Item 15 - On-Call Environmental Review Services for Federally Funded Programs

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RFP #21-017: On-Call Environmental Review Services for the Housing Division City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency 8 63675 Archaeological/Paleontological Technical Reports After completing Archaeological Literature Reviews and Archaeological Reconnaissance Surveys, Chambers Group will prepare project-specific CEQA Archaeological Technical Reports which summarize literature reviews, survey results, and will include the following sections: (a) introduction, (b) proposed project description, (c) Summary of literature reviews, (d) methods used to conduct the surveys, (e) results of the existing conditions of cultural resources on the site, (f) recommendations, and (g) references cited. The reports will include current photographs and maps documenting site conditions summary of any archaeological resource findings observed. Assembly Bill (AB) 52 Consultation Chambers Group will perform AB 52 Tribal Consultation Support on behalf of the City. As the Lead Agency, the City is required to provide formal notification to the designated contact or tribal representative of traditionally and culturally affiliated Native American tribes within the geographic area(s). Our team will prepare notification letters that include a brief project description and a map of the proposed project. Then, we will consult with the tribes to develop appropriate mitigation measures to avoid or minimize impacts Tribal Cultural Resources (TCR). Historical Resources Survey and Documentation As needed, Chambers Group will conduct historical resources surveys to photo document and assess current condition of historical resources. The historical resources will be recorded on appropriate DPR 523 series forms. In preparing the DPR 523 forms, the existing condition of the resources will be photographed and described in detail. We will prepare technical reports in compliance with CEQA standards. The reports will include historic contexts, a summary of field methods and results, significance evaluations of historic period resources under appropriate criteria. Shade/Shadow Analysis Chambers Group will conduct shade and shadow analysis. Shading refers to the effect of shadows cast upon adjacent areas by proposed structures. Shadow impacts are dependent upon several factors, including sensitivity of adjacent land uses, duration, time of day, season, extent of building shadowed, preexisting conditions and type of shadow. Shade and shadow impacts could be considered substantial if a development creates a significant increase of shade or shadow on sensitive outdoor uses, defined as schools, hospitals, senior housing, or other residential amenity spaces. Shade and shadow impacts during the hours of 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time at the winter solstice will be measured. Shade and shadow impacts during the hours of 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time at the summer solstice will also be measured. Our analysis will illustrate shadow impacts for buildings. Air Quality, GHG, and Noise Analysis (Vista Environmental) Vista Environmental will provide the following tasks for conducting an air quality analysis, GHG analysis, and noise analysis for a project. The results of these studies would then be incorporated into the appropriate CEQA document, or in a standalone report. These tasks may vary depending on the project to be analyzed. Vista Environmental is also qualified to provide Energy and Health Risk Assessments (HRA)s if required for a project. A detailed scope will be provided on a project basis. Air Quality and GHG Analysis Vista Environmental will provide the following tasks: • Identify the existing air quality setting in the area, including the local meteorological conditions. • Identify GHGs and their associated impacts to global climate change. • Identify applicable NEPA de minimis, state, and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) rules and regulations, attainment plans and thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants and GHGs. • Obtain existing air quality data from air quality monitoring stations within the study area utilizing California Air Resources Board (CARB) data sources. • Evaluate and quantify regional criteria pollutant and GHG emissions associated with construction and operational activities for the proposed project utilizing the CalEEMod Model. EXHIBIT 2