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CITY OF SANTA ANA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTING SERVICES QUALIFICATIONS Dos Lagos Specific Plan and Annexation EIR City of Corona, Riverside County Project Description: An EIR was completed for the Dos Lagos Specific Plan, Annexation No. 94, and for the actions and plans necessary to facilitate the project. The EIR analyzed a request for annexation and pre -zoning from Riverside County into the City of Corona, a general plan amendment, a Specific Plan, adoption of a redevelopment area, a pre -annexation agreement, resource agency permitting, and a master tentative tract map. The project annexed a total of 921.29 acres into Corona and adopted city zoning, general plan and specific plan designations for a mixed-use project of approximately 541 acres within the larger annexation area. Primary issues analyzed in the EIR include sensitive wildlife and habitat resources, geotechnical constraints, hydrology/geohydrology and water quality, agricultural land use compatibility, and archaeological and historic resources. Chambers Group's scope of work includes managing air quality, noise, and traffic subconsultant work; preparation of the Draft EIR; attendance at public hearings for EIR certification; preparation of all legal notices pursuant to CEQA; and preparation of response to comments, findings, statement of overriding considerations, and the mitigation monitoring plan. Year Completed: 2000 to 2001 Client Name/Contact: Peggy Temple, Planning Director, City of Corona Planning Department (909)736-2427 MND for EI Toro Materials West Quarry Project City of Lake Forest, Department of Development Services The EI Toro Materials Sand & Gravel Permit & Reclamation Plan Amendment, prepared in late 2003, is intended to replace the existing Sand and Gravel Permit and amend the Reclamation Plan for EI Toro Materials "West Quarry' located in the City of Lake Forest. The project involved preparation of an IS/MND to examine the changes in operations associated with the new West Quarry, which moved operations across Portola Parkway. The existing operation was originally approved by the County of Orange in 1965, with commencement of operations in 1996. The most recent site usage entitlement was also granted by the County of Orange in 1992. The project site now falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Lake Forest. Lead Agency authority for County permits transferred to the City of Lake Forest at the time of incorporation. The application for a new operations permit (to replace County approval) and an amendment to the reclamation plan were intended to supercede the previous entitlements, but without conceding any pre-existing vesting or rights under SMARA. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Operations and Maintenance Manual for San Diego Creek In -Line Basins County of Orange, Resources & Development Management Department A joint EIS/EIR for the Special Area Management Plan (SAMP)lMaster Streambed Alteration Agreement (MSAA) for the San Diego Creek Watershed was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE), Los Angeles District, and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). The San Diego Creek Watershed is located in central Orange County and covers approximately 112 square miles. This watershed encompassed portions of unincorporated Orange County and the Cities of Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, and Lake Forest. Upon approval of the EIS/EIR, the USACE and CDFG will establish an alternate, systematic, programmatic permitting process for applicants who perform effective pre - application coordination with the USACE and CDFG, develop projects that comply with the permitting guidelines, and propose effective mitigation for unavoidable impacts. In addition, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Santa Ana Region, may utilize this joint EIS/EIR for a Section 401 Certification for a programmatic permit using the Notice of Intent process. Orange County is a participant in the SAMP/MSAA programmatic permitting process for the maintenance of the Orange County Flood Control Facilities in the San Diego Creek Watershed. The countys RDMD, Engineering & Permit Services Division (RDMD/EPSD), will apply under the SAMP/MSAA programmatic permitting procedures for all flood control maintenance activities. Chambers Group has prepared a biological and environmental analysis for the Orange County Flood Control District maintenance projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed. This effort included biological reconnaissance surveys, GIS mapping, the preparation of technical reports, and environmental input to the EIS/EIR on behalf of the Orange County RDMD. The information provided by Chambers Group will be used in the USACE/CDFG San Diego Chambers Group •Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise • Small Business Enterprise $