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ri s I . Firm Background/ History Business Organization Throughout public agencies and within the business community, CAA Planning (CAA) is recognized as an environmental and planning consulting firm offering the highest level of technical expertise and professional capability. CAA is known for its exceptional depth of senior talent, its self - starter philosophy, and its commitment — as a partner to the client — to handle every project as if it were our own. With many years of experience in the public and private sectors, CAA is deeply involved in the intricacies of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, as well as the planning and entitlement process. CAA's expertise can save clients time and money where it counts the most, and CAA is known for its outstanding adherence to strict schedules. In working with public agencies, CAA serves as an extension of staff, enhancing the City of Santa Ana team. CAA does not assume more work than we can do well, and CAA does not put inexperienced people in charge of a project. CAA possesses senior management level personnel knowledgeable in virtually every expertise touching the planning process. This makes CAA's CEQA/NEPA compliance documents above reproach, since a large part of the environmental planning process is the anticipation of issues before they are stated to the City. This saves time, money, and effort, and results in an environmental analysis process of great integrity. The principals of CAA have processed environmental documents ranging in size from large to small, controversial to routine, finite to evolving. CAA, a California corporation, is an urban planning and environmental impact documentation consulting company providing services to the private and public land development community. The principal offices of CAA are located in the City of Aliso Viejo in southern Orange County. Our contact information is provided below. CAA Planning 949 -581 -2888 85 Argonaut, Suite 220 949 -581 -3599 fax Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 mail @caaplanning.com CAA is proposed to be the primary firm for providing services requested in the RFQ. As individual -- projects are identified, technical subconsultants in specific areas may be necessary, such as for the preparation of traffic, noise, or air quality assessments. Any proposed subconsultants would be submitted for review and approval prior to commencement of work on a particular project. A partial listing of potential sub - consultants is provided in the organizational chart on page seven. Company History Established in 1981, CAA was organized with the philosophy that the process of achieving the goals of our clients is best accomplished by a management team that produces informative, legally defensible implementation documents for carrying out a project. Our extensive experience in and for the public sector enables us to establish an instant and effective relationship with staff, decision makers, and the public. Our strong public hearing and public speaking skills are often called upon by public agencies to assist in the public debate of a project. The corporation is led and owned by C. David Culbertson, Chairman, and Shawna L. Schaffner, Chief Executive Officer. The company is organized into three functional areas of expertise: CEQA/NEPA, Current Planning (including major project management); and the California Coastal Act. In addition to three principals, the company employs six professional and administrative support staff. The CEQA 9 City of Santa Ana Environmental Consulting Services Statement of Qualifications