EPD SOLUTIONS, INC. (ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.) (7)

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E P D SOLUTIQNS,INC Our CEQA approach emphasizes early issue identification, close coordination with lead agencies, and ongoing collaboration with legal counsel to ensure full compliance with State CEQA Guidelines and case law. We employ tiering and streamlining strategies wherever possible to expedite reviews without compromising transparency. INTEGRATED CEQA AND PLANNING EXPERTISE EPD's Planning Team works hand-in-hand with our CEQA professionals to align environmental documentation with the entitlement and development processes. For this City staffing initiative, EPD's team consists of former Planning Department staff who understand how CEQA findings and mitigation measures inform staff reports, hearing outcomes,and final approvals. Each assignment is managed under senior- and principal-level oversight, with project-specific work plans, schedules, and milestones established to maintain efficiency and accountability. EPD emphasizes early and proactive coordination with City staff, agencies, applicants, and stakeholders to streamline reviews, minimize redesigns, and ensure regulatory compliance. EPD's team is available during typical City business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) and as needed outside of regular hours to effectively facilitate neighborhood meetings, Planning Commission hearings, City Council meetings, and other public or stakeholder meetings related to assigned projects. Our staff routinely attend internal and external coordination meetings—in-person, hybrid, or virtual—to facilitate effective communication and timely project delivery. Our technical review services include the preparation of written analyses, staff reports, plan markups, and recommendations consistent with City standards and policies. EPD will serve as an effective public interface by assisting with developer coordination, responding to public inquiries, and presenting project findings to staff, commissions, and the City Council as required. Through this comprehensive and collaborative approach, EPD will provide the City with responsive, professional, and technically sound entitlement support that enhances efficiency, transparency, and public confidence in the development review process. Our project managers will efficiently review and process entitlement applications with the precision and accountability expected from City staff. PROJECT TEAM EPD's proposed management team for this initiative brings senior-level planning expertise, project management experience, and environmental knowledge to support the City of Santa Ana over the proposed three-year performance period. Each of our key personnel have held multiple public sector positions at the City and/or County level and have achieved increasing levels of seniority, operating as an integrated member of the planning team in their efficient review of incoming project applications. We also maintain a large pool of qualified staff who can step in as needed to support.This flexibility allows us to quickly scale our team should the project scope expand or additional expertise be required. Our available resources include specialists who can support technical study preparation, peer review, quality assurance, and other related services that may arise. SELENA KELAHER, AICP — SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/SPECIALIZED PLANNER As the Proposed Specialized Planner,Selena Kelaher will serve as the primary Project Planner and subject matter expert. A former Senior Planner for the City of Santa Ana, Selena brings a comprehensive understanding of the City's Development Project Review procedures and coordination with city EPD Solutions, Inc. Page 8 of 15