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J J IApril 10, 2008 U 11, J THE CQ�VIENRNG Governmental Services Planning & Urban Design Environmental Studies School Facilities Planning 1580 Metro Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714.966.9220 Mr. Pedro Guillen Fax: 714.966.9221 City of Santa Ana Planning & Building Agency www.planningcenter.com 20 Civic Center Plaza, M -20 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: Statement of Qualifications to Provide Environmental Services to the City of Santa Ana Dear Mr. Guillen: Although mostly built -out, the City of Santa Ana is characterized by a diversity of projects, including a variety of community projects, commercial development, redevelopment and restoration projects, ongoing public works upgrades, and civic center projects. It is also characterized by a well- informed citizenry. The Planning Center understands the importance of defensible environmental documentation and just as importantly— strict adherence to process under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). We submit the enclosed Statement of Qualifications in accordance with the City's Request for Qualifications. The Planning Center has enjoyed our ongoing working relationship with the Planning Department and looks forward to the possibility of also supporting other City Departments in complying with CEQA requirements. Our staff experience on City projects includes preparation of the MacArthur Place Mixed -Use Urban Village EIR, the Xerox Center EIR, and the Fairview Road Widening project. The Planning Center is also currently preparing the City of Santa Ana's 2008 -2014 Housing Element Update. This experience has provided us with specific knowledge of the City staff, City Council and Commissions, citizen groups, and CEQA policies and procedures. The Planning Center has a depth of resources to meet the City's environmental services needs. We currently employ approximately 85 individuals, more than 70 of whom are professional staff, including in- house specialists in air quality, noise, and site assessment. In conjunction with preparation of project - specific technical studies, our specialists also are available to provide peer review of technical studies prepared by others. William Halligan, Esq., Vice President, Environmental Services, is proposed to serve as Project Director for environmental services to the City. Bill has been involved in the preparation of over 100 environmental documents during his career and serves as a frequent guest lecturer on CEQA and associated case law. He is a member of The State Bar of California, specializing in environmental and land use law. JoAnn Hadfield, Director, Environmental Services, is proposed as Project Manager for this project and key contact person for the City. With a background in urban planning and civil engineering, she complements Bill's legal background. A recognized CEQA expert, JoAnn has over 25 years of CEQA experience and frequently participates in CEQA panels for the Association of Environmental Professionals. `e