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I. INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Ana is requesting proposals from planning and environmental consulting firms for preparation of a mitigated negative declaration (MND) for a new private charter school at 1901 North Fairview Street, Santa Ana. The scope of work may include any and all work efforts related to the analysis, preparation, and related compliance with CEQA. This will include the preparation of a MND and required technical studies, on-call consulting on as needed basis, and attendance at public hearings. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Orangewood Children's Foundation has submitted a proposal to the City to construct a new private charter high school for 450 students on two parcels totaling approximately 7 acres. The campus will be comprised of 5 buildings to support education and 4 buildings to provide housing for approximately 80 students. The education component will be comprised of a two and a three story classroom building totaling approximately 46,800 square feet, a two story administrative/library/student union building totaling 37,200 square feet, a two story gymnasium totaling 25,800 square feet and a single story, 400 square foot mechanical equipment building. The residential component will be comprised of two, 3-story and one 2- story family unit building, serving 80 students in a total of 36,000 square feet and a single story administrative/support building totaling 5,000 square feet. The site was previously developed with hospital and medical building that have been mostly demolished, as only the building slabs remain. Several discretionary actions will be required for the project. In additional of a conditional use permit for a school, the applicant is requesting two variances: The first variance is to exceed the maximum building height on one building of the classroom buildings and the second is for a parking reduction. The applicant has submitted a parking needs assessment, prepared by Linscott Law and Greenspan. Further, a lot merger/lot line adjustment is being considered. Staff has been authorized by the City Council to distribute this Request for Proposals for environmental services to prepare this MND. The recommended contract will be submitted for City Council authorization after review of the proposal has been completed. III. GENERAL INFORMATION The term of the consultant will begin when the contract is approved by the City Council. A. When appropriate, the City will furnish information in its possession relevant to preparation of the environmental documentation, including the General Plan and Zoning information. B. The Consultant shall be responsible for retaining data, records and documentation for the preparation of the environmental documents. These materials shall be made available to the City upon acceptance of the final draft text or at any earlier time at the request of the City. 2 19C-4