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Home My WebLink About1992-12-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - ENVIRON IMPACT RPT GP (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented by: NEW BUSINESS Lynn M. Harris 5 • DATE: December 8, 1992 SUBJECT: Combined traffic study for the Civic Center and Porta Bella Environmental Impact Reports; Contract for consultant services for the Porta Bella Environmental Impact Report; Discussion of circulation and land use issues in relationship to the Valley Center Concept In the General Plan, the proposed Civic Center, and the Porta Bella Specific Plan. DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND Both the Civic Center and Porta Bella projects require the preparation of environmental Impact reports, Including detailed traffic analyses. Since the project sites are adjacent to each other, both traffic studies would be required to analyze many of the same Intersections. In order to save costs and to eliminate redundant work efforts, the City and the project applicant are cooperating to prepare a combined traffic study which would be Incorporated Into the separate EIR's being prepared for each project. The City also proposes to expand the scope of the traffic analysis beyond that which would normally be required for each project to address circulation issues for the entire Valley Center concept. The expanded scope will analyze a variety of circulation scenarios, including scenarios that modify the approved Master Plan of Arterial Highways that is part of the approved General Plan for the City. Once the circulation Impacts of the various arterial alternatives for the Valley Center are examined, staff may Initiate a more detailed analysis for the Valley Center to supplement the overview presented In the City's General Plan. . According to the City's ordinance Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), project EIR's are to be conducted by indendent consultants, under contract to the City, with the City administering the contract. The Porta Bella project proposed for the Bermite site requires an EIR to assess the project's Impacts, Identify mitigation measures, and to.analyze alternatives to the project. The contract is included as an Informational Item. In general, it is a standard contract; except, as Indicated In the paragraph above, the City and the Porta Bella applicant will share the costs of preparing a joint traffic analysis, which will be Incorporated Into the EIR for each project. A portion of the General Plan Map depicting the Valley Center area, with the Civic Center and Porta Bella projects Identified, is included In the packet, along with a copy of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Both of the projects may require modifications to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Any solution to the need for new roadways to enhance both north/south and east/west circulation will likely Involve alignments through both the Civic Center and Porta Bella sites. The controversy regarding the proposed alignment of Route 126, and the need for continued study to identify opportunities to Improve circulation while minimizing Impacts on existing neighborhoods, provides additional Impetus for a detailed traffic analysis. That is why, in addition to the cost savings that can be realized, staff concludes that a comprehensive traffic study, Including a variety of circulation alternatives, is necessary at this time. This study will provide staff and the Council with an updated report regarding circulation in the Valley Center and provide a focus for a renewed examination of the Valley Center, Including the related Issues of land use and circulation. APPROVED ��.�� stagy: Direct staff to conduct a combined traffic study for the Civic Center and the Porta Bella Environmental Impact Reports, including an analysis of key Valley Center circulation Isses; and provide general direction to staff regarding Valley Center circulation and land use Issues. ATTACHMENTS Scope of Work: Combined Traffic Study for the Civic Center and Porta Bella EIR's Contract: Porta Bella EIR Master Plan of Arterial Highways from the General Plan Valley Center Concept from the General Pian counc11\s1208vc1.kj m ,owowago GNP 6� C •rte+� Sim rn � Simon 7U �Q S3 ads 4" �.••• o0 SECO a M m W HASK V / ...� ............. a M m W HASK SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THE PORTA BELLA EIR AND THE SANTA CLARITA CIVIC CENTER EIR The purpose of this joint study is to prepare a traffic study which can be incorporated in the EIR's currently underway for the Porta Bella and Civic Center projects. The City of Santa Clarita has recently received proposals for preparing the traffic study required for completion of the Porta Bella EIR. The proposal prepared by Justin F. Farmer Transportation Engineers, Inc. was chosen by City staff as the proposal closely meeting the Porta Bella EIR requirements. The scope of work In that proposal was prepared based on City staff's requirements and directions regarding the specific Items to be Included In the traffic study. The joint traffic study for the two EIR's should Include the outlined scope of work for the Porta Bella project, as well as the scope of work needed for the Civic Center project. In order not to duplicate the scope of work for the Porta Bella project, a copy of Justin Farmer's proposal for that project Is attached (see Appendix A). The joint traffic study should Include all the Items Included in that scope of work, plus any revisions/additions/deletions outlined below, plus the tasks identified below for the Civic Center project. A. Items Related to Both Prolects 1. Based on Information received from the applicants for the projects, a detailed description will be provided by the City staff for each of the projects to be used in conducting the combined traffic study. The Civic Center project Is not only restricted to the City Hall building and Includes all project phases In the master plan. Trip generation assigned by the consultant shall be inclusive of all master plan components. 2. Based on the project phases proposed by the applicants, an appropriate "build -out" concept will be established for the traffic study purpose to define the probable timing of each -project, as well as other relatedprojects currently In the planning process, accounting for "build -out" of the study area. 3. -The traffic study will assess the cumulative impacts of both proposed projects on the traffic and circulation system in combination with other future development that Is planned or expected to occur within a three-mile radius of the project sites. 4. The most recent Los Angeles County Development Monitoring System (DMS) report will be used by the consultant to gather information on the level of development expected in unincorporated areas surrounding the project sites. 5. The combined traffic study will Include a discussion on the requirements of the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Pian (CMP) and Include recommended mitigation measures required for conformance. 6. The traffic study should discuss and recommend a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) mitigation program using a multi -modal approach. The study should estimate the number of trips for each mode through TDM measures. It should also Include an. Implementation program and schedule for the TDM program. Scope of Work for the Traffic Study for the Porta Bella EIR/Santa Clarita Civic Center EIR Page 2 7. The City's existing traffic model shall be used for the trip distribution used In the combined traffic study, except for the following: Rio Vista Road (or parts of it) should be removed from the model and replaced by Santa Clarlta Parkway, as proposed by Porta Bella. • Model runs should be tested with and without the Wiley Canyon Bridge. The regional Impacts of this model run results shall be evaluated on all the affected arterials/Intersections within the scope of this study. Should the joint City/County traffic model become available for use by the start of the traffic study, that model shall be used In this joint study. 8. The consultant is expected to allow sufficient time and budget to coordinate with DKS Associates to ensure that for the purposes of this traffic study, the model runs tested for this project are within acceptable levels as compared to the joint City/County modeling effort which is currently underway. This effort Is expected to be very minimal. It might be fulfilled by comparing several screenlines, projected traffic loading on major arterials In the vicinity (San Fernando, Soledad, Bouquet, Magic Mountain, etc.), and/or any other appropriate method suggested by either consultant. This Item is not applicable if the joint City/County traffic model is used. 9. The traffic study should evaluate and address public transportation. needs near the proposed projects. The study should provide recommendations for the type of facilities which may be needed within the sites and how they might Interlink with the Metrolink stationfrransit Center, which was recently constructed just to the west of these two projects. Parking management policies which can influence transit use should be outlined In the study. The study should also address the Impacts of the addition of Ventura County Commuter. Rail to Metrolink Station and the extension of Commuter Rail to Palmdale/Lancaster. 10. The traffic study should analyze the potential use and Impacts of the proposed people mover between the Porta Bella site and the Metrolink station, Including access to and from the people mover using various modes. B. Items Related to Civic Center Protect The traffic study is required to analyze five different alternative access points to the Civic Center/Porta Bella site (see Appendix B.) The alternative access points are provided by the Civic Center project architects and only refer to the access points via Soledad Canyon vs. Magic Mountain Parkway in the northwest corner of the project's site.. The traffic study should provide an evaluation of each alternative In terms of traffic operations and level -of -service Impacts. Scope of Work for the Traffic Study for the Porta Bella EIR/Santa Ctarita Civic Center EIR Page 3 The access points are: I. Rio Vista Road IIA. Extension of Magic Mountain Parkway IIB. Modified Extension of Magic Mountain Parkway III. Expansion of At -grade Crossing at Drayton Street IV. Access up the Existing Jeep Trail 2. The traffic study will analyze and provide recommendations as appropriaterelative to the proposed Internal site circulation for the Civic Center projec (see Appendix C.) C. Miscellaneous Items 1. The traffic study should also address the regional Impacts of the following model runs on the future street network. The output of this task should Identify how and to what magnitude the overall trips should be reduced to accomplish acceptable levels of service at the Intersections and on roadway links throughout the system. This analysis shall be documented as a separate task in the traffic study's appendix but Is not a requirement for either the Civic Center or the Porta Bella EIR. A. Elimination of the proposed Route 126 from the model network. B. "A" above; plus extension of Magic Mountain Parkway to SR -14. C. "A" above, plus extension of Magic Mountain Parkway to proposed Via Princessa. D. "A" above, plus extension of Newhall Ranch Road from Bouquet Canyon to proposed Golden Valley Road. E. Elimination of Calgrove Boulevard/Valley Street as a "through" secondary highway (the street presently serves as a local roadway with one and two lanes in each direction and is closed to through traffic south of Maple Street). Should the joint City/County traffic model become available for use by the start of the traffic study, that model shall be used for this task. BJ:hds/scope.bj PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, (HEREAFTER THE "CITY") AND IMPACT SCIENCES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION (HEREAFTER THE "CONSULTANT"): THE PARTIES HERETO.AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recitals. This Agreement is based upon the following facts: (a) City desires professional assistance in preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the "Porta Bella Project" (the "Project") more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated herein by reference; (b) Consultant has been selected to perform the Project, being- fully qualified and having agreed to do so subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (c) City's legislative_ body has determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement. 2. Services. Consultant agrees to perform all services described in Exhibit A, and as•further clarified in Exhibits B and C. Consultant shall meet and consult with representatives of City at all stages during the conduct of the work required pursuant to this Agreement to assure that the City's designated representative is fully and completely informed as to the nature and extent of the work being performed by Consultant and as to the status and quality of such work. 3. Compensation. City shall compensate Consultant for its services based upon the costs set forth in Exhibit A and incorporated here by reference.. The total cost of this contract shall not exceed Eighty -Six Thousand Eight -Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($86,818.00), which represents the total compensation to be paid.to Consultant by City (the "Project Fee") for all work to be done by Consultant pursuant hereto and includes all allowable costs. Such costs shall be reimbursed only if approved by City as to nature; type and amount. The Project Fee shall include, the costs of duplication for all reports and documents described in Exhibit A. Upon authorization to proceed with this project, the City shall make an initial payment of twenty percent.(20Z) of the Project Fee ($17,364.00) to the Consultant. Upon receipt of Consultant invoices submitted as work progresses, the City shall make payments based on percentage of work complete, as mutually agreed upon by the City and the Consultant, and in accordance with the work phases identified in Exhibit A. The project phase invoices shall include a breakdown of phase and tasks being billed for, and shall identify work performed by authorized project staff. The City shall withhold Ten Percent (10Z) of each progress payment, including the initial payment. The City shall pay the Consultant the IOZ withheld on certification of the Final EIR, or within thirty (30) days of the Consultant's completion of the. Final EIR, whichever is earlier. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of a project phase invoice, City shall either.approve such invoice or return it to the Consultant specifying any objections. Invoices shall be paid within sixty (60) days after approval, as set forth in the attached Demand Warrant Register Schedule (Attachment A.) Upon submission of Consultant's final work products under this agreement, in a scope, nature, and form satisfactory to the City, all final monies shall be paid to the Consultant. 4. Time for Performance. Consultant shall in good faith utilize_ its best efforts to perform all of the work required under this Agreement in accordance with the Time Schedule Summary attached as Exhibit E and incorporated herein by reference. During the preparation of the draft(s) of- the EIR, the Consultant shall provide a complete response to all staff comments, concerns, and corrections within fifteen (15) working days after the last comments are received. 5. Consultant Staff. The Consultant Project Staff identified in Exhibit C shall be responsible for completing the activities identified in Exhibit A. Changes of Consultant Project Staff members or other modifications to Consultant's staffing, including subconsultants for this project, shall be made only with the prior written approval of the City. 6. Status of Consultant. Consultant shall be deemed for all purposes to be an independent contractor in the performance of work pursuant to this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be deemed, for any purpose, to have created between the parties hereto a partnership, joint venture or other relationship other than that of independent contractor insofar as Consultant is concerned. Consultant shall be responsible for obtaining the services of all persons required to perform the work required by this Agreement, including, but not limited to, such subcontractors as Consultant desires to employ as such. Consultant shall advise all such subcontractors that the City bears no obligation for the payment of fees for their services or costs incurred and that such are the exclusive obligation of Consultant. 7. Changes. The City and Consultant may make changes in the work only if mutually agreed upon. If such changes cause an increase or decrease in the Consultant's cost of, or time required for, performance of any services under this agreement, whether or not changed by an order, an equitable adjustment in compensation to Consultant shall be made and this agreement shall be accordingly modified in writing. No such change shall be effectuated except in writing, executed by each party hereto, expressing such changes and reducing or increasing Consultant's compensation based upon such change or changes. 8. Litigation. If City becomes involved in litigation regarding the Project and desires. Consultant's assistance or testimony, City shall compensate Consultant for its services according to the normal hourly rates. 9. Ownership of Documents. All documents, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports as prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement; shall be deemed for all purposes to be the property of the City. All such materials, including originals, shall be transmitted to the City upon completion of the work by Consultant 2of8 hereunder, or upon sooner termination of this Agreement. No person, including Consultant, shall be permitted to utilize any of the material referred to in this paragraph without City's prior written consent. 10. Indemnity. Consultant does hereby agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita and the respective appointed and elected officers, boards and commissions, agents and employees ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any. and all claims and losses, costs or .expenses for any damage due to death or injury to a person and injury to any property proximately resulting from any.villful misconduct or negligent act or omission of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, servants, agents, or subcontractors in the performance of work pursuant to this Agreement. Liability shall be limited to the amount paid under this contract. Such costs and expenses shall include, but not be limited to, reasonable attorney fees. Consultant does hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Indemnified Parties from and against any damages, liability, loss, costs or expenses which arise out of Consultant's negligent performance of the work under this Agreement provided that such liability, loss, cost or expense is caused by the act or omission of Consultant, or any of its officers, employees, servants, agents, or subcontractors in performance of this Agreement. Consultant's obligation to the Indemnified Parties shall include reasonable attorney fees, costs 'and expenses incurred by the Indemnified Parties in such defense, if Consultant is found to have been negligent in performance of work under this Agreement. The provision of liability insurance coverage as required by Paragraph 11 of this Agreement shall not affect Consultant's obligations under the indemnity provisions of this Paragraph 10. 11. Insurance. During the entire term of this agreement, Impact Sciences agrees to procure and maintain General/Public and Professional public liability insurance at its sole expense to.protect against loss from liability imposed by law for damages on account of bodily injury, including death therefrom, suffered or alleged to be suffered by any person or persons whomsoever, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or activities of the City or Impact Sciences, its (sub -consultants) or any person acting for.the City, or Impact Sciences or under its control or direction, and also to protect against loss from liability imposed by law for damages to any property of any person caused directly or indirectly by or from acts or activities of the City, or Impact Sciences, or its (sub -consultants), or any person acting for the City or Impact Sciences, or under its control or direction. Such public liability and property damage insurance shall also provide for and protect the City against incurring any legal cost in defending claims for alleged loss. Such General, Public' and Professional liability and' property damage insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect throughout the term of the Agreement and any extension thereof in the following minimum limits: . A. A combined single limit policy with coverage limits in the amount of One -Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence will be considered equivalent to the required minimum limits. 3of8 All of such insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City of Santa Clarita as an additional insured. If the operation under this Agreement results in an increased or decreased risk in the opinion of the City Manager, then Impact Sciences agrees that the minimum limits herein above designated shall be changed accordingly upon request by the City Manager. Impact Sciences agrees that provisions of this paragraph as to maintenance of insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Impact Sciences may be held responsible for the payment of damages to persons or property resulting from Impact Sciences's activities, the activities of its sub -consultants or the activities of any person or persons for which Impact Sciences is otherwise responsible. B. Worker's Compensation Insurance Impact Sciences shall procure and maintain, at its sole expense, Vorker's,Compensation Insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both ImpactSciences and the City against any loss, claim, or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases happening to any worker employed by Impact Sciences in the course of carrying out the within agreement. C. Automotive Insurance Impact Sciences shall procure and maintain, at its sole expense. throughout the term of this agreement and any extension thereof public liability and property damage insurance coverage for automotive equipment with coverage limits of not less Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) combined single limit. All such insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City of Santa Clarita as an additional insured. D. Evidence of Insurance A Certificate of Insurance, or an appropriate insurance binder, evidencing the above insurance coverage with a company acceptable to the City's Risk Management Officer shall be submitted to the City prior to execution of this agreement on behalf of the City. E. Notice to City. Insurance Coverage Change The terms of the insurance policy or policies issued toprovidethe above insurance coverage shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the carrier, for non-payment of premiums otherwise, without thirty (30) days prior written notice of amendment or cancellation to the City. In the event the said insurance is cancelled, Impact Sciences shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit to the City 'Clerk new evidence of insurance in the amounts heretofore established. 4of8 UP :RRRITiUM,R!'!'R•'t •1 It is understood and agreed that Impact Sciences is, and at all times shall be, an independent contractor and nothing contained herein shall be construed as making Impact Sciences, or any individual whose compensation for services is paid by Impact Sciences, an agent or employee of the City,, or authorizing Impact Sciences to create or assume any obligation or liability for or on behalf of.the City. G. Hold Harmless Impact Sciences agrees to indemnify, defend and save City and its agents and employees. harmless from any and all liability, claims, damages or injuries to any person, including injury to consultant's employeesandall claims which arise from or are connected with the performance of or failure to perform the work or other obligations of this agreement, or are caused or claim to be caused by the acts or omissions of Impact Sciences, its agents or employees, and all expenses of investigating and defending against same; provided, however, that this indemnification and hold harmless shall not include any claim arising from the sole' negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its agents or employees. 12. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the completion of the Project, and without cause, in accordance with the following: a. By City upon fifteen (15) working days written notice, mailed first class, postage prepaid, or by personal service to Consultant; and, b. By Consultant upon fifteen (15) working days written notice, mailed first class, postage prepaid, or by personal service to City. Notices given pursuant to this paragraph shall be deemed to be effective on the fifteenth (15th) day following the giving of notice of such termination whether mailed or delivered. In -the event of termination pursuant to this paragraph, Consultant shall be compensated by -City pro rata for work performed as of the day of giving of such notice. 13. Notices. Notices to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing andshall be personally served upon the party to be notified or shall be deposited in the United States Postal Service, postage pre -paid, certified and registered, and addressed to the parties as follows: A. CITY: Donald M. Williams, Contract Manager Department of Community Development 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 cc: Carl Newton, City Attorney Burke, Williams, and Sorensen 624 W. Grand, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 5 of 8 B. CONSULTANT: Impact Sciences 267 Vest Hillcrest Drive, First Floor Thousand Oaks CA 91360 Attention: Thomas Worthington, Executive Vice President Except as otherwise provided in Section 12 above, notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed given on the date of personal service or the fifth (5th) consecutive calendar day following the deposit of the same in the United States Postal Service, or its successor. The individuals named in this paragraph shall be deemed, for all purposes, to be the representatives of the parties to this Agreement and empowered to act, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for and on behalf of that party. Either party hereto may, in writing, change the designation of the responsible representative for that party. 14. Conflict of Interest. Consultant covenants that neither the Consultant, nor any officer thereof, has any interest, nor shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner with the performance of the Consultant services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed by=Consultant. Consultant further covenants that Consultant has not contracted with nor is the Consultant performing any services directly or indirectly, with any developer.and/or property owners and/or firms, and/or partnerships owning property in the City, and further covenants and agrees that consultant and/or its subcontractors shall provide no service or enter into any contract with any developer and/or property owner and/or firms, and/or partnerships owning property in the City priorto the completion of this Agreement. 15._ Construction. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws. of the State of California and shall'not be construed against, or in favor of, either party by reason of the fact that it was prepared -by one party or the other. 16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, with attachment(s) and exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and each party acknowledges that it is not relying on any prior, or contemporaneous, other agreements or representations, oral or written, in entering into this Agreement. 17. Cations. Numerals. and Headings. Gender and Number. The captions, numerals and headings used herein are for the purpose of identification and location of the terms and for ease of reading and shall not be used to alter, amend or otherwise change the plain meaning of the language in the text or the intention of the parties. Wherever gender or number is used, it shall include that gender or number which is appropriate. to the context of the language wherein such gender or number is used. 18. Attorneys Fees. Should any party hereto reasonably retain counsel for the purpose of enforcing or preventing the breach of any provision hereof, including but not limited to the institution of any action or proceeding to enforce any provision hereof, for damages by reason of any alleged breach of 6of8 any provision hereof, for a declaration of such party's rights or obligations hereunder or for any other remedy, then if said matter is .adjudicated (which term includes arbitration) the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to be reimbursed by the losing party for all costs and expenses incurred thereby, including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees and costs for the services rendered to such prevailing party. 19. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing executed by all of the parties. 20. Counterparts. This Agreement has been executed in two counterparts either of which may.be used as an original. One such counterpart shall be delivered to the Obligee when fully executed and the other to the Obligor when fully executed. 21. Vaivers. A waiver of any default of an obligation required by this - Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent default of same, or any 'other obligation under this Agreement. 22. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. 23. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall be , 1992. 24. Severability. If any portion of this agreement is deemed to be void or is held to be invalid, other sections, or portions. thereof, of this Agreement shall remain valid and in force,. and shall be interpreted as though the void or invalid portion(s) had not been incorporated herein. 25. Liquidated Damages. Should the Consultant fail to complete the work due solely to the Contractor's performance within ten (10) days of the time provided for in Exhibit B or within an extended period of time authorized in writing by the City, or as -may be allowed due to delays or for additional scope of work as authorized, the City will deduct and retain, out of amounts due and owing and any withheld monies which may be due, as liquidated damages, but not as penalty, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each and every day that the work- period exceeds the total working days, up to a maximum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), following the allotted period agreed upon the completion of the Project or as extended by the City. Should the Consultant complete the work more than ten (10) days earlier than the time provided in Exhibit B, or more than ten (10) days earlier than an extended period of time authorized'in writing by the City as may be allowed for. additional scope of work authorized, the City will pay, as part of the final invoice, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each and every day that the work is completed prior to the days allotted as stated in Exhibit B or as. extended by the City. In no event shall the liquidated damages or incentive exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00). 26. Execution of Agreement. This Agreement must be first executed by the Consultant, or its representative, and approved to form by the City Attorney 7of8 before it may be executed on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita. This Agreement, consisting of eight (8) pages, one (1) attachment, and three (3) exhibits attached hereto, has been executed as of the _ day of , 1992. VHEREFORE, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the dates set opposite their names below: IMPACT SCIENCES: Date • Cl By:�1 �. X Thomas Wgton, Executive Vice President CITY OF SANTA CLARI TA: Date: By Caravalho, City Manager Attest: Date: By Donna M. Grindey, City rk Approved as to form: e� Date: D A0 �+ By: :21 City Attorney 8 of 8 Exhibit A -Plan of Study/Scope of Work This section of our proposal describes the work plan proposed by Impact Sciences, Inc. team for. the Porta Bella Specific Plan EIR. All work tasks, methodologies, and products described in this section of our proposal address elements identified in the City's Request for Proposals and subsequent discussions with Mr. Fred Follsted, Mr. Jeff Chaffin, Mr. Don Williams,'Mr. Rahamani, Associate Traffic Engineer in Santa Clarita and Michael Murphy, Traffic Engineer (Willdan Associates consultant to the City). It should be noted that at the City's request, the traffic analysis has been removed from this work scope. It is understood that our proposed work scope may need to be expanded and/or revised based on the letters received in response to the Notice of Preparation, or direction from City staff. Impact Sciences, Inc. prides itself on its ability to be flexible and responsive to the needs of its clients. It is our intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that is responsive to the most current California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. However, we believe that the guidelines for implementation of CEQA provide the flexibility necessary to accommodate the specific information needs of a project, the reviewing public, agency staff and decision -makers. This project involves a number of components for which the level of detail needed could change, depending upon the adequacy of available data and the responses to the Notice of Preparation. We believe that a key element in the success of any EIR is the ability of the consultant to be flexible and to balance the needs of this project with current legal requirements. Therefore, the work scope defined below is tailored to the need of this project as they are known at this time. However, we stand ready to adjust any of the work elements identified below if the goals of the City of Santa Clarita can be better served. TASK 1: ORIENTATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT On award of contract, Impact Sciences, Inc. will convene an organizational meeting with the City's Project Manager. A-1 U Exhibit A Subtask 1: The purpose of the meeting is to • introduce the consultant team and identify primary staff members; • review the proposed work program and schedule, and revise these where necessary to reflect City objectives and needs; • establish coordination procedures for the consultant and City staff; • obtain copies of existing policy plans, zoning ordinances, recently. prepared EIRs (including General Plan Update EIR) and other pertinent City documents which contain data regarding the proposed project area; and • establish and confirm the format and content of the EIR. Output: Input to EIR text. TASK 2• DOCUMENTATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS The purpose of this task is to evaluate the baseline data by reviewing the area's existing conditions and existing policies affecting development. Subtask 1: As a part of this, the consultant team will: • Gather and review available data pertinent to the project including base maps, aerial photographs, engineering and environmental information, and planning reports. • Conduct a site visit, documenting pertinent observations with notes and photographs, including the following factors, as appropriate: (a) property configuration and ownership patterns; (b) relationship to adjoining uses; (c) access and circulation patterns; (d) views and visual characteristics of the site. A-2 Exhibit A • Meet with the City to review the findings of the above tasks, and to delineate necessary courses of action based on this information. Output: Input to EIR text. TASK 3: PREPARE SCREENCHECK DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be comprised of several sections, including all topics identified in the City's RFP, and additional standard sections required by CEQA. Each section is described below, and associated methodologies and products are described where appropriate. OUTPUT: Ten (10) copies of the preliminary Draft EIR and two (2) copies of the appendices for the preliminary Draft EIR for City staff review. Subtask 1: Introduction An introduction will be provided as part of the EIR. The intent of this section is to preface the report and provide the reader with background information regarding the intent of the California Environmental. Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita's environmental review process, and how they relate to the plan for the site and this EIR. Output: Written text of introduction section. Subtask 2: Executive Summary This summary will provide the reader an opportunity to quickly review the specifics of each project element, as well as the conclusions and findings of the EIR. The summary will include a matrix which provides an identification of potential project impacts, recommended mitigation measures, and the Impact magnitude which would prevail after development of the proposed project, including implementation of the recommended mitigation measures (i.e., significant, not significant, or beneficial). Additionally, pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, the summary will include a brief A-3 Exhibit A description of the alternatives considered, with the environmentally superior alternative identified, a discussion of any areas of known controversy surrounding the project, and the issues remaining to be resolved through the planning process. Output: Written text of summary section and summary table in matrix form containing summary of impact, complete listing of mitigation measures, and level of impact after mitigation. Subtask 3: Project Description The Project Description of any EIR forms the basis of the environmental analysis and, as such, an accurate and detailed project description must be completed at the outset of any environmental review process. It is our desire, and the City's requirement, that development of the Project Description be an interactive process between City staff; the City's Project Manager, and the applicant. Therefore, comments will be solicited from pertinent City staff and the applicant to ensure the technical accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Project Description. The project description will contain the following elements: a) The precise location and boundaries of the project site will be illustrated on the U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Map for this area, in color. The sites regional location will be illustrated on a separate map. b) The applicant's and the City's objectives in pursuing the proposed project will be presented, as contained in the City's application materials. c) A description of the project's technical, economic, and environmental characteristics, utilizing information and exhibits provided by the applicant. d) A statement briefly describing the intended uses of the EIR,including a list of the Lead and Responsible Agencies and the governmental approvals for which the EIR is being used. A-4 Exhibit A Output: Written text of the project description section with associated tables and illustrations. Subtask 4: Environmental Setting The applicant has prepared a Specific Plan and several site studies for use. It is our intent to utilize these documents when ever doing so will assist in providing an adequate discussion of the site's existing condition. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a discussion of the environment in the vicinity of the project site, as. it exists prior to project implementation, from both a local and regional perspective. The Environmental Setting section of our EIR will include a general description of the existing land uses in the region, as well as a more detailed description of the land uses and environmental conditions and resources which occur on and in the vicinity of the proposed project site. This description of the surrounding environment is useful in providing a verbal picture of the project vicinity, enabling the reader to more readily comprehend the environmental analyses and conclusions provided later in the EIR. In addition, we will complete the following: • Identify the City's current and proposed land use designations and development policies that apply to lands on and near the site. • Identify the pertinent regional planning goals,, policies, objectives, and standards that apply to the proposed project area. • Determine the consistency between the proposed project and pertinent City and regional planning goals, policies, and objectives. Output: Written text of environmental setting section with associated tables and illustrations. Subtask 5: Description of Cumulative Project Set The California Environmental Quality Act requires an assessment of not only the project -specific effects on the environment, but also the cumulative effects of the A-5 Exhibit A proposed project, in combination with other future development that is planned or expected to occur in the area of the affected environment. This section of the EIR will describe the cumulative project set to be considered for the analysis of cumulative impacts throughout the EIR. It will be developed in consultation with City staff and will be based upon the radius of concern identified for the assessment of impacts on the traffic and circulation system. In addition, a copy of the most recent Los Angeles County Development Monitoring System (DMS) report will be obtained to gather perspective on the level of development expected in unincorporated areas surrounding the project site. Furthermore, Impact Sciences, Inc. staff will contact Los Angeles County planning staff to provide a list of specific projects which are proposed near the proposed project site. Output: Written text of cumulative project set section with associated tables and illustrations. Subtask 6: Environmental Impact Analysis Our assessment of potential environmental impacts will be presented as individual sections and would address each topic identified by the City (via the Initial Study), and as subsequently refined in response to the comments received on the Notice of Preparation. Our approach and/or methodology for analyzing each technical topic is described below and specific work products are identified. As a result of our ongoing discussions with City staff, the following technical sections will be provided by the applicant via the City for our review only: Geotechnical Resources and hydrology. The traffic/circulation section will be provided by the City for our incorporation into the EIR with no review on our.part. Hazardous materials/risk will include only our summary of what work has been conducted onsite to date. Our impact analysis for all other technical topics would identify the current existing physical conditions associated with the project area, would then assess the proposed project's impact on the existing conditions, and then the proposed project's impact on the existing conditions plus the cumulative development scenario. The analyses would provide conclusions regarding the proposed project's adverse and beneficial physical impacts associated with its implementation, as well as the relative A-6 Exhibit A magnitude of any identified impact. Every effort will be made to provide solutions to potential impacts that work within the framework of the project. However, if necessary, additional mitigation measures involving project design modification will be recommended by the EIR preparers. '' •'� ' i• s• u , u r The review of geotechnical, soils and risk of upset/man-made hazards information provided by the applicant via the City will be completed by California Environmental of Westlake Village, California. It is understood that a portion of the subject site was utilized as a munitions manufacturing and testing facility. It is reported by the city that an extensive site remediation program is being conducted under the guidance of the State of California Department of Toxic Substance Control. Further, a preliminary geotechnical feasibility report was prepared by Pacific Soils Engineering, Inc. for the applicant. The geotechnical feasibility report prepared by Pacific Soils Engineering, Inc. was not available for review at the time this proposal was prepared. A summary of the report contained in the Specific Plan indicates that the geotechnical feasibility report indicates the proposed development is feasible from a geotechnical point of view. However, landslides were identified onsite. Eighteen million cubic yards of earth work with a maximum depth of cut of 125 feet and a maximum depth of fill of 100 feet are proposed. California Environmental will provide a summary of the hazardous waste remediation activities conducted and a review of the geotechnical/soil resources report prepared by the applicant. As indicated above, a geotechnical feasibility report was prepared by Pacific Soils for the applicant, however, this report was not available for review prior to the preparation of this proposal. For the purposes of this proposal, it is assumed that this report will be available for our review. Based on the above assumption, California Environmental proposes the following scope of work. The existing report prepared by the applicant's consultant will be A-7 Erhibit A technically reviewed. The geotechnical issues assumed to be. included in the applicant's report include: • existing landslides • landslide susceptibility • existing debris flow • debris flow susceptibility • ground failure hazards • groundwater and seepage • compressible soils • cutslope stability • expansive fills expansive bedrock • future fill settlement • future fill slope stability • seismic hazards The applicant's report will be reviewed and a review letter supplied to the City with California Environmental's opinion of it. The methodologies to be employed will include review of the applicant's report along with a site visit to field check selected information contained in the applicant's report. It is assumed that specific recommendations will be made in the applicant's report regarding each of the issues identified above. No surface or subsurface field work will be accomplished as part of this work scope. If questions or omissions are identified in the applicant's work as a result of our review, and it is the City's intent to retain us to complete, any work component, such work would be accomplished by us only after we present a proposal to the City and agree on the costs and timing under which such additional work would be completed. Also, it is our expectation that once an adequate geotechnical report is prepared, a copy of that complete report would be made available to us on computer diskette. Output: Review of report prepared by Pacific Soils in letter form. A-8 Exhibit A Previous hazardous surveys of the project site prepared for the applicant indicate that 14 known hazardous sites exists on the property. Of the 14 sites, nine have received a "clean closure certification" from the State of California. The remaining five sites are presently being subjected to the review and reporting process established and directed by the State, and a remedial action plan is reportedly being prepared for the state's review by the applicant's consultants. It is assumed for the purposes of this EIR that as part of the remedial action plan a risk assessment will be conducted by the applicant to determine appropriate clean-up levels for the various impacts identified. For the purposes of this proposal and subsequent EIR, it is assumed that all hazardous materials reports will be prepared by the applicant under the direction of, and to the satisfaction of, the State of California. As part of our EIR, California Environmental will provide a general summary, for inclusion into the EIR, of the work conducted on the site to date. Other than a general summary of the work completed to date, no additional hazardous work is proposed by Impact Sciences, Inc. as part of this proposal. Again, it is assumed that all work conducted on the site relative to this topic is being prepared by the applicant to the satisfaction of the State of California. An additional component of our EIR will be a generalized identification of the range of hazardous materials which might be used or stored on-site within the industrial project component. Understand that this range of possible materials is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather is intended to give the decision -makers a general idea of the types of materials possible. Output. Summarization of work completed onsite to date. In accordance with the city's request for proposal and subsequent discussions with City staff, Jorge Arman, P.E. has prepared a scope of work to complete the review of the hydrology information prepared by the applicant for this subject project. His proposal is presented on the following three pages.. A-9 JORGE A. ARMAN R, C. i, 1671 G IMPACT SCIENCES,INC. 267 Hillrraat Drive Thousand Daks,CA. 91360 16 November 1992 RE.i.Porta Bella Prnjedt (M.C.91-164) Attentions Thomae worth Lngton,Axecutive Vice -President In accordanco with your request,I haverevisedr.ha Rnorm of Work and Cost Estimatia atLaClled to my letter of May 16 in relation to the £IA of rsfsrenco. This revised proposal is based on the following nnnditidns: 1. Topographic mape,maps showing groundwater levels,existing Hydroingy And' ruugl: preliminary drainage, plane will be available either through Loa Augeies County Flood Control Department,the U.S.C.S.,the Soil Conservation Eervice,tho City of Santa.Clarita or the developer. 2. No detailed drawings will be required as part of the final report. 3. No presentatione before any public agoncied,preparaticn of exhibits or attendance to public hearings will be required. I propose to perform the work included in the attachad Sen." of Wnrk fnr the lump sum amount of $ "&-- 936o t-' Q Substantial chaa'gsa to the Scope of Work that result in additional work being performod will be chargad.at the rate of $ 80.- per hour. if you havw any questions concerning my scope of work and Proposal,please eon - tact me. Sincerely (�if1-'�ZLz- r zr ATT: Scope of Work Cost Estimate 660 N. VICTORIA AVENUE a VENTURA,CALIFORN(A 83000 .• (806) 844.4787 1 SCOPE OF WORK PORTA 13ELLA PRO]E 7 MR lt�tib RFV?STO it L Introduction A. l&ntiftcation of contributing watershed on USGS quadrangle sheet. 1. Description of topographic characteristics,ground cover,snil types,etc. 2. Description of present drainage systtm;tncluding slrcams,channeft etc. 3. Description of hydrological characteristics of proposed development. 11, contgutations A. Verification of 1. Peak discharges and runoff volumes generated by 100•yr, froqueney rainfall Thuau vulue.. will he vatified for contributing watershcd,and also for project site under existing and proposed conditions. 1I1. Impact A. Determination and evaluation of the followiug,before and after project conn ruction! 1. Peak discharges 3. Cirmtndwaier recharge 4. Erosion and sedimentatinn .S. Runoff water quality ft. Detention/retention facilities WAFLYMMM, A. Evaluation of mitigation measures to bee incorporated into the. project. Introduction. The information will be developed through analysis of USGS quadrangle shects,SCS or County of Los Angeles soil maps,revicw of USGS or State Department of Water Resources Surface Water data and it site inspection. Cumputatluus. The taoak dlschamgcs will be calculated usiugICounty of 1..03 Angeles computer program PiMi,Modifted Rational Method. Erosion potential will be determined by Ilw uiulbW ptvsunted "Hydrulugy and Sedimentation Manual",Cuuuty of Los Angeles Dgmttment of Public Works. Runoff water quality estimation will be based on data collected by 111e EPA Nationwide Urban Runoff Program (1979.83) Miligaliun. If ncecssary,sturmwalrr detention for peak discharge atltrnualion or debris prutttlion will be calculated Using Hacgtad Mcthuds Pund?dt;L wmputct prubrattts. No slums dtaut system will W designed as part of this analysis. 0 PORTA SELLA PROJECT EIR COST ?ATTMATT r11/16 REVISION) PRELIMINARY WORK 1. Data reeearch,retrieval and analyses to determine Axlating surface and suLaurface hydrologic Condit Lone, drainage facilities and flood hazards At the study site. 8 bra. 8 bra. ®'S 80.00 • S. 640.00 . 3. Materials.documants,reprnduetlnns and mileage. S 138.00 TOTAL PRELIMINARY WORK S 779.00 COMPUTATIONS 4. verification of runoff at the site under existing conditions. Veri- fication of hydrologic criteria and peak discharges for proposed de- volopment conditions (100 -yr. frequency storm),hasad on developer's calculations. 18 bra. 6. Determination of erosion and sediment potentials. 6 bra. 6. water Quality evaluation 2 bra. 26 bra. e S RO.bO $ 2,080.00 TOTAL COMPUTATIONS $ 2,080.00 REPORT PREPARATION 7. Evaluation of impacts Runoff on existing drainage system Erosion and/or sedimentation Runoff water quality Groundwater use and/or quality Determination of dotention/retention requirements 14 Ara., 8. Define mitigation measures and proposa.mitLgation monitoring pro- gram,if required. 4 bra. 9. Prupara final report. ' 12 hrr. 30 bra. 0 $ 00.00 $ 2;400.00 TOTAL n$rORT PREPARATION $ 2,400.00 TOTAL LUMP CUM AMOUNT y 5,260.00 ' Exhibit A Output: Review letter of applicant's hydrology report. Written text of applicant's approved hydrology section. Generalized mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any conceptually significant impact created. �MIM'M Uei UMI' As identified in the City's RFP, the project has been designed with the intent of providing alternatives to the use of the automobile. Concepts, such as providing onsite mixture of goods and services, planning for smaller community units that allow for more pedestrian activity, etc. are proposed. Our EIR will focus on the feasibility of such concepts. Also, our EIR will assess the necessary regional issues which affect such a specific plan. The following work scope complies with the requirements of the Air Resources Board (ARB) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD): • describe the existing air quality environment in the South Coast Air Basin utilizing data made available by the ARB • identify air quality standards standards applicable to the proposed project and compare them with the existing air quality environment in order to provide an accurate frame of reference in which to consider the project's potential to impact the ambient air quality environment • quantitatively discuss the potential project -related impacts of short- term construction vehicle emissions and fugitive dust (created by construction and excavation) • qualitatively discuss the potential for project grading to disturb hazardous materials which may be present under the site (with assistance from California Environmental) • calculate air emissions generated by any existing on-site facilities utilizing URBEMIS #3 (a computer modeling tool developed and distributed by the ARB ) to precisely determine the net impact of the proposed project on the existing air quality environment ` A-13 Exhibit A • calculate net air emissions expected to be generated at each phase of the proposed project utilizing URBEMIS #3 • compare the results of the URBEMIS #3 program to SCAQMD standards for selected pollutants, and determine level of project impact • emissions at up to ten (10) key intersections will be evaluated to determine the potential for carbon monoxide (CO) hotspots particularly during peak shopping seasons and during special events that would occur in the planning area (these intersections will be identified when the project traffic impact analysis is completed) • determine the project's consistency with the current AOME based on SCAQMD criteria (e.g., project conformance to adopted City of Santa Clarita plans and the Southern California Association of Governments Development Guide) • identify innovative and feasible mitigation measures which would offset potential project -generated impacts to ambient air quality, including a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program and energy conservation measures • for the cumulative analysis, project emission generation and concentrations for the regional air basin and Santa Clarita Valley area in the year 2010 will be estimated using the method recommended by the SCAQMD. This is likely to include the use of CO hotspot evaluations at the same ten (10) intersections chosen for project -level impact evaluation. Output: Written text of air quality section with associated emission tables and. technical appendix containing air quality calculations. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. A•14 Exhibit A We understand that a biota report (Lilbum Corporation), vegetation map, and preliminary oak tree report (Biological Assessment Services) have been prepared for the proposed project site by the applicant. Our overall goal for this portion of the EIR is to review the above information and fill in any relatively minor data gaps which may preclude a complete assessment of project impact. These reports will contribute to our identification of project impacts on this property. After our review of the biota report prepared by Lilbum Corporation, potential gaps in data which might exist include: • the presence or absence of the coast homed lizard, the. short -jointed beavertail cactus on the entire parcel, and Peirson s morning glory, • the presence of absence of species of bush mallow in Orofino Canyon. If this can be accomplished via the applicant's past work, we will do so. If it cannot, we will complete the site survey with our own staff if the amount of work required to finish is relatively minor. If major omissions are identified by our review, we will contact the City at the earliest possible time to work out the details of how, who, and how much it will cost to complete such work. In completing the above, the following tasks would be performed to complete the database and analysis of potential impacts concerning this property: Literature Review. Prior to initiation of field investigations, pertinent literature would be reviewed. Specific data sources include the California Department of Fish and Game's (CDFG) Natural Diversity Data Base, lists of sensitive plant and animal species and natural communities provided by the CDFG and other recognized authorities, museum and herbarium records, the City's General Plan database and other information readily available at the City of Santa Clarita. • Field Survey. Vegetation communities identified in the applicants report and on their vegetation map would be spot checked. Any areas of particular A-15 Exhibit A biological sensitivity (i.e., raptor roosts or nests, etc.) would also indicated. It is our intent to ensure that adequate site surveys have been conducted. • Impact A. For many topics commonly evaluated in an EIR, there are adopted standards or thresholds that can be used to .determine the "significance" of project impacts. This is generally not the case for biological resources assessments. Many impacts to the biological environment are difficult to identify and/or quantify. In response, Impact Sciences, Inc. has developed a multiple criteria approach, based on current ecological theory. This approach identifies impacts with reference to specific variables which -have been linked to ecosystem viability. These variables, listed below, will be employed in our analysis to be presented in this EIR: - the sites disturbance history - parcel size/surrounding environment available habitat type and condition - presence of sensitive habitat, including wetlands - presence of rare, threatened, endangered or sensitive species - potential project and cumulative impacts on regional wildlife movement. Output: Written text of biology section completed by Impact Sciences, Inc., with associated species lists, illustrations and technical appendix largely supplied by the applicant and checked by Impact Sciences, Inc. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. 6 iI'1'i. As with air quality; the analysis of impacts to the noise environment requires a broad approach dealing with both on-site and off-site impacts., Noise levels within the project site may be affected by sources in the project vicinity. In contrast, project-. generated noise may affect surrounding uses. The Noise Element of the CiJX of Santa Clarita General Plan identifies interior and exterior noise standards for various land uses. Consequently, our effort would focus on noise impacts which would exceed City standards. A46 Exhibit A To accomplish the required scope of work, it is our intention to utilize approved Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) modelling techniques to predict the existing and future exterior noise environments of the project site and surrounding vicinity. Consideration will be given to the project site's proximity to existing roadways and topographic variations in terrain and its attenuating effect on noise levels. Given the regional impact potential of this project, the scope of the off-site noise analysis is expected to be broad, and follow a similar geographic range as does the traffic study proposed as part of this EIR. Output: Information will be discussed textually within the report, and supplemented by graphic illustrations. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. .,, Existing sources of outdoor illumination on the project site (if any remain) and in the immediate vicinity will be described. New sources of outdoor illumination incorporated in the proposed project and other potential illumination sources in the immediate area will be defined and the possible glare impacts of such sources on future project site residents and neighboring areas will be determined. Particular emphasis will be given to the possible light impacts associated with vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways. Measures to mitigate potentially significant light and glare effects on sensitive land uses will be provided, including measures proposed by the applicant and any additional measures needed to reduce impacts below the level of significance. Output: . Written text of light and glare section with associated species lists, illustrations and technical appendix. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. Subtask G: Land Use Section 15125 of CEQA -requires a discussion of the proposed project and its relationship to pertinent local and regional land use plans and policies to be placed in the Environmental Setting Section (Subtask 4). The Land. Use section of the EIR will provide a more complete discussion of the proposed project and its relationship to A-17 Exhibit A pertinent local and regional land use plans and policies. Two topics of primary focus will be plans and policies relevant to the scale of the project and use of the project site for the uses proposed. Particularly, this project's potential compliance with the City's recently adopted Hillside Ordinance will be addressed in light of the prominent ridgeline which traverses the project site. Plans that will be assessed in this section will include, but not be limited to, the City's general plan, City zoning and hillside ordinances, the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Air Quality Management Plan, and regional County of Los Angeles plans as appropriate. This section will also address project compatibility with adjacent uses and .local and regional plans. An additional component of the EIR will be a general assessment of the Specific Plan's potential compliance with City design standards. If non-compliance is found, mitigation will be proposed. Output: A written section with illustrations identifying site land use designations and associated tables. See Subtask A. Geology, Soils, and Risk of Upset/Man-Made Hazards above. This project is of large size and has the potential to provide for a large on-site population and employment potential. The population and housing section should evaluate the relative balance of these potential impacts. This analysis will evaluate the project's direct employment potential, the direct and indirect employment impactsandthe salary ranges of these employment groups. Further, this section of the EIR will identify housing stock on and off the project site, its value, the ability of these employment groups to afford housing in the area, and its.. impact potential. A proper assessment of this project's impact on the population environment involves several steps that are identified and described below. A-18 Exhibit A • Determine the Direct Employment Impact -- During this phase of the analysis the direct (i.e., on-site) employment potential of the project will be defined. This information will be defined based on tenant types projected by the project applicant and confirmed by the project team. • Determine the Salary Distribution of the Direct Employment Group -- This information is important as it will aid in defining the ability of the direct employment group to afford housing in the local or regional area. • Determine the Indirect Employment Impact -- Due to its large size, it is expected that the economic influences of this project could foster growth off the project site. A result of this growth would be an "indirect employment group", some of which may be new residents to the local area which would require housing. • Estimate the Number of Households.and Household Income as a Result of Direct and Indirect Employment — It is not expected that all new employees on the project site would be "heads of households" and may or may not require .housing. Further, it is not expected that all new employees would-be sole income providers. As such, it is important to distinguish household from individual incomes, and the ability of these households to afford housing. Estimate Housing Demand by Income Group -- Based on the calculations provided above it is possible to identify income groups, their ability to afford housing in the local area, and the cost of housing that would be affordable to those household groups. This information would then be compared to housing inventories proposed on the project site, existing new and available housing stock in the City and region. Given this comparison, the housing needs of this project can be defined and surplus housing stock or housing shortfalls can be identified Q.e., the project's impact potential). Based on our experience and our field reconnaissance we anticipate the following topics would be of substantial importance and would be afforded special attention in this EIR. A-19 Exhibit A • Is there a jobs housing balance? • Will this project have.any impact on the local housing environment and/or create the need for new housing ? • Who will be moving into the housing proposed on-site? To whom is it affordable? Output: Written text describing the results of the tasks indicated above. Removed from our work scope at City.request. Output: We will summarize the findings and analysis in a City approved and supplied traffic impact report following a format customarily used for such traffic ,engineering studies with suitable tables, figures, and text. The proposed project could result in environmental impacts to fire and sheriff protection services, schools, roadway maintenance and parks and recreational facilities. - Each of these environmental topics will be assessed as follows: Fire and Sheriff Protection The assessment of potential impacts on fire protection and police protection services will consist of documenting the locations of the nearest stations, the response times from each, the station primarily responsible for responding to calls at the project site, the level of equipment and manpower available, and correspondence with each agency to obtain their determination of the proposed project and cumulative impacts on their services and recommended measures to minimize impacts to an acceptable level. Each agency will also be asked to comment on the secondary access issue. Schools A-20 Exhibit A The assessment of impacts on the public schools that would serve students generated by the proposed project would also be based upon correspondence with the affected school district(s). Impact Sciences,Inc. will provide the school district(s) with a complete project description and will request the following information: the specific school sites that would be affected and the boundaries of their service areas; the current and design enrollment for each affected facility; plans for expansions to these facilities and methods employed by the district(s) to accommodate growing enrollments. The impact of this project will be determined with respect to existing and.design capacities for each affected school site and measures to mitigate any significant project impacts will be developed in consultation with the school district(s). Impact Sciences, Inc. will work with City Community Development Department staff members to develop a forecast of future residential development within the service areas of each affected school site to assess potential cumulative impacts on these school facilities. Roadway Maintenance Given that the proposed Specific Plan shows the creation of new roads and increased use of existing roads in the city, potential impacts to the City's ability to maintain roads will be identified and discussed. Recreation This projects potential impact on city park and recreation services and facilities would be addressed as follows: • Identify the current facilities and/or equipment maintained by the city. • Identify the locations of facilities within and surrounding the project area which would likely be affected by proposed project. • Affected agency standards and formula will be identified to ascertain the area's service requirements. • Projection of increased demand for services resulting from project implementation, based on available standards and formula will be defined. A-21 Exhibit A • A qualitative assessment of affected agency's ability to meet projected demand will be conducted. • A discussion of potential or planned changes in service characteristics related to the density and intensity of development will be addressed. • Identification of available mitigation measures (as necessary). Output: Written text of public services section with associated illustrations. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. ,� mmmagmmm Development of the proposed project would result in the use of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as aggregate materials, petroleum products, and timber. The following scope of work has been developed to assess the demand for these resources during the development and operational phases of the proposed project. The EIR will assess the demand for natural energy resources associated with the demolition, construction, and operational phases of project implementation. Given that existing on-site land uses are currently generating a market for such resources, the energy demand associated with electricity, natural gas, and petroleum products will be estimated to provide a baseline over which to assess any change associated with development of the project. Mitigation measures necessary to to reduce to demand of nonrenewable natural energy resources will be identified based on strategies developed by local, State and Federal agencies. Output: Written text of energy section with associated generation/demand tables. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. A-22 Exhibit A KITIl MT d �.. In this section, the existing conditions, proposed improvements, and potential impacts on local utility facilities and supplies will be assessed, as follows. The EIR will identify the local water purveyor (likely the Santa Clarita Water Company) and the locations and capacities of existing infrastructure components involved serving the existing on-site uses. Water facilities in the immediate project vicinity will be described and illustrated on a suitable base map. Given the existing owsite land uses, existing water consumption for will be estimated using water consumption factors either provided by or approved by the water purveyor. In order to assess the potential impacts of the proposed project, the future water demand associated with the proposed land uses will be calculated. We will assess the ability of the.planned water system to accommodate this future demand. Measures such as the ability of reclaimed water to serve the project and vicinity and mandatory water conservation measures required by the State of Califon -da and the City of Santa Clarita will be listed, along with any additional measures that may be required to mitigate significant water supply impacts of the project. The EIR will describe the local and regional wastewater collection and treatment systems and agencies and estimate the wastewater generation for the existing on-site uses. To assess the potential impacts associated with the development of the proposed project, all proposed changes in infrastructure will be identified, future wastewater generation associated with the proposed project will be calculated, and potential impacts to transmission and treatment facilities will be quantified. In addition, the potential use of reclaimed water to be used on the project site and local vicinity will be discussed. A-23 Exhibit A With the assistance of City staff and/or local solid waste haulers, potentially impacted landfills will be identified. The local private waste haulers and affected landfill operator(s) will be contacted regarding existing haul routes, landfill(s) capacity(ies), expansion plans, daily volumes etc. The City's current solid waste management program will be described, particularly with respect to the implementation of AB 939. Any local or regional waste diversion or recycling facilities that handle refuse from the project area will be identified. Total project -generated solid waste generated by proposed on-site land uses will be calculated based on factors provided by the County of Los Angeles Waste Management Division (WMD). This total will be compared to significance thresholds also provided by the WMD. Mitigation measures consistent with the City's future Source Reduction and Recycling Element, and others as appropriate, will be identified to reduce solid waste impacts to below a level of significance. Correspondence will be sent to the suppliers of electricity and natural gas to the project area. Impact Sciences, Inc. will provide descriptions of the proposed project and the cumulative project. set and will request a determination from these suppliers as to whether the project or cumulative projects would significantly affect their facilities and supplies. If significant impacts are identified by either supplier, energy conservation measures will be provided to mitigate such impacts below the level of significance. Output: Written text of utilities section with associated generation and demand tables and technical appendix containing generation and demand calculations. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. See Subtask A: Geology, Soils, and Risk of Upset/Man-Made Hazards above. A-24 Exhibit A WFIMMOMIMIM71i The present visual character of the project site will be textually described and illustrated with photographs from prominent surrounding vantage points and with" base topography maps, to be provided by the City or applicant. Prominent hillsides and ridgelines visible will be highlighted, along with other outstanding scenic features found on-site identified as.a result of our field and photographic analysis. The development features of the proposed project will be described, emphasizing topographical alteration and building form and massing, rather than architectural, concepts and other building design details. The alteration of the site's visual character will then be assessed, with emphasis on changes in the views of the site's prominent hillsides and ridgelines and other outstanding scenic features. Limits of proposed grading and development envelopes will be outlined on the site photos to illustrate the major areas of visual alteration. Areas of substantial grading and hillside alteration will be illustrated in both plan and cross-section views. Criteria for defining "significant" visual impact will be developed in consultation with City staff to determine whether the project's impacts require mitigation. The design controls included in the proposed project will be taken into consideration In this determination. If significant impacts are identified, measures to avoid or reduce such impacts below the level of significance will be provided. Output: Written text of aesthetics section with associated illustrations, cross-sections and photo plates. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. See Public Services W and S Consultants will prepare a Phase I archaeological and historical resource survey for the 996 -acre project site. Inclusive in this Phase I archaeological study is an on-site surface reconnaissance by an archaeologist and a report on the findings of the study. Additional archaeological record search will also be obtained at the State A-25 Exhibit A Archaeological Information Center at UCLA. The additional record search information for the Porta Bella project will consist of copies of any documents that may have regional relevance to the project area. Detailed results of the record search will also be included in the report on the survey findings. The results of the record search will also be included in the report on the survey findings. Output: Written review of past cultural resource work completed. Written text of cultural resources section prepared for are yet to be surveyed. Appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to alleviate any significant impact created. Subtask 7: Impacts Found Not to be Significant In this section, text will be provided that will describe those impacts that were not expected to be significant as a result of Initial Study preparation. This section is required by CEQA in order to disclose and identify those areas that were not assessed as part of the EIR. Output: Written text of section. Subtask 8: Alternatives A total of four alternatives (excluding the "no project" alternative) will be included for discussion. Alternative land use scenarios will be described and analyzed, in accordance with the City's RFP and the CEQA Guidelines. The discussion of alternatives will focus on their potential impacts to the technical concerns addressed in the EIR for the proposed project. As requested by the City, alternatives analyzed will only consist of those substantially different from the proposed project. The potential impacts and relative impact magnitude associated with each of the alternative plans will be compared to those associated with the proposed project such that decision -makers can compare the environmental consequences of the alternatives. It should be noted that our analysis of alternatives would be at a lesser detail than the analysis expected for the proposed project. Following the assessment of all alternatives, the environmentally superior alternative will be identified. A-26 Exhibit A Output: Written text of alternatives section with associated tables and technical appendix calculation worksheets. Subtask 9: Growth Inducement The proposed project is located in somewhat isolated area. While it likely would not necessitate the extension of public services and utilities through intervening open space, it may remove other impediments to growth. Our discussion in the EIR will focus on prerequisites to growth inducement and a comparison of this project's elements to these criteria. From this discussion, project impacts on local or regional growth can be accurately assessed. Output: Written text of growth inducement section. Subtasks 10 and 11: Short-term/Long-term Impacts and Irreversible/Irretrievable Impacts These sections of the EIR would include a description of the cumulative and long -tern effects of the proposed project which could adversely affect the site and project vicinity. The proposed project would be considered in light of any commitments of resources which may affect future land use decisions. Consideration will also be given to the timing of the project in relation to the needs of the residents of the planning area. Output: Written text of sections. Subtask 12: Organizations Consulted/References The EIR will include those sections required by CEQA to identify organizations and persons consulted and references utilized in our report. Output: Written text of section. TASK 4: PREPARE /CIRCULATE DRAFT EIR- A-27 Exhibit A Subtask 1: The preliminary Draft EIR (PDEIR) will be revised as needed, per City Department comments and the circulation Draft. EIR will be compiled and circulated by the City to responsible and affected agencies and other interested parties as identified by City staff. Output: Sixty (60) copies and one (1) reproducible master of the Draft EIR for public review, and twenty (20) copies of the appendices for the Draft EIR for public review. TASK 5: PREPAREtCIRCULATE PRELIMINARY FINAL EIR Subtask 1: After receipt of all public comments on the Draft EIR, a separate Response to Comments document would be prepared; this document would be included in the Final EIR. This would include written responses to all written and oral communication received during the 45 -day Draft EIR review period, as well as the comments of City Staff. In addition, any changes to the Draft EIR document resulting from response to comments will be prepared. Impacts Sciences, Inc: s Project Manager would meet with staff to discuss and refine the responses that will be included in the Final EIR. Output: Ten (10) copies of the preliminary Final EIR for. City staff review. TASK 6: PREPARE FINAL EIR Subtask 1: The Response to Comments and Draft EIR revisions will be amended, if needed, in response to City staff comments, and the Final EIR document will be compiled, in the standard format specified by City staff. Output: Sixty (60) copies and one (1) reproducible master of the Final EIR for public review. TASK 7.- PLANNING COMMISSIONXITY COUNCIL HEARINGS Subtask 1: Impact Sciences, Inc. staff would attend up to two (2) Planning Commission/City Council Hearings on the EIR in order to provide input and clarification as necessary. We would be glad to attend additional hearings; however, our attendance at such additional hearings would be billed on a time and materials A-28 Exhibit A basis. This proposal also includes attendance at two hearings by our traffic consultant. Additional appearances by the traffic consultant would also be billed on a time and materials basis. Output: None. TASK 8: STAFF MEETINGS Subtask 1: Throughout preparation of the EIR, Impact Sciences, Inc. staff will attend six (6) project team meetings with City of Santa Clarita staff. The purpose of these meetings is to obtain necessary data and information sources, to discuss and clarify the screencheck draft and screencheck final EIRs and to 'problem -solve', as necessary, to keep the EIR process on schedule. Output: None. TASK 9:. MITIGATION AND MONITORING PLAN Subtask 1: Impact Sciences, Inc. would prepare a mitigation and monitoring plan, pursuant to Section 21086.1 of the Public Resources Code. It would contain a complete listing of all mitigation measures contained in-the'EIR, as well as the department/agency required to monitor the measures and the time frame for monitoring. Output: Mitigation monitoring plan in matrix form. A-29 Exhibit B - SCHEDULE Impact Sciences, Inc. is proposing to complete the EIR for the Porta Bella Specific Plan in an expeditious fashion. The illustrations on the following pages provide the proposed work periods and completion dates for each task proposed. As shown, upon authorization to proceed (assumed to be November 20,1992), Impact Sciences, Inc. will convene initial meetings with the City. After comments received on the NOP are incorporated into the EIR, we will provide the Community Development Department with a Preliminary Draft EIR (PDEIR) on approximately February 17, 1993. Other project milestones identified include our submittal of the Draft EIR on March 10, 1993, the Preliminary Final EIR on June 1, 1993, and the Final EIR on June 15, 1993. This completion date is just less than seven (7) months after the assumed:authorization to proceed. Other than the project orientation meeting (assumed to be week of November 23, 1992), meetings with City staff are expected to occur throughout preparation of the EIR. The schedule proposed by Impact Sciences, Inc. meets the timing goals established by the City. Success will require the cooperation of many consultants (our team), City staff (community development and engineering), the applicant, and state and local agencies. However, Impact Sciences, Inc. is experienced with successfully completing EIRs on accelerated time schedules, and therefore, we are extremely confident that scheduling objectives will be met. 1M TASK TIME SCHEDULE (Exhibit B) Orientation/Staff Meetings (4) 11/20/92 to 6/15/93 6/15/93 Document Existing Conditions 11/20/92 to 12/31/92 12/31/92 PRELIMINARY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) Introduction 11/20/92 to 2/17/93 2/17/93 Executive Summary 2/1/93 to 2/17/93 2/17/93 Project Description 11/20/92 to 12/5192 12/5/92 Environmental Setting 11/20/92 to 12/31/92 12/31/92 Cum ulattve. Project Description 11/20/92 to 12/31/92 12/31/92 Technical Sections - Geology/Soils 11120/92 to 2/17/93 2/17/93 - Hazardous Matedals/Risk - Hydrology - Air Quality - Biology - - Noise - Light and Glare - Land Use - Population - - Traffic and Circulation - Public Services f - Energy - Utilities -Aesthetics - Cultural Resources Impacts Not Found Significant Alternatives Growth Inducement Short-Term/Long-Term Impacts Irreversible/irretrievable Impacts Organizations and Persons Consulted References Mitigation Monitoring Plan 211193 to 2/17/93 2/17/93 DRAFT EIR Response to Staff Comments 314/93 to 3/10/93 3/10/93 DRAFT FINAL EIR Response to Public Comments" 5/12/93 to 611/93 6/1/93 FINAL EIR Response to Staff Comments 6/9/93 to 6115/93 6/15/93 Public Hearings (2) 5111/93 to 6/16193 6116193 . EXHIBIT B - EIR SCHEDULE 2128[92 Applications Named Complete 11120192 Notloa of Preparation Period (30 Days) 11/20192 Emironmanlal Consultand Authorized 1 112/90 12/23/92 NDP Comments Recdved Preliminary DEIR Preparation Period 2117193 Sub Prmit eliminary Draft EIR 2118193 314/93 Department a Community Revise PDEIR and Developmerd Review Prepare Draft EIR of POUR 3/10/93 Submit Draft EIR 1 Denotes O Milestone 1/2190 Denotes j I Task - CtIllcal Path Shaded 12/23/92 NDP Comments Recdved Preliminary DEIR Preparation Period 2117193 Sub Prmit eliminary Draft EIR 2118193 314/93 Department a Community Revise PDEIR and Developmerd Review Prepare Draft EIR of POUR 3/10/93 Submit Draft EIR 1 EXHIBIT B - EIR SCHEDULE 3/11/93 5111/93 5/12/93 6/1/93 6/2/93 619/93 45 -Day Public Hearing on Prepare Wr41en Submit CNy Review Public Review EIR before PWnning Drell Final and Revise Period Commission to Public EIR Comment Draft Final EIR Comments on the FOR 4128193 Public Review Period Closes 6/15/93 Submit Final EIR 6/16/93 Pianning . Commission /CNy Council Hearing(s) 1/2/90 Denotes Mileabne O 1/2/90 Denotes Task Cntkal Path Shaded 2 Exhibit C - Personnel/Staffing To accomplish the work scope requested by the City of Santa Clarita, as well as our goals for this EIR, a team experienced with projects of this type has been assembled. Each member of the project team and their responsibilities are identifiedbelowand are described on the following pages. It is important to note that each of these team members have worked together on similar projects, have produced the final product on time and on budget, have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and creative, and have prepared products of the highest quality. Impact Sciences, Inc. would serve as the prime contractor for this project, and as such would coordinate all members of the project team, maintain a liaison role between City staff and the project team, be responsible for overall report quality, attend all pertinent City meetings, and would prepare several of the technical sections of the EIR. PERSONNEL It is assumed the City wishes a superior EIR which incorporates an appropriate level of technical detail and/or back-up in light of past studies conducted both by the City and the applicant. Therefore, proper planning and environmental evaluation within the framework of this project will demand the input of professional staff who have demonstrated their ability to be creative, practical, flexible, and thorough. To ensure this broad range of expertise, Impact Sciences, Inc. will commit principal and/or senior level staff to this project who have. been collectively recognized for their success on major EIRs throughout southern California. It is expected that senior staff can be more cost effective and can better respond to the individual needs of this project as it evolves. Principal staff assigned to this project and their respective responsibilities and backgrounds are listed below. Resumes for Impact Sciences, Inc. staff are presented at the end of this section of the proposal. C-1 Exhibit C Impact Sciences, Inc. Staff Impact Sciences Inc., staff and their relative responsibilities are identified below. Each of the staff assigned to this project have been employed on similar projects that have occurred in the local area, and are specialists in the disciplines identified. • Mr. Thomas Worthington — Executive Vice President, Project Director • Mr. Randy Nichols, AICP — Project Manager, Summary, Project Description, Introduction • Ms. Rose Mamaghani, AICP -- Geology/Soils, Hydrology, Risk, Population/Housing • Mr. Michael Brown '-- Cumulative Projects, Traffic, Air Quality; Noise, Aesthetics, Light and Glare, Alternatives • Ms. Pam Lindsey -- Biology, Cultural Resources • Mr. Tim DeNiro -- Environmental Setting, Land Use, Utilities, Public Services, Energy, Impacts Not Found Significant, Growth Inducement, Short-term/Long- term, Irreversible/Irretrievable Impacts • Mr. Shawn Richkind —Graphics • Ms. Mary Predmore —Project Coordination/WordProcessing As identified above, Randy Nichols would be the project manager. In this role Mr. Nichols would be directly involved with the day-to-day management of Impact Sciences, Inc. staff, coordination of subcontractors and liaison with City staff. As such, Mr. Nichols is integral to this project and this process. This role is not new to Mr. Nichols. Past and on-going Impact Sciences, Inc. projects that maintain a similar style and focus are, and have been managed by Mr. Nichols. We are confident that his skills would facilitate the successful end-point that is the common goal. C-2 Exhibit C SUBCONTRACTORS To accomplish the work scope requested by the City of Santa Clarita, as well as our goals for this EIR, a team experienced with projects of this type has been assembled. Each member of the project team and their responsibilities are identified below and are described on the following pages. It is important to note that each of these team members have worked together on similar projects, have produced the final product on time and on budget, have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and creative, and have prepared products of the highest quality. California Environmental California Environmental Geologists & Engineers, Incorporated is dedicated to an integrated. approach to solve the difficult groundwater and soil contamination problems. California Environmental has in-house and under contract a top team of geologists, engineers, chemists and laboratories whose considerable expertise are brought to bear upon the difficult challenge: recognition and cost effective remediation of soil and groundwater contamination. The spiraling demand for clean water necessitates the need to manage groundwater as a renewable resource. To do so requires study of water/soil systems to define the amount of groundwater available and the general chemical characteristics of that water. Efficient and accurate study leads to selection of the best management alternative. In that regard, California Environmental has designed a community sewage treatment system alternative and has developed groundwater supplies for builders and municipal agencies. - In addition to groundwater projects, California Environmental has extensive experience in conducting pre-acquisition site assessments, remedial cleanup of industrial properties, characterization and remediation of superfund sites, designing monitoring well networks for municipal landfills, the evaluation of residential housing projects and the design of cost effective free product recovery for industrial clients. C-3 Exhibit C Jorge Arman, P.E. Jorge Arman is an independent consulting hydrologist located in Ventura, California. Mr. Arman has over the past several years, conducted numerous hydrologic analyses for projects throughout Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. His experience with projects in the greater Los Angeles area makes him especially qualified to conduct the hydrology study for the proposed project. W and S Consultants W and S Consultants is a small firm specializing in cultural resource evaluations. Since its formation in .1982, W and S Consultants has conducted numerous cultural resource surveys throughout California. W and S would be responsible for completing the Phase I cultural resources survey for the portion of the site not yet surveyed. In addition to their role as a consultant, staff of W and S Consultants have served as operators of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) archaeological clearinghouse, have headed the department of archaeology at UCLA, and served on State of California task forces that establish policy pertinent to cultural resource surveys and collection methods. This combination of experience permits W and S Consultants expertise in resource identification, and an ability to suggest and successfully implement necessary mitigation measures consistent with current provisions of state law. STAFFING California Environmental Mr. Charles Buckley, Jr. will manage the effort proposed by California Environmental. As a geologist with experience in hydrogeology, he will provide the project team with valuable insight while reviewing the applicant -prepared faulting analysis and hazardous materials survey. Assisting Mr. Buckley will be Mr. Claud C-4 Exhibit C Conners, P.E. and Mr. Stephen Watry. Mr. Conners will provide assistance with the hazardous materials work scope and Mr. Watry will assist with the review of the faulting analysis. • Mr. Charles Buckley — Project Manager • Mr. Claud Conners, P.E. — Registered Professional Engineer • Mr. Stephen Watry — Engineering Geologist Jorge Arman, P.E. Jorge Arman resides in Ventura County and has a long association with most local governments in the local area. - During the past years Mr. Arman has successfully completed several complex hydrologic investigations. This experience is important to this project given its geographic location and proposed density. • Mr. Jorge Arman, P.E. -- Project Manager, Principal Engineer W and S Consultants W and S Consultants staff assigned to this project are listed below. Both of these individuals have prepared cultural resource surveys in the site area and are familiar with the technical issues associated with project such as the one proposed. • Dr. David Whitley — Project Manager • Mr. Joe Simon — Principal Field Archaeologist C-5 Attachment A -Costs Impact Sciences, Inc. and its identified subcontractors will provide the professional services necessary to complete the proposed scope of work described herein for a not to exceed fee of $86,818.00. A breakdown of our costs by work task and professional staff are shown on the following page. A schedule of fees for Impact Sciences, Inc. is also provided. A-1 ATTACHMENTA NOT. TO EXCEED COST ESTIMATE TASK STAFF Rate/Hr HOURS COST Orientation/Staff Meetings (6) Nichols $85.00 18.0 $1,530.00 Document Existing Conditions DeNiro $65.00 8.0 $520.00 PRELIMINARY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) Introduction Nichols $85.00 4.0 $340.00 Executive Summary Nichois/Predmore $62.50 12.0 $750.00 Project Description Nichols $85.00 12.0 $1,020.00 Environmental Setting DeNiro $65.00 12.0 $780.00 Cumulative Project Description Brown $65.00 16.0 $1,040.00 Technical Sections - Geology/Soils Review California Environmental $2,100.00 (Report Incorporation) Mamaghani $75.00 10.0 $750.00 - Hazardous Materials/Risk Summar California Environmental (Report Incorporation) Mamaghani $75.00 9.3 $700.00 - Hydrology Review Jorge Arman, P.E. $4,320.00 (Report Incorporation) Mamaghani $75.00 12.0 $900.00 - Air Quality Brown $65.00 60.0 $3;900.00 - Biology Lindsey/Collins-Rainboth $70.00 48.0 $3,360.00 - Noise Brown $65.00 60.0 $3,900.00. - Light and Glare Brown $65.00 24.0 $1,560.00 - Land Use DeNiro $65.00 8.0 $520.00 - Population/Housing Mamaghani $75.00 32.0 $2,400.00 Traffic and Circulation (Report Incorporation) Brown $65.00 24.0 $1,560.00 Public Services DeNiro $65.00 40.0 $2,600.00 Energy/Natural Resources DeNiro $65.00 8.0 $520.00 - Utilities DeNiro $65.00 24.0 $1,560.00 - Aesthetics Brown $65.00 40.0 $2,600.00 - Cultural Resources W and S Consultants $4,305.00 (Report Incorporation) Lindsey $65.00 4.0 $260.00 Impacts Not Found SignifIcant DeNiro $65.00 6.0 $390.00 Alternatives Brown $65.00 40.0 $2,600.00 Growth Inducement DeNiro $65.00 4.0 $260.00 Short-Term/Long-Term Impacts DeNiro $65.00 2.0 $130.00 Irreversible/Irretrievable Impacts DeNiro $65.00 2.0 $130.00 Organizations and Persons Consulted Predmore $40.00 2.0 $80.00 References Pradmore $40.00 2.0 $80.00 Mitigation Monitoring Plan Staff $65.00 320 $2,080.00 Report Copies (12 reports of 350 pages 0 $.15/page)' $630.00 Subtotal $50,175.00 DRAFT EIR Full Draft EIR Report Copies (60 reports of 700 pages ® $.15/page)' $6,300.00 Draft EIR Appendix Copies (20 reports of 400 pages ® $.15/page)• $1,200.00 Continued Page 1 ATTACHMENT A (Cont.) NOT TO EXCEED COST ESTIMATE TASK STAFF Rate/Hr HOURS COST DRAFT FINAL EIR Response to Public Comments" Staff $70.00 80.0 $5,600.00 Report Copies (10 reports of 150 pages ® $.15/pagey $225.00 FINAL EIR Report Copies (60 reports of 150 pages @ $.15/page)• $1,350.00 MANAGEMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES Project Management Nichols $85.00 100.0 $8,500.00 Project Coordination Predmore $40.00 60.0 $2,400.00 Clerical Staff $30.00 320 $960.00 Graphics Richkind $60.00 80.0 $4,800.00 Public Hearings (3) Nichols $85.00 19.8 $1,684.51 General Expenses (Materials, travel, etc.) 05% $3.623.48 GRAND TOTAL $86,818.00 Additional report copies or additional pages per report will be billed to the City at $0.15/page. **Additional time and materials would be billed on a time and expense basis as per our most current schedule of fees. Page 2 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. Attachment A SCHEDULE OF CHARGES Personnel charges are for work directly related to projects. Charges are made for technical typing for the preparation of reports and for the time and costs of printing for the production of reports. Direct charges are not made for secretarial services, office management, accounting, telephone use, and maintenance since these items are included in overhead. Charges for personnel services are based on an hourly rate for time charged to the project. Current personnel classifications and rates are as follows: Personnel President Hourly Rate $150,00 Executive Vice President $125.00 Vice President, Project Manager $ 95.00 Senior Project Manager $ 85.00 Project Manager $ 75.00 Staff Specialist III $ 70.00 Staff Specialist II $ 65,00 Staff Specialist I $ 60.00 Graphic Specialist III $ 65.00 Graphic Specialist I and II $ 60.00 Project Coordinator $ 40.00 Clerical Staff and Assistant $ 30.00 A premium of $10.00 per hour will be added to the hourly rates of non-professional staff for overtime. Overtime work is defined as time charged to a project in excess of eight (8) hours per day, and any time worked on weekends, holidays, or night shifts. Time spent in travel in the interest of the client will be charged at the hourly rate. When it is necessary for an employee to be away from the office overnight, subsistence will be charged. Contract personnel will be charged according to the hourly rates for their category as listed above. Subcontractors Cost plus 15 percent Expenses and reproduction charges Cost plus 15 percent Staff mileage expense $ .30 per mile Off-road mileage expense $ .60 per mile FAX Charges $1.50 per page Preparation for court appearances, court appearances, depositions, presentations to regulatory boards, or other special requests for testimony will be charged at a rate of $1,200.00 per day plus expenses for each individual attending. The full day rate will be the minimum charge for any portion of a day. Effective January 1, 1992 A-4 -': �/�/"�'/A \I►W i\�� f I/■VMS] .......ISSY!PATC fMM/CIO'W) eY .r Jardine Insurance Brokers 433 State Street CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Schenectady, NY 12305 COIVPANIESAFFORDOJGCOVERAGE 518-381-1600 COWANY LETTER A HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE C COLPANY LETTER B HARTFORO'CASUALTY INS CO Impact Sciences, Inc. 267 W. Hillcrest Dr., 1st F I r COWANY C Thousand Oaks LY D COWANE CA 91360 COMPANYLETTER E _ iHls IS i0 CERTIFY THAT THEPOLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYREOUIREMENT. TEPMOR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OROTHER DOCUMENT WITHRESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. 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N.l/RxAt r.Ej" �w WliLii CQ Proposed Master 1'la)) of Arteria( I-Iighways n ' ar% 7-' i I axeELEa XaTroxit rollsr . s .urs •nua wdaa,e s -ANCIC64_�!.'A^T/p=1L j'OpjS SAN CARMEL ARVATAIA'9 _ 1' ANcrtrs x.nRA•Ac roxur � 5a4 Santa Clarita General Plan `� City of Santa Clarita Land Use Element • The use of stepped split-level pads are en raged rather than large single pad are ■ Natural ndscaping should be p erved where feasible; w e not feasib ,similar landscaping typ all be reintroduced to sta ' ze slopes an ligate the visual impa of land alteration. Grading in hillside are should leave rounded off, ural appearance slopes instead of m red cut -and -fill areas. FUTURE CONSIDERATION FOR MASTER PLANNING The planning area contains a number of large and/or unique properties for which a master Planning concept may be appropriate. Consistent with general plan goals and policies these areas should examine a thematic or mixture of uses. Consideration of master planning for these sites must take into account impacts of the environment, traffic, soils, slope, view -shed, SEA protection, drainage; grading, and other factors as appropriate to the development of the properties. ...� 1. Valley Center - The Valley currently lacks a community -wide focus or center_•,:Large blocks of vacant or under-utilized latid`in the central core area of the'City remain available. Development within this central core must take into account the overall concept and direction for this area, as described in'this plan. The concept is intended to create a Valley identity and unify the communities by designating the central "core" of the Santa Clarita Valley. The central core area of the Valley is the only area for higher intensity and density for both residential and commercial office use, thus allowing maintenance of lower profile, less intensive uses in the surrounding communities. Concentration of higher intensities and densities of uses into a Valley Center Concept, and only in the Valley Center area, will foster City identity while, at the same time, preserve and protect outlying areas from City of Santa Clanta L-55 6/25/91 Land Use Element overly intensive development. By focusing compatible higher intensities and densities of uses into the Valley Center and allowing mid -point densities or less elsewhere in the planning area, the Valley Center Concept Becomes a growth management tool achic::::b greater environmental quality objectives, both within and • outside the Valley Center area. The Valley Center concept is introduced. to augment and support the identified community centers within Newhall, Valencia, Canyon Country, Saugus, and Castaic. In the hierarchy of uses, the Valley Center will have uses which will be of a regional or city-wide basis while the community center uses will be of a more local nature. The community centers will remain the foundation and focus of the location setting while the Valley Center will provide overall identity and a focal point for the City in the Valley. Pomummen, ma imm ...- Established and pending development patterns and vacant or under- utilized land with a central location were reviewed. An initial study area was identified extending roughly from Six Flags Magic Mountain on the west to the Golden Triangle area on the east generally between Valencia Boulevard and Newhall Ranch Road. The Santa .Clara _ River, which traverses this area, is a .major opportuni /constraint for developmentof a Valley Center Concept Ahe Santa Clara'.River audits tnbutanes; together with the existing aad future roadway pattern, were found to divide the central area into approximately four main.components.` The varied topographic. relief was also found to represent both an opportunity and a constraint. This corridor represents a challenging opportunity to link the components of the Center together with a uniform theme of natural open space preservation and river enhancement. As such, it should not be viewed as simply the "back end" of the -various components of the Center. Rather, its edges should be enhanced and development should also "turn in" to and integrated with the River, as more specifically described in the City's River Study. City of Santa Clarita . L-56 61*25/91 Land Use Elemerd The Valley Center study area was defined to include only the central most area and its six primary components. Beginning from a base of either existing or anticipated future uses, a thematic concept for each component was developed. Each theme area would be composed of a consortia of like and compatible uses mutually supporting and internally integrated. A matrix of desirable activities and uses for each category was developed (see Table L-4). This matrix identifies desirable primary, and secondary or support, activities or uses within each component to link and unity the concept. The components are described below: ■ Retail Component - This area includes the regional mall site, the River Oaks Shopping Center, the Valencia Auto Center, and surrounding major street frontages. It will be anchored by the regional mall. The regional mall over time will contain the finest department stores in the region. It is further supported by the Auto Center, River Oaks, and an establishing pattern of offices along Valencia Boulevard. Additional opportunities for expansion of this component include future development on the west side of McBean • Parkway. These areas, as well as areas further to the west will lend themselves to higher residential densities which will further support the Center Concept. Higher densities have already been established along the. southern edge of this area. ■ Civic Center/Entertainment/Information Component - This area is located generally southeast of Bouquet Junction ind incorporates . the City's "City Hall" property, a portion of the Bermite property, and surrounding commercial street frontages. Starting from the assumption that the City's future City Hall and Civic Center will be located here, a theme of Information and Government was developed. The type and variety of uses which relate to the City Hall/Civic Center and information center theme would be pedestrian .oriented and include libraries, museums, cultural arts centers, education, conference centers, communications centers, government, and other offices and services grouped together with an interesting mix of shops, restaurants, plazas, and other uses. These uses would be clustered on the upper elevations of.the property, providing exceptional views of the Valley. • City of Santa Clarita L-57 6/25/91 • Land Use Element On the lower level of this area along Soledad Canyon Road, anchoring the eastern end of an office/financial corridor, would be an exciting mix of entertainment oriented uses, including a major restaurant cluster, performing arts center, theaters, nightclubs, and other day and nighttime activities. At this location would be a multi -modal transit center containing the commuter rail station and a major stop for a light transit loop system serving the entire Valley Center as well as the Valencia Industrial Park and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Office and employment uses should also be attracted to this location due to its superior transit accessibility. A funicular could be constructed to connectthe two elevations of this site and further strengthen the attraction and theme. The inclusion of high density residential development within and along the edges of the Valley Center and its components are an essential ingredient to the vitality and success of the Center. High density could provide up to 50 units per acre, provided that the development is consistent with the City goals and objectives. ■ Recreation/Environmental Component - This area includes a major • portion of the Saugus Rehabilitation property, and land north of the Santa Clara River between the River and the Saugus Rehabilitation Site (the Panhandle area). This component represents the City's focus on park and recreation activities,: residential land use, and environmental qualities. A%; 0 Land Use Element related activitics: Mixed uses and higher density residential clusters within this area would provide and promote increased activity and vitality_ ■ Marketplace Component - This area is located north of the Santa Clara River between San Francisquito Creek and Bouquet Creek on both sides of Newhall Ranch Road. This component would be more suburban serving and would contain a mixture of uses, including markets and high density residential uses. A Farmer's Market could be established capitalizing on the historical roots of the property owner, the Newhall Land and Farming. Company, and the home of the Valencia Orange. Fresh produce, gourmet wines, and a "country" setting could provide services to the growing Northriver area.. Other retail and .convenience services could also be provided. These uses would also take advantage of and attract visitors from Magic Mountain and the cross town expressway traffic on SR 126 (Newhall Ranch Road). ■ Oflice/Financial Corridor - An office/financial corridor is seen as linking the Retail and. Civic Center/Entertainment/Information components into a unified and cohesive corridor running along Valencia Boulevard and Soledad Canyon Road,. terminating at the edges of the Center. Office floor area ratios ranging from 2:1 to 4:1 along this corridor may be appropriate. The western anchor for this corridor would be the regional mall with entertainment activities at the eastern end Further,strengthening the-eaAern end. of the' corridor, and .the'<'.•'Civic: Center otmatton ntertainment component might be a funicular which would carry visitors between the two elevations. The funicular would also afford sweeping views of the Valley Center and the many hill and canyon areas of the Santa Clarity Valley. Because of its central location along the Valley Center corridor and key location at Bouquet Junction, the propertywhere the K -Mart Center and Lumber City are presently located are considered to represent the, nucleus of the Center Concept. This property may represent the highest potential of all areas within the Center to create a major identity and landmark, for the Santa Clarita Valley. At this location a high rise floor area ratio of 6, 8, 10:1 or even higher may be.appropriate. City of Santa Clarita L-59 6/`25/91 . 0 Land Use Element TABID IA VAIlEY CU?TM CONCEPT - _ TIJEUE ACrrvrtY AND USC MATRIX .P = Primary Relationship S = Secondary/Support Relationship 'All areas would either contain or relate to a mixture of uses• Cay of Santa Clarita L-60 6A5/91 Civic Center/ ,60hrifics Irl.Information-F Entertainment/Rtcreatian / Market- Office/ Financial Cmc Center/Govcmm i P R t Ian C Offices P S S 5 S Financial ttutitutions S S S S P Convention/Conference/ S S S p Meeting centers p P/S Communiations/Media P S S S Education/University p P/S - - Library P P/S - Museums P P - - Cultural Arts P P _ Performing Arts p S 3 _ Entertainment P S S ' Theatres P P P/S g MaD Major Department Storrs S S _ S Shops/Retafl/Ser%ices _ S - P m Farer s Market S P p S New Car Dealerships P - Restauraats P _ S P - S Nightclubs S P P S Hotels S S S S S Tourism _ S S S S S •Gardens - S S S S Puke .. S - P SS' - S S p Swim Ce¢ter. ..- P - - - Tennis Comply S S S S S Nature Center S, - p P - - _ Teen Center % S p - FAXrfrnnt/Riverview S Gymnasiums p 5 S- S Trails _ S p P _ S' Amphitheatea S S S S Pedestrian Opportunity p p P '. Transportation P P P S Multi -Modal Transit Station p P P P P Funicular P S S S S .P = Primary Relationship S = Secondary/Support Relationship 'All areas would either contain or relate to a mixture of uses• Cay of Santa Clarita L-60 6A5/91 Latus Use Element ■ Transportation Component - The Valley Center will be served by and capitalize upon the City's outstanding opportunity for public transit. The eastern portion of the Center will be served by the future multi-modial transit station. A looped light rail system serving the entire Valley Center area will connect employment, housing and recreation areas. When the transit system is fully complete it will connect with rail lines to the east, generally along Soledad Canyon Road and with another station in the vicinity of the Antelope Valley Freeway. Any and all designs for buildings and land uses within the Valley Center will combine convenient and safe access to public transit and make provisions for vehicular and pedestrian access to and from the transit stations. 2. Bermite Site - This area of land consists of approximately 1000 acres of land located in the geographic center of the planning area. The area is currently vacant and has environmental problems associated with contaminated soils which is currently undergoing corrective measures. A substantial opportunity exists for the City and the property owner to create a City focus of a mix of uses .including but not limited to specialty retail commercial, office park, low to high density housing, interconnected open space and greenbelts, educational facilities, a commuter rail station, and public parks. Care must be taken to assure that traffic, visual; and other environmental impacts are properly.mitigated and that the. ultimate plants m accordance with the goals and policies of the General'Phm 3. Disney Ranch This is an approximately 660 -acre . area of landlocated south of SR -14' within the unincorporated area of the County. -It is currently used for the filming of westerns and other movies. The site has a gently rolling terrain spotted with oak trees and other indigenous plants. Any plan for the area should preserve the quality of site through large estate size lots, provide for equestrian use, trails and . some small convenience commercial. In recognition of the current owners, recreation and/or resort opportunities may also exist. 4. The Master's College.- The Master's College is a privately held college on approximately 100 acres of land located between Placenta Canyon Road and San Fernando Road. The college is still in the development stages and much of the'land area remains open for further development. City of Santa Clarita L-61 6AS19 t • Land Use Element Of college facilities such as classrooms, offices, recreational facilities, athletic facilities, conference facilities, eating facilities, chapel, student center, library, media, maintenance buildings, educational technology buildings, -student housing, lawns and gardens, and related accessory support buildings. The provision of student housing is an integral part of the long-term- educational quality of the college and is considered a support land use. Consideration for traffic flow, compatibility with adjacent land uses, the visual impacts and grading for quality hillside development, and other related factors should be a part of any plan proposal. Future expansion plans should be developed under a plan concept by the college and approved by the City. Excluded in this concept is that pan of the college formally known as the "Newhall 9" property which is located along and in the vicinity of San Fernando Road. S. Civic Center -The City of Santa Clanta owns approximately 227 acres of land in the triangle formed by the intersections of San Fernando Road, Soledad Canyon Road and Magic Mountain Parkway. Ultimate development of a civic center for Santa Clarita should take into consideration space for a major transit station, . all City offices, a corporation yard, a police headquarters, main fire station, judicial courts, performing arts center, explore the options of a main library, main post office, community park, and trail connection to other facilities beyond the Civic Center site. All of the buildings should be located within a campus like setting. 6 University Site -While several areas could serve as a university.O#Ous site, :an area south of- Via Princess' a and.wat of Golden Valley Road lias been suggested as -a possible location for the site of a future "state university. .The land area identified encompasses approximately 300 acres. Currently much of the land is in oil production: Prior to any major construction of a university the extraction of oil should be substantially curtailed, if not eliminated. 7. Saugus Rehabilitation Site - Located immediately north of the Civic Center site are approximately 580 acres of land owned by the City•of Los Angeles. The Castaic Lake Water Agency has possession of a portion of the site for future water. facilities.- This area is adjacent to the Santa Clara River, an SEA, and should provide for major recreational amenities at a city-wide basis. This site is combined with the larger City Center area and it is the City's desire to acquire this property. Consideration City of Santa Clarita L-62