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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PLANNING <br /> CENTER Governmental Services <br /> <br /> Planning & Urban Design <br /> Environmental Studies <br /> School Facilities Planning <br /> <br /> 1580 Metro Drive <br /> i April 10, 2008 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 <br /> <br /> Phone: 714.966.9220 <br /> Mr. Pedro Guillen <br /> Fax: 714.966.9221 <br /> City of Santa Ana <br /> Planning & Building Agency www.planningcentercom <br /> 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-20 <br /> Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> Re: Statement of Qualifications to Provide Environmental Services to the City of Santa Ana <br /> Dear Mr. Guillen: <br /> <br /> Although mostly built-out, the City of Santa Ana is characterized by a diversity of projects, including a <br /> variety of community projects, commercial development, redevelopment and restoration projects, <br /> ongoing public works upgrades, and civic center projects. It is also characterized by a well-informed <br /> citizenry. The Planning Center understands the importance of defensible environmental documentation <br /> and just as importantly-strict adherence to process under the California Environmental Quality Act <br /> (CEQA). We submit the enclosed Statement of Qualifications in accordance with the City's Request for <br /> Qualifications. <br /> The Planning Center has enjoyed our ongoing working relationship with the Planning Department and looks <br /> forward to the possibility of also supporting other City Departments in complying with CEQA requirements. <br /> Our staff experience on City projects includes preparation of the MacArthur Place Mixed-Use Urban Village <br /> EIR, the Xerox Center EIR, and the Fairview Road Widening project. The Planning Center is also currently <br /> preparing the City of Santa Ana's 2008-2014 Housing Element Update. This experience has provided us with <br /> specific knowledge of the City staff, City Council and Commissions, citizen groups, and CEQA policies and <br /> procedures. <br /> The Planning Center has a depth of resources to meet the City's environmental services needs. We <br /> currently employ approximately 85 individuals, more than 70 of whom are professional staff, including in- <br /> house specialists in air quality, noise, and site assessment. In conjunction with preparation of project- <br /> specific technical studies, our specialists also are available to provide peer review of technical studies <br /> ' prepared by others. <br /> William Halligan, Esq., Vice President, Environmental Services, is proposed to serve as Project Director <br /> ' for environmental services to the City. Bill has been involved in the preparation of over 100 environmental <br /> documents during his career and serves as a frequent guest lecturer on CEQA and associated case law. <br /> He is a member of The State Bar of California, specializing in environmental and land use law. JoAnn <br /> Hadfield, Director, Environmental Services, is proposed as Project Manager for this project and key <br /> contact person for the City. With a background in urban planning and civil engineering, she <br /> complements Bill's legal background. A recognized CEQA expert, JoAnn has over 25 years of CEQA <br /> experience and frequently participates in CEQA panels for the Association of Environmental <br /> Professionals. <br /> <br /> <br /> 25F-18 <br />