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AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is executed this 20th day of February, 2007, by and between
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (hereinafter called "CITY"), and LSA Associates, Inc.
(hereinafter called "CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, according to California state law, the CITY should periodically
update its General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has not comprehensively updated its General Plan since
the General Plan was initially adopted on June 26, 1975; and
WHEREAS, at its January 12, 2002 meeting, the City Council discussed the
state of the City's General Plan, acknowledged that portions of the General Plan need
updating, and directed Staff to take the initial steps to assist the City Council in
determining the direction and extent of the update; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2002, the City Council created a 15-member General
Plan Update Steering Committee to review the existing goals and policies of the
General Plan and to make recommendations as to whether these goals and policies
need to be maintained, amended, or eliminated, and whether new goals and policies
need to be added. The purpose of creating the Steering Committee was to gauge how
much of an update the City really needed; and
WHEREAS, after two years, the Steering Committee completed its task; and
WHEREAS, On December 21, 2004, the Council took the following actions:
directed Staff to proceed with amending the General Plan Goals and Policies as
recommended by the Steering Committee for future review by the Planning Commission
and City Council; directed Staff to proceed with an update of the factual information
within the General Plan for future review by the Planning Commission and City Council;
directed Staff to proceed with the proposed improvements to the general format of the
General Plan and the mandatory elements for future review by the Planning Commission
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and City Council in order to make the Plan more user friendly; directed Staff to release
an RFP to obtain consultant assistance with updating portions of the General Plan; and
disbanded the General Plan Update Steering Committee; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2006, the City released a Request for Proposal to
certain planning firms to obtain consultant assistance in updating the City's General
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2006, CONSULTANT submitted a timely response to
the City's Request for Proposal; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT represents that it is professionally qualified and able
to prepare the update to the General Plan in compliance with the applicable state laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. CONSULTANT'S Services. Consultant shall perform
professional services by preparing the General Plan Update as set forth in the
"Proposal", attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof by this reference,
including the following services:
(a) When requested, CONSULTANT shall attend and participate in
meetings with CITY staff, as well as public hearings, which are necessary for the
preparation and completion of the General Plan Update. Included within the
compensation to be provided pursuant to Task 7 of the attached Proposal, are
attendance by CONSULTANT at three meetings with Staff, and two meetings with
PVNET, in addition to direct communication between Staff and the CONSULTANT at
least on a bi-weekly basis throughout the preparation of the Update. For additional
meetings, which CONSULTANT is requested by CITY to attend, CONSULTANT shall
be compensated at the rates set forth in Exhibit "A".
(b) CONSULTANT shall supply CITY with the deliverables described in
the "Proposal" attached as Exhibit "A".
(c) All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled
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by CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of its services pursuant to this
Agreement are confidential until released by CITY to the public, and CONSULTANT
agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without
prior written consent of the CITY before such release. All such reports, information,
data and exhibits shall be delivered to CITY upon demand without additional cost or
expense to CITY. All charts, tables, figures, and maps that are prepared with
computer-based mapping or spreadsheet programs shall be provided to CITY in their
original formats.
(d) CONSULTANT shall respond to comments raised by CITY staffs
review of the documents in order to facilitate their completion.
(e) This Agreement and the scope of work to be performed by
CONSULTANT may only be amended in a written document executed by both of the
parties.
Section 2. Time of Performance. CONSULTANT shall timely perform
the services described above as specified in the schedule set forth in the attached
Exhibit "A".
Section 3. Compensation. CITY agrees to compensate
CONSULTANT, and CONSULTANT agrees to accept in full satisfaction for the services
provided for hereunder, a fixed fee not to exceed $109,115 for the General Plan
Update, which includes all labor and subconsultant costs, as described in the attached
Exhibit "A". In addition, this fixed fee shall include all expenses for printing, word
processing, delivery, fax, phones, mileage, etc. Prior to printing any documents,
CONSULTANT shall verify with CITY the total number of documents to be reproduced
so as not to exceed the estimated cost of reimbursable expenses as specified in Exhibit
«A„
Not included in this fixed fee are expenses incurred for attending meetings
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beyond those specified in this Agreement; analysis of key issues in addition to those
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identified in the attached Exhibit "A"; changes in the project scope of work that require
additional work; and printing additional copies of any document beyond the estimated
cost allotted for copies as specified in Exhibit "A". The CONSULTANT shall be
responsible for informing the CITY and obtaining City Council approval prior to
conducting any additional work that will incur additional expenses beyond that specified
in this Agreement.
The actual costs of CONSULTANT'S services and expenses shall be itemized
on an Invoice form, and CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for those undisputed services
and expenses. Payments shall be made based upon CONSULTANT's invoices up to
the maximum amounts set forth in the following schedule:
Schedule 1 — Payment Schedule
Benchmark Item Maximum Amount of Payment(1)
Task 2. Completion of the reformatting the General $29,240
Plan
Task 3. Completion of Land Use Element Analysis $3,240
Task 4. Completion of the Traffic Study $32,440
Task 5. Completion of the Air Quality Analysis $8,015
Task 6. Completion of the Noise Study $10,410
Tasks 1 and 7. Project Initiation and Project $13,170
Management/Meetings
Miscellaneous Costs(Deliveries, Travel, Report $12,600 (2)
Printing, Traffic Reimbursables, Communications)
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(1) The maximum amount of payments serves as a cap on payments and will be paid upon completion of that
Task.
(2) Payment for Miscellaneous Costs can be disbursed at any time during the Agreement's performance,
based upon the submittal of invoices for these items.
Any approved a roved pursuant to this Agreement shall be included in the
appropriate ro riate segment of the foregoing schedule, as determined by the CITY, and the
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maximum billing amounts shall be adjusted accordingly.
Five percent (5%) of each bill submitted by CONSULTANT shall be held by CITY
in a retention account. The retained funds will be released to CONSULTANT upon
successful completion of the project as determined by CITY Staff.
If CONSULTANT is requested by CITY to revise or supplement the General Plan
Update with additional data, information or analysis solely as a result of the
CONSULTANT'S failure to comply with the requirements of state law, CONSULTANT
shall provide such revision or supplement at no additional cost to the CITY.
If changes to existing laws, rules, regulations or policies of any state, federal or
local governmental authority having jurisdiction over the project occur, or new,
unforeseen issues arise, CONSULTANT will perform any necessary additional services
on a time-and-materials basis, at the rates set forth in Exhibit "A".
The CITY and CONSULTANT acknowledge and agree that the terms of
CONSULTANT'S compensation are not dependent upon the CITY'S final action on the
General Plan Update.
Section 4. Independent Contractor. CONSULTANT will act hereunder as an
independent contractor. This Agreement shall not and is not intended to constitute
CONSULTANT as an agent, servant, or employee of the CITY and shall not and is not
intended to create a partnership, joint venture or similar association between the CITY
and CONSULTANT.
Section 5. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of CITY.
Section 6. Consultant. The CONSULTANT shall have a Responsible
Principal who shall be primarily responsible for the CONSULTANT'S obligations under
this Agreement and who shall serve as principal liaison between CITY and
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CONSULTANT. The name of the Responsible Principal is Meenaxi R. Panakkal,
Senior Planner for LSA Associates. The designation of any other Responsible Principal
or Project Manager by CONSULTANT shall not be made without the prior written
consent of CITY.
Section 7. Personnel. CONSULTANT represents that it has, or shall secure
at its own expense, all personnel required to perform CONSULTANT'S services under
this Agreement. CONSULTANT may associate with or employ associates or
subconsultants in the performance of its services under this Agreement, but at all times
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for their services.
Section 8. CITY Liaison. CONSULTANT shall perform under the general
supervision of the Deputy Planning Director of CITY ("Deputy Director") or his or her
designee, and all communications, instructions and directions on the part of the CITY
shall be communicated exclusively through the Deputy Director or his or her designee.
Section 9. Data and Services to be Furnished by CITY. All information,
data, records, reports and maps that are in CITY's possession and necessary for the
carrying in out of this work shall be available to CONSULTANT without charge.
Section 10. Interests of CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT represents
that itresentl has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that
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would conflict in any manner with the performance of the services contemplated by this
.
A reementNo person having any such interest shall be employed by or be associated
Agreement.
with the CONSULTANT or any subconsultant.
The parties agree:
(a) CITY has sole discretion to direct the work and evaluate the performance
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of CONSULTANT, and CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement or replace
CONSULTANT at any time, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13.
(b) CITY has sole discretion to determine the amount of compensation to be
paid to CONSULTANT, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
(c) CITY shall pay CONSULTANT from a CITY account under the exclusive
control of CITY.
Section 11. Insurance. Not less than one day priorto commencing
performance under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY certificates
evidencing compliancefollowing
with the minimum insurance requirements, to be
maintained during the term of this Agreement:
1. Worker's Compensation Insurance to cover its employees as required by
the California Labor Code.
CONSULTANT shall similarly require all subcontractors to provide such
compensation insurance for their respective employees.
2. Automobile liability insurance protecting CONSULTANT in an amount not
less than $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $50,000 for property damage.
Such policies of insurance shall:
(a) Be issued by an insurance company that is admitted to conduct
business in the State of California and which is rated in Best's Insurance Guide with a
rating of A-VII or better.
(b) Be acceptable to the City Attorney.
3. CONSULTANT shall not commence the performance of its services under
this Agreement until the above insurance has been obtained and appropriate
certificates of insurance have been filed with CITY. CONSULTANT further agrees that
a clause substantially similar to this Section 11 will be included in any subcontract
executed under this Agreement.
4. Failure to comply with these insurance requirements shall be deemed to
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be a material breach of this Agreement.
Section 12. Indemnification. CONSULTANT will defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its officers, employees, and agents, against all damages to persons
or property, penalties, obligations, liabilities, and costs, including but not limited to
reasonable costs of defense, that may be claimed by any person, firm, entity, political
subdivision or other organization to the extent caused by the negligent or intentional
acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT or those for whom CONSULTANT is legally
responsible. However, if any information or data prepared or provided by
CONSULTANT is misused by an agent or employee of the City, CONSULTANT shall
not be responsible for such misuse of data.
Section 13. Termination. The executory provisions of this Agreement may be
terminated by CITY upon five days written notice to the CONSULTANT without further
action by CITY. The executory provisions of this Agreement may be terminated by the
CONSULTANT upon thirty days written notice to the CITY. In the event of termination
by the CITY, the CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT for work satisfactorily completed to
the date of such termination, but in no event to exceed the compensation described in
Section 3 of this Agreement, based on the percentage of completion of
CONSULTANT's work on the date of termination, provided such work is in a form
usable by CITY.
Section 14. Notice. Any notice or documents required to be given to the
CONSULTANT shall be deemed duly and properly given upon delivery, if sent to
CONSULTANT, postage prepaid to:
Ms. Meenaxi R. Panakkal
Senior Planner
LSA Associates Inc.
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1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, California 92507
or personally delivered to CONSULTANT at that address or such other address
specified to the CITY in writing by CONSULTANT.
Any notice or documents required to be given to the CITY shall be deemed duly
and properly given upon delivery, if sent to the CITY, postage prepaid to:
Mr. Gregory Pfost, AICP
Deputy Planning Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
or personally delivered to CITY at that address or such other address specified to the
CONSULTANT in writing by the CITY.
Section 15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
integrated agreement between CITY and CONSULTANT, and it supersedes all prior
negotiations, representations or agreements, whether written or oral. This Agreement
may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both CITY and CONSULTANT.
Section 16. Litigation Costs. Should any dispute under this Agreement
result in litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees for
the prosecution of the action.
Section 17. Applicable Law. This Agreement and any dispute arising
hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement, including but not
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limited to matters concerning validity, construction, performance or enforcement, shall
be exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County.
Section 18. Business License Required. Consultant shall obtain a CITY
business license prior to commencing preparation of the documentation required by
this Agreement.
Section 19. Merger Clause. This Agreement and its exhibits constitute the
entire understanding of the parties, and there are no other terms or conditions, written
or oral, controlling this matter. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this
Agreement and any of its exhibits, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
Section 20. Provisions Cumulative. The foregoing provisions are cumulative
and in addition to and not in limitation of any other rights or remedies available to the
CITY.
Section 21. Anti-Waiver Clause. None of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be deemed waived because of a previous failure to insist upon strict
performance, nor shall any provision be waived because any other provision has been
waived in whole or in part.
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EXECUTED the day and year first stated above.
"CITY"
City of Ranc : Palos Verdes
By
Tom Long, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
"CONSULTANT"
LSA Associates, I•c.
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Attachments:
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PROPOSAL TO UPDATE GENERAL PLAN
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for:
Gregory Pfost,AICP
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes,California 90275-5391
Prepared by:
LSA Associates,Inc.
1500 Iowa Avenue,Suite 200
Riverside,California 92507
(951)781-9310
LSA Proposal No.ZZZ1688D1
LSA
June 30, 2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
II. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. 1
III. QUALIFICATIONS 4
EXPERIENCE IN GENERAL PLAN PREPARATION 4
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION EXPERIENCE 5
QUALIFICATIONS IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SERVICES 5
IV. PROJECT APPROACH 6
V. SCOPE OF WORK 7
TASK 1.0: PROJECT INITIATION 7
Task 1.1: City Staff/Consultant Team Meeting 7
TASK 2.0: REFORMATTING OF THE GENERAL PLAN 8
Task 2.1: Review the Existing Structure of the Current General Plan Elements and
Proposed Updated Policies 8
Task 2.2: Presentation of Reformatting Options 8
Task 2.3: Reformat Existing General Plan 8
Task 2.4: Final Reformatted Current General Plan 8
TASK 3.0: LAND USE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 9
Task 3.1:Calculation of Population Density and Land Use Acreages 9
TASK 4.0:CIRCULATION STUDY 9
Task 4.1:Transportation Goals, Policies,and Objectives Review 9
Task 4.2: Data Collection 10
Task 4.3: Existing Conditions 10
Task 4.4:General Plan Traffic Conditions 10
Task 4.5: General Plan Traffic Conditions' Impact Assessment 11
Task 4.6:General Plan Impact Assessment 11
Task 4.7: Preparation of Traffic Impact Analysis 11
TASK 5.0 AIR QUALITY
Task 5.1: Existing Air Quality Assessment 12
Task 5.2: Impact Assessment 12
Task 5.3: Mitigation Measures 13
Task 5.4:Air Quality Report Preparation 13
TASK 6.0: NOISE STUDY 14
Task 6.1: Noise Regulation Baseline 14
Task 6.2: Existing Ambient Noise Monitoring 15
Task 6.3: Existing Noise Contours with Traffic Noise Modeling 15
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Task 6.4: Other Mobile Sources Noise Impacts 15
Task 6.5:Stationary Source Noise Impacts 15
Task 6.6:Construction Impacts 15
Task 6.7: Future Projected Traffic Noise Contours 16
Task 6.8: Future Noise Impacts from Other Mobile Sources 16
Task 6.9: Future Stationary Source Noise Impacts 16
Task 6.10: Noise Mitigation Measures 16
Task 6.11: Noise Report Preparation 16
TASK 7.0: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS
Task 7.1:City Staff Meetings 17
Task 7.2:Consultant/PVnet Meetings 17
Task 7.3: Project Management 17
OPTIONAL TASK: HOUSING ELEMENT CONSISTENCY 18
Alternative Task 8.1: Review and Analysis of Existing Housing Element 18
Alternative Task 8.2: Reformat Existing Housing Element 18
VII. PRODUCT MATRIX
VIII. KEY PERSONNEL 26
IX. RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE 28
GENERAL PLANS/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS 28
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS 31
TRAFFIC, AIR,AND NOISE STUDIES 31
X. REFERENCES 32
XI. QUALITY CONTROL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT 33
STATEMENT OF CONFLICT 33
INSURANCE 33
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: BUDGET
APPENDIX B: SCHEDULE AND PRODUCTS
APPENDIX C: RESUMES
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Good air quality, a great climate, and a beautiful shoreline are
the resources and features that make Rancho Palos Verdes
such a wonderful place to live. Adherence to strict land use . - /
saved Rancho Palos Verdes from becoming : , .
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another high-density coastal community. ' ;, \ ` ',,--,Z.w- ;
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The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has been in the process of .` M_i Yx
updating its General Plan since January2002.From the General � ;„ � : at,--i:
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Plan's adoption in 1975, only minor amendments have ` �� �9 t
occurred to the Plan and much of the content is no longer
accurate or internally consistent.
The City's General Plan update process has been under the ,-1 - , a .
direction of CityStaff. The update process has included the
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creation of a 25-member Steering Committee to review the .w..-7---- ----- .
goals and policies of the existing General Plan. The Steering - '
Committee completed its task in 2004 and, through this
committee process, the City determined that a substantial
update to the General Plan is not warranted. Staff anticipates continuing to direct the General Plan
update process and envisions utilizing consultants only for specific tasks.
The consultant chosen to prepare a General Plan Update for the City (with 13.6 square miles of land
and 7.5 miles of coastline) will have to be one that is sensitive to this highly-involved, small coastal
community and its need for conservation, while keeping an eye to the future and utilizing multi-use,
low-density development in order to use the City's resources wisely.
LSA has prepared several General Plan updates, always with great success. Lisa Donnell,AICP, who
will be the Project Manager for the proposed Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan Update, is known for
her ability to communicate with all the citizens of a community, despite economic and ethnic
diversity, and bring converging interests together.
II. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.
LSA is an employee-owned consulting firm that has provided
a full range of professional services to public agency and 1._SA l,a`,recei.ved APA Secti.ovt.
private clients for over 30 years. We provide environmental awards for i,..GevLeral.inapt efforts
assessment and planning services to clients throughout the i.v,catabasas, L.Amaister, Hewitt,
western United States from our offices located in Berkeley, T,lorev4 valley, p v.c(Pito Rivera..
Carlsbad, Colma, Irvine, Palm Springs, Point Richmond,
Riverside, Rocklin, and San Luis Obispo, California, and Ft.
Collins, Colorado.
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The City of Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan Update will be prepared out of LSA's Riverside
office. The knowledgeable and experienced staff at this location can commit to completing this
project within budget and in the required time frame sought by the City.
LSA presently employs over 260 professionals. LSA is organized into seven groups that support
specific client and project requirements.
The Community Planning Group is experienced in the preparation of General Plans, downtown
revitalization plans, Specific Plans, zoning ordinances, and urban design guidelines; public
participation programs; permit processing; and redevelopment project area formation. The
Community Planning Group also provides specialized services in city/county permit processing, as
well as processing strategies for private clients.
The Environmental Group has been the cornerstone of LSA's professional practice and continues to
serve as one of the firm's key practice areas. LSA's environmental staff includes expert practitioners
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA); we have prepared thousands of Environmental Impact Reports and Environmental Impact
Statements since our firm's founding in 1976. Our multi-disciplinary project teams are assembled to
fit the specific needs of each client and project.
The Natural Resources Group is known for expertise in the J, f I
evaluation management, and restoration of biological ,`' .; 4.12,„,`,',,_ , , , , f ;
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projects. LSA's specialists address not only prehistoric and historical archaeology, but also history,
architectural history, cultural landscapes, traditional cultural properties, and Native American and
other ethnic groups in a historical context.
The Transportation Group offers comprehensive transportation planning and engineering services
for all aspects of transportation projects. Our services include modeling for regional transportation
networks, identifying roadway funding and cost-sharing opportunities and assessing traffic impact
and parking conditions.
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The Noise/Air Quality Group offers complete assessment modeling and monitoring of noise/air
quality impacts for residential, commercial, and industrial development, General Plan/Specific Plan
studies,and transportation projects.
The Geographical Information Systems Group staff utilizes current technology to map and analyze
natural resource data and community planning systems. We also incorporate global positioning
systems (GPS) technology to locate resources and geographic boundaries for use as reference points
for surveys. Spatial data are used to generate digital maps and aerial photographic overlays to
facilitate project planning and for presentation purposes.
Since our founding,LSA has grown into a full-service consulting firm that continues to grow in terms
of markets we serve and services we provide. Our clients select LSA because we provide them with:
Expertise and experience
Integrity and trust
Service and responsiveness
The foundation of LSA's success lies in our ownership; we are 100 percent owned by our employees.
Each employee-owner has a personal as well as professional stake in the success of each project.We
realize clients do not hire companies; they hire people. Our people are a diverse group of highly
skilled professionals,many of whom are recognized experts in their fields.
Over the years, LSA has served a variety of private industry and public agency clients, many of •
whom have been clients for 30 years.
BERKELEY CARLSBAD COLMA
2215 Fifth Street 701 Palomar Airport Road 1 190 El Camino Real
Berkeley,CA 94710 Suite 300 Colma,CA 94014
510-540-7331 Carlsbad,CA 92009 650-985-2576
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132 W.Mountain Avenue 20 Executive Park 901 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Ft.Collins,CO 80524 Suite 200 Suite A-200
970-494-1568 Irvine,CA 92614 Palm Springs,CA 92262
949-553-0666 760-416-2075
P'r.Ric IIMOND RIVERSII)1:. ROCKLIN
157 Park Place 1500 Iowa Avenue 4200 Rocklin Road
Pt.Richmond,CA 94801 Suite 200 Suite IIB
510-236-6810 Riverside,CA 92507 Rocklin,CA 95677
951-781-9310 916-630-4600
SAN LUIS OBISPO
1998 Santa Barbara Street
Suite 120
San Luis Obispo,CA 93401
805-782-0745
www.LSA-Assoc.com
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III. QUALIFICATIONS
LSA possesses the experience, capabilities, and enthusiasm to successfully assist governmental
agencies, private development firms, and public interest groups with a wide variety of land use
planning and environmental issues.
EXPERIENCE IN GENERAL PLAN PREPARATION
LSA has extensive experience in the preparation of General Plans, as detailed later in the Relevant
Projects section. LSA has prepared numerous General Plans, and has received APA Section awards
for its General Plan efforts in Calabasas, Lancaster, Hemet, Moreno Valley, and Pico Rivera.
Examples of General Plan and EIR documents are available upon request.
LSA General Plan work efforts have addressed and successfully resolved such complex issues as
follows:
• Establishing public service performance standards to ensure a community's ability to
accommodate growth without shortfalls in public services and facilities.
• Establishing growth management programs based on maintaining public service performance
standards in both rapidly growing and mature communities.
• Defining community character in tangible terms such that new development can be made to
fit in with the existing community.
• Managing the intensification of existing development within a mature community.
• Developing programs for affordable housing in upper end communities and for the development
of market rate and above-moderate income housing in other communities.
• Retaining community identity in the face of rapid growth fueled by the expansion of nearby
employment centers.
• Achieving coordinated land use plans between County,City,and public service agencies.
• Preserving prime agricultural lands in some communities
and establishing programs for the managed conversion of T �� x
agricultural land in others.
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• Maintaining mobility within growing communities while
maintaining small town character.
• Protecting sensitive environmental resources while -
accommodating new residential, commercial, and
industrial growth. P . - . ' : :
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ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION EXPERIENCE
Environmental Planning has been the cornerstone of LSA's professional practice and continues to
serve as one of the firm's key practice areas.
• LSA's environmental staff includes expert practitioners of CEQA and NEPA.
• We have prepared several hundred EIRs and EISs since the founding of our firm in 1976.
• LSA is recognized as an innovator in the preparation of General Plans and environmental impact
assessments, and has developed a reputation among clients and professional peers for being
thorough and objective.
• LSA has prepared General Plan EIRs for a variety of jurisdictions, including maturing suburban
communities,fast growing cities,and"built out"communities.
• Our multidisciplinary project teams are
assembled to fit the specific needs of A key example of LSA's current General Plan
each client and project. experience is the preparation of the Environmental
Setting Report and EIR for the Riverside County General
• Through our vast environmental Plan. This highly controversial and complex General
Tannin experience we have been able Plan covers an area the size of New Jersey, 1.76 million
p g acres. Riverside County is the fourth largest County in
to integrate environmental issues with the United States encompassing 7,295 square miles and
the planning process. is one of the most diverse counties in California. It
includes well-established urban, suburban, and rural
• Our environmental analysts are urban communities. It has an extensive array of agricultural
planners who have a clear lands, lands devoted to mineral extraction, and
understanding of General Plans and recreational areas. There are rugged mountains, flat
olicies, zoning, and other policy valley areas, open desert, and expansive natural open
p space areas. Being the fastest growing County in
documents. California, the County has found itself in the position of
• LSA environmental staff isproficient in balancing projected growth (housing and employment)
with agricultural land uses and endangered and
analyzing the environmental impacts of threatened species and their habitats.
large complicated projects such as
General Plans.
QUALIFICATIONS IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SERVICES
,,� LSA maintains a GIS group capable of supporting its other
Fo "�� t disciplines by roviding computerized mapping,data analysis,
..(7/ • and display in often a far more effective and efficient means
r than traditional cartography or graphics.LSA's G1S links land
r`_� kxy`F use planning and environmental quality components in a
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Additional GIS capabilities include slope mapping and slope aspect
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delineation from topographic maps;and shade and shadow analysis.
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IV. PROJECT APPROACH --c,_
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking the assistance of a consultant to complete the General
Plan Update tasks listed below. These tasks are part of the work program developed by City staff to
complete the update of its General Plan. Included in the consultant tasks are the following efforts:
• Reformat the City's existing General Plan into a more user-friendly document. The new
document is to be segmented into at least 9 sections including all 7 mandatory elements plus a
Fiscal Element and a Scenic Highway Element. The Housing Element, although not being
updated at this time, is to be reformatted to match the other elements. The goal is to create a new
document that is not only easy to use but also easy for City staff to modify with anticipated future
text changes.
• Analyze the changes to the various land use acreages to determine the projected dwelling units
and population for the Land Use.Element at build out.
• Prepare a traffic study to serve as the basis for the Circulation Element. The study will include
updating the traffic counts, analysis of the condition of existing and proposed roadways, the
impacts of the proposed land use changes on the circulation system and recommendations for
improvements to the circulation system.
• Review the Housing Element and reorganize where necessary to ensure the existing Housing
Element is consistent with the text style,graphics, and format of the Updated General Plan.
• Prepare a Noise Study that addresses the existing and future noise level contours throughout the
City's primary arterials and major local streets.
• Prepare an Initial Study to determine the environmental areas to be covered in an Environmental
Impact Report(EIR)and,if necessary,prepare an EIR.
• Work with the City's contracted GIS consult in the preparation of all necessary graphics for the
General Plan Update.
• Provideg uidance and assistance to City Staff pertaining to the process of updating the General
Plan.
Based on this understanding of the proposed project, LSA is proposing the following scope of work,
cost estimate, and schedule to complete the tasks as outlined by the City. LSA is aware of the City's
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desire to keep the costs associated with this General Plan Update to a minimum. Therefore, LSA has
prepared two costs estimates: one including reformatting the existing document into a new document
(including the reformatting of the latest Housing Element) and one eliminating these steps and
providing additional assistance to staff in completion of these tasks. In addition, where applicable,
LSA has suggested optional tasks or strategies that may be more cost-effective than those requested
in the Request for Proposal.
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V. SCOPE OF WORK
An important part of the success of a project is the manner in which the consultant team gets started.
In order to ensure the orderly flow of project efforts, a number of organizational tasks will be
undertaken at the outset of the work effort.
TASK 1.0: PROJECT INITIATION
Collaboration between the consultant team, City staff, and PVnet during each task of the update
process is essential to the success of the update. It is understood that PVnet will be preparing all
graphics/maps for the General Plan. Because collaborative planning only works where there is
continuing direct dialogue and interchange of ideas and information,LSA has programmed sufficient
coordination time with the City staff and PVnet to ensure the success of the final update process.LSA
is also committing upper-level staff to the General Plan update process to facilitate its completion.
Task
1.1: C`te Staff/Consultant Team Meeting eeti g
A General Plan team meeting will be conducted at the initiation of the update program to:
• Establish a mutual understanding of program objectives and key issues and explore the roots of
community concerns regarding General Plan issues;
• Discuss the City's expectations for the consultant's work effort and to delineate the staff
assistance necessary to complete the reformatting of the General Plan update.
• Identify other City contacts, such as the City's Traffic Advisor, whose input will be vital to the
successful completion of the General Plan update process;
• Discuss the City's existing General Plan base maps and other maps the City wants included in the
General Plan update;
• Refine project timing and establish protocols for product review;
• Define project milestones and decision points; and
• Obtain relevant plans,reports, or studies that are applicable to the project, such as the final report
of the General Plan Steering Committee.
Prior to the team meeting, the LSA team will identify its document and information needs to assist
City staff in accumulating the background information necessary for the technical studies.
Output: Clear project objectives, a mutual understanding of the process that will be followed,
and an identification of key contact persons in the update project. A revised schedule
will be sent to all team members.
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TASK 2.0: REFORMATTING OF THE GENERAL PLAN
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LSA will review the current General Plan structure and contents of its elements to analyze the best
method to streamline the existing General Plan.LSA will determine with the help of the City staff,as
to what emphasis (e.g., resources versus land use emphasis) is preferred for the consolidation task.
LSA will review the proposed General Plan changes to determine the relationship between the current
and proposed updated General Plan. The order of statutory elements will be determined after the
consolidation of elements and/or sections of the General Plan.
Output: An understanding of the current General Plan organization and an understanding of
issues that are important to residents of the City.
Task 2 Presentation of Reformatling Options
Working with PVnet,LSA will provide the City with two formatting alternatives for the General Plan
Update. These options will reflect the direction provided by City staff during the Initial Meeting
(Task 1.1) and input from PVnet. Included with the option will be methods of tracking the changes
from the current General Plan. The formatting will include two distinct page layouts [template] for
the body of the text, as well as internal organization of the elements. Options for presentation of
tables,figures,and photographs will be presented in these layouts.
Output: Presentation to the City staff of two alternatives [templates] for reformatting the
current General Plan for the selection of the preferred alternative.
Task 2.3: Reformat Existing Genera/ Plan
LSA will complete a finalized template of the preferred General Plan format alternative and reformat
the current updated General Plan into the new selected and finalized format. The reformatted
Administrative General Plan will reflect the tracking program agreed upon with City staff. It is
assumed that the current General Plan is provided to LSA in Microsoft Word
Output: A new model structure for the General Plan Update and the reformation of the
current General Plan. Five copies of the reformatted existing General Plan will be
sent to the City in addition to a copy in Microsoft Word transmitted electronically for
staff review and graphics provided in Portable Document Format(pdf).
Task 2.4: FIf Reformatted v. ( - e i!r Cen ..i:s C..
Following comments from the City, LSA will revise the reformatted current General Plan for use by
the City staff to update the document with Steering Committee and staff recommendations. LSA
assumes one round of revisions.
Output: The Current General Plan in the new format for use by City staff to make update
revisions.
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TASK 3.0: LAND USE ELEMENT T A AL,. F SIS
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LSA will review the City proposed Land Use Element. Using the proposed General Plan residential
acreages as determined by PVnet, LSA will use the land use density determined in the General Plan
to calculate the estimated housing units and population density at General Plan build out.
Output: A determination of the acreage in the updated General Plan for each residential land
use designation (completed by PVnet). Tables showing the estimated housing units
and population at General Plan build out will be provided in electronic format for
inclusion in Land Use Element.
TASK 4.0: CIRCULATION STUDY
This scope of work includes the tasks necessary to prepare the TIA for the proposed General Plan
update. This analysis will be conducted in a format consistent with the requirements of the City, the
Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP), and applicable provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA).
Task 4.1: Transportation Goals, Policies, and Objectives Review
The direction the City wishes to pursue regarding future land use modification and intensification, as
well as the direction of mobility policies, will affect the Circulation Element and the criteria used in
the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) of the General Plan update. LSA will provide transportation
planning services to the City to crystallize land use and mobility goals and objectives and to identify
linkages between these General Plan elements. LSA will meet with the City Planning and Public
Works staff as well as the City Traffic Advisor on one occasion prior to initiating the TIA to discuss
the following:
• Discrete Locations of Land Use Modifications in the General Plan Update. LSA will need
intensity data (i.e., dwelling units, commercial/retail/industrial square footage, etc.) for each
municipal area proposed to be intensified under the updated General Plan. Where traffic studies
exist for any land use area,LSA will request these studies from the City.
• Circulation Performance Criteria. LSA will seek direction from the City on performance
criteria for key roadways and intersections within the City. Additionally, LSA will use the
maximum feasible arterial cross-sections and intersection geometrics for each arterial
classification in the Circulation Element analysis based on direction from City staff.
• Capital improvement Priorities. LSA will work with City to identify capital improvement
priorities within the City circulation system. This prioritization will include descriptions of
improvements,schedules of implementation,and potential funding sources.
• Goals, Policies, and Objectives. LSA will review the goals, policies, and objectives with the
City to identify any policy actions that may affect delivery of capital projects or implementation
of the General Plan circulation system,as defined in the TIA.
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()iiipzit: Once the above items are clearly defined, LSA will prepare a white paper that will
act as the outline for the TIA and Circulation Element update.
Based on the meetings with City staff, LSA will confirm the project's circulation network study area,
including study area intersections and roadway segments. The following information will need to be
collected prior to preparation of the TIA:
• Project Description. LSA will obtain a complete description of the proposed General Plan
update from the City, focusing on those areas within the City that will be modified and/or
intensified as a result of General Plan implementation. LSA will obtain a map from the City
illustrating the discrete land areas subject to change along with a tabular accounting of the
existing and proposed land use changes. These data are expected in a format consistent with
standard trip generation methodology (e.g., dwelling units for residential uses; square footage for
commercial, retail, and industrial uses; rooms for hotels; seats for theaters). Additionally, LSA
will request from the City traffic studies for any land area that has been approved for modification
and/or intensification.
• Existing Traffic Counts.The City has identified 13 intersections and 24 roadway segments to be
analyzed as part of the General Plan update traffic study. The City will provide existing traffic
counts at all intersections and 18 of the roadway segments. The City will also provide the
geometric and traffic control data at the study area intersections. LSA will collect 24-hour
machine counts at the remaining 6 roadway segments. If the City requests data collection or
analysis of additional study area intersections and roadway segments, additional budget will be
required.
If the City requests analysis of additional study area intersections and roadway segments, additional
budget may be required.
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Existing daily, a.m., and p.m. peak-hour traffic conditions and levels of service will be assessed for
the roadway segments and intersections identified for examination. Volume to capacity ratios will be
described for arterial segments and Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) will be calculated for
study area intersections to identify existing levels of service. In addition to the analysis of study area
intersections and roadway segments, LSA will describe the existing transit conditions, including bus
service to the project area, locations of transit stops and stations, and pedestrian, bicycle, and
equestrian facilities in the City. This discussion will be based on information provided by the City.
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Traffic conditions for the General Plan build out will be analyzed in the traffic study. The
forecast traffic conditions will be developed using a traditional build up method. The City does
not maintain a traffic model, nor does it wish to invest in the preparation of a citywide traffic
model at this time. As such, the build up method will allow for an estimation of the circulation
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effects of modification and intensification of the Land Use Element to the regional and municipal
street system in a simplified approach.
Daily, a.m., and p.m. peak-hour trips will be generated for the changing land use areas. For purposes
of thisro osal, up to ten areas are considered subject to change from the existing condition to the
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General Plan build out. If more than ten areas change, a budget augment may be necessary. Trip
generation rates will be based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation,
Seventh Edition. Adjustments will be made to the gross trip generation to eliminate trip generation of
existing uses, reflect the internal trip capture of mixed-use projects, and address potential pass-by
traffic associated with certain retail uses. LSA will provide best efforts to link future productions to
attractions so as not to overestimate trip generation within the City.
Net external land area trips will be distributed through the City to local and regional destinations
based on logical travel corridors and minimum time paths. LSA will use TRAFFIX Version 7.8 to
conduct the trip distribution and assignment.
LSA will use the CMP Appendices to identify regional growth on the Peninsula. LSA will adjust the
existing traffic volumes on key regional and local arterials according to the CMP growth rates to
account for ambient growth in regional traffic.
Changing land area trip generation will be assigned to the arterial street system based upon the trip
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distribution identified above. The resulting individual land area trip assignments will be overlaid onto
the existing plus regional growth traffic base to determine the General Plan build out traffic volumes.
Task General Plan Traffic Conditions' impact Assessment
LSA willP resent a General Plan build out traffic analysis of the study area to demonstrate the
capacity available and the ability of the General Plan circulation system to provide acceptable
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operation within a long-term horizon. Levels of service will be determined for roadways and
intersections based on volume to capacity ratios and ICU analysis,respectively. Where improvements
are required to maintain performance criteria levels of service, LSA will select lane additions from
the arterial classification and/or a subset of the maximum feasible intersections.
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Based on the results of the impact assessment, mitigation measures will be identified to address
impacts created by the General Plan build out conditions. LSA will also review the goals, policies,
and objectives, as well as capital improvement priorities (i.e., implementation program), to identify
whether theseP olicy level measures can act to offset General Plan implementation, and to identify
funding and possible scheduling of the General Plan roadway system.
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A technical study will be prepared that discusses the existing and General Plan build out conditions.
Identification of the ultimate General Plan roadway system, including standard cross-sections and
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intersection lane requirements (both at a schematic level of detail) will be provided. Copies of the
draft report will then be submitted to the City for review and comment.
Upon completion of the review,representatives of LSA will meet with City representatives to discuss
the traffic analysis and to receive comments. LSA will then modify the draft report to address the
comments and submit the final traffic analysis for incorporation into the overall environmental
document.
Output: Three (3) copies of the administrative draft Traffic Study will be provided to staff.
Fifteen (15) copies of the draft Traffic Study incorporating staff comments will be
provided to the City.
Meeting Attendance
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For the purpose of this scope of work, it is not anticipated that members of LSA's transportation staff
will attend public hearings related to preparation of the General Plan update traffic analysis.
TASK 5.0: AIR QUALITY STUDY
The proposed project is located in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes(City), which is part of the South
Coast Air Basin (Basin). Air quality in this area is administered by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD). The air quality analysis will place particular emphasis on
delineating the issues specific to the City and SCAQMD air quality requirements.LSA will prepare a
technical air quality analysis consistent with all applicable procedures and requirements.
Task 5.1: Existing Air Quality Assessment
Baseline meteorological and air quality data developed through the California Air Resources Board
(ARB) and climatological and air quality profile data gathered by the SCAQMD will be utilized for
the description of existing ambient air quality. Air quality data from the North Long Beach Air
QualityMonitoring Station published for the past three years will be included to help highlight
existing air quality in the City.Other sources such as regulatory documents,professional publications,
and LSA experience in the South Bay area of the Los Angeles County will supplement background
information. A summary of current air quality management efforts that may be related to the
proposed General Plan Update project will be provided.
Task
Construction would occur during implementation of the proposed project. However, implementation
of individual components within the General Plan study area would occur over various time periods
and throughout the City. It is not feasible to make accurate calculation of emissions over the
applicable time period of the General Plan. An effort would be made to estimate the congregate
emissions from a citywide construction scenario provided to LSA. Air quality impacts from grading
and construction sources include the equipment used, length of time for a specific construction task,
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equipment ower type (gasoline or diesel engine), equipment emission factors approved by the
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (AP-42 Handbooks), horsepower, load factor, and
percentage of time in use. Exhaust and dust emissions from worker commutes and equipment travel
will also contribute to the construction emissions. Fugitive dust emissions would result from wind
erosion of exposed soil and soil storage piles,grading operations,and vehicles traveling on paved and
unpaved roads. LSA will calculate the construction emissions commensurate with available project-
specific information. Standard measures for construction activities recommended by the SCAQMD
will be identified and incorporated as part of the project's standard conditions.
The proposed General Plan Update is expected to result in new vehicular traffic trips from projected
future land uses. It is anticipated that project-related traffic trips projected in the traffic study will be
used in this air quality analysis.It is also expected that there will be stationary source emissions,such
as energy consumption, as a result of the future land uses projected in the General Plan Update.
Emissions from long-term mobile and stationary sources associated with the development scenario
included in the General Plan Update will be calculated with the ARB's URBEMIS 2002 air quality
model and the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook. Potential cumulative air quality impacts
associated with the proposed General Plan Update will be evaluated.
Vehicular traffic on major arterials and local streets within the City would be affected by trips
associated with land uses included in the proposed General Plan Update.A detailed carbon monoxide
(CO) hot spot analysis will be conducted based on the turn volumes projected at up to 20 key
intersections within the City that would be most affected by the General Plan Update. The CALINE4
and EMFAC2002 models will be used for the CO hot spot analysis.
Task`o 5.3> Mitiaation Measures
LSA will work with the City and if necessary, the SCAQMD, to identify feasible mitigation
measures.Mitigation measures will be developed as indicated in the impact analysis.
Task 5.4: Air Quality Report Preparation
A technical air quality report will be prepared to summarize all existing and future air quality impacts
and mitigations that can be incorporated in the General Plan Update and environmental document.
Output: Fifteen (15) bound copies of the Air Quality Impact Study will be provided to the
City for use in the General Plan Update and EIR.
TASK 6.0: NOISE STUDY
LSA will prepare a technical Noise Impact Analysis consistent with all applicable procedures and
requirements.
Ta r..• 6.1: Nois ✓ Regulation B s e i
LSA will review applicable State and City noise and land use compatibility criteria. Standards
regulating noise impacts in the State's Guidelines for the Preparation and Content of the Noise
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Element of the General Plan (California.Department of Health Services; DHS) and the City's current
Noise Element will be reviewed and discussed to determine existing City regulations.
TaSk 6.2: Existing Ambient Noise f nitonn_g
As part of the requirements stated in the DHS guidelines to document existing noise levels, an
ambient noise survey will be conducted to establish current noise levels at representative receptor
locations throughout the City. It is estimated that ambient noise level at up to 30 representative
locations will be measured for a period of 20 minutes each.Noise monitoring results will be tabulated
and included in the technical noise report as part of the Existing Setting.
Task 6.3: Existing Noise Contours with T ra c Noise Modelin
Existing traffic noise along major roadway segments throughout the City, as determined by the traffic
study and City staff, will be calculated as part of the Existing Setting. Noise impacts from vehicular
traffic will be assessed using the U.S. Federal Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-
77-108, December 1978). Model input data needed include average daily traffic volumes or peak-
hour turn volumes; day/night percentages of autos, and medium and heavy trucks; vehicle speeds;
ground attenuation factors; and roadway widths. The 24-hour weighted Community Noise Equivalent
Level (CNEL) along key roadway segments within the City will be tabulated. Traffic parameters
necessary for the model input will be obtained from the traffic study or from City staff.
Task 6.4: Other Mobile Sources Noise Impacts
Noise impacts from other mobile sources such as aircraft operations within the City,will be discussed .
as part of the Existing Setting.
Task 6.5 Stationary Source Noise Impacts
Noise impacts from known existing major commercial/industrial uses within the City will be
monitored and analyzed.
Task 6.6: Constructic n impacts
Construction would occur within the City throughout the General Plan build out period. However,the
proposed General Plan Update does not address any particular or individual project and its
construction; therefore, potential noise impacts from construction sources will be discussed in a
general approach based on the equipment, equipment power type (gasoline or diesel engine),
horsepower,load factor, and percentage of time in use. The EPA-recommended noise emission levels
will be used for the construction equipment. The construction noise impact will be evaluated in terms
of maximum levels (Lmax) and the frequency of occurrence at locations adjacent to construction
activity.
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It is anticipated that, throughout the General Plan build out period, vehicular traffic trips from
projected future growth within the City will increase along most roadway segments. Noise contours
from projected future vehicular traffic volumes, obtained from the traffic study, will be calculated
using the U.S. Federal Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-77-108, December
1978). The 24-hour weighted CNEL along major roadway segments within the City will be tabulated
and included in the technical noise report.
Task 6.8: Future Noise im acts from Other Mobile ounces
Noise impacts from projected future aircraft operations within the City will be evaluated and
discussed.
Task 6.9: Future Stationary Source Noise impacts
Noise impacts from future major commercial/industrial uses within the City will be analyzed and
discussed.
Task 6,10: Noise Mitiaa i n Measures
Noise mitigation measures designed to reduce short-term and long-term impacts to acceptable noise
levels will be determined where necessary.
Task 6.11: Noise Report Preparation
A technical noise report will be prepared to summarize all existing and future noise levels/contours
that can be incorporated in the environmental document for the proposed General Plan update.
Output: Fifteen (15)bound copies of the Noise Impact Study will be provided to the City for
use in the General Plan Update and EIR.
Meetings/Pub/lc e a i g
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It is not anticipated that LSA noise specialists will be required to attend any team meetings or public
hearings related to the proposed project; therefore, this task and associated costs are not included in
this proposal. Attendance at meetings can be provided at an additional cost negotiated before this
service is requested.
TASK 7.0: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS
The success of the General Plan update rests not only on technical excellence, but also program
administration and coordination. The purpose of this task is to provide for communication and
interaction between the City,PVnet, and LSA to facilitate the project tasks.
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Up to three (3) meetings will be held with City staff, in addition to the Initial Project Meeting
specified in this proposal (Task 1.1). The LSA Project Manager will communicate via e-mail, fax,or
phone with the City's project manager on a bi-weekly basis throughout the preparation of the
requested work.
Output: Close coordination with the City throughout the General Plan update process.
as;tii 7,2 o uit n'tIPVf&w Meet i iS
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Up to (2) meetings
will be held with PVnet to coordinate graphics, maps, and GIS calculations. As
necessary, the LSA Project Manager will use e-mail, phone, fax, and overnight mail to coordinate
with the point person at PVnet. LSA will copy the City on all communications with PVnet.
Output: Close communication with PVnet throughout the General Plan update process.
T 7�6A�,�. Project Management
Task il
LSA willP rovide project oversight, quality control, reporting, and activity coordination of its tasks
and the integration of these tasks with other project activities. A quality assurance program will be
implemented,including the following:
• Status tracking and reporting;
• Project team internal coordination;
• Coordination with City staff;
• Budget management and control;
• Review of documents prior to their release; and
• Project closeout Transfer of all data and documentation to City.
Output: Internal consultant team coordination, coordination with the City, and
implementation of the quality assurance program to ensure the smooth functioning
and successful completion of the General Plan Update and EIR.
MISCELLANEOUS COSTS
Miscellaneous costs are services charged to the client based on the cost of that service to LSA.
Db..•i i i era i .t..
This includes overnight deliveries,next day deliveries,and mail deliveries.
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This cost includes mileage reimbursement for LSA staff travel time on project related tasks.
This covers the cost of printing all the documents required in the project except for the traffic
documents.
4, Traffic Reimbursat:ii,..
This covers the cost of producing the Traffic Study including travel, printing the documents, and
communications.
5. Communications
ons
This covers the cost of faxes and special transfer sites used in the project.
OPTIONAL TASK:HOUSING ELEMENT CONSISTENCY
T 8.1: Review an; Analysis of Existing Housing Element
LSA will review and analyze the existing Housing Element to ensure that it is consistent with regard
to the text style, graphics, and content of the selected format for the General Plan Update. LSA will
recommend necessary changes including graphics to be completed by PVnet for City approval. LSA
will create a draft reformatted Housing Element.
Output: Five copies of the draft reformatted Housing Element for City staff review and
comment.
Task 8.2: Reformat Existing Housing Element
After receiving City written comments, LSA will reorganize and reformat the Housing Element with
the assistance of PVnet to match the other elements in the General Plan Update. No changes other
than reformatting will be made to the text of the Housing Element.
Output: A final reformatted Housing Element for inclusion in the Updated General Plan.
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VI.
ALTERNATIVE SCOPE OF WORK
As requested, this scope of work assumes City staff will complete the Reformatting of the General
Plan and the existing Housing Element (Tasks 1.0 and 7.0). Under this scenario, only Tasks 2.0, 5.0,
and 8.0 would change from the original Scope of Work. The changes in scope would be as follows:
ALTERNATIVE TASK 2.0: REFORMATTING OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Under this task, LSA would provide City staff technical assistance on the completion of the General
Plan Update. LSA would be available on an as-needed basis. Up to 60 hours of advisory time would
be budgeted.
Output: Advisory assistance to City staff on tasks related to completion of the General Plan
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Update.
ALTERNATIVE TASK 5.0: HOUSING ELEMENT CONSISTENCY
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This task would be eliminated from the scope of work under this alternative.
ALTERNATIVE TASK 8.0: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS
Alternative Task 8.1: City Staff Meetings
Up to four(4) meetings will be held with City staff, including the Initial Project Meeting specified in
this proposal (Task 1.1). The LSA Project Manager will communicate via e-mail or phone with the
City's project manager on a bi-weekly basis throughout the preparation of the requested work.
Output: Close coordination with the City throughout the General Plan update process.
Alternative Te sr £ = Cons'of trc ef VnesMeetings
Up to two (2) meetings will be held with PVnet to coordinate graphics, maps, and GIS calculations.
As necessary, the LSA Project Manager will use e-mail, phone,fax, and overnight mail to coordinate
with the point person at PVnet. LSA will copy the City on all communications with PVnet.
Output: Close communication with PVnet throughout the General Plan update process.
fwc n a i.j es_ Project s%fi a Ce m P :.:
LSA willP rovide project oversight, quality control, reporting, and activity coordination of its tasks
and the integration of these tasks with other project activities. A quality assurance program will be
implemented,including the following:
• Status tracking and reporting;
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• Project team internal coordination;
• Coordination with City staff;
• Budget management and control;
• Review of documents prior to their release;and
• Project closeout Transfer of all data and documentation to City.
Output: Internal consultant team coordination, coordination with the City, and
implementation of the quality assurance program to ensure the smooth functioning
and successful completion of the General Plan Update and EIR.
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VIII.KEY PERSONNEL
Following is a description of key personnel and their respective roles. Full résumés are attached as
Appendix A.
Lynn Calvert-Hayes, AICP, Principal in Charge. Ms.
Luwvc was the Pt-eject Ma`s,ager o7(the ate Calvert-Hayes will be responsible for overseeing the
of fv.aio 4't-pa'ate EIF4 which wore bats;the project team for the Rancho Palos Verdes General
APA Outstandii Comprehex sive Plan Update project. Ms. Calvert-Hayes has more than
Pla,i.p ,i Docu .evi t ate'the A67) 19 years of experience in land use plans, public agency
Outsta"taliV EYLvirol i.-nte 'tal Resource cases, general and comprehensive environmental
Dm-Limo/Lt. analysis (CEQA and NEPA), geology, soils and
seismicity analysis,sis, surface mining and reclamation plans,public agency case processing,preparation
of environmental documents on transportation projects, residential and commercial specific plans,
mixed-use developments, materials recovery facilities (MRF), surface mining permits, mitigation
monitoring programs,and other specialized planning documents.
Ms. Calvert-Hayes served as the Project Manager for preparation of the Riverside County General
Plan EIR Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan EIR/EIS, and the,
City of Loma Linda General Plan EIR. As the Project Manager for the award-winning City of Indio
General Plan EIR, Ms. Calvert-Hayes pioneered a system to evaluate the environmental impacts of
theeneral plan and provide a mechanism for assuring the mitigation provided in the General Plan
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EIR was implemented. Indio's General Plan EIR won both the APA Outstanding Comprehensive
Planning Document and the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Outstanding
Environmental Resource Document. She has conducted numerous public scoping meetings, and is
familiar with the scoping meeting protocols. She is the Managing Principal of LSA's Riverside office
and will serve as the Project Manager for the EIR.
Meenaxi R. Panakkal, Planner/Project Manager. Meenaxi R. Panakkal has over 21 years of
experience in the field of planning and architecture and holds a master's degree in urban and regional
planning. position In her as a Senior Planner at LSA, she is responsible for preparation of several
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larg ascale planningprojects. She coordinates and manages project-related work efforts, actively
interacts with consultants, compiles reports, oversees preparation of graphics/GIS maps, writes
Specific Plans,Amended Master Plans and General Plans,and conducts presentations to communities
and elected officials. She reinforces the planning projects with her experience in architecture with
appropriate design guidelines and development standards.
She is noted for her role in the Los Angeles Empowerment Zone Demographic and Economic
Analysis,the Paradise Valley Specific Plan, and Economic Restructuring for Vernon-Central Avenue
in Los Angeles. Her expertise lies in land use planning, spatial planning, demographics, mixed uses,
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and applied research.
Tung-Chen (Tony) Chung, PhD., INCE Board Certified, Principal. Dr. Topta has coli p1eted
Chung will be responsible for technical noise and air quality analyses. Dr. hu 'reds o epoise
Chung has over 14 years of experience in environmental studies, ate'airaualit1.5
studies thrcuO rout
sou t hervi.
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specializing in noise and air quality impact analysis. He is a Board-certified member of the Institute
of Noise Control Engineering(INCE). Dr. Chung has conducted more than 350 noise impact analyses
and noise monitoring for general plans, specific plans, highway projects, airports, railroads, landfills,
and industrial plants, as well as schools, hospitals, and residential communities. Dr. Chung has also
performed more than 80 air quality studies for projects such as transportation facilities, landfills,
office buildings,and bay enhancement and sediment management projects.
Dr. Chung received his PhD. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California Los Angeles.
He also holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi,
Oxford and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Tsing-Hua
University,Taiwan.Dr. Chung will perform the Noise Analysis for the project.
Anthony (Tony) Petros, Principal. Mr. Petros' primary responsibilities include the management and
supervision of the transportation function of LSA. This role includes the preparation and review of
comprehensive traffic and parking studies, operational analyses, EIRs, and Environmental
Assessments. Emphasis is placed on the coordination of transportation projects with municipal and
agency administrators and real estate interests.
While at LSA, Mr. Petros has also been involved in many General Plan work efforts, including the
development of the General Plan Circulation Elements of Calaveras County and the Cities of Garden
Grove,Buena Park,Calabasas,Arcadia, and Laguna Hills. Mr. Petros has overseen the preparation of
neighborhood traffic analyses in the Cities of Tustin,Whittier,Lakewood, and San Clemente, as well
as in the Del Monte Forest. His range of experience covers large-scale land development projects and
small-scale detailed operational analyses. Mr. Petros will perform the Traffic Analysis for the
Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan EIR.
Tabitha Kevari, Assistant Planner. Ms. Kevari provides research and assistance to LSA's various
environmental and planning documents subject to review under CEQA and NEPA. She has over two
years experience assisting in the preparation of initial studies, environmental impact reports, general
plans, specific plans, preliminary environmental studies, and master plan developments. Her duties
have included the research and analysis of technical resources, providing original research, and
contributing to the overall production of environmental and planning documents. She recently
assisted in the preparation of Klein Ranch EIR,Rancho Las Flores EIR,and Lancaster Wal-Mart EIR,
and is currently assisting in Paradise Valley's Specific Plan, Lynwood's Long Beach Corridor
Specific Plan,and Lynwood's Long Beach Corridor Initial Study Preparation.
IX. RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
GENERAL PLANS/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORTS ViMfer,
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City of Antioch General Plan Update and Environmental
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Impact Report. The updated Antioch General Plan will be an
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explicit statement of the City's vision for its future and will set �----�
forth a comprehensive strategy for managing future growth and
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change in a way which will achieve that vision. LSA's General Plan work efforts address short-term
and long-term issues concerning the protection of community lifestyles, expansion of the
community's economic and employment base, and the provision of needed public services.
Specifically,LSA developed three general management strategies and growth scenarios, and updated
all elements of the General Plan. LSA is currently preparing the EIR on the Plan, and will make
necessary changes to the Zoning Ordinance to maintain consistency with the General Plan. Tasks
include data collection, GIS mapping, design, and maintenance of a web site, staff and community
workshops, and extensive liaison with a Steering Committee and other agencies. Three of the most
important issues addressed in the General Plan include achieving a balance between housing and
employment opportunities, identifying a realistic strategy for resolving existing and future traffic
' City's visual character. As part of the General Plan update, LSA
congestion, and improving the C y
updated the City's Growth Management Element in accordance with the provisions of Measure C and
worked with the County's Urban Limit Lines.
City of Ojai General Plan Land Use and Circulation •
Elementp Update and Environmental Impact Report. The Ojai La"`4 ase(ALA.()(ALA.() C%rcuLPt%on
t to the Cityof Ojai's General Plan Etew�.evitts were a varcled the eaLiforvvia
LSA prepared updates
Land Use and Circulation Elements. Prompted by the Gliapter APA's Gompreheo.sLve PLa.v+.A.1.K,0
provide an innovative public participation AwAYc fora sw..atUJurLca cti.ov1..
City's need to
program, the LSA team designed a comprehensive land
use,
circulation, and urban design charette as part of the overall program. This charette involved
elected officials, City staff, and community residents in a series of workshop and town hall style
meetings in an effort to obtain a maximum of public input. Issues discussed in several of the
workshops included the balance between local and tourist resort economies,as well as retention of the
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City's unique small town character. As part of the project, LSA completed a comprehensive issues
analysis and report that summarizes the information gathered at the workshops into a single source
book, which was used in the development of the General Plan Elements. The Ojai Land Use and
Circulation Elements were awarded the California Chapter APA's Comprehensive Planning
Award for a Small Jurisdiction.
City of Calabasas General Plan and Environmental Impact
completed preparation of the City's first General Plan. • �►
Report. LSA p it 111
The General Plan program included an extensive public participation
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program, including communitywide workshops, visioning exercises
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conducted with focus groups, a citizen's advisory committee, and
CITY ofCALABASAS
extensive involvement of the Planning Commission and City Council
in the formulation of the plan. The General Plan takes an innovative
roach to land use density determination, establishing detailed The Catabasas 4EV Etat PLR v,
app �..�.
performance standards for new development, clearly defining ,.ecetvPd the APA"basic"
intensities, and delineatingthe methodology for c-��a�',te►�ottkstavt.a.i.v.c
development
determining maximumdensity ,
allowable fora proposed development PLa"''^'l-" awp ra for
project based on site-specific ecific considerations and maximum allowable "vlti'FrekeV's%ve pLavLv iv-?LYL
project impacts. This performance-based erformance-based General Plan recognizes the a sv cia.iurisc41.ctiov.
unique environmental resources within the Calabasas planning arta
and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area within which the majority of the City is
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located. The General Plan establishes detailed performance standards for hillside management,
conservation of biological and cultural resources, preservation of established rural communities and
urban residential neighborhoods,urban design,and preservation of open space.
The Calabasas General Plan balances environmental protection and traffic congestion concerns in a
unique fashion. The Plan's Circulation Element establishes roadway performance standards and
character objectives on a General Plan roadway-by-roadway basis, defining needed improvements
and outlining actions necessary to protect the natural environment. The General Plan also establishes
a methodology to encourage developers holding development agreements predating the City's
incorporation to improve and modify their vested projects. The Calabasas General Plan was adopted
by City Council, and received the APA Los Angeles Chapter outstanding planning award for
comprehensive planning in a small jurisdiction.
City of Loma Linda General Plan Update
The Lovvta L.wda Gev�evc L PLay.provides explicit
and Environmental Impact Report. LSA vtuvt.agevvi.ev,t stratepiec for resLdeii.tLaL Giro h,
prepared a comprehensive update to the Loma ct,�'►�.vLtiuv�..itt; desLaw Gtiva+.lt ,uveal expovv.siov.o-local
former General
Linda General Plan. The City's ev tpl.ovi.eo,...opportu.ikities.
Plan, last amended in 1991, included elements
updated at different times with different
assumptions and, as a whole, was not internally consistent. The ts,LEVI)
General Plan Update included a Vision section for the City, r„�4, I
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updated community development goals and policies, modifications •.� j ,r
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to land use within the City and the City sphere-of-influence areas, r -1 ,,
ddition of an Economic Develo `' r,
the a ment Element, a Design P
Review Element, and an Education Section.LSA also prepared the `Gr 1
following General Plan elements: Public Health and Safety; Land . . �`4
Use; CommunityDesign; Economic Development; Conservation FA; ...6L k
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Services and Housing;and Open Space; Noise; Public Facilities; g r �
and Transportation and Circulation.LSA prepared an EIR focusing
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p use and the resultingpotential PORA'�E���
on the potential changes in land
impacts resulting from those changes in addition to the proposed
updated General Plan goals,policies,and programs. .:
al Plan and Environmental Im act `�y�
City of Shaffer Gener c.,, .
Report. LSA prepared a comprehensive update to the City s c
General Plan, which was last amended in 1992. Since the last 4,
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General Plan Update, the City, through annexation, increased in -,;:-,„ :5;--,7,7,1::
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size by about one third.The City experienced rapid growth, with -i,.,-.3,,,-,;,,:,t,,',1, i„� 1iwn
large industrial areas replacing farmlands. The Updated General ,L54, , : • yam'd `w
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Plan set forth comprehensive strategies for managing this
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rowth. The General Plan included a Vision Element, which
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details the goals of the City for community services, housing, rpP�A, inti rcced.Pwted Arcvfc:h.The capital improvements, and regional cooperation. In p
employment, p P Ell prepared bLA LSA Addressed tiict
addition, the following elements were prepared: Land Use; o r ow;.in 64.0.4 i vi.c►.0 ded o,ii.explicit
Circulation and Transportation; Public Services and Facilities; c�,w+.v�u�:.�tU v%si^A.Lima Ci.l.o��..oi-tee vf.
Housing; Resource Management; and Safety. LSA also prepared Jor�AU �y;`
� � vt,..PtruG/;PN..d mt strate?u,
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the General Plan EIR to evaluate the impacts of the Updated General Plan.
JT„ Updateand Environmental
itas,.+ ............_ ' City of Arcadia General Plan
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467 __. , Impact Report. LSA prepared a comprehensive update to the
C.) ! .4 r�i City of Arcadia General Plan and an EIR evaluating the General
i' ,.:,..).-1, .. a ” Plan Update. Primary land use changes consisted of redevelopment
ti t�� 4` of existing residential/commercial in the downtown area and on the
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A `t� .Lf.',1 parking lot of the Santa Anita Racetrack, and conversion of an
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existing sand and gravel operation to industrial rises. As part of the
f1Yc %laab General Plan Update, the City adopted a comprehensive
\��'ORATO- implementation program that included performance and mitigation
standards for all new construction. All environmental topics were
addressed in the EIR; the primary issues were land use intensification, traffic/circulation, aesthetics,
and public safety. In addition, LSA prepared preliminary documents.for internal City review and
responses to comments on the Draft EIR. LSA's efforts on this project included formulation of a
strategy to accommodate concurrent evaluation of the proposed General Plan amendment and
development plan for Santa Anita racetrack. The strategy formulated by LSA recognized and
addressed the serious deficiencies of the City's existing General Plan.
;ENVIRONMENTAL. IMPACT REPORTS
Riverside County Integrated Project (Environmental _
Documents for General Plan Update and the Western Mk; uwuskallti large project
Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation prepared Riverside C.ouvLtfor the
Plan) o..v
the Riverside County Transportation subs tLc4 growth it is e,,xpecti.v.j
Commission and Land Management Agency. In the year Liti the future. It aso s16cwed the
2020, Riverside County is projected to double its present extev,.t to which our cos cw.d
and housingstock. Riverside County is one of the -Lith-discLp'i,".ur� vat ure oar+.be
population
most diverse counties in the State of California, including well utilized for the City of Rai/v=ho
established urban,suburban,and rural communities; an extensive Naos verdes Gewerc.:'Lae kpdate.
array of agricultural lands, lands devoted to mineral extraction,
and recreational areas; rugged mountains, flat valley areas, and open desert; and expansive natural
open spaces.
The projected growth in Riverside County and the challenge of pt CO 0�
balancing the associated housing, transportation, and economic needs ��, rytv: :,,. j_
and future populations with limited natural resources and ,t i' ---.-,••,.0-.. .,,:
of existing p p
the sensitivityof the natural environment required Riverside County to
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develop a unique planning model. This model, known _ .
County Integrated Project (RCIP), consists of three integrated plans to :=t lit g J
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LSAP repared an EIR for the General Plan Update, a combined r. .
EIR/EIS for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
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Conservation Plan, a combined EIS/EIR for two western Riverside County transportation corridors,
and is preparing an EIS/EIR for a bi-county transportation corridor between Riverside County and
San Bernardino County. Preparation of the EIS/EIR documents has involved extensive coordination
with the transportation agencies (Riverside County Transportation Commission,County of Riverside,
Caltrans, and Federal Highway Administration) as well as state and federal agencies (California
Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and
U.S.Environmental Protection Agency).
TRAFFIC, AIR, AND NOISE STUDIES
City of Arcadia General Plan Update Traffic Analysis, Arcadia, California. LSA prepared a
comprehensive update to the City of Arcadia General Plan and an EIR evaluating the General Plan
Update. The Circulation Element was evaluated in order to determine the carrying capacity of the
roadway system and the correlation between the Land Use Element and the Circulation Element. One
major issue addressed in the circulation analysis was the quantification of traffic volume capacity
values for the various roadway designations. LSA surveyed all the Circulation Element arterials and
identified peak hour directional traffic volumes, peak hour directional splits, percentage of the peak
hour traffic as a function of the total daily traffic volume, and turn movement splits at all major
intersections. Based on this empirical data, LSA categorized daily capacity values for each General
Plan roadway based on its actual performance and operations. With these specified capacity values,
LSA conducted the necessary analyses to determine whether the proposed Land Use Element and the
alternatives could be accommodated within the proposed circulation system.
Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment/EIR, Edison Company, San Bernardino
County, California. LSA prepared an EIR for the proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA)in the
City of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County. Air and noise analyses were included in the
EIR. LSA air quality and noise staff conducted detailed air quality and noise impacts analyses, and
identified necessary mitigation measures to reduce impacts from both construction and operation of
the proposed project.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High SchooVIntermediate School Circulation Plans. LSA assisted the
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with transportation planning services subsequent to
the CEQA approval process for a district-wide realignment of schools on the peninsula. The District
certified the environmental documents and approved the realignment projects, but consulted with
LSA to provide assurances that specific circulation and parking issues would be addressed to the
mutual satisfaction of the school board,the school administrators,and the general public. To this end,
LSA created circulation plans for the newly planned high school and intermediate school that address
circulation issues. LSA first met with neighbors of the two schools and led public participation
sessions to ascertain issues of the neighborhoods. LSA also established e-mail links with all the
neighborhood residents and facilitated e-mail chat sessions on transportation planning and campus
planning. The e-mail was also used as a meeting notice site. LSA developed two circulation plans that
identified strategies by order of implementation, with easy, low-cost solutions as "green"
recommendations and difficult, high-cost solutions as "red" recommendations. These plans were
taken toP ublic meetings of the City Transportation Committee and the School Board for their
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consideration and approval. Many of the recommendations, including monitoring and post-
evaluations,have been adopted by the school board.
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CityLona Linda General Plan Traffic Impact Analysis, City of Loma Linda, San Bernardino
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County, California. LSA was contracted by the City of Loma Linda to prepare a TIA.for the
proposed General Plan. This report satisfied the requirements for a TIA established by the San
Bernardino County CMP, as well as the requirements for the disclosure of potential impacts and
mitigation measures per CEQA.
TheJroject consisted of build out of all development permitted in the City of Loma Linda and its
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Sphere of Influence. The report analyzed existing traffic conditions and project-related traffic impacts
for build out of the proposed General Plan. Specifically, the study addressed existing and forecast
future traffic volumes along roadways in the vicinity of the City of Loma Linda and the impact of
project traffic on these future traffic conditions.
X. REFERENCES
you encourage to contact our references regarding the quality of our work,management of budget
and schedule,and attentiveness to project needs.
Larry Libeu Deborah Woldruff,AICP
District Manager Community Development Director
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District City of Loma Linda
1630 W. Redlands Boulevard, Suite A 25541 Barton Road
Redlands, California 92373 Loma Linda, California 92354
(909)793-2503 (909)799-2830
Projects: Upper Santa Ana River Wash Master Plan Projects:City of Loma Linda GP and EIR
and EIRJEIS
John Guinn
City Planner
City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, California 93263
(661)746-2065
Projects:City of Shafter GP and EIR
CONTROL�'I. QUALITY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
LSA'shiloso hY is to provide the highest quality professional services on every project. This
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projecty and beyond. Specific quality control and project management tasks include the following:
1. Assign the most appropriate Principal in Charge and Project Managers for the project and ensure
their availability throughout the project.
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2. Have the LSA Project Manager and the City's Project Manager systematically review the work
program to ensure that both have clear understanding of project definition and scope of work.
3. Assign a project team with experience on similar projects and coordinate with task managers to
ensure staffing availability.
4. Ensure that applicable local, county, state, and federal standards, policies, and procedures are
jointly understood by project team members.
5. Ensure timely delivery of project documents. LSA's commitment to meeting scheduling needs
and project demands extends to doing whatever it takes to complete the job within established
time frames.
6. Ensure quality of preliminary work products and cost estimates, and timely delivery at lowest
cost. Review project status with the City at regular intervals, to ensure implementation of the
original scope of work and harmonious functioning of all team members. Identify any potential
conflicts due to potential changes in scope.
STATEMENT OF CONFLICT
LSA certifies that there are no conflicts, or any possible conflicts of interest that will prevent us from
providing the requested services outlined in the City's Request for Proposals.
INSURANCE
In accordance with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes' Request for Proposals, LSA certifies that we
maintain satisfactory insurance.
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APPENDIX A
BUDGET
BUDGET
LSA will prepare and process the General Plan Update related to the tasks in the scope of
work at an estimated cost of$96,515 not including listed deliverables and reimbursables.
COST ESTIMATE SPECIFICATIONS
LSA willrovide monthlybillings to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for all time and material
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efforts associated with this proposed scope of work. The cost estimate is based on the
specifications listed below.
■ The costro osal is based on current hourly labor rates and material cost markups for
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LSAP rovided with this scope of services. Any agreed-upon out-of-scope costs and
additional work will be based on the current Schedule of Fees.
■ The cost estimate is valid for a period of 60 calendar days from the proposal due date.
Beyond 60 days, LSA reserves the right to re-evaluate the estimated costs.
Hourly Rates of Personnel Assigned to the Project
Lynn Calvert-Hayes, Principal in charge $175
Meenaxi R.Panakkal, Senior Planner, Project Manager $105
Assistant Planner $70
Tony Petros, Principal[Circulation] $180
Tony Chung,, Principal [Air Quality/Noise] $180
Air Quality Specialist/Senior ecialist/Senior Noise Specialist $100
Assistant Noise Specialist $80
Transportation Planner $100
Assistant Transportation Planner $85
GIS/Graphics Specialist $100
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Word Processing $75
Support Staff $60
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Revised Cost Estimate Detail
LABOR COSTS
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1.1 City Staff/Consultant Team Meeting 3 5 I Ii r $1,030
Subtotal for Task l.0 3 51 -1-1 0 I 0 I 0 I o I 0 I al 0 I O I el 0 I 0 O I $1,OS0
Task 20 Re-formatting of the General Plan
2.1 Review the Existing General Plan 20 i 1 20 ,5911
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2.2 Completion of Two Reformatting Options 2 22 20 18 2 8 56.330
2.3 Reformat Existing General Plan 2 42 30 1 11 50 3 18 312,590
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2.4 Final Reformaned Current General Plan 2 18 I 20 I 16 3 18 $6.820
Subtotal for Task 2.0_ 6 _ 102 0 1 0 0 I 9O I 0 I 0 0 i 0 O I 0 14 _ 8 44 $29,240
Task 3.0 land Use Element Analysis
3.1 Calculation of Population Density and Acreages I 12 I 0 1 16 1 0 1 0 l 0 i o f O 0 I 3 1 1 4 1 $3,240
3,249
Subtotal far Task 3.0 1 12 _ 0 0
'Task 4.1 Traffic Shady _ j
4.1 Transportation Goals,Policies&Objectives !i 8 52,240
4.2 Data Collection 4 4 10 $1,870
4.3 ExistingConditions 20 30 10 $5,971
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4.4 General Plan Conditions 3040 •
10 $8,4404.5 General Plan Traffic Assessment 20 20 8 $5,380
4.6 Mitigation Measures 4 1 4 10 $1,870
4.7 Preparation of Traffic Study 4 20 10 16 20 56,6711
Subtotal for Task 4.0 0 _ 0 0 1 38 1 o 1 0 I 0 1 106 _ 120 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 16 _ 0 1 4$ 1 532,441
Task S.0 Air Quality Analysis
5.1 Existing Air Quality Assessment8 $1,520
5.2 Impact Assessment IIIIII 4:
10 _ 51,720
2 52,290
5.3 Mitigation Measures 10 0 , 0 I 0 1 38 0 0 I 0 5 0 O 1 S 0 1 6 58,015 4 52,495
5.4 Air Quality Report Preparation 4 I 10
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Subtotal for Task 3.0_ 0 1 0 _ 18_l
Task 6.0 Noise Study
6.1 Noise Regulation Baseline 5 I SS00
14 3910
6.2 Existin Ambient Noise Monitorin . ,
6.3 Exisitn
is Noise Modeling5 3500"
6.4 Other Mobile Sources Noise Impacts5 $500
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6.5 Stationary Source Noise Impacts •- - -
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6.6 Construction Impacts -
6.7 Future Projected Traffic Noise Contours . 5 34N
6.8 Future Noise Impacts from Other Mobile Sources5 _ - $500
6.9 Future Stationary Source Noise Impacts 5 S400
6.10 Noise Mitt tion Measures10 $1,800-
6.11 Noise Report Preparation 20 1 4 2 54,100
Subtotal for Task 6.0 0 _ 0 0 0 I 30 1 0 1 o I 0 0 20 •20 14 , 4 0 2 1 $10,410
Task 7.0 Project Management and Meetings
7.1 City Staff Meetings 12 12I 1 } 2 $3,401
7.2 Consultant/Pvnet Meetings 8 20 l 4 $3,740
7.3 Project Management 10 30 . l S4,900
Subtotal for Task 7.0 30 62 1 0 I 0 I O I 0 I 0 1 00 0 I 0 I 0 0 6 0 512,120
1 106 I 120 - 20 1 20-1 14 , 112 _ 15 1_ 1M I S96,SI5I
TOTAL 40 181 1 18 1 38 1 30 1 106 1 38 (I
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3.Report Printing
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4.Traffic Reimburabks
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S.Communications
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GRAND TOTA $109,115
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Housing Element Consistency
Subtotal for Optional Task 56.�A
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Task Name Duration !................,.......... i March... .1April I May i,lupe. .. ... .... !July s lAuggst i September . .October
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General Plan Update Work Program 151 days 2123(t),...,_ . _ 9121
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Task 1.0:Project Initiation 7 days : 2123 F-----71,3/5
1.1 City Staff/Consultant Team Meeting 1 day , •317 •
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Task 2.0:Re-formatting of the General Plan 67 days 2/28 IF . _ ... , . .... _ , ..._•._ .. . Ap.. 5131
2.1 Review the Existing General Plan 20 days i
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2.2 Presentation of Reformatting Options 21 days
2.3 Reformat Existing General Plan 27 days I 1 ,. . _..,. . . .1 6/19 .
2.4 Final Reformatted Current General Plan 49 days . I - , • . - • - - 1 8/31
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Task 3.0:Land Use Element Analysis 14 daysi 3/21 1,, . • ....___,Ip 4/9
3.1 Calculation of Population Density and Acreages 14 days I. : -•,'•• '::-• I
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Task 4.0:Circulation Study 75 days! 311 F __.. 6113
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4.1 Transportation Goals.Policies.Objectives 9 days i . 311 I 1 3113
4.2.1 Data Collection 10 days i I ..1 3120 . 4111
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4.2.2 Existing Conditions 16 days • 1 • --•••1 416 •
4.2.3 General Plan Conditions 20 days I : 1-••- -•• • .1 4127 • •
4.2.4 General Plan Traffic Assessment 13 days I : 1 . ._. 1 5111
4.2.5 Mitigation Measures 7 days I : I 1 5/22 •
4.2.6 Preparation of Traffic Study 15 days 1 _ : 1 6112
4.2.7 Meetings/Hearing Attendance 1 day; • •6/13
Meetings/Hearing Attendance 1 day! •616
Task 5.0 Air Quality Study 16 days i : I• 1
5.1 Existing Air Quality Assessment 6 days! I 1
5.2 Impact Assessment 4 days . El
5.3 Mitigation Measures 4 days =
5.4 Air Duality Report 5 days I••••- 1 .
Task 6.0:Noise Study 44 daysl 713w IP 801
6.1 Noise Regulation Baseline 3 daysi 0 7/5
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6.2 Existing Ambient Noise Monitoring 5 days! CD 7113
6.3 Existing Noise Contours with Traffic Noise Modeling 5 days E El 7/20
6.4 Other Mobile Sources Noise Impacts 5 days , ED 7/27
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6.5 Stationary Source Noise Impacts 2 days : 0 7/31
6.6 Construction Impacts 3 days El 8/3
6.7 Future Projected Traffic Noise Contours 2 days i : [}8/7
6.8 Future Noise Impacts from Other Mobile Sources 2 days I : 0 8/9
6.9 Future Stationary Source Noise Impacts 2 days: 0 6/13
6.10 Noise Mitigation Measures 2 days: 0 8115 4111
6.11 Noise Report Preparation 8 days 8/31
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Task 7.0:Project Management and Mooting. 151 days i 2/23 1.. • IIP 9/21
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7.1 City Staff Meetings 103 meetings) 136 days1 • • 10/3
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7.2 Meetings with PVNet(12 meetings) 113 days 1 •:
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LYNN CALVERT-HAYES, AICP
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EDUCATION
San Diego State University,B.S. in Geology, San Diego, 1979.
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ms. Calvert-Hayes has more than 19 years of experience in land use plans, public agency cases,
general and comprehensive environmental analysis(CEQA and NEPA),geology, soils and seismicity
analysis, surface mining and reclamation plans, public agency case processing, preparation of
environmental documents on transportation projects, residential and commercial specific plans,
mixed-use developments, materials recovery facilities (MRF), surface mining permits, mitigation
monitoring programs,and other specialized planning documents.
Ms. Calvert-Hayes's professional history includes experience as a project manager at Chambers
Group; environmental planner/project manager for J.F. Davidson Associates in Riverside,California;
a planner with the City of Banning, California; and an environmental technician with the County of
San Bernardino, California. Ms. Calvert-Hayes has also taught Geology for the Redlands Unified
School District gifted student program and is a guest lecturer on the California Environmental Quality
Act(CEQA)at the University of California,Riverside.
SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Loma Linda Comprehensive General Plan Update — City of Loma Linda. Project Manager
for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) addressing the potential impacts of the
implementation of the City's General Plan. LSA updated the City's General Plan, which had not
been updated in over 12 years. The comprehensive update included all seven State-required
General Plan elements.The EIR consists of an Environmental Setting Report and separate impact
document.All mapping is being done in GIS.
• Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) E1R/EIS
— County of Riverside. Currently, Project Manager for an EIR/EIS addressing the potential
impacts of the implementation of the proposed MSHCP for western Riverside County, which is a
comprehensive plan that seeks to conserve up to 147 species within a reserve system of
approximately 510,000 acres pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act and the State
Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) Act. The MSHCP would establish a
reserve system, with a focus on conserving species and the habitats upon which they depend,
through conservation and management.
• Riverside County General Plan Environmental Setting Report and EIR — County of
Riverside. Project manager for an Environmental Setting Report and EIR assessing the impacts
of the County's comprehensive update to its General Plan. The County is the size of the State of
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New Jersey and cover 1.76 million acres. The EIR assessed the growth inducing and cumulative
effects of implementation of the plan on the environment.
• Fifth Street Bridge Biological Assessment and Environmental Assessment (EA) — City of
Highland. Project Manager for the Section 7 ESA Consultation with USFWS for the City of
Highland.The City was to demolish and existing bridge on Fifth Street over City Creek and build
a new bridge. City Creek and the surrounding area is home to the federally endangered San
Bernardino kangaroo rat. A result of the Section 7 Consultation was the preparation of a
Biological Assessment and EA by LSA and a Biological Opinion (BO) of"no jeopardy" by the
USFWS. Following the issuance of the BO, LSA has prepared a revegetation plan and is
currently conducting biological monitoring and reporting during construction.
• Boulder and Baseline Avenue HCP Environmental Assessment (EA) — City of Highland.
Project Manager for the preparation of an EA for a Habitat Conservation Plan prepared to meet
the requirements of Section 10 of the ESA. The HCP was prepared by LSA Associates, Inc. to
mitigate the impacts of a roadway widening project on the federally endangered San Bernardino
kangaroo rat.
• Victoria Gardens Mall EIR—City of Rancho Cucamonga. Currently, Project Manager for the
EIR addressing the potential impacts of a 174-acre multi-land use retail project. At ultimate build
out,the project site will include approximately 2.45 million square feet of retail,office, and civic
uses as well as up to 600 multiple-family residential units. The development scenario for the
proposed Victoria Gardens project envisions development of a"new downtown" consisting of an
open air mixed-use complex, which includes an attractive and compatible blend of major retail
tenants, specialty commercial uses, restaurant and entertainment outlets, office uses, residential
dwellings,and community facilities.These uses will be built along a setting that is reminiscent of
•ginterestingstreetscapes exhibiting individually designed
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storefronts, wider sidewalks, street furniture, and landscaping including pocket parks. Issues
analyzed in the EIR include traffic and circulation, biological and cultural resources, air quality,
and noise.
• Citrus Village II (Wal-Mart) EIR — City of Corona. Project Manager for an EIR accessing
potential environmental impacts associated with the Citrus Village II (Wal-Mart) project, on
14.74 acres, for the City of Corona. Issues analyzed in the EIR for the 147,900-square foot retail
use included air quality,noise,traffic,light and glare,and cultural resources.
• Oak Valley & SCPGA Golf Course Specific Plan EIR — County of Riverside. Project
Manager for an EIR that is analyzing the impacts of an 1,750-acre golf/recreation-oriented master
planned community. The proposed project will consist of a mix of residential, commercial,
schools, parks, golf course, and open space. The proposed project will include 4,367 dwelling
units on a total of 845.6 acres, three schools on 40.0 acres, 16.0 acres of neighborhood
commercial, 37.6 acres of community commercial, 38.0 acres of parks, 500.0 acres of golf
course,218.3 acres of open space and 52.4 acres of major roads. The golf course is in the process
of being constructed and was the subject of a prior County of Riverside approval (Substantial
Conformance No. 1 and Plot Plan No. 15651).
• University Project Supplemental EIR — County of San Bernardino. Project Manager for a
Supplemental EIR for the University Project, which analyzed the project's proposed
modifications to the approved University/Crest project. The proposed project included 1,346
homes, 15 acres of commercial development, a school, and parks. The Supplemental EIR was
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prepared to address the minor technical changes or additions that were needed to make the
previous EIR applicable to the project.
• Power Center Development EIR— San Bernardino Economic Development Agency,City of
San Bernardino. Project Manager for an EIR and a Traffic Impact Analysis(TIA)for the Power
Center Development, Tippecanoe Implementation Area (Project). The 29-acre project site is
located at the northwest corner of Tippecanoe Avenue and the Interstate 10 (I-10) Freeway. The
Project is a proposed regional retail/commercial center with permitted uses such as corporate and
government offices, commercial retail, entertainment, restaurant, and hotel/motel uses. In
addition to the EIR and associated TIA, the consultant will prepare an updated traffic study for
the Hospitality East Area (HEA) (an area bounded by I-10, Waterman Avenue, Tippecanoe
Avenue, and the Santa Ana River). Issues to be addressed in the EIR include air quality, traffic,
and historical evaluation of existing on-site structures.
• General Plan 2020 Update and EIR— City of Indio. Deputy Project Manager for the General
Plan Program and Project Manager on the General Plan EIR for the City of Indio,which resulted
in three major reports: a Master EA that serves as an existing setting report for the General Plan
and associated EIR, an updated General Plan that will serve as the comprehensive long-term
planning document for the city, and an EIR of the plans, goals, policies, and implementation
methods specified in the General Plan. The General Plan EIR won the Association of
Environmental Professional's Award for the Outstanding Environmental Analysis Document of
1994, and the General Plan won the Inland Empire American Planning Association
Comprehensive Planning Document of 1994, and the Vintages and Vinegar Award for Planning
and Government Action of 1994.
• Oak Valley Specific Plan Addendum—City of Calimesa.Prepared an Initial Study/Addendum
to the certified Oak Valley Specific Plan EIR for the City of Calimesa. The addendum analyzed
the impacts of annexing a portion of the Specific Plan area into the City. The City approved the
Addendum and annexation. The annexation proposal is currently before the Riverside LAFCO for
consideration.
• EIR for West Valley Materials Recovery Facility — County of San Bernardino. Project
Manager for an EIR for a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to be located on 42.7 acres on the
Kaiser Steel Mill site in an unincorporated area of Fontana. The project entails construction of a
regional facility that will allow separation and recycling of approximately 5,000 tons of
household waste per day.The EIR focused on air quality,traffic and circulation,and public health
impacts.
• EIR for Summit Valley Ranch Specific Plan — City of Hesperia. Managed an EIR for a
Specific Plan in the Horsethief Canyon area of Hesperia west of Silverwood Lake State
Recreation Area. The project involves annexation to the City of Hesperia, a General Plan
Amendment,and prezoning. The Specific Plan proposes the development of 1,688 dwelling units,
professional office space, commercial, country club/community and recreational facility, 18-hole
community golf course, elementary school, and passive open space on 788 acres. The proposed
Specific Plan is unique in that it involves a sand and gravel surface mine and a 100-acre plant
nursery as interim land uses. The EIR examined all environmental issues; of particular concern
are biological resources, the impact of development and mining on the regional water supply,
drainage, and traffic along State Route 138.
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• Victoria Arbors Village EIR — City of Rancho Cucamonga. Project Manager for a Program
EIR for a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to the City's General Plan and an amendment to the
Victoria Community Plan and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The proposed amendments would
change the existing land use designations for approximately 192.4 acres of land. The EIR is
analyzing the impacts of the land use amendments on a 288.77-acre area concentrating on land
use compatibility,traffic,aesthetics,public services and utilities,cultural and biological resources
(wetlands and endangered species),air quality,and noise.
• GPA 96-03B and 97-01 and VCPAs 96-01 and 97-01/Edison Company EIR—City of Rancho
Cucamonga.Project Manager for a Focused EIR for two GPAs to the City's General Plan and an
amendment to the Victoria Community Plan. The proposed amendments changed the existing
land use designations for approximately 84.15 acres of land from Utility Corridor to surrounding
land use designations of commercial and residential zones that are contiguous to the site.The EIR
analyzed the impacts of the proposed project on drainage, traffic, aesthetics, public services and
utilities,cultural and biological resources,air quality, and noise.
• Canyon Meadows Development — City of Chino Hills. Project Manager for an EIR that is
evaluating the impacts of a General Plan amendment to allow an increase in density to allow the
development of 341 residential units on 546.2 acres in Carbon Canyon. Proposed land uses
include residential lots of a minimum size of 7,800 square feet; a private community center,
access roads; a wastewater lift station; and preservation of approximately 77 percent of the site in
natural open space. Major areas of analysis include biological resources, land use compatibility
and impacts on the Chino Hills State Park, traffic on Carbon Canyon Road, noise and air quality
impacts,hydrology,hillside grading,and public services and utilities.
• The Colonies at San Antonio — City of Upland. Prepared an Initial Study and Supplemental
EIR to the San Antonio Lakes Specific Plan EIR No. 800. The Specific Plan was approved by the
City of Upland in 1988. This action included an amendment to the City's General Plan and a
Zone Change in granting specific development rights for an undeveloped 440.5-acre parcel of
land located in the northeastern corner of the City of Upland. The Specific Plan proposed a
mixed-use planned community of single- and multiple-family residential, commercial,
recreational, and community uses surrounding a flood control lake at an interchange of State
Route 30, which is currently under construction. The Supplemental EIR analyzed the impacts of
revisions to the Specific Plan that would allow for a change in residential densities and the timing
on the implementation of infrastructure phasing.
• Magic Mountain Parkway Extension EIR/EIS — City of Santa Clarita. Project Manager for
an EIR/EIS for the extension of Magic Mountain Parkway to Via Princessa Road in the City of
Santa Clarita. The project involves the construction of a bridge over San Fernando Road, the
railroad, and existing industrial buildings. Considerable public controversy revolves around the
bridge and resulting roadway because of the potential significant visual impacts.
• Fifth Street Bridge and Roadway Improvements Environmental Documentation — City of
Highland. Project Manager for the preparation of Initial Studies/Categorical Exemptions and
environmental permitting for roadway improvements for three major east-west corridors for the
City of Highland. All three projects involve Federal funding and are being prepared in
conjunction with Caltrans District 8. Roadway improvements include the demolition of the Fifth
Street Bridge over City Creek and the construction of a wider bridge; roadway widening and
improvements on Fifth Street between Palm Avenue and State Route 30; the widening of Base
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Line Road between Weaver Street and Club View Drive; and the widening of Victoria Avenue
between Highland Avenue and Base Line Road. LSA is preparing technical studies for cultural
resources, biological resources, wetlands delineation and permitting, air quality study, hazardous
waste assessment, and an acoustical analysis. The projects include three separate engineering
teams for the three projects.
• Indian Avenue/I-10 Interchange Improvements— City of Palm Springs. Project Manager for
the preparation of an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study for improvements to the Indian
Avenue/I-10 interchange in the City of Palm Springs. In addition to the EA/IS, LSA is preparing
technical studies and surveys for biological and cultural resources, updating an Initial Site
Assessment for hazardous materials,air quality,noise,and traffic analysis.
• Gene Autry Trail and Bridge Widening — City of Palm Springs. Project Manager for the
widening of the existing Gene Autry Trail from two to four lanes through the Whitewater River
Wash, from Vista Chino to the Union Pacific Railroad crossing. In addition the bridge over the
Union Pacific Railroad is proposed to be widened to six lanes. The project is a Caltrans Local
Assistance Project through Caltrans District 8. The anticipated CEQA/NEPA clearance document
for the project is an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA). leading to a Mitigated
Negative Declaration/Finding of No Significant Impact. LSA is preparing technical studies for
biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise impacts, and an Initial Site Assessment
for hazardous materials. LSA is preparing an IS/EA for the bridge widening and an Initial Study
for the roadway widening.
• Avenue 48/Dillon Road Grade Separation — City of Coachella. Project Manger for a grade
separation project at the UPRR crossing in Coachella. The project limits extend from 2,000 linear
feet westerly of the UPRR at-grade crossing along Avenue 48 to 2,000 linear feet easterly of the
UPRR along Dillon Road. The proposed overhead structure will carry Dillon Road over
Indio/Grapefruit Boulevard and the UPRR's two existing tracks, by means of a reinforced
concrete bridge. A typical bridge section will include four 12-foot vehicular lanes, a two-foot
shoulder adjacent to a five-foot sidewalk on one side and a four-foot shoulder on the opposite
side. The project includes the preparation of technical studies for biological, cultural, hazardous
materials,traffic,air quality and noise.
• 1-10 Widening Between Orange Street and Ford Avenue — City of Redlands. Project
Manager for the preparation of an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study for improvements to
the I-10 through the City of Redlands. Issues include aesthetic resources and noise impacts to the
traveler along I-10 and the residents of the City of Redlands.
• Interchange Widening of Monterey Avenue and New Interchange at Cook Street and I-10—
City of Palm Desert. Prepared the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
interchange widening of Monterey Avenue and new overpass at Cook Street and the 1-10
interchange as an environmental planner with the engineering firm of J.F. Davidson Associates,
Inc. The City of Palm Desert was the Lead Agency in the preparation of environmental
documentation for the ramp widening and the new overpass. Impacts considered were potential
contaminated soils in the vicinity of the new overpass, traffic circulation, and biological
resources.
• Nutmeg Avenue Extension — City of Murrieta. Project Manager for the environmental
documentation for the extension of Nutmeg Avenue from Jefferson Street to Washington Street in
the City of Murrieta. The project included the construction of a new roadway and flood channel
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improvements. Technical studies were prepared for biological resources, wetlands delineation,
and cultural resources.
• Base Line and Victoria Avenue Roadway Improvements — City of Highland. Project
Manager for two separate roadway projects in the City of Highland.The two projects included the
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preparation of separate Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations. The projects included the
widening of Base Line Road between Weaver Street and Club View Drive, and the widening of
Victoria Avenue between Highland Avenue and Base Line Road. LSA prepared technical studies
for cultural resources,biological resources, air quality study, hazardous waste assessment and an
acoustical analysis. A historical evaluation was prepared for a wall along Base Line Road in the
vicinity of Weaver Street.
• Base Line and Boulder Avenue Improvements — City of Highland. Project Manager for two
separate Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations for widening and shoulder
improvements on Base Line Road from Boulder Avenue to Yarnell Road and widening of
Boulder Avenue from Bledso Creek to Fifth Street. LSA prepared technical studies for biological
resources,wetlands delineation, air quality and an acoustical analysis. LSA is currently preparing
andP rocessing a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the
project with the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Ramp widening of Rancho California Road and Winchester Road and the I-15 interchange
and the overpass at Overland Drive—City of Temecula. Prepared the Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the ramp widening at Rancho California Road and Winchester Road and
the 1-15 interchange and a new overpass in the vicinity of Overland Drive and I-15 for the City of
Temecula as an environmental planner with the engineering firm of J.F. Davidson Associates,
Inc. The City of Temecula was the Lead Agency in the preparation of environmental
documentation for the ramp widenings and the new overpass. Impacts considered were potential
contaminated soils in the vicinity of the overpass, potential impacts to wetland areas of Murrieta
Creek north of Winchester Road,traffic circulation,and biological resources.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners(AICP),Certification No. 9870.
American Planning Association(APA).
Association of Environmental Professionals(AEP).
State Conference Committee 2002
Executive Vice President 1994-1999
Southern California Regional Director 1993-95
Inland Empire Chapter Director 1991-93
Inland Empire Chapter Treasurer 1990-91
State Legislative Committee 1992-93
Inland Geologic Society.
Board of Directors of Riverside Land Conservancy 1997-present.
March AFB Restoration Advisory Board 1997-1998.
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EXPERTISE
Transportation Planning and impact Analysis
Parking Analysis
EDUCATION
Cornell University,candidate Master of Regional Planning,June 1985.
University of California,Irvine,Bachelor of Arts, Social Ecology,June 1983.
University of California,Irvine,Bachelor of Science,Biological Sciences,June 1982.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LSA Associates, Inc., environmental planning and engineering consultants, offices in Northern and
Southern California, 1984 to present.
Intern, Special Assistant to Chairman,City of Irvine Planning Commission 1981 to 1982.
Research Assistant, California State Department of Health Services, Hazardous Waste Management
Branch,Abandoned Sites Project 1980 to 1981.
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include the management and supervision of the transportation function of the
Irvine office of LSA Associates,Inc. This role includes the preparation and review of comprehensive
traffic and parking studies, operational analyses, Environmental Impact Reports, and Environmental
Assessments. Emphasis is placed on the coordination of transportation projects with municipal and
agency administrators and real estate interests.
In his professional career,Mr.Petros has prepared and/or supervised a variety of transportation projects,
trip generation and parking demand studies for mixed use projects throughout California and abroad.
These include over a dozen mixed-use projects within the Irvine Business Complex,one of the planned
villages of Irvine with approximately 50 million square feet of commercial, retail, industrial, and
residential uses;the Daly City transit retail mall in the City of Daly City;and the Gold Souk,a destination
resort and retail mall in Dubai, UAE. Mr. Petros has used existing analytic methods and developed
specialized approaches to determine trip and parking generation for mixed-use projects with differing
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Jamestown Gold Mine Traffic Analysis,Jamestown,CA.As part of the overall EIR effort,Mr.Petros
prepared a traffic impact analysis to describe the effects of a proposed expansion of the existing
Jamestown Gold Mine.The analysis quantified the effects of greater truck traffic and passenger vehicles
on the foothill State highway system.Sight distance and overall operational issues were addressed as part
of the analysis.The mine expansion was approved and the mitigation measures recommended by LSA
incorporated to the benefit of the highway system.
Hollister Hills SVRA Traffic Analysis,Sacramento,CA.Under Mr.Petros direction,LSA prepared a
traffic analysis for both the initial planning and ultimate CEQA documentation for the expansion of the
Hollister Hills Off Highway Vehicle Park.The analysis required multijurisdictonal coordination between
the City of Hollister, San Benito County and the State of California General Services Department.Mr.
Petros managed the staff of three different offices of LSA in order to complete this analysis efficiently
and expeditiously.Major issues involved the effect of recreation traffic associated with weekend races on
the residential streets within Hollister. LSA was also responsible for the preparation of a mitigation
program that identified the triggering and responsibilities for the ultimate improvement of Cienega Road.
Calaveras County General Plan Update EIR Traffic Analysis,Calaveras,CA.Calaveras County staff
selected LSA to provide the environmental documentation to support the update of the General Plan.The
purpose of the update was to address issues that had arisen in litigation.The primary issue involved traffic
and circulation.On behalf of LSA,Mr.Petros assisted in the clarification of standard level of service and
traffic operations thresholds. LSA conducted an inventory of every public road in the County and
provided an assessment of existing conditions. Levels of service were identified for a forecast General
Plan build out scenario and mitigation measures were recommended where necessary.
Park Place Traffic Forecasting Model. Mr.Petros supervised the development of a site-based traffic
forecasting tool using the SYNCHRO tool for the Trammell Crow Park Place developmeril in Irvine. At
the inception of Mr.Petros'involvement,the Park Place development was an office campus development
of approximately 1.7 million square feet. Since that time, a shopping center,a theatre,and residential
tower have been developed. Approximately 6 million additional square feet are planned, including a
health club,additional residential towers,restaurants,a hotel,and office/commercial. LSA created the
SYNCHRO tool to assist in site planning,such as road sections,intersection geometrics,parking supply,
pedestrian paths,and bicycle amenities. The trip generation module included routines to estimate trip
interactions and internal trip capture using materials compiled by the ITE. The trip forecasting tool was
verified based on periodic counts around the site.
City of Laguna Niguel Shared Parking Model. The mixed-use shared parking model for the City of
Laguna Niguel prepared by LSA is now being used for determining parking supply at mixed-use
developments. Mr. Petros provided technical oversight during the collection of parking statistics
conducted at five stand-alone and two mixed-use centers in the vicinity of Laguna Niguel and Mission
Viejo. The empirically derived rates and hourly accumulations were adjusted to include 95th percentile
confidence levels,to account for peak monthly variations according to the Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Shared Parking document, and to include parking supply buffers. The results of the parking model
defined the parking demand rates and hourly accumulation curves for six commonly combined land uses
at mixed-use centers. Mr.Petros was responsible for the data collection and synthesis of the statistics into
a practical model currently in use.
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Gold Souk. LSA was selected to provide circulation/parking consulting services for the Gold Souk
mixed use project in Dubai. The Gold Souk is located in the historic gold market(or souk) of Dubai
along the Dubai creek. The project is planned to include gold retailers,standard retail,restaurant,hotel,
and institutional uses. Mr. Petros created a computerized iterative template for trip and parking
generation using Dubai transportation ministry rates and factors. This tool was used to conduct real time
tests of the impacts of potential land use mixes on traffic and parking. Mr. Petros assisted in the
development of adjacent circulation improvements that included wholesale street closures and lane
consolidations, realignment of local arterials,removal of traffic circles, and installation of alternative
traffic controls.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
institute of Transportation Engineers,Member
Orange County Traffic Engineers Council
City of Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce,Past President
City of Costa Mesa Residential Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Commission
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Citizens' Oversight Committee,Chair
Past Chairman,Organization of Cornell Planners
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TUNG-CHEN CHUNG, PH.D.
PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR OF ACOUSTICAL AND AIR QUALITY SERVICES
EXPERTISE
Community and Transportation Noise Studies
Room Acoustics Design and Analysis
Interior Noise and Vibration Isolation Studies
Air Quality Studies
Expert Witness Testimony
EDUCATION
University of California,Los Angeles,Ph.D.,Mechanical Engineering, 1991.
University of California,Los Angeles,Engineer Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 1985.
University of Mississippi, Oxford,M.S.,Mechanical Engineering, 1981.
National Tsing-Hua University,Taiwan.,B.S.,Mechanical Engineering, 1978.
University of California,Irvine,Business Development Techniques for High Value Contracts, 1994.
University of California,Irvine,UAM Regional Air Quality Modeling, 1992.
University of Louisville,Kentucky,FHWA Highway Noise Analysis Certificate, 1990.
BBN/San Francisco,Noise Control for Building and Manufacturing Plants Certificate, 1987.
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In his position at LSA, Dr. Chung is in charge over Acoustical and Air Quality Services Department.
He hasP erformed more than 600 CEQA/NEPA related and stand-alone noise studies for community
and transportation noise analyses,including field measurement,modeling, and data analysis. Typical
noise analysis includes construction, vehicular traffic, and long-term stationary source operations.
Others include rail, airport,and shooting range noise impact analysis.
Dr. Chung performed more than 300 air quality studies for projects such as transportation facilities,
landfills,office buildings,and ocean bay enhancement/sediment management projects.
Dr. Chung conducted the design and analysis of architectural room acoustics (interior configuration
and absorption required for proper room use)for more than 20 theaters,studios,workshop places,and
convention centers.
Dr. Chung performed more than 50 acoustical analyses on building interior sound and vibration
isolation for hospitals, apartment complexes, office buildings, performing arts centers, schools, etc.,
throughout the United States.
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SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Victoria Arbors/Victoria Gardens Environmental Impact Reports — City of Rancho
Cucamonga. Dr. Chung served as Task Manager for the air quality and noise studies for the
Environmental Impact Reports for the two components of a regional mixed-use development in the
City of Rancho Cucamonga. Combined, the two projects have resulted in the development of
approximately 2.2 million square feet of commercial/retail/office uses; 2,400 residential units;40,000
square feet of civic facilities; an elementary school; a park; and the installation'of the required
roadway and utility infrastructure. Other significant issues addressed in the environmental impact
reports include: land use and planning; traffic; biological and cultural resources; and public services
and facilities. The environmental documents serve to assess potential impacts associated with
development of the mixed-use regional development that will fulfill the long-term planning and
community development objectives established by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in its General
Plan.
Perris Marketplace Environmental Impact Report—City of Perris.Under contract to the City of
Perris, LSA is currently preparing an EIR for a major commercial development in the City of Pen-is.
Dr. Chung is overseeing preparation of the air quality and noise studies for the project. The project
site encompasses nearly 47.0 acres and includes up to 520,000 square feet pf commercial uses. Future
tenants of the proposed development include two national retails (250,000 and 139,000 square feet,
respectively). An additional 131,000 square feet of commercial uses are planned for outlying parcels.
Specific issues addressed in the EIR include: aesthetic, agricultural resources (conversion of Prime
farmland, agricultural zoned land, and Williamson Act contracted land); air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, hydrology and drainage, land use, noise, transportation, urban decay,
and utilities and services.
The HUB in San Bernardino Environmental impact Report — City of San Bernardino. Dr.
Chung served as Task Manager for the air quality and noise for an EIR for the development of
268,600 square feet of retail uses in the City of San Bernardino. Implementation of the proposed
project required the vacation of portions of three streets, and the demolition of on-site residential and
commercial structures was necessary to accommodate the HUB project. The EIR addressed potential
impacts related to: traffic operations, air quality,noise, and cultural resources. The EIR supported the
City's redevelopment goals for the formerly blighted property located at a major entry into the City.
Currently the HUB project area is a thriving commercial center in the City of San Bernardino,hosting
a relocated Sam's Club,commercial and service retailers,hotels,and restaurant uses.
Wal-Mart Supercenter at Canyon Crossings Environmental Impact Report—City of Riverside.
Under contract to the City of Riverside,LSA is currently preparing an EIR related to the relocation of
an existing Wal-Mart to a new 235,000 square Supercenter. The proposed project site is located in an
area of the City undergoing considerable development. Specific issues addressed in the EIR include:
aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, hydrology and drainage, land use, noise, transportation,
urban decay, and utilities and services. Dr. Chung is overseeing preparation of the air quality and
noise studies.
Uptown/Central City North Redevelopment Project Area Environmental Impact Report—City
of San Bernardino, California. Under contract to the City of San Bernardino Economic
Development Agency, LSA prepared the environmental document to assess impacts associated with
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the reinstatement of Eminent Domain Powers in two of the City's Redevelopment Project Areas. The
proposed project included the evaluation of impacts associated with changes to the text within the
Central City North Project Area and a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change in the Uptown
Project Area. In addition to these project components, the EIR assessed the impacts associated with
the development of the Mercado Santa Fe (Mercado) development. This development anticipated
approximately 96,241 square feet of retail use and parking to be developed on a 9.2 acre site located
directly across from the City's historic Santa Fe Deport. Issues addressed in the EIR included:
aesthetics, air quality, cultural resources, land use and planning, noise, and traffic. Dr. Chung
prepared technical studies for air quality and noise.
University Project/Rancho Etiwanda Estates Supplemental Environmental Impact Reports —
City of Rancho Cucamonga, California. LSA prepared the Supplemental EIRs for the University
and Rancho Etiwanda Estates projects in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The project site, located
adjacent to the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, harbored several sensitive
species/communities including the coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica),
San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub.
The Supplemental EIRs addressed potential impacts associated with development of two projects that
were originally addressed in a single environmental document. Because of changes in the
development climate.and market forces, the two projects were severed, and the new owners sought
and received CEQA clearance on their respective properties. The supplemental EIRs addressed the
changed circumstances subsequent to the original project approval and specifically focused on
potential impacts on biological resources, traffic, land use, loss of open space, and air quality. Dr.
Chung prepared the technical study for air quality.
Community and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP), Tier l
EIS/EIRs, Riverside, California. Dr. Chung served as Task Manager for air and noise quality
studies as part of the technical studies and two EIS/EIRs prepared by LSA to evaluate route location
alternatives of the corridors.
Modesto Specific Plan EIR, County of Modesto, Modesto, California. Dr. Chung conducted a
noise impact study for the proposed Modesto Specific Plan EIR. The proposed mixed-use community
would potentially be exposed to vehicular traffic noise, as well as stationary noise sources such as
loading/unloading activity. Noise monitoring and traffic noise modeling were conducted. Potentially
significant noise impacts were identified, and feasible mitigation measures were identified for the
proposed project.
Granite Bay Golf Course Community Specific Plan EIR,Granite Bay,CA.Dr. Chung conducted
a noise impact study for the proposed EIR.The proposed golf course community would potentially be
exposed to vehicular traffic noise, as well as golf course maintenance activity noise in the early
morning hours. Noise monitoring and traffic noise modeling were conducted. Golf course
maintenance activity noise was monitored at an existing golf course to assess potential noise impacts
at the proposed community and golf course. Feasible mitigation measures were identified for the
proposed project.
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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Noise Control Engineering,Board Certified Member
Certified Acoustical Consultant,County of Orange
Certified Acoustical Consultant,County of San Diego
American Physics Society
Acoustical Society of America
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MEENA.XI R. PANAKKAL
SENIOR PLANNER
EXPERTISE
• Community Planning
• Physical Planning
• Zoning Codes and Ordinances
• General Plans/Specific Plans
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University,Master of Urban and Regional Planning,Pomona,California,
2002.
Academy of Architecture,Bachelor of Architecture,Bombay,India, 1987.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Planner,LSA Associates,Inc.,Riverside,California,2004 to present.
Research Associate,Community Development Technologies Center,Los Angeles,California,2003 to
2004.
Planning Associate,LDM Associates Inc.,Rancho Cucamonga, California, 2002 to 2003.
GIS Analyst,Anaheim City School District,Anaheim,California,2002.
Planning Research Assistant, Haynes Foundation Grant, California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona,California,2001 to 2002.
Planning Intern,City of San Gabriel, San Gabriel,California,2001.
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: project management, preparation of
specific plans,general plans/environmental impact reports,city ordinances, specific plan reviews, and
environmental reviews.
Ms. Panakkal has several years experience in the field of urban and regional planning with both
publicandprivate agencies. She has extensive experience in public agency project review and
processing,public ublic meeting presentations,and public document interpretation. She also has experience
coordinating and writing General Plans, Specific Plans, Planned Developments, and zoning
amendments for both the public and private sector. Additionally, Ms. Panakkal has extensive
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experience in the field of architecture that informs physical planning and urban design. She has
participated in public outreach projects including workshops and public scoping meeting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
LSA Associates,Inc.
• Paradise Valley Specific Plan
Project Manager for the specific plan, involved also as a planning team member of 6,596-acre
master planned community in Coachella Valley, modeled on principles of sustainability and
examples from Arizona.
• Rancho Las Flores Specific Plan
Project Manager for preparation of the amended specific plan for 6,540-acre master planned
community in the high desert area of City of Hesperia.
• Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan
Project Manager for a Transit-Oriented Development(TOD)project along 1-105 and Long Beach
Boulevard, also part of Redevelopment Project area in the City of Lynwood for transforming the
area into an urban downtown.
Community Development Technologies Center
• Empowerment Zone Labor Market Analysis Project. Implemented full range of research
including:
o Performed extensive demographic analysis using U.S. Census datasets.
o Integrated data into maps using ArcView [GIS],data analysis using SPSS.
o Conducted qualitative research on workforce intermediaries with elite interviews, telephone
interviews,case studies and surveys, focus groups design and implementation.
o Reported and presented research findings,wrote draft executive summaries.
• Economic Development Project for Esperanza Community Housing Corporation.
o Implemented an economic development project including: neighborhood plan and community
plans.
o Assessed the needs in the Maple/Jefferson neighborhood with focus groups and community
outreach.
o Led the research and wrote feasibility analysis for an 'Arts Incubator' and `Mixed-Use
Housing' projects.
o Led and wrote a business plan for a local job-training center for $1.5 million funding from
Economic Development Administration(U.S. Department of Commerce).
o Researched on potential funding sources and collaborated with Council District 9,
Community Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Housing Manager and Deputy Mayor for
Economic Development to develop partnerships for project development and funding.
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• Economic Restructuring for Central Avenue for Dunbar Economic Development
Corporation.
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Performed economic analysis of businesses using Dun & Bradstreet and demographic
analysis of the residents(customers)using Claritas data.
o Recommended changes to the Economic Restructuring Committee which were adopted
successfully.
• The Los Angeles Financial Services Survey for Fannie Mae Foundation.
o Engaged in project conceptualization and research design,developed survey instruments.
o Trained and mentored students from Los Angeles Technical Trade College in data collection.
o Prepared abstracts of literature and literature review drafts.
• Other research tasks included project management, communications with community-based
organizations,residents,businesses,educational institutions,public and elected officials.
o Responded to RFPs by preparing research framework, proposal deliverables, budgets, all
proposals amounting to$0.76 million.
LDM Associates,Inc.
• Yanks Air Museum. Prepared subdivision plans and other drawings for a property in the County
of Monterey and CAD drawings for Yanks Air.Museum.for permit processing to the County.
Anaheim City School District
• Anaheim School District Planning Project
o Prepared GIS maps of the school district with school locations.
o Updated street attributes and achieved consistency with administrative database-SASIxp.
o Streamlined GIS database with bus transportation using VersaTrans software.
Haynes Foundation Grant
• A Comparative Analysis of the City of Pomona Downtown Revitalization Strategies Project.
o Researched on economic development strategies and formation of Business Improvement
District.
o Wrote abstracts and sections of the paper.
o Prepared analytical maps for Pomona Downtown.
City of San Gabriel
• Current Planning.Conducted plan check and reviewed projects for code adherence,updated
Excel databases to track planning cases,prepared brochures and provided counter assistance.
• Advanced Planning.Participated in development of design guidelines,prepared reports for
General Plan.
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o Planning member in the"Greening Committee,"researched for grants to add green spaces in
the City.
AWARDS
Several grants and awards,total of$10,000 for academic achievements during 2000-2002.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Member American Planning Association(APA) .
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TABITHA KEVARI
ASSISTANT PLANNER
EXPERTISE
Data Collection,Research,and Analysis
Environmental Analysis/Community Planning
California Environmental Quality Act
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University,Bachelor of Science,Urban and Regional Planning with a minor
in Art History,Pomona,California,June 2006.
Crafton Hills Community College,Associate of Arts,Liberal Studies,June 2002.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Planner,LSA Associates,Inc.,Environmental Planning Consultants,Riverside,California.June
2004 to present.
Research Assistant,LSA Associates,Inc.,Environmental Planning Consultants,Riverside,California.
June 2003 to 2004.
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ms. Kevari provides assistance to LSA's various environmental and planning documents subject to
review under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),and the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA). She has over three years experience assisting in the preparation of initial studies,
environmental impact reports, general plans, specific plans, preliminary environmental studies, and
master plan developments. Her duties have included the research and analysis of technical resources,
providing original research, and contributing to the overall production of environmental and planning
documents. She has recently assisted in the preparation of Klein Ranch EIR,Rancho Las Flores EIR,and
Lancaster Wal-Mart EIR,and is currently assisting in Paradise Valley's Specific Plan,Lynwood's Long
Beach Corridor Specific Plan and Lynwood's Long Beach Corridor Initial Study Preparation.
SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
For each of the listed projects, Ms. Kevari assisted in the preparation of the Initial Study and
Environmental Impact Report,and provided research and drafts in compliance with CEQA guidelines.
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Sanderson Square Specific Plan EIR. Currently assisting in the preparation of the Environmental
Impact Report.The project proposes development of approximately 45 acres of mixed retail and business
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park uses in the City of Hemet.
Perris Marketplace City
ket lace EIR, of Perris. Currently assisting in the preparation of the Environmental
Impact Report. The project consists of the construction and operation of 520,000 square feet of
commercial uses on approximately 46.8 acres of land on the west side of Perris Boulevard in the City of
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Penis.
• Rialto.Currentlyassistingin the preparation of the Environmental Impact
Klein Ranch EIR,City of
ro osed 75.81-acre project site is generally located south of Interstate 10(I-10),south of
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Agua Mansa Road and will consist of the development of an approximately 1,396,495-square foot
warehouse/distribution facility.
Rancho Las Flores Specific Plan & Environmental Report (EIR) City of Hesperia. Currently
preparation assisting with the of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the proposed
of a 9.867 acre planned community with an estimated ultimate residential population
construction
approximatelytotaling
51 600.The project site is located approximately 25 miles northeast of the Ontario
International Airport and 8 miles east of Interstate 15,at the northeast intersection of State Route(13 8)
and State Route (173) in the Summit Valley portion of the City of Hesperia. LSA will undertake this
analysis pursuant to the provisions of CEQA to provide the City of Hesperia with the factual basis for
determining the form of environmental documentation the project warrants.
Specific ValleyS ecific Plan County of Riverside. Currently assisting in the preparation of the
Specific Plan.The proposed project is a master planned community that will have a diversity of land uses,
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including
residential,retail,commercial,light industrial,hotels,recreational open spaces,schools,and
civic uses
on 3 088 acres. The project site is located within the Eastern Coachella Valley Area Plan
,
within
the Countyof Riverside. The Paradise Valley Specific Plan is undertaking a holistic approach to
't design;combiningwell-tested urban concepts with innovative solutions and the principles of
community g � - sustainability elements.
"New Urbanism"with self-sustaining and sustain y
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member American Planning Association(APA)
Association of Environmental Professionals(AEP)