HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-5110 - PSA for Back Bay Landing Environmental AnalysisAMENDMENT NO. TWO TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PCR SERVICES CORPORATION FOR
BACK BAY LANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
THIS AMENDMENT NO. TWO TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
("Amendment No. One") is made and entered into as of this 7th day of March, 2014
("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California
municipal corporation and charter city ("City"), and PCR SERVICES CORPORATION, a
California corporation ("Consultant"), whose address is One Venture, Ste. 150, Irvine,
CA 92618, and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On April 24, 2012, City and Consultant entered into a Professional Services
Agreement ("Agreement") for the preparation of environmental documents in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for the Back
Bay Landing project ("Project").
B. On July 31, 2013, City and Consultant entered into an amendment to the
Agreement ("Amendment No. One") to extend the term of the Agreement.
C. City desires to enter into this Amendment No. Two to increase the total
compensation.
D. City and Consultant mutually desire to amend the Agreement, as provided below.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned
parties as follows:
1. COMPENSATION
Exhibit B to the Agreement shall be supplemented to include the Schedule of
Billing Rates, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference
("Services" or "Work"). Exhibit B of the Agreement and Exhibit B of Amendment No.
One shall collectively be known as "Exhibit B."
Section 4.1 of the Agreement is amended in its entirety and replaced with the
following: "City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Letter Proposal
and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein
by reference. Consultant's compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this
Agreement, including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed
One Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty One Dollars and 001100
($193,641.00), without prior written authorization from City. No billing rate changes
shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of
City."
The total amended compensation reflects Consultant's additional compensation
for additional Services to be performed in accordance with this Amendment No. Two,
including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, in an amount not to exceed
Three Thousand Sixty Nine Dollars and 00/100 ($3,069.00).
2. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
Except as expressly modified herein, all other provisions, terms, and covenants
set forth in the Agreement shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. Two to
be executed on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY
Date: A� Q/i l I t �( OFFICE
LIM
Aa't6n C. Harp
City Attorney
ATTEST:,
Date: 1
Y
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Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit B
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date: 311311
By:
Dave
City Manager
CONSULTANT: PCR Services
Corporation, a California corporation
Date:
By: aA�S,_ C) 4joll
Steven G. Nelson
Senior Vice President
Date: 2S M/kR-t/-�
v
Vida Vald rTama
Chief Financial Officer
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Schedule of Billing Rates
PCR Services Corporation Page 2
EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
Additional Reimbursable Costs for Reprographics_
Original Budget: $4,500
Total Costs: $7
Additional Costs: $3,069
PCR Services Corporation Page A-1
February 13, 2014
Jaime Murillo, Senior Planner
Planning Division, Community Development Department
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
J
MPR
Re: BACK BAY LANDING EIR CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO.2
Dear Jaime:
PCR is requesting approval of this amendment to cover additional printing/reprographics
costs associated with production of the Back Bay Landing Initial Study/NOP, Scoping Meeting
materials, Draft EIR, and Final EIR. PCR's revised proposal dated April 4, 2012 included a total
reprographics budget of $4,500; however, upon completion of the final deliverables (Final EIR),
total reproduction costs totaled $7,569, or $3,069 more than was included for this line item in the
project EIR budget.
Additional Direct Costs for Renrogranhics
• Subtotal Additional Reproduction Costs= $3,069
The costs associated with the additional reprographics totals $3,069, as described above.
This amendment would increase the overall existing contract amount of $190,572 by $3,069 for a
new total contract amount of $193,641.
If this proposal, and the terms and conditions contained herein, are acceptable to you, please
indicate your authorization and return one signed copy to us for our files. If you have any questions,
please contact me at (949) 753-7001 or via email at d.crook(a),ucrnet.com. Thank you.
Sincerely,
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
David A. Crook, AICP
Principal Planner
One Venture, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 INTERNET www.pernet.com reg 949.753.7001 FAX 949.753.7002
Jaime Murillo, Senior Planner
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
February 13, 2014 - Page 2
Attachment A— PCR 2012 Billing Rates & Expense Charges
ACCEPTANCE AND AUTHORIZATION
PGR
If this proposal meets with your approval, please sign this letter and return a copy to us for
our records.
Accepted and approved:
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Date:
PCR
PCR 2012 BILLING RATES AND EXPENSE CHARGES
PROFESSIONAL TIME
Environmental Planning & Documentation
President................................................................................................................................
$278.00
Director/Principal..................................................................................................................
$204.00
Principal................................................................................................................................
$185.00
AssociatePrincipal................................................................................................................
$167.00
PrincipalPlanner...................................................................................................................
$148.00
SeniorPlanner II...................................................................................................................
$135.00
SeniorPlanner I....................................................................................................................
$121.00
Planner..................................................................................................................................
$107.00
AssociatePlanner....................................................................................................................
$93.00
AssistantPlanner.....................................................................................................................
$79.00
Technician...............................................................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.......................................................................................................................................
$52.00
Biological Services
Principal/Director..................................................................................................................
$232.00
Principal Environmental Scientist.........................................................................................
$175.00
AssociatePrincipal................................................................................................................
$167.00
Principal Environmental/Regulatory Scientist......................................................................
$165.00
Principal Biologist................................................................................................................
$148.00
SeniorBiologist II.................................................................................................................
$135.00
SeniorBiologist I..................................................................................................................
$121.00
Biologist................................................................................................................................
$107.00
AssociateBiologist.................................................................................................................
$93.00
AssistantBiologist..................................................................................................................
$79.00
Technician...............................................................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.......................................................................................................................................
$52.00
Air Ouality, Climate & Acoustics Services
Director.................................................................................................................................
$167.00
Principal Engineer/Scientist..................................................................................................
$148.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist II..................................................................................................
$135.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist I...................................................................................................
$121.00
Engineer/Scientist.................................................................................................................
$107.00
Associate Engineer/Scientist...................................................................................................
$93.00
Assistant Engineer/Scientist....................................................................................................
$79.00
Technician...............................................................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.......................................................................................................................................
$52.00
One Venture, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 INTERNET w .pernet.com TEL 949.753.7001 FAX 949.753.7002
PCR 2012 Billing Rates and Expense Charges —Page 2
Historic Resources
Director.................................................................................................................................
$167.00
PrincipalHistorian................................................................................................................
$148.00
SeniorHistorian II................................................................................................................
$135.00
SeniorHistorian I..................................................................................................................
$121.00
Historian................................................................................................................................
$107.00
AssociateHistorian .................................................................................................................
$93.00
AssistantHistorian..................................................................................................................
$79.00
Technician...............................................................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.......................................................................................................................................
$52.00
Archeological & Paleontological Resources
Director.................................................................................................................................
$167.00
Principal Archaeologist/Paleontologist.................................................................................
$148.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist II.................................................................................
$135.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist I..................................................................................
$121.00
Archaeologist/Paleontologist................................................................................................
$107.00
Associate Archaeologist/Paleontologist..................................................................................
$93.00
Assistant Archaeologist/Paleontologist..................................................................................
$79.00
Archaeological/Paleontological Technician ...........................................................................
$65.00
Intern.......................................................................................................................................
$52.00
Support
Senior GIS Specialist/Senior Graphics.................................................................................
$107.00
GISSpecialist.........................................................................................................................
$83.00
GraphicsSpecialist.................................................................................................................
$83.00
Publications.............................................................................................................................
$74.00
Production...............................................................................................................................
$74.00
DIRECT EXPENSES
Direct expenses will be billed at 110 percent, including but not limited to:
• Retention of subcontractors.
• Purchase or rental of project materials and special supplies.
• Reproduction, printing and photographic costs.
• Postage, delivery, telephone and other communication costs when requested or approved by
client.
• Lodging, transportation, and project -related mileage necessarily incurred at the prevailing
Internal Revenue Service Standard Mileage Rates.
BILLING TERMS
• Unless other contractual terms are agreed upon, PCR invoices on a monthly basis. Payment
is due 30 days from date of invoice.
• PCR's scheduling commitments are made and taken seriously. However, PCR reserves the
right to modify performance schedules in instances where payment of PCR invoices falls
behind agreed-upon terms.
• PCR recalibrates its billing rates for professional time at the beginning of each calendar year
and reserves the right to raise its billing rates for one or more professional categories by no
more than five (5) percent twelve months following project initiation.
AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PCR SERVICES CORPORATION FOR
BACK BAY LANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1 THIS AMENDMENT NO, ONE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
("Amendment No. One') is made and entered into as of this 31st day of July, 2013
("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California
municipal corporation and charter city ("City"), and PCR SERVICES CORPORATION, a
California corporation ("Consultant"), whose address is One Venture, Ste, 150, Irvine,
CA 92618, and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On April 24, 2012, City and Consultant entered into a Professional Services
Agreement ("Agreement") for the preparation of environmental documents in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for the Back
Bay Landing project ("Project').
B. City desires to enter into this Amendment No. One to extend the term of the
Agreement to May 1, 2014.
C. City and Consultant mutually desire to amend the Agreement, as provided below.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned
parties as follows:
1. TERM
Section 1 of the Agreement is amended in its entirety and replaced with the
following: "The term of this Agreement shall commence on April 24, 2012, and shall
terminate on May 1, 2014, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein."
2. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
Except as expressly modified herein, all other provisions, terms, and covenants
set forth in the Agreement shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and effect.
(SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)
PCR Services Corporation'..
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. One to
be executed on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTO�jr,2'1 OFFICE
Date: ((�� �I
Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
ATTEST: p�
Date: d
By:
MI --
L e vil a I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date:: 113
By: t om. Com. L As�
Da
City Manager
CONSULTANT: PCR Services
Corporation,California corporation
Date: 16 Sr f "3
By:
St en G. Nelsovt
Senior Vice President
Date: @0 &,ota
By: C,, <.—
Vida Valderrama
Chief Financial Officer
[END OF SIGNATURES]
PCR Services Corporation Page 2
SECRETARY OF STATE
1, BILL A)ALI; Secretary of State of the State of California,
hereby certify;
That they attached transcript of l_. page(s) has
been compared with the record on fife in this office, of
which it purports to be a copy, and that it is full, true
an(] correct.
LY WITNES WltERFOF l execute this
c•(,o-rtificate and affix: the Great Seal of
the State of California this day f)f
�4 D
If ft 0 Gf the �eue.rj of State
CER'I'fflCATF OF ANJENDME'
OF ARTICLFS OF INCORPORATION OF FEE 2 1`-x_93
PCR SPRVICUS, VNG.
BU low"S' Swetuy of State
Gregory J. Broughton certifies that:
I. He is the President and Secretarv, of PCR Smires, hic, a California corporation (the
'Corporation') -
I Article One of the Articles of Incorporation ofthe Corporation is hereby amended to
read in full as follows:
The name of me Corporation is PCR Ser ices Corporation , "
3 Thr foregoing Amendment has been duly approved by the Board of Directors of the
Corporation, and has been chtly, approved by the required vote of the shareholders in accordancr.-
with Section 902 of the Corporations Code,
4. The total number of shares twirled to vote with respect to the Anl&crdment is 1,000
shares of capital stock, which is the only class of shares eraided to vote with respect to the
Amendment. 'The total number of sharcvoting in favor of the Antandanent exceeded the majority
vote required of the class entitled to vote thereon -
are(�—tpilrouhtots, . term ----
I herety declare under penalty of perjury that the matters set forth in the foregoing
certificate are ince and correct of my oWn knowledge and that this declaration was executed on
Fehiva'v 18, 1999 at Sarna IAemca, Cififornia-
I
Gre<'Ory Broughton
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«};q=esite kin name below, his term of office to t;,araust nvr,
icntttcr7iaf IY< upon his acceptance of election ,and to cicntinue until
thk npx+t, e7nnual orgc8PtUotion pCY3?„ting of ttx.2 Roa.rd f:?i. Div,"'CtC3rs of
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corporation and tho tiecrot:ary of 'tht"', a"av directed ted to
Ln'scort i S'aarplo Cops' of it- in the Minute Poelk xtzmediat(�ly
t ollowit2+3 Minutest.
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5. A S«a'ttt Q bylaws was cldorin! for the renitilat:.ot"I. Of t.b1
affairs .w! ['h-^ corpotav. 1+.n al.r:< the be
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fir sn qh.t. on S. ri . and aut 114)T i. 'e L.<*Y":_1I of f s'oa`r"r; to dl"?tl W S.fh the
corporate liindn, "I:e: following rewscl`itt+„ns wore duly xeloprorla
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Directors of this corporation, the fol lowing off icars Arfi„
auttorizt'd, ,anV one satiny alone no e:?xP2cut:o (sbe,?-,=ku and other
itom. fart =4nd =i) a. half. of, thiii corporation.
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in r:e, u;ted to pi-cpare and mail pit attire it.s and e.zirreol l e
checks manth" y to t.ite: corporate, offices.
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RESOLVED, f.l'at itis in the 1tE-at interest of:. this Corporatior.
to Lssue and no!I sharos of its capitalst:ovk to k,.hc Berson,
in the amount rasa£! Or the consideration set forth below; Lhat
the a onsicle>t.,C.tn for these shairvs shall be paid in full
I»ofore thr ii L.;,i` nciF and delivery; that said 6onsidorot.ion
shall be cre-t'liti,o to stated capital, 'and that the otficors, of
t.kl ,s e a,r€'orstion be, and they hereby are, authorized anti
directed on 6.ihalc of this coarlaaratrork to cause Ia=y€rl cuorisal
t.0 this tiert'porei,t;i.on to e xeceite and filo, or mail for filing, a
Notice of 7., Uanc'e of Securities Pursuant to Sti fbtl.l. w'J ::3 t)Cl
25'102Cft or the Ca ifarn.iaa Corporations Code with tfw,
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corporation to oxev t o Ary documents and to do c:r to f;'=.C'
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RE.'COLVED FURTHER, that th" ailPicers cat this corporation be,
and ene' horeby aro, authorized and dirtcLond on behalf of this
corporation to execute ,any documents and to CIo or cause i::€7 ti'
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6t3ue any unti 1311 other aut,s 4ttt;5: things as lil.1cyl offti.C,#'rs may
deem necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the
fc:rogoinq rrsaalutit) s.
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accident and disability i-nsurance tvx" the benefit of and
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
FOR BACK BAY LANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSI L SERVICES ("Agreement') is made
and entered into as of this _% day of 012 by and between the CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH, a California Municipal Corporation ("City"), and PCR SERVICES
CORPORATION, a California corporation ("Consultant'), whose address is One
Venture, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City is considering an application for Back Bay Landing Development.
C. City desires to engage Consultant to prepare environmental documents in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") "Project').
D. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement.
E. The principal member of Consultant for purposes of Project shall be David Crook.
F. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the
previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to
retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned
parties as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the above written date, and shall
terminate on July 31, 2013 unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct and are
hereby incorporated by reference. Consultant shall diligently perform all the services
described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by reference ("Work" or "Services"). The City may elect to delete certain tasks of
the Scope of Services at its sole discretion.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this
Agreement and the Services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely
manner. The failure by Consultant to perform the Services in a diligent and timely
manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City.
3.1.1 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible
for delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case
of any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby
agrees to provide notice to the other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.2 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start
of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project Administrator shall review
all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays
that are beyond Consultant's control.
3.3 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by
telephone, fax, hand -delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
4.1 City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of
Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant's compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this Agreement,
including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed One Hundred
Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Seventy -Two Dollars and no/100 ($190,572.00)
without prior written authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made
during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City.
4.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person
who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services performed and/or the
specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were
performed, the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly basis, and a
description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than
thirty (30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.3 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses
specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance
by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing
more than the following costs incurred by Consultant:
4.3.1 The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the
Services that Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been
approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement.
4.3.2 Approved reproduction charges.
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4.3.3 Actual costs and/or other costs and/or payments specifically
authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement.
4.4 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the
Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did
not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the
Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated David Crook to be its
Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any
personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project
without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
5.2 Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project
any of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of
City. Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to
complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Community Development Department.
Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner or his designee, shall be the Project Administrator and
shall have the authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator
or his/her authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the
Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1 In order to assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under
this Agreement, City agrees to, where applicable:
7.1.1 Provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all
existing relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a
timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's Work schedule.
7.1.2 Provide usable life of facilities criteria and information with regards
to new facilities or facilities to be rehabilitated.
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8. STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 All of the Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will
perform all Services in a manner commensurate with community professional
standards. All Services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who
are not employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. By delivery of
completed Work, Consultant certifies that the Work conforms to the requirements of this
Agreement and all applicable federal, state and local laws and the professional standard
of care.
8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and
shall keep in full force in effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or
to approve or disapprove Consultant's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by
City, contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any
and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to
property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses,
judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner
relate (directly or indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, any Work performed or Services provided under this Agreement including,
without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials or Consultant's presence or
activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors
and/or omissions of Consultant, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors,
suppliers, subconsultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any
of them or for whose acts they may be liable or any or all of them).
9.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to
require Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this
indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorney's fees in any action
on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims
and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy
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limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the
Consultant.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and
Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting
the Work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by
statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any of Consultant's
employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant shall have the
responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work, provided that
Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this
Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of
the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean only
that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the Services.
11. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project
Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the Work
to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project direction
with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to
ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and/or his/her duly
authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of
the Project, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been
scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
14.1 Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to
commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own
expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and
amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City.
14.2 Proof of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation. Insurance certificates and
endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of
performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times
during the term of this contract. City reserves the right to require complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
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14.2.1 Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which
may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by
Consultant, his agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants. The cost of such
insurance shall be included in Consultant's proposal.
14.3 Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an
insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating
of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the
latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk
Manager.
14.4 Coverage Requirements.
14.4.1 Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's Liability Insurance
(with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000)) for Consultant's employees in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 of the Labor Code In
addition, Consultant shall require each subconsultant to similarly maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the
laws of the State of California, Section 3700 for all of the subconsultant's employees.
14.4.1.1 Any notice of cancellation or non -renewal of all
Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) calendar
days (ten (10) calendar days written notice of non-payment of premium) prior to such
change.
14.4.1.2 Consultant shall submit to City, along with the
certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its
officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
14.5 General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance in an amount not less than o ne million dollars ( $1,000,000) per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without
limitation, blanket contractual liability.
14.6 Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement,
including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount
not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each accident.
14.7 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Coverage. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in
connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of one million dollars
($1,000,000) limit per claim and in the aggregate.
14.8 Other Insurance Provisions or Requirements.
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14.8.1 The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions
14.8.1.1 Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage
maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive
subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees
and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance
evidence in compliance with these requirements to waive their right of recovery prior to
a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require
similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
14.8.1.2 Enforcement of Contract Provisions. Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional
obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
14.8.1.3 Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific
coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on
coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided
by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of
clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or
insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type.
14.8.1.4 Notice of Cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige
its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to City with thirty (30) days notice
of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten (10) days notice is required) or
nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage.
14.9 Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant's
performance under this Agreement.
14.10 Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment
may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be provided
under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out
without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be construed as an
assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued
and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or
joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint -
venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of
Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power, or twenty-
five percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
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16. SUBCONTRACTING
City and Consultant agree that subconsultants may be used to complete the Work
outlined in the Scope of Services. The subconsultants authorized by City to perform
Work on this Project are identified in Exhibit A. Consultant shall be fully responsible to
City for all acts and omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall
create any contractual relationship between City and subcontractor nor shall it create
any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to
any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. The City is an
intended beneficiary of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of
establishing a duty of care between the subcontractor and the City. Except as
specifically authorized herein, the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall
not be otherwise assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the
prior written approval of City.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
17.1 Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other
writing produced (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of
implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City
shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further
compensation to Consultant or any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's
expense, provide such Documents to City upon prior written request.
17.2 Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable
for reuse by City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for
other projects and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to
Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's
deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons other than Consultant is waived
against Consultant and City assumes full responsibility for such changes unless City
has given Consultant prior notice and has received from Consultant written consent for
such changes.
18. COMPUTER DELIVERABLES
All written documents shall be transmitted to City in the City's latest adopted version of
Microsoft Word, Excel or portable document format (.pdf).
19. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept
confidential unless City authorizes in writing the release of information.
20. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
The Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United
States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in
Consultant's drawings and specifications provided under this Agreement.
21. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with
respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services, expenditures and
disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any
longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall
allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such
records and invoices during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection
of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a
period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
Agreement.
22. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the
dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall
not discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an
immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his/her designee with respect to such
disputed sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at
the rate of return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the
date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
23. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would
have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Work accom plished by
Consultant, the additional design, construction and/or restoration expense shall be
borne by Consultant. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit City's rights under the
law or any other sections of this Agreement.
24. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project.
25. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
25.1 The Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act"), which (1) requires such persons to
disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the Work
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performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or
participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest.
25.2 If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the
Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate
termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless
City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Consultant's violation of this
Section.
26. NOTICES
26.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under the terms of
this Agreement shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served when
delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, first-class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided. All
notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be addressed to
City at:
Attn: Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner
Community Development Department
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
PO Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Phone: 949-644-3209
Fax: 949-644-3229
26.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
Attention: David Crook, AICP, LEED AP, Principal Planner
PCR Services Corporation
One Venture, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949-753-7001
Fax: 949-753-7002
27. CLAIMS
The Consultant and the City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing
requirements set forth in this Agreement, the Consultant shall be required to file any
claim the Consultant may have against the City in strict conformance with the Tort
Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
28. TERMINATION
28.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the
provisions of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be
deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured
within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are
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reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate
assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written
notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure
such default, and thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting
party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written
notice thereof.
28.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving seven
(7) calendar days prior written notice to Consultant. In the event of termination under
this Section, City shall pay Consultant for Services satisfactorily performed and costs
incurred up to the effective date of termination for which Consultant has not been
previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant shall deliver to City all
reports, Documents and other information developed or accumulated in the
performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
29. STANDARD PROVISIONS
29.1 Compliance With all Laws. Consultant shall at its own cost and expense
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be
subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
29.2 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent
breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether
of the same or a different character.
29.3 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged
herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions
herein.
29.4 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
29.5 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
29.6 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
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29.7 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
29.8 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall
govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to
this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange.
29.9 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex, age or any other impermissible basis under law.
29.10 No Attorney's Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising
under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorney's fees.
29.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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Rdron C. Harp
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Date: 5 to I I z
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Leilanl I. Brow
City Clerk
Attachments:
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
A California rpunicipal corporation
Mayor
CONSULTANT: PCR Services
Corporation a California corporation
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Senior Vice President
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Chief Financial Officer
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
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Contact David Crook, AICP, LEED AP, Principal Planner
April 2012
April 4, 2012
Mr. Jaime Murillo
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Community Development Department — Planning Division
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663
PCR
Re: REVISED PROPOSAL TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AND RELATED TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR THE BACK BAY LANDING
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Dear Mr. Murillo:
PCR Services Corporation (PCR) appreciates this opportunity to submit the enclosed
revised proposal to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (E1R) and supporting technical studies
for the proposed Back Bay Landing Development in the City of Newport Beach. With experience
and expertise in providing California Environmental Quality (CEQA) documentation for public
agencies throughout Southern California, PCR is well positioned to assist you with your
environmental review needs.
PCR Services Corporation is a multi -disciplinary firm serving public and private clients for
over 35 years. Established in 1974, PCR is known for meticulously crafted and defensible CEQA
and NEPA documents and expert command of technical issues in historic resources, air quality,
noise, greenhouse gases/climate change, biology, archaeology, and paleontology. PCR offers full-
service project management, careful attention in developing solutions to address City and
stakeholder concerns, and superior technical command to conduct detailed and comprehensive
analyses of key environmental issues. PCB's in-house, multi -disciplinary team specializes in all
levels of CEQA and NEPA documentation, Historic Resources, Air Quality, Climate Change,
Acoustics, Biology, Archaeology, and Paleontology. In addition, PCR has augmented its in-house
team with Merkel & Associates to provide optional marine biological resources services.
This revised proposal is signed by Steve Nelson, PCR's Senior Vice President and Principal -
In -Charge of the Irvine Office with the authority to bind the firm, as well as David Crook, AICP,
Principal Planner, who will serve as the Project Manager and primary CEQA document preparer for
the project. The only person, persons, company or parties interested in the proposal as principals are
named therein and this proposal is made without collusion with any other person, persons, company
or parties submitting a proposal. This proposal is in all respects fair and in good faith without
collusion or fraud.
Sincerely,
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
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Steven G. Nelson
Senior Vice President
David A. Crook, AICP, LEED AP
Principal Planner
One Venture, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 WERNer www.pernet.com TEL 949.753.7001 cnx 949.753.7002
Table of Contents
FIRMPROFILE...........................................................................................................................................................................1
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH.....................................................................................................................2
SCOPEOF WORK......................................................................................................................................................................4
SCHEDULE............................................................................................................................................................................... 22
PROPOSEDFEES.................................................................................................................................................................... 23
PROJECTTEAM...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
PROJECTHISTORY...............................................................................................................................................................29
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................................................... 31
PCR 2012 BILLING RATES AND EXPENSE CHARGES................................................................................................. 31
ATTACHMENT -RESUMES
City of Newport Beach Back Bay Landing Development EIR
PCR Services Corporation
PROPOSAL: BACK BAY LANDING DEVELOPMENT EIR
PCR Services Corporation (PCR) appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of
Newport Beach to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Back Bay Landing Development
This proposal has been prepared in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) dated March 1, 2012, and is
based on our project experience with coastal mixed-use projects, history of preparing environmental
documents for the City, input from City staff, and a review of available information.
FIRM PROFILE - PCR
PCR is a multi -disciplinary firm serving public and private clients for over 35 years. Established in 1974, PCR
is known for meticulously crafted and defensible California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and expert command of technical issues in air quality, noise,
greenhouse gases/climate change, historic resources, biology, archaeology, and paleontology.
PCR has approximately 50 professional, support, and administrative staff members in its Irvine, Santa
Monica, and Pasadena it vi re• locations. Our in-house staff effectively collaborates to develop practical
approaches for CEQA/NEPA compliance and issue resolution. As a result of our continued success, PCR is
regularly involved in many of the region's most complex and challenging projects often involving multiple
stakeholders, including State, federal, and local agencies.
While PCR has comprehensive in-house services, for this assignment we have enlisted Merkel & Associates
(M&A) to address the project's potential effects on marine biology as an optional task and VisionScape
Imagery, Inc, to provide optional photo -realistic three-dimensional visual simulations. PCR has strong
relationships and experience working with these consultants on CEQA documents for projects throughout
the region.
Merkel & Associates
Merkel & Associates (M&A) is a California-based environmental consulting firm specializing in ecological,
water quality, and regulatory issues. M&A provides its clients with a full range of ecological services in
terrestrial, freshwater aquatic, and marine environments. With a diverse group of nearly 40 individuals, the
firm has the capacity to provide a wide range of expertise, offering specialized expertise in botany, zoology,
wetland issues, Geographic Information Systems CGIS), natural resource-based legislation, resource and
regulatory agency interface and permitting. Recognized for its expertise in coastal and marine resource
issues, the firm has worked extensively on coastal resource assessments, long-term biological monitoring,
discharge impact assessments, marine/estuarine construction and dredging projects, regulatory permitting,
and shallow marine habitat management and restoration projects.
M&A has completed extensive marine resource investigations along the U.S. Pacific coast, most extensively
with southern California. Much of this work has been performed for purposes of environmental analyses
under CEQA and NEPA, as well as for federal and state regulatory program permitting purposes. M&A has
completed marine biological work in nearly every coastal bay and estuary in southern California and has
completed investigation, environmental documentation, and permitting for many open coastal projects
including piers, breakwaters and jetties, seawalls, and navigational markers. M&A has also conducted
considerable marine biological investigations, CEQA/NEPA analyses, numeric modeling, and permitting for
such projects as pier rehabilitation on naval installations, beach nourishment projects, and ocean outfalls.
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Merkel & Associates has worked extensively with municipal agencies, port, and federal agencies including
the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, and NOAA to construct, replace, or repair and expand marine facilities.
Merkel & Associates has performed pier and floating dock environmental investigation and documentation
for the Port of Los Angeles, Port of San Diego, Port of Oakland, U.S. Navy, Caltrans, cities of San Diego,
Oceanside, Dana Point, Imperial Beach, and numerous private marina developers and operators.
VisionScape Imagery, Inc.
VisionScape is an industry-leading provider of highly accurate visual simulations. Founded in 1992,
VisionScape's products and services are invaluable throughout all stages of development, from planning and
entitlement to leasing and marketing. Their compelling visual tools enable clients to effectively
communicate the vision of their proposed development to the world. VisionScape Imagery creates
incredibly photo -realistic still image renderings, animated virtual tours, highly accurate "Before and After"
simulations and interactive presentation solutions. These virtual presentations make for extraordinary
design review, planning and marketing material. The VisionScape team, headquartered in Irvine, California,
has the technical expertise, creative skills, and production capacity to perform highly accurate and photo -
realistic three-dimensional imagery. VisionScape has completed projects of varying size and purpose,
claiming clients in the public sector, as well as in the private residential and commercial segments.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
The proposed project includes a request for various discretionary land use approvals to accommodate the
future redevelopment of the project site with a mixed-use waterfront development. The 6.974 -acre project
site is the crescent-shaped landside portion of Parcel 3 of Parcel Map 93-111; the entire Parcel 3 is 31.431
acres and encompasses both the landside project site (inclusive of area to be included following a requested
Lot Line Adjustment [LLA]), and fee -owned submerged lands. These submerged lands, including the existing
Bayside Marina, are not a part of the land use applications. While these submerged portions of the property
are not part of the requested entitlements, physical effects to these areas from implementation of the
proposed improvements could occur, as further discussed below under Scope of Work.
The project entitlement requests, which are further described below, are proposed to provide the framework
for a future integrated, mixed use waterfront project implementing the current CM designations on the site,
while allowing for limited residential uses. Development of visitor -serving retail and recreational marine
commercial facilities, a new enclosed dry stack storage facility, as well as a limited amount of attached
residential uses (maximum of 49 residential units) integrated in either two levels of residential over ground
floor commercial uses, wrapped around a three-level, semi -subterranean parking structure, or in a three
level flat configuration adjacent to the northwest bayfront would occur in a single phase, during an estimated
18 -month construction period. These attached multi -family residential units would be designed and
constructed as stacked flats, with a limitation on free-standing residential units (further described in the
Planned Community Development Plan). In addition, surface parking spaces would be provided within the
main project area as well as within the commercial storage garages area to the east.
The land use amendments requested will, subject to parking and other site constraints, allow for a range of
30-35,000 square feet of full-service dry stack boat storage with enclosed bays (up to a maximum of
approximately 135 to 140 boat spaces); and approximately 50-65,000 square feet of retail/restaurant/
marine boat sales, rental and service repair; and a maximum of 49 residential units (maximum of 80,000
square feet). Total proposed square footage will remain under the City Charter Section 423 thresholds for
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additional residential units, trips and square footage. Up to 4,000 square feet of storage area (resident and
boater lockers) and marina restrooms with laundry facilities would be sited on the eastern project boundary.
Additionally, a gated entry with new parking spaces will provide parking spaces for existing marina tenants
and mobile home resident guests. The project will comply with CLUP Policy 2.1.4-2 and allocate a minimum
of 50 percent of the permitted square footage of this mixed use waterfront project to non-residential uses.
Following EIR certification and concurrent approval of the subject land use amendments and related
applications and based on market analysis, permitting of specific project design and site improvements will
be sought by the applicant.
Current application requests include:
General Plan Amendment - to allow the development of residential units by changing the land use
designation of the site from Recreational and Marine Commercial (CM) to Mixed -Use. The proposed General
Plan Amendment would only affect the portion of the project site north of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)
centerline; the area south of the centerline of PCH would remain CM.
Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment - To change land use designation from Recreational and Marine
Commercial (CM -B north of PCH and CM -s south of PCH) to Mixed -Use.
Planned Community Development Plan - Adoption of a Planned Community Development Plan (PCDP) to
allow for the classification of land within the existing Planned Community boundaries and establishment of
development standards.
Transfer of Development Rights - To transfer 49 un -built dwelling units from the De Anza Village Mobile
Home Park (donor site) to subject site (receiver site).
Affordable Housing Implementation Plan - The project applicant will submit an "optional" AHIP showing 3
alternatives for compliance with the City's Inclusionary Requirements: 1) designation of seven (7) low/very
low income restricted mobile home units within Parcel 1 or 2 (City -preferred option); 2) payment of the
City's inclusionary in -lieu fee; or 3) providing all 49 residential units as rentals for a minimum of five (5)
years, pursuant to NBMC section 19.54.030.
Lot Line Adjustment - Minor boundary adjustment between Parcel 3 and Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 93-111
(Resubdivision No. 995) to improve access to the subject development site.
Development Agreement - Request for vested development rights in exchange for public benefits.
Traffic Study - Preparation of a traffic study pursuant to the City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance (TPO).
The project entitlement requests would require the approval by both the Planning Commission and City
Council. The applicant and property owner is Bayside Village Marina, LLC. The applicant also owns and
operates the adjacent De Anza Mobile Home Park and operates the nearby Newport Dunes property under
an agreement with the County of Orange and the City.
As requested in the City's RFP, PCR's scope of work is based on the preparation of a project -level EIR in order
to minimize any necessary future environmental review for the proposed improvements. The City has
indicated that applicant -provided technical studies need not be subject to technical peer reviews, and
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therefore peer reviews are not included in our scope of work. Therefore, for purposes of this proposal it is
assumed that all such technical studies will be found complete and adequate to support compliance with
CEQA and the analyses presented in the EIR, as applicable. Should PCR determine that any of the applicant -
provided technical studies lack adequate information or analysis, PCR will immediately alert the City and it is
assumed that the necessary changes will be undertaken by the applicants consultant team at the expense of
the applicant or as otherwise requested by the City.
City staff have stated that both the City and applicant are aiming to get the project and EIR to the City Council
for review by the end of 2012. PCR has therefore staffed this effort and prepared a scope of work that can
meet this goal.
PCR's scope of work, presented below, reflects the detailed information contained in the materials provided
by the City with the RFP package. Based on the information contained in the City's RFP and the descriptions,
graphics, reports, and other work already completed for the project to -date, our scope of work addresses all
the issues that require detailed, project -specific attention in the EIR. Each of these environmental issues,
and the rationale for their inclusion in the EIR analysis, is discussed below in our scope of work.
SCOPE OF WORK
In accordance with CEQA requirements, PCR will complete the environmental review process for the project
through preparation of an EIR with the City of Newport Beach as the Lead Agency. The table below lists the
tasks required for the timely completion of the environmental review process. Following the table is a
description of each of these separate tasks.
Task Task Description
1 Collect Data /Prepare Project Description and EIR Outline
2 Prepare Initial Study Package and Prepare and Circulate Notice of
Preparation/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
3 Prepare and Distribute Draft EIR
4 Prepare and Distribute Final EIR
5 Meetings, Hearings, and Management Coordination
Task 1: Collect Data/Prepare Project Description and EIR Outline
As part of this first task, PCR will meet with the project team to review data needs, discuss specific issues of
concern, and the project schedule. In addition, PCR will prepare a data needs memorandum listing
information required to complete the EIR process with the City of Newport Beach.
Upon receipt of necessary project information identified on our data needs list, PCR will prepare a draft
Project Description for City review, as well as an outline of the anticipated contents of the EIR to be
prepared. As discussed below, this Project Description will be included in an Initial Study package and will
be used as the basis for preparing the Explanation of Checklist Determinations within the Initial Study
package. Upon receipt of team comments, PCR will make necessary changes to these documents. PCR
assumes that two iterations of review/update for the Project Description will be required, but only one
review/comment cycle for the EIR outline (as this will be revisited upon completion of the Initial Study, as
discussed further below). This scope of work assumes that all necessary and otherwise requested
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information and materials will be provided to PCR in a timely fashion in order to minimize delays and
additional work associated with revisions to the Project Description once drafted and approved by the City.
Products
n Data Needs List
n First Draft of Project Description and EIR Outline (2 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
o Final Project Description for use with Initial Study and EIR Outline (2 hard copies and 1
electronic copy)
Task 2: Prepare Initial Study Package and Prepare and Circulate Notice of Preparation/
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
Upon finalization of the Project Description, PCR will prepare the Initial Study package in the City's preferred
format. The Initial Study package will consist of the City's Initial Study Checklist accompanied by specific
explanations of the checklist determinations and the project description described above. The Initial Study
checklist and Explanation of Checklist Determinations will identify issues that will be analyzed in the EIR
and, importantly, substantiate with data or logic based analysis why other issues will not require further
study. For each environmental issue addressed in the Initial Study Checklist, it will be determined whether
the project would result in no impact, a less than significant impact, a less than significant impact with
mitigation or a potentially significant impact. The EIR will address in detail the issues for which a potentially
significant impact is identified.
Based on the City's RFP, further research, and subsequent input from PCR's subconsultants and City staff, it is
anticipated that the Initial Study will indicate that further analysis in an EIR is warranted for the following
environmental issues: aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, greenhouse gas
emissions, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and
water quality, land use and planning, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation,
transportation/traffic, utilities and service systems, and mandatory findings of significance.
Once drafted, PCR will submit the Initial Study package to the City for review. Upon review by the City, PCR
will make any necessary changes to the Initial Study package. It is assumed that there will be limited
revisions to the Initial Study. If such revisions include modifications to the list of environmental issues to be
discussed in the Draft EIR, the scope of work set forth in this proposal may be affected. Based on information
provided in the City's RFP, and given the anticipated broad scope of issues to be further analyzed in the EIR,
PCR assumes that only one (1) round of City comments will be required to finalize the Initial Study.
As part of this task, PCR will also prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR for review by the City.
In addition, PCR assumes that a public scoping meeting will be held and thus, a Notice of a Public Scoping
Meeting will be incorporated into the NOP. In accordance with CEQA and City requirements, the NOP/Notice
of Public Scoping Meeting will include a brief description of the project, a list of the probable environmental
effects of the project, a location may, conceptual site plan, and time and location of the public scoping
meeting. PCR will need assistance from the City in coordinating the scoping meeting location and associated
mailing list for the notice (PCR's scope of services for the Scoping Meeting are discussed in further detail
below under Task 5, Meetings, Hearings, and Management Coordination). Once the NOP/Notice of Public
Scoping meeting is signed by City staff, PCR will distribute the NOP/Notice of Public Scoping meeting via
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certified mail to begin the 30 -day public comment period. During the NOP comment period, the Initial Study
will also be made available by City staff for public review.
Products
o Draft Initial Study Package for City Review (2 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
• Final Initial Study Package based on City Comments (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
o Draft Notice of Preparation/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (2 hard copies and 1 electronic
copy)
o Final Notice of Preparation/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (50 hard copies and 1 electronic
copy)
Task 3: Prepare and Distribute Draft EIR
PCR will prepare a Screencheck Draft EIR that will analyze the project's potential environmental impacts.
This task will represent the largest part of PCR's effort in completing the environmental review process for
the project. PCR will design a Draft EIR that will reflect the scope of issues determined by the Initial Study,
additional relevant issues raised within NOP comments, and how to approach key environmental issue areas.
The Draft EIR will include all statutory sections required by CEQA, including a summary, project description,
environmental setting, and impact analyses for each environmental issue to be addressed that will include
mitigation measures and an analysis of cumulative effects. The EIR will also address areas of controversy,
effects found not to be significant, growth inducement, alternatives, significant irreversible environmental
effects, significant and unavoidable environmental effects, references, and organizations and persons
consulted. PCR assumes that up to three (3) alternatives, including a No Project Alternative as required
under CEQA, will be addressed in the Draft EIR.
PCR will work with the City to create a comprehensive set of project objectives within the Project
Description and to identify alternatives to the project. Project objectives play a key role in the CEQA process
as they are the basis for considering or rejecting alternatives to the proposed project. Alternatives to the
project are of primary importance in an EIR as they are required to be included under CEQA as a way to
reduce or eliminate the significant impacts of a project and are also carefully reviewed and considered by the
public and decision -makers.
The scope of the environmental impact analyses in the Draft EIR will be determined by the Initial Study and
may be modified to include additional topics based on comments received during the NOP comment period.
Based on PCR's understanding of the development, our long-standing history of experience in preparing EIRs
for coastal projects in the region in general, and information provided in the City's RFP and the applicant's
preliminary project description, we anticipate that the Draft EIR will analyze the following environmental
issue areas.
o Aesthetics (Aesthetics, Views, Visual Character, and Light/Glare)
• Air Quality
m Biological Resources (Marine and Terrestrial Resources)
n Cultural Resources (Archaeological, Paleontological, and Historic Resources)
o Geology and Soils
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n Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Global Climate Change
n Hazards and Hazardous Materials
• Hydrology and Water Quality
m Land Use and Planning
e Noise
• Population, Housing, and Employment
a Public Services (Police, Fire, Schools, Parks/Recreation, and Libraries)
o Transportation/Traffic (Traffic, Parking, and Access)
n Utilities and Service Systems (Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste)
The project team's analytic approach and scope for each of the environmental issues is presented below
Aesthetics/Visual Resources
Given the proposed intensification of land uses on-site, as well as the abundance of public coastal views
available in the project area, PCR will evaluate the potential impacts of the proposed development with
regard to aesthetics, views, and visual character. The analysis of aesthetics will include an evaluation of
potential impacts associated with aesthetic resources, views, and light and glare. The aesthetics analysis will
be illustrated through the use of photographs and graphic illustrations. The analysis of impacts on aesthetic
resources will incorporate the following: a description of the existing visual quality of the site and
surrounding areas; a description of any valued focal or panoramic views of aesthetic resources; a description
of relevant regulations, policies and guidelines governing aesthetic resources; and an evaluation of impacts
with an emphasis on the potential for the project to introduce features that would detract from the aesthetic
quality of the area or conflict with applicable design guidelines.
Based on the project location and proposed three-story building heights, the new buildings will be visible
from beyond the immediate project vicinity. Thus, the analysis of views will need to be comprehensive. This
analysis will focus on views of aesthetic resources that may be obstructed. The analysis will address views
from public and private locations separately; public policy and case law private views are provided little
regulatory protection. If determined necessary, PCR has included as an optional task photo -realistic visual
simulations to support the evaluation of view and visual character impacts in the EIR, as discussed below.
Additionally, given the intensification of land uses on the project site, it is expected that the project will
generate considerably more light and glare effects based on the introduction of residential and other
structural lighting and addition of windows and reflective surfaces associated with new buildings. As such,
PCR will evaluate the potential for new light and glare sources to adversely affect surrounding and other
nearby land uses.
Visual Simulations (Optional Task)
As noted above, PCR has retained VisionScape Imagery to prepare visual simulations of the proposed
development from various vantage points in the project area. If the City requests that this task be
undertaken, four (4) visual simulations would be prepared from ground -level camera views, with locations
to be determined by the City prior to VisionScape conducting a site visit. While CAD files are assumed to be
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provided by the project applicant, VisionScape would utilize its own library of 3D models and landscape
concept imagery for the simulations, if requested to do so. This task also includes digitizing of all base data
for the extrusion of an original 3D wireframe model and imaging to illustrate photo realistic materials, maps,
textures and a landscape concept to scale.
Air Quality
PCR has worked closely with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff members to
develop an understanding and define expectations for the quantification and assessment of pollutant
emissions from projects similar to the proposed project. Given the extent of contemplated construction
activities, location of nearby sensitive receptors, and operational intensity of the proposed uses compared to
existing uses on-site, an analysis of air quality impacts is necessary in the EIR. Based on our knowledge of
and experience with the proposed project and expertise with current regulatory requirements, PCR will
prepare the air quality analysis for the proposed development pursuant to the standards and guidelines set
forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the SCAQMD. PCR will take the following steps to
prepare the air quality technical report based on the most recent regulatory guidance:
• Regulatory Setting - PCR will prepare a discussion of the pertinent air quality statutes and
regulations at the local, regional, state and federal levels, accompanied, to facilitate due diligence, by
a list of agencies that would have jurisdiction over air quality aspects of each of the alternatives.
• Existing Air Quality Conditions - PCR will describe regional meteorology and pollutant levels as
measured at the relevant SCAQMD or other agency monitoring stations and provide a summary of
project -related available ambient monitoring data.
• Thresholds of Significance - PCR will prepare a discussion of the thresholds of significance for CEQA
consideration based on applicable SCAQMD and City criteria and guidelines.
• Construction -Period Mass Emissions Analysis - PCR will prepare a construction emissions inventory
using SCAQMD's recommended CalEEMod model to assess daily regional emissions of ambient air
pollutants and their precursors. This analysis will include combustion emissions related to
equipment operation; fugitive dust emissions related to site preparation and earthmoving activities;
mobile source emissions related to construction worker and haul truck trips; and volatile organic
compound (VOC) emissions related to architectural coating application and asphalt pavement.
Construction -Period Localized Impact Analysis - PCR will address localized impacts attributable to
project CO, NOx, PMlo, and PM2 s emissions during construction. The analysis will be performed using
the SCAQMD Localized Significance Thresholds (LST) Guidelines which recommend dispersion
modeling for construction sites which are larger than five acres in size. Since the project is larger
than five acres in size, detailed dispersion modeling will be performed using the USEPA/SCAQMD
approved AERMOD model with meteorological data obtained from the closest SCAQMD monitoring
station. The localized analysis will focus on sensitive receptors including residential uses
surrounding the site. The analysis will focus on construction days of maximum impact. It is assumed
that no more than one project option (schedule) and build -out year will be analyzed.
Operations -Period Mass Emissions Analysis - PCR will prepare a regional emissions inventory that
will include quantification of mobile source emissions related to project -generated vehicle trips and
stationary source emissions related to energy demand (i.e., electricity generation and natural gas
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consumption). This emission inventory will be compiled using the SCAQMD-approved CaIEEMod
emissions model and will be performed for one build -out year and existing year conditions.
As the project may include additional or increased use of recreational marine vessels (powered
boats), the emissions inventory will include boating emissions directly attributable to project
operations. Emissions will be calculated using the CARB OFFROAD2007 emissions model.
Localized Operational Hot Spots Concentration Analysis - PCR will perform a qualitative analysis of
CO hotspots resulting from project generated vehicle trips. The analysis will consist of a discussion
based on intersections analyzed in the SCAQMD 2007 AQMP.
Toxic Air Contaminants - PCR will assess potential off-site impacts from the creation and emission of
toxic air contaminants (TACs) during construction qualitatively. PCR will perform a qualitative
analysis based on guidance from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) "Air Quality and Land
Use Handbook: A Community Health Perspective (April 2005)".
PCR assumes that marine vessel (boat) fueling will not occur on-site during project operations. If it is
determined that a detailed health risk assessment is required for the project, it may be performed
under separate scope and budget.
n Odors - PCR will analyze impacts from odors during construction and operation qualitatively.
n Consistency with Regional Air Quality Plan - PCR will evaluate the project's consistency with the
SCAQMD's most recent Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), including the AQMP's strategies to
achieve and maintain ambient air quality standards.
Mitigation Measures - PCR will provide mitigation measures, if needed, to address any significant air
quality impacts identified in preparation of the EIR.
Biological Resources
PCR's Biological Services Division staff reviewed project plans and performed a cursory review of the project
site and determined that there would be very limited, if any, adverse effects on terrestrial biological
resources resulting from project implementation. The only potential impacts to terrestrial resources that
might be relevant apply to nesting birds on-site that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
(MBTA). As such, PCR anticipates that the evaluation of terrestrial impacts in the EIR will focus solely on
MBTA issues. However, given the existence of marine biological resources in the area and the proximity of
proposed improvements to such resources, most notably the proposed bulkhead/seawall and the potential
new dry stack boat storage inlet/retractable pedestrian bridge, an assessment of impacts in this regard may
be warranted. As such, PCR has retained M&A to conduct an optional project -specific evaluation of marine
biology impacts, as discussed in detail below.
Baseline Marine Biological Survey (Optional Task)
Given the high potential for the presence of sensitive marine habitat that could be affected by bayfront
improvements such as the proposed new seawall, M&A would, if requested by the City, conduct in -water
biological investigations offshore of proposed development area to determine the location and extent of
marine resources. Given the depth range, there is potential for eelgrass to be present; therefore the
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proposed surveys would consist of an eelgrass assessment, in addition to a survey of in -water habitats and a
compilation of marine fauna observed within the study area. Biological investigations would be conducted
using SCUBA. These investigations would involve assessment of the marine habitats other than eelgrass
present in the study area such as unvegetated mud -bottom and manmade structures (e.g., pier pilings and
bulkheads). The SCUBA survey would result in a list of characteristic marine fauna and Flora observed within
the survey area.
Eelgrass surveys would make use of acoustic survey techniques and in -water inspections completed by
SCUBA divers. Acoustic surveys would be completed from a small research vessel equipped with a side -scan
sonar system, single -beam sonar, and dGPS (differential GPS). SCUBA divers would also collect eelgrass leaf
shoot densities in any eelgrass beds identified. All eelgrass surveys would be conducted in accordance with
the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy (SCEMP) (National Marine Fisheries Service 1991, as
amended). The eelgrass survey would provide the necessary information in support of the permitting
process, but would not replace any necessary pre -construction eelgrass survey; per the SCEMP if impacts to
eelgrass habitat were anticipated (an additional eelgrass survey would be necessary within 60 days of
starting construction).
In addition, given the uncertainty regarding the extent of the proposed project, surveys will be conducted in
the tidal zone (i.e., intertidal zone between +7.79 and -2 ft MLLW) within the project area, and despite the
relatively developed nature of the proposed area, coastal salt marsh organisms, composed of salt tolerant
vegetation and may occur in the upper intertidal zone above the intertidal mudflats (> +2.3 ft MLLW).
Upon completion of the survey, a marine biological resources report would be prepared for the project site.
The report would include a summary of the habitats, Flora, and fauna on site. The various habitat types
observed would be digitized using Arcview GIS, and maps would be created on an aerial base map. Aerial
coverage of the various habitat types would be calculated from the digital maps. Since only a conceptual
design has been provided, the report would identify potential biological resources or habitats that may be a
concern and should be considered during the design process. Additional constraints and consideration, such
as mitigation for potential impacts will also be provided.
Cultural Resources (Archaeological, Paleontological, and Historic Resources)
Archaeological and Paleontological Resources
Despite the lack of known cultural resource sites on the project property, there remains the potential for the
presence of archaeological and paleontological resources that could be adversely affected by the
construction of the proposed improvements. As suggested in the City's RFP, PCR has reviewed the
Archaeology and Paleontology report prepared by LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) and has identified a handful of
inaccuracies and/or data gaps. While the LSA report states that there are no native soils present within the
project site, the results of the preliminary geotechnical report indicate that native soils, or Quaternary
estuarine deposits, occur at depths between 6 feet to 10 feet across the project site. Accordingly, this issue
should be addressed in an updated assessment. In addition, the LSA report does not include a
paleontological resources records search or a Sacred Lands File search and follow-up Native American
consultation in accordance with recognized industry standards for analyzing impacts to archaeological and
paleontological resources in compliance with CEQA. Finally, the report does not characterize the sensitivity
for buried archaeological (prehistoric or historic) resources based on the results of the cultural resources
records search as it does not indicated the quantity, type, and distance of known archaeological resources in
the vicinity. As a result of these data gaps, PCR proposes to conduct an updated Phase 1 archaeological and
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paleontological resources assessment of the project site in compliance with CEQA. PCR will utilize the LSA
analysis to the extent feasible in order to achieve time and cost efficiencies.
The scope of work for the updated assessment will include a updated cultural resources records search
through the California Historical Resources Information System -South Central Coastal Information Center
(CHRIS-SCCIC), a Sacred Lands File (SLF) search through the California Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) and follow-up Native American consultation, and a paleontological resources records
search through the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (NHMLAC). In addition, PCR will review
available geotechnical studies, site plans, and drilling/grading studies to determine the nature and depth of
the construction activities to assist in determining the depths of fill versus native soils across the project site.
If no resources are identified as a result of the record searches, it does not preclude the existence of buried
resources within the project site. If this is the case, PCR will determine the potential for the project to
encounter buried resources during construction based on the results of the record searches, depth of native
versus fill soils, and proposed excavation parameters. This discussion will be included in an updated
technical report and the Cultural Resources EIR Section. if the proposed project has the potential to impact
buried resources, appropriate mitigation measures such as monitoring during construction, shall be
recommended.
The tasks PCR will take as part of the archaeological and paleontological resources analysis include the
following:
Cultural and Paleontological Resources Record Search
PCR will conduct records searches for cultural and paleontological resources. The cultural resources records
search will be conducted through the CHRIS-SCCIC at California State University, Fullerton and will entail a
review of all previous cultural resource studies and recorded archaeological resources inside and within a
one-half mile radius of the project site. PCR will also review historic topographic maps and aerials
photographs on file. The paleontological resources records search will be conducted through the NHMLAC
and will include a review of all known fossil localities inside and within the general vicinity of the project
site. Results of both records searches will indicate whether or not there are previously recorded
archaeological, historical, or paleontological resources within the project site that require recordation,
evaluation, and inclusion in the impact analysis. The results will also provide a basis for assessing the
sensitivity of the project site for additional and buried resources.
Sacred Lands File Search and Follow-up Native American Consultation
PCR will commission a SLF search through the NAHC and conduct follow-up consultation with Native
American groups identified by the NAHC as having affiliation with the project vicinity, as recommended by
the NAHC. Follow-up consultation will be in the form of a letter sent via certified mail that will indicate the
project site, briefly describe the nature of the proposed project, and request information recipients may have
regarding additional prehistoric or Native American resources that may be impacted by the proposed
project. Results of the search and follow-up consultation will provide information as to the nature and
location of additional prehistoric or Native American resources whose records may not be available at the
CHRIS-SCCIC.
Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Assessment Technical Letter Report
PCR will prepare a CEQA-level Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Assessment technical letter
report, which will document the study findings. The report will include a description of the project
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undertaking, environmental and cultural settings, methods, results, impact analyses, resource sensitivity
assessments, and recommendations for additional work such as a Phase II Testing and Evaluation work
program or monitoring during construction, if necessary. The methods and results sections will include
maps of the project site, photographs, and incorporate new data gained through cultural and paleontological
record searches and SLF search. The report will recommend mitigation measures for historic, prehistoric,
and paleontological resources to reduce their impacts to a less than significant level. If no measures are
necessary, this will be clearly stated and supported. The results, conclusions, and recommendations of the
technical letter report would be incorporated into the Cultural Resources section of the EIR.
Historic Resources (Optional Task)
As noted in the RFP, the existing 50 -year-old commercial storage garages on the eastern side of Parcel 3 are
proposed for demolition, and therefore an evaluation of potential historic resources effects may be deemed
necessary by City staff to adequately address this issue pursuant to CEQA. Based upon review of the
previous cultural study prepared by LSA, no due diligence assessment for historical resources has been
completed for the project site. While the probability of potential impacts to historical resources appears low
based upon the information in the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and available site information, the
presence of structures over 45 years in age within the project site and vicinity warrants, at a minimum, the
completion of a due diligence -level survey and analysis for compliance with CEQA. If requested to do so by
City staff, PCR's Historic Resources Division staff will conduct a site survey, archival records search, property
research and prepare a preliminary assessment of structures over 45 years in age within the project site and
vicinity. Structures over 45 years in age will be recorded on a Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
survey form. PCR's highly qualified historians, architectural historians and preservation planners meet and
exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and have the necessary knowledge and
experience in the architectural history of Newport Bay to conduct the requisite analysis. If potential
historical resources are identified that may be impacted by the proposed project, PCR's Historic Resources
Division will review the proposed project for conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and,
if necessary, provide appropriate mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts and ensure compatibility
of the proposed project with the existing built environment. The results of the optional historical resources
analysis will be summarized in the Cultural Resources section of the EIR and pertinent supporting
documentation will be included in the appendix including DPR forms and archival records search results.
Geology/Soils
Based on input from City staff, this scope assumes that the project applicant will provide a site-specific
geotechnical study for the proposed mixed-use project that contains sufficient analysis to complete the
environmental review process. The applicant -provided geotechnical study indicates the potential for
liquefaction and lateral spreading to adversely affect proposed structures, including the proposed
subterranean parking level, due to soil and groundwater conditions on-site, and therefore evaluation of
geologic hazards in the EIR is warranted. PCR will incorporate into the Geology and Soils EIR section of the
EIR the results, conclusions, and recommendations contained in the geotechnical study. The evaluation in
the EIR will focus on seismic and soil conditions, including geotechnical hazards, seismicity and the potential
for liquefaction, subsidence, and erosion. The following steps are proposed to address geological issues:
A review of the site-specific geotechnical study would be completed;
Where necessary, additional relevant geotechnical and geological literature and maps will be
reviewed, including reports and maps from the United States Geological Survey, the California
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Geological Survey, United States Department of Agriculture - Soil Conservation Service, and other
documentation available through the City of Newport Beach and the project applicant;
Review and describe relevant local, regional, State and federal standards and regulations that apply
to geology and soils;
Thresholds of Significance will be established for identifying impacts on geology and soils;
Based on existing studies and available information, the potential for impacts associated with fault
rupture, seismic ground shaking, seismic -related ground failure, such as liquefaction, landslides, soil
erosion, subsidence or expansive soils will be evaluated; and
If significant impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be provided. Measures will be based on
existing studies or will focus on the need for specialized studies in order to achieve identified
performance standards.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As the proposed project would increase the development intensity in the project area, and would therefore
increase overall air pollutant emissions (including greenhouse gases), PCR has included a project -specific
analysis of greenhouse gas emissions/global climate change impacts in our scope of work. There has been
considerable activity at the state and local level in implementing the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,
also known as AB -32. OPR recently published new CEQA Guidelines, effective on March 18, 2010, which
clarify how Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions should be analyzed and mitigated under CEQA. PCR is
therefore proposing to analyze GHG emissions in accordance with this new guidance. In general, the
guidelines allow Lead Agencies to determine if a quantitative or qualitative analysis is most appropriate, and
to establish specific significance criteria. Based on the scope of the project, PCR is proposing to prepare a
quantitative analysis, with the following steps.
Regulatory Setting - PCR will prepare a discussion of the pertinent GHG statutes and regulations at
the local, regional, state and federal levels.
n Existing Conditions - PCR will describe ambient GHG levels and GHG emissions at the local, state,
federal, and global level, as available and appropriate.
Thresholds of Significance - At this time neither the SCAQMD nor the City of Newport Beach has
promulgated numeric project -level significance thresholds for GHG emissions applicable to the
proposed project. PCR will work with the City to define the most appropriate thresholds of
significance for CEQA consideration, based on OPR, CAPCOA, and/or other agency -issued criteria and
guidelines.
Construction -Period Mass Emissions Analysis - PCR will prepare a construction GHG emissions
inventory using the CalEEMod model which is approved by the SCAQMD for CEQA analyses. This
analysis will primarily include combustion emissions related to equipment operation and mobile
source emissions related to construction worker and haul truck trips.
n Operation -Period Mass Emissions Analysis - PCR will prepare an inventory using the CaIEEMod
model for GHG emissions resulting from operation of the proposed project, including emissions from
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energy usage and mobile sources including project related marine vessels (boats). The operational
GHG analysis will be prepared for the build out year, and include mandatory emission reduction
measures, such as CaIGREEN building codes, as applicable.
Consistency with Applicable GHG-reduction Plans - The City of Newport Beach has not yet developed
a formal GHG reduction plan. However, PCR will evaluate the project's consistency with applicable
GHG-reduction goals, plans and regulations.
Mitigation Measures - PCR will provide mitigation measures, if needed, to address any significant
GHG impacts identified in preparation of the EIR.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
According the applicant -provided Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), the project site has several
Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) that could pose a health risk to people residing or working at
the proposed mixed-use development. As such, PCR will evaluate impacts relating to hazard and hazardous
materials in the EIR. Utilizing the Phase I ESA provided by the applicant's consultant, PCR will summarize
the findings and recommendations contained in the Phase 1 ESA. The section will address the potential risks
to human health and the environment associated with hazardous materials due to exposure to residual
concentrations of chemicals that may be present in site soils and/or groundwater at the site. PCR's
evaluation of the project's potential impacts on hazards and hazardous materials will:
Describe the history of uses on the site, potential sources of contamination, and the regulatory
context for hazardous materials management. The conclusions and/or status of documentation or
activities focusing on hazardous materials will also be summarized;
Review and describe relevant local, regional, state, and federal standards and regulations that apply
to hazardous materials handling and storage;
Define Thresholds of Significance based on applicable regulatory provisions;
Identify and discuss potential impacts on human health and the environment based on the findings of
the ESA and any follow-up activities; and
Recommend mitigation measures if significant impacts are identified. Measures will be based on
existing studies or will focus on the need for specialized studies in order to achieve identified
performance standards.
Hydrology and Water Quality
The proposed development could result in potential impacts to runoff Flow rates, drainage patterns, and
surface and groundwater quality clue to future development activities and the increase the overall land use
intensity, and therefore impacts associated with hydrology and water quality will be evaluated in the EIR.
Following completion of the Hydrology Study and Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) by the
applicant's consultant, these technical reports would serve as the basis for the discussion of impacts in the
EIR. Based on the analysis, conclusions, and recommendations contained in the Hydrology Study and WQMP,
PCR's evaluation in the EIR of the project's potential impacts on hydrology, flooding, and water quality will
summarize:
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• Baseline water quality data for the project area;
n Existing conditions, including drainage patterns, flows, and water quality for the project area;
n Existing and planned drainage systems that would serve the site and document any known
constraints to off-site drainage facilities;
• Relevant local, regional, state, and federal standards and regulations related to hydrology and
drainage, including Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plans that apply to the project as defined
by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board;
• Thresholds of Significance for identifying hydrology and drainage impacts;
• Changes in hydrology and drainage resulting from increases in impervious surfaces, proposed site
activities, and intensification of land use;
o Potential impacts related to drainage, including issues associated with below -grade transit and a high
groundwater table, flooding, and construction of new or expanded drainage facilities; and
• Mitigation measures if significant impacts are identified. Measures will be based on existing studies
or will focus on the need for specialized studies in order to achieve identified performance standards.
Land Use and Planning
As noted previously, the proposed project includes requests for amendments to both the City's General Plan
and Coastal Land Use Plan, a zone change, Planned Community Development Plan approval, Transfer of
Development Rights, Lot Line Adjustment, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan, and Development
Agreement. PCR will assess land use impacts of these requested entitlements and also evaluate the project's
consistency with land use and zoning designations, local and regional plans, policies and guidelines
applicable to the site, and the applicable provisions of the Development Agreement. The analysis of impacts
relative to land use and planning will incorporate the following:
n Land use and zoning designations will be described and mapped specifically for the project site and
for the surrounding areas;
• Applicable local, regional, state and federal plans, policies, regulations and guidelines will be
summarized;
r, Land use compatibility of the new structures associated with the project will be discussed relative to
past and present site activities and adjacent uses;
• Thresholds of Significance will be defined for land use impacts;
n The compatibility of proposed land uses and activities with surrounding areas will be assessed;
• The project's consistency with General Plan, zoning designations, and relevant standards for
setbacks, building heights, and the provision of open space and landscaping will be evaluated. As the
project would increase on-site building heights, an important focus of the analysis will be on how the
proposed project would affect the scale and character of the surrounding area as it exists and as
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anticipated in relevant plans, and how the project would meet the community benefits needs of the
surrounding area. Inconsistencies with applicable local, regional, state or federal land use policies
and programs will be identified;
A comprehensive analysis will be conducted of project consistency with relevant goals and policies
within the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan, other relevant general plan elements, and other
applicable City plans and policies. Regional plans of interest and merit, such as SCAG's Regional
Comprehensive Plan will also be addressed and cross references will be made to other sections of the
document which address project consistency with the Orange County Congestion Management Plan,
and the SCAQMD's Air Quality Management Plan.
Determinations of significance will be based on instances where there are conflicts with plans or
policies that also translate to physical impacts on the environment based on potential impacts
associated with traffic, air quality, noise, and other topical areas of analysis.
Mitigation measures will be identified, if necessary, to address significant physical impacts on land
use.
Noise
As the proposed project has the potential to increase ambient noise levels on a temporary (e.g., during
construction) and/or long-term (e.g., operations) basis, the issue of noise will be addressed in the Draft EIR.
PCR staff will prepare an evaluation of potential noise impacts associated with construction activities,
surface transportation, and other aspects of project operations that are noise intensive and that have the
potential to impact neighboring noise sensitive land uses. In addition, PCR staff will also prepare an
evaluation of potential impacts on the project from sources of noise in the existing sound environment. The
adequacy of building sound isolation to support attainment of applicable interior noise standards for
residential uses and the potential for adverse noise effects related to existing sound environment will be
addressed. Based on our preliminary review of local conditions, noise -sensitive uses in the Project vicinity
would include existing nearby residential uses south of the project site.
The scope of services for the noise analysis will include the following:
Regulatory Setting (thresholds of significant noise impact) - PCR will identify and describe relevant
local plans, regulations, ordinances, and guidelines related to community noise.
Characterize Existing Noise Environment (baseline condition) - PCR will identify and map noise -
sensitive land uses in the vicinity of the project area that may be affected by the proposed Project.
Site ambient noise measurements will be conducted at up to two locations over 48 -hours (one
midweek and one weekend day) and up to three short-term monitoring during peak traffic hours to
establish ambient noise levels in proximity to potentially affected noise sensitive land uses.
0 Construction -Period Impacts - PCR will predict construction -period noise impacts by utilizing
published construction equipment noise level data to characterize the noise source, and applying
industry standard distance attenuation and barrier (natural topography) insertion loss formulas to
estimate noise levels at sensitive receptor locations. Construction -period noise will then be
compared to the ambient noise level and identified threshold of significance at each receptor location
to determine noise impacts. In addition, construction vibration, including evaluation of effects from
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pile driving (if utilized) on sensitive receptors (i.e., residences) will be evaluated, qualitative
evaluation.
Operational Impacts - PCR will evaluate operational noise and vibration impacts from project related
vehicular traffic at nearby existing roadway segments and on-site stationary noise sources by
establishing the incremental change from baseline condition existing ambient noise levels to project
operational noise levels and then compare the predicted noise levels with identified thresholds of
significance. Traffic noise impacts will be evaluated using a roadway noise computer prediction
model based on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) traffic noise prediction model
(FHWARD-77-108) methodologies and criteria. This analysis will be conducted for up to three
scenarios (e.g., Existing, Future No -Project, and Future with Project). To calibrate the sound
prediction model to more accurately reflect local conditions, the two short-term (15 -minute) noise
measurements with simultaneous traffic counts along the analyzed roadway segments will be used.
Land Use Compatibility - PCR will evaluate the potential noise impacts from existing sound
environment (i.e. traffic on roadways, entertainment center) on the proposed residential building
based on the City/State Building Code. Mitigation measures in the form of building sound isolation
performances on an as -needed basis. This task will address the building shell sound attenuation
only.
Mitigation Measures - PCR will recommend mitigation measures to the extent feasible if significant
impacts are identified. Mitigation measures may include performance standards, changes in the
design, location or orientation of proposed land uses, or, restrictions in the hours and types of project
activities. Mitigation design is not included in this scope of work.
The scope of services for the noise section does not include post construction noise and vibration monitoring
and analysis.
Population, Housing, and Employment
The project, as proposed, would construct 49 multi -family residential units on a site that currently does not
include any occupied dwelling units. Therefore, the proposed project would entail intensification of on-site
land uses with residential and retail uses. As such, PCR will evaluate the potential for the proposed project
to result in impacts on population, housing, and employment within the City. PCR's evaluation of the
project's potential impacts on population, housing, and employment will:
Identify the existing population, housing, and employment conditions with reliance on the General
Plan, other City sources, Census 2010 data, and associated projections for population, housing, and
employment, including those provided by the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG);
Describe the regulatory provisions and City policies related to population, housing, and employment,
as appropriate;
Define Thresholds of Significance based on applicable guidelines;
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Evaluate the proposed project's effects relative to projected population, housing, and employment to
determine any conflicts related to housing supply or growth, particularly those that would translate
to significant physical impacts on the environment; and
Recommend mitigation measures, to the extent feasible, where significant impacts are identified.
The level of significance after implementation of mitigation measures will also be discussed.
Public Services (Police, Fire, Schools, Parks/Recreation, and Libraries)
Fire Protection
PCR's evaluation of the project's potential impacts on fire protection services will:
Describe the location, response times, staffing, and equipment levels for the fire stations that serve
the site;
Discuss any existing constraints to service and relevant plans or proposals for new fire stations or
increases in staffing and equipment;
Define Thresholds of Significance for determining impacts to fire protection services;
Evaluate the project's conformance with regulations and standards for such features as road widths,
hydrant fire flow, and emergency response times. Additionally, in consultation with the fire
department, assess the increase in demand for fire protection and the Newport Beach Fire
Department's ability to serve the project and maintain adequate levels of service; and
If mitigation measures are required to address significant impacts, they will be developed with input
from the Fire Department, focusing on design modifications or requirements for additional staffing,
equipment, or facilities needed to serve the project.
Police Services
PCR's evaluation of the project's potential impacts on police services will:
• Identify the location, police beats, facilities, staffing, equipment levels, and response times for the
police stations serving the project site;
• Discuss any existing constraints to police services in the project area or relevant plans for new
facilities, staffing and equipment;
• Define Thresholds of Significance to determine impacts on police services;
Based on consultation with the police department, assess the increase in demand for police services
and the ability of the Newport Beach Police Department and California Highway Patrol to serve the
project and maintain adequate levels of service; and
Develop mitigation measures with input from the police department to address any significant
impacts on police services.
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Schools
PCR's evaluation of the project's potential impacts on public schools will:
• Identify the name, location, size, capacity and enrollment of the public schools serving the project
area in consultation with the Newport -Mesa School District;
• Summarize applicable local, regional and state plans, policies and regulations, including school
impact fees under Senate Bill 50;
o Discuss any relevant plans for new or expanded school facilities;
• Define Thresholds of Significance focusing on the potential for the project and its effect on schools to
result in physical impacts on the environment;
Quantify enrollment generated by the project in relation to existing and planned school capacities
and identify any physical impacts on schools associated with school construction and/or other
project effects; and
Develop mitigation measures if significant impacts are identified that would not be mitigated through
payment of school impact fees.
Library Services
PCR's evaluation of project's potential impacts on library services will:
Identify the location of the public library serving the project area, the size and capacity of the facility,
and its service population. Relevant facility or service constraints will be identified along with any
existing requirements for library impact fees;
• Define Thresholds of Significance for determining impacts on libraries;
• Evaluate potential impacts on library services and facilities in consultation with the library
department; and
• Develop mitigation measures, if necessary, to address significant impacts on library services.
Parks/Recreation
PCR will evaluate the proposed project's impact on local and regional parks and recreational facilities within
the City of Newport Beach and surrounding jurisdictions, as appropriate, including various trails and bike
paths in the area, Newport Dunes, and aquatic recreation within Newport Harbor and Newport Back Bay.
Transportation/Traffic
The proposed project will increase on-site traffic generation, which could result in on- and off-site impacts to
affected intersections and roadway, including PCH, a State highway and major thoroughfare. Further,
parking demand on-site will increase markedly, and the applicant has proposed a shared parking program to
help meet those demands. Therefore, PCR will document the potential for the proposed project to result in
transportation, circulation and parking impacts in the EIR based on the analyses and findings to be contained
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in a traffic study prepared by the applicant's consultant. The Transportation/Traffic section of the EIR will
summarize the traffic study and will evaluate intersection and roadway impacts associated with the addition
of project -generated traffic; determine the amount and adequacy of available parking (including an
evaluation of the shared parking analysis); and assess site access and related circulation issues (e.g., safety
issues and hazards related to proposed circulation improvements including vehicular and pedestrian access,
and parking).
Utilities and Service Systems (Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste)
Water
The analysis of utilities will first address the adequacy of water infrastructure at and near the project site.
The project's mix of land uses would generate a water demand that would not meet the thresholds requiring
the preparation of a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) pursuant to Senate Bill 610 (effective January 1, 2002
and codified in California Water Code Section 10910 et seq.). As such, a WSA is not included in this scope of
work. However, based on technical input from the applicant's civil engineer or another consultant that is
sufficient to support an adequate CEQA analysis, the EIR will describe the local water distribution system
and evaluate whether on- and off-site water infrastructure can adequately accommodate the demand for
water generated by the project.
Wastewater
Since the proposed project would increase on-site water use, wastewater generation would also be expected
to increase, which could result in adverse effects on existing wastewater conveyance and treatment
infrastructure. PCR's evaluation of the project's potential impacts on wastewater will be based on technical
data to be provided by the applicant's civil engineer or another consultant that is sufficient to support an
adequate CEQA analysis. Based on this technical data, the EIR will identify and describe existing
infrastructure, current and forecasted wastewater treatment capacity, and any constraints to treatment and
conveyance systems that would affect the project.
Solid Waste
The analysis of project impacts on solid waste will begin with an identification of the location, classification,
and projected capacity of landfills that would receive solid waste generated by the project. Relevant local
solid waste and recycling policies will also be identified. The analysis will then identify and calculate the
types of waste and debris that would be generated by construction activities, and the amount of solid waste
that would be generated during project operations. The amount of solid waste generated during both
construction and operation of the project will then be compared with projected landfill capacity to determine
whether adequate landfill capacity exists. The analysis will also evaluate the consistency of the project's
waste diversion and recycling procedures with AB939 goals.
Revision and Distribution of the Draft EIR
PCR will submit Administrative Draft EIR 1 to the City for review. Based on information provided in the
City's RFP, we anticipate that two (2) rounds of City comments will need to be incorporated before sending a
pre-print ("proof copy') Draft EIR to the City. Upon approval of the Pre -Print Draft EIR by the City, PCR will
produce the Draft EIR and prepare a Notice of Completion and a Notice of Availability, as well as produce
hard copies of all technical reports. PCR will provide copies of the Draft EIR and one hard copy of all
technical reports that support the Draft EIR. PCR will also assist in the distribution of the Draft EIR to a list
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of agencies and organizations agreed to by the City. That list will include the State Clearinghouse, the County
Clerk, Responsible Agencies, local libraries and several of the nearby property owners and/or homeowners
associations. PCR will also send copies of the Notice of Availability to all of the names within the owners and
occupants' lists, individuals who commented on the NOP or attended the scoping meeting, as well as other
individuals and agencies from a list provided by the City. PCR will also prepare files for posting the Draft EIR
on the City's website and produce CDs of the Draft EIR for City distribution.
Products
a Administrative Draft EIR I for City Review (S hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
n Administrative Draft EIR 11 for City Review (S hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
® Pre -Print Draft EIR (2 hard copies with appendices on CD and 1 electronic copy)
o Public Review Draft EIR (SO hard copies with appendices on CD and 1 electronic copy)
n Technical Reports (1 hard copy)
o Notice of Availability (SO hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
n Notice of Completion (SO hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
Task 4: Prepare and Distribute Final EIR
At the close of the public review period for the Draft EIR, PCR will coordinate with the City to obtain all
public comments. PCR will review the comments and meet with the City to discuss issues raised and
establish an approach for responding to comments. After consultation with the City and subconsultants, as
appropriate, regarding the issues raised, PCR will prepare a Screencheck Final EIR. The Screencheck Final
EIR will include: a summary of the project and its associated impacts; corrections and additions to the Draft
EIR; a list of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR; comments submitted
regarding the Draft EIR and responses prepared to address those comments; copies of the Draft EIR
comment letters; and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. In addition, it is anticipated that PCR
will need assistance from the applicant, Bayside Village Marina, LLC, and the applicant's consultant team
with regard to comments that are more political in nature or that are specific to the design of the project.
PCR assumes that comments from two (2) rounds of team review will be incorporated into the Screencheck
Final EIR prior to submitting the document to the City for review. As discussed in more detail below, PCR
can only speculate as to the extent of public comment regarding the Draft EIR. As discussed in the Proposed
Fees section below, PCR has assigned allowances for responding to these comments. However, based on
information provided in the City's RFP, we have assumed that a moderate level of public comments will be
submitted to the City requiring responses and therefore a total of 100 hours has been budgeted for
completion of the Final EIR (including the Response to Comments, Errata, and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program [MMRP]). PCR will also prepare the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Considerations (if necessary) as part of this scope of work.
PCR anticipates that the City will review the Screencheck Final EIR twice before approving its contents. Once
the City approves the Final EIR, PCR will assist the City with distribution of the Final EIR to the appropriate
agencies and organizations, including those agencies that commented on the Draft EIR and to local libraries.
PCR will also prepare a Notice of Completion to be sent along with copies of the Final EIR to the State
Clearinghouse and County Clerk. As with the Draft EIR, PCR will prepare electronic files for posting of the
document to the City website and will prepare CDs of the Draft EIR for distribution by the City. PCR will also
prepare and distribute a Notification of Final EIR Review Locations to a list agreed to by the City. This notice
will state the libraries where the Final EIR is available for review and the address for review of the Final EIR
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on the City website. Ten days after the Final EIR is sent to commenting agencies, public hearings regarding
the project can commence.
Upon project approval, PCR will file the Notice of Determination (NOD) with the County Clerk and pay all
requisite County and CDFG CEQA filing fees, as necessary. This notice will start a 30 -day statute of
limitations with regard to approval of the project and certification of the Final EIR.
Products
o Administrative Final EIR I for City Review (5 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
o Administrative Final EIR 11 for City Review (5 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
m Final EIR for Public Distribution (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
o Notice of Completion (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
e Notice of Final EIR Review Locations (SO hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
o Notice of Determination (1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy)
o Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations (1 electronic copy)
Task 5: Meetings, Hearings, and Management Coordination
The precise number of meetings required to complete the environmental review process for the project
cannot be determined at this time, though PCR has estimate the time necessary for meetings based on four
staff hours of preparation and attendance time per staff person per meeting, and six hours of preparation
and attendance time per staff person per public hearing. As such, based on information provided in the
City's RFP, PCR has assumed that one kick-off meeting and at least six (6) regular meetings and/or
conference calls on the CEQA document/process will occur. In addition, throughout the course of the project,
regular as -needed coordination with the City either by phone or in person will be required for technical
input to the EIR and to address questions or comments regarding the EIR, particularly during preparation of
the Draft EIR. The PCR Project Manager for the EIR effort will utilize regular communication in this manner
to ensure that the City's Project Manager is apprised of current efforts and any notable issues, and is up-to-
date on CEQA document status and schedule. Additionally, as discussed above, PCR assumes that a scoping
meeting will be held for the project during the NOP comment period, and that PCR staff will attend up to
three (3) public hearings regarding the proposed project EIR.
With regard to the EIR scoping meeting, PCR will assist City staff in meeting preparation and will also be
responsible for preparation of meeting materials (PowerPoint presentation, large -format posters/boards,
and/or handouts, as deemed appropriate by City staff), presentation of the proposed project and the CEQA
process, answering public/agency questions, and recording/collecting comments provided by meeting
attendees.
SCHEDULE
PCR estimates that the EIR process can be completed within approximately nine (9) months from
authorization to proceed and receipt of necessary project information needed to complete the Initial Study
and Draft EIR. Fundamental to maintaining schedule and budget is that the Project Description remains
essentially unchanged throughout the process, and the document review cycles are met. Based on the scope
of work provided above, completion of the Draft EIR can be accomplished within approximately five (5)
months, which will be followed by a 4S -day public circulation period. It is forecasted that the Final EIR can
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be completed approximately two (2) months from the close of the public circulation period. For a more
detailed depiction of PCR's estimated EIR schedule for the proposed project, please see the Microsoft Project
schedule on the following page. The City/applicant stated goal of City Council review by the end of 2012 is
very aggressive, and therefore in order to maintain PCR's estimated EIR schedule, all technical reports
provided by the applicant team must be received and deemed adequate to support the respective EIR
analyses by the date(s) indicated in the attached MS Project schedule. If such technical reports are delayed,
the overall EIR schedule will be adjusted accordingly.
The PCR project team will commit the necessary resources to ensure the preparation of the EIR and related
environmental documents within the desired time frame. However, in the event that changes to the Project
Description occur after it has been drafted, project information is not available or complete, changes in
technical reports prepared by others, comments greatly exceed anticipated level, or if changes in the scope
occur, the schedule would be affected. PCR will notify the project team at the earliest point possible if issues
arise with the potential to affect the project schedule.
PROPOSED FEES
Based on our understanding of the project and the scope of work provided above, our estimated fee to
prepare the EIR includes PCR labor in the amount of $153,250, and direct expenses in the amount of $8,400.
Additionally, PCR has also included two optional tasks totaling $28,920. The breakdown of this fee by task is
provided in the table below. PCR reserves the right to transfer fees among line items, subject to City
approval, as budget Flexibility is needed to respond to shifts in effort that invariably occur due to unexpected
circumstances.
Should the need arise for additional professional services beyond those set forth in the scope of services due
to changes in the process or the regulatory environment, PCR will request written authorization from the
City to proceed prior to the initiation of the additional services. Factors triggering an increase in the scope of
services and a revised fee may include, but are not necessarily limited to: modifications in the project after
the Project Description has been drafted; analysis of technical issues other than those identified in this scope
of work; revisions due to changes in the technical reports prepared by others; more team or City comments
or meetings than contemplated; more public comments than contemplated; production of additional
documents; or significant delays in the project beyond the control of PCR. As stated above, in the event that
the environmental analysis identifies impacts that cannot be fully mitigated, PCR will immediately notify the
team to discuss appropriate options.
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PCR cannot precisely indicate the level of effort and associated fees that will be required to incorporate team
and City revisions to the various iterations of the Draft and Final EIR. In these instances, we have proposed
allowances for these tasks. As indicated above, PCR expects a moderate level of comments on the Draft EIR
and thus proposes an allowance of $8,020 (60 staff hours) to complete the First Screencheck Final EIR for
City review. In the event less effort is required than provided for with these allowances, PCR will not bill the
balances. Similarly, if these allowances are not sufficient to complete the First Screencheck Final EIR or to
incorporate City revisions to the Draft EIR or Final EIR, PCR will request additional authorization from the
City.
Fees and charges will be billed on a monthly basis in accordance with the schedule of PCR 2012 Billing Rates
and Expense Charges presented at the end of the proposal narrative.
PROJECT TEAM
The success of any project depends on the skills, capabilities, knowledge, and experience of the assigned
project manager and key personnel to develop and execute the proposed work plan. These individuals are
ably supported by a robust, in-house team of planners, engineers, and scientists in their respective fields.
Each member of the core team is sought after by public agencies and private entities alike.
The PCR team commits the individuals identified in this proposal and will commit the staff necessary to meet
the objectives of each assignment. Short biographies are provided below. One-page resumes showing
education/credentials for key personnel and additional in-house personnel that may be called upon to
supplement the team are provided in the Attachment.
Core Project Team
Jay Ziff, PCR Principal and Director of the Environmental Planning & Documentation Division will serve as
the Principal -In -Charge and is available to dedicate 10 percent of his time to this project. In this role he will
provide technical oversight and strategic advice, as needed. Mr. Ziff has over 20 years of experience as a
professional CEQA/NEPA consultant. Mr. Ziff has managed preparation of a full range of documents
pursuant to CEQA and NEPA. He served as the Principal -In -Charge of the Santa Monica Pier Gangway Project
and Phase 4 Structural Upgrade MND; Golden Shore Master Plan, a mixed-use project for the City of Long
Beach in the coastal zone; and the Camp Emerald Bay MND, a recreation project on Catalina Island.
Additional experience includes numerous mixed-use, commercial/retail, residential, and infrastructure
projects throughout Southern California. Mr. Ziff would
David Crook, AICP, LEED AP, Principal Planner, will serve as Project Manager, primary CEQA document
preparer, and primary contact for the City on this project and is available to dedicate 40 percent of his time
to this project. Mr. Crook has over 12 years of experience preparing everything from a Notice of Exemption
to leading a large-scale EIR. His experience includes serving as project manager for the Santa Monica Pier
Gangway Project and Phase 4 Structural Upgrade MND; Golden Shore Master Plan EIR, a mixed-use project
for the City of Long Beach in the coastal zone; and the Camp Emerald Bay MND, a recreation project on
Catalina Island; and North Main Street District Specific Plan EIR, a redevelopment project for the City of
Corona. Additional projects include the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project Program EIR for the
County of Orange; the Beverly Hills Gardens and Montage Hotel Project EIR in the City of Beverly Hills; the
San Gabriel Center EIR in the City of San Gabriel; and the EI Centro de Huntington Park EIR in the City of
Huntington Park.
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Heidi Rous, CPP, Director of the Air Quality, Climate & Acoustic Services Division has over 20 years of
experience preparing air quality analyses. She will serve as the Air Quality and Global Climate Change Task
Leader and is available to dedicate 20 percent of her time to this project. Ms. Rous is a recognized authority
in air quality, health risk, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and permitting. Ms. Rous has managed Air
Quality Impact Assessments (AQIA) and Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) required under various state and
federal environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, RMPP, Cal ARP, AB2588, and Proposition 65. She
has authored numerous Air Quality, Human Health Risk, and Risk of Upset sections to FIRS, EISs,
Environmental Assessments (EA), greenhouse gas analyses, and permit processing for a variety of public and
private clients. Relative to the Back Bay project, Ms. Rous prepared the Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas analyses
for numerous projects throughout Southern California including the ASCON Landfill in Huntington Beach, the
Santa Monica Pier Gangway Project and Phase 4 Structural Upgrade MND, and the air quality analysis for the
Golden Shore Master Plan EIR in Long Beach.
Everest Yam, Senior Air Quality Engineer, has over 8 years of experience and a comprehensive knowledge of
air quality and noise. He will support Ms. Rous in the completion of the air quality and greenhouse gas analyses
and available to dedicate 20% of his time. Mr. Yan has technical expertise conducting air impact analyses using
emissions inventory models such as EMFAC, URBEMIS, OFFROAD, MOBILE6/MOVES and AP -42 Emission
Factors. He also has extensive experience in performing roadway (mobile source) dispersion modeling using
EDMS for airport operations, CALINE4/CAL3QHC for roadway emissions, ISCST3/ AERMOD dispersion
modeling for construction and operations, and health risk assessments using HARP. Mr. Yan prepared the air
quality impact studies for Church of the Woods in San Bernardino, Huntington Gardens/Library in San Marino,
Santa Monica High School, Los Feliz Charter School and various LAUSD schools. In addition, he prepared the
CEQA-level Air Quality Technical Report and Global Climate Change Technical Report to assess the potential
impact of the proposed development for the TVI Ecocentre in the City of Irvine and the Getty Center in Malibu.
Kyle Kim, Ph.D., Senior Acoustics Engineer, has over 10 years of academic and professional experience. He
will serve as the Noise Task Leader and is available to dedicate 20 percent of his time to this project. Dr. Kim
has designed specifications for mechanical systems and conducted noise assessments for aircraft noise,
traffic noise, and design response. He regularly performs construction and operational noise monitoring and
roadway noise generation analysis for residential, infrastructure, industrial, and mixed-use projects subject
to CEQA and NEPA compliance. His relevant project experience includes a noise study for the Ascon Landfill
EIR; Huntington Beach Skate Park; Golden Shore Master Plan EIR and the Orange County Fire Station #18
MND.
Gavin Archer, MA, RPA, Director of Archaeology & Paleontology, has over 30 years of experience having
studied and practiced anthropology and archaeology in California, Arizona, and several other states since
1982. His research interests include the prehistory, history and ethnography of the American West. Mr.
Archer will serve as the Archaeological and Paleontological Task Leader and is available to dedicate 10
percent of his time to this project. His expertise includes all aspects of archaeological investigation,
documentary research, Native American consultation, permitting, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Archer
has successfully managed diverse cultural resources consulting projects for public and private sector clients,
and including a variety of resources: Native American prehistoric occupation sites, traditional cultural
properties, and sacred lands, and Historic Period sites, buildings, and structures. Examples of his field
experience include: a central Alaskan Paleoindian encampment, windward O'ahu Island pondfields, Archaic,
Hohokam, and Trincheras villages of the Sonoran Desert, and the Tomato Springs sites of coastal southern
California with hunter -gatherer occupation components dating from 7,500 years before present to Spanish
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contact in the late 1700s. His research has also included landfill "garbology;' Tarahumara ethnoarcha=ology,
Great Depression homesteading, and the early 20th century remains of downtown Phoenix and Los Angeles.
Kyle Garcia, a Senior Archaeologist, will support Mr. Archer with Archaeological and Paleontological
support. Mr. Garcia has over seven years of experience in archaeology and paleontology. Mr. Garcia will
serve as the Archaeological and Paleontological lead technical analyst and is available to dedicate 20 percent
of his time to this project. Mr. Garcia has contributed his services and expertise to over 300 projects at PCR
subject to requirements of the CEQA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the
NEPA, and other federal, State, and local regulations. He regularly coordinates with Native American groups,
clients, and regulatory agencies on behalf of clients. These projects included infrastructure, utilities, parks,
mixed-use, residential, industrial, and commercial developments that served a variety of public and private
sector clients throughout California and Arizona. His experience includes a numerous projects including
record searches, Phase 1 field surveys and reports, and monitoring. Local experience includes the Newland
Street Monitoring in Huntington Beach, a half-dozen projects for the City of San Juan Capistrano, an Orange
County Fire Authority fire station, and the Heritage Fields (Orange County) Great Park.
Margarita J. Wuellner, Ph.D., Director of the Historic Resources Division has over 20 years of professional
experience in the practice of applied architectural history, historic preservation and cultural resources
management. She will serve as the Historic Resources Task Leader and is available to dedicate 20 percent of
her time to this project. Dr. Wuellner has extensive experience in the management, preservation, and
treatment of historic properties for compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) of the Department of
Transportation Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and local preservation ordinances. She is a
specialist in the study of visual culture, Modernism, urbanism, and cultural landscape. Her qualifications and
experience meet and exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in History,
Architectural History, and Historic Preservation Planning. She has extensive coastal experience working on
numerous historical evaluations within the coastal cities of Laguna Beach, Santa Monica, and Hermosa Beach.
Lawrence Honma, is a Senior Project Manager and Scientist with Merkel & Associates, specializing in
coastal marine habitats. He will serve as the Marine Biological Resources Assessment Task Leader and is
available to dedicate 30 percent of his time to this project. He has over 20 years of experience that has
varied from sediment quality assessments of bays and harbors to ecological investigations of intertidal and
near shore subtidal areas of California, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mexico, and Alaska. He has
served as project manager or senior scientist for programs such as the San Diego Regional Beach Sand
Project, the U.S. Navy CVN near shore monitoring program, and Southern California Edison's NDPES kelp
forest and fish community monitoring program. Mr. Honma has prepared numerous Water Quality, Marine
Resource, and Fish sections to comply with CEQA or NEPA requirements, as well as technical reports. In
addition, he has prepared numerous Essential Fish Habitat Assessments (EFHA) in accordance with the
Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act several of which have required consultation
with National Marine Fisheries Service.
Eddie Font, is the president of VisionScape Imagery, specializing in the production of highly accurate and
incredibly photorealistic still image renderings, visual simulations, animations, and interactive
presentations. He will serve as both the technical lead and Principal -in -Charge for the optional visual
simulations task and is available to dedicate 20 percent of his time to this project. He has over 20 years of
experience that has varied from competitive analysis, 3D Model Simulation, illustration, animation,
storyboarding, photoshop, architectural visualization, rendering animation, financing and business. Mr. Font
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is a proud member of various building industry affiliations including the American Planning Association's
California Chapter and the Building Industry Association. In addition, he also serves as the Board of Directors
for the Sales & Marketing Council of Southern California and was the Co -Founder of Font Design
Visualization Inc. and the architectural coordinator at Pardee Homes.
PROJECT HISTORY
The projects in the section below describe PCR's relevant experience as it pertains to similar projects and/or
direct experience with the City.
PCR Services Corporation
Santa Monica Pier Upgrade, Santa Monica, California - PCR prepared the environmental documentation
for the proposed structural upgrades to the existing pier and the addition of a gangway and Floating doc. The
proposed improvements, including Floating dock, gangway, and supporting pilings, are necessary to ensure
ongoing safe operation of the pier, allowing for boat -assisted evacuation of the seaside end of the pier during
an emergency. Given the nature of the proposed improvements, the bulk of environmental impacts relate to
temporary construction activities, including air quality, biological (marine) resources, and greenhouse gas
emission/global climate change. PCR worked with City staff to engage stakeholders (e.g., resource agencies,
California Coastal Commission, residents, community organizations) in order to address concerns up front
and minimize the potential for controversy.
Villa Marina EIR, Marina del Rey, California - PCR prepared the EIR for a proposed condominium and
retail project on a 4 -acre site at the southeast corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue in Marina de
Rey. The project proposes approximately 300 units, including a percentage set aside for low-income
families. The project is four stories in height plus subterranean parking, with retail uses on the ground Floor
and residential on the remaining Floors.
The project is subject to the requirements of a variety of jurisdictions due to its location. The site is located
within the Palms -Mar Vista -Del Rey Community Plan area as well as being within the boundaries of the Los
Angeles Coastal Transportation Corridor Specific Plan. The Project site is also within the coastal zone and
therefore, is under the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.
Venice Residential Development, Venice, California - PCR prepared an Initial Study in support of an MND
for the proposed three -phased residential development on a 6 -acre site located in the southeastern portion
of the Venice community. Due to its location, the project was subject to the regulations and policies set forth
in the Oxford Triangle Specific Plan, Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan and the Venice Coastal Land Use Plan.
Given that the project consists of multi -family housing, it would enhance land use compatibility in the area,
particularly for the adjoining single-family residential uses. This project was approved after an extensive
process of resolving neighborhood issues.
Golden Shore Master Plan, Long Beach, California - PCR prepared the EIR for the Golden Shore Master
Plan, a proposed project in downtown Long Beach that would provide new residential, office, retail, and
potentially hotel uses within the approximately 6 -acre project site. The proposed project includes three
development options: a residential option and two hotel options. The Residential Option would include
1,370 condominiums, an estimated 340,000 square feet of office space, 28,000 square feet of retail uses,
approximately 3,355 parking spaces, open space, and other amenities. Under both Hotel Options
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development would include 1,110 condominiums, a 400 -room hotel including conference/banquet facilities,
and similarly proportioned square footage of office space, retail uses, parking spaces, open space, and other
amenities as the Residential Option. PCR's EIR included a comprehensive analysis of all three development
options for the proposed project, with primary issues of concern being traffic and circulation, air quality
issues related to the nearby Port of Long Beach, construction noise and vibration, and aesthetics/views and
shade/shadow related to the proposed building heights. Despite changes to the original project design and
associated scope of work, PCR was able to complete the analysis of all project options in a timely fashion and
within the original project budget.
Camp Emerald Bay Master Plan, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California - PCR is
currently preparing CEQA documentation in support of the Boy Scouts of America Western Los Angeles
County Council's Camp Emerald Bay 2011 Master Plan project on Santa Catalina Island. The 2011 Master
Plan provides a mechanism for the long-term expansion and improvement of the existing camp facility over
an approximate 20 -year period, and given the site's unique location on Santa Catalina Island, the project
involves a number of key environmental challenges. These challenges include the site's location directly on
the coast with direct beach/ocean interface, sensitive biological resources including native habitat, a known
archaeological site on the property, wildland fire hazards, views/scenic resources, and several on-site
natural drainages. PCR performed project -specific technical analyses for air quality, greenhouse gas
emissions/global climate change, archaeological and historic resources, and biological
resources/jurisdictional features in support of the environmental document.
Our Lady Queen of Angels; Newport Beach, California - PCR prepared the MND for the proposed
expansion of the school and church facilities at Our Lady Queen of Angels located within the Eastbluff
community for the City of Newport Beach. The proposed expansion was based on the acquisition of just over
4 acres previously by the adjacent St. Mark Presbyterian Church. PCR addressed air quality, geology/soils,
hazards/hazardous materials, noise, and traffic. As proposed, St. Mark's relocated facilities to San Joaquin
Hills Road and ultimate vacation of the Domingo Drive location providing for the expansion of the Our Lady
Queen of Angels site. The document was approved and the project was built.
Land Rover Newport Beach Service Center MND, Newport Beach, California -PCR prepared the MND for
a proposed service center and storage facility associated with the existing Land Rover Dealership on
Jamboree Road for the City of Newport Beach. The proposed facility would be located approximately four
miles from the Jamboree Road location and would house vehicles awaiting service and new inventory. In
addition to the MND, PCR prepared a recirculated MND and coordinated a shorter review period with the
Department of Toxic Substance Control, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Airport Land Use
Commission of Orange County, and filed a Certificate of Fee Exemption with the California Department of
Fish and Game. The document was approved and the project was built.
Conexant Systems EIR, Newport Beach, California - PCR prepared an EIR for the expansion of the
Conexant Systems, Inc. facility for the City of Newport Beach to provide for 566,000 additional square feet of
light industrial and supporting office/lab space. The initial work effort consisted of the preparation of an
Initial Study that focused the scope of the Draft EIR to include specific environmental topics. Due to its
location directly adjacent to two other jurisdictions (City of Irvine and University of California, Irvine), the
project involved extensive research in order to define the cumulative setting for the land use and traffic
analyses. The EIR addressed the following environmental issues: Land Use and Planning; Population; Water
Quality; Air Quality; Transportation/Circulation; Noise; Public Services; Utilities and Service Systems;
Aesthetics; and Recreation.
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Exhibit B
PCR Services Corporation
PCR 2012 BILLING RATES AND EXPENSE CHARGES
Professional Time
Environmental Planning & Documentation
President........................................................................................................................................................$278.00
2.00
Director/Principal......................................................................................................................................$204.00
Principal..........................................................................................................................................................$185.00
AssociatePrincipal.....................................................................................................................................$167.00
PrincipalPlanner........................................................................................................................................$148.00
SeniorPlanner II.........................................................................................................................................$135.00
$93.00
SeniorPlanner I...........................................................................................................................................$121.00
$79.00
Planner............................................................................................................................................................$107.00
$65.00
AssociatePlanner.........................................................................................................................................
$93.00
AssistantPlanner..........................................................................................................................................
$79.00
Technician........................................................................................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.................................................................................................................................................................
$52.00
Biological Services
Principal/Director......................................................................................................................................$23
2.00
Principal Environmental Scientist.......................................................................................................$175.00
AssociatePrincipal.....................................................................................................................................$167.00
Principal Environmental/Regulatory Scientist..............................................................................$165.00
PrincipalBiologist......................................................................................................................................$148.00
SeniorBiologist 11.......................................................................................................................................$135.00
$93.00
SeniorBiologist I.........................................................................................................................................$121.00
$79.00
Biologist..........................................................................................................................................................$107.00
$65.00
AssociateBiologist.......................................................................................................................................
$93.00
AssistantBiologist........................................................................................................................................
$79.00
Technician........................................................................................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.................................................................................................................................................................
$52.00
Air Quality, Climate & Acoustics
Director...........................................................................................................................................................
$167.00
Principal Engineer/Scientist..................................................................................................................$148.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist 11...................................................................................................................$135.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist 1.....................................................................................................................$121.00
Engineer/Scientist......................................................................................................................................$107.00
Associate Engineer/Scientist...................................................................................................................
$93.00
Assistant Engineer/Scientist....................................................................................................................
$79.00
Technician........................................................................................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.................................................................................................................................................................
$52.00
Historic Resources
Director...........................................................................................................................................................$167.0
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PrincipalHistorian.....................................................................................................................................$148.00
SeniorHistorian11......................................................................................................................................$135.00
SeniorHistorian I........................................................................................................................................$121.00
Historian.........................................................................................................................................................$107.00
AssociateHistorian......................................................................................................................................
$93.00
Assistant Historian
Intern
Archeological & Paleontological Resources
$79.00
$65.00
$52.00
Director...........................................................................................................................................................$167.00
Principal Archaeologist/Paleontologist............................................................................................$148.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist iI.............................................................................................$135.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist I...............................................................................................$121.00
Archaeologist/Paleontologist ................................................................................................................$107.00
Associate Archaeologist/Paleontologist.............................................................................................
$93.00
Assistant Archaeologist/Paleontologist..............................................................................................
$79.00
Archaeological/Paleontological Technician......................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.................................................................................................................................................................
$52.00
Support
Senior GIS Specialist/Senior Graphics...............................................................................................$107.00
GISSpecialist...................................................................................................................................................$83.00
GraphicsSpecialist....................................................................................................................................... $83.00
PublicationsSpecialist................................................................................................................................$74.00
ProductionSpecialist..................................................................................................................................$74.00
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�<CORN`r City Council Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 6
April 24, 2012
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949-644-3226, kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner
APPROVED:
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TITLE: Professional Service Agreement with the PCR Services Corporation
for Environmental Services (PA2011-216)
ABSTRACT:
Community Development staff requests an approval of a professional services
agreement with PCR Services Corporation for environmental consulting services for the
preparation of an environmental impact report for the proposed Back Bay Landing
mixed-use development located at 300 East Coast Highway.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Professional Services Agreement (Attachment A) and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item. The entire cost of this consulting service
($190,572.00) will be reimbursed to the City by the applicant (Bayside Village Marina,
LLC).
DISCUSSION:
On December 14, 2011, the applicant submitted an application for legislative approvals
to accommodate the future redevelopment of the project site with a mixed-use waterfront
development Attachment B provides an aerial photograph delineating the boundaries of
the project site.
Existing uses on the site primarily include outdoor storage for recreational vehicles and
small boats on trailers, kayak rentals, restrooms and parking for the Bayside Marina. The
site is currently designated by the General Plan for Recreational and Marine Commercial
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Professional Service Agreement with the
PCR Services Corporation for Environmental
Services (PA201.1-216)
April 24, 2012
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(CM) uses; however, the applicant is requesting land use amendments and related
applications to provide for a future integrated, mixed-use waterfront project implementing
the CM designation of the site, while allowing for limited residential use. Specifically, the
project would allow for the future development of a new enclosed dry stack boat storage
facility for 135 boats, 43,500 square feet of visitor -serving retail and recreational marine
facilities, and up to 49 attached residential dwelling units. The project would also include
provisions for a new public bay front access trail and roadway improvements. Applications
include a General Plan Amendment, Local Coastal Plan Amendment, Planned Community
Development Plan, Transfer of Development Rights, Lot Line Adjustment, Development
Agreement, and a Traffic Study,
The applicant has requested the preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR)
and staff concurs. Staff mailed out a Request for Proposals (RFP) to a total of four
environmental consulting firms. Two firms submitted proposals: PCR 'Services
Corporation submitted a proposal in amount of $190,572.00 and AECOM submitted a
proposal in, the amount of $242,460.00. Based on careful review of the two proposals,
staff has determined that both firms are qualified; however, PCR Services Corporation
was selected based oncost.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Retention of consultants is not a project as defined by California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
Submit ed by: ,
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Kimberly Brandt,
Director
Attachments: A. Professional Services Agreement with PCR Services Corporation
B. Project Site Exhibit
City Council
Attachment A
Professional Services Agreement with
PCR Services Corporation
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
FOR BACK BAY LANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ("Agreement") is made
and entered into as of this __ day of May, 2012 by and between the CITY OF
'NEWPORT BEACH, a California Municipal Corporation ("City"), and PCR SERVICES
CORPORATION, a California corporation ("Consultant"), whose address is One
Venture, .Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City is considering an application for Back Bay Landing Development.
.C. City desires to engage Consultant to prepare environmental documents in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Apt ("CEQA") .."Project').
D. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement.
E. The principal member of Consultant for purposes of Project shall be David Crook.
F. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the
previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to
retain Consultant to render professional services, under the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned
.parties as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the above written date, and shall
terminate on July 31, 2013 unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and correct and are
hereby incorporated by reference. Consultant shall diligently perform all the services
described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by reference ("Work' or "Services"). The City may elect to delete certain tasks of
the Scope of Services at its sole discretion.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE .
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this
Agreement and the Services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely
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manner. The failure by Consultant to perform the Services in a diligent and timely
manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City.
3.1.1 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible
for delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case
of any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby
agrees to. provide notice. to the other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.2 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start
of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project Administrator shall review
all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays
that are beyond Consultant's control.
3.3 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by
telephone, fax, hand -delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
4.1 City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of
Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant's compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this Agreement,
including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed One Hundred
Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Seventy -Two Dollars and no/100 ($190,572.00)
without prior written authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made
during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City.
4.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person
who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services performed and/or the.
specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were
performed, the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly basis, and a
description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than
thirty (30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
"4.3 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses
specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance
by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing
more than the following costs incurred by Consultant:
4.3.1 The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the
Services that Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement,, which have been
approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement.
4.3.2 Approved reproduction charges.
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4.3.3 Actual costs and/or other costs and/or payments specifically
authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement.
4.4. Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
Without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra. Work" means any
Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the
Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did
not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the
Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated David Crook to be its
Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any
personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project
without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
5.2 Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project
any of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of
City. Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to
complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Community Development Department.
Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner or.his designee, shall be the Project Administrator and
shall have.thre authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator
or his/her authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the
Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1 In order to assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under
this Agreement, City agrees to, where applicable:
7.1.1 Provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all
existing relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a
timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's Work schedule.
7.1.2 Provide usable life of facilities criteria and information with regards
to new facilities or facilities to be rehabilitated.
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8. STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 All of the Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will.
perform all Services in a manner commensurate with ,community professional
.standards. All Services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who
are not employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. By delivery of
completed Work, Consultant certifies that the Work conforms to the requirements of this
Agreement and all applicable federal, state and local laws and the professional standard
of care.
8.2 Consultant represents and warrants. to City that it has, shall obtain, and
shall keep in full force in effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8:3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or
to approve or disapprove Consultant's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by
City, contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any
and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death 'or damage to
property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses,
judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner
relate (directly or indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, any Work performed or Services provided under this Agreement including,
without limitation, defects in workmanship or materials or Consultant's presence or
activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors
and/or omissions of Consultant, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors,
suppliers, subconsultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any
of them or for whose acts they may be liable or any or all of them).
9.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to
require Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this
indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorney's fees in any action
on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims
and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy
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limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the
Consultant.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and
Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting
the Work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by
statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any of Consultant's
employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant shall have the
responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work, provided that
Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this
Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of
the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean only
that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the Services.
11. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project
Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the Work
to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project direction
with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to
ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and/or his/her duly
authorized. designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of
the Project, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been
scheduled or.are desired.
14. INSURANCE
14.1 Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to
commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own
expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and
amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City.
14.2 Proof of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation. Insurance certificates and
endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of
performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times
during the term of this contract. City reserves the right to require complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
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14.2.1 Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
titract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which
,ay arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by
Jonsultant, his agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants. The cost of such
insurance shall be included in Consultant's proposal.
14.3 Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an
insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California; with an assigned policyholders' Rating
of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category. Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the
latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk
Manager.
14.4 Coverage Requirements.
14.4.1 Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's Liability Insurance
(with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000)) for Consultant's employees in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 of the Labor Code In
addition, Consultant shall require each subconsultant to similarly maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the
laws of the State of California, Section 3700 for all of the subconsultant's employees.
14.4.1.1 Any notice of cancellation or non -renewal of all
Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) calendar
days (ten (10) calendar days written notice of non-payment of premium) prior to such
change.
14.4.1.2 Consultant shall .submit to City, along with the
certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its
officers, agents, employees and volunteers..
14.5 General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance in an amount not less than o ne million dollars ( $1_,000,000) per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without
limitation, blanket contractual liability.
14.6 Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement,
including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount
not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each accident.
14.7 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Coverage. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in
connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of one million dollars
($1,000,000) limit per claim and in the aggregate.
14.8 Other Insurance Provisions or Requirements.
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14.8.1 The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions
14.8.1.1 Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage
maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive
subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees
and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance
evidence in compliance with these requirements to waive their right of recovery prior to
a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require
similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
14.8.1.2 Enforcement of Contract Provisions. Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to
inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional
obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
14.8.1:3 Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific
coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a. limitation on
coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided
by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of
clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or
insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type.
14.8.1.4 Notice of Cancellation. Consultant •agrees to oblige
its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to City with thirty (30) days notice
of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten (10) days notice is required) or
nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage.
14.9 Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant's
performance under this Agreement.
14.10 Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense; any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment
may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be provided
under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or subcontracted out
without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be construed as an
assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued
and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or
joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint -
venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of
Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power, or twenty-
five percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
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16. SUBCONTRACTING
City and Consultant agree that subconsutants may be used to complete the Work
outlined in the Scope of Services_ The subconsultants authorized by City to perform
Work on this Project are identified in Exhibit A. Consultant shall be fully responsible to
City for all acts and omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall
create any contractual relationship between City and subcontractor nor shall it create
any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to
any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. The City is an
intended beneficiary of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of
establishing a duty of care between the subcontractor and the City. Except as
specifically authorized herein, the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall
not be otherwise assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the
prior written approval of City.
17, OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
17.1 Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other
writing produced (hereinafter "Documents'), prepared or caused to be prepared by
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of
implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City
shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further
compensation to Consultant or any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's
expense, provide such Documents to City upon prior written request.
17.2 Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable
for reuse by City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for
other projects and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to
Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's
deliverables under -this Agreement by City or persons other than Consultant is waived
against Consultant and City assumes full responsibility for such changes unless City
has given Consultant prior notice and has received from Consultant written consent for
such changes.
18. COMPUTER DELIVERABLES
All written documents shall be transmitted to City in the City's latest adopted version of
Microsoft Word, Excel or portable document format (.pdf).
19. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept
confidential unless City authorizes in writing the release of information.
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20. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
The Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and
employees against any and all liability, including costs; for infringement of any United
States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in
Consultant's drawings and specifications provided under this Agreement.
21. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with
respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services, expenditures and
disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any
longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall
allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such
records and invoices during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection
of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a
period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
Agreement.
22. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the
dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall
not discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an
immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his/her designee with respect to such
disputed sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at
the rate of return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the
date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
23. ERRORS AND .OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or ornissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would
have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Work accom plished by
Consultant, the additional design, construction and/or restoration expense shall be
borne by Consultant. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit City's rights under the
law or any other sections of this Agreement.
24. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project.
25. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
25.1 The Consultant or its employees may
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act"),
disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably
be subject to the provisions of the
which (1) requires such persons to
be materially affected by the Work
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performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or
participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest.
25.2 If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the
Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate
termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless
City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Consultants violation of this
Section.
26. NOTICES
26.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under the terms of
this Agreement shall be given in writing, and conclusively shall be deemed served when
delivered personally, or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, first-class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided. All
notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be addressed to
City at:
Attn: Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner
Community Development Department
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
PO Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Phone: 949-644-3209
Fax: 949-644-3229
26.2 All notices demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
Attention: David Crook, AICP, LEED AP, Principal Planner
PCR Services Corporation
One Venture, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949-753-7001
Fax: 949-753-7002
27. CLAIMS
The Consultant and the City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing
requirements set forth in this Agreement, the Consultant shall be required to file any
claim the Consultant may have against the City in strict conformance with the Tort
Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
28. TERMINATION
28.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the
provisions of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be
deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured
within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are
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reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting parry fails to give adequate
assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written
notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure
such default, and thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting
party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written
notice thereof.
28.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by giving seven
(7) calendar days prior written notice to Consultant. In the event of termination under
this Section, City shall pay Consultant for Services satisfactorily performed and costs
incurred up to the effective date of termination for which Consultant has not been
previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant shall deliver to City all
reports, Documents and other information developed or accumulated in the
performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
29. STANDARD PROVISIONS
29.1 Compliance With all Laws. Consultant shall at its own cost and expense
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and pen -nit requirements and be
subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
29.2 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent
breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether
of the same or a different character.
29.3 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged
herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions
herein.
29.4 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement.shall govern.
29.5 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
29.6 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
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29.7 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or .otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
29.8 Controlling Law .and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall
govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to
this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange.
29.9 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer, and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex, age or any other impermissible basis under law.
29.10 No Attorney's Fees. In the. event of any dispute or legal action arising
under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorney's fees.
29,11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CITY, ,MTTORNEY'S OFFICE A California municipal corporation
By:.( / Y V 7�-�� By:
A ron C. Harp Nancy Gardner
City Attorney `� Mayor
ATTEST: CONSULTANT: PCR Services
Date: Corporation, a California corporation
Date:
By:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
Attachments:
document212.14.11
By:
Steven G. Nelson
Senior Vice President
Date:
Bv:
Vida, Valderrama
Chief Financial Officer
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
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April 4, 2012
Mr. Jaime Murillo
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Community Development Department — Planning Division
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663
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Re: REVISED PROPOSAL TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AND RELATED TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR THE BACK BAY LANDING
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Dear Mr. Murillo:
PCR Services Corporation (PCR) appreciates this. opportunity to submit the enclosed
revised proposal to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and supporting-technicaf studies
for the proposed Back Bay Landing Development in the City of Newport.Beach. With experience
and expertise in providing California Environmental Quality (CEQA) documentation for public
agencies throughout Southern California, PCR is well positioned to assist you with your
environmental review needs.
PCR, Services Corporation is a multi -disciplinary firm serving public and private clients for
over 35 years. Established in 1974, PCR is known for meticulously crafted and, defensible CEQA
and NEPA documents and expert command of technical issues in historic resources, air quality;
noise, greenhouse gases/climate change, biology, archaeology, and paleontology., PCR offers full-
service project management, careful attention in developing solutions to address City and
stakeholder concerns, and superior technical command to conduct detailed and comprehensive
analyses of key environmental issues. PLR's in-house, multi -disciplinary team specializes in all
levels of CEQA and NEPA documentation, Historic Resources, Air Quality, Climate Change,
Acoustics, Biology, Archaeology, and Paleontology. In addition, PCR has augmented its in-house
team with Merkel & Associates to provide optional marine biological -resources services.
This revised proposal is signed by Steve Nelson, PCR's Senior Vice President and Principal -
In -Charge of the Irvine Office with the .authority to bind the fimi, as well as David Crook, AICP,
Principal Planner, who will serve as the Project Manager and primary CEQA document preparer for
the project. The only person, persons, company or parties interested in the proposal as principals are
named therein and this proposal is made without collusion with any other person, persons, company
or parties submitting a proposal. This proposal is in all respects fair and in good faith without
collusion or fraud.
Sincerely,
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
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Steven G. Nelson
Senior Vice President
David A. Crook, AICP, LEED AP
Principal Planner
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Table of Contents
FIRMPROFILE.....:...........:.........................................................................................................................................................1
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH.....................................................................................................................2
SCOPEOF WORK......................................:..................:...........................................................:...............................................4
SCHEDULE............................................................................................................................................................................... 22
PROPOSEDFEES....................................................................................................................................................................23
PROJECT TEAM
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PROJECTHISTORY...............................................................................................................................................................29
REFERENCES........................................................... .............................................. ................................................................... 31
PCR 2012 BILLING RATES AND EXPENSE CHARGES.................................................................................................31
ATTACHMENT -RESUMES
City of Newport Beach Back Bay Landing Development Eli
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PROPOSAL: BACK BAY LANDING DEVELOPMENT EIR
PCR Services Corporation (PCR) appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of
Newport Beach to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Back Bay Landing Development
This proposal has been prepared in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) dated March 1, 2012, and is
based on our project experience with coastal mixed-use projects, history of preparing environmental
documents for the City, input from City staff, and a review of available information.
FIRM PROFILE - PCR
PCR is a multi -disciplinary firm serving public and private clients for over 35 years. Established in 1974, PCR
is known for meticulously crafted and defensible California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and expert command of technical issues in air quality, noise,
greenhouse gases/climate change, historic resources, biology, archaeology, and paleontology.
PCR has approximately 50 professional, support, and administrative staff members in its Irvine, Santa
Monica, and Pasadena-hvine-locations. Our in-house staff effectively collaborates to develop practical
approaches for CEQA/NEPA compliance and issue resolution. As a result of our continued success; PCR is
regularly involved in many of the region's most complex and challenging projects often involving multiple
stakeholders, including. State, federal, and local agencies.
While PCR has comprehensive in-house services, for this assignment we have enlisted Merkel & Associates
(M&A) to address the project's potential effects on marine. biology as an optional task and VisionScape
Imagery, Inc, to provide optional photo -realistic three-dimensional *visual simulations. PCR has strong
relationships and experience working with these consultants on CEQA documents for projects throughout
the region.
Merkel & Associates
Merkel & Associates (M&A) is a California-based environmental consulting firm specializing in ecological,
water quality, and regulatory issues. M&A provides its clients with a full range of ecological services in
terrestrial,'freshwater'aquatic, and marine environments. With a diverse group of nearly 40 individuals, the
firm has the capacity to provide a wide range of expertise, offering specialized expertise in botany, zoology,
wetland issues, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), natural resource-based legislation, resource and
regulatory agency interface and permitting. Recognized for its expertise in coastal and marine resource
issues, the firm has worked extensively on coastal resource assessments, long-term biological monitoring,
discharge impact assessments, marine/estuarine construction and dredging projects, regulatory permitting,
and shallow marine habitat management and restoration projects.
M&A has completed extensive marine resource investigations along the U.S. Pacific coast, most extensively
with southern California. Much of this work has been performed for purposes of environmental analyses
under CEQA and NEPA, as well as for federal and state regulatory program permitting purposes. M&A has
completed marine biological work in nearly every coastal bay and estuary in southern California and has
completed investigation, environmental documentation, and permitting for many open coastal projects
including piers, breakwaters and jetties, seawalls, and navigational markers. M&A has also conducted
considerable marine biological investigations, CEQA/NEPA analyses, numeric modeling, and permitting for
such projects as pier rehabilitation on naval installations, beach nourishment projects, and ocean outfalls.
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Merkel & Associates has worked extensively with municipal agencies, port, and federal agencies including
the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, and NOAA to construct, replace, or repair and expand marine facilities.
Merkel & Associates has performed pier and floating dock environmental investigation and documentation
for the Port of Los Angeles, Port of San Diego, Port of Oakland, U.S. Navy, Caltrans, cities of San Diego,
Oceanside, Dana Point, Imperial Beach, and numerous private marina developers and operators.
VisionScape Imagery, Inc.
VisionScape is an industry-leading provider of highly accurate visual simulations. Founded in 1992,
VisionScape's products and services are invaluable throughout all stages of development, from planning and
entitlement to leasing and marketing. Their compelling visual tools enable clients to effectively
communicate the vision of their proposed development to the world. VisionScape 'Imagery creates
incredibly photo -realistic still image renderings, animated virtual tours, highly accurate "Before and After"
simulations and interactive presentation solutions. These virtual presentations make for extraordinary
design review, planning and marketing material. The VisionScape team, headquartered in Irvine, California,
has the technical expertise, creative skills, and production capacity to perform highly accurate and photo -
realistic three-dimensional imagery. VisionScape has completed projects of varying size and purpose,
claiming clients in the public sector, as well as in the private residential and commercial segments.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
The proposed project includes a request for various discretionary land use approvals to accommodate the
future redevelopment of the project site with a mixed-use waterfront development. The 6.974 -acre project
site is the crescent-shaped landside portion of Parcel 3 of Parcel Map 93-111; the entire Parcel 3 is 31.431
acres and encompasses both the landside project site (inclusive of area to be included following a requested
Lot Line Adjustment [LLA]), and fee -owned submerged lands. These submerged lands, including the existing
Bayside Marina, are not a part of the land use applications. While these submerged portions of the property
are not part of the requested entitlements, physical effects to these areas from implementation of the
proposed improvements could occur, as further discussed below under Scope of Work.
The project entitlement requests, which are further described below, are proposed to provide the framework
fora future integrated, mixed use waterfront project implementing the current CM designations on the site,
while allowing for limited residential uses. Development of visitor -serving retail'and recreational marine
commercial facilities, a new enclosed dry stack storage facility, as well as a limited amount of attached
residential uses (maximum of 49 residential units) integrated in either two levels of residential over ground
floor commercial uses, wrapped around a three-level, semi -subterranean parking structure, or in a three
level flat configuration adjacent to the northwest bayfront would occur in a single phase, during an estimated
18 -month construction period. These attached multi -family residential units would be designed and
constructed as stacked flats, with a limitation on free-standing residential units (further described in the
Planned Community Development Plan). In addition, surface parking spaces would be provided within the
main project area as well as within the commercial storage garages area to the east.
The land use amendments requested will, subject to parking and other site constraints, allow for a range of
30-35,000 square feet of full-service dry stack boat storage with enclosed bays (up to a maximum of
approximately 135 to 140 boat spaces); and approximately 50-65,000 square feet of retail/restaurant/
marine boat sales, rental and service repair; and a maximum of 49 residential units (maximum of 80,000
square feet). Total proposed square footage will remain under the City Charter Section 423 thresholds for
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additional, residential units, trips and square footage. Up to 4,000 square feet of storage area (resident, and
boater lockers) and marina restrooms with laundry facilities would be sited on the eastern project boundary.
Additionally; a gated entry with new parking.spaces will provide"parkingspaces for existing marina tenants
and mobile home resident guests. The project will comply with CLUP Policy 2.1.4-2 and allocate a minimum
of 50 percent of the permitted square footage of this infixed use waterfront project to non-residential uses.
Following EIR certification and concurrent approval of the subject land use amendments and related
applications and based on market analysis, permitting of specific project design and site improvements will
besought by the applicant.
Current application requests include:
General Plan Amendment - to allow the development of residential units by changing the land use
designation of the site from Recreational and. Marine Commercial (CM) to Mixed -Use. The proposed General
Plan Amendment would only affect the portion of the project site north of the Pacific Coast Highway '(PCH)
centerline; the area south of the centerline of PCH would remain CM.
Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment - To change land use designation from Recreational and Marine
Commercial (CM -B north of PCH and CM -s south of PCH) to Mixed -Use.
Planned Community Development Plan - Adoption of a Planned Community Development Plan (PCDP) to
allow for the classification of land within the existing Planned Community boundaries and establishment of
development standards.
Transfer of Development Rights - To transfer 49 un -built dwelling units from the De Anza Village Mobile
Home Park (donor site) to subject site (receiver site).
Affordable Housing Implementation Plan - The project applicant.will submit an "optional" AHIP showing 3
alternatives for compliance with the City's Inclusionary Requirements: 1) designation of seven (7) low/very
low income restricted mobile home units within Parcel 1 or 2 (City -preferred option); 2) payment of the
City's inclusionary in -lieu fee; or 3) providing all 49 residential units as rentals for a minimum of five (5)
years, pursuant to NBMC section 19.54.030.
Lot Line Adjustment -Minor boundary adjustment between Parcel 3 and Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 93-111
(Resubdivision No. 995) to improve access to the subject development site.
Development nt Agreement - Request for vested development rights in exchange for public benefits.
Traffic Study - Preparation of a traffic study pursuant to the City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance (TPO).
The project entitlement requests would require the approval by both the Planning Commission and City
Council. The applicant and property owner is Bayside Village Marina, LLC. The applicant also owns and
operates the adjacent De Anza Mobile Home Park and operates the nearby Newport Dunes property under
an agreement with the County of Orange and the City.
As requested in the City's RFP, PCR's scope of work is based on the preparation of a project -level EIR in order
to minimize any necessary future environmental review for the proposed improvements. The City has
indicated that applicant -provided technical studies need not be subject to technical peer reviews, and
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therefore peer reviews are not included in our scope of work. Therefore, for purposes of this proposal it is
assumed that all such technical studies will be found complete and adequate to support compliance with
CEQA and the analyses presented in the EIR, as applicable. Should PCR determine that any of the applicant -
provided technical studies lack adequate information or analysis, PCR will immediately alert the City and it is
assumed that the necessary changes will be undertaken by the applicant's consultant team at the expense of
the applicant or as otherwise requested by the City.
City staff have stated that both the City and applicant are aiming to get the project.and EIR to the City Council
for review by the end of 2012. PCR has therefore staffed this effort and prepared a scope of work that can
meet this goal.
PCR's scope of work, presented below, reflects the detailed information contained in the materials provided
by the City with the RFP package. Based on the information contained in the City's RFP and the descriptions,
graphics, reports, and other work already completed for the project to -date, our scope of work addresses all
the issues that require detailed, project -specific attention in the EIR, Each of these environmental issues,
and the rationale for their inclusion in the EIR analysis, is discussed below in our scope of work.
SCOPE OF WORK
In accordance with CEQA requirements, PCR will complete the environmental review process forthe project.
through preparation of an EIR with the City of Newport Beach as the Lead Agency. The table below lists the
tasks required for the timely completion of the environmental review process. Following the table is a
description of each of these separate tasks.
Task Task Description
1 Collect Data /Prepare Project Description and EIR Outline
2 Prepare Initial Study Package and Prepare and Circulate Notice of
Preparation/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
3 Prepare and Distribute Draft EIR
4 Prepare and Distribute Final EIR
5 Meetings, Hearings, and. Management Coordination
Task 1: Collect Data/Prepare Project Description and EIR Outline
As part of this first task, PCR will meet with the project team to review data needs, discuss specific issues of
concern, and the project schedule. In addition, PCR will prepare a data needs memorandum listing
information required to complete the EIR process with the City of Newport Beach.
Upon receipt of necessary project information identified on our data needs list, PCR will prepare a draft
Project Description for City review, as well as an outline of the anticipated contents of the EIR to be
prepared. As discussed below, this Project Description will be included in an Initial Study package and will
be used as the basis for preparing the Explanation of Checklist Determinations within the Initial Study
package. Upon receipt of team comments, PCR will make necessary changes to these documents. PCR
assumes that two iterations of review/update for the Project Description will be required, but only one
review/comment cycle for the EIR outline (as this will be revisited upon completion of the Initial Study, as
discussed further below). This scope of work assumes that all necessary and otherwise requested
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information and materials will be provided to PCR in a timely fashion in order to minimize delays and
additional work associated with revisions to the Project Description once drafted and approved by the City.
Products
n Data Needs List
n First Draft of Project Description and EIR Outline (2 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
• Final Project Description for use with Initial Study and EIR Outline (2 .hard copies and 1
electronic copy)
Task 2: Prepare Initial Study Package and Prepare and Circulate Notice of Preparation/
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
Upon finalization of the Project Description, PCRwill prepare the Initial Study package in the City's preferred
format The Initial Study package will consist of the City's Initial Study Checklist accompanied by specific
explanations of the checklist determinations and the project description described above. The Initial Study
checklist and Explanation of Checklist Determinations will identify issues that will be analyzed in the EIR
and, importantly, substantiate with data or logic, based analysis why other issues will not require further
study. For each environmental issue addressed in the Initial Study Checklist, it will be determined whether
the project would result in no impact, a less than significant impact, a less than significant impact with
mitigation or a potentially significant impact. The EIR will address in detail the issues for which a potentially
significant impact is identified.
Based on the City's RFP, further research, and subsequent input from PCR's subconsultants and City staff, it
anticipated that the Initial Study will indicate that further analysis in an EIR is warranted for the following
environmental issues: aesthetics, air quality, .biological resources, cultural resources, greenhouse gas
emissions, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and
water quality, land use and planning, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation,
transportation/traffic, utilities and service systems, and mandatory findings of significance.
Once drafted, PCR will submit the. Initial Study package to the City for review. Upon review by the City, PCR
will make any necessary changes to the Initial Study package. It is assumed that there will be limited
revisions to the Initial Study. If such revisions include modifications to the list of environmental issues to be
discussed in the Draft EIR, the scope of work set forth in this proposal may be affected. Based on information
provided in the City's RFP, and given the anticipated broad scope of issues to be further analyzed in the EIR,
PCR assumes that only one (1) round of City comments will be required to finalize the Initial Study.
As part of this task, PCR will also prepare a.Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR for review by the City,
In addition, PCR assumes that a public scoping meeting will be held and thus, a Notice of a Public Scoping
Meeting will be incorporated into the NOP. In accordance with CEQA and City requirements, the NOP/Notice
of Public Scoping Meeting will include a brief description of the project, a list of the probable environmental
effects of the project, a location may, conceptual site plan, and time and location of the public scoping
meeting. PCR will need assistance from the City in coordinating the scoping meeting location and associated
mailing list for the notice (PCB's scope of services for the Scoping Meeting are discussed in further detail
below under Task 5, Meetings, Hearings, and Management Coordination). Once the NOP/Notice of Public
Scoping meeting is signed by City staff, PCR will distribute the NOP/Notice of Public Scoping meeting via
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certified mail to begin the 30 -day public comment period. During the NOP comment period, the Initial Study
will also be made.available by City staff for public review.
Products
• Draft Initial Study Package for City Review (2 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
• Final Initial Study Package based on City Comments (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
• Draft Notice of Preparation/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (2 hard copies and 1 electronic
copy)
o Final Notice of Preparation/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (50 hard copies and 1 electronic
copy)
Task 3: Prepare and Distribute Draft EIR
PCR will prepare a Screencheck Draft EIR that will analyze the project's potential environmental impacts.
This task will represent the largest part of PCR's effort in completing the environmental review process for
the project. PCR will design a Draft EIR that will reflect the scope of issues determined by the Initial Study,
additional relevant issues.raised within NOP comments, and how to approach key environmental issue areas.
The Draft EIR will include all statutory sections required by CEQA, including'a summary, project description,
environmental setting, and impact analyses for each environmental issue to be addressed that will include
mitigation measures and an analysis of cumulative effects. The EIR will also address areas of controversy,
effects found not to be significant, growth inducement, alternatives, significant irreversible environmental
effects, significant and unavoidable environmental effects, references, and organizations and persons
consulted. PCR assumes that up to three (3) alternatives, including a No Project Alternative as required
under CEQA, will be addressed in the Draft EIR.
PCR will work with the City to create a comprehensive set of project objectives within the Project
Description and to identify alternatives to the project Project objectives play a key role in the CEQA process
as they are the basis for considering or rejecting alternatives to the proposed project Alternatives to the
project are of primary importance in an EIR as they are required to be included under CEQA as a way to
reduce or eliminate the significant impacts of a project and are also carefully reviewed and considered by the
public and decision -makers.
The scope of the environmental impact analyses in the Draft EIR will be determined by the Initial Study and
may be modified to include additional topics based on comments received during the NOP comment period.
Based on P.CR's understanding of the, development, our long-standing' history of experience in preparing EIRs
for coastal projects in the region in general, and information provided in the City's RFP and the applicant's
preliminary project description, we anticipate that the Draft EIR will analyze the following environmental
issue areas.
• Aesthetics (Aesthetics, Views, Visual Character, and Light/Glare)
• Air Quality
o Biological Resources (Marine and Terrestrial Resources)
• Cultural Resources (Archaeological, Paleontological, and Historic Resources)
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• Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Global Climate Change
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials
n Hydrology and Water Quality
o Land Use and Planning
n Noise
c Population, Housing, and Employment
o Public Services (Police, Fire, Schools, Parks/Recreation, and Libraries)
n Transportation/Traffic (Traffic, Parking, and Access)
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The project team's analytic approach and scope for each of the environmental issues is presented below.
Aesthetics/Visual Resources
Given the proposed intensification of land uses on-site; as well as the abundance of public coastal views
available in the project area, PCR will evaluate the potential impacts of the proposed development with
regard to aesthetics, views, and visual character. The analysis of aesthetics will include an evaluation of
potential impacts associated with aesthetic resources, views, and light and glare. The aesthetics analysis will
be illustrated through the use of photographs and graphic illustrations. The analysis of impacts on aesthetic
resources will incorporate the following: a description of the existing visual quality of the site and
surrounding areas; a description of any valued focal or panoramic views of aesthetic resources; a description
of relevant regulations,.policies and guidelines governing, aesthetic resources; and an.evaluation of impacts
with an emphasis on the potential for'the project to introduce features.that would detract from the aesthetic
quality of the area or conflict with applicable design guidelines.
Based on the project location and proposed three-story building heights, the new buildings will be visible
from beyond the immediate project vicinity. Thus, the analysis of views will need to be comprehensive. This
analysis will focus on views of aesthetic resources that may be obstructed. The analysis will address views
from public and private locations separately; public policy and case law private views are provided little
regulatory protection. If determined necessary, PCR has included as an optional task photo -realistic visual
simulations to support the evaluation of view and visual character impacts in the EIR, as discussed below.
Additionally, given the intensification of land uses on the project site, it is expected, that the project will
generate considerably more light and glare effects based on the introduction of residential and other
structural lighting and addition of windows and reflective surfaces associated with new buildings. As such,
PCR will evaluate the potential for new light and glare sources to adversely affect surrounding and other
nearby land uses.
Visual Simulations (Optional Task)
As noted above, PCR has retained VisionScape Imagery to prepare visual simulations of the proposed
development from various vantage points in the project area. If the City requests that this task be
undertaken, four (4) visual simulations would be prepared from ground -level camera views, with locations
to be determined by the City prior to VisionScape conducting a site visit While CAD files are assumed to be
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provided by the project applicant, VisionScape would utilize its own library of 3D models and landscape
concept imagery for the simulations, if requested to do so. This task also includes digitizing of all base data
.for the extrusion of an original 3D wireframe model and imaging to illustrate photo realistic materials, maps,
textures and a landscape concept to scale.
Air Quality
PCR has worked closely with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff members to
develop an understanding and define expectations for the quantification and assessment of pollutant
emissions from projects similar to the proposed project. Given the extent of contemplated construction
activities; location of nearby sensitive receptors, and operational intensity of the proposed uses compared to
existing uses on-site, an analysis of air quality impacts is necessary in the EIR. Based on our knowledge of
and experience with the proposed project and expertise with current regulatory requirements, PCR will
prepare the air quality analysis for the proposed development pursuant to the standards and guidelines set
forth by the California Air Resources Board (GARB) and the SCAQMD. PCR will take the following steps to
prepare the air quality technical reportbased on the most recent regulatory guidance:
r, Regulatory Setting - PCR will prepare a discussion of the pertinent air quality statutes and
regulations at the local, regional, state and federal levels, accompanied, to facilitate due diligence, by
a list of agencies that would have jurisdiction over air quality aspects of each of the alternatives.
• Existing'Air Quality Conditions - PCR will describe regional meteorology and pollutant levels as
measured at the relevant SCAQMD or other agency monitoring stations and provide a summary of
project -related available ambient monitoring data.
• Thresholds of Significance - PCR will prepare a discussion of the thresholds of significance for CEQA
consideration based on applicable SCAQMD and City criteria and guidelines.
• Construction -Period Mass Emissions Analysis— PCR will prepare a construction emissions inventory
using SCAQMD's recommended CaIEEMod model to assess daily regional emissions of ambient air
pollutants and their precursors. This analysis will include combustion emissions related to
equipment operation; fugitive. dust emissions related to site preparation and earthmoving activities;
mobile source emissions related to construction worker and haul truck trips; and volatile organic
compound (VOC) emissions related to architectural coating application and asphalt pavement.
Construction -Period Localized Impact Analysis - PCR will address localized impacts attributable to
project CO, NOx, PMia, and P.Mz.s emissions during construction. The analysis will be performed using
the SCAQMD Localized Significance Thresholds (LST) Guidelines which recommend dispersion
modeling for construction sites which are larger than five acres in size. Since the project is larger
than five acres in size, detailed dispersion modeling will be performed, using the USEPA/SCAQMD
approved AERMOD model with meteorological data obtained from the closest SCAQMD monitoring
station. The localized analysis will focus on sensitive receptors including residential uses
surrounding the site. The analysis will focus on construction days of maximum impact. It is assumed
that no more than one project option (schedule) and build -out yearwill be analyzed.
Operations -Period Mass Emissions Analysis - PCR will prepare a regional emissions inventory that
will include quantification of mobile source emissions related to project -generated vehicle trips and
stationary source emissions related to energy demand (i.e., electricity generation and natural gas
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consumption). This emission inventory will be compiled using the SCAQMD-approved CalEEMod
emissions model and will be performed for one build -out year and existing year conditions.
As the project may include additional or increased use of recreational marine vessels (powered
boats), the emissions inventory will include boating emissions directly attributable to project
operations. Emissions will be calculated usingthe CARB OFFROAD2007 emissions model.
Localized Operational Hot Spots Concentration Analysis - PCR will perform a qualitative analysis of
CO hotspots resulting from project generated vehicle trips. The analysis will consist of a discussion
based on intersections analyzed:: in the SCAQMD 2007 AQMP.
Toxic Air Contaminants - PCR will assess potential off-site impacts from the creation and emission of
toxic air contaminants (TACs) during construction qualitatively. PCR will perform a qualitative
analysis based on guidance from the California Air Resources Board (CARE) "Air Quality and Land
Use Handbook: A Community Health Perspective (April 2005)".
PCR assumes that marine vessel (boat) fueling: will not occur on-site during project operations. 1f it is
determined that a detailed health risk assessment is required for the project, it may be performed
under separate scope and budget.
Odors PCR will analyze impactsfrom odors during construction and operation qualitatively.
Consistency with Regional Air Quality Plan -,PCR will evaluate the project's consistency with the
SCAQMD's most recent Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), including the AQMP's strategies to
achieve and maintain ambient air quality standards.
Mitigation Measures- PCR will provide, mitigation measures, if heeded, to address any significant air
quality impacts identified in preparation of the EIR.
Biological Resources
PCR's Biological Services Division staff reviewed project plans and performed a cursory review of the project
site and determined that there would be very limited, if any, adverse effects on terrestrial biological
resources resulting from project implementation. The only potential impacts to terrestrial resources that
might 'be relevant apply to nesting birds on-site that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
(META). As such, PCR anticipates that the evaluation of terrestrial impacts in the EIR will focus solely on
MBIA issues. However, given the existence of marine biological resources in the area and the proximity of
proposed improvements to such resources, most notably the proposed bulkhead/seawall and the potential
new dry stack boat storage inlet/retractable pedestrian bridge, an assessment of impacts in this regard may
be warranted. As such; PCR has retained M&A to conduct an optional project -specific evaluation of marine
biology impacts, as discussed in detail below.
Baseline Marine Biological Survey (Optional Task)
Given the high potential for the presence of sensitive marine habitat that could be affected by bayfront
improvements such as the proposed new seawall, M&A would, if requested by the City, conduct in -water
biological investigations offshore of proposed development area to determine the location and extent of
marine resources. Given the depth range, there is potential for eelgrass to be present; therefore the
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proposed surveys would consist of an eelgrass assessment, in addition to a survey of in -water habitats and a
compilation of marine fauna observed within the study area. Biological investigations would be conducted
using SCUBA. These investigations would involve assessment of the marine habitats other than eelgrass
present in the study area such as unvegetated mud -bottom and manmade structures (e.g., pier pilings and
bulkheads). The SCUBA survey would result in a list of characteristic marine fauna and flora observed within
the survey area.
Eelgrass surveys would make use of acoustic survey techniques and in -water inspections completed by
SCUBA divers. Acoustic surveys would be completed from a small research vessel equipped with a side -scan
sonar system, single -beam sonar, and dGPS (differential GPS). SCUBA divers would also collect eelgrass leaf
shoot densities in any eelgrass beds identified. All eelgrass surveys would be conducted in accordance with
the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy (SCEMP) (National Marine Fisheries Service 1991, as
amended). The eelgrass survey would provide the necessary information in support of the permitting
process, but would notreplace any necessary pre -construction eelgrass survey; per -the SCEMP if impacts to
eelgrass habitat were anticipated (an additional eelgrass survey would be necessary within 60 days of
starting construction).
In addition, given the uncertainty regarding the extent of the proposed project, surveys will be conducted in
the tidal zone (i.e., intertidal zone between.+7.79 and -2'h MLLW) within the project area, and despite the
relatively developed nature of the proposed area, coastal salt marsh organisms, composed of salt tolerant
vegetation and may occur in the upper intertidal zone above the intertidal mudflats (> +2.3 It MLLW).
Upon completion of the survey, a marine biological resources report would be prepared for the project site.
The report would include -a summary of the habitats, flora, and fauna on site. The various habitat types
observed would be digitized using Arcview GIS, and maps would be created on an aerial base map. Aerial
coverage of the various habitat types would be calculated from the digital maps. Since only a conceptual
design has been provided, the report would identify potential biological resources or habitats that may be a
concern and should be considered during the design process. Additional constraints and consideration, such
as mitigation for potential impacts will also be provided.
Cultural Resources (Archaeological, Paleontological, and Historic Resources)
Archaeological and Paleontological Resources
Despite the lack of known cultural resource sites on the project property, there remains the potential for the
presence of archaeological and paleontological resources that could be adversely affected by the
construction of the proposed improvements. As suggested in the City's RFP, PCR has reviewed the
Archaeology and Paleontology report prepared by LSA Associates, Inc, (LSA) and has identified a handful of
inaccuracies and/or data gaps. While the LSA report states that there are no native soils present within the
project site, the results of the preliminary geotechnical report indicate that native soils, or Quaternary
estuarine deposits, occur at depths between 6 feet to 10 feet across the project site. Accordingly, this issue
should be addressed in an updated assessment. In addition, the LSA report does not include a
paleontological resources records search or a Sacred Lands File search and follow-up Native American
consultation in accordance with recognized industry standards for analyzing impacts to archaeological and
paleontological resources in compliance with CEQA. Finally, the report does not characterize the sensitivity
for buried archaeological (prehistoric or historic) resources based on the results of the cultural resources
records search as it does not indicated the quantity, type, and distance of known archaeological resources in
the vicinity. As a result of these data gaps, PCR proposes to conduct an updated Phase I archaeological and
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paleontological resources assessment of the project site in compliance with CEQA. PCR will utilize the LSA
analysis to the extent feasible in order to achieve time and cost efficiencies.
The scope of work for the updated assessment will include a updated cultural resources records search
through the California Historical Resources Information System -South Central Coastal Information Center
(CHRIS-SCCIC), a Sacred Lands File (SLF) search through the California Native American Heritage
,Commission (NAHC) and follow-up Native American consultation, and a paleontological resources records
search through the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (NHMLAC). In addition, PCR will review
available geotechnical studies, site plans, and drilling/grading studies to determine the nature and depth of
the construction activities to assist in determining the depths of fill versus native soils across the project site.
If no resources are identified as a result of the record. searches, it does not preclude the existence of buried
resources within the project site. If this is the case, PCR will determine the potential for the project to
encounter buried resources during construction based on the results of the record searches, depth of native
versus fill soils, and proposed excavation parameters.. This discussion will be included in an updated
technical report and the Cultural Resources EIR,Section. if the proposed project has the potential to impact
buried resources, appropriate mitigation measures such as monitoring during construction, shall be
recommended.
The tasks PCR will take as part of the archaeological and.paleontological resources analysis include the
following:
Cultural and Paleontological Resources. Record Search
PCRwill conduct records searches for cultural and paleontological resources. The cultural resources records
search will be conducted through the CHRIS-SCCIC at California State University, Fullerton and will entail a
review of all previous cultural resource studies and recorded archaeological resources inside and within a
one-half mile radius of the project site: PCR will also review :historic topographic maps and aerials
photographs on file. The paleontological resources records search will be conducted through the NHMLAC
and will include a review of all known fossil localities inside and within the general vicinity of the project
site. Results of both records searches will 'indicate whether or not there are previously recorded
archaeological, historical, or paleontological resources within the project site that require recordation,
evaluation, and inclusion in the impact analysis. The results will also provide a basis for assessing the
sensitivity of the project site for additional and buried resources.
Sacred Lands File Search and Follow-up Native American Consultation
PCR will commission a SLF search through the NAHC and conduct follow-up consultation with Native
American groups identified by the NAHC as having affiliation with the project vicinity, as recommended by
the NAHC. Follow-up consultation will be in the form of a letter sent via certified mail that will indicate the
project site, briefly describe the nature of the proposed project, and request information recipients may have
regarding additional prehistoric or Native American resources that may be impacted by the proposed
project. Results of the search and follow-up consultation will provide information as to the nature and
location of additional prehistoric or Native American resources whose records may not be available at the
CHRIS-SCCIC.
Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Assessment Technical Letter Report
PCR will prepare a CEQA-level Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Assessment technical letter
report, which will document the study findings. The report will include a description of the project
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undertaking, environmental and cultural settings, methods, results, impact analyses, resource sensitivity
assessments, and recommendations for additional work such as a Phase 11 Testing and Evaluation work
.program or monitoring during construction', if necessary. The methods and results sections will include
maps of the project site, photographs, and incorporate new data gained through cultural and paleontological
record searches and SLF search. The report will recommend mitigation'measures for historic, prehistoric,
and paleontological resources, to reduce their impacts to a less than significant level. If no measures are
necessary, this will be clearly stated and supported. The results, conclusions, and recommendations of the
technical letter report would be incorporated into the Cultural Resources section of the EIR.
Historic Resources (Optional Task)
As noted in the RFP, the existing 50 -year-old commercial storage garages on the eastern side of Parcel 3 are
proposed for demolition, and therefore an evaluation of potential historic resources effects may be deemed
necessary by City staff to adequately address this issue pursuant to CEQA. Based upon review of the
previous cultural study prepared by LSA, no due diligence assessment for historical resources has been
completed for the project site. While the probability of potential impacts to historical resources appears low
based upon the information in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and available site information, the
presence of structures over 45 years in age within the project site and vicinity warrants, ata minimum, the
completion of a due diligence -level survey and analysis for compliance with CEQA. If requested to do so by
City staff, PCR's Historic Resources Division staff will conduct a site survey, archival'records search, property
research and prepare a preliminary assessment of structures over 45 years in age within the project site and
vicinity. Structures over 45 years in age will be recorded on a Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
survey form. PCR's highly qualified historians, architectural historians and preservation planners meet and
exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and have the necessary knowledge and
experience in the architectural history of Newport Bay to conduct the requisite analysis. If potential
historical resources are identified that may be impacted by the proposed project, PCR's Historic Resources
Division will review the proposed project for conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and,
if necessary, provide appropriate mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts and ensure compatibility
of the proposed project with the existing built environment. The results of the optional historical resources
analysis will be summarized in the Cultural Resources section of the EIR and pertinent supporting
documentation will be included in the appendix including DPR forms and archival records search results.
Geology/Soils
Based on input from City staff, this scope assumes that the project applicant will provide a site-specific
geotechnical study for the proposed mixed-use project that contains sufficient analysis to complete the
environmental review process. The applicant -provided geotechnical study indicates the potential for
liquefaction and lateral spreading to adversely affect proposed structures, including the proposed
subterranean parking level, due to soil and groundwater conditions on-site, and therefore evaluation of
geologic hazards in the EIR is warranted. PCR will incorporate into the Geology and Soils EIR section of the
EIR the results, conclusions, and recommendations contained in the geotechnical study. The evaluation in
the EIR will focus on seismic and soil conditions, including geotechnical hazards, seismicity and the potential
for liquefaction, subsidence, and erosion. The following steps are proposed to address geological issues:
r, A review of the site-specific geotechnical study would be completed;
Where necessary, additional relevant geotechnical and geological literature and maps will be
reviewed, including reports and maps from the United States Geological Survey, the California
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Geological Survey, United States Department of Agriculture - Soil Conservation Service, and other
documentation available through the City of Newport Beach and the project applicant;
Review and describe relevant local, regional,, State and federal standards and regulations that apply
to geology and soils;
C Thresholds of Significance will be established for identifying impacts on geology and soils;
Based on existing studies and available information, the potential for impacts associated with fault
rupture, seismic ground shaking, seismic -related ground failure, such as liquefaction, landslides, soil
erosion, subsidence or expansive soils will be evaluated; and
If significant impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be provided. Measures will be based on
existing studies or will focus on the need for specialized studies in order to achieve identified
performance standards.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As the proposed. project would increase the development intensity in the project area, and would therefore
increase overall air pollutant emissions (including greenhouse gases), PCR has. included a project -specific
analysis of greenhouse gas emissions/global climate change impacts, in our scope of work. There has been
considerable activity at the state and local levelin implementing' the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,
also known as AB -32. OPR recently published new CEQA Guidelines, effective on March 18, 2010, which
clarify how Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions should be analyzed and mitigated under CEQA. PCR is
therefore proposing to analyze GHG emissions in accordance with this new guidance. In general, the
guidelines allow Lead Agencies to determine if a quantitative or qualitative analysis is most appropriate, and
to establish specific significance criteria. Based on the scope of the project, PCR is proposing to prepare a
quantitative analysis, with the following steps.
• Regulatory Setting - PCR will prepare a discussion of the pertinent GHG statutes and regulations at
the local, regional, state and federal levels.
• Existing Conditions - PCR will describe ambient GHG levels and GHG emissions at the local, state,
federal, and global level, as available and appropriate.
• Thresholds of Significance - At this time neither the SCAQMD nor the City of Newport Beach has
promulgated numeric project -level significance thresholds for GHG emissions applicable to the.
proposed project. PCR will work with the City to define the most appropriate thresholds of
significance for CEQA consideration, based on OPR, CAPCOA, and/or other agency -issued criteria and
guidelines.
• Construction -Period Mass Emissions Analysis - PCR will prepare a construction GHG emissions
inventory using the CaIEEMod model which is approved by the SCAQMD for CEQA analyses. This
analysis will primarily include combustion emissions related to equipment operation and mobile
source emissions related to construction worker and haul truck trips.
• Operation -Period Mass Emissions Analysis - PCR will prepare an inventory using the CaIEEMod
model for GHG emissions resulting from operation of the proposed project, including emissions from
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energy usage and mobile sources including project related marine vessels (boats). The operational
GHG analysis will be prepared for the build out year, and include mandatory emission reduction
measures, such as CaIGREEN building codes, as applicable.
Consistency with Applicable GHG-reduction Plans -The City of Newport Beach has not yet developed
a formal GHG reduction plan. However, PCR will evaluate the project's consistency with applicable
GHG-reduction goals, plans and regulations.
Mitigation Measures - PCR will provide mitigation measures, if needed, to address any significant
GHG impacts identified in preparation of the EIR.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
According the applicant -provided Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), the project site has several
Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) that could pose a health risk to people residing or working at
the proposed mixed-use development. As such, PCR will evaluate impacts relating to hazard and hazardous
materials in the EIR. Utilizing the Phase I ESA provided by the applicant's consultant, PCR will summarize
the findings and recommendations contained in the Phase I ESA. The section will address the potential risks
to human health and the environment associated with hazardous materials due to exposure to residual.
concentrations of chemicals that may be present in site soils and/or groundwater at the site. PCR's
evaluation of the project's potential,impacts on hazards and hazardous materials will:
n Describe the history of uses on the site, potential sources of contamination, and the regulatory
context for hazardous materials management. The conclusions and/or status of documentation or
activities focusing on hazardous matedals'will also be summarized;
n Review and describe relevant local, regional, state, and federal standards and regulations that apply
to hazardous materials handling and storage;
c Define Thresholds of Significance based on applicable regulatory provisions;
Identify and discuss potential impacts on human health and the environment based on the findings of
the ESA and any follow-up activities; and
Recommend mitigation measures if significant impacts are identified. Measures will be based on
existing studies or will focus on the need for specialized studies in order to achieve identified
performance standards.
Hydrology and Water Quality
The proposed development could result in potential impacts to runoff flow rates, drainage patterns, and
surface and groundwater quality due to future development activities and the increase the overall land use
intensity, and therefore impacts associated with hydrology and water quality will be evaluated in the EIR.
Following completion of the Hydrology Study and Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) by the
applicant's consultant, these technical reports would serve as the basis for the discussion of impacts in the
EIR. Based on the analysis, conclusions, and recommendations contained in the Hydrology Study and WQMP,
PCR's evaluation in the EIR of the project's potential impacts on hydrology, Flooding, and water quality will
summarize:
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Existing conditions, including drainage patterns, flows, and water quality for the project area;
Existing and planned drainage systems that would serve the site and document any known
constraints to off-site drainage facilities;
Relevant local, regional, state, and federal standards and regulations related to hydrology and
drainage, including Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plans that apply to the project as defined
by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board;
Thresholds of Significance for identifying hydrology and drainage impacts;
Changes in hydrology and drainage resulting from increases in impervious surfaces, proposed site
activities, and intensification of land use;.
• Potential impacts -related to drainage, including issues associated with below -grade transit and a high
groundwater table, flooding, and construction of new or expanded drainage facilities; and
• Mitigation measures if significant impacts are identified. Measures will be based on existing studies
or will focus on the need for specialized studies in order to achieve identified performance standards.
Land Use and Planning
As noted previously, the proposed project includes requests for amendments to both the City's General Plan
and Coastal Land Use Plan, a zone change, Planned Community Development Plan approval, Transfer of
Development Rights, Lot Line Adjustment, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan, and Development
Agreement. PCR will assess land use impacts of these requested entitlements and also evaluate the project's
consistency with land use and zoning designations, ,local and regional plans, policies and guidelines
applicable to the site, and the applicable provisions of the Development Agreement. The analysis of impacts
relative to land use and planning will incorporate the following:
Land use and zoning designations will be described and mapped specifically for the project site and
for the surrounding areas;
Applicable local, regional, state and federal plans, policies, regulations and guidelines will be
summarized;
Land use compatibility of the new structures associated with the project will be discussed relative to
past and present site activities and adjacent uses;
o Thresholds of Significance will be defined for land use impacts;
The compatibility of proposed land uses and activities with surrounding areas will be assessed;
The projects consistency with General Plan, zoning designations, and relevant standards for
setbacks, building heights, and the provision of open space and landscaping will be evaluated. As the
project would increase on-site building heights, an important focus of the analysis will be on how the
proposed project would affect the scale and character of the surrounding area as it exists and as
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anticipated in relevant plans, and how the, project would meet the community benefits needs of the
surrounding area. Inconsistencies with applicable local, regional, state or federal land use policies
and,programs will be identified;
A comprehensive analysis will be conducted of project consistency with relevant. goals and policies
within the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan, other relevant general plan elements, and other
applicable City plans and policies. Regional plans of interest and merit, such as SCAG's Regional
Comprehensive Plan will also be addressed and cross references will be made to other sections of the
document which. address project consistency with the Orange County Congestion Management Plan,
and the SCAQMD's Air Quality Management Plan.
Determinations of significance will be based on instances where there are conflicts with plans or
policies that also translate to physical impacts on the environment based on potential impacts
associated with traffic, air quality, noise, and other topical areas of analysis.
n Mitigation measures will be identified, if necessary, to address significant physical impacts on land
use.
Noise
As the proposed project has the potential to increase ambient noise levels on a temporary (e.g., during
construction) and/or long-term (e.g., operations) basis, the issue of noise will be addressed in the Draft EIR.
PCR staff will prepare an evaluation of potential noise impacts associated with construction activities,
surface transportation, and other aspects of project operations that are noise intensive and that have the
potential to impact neighboring noise sensitive land uses. in addition, PCR staff will also prepare an
evaluation of potential impacts on the project from sources of noise in the existing sound environment. The
adequacy of building sound isolation to support attainment of applicable interior noise standards for
residential uses and the potential for adverse noise effects related to existing sound environment will be
addressed. Based on our preliminary review of local conditions, noise -sensitive uses in the Project vicinity
would include existing nearby residential uses south of the project site.
The scope of services for the.noise analysis will include the following:
Regulatory Setting (thresholds of significant noise impact) - PCR will identify and describe relevant
local plans, regulations, ordinances, and guidelines related to community noise.
Characterize Existing Noise Environment (baseline condition) - PCR will identify and map noise -
sensitive land uses in the vicinity of the project area that may be affected by the proposed Project
Site ambient noise measurements will be conducted at up to two locations over 48 -hours (one
midweek and one weekend day) and up to three short-term monitoring during peak traffic hours to
establish ambient noise levels in proximity to potentially affected noise sensitive land uses.
Construction -Period Impacts - PCR will predict construction -period noise impacts by utilizing
published construction equipment noise level data to characterize the noise source, and applying
industry standard distance attenuation and barrier (natural topography) insertion loss formulas to
estimate noise levels at sensitive receptor locations. Construction -period noise will then be
compared to the ambient noise level and identified threshold of significance at each receptor location
to determine noise impacts. In addition, construction vibration, including evaluation of effects from
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pile driving (if utilized) on sensitive receptors (i.e., residences) will be evaluated, qualitative
evaluation.
Operational Impacts - PCR will evaluate operational noise and vibration impacts from project related
vehicular traffic at nearby existing roadway segments and on-site stationary noise sources by
establishing the incremental change from baseline condition existing ambient noise levels to project
operational noise levels and then compare the predicted noise levels with identified thresholds of
significance. Traffic noise impacts will be evaluated using a roadway noise computer prediction
model based on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) traffic noise prediction model
(FHWARD-77-108) methodologies and criteria. This analysis will be conducted for up to three
scenarios (e.g., Existing, Future No -Project, and Future with Project). To calibrate the sound
prediction model to more accurately reflect local conditions, the two short-term (1S -minute) noise
measurements with simultaneous traffic counts along the analyzed roadway segments will be used.
Land Use Compatibility - PCR will evaluate the potential noise impacts from existing sound
environment (i.e. traffic on roadways, entertainment center) on the proposed residential building
based on the City/State Building Code. Mitigation measures in the'form of building sound isolation
performances on an as -needed basis. This task will addressthe building shell sound attenuation
only.
Mitigation Measures- PCR will recommend mitigation measures to the extent feasible if significant
impacts are identified. Mitigation measures may include performance standards, changes in the
design, location or orientation of proposed land uses, or, restrictions in the hours and types of project
activities. Mitigation design is not included in this scope of work.
The scope -of services for the noise section does not include post construction noise and vibration monitoring
and analysis.
Population, Housing, and Employment
The project, as proposed, would construct 49 multi -family residential units on a site that currently does not
include any occupied dwelling units. Therefore, the proposed project would entail intensification of on-site
land uses with residential and retail uses. As such, PCR will evaluate the potential for the proposed project
to result in impacts on population, housing, and employment within the City. PCR's evaluation of the
project's potential impacts on population, housing, and employment will:
Identify the existing population, housing, and employment conditions with reliance on the General
Plan, other City sources, Census 2010 data, and associated projections for population, housing, and
employment, including those provided by the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG);
Describe the regulatory provisions and City policies related to population, housing, and employment,
as appropriate;
u. Define Thresholds of Significance based on applicable guidelines;
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c Evaluate the proposed project's effects relative to projected population, housing, and employment to
determine any conflicts related to housing supply or growth, particularly those that would translate
to significant physical impacts on the environment; and
Recommend mitigation measures, to the extent feasible, where significant impacts are identified.
The level of significance after implementation of mitigation measures will also be discussed.
Public Services (Police, Fire, Schools, Parks/Recreation, and Libraries)
Fire Protection
PCR's evaluation of the project's potential impacts on fire protection services will:
• Describe the location, response times, staffing, and equipment levels for the fire stations that serve
the site;
• Discuss any existing constraints to service and relevant plans or proposals for new fire stations or
increases in staffing and equipment;
p Define Thresholds of Significance for determining impacts to fire protection services;
Evaluate the project's conformance with regulations and standards for such features as road widths,
hydrant fire flow, and emergency response times. Additionally, in consultation with the fire
department, assess the increase in demand for fire protection and the Newport Beach Fire
Department's ability to serve the project and maintain adequate levels of service; and
If mitigation measures are required to address significant impacts, they will be developed with input
from The Fire Department, focusing on design modifications or requirements for additional staffing,
equipment, or facilities needed to serve the project.
Police Services
PCR's evaluation of the projects potential impacts on police services will:
• Identify the location, police beats, facilities, staffing, equipment levels, and response times for the
police stations serving the project site;
o Discuss any existing constraints to police services in the project area or relevant plans for new
facilities, staffing and equipment;
• Define Thresholds of Significance to determine impacts on police services;
Based on consultation with the police department, assess the increase in demand for police services
and the ability of the Newport Beach Police Department and California Highway Patrol to serve the
project and maintain adequate levels of service; and
Develop mitigation measures with input from the police department to address any significant
impacts on police services.
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Schools
PCR's evaluation of the project's potential impacts on public schools will:
• Identify the name, location, size, capacity and enrollment of the public schools serving the project
area in consultation with the Newport -Mesa School District;
n Summarize applicable local, regional and state plans, policies and regulations, including school
impact fees under Senate Bill 50;
n Discuss any relevant plans for new or expanded school facilities;
n Define Thresholds of Significance focusing on the potential for the project and its effect on schools to
result in physical impacts on the environment;
Quantify enrollment generated by the project in relation to existing and planned school capacities
and identify any physical impacts on schools associated with school construction and/or other
project effects; and
n Develop mitigation measures if significant impacts are identified that would not be mitigated through
payment of school impact fees.
Library Services
PCR's evaluation of project's potential impacts on.library services will:
Identify the location of the public library serving the project area, the size and capacity of the facility,
and its service population. Relevant facility or service constraints will he identified along with any
existing requirements for library impact fees;
n Define Thresholds of Significance for determining impacts on libraries;,
n Evaluate potential impacts on library services and facilities in consultation v✓ith the library
department; and
n Develop mitigation measures, if necessary, to address significant impacts on library. services.
Parks/Recreation
PCR will evaluate the proposed project's impact on local and regional parks and recreational facilities within
the City of Newport Beach and surrounding jurisdictions, as appropriate, including various trails and bike
paths in the area, Newport Dunes, and aquatic recreation within Newport Harbor and Newport Back Bay.
Transportation/Traffic
The proposed project will increase on-site traffic generation, which could result in on- and off-site impacts to
affected intersections and roadway, including PCH, a State highway and major thoroughfare. Further,
parking demand on-site will increase markedly, and the applicant has proposed a shared parking program to
help meet those demands. Therefore, PCR will document the potential for the proposed project to result in
transportation, circulation and parking impacts in the EIR based on the analyses and findings to be contained
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in a traffic study prepared by the applicant's consultant. The Transportation/Traffic section of the EIR will
summarize the traffic study and will evaluate intersection and roadway impacts associated with the addition
of project -generated traffic; determine the amount and adequacy of available parking (including an
evaluation of the shared parking analysis); and assess site access and related circulation issues (e.g., safety
issues and hazards related to proposed circulation improvements including vehicular and pedestrian access,
and parking).
Utilities and Service Systems (Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste)
Water
The analysis of utilities will first address the adequacy of water infrastructure at and near the project site.
The project's mix of land uses would generate a water demand that would not meet the thresholds requiring
the preparation of a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) pursuant to Senate Bill 610 (effective January 1, 2002
and codified in California Water Code Section 10910 et seq.). As such, a WSA is not included in this scope of
work However; based on technical input from the applicant's civil engineer or another consultant that is
sufficient to support an adequate CEQ'A analysis, the EIR will describe the local water distribution system
and evaluate whether on- and off-site water infrastructure can adequately accommodate the demand for
water generated by the project.
Wastewater
Since the proposed project would increase on-site water use, wastewater generation would also be expected
to increase, which could result in adverse effects on 'existing wastewater conveyance and treatment
infrastructure. PCR's evaluation.of the project's potential impacts on wastewater will be based on technical
data to be provided by the applicant'scivil engineer or another consultant that is sufficient to support an
adequate CEQA analysis. Based on this technical data, the EIR will identify and describe existing
infrastructure, current and forecasted wastewater treatment capacity, and any constraints to treatment and
conveyance systems that would affect the project.
Solid Waste
The analysis of project impacts on solid waste will begin with an identification of the location, classification,
and projected capacity of landfills that would receive solid waste generated by the project. Relevant local
solid waste and recycling policies will also be identified. The analysis will then identify and calculate the
types of waste and debris that would be generated by construction activities, and the amount of solid waste
that would be generated during project operations. The amount of solid waste generated during both
construction and operation of the project will then be compared with projected landfill capacity to determine
whether adequate landfill capacity exists. The analysis will also evaluate the consistency of the project's
waste diversion and recycling procedures with AB939 goals.
Revision and Distribution of the Draft EIR
PCR will submit Administrative Draft EIR 1 to the City for review. Based on information provided in the
City's RFP, we anticipate that two (2) rounds of City comments will need to be incorporated before sending a
pre-print ("proof copy") Draft EIR to the City. Upon approval of the Pre -Print Draft EIR by the City, PCR will
produce the Draft EIR and prepare a Notice of Completion and a Notice of Availability, as well as produce
hard copies of all technical reports. PCR will provide copies of the Draft EIR and one hard copy of all
technical reports that support the Draft EIR. PCR will also assist in the distribution of the Draft EIR to a list
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of agencies and organizations agreed to by the City. That list will include the State Clearinghouse, the County
Clerk, Responsible Agencies, local libraries and several of the nearby property owners and/or homeowners
associations. PCR will also send copies of the Notice of Availability to all of the names within the owners and
occupants' lists, individuals who commented on the NOP or attended the scoping meeting, as well as other
individuals and agencies from'a list provided by the City. PCR will also prepare files for posting the Draft FIR
on the City's website and produce CDs of the Draft FIR for City distribution.
Products
• Administrative Draft FIR I for City Review (5 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
• Administrative Draft FIR 11 for City Review (5 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
m Pre -Print Draft FIR (2 hard copies with appendices on CD and 1 electronic copy)
• Public Review Draft EIR, (50 hard copies with appendices on CD and 1 electronic copy)
n Technical Reports (1 hard copy)
• Notice of Availability (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
o Notice of Completion (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
Task 4: Prepare and Distribute Final EIR
At the close of the public review period for the Draft EIR,. PCR will coordinate with the City to obtain all
public comments: PCR will review the comments and meet with the City to discuss issues raised and
establish an approach for responding to comments. After consultation with the City and subconsultant% as
appropriate; regarding the issues raised, PCR will prepare a Screencheck Final EIR The Screencheck Final
EIR will include: a summary of the project and its associated impacts; corrections and additions to the Draft
EIR; a list of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the Draft FIR; comments submitted
regarding the Draft FIR and responses prepared to address those comments; copies of the Draft FIR
comment letters; and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. In addition, it is anticipated that PCR
will need assistance from the applicant, Bayside Village Marina, LLC, and the applicant's consultant team
with regard to comments that are more political in nature or that are specific to the design of the project.
PCR assumes that comments from two (2) rounds of team review will be; incorporated into the Screencheck
Final FIR prior to submitting the document to the City for review. As discussed in more detail below, PCR
can only speculate as to the extent of public comment regarding the Draft EIR. As discussed in the Proposed
Fees section below, PCR has assigned allowances for responding to these comments. However, based on
information provided in the City's RFP, we have assumed that a moderate level of public comments will be
submitted to the City requiring responses and therefore a total of 100 hours has been budgeted for
completion of the Final FIR (including the Response to Comments, Errata, and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program [MMRP)). PCR will also prepare the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Considerations (if necessary) as part of this scope of work.
PCR anticipates that the City will review the Screencheck Final EIR twice before approving its contents. Once
the City approves the Final FIR, PCR will assist the City with distribution of the Final EIR to the appropriate
agencies and organizations, including those agencies that commented on the Draft EIR and to local libraries.
PCR will also prepare a Notice of Completion to be sent along with copies of the Final EIR to the State
Clearinghouse and County Clerk. As with the Draft FIR, PCR will prepare electronic files for posting of the
document to the City website and will prepare CDs of the Draft FIR for distribution by the City. PCR will also
prepare and distribute a Notification of Final FIR Review Locations to a list agreed to by the City. This notice
will state the libraries where the Final FIR is available for review and the address for review of the Final EIR
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on the City website. Ten days after the Final EIR is sent to commenting agencies, public hearings regarding
the project can commence.
Upon project approval, PCR will file the Notice of Determination (NOD) with the County Clerk and pay all
requisite County and CDFG CEQA filing fees, as necessary. This notice will start a 30 -day statute of
limitations with regard to approval of the, project and certification of the Final EIR.
Products
o Administrative Final EIR I for City Review (5 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
• Administrative Final EIR II for City Review (S hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
• Final EIR for Public Distribution (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
o Notice of Completion (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
o Notice of Final EIR Review Locations (50 hard copies and 1 electronic copy)
u Notice of Determination (i hard. copy and 1 electronic copy)
o Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations (1 electronic copy)
Task 5: Meetings, Hearings, and Management Coordination
The precise number of meetings required to complete the environmental review process for the project
cannot be, determined at this time, though PCR has estimate the time necessary for meetings based on four
staff hours of preparation and attendance time per staff person per meeting and six hours of preparation
and attendance time per staff person per public hearing. As such, based. on information provided in the
City's RFP, ,PCR,has assumed that one kick-off meeting and at least six (6) regular meetings and/or
conference calls on the CEQA document/process will occur. In addition, throughout the course of the project,
regular as -needed coordination with the City either by phone or in person will be required for technical
input to the EIR and to address questions or comments regarding the EIR; particularly during preparation of
the Draft EIR. The PCR Project Manager for the EIR effort will utilize regular communication in this manner
to ensure that the City's Project Manager is apprised of current efforts and any notable issues, and is up-to-
date on CEQA document status and schedule. Additionally, as discussed above, PCR assumes, that a scoping
meeting will be held for the project during the NOP comment period, and that: PCR staff will attend up to
three (3) public hearings regarding the proposed project EIR.
With regard to the EIR scoping meeting, PCR will assist City staff in meeting preparation and will also be
responsible for preparation of meeting materials (PowerPoint presentation, large -format posters/boards,
and/or handouts, as deemed appropriate by City staff), presentation of the proposed project and the CEQA
process, answering public/agency questions, .and recording/collecting comments provided by meeting
attend ees.
SCHEDULE
PCR estimates that the EIR process can be completed within approximately nine (9) months from
authorization to proceed and receipt of necessary project information needed to complete the Initial Study
and Draft EIR. Fundamental to maintaining schedule and budget is that the Project Description remains
essentially unchanged throughout the process, and the document review cycles are met Based on the scope
of work provided above, completion of the Draft EIR can be accomplished within approximately five (5)
months, which will be followed by a 45 -day public circulation period. It is forecasted that the Final EIR can
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be completed approximately two (2) months from the close of the public circulation period. For a more
detailed depiction of PCR's estimated EIR schedule for the -proposed project, please seethe Microsoft Project
schedule on the following page. The City/applicant stated goal of City Council review by the end of 2012 is
very aggressive, and therefore in order to maintain PLR's estimated EIR schedule, all technical reports
provided by the applicant team, must be received and deemed adequate to support the respective EIR
analyses by the date(s) indicated in the attached MS Project schedule. If such technical reports are delayed,
the overall EIR schedule will be adjusted accordingly.
The PCR project team will conimitthe necessary resources to ensure the preparation of the EIR and related
environmental documents within the desired time frame. However, in the event that changes to the Project
Description occur after it has been drafted, project information is not available or complete, changes in
technical reports prepared by others, comments greatly exceed anticipated level, or if changes in the scope
occur, the schedule would be affected. PCR will notify'the project team at theearliest point possible if issues
arise with the potential to affect the project schedule.
PROPOSED FEES
Based on our understanding of the project and the scope of work provided above, our estimated fee to
prepare the EIR includes PCR labor in the amount of $153,250, and direct expenses in the amount of.$8,400.
Additionally, PCR has also included two optional tasks totaling $28,920. The breakdown of this fee by task is
provided in the, table below. PCR reserves the right to transfer fees among, line items, subject to City
approval, as budget flexibility is needed to respond to shifts in effort that invariably occur due to unexpected
circumstances.
Should the need arise for additional professional, services beyond those set forth in the scope of services due
to changes in the process or regulatory environment, PCR will request written authorization from the
City to proceed prior to the initiation of the additional services: Factors triggering an increase in the scope of
services and a revised fee may include, but are not necessarily limited to: modifications in the project after
the Project Description has been drafted; analysis of technical issues other than those identified in this scope
of work; revisions due to changes in the technical reports prepared by others; more team or City comments
or meetings than contemplated; more public comments than contemplated; production of additional
documents; or significant delays in the project beyond the control of PCR. As stated above,.in the event that
the environmental analysis identifies impacts that cannot be fully mitigated, PCR will immediately notify the
team to discuss appropriate options.
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PCR cannot precisely indicate the level of effort and associated fees that will be required to incorporate team
and City revisions to the various iterations of the Draft and Final EIR. In these instances; we have proposed
allowances for these tasks. As indicated above, PCR expects a moderate level of comments on the, Draft EIR
and thus proposes an allowance of $B4O20 (60 staff hours) to complete the First Screencheck Final EIR for
City review. In the event less effort is required than provided for with these allowances, PCR will not bill the
balances. Similarly, if these allowances are not sufficient to complete the First Screencheck Final EIR or to
incorporate City revisions to the Draft EIR or Final EIR, PCR will request additional authorization from the
City.
Fees and charges, will be billed on a monthly basis in accordance with the schedule of PCR 2012 Billing Rates
and Expense Charges presented at the end of the proposal narrative.
PROJECT TEAM
The success of any project depends on the skills, capabilities, knowledge, and experience of the assigned
project manager and key personnel to develop and execute the proposed work plan. These individuals are
ably supported, by a robust, in-house team of planners, engineers, and scientists in their respective fields.
Each member of the core team is sought after'by public agencies and private entities alike.
The PCR team commits the individuals identified in this proposal and will commit the staff necessary to meet
.the objectives of each assignment. Short biographies are provided below. One-page resumes showing
education/credentials for key personnel and additional in-house personnel that may be called upon to
supplement the team are, provided in the Attachment.
Core Project Team
Jay Ziff, PCR Principal and Director of the Environmental Planning & Documentation Division will serve as
the Principal -In -Charge and is.available to dedicate 10 percent of his time to this project. In this role he will
provide technical oversight and strategic advice, as needed. Mr. Ziff has over 20 years of experience as a
professional CEQA/NEPA consultant. Mr. Ziff has managed preparation of a full range of documents
pursuant to CEQA and NEPA. He served as the Principal -In -Charge of the Santa Monica Pier Gangway Project
and Phase 4 Structural Upgrade MND; Golden Shore Master Plan, a mixed-use project for the City of Long
Beach in the coastal zone; and the Camp Emerald Bay MND, a recreation ,project on Catalina Island.
Additional experience includes numerous mixed-use, commercial/retail, residential, and infrastructure
projects throughout Southern California. Mr. Ziff would
David Crook, AICP, LEED AP, Principal Planner, will serve as Project Manager, primary CEQA document
preparer, and primary contact for the City on this project and is available to dedicate 40 percent of his time
to this project. Mr. Crook has over 12 years of experience preparing everything from a Notice of Exemption
to leading a,large-scale EIR. His experience includes serving as project manager for the Santa Monica Pier
Gangway Project and Phase 4 Structural Upgrade MND; Golden Shore Master Plan EIR, a mixed-use project
for the City of Long Beach in the coastal zone; and the Camp Emerald Bay MND, a recreation project on
Catalina Island; and North Main Street District Specific Plan EIR, a redevelopment project for the City of
Corona. Additional projects include the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project Program EIR for the
County of Orange; the Beverly Hills Gardens and Montage Hotel Project EIR in the City of Beverly Hills; the
San Gabriel Center EIR in the City of San Gabriel; and the El Centro de Huntington Park EIR in the City of
Huntington Park.
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Heidi Rous, CPP, Director of the Air Quality, Climate & Acoustic Services Division has over 20 years of
experience preparing air quality analyses. She will serve as the Air Quality and Global Climate Change Task
Leader and is available to dedicate 20 percent of her time to this project. Ms. Rous is a recognized authority
in air quality, health risk, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and permitting. Ms. Rous has managed Air
Quality Impact Assessments (AQIA) and Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) required under various state, and
federal environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, RMPP, Cal ARP, AB2588, and Proposition 65. She
has authored numerous Air Quality, Human Health Risk, and Risk of Upset sections to 'EIRS, EISs,
Environmental Assessments (EA), greenhouse gas analyses, and permit processing for a variety of public and
private clients. Relative to the Back Bay project, Ms. Rous prepared the Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas analyses
for numerous projects throughout Southern California including the ASCON Landfill in Huntington Beach, the
Santa Monica Pier Gangway Project and.Phase 4 Structural Upgrade MND, and the air quality analysis for the
Golden Shore Master Plan EIR in Long Beach.
Everest Yan, Senior Air Quality Engineer, .has over 8 years of experience and a comprehensive knowledge of
air quality and noise. He will support Ms. Rous in the completion of the air quality and greenhouse gas analyses
and available to dedicate 20% of his time. Mr. Yan has technical expertise conducting air impact analyses using
emissions inventory models such as EMFAC, URBEMIS, OFFROAD, MOBILE6/MOVES and AP -42 Emission
Factors. He also has extensive experience in -performing roadway (mobile source) dispersion modeling using"
EDMS for airport operations, CALINE4/CAL3QHC for roadway emissions, ISCST3/ AERMOD dispersion.
modeling for construction and operations, and health risk assessments using HARP. Mr. Yan prepared the air
quality impact studies for Church of the Woods in San Bernardino, Huntington Gardens/Library in San Marino,
Santa Monica High School, Los Feliz Charter School and various LAUSD schools. In addition, he prepared the.
CEQA-level Air Quality Technical Report and Global Climate Change Technical Report to assess the potential
impact of the proposed development for the TVI Ecocentre in the City of Irvine and the Getty Center in Malibu.
Kyle Kim; Ph.D., Senior Acoustics Engineer,, has over 10 years of academic and professional experience. He
will serve as the Noise Task Leader and is available to dedicate 20 percent of his time to this project. Dr. Kim
has designed specifications, for mechanical systems and conducted noise assessments for aircraft noise,
traffic noise, and design response. He regularly performs construction and operational noise monitoring and
roadway noise generation analysis for residential, infrastructure, industrial, and mixed-use projects subject
to CEQA and NEPA compliance. His relevant project experience includes a noise study for the Ascon Landfill
EIR;, Huntington Beach Skate Park; Golden Shore Master Plan EIR and the Orange County Fire Station #18
MND,
Gavin Archer, MA, RPA, Director of Archaeology & Paleontology, has over 30 years of experience having
studied and practiced anthropology and archaeology in California, Arizona, and several other states since
1982. His research interests include the prehistory, history and ethnography of the American West. Mr.
Archer will serve as the Archaeological and Paleontological Task Leader and is available to dedicate 10
percent of his time to this project. His expertise includes all aspects of archaeological investigation,
documentary research, Native American consultation, permitting, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Archer
has successfully managed diverse cultural resources consulting projects for public and private sector clients,
and including a variety of resources: Native American prehistoric occupation sites, traditional cultural
properties, and sacred lands, and Historic Period sites, buildings, and structures. Examples of his field
experience include: a central Alaskan Paleoindian encampment, windward Oahu Island pondfields, Archaic,
Hohokam, and Trincheras villages of the Sonoran Desert, and the Tomato Springs sites of coastal southern
California with hunter -gatherer occupation components dating from 7,500 years before present to Spanish
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contact in the late 1700s: His research has also included landfill "garbology," Tarahumara ethnoarchap-ology,
Great Depression homesteading, and the early 20th century remains of downtown Phoenix and Los Angeles.
Kyle Garcia, a Senior Archaeologist, will support Mr. Archer with Archaeological and Paleontological
support. Mr. Garcia has over seven years of experience in archaeology and paleontology. Mr. Garcia will,
serve as the Archaeological and Paleontological lead technical analyst and is available to dedicate 20 percent
of his time to this project. Mr. Garcia has contributed his services and expertise to over 300 projects at PCR
subject to requirements of the CEQA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the
NEPA, and other federal, State, and local regulations. He regularly coordinates with Native. American groups,
clients, and regulatory agencies on behalf of clients. These projects included infrastructure, utilities, parks,
mixed-use, residential, industrial, and commercial developments that served a variety of public and private
sector clients throughout California and Arizona. His experience includes a numerous projects including
record searches, Phase I field surveys and reports, and monitoring. Local experience includes the Newland
Street Monitoring in Huntington Beach, a half-dozen projects for the City of San Juan Capistrano, an Orange
County Fire Authority fire station, and the Heritage Fields (Orange County) Great Park.
Margarita J. Wuellner, Ph.D., Director of the. Historic Resources Division has over 20 years of professional
experience in the practice of applied architectural history, historic preservation and cultural resources
management. She will serve as the Historic Resources Task Leader and is available to dedicate 20 percent of
her time to this project .Dr. Wuellner has extensive experience in the management, preservation, and
treatment of historic ,properties for compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) of the Department of
Transportation Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and local preservation ordinances. She is a
specialist in the study of visual culture, Modernism, urbanism, and cultural landscape. Her qualifications and,
experience meet and exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in History,
Architectural History, and Historic Preservation Planning. She has extensive coastal experience working on
numerous historical evaluations within the coastal cities of Laguna Beach, Santa Monica, and Hermosa Beach.
Lawrence Honma, is a Senior Project Manager and Scientist with Merkel & Associates, specializing in
coastal marine habitats. He will serve as the Marine Biological Resources Assessment Task Leader and is
available to dedicate 30 percent of his time to this project He has over 20 years of experience that has
varied from sediment quality assessments of bays and harbors to ecological investigations of intertidal and
near shore subtidal areas of California, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mexico, and Alaska. He has
served as project manager or senior scientist for programs such as the San Diego .Regional Beach Sand
Project, the U.S. Navy CVN near shore monitoring program, and Southern California Edison's NDPES kelp
forest and fish community monitoring program. Mr. Honma has prepared numerous Water Quality, Marine
Resource, and Fish sections to comply with CEQA or NEPA requirements, as well as technical, reports. In.
addition, he has prepared numerous Essential Fish Habitat Assessments (EFHA) in accordance with the
Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act several of which have required consultation
with National Marine Fisheries Service.
Eddie Font, is the president of VisionScape Imagery, specializing in the production of highly accurate and
incredibly photorealistic still image renderings, visual simulations, animations, and interactive
presentations. He will serve as both the technical lead and Principal -in -Charge for the optional visual
simulations task and is available to dedicate 20 percent of his time to this project He has over 20 years of
experience that has varied from competitive analysis, 3D Model Simulation, illustration, animation,
storyboarding, photoshop, architectural visualization, rendering animation, financing and business. Mr. Font
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is a proud member of various building industry affiliations including the American Planning Association's
California Chapter and the.Building Industry Association. In addition, he also serves as the Board of Directors
for the Sales & Marketing Council of Southern California and was the Co -Founder of Font Design
Visualization Inc. and the architectural coordinator at Pardee Homes.
PROJECT HISTORY
The projects in the section below describe PCR's relevant experience as it pertains to similar projects and/or
direct experience with the City.
PCR Services Corporation
Santa Monica Pier Upgrade, Santa Monica, California - PCR prepared the environmental documentation
for the proposed structural upgrades to the existing pier and the addition of a gangway and floating doc. The
proposed improvements, including floating dock, gangway, and supporting pilings, are necessary to ensure
ongoing safe operation of the pier, allowing for boat -assisted evacuation of -the seaside end of the pier during
an emergency. Given the nature of the proposed improvements, the bulk of environmental impacts relate to
temporary construction activities -including air quality, biological (marine) resources, and greenhouse gas
emission/global climate change. PCR worked with City staff to engage stakehotders (e.g.,.resource agencies,
California Coastal Commission, residents, community organizations) in order to address concerns up front
and minimize the potential for controversy.
Villa Marina EIR, Marina del Rey, California - PCR prepared the EIR for a proposed condominium and
retail project on a 4 -acre site at the southeast corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue in Marina de
Rey. The project proposes approximately 300 units, including a percentage set'aside for low-income
families. The project is four stories in height plus subterranean parking, with retail uses on the ground floor
and residential on the 'remaining floors.
The project is subject to the requirements of a variety of jurisdictions due to its location. The site is located
within the Palms -Mar Vista -Del Rey Community Plan area as well as being within the boundaries of the Los
Angeles Coastal Transportation Corridor Specific Plan, The Project site is also within the, coastal zone and
therefore, is under the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.
Venice Residential Development, Venice, California - PCR,prepared an Initial Study in support of an MND
for the proposed three -phased residential development on a 6 -acre site located in the southeastern portion
of the Venice community. Due to its location, the project was subject to the regulations and policies set forth
in the Oxford Triangle Specific Plan, Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan and the Venice Coastal Land Use Plan.
Given that the project consists of multi -family housing, it would enhance land use compatibility in the area,
particularly for the adjoining single-family residential uses. This project was approved after an extensive
process of resolving neighborhood issues.
Golden Shore Master Plan, Long Beach, California - PCR prepared the EIR for the Golden Shore Master
Plan, a proposed project in downtown Long Beach that would provide new residential, office, retail, and
potentially hotel uses within the approximately 6 -acre project site. The proposed project includes three
development options: a residential option and two hotel options. The Residential Option would include
1,370 condominiums, an estimated 340,000 square feet of office space, 28,000 square feet of retail uses,
approximately 3,355 parking spaces, open space, and other amenities. Under both Hotel Options
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development would include 1,110 condominiums; a 400 -room hotel including conference/banquet facilities,
and similarly proportioned square footage of office space, retail uses, parking spaces; open space, and other
amenities as the Residential Option. PCR's EIR included a comprehensive analysis of all three development
options for the proposed project, with primary issues of concern being traffic and circulation, air quality
issues related to the nearby Port of Long Beach, construction noise and vibration, and aesthetics/views and
shade/shadow related to the proposed building heights. Despite changes to the original project design and
associated scope of work, PCR was able to complete the analysis of all project options in a timely fashion and
within the original project budget
Camp Emerald Bay Master Plan, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California - PCR is
currently preparing CEQA documentation in support of the Boy Scouts of America Western Los Angeles
County Council's Camp Emerald Bay 2011 Master Plan project on Santa Catalina Island. The 2011 Master
Plan provides a mechanism for the long-term expansion and improvement of the existing camp facility over
an approximate 20 -year period, and given the site's unique location on Santa Catalina Island, the project
involves a number of key environmental challenges. These challenges include the site's location directly on
the coast with direct beach/ocean interface, sensitive biological resources including native habitat, a known
archaeological site on the property,. wildland fire hazards, views/scenic resources, and several on-site
natural drainages. PCR performed project -specific technical analyses for air quality, greenhouse gas
emissions/.global climate change, archaeological and historic resources, and biological
resources/jurisdictional features in support of the environmental document
Our Lady Queen of Angels; Newport Beach, California - PCR prepared the MND for the proposed
expansion of the school and church facilities at Our Lady Queen of Angels located within the Eastbluff
community for the City of Newport Beach. The proposed expansion was based on'the acquisition of just over
4 acres previously by the adjacent St. Mark Presbyterian Church, PCR addressed air quality, geology/soils,
hazards/hazardous materials, noise, and traffic. As proposed, St Mark's relocated facilities to San Joaquin
Hills Road and ultimate vacation of the Domingo Drive location providing for the expansion of the Our Lady
Queen of Angels site. The document was -approved and the project was built.
Land Rover Newport Beach Service Center MND, Newport Beach, California -PCR prepared the MND for
a proposed service center and storage facility associated with the existing Land Rover Dealership on
jamboree Road for the City of Newport Beach. The proposed facility would be located approximately four
miles from the Jamboree Road location and would house vehicles awaiting service and new inventory. In
addition to the MND, PCR prepared a recirculated MND and coordinated a shorter review period with the
Department of Toxic Substance Control, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Airport Land Use
Commission of Orange County; and filed a.Certificate of Fee Exemption with the California Department of
Fish and Game. The document was approved and the project was built
Conexant Systems EIR, Newport Beach, California - PCR prepared an EIR for the expansion of the
Conexant Systems, Inc. facility for the City of Newport Beach to provide for 566,000 additional square feet of
light industrial and supporting office/lab space. The initial work effort consisted of the preparation of an
Initial Study that focused the scope of the Draft EIR to include specific environmental topics. Due to its
location directly adjacent to two other jurisdictions (City of Irvine and University of California, Irvine), the
project involved extensive research in order to define the cumulative setting for the land use and traffic
analyses. The EIR addressed the following environmental issues: Land Use and Planning; Population; Water
Quality; Air Quality; Transportation/Circulation; Noise; Public Services; Utilities and Service Systems;
Aesthetics; and Recreation.
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PCR 2012 BILLING RATES ARID EXPENSE CHARGES
Professional Time
Environmental Planning & Documentation
President........................................................................................................................................................$278.00
Director/Principal...................................................................................:..................................................$2
04.00
Principal..........................................................................................................................................................$185.00
AssociatePrincipal.....................................................................................................................................$167.00
PrincipalPlanner........................................................................................................................................$148.00
SeniorPlanner II.........................................................................................................................................$135.00
SeniorPlanner 1...........................................................................................................................................$121.00
Planner....... ..........................................................................................................
........... I ....... ....................... $107.00
AssociatePlanner........................................................:................................................................................
$93.00
AssistantPlanner............................................................. ................. .......
.................................................... $79.00
Technician........................................................................................................................................................
$65.00
Intern.......................................................................:.........:...............................................................................
$52.00
Biological Services
Principal/Director....................................................................,................................................................$ 232.00
Principal Environmental Scientist.................:.....................................................................................$175.00
AssociatePrincipal.....................................................................................................................................$167.00
Principal Environmental/Regulatory Scientist..............................................................................$165.00
Principal-Biologist......................................................................................................................................$148.00
SeniorBiologist 11.......................................................................................................................................$135.00
SeniorBiologist I.........................................................................................................................................$121.00
Biologist..........................................................................................................................................................$107.00
AssociateBiologist.......................................................................................................................................$93.00
AssistantBiologist...........................................................................................................:......:..................... $79.00
Technician........................................................................................................................................................ $65.00
Intern................................................................................................................................................................. $52.00
Air Quality, Climate & Acoustics
Director...........................................................................................................................................................$167.00
Principal Engineer/Scientist............................................. $148.00
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Senior Engineer/Scientist 11 ...................................................................................................................$135.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist I.....................................................................................................................$121.00
Engineer/Scientist......................................................................................................................................$107.00
Associate Engineer/Scientist................................................................................................................... $93.00
Assistant Engineer/Scientist.................................................................................................................... $79.00
Technician........................................................................................................................................................ $65.00
Intern................................................................................................................................................................. $52:00
Historic Resources
Director.........................................................................................:..............................................:...:..............$167.00
PrincipalHistorian......................................................................................:..............................................$148.00
SeniorHistorian 11......................................................................................................................................$135.00
SeniorHistorian I........................................................................................................................................$121.00
Historian.........................................................................................................................................................$107.00
AssociateHistorian...................................................................................................................................... $93.00
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AssistantHistorian....................................................................................................................................... $79.00
Technician........................................................................................................................................................ $65.00
Intern... :........................... .................................................................................................................................. $52.00
Archeological & Paleontological Resources
Director...........................................................................................................................................................$167.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist II.............................................................................................$135.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist I...............................................................................................$121.00
Archaeologist/Paleontologist ................................................................................................................$107.00
Associate Archaeologist/Paleontologist............................................................................................. $93,00
Archaeological/Paleontological Technician...................................................................................... $65.00
Intern................................................ .... ...................... ...................................................................................... $52.00
Support'
Senior GIS Specialist/Senior Graphics
GIS Specialist .................................................
07.00
GraphicsSpecialist........................:.............................................................................................................. $83.00
PublicationsSpecialist .......... ............ :............ ....... .......... :...................... .................................................... $74.00
ProductionSpecialist.....................................................•........................;..............:....................................$74.00
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Jay Ziff, PRINCIPAL / DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 8 DOCUMENTATION
Education
Experience
• M.L.A., Califomia State
Representative CEQA and NEPA Projects: Mr. Ziff served as PCR's project
Polytechnic University, Pomona,
manager for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Environmental Impact
California, 1989
Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan for
• B.A., Environmental Studies,
over a decade. He worked in concert with a team of engineers and technical
University of California, Santa
subconsultants in preparing the document for this highly complex and
Barbara, California, 1983
controversial project. Despite a number of aggressive legal challenges, the
document was certified and the project approved in 2005. Subsequent to the
Professional Affiliations
Master Plan, Mr. Ziff led the EIR for the proposed replacement of the LAX
Urban Land Institute
Central Utility Plant as a part ofPCR's role as an on-call environmental
Summary
consultant to the Los Angeles World Airports. Mr. -Ziff coordinated with a large
Jay Ziff has over 20 years of
team of consultants, under a very aggressive schedule to finalize the EIR in less
experience in environmental
than a year.
consulting. Mr. Ziff has managed
preparation of a full range of
His recent additional Southland projects of note include managing the
documents pursuant to California
Metropolis Mixed -Use Project in downtown Los Angeles; the Skyline Ranch
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
project in northern Los Angeles County; the Point View Project in Ranch Palos
and National Environmental Policy
Verdes; the Santa Monica Downtown Parking Progmm EIR; and the Eastem
Act (NEPA), including studies for
Urban Center Sectional Planning Area Plan EIR in Chula Vista.
new land development,
CEQA Support for School l"acilities: Mr. Ziff managed preparation of the EIR
redevelopment, infrastmcture
for Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) Central Los Angeles Area
projects, long-range development
High School No. I I and Vista Hermosa Park project on the site of the previously
plans, and General Plans. Through
proposed Belmont Leaming Center. Due to the history of controversy over the
his years of management in the field
site, he was specifically sought out by the LAUSD to oversee the EIR and
he is a skilled CEQA practitioner,
helped the District successfully complete the CEQA process for what had been
responsible for directing
the most challenging and controversial school projects undertaken by LAUSD.
documentation for a number of the
region's most challenging projects.
Mr. Ziffs additional school facility projects are best represented by the CEQA
As a result of his acute expertise, he
documentation for the Pasadena Unified School District Facility Master Plan;
is also called upon to provide
the Beverly Vista School Rehabilitation, Improvement and Upgrade Final EIR
environmental advisory and review
for Beverly Hills. Unified School District; and East Valley Area Middle School
services to clients in the private and
No.I EIR, and the East Valley High School I B Addition EIR for Los Angeles
public sectors.
Unified School District. His college and university experience includes
managing the UC lrvine Long Range Development Plan Circulation and Open
Space Amendment EIR, and work on a number of other UC system Long -Range
Development Plan EIRs.
General Plans and Related CEQA Compliance: Mr. Ziff's completed General
Plan and planning document include the City of Murrieta General Plan EIR &
Master EA, the Et Segundo General Plan EIR, the City of Westminster
Consolidated General Plan/EIR, and the City of Santa Monica Historic
Preservation Element. lie also assisted in management and preparation of the
Citv of Pasadena Land Use and Mobility Elements EIR, the City of Irvine
General Plan Program Phase 11 Master EIR. and the City of Santa Barbara Long -
Term Water Supply Program EIR.
Envirormenial.Idvisory Review & On -Call Services: Mr. Ziff provided
environmental advisory and review services to the City of Murricta with direct
responsibility for overseeing the environmental review process for six specific
plans proposed within the City and its sphere of influence. The combined
projects cover approximately 3.000 acres with potential for over 6.000 dwelling
units. He reviewed and commented on the City of Arcadia General Plan EIR for
Santa Anita Realty Company, and has also provided third -party review of
environmental documentation for the Royal Rangers Adventure Camp
Recirculated EIR and a number of other projects.
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David Crook, AICP, LEED AP, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Education
Experience
• M.S., City and Regional
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs): Mr. Crook has managed and prepared EIRs for
Planning, California Polytechnic
specific development projects and larger programs throughout California. Mr. Crook is
State University, San Luis
currently serving as project manager for the City of Long Beach, Westgate Specific Plan
Obispo, California, 2000
EIR for the City of Fontana, and Saint John's Health Center EIR Addendum for the City
• B.S., Environmental Studies,
of Santa Monica. He served as project manager for the North Main Street District
nia
University of California, Santa
SpecificPlanAmendment EIR in the City of Corona, as well as the Golden Shore
Barbara; California,
Master Plan EIR in the City of Long Beach. Prior to joining PCR, Mr. Crook also
served m project manager for the Marcum at Robinson Ranch EIR in the City of Santa
Permits/Certifications
Clarita, and also served as assistant project manager and lead analyst for the Henry
• U.S. Green Building Council
Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Master Plan EIR and Lyons Canyon Ranch EIR in
LEED Accredited Professional
the same jurisdiction.
(BD+C), 2007
Prior tojoining PCR, Mr. Crook served as lead analyst and task manager for the
• American Institute of Certified
following EIR projects: Carrari Ranch EIR in the City of Rancho Cucamonga; Soledad
Planners (AICP) #018136, 2002
Townhomes EIR in the City of Santa Clarita; The Village at Playa Vista EIR in the City
of Los Angeles; San Gabriel Center EIR in the City of San Gabriel; EI Centro de
Professional Affiliations
Huntington Park EIR in the City of Huntington Park; 231-265 North Beverly Drive
Board Member, Orange County
Project EIR in the City of Beverly Hills; Kohl Ranch Specific Plan EIR Addendum in
Association of Environmental
the County of Riverside; Canyon Sewers Replacement and Rehabilitation Project
Professionals, 2008 -Present
Program EIR in die City of San Diego; South Schulte Specific Plan Supplemental EIR
Board Member, Orange County
in the City of Tracy; and Chino Hills Shoppes, Civic Center, and Park EIR in the City of
American Planning Association,
Chino Hills. Additionally, Mr. Crook served as CEQA project manager for numerous
2006-2008
new school and expansion project EIRs for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Mr. Crook also served as an analyst for the Los Angeles International Airport Master
U.S. Green Building Council
Plan EIS/EIR for Los Angeles World Airports, Pacific Golf and Country Club Residential
Summary
Project EIR in die City of San Clemente, Tyler Mull Expansion Project EIRAddendum
David Crook is an environmental
and Fox Plaza Project EIR in the City of Riverside, Beverly Hills Gardens and Montage
planner with over 10 years of
Hotel Project EIR in the City of Beverly Hilts, Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project
professional experience in
Program EIR for the County of Orange, the University Villages Specific Plan EIR in the
environmental science, impact
City of Marina, and the Sherwin Project EIR in the Town of Marmnoth Lakes.
assessment, planning, and geographic
Mitigated Aegative Declarations/Negative Declarations: Mr. Crook has managed and
information system (GIS)
produced several Initial Studies in support of /Negative Declarations (NDs) and
applications. He has prepared all
Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) For many jurisdictions in Southern California.
levels of California Environmental
He served as the Project Manager for the Burbank Recycled Water System Expansion
Quality Act (CEQA) and National
Project MND in the City of Burbank, mid is currently serving as project manager for the
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Burbank Reservoir No. 1 Reconstruction Project MND in the same jurisdiction. Mr.
studies, as well as other planning
Crook is also managing the Santa Monica Pier Gangway and Phase h Structural
documents, including general plans
Upgrade Project MND for the City of Santa Monica, and the Camp Emerald Bay Master
and specific plans. He has worked on
Plan MND for the County of Los Angeles. Additional MND management experience
a variety of projects for public and
includes the Cesar Chavez Avenue/Lorena Street/htdiana Street Intersection Improvement
private entities that require a
Project for the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering.
diversity of skills and disciplines,
such as written and oral
Prior tojoining PCR, Mr. Crook served as lead analyst and assistant project manager for
communication, analytical, and
the Hi Hope Ranch Supplemental MND; St. Cloud General Plan Amendment/Zone
managerial. In addition to his CEQA
Change NO, and St. Cloud Tentative Tract Map A1ND, all located in the City of
and NEPA expertise, Mr. Crook has
Oceanside; Film and Television Archive Preservation Center MND in the City of Santa
experience with field inspections,
Clarita: Fos Theater Rehabilitation Project MND in the City of Riverside; San Fernando
including soil. groundwater, and
Road Rezoning Project ND in the City ot'Glendale; West Basin Water Recycling Plant
surface water sampling and analysis,
Phase I V Expansion MND for the West Basin Municipal Water District; Under Ocean
and preparation of associated
Floor Seawater Intake and Discharge Project MND/EA in the City of Long Beach; the
analytical reports.
Essex Hollywood Project MND in the Cit} of Los Angeles; and Santa Ynez Reservoir
Covering Project MND. Magnolia Tmnk Line MND, Hansen Area Water Recycling
Project MND, Sepulveda Basin Water Recycling Project: Woodley/Burbank MND, City
Tn nk Line South MND. and West Valley Water Recycling Project MND For the City of
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Heidi Rous, CPP, PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF AIR QUALITY, CLIMATE &ACOUSTICS SERVICES
Education
Experience
B.S. Physics, California State
CEQA• NEPA, and Environmental Assessments: Ms. Rous has authored numerous
Polytechnic University, Pomona,
Air Quality, Human Health Risk, and Risk of Upset sections to Environmental
California, 1990
Impact Reports (EIR), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental
Permits/Certifications
Assessments (EA), and other special studies. Clients include Port of Los Angeles,
Certified Permitting Professional
Port of Long Beach, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD),
(CPP), Registered with South
Port of Oakland, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Aviation
Coast Air Quality Management
Administration, Federal Highway Administration, numerous municipalities, and
District, 1166027
all major branches of the Department of Defense.
Summary
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) /Global Climate Change: Ms. Rous has performed
Heidi Rous has over 20 years of
numerous greenhouse gas and global climate change analyses for projects
experience in permitting, compliance,
involving mobile and stationary sources. Ms. Rous is currently performing
air quality planning, training,
technical analyses of CHC emissions for a number of transportation and
emissions estimations, and special
development projects throughout Southern California. She worked closely with
studies.
the Land Use Services Division of the County of San Bernardino to develop
interim significance criteria and methodology to quantify GHG emission
Ms. Rous has managed Air Quality
reductions, including defining "business as usual' and determining the efficacy of
Impact Assessments (AQIA) and
control measures to reduce emissions from mobile and stationary sources. In
Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
addition. she performed the GHG analysis for the proposed LAX Central Utility
required under various State and
Plan Replacement project. The analysis included construction emissions of criteria
federal environmental regulations
and toxic air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHGs), and the beneficial impact
including National Environmental
(net reduction) of project implementation, due to increased energy efficiency.
Policy Act (NEPA), California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
Health Risk Assessments and Offsite Consequence Analyses: Ms. Rous has
RMPP, Cal ARP, AB2588, AB32, and
managed or performed numerous HRAs and Offsite Consequence Analyses
Proposition 65. Ms. Rous has
(OCAS) for a diverse range of clients and source types, including manufacturing,
extensive expertise with all
surface coating, metal plating, landfills, aggregate plants, refineries, ports, and
applicable modeling tools including
bulk storage terminals. In addition, she performs the requisite HRAs for new
ISCST, URBEMIS, HARP,
school development for LAUSD and other districts that include quantification of
DEGADIS, EMFAC, Ca13QHC,
the health risk posed from exposure to mobile sources such as freeways and train
Calinc4, and EDMS.
operations. She has performed OCAS for water supply and waste water treatment
facilities, power plants, cold storage facilities, and chemical plants.
Ms. Rous has comprehensive
experience with design and
Permirtin,g and Compliance: Ms. Rous has provided comprehensive planning and
permitting of air pollution control
compliance services to numerous facilities in the energy and heavy manufacturing
devices, including BACT
sectors. Specific experience includes permitting of new and modified facilities
determinations, emission credit (ERC
throughout California, especially within the SCAQMD jurisdiction, including
and RECLAIM) assistance, Risk
refineries, cogeneration facilities, electrical production plants, steel rolling mills,
Management Plans, and other
metal plating operations, aerospace manufacturing, food production landfills, and
compliance services. She has
wastewater treatment plants. Tasks include regulatory analyses, emissions
authored Start-up. Shut -down, and.
inventories, AQIAs, HRAs, and BACT determinations.
Malfunction plans, and frequently
supervises emissions and
Ms. Rous has prepared and negotiated permit applications, performed audits,
performance testing of new,
assessed air quality impacts and HRAs for petrochemical and energy clients such
modified, and demonstration units.
as ARCO, British Petroleum, Chevron, Shell, Valero, Unocal, Ultramar, Well Head
She is highly skilled in quantifying,
Electric, Oklahoma Gas de Electric, and Southem California Edison. She has
modeling, mitigating emissions from
provided on-site compliunee support (staff augmentation) at various times for
stationary and mobile sources, and
ARCO and BP. and is familiar with all aspects of applicable health and safety
meeting the required regulatory
requirements. With BP, Ms. Rous was responsible for GI -IG emission calculations,
compliance under the CAA. CWA,
field surreys, and permitting of a new FCCU unit.
CERCLA, RCRA. EPCR.A, and
She has supported on-call permitting requests, such as review of Title V operating
related statutes.
permits. completion of applications for authority to construct, case-by-case
BACT determinations, and cost-effectiveness calculations.
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Everest Yan, SENIOR ENGINEER
Education
Experience
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Air Quality Analysis: Mr. Yan has managed and performed air quality analyses
(Environmental Emphasis),
for mobile source emissions for CEQA projects using CAR B's EMFAC and
University of Southern
EPA's MOBILE&MOVES models. In addition to the standard tools, he has also
California, Los Angeles,
created customized applications to perform analyses too complex for standard
California, 2001
tools such as determining specific fleet mix for local segments of roadways based
Engineer -In. -Training (EIT)
on vehicle size, temporal distribution and speed. Such tools are based on existing
roadway (mobile source) dispersion
EMFAC methodology, using Caltrans Performance Measurement System (PeMS)
Summary
data.
Everest Yan is an engineer with over
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for Westfield's Santa Anila and New
eight years of experience and a
Mr. Yan also has experience in assisting with air quality monitoring in industrial
comprehensive knowledge of air
and urban environments ranging from conducting fieldwork to data formatting
quality and noise.
and analysis.
Mr. Yan has technical expertise
Mr. Yan has performed health risk assessments (HRAs) for projects that may have
conducting air impact analyses using
the potential of placing sensitive uses near hazardous or carcinogenic emission
emissions inventory models such as
sources such as roadways (diesel particulate) and industrial sources. Health Risk
EMFAC, URBEMIS, OFFROAD,
Assessments are performed using the most recent Office of Environmental Health
MOBILEUMOVES and AP -42
Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) methodology and the Health and Air Research
Emission Factors. He also has
Program (HARP) risk assessment model.
extensive experience in performing
roadway (mobile source) dispersion
He has performed air quality analyses required under CEQA for inclusion to
modeling using EDMS for airport
technical sections of Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) and
operations, CALINE4/CAL3QHC for
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for Westfield's Santa Anila and New
roadway emissions, ISCST3/
Century Plan projects, and Gregory Canyon Landfill.
AERMOD dispersion modeling for
Noise and Vibration Annlvsis: In addition to his air quality fieldwork and
construction and operations, and
health risk assessments using HARP.
reporting, Mr. Yan is responsible for noise measurement collection, processing
noise/sound data, and modeling noise impacts at sensitive uses from roadway
In addition to performing mobile
mobile sources as well as stationary construction sources for projects such as
source emissions analyses, Mr. Yan
Getty Villa, Buckley School, and Gregory Canyon Landfill.
has also performed extensive work
for Caltrans' projects which include
Storrnwnter dlonitoring: Prior to joining PCR, Mr. Yan assisted in preparing
conformity analyses and air quality
reports and conducting training for stormwater monitoring. These reports include
technical reports to calculate GHG
county -wide monitoring reports for ultimate submission to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB),. water quality monitoring standard operating
emissions.
procedures; and the training oCRWQC6 inspectors.
Mr. Yan has also conducted fieldwork involving wet and dry weather water
sampling, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on water chemistry
results. He performed QA/QC and assisted with the development of the Caltrans
Statewide Stormwater Monitoring Database.
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Kyle H. Kim, Ph.D., SENIOR ENGINEER
Education
Experience
• Ph.D., Architectural Acoustics,
Environmental Acoustics Analyses: Dr. Kim has conducted environmental
University of Florida, Gainesville,
acoustics analyses for numerous projects in Southern California and Uvoughout
Florida, 2004
the United States Local projects include Second and PCH in die City of Long
• M.S., Architectural Studies,
Beach, the Getty Villa. Outdoor Theater, Hollywood Palladium, The New Century
University of Florida, Gainesville,
Plan in the Century City community, The Wilshire Gayley project in the
Florida, 2000
Westwood community, and Cesar Chavez Roundabout Improvement Project for
the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, and Loyola Marymount
• B.E., Building Equipment System,
University Community Noise Study. He also conducted environment noise
Kyungwon University, Korea,
analysis for Emery II residential development project. He provided building shell
1995 (Mechanical Engineering
requirements to reduce exterior noise levels in residential units. He has
equivalent degree)
completed peer reviews of Noise Study Report of 1-215 HOV Gap Closure
Professional Affiliations
Project and Noise Abatement Decision Report of 1-15/I-215 Interchange
• Member, Institute of Noise Control
Improvements Project. Other projects include Disney Beach Club Villas Noise
Study; Yibor City Noise Ordinance; Grey Oaks Subdivision; Coronado at Gulf
Engineering
Harbor; Bike Week Noise Impact Study in Daytona Beach, Florida; Okinawa
• Member, Acoustical Society of
Camp Noise Study; and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Firing
America
Ranges Noise Study. Under contract to the Hyatt Regency, he assessed traffic
Expertise
noise to design a sound wall for the hotel in response to the SR 60 Road
Kyle Kim has over 10 years of
Widening project in Florida. In addition, Dr. Kim suggested mitigation measures
professional and academic experience
to minimize the impacts of noise from a variety of new roller coasters and an
in architectural and environmental
outdoor theater at Fantasy Harbor Theme Park in South Carolina on adjacent
acoustical consulting for corporate and
residential and commercial properties.
office buildings, schools, medical
Architectural Acoustics Analyses: Dr. Kim has performed architectural acoustics
facilities, religious institutions,
analyses such as noise isolation and noise control for projects including the
residential, airports, entertainment
Symantec Office Development in Culver City, the Beverly Wilshire Office
groups, and hotels.
Building, Capital Group Long Beach, and Caldwell Banker in West Los Angeles.
Dr. Kim has extensive experience
Under contract to the Los Angeles Unified School District, he analyzed the
conducting and designing sound wall
effects of noise emitted from a train passing a new school, conducted acoustical
analyses, noise analyses, sound
studies for the school's multipurpose rooms and provided the District with
isolation, transportation analysis, and
suggestions for mitigation strategies. In addition, he has provided sound.
noise control for a variety of projects
isolation design services for HVAC systems for the Veterans Administration
throughout the.. United States. He has
chapel in Los Angeles.
designed specifications for mechanical
Noise Siudy-Focused Publications: Dr. Kim has authored several publications
systems and conducted noise
including "Estimating Community Noise Levels from Outdoor Condensing
assessments for aircraft noise, gunshot
Units," Journal of the Acoustical Society ofAmerica; "Acoustical Comparisons of
noise, traffic noise, and design
Existing Facilities and New Facilities in a Special Education School,"
response. Dr. Kim also specializes in.
NoiseCon03; "Computer Model Studies to Predict Qualitative and Quantitative
architectural acoustics including room
Measures of Speech Intelligibility in Classrooms,".Journal of the Acoustical
and building acoustics, reverberation
Society ojAmerica; "Auralizations and Other Computer Model Studies to Predict
measurements, data analysis, and
Qualitative and Quantitative Measures of Speech Intelligibility in Classrooms,"
heating, ventilation and HVAC systems.
Journal ofthe Acoustical Society ojAmerica; and "Hyde Park United Methodist
He has used Ivie PC40, B&K 2236 and
Church," Journal of the Acoustical Society of.91nerica.
2260: Larson -Davis 2800; and RION
LN -27 to conduct noise analyses.
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Gavin Archer, M.A., UA, DIRECTOR OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL & PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Education Experience
• M.A., Anthropology (Archaeology Cal State Fullerton Native American Graves Proteclion and Repatriation Act
Thesis), University of Arizona, (NAGPRA) Consulting— Mr. Archer was recently selected to provide NAGPRA
Tucson, Arizona, 1990 consulting services to CSUF. He will lead the PCR team in the repatriation plans
• B.A., Anthropology, University of for the Little Lake site and the preparation ora strategic plan regarding
Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1987 repatriation for future sites.
Archaeology Field School
Redeveloping in Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Orange County,
University of Alaska, Fairbanks,
California — Mr. Archer conducted test excavations to evaluate the significance of
Alaska, 1986
archaeological deposits on a site in historic downtown San Juan Capistrano.
Registrations/Certifications
Excavations were conducted adjacent to Acjacheme, an indigenous ancestral village
Member, Register of Professional
site, and the 18th Century Spanish Mission San Juan Capistrano. Some deposits
Archaeologists
were found to include prehistoric and protohistoric Native American artifacts,
including rare early pottery fragments. Mission Period artifacts were also found.
Professional Affiliations
The study was completed in cooperation with the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians
• Society for Historical Archaeology
and is in use for the planning of mixed-use redevelopment of the site.
• Califamia Cultural Resource
Recovering Human Remains on a Southern California Coastal Bluff— Mr. Archer
Preservation Alliance, Member of
conducted an excavation to recover human remains unearthed at a home in a
the Board of Directors
neighborhood which was built, in the 1940s, on a prehistoric Native American
Summary
village site. Sediments and artifacts at the site indicated a Late Prehistoric (AD
Mr. Archer has studied and practiced
450-1500) dale. The excavation was completed in cooperation with the Juaneno
anthropology and archaeology in
Band of Mission Indians. The remains were repatriated to the Juaneno for
California, Arizona, and several other
reburial and home improvement work recommenced.
states since 1982. His research interests
Repairing Crude Oil Pipelines in Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County,
include the prehistory, history and
California — Mr. Archer conducted a monitoring program for Plains All American
ethnography of the American West. His
Pipeline. The repair work required vehicle access along the Old Ridge Route, a
expertise includes all aspects of
highway built in 1913 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The
archaeological investigation,
monitoring program ensured that the Old Ridge Route and historical sites along it
documentary research. Native American
were not damaged, and the repair work was completed in compliance with
consultation, permitting, and regulatory
Angeles National Forest's conditions of project approval.
compliance.
Nursing Home Expansion in Murrieta, Riverside County. California —At the
Mr. Archer has successfully managed
behest of Capital Funding, LLC, Mr. Archer conducted a cultural resources re -
diverse cultural resources consulting
assessment of the proposed building site made possible through federal funding
projects for public and private sector
for the construction of an additional building at an existing nursing home in
clients, and including a variety of
Murrieta. As a result of the funding, the project triggered a need to comply with
resources: Native American prehistoric
the National Historic Preservation Act. Mr. Archer reviewed existing monitoring
occupation sites, traditional cultural
and mitigation requirements. The re -assessment provided the basis for monitoring
properties, and sacred lands, and
and mitigation measures similar to those previously established for the property
Historic Period sites, buildings, and
which were in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act.
structures. Examples of his field
Realigning a Highway to Summit ['alley, San Bernardino County, California—
experience include: a central Alaskan
Mr. Archer completed an archaeological survey for the County of San
Puleoindian encampment, windward
Bernardino. The eight -mile -long Summit Valley Road Realignment runs from
O'ahu [stand pondrnelds, Archaic,
Hesperia along Antelope Valley to Horsethief Canyon and Summit Valley. Eight
Hohokam, and Trincheras villages of
archaeological sites were recorded by the survey, including prehistoric Native
the Sonoran Desert, and the Tomato
American lithic artifact scatters and the remains of early twentieth century
Springs sites of coastal southern
homesteading. The survey results are assisting the further planning and future
California with hunter -gatherer
construction of the realignment.
occupation components dating from
7,500 years before present to Spanish
Bringing Retail Opportunities to the Historic Community of Highgrrove. Riverside
contact in the late 1700c. Itis research
County Colifiornia — Mr. Archer conducted the assessment for the proposal to
has also included landfill - vzrbology%
build a much-needed shopping plaza on a long -vacant let in the unincorporated
Tarahumara ethnoarchwo!ogy, Great
community of Highgrove. which facilitated county pemnitting for the project.
Depression homesteading. and the early
Highgrove has a rich agricultural heritage and the area includes historic canals,
20th century remains of downtown
railroads, and buildings. A required a cultural resources assessment in
Phoenix and Los Angels.
accordance with Riverside County standards and guidelines.
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Kyle Garcia, SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGIST
Education
Experience
• B.A., Physical Anthropology,
Mr. Garcia has contributed his services and archaeological expertise to over 300
University of California, Santa
projects at PCR subject to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
Barbara, California, 2004
(CEQA), Section 106 of the NHPA, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),
Registrations/Certifications
and other federal, State, and local regulations. These projects included energy,
• Riverside County Registered
infrastructure, utility, residential, commercial, mixed-use, schools, parks, trail systems,
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and urban redevelopment serving a variety of public and private sector clients
throughout California and Arizona. In addition to his archaeological work, Mr. Garcia
• 40 -Hour HAZWOPER Training, 2010
has been moss -trained in paleontological mitigation monitoring and assisted in the
Continuing Education
excavations of a Miocene whale fossil near Irvine, California.
• Cultural Resources Orientation & Pro-
Peer Reviews: Mr. Garcia is often sought after to conduct Peer Review services of
Seminar, County of Riverside, 2011
controversial projects across southern California. These reviews include
• Introduction to Professional Practice
environmental documentation for the Needles Highway Safety Realignment Project for
under Section 106 of the National
the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Works and various infrastructure
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 2009
projects for Caltrans/San Bernardino Associated Governments.
• Cultural Resources Protection Under
CEQA and Other Legislative Mandates,
General Project Experience: Mr. Garcia has extensive experience in dealing with
UCLA Extension, 2008
projects with a large number of archaeological resources. His large-scale surveys
include a pedestrian survey and site recordation of more than 200 historic and
• Riverside County Archaeology and
prehistoric archaeological resources as part of a Class III Inventory on an
Cultural Sensitivity Training Program,
approximately 11,000 -acre portion of the La Osa Ranch Project site in Pinal County,
2007
Arizona; and he directed the 1,400 -acre field survey and the successful site recordation
Professional Affiliations
of over 150 prehistoric and historic archaeological resources per the Section 106
• Society for American Archaeology
Process for a confidential project in Riverside County. He also served as Deputy
• Society for California Archaeology
Project Manager for the approximately 240 -acre Archaeological Treatment &
• Pacific Coast Archaeological Society
Restoration Plan for The Cove project that was subject to Section 106, where he
• Orange County Natural History
performed the field survey, Native American consultation, prepared the final report,
Museum
and supervised the thorough recordation and documentation orover 350 significant
artifacts which included artifact photography and illustrations.
Summary
Kyle Garcia is the Group Leader for PCR's
F.ne+gy Projects: He is well -versed in the potential effects of energy production
Archaeological and Paleontological Division
projects on California Archaeology through his service as an on-call consultant to
with. over eight years of professional and
Southern California Edison (SCE) where he has served as the Project Director and
academic experience in the archaeology and
Manager for over 100 SCE projects and managed SCE purchase order contracts in
prehistory of California. Mr. Garcia is
excess of $ I.SM. These projects were subject to requirements of CEQA, Section 106
knowledgeable about archaeological
of the NHPA, and other local ordinances. These projects included deteriorated pole
resources in coastal, interior, and island
replacements, conduit and vault installations, distribution circuit installations, and
settings. He specializes in faunal analysis
emergency on-call archaeological survey and monitoring services for SCE property
and has worked in faunal laboratories at
during recent southern California wildfires. Mr. Garcia not only managed the budgets
UCSB and the Santa Barbara Museum of
and supervised the work but he also conducted most of the record searches, surveys,
Natural History.
report writing, site recordation, and client/agency coordination for these projects.
Mr. Garcia has evaluated historic and
These projects also entailed rapid response sem ices including close -interval surveys,
prehistoric archaeological resources for
construction monitoring, and sensitivity assessments for SCE property in areas
listing in the National Register of Historic
damaged by the wildfires.
Places and the California Register of
Presentations: Mr. Garcia presented a paper at the 72nd Annual Meeting for the
Historical Resources. conducted agency and
Society of American Archaeology Conference in Austin. Texas in 2007. The paper
Native American consultation, conducted and
focused on prehistoric'yoni' features encountered on a project site proposed to be
supervised all aspects of archaeological
developed in westem Riverside County, California.
Fieldwork mid laboratory processing,
GeographGeographicInformation .Systems (GIS): Mr. Garcia has also gained valuable
numerous recon) searches at the
conducted n
experience with recording historic and prehistoric archaeological sites with Garmin,
merousation Centers across the State,
regional
Magellan, and sub -meter Trimble Geo\ r Global Positioning System (GPS) units. He
and prepared many technical documents and
technicaldocuments
has worked with GIS soliware such as AmPad. AreGIS, and AmView. and developed
sections in support Impact
methods for using these products to accurately and efficiently record archaeological
Reports/Statements and Initial
Studies/Environmental Assessments.
sites.
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Margarita J. Wuellner, MD., DIRECTOR OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
Education
Dr. Wuellner has a substantial academic background in the study of European and
• Ph.D., Art History, University of
American art and architecture and is a specialist in visual culture, Modernism,
California, Los Angeles (UCLA),
urbanism, and cultural landscape. She is a recipient of the Samuel I-1. Kress
2005
Foundation Fellowship in Art History; American Council of Learned Societies
• M.A., Architectural History, and
Fellowship in East European Studies; Edward A. Dickson Graduate Fellowship in
Certificate of Historic Preservation
Art History, UCLA; and the Thomas Jefferson, Dupont and Governor's State
University of Virginia (UVA),
Graduate Fellowships in Architectural History, School of Architecture, UVA.
Charlottesville, Virginia, 1991
Experience
• B.A., Art History, Oberlin College,
Over the past five years as Director of PCR's Historic Resources Division, Dr.
Oberlin, Ohio, 1983
Wuellner has strengthened and expanded PCR's historic preservation practice.
Professional Affiliations
PCR has conducted hundreds of historic resources investigations for a wide
• Santa Monica Conservancy
variety of projects, assisting clients with due diligence, planning, design and
• Los Angeles Conservancy
project approval as well as conservation treatment. PCR currently serves as the
rehabilitation projects by providing technical consultation services, agency
City of Santa Monica's historic preservation consultant, and is an on-call
• California Preservation Foundation
preservation consultant for the Los Angeles Redevelopment Agency, the County
• Society of Architectural Historians,
of San Bernardino Department of Public Works, and the Los Angeles Unified
Life Member
School District.
• National Trust for Historic
Redevelopment, urban design and master planning projects are of primary
Preservation
interest to Dr. Wuellner. Author of hundreds of technical reports for
• American Institute of Architects
incorporation into CEQA/NEPA environmental review documents
(AIA), National Allied Member
(EIRs/EAs/EISs) she is highly experienced in addressing and reducing impacts to
• American Architectural Foundation
historic resources in support of project goals. With a broad national resume as
Summary
well as over 15 years of experience in California, Dr. Wuellner has extensive
Margarita J. Wuellner, Ph.D., has
experience in the evaluation, management and treatment of historic properties for
extensive educational background,
compliance with Sections 106 and I10 of the National Historic Preservation Act
professional training and substantial
(NHPA), National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) of the
professional experience in the evaluation
Department of Transportation Act, the California Environmental Quality Act
and conservation of art, archaeology and
(CEQA), and local codes and ordinances. Highly experienced in the assessment
architecture, and her qualifications and
of projects for conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, she
experience meet and exceed the
frequently assists both government and private clients with redevelopment and
Secretary of the Interior's Professional
rehabilitation projects by providing technical consultation services, agency
Qualification Standards in History,
coordination and legally defensible documentation.
Archaeology, and Architectural History.
Dr. Wuellner has managed and conducted hundreds of projects in Southern
Dr. Wuellner has over 22 years of
California for public agencies and private clients. She completed three historic
professional experience in the practice
resources surveys for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los
of historic preservation and cultural
Angeles (CRA/LA) for the Wilshire Center/Koreatown Recovery Redevelopment
resources management in California
Project Area (2009), Adelante Eastside (2008), and the Normandie 5
and the United States. She has over 17
Redevelopment Project Area (2010); the survey results have been incorporated
years of experience as a principal
into Sarvey6A. Experience with educational resources includes a district -wide
investigator, project manager, and
survey for the Santa Monica Unified School District (SMMUSD); and as part of
technical lead for international,
the larger USC Master Plan Project she prepared a historic resources analysis for
national and regional firms: including
the USC Student Union Project IS/MND; and a NABS report for the Modern
PCR Services Corporation, Inc.,
Constructivist Schoenburg Institute. Preservation consultation for
(2006 -present); EDAW. Inc.
rehabilitation/adaptive reuse projects includes the San Bernardino Santa Fe
(AECOM) (2004-2006); and Parsons
Depot, the Santa Monica City Hall, and the Dunbar Hotel which are listed in the
I*nginecring Science. Inc. (Parsons)
National Register. Notable conservation projects include the Survey of Fine and
(1995-2004). Her early experience in
Decorative Arts aboard the Rltts Queen Mary (2008), and the recently completed
historic preservation was with John
Conservation Management Plan for the RMS Queen Mary (2010) for the City of
Milner Associates- Inc., Alexandria,
Long Beach. Important regional cultural landscape projects include the Palisades
Virginia. (1991-1995); and Land and
Park Landmark Nomination for the. City of Santa Monica, and the historic
Community Associates in
resources documentation and analysis for the Huntington Education and Visitor
Charlottesville, Virginia, (1989-1992).
Center Project, .San Marino, California.
KIM
PCR SERVICES CORPORAT0I1.
Merkel & Associates, .Inc.
LAWRENCE O. HONMA
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Senior Marine Scientist, Merkel and Associates, Inc. 2004 - present. Mr. Honma's duties include
project management, study design, data analysis and interpretation, report preparation, and technical and
field assistance. Member of M&A's Diving Control Board, overseeing diving operations within the
company.
Senior Marine Scientist, AMSC Earth & Environmental, San Diego, California. 1994 - 2004. Mr.
Honma's duties included project management, project implementation, design, and coordination, data
analysis and interpretation, and reporting. He served as the AMEC's Diving Supervisor, overseeing all
diving operations within the company, and was also responsible for maintaining AMEC's research
vessel.
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Honma is a Senior Project Manager and Scientist, specializing in coastal marine habitats. He has
over 20 years of experience that has varied from sediment quality assessments of bays and harbors to
ecological investigations of intertidal and nearshore subtidal areas of California, Hawaii, the Marshall
Islands, Micronesia, Mexico, and Alaska. He has served as project manager or senior scientist for
programs such as the San Diego Regional Beach Sand Project, the U.S. Navy CVN nearshore monitoring
program, and Southern California Edison's NDPES kelp forest and fish community monitoring program.
Pie has worked extensively on Navy marine -related projects, including efforts at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
Midway Island, Johnston Atoll, and Guam under aNavy CLEAN contract, as well as, projects conducted
through Merkel & Associates, Inc. IDIQ contract to Survey, Map, Transplant, and Monitor Marine
Habitats in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.
For sediment quality assessments, Mr. Houma has served as Project Manager, Task Manager, and Field
Supervisor for sediment collections performed in conjunction with ACOE Sections 10, 103, and 404
permitting and RWQCB cleanup and abatement orders. A portion of his responsibilities included
designing, coordinating, and implementing sediment quality studies. He has prepared numerous
sampling and testing plans to gain Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency
approval on sediment testing programs, and was also responsible for data analysis, report preparation,
and acting as a liaison between the client and resource agencies during the dredged material disposal
permit process. He has also been involved in numerous site investigation/remedial investigation
programs. In particular, Mr. Honma was Field Manager for a six month long screening ecological risk
assessment study at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This project included collection of marine sediment, tissue,
and seawater samples. Sediment samples were collected, using a modified Van Veen grab at over 220
sample locations for chemical, particle size, and toxicity analyses. Tissue samples included benthic
inlauna, epifauna, and fishes, which were also collected for chemical analyses. Mr. Honma was
responsible for all aspects of sample collection, including Health and Safety Procedures as outlined under
CERCLA.
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Merkel & Associates, Inc. Lawrence O. Honma
Mr. Honma has been involved in ecological studies identifying the impacts of dredging and construction
activities to resident biota including fish, invertebrate, and eelgrass populations of ports and harbors, and
in determining potential impacts of beach nourishment projects to nearshore fisheries, kelp, and seagrass
populations. He has managed and conducted numerous studies on fish and epibenthic communities,
investigating temporal changes in these communities as they relate to El Nino episodes and thermal
discharge; characterized the fauna and flora associated with natural and artificial reefs in the Southern
California Bight, examining the physical and biological factors that affect the development of giant kelp,
Macroeystis pyrifera communities, and reef designs suitable for the establishment of a giant kelp
community. He has also utilized a variety of remote sensing applications to conduct habitat mapping in
support of various projects, such as outfall feasibility studies atNaval Facilities at San Clemente and San
Nicolas Islands. Mr. Honma is currently developing a GIS -based modeling approach to assess impacts
from proposed beach nourishment operations on sensitive nearshore resources, including high- and low -
relief surfgrass and algal vegetated reefs. Using a mix of multi -beam bathymetry, sidescan, multi -
spectral aerial photography, and LIDAR, Mr. Honma is creating 4D modeled sediment depositional
isopacts to estimate impacts to these resources and changes over time. Data are being analyzed to
account for natural variation in annual sediment transport by incorporating empirical coastal profile data
into the methodology.
Mr. Honma has prepared numerous Water Quality, Marine Resource, and Fish sections to comply with
CEQA or NEPA requirements, as well as technical reports. In addition, he has prepared numerous
Essential Fish Habitat Assessments (EFHA) in accordance with the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery
Management and Conservation Act, several of which have required consultation with National Marine
Fisheries Service. Several examples of large-scale EFHAs prepared by Mr. Honma include those to
support EIS/OEISs for the Marianas Range Complex, Hawaii Range Complex, Gulf of Alaska Training
Area, and Silver Strand Training Complex. He is well versed in experimental design and uses his
knowledge of statistics to design and analyze data from environmental investigations. He has worked
extensively using SCUBA, identifying and enumerating fishes, invertebrates, and algae. He is also
experienced in the use of a wide range of other sampling equipment, including single- and multi -beam
sonar, side -scan sonar, multi -spectral photography, ottertrawls, traps, beach seines, box cores, van Veen
grabs, water quality sampling equipment, and navigational equipment. Additionally, he is an OSHA -
trained health and safety supervisor and familiar with chain -of -custody requirements and procedures
associated with collection of potentially hazardous sediments.
EDUCATION
MS, Marine Sciences, San Francisco State University, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
BS, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, University of California, Davis
MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
American Red Cross: Standard First Aid and CPR
NAUI Divemaster and Rescue Certified SCUBA Diver
Divers Alert Network
Western Dredging Association
Western Society of Naturalists
Southern California Academy of Sciences
OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (§ 1910.120) - initial Training:
September 16, 1994
OSHA Hazardous Waste Worker Supervisor Training
Department of Transportation HM 126F Training
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Eddie Font
Owner at VisionScape Imagery - A Visualization Firm
eddie.font@visionscapeimagery.cam
Sumrnary
Eddie provides overall strategic responsibility for VisionScape, a Visualization Firm that creates
extraordinary imagery and interactive sales office solutions for the building industry and abroad.
Specializing in the production of highly accurate and incredibly photorealistic still image renderings,
visual simulations, animations, and interactive presentations, the company's expertise lies in
providing the visual tools needed throughout all stages of development, from planning, municipality
work and entitlement to marketing and sales. Eddie's passion for the Building Industry began when
his father joined Pardee Homes in 1972, an Award Winning Builder of New Homes in California and
Nevada. At an early age, Eddie found his strengths in Art, Architecture, Business Marketing and
Technology. While working with his father, Eddie attended the University of Southern California and
received his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1992. He joined his brother Joe, and Co -Found
VisionScape Imagery, Inc.
A proud member of various building industry affiliations including the American Planning Association's
California Chapter and the Building Industry Association.
S; eClt�ll+i FS
Competitive analysis, financing, business, illustration, animation, storyboarding, photoshop
Board of Directors at Sales and Marketing Council SoCal
November 2009 - Present 1 year 3 months)
Elected Board of Directors for the Sales & Marketing Council of Southern California. The non-profit
organization seeks to provide networking and educational events for sales and marketing
professionals in the SOLIthivern California market- Assist in the planning and preparation of programs
and events, ins"t to ma, keiln, activities to Increase membership and improve awareness, serve as
a liaison for Current members, and work to rec,.gnize achievements of individuals within the
8 recommendations available upon request
Owner at VisionScape Imagery, Inc.
May 2002 - Present r: " ris 't
A Visualization. Company
3D k4odel Simulation
rendering Animation
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6 recommendations available upon request
Co Founder at Font Design Visualization Inc
May 1992 - April 2002 f1 years)
Architectural Visualization
3D Model Simulation
Rendering Animation
1 recommendation available upon request
Architectural Coordinator at Pardee Homes
May 1987 - April 1991 (4 years,
Marketing and Architecture
1 recommendation available upon request
Educa:ion
University of Southern California
BArch, Architecture, 1987 - 1992
EI Camino College
Associate in Arts, Architecture, 1985 - 1987
Honors and A,.ry r -ds
MAME Award for "Best Interactive Point of Sales Experience"
Sales & Marketing Council of Southern California, 2008
business development, organizational development, strategic planning, digital photography,
professional networking, architectural history, travel, snowboarding, playing softball, poker, family
time
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Eddie Font
Owner at VisionScape Imagery - A Visualization Firm
eddie.fontrCjvi sion.scap•eimagery. com
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16 people have recommended Eddie
"The team at VisionScape is top notch in every respect. They do fabulous work, and bring genuine
caring as well as true professionalism to every client's challenge; responding with affordable,
accurate and amazingly realistic award -caliber v...isualization tools that clients will find invaluable
when moving a project forward while in development and to maximize the marketing effectiveness
of that project when engaging consumers. Keep up the great work guys!"
— tom Weston, was Eddie's client
"Eddie is a dedicated member and contributor to the Homebuilding Industry. He understands that
giving back is a critical component to the overall success of the industry, and is committed to doing
what it takes to make it work. Having hirn on the board in SoCal is a big win not only for their
council, but for the industry as a whole."
— Dave Elder, Business Development - Homebuilder Division, Pacific Financial, was with another
company when working with Eddie at Sales and Marketing Council SoCal
"Eddie and the entire Vision Scape team were a pleasure to work with. Very innovative in what we
vvanted to accomplish in file sales office interactive display, helpful in training the sales agents how
to use the program and timely in producing the display for us. Lora Heramb VP of Sales &
Marketing Brookfield Homes, San Diego/Riverside Division"
— Lora Heramb, was Eddie's client
"I had the peas:.re of working with Eddie for 2 1/2 years at VisionScape Imagery. He's extremely
dedicatee to his company and the worst they produce. He works hard to create a fun, relaxed
environment for his employees, goes above and beyond to deliver top quality work to his clients,
and stays actively involved in the industry. His positive attitude and optimistic outlook made working
at VSI a very rev,rarding experience,"
— Matthew Terrill, Modeling/Animation Supervisor, VisionScape Imagery, worked indirectly for
Eddie at VisionScape Imagery, Inc.
"A. few y ears ;pack when the Los Angeles Division of Standard Pacific Homes was locking for a new
c�nsuliani to deliver superior digital 'building imager; bots on time and on budget, we turned to
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VisionScape. We were immediately impressed with their hands-on approach and strong customer
service. Plans for using VisionScape on one urban condo building quickly turned into plans to give
all our digital imagery work to VisionScape. In urban development, strong renderings are an
essential part of the marketing and we received fantastic images for Lake@Walnut in Pasadena
and The Foundry in Torrance- two of the fastest selling urban communities in LA County, as well as
The Dorian at Playa Vista. In addition to their top notch work, Eddie and Joe Font are also tireless
supporters of the SMC and BIA. I recently had the privilege of judging the NorCal MAME Awards
and Eddie Font was a fellow judge. His passion for art, architecture and the homebuilding industry
is immense."
—Alison Banks, was Eddie's client
"The Font Brothers and the VisionScape team are pleasant to work with. They are loyal,
dependable, professional, talented and committed to the homebuilding industry and their clients.
They craft some of the most extraordinary imagery you have ever seen. Their custom interactive
sales office tools and presentations engage buyers and create a truly memorable homebuying
experience."
— Tracey Long, Director of Marketing, D.R. Horton, was with another company when working with
Eddie at Sales and Marketing Council of Southern California
"We hired Eddie and his team at VisionScape to work; on an infill community in Old Town Monrovia
named Colorado Commons. VisionScape delivered a complete interactive visual experience for our
clients, allowing homebuyers to visualize their home prior to construction. The interactive
presentation included VisionScape's photo -realistic renditions of the buildings, interactive site plan
and floor plans in 3D and fully furnished interior virtual tours of the proposed residences. They did a
terrificjcb. They were on-time and on -budget. My association with Eddie has continued through the
years: now having the pleasure of working side by side with him on the Board of SMC SoCal. His
contribution has always been one of calm and creative thinking with great results. Working with
Eddie in ANY capacity promises to be a fun and exceptional experience."
— Janis Randazzo, was Eddie's client
"In the many years I have been in the homebuildirg industry. VisionScape has crafted some of the
nre,osi exceptional imagery I have ever seen. The VisionScape team is truly pleasant, dependable,
and talented. Ycur photo -realistic renderings of new homes allow our buyers with little or no
architectural experience to truly envision hov/ their tome will appear once completed. Without fail,
your firm has delivered visualization products of topii-i- quality and v: ith an unsurpassed turnaround
time. 1 look forward to continue Working viith VisionScai-e in the future."
— Matt Sauls, was Eddie's client
'Eddie is a positive, passionate and dedicated rner7!L:er cf our industry. His talented group has been
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awarded significant recognition for their work and we expect great things from them in the years to
come. Nancy Hall"
— Nancy Hall, V.P. Business Development, Pacific Dimensions, Inc., was with another company
when working with Eddie at Sales and Marketing Council of Southern California
"I have served on the Board of Directors for the Sales and Marketing Council of Southern California
with Eddie. In addition to that, we have clients in common, so I have seen the Font brothers
award-winning work first-hand. What I know of Eddie is this: He is passionate about the building
industry, which has been a part of his entire life due to his father's career in the industry; He has a
great personality, he's so easy-going and friendly, and working with him and his team at
VisionScape is an amazingly pleasant and rewarding experience; His passion for and commitment
to the industry makes him extremely loyal, which is a quality we all look for in our team members.
The work produced by Eddie and his team at VisionScape is truly innovative and forward -thinking.
In today's marketing world, VisionScape is right there offering a product that consumers have come
to expect when looking for a new home. Their interactive sales presentations offer consumers an
experience that is truly engaging. These tools also enhance presentations made every day by our
sales managers and representatives. I highly recommend Eddie and the whole VisionScape team
both for who they are AND what they do."
— Kelly Borgen, Executive Vice President, Roxburgh, was with another company when working
with Eddie at Sales and Marketing Council of Southern California
" _ddie's a hard-working and talented member of his family -run company, VisionScape, as well as a
great guy. VisionScape deserves consideration for their architectural imagery as well as their
innovative interactive sales tools for hon'iebui!ders. A solid member of the industry."
— Michael Hixson, Exec VP & Partner, CADO Real Estate Group, Inc., was with another company
when working with Eddie at Sales and Marketing Council of Southern California
"I have known Eddie for years. He is one of the select people in the new home sales and marketing
industry that goes beyond their job, con-ipany and eliants. l am a recent fast President of the Inland
Err,pire Sales and Marketing Council, Tha challenge of running a volunteer industry organization is
to find and work. with the industry people i; the Sol,Ohern Ca !it'ornia v'.'ho give back. The new home
sales and markn-ting ir:dusmy tnat has given :.o many peop?e careers, income and opportunities.
Few of these fortunate people can Curr. amur:d anti rive _ack and do something to better the entire
industry. Edr'le and his broths, Joe Fant have made the !',me and made the effort to be involved in
the r :;ional Bui:der Industry Association of Southern C<:';',wnia and the various projects of the
&,:uther:n C2'.: omia region's Sales EW.d s;:efing Count!"s. Eddie is that rare breed of people that
derive pleasure in giv?ng aerv:;e to cti =r peep?e. Because: of that. he makes the world around him,
a batter place. If ;lou get r,ioh✓ed vitt. Eddir: an! people !!l<e hinh, you v.!iil challenged to step
outside yourself and ret involved for the ,: air gccd of the business climate of California."
— Ed du Pont, Sales Manager in Construction Lending, First Mutual Mortgage, worked with Eddie
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at Sales and Marketing Council of Southern California
"I knew Eddie's father first and was always impressed with his work ethic and ability. I had the
privilege of getting to know Eddie while he worked in the Marketing Department at Pardee in 1990.
Eddie's passion for design, computers and hard work placed him on the cutting edge within the
company. I understand that he continues to have a strong relationship with the family of
homebuilders, even today. I knew Eddie to have always had an extraordinary ability to
communicate effectively with all types of people. I'm glad to see that his brother Joe is also working
along side with him as co-founders of their own company. This is one great family, with a history of
loyalty, dedication and hard work!"
— Lee Jay Berman, Land Acquisition, Pardee Homes, worked with Eddie at Pardee Homes
"Eddie is a unique find in this industry. Working with Eddie on the sales and marketing side at
VisionScape, I saw firsthand his deep conviction in keeping honesty, goodwill and fairness at the
root of all of his relationships. Clients, employees and vendors alike are extremely loyal to Eddie
because Eddie will always deliver on his promises and can always be counted on to do the right
thing. He doesn't take shortcuts or try to cut corners and will go out of his way not only for his staff,
but for ANY client, regardless of size. Eddie puts a great amount of effort into hiring only the best
engineers, artists and programmers in the industry to foster a spirit of innovation and passion from
within, ensuring clients receive unparalleled service and only the most impressive quality work. With
over 20 years in the industry, a client roster filled with Industry giants, and a talented; enthusiastic
staff behind him, Eddie has the credibility, passion, and experience to be a true revolutionary in the
industry."
— Brianna Limebrook, Marketing Manager, VisionScape Imagery, reported to Eddie at
VisionScape Imagery
"Eddie is an experienced and well-respected industry leader, with an exceptional team of
professionals. His company has worked with our team, listened to our company's vision, and has
effectively developed 3D animaticns as a valuable and effective communications tool for our master
planned development. Eddie's leadership, attenticn to detail, and understanding of bringing the
project in, on-time and under budget makes him a reliable asset to any organization."
— Dottie Paek, MIRM, CMP, was Eddie's client
"Eddls and his team are the bast zit ._)rep_aing accurate visual simulations of proposed development
projects. Eddie takes special care to er.s_!2 accuracy and works with architects: engineers and
piann rs to create simulations tna.t can h,e relied upon as an accurate portrayal of how a project will
loop: before it Is built."
— H. Pike Oliver, was Eddie's client
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