HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - BURRTEC MRF EIR (2)Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
DATE: January 22, 2008
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAND DESIGN
CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PREPARE AN EIR FOR THE
BURRTEC MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITYAND
TRANSFER STATION PROJECT
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services
agreement between the City and Land Design Consultants, Inc. to prepare an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the Burrtec Materials Recovery Facility project, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $385,000, subject to City Attorney approval. EIR preparation costs will be
borne by the applicant.
BACKGROUND
City staff is recommending Land Design Consultants, Inc. to prepare an EIR for the proposed
Burrtec Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and Transfer Station project located west of SR14,
east of Sierra Highway between Placenta Canyon Road and Golden Valley Road (APN
2842-004-020 & 027, 2842-002-028). The northern portion of the project site has a General Plan
and Zoning designation of RL (Residential Low). The southern portion of the project site has a
General Plan and Zoning designation of BP (Business Park). The applicant is requesting to
change the General Plan and Zoning designation of the entire project site to IC (Industrial
Commercial). The project site consists of three parcels totaling 75.11 acres. The project would
be developed in two phases. Phase I of the project facility would be developed with an 80,000
square foot MRF building and a 40,000 square foot Waste Transfer Station, a 6,000 square foot
administration building attached to the north side of the MRF and a 6,000 square foot
maintenance facility immediately north of the main facility. Phase II of the project would allow
for the addition of up to 40,000 square feet of floor area to the Transfer Station. Section 4.2.8 of
the current franchise agreement between the City and the commercial waste hauler requires that
Burrtec construct a MRF. The franchise agreement also requires that a Transfer Station,
including a tipping and load -out area, be included as part of the MRF. The tipping and load -out
area is an integral component of a Materials Recovery Facility and allows waste collectors to
maximize their diversion and minimize their disposal and transportation costs.
Land Design Consultants was the highest rated firm of the two firms interviewed by City staff for
the preparation of the EIR. The cost for preparing the document is $385,000. This includes a
20% contingency fee, which will provide a buffer in the event of unexpected costs. The money
will be deposited into an account and this amount will cover all costs associated with the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Not approve the contract with Land Design Consultants and direct staff to send out a second
RFP to select an alternate consulting firm for the preparation of the EIR.
2. Other action as determined by the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of EIR preparation will be borne solely by the applicant (Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.).
The money received by Burrtec will be deposited into a Fund 102 Trust Account and this amount
will cover all costs associated with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Authorization to
proceed with the EIR does not create a fiscal impact to the City's budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Vicinity Map
Site Plan
Professional Services Agreement between the City and Land Design Consultants, Inc. available
in the City Clerk's Reading File
Proposal/Scope of Work available in the City Clerk's Reading File
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND
Land Design Consultants, Inc.
Contract # 07-00464
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 8th day of January, 2008, by and between the
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and Land
Design Consultants, Inc., ("CONSULTANT").
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the
SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to
exceed three hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($385,000.00) for
CONSULTANT's services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below.
Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will
pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by
reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A.. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "A," which is
incorporated by reference.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical,
administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials,
equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all
tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as
herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper
to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required
of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. .PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at the time
of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY will
continuously monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of any
deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to cure any
shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne
by CONSULTANT.
4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
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hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit "A")
the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the
cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding
billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures
versus time to date.
5. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT for
current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted and
unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not appropriated sufficient
funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement
will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current fiscal year.
6. ADDITIONAL WORK.
A. If CONSULTANT believes Additional Work is needed to complete the Scope of
Work, CONSULTANT will provide the CITY with written notification that
contains a specific description of the proposed Additional Work, reasons for such
Additional Work, and a detailed proposal regarding cost.
7. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:
Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
8. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from January 8, 2008 to December 31, 2012.
Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will
terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit "A";
B. Termination as stated in Section 15.
9. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
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A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 22
of this Agreement; and
ii. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.
B. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written
authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's
own risk.
10. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted
services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty-eight hours (48
hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the
Agreement's schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the
completion of the contracted services.
11. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the
contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing,
executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in
the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
12. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
13. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that
may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's
performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
15. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's mutual
consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective
termination date.
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C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease
performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the termination
notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice, any additional
work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a termination notice will be
performed at CONSULTANT'S own cost; CITY will not be obligated to
compensate CONSULTANT for such work.
D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT
will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up
to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under
Section 1(C).
E. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may,procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models,
photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY's
property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but
will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of
CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement,
or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work,
prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or
public CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic
display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and
distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties.
18. INDEMNIFICATION. CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from
and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising out of the performance of this agreement by CONSULTANT.
Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or
otherwise, arising out of performance by CONSULTANT of services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement, CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory
to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in
settlement or costs incurred in defense otherwise.
19. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY's
written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
20. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the
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manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to
be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance,
bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that
may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work
or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the
direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
21. AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free access at
all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make
transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities.
CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least three (3) years
after termination or final payment under this Agreement.
22. INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this
Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following
types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits
set forth below:
Type of Insurance Limits
Commercial general liability: $1,000,000
Professional Liability $1,000,000
Business automobile liability $1,000,000
Workers compensation Statutory requirement
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of
ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth
above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be
endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds"
under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed
"primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be
excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10
.11 85 or 88, or equivalent. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a
"claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.
C. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such coverage
is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When coverage is
provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to renew the
insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is
terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy
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that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover
CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or
omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time
this Agreement was in effect.
D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA
00 0106 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
E. .CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement and such
other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required
by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current
A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANTJor any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required by , this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at
CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments
due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate pursuant to Section 15.
23, USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written
approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval
must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of
progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a
description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to CONSULTANT:
Land Design Consultants, Inc.
199 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 250
Pasadena, CA 91101
Attention: Christy Cuba
If to CITV-
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Attention: Darin Seegmiller
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of
actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
26. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest
laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's Conflict of Interest Code (on file in
the City Clerk's Office). It is incumbent upon the CONSULTANT or CONSULTING FIRM to
notify the CITY pursuant to section 25. NOTICES of any staff changes relating to this
Agreement.
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A. In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, all officers, employees
and/or agents of CONSULTANT(S), unless as indicated in Subsection B., will be
performing a very limited and closely supervised function, and, therefore, unlikely to
have a conflict of interest arise. No disclosures are required for any officers,
employees, and/or agents of CONSULTANT, except as indicated in Subsection B.
Initials of Consultant
B. In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, CONSULTANT(S) will be
performing a specialized or general service for the CITY, and there is substantial
likelihood that the CONSULTANT'S work product will be presented, either written
or orally, for the purpose of influencing a governmental decision. As a result, the
following CONSULTANT(S) shall be subject to the Disclosure Category "1" of the
CITY's Conflict of Interest Code:
Christy Cuba, Director of Environmental Services
27. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
28. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES.. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any
other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or
CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
29. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
30. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements
expressed or implied, oral or written. There is one (Exhibit A ) Attachment(s) to this
Agreement. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement
and any subsequent successors and assigns.
32. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this
Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole,
and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
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33. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the
extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so
modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
34. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to
engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment.
CITY's executive manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
35. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement,
agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection
with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by
facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the
same effect as an original signature.
36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
37. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
38. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood,
explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the
natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' reasonable control, then the
Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
39. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity
to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its
financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability,
personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in
dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the
proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to
satisfy a public CITY.
40. PROTECTION OF RESIDENT WORKERS. The City of Santa Clarita actively supports
the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) which includes provisions addressing employment
eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire
only persons who may legally work in the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.)
and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment
eligibility of anyone to be hired, which includes completing the Employment Eligibility
Verification Form (I-9). The Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so
no services or products under the Contract Documents will be performed or manufactured by any
worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services or employment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year
first hereinabove written.
FOR CONSULTANT:
By:
Print Name & Title
Date:
FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA:
KENNETH R. PULSKAMP, CITY MANAGER
By:
City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARL K. NEWTON, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
City Attorney
Date:
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City of Santa Clanta
Burrtec Materials Recovery Facility EIR Proposal
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTIONS
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Scope of Work
3.0 Schedule
4.0 Program Management
5.0 Costs
6.0 Personnel, Equipment and Facilities
7.0 Sub -Consultants
8.0 Statement of Offer and Signature
9.0 List of Related Projects
December 13, 2007 Land Design Consultants, Inc.
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City of Santa Clanta
Burrtec Materials Recovery Facility EIR Proposal
1.0 INTRODUCTION
' Land Design Consultants, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal outlining our approach to
prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Burrtec Materials Recovery Facility.
1 As indicated in the information you have provided for our review, the project site is located
immediately east of Sierra Highway and west of Highway 14. The project site consists of
' three parcels totaling 62.23 acres and is currently vacant. The proposed project will consist
of a 160,000 square -foot materials recovery facility (MRF) and transfer station to process
and transfer up to 2,000 tons per day of municipal solid waste, recyclable materials, green
' waste, and construction/demolition waste. The MRF facility will be a fully enclosed structure
with a total floor area of 80,000 square feet occupying the north half of the MRF/transfer
' building. The applicant proposes to develop the waste transfer station in two phases.
Phase I will consist of a 40,000 square foot building attached to the south side of the MRF
' building. Phase II will consist of the construction of up to 40,000 square feet of additional
floor area. A total of approximately 88 to 106 employees are anticipated to be employed at
the facility.
This proposal presents our understanding of the project and the proposed approach for
1 preparing a thorough and legally defensible EIR in a timely and cost efficient manner. A
.detailed Scope of Work and Cost Estimate are provided for your review, along with a
' preliminary schedule. The staffing plan included with our proposal shows the level of effort
we propose for the preparation of the EIR and associated documents.
' The proposal presented below has been organized into major tasks as defined by the City's
RFP for this project. This scope of work provides for the preparation of an EIR that will be in
full compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines, as amended, and the City of Santa Clarita
Environmental Guidelines.
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Burrtec Materials Recovery Facility EIR Proposal
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
This Scope of Work has been prepared based on Land Design Consultants' (LDC) staff's
familiarity with the CEQA process and our firm's substantial collective experience on projects
in the Santa Clarita Valley. As a team, our planners, biologists and graphics designers work
together to analyze the direct and indirect impacts of development projects on various
natural resources and existing public services, assess the level of impacts, and assign
feasible and programmable mitigation measures where required. LDC has prepared a
Scope of Work that reflects the direction and expectations outlined in the City's RFP. The
Scope of Work presented below has been organized into major tasks, subtasks, and
outputs.
' We understand that the applicant (Burrtec) will be supplying all of the technical reports
required for the EIR. These reports include, but may not be limited to the following: Phase I
' Environmental Site Assessment; Biological Technical Report; ACOE/CDFG Jurisdictional
Delineation Report; Geotechnical Report; Oak Tree Report; Visual Simulations;
Hydrology/Drainage Study; Traffic Report; Air Quality Report; Noise Study, and; a Cultural &
' Paleontological Study. At the City's direction, Impact Sciences will prepare the Water
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Supply Assessment and the Water Resources section (supply & quality) for the EIR. .
Comprehensive documents for each of the aforementioned disciplines must be prepared to
fully address the project applicant's proposal and to provide a technically sound and legally
adequate EIR. Each of those technical documents should also include comprehensive
alternatives analysis and cumulative projects analysis for inclusion in the EIR. LDC shall
coordinate with the Subconsultants at the City's request to ensure that they all receive an
outline of the minimum items required in their respective reports for CEQA compliance. LDC
shall perform peer review of all outside consultant's reports for the EIR. If additional
information is required, a request shall be made to the City Planner for relay to the Applicant,
Burrtec Waste Management.
TASK 1 — PROJECT INITIATION & ORIENTATION MEETING
LDC's Director of Environmental Services and the lead Project Planner will attend one
project orientation meeting with City staff. LDC's project team will then catalog and review
all project material supplied by the City and the applicant. This will constitute the beginning
of the administrative record for the EIR. The first EIR Status Report will be generated to
reflect the status of the technical reports at the time of the kick-off meeting.
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City of Santa Clanta
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OUTPUT: Attendance at one (1) project initiation and orientation meeting; Production of the
initial EIR Status Report.
TASK 2 — NOTICE OF PREPARATION
City staff shall prepare a draft of the Notice of Preparation (NOP). At the City's request, LDC
shall review and comment on the content of the NOP. The City will finalize, produce and
circulate the NOP for public review.
OUTPUT: Public circulation of the NOP.
TASK 3 - SCOPING MEETING
LDC's lead Project Planner and an associate Planner will attend one EIR scoping meeting
during the circulation of the project's Notice of Preparation. City staff will prepare materials
and manage the scoping meeting.
OUTPUT: Attendance at one (1) Scoping Meeting.
TASK 4 — PREPARATION OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT EIR
This section of the Scope of Work presents the subject areas to be addressed, the type of
technical analysis to be used for each subject, and the known issues associated with each
environmental subject. For each subject section we will fully document existing conditions
and thresholds of significance, analyze individual and cumulative project impacts, and devise
mitigation measures as needed to reduce any potentially significant impacts to less than
significant levels. Those impacts that are not significant prior to mitigation will be clearly
identified, along with the rationale for the finding.
SUBTASK 4.1 — INTRODUCTION
A brief introduction to the EIR will be prepared to describe to the reader the purpose of the
EIR and its role in the City of Santa Clarita's planning process. This introduction will include
a discussion of the intent of CEQA, the nature of the proposed project, the EIR preparation
and review process, and the organization and content of the EIR. We propose to address
cumulative impacts within sections on each environmental subject.
OUTPUT: One (1) Introduction section.
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SUBTASK 4.2 — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The executive summary will provide the reader an opportunity to review a description of the
' proposed project details, the conclusions of the impact analyses, findings with regard to
alternatives, and the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR. The summary will
' consist of introductory text and a summary table in .matrix format. The matrix table will
include a summary of each environmental subject's impacts, significance prior to mitigation,
' list of applicable mitigation measures, implementation schedule, and significance after
mitigation. The summary will also include a discussion of the impacts found to be less than
significant prior to mitigation (if any), mitigation measures that were determined not to be
' applicable, and the unavoidable significant impacts anticipated from implementation of the
project. A separate table will be compiled that will summarize the comparative impacts of
' the project alternatives that are examined in the EIR. The summary section will culminate
with a description of issues to be resolved.
OUTPUT: One (1) Executive Summary Section with Impact & Alternative Matrices
' SUBTASK 4.3 — PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project Description forms the basis of the environmental analysis. Therefore, an
accurate and detailed Project Description must be completed at the outset of any
environmental review process to ensure the ultimate completeness and legality of the EIR.
The same description should be used as the basis for all of the subject sections of the EIR
and the supporting technical studies and reports. This project description will also be used
' in the NOP process. The basic project description will be supplied by the project Applicant.
The Project Description will include details regarding the proposed Materials Recovery
Facility/Transfer Station and it's placement on the 62.23 -acre site. The Project Description
' will be prepared in full accordance with Section 15124 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as
amended, and will include an identification of the project's precise location and boundaries,
as well as a general description of the project's technical, economic, and environmental
characteristics. Both text and graphic illustrations will be employed to convey the project
details. The proposed construction period will also be identified to allow for an accurate
' assessment of construction impacts and phasing of impacts, where relevant.
' Once the Project Description is finalized, the project objectives may be clarified and
listed. A concise list of the project objectives is vital to the integrity of the EIR, as the
alternatives will be analyzed for their ability to meet the basic objectives of the project,
while reducing impacts in one or more environmental subject sections. If any
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alternatives that are considered to be environmentally superior are to be rejected for
their inability to meet the project objectives, these objectives must be properly identified
' and drafted at the outset. LDC will collaborate with the City planner to compile a draft and
final list of project objectives.
' OUTPUT: One(1) Project tion section.
1 Description
' SUBTASK 4.4- ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Section 15125 of the State CEQA Guidelines requires that an-EIR include a discussion
' of the environment in the vicinity of the project site as it exists prior to project
implementation. The section will focus on the existing environs from both a local
' and regional perspective. This will facilitate a better understanding of the impacts of the
project and the alternatives as the reader progresses through the impact sections.
The Environmental Setting section of the EIR will also include a description of land
uses that occur on and adjacent to the proposed project site. The physical setting of
' the site and surrounding area will be described. Where available, existing
documentation regarding the environmental setting of the project area will be utilized.
' The CEQA Guidelines also require that an Environmental Setting section discuss the
consistency of a proposed project with applicable regional plans and policies to
' provide a planning context for the project. Accordingly, this section will include a
discussion of the relationship of the project to relevant plans.
' An analysis of the project's compatibility with surrounding uses as well an analysis
of the project's consistency with the City's General Plan, Zoning, and Ridgeline
' Ordinance will be conducted as part of the EIR. The Land Use Section of the EIR will
include a detailed description of existing land use plans, goals, policies, and objectives
' affecting the project site, as well as an analysis of the existing type and character of
surrounding land uses. The proposed project's consistency with existing and proposed
' land uses will be analyzed, as will the project's compatibility with surrounding land
uses, including existing oil fields, the DWP easement and the 14 Freeway. The proposed
Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will be addressed in that specific section. The
Environmental Setting section will contain a summary of the material presented in the full
Land Use section. Both text and graphics will be used to convey the material required in this
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OUTPUT: One (1) Environmental Setting section.
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SUBTASK 4.5 -AIR QUALITY
Air Quality Technical Report to be prepared by Applicant's Subconsultant
LDC Peer Review
Construction of the proposed project would result in the generation of airborne
' emissions from construction equipment and vehicles as well as from grading
operations. Post project construction would result in the generation of new vehicular trips
' associated with the daily operations of the 172,000 square foot Materials Recovery Facility.
A Technical Air Quality Resources report will be prepared by the Applicant's subconsultant
and submitted to LDC for use in the EIR. LDC staff will provide peer review of the Technical
Report provided by the Applicant and will write a letter to the City Planner that documents
'0 Describe the significance threshold criteria for evaluating air quality impacts
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the adequacy of the report for use in the DEIR. LDC staff will then review the response of
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the Subconsultant. It is assumed that only one round of review and comment will be
required. If additional review and coordination is required to achieve a CEQA-adequate
technical report, additional time and materials charges will be required that may be charged
to the contingency amount reserved for such purpose.
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Based on the air quality report, this EIR section will evaluate the potential construction and
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operational impacts to air quality associated with the proposed project, cumulative
projects and alternative projects. Through coordination with the sub -consultant,
this section will:
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Summarize baseline air quality information;
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Describe the environmental setting by identifying existing major sources of air
pollutants in the project vicinity, including sources of toxic air contaminants
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and odorous emissions. It will also identify existing and reasonably
foreseeable sensitive receptors near the development site or near
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roadway/intersections that could be affected by project traffic and stationary
source emissions;
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Describe the regulatory setting in terms of local, state, and federal air quality
requirements currently in effect within the SCAQMD. Any source -specific
rules that may apply to air emissions sources to industrial/commercial
development will be discussed. This section will also summarize key elements
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of the SCAQMD's air quality plans intended to bring the region into attainment
with California and National AAQS;
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from the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook (SCAQMD Handbook);
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Assess the air quality impacts due to the construction and operation of
the proposed MRF project. The construction and operational emissions of
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volatile organic compounds (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), carbon
monoxide (CO), respirable particulate matter (PM10), fine particulate
matter (PM2.5), and sulfur oxides (SOX) should be compared to numerical
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(annual mass emissions) and/or qualitative significance thresholds established
by the SCAQMD to determine the significant impacts resulting from the project.
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The emissions during the construction of the project should be estimated
using the URBEMIS2007 (Urban Emissions) land use and transportation
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computer program, as well as other SCAQMD emission factors and tools.
The construction emissions should be estimated using the construction
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schedule and equipment activity levels provided by the applicant, if available.
Otherwise, the default assumptions in URBEMIS2007 should be used to
estimate the construction emissions. The construction emissions should be
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compared to the SCAQMD mass emission thresholds of significance.
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Estimate the operational mobile and area source emissions VOC, NOX, CO,
PM10, PM2.5, and SOX will be. estimated using URBEMIS2007. The trip
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generation rates provided in the traffic impact analysis for the project should
be used in this analysis rather than the default values in URBEMIS2007.
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Area source emissions resulting from fuel combustion for building heating and
other uses, use of consumer products and landscape equipment should
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be estimated using URBEMIS2007. Stationary sources associated with the
industrial/commercial
land uses and their emissions should be estimated using
U.S. EPA, SCAQMD, or other standard emission factors for MRFs. The sum
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of the maximum daily trucks, employee motor vehicle, area source, and
stationary source emissions should be compared to the SCAQMD thresholds of
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significance for operational emissions.
• The potential for the cumulative emissions from the project and other local
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development project that could adversely affect air quality or impede
attainment of the AAQS should be assessed in accordance with the
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SCAQMD Handbook and recommendations from the SCAQMD staff.
• There should be an air quality impact analysis of the construction
emissions to demonstrate conformity with the SCAQMD's "Localized
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1 Significance Threshold Methodology" (LST document). This methodology, and a
' subsequent document regarding PM2.5 thresholds, includes ambient air
quality thresholds for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), CO, PM10, and PM2.5 to
ensure that a project's emissions will not cause or contribute to violations of
' air quality standards for NO2 and CO and the applicable PM10 limit in
SCAQMD Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust). This analysis will determine whether
emissions from motor vehicles, mobile equipment, and earthmoving
activities during construction would exceed the significance thresholds in
' the LST document. While the LST document allows the use of lookup tables to
determine if the construction of a project is likely to cause significant localized
impacts, the lookup tables are applicable only to projects with an overall site
' area of five acres or less. Because the overall project area is greater than
five acres, performance of air quality dispersion modeling to assess the
' ambient air quality impacts is advised. The estimated maximum ambient 1 -
hour NO2, 1 -hour and 8 -hour CO, and 24-hour PM10 and PM2.5
' concentrations should be determined using the Industrial Source Complex
— Short Term, Version 3 (ISCST3) dispersion model, local meteorological
data obtained from the SCAQMD, and the estimated worst-case daily
' construction emissions. The maximum estimated ambient impacts for NO2
and CO should be compared with the relevant LST thresholds. The
maximum estimated ambient impacts for PM10 and PM2.5 should be
compared to the Rule 403 limit (expressed as a 24-hour average of 10.4
' micrograms per cubic meter in the LST document). This analysis should be
performed for representative scenarios of the proposed development. A
' report should be prepared to be included as an appendix to the Draft EIR
• The air quality assessment should evaluate the project's impact on local CO
' concentrations near intersections and roadways. The intersections to be
analyzed (from the traffic study) should be screened using the Institute of
t Transportation Studies' Transportation Project -Level Carbon Monoxide
Protocol.
tDue to the size and nature of the proposed project, significant air quality
impacts are likely to be identified for both construction and operational
' emissions. Accordingly, mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce or
avoid potential project -specific or cumulative impacts on air quality based on
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possible, the effectiveness of the mitigation measures will be quantified, and the
significance of the project impacts with mitigation will be reevaluated and
compared to the significance thresholds.
1 OUTPUT: One (1) Air Quality section
' SUBTASK 4.6 - BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Technical Report to be prepared by Applicant's Subconsultant
' LDC Peer Review
The Santa Clarita Valley region is rich in biological resources. The project site contains oaks
woodlands, potentially jurisdictional streambeds, and native plant communities. A
tcomprehensive biological technical report will be required to accurately and thoroughly
address the impacts to biological resources on-site. Specific studies, such as Spring
Surveys, Jurisdictional Determinations, and protocol surveys may be required. A technical
Biological Resources report will be provided by the Applicant's Subconsultant and submitted
to LDC for use in the EIR. Qualified LDC staff will provide peer review of the Technical
Report provided by the Applicant and will write a letter to the City Planner that documents
the adequacy of the report for use in the DEIR. LDC staff will then review the response of
the Subconsultant. It is assumed that only one round of review and comment will be
required. If additional review and coordination is required to achieve a CEQA-adequate
' technical report, additional time and materials charges will be required that may be charged
to the contingency amount reserved for such purpose. Specific information and tasks
' required for this subject section will include, but may not be limited to, the following:
• Review of existing documentation pertinent to the biological resources within, or in
' the vicinity of, the project site. This will include'a review of the following: (1) the
most recent edition of the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB), listing
historical and recent occurrences of special -status animal species in the project area;
(2) the most recent edition of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) database,
listing historical and recent occurrences of special -status plant species in the project
area; (3) local municipal codes; and (4) previous documentation (biological
t assessment report, oak tree report, jurisdictional delineation report) describing the
biological resources of the project site or immediate vicinity, as available.
The project site will be visited by LDC biologists to familiarize themselves with the
biological resources occurring or potentially occurring on the project site as
identified in the provided Biological Technical Report to be prepared by others. It
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is assumed, and to be corroborated by the field visit and habitat evaluation, that
updates to previously prepared surveys on the subject property are needed.
These surveys are to be conducted by the Applicant's Subconsultant.
' Oak trees that are protected by local or regional ordinances, policies, or
regulations will be identified. It is noted that on oak tree survey and report have
' already been prepared for the subject property. A revision to that report is
anticipated to be prepared by the Applicant's Subconsultant due to grading design
t changes. LDC's Certified Arborists and biologists/botanists will spot check the
locations & DBH of a percentage of trees to be impacted by the project footprint.
Should it be determined that the existing oak tree report requires additional
updating for the purposes of the EIR impact analysis, this work will be conducted
by the Applicant's Subconsultant at the City's discretion.
• The biological impact maps to be prepared by the Applicant's subconsultant
should include temporary and permanent impact designations related to limits of
cut/fill grading daylights, back -cuts, remedial grading, and Fuel Modification
' Zones. Temporary haul routes and stock pile areas should be identified, if
proposed, and impacts associated with those features should be discussed.
' Cumulative projects' and alternative projects' impacts should also be analyzed
t (including Fuel Modification Zones, etc) in the Subconsultant's report and
mitigation measures identified for all scenarios.
• Temporary and permanent impacts to ACOE/CDFG & RWQCB jurisdictional
areas (mapped to current ACOE Guidance standards) shall be mapped and
' quantified. Potential mitigation measures will be identified, as needed, to address
the specific concerns of the jurisdictional agencies for the purposes of CEQA
' review. This service should be conducted by the Applicant's subconsultant at the
City's discretion.
Summaries of the above -referenced items shall be incorporated into the body of the DER.
' Thresholds of significance shall be established. Impacts to all affected resources shall be
summarized and tied to the appropriate level of significance. Text and graphics shall be
utilized from the Subconsultant's report to illustrate the existing and proposed conditions and
impacts to biological resources. A color -coded impact summary and mitigation table shall be
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prepared to summarize the impacts, define at a glance the significance or each impact prior
' to- and post- mitigation implementation. It is assumed that the Applicant's Sub -consultant
will generate the required existing habitat maps, impact maps for the project and at least
three alternative projects, including the above -referenced temporary and permanent impact
categories. The Applicant's Subconsultant(s) is/are also expected to generate a preliminary
Fuel Modification Plan and a conceptual landscape plan that will be used in this section of
the EIR.
tOUTPUT:
One (1) Biological Resources section
SUBTASK 4.7 — GEOTECHNICAL HAZARDS
Technical Report to be by Applicant's Subconsultant
prepared
LDC Review
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The applicant has proposed significant modification at the existing project site, including cut
and fill operations that will move approximately 500,000-730,000 cubic yards of earth
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material. The project site is located in an area known for active seismic activity, and the
potentially active Whitney Fault runs through the property. The site contains drainages and
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hillsides where liquefaction and landslide potential could occur.
A Preliminary Geotechnical Plan Review and Geotechnical findings have been prepared for
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the project. The Applicant's subconsultant will revise the evaluations to reflect the ultimate
grading plan and will address the potential geologic, soil, and seismic impacts associated
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with the proposed project. A final Geotechnical report will be prepared by the Applicant's
subconsultant and submitted to LDC for use in the EIR. Qualified LDC staff will provide
peer review of the Technical Report provided by the Applicant and will write a letter to the
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City Planner that documents the adequacy of the report for use in the DEIR. LDC staff will
then review the response of the Subconsultant. It is assumed that only one round of review
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and comment will be required. If additional review and coordination is required to achieve a
CEQA-adequate technical report, additional time and materials charges will be required that
may be charged to the contingency amount reserved for such purpose.
The DEIR section will include existing conditions, discussion of methods of study, thresholds
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significance, and potential impacts caused by the proposed project will be discussed. The
resultant level of significance for each of the impacts will be identified. Mitigation measures
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to lessen or avoid impacts will be assigned where appropriate and the level of significance
after mitigations will be stated. The following subjects shall be discussed in the DEIR
section:
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' Landslide potential
' • Potential fault rupture
• Seismic shaking related hazards, including liquefaction, cyclic settlements, lateral
' spreading, and slope stability
• Global (static) slope stability of cut, fill and natural slopes
' • Surficial stability of cut, fill and natural slopes including debris flow hazard evaluation
• Presence of soils subject to expansion, corrosion, hydro consolidation, or subsidence
' • Existing ground water conditions and potential impacts to and from development
' If exploratory trenching(s) or boring(s) are required in areas of potential CDFG or ACOE
jurisdiction, LDC biological staff can be available to contact the appropriate agency staff,
t coordinate on the plan of action, and monitor the exploratory operations as required by the
agencies. This task is optional and may be charged to the contingency amount reserved for
such purpose at the City's direction.
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SUBTASK 4.8 — LAND USE
LDC
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The project as proposed would require a General Plan Amendment, a Zone Change, a
Conditional Use Permit, Hillside Development Review, a Ridgeline Alteration Permit, and an
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Oak Tree Permit. The Land Use Section will:
• Describe the existing land uses, intensities, and patterns in the vicinity of the project
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site based on aerial photographs and a site visit.
• Describe the relevant designations for the project site from the City's General Plan,
tand
Zoning Map.
• Evaluate project consistency with relevant plans, policies and regulations. In
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accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15125(b), the analysis will include
applicable local plans and regional plans. Plans and policies that will be evaluated
'include:
-City of Santa Clarita General Plan;
- City of Santa Clarita Uniform Development Code;
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- Other existing relevant ordinances and regulations
' City staff will be consulted to determine other relevant plans, if any. Where
appropriate, the evaluation will cross-reference the analysis in other sections, such
' as Air Quality, Biological Resources, Visual Resources and Transportation and
Circulation.
' Discuss potential environmental impacts relating to policy inconsistency and land use
compatibility. Typically, this discussion will cross-reference the analyses of other
impacts in the EIR.
' The analysis of land use compatibility will be a primary focus of this EIR section, and will tie
in with specific impact analyses included in this EIR. The compatibility analysis will address
' how the project's operational impacts, such as traffic, air quality and noise impacts could
affect surrounding development and land uses. This section will also include a consistency
' analysis with the City's General Plan goals and policies. Cumulative, long-term land use
impacts will also be analyzed, and any trends in land use and development will be
' described.
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ISUBTASK 4.9 — WATER RESOURCES
' IMPACT SCIENCES, INC.
Impact Sciences, Inc. will prepare a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) and a Water
' Resources section for the EIR. Their EIR section information will include a discussion of the
existing conditions, applicable plans, thresholds of significance, impact analysis, and
' mitigation measures. The current Urban Water Management Plan should be reviewed for
consistency and appropriate technical information from the local and regional water districts
will be incorporated into the section and the EIR Appendices. Impact Sciences has allocated
'. six (6) hours for response to comments on water issues. If additional time is needed for
response to comments, attendance at meetings or hearings, or other items, additional fees
' may be required that may be charged to the contingency amount reserved for such purpose.
LDC shall coordinate with Impact Sciences and incorporate their reports into the EIR format
and appendix.
The Applicant shall supply details of the project's water usage for the MRF, including but not
' limited to, landscaping, employee usage, equipment and truck washing, if any, at the plant.
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OUTPUT: One (1) Water Services section
SUBTASK 4.10 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
LDC
LDC will coordinate with local landfill operators to assess the potential impacts of the
proposed project on Solid Waste Disposal. The landfill operators will be contacted by letter,
email and phone to gather information on existing conditions, life -expectancy for each
potential landfill that could accept material, the impact of the proposed project, and
appropriate mitigation measures. The Applicant may also supply information to the City that
will support this section. The County of Los Angeles' ISWMP shall be reviewed for
consistency and appropriate information from the local and regional waste management
plans will be incorporated into the section and the EIR Appendices. The EIR section will
include a discussion of the existing conditions, applicable plans, thresholds of significance,
impact analysis, and mitigation measures.
OUTPUT: One (1) Solid Waste Section
SUBTASK 4.11 — HUMAN MADE HAZARDS
LDC
LDC review available reports and information regarding environmental conditions at the
project site, including the Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Report, historic oil field
information, DWP information regarding potential transmission line upgrades, and other
related documents. LDC will analyze the potential for hazardous materials and other human
made hazards to be present on or near the project site, as well as for the potential for the
proposed project to utilize such materials in the construction or post -construction phases of
the project. LDC will review the Santa Clarita Standardized Emergency Management
System Multi -Hazards Functional Plan and determine if the proposed project would impair
implementation or physically interfere with this plan or any other applicable emergency
response plans for the area. We will consult with the Los Angeles County Fire Department
with regard to Fuel Modification requirements and make a determine if the project
implementation would expose people or structures to wild land fires. LDC will identify any
applicable mitigation measures for identified significant hazards and hazardous materials
impacts. The EIR section will include, at a minimum, a discussion of the existing conditions,
applicable plans, thresholds of significance, impact analysis, and mitigation measures.
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OUTPUT: One (1) Human Made Hazards section.
1 SUBTASK 4.12 - VISUAL RESOURCES
Visual Simulations to be prepared by Applicants Subconsultant
LDC
Development of the project site will result in the conversion of the undeveloped site, which
' includes a Significant Ridgeline, oak woodlands, and several drainages. Portions of the site
are visible from Highway 14 and surrounding neighborhoods.
A revised and expanded set of Visual Simulations (pre- and post terrain modeling
photographic simulations) will be prepared by the Applicant's subconsultant and submitted to
LDC for use in the EIR. The visual simulation report to be prepared by others must include
simulations for the three (3) project Alternatives from the same vantages as the proposed
project. Qualified LDC staff will provide peer review of the simulations provided by the
Applicant and will write a letter to the City Planner that documents the adequacy of the
simulations for use in the DEIR. LDC staff will then review the response of the
Subconsultant. It is assumed that only one round of review and comment will be required. If
additional review and coordination is required to achieve a CEQA-adequate visual report,
additional time and materials charges will be required that may be charged to the
contingency amount reserved for such purpose.
LDC will prepare the visual analysis discussion for the proposed project and up to three (3)
additional Alternative projects based on the pre- and post project visual simulations to be
provided by others. LDC will prepare one cross-section for the project. Cross-sections
provide a different spatial tool for a reader that compliments the photo simulations. The
potential impacts from construction and operation of the proposed project on the visual
character of the area will be assessed in terms of the visibility of the project, alteration of the
existing visual setting, and the sensitivity of the viewpoints.
The EIR section will describe the existing visual character of the project site, focusing on site
features such as drainages, significant ridgelines, native vegetation, existing site character,
and the relationship to nearby uses (including power lines and oil fields). The discussion will
be based on a site visit and existing documents (e.g., General Plan, technical studies prepared
for the project, etc.). Thresholds of Significance will be listed and the impacts will be
discussed in light of those thresholds.
The impact assessment will consider the characteristics of the proposed project that are
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relevant to the analysis of visual quality, such as grading design, use of retaining walls and
manufactured slopes, landscape design, building mass, and overall project design. The
assessment will be generated based on the site plan, the grading plan, and proposed
landscaping plan to be prepared by others.
LDC staff will review applicable design guidelines and other relevant policies and guidelines
in the City's General Plan, and Santa Clarita's Uniform Development Code. We will evaluate
project consistency with applicable design guidelines and other related policies. We will also
evaluate the MRF's potential to introduce substantial new lighting and/or create new sources
of glare that could affect nearby existing uses and potential impacts on wildlife using the site and
its surrounding area. Significance prior to mitigation will be established; mitigation measures to
reduce or avoid significant visual impacts will be introduced, and; residual significance will be
addressed.
OUTPUT: One (1) Visual Resources section
SUBTASK 4.13 — CULTURAL RESOURCES
Cultural and Paleontological Report to be prepared by Applicant's Subconsultant
LDC Peer Review
The project site's relative vicinity to the Santa Clara River, the character of the underlying
geologic units, the presence of natural drainages and oak woodlands, the fact that the site is
relatively undeveloped, and the proposed extensive land form modification combine to
suggest the potential for discovery of buried cultural or paleontological resources during
project development. The Applicant's subconsultant will prepare a comprehensive Phase I
Cultural and Paleontological Report for submittal to LDC for use in the EIR. The report
should include separate analysis of cumulative projects' and the three (3) project
alternatives. Qualified LDC staff will provide peer review of the Report provided by the
Applicant and will write a letter to the City Planner that documents the adequacy of the report
for use in the DEIR. LDC staff will then review the response of the Subconsultant. It is
assumed that only one round of review and comment will be required. If additional review
and coordination is required to achieve a CEQA-adequate technical report, additional time
and materials charges will be required that may be charged to the contingency amount
reserved for such purpose.
It is recommended that the Subconsultant, at the City of Santa Clarita's request, assist the City
by facilitating government -to -government consultation between interested Native American
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Tribes and the City, as required by Senate Bill 18 and Government Code Sections 65351-
65352.4 (General Plans). SB 18 (Chapter 905, Statutes of 2004) calls for direct government -to -
government consultation between tribes and local jurisdictions during the process leading to
adoption or amendment of local general plans or specific plans. It is assumed that the
applicant's Subconsultant will contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to
request information it may have regarding sacred sites in the project area (PRC 5097.9) and
to obtain the contact information for Native American Tribes who should be consulted under
SB 18.
The EIR section will summarize the existing cultural / paleontological resources on, or in the
vicinity of, the project site. The discussion will be based on the technical studies prepared for
the project. Thresholds of Significance will be listed and the impacts will be discussed in
light of those thresholds. A summary of impacts will be provided based in the findings of the
Subconsultant's report. Mitigation measures promulgated by the Applicant's Subconsultant
shall be listed and any residual significant impacts will be identified.
IOUTPUT: One (1) Cultural Resources section.
' SUBTASK 4.14 —WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
LDC
' LDC will coordinate with City staff and affected public utility providers to assess the potential
impacts of the proposed project on water services. The Applicant and or their project
' Engineer, shall supply details of the project's wastewater generation for the MRF, including
but not limited to, employee usage, equipment and truck washing, and washing of materials
' in the plant. Information on wastewater treatment proposed by the Applicant shall be
supplied to LDC for inclusion into the DEIR.
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Service providers will be contacted by letter to gather information on existing conditions
related to sewerage line and treatment plant capacities, the impact of the proposed project,
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appropriate mitigation measures, and current connection fees. The EIR section will include
discussion the thresholds impact
a of existing conditions, of significance, analysis (project
and cumulative), and mitigation measures, if required.
SUBTASK 4.15 — HYDROLOGY
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Hydrology Report to be prepared by Applicant's Subconsultant
LDC Review
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industrial development. The combination of these activities could affect local hydrology and
water quality. Qualified LDC staff will perform a review of the technical data and reports
prepared by the applicant's engineer(s). LDC's Director of Engineering, or a qualified
Engineer, will review the Hydrology Report. The report should include existing, project, and
cumulative (if available) site hydrology information. The report shall also address the three
(3) project alternatives to be determined. The reports will be reviewed and comments based
upon the following criteria:
• Design methodology and assumptions
• Technical competency and basis for findings of significance
• Adequacy of the data to complete the EIR
• Review for Levels of Significance (as defined by CEQA) and identify possible impacts
and mitigation
• Accuracy in characterizing existing conditions;
• Adequacy in addressing regulatory, and local and regional planning
requirements (including all City and County standards for Hydrology reports,
SUSMP's, etc);
• Technical adequacy of BMP plan given pollutants of concern and local receiving
water issues;
• Appropriateness of significance criteria, thresholds, and approach to
addressing impacts;
Based upon the final technical reports submitted, LDC will prepare a letter to the City Planner
that documents the adequacy of the report(s) for use in the DEIR. LDC staff will then review
the response of the Subconsultant. It is assumed that only one round of review and
comment will be required. If additional review and coordination is required to achieve a
CEQA-adequate technical report, additional time and materials charges will be required that
may be charged to the contingency amount reserved for such purpose.
The DEIR section will include a summary of the existing conditions and regulatory settings,
methodologies employed in the technical studies and a list of significance thresholds for
hydrological issues. It will also include a list of potential project impacts, the levels of
significance prior to mitigation, and a list of feasible mitigation measures to be employed.
Residual impacts, or lack thereof, will be included in the conclusion of the section.
OUTPUT: One (1) Hydrology section
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SUBTASK 4.16 - NOISE
' Noise Report to be prepared by Applicant's Subconsultant
LDC
' Highway 14 represents a significant source of noise that would be expected to impact the
project site and its users. In addition, the nature of the MRF project itself could generate
' noise that would affect surrounding land uses. The Applicant's subconsultant will prepare a
comprehensive Noise/Acoustical Report for submittal to LDC for use in the EIR. The report
' should include separate analysis of cumulative projects' and the three (3) project
alternatives. Qualified LDC staff will provide peer review of the Report provided by the
Applicant and will write a letter to the City Planner that documents the adequacy of the
report for use in the DEIR. LDC staff will then review the response of the Subconsultant. It
is assumed that only one round of review and comment will be required. If additional review
' and coordination is required to achieve a CEQA-adequate technical report, additional time
and materials charges will be required that may be charged to the contingency amount
' reserved for such purpose.
The DEIR section will include a summary of the existing conditions and regulatory settings,
' methodologies employed in the technical study and a list of significance thresholds for
acoustical issues. It will also include a list of potential project impacts, the levels of
1 significance prior to mitigation, and a list of feasible mitigation measures to be employed.
Residual impacts, or lack thereof, will be included in the conclusion of the section.
' OUTPUT: One 1 Noise section
SUBTASK 4.17 - TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS
t Traffic Report to be prepared by Applicant's Subconsultant
LDC
Construction and operational phases of the proposed MRF project would result in the
' generation of additional short-term and long-term traffic increases to the project area. Main
vehicular access to the facility is planned to be provided via Sierra Highway. Additionally, a
' total of 144 parking spaces are planned to be provided for the proposed project. The facility
is proposed to process and transfer up to 2,000 tons per day of municipal solid waste,
' recyclable materials, green waste, and construction/demolition waste. Employee traffic and
diesel trash/recycling trucks will be added to the daily circulation on Sierra Highway and
' surrounding streets.
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The Applicant's subconsultant will prepare a comprehensive Traffic and Access Report for
submittal to LDC for use in the EIR. The report should include separate analysis of
cumulative projects' (to be determined through this study and direction by the City of Santa
Clarita Traffic Division staff) and the three (3) project alternatives. Qualified LDC staff will
provide peer review of the Report provided by the Applicant and will write a letter to the City
Planner that documents the adequacy of the report for use in the DEIR. LDC staff will then
review the response of the Subconsultant. It is assumed that only one round of review and
comment will be required. If additional review and coordination is required to achieve a
' CEQA-adequate technical report, additional time and materials charges will be required that
may be charged to the contingency amount reserved for such purpose.
The DEIR section will include a summary of the existing conditions and regulatory settings,
methodologies employed in the technical study and a list of significance thresholds for traffic -
related issues. It will also include a list of potential project impacts, the levels of significance
prior to mitigation, and a list of feasible mitigation measures to be employed. Residual
impacts, or lack thereof, will be included in the conclusion of the section.
It is assumed that the Traffic Report will include all required data relating to trip generation
' rates, study intersection information and graphics, current traffic counts, and related projects
in the area which may contribute cumulative impacts to the adjacent street system and study
' locations in the vicinity of the proposed project. The compiled list of related projects will be
utilized for cumulative analysis, as reasonable and applicable, in other section of the DEIR.
' In addition to related projects, consider utilization of an ambient traffic growth factor for
purposes of assessing the trips generated by related projects that are currently unknown,
and/or are located outside the study area. The ambient growth factor to be utilized in the
calculations should be confirmed with City staff prior to commencement of the analysis.
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assumed that the Report will include weekday AM and PM peak hour Level of
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Service calculations at the study intersections for existing conditions, as well as future
the determine
conditions without and with proposed project traffic to the potential project
impacts. The report should utilize the City's approved capacity analysis methodologies
(i.e., Intersection Capacity Utilization method) for the Level of Service calculations. The
future background traffic volumes will be forecast by applying a growth factor (typically
estimated at 1.0 to 2.0% per year) to the existing traffic volumes and adding traffic from
cumulative developments (related projects) in the study area.
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The report should assess the impact of the project based on the results of the peak hour
intersection analyses and application of the City of Santa Clarita significance criteria. Based
on this assessment, determine which intersections (if any) will require improvements to
reduce potential traffic impacts associated with the proposed development to less than
significant levels.
The Applicant's Subconsultants should also provide recommended mitigation measures,
which may include intersection and/or signalization improvements, striping modifications, the
addition of auxiliary turn lanes, traffic control/limitations at site access points, etc. Please
note that this proposal assumes the recommended mitigation measures can be adequately
described within the text of the report.
The report should include the preparation of an analysis of potential impacts at monitoring
location(s) identified in the 2004 Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County
manual, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, July 2004. The CMP impact thresholds will
be reviewed to determine if an analysis is required and, as needed, an evaluation will be
prepared of the potential project impacts on the CMP system. It should also include
research of freeway traffic volumes available from the California Department of
Transportation for segments in the vicinity of the project site, as well as freeway segments
identified for analysis/monitoring by the Los Angeles County CMP. The Subconsultant
should assign the forecast AM and PM peak hour trips expected to be generated by the
proposed project to the identified freeway segments (i.e., up to four segments) based on
existing and anticipated traffic patterns to and from the project site.
The report should include preparation of trip generation forecasts for up to three (3) project
alternatives for a typical weekday over a 24-hour period, as well as for the commuter AM
and PM peak hours based on data obtained for material recovery facilities and transfer
stations in the area as well as other traffic study reports prepared for similar facilities.
OUTPUT: One (1) Transportation and Access section.
SUBTASK: 4.18 - UTILITIES
LDC
LDC will coordinate with City staff and affected public utility providers to assess the potential
impacts of the proposed project on local public utility services. Service providers will be
contacted by letter to gather information on existing conditions and what the impact of the
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proposed project could be on their service areas. Appropriate mitigation measures and
connection fees will be discussed.
OUTPUT: One (1) Utility section.
SUBTASK 4.19 — FIRE SERVICE
LDC
LDC will contact the County of Los Angeles Fire Department by letter to gather information
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on existing conditions and what the impact of the proposed project could be on their service
capacity. Response times, equipment availability, and staffing shall be discussed in the
DEIR section. The DEIR section will include a summary of the existing conditions and a list
of significance thresholds for fire -related issues. It will also include a list of potential project
impacts, the levels of significance prior to mitigation, and a list of feasible mitigation
measures to be employed. Residual impacts, or lack thereof, will be included in the
conclusion of the section. It is assumed the Applicant's Engineer or others will produce a
Fuel Modification Plan for discussion
our purposes in this section. LDC could provide this
service if requested at an additional cost.
OUTPUT: One (1) Fire Service section.
SUBTASK 4.20 - PROJECT ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
LDC intends to provide comparative analysis of up to three (3) alternatives to the proposed
project, which could include (1) an Existing General Plan/Zoning -Designation alternative,
(2) a Reduced Facility alternative, and (3) an Alternative Facility Placement alternative.
The required No -Project Alternative will also be addressed in a qualitative fashion as a fourth
alternative. These alternatives (except for No Project) will be defined or redefined in
coordination with City staff upon completion of a majority of the Working Draft EIR, when
significance impacts be known,
will and alternatives can be devised that will reduce impacts.
LDC will work with the City in the definition of the alternatives to ensure that the analysis meets
the requirement of CEQA to focus on alternatives that could reduce the significant impacts of
the proposed project. In addition, we will provide a brief discussion of the alternative sites
that were previously looked at by the Applicant and address the reasons why those sites
were infeasible.
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OUTPUT: One (1) Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes section.
SUBTASK 4.22 - GROWTH -INDUCING IMPACTS
This section of the EIR will analyze ways in which the proposed project could foster economic
or population growth, or construction of additional projects, which could adversely affect the
environment. Impediments to growth that would be removed as a result of the proposed project
will also be discussed.
OUTPUT: One (1) Growth -Inducing Impacts section.
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alternative will described and comparatively analyzed on a subject -by -subject basis
with the proposed project. A table comparing the impacts of the alternatives to the proposed
project will be prepared and placed in the Executive Summary Section of the DEIR. A brief
written summary will also be provided that identifies the environmentally superior alternative,
as required by the CEQA Guidelines, and discusses the project objectives and the reason for
preferring the proposed project to the alternatives.
It is assumed that the technical studies to be prepared by the Applicant's Subconsultant team
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will fully address the potential impacts of each alternative and that they will supply appropriate
mitigation measures and graphics. These technical documents include: Air, Biological
including oak trees, Geotechnical, Phase 1 Assessment, Visual simulations, Cultural &
Paleontological, Hydrology, Water Supply and Quality, Noise and Traffic. We have allotted
some time for coordination on the alternatives, but expect that all the Subconsultants will
the technical data for EIR. If
provide required we will need the technical data is not supplied,
we will use a qualitative approach to the analysis.
OUTPUT: One (1) Alternatives section.
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This EIR
section of the will include a discussion of non-renewable resources used injroect
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construction as well as an analysis of the potential for increased or decreased consumption of
fossil fuels as a result of project implementation.
OUTPUT: One (1) Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes section.
SUBTASK 4.22 - GROWTH -INDUCING IMPACTS
This section of the EIR will analyze ways in which the proposed project could foster economic
or population growth, or construction of additional projects, which could adversely affect the
environment. Impediments to growth that would be removed as a result of the proposed project
will also be discussed.
OUTPUT: One (1) Growth -Inducing Impacts section.
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OUTPUT: One (1) Mitigation Monitoring Program section
' SUBTASK 4.24 —ADMINISTRATIVE "WORKING" DRAFT EIR
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SUBTASK 4.23 - MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
OUTPUT: Twenty ) co 'Working" (20 copies of the Administrative Workin Draft EIR for Cit p 9 Y staff
In conjunction with the Final EIR, LDC will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
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Program (MMRP) that identifies the mitigation measures included in the Final EIR, the timing
of the implementation of each measure, and the entity (applicant, agency, or both) responsible for
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implementing and monitoring each measure. We will coordinate with the City to identify the
responsible parties for each mitigation measure.
OUTPUT: One (1) Mitigation Monitoring Program section
' SUBTASK 4.24 —ADMINISTRATIVE "WORKING" DRAFT EIR
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The above -referenced environmental sections will be prepared as a "working draft' and
OUTPUT: Twenty (20) copies of the preliminary (Screencheck) Draft EIR for City staff
review; and Five (5) copies of the Appendices
1 SUBTASK 4.26 — PUBLIC CIRCULATION DRAFT EIR
Upon response to any last minute changes or comments made by City staff, the Draft EIR
shall be prepared and circulated for public review.
IOUTPUT:
Sixty (60) copies and one reproducible master of the Draft EIR;
One (1) reproducible master of the Draft EIR;
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OUTPUT: Twenty ) co 'Working" (20 copies of the Administrative Workin Draft EIR for Cit p 9 Y staff
review.
SUBTASK 4.25 - PRELIMINARY SCREENCHECK DRAFT EIR
After the City's initial review of the Working DEIR and incorporation of City comments, the above
noted environmental factor sections will be revised and submitted to the City for review.
OUTPUT: Twenty (20) copies of the preliminary (Screencheck) Draft EIR for City staff
review; and Five (5) copies of the Appendices
1 SUBTASK 4.26 — PUBLIC CIRCULATION DRAFT EIR
Upon response to any last minute changes or comments made by City staff, the Draft EIR
shall be prepared and circulated for public review.
IOUTPUT:
Sixty (60) copies and one reproducible master of the Draft EIR;
One (1) reproducible master of the Draft EIR;
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Seventy-five (75) CD's of the Draft EIR for public review;
Twenty-five (25) copies of the Appendices for the Draft EIR; and
Seventy-five (75) CDs of the Appendices for the Draft EIR.
TASK 3 — PREPARATION OF SCREENCHECK FINAL EIR
Pursuant to CEQA and City requirements for implementation of CEQA, LDC would prepare
draft written responses to all comments received during the public review period. This would
include responses to all verbal comments obtained through the minutes of the public hearings
pertaining to the adequacy of this EIR, and written comments received by the City. The Draft
Response to Comments will be provided to the City for review, corrected per staff's direction,
and published within the Final EIR.
In light of the potential for public controversy expected for this project and EIR, please
understand that the time necessary to complete this task is highly dependent on the actions or
feedback of others, including all of the project's Subconsultants. Therefore, beyond the hours
budgeted, we propose to be available for as much time as is necessary to meet the City's
deadlines on a time and material basis within the proposed contingency. Additional tasks or
time and materials items requested beyond the contingency will require approval by the City
prior to commencement of the tasks.
OUTPUT: Ten (10) copies of the Preliminary Final EIR.
TASK 4 - PREPARATION OF FINAL EIR
This task involves the preparation of the Final EIR subsequent to changes and input from City
staff review and any technical input from the project team of Subconsultants.
OUTPUT: Forty (40) copies and one (1) reproducible master of the Final EIR; and seventy-five
(75) CDs of the Final EIR.
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3.0 SCHEDULE
*Tentative Santa Clarita Burrtec Materials Recovery Facility EIR Schedule
Task
Start date
Finish date
Duration
Initial Kick-off Meeting
1/14/08
1/14/08
1 da
City to prepare and LDC to review
1/15/08
2/13/08
4 weeks
Notice of Preparation (NOP)
materials
Circulation of NOP
2/14/08
3/15/08
30 days
EIR Scoping Meeting
2/28/08
2/28/08
1 da
1s` working draft DEIR and City
1/15/08
6/6/08
20 weeks
submittal
Response to City Staff comments on
6/9/08
6/30/08
3 weeks
first working draft DEIR
Produce 20 Copies Screencheck
7/1/08
7/3/08
3 days
DEIR
Circulate internal Screencheck DEIR
7/9/08
7/28/08
3 weeks
for City review
DEIR Revision and response to
7/29/08
8/19/08
3 weeks
comments, coordination with City
etc.
City/Community meeting prior to
8/7/08
8/7/08
1 day
public EIR
Produce Copies DEIR
8/20/08
8/27/08
1 week
Public circulation period
8/28/08
10/13/08
45 days
Pre -public hearing project meeting
Prior to public
TBD
1 day
hearin
Public hearings (2 Planning
Oct/Nov `08
commission, 2 City Council
Produce copies of Preliminary FEIR
November `08
for City Review
City Review Preliminary FEIR
11/7/08
12/1/08
2 weeks
Preparation of FEIR, Mitigation
12/2/08
12/23/08
3 weeks
Monitoring program, Findings of
Facts (copies TBD
rvoie: i nis is a preiiminary scneauie subject to cnange based on project design
changes, timing of Subconsultant reports and other factors.
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4.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
' Application of Previous Project Experience with Specific Plans and Master Plans in the
Santa Clarita Valley. LDC and the project team have prepared numerous EIRs and
' environmental documents for projects in the Santa Clarita valley and the County of Los
Angeles. The LDC project team has direct experience with the project issues including
' interagency consultation; development of hillside land uses; potential impacts to
environmentally sensitive habitats; and impacts associated with all of the applicable
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environmental factors.
Thorough and Factual Analysis. LDC's approach is to provide a level of analysis that assures
a comprehensive and legally defensible EIR. Our intent is to prepare an EIR that contains
' substantial factual evidence for its conclusions regarding the significance of impacts and the
effectiveness of mitigation.
' Clear Presentation. Our objective is to clearly and concisely communicate the technical
information in an FIR, so that it aids decision -makers in determining a course of action. Through
the use of clear graphics and concise writing, LDC will ensure technical information is
understandable by the general public and decision makers, increasing the utility and value of
the CEQA documents to the Lead Agency
Responsiveness. LDC has a 15 -year reputation for working closely and effectively with lead
agencies to resolve issues and problems, and we will apply that approach to this project as
' well. We pride ourselves on being able to maintain quick turnaround of work products without
sacrificing quality and accuracy. With our office locations in Santa Clarita and Pasadena and
20+ years of planning, environmental, biological, and State and Federal Permitting experience
Iin the project area, we are uniquely qualified to address the environmental issues specific to
projects in the Santa Clarita Valley. Our firm is large enough to handle controversial projects
' involving issues of great complexity, but small enough to ensure our clients the personalized
attention of senior, experienced staff. Our EIR projects are carefully managed via weekly
' internal -team meetings and bi-weekly status reports are delivered to our Clients. Weekly status
reports are also available, if needed. Each of our projects is assigned to a team of in-house
' professionals that bring their collective planning, engineering (when needed), and environmental
experience to the project. For a detailed description of staff, please refer to Section 6,
Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities in this proposal.
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EIR OBJECTIVES
1 The primary objectives for environmental documents prepared by LDC are defined below.
' Information must be presented in a manner that is understandable to the general
public, yet technically sufficient to satisfy agency review requirements.
'. The CEQA Guidelines provide basic rules and procedural requirements for
environmental document preparation and review. However, they are
guidelines, and as such are open for some interpretation. More than simply
focusing the scope of the technical analysis, we believe any environmental
' document must be tailored in style and in form to meet the individual needs of a
project and its reviewing audience.
' It is important to define and understand a project's objectives and potential for large
and small scale impacts prior to preparation of an EIR. Given this information,
' agency and public concerns can be evaluated .early in the process and more
meaningful mitigation measures and alternatives can be considered.
' Given that any environmental document must accurately reflect a broad
range of information, we believe that the project applicant cannot be excluded
' from the process. We understand the need for independent review; however, if a
project is to be accurately described and mitigation measures properly evaluated,
' all parties must be involved.
' In addition to understanding the process, a consulting firm must maintain the ability to
provide a comprehensive product while servicing the client. These abilities are achieved
' through the participation of principal staff, regular in-house coordination and project tracking,
our technical expertise, and responsiveness to the needs of clients. In keeping with these
' policy objectives, we have developed a reporting style and "up -front" evaluation procedure
that focuses on early environmental review and public participation. Experience tells us that
these procedures are not always required nor are they appropriate in all cases; however,
' they are the cornerstones of LDC' environmental objectives and philosophy.
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5.0 COSTS
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Environmental Budget Worksheet 12-13-07
Task
Hours
Rate
Cost
Kick-off Meeting
8
121
968
Prep & Attendance by 2 key staff
8
147
1,176
Subtotal
$2,144
Notice of Preparation & ISQ
Review City's NOP & comment
6
121
726
2
147
294
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Subtotal
$1,020
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Prepare ISQ for City Review
5
121
605
8
90
720
Subtotal
$1,325
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Prepare Final ISQ
2
121
242
Subtotal
$242
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Scoping Meeting (attend only)
6
121
726
6
90
540
Subtotal
$1,266
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Working Administrative Draft EIR
Coord w/ Subs on Tech reports, status & questions (1 hr per week,
30 weeks)
30
90
2,700
Introduction
4
90
360
Executive Summary (Incl project table & simplified alternative
comparison)
100
90
9,000
Project Description
80
105
8,400
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Environmental Setting
60
105
6,300
Air Quality'
30
105
3,150
Biological Resources (incl oaks)'
100
105
10,500
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Geotechnical Hazards'
45
105
4,725
Land Use
40
105
4,200
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Water Resources (LDC coord & incorporation)'
20
105
2,100
Solid Waste Disposal
40
90
3,600
Human Made Hazards'
40
105
4,200
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Visual Resources"
80
105
8,400
Cultural Resources*
30
90
2,700
Wastewater Disposal
40
90
3,600
Hydrology/Water Quality'
40
105
4,200
Noise'
30
105
3,150
Transportation/Access'
60
105
6,300
Utilities
30
90
2,700
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Fire Services
30
90
2,700
Cumulative analysis (3 x 15 sections)
45
90
4,050
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Project Alternatives (3)
120
121
14,520
Irreversible Environmental Changes
10
105
1,050
Growth Inducing Changes
12
105
1,260
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Organizations/Persons Contacted
10
90
900
References
10
90
900
Water Resources (WSA, EIR Report on supply & quality) (IS to prep
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@ fixed fee)'
0
0
28,750
Subtotal WADEIR
1136
$144,415
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Screencheck Draft EIR
Response to City Staff Comments
16
147
2,352
Response to City Staff Comments
40
90
3,600
Response to City Staff Comments
40
121
4,840
Document Production
20
90
1,800
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Document Production
Subtotal SDEIR
20
136
66
1,320
$13,912
Public Circulation DEIR
Response to City Staff final Comments
80
105
8,400
Document Production & circulation
60
90
5,400
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Subtotal PC DEIR
140
$13,800
Administrative Draft Final EIR (Response to comments)
Response to Public circulation Comments
160
105
16,800
Document Production
40
90
3,600
Subtotal ADFEIR
200
$20,400
Final EIR
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Final Responses to Public Comments
Mitigation Monitoring Program
80
80
105
90
8,400
7,200
Document Production
40
90
3,600
Attendance at Meetings (community level -prior to hearings)
20
145
2,900
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Hearing Preparation (City or Applicant to provide exhibits)
20
105
2,100
Subtotal FEIR
240
$24,200
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(4 each) staff
24
121
2,904
24
147
3,528
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$6,432
General Administration
Peer Review of Subconsultant Reports (EIR planner(s); jr
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121
15,246
Peer Review of Subconsultants Reports (Sr. Bio/Arborist)
20
147
2,940
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City Coord & Meetings (25 hrs meetings; 1 hr week @30 weeks
40
139
5,560
other coord)
55
121
6,655
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80 147 11,760
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Technical Editor
Project Coordinator
80 66 5,280
80 66 5,280
assumed that the reports will be provided in both hard copy and electronic formats. The electronic formats will be
481 $52,721
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LDC. Any work required of LDC to bring submitted technical studies up to acceptable standards will require use
(Budget)
$6,000
Reimbursables including in-house copies, mileage, and other
*Applicant's Subconsultants to prepare project impact reports for Traffic, Geotechnical, Biological, Oak Tree
costs associated with working production of the EIR documents will
Report, Hydrology, Air (incl Global Climate Change), Noise, Cultural, Water Supply & Quality, Visual Simulations
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alternatives analysis. Quantitative analysis may require additional work by the applicant's Subconsultants.
invoiced as they occur in accordance with our standard contract
Impact Sciences has quoted 6 hours for response to comments at T&M rates. Additional time for response to
conditions but not to exceed $6,000.
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addendum.
** Includes 40 hours of field time (one long day, 4 -man crew) to spot check oaks, jurisdictional determination, &
Reproduction costs (estimated budget)
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The Applicant and/or their Engineer will provide alternative site plans, grading plans, architectural plans, etc for
150 paper sets; 150 CDS (budget)
Estimated $2,000 initial set up costs, then $200 each EIR, $5 each
$32,750
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(EIR's outsource to Ford Graphics ; CD's inhouse)
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$320,627
20% Contingency
$64,125
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This proposal and cost estimate for EIR preparation is based on the stated intent of the client to provide all
technical reports required. The assumption is made that each technical report provided will be complete and
technically accurate. Each report will include all necessary analysis of impacts including the analysis of
alternatives and provide appropriate mitigation measures with determinations of significance per CEQA. It is also
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assumed that the reports will be provided in both hard copy and electronic formats. The electronic formats will be
in Microsoft Word (or compatible) for textual materials, AutoCAD for technical drawings and unlocked PDF for
other illustrations. Other formats may be substituted with LDC's acknowledgement that they are supported at
LDC. Any work required of LDC to bring submitted technical studies up to acceptable standards will require use
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Assumptions (including but not limited to):
*Applicant's Subconsultants to prepare project impact reports for Traffic, Geotechnical, Biological, Oak Tree
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Report, Hydrology, Air (incl Global Climate Change), Noise, Cultural, Water Supply & Quality, Visual Simulations
We do not know the scope of their studies, but assume that we will do the cumulative and qualitative
alternatives analysis. Quantitative analysis may require additional work by the applicant's Subconsultants.
Impact Sciences has quoted 6 hours for response to comments at T&M rates. Additional time for response to
comments, attendance at hearings, etc., may be covered under the contingency, or if excessive, may require an
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addendum.
** Includes 40 hours of field time (one long day, 4 -man crew) to spot check oaks, jurisdictional determination, &
general bio resources.
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The Applicant and/or their Engineer will provide alternative site plans, grading plans, architectural plans, etc for
the three Alternative project's analysis section. LDC to assist with alternative recommendations, but not drafting
or design.
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6.0 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
This section presents the individuals that will participate in the preparation of the Burrtec
Materials Recovery Facility EIR. Resumes for all key individuals and a list of relative EIR
and environmental projects follow this profile.
PROFILE
Land Design Consultants, Inc. (LDC) is a full-service environmental, land planning, civil
engineering, and surveying company. Our environmental group is composed of a dedicated
and experienced team of land use and CEQA/NEPA planners, wildlife biologists, botanists,
anthropologists, regulatory specialists, Certified Arborists, and dedicated AutoCAD
designers and drafters. Our professionalism and dedication to ethical, pro -active project
development has earned the respect and trust of local, State, and Federal regulatory
agencies. The environmental team is supported by the full complement of LDC civil and
municipal engineers, drafters, designers, graphics artists, and surveyors. Together, we bring
a comprehensive and balanced team to the service of our clients.
The principals and project managers of LDC are highly experienced, motivated and
respected in the development industry of Southern California. With over 100 years of
combined experience in residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use master planned
projects in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, LDC's
principals and project managers are familiar with the local environmental and political. issues,
processing, governmental expediting and current design standards.
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STEVE HUNTER
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering
California State University, Los Angeles, 1982
Don Bosco Technical Institute, California 1978
Experience Summary
Currently Vice President of Land Design Consultants, Inc. (LDC), Pasadena,
California. Over 20 years of experience in private land development and
petrochemical projects with extensive knowledge of project design and regulatory
requirements for.residential, commercial, industrial and recreation/resort projects.
Has extensive experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies
including Corps of Engineers, California Regional Water Quality Control Board,
California Department of Fish and Game, etc. Has also worked successfully with
Caltrans to obtain encroachment permit and PSRs. Has successfully represented
numerous projects of various sizes and types in obtaining development entitlements.
Also responsible for coordination between clients and governmental agencies,
project engineering designs and governmental expediting. Provided projects with
experienced representation at public hearings, community workshops and
governmental agencies.
Professional Positions
Vice President/Owner
1992 -
Present
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Director of Planning/Senior Project Manager
1984-
1992
Engineering Service Corporation, Culver City, California
Senior Design Engineer
1982-
1984
C.F. Braun Engineers, Alhambra, California
Project Designer
1978-
1982
Loren Phillips and Assoc., Arcadia, California
Designer
1977-
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Wilden & Associates, Anaheim, California
Committees, Awards, and Honors
Land Development Technical Advisory Committee, City of Santa Clarita, for
development of city-wide zoning Ordinance
Technical Advisory Committee on establishment of City of Santa Clarita ridgeline and
grading ordinance
Los Angeles County Sheriff Mountain Rescue (San Dimas)
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Professional Organizations
1 American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners (APA/AICP)
Building Industry Association (BIA), LACE Chapter
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CHRISTINE M. CUBA
Education
B.A., Social Ecology/Environmental Analysis & Design, w/Honors
University of California, Irvine, 1993
Certified Arborist, #WE —1982A
International Society of Arboriculture, 1995
Experience Summary
Currently Director of Environmental Services and Senior Certified Arborist of Land
Design Consultants, Inc. Over 14 years of experience in the preparation and
processing of CEQA documentation, constraints analysis, and State and Federal
permitting. Experience includes preparation and processing of: environmental impact
reports (EIR's), specific plans, mitigation monitoring programs and compliance plans,
CUP/Tentative map applications, site constraints analysis, oak tree surveys, reports
and construction monitoring. Also includes preparation and/or review of oak tree,
riparian, and native slope revegetation/habitat replacement plans & trail master
plans, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Section 404- Nationwide and Individual
Permits, California Department of Fish & Game 1603 Agreements; State of California
Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 Water Quality Certifications,
NPDES compliance documents, State -mandated Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plans, and Standard Urban Storm Water Management Plans.
Professional Positions
Environmental Manager/ISA Certified Arborist 1994 - Present
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Environmental/Park Specialist 1988-1996
City of Monrovia, Monrovia, California
Nature Director/Environmental Interpreter 1990-1991
City of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
Committees. Awards and Honors
Member, Western Chapter of the ISA
Member, California Oak Foundation
Member, Nature Conservancy
City of Monrovia Master Plan of Parks Committee, Technical Advisory Committee
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TY M. GARRISON
Education
M.S., Plant Ecology
Cal State Long Beach, 1991
B.S., Biological Sciences
University of Redlands, 1981
Experience Summary
Currently Natural Resources Manager at Land Design Consultants, Inc., Mr. Garrison
has over 20 years of experience in the application of environmental principles to the
planning process. He has worked closely with both private planning firms and public
planning agencies on projects ranging from simple lot splits to large master -planned
developments. His experience also includes many public projects including rail lines,
fiber optic lines, pipelines, and highway improvements.
As an environmental permitting specialist, he has developed a working relationship
with local, state, and federal agencies throughout Southern California. Mr. Garrison
has participated in land use planning and development decisions for many
communities in Southern California. This participation includes specific plan and
general plan development, open space environmental constraints analysis, corridor
analysis, oak tree permitting, CEQA & NEPA documentation, and environmentally
sensitive habitat area planning.
Professional Positions
Natural Resources Manager
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Senior Project Manager
HDR Engineering, Inc., San Diego, California
Project Manager/Senior Biologist
P&D Technologies, San Diego, California
Owner
Biological Assessment Services, Los Angeles, California
Project Manager/Senior Biologist
The Planning Center, Newport Beach, California
Biologist
Michael Brandman & Associates, Irvine, California
Independent Consulting Biologist
Authorizations/Certifications
Authorized monitor for: California gnatcatcher
2001 - Present
1998-2001
1994-1998
1990-1994
1987-1990
1985-1987
1982-1985
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Seasonal Dormancy in Dudleva parva. Masters Thesis. CSULB 1991
Professional Oraanizations
California Native Plant Society
California Oak Foundation
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Education
B.S. in Civil Engineering
California State University, Long Beach, 1983
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Currently Director of Engineering for Land Design Consultants (LDC), Inc., with over
20 years of experience in- commercial development projects and single and multi-
family land development. Prior projects involved in, from planning though
construction, including grading and utilities design and the production of construction
of drawings are listed below:
Soco-Lynch Corporation's new chemical re -combination plant in Santa Fe Springs,
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The Saint John's Health Center multi -phase re -build in Santa Monica, CA
The Corona Del Mar Plaza shopping center in Newport Beach, CA
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The West Campus expansion for Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Professional Positions
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Director of Engineering 1998 - Present
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
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Project Engineer 1997-1998
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Psomas & Associates, Santa Monica, California
Civil Engineer 1997-1997
Adams Street Civil Engineers, Inc., Irvine, California
Project Civil Engineer 1992-1997
Albert C. Martin & Associates, Los Angeles, California
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Project Designer 1986-1992
Engineering Service Corporation, Culver City, California
Design Engineer 1984-1986
Survey Computer Operator 1983-1984
VTN West, Sepulveda, California
Draftsman 1978-1981
Psomas & Associates, Costa Mesa, California
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JIMMY C. LEE
Education
B.A., Social Ecology/Environmental Analysis & Design
University of California, Irvine, 1997
Experience Summary
Over nine years of experience in the preparation and processing of environmental
documentation and constraints analysis. Experience includes coordination,
preparation, and processing of:
• Environmental Impact Reports
• Specific plans
• Mitigation Monitoring Programs and Compliance Plans
• Site constraints analysis
• Oak tree surveys, reports and construction monitoring
• Federal and State Compliance Permits including U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers' Section 404- Nationwide and Individual Permits, California
Department of Fish & Game 1603 Agreements; State of California Regional
Water Quality Control Board Section 401 Water Quality Certifications
• NPDES compliance documents, State -mandated Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plans, and Standard Urban Storm Water Management Plans
Other areas of experience include:
• Subdivision Entitlement process
• Development planning process
• Project coordination and management
Professional Positions
Project Planner
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California 1998 -Present
Planning Intern 1997-1998
David Evans & Associates, Laguna Hills, California
Intern 1997-1997
City of Garden Grove -
Dept. of Community Development & Services, Garden Grove, California
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SCOTT T. McALLASTER
Education
B.A., Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara, 1998
Experience Summary
Currently Project Planner of Land Design Consultants, Inc. Over eight years of
experience in the preparation and processing of environmental documentation and
constraints analysis. Experience includes; preparation and processing of
environmental impact reports (EIR's), specific plans, mitigation monitoring programs
and compliance plans, CUP/Tentative map applications, site constraints analysis,
oak tree surveys, reports and construction monitoring, revegetation/habitat
replacement plans, preparation of fuel modification plans, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers' Section 404- Nationwide and Individual Permits, California Department of
Fish & Game 1603 Agreements; State of California Regional Water Quality Control
Board Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, NPDES compliance documents,
State -mandated Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, and Standard Urban Storm
Water Management Plans.
Professional Positions
Project Planner
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Certification
Certified Arborist W E-7011 A
International Society of Arboriculture, 2004
Committees, Awards and Honors
Member, Sierra Club
Member, International Society of Arboriculture, Western Chapter
1999 - Present
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HOLLY MUSSER RENDON
Education
B.S., Anthropology
University of La Verne, 2003
Experience Summary
Currently Environmental Planner I of Land Design Consultants, Inc. Experience
includes preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's), specific plans, State -
mandated Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Constraints level field surveys,
Standard Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, oak tree surveys, CEQA
coordination with private sub -consultant firms, and archaeological archive research.
Professional Positions
Environmental Planner I
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Lab Technician
University of La Verne Archaeology Laboratory
Anthropology Fieldwork Practicum
University of La Verne, La Verne, California
Specialized Training
2006 Spring CEQA Workshop
UCLA Cultural Class
2005 - Present
2003
2003
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AMANDA TATEVOSS/AN
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2000
B.S. City and Regional Planning, School of Architecture and Environmental
Design.
Minor, Public Administration
Experience Summary
Currently Environmental Project Planner of Land Design Consultants, 'Inc.
Experience in coordination with City / County staff on project specific research and
entitlements; project management / coordination with architects, other consultants
and clients for project submittals; RFI's for architects during construction; preliminary
due diligence studies prior to conceptual design studies. Site designer for single-
family and multi -family residential communities, tax credit affordable housing
projects, and horizontal "mixed-use" projects. Coordinated graphics and information
with other agencies for preparation of environmental documents and public
presentations. Due Diligence reports for proposed mixed-use projects in Los
Angeles and Ventura counties. Specific Plan preparation for an industrial center in
the City of Tracy. Building permit processing in the City of Los Angeles. Tentative
Tract Map, Parcel Map design and entitlements for industrial and residential projects
in Simi Valley, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles and Moorpark. Conceptual Design grading
studies for hillside development and earthwork calculations. Report preparation for
City Council members regarding downtown revitalization, Building Permit data
collection and organization. EIR preparation for potential high-rise in Glendale.
Professional Positions
Environmental Project Planner
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
2007 - Present
July 2005 - 2007
July 2000 — July 2005
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Senior Planner / Project Manager
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KTGY Architects, Santa Monica, California
Project Planner/ Senior Planner
The Keith Companies, Encino, California
Associations
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American Planning Association (APA)
Urban Land Institute ( ULI )
Westside Urban Forum (WUF )
2007 - Present
July 2005 - 2007
July 2000 — July 2005
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MOLLY MU/R BROOKE
Education
M.S., Botany
Washington State University, 2006
B.A. with Distinction, Biology
University of Virginia, 2001
Experience Summary
' Ms. Brooke is currently an Associate Biologist with Land Design Consultants, Inc.
She has worked in several aspects of ecology including population biology, disease
ecology and education. Ms. Brooke specializes in Invasive Species Ecology and
recently completed her master's research concerning the prediction of invasive
species. She has field experience in plant, amphibian and habitat delineation
surveys.
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Positions
Associate Biologist
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Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Graduate Research
Aug 2004 — Dec 2006
"The Fate of Chinese Understory Species in Coniferous Forests of the Pacific
Northwest: The Role of Light."
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Dr. Richard Mack, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Graduate Teaching and Greenhouse Assistant
Aug 2004 - Dec 2006
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Dr. Richard Mack, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Teaching Assistant and Teacher
Aug 2002 — Aug 2004
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Westerly School of Long Beach, Long Beach, California
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Undergraduate Research
Aug 1999 - May 2001
"Impacts of Forest Management Practices on Pond -Breeding Amphibians"
Dr. Henry Wilbur, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Research Assistant
Summers 1999/2001
Conducted studies of disease in natural plant populations at Mountain Lake
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University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Honors and Professional Affiliations
2007 California Native Plant Society Member
2006 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention
2005 Natural Resource Conservation Endowment Foundation Award
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2004-2006 Washington State University Graduate Scholars Award
2003 Earthwatch Educator Award
' 2001 University of Virginia Distinguished Major
2001 Distinguished Major Thesis Presentation Award
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' Education
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B.S., Conservation Biology in process
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
A.A. and A.S., Natural Sciences
Forestry Certificate
Citrus College, Glendora, 2004
Experience Summary
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Currently Project Biologist of Land Design Consultants, Inc. Experienced in the
preparation of various environmental reports, GIS engineering, spring floristic
surveys, nesting bird surveys, oak tree surveys, general biological surveys, reptile
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Professional Positions
Project Biologist 2005 - Present
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Associate Biologist 2004-2005
Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
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Research Associate 2006
Assisted Justin Wood, B.S. with riparian recovery studies on the 2006 Santa Paula River
by conducting Catostomus santaanae, Gila orcutti and Gasterosteus aculeatus surveys.
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Wildlife Research Associate 2002-2007
Assisted Robert Goodman, M.S. with Clemmys marmorata pallida studies at various
Southern California locations during the summers of 2002 - 2004.
Awards and Honors
2000 Key of Knowledge Award, Top Ten Citrus College Students
2002 Certificate of Academic Achievement for Excellence, Language Arts, Citrus
College
2002 Certificate Academic Achievement for Excellence,
of History, Citrus College
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2000 Certificate of Academic Achievement for Excellence, Physical
Science/Engineering, Citrus College
2000 Certificate of Academic Achievement for Excellence, Language Arts, Citrus
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1999 Certificate of Academic Achievement for Excellence, Mathematics, Citrus
College
1999 Certificate of Academic Achievement for Excellence, Physical
Science/Engineering Citrus College
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LAUREL E. PEELLE
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Education
B.A. in Biogeography with a minor in Biological Anthropology
University of California, Los Angeles, 2004
Experience Summary
Currently an Associate Biologist at Land Design Consultants, Inc. Experience
includes oak tree surveys, nesting bird surveys, general biological field surveys,
research reports, biological monitoring, and biological resources technical reports.
Professional Positions
Associate Biologist 2005 -
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Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Santa Cruz Island Field Researcher November
2004
Assisted Dr. Hartmut Walter at UCLA with loggerhead shrike studies on Santa Cruz
Island
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Santa Clara River Exotic Plant Study Field Assistant November
2004
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Assisted a PhD student for doctoral thesis
Researcher/Field Biologist for Small Mammals in Lake Tahoe Urban
Biodiversity Project Summer
2004
University of Nevada, Reno and Forest Service
Santa Ynez Valley Oak Field Biologist Spring
2004
Assisted Dr. Victoria Stork at UCLA with research on valley oak seedlings
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7.0 SUBCONSULTANTS
It is understood that the Applicant would be contracting with their own Subconsultants for all
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e.0 STATEMENT OF OFFER AND SIGNATURE
Land Design Consultants, Inc. will prepare the Santa Clarita Burrtec Materials Recovery
Facility Environmental Impact Report for a fee of $321,000. As instructed by City
planning staff, an additional 20% contingency of $64,000 is proposed for use if
necessary. This proposal is in effect for a period of 60 days. It is our pleasure to work
with the City of Santa Clarita. Please do not hesitate to contact LDC if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
LAND DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC.
Steve unter
Vice President
ry Mar, P.E., PLS
Vice President
Christy Cuba
Director of Environmental Services
ISA Certified Arborist, WE -1982A
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9.0 LIST OF RELATED PROJECTS
Copper Creek–V.T.T.M. 47760 and 43589
McMillin Land Development Co.
• DEIR/FEIR
' Oak tree survey & report
• Biological survey
• Corps & CDFG delineation & permitting
' V.T.T.M. planning & engineering
Spring Canyon–V.T.T.M. 48086 (542 residential units, school site, parks, public facilities
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ASL Sand Canyon
• DEIR/FEIR
• SEIR
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• Mitigation Monitoring Plan
• Environmental findings
• Oak tree survey & report
• biological survey
• Corps & CDFG delineation & permitting
• V.T.T.M. planning & engineering
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Gorman Ranch– V.T.T.M. 62053 (533 single family residential lots on 2800 acres)
Rox Consulting Group Inc.
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• DEIR/FEIR,
• Peer review of technical reports
• V.T.T.M. planning & engineering
Stevenson Ranch Phase 3 – V.T.T.M. 33608 (140 SF residential units, school site, park)
Lennar Homes
• Preparation of several EIR Sections
• Planning & Engineering
Canyon Park Specific Plan – (988 acre, 4,900 mixed use residential area, 26 acre
Community Park and School sites)
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• EIR and entitlements approval
• first phase completed — Santa Clarita, California
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Haskell Canyon Master Plan - V.T.T.M. 47657 (165 acres, 559 mixed-use residential,
commercial, local parks and school site)
• EIR and entitlements approved
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State Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Agreement — Santa Clarita, California.
Emerald Ridge - V.T.T.M. 37856 – (119 hillside acres, 21 single-family one (1) acre
minimum lots)
• EIR and entitlements approved
La Vina Specific Plan – (220 acres, 272 single-family residential with private school)
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Cantwell Anderson
• EIR and entitlements
approved
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County of Los Angeles Fire Department — Fire Station in Tr. 46908
• Review exiting literature, including the EIR certified for tract 46908, which included
the Fire Station lot
Prepare an environmental questionnaire for submittal to the County of Los Angeles
Department of Regional Planning
Using the Department of Regional Planning's initial study form as a guide, prepare
supporting documentation for a Mitigated Negative Declaration or Negative
Declaration per CEQA requirements
The Calabasas Inn Project P'The Village at Calabasas"
D2 Development and Construction Inc.
• 1s' Screencheck DEIR in progress
• Oak Tree Inventory and Report
• Oak Tree Permitting
• Biological Technical Reports
• Wetland Delineation
Valley Music Theater
D2 Development and Construction Inc.
• Review Historic Resource Evaluation Report prepared by Authentic Resources Inc.,
and provide consultation regarding preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
vs. Focused EIR
Lake Elsinore — 22 Acres APN 387-050-007
t Elsinore Ranch Partners, LLC
• Prepare and process one (1) Environmental Initial Study Questionnaire Information
Form and submittal package per County of Riverside requirements.
' • Biological Assessment and Impact Report
Hasley Canyon
' Hasley Canyon Land Company, LLC
• EIR Community Services Section
Plum Canyon — V.T.T.M. 31803
Wellington Loh Jr., Victoria Loh and Irene Loh
• EIR
San Francisquito Canyon Road — V.T.T.M. 53159
Michael Tapley
• EIR / Mitigated Negative Declaration
Bouquet Canyon - V.T.T.M. 43589
' Monteverde Development
• Reviewed Environmental Determination/Initial Study
• Prepared Notice of Preparation (NOP) for public circulation
• 1s' and 2nd Screencheck DEIR
3900 Park Place Montrose
Daryoush Mortazavi
• Prepare and Process V.T.T.M.
• Oak Tree Permit and Report
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' Environmental Questionnaire(ISO)
' 24548 Peachland Avenue
Newhall County Water District
• Mitigated Negative Declaration
' Archaeological Survey and Report
48892 Golden Valley Rd. V.T.T.M. 48892
Newhall Estates LLC
' Tentative Tract Map
• Oak Tree Coordination
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• EIR
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Liberty Canyon V.T.T.M. 52000
West Pointe Homes
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• V.T.T.M.
Oak Tree Permit and Report
• Environmental Questionnaire
• Biological Survey and Report
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CDFG 404 Permitting
• Mitigation Plan
• Drainage Concept
EIR Level Visual Analysis
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• Preliminary Fuel Modification Plan
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LAND
DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC.
Land
Planning, Civil Engineering, Surveying & Environmental Services
' HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
Effective August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2008
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Principal
Director
Project Manager
Assistant Project. Manager
Er,�rrGkiinentui Manager
Project Engineer/Project Surveyor
Assist. Project Surveyor
Natural Resources Manager
Senior Biologist
Project Biologist
Associate Biologist
Design Engineer
Project Planner
Designer
Assistant Project Planner
Environmental Planner II
Environmental Planner I
Planner
_ Designer/Drafter
Drafter
Research and Processing
Report Production
Desktop Publishing
Delivery Services
One-Man Survey Party
:x250.00 per hour
$183.00 per hour
$163.00p er hour
$147.00 per hour
$147.00 per hour
$139.00 per hour
$115.00 per hour
$147.00 per hour
$142.00 per hour.
$78.00 per hour
$68.00 per hour
$121.00 per hour
$121.00 per hour
$105.00 per hour
$105.00 per hour
$105.00 per hour
$89.00 per hour
$100.00 per hour
$100.00 per hour
$89.00 per hour
$84.00 per hour
$82.00 per hour
$66.00 per hour
$63.00 per hour
y: 1. 60.00 per hour
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One-Man Survey Party with GPS $180.00 per hour
Two-Man Survey Party $20.00 per hour
Three-Man Survey Party $255.00 per hour
Expert Witness $`00.00 per hour
(Before a court of law and decision making governing bodies)
The above hourly rate schedule is for normal working hours. If overtime ,v:�rk is requested by the client, the rate
charged will'be 154 times the hourl;, rats :for off hours, and 2 times the hourly Cates -,,hown for Sunday-, and
holidays.
The:above rates include overhead and are valid until July 31, 2008, at which time a rate change may occur.
A finance charge of P,/2% per month will be applied to any unpaid balance, cornrncncing
original invoice.
-0 days after the date of the
Direct costs such as map prints, reproductions, outside messenger services. ;a!;• consultants, and other out-of-pocket
expenses will be charged at direct cost plus 15% to provide for the cost of. dniinistration, consultation and
insurance.
P:lllata,Contract\Rates\20C',-200812007 2008 Rates no bores.doc
-199 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 250, Pasadena, California 91101 / 626.578.7000 Fax 626.578.7373
25570 Rye Canyon Road, Suite G, Valencia, California 91355 / 661.775.3940 Fax 661.775.3942
e-mail: Idc@ldcla.cotn • http//www.ldcla.com
e-mail: ldc@ldcla.com • http//wwin,.Idcla.com
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LAND DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC.
Land P'lanning, Civil Engineering, Surveying & Environmental Services
HOURLY RATE
SCHEDULE
Effective August 1, 2007 through July 31., 2008
Principal
Director
$250.00 per hour
$183.00 per hour
Project Manager
$163.00 per hour
Assistant Project Manager
$147.00 per hour
L-nviro-,an.ental Manager
$147.00 per hour
Project Engineer/Project Surveyor
$139.00 per hour
Assist. Project Surveyor
$115.00 per hour
Natural Resources Manager
$147.00 per hour
Senior Biologist
$142.00 per hour
Project Biologist
Associate Biologist
$78.00 per hour
$68.00
per hour
Design Engineer
$121.00 per hour
Project Planner
Designer
$121.00 per hour
$105.00 per hour
Assistant Project Planner
$105.00 per hour
Environmental Planner II
Environmental Planner I
$ ; 05.00 per hour
$89.00 per hour
Planner
$100.00 per hour
t Designer/Drafter
$100.00 per hour
'
Drafter
$89.00 per hour
Research and Processing
$84.00 per hour
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Report Production
$82.00 per hour$66.00P
Desktop Publishing
er hour
Delivery Services
$63.00 per hour
One -Man Survey Party
";160.00 per hour
One -Man Survey Party with GPS
$180.00P er hour
Two -Man Survey Party
$220.00 per hour
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- Three -Man Survey Party
$255.00 per hour
Expert Witness
$500.00P er hour
(Before a court of law and decision making governing bodies}
. . The -above hourly rate schedule is for normal working hours.
if overtime ,v:�;•k. is requested by the client, the rate
charged will be 154 times the how Tates :for off hour, and 2 times the hourly !a!es shown for Sunday-. and
holidays.
The `above rates include overhead and are valid until July 31,
2008, at which time a rate change may occur.
A finance charge of 11,12% per month will be applied to any unpaid
balance, commencing 30 days after the date of thA
original invoice.
Direct -costs such as map prints, reproductions, outside messenger
services, ;u!, -consultants, and other out-of-pocket
expenses will be chareed at direct cost plus 15% to provide for the cost of ; 6ntinistration, consultation and
insurance.
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199 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 250, Pasadena, California 91101 / 626.578.7000 Fax 626.578.7373
- 25570 Rye Canyon Road, Suite G, Valencia, California 91355 / 661.775.3940 Fax 661 •7753942
e-mail: ldc@ldcla.com • http//wwin,.Idcla.com