documents
and project entitlements. Jeremy’s experience spans a diverse range of unplan amendments, zone changes, environmental impact reports, development agreements, and construction projects.
His clients have entrusted him with these responsibiliextensive realstrategies and many successes on exigent projects.Jeremy has dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Geography California,
Santa Barbara, and a Master of City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He is an active member of the American Planning Association and is certified by the American
Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
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in the City of Redlands.
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will assist with
a
density residential community, as well as
use buildings consisting of 700 multifamily
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solutions to both alleviate project effects and move the
story mixed
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programmatica residential density of 45.6 and a Floor Area Ratio of 1.8.
ng, and a 1,721 SF rooftop restaurant space with a rooftop
to 4
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family residential units and 10,430 square feet of restaurant
environmental planning experience
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Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)Green Associate, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)Certified Green BuildMember, American Planning
AssociationMember, Association of Environmental ProfessionalsMember, Building Industry AssociationMember, Urban Land InstituteBachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies Loyola Marymount
University(2020)Member, Association of Environmental Professionals
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Mr. Krout was responsible for QA/QC of an Initial Study/MND for
Specific Plan EIR
for a mixed
acre site located on the northwest corner of Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue
located within the Transit Villages Overlay Zone
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development of six 3
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State Street Village Project.
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Village 605 EIR Addendum.
City Center, Redlands
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for County. EPD Covina Bowl Specific Plan, which establishes a land use, development, and implementation framework for the enhancement and redevelopment of a 7.5Covina. The proposed
project consisplanned, mixedapproximately 12,000 square feet of commercial uses on the subject parcel. In addition, applicafor a Tentative Tract Map and a site Plan Review are being
filed with the City to develop a 5.75acre portion of the subject property with 113 3approximately 12,000 square feet of commercial space.EP(SCEA)residential project EPD (SCEA)space
on the 3.03in the City of Redlands EPD Assessment (SCEA)analyzed the dwelling units, 71,778 square feet (SF) of groundspace, amenity areas, community buildideck.
Professional Memberships/ RegistrationsEducationSummary of ExperienceProfessional Memberships/ Registrations
Meaghan Truman, document preparation of a variety of complex environmental compliance documents. Her CEQA technical experience includes wall environmental resource topics. identify
potential impacts and potential mitigation project forward. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
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representative projects and associated
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(EIR). The applicant also submitted an application for a
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use project, which proposes to redevelop a 14.58
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original 1983 Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
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Geotechnical Report Noise Impact AnalyPhase I and II ESA Traffic Study
and communication
projects listed above
during the EIR preparation and review processes.
Addendum to the
ity of Santa Ana with new mixed uses that include retail, restaurant, and multi
EPD
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City of Santa Ana
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Mall Transformation Project (Addendum to the Fashion Square Commercial Center Final
coordination
family residential
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other agencies Team
Bowery Mixed Use Project City of Santa Ana EPD prepared an EIR for the Bowery mixedurban residential. The Project requireThe multiadjacent parking structures, as well as a total of 80,000
square feet of retail and restaurant commercial space.courtyards, common area amenities, a roof deck, and perimeter plazas and open space areas for residents and the public. The Bowery
Mixed Use Project extensiveand EPD Prepared Technical Studies:Client:MainPlaceEnvironmental Impact Report)City of Santa Ana EPD prepared an Specific Plan for the MainPlace Mall Transformation
Project400 hotel rooms, 1,400,000 total square feet of commercial space, and up to 750,000 squoffice space. The project required approval of a zone change to create a new specific plan
(SP No. 4), a tentative parcel map (TPM) to subdivide the site into ten (10) legal lots, and an addendum to the original 1983 Environmental Impact Reportdevelopment agreement (DATechnical
Studies:
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Drainage Plans and construction oversight
the community’s long
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Environmental Impact Report
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Water Quality Management Plan Water Supply Assessment Air QCultural & Paleontological Resources Report Energy Noise Impact Analysis VMT Screening Water Supply Assessment
regulations for
Redlands
working with the South Orange County Community College District prepare the
sets
an area which covers approximately 947 acres (approximately 1.48 square miles)
City of Santa AnaCity of
the Transit Villages
and Technical Study
Range Plan
Range Academic and Facilities PlanRange Facilities Plan
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ShortLongLongConcept PlanMitigated Negative Declaration, EIR addenda, and other CEQA documentationDemolition, Utility, Grading, and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) and Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
retail commercial,
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Client:Transit Villages Specific PlanCity of EPD prepared Specific Plan for Project area is divided into three planning areas referred to as transit villages, which generally surround
threethe City.and environmentally sustainable development. As a forma mix and density of different uses, strong pedestrian orientation and transitpublic realm improvements and amenities.(SF)
space. Technical Studies:Client:Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP)City of Tustin The EPD team is environmental documentation and permitting for ATEP, a new 60project is located
on the decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station Tustin and is oritechnology and occupational training. EPD communicated this vision to a broad range of local, State, and federal agencies,
including the Department of the Navy and Division of the State Architect in addition to SOCCCD and City of Tustin.To dplans for site facility development, a concept plan document (similar
in scope to a specific plan) for City of Tustin approval, as well as the environmental d
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construction of a new approximately 91,500 square foot
compliance approach.
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building that would accommodate two
Air Quality & GreeCultural & Paleontological Resources Report Energy Noise Impact Analysis VMT Screening Water Supply Assessment
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office
General Plan EIR tiering document based on the City’s
South Orange County Community College DistrictCity of Redlands
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Project Description2 wksTue 11/29/22Mon 12/12/22
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Peer Review Technical Studies2 wksMon 11/28/22Fri 12/9/22
Applicant Updates Technical Studies2 wksMon 12/12/22Fri 12/23/22
EPD Update Project Description per Revised Technical Studies3 daysWed 1/4/23Fri 1/6/23
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Complete Admin Draft EIR9 wksMon 2/13/23Fri 4/14/23
30 edaysFri 4/14/23Sun 5/14/23
EPD Revise Administrative Draft EIR4 wksMon 5/15/23Fri 6/9/23
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CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations3 wksFri 9/8/23Thu 9/28/23
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Task 5. Preparation of Final EIR/Response to Comments72 daysFri 9/8/23Tue 12/19/23
Prepare Response to Comments, MMRP, and Final EIR/Errata 4 wksFri 9/8/23Thu 10/5/23
3 wksFri 10/6/23Thu 10/26/23
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City prepares Staff Report3 wksMon 11/6/23Mon 11/27/23
City Review Revised Final EIR2 wksFri 11/3/23Thu 11/16/23
Planning Commission Hearing (2nd & 4th Mondays - Task 9)0 daysMon 11/27/23Mon 11/27/23
EPD Revise Final EIR1 wkFri 11/17/23Thu 11/23/23
City Final Review of Final EIR4 daysFri 11/24/23Wed 11/29/23
Distribute Response to Comments (10 days prior to CC hearing)0 daysTue 12/5/23Tue 12/5/23
City Council Hearing (1st & 3rd Tues - Task 9)0 daysTue 12/19/23Tue 12/19/23
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the specified amount. Based on level of effort required
III.EPD proposes the up to 12 months(NTX) Reimbursement would be provided for unused time. Fixed fee tasks would be billed out at the end of task or project completion. Proposal for
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Development; Transportation Planning;
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based on the following hourly billing rates:
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(“Client”) and Environment | Plan
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Consultant reserves the right to retain an archival paper or electronic copy of the Data delivered to
to use Consultant’s Instruments of Service for the purpose of constructing, occupying and maintaining
Management; Engineering; Design
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Client and Consultant agree to cooperate with each other in order to obligations under this Agreement. Both Client and Consultant shall endeavor to maintain good working relationships
among members of the project team.Ownership of Instruments of ServiceAgreement are Consultant’s Instruments of Service, have been prepared for use solely with respect to this Project,
and Consultant shall retain an ownership and property interest therein.license the Project.shall be at Client’s sole risk, and Client adamages and expenses, including attorneys’ fees,
arising out of such reuse by Client or by others acting through Client.Client acknowledges that Consultant’s Instruments of Service may be stin electronic files (“Data”), and that anomalies
and errors can be introduced into the Data when it is transferred or used in conjunction with incompatible computer equipment or software. Consultant’s Data is being f"as is" and Consultant
shall have no duty to modify or update the Data unless a part of the approved Project.Client or the general contractor whdisputes over the form or content of the Data furnished by Consultant.If
Consultant is not paid in full for all its services, Client shall, upon demand, return Consultant and subwhatsoever.CONSULTANTS RESPONSIBILITIES:Consultant will perform its professional
services in the manner identified in the Agreement for the identified fixed fees and budgeted items, excluding direct expenses. Services provided on a time and materials basis or additional
services will be charged
Santa Ana
1.2.1.
Position President/PrincipalVice President of: Planning; Environmental Planning; Development; Transportation Planning; Construction Senior Director of: Planning; Environmental Planning;
Development; Transportation Planning; Construction Management; Engineering; DesignDirector of: Planning; Environmental Planning; Construction Management; Engineering; DesignSenior:
Project Manager; Planner; Transportation Planner; Engineer; Environmental Planner; AssociateProject Manager; Associate EngineerAssociate: Planner; Environmental Planner; Transportation
PlannerAssistant: Project Manager; Environmental Planner; Transportation Planner; Project Planner; EngineerProject Coordinator; GIS Analyst; DrafterSupport Staff
City of following Provisions of Agreement (“Provisions”) shall be part of the agreement to Client dated the services described therein (“Project”) to which these Provisions are attached
and both shall be considered and constitute the “Agreement” referenced herein.I.II.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan
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Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by
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authorized representative of both Client and
its officers, directors, employees and sub
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of the state in which the Project is located shall govern the validity and
not retained Consultant to make detailed inspections or to provide exhaustive or
n provision.
laws
and hold harmless Consultant,
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fice employees during the lifetime of this agreement.
Client has
Submittal review and approvalContract document interpretationSite observationsChange order review and approvalReview and approval of contractor payment applCertificates of substantial
and final completionPreparation and disposition of punch listsResponding to contractor requests for informationAdministration of any operational and maintenance training including collection
operational and training manuals
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of the provisions of this Agreement shall be finally determined to be invalid or unenforceable in whole
maximum fee amount or Client agrees to pay for additional services in accordance with Consultant's billing
Once the maximum fee is reached, Consultant will stop work unless Consultant and Client agree to increase therates identified herein. This rate schedule is subject to change due to the
granting of wage increases and/or other employer benefits to field or ofConsultant will complete professional services described in this Agreement as expeditiously as is consistent
with, and limited to, Consultant’s standard of care. This Agreement comprises the entire and integrated agreement between Client and Consultant and supersedes all prior
negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by an Consultant. If any or in part, the remaining
provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and band Consultant hereto. Client and Consultant agree to reform this Agreement to replace any such invalid or unenforceable
provision with a valid and enforceableintention of the stricke If the scope of services includes Consultant's assistance in applying for governmental permits or approvals, Consultant's
assistance shall not constitute a representation, warranty or guarantee that such permits or approvals will be acted upo Governing Law:interpretation of this Agreement. Construction
Observation:professional opinion, during construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of contractor’s work and to determine if Documents.continuous project
review and observation services.shall have no responsibility for, the acts or omissions of any contrentity furnishing materials or performing any work on the project.If Client desires
more extensive project observation or fullservices be provided by ConsuIt is agreed that Consultant’s services under this Agreement do not include project observation, review of contractor’s
performance or any other construction phase services.construction phase services including, a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i.Client waives any claims against Consultant that may be in any way connected
with Client’s decision not to retain Consultant to performance construction phase services.law, to indemnify (collectively, Consultant) against all damages, liabilities or costs, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees and defense costs, arising out of or in any way connected with t
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members of the same profession practicing in the same or
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to release Consultant from any liability arising directly or indirectly
at cost plus fifteen percent (15%). All other reimbursable
that Consultant shall provide its services consistent with the
directly to Client by the print company at no additional Cons
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Consultant shall not supervise, direct or have control over general contractor or its
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or entities and from any and all claims arising from modifications, clarifications, interpretations, adjustments or changes made to Contract Documents to reflect changed field or other
conditions.Client, Cresponsibility for the results of any changes made to the Contract Documents during construction.to waive any claims against Consultant andfrom such changes.Contract
Documents Definition:(general, supplementary and other conditions), drawings,the Agreement, other documents and modifications issued after execution of the Agreement.Jobsite Safety:subcontrawork.tec
hniques, sequences or procedures or for safety precautions and progContractor. Consultant does not guarantee the performance of the construction contract by Contractor and does not assume
responsibility for Contractor’s failure to furnish and perform its work in accordance with the Cons Client acknowledges that its right to utilize reports and other documents of Consultantthis
Agreement will continue only so long as Client is not in default, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and Client has performed all its obligations under this Agreement,
including but not limited to payment for Client further agrees to waive all claims against Consultant resulting in any way from any unauthorized changes, use or reuse of the electronic
files for any other project by anyone other than Consultant. All fees and other charges duspecified otherwise in this Agreement. Consultant will provide Client with monthly invoices
for services rendered and costs advanced. that all billings from Consultant to Client are correct and binding on Client unless Client, within ten (10) days from the date of receipt
of such or errors in billing. Client agrees to pay a monthly late payment charge, which will be the lesser of one and one(1any unpaid balance commencing thirty (30) days after the date
of the billing. If Client notes any inaccuracies, discrepancies, or errors in billing pursuant to Article III, late fees shall only apply bethe thirty Prints or document printing will
be administrative cost or billed by expenditures will be invoiced at cost plus fifteen percent (15%) handling fee. Subbilled at cost plus twentyprovided for under Internal Revenue code.
Standard of Carecare applicable to such services, which isprofessional skill and care ordinarily provided similar locality under the same or similar circumstances.
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trary set forth herein, the foregoing waiver shall not apply if the consequential damages are covered by
atters beyond its reasonable control; for inaccurate information provided to it by Client or other
Survival:obligations of the parties to this Agreement shall survive such completion or termination and remain in full force and effect until fulfilled hereunder and RISK ALLOCATION Waiver
of Consequential Damages:Consultant conConsultant’s insurance policy. IndemnityIndemnitee), and their respective principals, officers, directors, partners, employees, and any other
entity or person for which Indemnitor and Indemnitee is legally liable, from and against any damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, settlements, expensecosts and expenses recoverable
under applicable law), that Indemnitee incurs as a result of third party claims, demands, actions, suits or matters connected therewith, to the extent caused berrors or omissions, or
willful misconduct of Indemnitor in the performance of services under this Agreement and any other entity or person for which the Indemnitor is legally liable.Notwithstanding the foregoing,
if Indemnitor’s oblof services for the Project as a “design professional,” as that term is defined in California Civil Code Section 2782.8, Indemnitor’s indemnity obligation shall be
limited in accordance with the pas it was in effect as of the date of this Agreement.Waiver of Personal Liabilityconsultant(s) services in connection with this Project shall not subindividual
employees, officers or directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with the Project or this Agreement, or any Addenda. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything
to the contrary contbe directed and/or asserted only against Consultant, a California corporation or its incorporated subconsultant(s), and not against any of Consultant’sdirectors.
Consultant will be legally liable for only the services expressly undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, and not otherwise. Consultant will not be legally liable for the providing of,
services, even if information from others is incorporated into Consultant's instruments of service for ease of reference or otherwise. Further, and without limitation, Consultant will
not be responsible for delays or other mreasonably reliable sources; for site conditions of which it was not informed; for hazardous materials or toxic substances at the Project site;
for constructwithout limitation excavation, shoring, demolition or erection procedures or construction safety precautions and programs; for the timeliness or quality of contractor performance
or for theperform work in accordance with the Project’s construction documents; or for actions or inaction of third parties including other consultants, utility companies and governmental
or quasiLimitation of Liits employees, officers, directors, members, partners, agents, and consultants, to Client, its subsidiary and/or affiliated companies and its respective emplanyone
claiming by, through, or under Client, for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses, or damages whatsoever arising out of, resulting from or in any way related to Consultant’s
services,Agreement, or any addenda, from any cause or causes whatsoever, including but not limited to, negligence, strict liability, breach of express or implied contract or warranty
shall not exceed a total amount of $50,000.Certification:require knowledge, services or responsibilities beyond the scope of this Agreement, and shall not be required to sign any documents
that would result in Consulwhose existence Consultant cannot reasonably ascertain beyond its standard of care
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Owned Automobile Liability Insurance
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shall purchase business insurance as follows:
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legally liable, makes or permits any changes to be made to any reports, plans, specifications
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her comparable endorsement.
dditional Insured Provision
Additional Insured Provisionextent coverage is provided by the policy, caused in whole or in part by Consultant or those acting on Consultant’s behalf. Additional insured coverage shall
be provided by a combination of the0413 and CG2037 0413 endorsements, or other comparable endorsement(s). Primary and Noninsured(s) is primary to other insurance, which covers such
additional insured awill not share with that other insurance to the extent coverage is provided by the policy. Primary and NonWaiver of Subrogation ProvisionClientprovided by the policy.
Waiver of Subrogation provision shall be provided by CG2404 0509, or otAcoverage is provided by the policy.
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Unauthorized Changes to Plans:whom Client isor other construction documents prepared by Consultant without obtaining Consultant's prior written consent, Client agrees to waive any claim
against Consultant directly or indirectly from such changes. In addition, Client agrees (1) to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from any
damages, liabilities or costs arising fand (2) to include in any contracts for construction appropriate language that prohibits any contractor or subcontractors of any tier from making
any changes or modifications to Consultant's construction documents without the prior writtenConsultant and Client from any liability or cost arising from such changes made without
such proper authorization. InsuranceProfessional Liability InsuranceAgreement, and policy limits in an amount of $1,000,000 each claim and $2,000,000 annual policyaggregate limit.
Consultant specifically agrees, pursuant to this Agreement, to waive any rights of recovery against Client because of any payment made to the extent coverage is provided by the policy.
Commercial General Liability Insurancepolicy form, including coverage for bodily injury and property damage liability arising out of premises, operations, completed operations, and
products in addition to advertising injury and personal injcoverage with a per project limit of not less than aggregate limit. Consultant specifically agrees, pursuant to this Agreement,
to the following: i.ii. iii. Owned, Hired and Noncombined single limit for bodily injury and property damage liability arising out of the maintenance or use of any policy coverof Consultant’s
business. Consultant specifically agrees, pursuant to this Agreement, to the following: i.
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that complies with such
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Consultant shall exercise due and reasonable professional care in observing those
: Prior to the commencement of this Agreement and upon the renewal of any of the
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant has no responsibility for the discovery, presence,
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall use its reasonable judgment and experience in
designated additional insured(s), because of any payment m
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aiver of Subrogation Provisionant's right to file an action for collection of fees if the amount in dispute is within the jurisdiction of the
Waiver of Subrogation ProvisionClientprovided by the policy.WClient because of any payment made to the extent coveragesubrogation provision shall be provided by WC 04 03 06 (Ed. 4Insurance
Rating Bureau or WC 00 03 13 (Ed. 4Insurance, or other comparab
insurance listed in Article VI.
uirements of all jurisdiction(s) in which Services are being performed and Employers’ Liability Insurance in
ification.
ommercial general liability, hired and non
ii. Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance, on a follow form basis with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate limit. Coverage
shall be excess of ccoverage being concurrent with underlying insurance. Workers’ Compensation Insurance, covering Consultant’s employees in accordance with statutory reqan amount of:
Bodily Injury by Accident:Bodily Injury by Disease:Bodily Injury by Disease:Consultant specifically agrees, pursuant to this Agreement, to the following:i. Certificates of Insuranceinsurance
policies required hereunder, Consultant shall furnish certificates of insurance to Client as evidence of the Compliance with Code:federal, state, and local codes, standards, statutes,
and regulations applicable at the time Consultant renders servicehandling, removal, or disposal of, or exposure of persons to, hazardous materials or toxic substances in any form at
the Project site. It is understood, howeveand sometimes contradictory interpretation.with, and limited to, the generally accepted standard of care to provide a design regulations
and codes. (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), in an effort to resolve any conflicts that arise during the design or construction of the project or following completion
of the all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.(b) Subdivision
(a) shall not preclude or limit Consultsmall claims court.(c) Subdivision (a) shall not preclude or limit Consultant's right to record. Reliance on Information Provided by Otherscompleteness
and accuracy of any and all information and data provided by Client, Client’s consultants and contractors, and information from public records, without the need for independent verdetermining
whether such reliance is advisable. Client will also require its consultants and contractors to promptly notify Client if its consultantsobserves or becomes aware of faults or defects
in documents prepared by Consultant and Client will provide prompt written notice to Consultant.
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Services may be suspended in the event of the following:
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This Letter Agreement shall be
If any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be finally determined to be invalid or
event of termination by Client, Consultant shall cease work at the time specified or if no time is
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) working days' written notice to the
Neither Consultant nor Client may assign its obligations, interests, or delegate
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vices and the time schedules shall be equitably adjusted.
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A substantial failure of performance by either party.Any Client’s payment is more than 30 calendar days past due and Consultant shall have no liability to Client for delay or damage
caused ClientBefore resuming services, Client shall pay Consultant all sums due prior to such suspension and expenses incurred in the interruption and resumption of Consultant’s services.
Consultant’s fees for the remaining serIf the Project is abandoned or suspended in whole or part for more than a cumulative ninety (90) calendar days or indefinitely postponed either
party may terminate this Agreement and Consultant shalIf the Project is resumed after a delay of more than ninety (90) calendar days in the aggregate, Consultant shall be entitled to
additional compensation for remobilization costs shall be equitab
Assignment:this Agreement (including monies that are due or monies that may be due) without prior written permission of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.Severability:
unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and be binding upon Consultant and Client hereto. Consultant replace any such
invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to the intention of the stricken provision.GENERAL PROVISIONS Suspension of
Servicesa.b.c.d.e. Terminationother party, with or without cause. Said notice shall be deemed to be effective upon delivery to the other party. In the specified, at the end of the
day on the day receipt of the notice. Consultant shall be paid in full for services performed and expenses incurred to date as ThirdAgreement are solely for the benefit of Client,
and are not intended by either Client or Consultant to benefit any other person or entity including, but not limited to, the Projsubcontractors. Any such benefit is purely incidental
and such other person shall not be deemed a thirdparty beneficiary of this contract. Governing Law:the Project is located, excepting those provisions dealing with conflicts of laws.
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