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Proposal - EIR Preparation Services Proposal - EIR Preparation Services 2 Land use compatibiEry and consistency with the C3-A Zone and the Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan that is in progress, and the potential impacts of creating a Specific Development zone for the proposed project; and Transportation and parking issues associated with site access via the alley, and parking using the proposed lift system. The City of Santa Ana is seeking a consultant to prepare all aspects of the EIR in accordance with CEQA. Jones & Stokes is known for our ability to address complicated and controversial projects, and we have the technical capacity and legal knowledge to assist the City with anv environmental needs that arise throughout the project. Jones & Stokes is the ideal firm to provide the City with the requested environmental services because out team has previous experience working on projects for the City of Santa Ana; we have a successful track record in preparing high quality-, thorough EIRs; we have direct experience on similar types of complex and controversial mixed -use projects; and our experience on ongoing work with City staff has helped prepare us for issues that could occur on this project. Jones & Stokes Background and Qualifications Jones & Stokes is a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in environmental analyses and regulatory compliance, with particular emphasis in CEQA compliance. Established in 1970, the firm is one of the oldest and largest in the western United States that specializes in environmental services. We are well known for our expertise and applied knowledge of the CEQA Guidelines and are commonly retained by clients that are faced with difficult regulatory compliance issues. Jones & Stokes enjoys a reputation for producing high -quality documents in a consistent and cost-effective manner, and we are known for our ability to adhere to work plans, schedules, budgets, and deadlines that exceed our clients' expectations. Jones & Stokes' reputation is built not only on our successful project work, but also on our regulatory training classes and publications. Jones & Stokes' employees literally wrote the book on CEQA, with senior staff authoring the CEQA Deskbook: A step-by-step guide on how to comp# wth the California Environmental,Quahi v Act. Our staff members were instrumental in the early legislation on CEQA and established the foundation for the consulting practice we have today. Our experts lecture (and serve as faculty members) for numerous university extension programs, providing training to technical, legal, and administrative professionals in the planning and environmental fields. Jones & Stokes has the technical capacity and legal knowledge to assist the City with a full range of environmental consulting services. Our southern California region comprises over 100 team members of various disciplines within five different offices, including offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Temecula, San Diego, and Bakersfield. With over 500 professionals in 16 offices companywide, we cover the breadth of services for nearly every environmental discipline with in-house personnel. Our multidisciplinary staff is made up of planners, cultural resource specialists, biologists, hydrologists, noise and air quality engineers, Cig af,nanm.9nc March !, LUU/ rutEai> fie,Fra ti,Gl Jones & Stokes PIOR1.07