25A - AGREEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS RBF CONSULTING PARKING STRUCTURE MATER DEI HS 1202 W EDINGER

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I: INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Ana is requesting proposals from planning and environmental consulting firms for preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR) fora new parking structure for Mater Dei High School at 1202 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana. The scope of work may include any and all work efforts related to the analysis, preparation, community outreach and related compliance with CEQA and/or NEPA (if required). This will include the preparation of an EIR and required technical studies, on-call consulting on as needed basis, and attendance at public hearings. 11. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Mater Dei High School has submitted a proposal to the City to construct a new parking structure for use by the high school. The proposed structure will be three stories in height (approximately 25 feet), and will accommodate 990 vehicles. Access to the structure will be provided from the existing campus parking lot at the north and from St. Andrew Street at the south. To accommodate the project, Mater Dei will need to acquire 19 privately-owned parcels of land that are currently occupied by single-family residences. Several discretionary actions will be required for the project. In addition to the EIR, the discretionary actions will include a zone change (Amendment Application) and general plan amendment for the 19 single-family residential lots, an amendment to an existing development agreement, and the partial abandonment of three streets. Further, a lot merger to combine the parcels with the Mater Dei campus will be needed. III. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Consultant shall provide technical environmental services under the direction of City staff. The Consultant will be expected to provide experienced and knowledgeable professional staff. The Consultants' Project Manager and staff shall be responsive and maintain excellent working relationships with project applicant, property owners, developers and City staff. The Consultant shall be committed to provide adequate staffing levels at all times in order to adhere to established schedules. The Consultant shall be knowledgeable and very familiar with federal, state and local regulations, policies and procedures as they pertain to CEQA and NEPA services provided. Consultant services may include attendance at appropriate City Commission, City Council ..and neighborhood meetings, and preparation of studies and technical reports. If determined necessary, the consultant shall be required to discuss the project with City Staff and applicant within two-weeks of approving proposal and receiving the notice to proceed from the City. At that time staff and applicant will provide all information pertinent to the project. It shall be the responsibility of the selected consultant to prepare the appropriate environmental documentation in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The City staff shall work closely with the consultant in achieving a legally defensible document. As part of the proposed EIR, the following shall be addressed. Please identify. the scope of work and related cost estimate by the categories listed below. 25A-11