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Home My WebLink AboutENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. (3)INSURANCE ON FILE WORK MAY PROCEED (frkAL; He_ V) UNTIL INSURANCE EXPIRES Dr- MAYOR CITY �II�R at Valerie Amezcua DATE: MAYOR PRO TEM Jessie Lopez COUNCILMEMBERS Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez David Penaloza Thai Viet Phan Beniamin Vazouez CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY 20 Civic Center Plaza . P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 www.santa-ana.org May 2, 2023 Jeremy Krout, President EPD Solutions, Inc. 3333 Michelson Dr., Suite 500 Irvine, CA 42612 Re: CEQA Compliance — Bristol Related Project Dear Mr. Krout, A-2020-241-15-02 CITY MANAGER Kristine Ridge CITY ATTORNEY Sonia R. Carvalho CITY CLERK Jennifer L. Hall Pursuant to Section l ("Scope of Services") of Agreement No. A-2020-241-15 entered into by Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc. dba EPD Solutions, Inc. ("Consultant') and the City of Santa Ana, dated December 1, 2020, Consultant hereby accepts this Letter Agreement for an assignment for on -call planning and technical services for the projected listed above. Consultant shall complete the services per the proposal (attached as Exhibit A to this Letter Agreement) by November 30, 2023. Compensation is subject to Section 2 of the Agreement and shall cover any expenses covered for services provided since October 31, 2022. The total compensation for this assignment shall not exceed $352,873. All other terms and conditions of said Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Ali Pezeshkpour in the Planning and Building Services Agency at 714-647-5882. Sincerely, Minh Thai Executive Director Planning & Building Services Agency APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney andon Salvatierra Deputy City Attorney Valerie Amezma Jessie Lopez Thai Viet Phan Mayor Mayor Pro To., Wand 3 Wed 1 varnezaaIDsantaana ie ,aea1ooezJ0en,ta-ana ono tohanaAsanta-ana or 6, C NSU &ANT Jeremy Knout President EPD Solutions, Inc. 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The site is currently developed with AB52NOP) for the State CEQA Guidelines . , in three phases 2 IS/ 26 - accommodate either a Subsequent or is comprised of APNs 412 131 scope of work includes the following components: - The site Our . /Response to Comments . 3600 South Bristol Street either a Subsequent or a S a Supplemental Program Environmental Impact Report (SPEIR) Review at development. The project site Project Description Peer the following discretionary actions The project site is located within an urbaniz . Santa Ana Notice of Preparation ( 24 through 412 scope of work would -; and references the Supplemental EIR approach for simplification purposes. is located 131 - nticipated to be implemented ubsequent EIR; and only minor additions or changes would be necessary to make the subject to completing the necessary analysis, S of the Environmental Impact Report any of the conditions described in Project Initiation, Initial Study/Administrative Draft EIRPublic Review Draft EIR, Notice of Availability, and Notice of CompletionPreparation of Final EIR and Technical Study roject consists of Bristol Street intersection he following when ::: 5) and zoning designation of General Commercial (C 134:5 project site - roject is a p 22, and 412 ask - PROPOSAL Project Understanding Specific PlanDevelopment AgreementAmendment Application (Zone Change)Tentative Tract MapCertification Scope of Work TTechnical StudiesTask 2:Task Task Task acre The - was considered and certified by the City Council on April 19 131 41 - 1.1)2)3)4)5)2. inal Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report I.The Boulevard and 412shopping center, which includes approximately 465,063 square feet surrounded by surface parkingexisting commercial and residential Center 5 (DC The project proposes development of a specific plan for the 413,750 residential units, 350,000 square feet of commercial space, 2units. The project would provide approximately 6,520 onsite parking spaces and 13.1 acres of onsite open space.years with demolition and construction activities anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2026 and construction completed in the third quarter of 2035. The proposed p According to the RFP, approach will be the preparation of Fwhich Lead Agency, may choose to prepare is appropriate the preparation of a previous EIR adequately apply to the project in the changed sionly the information necessary to make the previous EIR adequate for the project as revised. For flexibility, thowever, the scope of work The following scope of services details EPD’s proven process for efficiently producing a redefensible EIR for the City of Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan . . es EIR and and Santa Ana GPU The project compliance ld not have prepare City of by the project We understand Native American will EPD consultation process respond to the tribes’ notification letters for the and technical studies, where City of Santa Ana’s is no longer subject to challenge site infrastructure improvements, - will be responsible for posting of adequacy for CEQA & SB18 provide a summary of the cultural obtain feedback and close out the and for GPU EIR appropriate and reliable to tier from is . A final project description will be used for the project have been prepared EIR Senate Bill 18 (SB18) U EPD will attend and lead the Scoping Meeting. of Technical Studies n , and the City GP off meeting and a draft schedule (using Microsoft -and submitted to the City for review re major revisions to the certified EIR 2) substantial EIR has expired 3 and NOA s website. GPU City of Santa Ana’s ’ Consultatio can Heritage Commission and local tribes, requesting the related information (project description, plans, construction - Peer Review all technical studies incorporates the latest plans, off and . In addition, this scope of work assumes the the proposed mitigation measures and that , he City and applicant, where the EIR scope, schedule, and process EIR will be prepared to tier from the t to provide the project overview, of the NOP Review the technical studies level project details. EPD will revise the project description based on City and - Peer refore, we assume that the ject Statement of Overriding Considerations and Senate Bill 18 includes review of the technical studies The , and ultimately, the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) analysis. understanding provide mitigation measures, agreed upon as necessary by the City to reduce ss than significant level. work and schedule, and discretionary approvals required for the project. Project Description NOP off meeting with off Meeting and Scope - - IS/ in newspaper and on the Cityassist the City with coordination with the tribes to and the public noticing peer review of Kick Findings and and Technical Study Notice of DeterminationProject Management and MeetingsPublic Hearings (as reviewed and deemed appropriate by the City) for .1 : :: : 1 6789and additional technical analysis provided in the project technical studies prepared by the is peer review Peer Review of Technical Studies Project DescriptionAssembly Bill 52 construction put will be provided to the City and applicant for their thorough review, checking for accuracy of e accuracy and consistency of project Th is based on our A supplemental pro 23 4 d . ssist the City in completing the Native American consultation process. The City, as the Lead Agency, perform .. and NOA . EPD will Task TaskTask Task Project Initiation, 1 the time for challenging the sufficiency of the scope This provided to the City for EPD’s peer reviewbe responsiblethe NOP This scope of work considers and relies upon the appropriatapplicantCEQA Section 21166 provides that "no subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report shall be required by the lead agency or any responsible agency" unless one of three circumstances apply: 1) substantial changes to the approved project will requichanges occur with respect to the circumstances under which the approved project is being undertaken will require major revisions to the certified EIR, or 3) new information, that was not known and coubeen known at the time the EIR for the approved project was certified becomes available. that(CEQA § 21167, subd. (c)). for this project. Task Subtask Task EPD will attend a kickwill be discussed. EPD will prepare an agenda for the kickProject) for review. Subtask 1.EPD will prepare a project description that anticipatedescription understanding of the project and applicant inas the basis for the Subtask 1EPD will ais responsible for initiating the Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52)EPD will assist by contacting the Native AmeriSacred Land File search on behalf of the City, and preparing the AB 52City’s review and approval. EPD will prepare and distribute all mailings and will attend anyconsultations, if requested by the Cityresources assessment’s findings, presentquestionsconsultation effortpotential impacts to a le Subtask 1.EPD will applicantrelated to Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan he viation A Santa Ana Population Review of t City of ederal F the City must file for . s review ’ ckoff meeting. RFP prepare and submit the form . City’s In addition, it is anticipated that information the ; therefore, is attached per Section 4.7 of the surrounding setting. submit this application. In addition to results of EPD 1 determination of No Hazard by FAA is (IS) in compliance with CEQA requirements, - so it is better to any additional prepare and (If Authorized) list provided in the letter, 4 ity to EPD is unsure if the applicant has already completed this C stency 1 is required to be submitted at least 45 days before project - specific conditions and the - y Study based on the site lar/glare study and Review Peer (MS Word and Adobe PDF) anticipated FAA and ALUC input. John Wayne Airport (JWA) Notification Area ovide a so , EPD will prepare a Draft Initial Study are off Meeting with City and Applicant, prepare agenda, schedule, and meeting minutes may be needed based on prior City project efforts. 1.2 - 1. Although form 7460 ice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting - Traveled Analysis will pr EPD will coordinate with the will use to conduct an aeronautical review for the Project authorization to proceed, and assuming the Specific Plan’s project description has been Not ant and Technical Study Phase II Subsurface Investigations characterization of the Airport Land Use Consistency DeterminationInitial Study applic ater Quality Conceptual Plan 1 as part of Task Shade/Shadow Computer ModelingView SimulationsAir Quality AssessmentHealth Risk AssessmentGeotechnical Engineering FeasibilitPhase I Environmental Site AssessmentLimited Energy AssessmentGreenhouse Gas Emissions AssessmentPreliminary Drainage StudyWNoise and Vibration AssessmentVehicle Miles Water Supply AssessmentSewer Capacity MemorandumHistoric Resources EvaluationArchaeological Resources EvaluationPaleontological Resources EvaluationWill Serves/Dry Utilities Data Attend EIR KickElectronic copies (MS Word and Adobe PDF) of the revised/final project descriptionAB 52 and SB 18 letters Peer review memorandum for the technical studies, summarizing If authorized, Initial Study/ 2 he project is located in the schedule, etc.), following technical studies Additional studies may be needed based on a review of the project during Task 1. For example, a Per Household Analysis the project Administration (FAA) Subtask 1.5Ta consistency determination requesting ALUC to review the project for consistency with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP). The information required for submittal to ALUC AELUP. the ALUC submittal, an application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is required. EPD will prepareand submit form 7460construction, per #9 of the ALUC submittal application, a 7460required by ALUC before they will issue a consiearly in the project to obtain work; therefore, this task would only be completed if authorized after the project ki Task 1 Deliverables Task Subtask 2.Upon receipt of thedefined Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan hat (or NOP eeting, m Santa Ana the he Notice heets – CEQA the t s in - per, and comment City of with the County coping s deration. By fully , sign EPD will address City will be responsible for public general, and local and to the State Clearinghouse via NOP comment period. EPD will public review IS based on the (NOP) for the EIR IS/ (or virtual alternative) , as appropriate. day - ts received during the Scoping Meeting. person assumed) - (in in sheets Preparation- nclude, in addition to the Project Description ument as an appendix. For those environmental person all commen NOP - EPD will prepare a Additionally, EPD will present the project and CEQA It is anticipated that the City ding the public scoping meeting. during the 30 of . 5 IS/ ISNOP EPD will post the IS/NOP or in mailing notices to distribution list, posting Notice of , (or virtual alternative) idelines may be used. the and held NOP on the City’s website. a virtual d and and agencies (and Administrate Record copies of NOP IS/ will assist the City with scheduling and setting up the meeting at the , he City (i.e. t Review significant environmental issues from further consi - EPD Peer It is expected that setting up (or virtual alternative) comments nd County Clerk , and comment cards The checklist used may be provided by City staff, or, alternatively, the standard NOP. EPD will prepare the State Clearinghouse submittal forms, including EPD will prepare a summary . ronmental effects in the IS, the EIR will focus on those impacts that could be significant IS/ The NOP will include details regar one Scoping Meeting and prepare Power Point presentation, agenda distribution to State Clearinghouse and Technical Study NOP h the IS. The IS will include a completed environmental checklist form, included written explanations City and Applicant prepare a Power Point presentation, agenda, sign Attend one meeting with City Planner on the Electronic copies of draft and revised/final Electronic copies of draft and revised/final IS/NOP distribution to delivery/receipt confirmations, proof of posting, etc.)Present atvirtual alternative)Summary of comments received during the Scoping Meeting Deliverables checklist questions. 2 identified location - ombined for City and Applicant review and comment. The IS will idescribed earlier, a location map showing the project site, site photos, project plans, zoning and land use maps, and other explanatory exhibits, as well as a discussion of the probable environmental effects thave been identified. EPD’s experience with specific plan projects, the environmental review process in regional environmental conditions, will bring efficiency that will ultimately result in a smoother EIR process, starting witto all checklist found in Appendix G of the CEQA Gu The EPD team will use existing information to the greatest extent possible. EPD proposes to use an expanded IS to eliminate or “scope out” nonaddressing some enviand unavoidable, or for which substantial analysis and/or mitigation measures are required. The resulting IS would be made a part of the EIR by incorporating the docimpact areas where significant impacts are expected, the discussion in the IS will be limited; detailed environmental analysis will be reserved for the EIR phase. Subtask 2.2 Notice of PreparationFollowing City and Applicant review of the draft IS, cCity’s requirements. and applicant comments (as reviewed and deemed appropriate by the City) on the NOP and will provide the City with the final of Completion form and the State Clearinghouse Summary Form. EPD will prepare and distribute on behalf of and in coordination with Clerk and State Clearinghouse).the state’s CEQAsubmit portal on behalf of the City. noticing in a newspaper and posting the Subtask 2.3 Scoping MeetingA public scoping meeting will be scheduleassist the City in scheduling aas well ascards for the Scoping Meetinginformation at the scoping meeting. City Task Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan day - Santa Ana at remains, measures, and City of following the 30 NOP IS/ General Plan policies, programs The environmental setting section , ity of the project site and identifies , along with the project objectives from the The impacts and mitigation measures part of : specifically, how the mitigation measure will be – purpose of the proposed project. The statement of sections: ft EIR - 6 ironmental issue areas. In each analysis section, EPD will City requirements (e.g. for review and comments.sub the end of Task 1; however, minor changes may be made . A statement of project objectives is also included in the Project Review and Applicant This section will consist of a concise summary of the information presented The project will be identified Peer . Santa Ana EIR This section is intended as a convenience to the reader who is not familiar with objectives and implementation . ectives identify the underlying raft D identifying the primary documents used in the preparation of the section and any other controversy and issues to be resolved. and Technical Study Draft EIR to the City Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures. Executive Summary: standards and policies. The standards/criteria of significant will be developed based on CEQA . a brief project description;a tabular summary of findings regarding project and cumulative impacts, mitigation any unavoidable significant impacts; a summary of discretionary approvals required for the project; a brief description of the alternatives considered, noting which one was considered the environmentally superior alternative; and areas of Introductionpertinent information. Administrative istrative 3 ned, a discussion of the environmental review process for this project will be presented, and oject objectives helps a lead agency develop a reasonable range of alternatives to evaluate in an EIR Task Subtask 3.1 Administrative Draft EIRThe Administrative Draft EIR will be prepared in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines and City of Santa AnaGuidelines and tailored or refined as relevant toor guidelines, and adopted ordinances). The impact analysis will specify the standards of significant thresholds for each topic. EPD will review all comment letters received on the review period to ensure that all relevant concerns are addressed in the Draft EIR. EPD will provide the Admin The following paragraphs discuss the sections of a Dra Chapter 1. in the main body of the EIR:Chapter 2. Introduction CEQA, EIRs, or the environmental review process. The purpose and standards of adequacy for an EIR will be deficharacteristics of an EIR and the reasons for preparing an EIR for this project will be described.Chapter 3. Project Description standpoint of the City of Description. Project objprand aids in the preparation of Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, if necessary. The Project Description should be complete by during EIR preparation.Chapter 4 includes an overview of the general setting of the environment in the vicinthe related projects used in the cumulative impacts analysis. Chapter 5. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures. this chapter includes an analysis of the topical envidentify applicable Project Design Features; Standard Conditions of Development; and Existing Plans, Programs, and Policies that reduce environmental impacts. For each significant adverse impact thCEQA requires that an EIR discuss feasible mitigation measures to avoid or substantially reduce the project’s significant adverse environmental effect. Drafting effective mitigation measures involves clearly explaining the mitigation measure’s put into action, who is responsible for its implementation, where it will occur, and when it will occur. Each environmental issue will include the following Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan topic Santa Santa Ana Biological ; City of term (operational) - , the following e Systems GPU EIR related) and long - Santa Ana NoisePopulation & HousingPublic ServicesRecreationTransportationTribal Cultural ResourcesUtilities & ServicMandatory Findings Agriculture and Forest Resources oooooooo and the EIR: ed by implementation of the proposed Specific Plan, ges to the existing physical conditions that may occur 7 describes the level of impact significance remaining after lude a description of the existing conditions, evaluation of Initial Study . Supplemental Review as adopted by the City. Peer : The Administrative Draft EIR will be comprehensive, accurate, objective, and Based on the are those specific measures that may be required of the project by the Lead has also narrowed the required EIR analysis by describing how specific topic ; and Wildfire describes the potential changes in the environmental conditions that result from section identifying and describing the existing physical environmental conditions : 1) avoid an impact; 2) minimize an impact; 3) rectify an impact by restoration; IS time the Notice of Preparation is published, and which constitutes the baseline each environmental issue area that would be included in the EIR, as scoped in the describes environmental chan not be evaluated in the and Technical Study of Significance after Mitigation ation Measures ply with CEQA and all applicable guidance and procedures established by the City of likely Mineral Resources ; Plan; thus, eliminating some issues related to the topics above, from discussion in the body of the EIR. Existing Conditionsthat exist at thephysical conditions that assist in determining the significance of an impact. Thresholds of SignificanceProject Impactsif the proposed project is implemented and evaluates these changes with respect to the thresholds of significance. In addition, this section would include any Project Design Features proposed to reducepotentially significant impacts.Cumulative Impactsthe incremental impact of the proposed project added to closely related past, present, and probable future projects.MitigAgency in order to4) reduce or eliminate an impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations; or 5) compensate for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources. Level mitigation measures have been implemented.AestheticsAir QualityCultural ResourcesEnergyGreenhouse Gas EmissionsGeology & SoilsHazards & Hazardous MaterialsHydrology & Water QualityLand Use & Planning The EIR will include an analysis section for each Environmental Checklist impact resource topic that was ooooooooo Less Than Significant Issues:areas will Resources Potentially Significant Issues:will fully comAna.determined by the Initial Study to be potentially impactwhich includes: Of these topic areas, the area criteria listed on the CEQA Appendix G Checklist would not be impacted by implementation of the SpecificEach topic section that may be potentially impacted by the proposed Specific Plan would be evaluated in the Administrative Draft EIR, which would incpotential environmental impacts including temporary (constructionimpacts, and identification of mitigation measures, as necessary. The scope of analysis forInitial Study, is described below Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan In by the Santa Ana consultant e Draft EIR and will be As discussed Th . pment, such as City of . This section of the d unavoidable in project would change GPU EIR CEQA adequacy. The consumption of energy GPU EIR less than significant with the applicant’s The . . Air quality was previously A geotechnical investigation by . with thresholds of significance mitigation measures. liquefaction, earthquake faults, five focus areas throughout the ed in the EIR. operational activities, including: use environment. conditions of develo out of the EIR analysis in the IS. - would adequately reduce potential GPU EIR xedor unnecessary and local renewable energy programs. GPU EIR , Air Quality of renewable energy or energy efficiency. were identified as As summarized in Task 1, EPD Solutions will . 2 inefficient, Chapter 5.2 8 new greenhouse gas analysis will be conducted analysis will be conducted was considered less than significant. One primary goal trip generation and site plan peer reviewed by the EPD team and summarized in the a ssessment prepared by the applicant’s consultant and will . a pplicant and reviewed by EPD for a The project site is currently improved with multiple commercial rely on the shade/shadow analysis and any visual simulations less than significant in Chapter 5.5 of the GPU EIR ’s team . esources EIR r Review new air quality ssment will be ssessment in the Draft EIR. The air quality analysis will be summariz a construction specifications, the site plan, and trip generationAs summarized in Task 1, EPD will provide a peer review of this analysis. a GPU , Peer is to encourage future development within 1 impact due to wasteful, istorical Greenhouse gas impacts were identified as significant an t Air Quality Management District and the thresholds defined in Appendix G impacts and, to reduce GHG emissions to a less than significant level. h peer review of the paleontological resources assessment and will summarize n As described above, . and will provide mitigation based on the by the applicant y impacts were identified as less than significant and paleontological impacts were y’s CAP. esources r .1, Aesthetics of the Impacts to historical resources were previously identified as a significant and pursuant to GPU EIR aesthetic GPU EIR General Plan Geolog and Technical Study istorical of the h As described Task .7 Chapter 5 in Chapter 5.4 of the : with some buildings constructed as early as 197 Energy impacts were identified as : Santa Ana , including the South Bristol Street Focus Area in which the project is located Chapter 5 Aesthetics of the Citythe visual character of the site from one of large block retail to a miEIR will look at theconducted for the project Air Quality:pursuant requirements of CEQA, and based on the identified as a significant and unavoidable impact in would include a comprehensive evaluation of regional and local emissions and odors from construction and operation of the project. The EIR will compare the findings of the assessment established by the South Coasof the CEQA Guidelines. Further, the assessment will evaluate whether the project would be consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan. Cultural Resources:unavoidable impact and impacts to archaeological resources mitigationbuildings, perform a peer review of the summarize the Similarly, the cultural resources asseDraft EIR. Mitigation measures will be provided in the Draft EIR, if necessary.Energy under Task 1, EPD Solutions will provide a peer review of the energy assessment and will summarize whether the project would result in aresources or conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan forAdditionally, the project will be analyzed for consistency with state Geology & Soils:identified as less than significant with mitigation in Chapter 5.6 of the will be prepared for the project site by the investigation will examine existing site conditions, including hazards such assubsidence, and others. If it is determined the application of standardcompliance with the recommendations of the geotechnical investigation,impacts to an insignificant level, Geology and Soils would be scopedaddition, EPD will provide a the results in the Draft EIR Greenhouse Gas Emissions:Chapter 5.7 of the applicant’s consultant evaluated against the CitA summary of the GHG analysis will be included in the EIR to evaluate the potential impacts associated with the project’s generation of GHG emissions during construction andconstruction, area sources, mobile sources, energy consumption (electricity and natural gas), water consumption, and solid waste generation. Mitigation measures will be identified, if necessary, beyond those in Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan GPU Impacts Santa Ana based on proposed significant population that is fully evaluate the public facilities City of significant and Management Plan less than significant ies offsite. The IS and Related Bristol Specific ardous conditions. These ailable service levels and the dition of residential uses will environmental effect. essments will be prepared by the the project’s potential Water Quality compare were identified as less than significant in Chapter 5.14 of and the ad General Plan and zoning code. treatment unit then to the underground - We anticipate that the proposed project whether Preliminary . These reports will be incorporated into the EIR to ce to determine the need for additional 9 e location of the service providers in the project area, thin those assumed in the General Plan, this topic will be from implementation of the project. growth that is planned, would not be considered significant. This section of the EIR will . ise The proposed project will be implemented on a site ted to Hydrology and Water Quality were identified as less than . Review GPU EIR facilities and an underground storage system. Additionally, the storm noise impact analysis will be summarized in the Draft EIR, which would projections and will evaluate Hazards and Hazardous Materials related to Land Use and Planning were identified as less than GPU EIR Peer . The proposed project would require a zone change to implement a new Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Ass . Impacts rela with the goals and policies of the City’s Impacts related to Population and Housing were found to be Impacts GPU EIR a full discussion of impacts will be provided in the EIR. opulation and housing GPU EIR ogy regulations. Impacts are expected to be less than significant with implementation pecific Plan’s projections are wi to the introduction of new residential uses on the project site, it is anticipated the proposed S Impacts related to Public Services were found to be and Technical Study proposed EIR, which will identify th s related to Noise were identified as significant and unavoidable in Chapter 5.12 of the enforcement, fire protection, schools, parks, and other public facilities. EPD will contact existing in Chapter 5.13 of the Due . Analysis of the project’s potential impacts will focus on implementation of the new specific plan result in an increased demand for public services. We anticipate that this will require a full . General Plan Update in Chapter 5.9 of the prepared for the project by the applicant will be summarized and incorporated into the IS and providers and facilities that would be affected by the project to confirm av Impact o the t As described in Task 1, EPD Solutions will peer review the noise impact analysis that would be provided GPU EIR Hazards & Hazardous Materials:in Chapter 5.8 of the applicant and reviewed for CEQA adequacy by EPDdiscuss construction and operation of the project and any potential hazards or hazconditions will be identified, and mitigation will be included, as necessary. However, impacts are expected to be less than significant through adherence to existing regulatory requirements. Hydrology & Water Quality:significant developed with impervious surfaces. The Drainage Study and (WQMP)the EIR to describe both the existing and proposed conditions. would construct onsite storm drain runoff will be conveyed by the proposed storm drains to a preinfiltration/detention system, which would flow into existing public drainage facilitproposed EIR will detail the hydrologic changes that would occur from the proposed project, the findings of the WQMP prepared by the applicant, as well as how the project would comply with the existing stormwater drainage and hydrolof a WQMP; however, Land Use and Planning:in Chapter 5.10 of the specific planand the project’s consistency from the implementation of design recommendations within the specific plan will be discussed and compatibility of the proposed project with the surrounding land uses also be discussed, including whether the project would result in physical division of an existing community, or would conflict with a plan or policy that was adopted to avoid or reduce an Noise:EIR. to the City by the applicant. The discuss interior, exterior, and construction no Population and Housing:unavoidable Plangrowth is unplanned. PTherefore, if the written off the Initial Study and will not be discussed in the EIR. Public Services:the project willanalysis in theincluding lawservicecapacities to serve the proposed land uses. We will identify the demand placed on these services standard planning factors provided by each agency or from the City's General Plan and willability of service providers to accommodate projected growth based on intensity of thedevelopment. Finally, we will coordinate with the servior personnel to serve the proposed project and maintain adequate levels of service.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan f e exhibits, Santa Ana the Draft less than alternatives in City of in initiating the in Chapter 5.15 To determine the reader a clearer impacts related to Management Plan, EIR es could be extended to th mpacts, significant cumulative of up to three (3) Urban Water IR. These alternatives would be and provide the with identifying and/or refining any and CalRecycle data will be reviewed to , service systems were identified as less than EPD will assist the City by providing significant and unavoidable for an Alternatives section is included in this . EPD Solutions will assist the City water provider’s 10 GPU EIR EPD will help staff project’s potential impact on the dry utilities (natural gas, open space components. As summarized in Task 1, a Water Supply Assessment would be . This chapter summarizes those environmental effects that are found Review mitigation measures that would need to be incorporated into to assist in the evaluation process Transportation were identified as less than significant in Chapter 5.16 o GPU EIR Peer Draft EIR prepared for the project would likely be a Supplemental EIR, no gal, and regulatory basis; and would avoid or substantially lessen at least City’s Storm Drain Master Plan ct with a program, plan ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system; Impacts related to utilities and the demand new residents would have on existing facilities, and discuss any Impacts related to Tribal Cultural Resources were identified as and will summarize its conclusions in the Draft EIR. In addition, the Draft EIR will : As the Plan, confli rces: planation of the analysis. Master Impacts related to and Technical Study Due to introduction of new residential uses on the project site, it is anticipated that the project significant and those which are deemed significant and unavoidable. This section also includes . - Impacts related to Recreation were identified as entified for the proposed project. In addition, a summary matrix that presents and contrasts the Alternatives. . As described under Task 1, EPD will peer review the vehicle miles traveled analysis prepared Other CEQA Considerations. performance standards or . than . U EIR - & Service Systems7 6 GP ificant impacts related to utilities. GPU EIR Recreation:of the will result in an increased demand for recreational services. The EIR will identify existing recreational facilities in the project vicinity, discussimpacts associated with the project’s proposed Transportation:the by the applicant’s consultant discuss impacts related to impacts related to hazards due to geometric design features or incompatible uses; and inadequate emergency access to the project site. Tribal Cultural Resou significant with mitigation in Chapter 5.17 of the SB 18 and AB 52 notification and consultation for the project. maps, or graphics where pertinent understanding or exnecessary EIR.Utilities significant in Chapter 5.18 of the prepared by the applicant’s team and peer reviewed by EPD for inclusion in the Draft EIR. effect on existing utility providers and infrastructure, the the City’s Sewer determine the current levels of service and theelectricity, and cable service), solid waste, wastewater treatment and distribution, and potable water supplyand distribution. The analysis will determine whether utility facilities and servicproject site, while maintaining existing levels of service in areas already served. It is anticipated that thereare no significant impacts related to utilities. Mitigation measures will be provided, if necessary, to reducesign Chapter to be lessother EIR sections mandated by CEQA, including a discussion of irreversible iimpacts, and growth inducement resulting from the project.Chapter Alternatives section would be required. However, the scope proposal in case preparation of a Subsequent Draft EIR is needed.The project alternatives section includes a range of alternatives to be analyzed that meet project objectives; are feasible on an economic, leone significant impact of the project. The EPD team has estimated analysis addition to the “No Project” alternative in the Administrative Draft Edeveloped as part of the preparation of the Administrative Draft EIR. The Administrative Draft EIR will include a discussion of the environmental impacts associated with each alternative and compare the impacts with those idenvironmental effects of each alternative as compared to the proposed project will be prepared.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan , It . EPD at the e NOA Revised ies a Notice Santa Ana have been s in theDraft EIR City of ed al studies used in the the comment the Public Librar thumb drives of the all solidated when provided to 10 Public Review that This section lists the organizations e ur s copy of ce of Availability (NOA) and ti the Draft EIR. It is assumed the City will parers. lists the individuals who contributed to the withhard copies and 10 . ew and approval by the City prior to printing and hard copies of the appendices regardless of the EIR and 3 11 PDF) of the Revised Administrative Draft EIR including address up to two separate rounds of review/comments versions ices; inghouse, etc.) Summary Forms (Word and/or PDF) Review and the City’s requirement. EPD will address City comments on th EPD will include the notices Peer and review. EPD will prepare a No departmental and public distribution including copies for - The technical appendix will include the IS/NOP and the technic circulation , including exhibits and append and Technical Study will provide the City with the final Draft EIR, the round of review does not count. EPD will en Revisions to address City and applicant comments will be completed using the tracked changes d Public Review Draft EIR Organizations and Persons Consulted and List of Pre for public . 8 address the City and applicant’s comments (as reviewed and deemed appropriate by the City). 3.2 Revised Administrative Draft EIR4.1 Electronic copies (MS Word and Adobe PDF) of the Administrative Draft EIR including Exhibits and AppendicesElectronic copies (MS Word and Adobe Exhibits and AppendicesElectronic copies (MS Word and Adobe PDF) and Draft EIRnumber of pages Electronic copies (MS Word and Adobe PDF) of the draft and final Notice of Availability (NOA) and Notice of Completion (NOC)Electronic copies (MS Word and Adobe PDF) of a Final proofincluding exhibits and appendicesOffice of Planning & ResearchAdministrative Record copies of NOA and NOC (delivery/receipt confirmations, proof of posting with County Clerk and State Clear Deliverables Public Review Draft EIR, Notice of Availability, and Notice of Completion istrative icipated that all comments from City staff and City Attorney will be con 4 NOC an will submit a proof copy of the Draft EIR for final revi Chapter and persons consulted during the preparation of the preparation of the EIR.Technical Appendix. preparation of the EIR. This may be included as one or more separate volumes.Subtask EPD will is antEPD Solutions. feature to streamline the City’s review. EPD willfrom the City and applicant (assumes each round of comment includes all parties’ comments provided same time to EPD). In the event the City’s comments/requested revisions are not addressAdmincompletely addressed before preparing the Public Review Draft of the EIR.Task 3 Deliverables Task 4 Subtask EPD distributionof Completion (NOC) to meet CEQAandEPD will be responsible for circulating the Draft EIR to the State Clearinghouse and providing the City with needed copies for interwill draft the Notice of Availability (NOA) and Notice of Completion (NOC) per the City’s preferred formatand to meet CEQA requirements, publish the NOA/NOC on its website and in a local newspaper. Task Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan of are day - (Task s Santa Ana of review s . City of work needed to issue of concern. the substance round the Draft EIR will EIR, can either be two nal i In the event the City's 75 comments that require technical corrections and CEQA compliance, CEQA environmental City Council (CC) public hearing bracketed and numbered that were not addressed in the EIR and applicable sections to approximately EPD has estimated may be necessary if excessive comments The estimated budget is based on professional based on coordinating the work with the applicant 12 comment lettersreceived on the Draft EIR. 120 hours ents, and assumes that no additional research will be required work or require substantially increasing the scope of to EPD as Planning Commission (PC) or that Review corresponding City staff. Peer with public Response to Comments (including late comments received after the 45 and n underline/strikethrough version of A any new or revised appendices as a result of addressed comments . Should this situation become apparent, we will discuss this concern with the City and technical adequacy of the Draft EIR. the Final EIR, including the following components: f needed) and Technical Study i ’s public hearing. Any comments that come after publication of the F .1 Administrative Draft Final EIR .2 Revised Draft Final EIR will distribute the hardcopy and/or electronic version of the Final EIR to Commenting Agencies, 55 IntroductionErrata (Electronic copies of the public comment period)Electronic copies of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Preparation of Final EIR/Response to Comments 5 will prepare eive direction about conducting this extra d shall seek and obtain written approval from the City before such costs are incurred. Regular odification to the scope of work, budget, and timeframe he City will forward the comment letters Task Subtask Final EIR EPD Errata If necessary, an Errata section will be included in the Final EIR to make minor clarifications to the Draft EIR.be provided. Response to Comments TEPD staff will provide adequate and complete responses to each Regular communication will occur with City staff to ensure that responses are accurate and thorough. Responses to Comments estimate assumes up to a response (irrespective of the number of letters received).staff hours, not the number of individual commto respond to comments and that the comments will be directed atenvironmental analysis, for both the project team and City staff for the Administrative Final EIR. comments/requested revisions are not addressed, then the round of comments does not count.Mreceived from agencies or the respond to the commentsancommunication will occur with City staff to ensure that responses are accurate and thorough. This proposal assumes that comments received will not raise issues that no new surveys, additional modeling, or new technical studies will be required to complete adequate responses. Should this not be the case, the EPD team will initiate discussion immediately with City staff to recThe City relevant internal City agencies,Subtask An Administrative Final EIR will be prepared incorporating these items for City review. Any City comments will be incorporated into the Final EIR for distribution to commenting public agencies at least 10 days before the projectaddressed in the staff report or at the Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan d to nts It is EPD will Santa Ana of the document City of will update the EPD Final EIR r to the hearing for the required timeframe. In the event the City's /thumb drives EPD will be responsible for Statement of Facts and a the County Clerk) for the CEQA ) CDs 0 The budget assumes up to two (2) 1 ( . Orange City Staff. en will distribute the draft and final NOD and t 13 aff in digital format. ) hardcopies 0 , as required by CEQA (1 Statement of Overriding Considerations if the Final EIR identifies rk and State Clearinghouse within en t This scope assumes the City Review and Community Outreach Peer County Cle Meetings , Orange and commenting agencies EPD assumes two rounds of comments from the City. This must be completed well before Statement of Facts and a proof copy of the Final EIR for final review and approval by the City prior to print an and Technical Study Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will use a format approved by the City and will submit the draft prio .3 Final EIR.4 55 Attend one (1) meeting with City Planner on Final EIRElectronic copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the Draft Final EIR and Responses to Commeand MMRPElectronic copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the Revised Final EIR and Responses to Comments and MMRPElectronic copies (Adobe PDF) and Public Review Final EIR including exhibits and appendices and MMRPElectronic copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the draft and final Statement of Overriding ConsiderationsElectronic copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the File NOD with County Clerk and State Clearinghouse and provide proof of filing NOD Deliverables DeliverablesDeliverables Findings and Statement of Overriding ConsiderationNotice of DeterminationProject Management 57 67 ). The budget assumes up to two rounds of comments from 9comments/requested revisions are not addressed, then the round of comments does not count. Subtask EPD will submit a distribution to commenting agencies. Responsible Agencies Subtask This task involves preparation of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the project. The MMRP will use the City’s preferred standard format. Based on City comments, document to its final form and provide it to City strounds of comments from City Staff.Task Task EPD will prepare asignificant, unavoidable impacts that would be acceptable in light of the overall benefits of the project. The EPD team project and Final EIR.the City Council hearing, as the City Attorney's Office must incorporate it into the Resolution Certifying the EIR. Task 6 Task Notice of Determination Following approval of the Final EIR by the City, EPD will prepare a Notice of Determination (NOD). address City comments on the NOD and will provide the City with final version. filing the NOD with the anticipated that the applicant will pay directly (issue a check to the filing fee).Task Task 8 Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan - 3 in in - The one — . nding Santa Ana however, , which is al support ; in a manner ssure that the City of eting (total of 24 . EPD can prepare Heather Perry Charge this project — - attendance in es - dditional budget will likely be 2 hours/week for the Project as part of weekly conference calls (briefings) comments on the EIR raised during - The EPD Project Manager will be encies relative to the environmental months, a . At this time, EPD has not been provided as estimated in this proposal, excluding 2 hour bi - relevant d Scoping Meeting and public hearings that are are expected to also be in he initial preparation for the technical studies) ; and (4) ensuring that the environmental review City staff to answer questions, address concerns, or t and a dedicated staff member month duration of the project. EPD will draft agendas 14 -alists 2 month schedule 1 - weekly meetings) rience - 2 speci 1 coming deliverables and discuss any potential issues that may CEQA document lf of the City, which will incorporate project information analysis Review the project team and approximately extensive expe City on upsatisfy the statutes and guidelines of CEQA and CEQA procedures. Peer Technical nly to streamline the CEQA process, but to avoid or anticipate any changes that hour virtual meetings (28 bi s. r will be the key contact for the project team and City and will be responsible for - level of community engagement the applicant will be involved or the supplement understands the importance of community engagement CEQA document and Technical Study project team and EPD weekly 1 - e, are incorporated into the BiElectronic copies (MS Word and/or Adobe PDF) of the meeting minutes/not1 hour/week for the Project Manager and 1.5 hour/month for the Principal Public Hearings relevant to the community. 9 EPD’s CEQA project manager will coordinate closely with the project team and City staff to aEIR and associated documents delivered to the City are legally defensible, accurate, and useful to decision makers considering the approval of the project. The project manager will also coordinate with City staff throughout the process not ocould result in delays. To effectively manage the costs of the project, EPD will attend 1to update theimpact the scope of work for the in advance of these meetings and deliver minutes via email to the entire project team. The minutes will identify action items and the responsible party to implement said action item. In addition to stameetings, EPD will be available to to clarify issues as they arise. If the EIR schedule extends beyond 1required. The project managemanaging (1) task scheduling and assignment, management of resources, monitoring of costs, and schedule adherence; (2) consultation and coordination with local and state agdocument and the environmental review process; (3) coordination and communications with the project team and City to ensure that City policies, procedures, and any applicable codes are complied with and, where applicablprocess and theThis scope of work assumes ongoing project management at an estimatedManager (including drafting of the meeting agenda and minutes) and 1.5 hour/month for the PrincipalCharge are included for the duration of the public review periodIn addition, expected to involve community meetings in addition to the required for the project. EPD has community engagement as part of the CEQA and entitlement processinformation on the EPD will provide; therefore, for purposes of this proposal, EPD assumes 2 staff members will attend community meetings separate from the scoping meeting that are expected to last 4 hoursand facilitate the presentation on behathat is Task 8 Deliverables Task EPD will attend public hearings held for the proposed Project. These hearings are anticipated to includePlanning Commission meeting and up to two City Council meetings. prepared to answer technical questions related to the EIR anthe public hearing meetings. under separate contract to the applicant (consistent with budget for this task includes approximately 8 hours for the Project Manager for each me Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan - day - to at EPD. - esearch, Santa Ana r EPD was nt updates, City of Manager staffed with CEQA - ject Konnie has almost 20 . is a frequent lecturer on complete a peer review for CEQA Pro was lead preparer of an EIR – Example projects team members . year Board member of the Orange - 6 while the team members were he is the Administrative Vice President Assistant Project Manager, efficiently1 Dobreva – Program Manager Conference and Ms. rvine (1998) Planner were completed 15 , in which EPD played a key role facilitating. residential development of Environmental Planning efforts This project required community engagement through formal t and coordination of the technical studies and environmental ability to thoroughly and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) review chair of the AEP State ental Professionals (AEP), a Environmental - – of Environmental Planning, Review . The budgeted 8 hours per hearing is for the actual hearing as well as Pepperdine University School of Law (2004)University of California, IStraus Institute Peer sector planning and legal experience, including the preparation of - Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Analysis and Design, cum laude Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution Vice President President three Project hearings (Planning Commission and City Council) , Associate use development. - AICP, Vice President and private preparation, and peer - and Technical Study he City/applicant team before each meeting and preparation time. hoc community and business meetings t - Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan and EIR. some support of staff time - Attendance at up to Attend meetings with the City/applicant team before each Project hearing Staffing Konnie Dobreva, JD, Jeremy Krout,Meaghan Truman document Deliverables and ther technical professionals with the scale residential, large master planned communities, commercial office, industrial, solar, and mixed EPD and coordination with the City of Tustin to accommodate the addition of 887 residential units and 300,000 square feet of commercial space to Old Town Tustin. The involved collaboration with the City and EPD’s focused developmendocuments created a functional and comprehensive Program EIR and subsequent MMRP designed to foster proper mixedand ad 9 - ie has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Analysis and Design from the University of California, Irvine 3. EducationSample Project Experience hours) meeting with Task As described below and previously shown in our Statement of Qualifications, EPD is welland oany scope of project, including the proposed worked on are identified, including when the Key Personnel The following key staff members lead the EPD Project Management Team. The City’s primary daycontact and CEQA Project Manager would be Konnie Dobreva. Konnie Dobreva, JD, years of publicenvironmental documents for a wide range of projects, including General Plan and Housing Elemesmalluse. Her extensive experience has made her a keen strategist and an effective writer of legally defensible environmental documents. Konnand a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University. As previously noted, sfor the California Association of EnvironmCounty AEP and has twice served as coCEQA for the AEP Advanced CEQA and CEQA Essentials workshop series. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan for acre - Santa Ana ommercial and offsite City of - addendum foot c unit condominium - - those not discussed in – planned community. The square - - undeveloped and part of ram EIR, which was certified in language translation services at - D also coordinated the preparation Dobreva also managed an extensive Working on behalf of the Department Ms. Dobreva was lead preparer of an The project includes construction of Ms. Dobreva prepared the Supplemental acre project site was -resources. was lead preparer of an EIR ntial development sites in order to minimize future is lead preparer of an EIR and coordination with 16 ion Project MND. Ms. Dobreva prepared environmental documentation for Dobreva Dobreva portunity Study EIR was the most appropriate and defensible Ms. Dobreva was lead preparer of an EIR for a Specific Plan Ms. Ms. t include biological resources, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, Ms. Dobreva is lead preparer of an EIR that is proposed to Review Peer Ms. Dobreva was lead preparer of an MND for a 140 acre site developed with offices into a 114,000 - Use Project EIR. - EPD is also managing the preparation of technical studies in support of the EIR. Whisler Ranch EIR Addendum. Shea/Baker Ranch Area Plan Supplemental EIR. - mmunity meetings with adjacent residents. EPD also conducted workshops with city staff - and Technical Study family detached homes on a hillside located west of the intersection of Osterman Road and Program EIR. - Palomino Business Park EIR. Village 605 EIR Addendum. Bowery Mixedfirm Vintage Lofts MND. Metropolitan State Hospital Modernizat Claremont General Plan Housing Element EIR Addendum. Colony Commerce Center East EIR. - – acre project site was one of seven sites analyzed in the OSA Prog -- -EPD also managed the preparation of technical studies in support of the EIR. Important areas of - - - d City Council after thoughtful staff presentation. te. awarded the 2019 Award of Merit for Economic Planning and Development from the Orange Section of the American Planning Association for its work on the project.EPD the City of Santa Ana to accommodate the addition of 1,150 residential units, as well as a total of 80,000 square feet of retail and restaurant commercial space. EPof the technical studies and environmental documents, including the traffic impact analysis, which include 57 intersections within the Cities of Santa Ana, Tustin, and Irvine. EPD of General Services (DGS)/Department of State Hospitals (DSH), Ms. Dobreva served as lead preparer of a MND in support of a modernization project at this institution in Norwalk. EPD conducted multiple coand a public hearing on behalf of DGS/DSH, and provided Spanishcommunity meetings and issued bilingual publications and notices.Other EIR (SEIR) for the Opportunities Study Area (OSA) Shea/Baker Ranch master3862008. An SEIR tiered off the OSA Program EIR was prepared to streamline the CEQA processes, focusing the analysis in the areas of air quality and Global Climate Change the OSA Other firm 68 singleRegency Lane in Lake Forest. The approximately 13the Lake Forest Opportunities Study EIR. After the Initial Study was completed and the most major issues (aesthetics, noise, and biological issues to name a few) were thoroughly analyzed, it was determined that an Addendum to the Opapproach because the project’s environmental issues did not require new mitigation measures. This expedited the environmental review and the project was promptly approved by Planning Commission an EPD and related development entitlements for over 1.9 million square feet of industrial uses on a 94siimpact assessment included historic resources within the Ontario Ranch, health risks and residential adjacencies, tribal cultural resources, and biological EPD redevelop approximately 110 acres of land within the City of Norco for a new business park that would provide industrial, commercial, and office uses. approximately 2.05 million square feet of new building space and related onimprovements.Important areas of impact assessmenand hydrology and water quality. EPD development replacing an industrial use in Old Town Tustin. Ms. public outreach process to obtain community support.EPD redevelopment of a 9.6center.EPD EIR addendum for the City of Claremont’s General Plan Housing Element update. The addendum provides a detailed analysis of two potential resideanalysis requirements for affordable housing development on those sites. Required close coordination with the City Attorney and analysis of traffic impacts. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan unit - Santa Ana articulated - City of solving approach and was responsible for - Jeremy, the founder of EPD, s. As part of the EIR, Konnie . language translation services at - years) 16 Working on behalf of the Department nmental Professionals State Conference ties based on his problem and Environmental Studies from the University of level plans. The EIR evaluated the environmental Ms. Dobreva was CEQA manager of the Program - Mr. Krout managed preparation of a Specific Plan 17 Mr. Krout provided QA/QC services for various CEQA community college campus located on a decommissioned ization project at this institution in Norwalk. EPD conducted Plan EIR. acre Quality Control/Quality Assurance - Review d complexity of the county’s land use plan (including the 15 disparate Chair, Association of EnviroMr. Krout was responsible for QA/QC of an MND for a 140 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2002)University of California, Santa Barbara (2000) - Peer President, Administrative Vice President, California AEPBoard Member, Orange County AEP (Co(2005 and 2014)Master of City and Regional Planning, Dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees, Geography and Environmental Studies, iquely complex land use planning and entitlement projects, due diligence studies, general d public realm improvements. Los Angeles County General level plans). - and Technical Study - e General Plan includes 15 community world experience in creating CEQA documents based on sound research and well of an MND in support of a modern - Vintage Lofts MND. Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan. Metropolitan State Hospital Modernization Project MND. Advanced Technology & Education Park. - - - - Other firm EIR for the comprehensive update to the 1980 Los Angeles County General Plan. The General Plan serves the entire 2,656 square mile unincorporated area of the county. For specific areas of the county, thimpacts of the General Plan update, including the addition of new elements, technical changes, and reorganization to reflect current information and new legal requirementalso assisted the county in determining the ultimate population, housing, and employment projections for the buildout of the proposed land use plan. The buildout exercise and EIR were particularly challenging given the size ancommunity EPD of General Services (DGS)/Department of State Hospitals (DSH), Mr. KroutQA/QC multiple community meetings with adjacent residents. EPD also conducted workshops with city staff and a public hearing on behalf of DGS/DSH, and provided Spanishcommunity meetings and issued bilingual publications and notices.EPD with detailed Design Guidelines and a Program EIR to accommodate the addition of 887 residential units and 300,000 square feet of commercial space to Old Town Tustin, with attendant development standards an EPD compliance documents, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration and several EIR addenda, in support of development of a new 60Marine Corps base.EPD condominium development replacing an industrial use in Old Town Tustin. Ms. Dobreva also managed an extensive public outreach process to obtain community support. Professional Memberships/ RegistrationsEducationSample Project Experience Jeremy Krout, AICP, LEED GA,has experience in both the public and private sectors, which has allowed him opportunities to prepare and manage various types of environmental documents and project entitlements. Jeremy’s experience spans a diverse range of unplan amendments, zone changes, environmental impact reports, development agreements, and construction projects. His clients have entrusted him with these responsibiliextensive realstrategies and many successes on exigent projects.Jeremy has dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Geography California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He is an active member of the American Planning Association and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan --- for both unit - tions Santa Ana 91 single managing the City of s addendum foot commercial - an EIR ironmental Assessment Impact Report for the specific issues related to - square - project management and Redlands Mall. The SCEA , which include in the City of Redlands. shuttered the Sustainable Communities Environmental will assist with a density residential community, as well as use buildings consisting of 700 multifamily - - d which is located in unincorporated Los Angeles planning level and site floor retail, approximately 12,328 SF of office acre site within the western portion of the city of - -Sustainable Communities Env bedroom, 3.5 bath attached residential units and developed - Meaghan . 18 ing Professional, Build It Green project, solutions to both alleviate project effects and move the story mixed this- is accomplished in working with technical specialists to Planner programmatica residential density of 45.6 and a Floor Area Ratio of 1.8. ng, and a 1,721 SF rooftop restaurant space with a rooftop to 4 Meaghan prepared an Environmental family residential units and 10,430 square feet of restaurant environmental planning experience . - - Meaghan prepare ts of the implementation of a Specific Plan to establish a master has Mr. Krout was responsible for QA/QC of Review use project which - Meaghan years of project Meaghan prepared a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Peer . . Meaghan prepared a 2 acre site developed with offices into a 114,000 Environmental Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)Green Associate, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)Certified Green BuildMember, American Planning AssociationMember, Association of Environmental ProfessionalsMember, Building Industry AssociationMember, Urban Land InstituteBachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies Loyola Marymount University(2020)Member, Association of Environmental Professionals - . The Mr. Krout was responsible for QA/QC of an Initial Study/MND for Specific Plan EIR for a mixed acre site located on the northwest corner of Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue located within the Transit Villages Overlay Zone - use development that includes a high Residential - Associate development of six 3 Cameo. . She has over - and Technical Study for a Specific Plan Amendment of the Downtown Specific Plan in support of a 149 the construction of 138 multi State Street Village Project. Covina Bowl Village 605 EIR Addendum. City Center, Redlands The Grand r. - - - review orking through and mitigating both -- D EPD redevelopment of a 9.6cente Other firm family detached condos on an infill site in South Whittier. Mr. Krout also led entitlement processing and managed public outreach activities for County. EPD Covina Bowl Specific Plan, which establishes a land use, development, and implementation framework for the enhancement and redevelopment of a 7.5Covina. The proposed project consisplanned, mixedapproximately 12,000 square feet of commercial uses on the subject parcel. In addition, applicafor a Tentative Tract Map and a site Plan Review are being filed with the City to develop a 5.75acre portion of the subject property with 113 3approximately 12,000 square feet of commercial space.EP(SCEA)residential project EPD (SCEA)space on the 3.03in the City of Redlands EPD Assessment (SCEA)analyzed the dwelling units, 71,778 square feet (SF) of groundspace, amenity areas, community buildideck. Professional Memberships/ RegistrationsEducationSummary of ExperienceProfessional Memberships/ Registrations Meaghan Truman, document preparation of a variety of complex environmental compliance documents. Her CEQA technical experience includes wall environmental resource topics. identify potential impacts and potential mitigation project forward. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan d infill, family Santa Ana - acre - are feet of City of in support of a City of Tustin, ALUC up to 1,900 residential units, oversial project that require representative projects and associated to allow for s a highly contr wa , Energy Demand Analysis City of Santa Ana departments, 19 the n amendment and a zoning amendment. (EIR). The applicant also submitted an application for a Below is a sample of use project, which proposes to redevelop a 14.58 -sis Family Population Per Household Analysis with - will consist of 1,150 units in 3 buildings 5 to 6 stories tall with original 1983 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Review Greenhouse Gas , a General Pla Peer Geotechnical Report Phase I and II ESA Water Quality Management Plan Impact AnalysisThe City Council subsequently approved the project 2019. d ). component ooo Traffic Air QualityNoise Impact Analysis Market Area MultiWater Supply AssessmentAirport Land Use Plan ConsistencyPeer Reviewed Studies:Air Quality & Greenhouse Gas Report Fiscal Analysis Geotechnical Report Noise Impact AnalyPhase I and II ESA Traffic Study and communication projects listed above during the EIR preparation and review processes. Addendum to the ity of Santa Ana with new mixed uses that include retail, restaurant, and multi EPD c Projects City of Santa Ana and Technical Study Mall Transformation Project (Addendum to the Fashion Square Commercial Center Final coordination family residential - elated The project also proposes to provide approximately 183,000 square feet of open space in R site in the other agencies Team Bowery Mixed Use Project City of Santa Ana EPD prepared an EIR for the Bowery mixedurban residential. The Project requireThe multiadjacent parking structures, as well as a total of 80,000 square feet of retail and restaurant commercial space.courtyards, common area amenities, a roof deck, and perimeter plazas and open space areas for residents and the public. The Bowery Mixed Use Project extensiveand EPD Prepared Technical Studies:Client:MainPlaceEnvironmental Impact Report)City of Santa Ana EPD prepared an Specific Plan for the MainPlace Mall Transformation Project400 hotel rooms, 1,400,000 total square feet of commercial space, and up to 750,000 squoffice space. The project required approval of a zone change to create a new specific plan (SP No. 4), a tentative parcel map (TPM) to subdivide the site into ten (10) legal lots, and an addendum to the original 1983 Environmental Impact Reportdevelopment agreement (DATechnical Studies: Other In addition to the project references completed by the EPD team:Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan s in The . range - Santa Ana station City of building form, ented towards s and long - ted development, and SF of parks and open orien - Passenger Rail line 280,000 Arrow acre community college campus. The - 2,400 residential units, 265,000 square feet (SBCTA) term vision for compact, efficient, responsible, - based code, the TVSP emphasize - Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in support of a related documents, including short - 20 220 hotel rooms and ocumentation. A full listing of documents follows: (TVSP) The TVSP includes Drainage Plans and construction oversight the community’s long SF of office, Review Specific Plan Peer Environmental Impact Report uality & Greenhouse Gas Report 238,000 Water Quality Management Plan Water Supply Assessment Air QCultural & Paleontological Resources Report Energy Noise Impact Analysis VMT Screening Water Supply Assessment regulations for Redlands working with the South Orange County Community College District prepare the sets an area which covers approximately 947 acres (approximately 1.48 square miles) City of Santa AnaCity of the Transit Villages and Technical Study Range Plan Range Academic and Facilities PlanRange Facilities Plan - TVSP -- San Bernardino County Transportation Authority The ShortLongLongConcept PlanMitigated Negative Declaration, EIR addenda, and other CEQA documentationDemolition, Utility, Grading, and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) retail commercial, Redlands new of ate, EPD staff has prepared a range of project Client:Transit Villages Specific PlanCity of EPD prepared Specific Plan for Project area is divided into three planning areas referred to as transit villages, which generally surround threethe City.and environmentally sustainable development. As a forma mix and density of different uses, strong pedestrian orientation and transitpublic realm improvements and amenities.(SF) space. Technical Studies:Client:Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP)City of Tustin The EPD team is environmental documentation and permitting for ATEP, a new 60project is located on the decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station Tustin and is oritechnology and occupational training. EPD communicated this vision to a broad range of local, State, and federal agencies, including the Department of the Navy and Division of the State Architect in addition to SOCCCD and City of Tustin.To dplans for site facility development, a concept plan document (similar in scope to a specific plan) for City of Tustin approval, as well as the environmental d Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan - and 5.2 light - a Santa Ana General Plan City of justification for use EPD was responsible for peer recently updated tenants. project involves the redevelopment of 21 nhouse Gas Report construction of a new approximately 91,500 square foot compliance approach. and Review Peer buildings supplied technical studies and preparing the Initial Study and building that would accommodate two Air Quality & GreeCultural & Paleontological Resources Report Energy Noise Impact Analysis VMT Screening Water Supply Assessment - ite facility development. office General Plan EIR tiering document based on the City’s South Orange County Community College DistrictCity of Redlands a and Technical Study warehousing with three Peer consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. The Santa Ana : SCHEDULE range plans for s - and EPD is also responsible for coordination of technical studies and project management o the shortlongClient:Garry Avenue Business ParkCity of EPD preparedEIRacre siteindustrialreviewing the applicantof the CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Technical StudiesReviewClient: II.See attached schedule. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan EBMEBMEBMEBMEBMEBMEBMEBMEBME Task 1: Project Description and Quality Control of Technical ЋЍķğǤƭaƚƓЊЊΉЋБΉЋЋCƩźЊΉЏΉЋЌ 11/28 Kickoff Meeting with City (Task 2.1)0 daysMon 11/28/22Mon 11/28/22 11/28 Receipt of Technical Studies0 daysMon 11/28/22Mon 11/28/22 Project Description2 wksTue 11/29/22Mon 12/12/22 2 wksTue 12/13/22Tue 1/3/23 EPD Revise Project Description3 daysWed 1/4/23Fri 1/6/23 Peer Review Technical Studies2 wksMon 11/28/22Fri 12/9/22 Applicant Updates Technical Studies2 wksMon 12/12/22Fri 12/23/22 EPD Update Project Description per Revised Technical Studies3 daysWed 1/4/23Fri 1/6/23 Task 2: Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting25 daysMon 1/9/23Fri 2/10/23 3 daysMon 1/9/23Wed 1/11/23 City Review of NOPThu 1/12/23Wed 1/25/23 ЋǞƉƭ EPD Revise NOPThu 1/26/23Thu 1/26/23 ЊķğǤ Preparation of NOP Mailings and PostingsFri 1/27/23Thu 2/2/23 ЊǞƉ 30-Day public review 30 edaysWed 1/11/23Fri 2/10/23 1/25 Scoping Meeting 0 daysWed 1/25/23Wed 1/25/23 Task 3: Preparation of Draft EIR149 daysMon 2/13/23Thu 9/7/23 Complete Admin Draft EIR9 wksMon 2/13/23Fri 4/14/23 30 edaysFri 4/14/23Sun 5/14/23 EPD Revise Administrative Draft EIR4 wksMon 5/15/23Fri 6/9/23 City Review of Second Admin Draft EIR30 edaysFri 6/9/23Sun 7/9/23 Prepare NOA & NOCMon 6/12/23Tue 6/13/23 ЋķğǤƭ Prepare Draft EIR ProofMon 7/10/23Fri 7/14/23 ЊǞƉ City Review Draft EIR ProofMon 7/17/23Fri 7/21/23 ЎķğǤƭ EBMEBMEBMEBMEBMEBMEBMEBMEBME Preparation of Draft EIR Mailings and PostingsMon 7/24/23Fri 7/28/23 ЊǞƉ Draft EIR Public CirculationMon 7/24/23Thu 9/7/23 ЍЎĻķğǤƭ Task 6. Findings and Statement of Overiding Considerations29 daysFri 9/8/23Wed 10/18/23 CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations3 wksFri 9/8/23Thu 9/28/23 2 wksFri 9/29/23Thu 10/12/23 4 daysFri 10/13/23Wed 10/18/23 Task 5. Preparation of Final EIR/Response to Comments72 daysFri 9/8/23Tue 12/19/23 Prepare Response to Comments, MMRP, and Final EIR/Errata 4 wksFri 9/8/23Thu 10/5/23 3 wksFri 10/6/23Thu 10/26/23 1 wkFri 10/27/23Thu 11/2/23 City prepares Staff Report3 wksMon 11/6/23Mon 11/27/23 City Review Revised Final EIR2 wksFri 11/3/23Thu 11/16/23 Planning Commission Hearing (2nd & 4th Mondays - Task 9)0 daysMon 11/27/23Mon 11/27/23 EPD Revise Final EIR1 wkFri 11/17/23Thu 11/23/23 City Final Review of Final EIR4 daysFri 11/24/23Wed 11/29/23 Distribute Response to Comments (10 days prior to CC hearing)0 daysTue 12/5/23Tue 12/5/23 City Council Hearing (1st & 3rd Tues - Task 9)0 daysTue 12/19/23Tue 12/19/23 Task 7. Notice of Determination (NOD)Tue 12/12/23Tue 12/12/23 ЉķğǤƭ 0 daysTue 12/12/23Tue 12/12/23 Task 7 (cont.). Notice of DeterminationWed 12/20/23Fri 1/19/24 ЋЋķğǤƭ 0 daysWed 12/20/23Wed 12/20/23 30-Day Statute of Limitation Period30 edaysWed 12/20/23Fri 1/19/24 Santa Ana City of for several of the tasks, costs are conservative. 24 everal of the tasks include hourly rates that are not to exceed . S Review Peer month contingency - following budget for the above scope of work. This budget assumes a review period of plus a 6 and Technical Study BUDGET the specified amount. Based on level of effort required III.EPD proposes the up to 12 months(NTX) Reimbursement would be provided for unused time. Fixed fee tasks would be billed out at the end of task or project completion. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan for urnished Santa Ana $300$275$260$250$230$195$175$160$150 , 2022 $135 --------- Consultant’s - City of $85 Hourly Rate $275 $250 $240 $230 $195 $175 $160 $150 $135 October 31 Consultant grants Client a ed by Consultant pursuant to this fulfill their responsibilities and ored and delivered to Client and others 25 ning | Development Solutions, Inc. (“Consultant”) agree that the Development; Transportation Planning; grees to indemnify and hold Consultant harmless from all claims, based on the following hourly billing rates: All documents prepared or furnish List of Standard Hourly Rates ich shall be referred to and shall be conclusive proof and govern in all : PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT Review Peer Reuse or modification of any such documents by Client, without Consultant’s written permission, (“Client”) and Environment | Plan and Technical Study Consultant reserves the right to retain an archival paper or electronic copy of the Data delivered to to use Consultant’s Instruments of Service for the purpose of constructing, occupying and maintaining Management; Engineering; Design consultants Instruments of Service and refrain from using Instruments of Service for any purpose - DEFINITIONS: Client and Consultant agree to cooperate with each other in order to obligations under this Agreement. Both Client and Consultant shall endeavor to maintain good working relationships among members of the project team.Ownership of Instruments of ServiceAgreement are Consultant’s Instruments of Service, have been prepared for use solely with respect to this Project, and Consultant shall retain an ownership and property interest therein.license the Project.shall be at Client’s sole risk, and Client adamages and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of such reuse by Client or by others acting through Client.Client acknowledges that Consultant’s Instruments of Service may be stin electronic files (“Data”), and that anomalies and errors can be introduced into the Data when it is transferred or used in conjunction with incompatible computer equipment or software. Consultant’s Data is being f"as is" and Consultant shall have no duty to modify or update the Data unless a part of the approved Project.Client or the general contractor whdisputes over the form or content of the Data furnished by Consultant.If Consultant is not paid in full for all its services, Client shall, upon demand, return Consultant and subwhatsoever.CONSULTANTS RESPONSIBILITIES:Consultant will perform its professional services in the manner identified in the Agreement for the identified fixed fees and budgeted items, excluding direct expenses. Services provided on a time and materials basis or additional services will be charged Santa Ana 1.2.1. Position President/PrincipalVice President of: Planning; Environmental Planning; Development; Transportation Planning; Construction Senior Director of: Planning; Environmental Planning; Development; Transportation Planning; Construction Management; Engineering; DesignDirector of: Planning; Environmental Planning; Construction Management; Engineering; DesignSenior: Project Manager; Planner; Transportation Planner; Engineer; Environmental Planner; AssociateProject Manager; Associate EngineerAssociate: Planner; Environmental Planner; Transportation PlannerAssistant: Project Manager; Environmental Planner; Transportation Planner; Project Planner; EngineerProject Coordinator; GIS Analyst; DrafterSupport Staff City of following Provisions of Agreement (“Provisions”) shall be part of the agreement to Client dated the services described therein (“Project”) to which these Provisions are attached and both shall be considered and constitute the “Agreement” referenced herein.I.II.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan Santa Ana consultants - City of e binding upon Client opriate in the Consultant’s t assumes all responsibility for all Clien actor, subcontractor, supplier or any other Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by ications he performance of such services by other persons time project representation, Client shall request such - : provision that comes as close as possible to the authorized representative of both Client and its officers, directors, employees and sub Consultant does not guarantee the performance of, and 26 work is proceeding in general accordance with the Contract the but not limited to Review ltant as Additional Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement n favorably by any governmental agency. Peer Consultant shall visit the project at intervals appr of the state in which the Project is located shall govern the validity and not retained Consultant to make detailed inspections or to provide exhaustive or n provision. laws and hold harmless Consultant, The fice employees during the lifetime of this agreement. Client has Submittal review and approvalContract document interpretationSite observationsChange order review and approvalReview and approval of contractor payment applCertificates of substantial and final completionPreparation and disposition of punch listsResponding to contractor requests for informationAdministration of any operational and maintenance training including collection operational and training manuals and Technical Study of the provisions of this Agreement shall be finally determined to be invalid or unenforceable in whole maximum fee amount or Client agrees to pay for additional services in accordance with Consultant's billing Once the maximum fee is reached, Consultant will stop work unless Consultant and Client agree to increase therates identified herein. This rate schedule is subject to change due to the granting of wage increases and/or other employer benefits to field or ofConsultant will complete professional services described in this Agreement as expeditiously as is consistent with, and limited to, Consultant’s standard of care. This Agreement comprises the entire and integrated agreement between Client and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by an Consultant. If any or in part, the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and band Consultant hereto. Client and Consultant agree to reform this Agreement to replace any such invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceableintention of the stricke If the scope of services includes Consultant's assistance in applying for governmental permits or approvals, Consultant's assistance shall not constitute a representation, warranty or guarantee that such permits or approvals will be acted upo Governing Law:interpretation of this Agreement. Construction Observation:professional opinion, during construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of contractor’s work and to determine if Documents.continuous project review and observation services.shall have no responsibility for, the acts or omissions of any contrentity furnishing materials or performing any work on the project.If Client desires more extensive project observation or fullservices be provided by ConsuIt is agreed that Consultant’s services under this Agreement do not include project observation, review of contractor’s performance or any other construction phase services.construction phase services including, a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i.Client waives any claims against Consultant that may be in any way connected with Client’s decision not to retain Consultant to performance construction phase services.law, to indemnify (collectively, Consultant) against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and defense costs, arising out of or in any way connected with t 2.3.4.5.6.7. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan ultant Santa Ana ginning on Client agrees Client agrees half percent - City of provided pursuant to consultant costs will be - rams in connection with the work of specifications, addenda issued prior to execution of ceed the maximum legal rate, which will be applied to members of the same profession practicing in the same or 27 by to release Consultant from any liability arising directly or indirectly at cost plus fifteen percent (15%). All other reimbursable that Consultant shall provide its services consistent with the directly to Client by the print company at no additional Cons (25%). Mileage will be billed at the standard Federal rate as t billed billing, notifies Consultant in writing of alleged inaccuracies, discrepancies, The Contract Documents consist of the agreement, conditions of the contract Review Consultant percen e Consultant will be billed monthly and shall be due at the time of billing unless Peer five - . : Consultant’s services shall be provided consistent with and limited to the standard of Consultant shall not supervise, direct or have control over general contractor or its services rendered. AND USE OF DOCUMENTS AND DATA one (31) days after the inaccuracies, discrepancies, or errors have been corrected. ctors, regardless of tier, any employee or agent thereof (hereinafter “Contractor”) - lient’s contractors or subcontractors, or anyone for whom Client is legally liable shall assume full and Technical Study Consultant shall not have authority over or responsibility for the construction means, methods, truction Documents 1/2%) per month or a monthly charge not to ex - CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES or entities and from any and all claims arising from modifications, clarifications, interpretations, adjustments or changes made to Contract Documents to reflect changed field or other conditions.Client, Cresponsibility for the results of any changes made to the Contract Documents during construction.to waive any claims against Consultant andfrom such changes.Contract Documents Definition:(general, supplementary and other conditions), drawings,the Agreement, other documents and modifications issued after execution of the Agreement.Jobsite Safety:subcontrawork.tec hniques, sequences or procedures or for safety precautions and progContractor. Consultant does not guarantee the performance of the construction contract by Contractor and does not assume responsibility for Contractor’s failure to furnish and perform its work in accordance with the Cons Client acknowledges that its right to utilize reports and other documents of Consultantthis Agreement will continue only so long as Client is not in default, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and Client has performed all its obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to payment for Client further agrees to waive all claims against Consultant resulting in any way from any unauthorized changes, use or reuse of the electronic files for any other project by anyone other than Consultant. All fees and other charges duspecified otherwise in this Agreement. Consultant will provide Client with monthly invoices for services rendered and costs advanced. that all billings from Consultant to Client are correct and binding on Client unless Client, within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of such or errors in billing. Client agrees to pay a monthly late payment charge, which will be the lesser of one and one(1any unpaid balance commencing thirty (30) days after the date of the billing. If Client notes any inaccuracies, discrepancies, or errors in billing pursuant to Article III, late fees shall only apply bethe thirty Prints or document printing will be administrative cost or billed by expenditures will be invoiced at cost plus fifteen percent (15%) handling fee. Subbilled at cost plus twentyprovided for under Internal Revenue code. Standard of Carecare applicable to such services, which isprofessional skill and care ordinarily provided similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. OWNERSHIP 8.1.2.3.4.5.1.2. III.IV.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan - - Santa Ana City of consultant(s) - the Project or this . y the negligent acts, rovisions of Section 2782.8 failure of any contractor to governmental agencies. - Notwithstanding anything to the or the failure to provide other ject Consultant’s or its sub consultant(s) individual employees, officers or -tant having to certify the existence of conditions igation to indemnify arises out of Indemnitor’s performance or its sub 28 termination of this Agreement. oyees, officers, directors, members, partners, agents and ion means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, including s, and costs (including reasonable and necessary attorneys' fees, Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agreement, Client and Review It is intended by the parties to this Agreement that Consultant or its sub : Peer To the extent permitted by law, the total liability, in the aggregate, of Consultant and : waive consequential damages against the other party. onsultant shall not be required to execute certificates, consents or reliance letters that would ability C each Notwithstanding completion or termination of this Agreement for any reason, all rights, duties and : Consultant and Client each agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other (Indemnitor and and Technical Study ained herein, Client agrees that as Client’s sole and exclusive remedy, any claim, demand or suit shall trary set forth herein, the foregoing waiver shall not apply if the consequential damages are covered by atters beyond its reasonable control; for inaccurate information provided to it by Client or other Survival:obligations of the parties to this Agreement shall survive such completion or termination and remain in full force and effect until fulfilled hereunder and RISK ALLOCATION Waiver of Consequential Damages:Consultant conConsultant’s insurance policy. IndemnityIndemnitee), and their respective principals, officers, directors, partners, employees, and any other entity or person for which Indemnitor and Indemnitee is legally liable, from and against any damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, settlements, expensecosts and expenses recoverable under applicable law), that Indemnitee incurs as a result of third party claims, demands, actions, suits or matters connected therewith, to the extent caused berrors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Indemnitor in the performance of services under this Agreement and any other entity or person for which the Indemnitor is legally liable.Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Indemnitor’s oblof services for the Project as a “design professional,” as that term is defined in California Civil Code Section 2782.8, Indemnitor’s indemnity obligation shall be limited in accordance with the pas it was in effect as of the date of this Agreement.Waiver of Personal Liabilityconsultant(s) services in connection with this Project shall not subindividual employees, officers or directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with the Project or this Agreement, or any Addenda. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contbe directed and/or asserted only against Consultant, a California corporation or its incorporated subconsultant(s), and not against any of Consultant’sdirectors. Consultant will be legally liable for only the services expressly undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, and not otherwise. Consultant will not be legally liable for the providing of, services, even if information from others is incorporated into Consultant's instruments of service for ease of reference or otherwise. Further, and without limitation, Consultant will not be responsible for delays or other mreasonably reliable sources; for site conditions of which it was not informed; for hazardous materials or toxic substances at the Project site; for constructwithout limitation excavation, shoring, demolition or erection procedures or construction safety precautions and programs; for the timeliness or quality of contractor performance or for theperform work in accordance with the Project’s construction documents; or for actions or inaction of third parties including other consultants, utility companies and governmental or quasiLimitation of Liits employees, officers, directors, members, partners, agents, and consultants, to Client, its subsidiary and/or affiliated companies and its respective emplanyone claiming by, through, or under Client, for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses, or damages whatsoever arising out of, resulting from or in any way related to Consultant’s services,Agreement, or any addenda, from any cause or causes whatsoever, including but not limited to, negligence, strict liability, breach of express or implied contract or warranty shall not exceed a total amount of $50,000.Certification:require knowledge, services or responsibilities beyond the scope of this Agreement, and shall not be required to sign any documents that would result in Consulwhose existence Consultant cannot reasonably ascertain beyond its standard of care 3.1.2.3.4.5.6. V.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan period Santa Ana CG2010 ury liability based - City of $1,000,000 rom such change, s a named insured, and designated additional - designated additional insured(s), to the - , with a limit of not less than designated additional insured(s), to the extent - and to release Consultant from any liability arising 1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general $ 29 Client CG 0001 0413), or another equivalent occurrence : The insurance provided to Client de Client and Client he insurance provided shall waive any rights of recovery against (ISO : T owned automobile by Consultant or Consultant’s employees in the course - In the event Client, Client's contractors or subcontractors or anyone for : Shall inclu: Shall include Review , with prior acts coverage sufficient to cover the services performed under this Peer approval of Consultant and that further requires contractor to indemnify both Owned Automobile Liability Insurance - Contributory Provision shall purchase business insurance as follows: - ed hired or non legally liable, makes or permits any changes to be made to any reports, plans, specifications designated additional insured(s), because of any payment made to the extent coverage is - contributory coverage shall be provided by CG2401 0413, or other comparable endorsement. : Consultant and Technical Study - her comparable endorsement. dditional Insured Provision Additional Insured Provisionextent coverage is provided by the policy, caused in whole or in part by Consultant or those acting on Consultant’s behalf. Additional insured coverage shall be provided by a combination of the0413 and CG2037 0413 endorsements, or other comparable endorsement(s). Primary and Noninsured(s) is primary to other insurance, which covers such additional insured awill not share with that other insurance to the extent coverage is provided by the policy. Primary and NonWaiver of Subrogation ProvisionClientprovided by the policy. Waiver of Subrogation provision shall be provided by CG2404 0509, or otAcoverage is provided by the policy. INSURANCE Unauthorized Changes to Plans:whom Client isor other construction documents prepared by Consultant without obtaining Consultant's prior written consent, Client agrees to waive any claim against Consultant directly or indirectly from such changes. In addition, Client agrees (1) to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from any damages, liabilities or costs arising fand (2) to include in any contracts for construction appropriate language that prohibits any contractor or subcontractors of any tier from making any changes or modifications to Consultant's construction documents without the prior writtenConsultant and Client from any liability or cost arising from such changes made without such proper authorization. InsuranceProfessional Liability InsuranceAgreement, and policy limits in an amount of $1,000,000 each claim and $2,000,000 annual policyaggregate limit. Consultant specifically agrees, pursuant to this Agreement, to waive any rights of recovery against Client because of any payment made to the extent coverage is provided by the policy. Commercial General Liability Insurancepolicy form, including coverage for bodily injury and property damage liability arising out of premises, operations, completed operations, and products in addition to advertising injury and personal injcoverage with a per project limit of not less than aggregate limit. Consultant specifically agrees, pursuant to this Agreement, to the following: i.ii. iii. Owned, Hired and Noncombined single limit for bodily injury and property damage liability arising out of the maintenance or use of any policy coverof Consultant’s business. Consultant specifically agrees, pursuant to this Agreement, to the following: i. 7.1.a.b.c. VI.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan Santa Ana or contractor(s) City of that complies with such ade to the extent coverage is 84) from the Workers’ Compensation - project, Client and Consultant agree that is provided by the policy. Waiver of 84) from the National Council on Compensation - r, that various codes and regulations are subject to varying 30 Each AccidentPolicy LimitEach Employee onsultant shall be entitled to rely, without liability, on the C Consultant shall exercise its professional skill and care consistent owned automobile liability and employers’ liability with such : - : The insurance provided shall waive any rights of recovery against : The insurance provided shall waive any rights of recovery against 00,000 le endorsement. Review $1,000,000$1,000,000$1,0 Peer Consultant shall exercise due and reasonable professional care in observing those : Prior to the commencement of this Agreement and upon the renewal of any of the Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant has no responsibility for the discovery, presence, . Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall use its reasonable judgment and experience in designated additional insured(s), because of any payment m - and Technical Study aiver of Subrogation Provisionant's right to file an action for collection of fees if the amount in dispute is within the jurisdiction of the Waiver of Subrogation ProvisionClientprovided by the policy.WClient because of any payment made to the extent coveragesubrogation provision shall be provided by WC 04 03 06 (Ed. 4Insurance Rating Bureau or WC 00 03 13 (Ed. 4Insurance, or other comparab insurance listed in Article VI. uirements of all jurisdiction(s) in which Services are being performed and Employers’ Liability Insurance in ification. ommercial general liability, hired and non ii. Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance, on a follow form basis with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate limit. Coverage shall be excess of ccoverage being concurrent with underlying insurance. Workers’ Compensation Insurance, covering Consultant’s employees in accordance with statutory reqan amount of: Bodily Injury by Accident:Bodily Injury by Disease:Bodily Injury by Disease:Consultant specifically agrees, pursuant to this Agreement, to the following:i. Certificates of Insuranceinsurance policies required hereunder, Consultant shall furnish certificates of insurance to Client as evidence of the Compliance with Code:federal, state, and local codes, standards, statutes, and regulations applicable at the time Consultant renders servicehandling, removal, or disposal of, or exposure of persons to, hazardous materials or toxic substances in any form at the Project site. It is understood, howeveand sometimes contradictory interpretation.with, and limited to, the generally accepted standard of care to provide a design regulations and codes. (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), in an effort to resolve any conflicts that arise during the design or construction of the project or following completion of the all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.(b) Subdivision (a) shall not preclude or limit Consultsmall claims court.(c) Subdivision (a) shall not preclude or limit Consultant's right to record. Reliance on Information Provided by Otherscompleteness and accuracy of any and all information and data provided by Client, Client’s consultants and contractors, and information from public records, without the need for independent verdetermining whether such reliance is advisable. Client will also require its consultants and contractors to promptly notify Client if its consultantsobserves or becomes aware of faults or defects in documents prepared by Consultant and Client will provide prompt written notice to Consultant. DISPUTE RESOLUTION f. d.e. 2.1.2. VII.Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan - Santa Ana City of its duties under and the time schedules aws of the state in which ect contractor and/or any of its in accordance with the l and Client agree to reform this Agreement to 31 governed because of such suspension of services. reasonably agreed upon by both parties. Review . Peer Client and Consultant agree that services performed by Consultant under this : Services may be suspended in the event of the following: : ly adjusted This Letter Agreement shall be If any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be finally determined to be invalid or event of termination by Client, Consultant shall cease work at the time specified or if no time is Either party may terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) working days' written notice to the Neither Consultant nor Client may assign its obligations, interests, or delegate : and Technical Study l be paid for all services provided. vices and the time schedules shall be equitably adjusted. Party Beneficiaries - A substantial failure of performance by either party.Any Client’s payment is more than 30 calendar days past due and Consultant shall have no liability to Client for delay or damage caused ClientBefore resuming services, Client shall pay Consultant all sums due prior to such suspension and expenses incurred in the interruption and resumption of Consultant’s services. Consultant’s fees for the remaining serIf the Project is abandoned or suspended in whole or part for more than a cumulative ninety (90) calendar days or indefinitely postponed either party may terminate this Agreement and Consultant shalIf the Project is resumed after a delay of more than ninety (90) calendar days in the aggregate, Consultant shall be entitled to additional compensation for remobilization costs shall be equitab Assignment:this Agreement (including monies that are due or monies that may be due) without prior written permission of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.Severability: unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and be binding upon Consultant and Client hereto. Consultant replace any such invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to the intention of the stricken provision.GENERAL PROVISIONS Suspension of Servicesa.b.c.d.e. Terminationother party, with or without cause. Said notice shall be deemed to be effective upon delivery to the other party. In the specified, at the end of the day on the day receipt of the notice. Consultant shall be paid in full for services performed and expenses incurred to date as ThirdAgreement are solely for the benefit of Client, and are not intended by either Client or Consultant to benefit any other person or entity including, but not limited to, the Projsubcontractors. Any such benefit is purely incidental and such other person shall not be deemed a thirdparty beneficiary of this contract. Governing Law:the Project is located, excepting those provisions dealing with conflicts of laws. 3. 4.1. 2.3.4. VIII. Proposal for CEQA Related Bristol Specific Plan