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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-2480 - Annexation of Santa Ana HeightsTO: FINANCE DIRECTOR Planning Dept. FROM: CITY CLERK DATE: December 26, 1984 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH SUBJECT: Contract No. 2480 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (714) 640 -2251 Description of Contract Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Ana Heights Annexation Effective date of Contract December 12, 1984 Authorized by Minute Action, approved on November 13, 1984 Contract with Courton and Associates Address 3400 Irvine Avenue, Suite 213 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Amount of Contract (See Agreement) W Wanda E. Andersen City Clerk WEA:lr attach. City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH December 12, 1984 Courton and Associates 3400 Irvine Avenue, Suite 213 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Attn: Lawrence H. Buxton OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK J714)-64 2 -254 644 -3005 DEC 241984 AEC*I ?% 11> 17989 B Enclosed is the Original Agreement for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Ana Heights Annexation, Contract No. 2480, approved by the City Council on November 13, 1984. Please have the Agreement signed and return to us. Upon return of the Agreement, we will have City Attorney sign and one copy will be forwarded to you for your files. L i Sincerely, Wanda E. Raggio City Clerk WER:pm Encs. City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663 December 12, 1984 • L] CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (7141+4-9-2-2-54 644 -3005 Courton and Associates 3400 Irvine Avenue, Suite 213 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Attn: Lawrence H. Buxton Enclosed is the Original Agreement for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Ana Heights Annexation, Contract No. 2480, approved by the City Council on November 13, 1984. Please have the Agreement signed and return to us. Upon return of the Agreement, we will have City Attorney sign and one copy will be forwarded to you for your files. Sincerely, Wanda E. Raggio City Clerk WER:pm Encs. City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this �.d�'o�2�G2 j��,Z,aJ4 by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and Courton and Associates hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT." W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that it requires an Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Ana Heights Annexation; and WHEREAS, CONSULTANT agrees to prepare said report, and WHEREAS, CITY desires to have said report prepared; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. GENERAL CONSULTANT agrees to prepare the subject study in accordance with the requirements set forth in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement. CITY agrees to remit to CONSULTANT the amounts set forth in paragraph 3 of this Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this document. 2. SCOPE OF WORK The subject study will be prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines the CONSULTANT proposals dated October 29, 1984 and designed as Exhibit "A" attached, and City Policy respectfully; and by reference incorporated herein at this point as if fully set forth. 3. BILLING AND PAYMENT CONSULTANT shall be paid under this Agreement on a time and material basis and shall not exceed Twenty -five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). Partial payments shall be made by CITY to CONSULTANT upon CONSULTANT'S presentation of statements verifying the time and material costs incurred by it in connection with this Agreement. 4. FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE CONSULTANT shall use diligent efforts to complete this contract within One hundred eighty (180) days after execution of this Agreement. The subject study must meet the approval of the City. 5. TERMINATION This Agreement is subject to termination by the CITY at any time upon serving written notice to CONSULTANT. The CITY shall be thereafter liable to CONSULTANT only for fees and costs incurred as of the date CONSULTANT receives such notice of termination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties here to have entered into this Agreement as of the date and year first above written. APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ATTEST: City Clerk COURTON AND ASSOCIATES Lawrence H. Buxton Consultant a 1 1 1 1 COURTON & ASSOCIATES 340010 AvM W, SWte 273, NBWPOrt each, G 9266017'W OS2.5010 October 29, 1984 Ms. Patricia Temple Newport Beach Planning Department 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 9 2 016. W[e AVOW, SM 700. /666dMU. G 91707121 M-11666 SUBJECT: Proposal to Prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Annexation to the City of Newport Beach of the Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere of Influence Dear Ms. Temple: Courton and Associates is pleased to have the opportunity to present this proposal to the City of Newport Beach. We have enjoyed working with the City staff during the last four years for the approval and implementation of the Newport Dunes Redevelopment Plan, and I am looking forward to continuing our positive relationship. The attached proposal provides for the preparation of an Environ- mental Impact Report for an estimated total cost of services of $25,000, including reproduction. We are prepared to commence work immediately to complete the environmental process for the City of Newport Beach. Thank you very much for the opportunity to propose to perform services for the City of Newport Beach. Please feel free to contact me at (714)852 -8010 if you have any questions or desire any additional information. Very truly yours, COURTON & ASSOCIATES 4 (.tTZPgf�i Lawrence H. Buxton President LHB:pmd cc: File Attachments 9nW onnlantal fete arch - Engineering - Manning • Oovernmentol etlstbm COURTON 3 ASSOCIATES ' S/oo Mwow Avenue. Suite 213, Newport teach, CA 926W I?W 932.9919 2013. t99e Avenue, MAW 709, M9dena, CA 91101(21P 7953999 i f i PROPOSAL TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE i CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF THE SANTA ANA HEIGHTS AREA WITHIN THE CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE i iPrepared For iCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 1 1 i 1 1 i i October 29. 1984 iSubmitted by iCOURTON & ASSOCIATES iEnvreern9ntal9esgrch • 97gIrNlr9q • Fla(uMrq • ODV9n9nental9a4norx COURTON & ASSOCIATES 3600 1 01M AvMMM, 31Mt6 213, WWPMt 508W. G 9266017M 932.9010 October 29, 1984 Ms. Patricia Temple Newport Beach Planning Department 3300 Newport Boulevard 1 P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 0 2013.1J96 AMMMIt, 3MIb 700, Pnadffo, G 9"07127317933999 ' SUBJECT: Proposal for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Annexation to the City of Newport Beach of the Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere ' of Influence Dear Ms. Temple: Courton and Associates is pleased to submit this proposal for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the annexation to the City of Newport Beach of the Santa Ana Heights area within the City's sphere of influence. The Environmental Impact Report can be completed for a cost of $25,000 based on our analysis of existing information. The entire process can be accomplished in 148 days, including Statute of Limitations, as outlined in the attached work schedule. Courton and Associates has a great deal of experience in the project area in the preparation of environmental impact reports for special districts, private land owners and City and County governments. Our key personnel have performed services in the project area for the Newport Irvine Waste Management Planning Agency (NIWA), The Irvine Company, County Sanitation Districts of Orange County, and the Irvine Ranch Water District. Our representation of the Newport Dunes for successful approval and implementation of the Newport Dunes Redevelopment Plan has provided us a unique opportunity to work with both the City and the County on a sensitive jurisdictional issue. The annexation of Santa Ana Heights would involve contact with the same County and City representatives as was required for the Newport..Dunes project. ANTICIPATED PROJECT ISSUES Based on our continuing analysis of the project, our past experience and our knowledge of the immediate area, we anticipate the following issues to be important: ' Etiv"mmMM ftnwc11 WVWM"V • NMW1q WVMMMn Mft"Ms 6. Traffic - The effects of the annexation on existing and projected traffic patterns including the ability to correct inter -area street circulation deficiencies and inadequacies. 7. Noise - Identification of the potential impacts of crease in noise levels on future residents, as well as ' existing noise generation. ' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARATION The following section addresses the accomplishment of tasks, including pertinent costs, for the completion of the EIR. Task I - Notice of Preparation A Notice of Preparation will be prepared and issued to all effected agencies and interested parties as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Comments received will be specifically ' addressed in the EIR. Estimated Coat: $ 750 Ms. Patricia Temple October 29, 1984 Page 2 ' 1. Timely Completion - The preparation of the EIR must be accomplished within the time parameters of the City. Z. Cost and Benefits - The costs and benefits of the proposal should e assessed to identify whether adequate excess revenue is available from the project area to provide necessary public services, utilities, flood control, parks and emergency services. Adequate controls must be identified to assure that proper land development occurs to prevent future residents from paying unnecessary costs for ' correction or repair. The potential for broadening the tax base through the annexation will be evaluated with emphasis 1 on the elimination of possible double taxation. 3. e Public Acceptance - The public acceptance of the proposed annexat ion should be considered and direction included in the general formulation of the project alernatives. 4. Planning - Determination of the ability to implement the general plan to achieve orderly development. Consideration of the planning efforts on adjacent City and County lands to assess compatibility. ' S. Land Use Com atibilit -The evaluation of anticipated Ian uses to i enti y areas needing improvements to eliminate existing or potential uses considred a blighting or deteriorating influence. The boundaries of the area will be evaluated to determine potential for realignment to more closely approximate logical man -made or natural physical barriers, to enhance the ability to provide cost - ' effective public services. 6. Traffic - The effects of the annexation on existing and projected traffic patterns including the ability to correct inter -area street circulation deficiencies and inadequacies. 7. Noise - Identification of the potential impacts of crease in noise levels on future residents, as well as ' existing noise generation. ' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARATION The following section addresses the accomplishment of tasks, including pertinent costs, for the completion of the EIR. Task I - Notice of Preparation A Notice of Preparation will be prepared and issued to all effected agencies and interested parties as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Comments received will be specifically ' addressed in the EIR. Estimated Coat: $ 750 Ms. Patricia Tempt • October 29, 1984 Page 3 ' Task II - Description of Project Area Characteristics A description of the existing project area characteristics in- cluding area boundaries, geographic setting, physical environment, land use, economic activity, population characteristics, regional air quality and environmental setting. ' Estimated Cost: $2,000 Task III - Regulatory Agency Requirements ' Identification of local, State and Federal Agency requirements. Estimated Cost: $ 750 Task IV - Fiscal Impact Analysis Determination of the overall cost and revenue impact on the City of future development in the project area. Marginal cost and revenue factors and the impacts on city services, will be assessed, as well as revenues derived from development. The impacts of property taxes and the effects of applicable legislation on the ability to finance services will be identified. Estimated Cost: $8,650 Task V - Proposed Annexation Analysis Analysis and discussion of the proposed annexation including principal features, costs, environmental impacts, and development of mitigation measures. This task also includes attendance at required public meetings and preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Estimated Cost: $6,500 Task VI - Public Review and Hearing tConduct of a public workshop with Citizens Environmental Quality Advisory Committee during EIR preparation. Submittal of Draft EIR to State Clearing House and interested parties and analysis of public inputs. Conduct of Public Hearings as required by California Environmental Quality Act. Attendance of Planning Commission and City Council meetings. ' Estimated Cost: $1,350 Task VII - Final Environmental Impact Report Response to public comments and preparation of Final EIR. Notice of completion, Non- statutory Advisement, Notice of Determination, Statement of Findings and Fact, and Statement of Overriding Considerations. ' Estimated Cost: $3,700 t . • • Ms. Patricia Temple October 29, 1984 Page 4 ' COST SUMMARY Courton and Associates has prepared this proposal based on our past experience . with similar projects. The costs outlined are to be. ' billed on a time and materials basis. If the project status changes to the extent that the proposal cost will be exceeded, we will contact you for your approval before commencing any additional work. Courton and Associates will maintain for three years all records ' and files pertaining to this project in compliance with requirements of the City of Newport Beach. Task Estimated Cost Task I - Notice of Preparation $ 750 Task II - Project Area Characteristics $ 2,000 ' Task III - Regulatory Agency Requirements $ 750 Task IV - Fiscal Impact Analysis $ 8,650 Task V - Proposed Project Analysis $ 6,500 Task VI - Public Review and Hearing $ 1,350 Task VII - Final Environmental Impact Report $ 3,700 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST * $23,700 ' * Fees associated with the preparation of the EIR are based on the attached fee schedule. Blueprinting and reproduction ' costs for the EIR are estimated to be $1,300 and will be billed at the time of expenditures as a separate cost. The focused Environmental Impact Report will be prepared by the following team members. The percentage of the project anticipated to be completed by each project team member is indicated: ' % OF EIR Lawrence H. Buxton 20% Donovan Southworth 15% Nancy Heim 15% Steve Nelson 15% Kunzman Associates 20% Lawrence G. Rolapp 15% Courton and Associates has prepared this proposal based on our past experience . with similar projects. The costs outlined are to be. ' billed on a time and materials basis. If the project status changes to the extent that the proposal cost will be exceeded, we will contact you for your approval before commencing any additional work. Courton and Associates will maintain for three years all records ' and files pertaining to this project in compliance with requirements of the City of Newport Beach. Ms. Patricia Temple October 29, 1984 Page 5 I Courton and Associates is looking forward to the completion of this challenging project. We are prepared to commence immediately to serve your particular needs at a minim= of cost with a maximum of quality. The EIR process can be completed in 148 ' days from the date of authorization to proceed, as outlined in the attached work schedule. Courton and Associates has an excellent working relationship with representatives of both the City of.Newport Beach and the County of Orange. This proposal and cost breakdown is binding for a period of 90 days ' following the submittal date. It is our understanding that payment for these services will be due upon submittal of invoice. If you have any questions regarding this proposal or feel some areas may need some modification, please feel free to contact Lawrence H. Buxton at (714) 852 -8010. Your signature below will indicate approval of this proposal which will thus serve as a contract. ' Respectfully submitted, t COURTON 6 ASSOCIATES �v � ze 1 Lawrence H. Buxton President 1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I By 1 DATE ' Robert Burnham, City Attorney I �j .1 COURTON 3 ASSOCIATES Se00lrOM Averme. UM 213. NIWPOR AeVeh. G 92"017W 852-SM 2M L 1rte Avenue. Sete 700, Maftrle, G M1012W "S•59t3 STANDARD COMPENSATION SCHEDULE ' (Effective November 1, 1984) Project Director $55.00 /hour ' Project Manager $45.00 /hour Principal Researcher $35.00 /hour Graphics Designer $28.00 /hour Research Assistant $23.00 /hour General Provisions of Agreement 1. Travel, reproduction, and supply costs are billed at a cost plus 15 %. 2. Hourly rates apply to work time as well as travel time and waiting time which occurs at public hearings, depositions, or court testimony. 3. For court testimony, the above rates are to be increased 50 percent. 4. Statements will be submitted monthly for work in progress or upon completion of work. Statements are payable within 30 days of the statement date. Any invoice unpaid after 30 days shall be subject to interest at the maximum permitted by law. 5. Client hereby agrees that the balance in a billing statement is correct and binding unless the client notifies the consultant in writing within ten days of the date of billing and informs consultant of alleged incorrect item. 6. All documents produced as a result of this agreement shall remain the property of the consultant and may be used by the consultant without consent from the client. 7. The consultant makes no warranty as to his findings except that the work is performed using generally accepted methods. 8. The client agrees to limit the consultant's liability to the client, because of professional negligent acts, errors, or ' omissions by the consultant, to the consultant's fee. 9. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration ' in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Associa- tion, and judgement upon the award rendered by the arbitration may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. ' envlromnnweteearW . FngYWM1w • Nsruteq • oovennrnaleeranors Day 1 Day 45 Day 57 Day 62 Day 63 Day 90 Day 108 Day 116 Day 118 Day 148 • i PROJECT SCHEDULE 1/14/85 File Notice of Preparation 2/29/85 Complete screencheck Draft EIR 3/9/85 Complete Final Draft EIR 3/14/85 Draft EIR Approved by City 3115/85 File Notice of Completion with State Clearinghouse - Begin 45 day review period 4/9/85 Public Hearing 4/30/85 Public Review Period Ends 5/7/85 Complete Responses to Comments on Final EIR 5/9/85 Final EIR approved by City with Statements of Significant Effects and Overriding Considerations 6/9/85 Statute of Limitations Expires 0 0 PROJECT TEAM LAWRENCE H. BUXTON project director DONOVAN SOUTHWORTH NANCY HEIM STEVE NELSON I WILLIAM KUNZMAN LAWRENCE ROLAPP COURTON & ASSOCIATES 3f00 rwne AM%*. state 213, Newport 9eech. G 92660 rr7u 952.9010 107 S. sake Awmue, am 700. MfdM. G 91101121v m.s996 1 STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES Principal Officer Lawrence H. Buxton, President ' Offices 3400 Irvine Avenue, Suite 213 ' Newport Beach, California 92660 (714) 852 -8010 and 1 Suite 700, Union Bank Plaza 201 South Lake Avenue Pasadena, California 91101 (213) 795 -5988 ' Business Profile Courton & Associates specializes in environmental research, governmental relations, planning, engineering, and financing. ' Clients are both public agencies and private businesses throughout California. Principal projects include water and wastewater facilities, land use planning and engineering, post- proposition 13 ' financing, governmental relations and coastal development. Current Public Agency Clients County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Apple Valley County Water District County of San Bernardino Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Orange and Los Angeles Counties Water Reuse Study City of Rialto County of Orange Current Private Business Clients The Irvine Company Signal Landmark, Inc. Summa Corporation - Ballona Lagoon ' Newport Dunes - Aquatic Park Merigan Ranch Properties Affordable Housing Associates Big Break Properties The Messenger Company Santiago Ranch ' Butterfield Ranch - Chino Hills Corona Commerce Center Back Bay Marina - Lake Elsinore ' &wftn nentM 6eses" • &*ftw " • Nmu" • OovmmentM 9eletlont Recent Projects Experience County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Environmental Impact Report On Consolidated Master Plan of Trunk Sewer Facilities to serve Districts 1, 6 and 7. Contact: Hilary Baker (223) 540 -2910. Irvine Ranch Water District - Wastewater Management and Action Plan Environmental Impact Report for $980,000,000 of Wastewater Reuse Projects. Contact: Alex Bowie, (714) 851 -1300. Apple Valley County Water District - Assessment District financing Environmental Impact Report for wastewater collection ' system to serve The Village. Contact: Max Sloan, (714) 242 -2368. Merigan Ranch - General Plan Amendment processing for 450 acre project. Contact: Joanne Merigan, (714) 455 -1107. Apple Valley County Water District - Desert Knolls Septic Tank Prohibition Sewage Study and Assessment District financing Environmental Impact Report and public participation program. Contact: Max Sloan, (714) 242 -2368. 1 Hi- Desert County Water District - Master Plan of Water Facilities Environmental Impact Report and public participation program. Contact: Ernie Thompson, (714) 365 -3263. Orange County Water District Desalting and Wastewater Reuse (714) 963 -5661. - Water Factory 21, Seawater Project. Contact: Neil Cline, City of Rialto - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems Environmental Impact Report and Assessment District. Contact: Don Owen, (714) 752 -9082. ' Big Bear Municipal Water District - Lake Restoration Program Environmental Impact Report (PL /92 -500, Section 413) and financing program. Contact: Don Owen, (714) 752 -9082. ' Monte Vista County Water District - Supplemental Water Supply System Environmental Impact Report. Contact: Bob Thompson, (714) 674 -3146. East Orange County Water District - Storage and Distribution Systems Environmental Impact Report. Contact: Alex Bowie, (714) 851 -1300. City of Corona - Section 201 Regional Wastewater Treatment System Project Report and Assessment District 79 -2 Environmental Impact Report. Contact: Jim Wheaton, (714) 736 -2371. State of Hawaii - PL 92 -800 Section 208 Study, socioeconomic ' impact analysis. Contact: Frank Brandt, (808) 521 -5631. State of California - Southern California Association of ' Governments 208 Study, Newport Bay Studies. Contact: Roger Riga, (213) 385 -1000. 11 Current Major Projects Affordable Housing Associates - Environmental Impact Report on Planned Unit Development for 3500 units in Chino Hills. County Sanitation Districts of Orange County - Environmental Impact Report on Consolidated Master Plan of Trunk Sewer Facili- ties to serve Districts 1, 6 and 7. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District - Environmental Impact ' Report for the formation of an Assessment District for post - Proposition 13 financing of wastewater treatment facilities to serve the Canyon Lake Community near Lake Elsinore (4,000 acres). Santiago Ranch - Land Use Planning, grading plans and infra- structure planning and financing studies for 130 acre housing project in Southern Orange County. County of San Bernardino - Environmenal Impact Report for General Plan Amendment for Butterfield Project in Chino Hills ' (632 acres). Back Bay Marina - Marina design and dredging engineering for 400 slip marina in Lake Elsinore. Newport Dunes - Governmental relations, Local Coastal Program, State Tidelands lease, and land use plan for Upper Newport Bay ' coastal property (92 acres) including 275 room hotel, 430 slip marina and 350 space RV park. 1 References - Lawrence H. Buxton /Project Director County of Orange Environmental Management Agency. Contact: Robert Fisher, Planning Director, (714) 834 -4643. Santiago Ranch. Contact: Jack Mullan, (714) 540 -2960. ' Signal Landmark, Inc. - General Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development Environment Impact Reports for Chino Hills Property. Contact: Bonnie McKenna, (714) 979 -6900. City of Newport Beach. Contact: Robert Burnham, City Attorney. Newport Dunes - Processing of Local Coastal Program (LDP), site plan and management consultation. Contact: Mr. Robert Prosser, (714) 488 -1081. I ' Back Bay Marina - Design and Implementation of 400 slip marina in Lake Elsinore. Contact: Al Hertz , (714) 662 -2262. Summa Corporation - Ballona Lagoon Wetlands Interpretive Center. Contact: Norval LaVene, (714) 644 -7520. Affordable Housing Associates - Land Planning for 1974 unit housing project in Chino Hills. Contact: Jerry Rousselot, (714) 833 -1561. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District - Assessment District financing Environmental Impact Report for wastewater treatment facilities. Contact: Ronald J. Campbell, (714) 674 -3146. ' County of San Bernardino - General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report for 632 acre Butterfield project in Chino Hills. Contact: Chuck Bell, (714) 383 -3976. ' Messenger Company - Water and wastewater planning and land planning for Corona Commerce Center in the City of Corona. ' Contact: Bill Messenger, Jeff Gordon, (714) 957 -3226. Aliso Water Management Agency - Regional 201 Facilities, ' Engineering Coordination. Contact; Col. John V. Foley, Former Chief of Region IX of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (714) 831 -2500. ' Orange and Los Angeles Counties Water Reuse Study (MWD Local Projects) - Project Manager for Environmental Impact Report. Contact: Dr. Wiley Horne, (213) 623 -4572. ' South Tahoe Public Utilities District - Wastewater Reuse System in Tahoe Basin, Public Participation Program. Contact: Jim Cofer, (916) 544 -6474. Crescenta Valley County Water District Environmental Impact Report on Ocean View Reservoir #2. Contact: Dave Stephens (714) 855 -2336. 1 1 11 [_] DONOVAN SOUTHWORTH Civil Engineer Education and Professional Affiliations ' AA - Orange Coast College BSEE - Washington State University BSCE - California State University Long Beach MSCE - California State University Long Beach American Society of Civil Engineers Experience Twenty one years experience in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Street Design, Planning, Earth Work, Drafting and Environmental Analysis. Recent Activities ' Project Manager for preparation of site plan and assessment district engineering for one hundred acre parcel in Rancho ' Mirage California for Rosmoor Corporation. Coordination of all aspects of Civil Engineering and participation in land use planning. ' Completed engineering analysis and design for infrastructure improvements for Versailles Villas in Newport Beach for the Newport Development Corporation. Water and Wastewater and on -site improvements for 100 acre single family development in Trabuco Canyon. Project Manager for Water and Wastewater systems design and improvements for final phase of development of Rosmoor Leisure World in Laguna Hills. u ' NANCY E. HEIM Environmental Engineer Education B.S. Civil Engineering - University of Southern California M.S. Environmental Engineering - University of Southern ' California Experience Six years experience in Environmental Engineering, Water and Wastewater Treatment, iWater Reuse and Soils Hydraulics. ' Recent Activities Development of potential agricultural and landscape irrigation ' water reuse projects in Las Vegas, Nevada. Assessment of potential for future wastewater reuse applications throughout the United States for Department of Interior. ' Evaluation of ten slow rate irrigation projects and their long term environmental effects. Co- author of three EPA manuals on land treatment techniques. Evaluation of alternative water use projection and water ' quality changes for a system of reservoir on the Missouri River for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. L I 1 Recent Activities Mr. Nelson is a Terrestrial Ecologist with expertise in the ' areas of Wildlife Biology, Botany and Fresh Water Ecology. He has been a professional consultant for over ten years. During that time he has been responsible for wide variety of biological ' studies ranging from technical wildlife and vegetation inventories to regional constraint analyses and impact assessments. His broad education and professional background have provided him with skills and a unique insight into biological resource identification, the evaluation of ecological significance and sensitivity, and overall ecosystem management. Mr. Nelson has recently played a significant role in several biological studies, including the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Alternatives Study, the Big Bear Lake Rare Plant Study, the ' Crossroads Industrial Park Wildlife Sanctuary, and numerous impact assessments for private developers and public agencies. Study areas have ranged from seven acres to over twenty five thousand acres. Notable projects in which Mr. Nelson played a primary role include; a study of Significant Ecological Areas within Los Angeles County for the County Department of Regional Planning; an assessment of biological impacts related to shorezone development at Lake Tahoe for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California State Lands Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; a vegetation survey of over a quarter of a million acres of range land in the Eastern Mojave Desert for the Bureau of Land Management; and a status determination of potentially i endangered Cochella Valley Fringe Toad Lizard populations and habitat for the California Department of Fish and Game. STEVEN G. NELSON Principal Researcher Education ' B.S., Biology - University of California, Riverside M.A., Biology - University of California, Riverside Experience Ten years experience in Project Management and Research, Environmental Impact Analysis, ' Biological Studies and Land Use Planning. Recent Activities Mr. Nelson is a Terrestrial Ecologist with expertise in the ' areas of Wildlife Biology, Botany and Fresh Water Ecology. He has been a professional consultant for over ten years. During that time he has been responsible for wide variety of biological ' studies ranging from technical wildlife and vegetation inventories to regional constraint analyses and impact assessments. His broad education and professional background have provided him with skills and a unique insight into biological resource identification, the evaluation of ecological significance and sensitivity, and overall ecosystem management. Mr. Nelson has recently played a significant role in several biological studies, including the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Alternatives Study, the Big Bear Lake Rare Plant Study, the ' Crossroads Industrial Park Wildlife Sanctuary, and numerous impact assessments for private developers and public agencies. Study areas have ranged from seven acres to over twenty five thousand acres. Notable projects in which Mr. Nelson played a primary role include; a study of Significant Ecological Areas within Los Angeles County for the County Department of Regional Planning; an assessment of biological impacts related to shorezone development at Lake Tahoe for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California State Lands Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; a vegetation survey of over a quarter of a million acres of range land in the Eastern Mojave Desert for the Bureau of Land Management; and a status determination of potentially i endangered Cochella Valley Fringe Toad Lizard populations and habitat for the California Department of Fish and Game. WILLIAM KUNZMAN, P.E. William Kunzman has worked professionally in transportation planning and traffic engineering since 1968 in both the public and private sectors. EDUCATION Undergraduate work: University of California at Los Angeles, School of Engineering (September, 1963 to June, 1967) Graduate work: Yale University, Bureau of Highway Traffic (September, 1967 to June, 1968) Guest Lecture: University of California at Irvine ' Class Instructor: California State University at Fullerton REGISTRATION ' Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California, TE0056 WORK EXPERIENCE Governmental Agencies (5 years) ' City of Irvine, Transportation Planning Engineer County of Riverside, Assistant Traffic Engineer Federal Highway Administration, Office of Policy Planning — ' Worked in Oregon, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Consulting (6 years) HONORS AND AWARDS ' Recipient of the 1979 Institute of Transportation Engineers, Southern California Section, Young Traffic Engineer of the Year Award ' Recipient of the 1978 Institute of Transportation Engineers Past Presidents' Award Elected Class President of Yale University Bureau of Highway Traffic Received fellowship and living stipend to attend Yale University from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety PUBLICATIONS ' "Irradiation and Halation ", Traffic Engineering Magazine, December, 1968. "Accuracy of Computer Program BMD02R,;Stepwise Regression ", Highway Planning Technical Report Number 17, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C., April, 1970. "A Simplified Procedure To Determine Factors for Converting ' Volume Counts to ADT's ", Traffic Engineering Magazine, October, 1976. "Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled per Family as a Function of ' Primary Wage Earner's Work Trip Mileage ", Institute of Transportation Engineers Technical Notes, March, 1978. "Another Look at Signalized Intersection Capacity ", ITE Journal, August, 1978. ' "Urban Development and Circulation Systems - A Critical Balance", ITE Compendium of Technical Papers, August, 1980. ' SOCIETIES Institute of Transportation Engineers (Joined in 1967) American Society of Civil Engineers (Joined in 1971) iL Lawrence G. Rolapp, Principal, Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Irvine, California. Mr. Rolapp is a partner ' of Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, a municipal financial con- sulting firm actively involved in the financial planning and issuance of tax - exempt securities to fund a multitude of diversified public projects, with particular emphasis on water and wastewater projects. ' Mr. Rolapp is a specialist in the financing of public improvement projects. He has broad experience in working ' with developers and public agencies creating financing vehicles and financial plans which have resulted in the financing of numerous capital improvement projects. For the past four years, he has been particularly active in the formation of special assessment districts ' and non - profit corporations for the purpose of financing ' public improvements, coordination of revenue bond and general obligation bond issues, preparation of financial feasibility reports and official statements for the sale of bonds, and negotiation with underwriters for the sale of tax - exempt ' securities. ' Prior to his association with the firm, Mr. Rolapp acted as a Manager and Vice President for one of the nation's outstanding community development corporations. The company operated real estate sales and development projects in three states and Mr. Rolapp served in various ' financial, development, marketing, and administrative ' positions from 1970 to 1975. Mr. Rolapp interfaced with local, state and federal regulatory agencies, specifically ' the real estate departments of California, Washington, ' Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, and Hawaii. In addition, he had continual interplay with the Washington D.C. head- , quarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and regional offices of the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. ' Mr. Rolapp is currently a member of the Association of California Water Agencies, the Southern California Water Utilities Association, the California Association of ' Sanitation Agencies, and the Orange County Water Association. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California. [] 1 • a ' I ENTITY PURPOSE Adelanto Community Services District, San Bernardino County Water ' Apple Valley County Water District, San Bernardino County Sewers Aptos Sanitary District, Santa Cruz County Sewers Arcata City Hall Corporation, ' Humboldt County City Hall Aromas County Water District, Santa Cruz County Water Artesia Municipal Building Corporation, Los Angeles County City Hall Arvin Community Services District, Kern County Water Baldy Mesa County Water District, San Bernardino County Water ' Big Bear Municipal Water District, San Bernardino County Acquisition Improvements Brea, County of Orange Sewers ' Brooktrails Resort Improvement District, Mendocino County Water Sewers ' Reclamation Fire Protection Buttonwillow County Water District, Kern County Sewers Cabazon County Water District, Riverside County Water California City, Kern County Fire Station Sewers Streets Water California City Community Services District, Kern County Parks Water Sewers California Land & Cattle Company, ' Monterey County Campbell, Santa Clara County Water Streets Storm Drains Carlsbad, San Diego County Library Carlsbad Building Authority, ' ! San Diego County Civic Center Coachella Sanitary District, Riverside County Sewers Coachella Valley County Water District, Riverside County Water ' Concord, Contra Costa County Coronado, San Diego County Parks Sewers L 1 ENTITY ' Crestline -Lake Arrowhead Water Agency, San Bernardino County ' Cupertino, Santa Clara County Del Mar, San Diego County ' Desert Hot Springs County Water District, Riverside County Douglas -Simi Protection District, Ventura County ' East Cliff Sanitary District, Santa Clara County East Kern Aeronautical Development Corporation, Kern County East Niles Community Services District, Kern County ' East Niles Community Services District Water Service Corporation, Kern County 'East San Bernardino County Water District, San Bernardino County Edgemont Community Services District,. ' Riverside County E1 Dorado Hills Community Services District, E1 Dorado County ' E1 Dorado Hills County Water District, E1 Dorado County ' E1 Dorado Irrigation District, E1 Dorado County Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, San Bernardino County Enterprise Public Utility District, ' Shasta County Fallbrook Sanitary District, San Diego County Farmersville County Water District, Tulare County Fontana, San Bernardino County ' Frazier Park Public Utility District, Kern County Fresno, Fresno County Gardena Civic Center Building Corporation, Los Angeles County Gardena File Headquarters Corporation, Los Angeles County E PURPOSE Water City Hall & Park Water Revenues Water Revenues Water Drainage Sewers Airport Improvements Water Water Treatment Water Water Revenues Sewer Revenues Sewers Recreation Water Sewers Fire Protection Water Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Sewers Sewers Water Sewer Revenues Water Airport Revenues Civic Center Fire Station I • • PURPOSE Water Sewers Civic Center Water System Expansion Sanitary Sewers Sewer Revenues Water Revenues Water Water Golf Course Revenues Water Revenues Overpass Sewers Sewers Water Sewers City Hall Wastewater & Reclamation Water Sewers Civic Center Library Sewer Revenues Sewers Water Hydroelectric Water Treatment Facilities Civic Center Water Revenues Water ENTITY Alameda Hayward, County Hermosa Beach Civic Center Building '. Corporation, Los Angeles County Hesperia County Water District, ' San Bernardino County Hi- Desert Water District, San Bernardino County Home Gardens Water Company, ' Riverside County Humboldt Community Services District, Humboldt County Idyllwild County Water District, Riverside County ' Indio, Riverside County ' Indio Sanitary District, Riverside County Jurupa Community Services District, ' Riverside County La Presa County Water District, San Diego County ' La Puente Civic Center Building Corporation, Los Angeles County ' Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, Ventura County Linda County Water District, Yuba County Loma Linda -San Bernardino County Joint Powers Authority, San Bernardino County Los Altos, Santa Clara County Madera, Madera County Mojave Public Utility District, Kern County ' Monterey County Flood Control & Water 'Conservation District, Monterey County ' -Monte Vista County Water District, San Bernardino County National City, San Diego County Newhall County Water District, ' Los Angeles County Nipomo Community Services District, Santa Barbara County • PURPOSE Water Sewers Civic Center Water System Expansion Sanitary Sewers Sewer Revenues Water Revenues Water Water Golf Course Revenues Water Revenues Overpass Sewers Sewers Water Sewers City Hall Wastewater & Reclamation Water Sewers Civic Center Library Sewer Revenues Sewers Water Hydroelectric Water Treatment Facilities Civic Center Water Revenues Water lJ i1 ENTITY PURPOSE ' Norco Community Services District, Riverside County Water Water Revenues North Burbank Public Utility District, ' Butte County Sewers Northridge Park County Water District, ' Sacramento County Oceanside, San Diego County Water Water Small Craft Harbor Olivehurst Public Utility District, Yuba County Water Revenues Sewer Revenues Ontario, San Bernardino County Sewers Water ' Fire Protection Airport Revenues Ontario Public Building Corporation, San Bernardino County Police Facility Orchard Dale County Water District, ' Los Angeles County Otay Municipal Water District, Water San Diego County Water Sewers ' Palm Desert Community Services District, Riverside County Water Pine Cove County Water District, Riverside County Water ' Pinedale County Water District, Fresno County Water Placentia Parking Corporation, Orange County Land Acquisition Pomerado County Water District, ' San Diego County Poway, San Diego County Sewers Water Rainbow Municipal Water District, San Diego County Water Sewers Ramona Municipal Water District, San Diego County Water Rancho California Water District, . ' San Diego County Water Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County Streets Storm Drains ' Rancho Mirage, Riverside County Utility Undergrounding Redwoods Junior College District, Humboldt County Dormitory Revenues ' Rialto, San Bernardino County Wastewater lJ i1 ' ENTITY PURPOSE Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District, San Diego County Water Roseville, Sacramento County Hospital Revenues Golf Course Revenues Rubidoux Community Services District, Riverside County Sewer ' San Bernardino County Water Sewer San Diego Community College District, San Diego County Dormitory Revenues ' Student Union San Diego Community College District, Administrative Facilities Corporation, San Diego County Administration Building ' San Dieguito Irrigation District, San Diego County Water San Luis Obispo County, Expert Witness Water Rights ' Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Parking Revenues Santa Clara, Santa Clara County Municipal Improvements ' Water Sewers Santa Clara Municipal Refuse Disposal Corporation, Santa Clara County Refuse Disposal ' County of Santa Cruz Hospital Corporation, Santa Cruz County Hospital Santee County Water District, San Diego County Water ' Sewers Shasta Community Services District, . ' Shasta County Shell Beach County Water District, Water San Luis Obispo County Water Sierra Lakes County Water District, Placer County Water Sewers South San Bernardino County Water t District, San Bernardino County Water State Center Junior College District, Fresno County Dormitory Revenues Susanville Municipal Facilities ' Corporation, Lassen County Municipal Improvement Tdrrance, Los Angeles County Municipal Improvements Airport Revenues ' Twentynine Palms County Water District, San Bernardino County Water University Park Protection District, ' Ventura County Flood Control Vallejo Municipal Services Center Corporation, Napa County Police & Public ' Works Facilities H 1 11 ENTITY PURPOSE Valley Center Municipal Water District, ' San Diego County Water Sewers ' Ventura County Flood Control District, Ventura County Flood Control Ventura County Small Craft Harbor, Ventura County Harbor Revenues ' Victorville County Water District, San Bernardino County Water Vista, San Diego County Industrial Park Infrastructure ' Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County 'Streets Bridges Off - Street Parking ' Walnut Valley Building Corporation, Los Angeles County Administration Building Walnut Valley Water District, Los Angeles County Water West Valley County Water District, Los Angeles County Water ' Yucaipa Valley County Water District, San Bernardino County Sewers Yucca Valley County Water District, San Bernardino County Water Fiscal Planning Yuima Municipal Water District, ' San Diego County Water H 1 11 11 ,, u 0 TO: FROM: 0 City Council 9 City Council Meeting November 13, 1984 Agenda Item No CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Planning Department F -3( SUBJECT: Consultant selection for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the annexation to the City of the Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere of Influence Suggested Action If desired, %,uthorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Courton & Associates for the purpose of providing consultant services for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the annexation of the Santa Ana Feights Area within the City's Sphere of Influence. Backqround On une 27, 1984, the City Council formally expressed its intent to participate to the extent of 408 of the cost of preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the annexation and prezoning of the Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere of Influence. The remaining 608 of the cost was to be deposited with the City by the residents of Santa Ana Heights. On July 25, 1984, $15,000 was deposited with the City by the Santa Ana Heights residents for the purpose of preparation of the EIR. A budget amendment for the City's share of EIR costs was approved and staff was directed to prepare and circulate a Request for Proposals for preparation of the.EIR. Discussion On October 12, 1984, the Planning Department circulated the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the annexation of the Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere of Influence. This RFP was circulated to nine local environmental consulting firms and to Hawkins -Mark Tell, a consultant opportunities information service. In response to the circulated RFP, the Planning Department received one • proposal from Courton & Associates, a Planning and Environmental Research. firm located in Newport Beach. Staff has interviewed Lawrence H. Buxton, President of Courton & Associates, regarding the proposed EIR. Based upon this interview and the proposal submitted (copy attached) , it is staff's recommendation that the City Council enter into a contract with Courton & Associates to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the annexation to the City of Newport Beach of the Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere of Influence for a fee not to_ exceed Twenty -five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). Cog) TO: City Council - 2. Courton & Associates has prepared Environmental Impact Reports for a wide variety of projects, including water and waste -water facilities and housing • development projects. Other projects include land use planning and engineering, post- Proposition 13 financing, and governmental relations. The firm participated in the Newport Dunes Settlement Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and the County of Orange. 0 Staff is of the opinion that Courton & Associates is capable of preparing the EIR for the annexation of the Santa Ana Heights Area in a timely and profes- sional manner. Respectfully submitted, PLANNING DEPARTMENT JAMES D. HEWICKER, Director by AAa&( iPLJO/I'h/V� PATRICIA LEE TEMPLE Environmental Coordinator PI : /kk C _X Attachments:. 1) Request for Proposals 2) Proposal submitted by Courton & Associates • i • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH October 12, 1984 P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 PLANNING DEPARTMENT (714) 644 -3225 SUBJECT: Request for Proposal for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Annexation to Area each of the Santa Ana s Sphere -of- Influence It is the intent of the City of Newport Beach to retain the services of a consultant for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Annexation of the Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere -of- Influence, in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and City Policy. . Scope of Services The purpose of this Environmental impact Report (EIR) is to assess the • impacts of the annexation of this area on the area and the City of Newport prepared in conformance with the California Peach. The project to be assessed is the annexation of ieights Area with General Plan Land Use Designations the and Santa Ana Pre - Zoning (CEQA) , the State CEQA Guidelines, and City consistent with the City's Existing General Plan. The EIR Will be focused to the assessment of impacts in the following areas: - Land Use Compatibility, both - compatibility of existing land uses with the Newport Beach General Plan; and - compatibility of existing (County) zoning with the Newport Beach General Plan - Public Services and Utilities - Public Improvements - Traffic and Circulation - Noise - Fiscal (Annexation Cost /Benefit Analysis) Scope of Services 1) Executive Summary: A summary of project impacts, mitigation measures, and level of significance; and a summary of project alternatives and environmental impacts. 2) Introduction and Project Description. 3300 Newport Boulevard,.Newport Beach 3 The consultant shall prepare the Environmental Impact Report for the Santa • Ana Heights area shown on the attached Exhibit "A ". The EIR Shall be prepared in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , the State CEQA Guidelines, and City Policy. The EIR shall, at minimum, include the following sections: 1) Executive Summary: A summary of project impacts, mitigation measures, and level of significance; and a summary of project alternatives and environmental impacts. 2) Introduction and Project Description. 3300 Newport Boulevard,.Newport Beach 3 3) Environmental Analysis for all areas focused consisting of a description of the setting, impacts, city policies, and proposed • mitigation measures, and level of significance after mitigation. 4) Summary of environmental effects found not to be significant. 5) Cumulative Impacts. 6) Analysis of alternatives to the proposed project, including but not limited to: a) Annexation with General Plan and Pre - Zoning consistent with existing uses. b) Annexation with General Plan and Pre - Zoning consistent with the expansion of John Wayne Airport. This could involve analysis of one or more Land Use Scenarios discussed in the County of Orange Land Use Compatibility Program for the Santa Ana Heights Area. - 7) Long -term Implications of the Project including "The Relationship Between Local Short -term Uses of Man's Environment and The Maintenance and Environment of Long -term Productivity," "Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would be Involved in the Proposed. Action Should It be Implemented," and "Growth Inducing Impacts." S) Listing of further Environmental Documents and Actions Needed. 9) Organization and persons consulted. 10) Preparers and contributors to the report. 11) References. 12) Appendices - Any specific studies (i.e., traffic, fiscal) prepared by the consultant or sub - consultant shall be provided in total to the City in a Technical Appendix. The Appendix shall also include pertinent information on Public Participation and Review, and Correspondence. Supplemental to the draft EIR, these additional services are also requested: • 1) Notices: Preparation and distribution of all notices and advisements required by law and the City of Newport Beach. The City of Newport Beach will provide all mailing lists for these notices. - Notice of Preparation - Non - Statutory Advisement - Notice of Completion. -2- 0 9 2) Attachments to the Draft EIR: Preparation of attachments to the Draft EIR as required to respond to comments on the document. 3) Statement of Findings and Facts. 4) Statement of Overriding Considerations. 5) Attendance at Meetings: The Project Manager shall attend public hearings on the project as noted below: Citizens Environmental Quality Advisory Committee 1' Planning Commission 2 s City Council 2 6) Publication Requirement (# of copies): Screen check EIR Draft EIR Draft EIR Appendices Certified Final EIR i Project Budget 15 75 36 5 (1 three -hole bound) The City of Newport Beach has budgeted $25,000 for the preparation of this Environmental Impact Report. Method of Proposal Each proposal submitted must include the following: 1. Cover letter and introduction, not to exceed two pages, to include name, address and telephone number of person or persons who may be contacted and who are authorized to represent the proposer. 2. Description of the study approach. 3. The estimated date on which you agency could begin providing the described services, and the length of time required to complete the various tasks included within the Scope of Services. 4. Names and resumes of staff who would be directly involved in providing the services, including the designation of a specific • project manager. This requirement includes any sub- consultants proposed for any portion of the scope of Services. 5. Identification of qualifications and previous experience in providing similar services. A copy of an EIR prepared by the consultant shall be submitted with the proposal if the consultant has never prepared an EIR for the City of Newport Beach. 6. Line item budget. and budget narrative in sufficient detail to identify involvement of all members of the project team, -3- 1� .. ...�� r� 0 0 a • including billing rates for personnel, printing, attendance at public hearings, etc. 7. Assurances Section - Each proposal must contain assurances that the consultant will establish and maintain such records and files as are necessary to demonstrate that the terms and conditions of the contract have been complied with, make such records available to City auditors as required, and retain such records for at least three years beyond the expiration date of the contract performance period. 8. Other information as deemed appropriate by your firm. Seven copies of the proposal must be submitted by October 29, 1984 at 5:00 P.M. to: Newport Beach Planning Department 3VO Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Attn: Patricia Temple -4- M I •ANTA ANA HEIGHTS EIR STUDY AREA yT4 ' q Y CG G� Culbertson, Adams & Associates 2 41 Marguerite Pkwy. Co 1 Wo'n' Viejo, CA 92692 Michael Brandman Assoc. 3140 Red Hill Avenue Suite 200 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Courton Associates 2061 Business Center Dr Suite 203 Irvine, CA 92715 VTN Consolidated, Inc. 2301 Campus Drive P.O. Box C- 195.'9 Irvine, CA 92713 1 • Sanchez Talarico Assoc. 359 San Miquel Suite 200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Butler, Roach Group 505 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Solana Beach, CA 92075 Shirley Spira Hawkins -Mark Tell P.O. Box 31 Redwood City, CA 94064 9 Larry Seeman Assoc. 500 Newport Center Dr. Suite 600 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Westec Services, Inc. 3211 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 -5765 Phillips Brandt Reddick 18012 Sky Park Circle Irvine, CA 92714 S �46 -7,­A I.d f nM zVl_ Al Av iio h�q y7, 64 ­i A , ul)-IN s.:, -...: It 'AW, Aw. it z Yi itw- 46 • ■ 's.:': r c+'.. '. � +.'Gki.. `"fnr ��:+ .a °.c �^ a ?k`a ? Ka•V rt'`+1 '. � c v � OirS 'h I-E �5: COURTON & ASSOCIATES iw 5400 6w1ne A"r%M. Suite 213, Newport BNCh. G 8:6801710 852 -$M ' October 29, 1984 L_ 0 281 S. LOU Anne. LIM 788. MadM. G VM 1213178S-S888 Ms. Patricia Temple ' Newport Beach Planning Department 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 ' Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 SUBJECT: Proposal to Prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Annexation to the City of Newport Beach of the ' Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere of Influence ' Dear Ms. Temple: Courton and Associates is pleased to have the opportunity to present this proposal to the City of Newport Beach. We have enjoyed ' working with the City staff during the last four years for the approval and implementation of the Newport Dunes Redevelopment Plan, and I am looking forward to continuing our positive trelationship. The attached proposal provides for the preparation of an Environ- mental Impact Report for an estimated total cost of services of $25,000, including reproduction. We are prepared to commence work immediately to complete the environmental process for the City of Newport Beach. Thank you very much for the opportunity to propose to perform services for the City of Newport Beach. Please feel free to ' contact me at (714)852 -8010 if you have any questions or desire any additional information. ' Very truly yours, COURTON & ASSOCI�ATES ' c4d.fiVZPi /`f` OC. 60/0,x/ Lawrence H. Buxton ' President ' LHB:pmd cc: File ' Attachments EnWorwrWntel Ineerch • En8hww" . MimWg • Oovernnental BNBMM itCOURTON & ASSOCIATES 3400 rvne AV /rW 1, State 213, Mwpwt sexn, G 92660 (TW $52 -SM0 107 S. tact AVM W, AIU 700. ftsedw , G "IM (273 705.5989 r� ' PROPOSAL TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE ' CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OF THE SANTA ANA HEIGHTS AREA WITHIN THE CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE 11 Prepared For ' CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 1 J 1 I I 1 1 October 29, 1984 ' Submitted by ' COURTON & ASSOCIATES 6nvWonm&nte19e3ewch • &qhm " • NwmW* • Govvffwwm >t 3fau7as COURTON S ASSOCIATES 54001 -1 AverMre. SWte 213, Newport Mach. G 9MW C7W 852 -WW ' October 29, 1984 1 Ms. Patricia Temple Newport Beach Planning Department 3300 Newport Boulevard ' P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 9 201 S. lake AVUMM. S01b 700, Pned&M. G "IM 1213 M-S988 ' SUBJECT: Proposal for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Annexation to the City of Newport Beach of the Santa Ana Heights Area within the City's Sphere ' of Influence ' Dear Ms. Temple: Courton and Associates is pleased to submit this proposal for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the annexation ' to the City of Newport Beach of.the Santa Ana Heights area within the City's sphere of influence. The Environmental Impact Report can be completed for a cost of $25,000 based on our analysis of existing information. The entire process can be accomplished in 148 days, including Statute of Limitations, as outlined in the attached work schedule. Courton and Associates has a great deal of experience in the project area in the preparation of environmental impact reports for special districts, private land owners and City and County governments. Our key personnel have performed services in the project area for the Newport Irvine Waste Management Planning AAf�ency (NIWA), The Irvine Company, County Sanitation Districts ' of Orange County, and the Irvine Ranch Water District. Our representation of the Newport Dunes for successful approval and implementation of the Newport Dunes Redevelopment Plan has provided us a unique opportunity to work with both the City and the County on a sensitive jurisdictional issue. The annexation of Santa Ana Heights would involve contact with the same County and City representatives as was required for the ' Newport.Dunes project. ANTICIPATED PROJECT ISSUES ' Based on our continuing analysis of the project, our past experience and our knowledge of the immediate area, we anticipate ' the following issues to be important: Invkonn"tal sweats • &*WOW" • man" • Govarmmnd let"I" 6. Traffic - The effects of the annexation on existing and projected traffic patterns including the ability to correct inter -area street circulation deficiencies and inadequacies. 7. Noise - Identification of the potential impacts of increase in noise levels on future residents, as well as ' existing noise generation. ' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARATION The following section addresses the accomplishment of tasks, including pertinent costs, for the completion of the EIR. Task I - Notice of Preparation ' A Notice of Preparation will be prepared and issued to all effected agencies and interested parties as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Comments received will be specifically ' addressed in the EIR. Estimated Cost: $ 750 Ms. Patricia Temple October 29, 1984 Page 2 ' 1. Timely Com letion - The preparation of the EIR must be accomplished within the time parameters of the City. $. Cost and Benefits - The costs and benefits of the proposal should a assessed to identify whether adequate excess revenue is available from the project area to provide 1 necessary public services, utilities, flood control, parks and emergency services. Adequate controls must be identified to assure that proper land development occurs to prevent future residents from paying unnecessary costs for correction or repair. The potential for broadening the tax base through the annexation will be evaluated with emphasis on the elimination of possible double taxation. 3. Public Acce tance - The public acceptance of the proposed annexat on s hnuld be considered and direction included ' in the general formulation of the project alernatives. 4. Planning - Determination of the ability to implement the genera plan to achieve orderly development. Consideration . of the planning efforts on adjacent City and County lands to assess compatibility. ' 5. Land Use Com atibilit - The evaluation of anticipated an uses to i enti y areas needing improvements to eliminate existing or potential uses considred a blighting or deteriorating influence. The boundaries of the area will be evaluated to determine potential for realignment to more closely approximate logical man -made or natural physical barriers, to enhance the ability to provide cost - effective public services. 6. Traffic - The effects of the annexation on existing and projected traffic patterns including the ability to correct inter -area street circulation deficiencies and inadequacies. 7. Noise - Identification of the potential impacts of increase in noise levels on future residents, as well as ' existing noise generation. ' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARATION The following section addresses the accomplishment of tasks, including pertinent costs, for the completion of the EIR. Task I - Notice of Preparation ' A Notice of Preparation will be prepared and issued to all effected agencies and interested parties as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Comments received will be specifically ' addressed in the EIR. Estimated Cost: $ 750 Ms. Patricia Tempt • October 29, 1984 ' Page 3 Task II - Description of Project Area Characteristics A description of the existing project area characteristics in- cluding area boundaries, geographic setting, physical environment, ' land use, economic activity, population characteristics, regional air quality and environmental setting. 1 Estimated Cost: $2,000 Task III - Regulatory Agency Requirements Identification of local, State and Federal Agency requirements. Estimated Cost: $ 750 ' Task IV - Fiscal Impact Analysis ' Determination of the overall cost and revenue impact on the City of future development in the project area. Marginal cost and revenue factors and the impacts on city services, will be assessed, ' as well as revenues derived from development. The impacts of property taxes and the effects of applicable legislation on the ability to finance services will be identified. 1 Estimated Cost: $8,650 Task V - Proposed Annexation Analysis ' Analysis and discussion of the proposed annexation including principal features, costs, environmental impacts, and development of mitigation measures. This task also includes attendance at ' required public meetings and preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Estimated Cost: $6,500 Task VI - Public Review and Hearing Conduct of a public workshop with Citizens Environmental Quality Advisory Committee during EIR preparation. Submittal of Draft EIR to State Clearing House and interested parties and analysis of public inputs. Conduct of Public Hearings as required by California Environmental Quality Act. Attendance of Planning Commission and City Council meetings. ' Estimated Cost: $1,350 Task VII - Final Environmental Impact Report Response to public comments and preparation of Final EIR. Notice of completion, Non - statutory Advisement, Notice of Determination, Statement of Findings and Fact, and Statement of Overriding Considerations. ' Estimated Cost: $3,700 Ms. Patricia Temple October 29, 1984 Page 4 COST SUMMARY ' Task Task I - Notice of Preparation ' Task II - Project Area Characteristics ' Task III - Regulatory Agency Requirements Task IV - Fiscal Impact Analysis Task V - Proposed Project Analysis Task VI - Public Review and Hearing ' Task VII - Final Environmental Impact Report 0 Estimated Cost TOTAL ESTIMATED COST * $ 750 $ 2,000 $ 750 $ 8,650 $ 6,500 $ 1,350 $ 3,700 $23,700 * Fees associated with the preparation of the EIR are based on the attached fee schedule. Blueprinting and reproduction costs for the EIR are estimated to be $1,300 and will be billed at the time of expenditures as a separate cost. ' The focused Environmental Impact Report will be prepared by the following team members. The percentage of the project anticipated to be completed by each project team member is indicated: ' % OF EIR Lawrence H. Buxton 20% Donovan Southworth 15% Nancy Heim 15% Steve Nelson 15% Kunzman Associates 20% Lawrence G. Rolapp 15% Courton and Associates has prepared this proposal based on our past experience with similar projects. 'The costs outlined are to be billed on a time and materials basis. If the project status changes to the extent that the proposal cost will be exceeded, we will contact you for your approval before commencing any ' additional work. Courton and Associates will maintain for three years all records ' and files pertaining to this project in compliance with requirements of the City of Newport Beach. r � � Ms. Patricia Temple October 29, 1984 Page 5 r Courton and Associates is looking forward to the completion of this challenging project. We are prepared to commence immediately to serve your particular needs at a minimimm of cost with a maximum of quality. The EIR process can be completed in 148 ' days from the date of authorization to proceed, as outlined in the attached work schedule. Courton and Associates has an excellent working relationship with representatives of both the 1 City of.Newport Beach and the County of Orange. This proposal and cost breakdown is binding for a period of 90 days following the submittal date. It is our understanding that payment for these services will be due upon submittal of invoice. If you have any questions regarding this proposal or feel some areas may need some modification, please feel free to contact r Lawrence H. Buxton at (714) 852 -8010. Your signature below will indicate approval of this proposal which will thus serve as a contract. ' Respectfully submitted, rCOURTON & ASSOCIATES Lawrence H. Buxton President ICITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 1 BY r DATE r APPROVED: Robert Burnham, City Attorney r 7 I I COURTON & ASSOCIATES UW WVW* kMW. State 17S. WwpWt Nlth. CA 92"047W /S2 -1070 107 S. U*A nvuw, Stab 700. P010en . G "Im (M 711.61W STANDARD COMPENSATION SCHEDULE (Effective November 1, 1984) Project Director $55.00 /hour Project Manager $45.00 /hour ' Principal Researcher $35.00 /hour Graphics Designer $28.00 /hour ' Research Assistant $23.00 /hour General Provisions of Agreement 1. Travel, reproduction, and supply costs are billed at a cost plus 15 %. 2. Hourly rates apply to work time as well as travel time and waiting time which occurs at public hearings, depositions, or court testimony. r3. For court testimony, the above rates are to be increased 50 percent. ' 4. Statements will be submitted monthly for work in progress or upon completion of work. Statements are payable within 30 days of the statement date. Any invoice unpaid after 30 days shall be subject to interest at the maximum permitted by law. 5. Client hereby agrees that the balance in a billing statement ' is correct and binding unless the client notifies the consultant in writing within ten days of the date of billing and informs consultant of alleged incorrect item. ' 6. All documents produced as a result of this agreement shall remain the property of the consultant and may be used by the consultant without consent from the client. 7. The consultant makes no warranty as to his findings except that the work is performed using generally accepted methods. 8. The client agrees to limit the consultant's liability to the client, because of professional negligent acts, errors, or omissions by the consultant, to the consultant's fee. 9. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this ' contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Associa- tion, and judgement upon the award rendered by the arbitration may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. lrwraim.nbi lebarch . tripineerril • wwwq • Oewrmientr lwalm Day 1 Day 45 Day 57 Day 62 Day 63 Day 90 Day 108 Day 116 Day 118 Day 148 0 • PROJECT SCHEDULE 1/14/85 File Notice of Preparation 2/29/85 Complete screencheck Draft EIR 3/9/85 Complete Final Draft EIR 3/14/85 Draft EIR Approved by City 3/15/85 File Notice of Completion with State Clearinghouse - Begin 45 day review period 4/9/85 Public Hearing 4/30/85 Public Review Period Ends 5/7/85 Complete Responses to Comments on Final EIR 5/9/85 Final EIR approved by City with Statements of Significant Effects and Overriding Considerations 6/9/85 Statute of Limitations Expires 0 6 PROJECT TEAM LAWRENCE H. BUXTON project director DONOVAN SOUTHWORTH NANCY HEIM i STEVE NELSON I WILLIAM KUNZMAN LAWRENCE ROLAPP COURTON S ASSOCIATES 3100 WVW* AV WKO. State 273, Ne WpOrt F17th. G /766017W O32 -SM 107 5. laln AVrW, kM 700. IYNOeni. G O710t (17P 753.3563 STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES Principal Officer Lawrence H. Buxton, President IOffices County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Apple Valley County Water District County of San Bernardino ' Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Orange and Los Angeles Counties Water Reuse Study City of Rialto ' County of Orange Current Private Business Clients ' The Irvine Company Signal Landmark, Inc. Summa Corporation - Ballona Lagoon Newport Dunes - Aquatic Park Merigan Ranch Properties Affordable Housing Associates ' Big Break Properties The Messenger Company Santiago Ranch Butterfield Ranch - Chino Hills Corona Commerce Center Back Bay Marina - Lake Elsinore ' MvVWvnent067!f WCh • Ongiww" • Raw" . OOvWMn@nW OIeb110n3 3400 Irvine Avenue, Suite 213 Newport Beach, California 92660 (714) 852 -8010 and Suite 700, Union Bank Plaza 201 South Lake Avenue Pasadena, California 91101 ' (213) 795 -5988 ' Business Profile Courton 6 Associates specializes in environmental research, governmental relations, planning, engineering, and financing. Clients are both public agencies and private businesses throughout California. Principal projects include water and wastewater facilities, land use planning and engineering, post- proposition 13 financing, governmental relations and coastal development. Current Public Agency Clients County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Apple Valley County Water District County of San Bernardino ' Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Orange and Los Angeles Counties Water Reuse Study City of Rialto ' County of Orange Current Private Business Clients ' The Irvine Company Signal Landmark, Inc. Summa Corporation - Ballona Lagoon Newport Dunes - Aquatic Park Merigan Ranch Properties Affordable Housing Associates ' Big Break Properties The Messenger Company Santiago Ranch Butterfield Ranch - Chino Hills Corona Commerce Center Back Bay Marina - Lake Elsinore ' MvVWvnent067!f WCh • Ongiww" • Raw" . OOvWMn@nW OIeb110n3 t • • Recent Projects Experience County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Environmental Impact Report On Consolidated Master Plan of Trunk Sewer Facilities to serve Districts 1, 6 and 7. Contact: Hilary Baker (223) 540 -2910. Irvine Ranch Water District - Wastewater Management and Action Plan Environmental Impact Report for $980,000,000 of Wastewater 1 Reuse Projects. Contact: Alex Bowie, (714) 851 -1300. Apple Valley County Water District - Assessment District financing Environmental Impact Report for wastewater collection ' system to serve The Village. Contact: Max Sloan, (714) 242 -2368. ' Merigan Ranch - General Plan Amendment processing for 450 acre project. Contact: Joanne Merigan, (714) 455 -1107. ' Apple Valley County Water District - Desert Knolls Septic Tank Prohibition Sewage Study and Assessment District financing Environmental Impact Report and public participation program. Contact: Max Sloan, (714) 242 -2368. Hi- Desert County Water District - Master Plan of Water Facilities Environmental Impact Report and public participation ' program. Contact: Ernie Thompson, (714) 365 -3263. Orange County Water District - Water Factory 21, Seawater Desalting and Wastewater Reuse Project. Contact: Neil Cline, ' (714) 963 -5661. City of Rialto - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems ' Environmental Impact Report and Assessment District. Contact: Don Owen, (714) 752 -9082. ' Big Bear Municipal Water District - Lake Restoration Program Environmental Impact Report (PL /92 -500, Section 413) and financing program. Contact: Don Owen, (714) 752 -9082. Monte Vista County Water District - Supplemental Water Supply System Environmental Impact Report. Contact: Bob Thompson, (714) 674 -3146. ' East Orange County Water District - Storage and Distribution Systems Environmental Impact Report. Contact: Alex Bowie, (714) 851 -1300. City of Corona - Section 201 Regional Wastewater Treatment System Project Report and Assessment District 79 -2 Environmental Impact Report. Contact: Jim Wheaton, (714) 736 -2371. State of Hawaii - PL 92 -800 Section 208 Study, socioeconomic impact analysis. Contact: Frank Brandt, (808) 521 -5631. State of California - Southern California Association of ' Governments 208 Study, Newport Say Studies. Contact: Roger Riga, (213) 385 -1000. 1 i 1 1 1 E Current Major Projects 0 Affordable Housing Associates - Environmental Impact Report on Planned Unit Development for 3500 units in Chino Hills. County Sanitation Districts of Orange County - Environmental Impact Report on Consolidated Master Plan of Trunk Sewer Facili- ties to serve Districts 1, 6 and 7. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District - Environmental Impact Report for the formation of an Assessment District for post - Proposition 13 financing of wastewater treatment facilities to serve the Canyon Lake Community near Lake Elsinore (4,000 acres). ' Santiago Ranch - Land Use Planning, grading plans and infra- structure planning and financing studies for 130 acre housing project in Southern Orange County. County of San Bernardino - Environmenal Impact Report for General Plan Amendment for Butterfield Project in Chino Hills ' (632 acres). Back Bay Marina - Marina design and dredging engineering for 400 slip marina in Lake Elsinore. Newport Dunes - Governmental relations, Local Coastal Program, State Tidelands lease, and land use plan for Upper Newport Bay ' coastal property (92 acres) including 275 room hotel, 430 slip marina and 350 space RV park. ' References - Lawrence H. Buxton /Project Director County of Orange Environmental Management Agency. Contact: Robert Fisher, Planning Director, (714) 834 -4643. Santiago Ranch. Contact: Jack Mullan, (714) 540 -2960. ' Signal Landmark, Inc. - General Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development Environment Impact Reports for Chino Hills Property. Contact: Bonnie McKenna, (714) 979 -6900. ' City of Newport Beach. Contact: Robert Burnham, City Attorney. Newport Dunes - Processing of Local Coastal Program (LDP), site plan and management consultation. Contact: Mr. Robert Prosser, (714) 488 -1081. ' 0 0 ' Back Bay Marina - Design and Implementation of 400 slip marina in Lake Elsinore. Contact: Al Hertz , (714) 662 -2262. Summa Corporation - Ballona Lagoon Wetlands Interpretive Center. Contact: Norval LaVene, (714) 644 -7520. Affordable Housing Associates - Land Planning for 1974 unit housing project in Chino Hills. Contact: Jerry Rousselot, (714) 833 -1561. ' Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District - Assessment District financing Environmental Impact Report for wastewater treatment facilities. Contact: Ronald J. Campbell, (714) 674 -3146. County of San Bernardino - General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report for 632 acre Butterfield project in Chino Hills. Contact: Chuck Bell, (714) 383 -3976. Messenger Company - Water and wastewater planning and land planning for Corona Commerce Center in the City of Corona. Contact: Bill Messenger, Jeff Gordon, (714) 957 -3226. Aliso Water Management Agency - Regional 201 Facilities, ' Engineering Coordination. Contact; Col. John V. Foley, Former Chief of Region IX of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (714) 831 -2500. ' Orange and Los Angeles Counties Water Reuse Study (MWD Local Projects) - Project Manager for Environmental Impact Report. Contact: Dr. Wiley Horne, (213) 623 -4572. South Tahoe Public Utilities District - Wastewater Reuse System in Tahoe Basin, Public Participation Program. Contact: Jim ' Cofer, (916) 544 -6474. Crescenta Valley County water District Environmental Impact Report on Ocean View Reservoir #2. Contact: Dave Stephens (714) ' 855 -2336. I 1 • • L ' DONOVAN SOUTHWORTH Civil Engineer Education and Professional Affiliations AA - Orange Coast College BSEE - Washington State University BSCE - California State University Long Beach MSCE - California State University Long Beach American Society of Civil Engineers ' Experience Twenty one years experience in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Street Design, Planning, Earth Work, Drafting and Environmental Analysis. Recent Activities Project Manager for preparation of site plan and assessment district engineering for one hundred acre parcel in Rancho ' Mirage California for Rosmoor Corporation. Coordination of all aspects of Civil Engineering and participation in land use planning. ' Completed engineering analysis and design for infrastructure improvements for Versailles Villas in Newport Beach for the Newport Development Corporation. ' Water and Wastewater and on -site improvements for 100 acre single family development in Trabuco Canyon. ' Project Manager for Water and Wastewater systems design and improvements for final phase of development of Rosmoor Leisure ' World in Laguna Hills. I I 1 1 NANCY E. HEIM Environmental Engineer Education E B.S. Civil Engineering - University of Southern California M.S. Environmental Engineering - University of Southern California Experience Six years experience in Environmental Engineering, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Water Reuse and Soils Hydraulics. Recent Activities Development of potential agricultural and landscape irrigation water reuse projects in Las Vegas, Nevada. Assessment of potential for future wastewater reuse applications throughout the United States for Department of Interior. Evaluation of ten slow rate irrigation projects and their long term environmental effects. Co- author of three EPA manuals on land treatment techniques. Evaluation of alternative water use projection and water quality changes for a system of reservoir on the Missouri River for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 0 0 F1 ' STEVEN G. NELSON ' Recent Activities Mr. Nelson is a Terrestrial Ecologist with expertise in the ' areas of Wildlife Biology, Botany and Fresh Water Ecology. He has been a professional consultant for over ten years. During that time he has been responsible for wide variety of biological ' studies ranging from technical wildlife and vegetation inventories to regional constraint analyses and impact assessments. His broad education and professional background have provided him with skills and a unique insight into ' biological resource identification, the evaluation of ecological significance and sensitivity, and overall ecosystem management. ' Mr. Nelson has recently played a significant role in several biological studies, including the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Alternatives Study, the Big Bear Lake Rare Plant Study, the ' Crossroads Industrial Park Wildlife Sanctuary, and numerous impact assessments for private developers and public agencies. Study areas have ranged from seven acres to over twenty five thousand acres. Notable projects in which Mr. Nelson played a primary role include: a study of Significant Ecological Areas Within Los Angeles County for the County Department of Regional Planning; an assessment of biological impacts related to shorezone development at Lake Tahoe for the Tahoe Regional Planning ' Agency, California State Lands Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; a vegetation survey of over a quarter of a million acres of range land in the Eastern Mojave Desert for the Bureau of Land Management; and a status determination of potentially ' endangered Cochella Valley Fringe Toad Lizard populations and habitat for the California Department of Fish and Game. Principal Researcher Education B.S., Biology - University of California, Riverside M.A., Biology - University of California, Riverside ' Experience Ten years experience in Project Management and ' Research, Biological Environmental Studies and Land Impact Analysis, Use Planning. ' Recent Activities Mr. Nelson is a Terrestrial Ecologist with expertise in the ' areas of Wildlife Biology, Botany and Fresh Water Ecology. He has been a professional consultant for over ten years. During that time he has been responsible for wide variety of biological ' studies ranging from technical wildlife and vegetation inventories to regional constraint analyses and impact assessments. His broad education and professional background have provided him with skills and a unique insight into ' biological resource identification, the evaluation of ecological significance and sensitivity, and overall ecosystem management. ' Mr. Nelson has recently played a significant role in several biological studies, including the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Alternatives Study, the Big Bear Lake Rare Plant Study, the ' Crossroads Industrial Park Wildlife Sanctuary, and numerous impact assessments for private developers and public agencies. Study areas have ranged from seven acres to over twenty five thousand acres. Notable projects in which Mr. Nelson played a primary role include: a study of Significant Ecological Areas Within Los Angeles County for the County Department of Regional Planning; an assessment of biological impacts related to shorezone development at Lake Tahoe for the Tahoe Regional Planning ' Agency, California State Lands Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; a vegetation survey of over a quarter of a million acres of range land in the Eastern Mojave Desert for the Bureau of Land Management; and a status determination of potentially ' endangered Cochella Valley Fringe Toad Lizard populations and habitat for the California Department of Fish and Game. WILLIAM KUNZMAN, P.E. William Kunzman has worked professionally in transportation planning and traffic engineering since 1968 in both the public and private sectors. EDUCATION Undergraduate work: University of California at Los Angeles, School of Engineering (September, 1963 to June, 1967) ' Graduate work: Yale University, Bureau of Highway Traffic (September, 1967 to June, 1968) Guest Lecture: University of California at Irvine ' Class Instructor: California State University at Fullerton REGISTRATION ' Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California, TED056 WORK EXPERIENCE Governmental Agencies (5 years) City of Irvine, Transportation Planning Engineer County of Riverside, Assistant Traffic Engineer Federal Highway Administration, Office of Polic? Planning — ' Worked in Oregon, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Consulting (6 years) HONORS AND AWARDS ' Recipient of the 1979 Institute of Transportation Engineers, Southern California Section, Young Traffic Engineer of the Year Award ' Recipient of the 1978 Institute of Transportation Engineers Past Presidents' Award Elected Class President of Yale University Bureau of Highway Traffic ' Received fellowship and living stipend to attend Yale University from the Insurance institute for Highway Safety rI "Irradiation and Halation ", Traffic Engineering Magazine, December, 1968. "Accuracy of Computer Program BMD02R,;Stepwise Regression ", Highway Planning Technical Report Number 17, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C., April, 1970. "A Simplified Procedure To Determine Factors for Converting Volume Counts to ADT's ", Traffic Engineering Magazine, October, 1976. "Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled per Family as a Function of Primary Wage Earner's Work Trip Mileage ", Institute of Transportation Engineers Technical Notes, March, 1978. "Another Look at Signalized Intersection Capacity ", ITE Journal, August, 1978. "Urban Development and Circulation Systems - A Critical Balance ", ITS Compendium of Technical Papers, August, 1980. SOCIETIES Institute of Transportation Engineers (Joined in 1967) American Society of Civil Engineers (Joined in 1971) ' Lawrence G. Rolapp, Principal, Fieldman, Rolapp b ' Associates, Irvine, California. Mr. Rolapp is a partner ' of Fieldman, Rolapp 6 Associates, a municipal financial con- sulting firm actively involved in the financial planning tand issuance of tax - exempt securities to fund a multitude of diversified public projects, with particular emphasis ' on water and wastewater projects. ' Mr. Rolapp is a specialist in the financing of public improvement projects. He has broad experience in working ' with developers and public agencies creating financing vehicles and financial plans which have resulted in the ' financing of numerous capital improvement projects. For the past four years, he has been particularly active in the formation of special assessment districts ' and non - profit corporations for the purpose of financing public improvements, coordination of revenue bond and general obligation bond issues, preparation of financial feasibility ' reports and official statements for the sale of bonds, and negotiation with underwriters for the sale of tax - exempt ' securities. Prior to his association with the firm, Mr. Rolapp acted as a Manager and Vice President for one of the ' nation's outstanding community development corporations. The company operated real estate sales and development ' .projects in three states and Mr. Rolapp served in various J IJ financial, development, marketing, and administrative ' positions from 1970 to 1975. Mr. Rolapp interfaced with local, state and federal regulatory agencies, specifically ' the real estate departments of California, Washington, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, and Hawaii. In addition, he had continual interplay with the Washington D.C. head- , quarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and regional offices of the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. ' Mr. Rolapp is currently a member of the Association of California Water Agencies, the Southern California Water ' Utilities Association, the California Association of ' Sanitation Agencies, and the orange County Water Association. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the ' University of Southern California. F 1 I 1 ENTITY PURPOSE [l I 1 1 Valley Center Municipal Water District, ' San Diego County Water Sewers Ventura County Flood Control District, Ventura County Flood Control Ventura County Small Craft Harbor, Ventura County Harbor Revenues Victorville County Water District, San Bernardino County Water Vista, San Diego County Industrial Park Infrastructure Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County 'Streets Bridges Off - Street Parking Walnut Valley Building Corporation, Los Angeles County Administration Building Walnut Valley Water District, Los Angeles County Water West Valley County Water District, Los Angeles County Water t Yucaipa Valley County Water District, San Bernardino County' Sewers Yucca Valley County Water District, San Bernardino County Water t Fiscal Planning Yuima Municipal Water District, ' San Diego County Water [l I 1 1 ;I ' ENTITY Adelanto Community Services District, San Bernardino County ' Apple Valley County Water District, San Bernardino County Aptos Sanitary District, Santa Cruz County ' Arcata City Hall Corporation, Humboldt County Aromas County Water District, Santa Cruz County Artesia Municipal Building Corporation, Los Angeles County Arvin Community Services District, Kern County Baldy Mesa County Water District, San Bernardino County ' Big Bear Municipal Water District, San Bernardino County ' Brea, County of Orange Brooktrails Resort Improvement District, Mendocino County 1 1 1 Buttonwillow County Water District, Kern County Cabazon County Water District, Riverside County California City, Kern County California City Community Services District, Kern County California Land & Cattle Company, Monterey County Campbell, Santa Clara County Carlsbad, San Diego County Carlsbad Building Authority, San Diego County Coachella Sanitary District, Riverside County Coachella Valley County Water District, Riverside County Concord, Contra Costa County Coronado, San Diego County PURPOSE Water Sewers Sewers City Hall Water City Hall Water Water Acquisition Improvements Sewers Water Sewers Reclamation Fire Protection Sewers Water Fire Station Sewers Streets Water Parks Water Sewers Water Streets Storm Drains Library Civic Center Sewers Water Parks Sewers U PURPOSE Water City Hall & Park Water Revenues Water Revenues Water Drainage Sewers Airport Improvements Water Water Treatment Water Water Revenues Sewer Revenues Sewers Recreation Water Sewers Fire Protection Water Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Sewers Sewers Water Sewer Revenues Water Airport Revenues Civic Center Fire Station ENTITY ' Crestline -Lake Arrowhead Water Agency, San Bernardino County ' Cupertino, Santa Clara County Del Mar, San Diego County Desert Hot Springs County Water District, Riverside County Douglas -Simi Protection District, Ventura County East Cliff Sanitary District, ' Santa Clara County East Kern Aeronautical Development Corporation, Kern County ' East Niles Community Services District, Kern County East Niles Community Services District Water Service Corporation, Kern County East San Bernardino County Water District, San Bernardino County ' Edgemont Community Services District,. Riverside County ' E1 Dorado Hills Community Services District, E1 Dorado County E1 Dorado Hills County Water District, ' E1 Dorado County ' El Dorado Irrigation District, E1 Dorado County Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, ' San Bernardino County Enterprise Public Utility District, Shasta County Fallbrook Sanitary District, San Diego County ' Farmersville County Water District, Tulare County Fontana, San Bernardino County Frazier Park Public Utility District, ' Kern County Fresno, Fresno County Gardena Civic Center Building Corporation, Los Angeles County Gardena File Headquarters Corporation, Los Angeles County U PURPOSE Water City Hall & Park Water Revenues Water Revenues Water Drainage Sewers Airport Improvements Water Water Treatment Water Water Revenues Sewer Revenues Sewers Recreation Water Sewers Fire Protection Water Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Sewers Sewers Water Sewer Revenues Water Airport Revenues Civic Center Fire Station ' 0 0 ' ENTITY PURPOSE ' Norco Community Services District, Riverside County Water Water Revenues North Burbank Public Utility District, Butte County Sewers Northridge Park County Water District, Sacramento County Water Oceanside, San Diego County Water Small Craft Harbor ' Olivehurst Public Utility District, Yuba County Water Revenues Sewer Revenues Ontario, San Bernardino County Sewers ' Water Fire Protection Airport Revenues Ontario Public Building Corporation, ' San Bernardino County Police Facility Orchard Dale County Water District, Los Angeles County Water ' Otay Municipal Water District, San Diego County Water Palm Desert Community Services District, Sewers Riverside County Water Pine Cove County Water District, ' Riverside County Water Pinedale County water District, Fresno County Water Placentia Parking Corporation, ' Orange County Land Acquisition Pomerado County Water District, ' San Diego County Poway, San Diego County Sewers Water Rainbow Municipal Water District, ' San Diego County Water Sewers Ramona Municipal Water District, San Diego County Water ' Rancho California Water District, . San Diego County Water Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County Streets Storm Drains t Rancho Mirage, Riverside County Utility Undergrounding Redwoods Junior College District, ' Humboldt County Rialto, San Bernardino County Dormitory Revenues Wastewater 1 ENTITY PURPOSE Hayward, Alameda County Water Sewers Hermosa Beach Civic Center Building 1 Corporation, Los Angeles County Civic Center Hesperia County Water District, San Bernardino County Water ' Hi- Desert Water District, San Bernardino County System Expansion Home Gardens Water Company, ' Riverside County Sanitary Sewers Humboldt Community Services District, Humboldt County Sewer Revenues Water Revenues Water Idyllwild County Water District, Riverside County Water ' Indio, Riverside County Golf Course Revenues Water Revenues Overpass ' Indio Sanitary District, Riverside County Sewers Jurupa Community Services District, ' Riverside County Sewers La Presa County Water District, San Diego County Water Sewers 1 La Puente Civic Center Building Corporation, Los Angeles County City Hall Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, ' Ventura County Wastewater & Reclamation Linda County Water District, Yuba County Water ' Loma Linda -San Bernardino County Joint Sewers Powers Authority, San Bernardino County Civic Center Los Altos, Santa Clara County Library Sewer Revenues Madera, Madera County Sewers Mojave Public Utility District, Kern County Water ' Monterey County Flood Control & Water 'Conservation District, Monterey County Hydroelectric Monte Vista County Water District, ' San Bernardino County Water Treatment Facilities National City, San Diego County Civic Center Newhall County Water District, Los Angeles County Water Revenues Nipomo Community Services District, Santa Barbara County Water 1 ' ENTITY PURPOSE Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District, San Diego County Water Roseville, Sacramento County Hospital Revenues Golf Course Revenues Rubidoux Community Services District, Riverside County Sewer San Bernardino County Water ' Sewer San Diego Community College District, ' San Diego County Dormitory Revenues Student Union San Diego Community College District, Administrative Facilities Corporation, ' San Diego County Administration Building San Dieguito Irrigation District, San Diego County Water San Luis Obispo County, Expert Witness Water Rights ' Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Parking Revenues Santa Clara, Santa Clara County Municipal Improvements Water ' Sewers Santa Clara Municipal Refuse Disposal Corporation, Santa Clara County Refuse Disposal ' County of Santa Cruz Hospital Corporation, Santa Cruz County Hospital Santee County Water District, ' San Diego County Water Sewers Shasta Community Services District, Shasta County Water ' Shell Beach County Water District, San Luis Obispo County Water ' Sierra Lakes County Water District, Placer County Water Sewers South San Bernardino County Water ' District, San Bernardino County Water State Center Junior College District, Fresno County Dormitory Revenues Susanville Municipal Facilities ' Corporation, Lassen County Municipal Improvement Tdrrance, Los Angeles County Municipal Improvements Airport Revenues ' Twentynine Palms County Water District, San Bernardino County Water University Park Protection District, ' Ventura County Flood Control Vallejo Municipal Services Center Corporation, Napa County Police & Public ' Works Facilities 1 3(6d ABCOM November 8, 1984 Honarable Mayor Evelyn Hart Councilwomen: Jacqueline Heather Ruthelyn Plummer Councilmen: Phillip Maurer Donald Strauss John Cox "Jr." Bill Agee On Nov. 13, 1984 the council is scheduled to consider commissioning an environmental impact report and a cost /benefit analysis of annexing our Santa Ana Heights area. First I would like to reintroduce ourselves to you and the rest of the city council. We are a group of property owners within the area you are studying, and we are known as ABCOM. We derive our membership from the currently zoned area of A -1 agriculture. Our members and supporters own 70% of the property within this presently zoned A -1 district. Therefore we have a very concerned opinion of what you are contemplating. We want to point out to the city of Newport Beach that not everyone in Santa Ana Heights would support annexation at this time. The community at best is split on this issue. If you owned homes and property in our area would you want it used simply as a pawn in someone else's battle and have to con- tinue on not knowing what your property can be used for. If someone has a job change and has to move, or if someone wants to get out from under the noise of the airport, he cannot do so. We don't have the freedom to sell our property because no one would buy a home that may not be used as a home in the future, nor would they purchase our property for a commercial use not knowing if this will be permitted. We are prisoners to our properties and the terrible environment created by John Wayne Airport. The city itself has supported a plan to leave John Wayne Airport as it is and even increasing flights and expansion to 55 flights daily. Tell us how this is going to correct our environment. You are only going to make it a lot less attractive to housing than it already is, let alone state laws which forbid planning residential under an airport flight and noise problem. Specifically section 21670 through 21678 of the Public Utilities Code re- quires the Land Use Commission to establish standards for land uses around airports to ensure noise and safety computability. This law also 'requires the County, the City of Newport Beach, and other cities around John Wayne Airport to ensure that their land use plans and decisions prevent the ABCOM PROPERTY OWNERS 1716 Orange Avenue #B, Costa Mesa CA 92627 0 0 Page 2 ABCOM establishemnt and expansion of incompatable uses around the airport. the law also encourages the elimination of existing incompatable uses that limit the ability of airports to provide their transportation functions. Let's face it, you are not going to eliminate Santa Ana Heights problems by annexation, you are only going to use us as a pawn in your fights with the County of Orange. Once you get an agreement with the County, our land uses will still be incompatable and will still be subject to common sense as well as laws forbidding housing in our area. If you think our neighborhood is charming, I ask that you drive along Acacia, Birch, Cypress, or Orchard Drive and take note of the run down condition of the housing, streets, etc. There is a transient population that rents and does not have any pride of ownership. There are longtime residents who do not dare paint, fix -up, or add on when they have no future. This community is a run down area that your safety inspectors would be kept busy full time trying to bring up to acceptable standards. We do not appreciate the city studying our area with the intent of only using us for its own gains and not addressing the true problem of an area that is blighted because of it's location near an airport. A responsible look at our neighborhood will not show residential uses as being compatable with the airport and we think you would only be fooling the existing residential users by trying to convince them that it would be good planning in leaving their area as residential. The state law does not allow it and the reality exists right now that there are problems. Does the city of Newport Beach support what it's planner Mr. Deli= states, "The state laws regarding noise levels and land use guidelines would not hold up in a court of law, so this does not concern him. "? What he suggests is it's okay to break the law and disregard it's intent because he feels he can beat it in court. we don't want to suffer any longer waiting for litigation to be gone through all over again while our neighborhood is left neglected and in decay. How can the city of Newport project an E.I.R. cost of up to $25,000? Why don't you ask the County what they have spent to date on their E.I.R. for land use in our area? I suspect it has cost them including attorneys and planners in excess of 50 times this amount, maybe 100 times. Do you think your E.I.R. and conclusions will go uncontested. This is doubtful. Once your planning for our area is complete who will pay for sidewalks, lighting, street improvements, etc. that are necessary. If we pay the same taxes we will expect the same degree of city services and improvements. We do not see why we should support annexation to the city of Newport Beach when you have publicly stated your number one reason would be to see how they can use us to their gain in a fight over airport expansion. The city would only be starting over what the county has been doing for several years now. ABCOM PROPERTY OWNERS 1716 Orange Avenue #B, Costa Mesa CA 92627 I scots Page 3 We land owners will hold the city liable for further denying us our rights as property owners. In closing we can only ask that you consider the following facts: 1. The airport is here to stay. Every organized group is not looking to eliminate the airport but to control it's growth. All groups are talking about additional sites. Complete closure is not a realistic approach. Our problems are here with the current Airport status. 2. Our area is not conducive to residential uses according to state law, County studies, Airport Land Use Commission, Newport Beach's own General Plan as it relates to noise guidelines, let alone our own living example of existing conditions. 3. An E.I.R. done properly, will take a much larger budget than proposed, and will it really find housing as the best use next to an Airport? 4. The city-itself has approved only compatable uses in the noise sensitive areas of John Wayne Airport, i.e., 3 story glass building on the north east corner of Irvine & Orchard Drive. Also the office buildings adjacent to the YMCA at the end of University. 5. The unbearable traffic conjestion within our community is on the way to and from offices and hotels in the city of Newport. 6. The proponent, S.P.O.N., is not interested in our neigh- borhood, but in using us in one of their battles of dissruption. 7. The C,ounty.:is well on it's way to finishing a land plan for our community as it relates to the Airport. They have spent the money on varous studies and E.I.R. which run from the extremes of no airport to an open airport. Your fight is still with the Airport and it's expansion, don't just use us. We are not advocates of the Airport or expansion but we are realists that know the Airport will be here at least in the near future. We need planning to take place with the facts as they are, we don't need to be thrown back to the beginning and lose many years of County work because you feel you might gain by using us. ABCOM PROPERTY OWNERS 1716 Orange Avenue #B, Costa Mesa CA 92627 i Page 4 ABCOM We will be at your public hearings and make ourselves heard. We ask you to take a realistic view of what you would be doing to us. Sincerely, ABOOM Property Owners in Santa Ana Heights cc: Frank Zini Daily Pilot Editor H.L. Schwartz III, 4 Publisher ABCOM PROPERTY OWNERS 1716 Orange Avenue #B, Costa Mesa CA 92627