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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - MASTERS COLLEGE EIR CONTR (2)NEW BUSINESS DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: 15 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: September 25, 2012 �w_/�Jeff Hogan AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IMPACT SCIENCES, INC., TO PREPARE THE SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE MASTER'S COLLEGE MASTER PLAN MODIFICATION PROJECT; REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AN INDEPENDENT LAND USE CONSULTANT Community Development RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or modify the awards in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, with Impact Sciences, Inc, to prepare a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and related documents for The Master's College (College) master plan modification project, for a contract amount of $204,221, plus a 15 -percent contingency in the amount of $30,633, for a total not to exceed $234,854, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. 2. Direct staff to conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP) and appropriate $30,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Planning Account 13100-5161.001 to hire an independent land use consultant to review the proposed project and interim access options and make recommendations on the project. BACKGROUND The Master's College Master Plan and Proposed Modifications On January 13, 2009, the City Council approved a master plan for the College, which includes a 240,000 square -foot expansion of the campus, a 0.64 -mile extension of Dockweiler Drive from Leonard Tree Lane to the College's western property line, and construction of 42 single-family homes. The master plan approval allowed building additions of up to 10,000 square feet, prior to construction of major roadway improvements. Since approval of the master plan, the College was approved for additions to the gym and dining hall fulfilling the 10,000 square -foot threshold. Since the approval of the original master plan, significant changes have taken place, which impacted the College's implementation efforts. Due to the loss of potential private and public funding for roadway improvements, the College is now seeking an interim secondary access to its new entrance that would allow construction of a new dorm. In March 2012, the College submitted an application for modification to the approved master plan that would modify the phasing of construction of the College's master plan. The proposed revision includes two potential options for interim access to the College's new entrance on Dockweiler Drive. One proposed option includes an interim connection via a private driveway from the new College entrance to Market Street. A second proposed option includes an interim roadway from the new College entrance to Arch Street. With construction of either interim roadway option, the College requests permission to construct a new 200 -bed dormitory, as per the approved master plan. Neither option preclude the College from constructing Dockweiler Drive per the approved master plan and the City's General Plan. However, prior to build -out of the College campus per the master plan, the College is required to construct the full 0.64 -mile extension of Dockweiler Drive from Leonard Tree Lane to the College's western property line. EIR Consultant Impact Sciences, Inc., hired by the City, prepared the EIR which was certified by the City Council on January 13, 2009 for the College master plan. With its previous experience with the project and preparing the original EIR, Impact Sciences, Inc. was selected to prepare the Subsequent EIR for the proposed project. The cost for preparing the document is not to exceed $234,854, which includes a 15 -percent contingency fee. The College will deposit funds into a trust account, and this amount will cover all costs associated with the Subsequent EIR. Independent Consultant As a result of the project's proximity to property owned by a councilmember, it is recommended an independent study be conducted by a land use consultant to evaluate the interim access proposals and make an independent recommendation on the optimal interim access to the new College entrance. The independent recommendation will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for their review and consideration. LYONS AVENUE/DOCKWEILER DRIVE EXTENSION Per the City Council's direction, the City is undertaking the Lyons Avenue/Dockweiler Drive Extension project. The project is necessary to ascertain the feasibility of the General Plan alignment for Dockweiler Drive, which identifies the connection of Dockweiler Drive to Lyons Avenue, at Railroad Avenue. The Lyons Avenue/Dockweiler Drive Extension project would extend Lyons Avenue from its existing terminus at Railroad Avenue, eastward to the College's westerly property line, along the General Plan alignment, and consistent with the Z Council -approved Compass Blueprint Concept Plan. This project would include the consideration of a new at -grade rail crossing at Lyons Avenue and Railroad Avenue, which is expected to result in the closure of the 13th Street rail crossing. Staff issued a request for proposals to prepare a preliminary engineering study, an application to the California Public Utilities Commission, and an environmental document for the project. The consultant's (Hall & Foreman, Inc.) proposal and contract is anticipated to be presented at the City Council regular meeting on October 23, 2012. MEETING WITH THE PLACERITA CANYON PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION On Friday, August 31, 2012, City staff met with the board of the Placerita Canyon Property Owners' Association (PCPOA) to inform them of the two contracts related to the Master's College Modification and Dockweiler Drive/Lyons Avenue Extension projects. City staff provided the PCPOA with descriptions of each project and informed them of the project timelines and recommended project consultants. City staff will continue to keep the PCPOA informed of the progress of the projects as they move forward. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as directed by the Council. FISCAL IMPACT The total cost for Impact Sciences, Inc. to prepare the Subsequent EIR will be paid by the applicant, The Master's College. The recommended City Council appropriation of $30,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Planning Account 13100-5161.001 would pay for the independent land use consultant. ATTACHMENTS Proposal, Impact Sciences, Inc. 3 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 803 Camarillo Springs Road, Suite A Camarillo, California 93012 Office: (805) 437-1900 Fax: (805) 437-1901 August 29, 2012 Mr. James Chow, Associate Planner City of Santa Clarita Department of Community Development 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Regarding: Proposal to Prepare an EIR for The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal (Revised) Dear Mr. Chow: Impact Sciences, Inc, is pleased to present our proposal to prepare an environmental impact report (EIR) for The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal. The applicant is requesting a modification to the approved Master Plan to allow primarily for a new dorm to be placed on the existing tennis courts and to allow for new interim access. Interim access proposals have been submitted to the college entrance on Dockweiler Drive. For purposes of the environmental analysis, both options, Market Street and Arch/13" Street will be analyzed in equal level of detail. The proposed changes, under either access option would warrant a new traffic study and environmental analysis. It is suggested that given the substantive nature of the proposed changes to the Master Plan that a Subsequent EIR be prepared for the project. Impact Sciences has assembled an outstanding team that would deliver an EIR that addresses the full range of potential effects that could be generated by the proposed project, fulfilling the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and serving as a valuable resource tool for the City and community considering the proposed project. The technical resources we have invited to join our in-house team are as follows: • Stantec will prepare the project traffic study. • Hunsaker & Associates will provide a third -party review of the drainage concept plan. OFFICES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. BAY AREA AND SACRAMENTO VALLEY Mr. James Chow August 29, 2012 Page 2 Our entire team has extensive experience preparing environmental documents for projects in the Santa Clarita area, and we will bring the full weight of that experience, along with our understanding of issues important to the local community, to this project. Our team will be guided by Ms. Susan Tebo, who will serve as Project Director/Project Manager. In that capacity, Ms. Tebo will provide general oversight of the preparation of the EIR and will also be one of two spokespersons for Impact Sciences at the scoping meeting, public hearings, and progress meetings. In order to keep involved and knowledgeable on a daily basis, Ms. Tebo will be included in all internal and external correspondence so that she will be aware of all issues that come up regarding the project. Ms. Jessica Kirchner will serve as the Deputy Project Manager for preparation of the EIR. Ms. Kirchner will oversee the day-to-day preparation of the EIR, including all management responsibilities, contract administration and monitoring, and participating in all meetings with the City, including the scoping meeting, public hearings, and progress meetings. We very much look forward to working with you on this project. If you have any questions regarding our proposal, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very Truly Yours, IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. &W 4� Susan K. Tebo Principal OFFICES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. BAY AREA AND SACRAMENTO VALLEY "S 1.0 INTRODUCTION Iq IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. Impact Sciences is pleased to submit this proposal outlining our approach to prepare a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for modifications to the approved The Master's College Master Plan. A brief history of the project is appropriate to understand the reasoning behind the Master Plan Modification request. In 2009, the City of Santa Clarita approved The Master's College (TMC) Master Plan, Extension of Dockweiler and Deputy Jake Drives, 42 residential units, and a dedication of 21 acres of Open Space. More specifically, the approved Master Plan allowed for 220,000 square feet of buildings, one dorm facility, a chapel, and two classrooms. Overall, the project would add a maximum of 1,700 students. Additionally, at the time of project approval, a General Plan Amendment was granted for Dockweiler Drive, redesignating the roadway from a Major Highway to a Secondary Highway. Approval of the Master Plan also extended Dockweiler Drive to 0.64 mile and Deputy Jake Drive 0.25 mile into a cul-de-sac. The college is the proposing the following modifications to the approved Master Plan: First Phase • New Interim Access to the future college entrance on Dockweiler Drive. For purposes of the environmental analysis two potential interim access points will be studied: (1) Access via Market Street and (2) Access via Dockweiler extension to Arch Street. • A new dorm would be placed at the existing tennis courts location. Future Phase • Improve Dockweiler Drive at two lanes (graded for four lanes) • Deputy Jake Drive and 42 residential units on hold • Ultimate buildout of College Master Plan Specifics regarding each of the Interim Access points are presented below: Market Street Option Phase I • Private driveway from new entrance to Market Street • New vehicle bridge over Newhall Creek • New dormitory at existing tennis courts Phase II • Retain private driveway and bridge to Market Street • Grading for Dockweiler Drive—East with no paving August 212Sciences, Inc. LU -1 evelop Santa rop sal /r August 2072 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 1.0 INTRODUCTION • Dockweiler Drive grading also creates graded pads for parking, future chapel and classroom buildings Phase III • Dockweiler Drive -East paved; graded to westerly property line • Market Street driveway removed and pedestrian path constructed • Market Street Bridge remains as pedestrian bridge • Allows for the remainder of the Master Plan expansion; and • 42 dwelling units on hold Archfl3� Street Option Phase I • Grade and construct Dockweiler —West from new entrance to Arch Street • Property Acquisition required • New dormitory at existing tennis courts Phase II • Construct entire Dockweiler Drive extension (Arch Street to Valle del Oro) • Allows for Master Plan Buildout • 42 dwelling units on hold • Concept of Lyons Avenue concept • Graded City pads It is our understanding that The Master's College is requesting revisions to the approved Master Plan due to a surge in student enrollment and a pressing need for a new dormitory. Additionally, the recession has affected TMC's ability to sell the 42 residential units to a homebuilder. As initially planned, the 42 residential unit component was a major funding source for the Dockweiler Drive extension. Impart Sciences, Inc. 1.0-2 City of Santa Clarlta / August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 1.0 INTRODUCTION This proposal presents our understanding of the project and proposed approach for preparing a thorough and legally defensible EIR in a time- and cost-efficient manner. Because there has been a fair amount of time since the approval of The Master's College Master Plan and the potential impacts associated with the proposed Master Plan revisions, it is suggested that the environmental analysis be performed with a Subsequent EIR Additionally because it is not known which Interim Road Option will be chosen, both the Market Street and Arch/13th Street Options will be analyzed in an equal level of detail in the Subsequent EIR. The impacts of each of the phases of both roadways options will be analyzed. 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 this EIR. Project Options are depicted in Appendix A. Refinements to the Scope of Work and Cost Proposal will be discussed as the last task in the scoping process, if needed. This Scope of Work provides for the preparation of an EIR that will be in full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, as amended, and the City of Santa Clarita Environmental Guidelines. impact Sciences, Inc. 1.0-3 City of Santa Clanta August 2072 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK This Scope of Work has been prepared based on Impact Sciences staff's familiarity with assessing impacts associated with the Master's College projects, our experience in analyzing the direct and indirect impacts of development on biological resources, and the substantial collective experience of the firm's staff on projects with similar technical issues in the Santa Clarita Valley. Impact Sciences has prepared a Scope of Work that reflects our understanding of the proposed project and input from technical subconsultants that we believe necessary to fully address the project applicant's proposal as well as provide a technically sound and legally adequate EIR. The Scope of Work presented below has been organized into major tasks, subtasks, and outputs. TASK 1— SCOPING MEETING Impact Sciences will attend an EIR scoping meeting. AB 1532 requires a lead agency to conduct an EIR scoping meeting for any project of statewide, regional, or area wide significance (these are large projects or environmentally sensitive projects as defined by State CEQA Guidelines Section 15206). While the proposed project does not meet the meaning of a project of statewide, regional, or area wide significance, it is a local project of significance to those who live in the project area and for that reason it is recommended that a scoping meeting be conducted. It is assumed that the City staff will run with scoping meeting with Impact Sciences' involvement in preparing handouts, discussing the identified environmental impacts identified and a discussion of the CEQA process if desired. OUTPUT: Attendance at one (1) Scoping Meeting. TASK 2 - PREPARATION OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT EIR This section of the Scope of Work presents the topical areas to be addressed, the type of technical analysis to be used for each topic, and the known issues associated with each environmental topic. For each topical section we will fully document existing conditions, conduct impact evaluations (including cumulative impacts), and devise mitigation measures as needed to reduce any potentially significant impacts to less than significant levels. Subtask 2.1 — Introduction A brief introduction to the EIR will be prepared to describe the purpose of the EIR to the reader 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 Subsequent EIR preparation and review process, and the organization and content of the EIR. We propose to address cumulative impacts within the sections for each environmental topic. OUTPUT: One (1) Introduction section. InTart uSw Sciences, Inc. 2.0-1 emlop Santa Claisal August 2022 The Master's College Master Plan Reuisian Develoymenf Propasnl I IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK Subtask 2.2 — Executive Summary The executive summary will provide the reader an opportunity to review a description of the proposed project modifications, the conclusions of the impact analyses, findings with regard to alternatives, and the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR. The summary will consist of a summary table (matrix) along with text that presents an explanation of the significance thresholds used, the unavoidable significant impacts anticipated from implementation of the project, the comparative merits of the alternatives examined, and a description of issues to be resolved. OUTPUT: One (1) Executive Summary section with Impact Matrix. Subtask 2.3 — Project Description The Project Description of any FIR forms the basis of the environmental analysis, and as such, an accurate and detailed project description must be completed at the outset of any environmental review process to ensure the completeness and legality of the EIR. The Project Description will include discussions the proposed project, mainly focusing on the direct and indirect impacts of the interim roadways proposed. 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. Further, the probable construction period will be identified to allow for an accurate assessment of construction impacts. We believe definition of the project objectives is also very important to the integrity of the FIR, as the alternatives will be analyzed for their ability to meet the objectives of the project. If any 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. OUTPUT: One (1) Project Description section. Subtask 2.4 — 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, from both a local and regional perspective, to facilitate a better understanding of the impacts of the project and the alternatives. The Environmental Setting section of the EIR will 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 also be briefly described. Where available, existing documentation regarding the environmental setting of the project area will be utilized. The State 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. OUTPUT: One (1) Environmental Setting section. Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-2 City of Santa Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal / //1 IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK Subtask 2.5 - Air Quality Impact Sciences 2.5.1 Air Quality Setting Impact Sciences will summarize the existing air quality setting. The discussion will describe the region's attainment status with respect to the federal and state ambient air quality standards and South Coast Air Quality Monitoring District (SCAQMD) rules, regulations, and plans that would apply to the project. This section will also describe the local ambient pollutant concentrations for the project area based on recent air quality data from SCAQMD monitoring stations in the project area. 2.5.2 Air Quality Impacts The Air Quality section will identify the significance criteria for evaluating air quality impacts from the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook (CEQA Handbook) and subsequent revisions to the CEQA Handbook. Impact Sciences will assess the air quality impacts due to the construction and operation of the Project. The emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), respirable particulate matter (PM10), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and sulfur oxides (SOx) will be quantified using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) for the initial phase and future phases associated with the Market Street and Arch/13'" Street options. Construction information will be obtained from the project team, such as scheduling information, soil import or export (if any), and roadway paving acreages. Standard dust control measures will be taken into account. Operational emissions will based on information from the project traffic impact report and area source emission factors in CaIEEMod. If stationary sourced are included in the project, we will estimate the emissions based on emission factors from the US Environmental Protection Agency or SCAQMD, as appropriate, including the use of best available control technology (BACT). The emissions will be compared to the SCAQMD thresholds of significance. 2.5.3 Localized Impacts The SCAQMD recommends an analysis of the impacts of a projects emissions on localized ambient air quality. Impact Sciences will analyze on-site emissions from the project to demonstrate conformity with the SCAQMD's Final Localized Significance Threshold Methodology (LST Methodology) (July 2005). The LST Methodology requires that a projects emissions not cause or contribute to violations of air quality standards for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and CO, the PM10 limit in SCAQMD Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust), and the established PM2.5 limit. This analysis will determine whether emissions from on-site equipment and earthmoving activities during construction and stationary/area source emissions during operation associated with the Market Street and Arch/13"^ Street options would exceed the screening levels in the LST Methodology at nearby sensitive receptors. Based on a survey of the project site, residential receptors are located near to the Campus. In addition, we will assess the incremental increase in project -related traffic associated with the Market Street and Arch/13th Street options to determine the potential for localized CO hotspots at roadway intersections, as provided in the project's traffic impact report. Impact Snences, Inc. 2.0-3 City of Santa Clarite August2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal / IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK 2.5.4 Toxic Air Contaminants The SCAQMD has adopted thresholds for assessing the significance of health impacts to sensitive populations. These thresholds are based on an incremental increase in carcinogenic risk and non - carcinogenic hazards. While construction would emit diesel particulate matter, it would be temporary and short-term. Impact Sciences will qualitatively evaluate health impacts to off-site receptors due to construction of the Market Street and Arch/13th Street options. It is expected that the project would use standard best control practices, such as idling limits pursuant to California Air Resources Board (CARB) anti -idling control measure, to reduce construction emissions. Operation of the project is not expected to include sources of toxic air contaminants (TACs) and is not expected to result in an increase in the number of diesel trucks visiting the Campus. The project would include a dormitory, which itself would be considered a sensitive use. Impacts at this on-site sensitive use will be evaluated based on its consistency with the land use planning recommendations in the CARB Air Quality and Land Use Handbook. 2.5.5 Odors The project would not locate any new uses that would generate odorous emissions. Therefore, no impacts associated with odors are anticipated. We will review the project data and include a brief discussion to confirm that the project would not result in odor impacts. 2.5.6 Cumulative Air Quality Impacts The potential for the cumulative emissions from both the project and other local development projects that could adversely affect air quality or impede attainment of the standards will be assessed in accordance with the SCAQMD CEQA Handbook. In general, projects that do not exceed the project -level thresholds of significance and are consistent with the projections in the applicable air quality management plan (AQMP) would not result in cumulatively considerable impacts to air quality. 2.5.7 Air Quality Mitigation Measures If significant air quality impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce or avoid potential project -specific or cumulative impacts on air quality based on recommendations from the SCAQMD CEQA Handbook and other sources. Where possible, the effectiveness of the mitigation measures will be quantified, and the significance of the project impacts after mitigation will be reevaluated and compared to the significance thresholds. OUTPUT: One (1) Air Quality section Subtask 2.6 - Noise Analysis Analysis of the noise impacts from construction and operation of the project in the City of Santa Clarita will be completed by Impact Sciences to meet the standards and requirements of the City. Construction of the project would involve demolition, grading, paving, and building construction. Impact Sciences will prepare a noise study to assess the potential for the project to generate noise impacts. 2.6.1 Noise Setting Impact Sciences will summarize the existing noise setting. The summary will describe the characteristics and sources of noise in the local area. As is typical of the setting of the project, the predominant sources of noise in the area are vehicles traveling along local roadways. Other noise sources in the project area may Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.04 City of Santa Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK I IMPACT FGIFNGEF, INC. include ambient noise associated with typical suburban areas such as people talking, doors slamming, vehicle tire screeching, vehicle alarms, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and trains traveling along the railroad to the southwest. Existing off-site roadway noise will be assessed for existing conditions using average daily traffic (ADT) counts from the traffic impact report. Data from the traffic report will be used to model roadway noise levels. This section will also summarize the City of Santa Clarita Noise Ordinance and standards set forth in the General Plan. These will be used as thresholds to determine the potential for significant noise impacts from the project. 2.6.2 Noise Monitoring Noise monitoring at up to four locations will be conducted on or around the project site to determine existing noise levels. Noise monitoring will be conducted using Larson Davis Sound Level Meters, which satisfy the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for general environmental noise measurement instrumentation. The results of the noise monitoring will be used to determine the existing noise levels in the project area during a 24-hour period. 2.6.3 Noise Impacts Construction and operational noise and vibration impacts will be quantified at nearby off-site noise sensitive receptors. Construction noise levels for the Market Street and Arch/13", Street options will be estimated using the construction information provided by the project team. Reasonable worst-case assumptions will be used to fill in any gaps in the data. The use of large bulldozers and haul trucks may result in vibration along haul routes. Vibration impacts from haul trucks and dozers will be assessed using guidance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (May 2006). Operational noise from the increase in motor vehicle traffic will be assessed based on average daily trips (ADTs) from the traffic impact report. The noise levels will be compared to the standards set forth by the City of Santa Clarita. 2.6.4 Noise Mitigation Measures If significant noise impacts are identified, appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce the impacts. The noise levels after implementation of mitigation measures will be reassessed and the reductions quantified, if possible. The significance of the mitigated project will be reevaluated with respect to the thresholds of significance. OUTPUT: One (1) Noise section Subtask 2.7 - Biological Resources Impact Sciences Review Background Data Existing documentation pertinent to the biological resources within, or in the vicinity of, the project site will be reviewed. This will include an update review of (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; Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-5 City of Santa Clarita August 20I2 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal 13 IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK (3) previous EIR studies; and (4) recent documentation (focused survey reports, oak tree report, jurisdictional delineation report, environmental impact reports) describing the biological resources of the project vicinity, as available. Site Reconnaissance Impact Sciences will review the oak tree report and the biological reports providing the information of project site vegetation communities and the results of any focused surveys for special -status species. Subsequent to the peer review of the project reports, Impact Sciences biologist will visit the project site to verify or update the characterization of the biological resources occurring or potentially occurring on the project site and any new areas associated with the proposed project. With the potential of the site to support special -status plant and animal species, Impact Sciences will determine whether an evaluation of the likely potential for any special -status animal or plant species will occur on the project site. Jurisdictional Area Calculation Impact Sciences will prepare a jurisdictional delineation report based on a project site visit for this purpose. The biologist will characterize the jurisdictional areas for both California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on for Newhall Creek, and if necessary, Placerita Creek. Prepare Administrative Draft EIR Impact Sciences will write a draft Biological Resources section for EIR based on existing reports and new field data, including an updated vegetation map for the entire project area. Impact Sciences will review and comment on Cumulative Impacts and Alternatives Analysis sections and provide senior review of the biological analysis. OUTPUT: One (1) Biological Resources section. Subtask 2.8 - Geology, Soils and Seismicity Impact Sciences will use the geotechnical reports submitted by the project applicant to prepare the Geology, Soils, and Seismicity section of the EIR. OUTPUT: One (1) Geology, Soils, and Seismicity section, and One (1) Jurisdictional Delineation Report Subtask 2.9 - Land Use Impact Sciences Describe the existing land uses, intensities, and patterns in the vicinity of the project site, based on aerial photographs and a site visit. • Describe the relevant designations for the project site from the City's General Plan, and Zoning Map. • Evaluate project consistency with relevant plans, policies, and regulations. In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15125(b), the analysis will include applicable local plans and regional plans. Plans and policies that will be evaluated include: Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-6 City of Santa Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK — City of Santa Clarita General Plan; — City of Santa Clarita Uniform Development Code; — Southern California Association of Governments Policies (SCAG); and — 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 Aesthetics 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 EAR section and will tie in with the specific impact analyses included in this EAR. The compatibility analysis will address how the project's operational impacts, such as noise impacts, light and glare impacts, and traffic impacts 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. OUTPUT: One (1) Land Use section. Subtask 2.10 - Visual Resources Impact Sciences Impact Sciences will prepare the visual analysis for the proposed project. Impact Sciences will prepare the visual analysis based upon visual simulations provided by the project applicant. Both City staff and Impact Sciences will review simulations for project accuracy and quality assurance. 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. Impact Sciences will be guided by the following tasks in the preparation of the section: Ground level site photographs from selected viewpoints will be used to determine potential impacts. Both the Market Street Option and the Arch/130, Street option will have two simulations. One simulation perspective will be for the Initial Phase and one will be for the Future Phase. One simulation will be prepared for an Alternative. The impact assessment will consider the design details of the project, and design standards will be suggested to minimize any visual impact to these watercourses, or residential uses. • Describe the existing visual character of the project site, focusing on site features such as topography, vegetation, existing uses, and the site's relationship to nearby uses. The discussion will be based on a site visit and existing documents (e.g., General Plan, technical studies prepared for the project, etc.). Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.11-7 City of Santa CWrita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Derelupsuut Propria! 115 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK © IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. Describe characteristics of the proposed project that are relevant to the analysis of visual quality, such as project design, lot size, home size, amenities, etc., using the site plan, the grading and drainage plan, and proposed landscaping plan. • Identify applicable design guidelines and other relevant policies and guidelines in the City's General Plan, and Santa Clarita's Uniform Development Code. Evaluate project consistency with applicable design guidelines and other related policies. • Analyze potential impacts to the visual character of the site and surroundings. Consider the site's existing character and objective changes as described previously. • Analyze the project's compatibility related to massing, size, and type of land use against the existing setting of the area. • Evaluate the project'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. Identify mitigation measures to reduce or avoid significant visual impacts. Future sources of light, including interior and exterior lighting, and daytime glare resulting from parked cars and building surfaces will also be analyzed. OUTPUT: One (1) Visual Resources section Subtask 2.11- Hydrology Hunsaker & Associates In their scope of work, Hunsaker & Associates notes that new code requirements that have been adopted since the original EIR was certified may apply to the project, and may affect the analysis and mitigation requirements originally identified in the original EIR. The applicant's engineer should be aware of and address any applicable changes in the code. Other new information available is the updated FEMA FIRM for Placerita Creek, which shows base floodplain inundation occurring along Placerita Canyon Road adjacent to the college. Both Placerita and Newhall Creeks also have adopted LA County Ordinance floodway and floodplain maps, which the City of Santa Clarita uses for floodplain management. Review Background Data Impact Sciences will perform a review of the existing technical data, reference plans, and previous reports prepared by the applicant's engineer or available at the City. We will provide a preliminary list of updated reports and analysis required to complete the EIR Based upon the available data we will identify the existing facilities and possible impacts — we anticipate the impacts from each access element is generally independent and specific to that element. The impacts and mitigation required for an alternative will be the combined impacts of the elements analyzed for a specific option, phase, or interim scenario. Different scenarios will require retabulation of the data as opposed to a new analysis for each scenario. The cumulative impacts will be based upon the final project buildout. Impact sciences, Inc. 2.0-8 City of Santa Clarita Augast2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal 16 IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK Upon submittal of the updated reports and analysis, we will perform a peer review of the technical data and reports prepared by the applicant's engineer. The reports include existing, project, and cumulative (if available) on and off site hydrology studies, channel (floodplain) analysis for Placenta Creek overflow and Newhall Creek as appropriate, and Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plans (SUSMP) calculations. Additional hydraulic analysis may be required at the Newhall Creek crossing and Lyon Avenue extension. The reports will be reviewed and comments based upon the following criteria: 1. Design methodology and assumptions 2. Existing and proposed land uses 3. Existing and proposed improvements and mitigation measures. 4. Technical competency 5. Adequacy of the data to complete the EIR 6. Review for Levels of Significance (as defined by CEQA) and identify possible impacts and mitigation The review includes the Initial and Future Phases of the Market Street and Arch/1311, Street Options. Alternatives include No Project, the Original Master Plan, and 13ffi Street crossing. Access elements to be analyzed for drainage impacts include Lyon Avenue extension, Market Street Connection 13th/Arch Street connection, Dockweiler buildout, and compass plan alternative. Based upon the final draft technical reports submitted, Hunsaker & Associates will prepare a Summary Report of the associated technical reports. No technical documents were available for this proposal so we have assumed that digital and other graphic data is available from the project engineer. Therefore Hunsaker & Associates does not anticipate preparing final graphical exhibits for the EIR. The summary report will include a summary of the analysis and methodology used, address CEQA levels of significance thresholds as defined by the Client, and conclusions. The report will include project, alternatives, and cumulative analysis. Additional technical support will be provided throughout the preparation of the EIR, including a review and comment of the applicable Administrative Draft sections. Technical support for the Summary Report and Final EBR if necessary. OUTPUT: One (1) Summary Report; and One (1) Hydrology section Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-9 City of Santa Clarita Augast2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Deerlopment Proposal 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. Subtask 2.12 - Transportation and Circulation Stantec Stantec will prepare a stand-alone traffic study suitable for inclusion with the project's Subsequent EIR. The traffic study will provide the information needed for the preparation of the Traffic/Circulation Section of the Subsequent EIR. Subtask 2.12.1— Existing Conditions A comprehensive collection of existing conditions data will be compiled for the project study area. Prior to the start of work, the specific study area will be defined through consultations with City staff, however initial discussions with City staff have indicated that the study area shall be focused on the roadways and intersections to be affected by the various access configurations. In other words, the study area is defined based on the access proposals, and is not as extensive as the study area addressed in the project's previously approved EIR For the purpose of this proposal, it is estimated that peak period (AM and PM) vehicle turning movement counts will be collected for 10 intersections and that 24-hour mid -block roadway counts (average daily traffic, or ADT) will be collected at 15 locations. The resulting study limits are therefore anticipated as an area roughly bounded by 130, Street to the north, Valle del Oro to the south, and Main Street to the west. This task will include the collection of traffic volume data for the locations noted above, an inventory of the current roadway and intersection lane geometries, a summary of the area's current transit options, and documentation of the existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities with the study limits. Subtask 2.12.2 — Project Trip Generation and Distribution The trip generation characteristics of the College, both existing and with the future expansion, will be obtained from the project's approved EIR. As such, additional or new analysis on trip generation is not a part of this scope of work. Two phases of trip generation will be considered in the analysis and they are summarized as follows: Initial Phase: 120 new students (based on the construction of a new 120 -bed dormitory at the existing tennis murts). Future Phase: 1,700 total students (based on buildout of the College Master Plan [220,000 square feet of new buildings]) as evaluated in the approved EIR. Note that the construction of the approved 54 new multi -family dwelling units will not be specifically addressed by this study, except as inclusion as part of long-range cumulative conditions. A distribution of project trips will be determined for each of the proposed access configurations. A summary of each access configuration is as follows: Market Street Option Initial Phase: Construction of a new private driveway from the new College entrance to Market Street (includes a new vehicle bridge over the Newhall Creek). Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-10 City of Santa Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal q, IMPACT aC1ENCE6. INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK Future Phase: Construction of Dockweiler Drive east to connect with Valle del Oro (includes the removal of the Market Street private driveway, which will be converted to a pedestrian path). Arch Street/13a Street Option Initial Phase: Construction of Dockweiler Drive west to connect with Arch Street. Future Phase: Construction of Dockweiler Drive east to connect with Valle del Oro (includes the construction of a pedestrian path over the Newhall Creek to Market Street). Subtask 2.12.3 - Impact Analysis In this task a comprehensive impact analysis of the proposed access options will be prepared in accordance with the traffic study impact guidelines of the City of Santa Clarita. Due to the multiple options and the corresponding horizon years, several scenarios will be evaluated. Each of the proposed access options, for both the initial phase and the future phase, will be addressed under existing plus project conditions in accordance with a conservative interpretation of CEQA requirements. Additionally, the future phase of each option will be addressed under a 10 -year forecast of cumulative conditions, which corresponds to the approximate time frame for the future phase implementation. A long-range General Plan (GP) buildout conditions analysis will also be prepared based on the current GP Circulation Element. A summary of the scenarios addressed by this proposal is provided in Table 1, below. As shown, a total of nine unique scenarios will be needed to address the requirements of the Subsequent EIR. Table 1 Impact Analysis Scenarios Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-11 Coy of Santa Clarita ANgNst 1017 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal / /'1 10 -Year 10 -Year Existing Existing Existing Cumulative Cumulative Long -Range Conditions Conditions Conditions Conditions Conditions GP Buildout without plus 120 plus College without plus College (incl. College Project Students Buildout Pro ect Buildout Buildout) No Project ✓ ✓ Market Street Option — Initial ✓ Phase Arch/130, Street Option — Initial ✓ Phase Market Street Option — Future ✓ Phase ✓ Arch/13w Street Option — Future ✓ ✓ Phase Lyons Avenue Extension (including full Dockweiler ✓ Extension) Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-11 Coy of Santa Clarita ANgNst 1017 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal / /'1 IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK Existing plus Project Conditions — An evaluation of Existing plus Project conditions will be prepared in accordance with a conservative interpretation of CEQA requirements. The evaluation will be prepared for each option for both the initial and future phase of the project by incrementally adding the net change in traffic volume to the existing conditions baseline. As shown in Table 1, above, a total of five scenarios (including the No -Project condition) will be evaluated for Existing plus Project conditions. If significant impacts are identified based on the City's impact criteria, mitigation measures will be investigated. 10 -Year Cumulative Conditions — To estimate the 10 -Year Cumulative Conditions horizon, Stantec will work with City staff to define the appropriate list of cumulative projects. Stantec will then use the cumulative project list to update the interim year version of the City's traffic model (Santa Clarita Valley Consolidated Traffic Model, or SCVCTM) for consistency with this 10 -year horizon. Special versions of the SCVCTM network will be coded based on the proposed access options and model runs for each option will be prepared accordingly. As shown in Table 1, above, a total of three scenarios will be evaluated for the 10 -Year Cumulative Conditions horizon. If significant impacts are identified based on the City's impact criteria, mitigation measures will be investigated. UltimatelLong-Range Conditions — As indicated in Table 1, above, an evaluation of long-range buildout conditions will be prepared based on the City's current General Plan Circulation Element. Specifically, the current Circulation Element includes the extension of Dockweiler Drive to Lyons Avenue. While not specifically identified in the Circulation Element, it will be assumed for the purpose of this analysis that the connection of Dockweiler Drive to Lyons Avenue will include a new at -grade railroad crossing by Lyons Avenue and that the existing 13th Street at -grade railroad crossing will be removed (based on prior feedback that has been received from the California Public Utilities Commission). The SCVCTM long- range buildout network will be modified based on these anticipated Lyons Avenue, Dockweiler Drive and 13� Street configurations, and a traffic model run will be prepared accordingly. Subtask 2.12.4 — Traffic Report and Meetings The results of the analysis and findings from Tasks 1, 2, and 3 will be documented in a stand-alone traffic report that is suitable for inclusion with the project's Subsequent EIR. In addition, this proposal also anticipates that Stantec will attend up to two meetings with City staff during the preparation of this study. OUTPUT: One (1) stand-alone Traffic Study; and One (1) Transportation and Circulation section. Subtask 2.13 - Project Alternatives Impact Sciences intends to provide comparative analysis of up to three alternatives to the proposed project, which may include: (1) the No Project alternative, (2) Original Master Plan alternative, (3) 13'^ Street Crossing, or as determined by City staff. These alternatives (except for No Project) will be defined or redefined in coordination with City staff upon completion of a majority of the EIR, when significant impacts will be known, and alternatives can be devised that will reduce impacts. Impact Sciences 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 review possible alternative sites with City staff to determine if any meet the project objectives. If any sites are found to be acceptable, one will be analyzed. Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-12 City of Santa Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal I 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK I IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. Each alternative will be described and comparatively analyzed on a topic -by -topic basis with the proposed project. A matrix comparing the impacts of the alternatives to the proposed project will be prepared to provide a visual summary of this topical analysis. A brief written summary will also be provided that identifies the environmentally superior alternative, as required by the State CEQA Guidelines, and discusses the reason for preferring the proposed project to the alternatives. OUTPUT: One (1) Alternatives section. Subtask 2.14 - Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes This section of the EIR will include a discussion of non-renewable resources used in project 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 2.15 - Growth -Inducing Impacts This section of the FIR 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. Subtask 2.16 - Mitigation Monitoring Program In conjunction with the Final EIR, Impact Sciences will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting 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 implementing and monitoring each measure. We will coordinate with the County to identify the responsible parties for each mitigation measure. OUTPUT: One (1) Mitigation Monitoring Program section Subtask 2.17 -Administrative Draft EIR The above noted environmental topical sections will be prepared and submitted to the City for review. OUTPUT: Ten (10) copies of the preliminary (working draft) Draft EIR for City staff review; Appendices will be available on Impact Sciences FTP site Subtask 2.18 - Preliminary Screencheck Draft EIR The above noted environmental topical sections will be revised and submitted to the City for review. OUTPUT: Revised sections will be sent to the City electronically Subtask 2.19 - Draft EIR Draft EIR for public review Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-13 City of Santa Clarita August 2012 rhe Master's College Master Plan Recision Development Proposal 1 IMPACT Smewces, INC. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK OUTPUT: Thirty (30) copies and one reproducible master of the Draft EIR; (Appendices will be on DVD) One (1) reproducible master of the Draft EIR; Sixty (60) CD's of the Draft EIR for public review (including appendices); TASK 3 — PREPARATION OF SCREENCHECK FINAL EIR Pursuant to CEQA and City requirements for implementation of CEQA, Impact Sciences 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 wishes of others. Therefore, beyond the hours budgeted, we propose to be available for as much time as is necessary on a time and materials basis. A mitigation monitoring program will be prepared, consistent with City requirements in terms of format and content. Pursuant to CEQA, the plan will permit the identification of project impacts, mitigation measures, the responsible party and monitoring agency, the monitoring action and scheduling of mitigation and monitoring. 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. OUTPUT: Thirty (30) copies and one reproducible master of the Final EIR; and Sixty (60) CDs of the Final EIR. Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-14 City cf Santa Clarlta August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal 22 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 3.0 SCHEDULE It is expected that it will take one year to prepare and process the Subsequent EIR to a recommendation by the Planning Commission and a decision by the Santa Clarita City Council. Impact Sciences, Inc. 3.0-1 City of Santo Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 4.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Application of Previous Project Experience with Specific Plans and Master Plans in the Santa Clarita Valley. Impact Sciences and the project team have prepared numerous EIRs and environmental documents for the City of Santa Clarita. The Impact Sciences project team has direct experience with the project issues including interagency consultation; development of hillside residential land uses; potential impacts to environmentally sensitive habitats; and impacts associated with water, air quality, and traffic. Thorough and Factual Analysis. Impact Sciences' 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 always to clearly communicate the technical information in an EIR, so that it aids decision makers in determining a course of action. Through the use of clear graphics and clear writing, Impact Sciences will ensure technical information is understandable by the general public and decision makers, which will increase the utility and value of the Initial Study to the lead agency. Impact Sciences regularly receives positive feedback from decision makers about the clarity and usefulness of its environmental documents. Responsiveness. Impact Sciences has a longstanding 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 location in Camarillo and nearly two decades of experience in 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. For a more detailed description of staff, please refer to Chapter 6, Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities in this proposal. Impact Sciences, Inc. 4.0-1 City of Santa Clarita August2012 The Master's College Master Plan Pnusion Development Proposal IMPACT ECIEMCEE, INC. 4.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EIR OBJECTIVES The primary objectives of Impact Sciences for environmental documents prepared by the firm 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. • We believe the State CEQA Guidelines provide basic rules and procedural requirements for environmental document preparation and review. However, we believe the guidelines provide substantial latitude. 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 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. E 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 the product and service the client. These abilities are achieved through the participation of principal staff, our technical expertise, and responsiveness to the needs of client. In keeping with these policy objectives, we have developed a report format and evaluation procedure that focuses on early environmental review and public participation. Our experience tells us that these procedures are not always required nor are they appropriate in all cases; however, they are the cornerstones of Impact Sciences' environmental objectives and philosophy. In addition to understanding the process, a consulting firm must maintain the ability to provide the product and service the client. These abilities are achieved through the participation of principal staff, our technical expertise, and responsiveness to the needs of the client. Impact Sciences, Inc. 4.0-2 City of Santa Clarna August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Renision Development Proposal a5 IMPACT BCIENCEE, INC. 5.0 COSTS The table on the following pages contains the cost proposal and staffing plan. 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Resumes for all key individuals follow this profile of the project team. PROFILE Impact Sciences, is a multi -disciplinary environmental and planning firm recognized as a leading provider of consulting services in Los Angeles County. Impact Sciences employs full-service capabilities that enable the firm to prepare a variety of environmental and planning documents. The firm's primary services are the preparation of EIRs, EISs, biology studies, air quality studies, and noise studies. The firm also provides other services including the preparation of Specific Plans, MEA, and environmental constraints studies. The professional staff includes environmental planners and biologists. Impact Sciences has prepared hundreds FIRS, EISs, MEAS, Specific Plans, planning constraints studies, air quality and noise, and biological studies, and wetland delineations. Many of these projects have been subject to considerable public and agency scrutiny and debate. This fact demonstrates the thoroughness and credibility of the products prepared by the firm. Impact Sciences has an extensive background in the preparation of environmental documents for projects in the Santa Clarita Valley, specifically the City of Santa Clarita. These projects include the Riverpark EIR, North Valencia Annexation EIR, North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan EIR, OVOV Program EIR, Sand Canyon Joint Venture EIR, and the original Porta Bella Specific Plan EIR. Impact Sciences has also been involved with the preparation of several other EIRs for proposed projects in the unincorporated portions of Santa Clarita Valley, including Decoro Highlands, Westridge, Newhall Ranch, Landmark Village, Mission Village, and West Creek. Impacts Sciences conducted biological studies/surveys, and prepared related technical reports as a part of the environmental review of these projects. EXPERIENCE The staff members of Impact Sciences have prepared hundreds of EIRs, EISs, air quality, noise, and biological studies. Many of these projects have been subject to considerable public and agency scrutiny and debate. This fact demonstrates the thoroughness and credibility of the products prepared by the firm. Project: Riverpark EIR Agency: City of Santa Clarita The Riverpark project includes the development of 695.4 acres of land for single- and multi -family uses and commercial uses. The entitlement applications for the proposed project request approvals to construct a residential community with 1,183 dwelling units (439 single-family and 744 multi -family units), a maximum of 40,000 square feet of commercial uses, a trail system (Santa Clara River Trail, Newhall Ranch Road and Santa Clarita Parkway Class I trails, trail connections from the interior planning areas), and a 29 -acre active/passive park along the Santa Clara River. The project would also provide for utility easements (electric, water, wastewater, etc.), public street rights-of-way, and roughly 442 acres of open space area, which includes most of the Santa Clara River. Impact Sciences, Inc. 6.0-I City of Santa Clarita August 2072 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal 6.0 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES IMPACT SCIENCE!. INC. Project North Valencia Annexation No.1 and Specific Plan EIR and Riparian Study Agency: City of Santa Clarita The project applicant requested the approval of the annexation of 872 acres of land into the City of Santa Clarita and the entitlement to develop the undeveloped portion of the annexation area. Approximately 153 acres of this area was already developed. The development of the undeveloped portion of the project (approximately 706.6 acres) will be guided by the North Valencia Specific Plan. This document would control the zoning of 706 acres of the 872 -acre project site and will supersede the existing pre -zone designations. Approximately 13 acres of the 872 acres is property owned by the Metropolitan Water District, which is a part of the annexation, but not a part of the Specific Plan. The applicant also requested approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 51931, a General Plan Amendment, a Development Agreement, and an Oak Tree Permit, which govern a series of development activities on the project site. Many technical studies were completed as part of the EIR including: a traffic and access study, a master geotechnical/soils analysis, a noise and air quality modeling analysis, a biological analysis, and a master drainage analysis. Particular effort was expended studying the issues of floodplain management, biological resource management and conservation, population and housing, and vehicular traffic access. This EIR was prepared to meet the standards of the City of Santa Clarita. This development is proposed in areas proximal to riparian vegetation that is considered sensitive by state and federal agencies, local governments, and the public. As such, it was the intent of applicant to develop land, but in a way that is responsive to the sensitive resources present and their ecology. Past studies of riparian ecosystems were substantial, but no direct research was known that provided specific standards for development proximal to sensitive riparian vegetation. Without such guidance, it was not possible for project applicant to confidently plan projects that balance their needs and protect riparian resources. As a component of the EIR, Impact Sciences was asked to study this issue and make specific recommendations that would protect the riparian resource and mitigate and residual impacts. Impact Sciences was hired based on their experience with the ecology of the Santa Clarita area, their understanding of the areas sensitive biological resources, their understanding of issues associated with land development, and their understanding of, and direct relationship to, the EIR that would be the mechanism ensuring implementation of study recommendations. Impact Sciences, Inc. 6.0-2 City of Santa Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Recision Development Proposal 3 c 6.0 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES 11 IYVIICT SCIENCES. INC. Project Sand Canyon Joint Venture Agency: City of Santa Clarita Impact Sciences prepared the Draft EIR for the City of Santa Clarita assessing the potential environmental impacts to two project sites. Project Site 1, approximately 34 acres in area, proposed the clustering of 63 single-family residential lots on the western -most portion of the site. Discretionary actions associated with Project Site 1 request included a Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, Oak Tree Permit, and Hillside Review. Project Site 2 is approximately 55 acres in area and contained an existing 136 -lot mobile home park. The Project Site 2 proposal would remove 62 mobile home spaces from the proposed development area, and would create 18 new mobile home spaces elsewhere within the existing mobile home park, resulting in a permanent loss of 44 mobile home spaces. There are a total of 47 spaces available to relocated mobile home owners in the unaffected area of the mobile home park, including 25 park -owned units, two empty spaces, and 18 proposed mobile home spaces. The portion of the mobile home park that is proposed for space removal will be used for a portion of the development of an 110,000 -square -foot shopping center. This project also proposes the development of 24 single-family homes on land not presently developed. Discretionary actions associated with the Project Site 2 request include: a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Hillside Review. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR project management, writing all EIR sections, coordination of technical studies conducted by subconsultants, and preparation of noise and air quality studies. Project: Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard Amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan and Cul -de -Sac Project Agency: City of Santa Clarita The project consisted of amending the Circulation Element of the General Plan to remove the secondary highway designation from a portion of Calgrove Boulevard and Valley Street between Creekside Drive and Maple Street. The proposed project would formalize the existing barricade condition with the installation of two terminus -abutting cul-de-sacs — to be located approximately between the barricades. This project was extremely controversial with the residents in the project area. Primary issues associated with the project included traffic, noise, air quality, and safety. Impact sciences, Inc. 6.0-3 City of sante Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal 2)( 6.0 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES I IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. Project: North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan EIR Agency: City of Santa Clarita Impact Sciences prepared the Draft EIR for the City of Santa Clarita assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with the annexation of 596.2 acres of land and the entitlement to develop the undeveloped portion of the annexation area (391.2 acres). The project site is located in the northwestern portion of unincorporated Los Angeles County, and is situated immediately adjacent to the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita. This EIR is full scope and addresses all environmental topics. The proposed project includes development of 1,900 dwelling units, 210,000 square feet of commercial uses, a 15.9 -acre community park site, a 20 acre school site, 4.1 acres of private neighborhood parks, 93.4 acres of natural open space, and over 9 miles of trails and paseos. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR project management, writing all EIR sections, coordination of technical studies conducted by subconsultants, and preparation of noise and air quality studies. This project is located adjacent to San Francisquito Creek and portions of the project site are within Los Angeles Significant Ecological Area (SEA) 19. Project: Newhall Ranch Specific Plan and Water Reclamation Plant EIR Agency: County of Los Angeles An EIR was prepared to serve as the environmental review document for both a proposed 21,000 dwelling unit "new town' Specific Plan and water reclamation plant (WRP). The proposed Specific Plan and WRP site is located in an unincorporated portion of the Santa Clara River Valley in northwestern Los Angeles County and is approximately 11,963 acres in size. The Specific Plan required amendments to portions of the Los Angeles County General Plan and the Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan, including changes to the Master Plan of Highways, Master Plan of Trails, SEA Boundaries, and County demographic projections for the Santa Clarita Planning Area. Many technical studies were completed as part of the EIR including: a traffic and access study, a master geotechnical/soils analysis, a noise and air quality modeling analysis, a water balance analysis, a biological analysis and Resource Management Plan, and a master drainage analysis. While the scope of this EIR is very broad, particular effort was expended studying the issues of potable water demand and reclaimed water use, floodplain management, biological resource management and conservation, population and housing, and vehicular traffic access. This EIR was prepared to meet the standards of the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. Project: Decoro Highlands EIR Agency: County of Los Angeles Impact Sciences prepared the EIR for the County of Los Angeles assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with the development of 70 acres in the unincorporated area of San Francisquito Canyon with 450 dwelling units. This EIR was focused to address specific environmental issues, including geotechnical, flooding, biological resources, traffic, air quality, education, and public services. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR project management, writing all EIR section, coordination of technical studies conducted by subconsultants, and preparation of biological and air quality studies. This project is located adjacent to San Francisquito Creek and Los Angeles SEA 19. Impact Sciences, Inc. 6.0-0 City of Santa Clarity August 2072 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal PIM 6.0 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES Project: West Creek EIR Agency: County of Los Angeles (IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. Impact Sciences prepared the EIR for the County of Los Angeles assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with the development of 572 acres in the unincorporated area of San Francisquito Canyon. This EIR is full scope and addresses all environmental topics. The proposed project includes development of 2,400 dwelling units, and an 18 -hole golf course. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR project management, writing all EIR section, coordination of technical studies conducted by subconsultants, and preparation of biological, noise and air quality studies. This project is located adjacent to San Francisquito Creek and is within Los Angeles SEA 19. Detailed biological reports were prepared as required by the County of Los Angeles for development within a designated SEA. Project: Westridge EIR Agency: County of Los Angeles Impact Sciences prepared the EIR for the County of Los Angeles, assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with the development of 798 acres in the unincorporated area of the Santa Clarita Valley. The proposed project includes development of 1,711 dwelling units, 18 -hole golf course, 41,000 square feet of commercial retail uses, an elementary school site, and 226 acres of open space. This EIR was focused to address specific environmental issues, including: biota, visual qualities, traffic, air quality, water resources, solid waste, education public services, geotechnical hazards, flood, parks, trails, and recreation. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR project management, writing all EIR section, coordination of technical studies conducted by subconsultants, and preparation of biological, noise and air quality studies. A portion of this project is located within Los Angeles SEA 64 (Valley Oak Savannah). Impact Sciences, Inc. 6.0-5 City of Santa Clarita Augwt 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Recision Development Proposal 6.0 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES I IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. This section presents the key individuals that will participate in the preparation of The Master's College Master Plan Revision. Resumes for all individuals assigned to this project are found in Appendix B. Led by Susan Tebo the Impact Sciences staff is well versed in the issues unique to the City of Santa Clarita and unincorporated Los Angeles County. Due to the number of projects Impact Sciences staff has worked on throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and the surrounding areas, their knowledge of the issues facing the area is unparalleled. The following staff members of Impact Sciences will participate in this project Susan Tebo Susan Tebo, Managing Principal Project Role. Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager Ms. Tebo has over 30 years of professional experience in environmental review, resource management, and land -use planning. She has managed and prepared environmental documents in compliance with CEQA. Her primary responsibilities include environmental document preparation, agency consultation, project scheduling, budget supervision and control, subconsultant coordination, client contacts, presentation and testimony before public agencies and private groups. Ms. Tebo has significant experience in Los Angeles County and the City of Santa Clarita, having managed some of the largest and most complex projects in the region. Ms. Tebo served as the Project Director for the City of Santa Clarita OVOV Program EIR, Vista Canyon EIR, and Enterprise Zone EIR. Other projects that Ms. Tebo has managed, or is currently managing, include the Riverpark EIR prepared for the City of Santa Clarita assessing the potential impacts associated with the development of 695.4 acres of land for single- and multi -family uses and commercial uses; the Mission Village EIR to develop 1,252.27 acres of property located within the northeastern comer of the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan; the North Valencia Annexation EIR, which requires the annexation of 872 acres of land into the City of Santa Clarita; the North Valencia No. 2 EIR for the City of Santa Clarita assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with the annexation of 596.2 acres of land; and the 292.6 -acre Landmark Village tract map site located in the first phase of the Rivermood Village within the boundary of the approved Newhall Ranch Specific Plan. As the Project Director for this project she will work closely with the Project Manager to provide technical review and to ensure the document is prepared to the level of quality the City has come to expect from Impact Sciences staff. She will also be available for client meetings, presentations, and testimony. Impact Sciences, Inc. 6.0-6 City of Santa Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal 3� 6.0 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES ® IMYACT BLIENLEB. INC. Jessica Kirchner, Senior Project Manager Project Role: Deputy Project Manager Ms. Kirchner has more than eight years of experience in environmental analysis for a variety of projects. She is experienced in preparing CEQA documents including Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Reports and Mitigated Negative Declarations for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and school development projects, as well as large transportation projects and plans. Ms. 1(irchne7's previous experience includes public sector policy work in the areas of regional open space conservation and transportation. Ms. Kirchner served as the project manager for the 2008 and 2012 Southern California Association of Governments Regional Transportation Plan Program Environmental Impact Report. Eric Bell, E.I.T., Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Scientist Project Role: Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mr. Bell specializes in air quality and climate change services for regulatory compliance, including emissions inventories using a variety of industry -standard models; CEQA analysis; air permit applications and mitigation strategy development. He has significant experience with preparing CEQA documents for a wide range of projects, including both construction and operational phases. His modeling skills involve the use of several advanced industry standard models, including Calmet and Calpuff for regional air shed modeling and site-specific assessments using URBEMIS and CALINE. He has worked in the United States and abroad, including Australia. Impact Sciences, Inc. 6.0-7 City of Santa Clarita August 2072 The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 7.0 SUBCONSULTANTS Impact Sciences will work with the following subconsultants: Hunsaker & Associates Hunsaker & Associates is a broad-based civil engineering firm celebrating 28 years in business serving Southern California with a distinguished reputation of professional integrity, job responsibility, innovativeness, and completeness of civil engineering services. Since its inception in 1976, Hunsaker & Associates has built a reputation on providing cost effective planning and engineering, services designed to meet the specific requirements unique to each client and project. We offer a complete package of civil engineering, design/construction staking and planning services, including public works infrastructure systems design, research and feasibility studies, transportation and arterial highway planning, general plan amendments and community planning, tentative mapping, and a variety of recreational projects. Hunsaker & Associates' projects range in size from small neighborhood shopping centers to large commercial sites, from individual custom lots to large scale master planned communities, from small community parks to championship golf courses and to expansion of major theme parks. Hunsaker & Associates strength lies in its experience and versatility. Hunsaker & Associates experienced staff of registered civil engineers prepare both public and private sector projects from concept to construction plans. Hunsaker & Associates project management personnel are skilled at resolving technical delays and production functions that create work plans that are not only timely in their completion but cost conscious in their design. Hunsaker & Associates wide range of experience and excellent working relationships with both public and private sector clients. This demonstrates their proven ability to get the job done, which is reflected in a 96 percent rate of repeat client business. Hunsaker & Associates staff of professional employees strives to provide responsive, precise, and innovative solutions to facilitate safe and economical development. Quality service, client relations, teamwork and good communication and have proven to be the key elements to their growth and success. With offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, Riverside, and San Diego, Hunsaker & Associates has the facilities and experience to handle various types of projects within a broad area of Southern California and beyond. Stantec Stantec's Transportation group provides comprehensive planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services for the aviation, bridge, rail, roadway, and transit sectors. Our transportation professionals offer a wide range of services that address clients' needs throughout the duration of a project's life cycle; these include planning and analysis, permitting assistance, public participation facilitation, potential revenue generation, conceptual and final design, construction support, and ongoing infrastructure management. Over the years, Stantec has completed hundreds of transportation projects — from major expressway and rural highway projects to bridge rehabs, public transit systems, and airport design. Our clientele include Impact Sciences, Inc. 7.0-1 City of Santo Clarita August 2012 The Master's College Mash Plan Revision Development Proposal 3� IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. 7.0 SUBCONSULTANTS departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, public authorities, municipal engineering departments, government agencies, toll road agencies, universities and colleges, investment bankers, and major developers. We provide these clients with the full range of project development, from concept studies to implementation and ongoing maintenance planning. Stanteds focus is on providing innovative solutions respecting local preferences and understanding the myriad environmental regulations and design guidelines that affect today's transportation projects. We manage the project development process proactively, recognizing that successful transportation projects require more than just good technical solutions — they must be sustainable economically, socially, and environmentally. We pride ourselves on our ability to work with our clients and stakeholders to achieve this while supporting cost-effective solutions. Impact Sn'ences, Inc. 7.0-2 City of Santa Clarita August 2,012 The Master's Callege Mash Plan Rmision Dmlopment Proposal 37 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 8.0 STATEMENT OF OFFER AND SIGNATURE Impact Sciences will prepare the Master's College Master Plan Revision Subsequent EIR for a not -to - exceed cost of $204,221. This proposal is in effect for a period of 60 days. As always it is a pleasure working with the City of Santa Clarita. If you have any questions with regards to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Impact Sciences. Very truly yours, IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 14 1/ Susan Tebo Managing Principal Impact Sciences, Inc. Aagnsl 2012 8.0-1 City of Santa Clarito The Master's College Master Plan Revision Development Proposal APPENDIX A Project Concept Plans 3q APPENDIX B Resumes Susan Tebo Principal Education Ms. Tebo serves as a Principal at Impact Sciences. Her primary Master of Public Administration, responsibilities include environmental document preparation, agency California State University, consultation, project scheduling, budget supervision and control, Long Beach subconsultant coordination, client contacts, presentation and testimony before public agencies and private groups. Ms. Tebo has over 30years of Bachelor of Science, Environmental professional experience in environmental review, resource management, Studies, with emphasis on Urban and land use planning. She has managed and prepared environmental Planning documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act San Jose State University (CEQA). Professional Affiliations Representative Project Experience American Planning Association • Serves as Project Director for the Whole Food Plaza project in Malibu. The Whole Foods at the Park project would add to the range of commercial services available on Cross Creek Road in Malibu. The 6 -acre project site is in a key location at the intersection of Civic Center Drive and Cross Creek Road adjacent to existing and approved commercial uses and just east of the Civic Center and the City's Legacy Park. This new center would include a Whole Foods Market and four small commercial buildings. The site is designated for Commercial Visitor Serving commercial uses in the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP) and approval of a coastal development permit and a series of related discretionary actions are being requested. The applicants project team has prepared and submitted a variety of technical studies and information to the City for use in the environmental review of the project. After reviewing the project and this information, the City has determined preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project site has been previously disturbed and is relatively small. The proposed uses are consistent with the City's LCP. Given the characteristics of the site and the proposed uses, standard analysis of many of the potential impacts of the project is required in the City's Ent. One aspect of the site requires special treatment in the City's EIR. The project site is located in a portion of the City of Malibu where wastewater treatment services are not currently available. In November 2009, the Los Angeles Water Quality Control Board amended the Basin Plan for the area to prohibit the use of on-site IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. wastewater treatment systems in the Malibu Civic Center Area. While the City is planning a wastewater treatment facility to serve Susan Tebo Resume Lta iL4 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. `a the Civic Center Area, the design of this new facility is not complete. As this proposed project would be served by the City's planned treatment facility, the City's EIR will need to include thorough analysis of the options for providing wastewater treatment service to this site. Over the past several years a substantial amount of information related to wastewater treatment options has been generated by the City of Malibu and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. This information will need to be incorporated into this EBR as appropriate to provide adequate analysis of the environmental impacts of providing wastewater treatment services to this project. Served as Environmental EBR Coordinator for The Malibu Bay Company (MBC, Applicant) project, which proposed land use designation and development over some of its twelve (12) properties (together, the "Collective Projects") within the City of Malibu. These properties are clustered into three general locations: the Malibu Civic Center, Point Dume and the base of Trancas Canyon. Development of these properties will be governed by a Development Agreement (DA) between the City of Malibu (lead agency) and MBC. The DA will establish and implement twenty (20) years of land use entitlements and requirements for the Collective Projects. Approval of the DA is anticipated to occur in 2002; and build -out of the Collective Projects will occur by 2023. In addition, a Donation Agreement between the two parties is proposed, which will provide acreage and funding for a park on the Point Dume property. • The DA will implement the land use entitlements and requirements for the Collective Projects, which cover a total of 110.71 acres. Of this total, 78.60 acres are commercially zoned property, and 32.11 acres are residentially zoned property. The Collective Projects will add 290,624 square feet of net new commercial floor area with an overall FAR of 0.10, and 20 homes. Portions of the sites totaling 25.54 acres will remain as undeveloped open space (see Table 3.0-1). These projects are clustered into three general locations; the Malibu Civic Center, Point Dome, and the base of Trancas Canyon. In addition, under the Donation Agreement, MBC will give the 18.87 -acre Point Dume Site to the City for use as a City Park, and will also donate $5,000,000 for the development of the park, which is to include athletic fields and a 15,000 -square foot community/senior/teen center. • While the total build -out will occur by 2023, most of the sites are planned for development by 2013, within the first ten years (Phase I) Susan Tebo Resume )� q 11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC of the DA timeframe. Two of the sites, the Chili Cook -off and the Small Island Sites, will be delayed for ten years and completed between 2013 and 2023 (Phase II). • Served as Project Director for two mixed use projects located a block apart and proposed by one applicant in the City of West Hollywood. Both projects are located in the City's East Side Redevelopment Area. Both projects are prominently located on La Brea Avenue, the Cih/s eastern boundary. The proposed Fountain and La Brea Mixed Use Project is a mixed-use residential and commercial development that would contain 187 residential rental units (including an affordable housing component) approximately 19,559 square feet of commercial space, at -grade parking, a 24evel subterranean parking garage, and recreation and open space amenities. The project site is presently designated by the General Plan for Commercial use, and zoned Commercial, Arterial (CA). The CA zone permits mixed-use development. The proposed Santa Monica and La Brea Mixed Use Project is a mixed-use residential and commercial development that would contain 184 residential rental units, approximately 13,350 square feet of commercial space, at -grade parking, a 2 -level subterranean parking garage, and recreation and open space amenities. The project site is presently designated by the General Plan for Commercial and Residential use, and zoned Commercial, Arterial (CA) and Multi -Family Medium Density (R3C). The CA and RK zones permit mixed-use development. A General Plan Amendment and Zone Text Amendment are required. The primary issues for both EIRs included traffic, circulation and parking; aesthetics; shade and shadow; land use consistency; and construction -related air quality and noise impacts. Served as Project Director for the Santa Monica Boulevard (SMB20) Mixed Use Project in the City of West Hollywood. The project is a proposal to redevelop a commercial/retail site with 20 apartment units (including an affordable housing component), a 13,392 square foot drug store, 1,970 square feet of ground floor retail space, and 90 parking spaces located in a parking garage with one subterranean level (project plan) Project. The primary issues include hazards due to existing on-site soil contamination; traffic, circulation and parking; aesthetics; land use consistency; and construction -related air quality and noise impacts. • Served as Project Manager for the 292.6 -acre Landmark Village tract map site located in the first phase of the Riverwood Village within the boundary of the approved Newhall Ranch Specific Plan in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California. To facilitate development of the Landmark Village tract map site, several off-site Susan Tebo Resume q5 11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC project -related components would be developed on an additional 750.9 acres of land that, for the most part, is within the approved Specific Plan boundary. The entire project site comprises approximately 1,044 gross acres. • Served as Project Director for the Vista Canyon Ranch Development in the City of Santa Clarita. The site is located along the edge of the Santa Clara River and west of Sand Canyon Road, and is presently undeveloped. The project proposes to annex the 200 -acre site to the City of Santa Clarita, subdivide the site for the construction of 1,200 residential units (SFD and SFA) and 650,000 square feet of commercial use. The City of Santa Clarita is serving as the lead agency on this project, which will require approval of an annexation, General Plan Amendment, Prezoning, Zone Change, Specific Plan, Tentative Tract Map, and Oak Tree Permit. The primary issues on this project include air quality, biological resources, geotechnical hazards, flooding, floodplain modification, land use, water service, solid waste disposal, education, library services, fire services, sheriff services, human -made hazards, visual resources, population /housing/employment, cultural resources, agricultural resources, wastewater disposal, hydrology/water quality, noise, transportation /access, and climate change. • Served as Project Director for the One Valley One Vision General Plan EIR effort for adoption by the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles. Both One Valley One Vision EIRs will be used for other Valley -wide projects to tier off -of for project -specific environmental documentation. The One Valley One Vision planning effort is seeks to create a "Valley of Villages" in the Santa Clarita Valley. Existing areas within the City of Santa Clarita that can presently be considered Villages include Downtown Newhall Specific Plan area, North Newhall, Whitaker-Bennite, Los Canyon and Valencia Town Center becoming more dense and more "vertical." The villages are intended to create a sense of place and community. The unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County at the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan (Ranch) site is also implementing the "village" concept in planning areas of the Ranch with Landmark Village and Mission Village. The concept of village is also supported by a goal of the planning effort to provide two jobs for every housing unit (2:1) provided on both a micro and macro basis. Lastly, the One Valley One Vision planning effort will add about 79,000 additional dwelling units to the Santa Clarita Valley. Another major concept associated with the planning efforts is the idea of a greenbelt surrounding the City Susan Tebo Resume q (� IMPACT SCIENCES, INC and County unincorporated areas. This concept is partially implemented by preserve areas north and southeast of the City in the Angeles National Forest and Los Padres National Forest to the northwest of the City and north of unincorporated Los Angeles County. Major environmental issues associated with the development of the land use plan include traffic and circulation, air quality/climate change, biology, and water resources (water supply and water quality). • Served as Project Manager for the Mission Village EIR to develop 1,252.27 acres of property located within the northeastern corner of Newhall Ranch in western unincorporated Los Angeles County, south of the Santa Clara River and State Route 126, and west of Interstate 5 in California. The project requests approval of 5,331 residences (291 single-family homes, and 5,040 multi -family units ), 1.299 million square feet of commercial/mixed uses, an 8.97 -acre elementary school, 46.98 acres of parks, public and private recreational facilities, trails, and road improvements on the Mission Village site within the boundary of the approved Newhall Ranch Specific Plan. • Served as Project Director for the Robinsons -May EIR located in the City of Beverly Hills, California. The project as proposed involves the redevelopment of the property located at 9900 Wilshire Boulevard. The existing Robinsons -May department store building and associated parking structure would be replaced with 252 luxury condominium residences in four separate buildings, approximately 19,856 square feet of commercial space fronting Santa Monica Boulevard, a two-level subterranean parking garage containing a total of 949 parking spaces, and landscaped gardens and other open space throughout the project site. The landscaped gardens would cover the majority of the project site and include an approximately 0.5 -acre entry garden with public access fronting Wilshire Boulevard. The project would incorporate environmentally sensitive and sustainable design features such that the project would potentially qualify for the LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council • Served as Project Director for the proposed Beverly Hilton Oasis project in Beverly Hills, California, which would redevelop and reconfigure the Beverly Hilton property through the introduction of 104 new condominium -hotel units, 96 new condominium units, 96 new hotel rooms, new hotel retail and office facilities, a conference center, a restaurant, and outdoor landscaped areas. Project implementation would remove 181 existing Palm/Oasis Court hotel Susan Tebo Resume 11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. rooms and 36 existing Lanai Rooms. The three -winged Wilshire Tower containing 352 guestrooms would remain. Served as Project Director/Project Manager for The Residences at Saks Fifth Avenue EIR project in Beverly Hills, California, which will be analyzed in two different scenarios: development of Parcel B only and development of Parcels A and B combined. Components of both projects would include the vacation and realignment of alleys on Parcel B, landscape and streetscape improvements, open spaces, architectural and security lighting, building signage, and necessary upgrades to utility systems. As proposed, Parcel B of the project includes an approximately 99,500 -square -foot residential development containing 40 luxury residential condominium units. Parcel A of the project includes an approximately 87,600 -square -foot mixed-use project containing 20 luxury condominium units and approximately 12,000 square feet of commercial/retail space. Managed the Riverpark EIR prepared for the City of Santa Clarita, California. Assessed the potential impacts associated with the development of 695.4 acres of land for single- and multi -family uses and commercial uses. The project consists of 1,183 dwelling units (439 single-family and 744 multi -family units), a maximum of 40,000 square feet of commercial uses, a trail system (Santa Clara River Trail, Newhall Ranch Road and Santa Clarita Parkway Class I trails, and trail connections from the interior planning areas), and a 29 -acre active/passive park along the Santa Clara River. The project would also provide for utility easements (electric, water, wastewater, etc.), public street rights-of-way, and roughly 442 acres of open space, which includes most of the Santa Clara River. Buildout of the project necessitates the extension of Newhall Ranch Road, (full grading, four to six lanes) including the Newhall Ranch Road/Golden Valley Road Bridge over the Santa Clara River, to the Golden Valley Road /Soledad Canyon Road flyover. • Managed the North Valencia No. 2 EIR project for the City of Santa Clarita, California. Assessed the potential environmental impacts associated with the annexation of 596.2 acres of land and the entitlement to develop the undeveloped portion of the annexation area (391.2 acres). The proposed project includes development of 1,900 dwelling units, 210,000 square feet of commercial uses, a 15.9 -acre community park site, a 20 -acre school site, 4.1 acres of private neighborhood parks, 93.4 acres of natural open space and over 9 miles of trails and paseos. This project is located adjacent to San Francisquito Creek and portions of the project site are within Los Angeles Significant Ecological Area 19. Susan Tebo Resume 11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. Managed the Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard Amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan and Cul -de -Sac Project in Santa Clarita, California. Responsibilities consisted of amending the Circulation Element of the General Plan to remove the secondary highway designation from a portion of Calgrove Boulevard and Valley Street between Creekside Drive and Maple Street. The project will formalize the existing barricade condition with the installation of two terminus -abutting cul-de-sacs to be located approximately between the existing barricades. The barricades would be removed and no vehicular access to the Hidden Valley private gate would be permitted. The proposed project was extremely controversial. Managed the North Valencia Annexation EIR in Santa Clarita, California. The project applicant requested the approval of the annexation of 872 acres of land into the City of Santa Clarita and the entitlement to develop the undeveloped portion of the annexation area. The applicant also requested approval of a Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 51931, a General Plan Amendment, a Development Agreement, and an Oak Tree Permit, which govern a series of development activities on the project site. Many technical studies were completed as part of the Elk including a traffic and access study, a master geotechnical/soils analysis, a noise and air quality modeling analysis, a biological analysis, and a master drainage analysis. Particular effort was expended studying the issues of floodplain management, biological resource management and conservation, population and housing, and vehicular traffic access. • Managed preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Woodland Community (Greystone Homes) in Los Angeles County, California. The project requested development of the 15 -acre site into 125 single-family residential lots. Major issues associated with development of the site, included traffic, drainage, and noise. Managed the preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Emerald Square project (Greystone Homes) in Gardena, California. The project included 159 single-family detached homes along with five common areas and landscaping lots (totaling 164 lots). Major issues associated with the project included traffic, noise, and energy efficiency. Managed a focused EIR on a proposed Middle School for the Manhattan Beach Unified School District in Manhattan Beach, California. The topics analyzed in this focused EIR included transportation and circulation, noise, air quality, and recreation. Key Susan Teho Resume 11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. issues included the impact of the loss of a lighted baseball field and central play field areas used by local soccer and baseball programs, additional traffic generated by the project impacting the surrounding neighborhood, and associated air quality and noise impacts. • Managed the Warner Bros. Studios Main and Ranch Lots Addendum EIR for a three story parking facility in the Burbank, California. The key environmental issues included impacts resulting from changes to visual perspectives, traffic, and noise. The construction of the parking structure was particularly sensitive due to its location immediately adjacent to residential units. • Managed the Supplemental EIR for the San Marcos Landfill Expansion in San Diego County, California. Key issues included geology, hydrology, air quality, and noise. Intensive project coordination with many agencies included County of San Diego Department of Public Works, California State Regional Water Quality Control Board, California State Integrated Waste Management Board, Air Pollution Control District, and the County of San Diego Department of Health Services. • Served as staff to the City of Gardena, California, preparing numerous Initial Studies and staff reports for projects located within the City. Many of the projects have been complex and controversial, including a drug -rehabilitation facility as well as a casino signage program. Susan Tebo Resume 50 Jessica Kirchner, AICP Senior Project Manager Education Ms. Kirchner has over eight years of experience in environmental University of Southern California, analysis for a variety of projects. Her experience includes public sector Master of Planning, 2004 environmental planning work with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). In addition to policy work in the areas of Rutgers University, Bachelor of regional open space planning and greenhouse gas analysis, she is Arts, Journalism, 1998 experienced in preparing CEQA/NEPA documents including initial studies and environmental impact reports for residential, commercial, Affiliations mixed-use, and school development projects, as well as large American Institute of Certified transportation projects and plans. Her primary responsibilities include Planners project management, CEQA/NEPA documentation, aesthetics, cultural resources, greenhouse gas analysis/sustainability, population, housing, employment, marketing and proposal preparation, mitigation monitoring, technical editing, presentations to decision makers and communities, and staff training. Representative Professional Experience • 9200 Wilshire IS/EIR. Ms. Kirchner prepared an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report (IS/EIR) for a mixed-use (residential and retail/commercial) development at 9200 Wilshire Boulevard in the City of Beverly Hills. The project included 54 condominium units and 14,000 square feet of commercial development. The project site was vacant and had previously been proposed for development as a 133 -room guest hotel with a 133 -seat restaurant. Ms. Kirchner was responsible for preparing the project description, land use, aesthetics, and public services and utilities sections of the EIR. • Burbank Bike Path CE/CE. A Categorical Exemption/Categorical Exclusion for a Class I Bikeway in the City of Burbank. The bikeway, as proposed, is approximately two miles in length and except for the small Class III connector on Lake Street, the entire route would be separated from traffic. The bikeway would be for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. Primary issues of concern were biology and water quality. Ms. Kirchner prepared the CE/CE and coordinated with the City on submission to Caltrans. • City of Compton CEQA & NEPA Training. A one -day training seminar for City staff. The training seminar was designed in four segments, starting with an overview and history of CEQA and NEPA, and then moved into guidelines for preparing Categorical Exemptions/Exclusions, Initial Studies, and Mitigated Negative Declarations. The third module was presented in the form of a group IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. discussion reviewing specific documents. The last module included advanced concepts such as preparing environmental impact reports Jessica Kirchner Resume E I Iq IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. and statements. Ms. Kirchner prepared the content for the training and presented the material as a part of a two -person team. • Compton Brickyard IDO. An Interim Development Ordinance (IDO) for the proposed Compton Brickyard Specific Plan site. The intent of the IDO was to put a temporary moratorium on the approval of development permits for the project site while the City finalized the Specific Plan. This would ensure that new development that would occur in the interim would not be incompatible with the City's goals for the Specific Plan. Ms. Kirchner coordinated with the City on the project and prepared the IDO. • Compton Creek Bike Trail CE/EA. A Categorical Exemption (CE) under CEQA and Environmental Assessment (EA) under NEPA for a proposed bike trail along the Compton Creek. The proposed project includes a multi-purpose trail on the eastside of the Compton Creek between Greenleaf Boulevard and extending to the Interstate 91 (I-91) Freeway. The bike trail, as proposed, is approximately 0.58 mile and will be designed to accommodate the Southern California Edison right-of-way, Gateway Towne Center, and Crystal Casino and Hotel. This short segment of the trail will provide a needed connection and is expected to be utilized by both bicycle and horse traffic. Ms. Kirchner is responsible for overall project management. • Compton Creek Master Plan IS/EA. An Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA) for the redevelopment of the Compton Creek. The proposed project includes the redevelopment of the existing flood control channel and adjacent land into a safe, ecologically beneficial, multi -use, public green space and recreational park. The Master Plan proposes to enhance the regional and local significance of the Compton Creek by integrating watershed management practices, promoting open space, supporting sustainable activities, and recreational amenities. A combined CEQA/NEPA document will be prepared to respond to both federal and state requirements. Ms. Kirchner is responsible for technical editing and quality control of the document. • Downtown Redlands Specific Plan Program EIR. A Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the revision of the existing Downtown Redlands Specific Plan. The purpose of the Specific Plan is to provide a comprehensive set of standards for land -use, development design, and public improvements. In addition to the revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan, the proposed project involves amendments to the Redlands General Plan. The revisions to Jessica Kirchner Resume s�- ` IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. the Downtown Redlands Specific Plan include expansion of its boundaries, modification of its goals, and establishment of a development program that will provide a pedestrian -friendly, amenity -rich mixed-use environment. The project also proposes to extend the Specific Plan Area boundaries to generally include the area south of Redlands Boulevard. Ms. Kirchner is the project manager and is overseeing preparation of the EIR. Ms. Kirchner is also responsible for preparation of the population, housing and employment, alternatives, and growth inducing impacts sections of the EIR. • East Los Angeles High School No. 2 and Central Region Elementary School No. 19 IS/EIR. Ms. Kirchner assisted in the preparation of an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report (IS/EIR) for a new high school located on E. Cesar Chavez Avenue in East Los Angeles as a means to relieve overcrowding at nearby schools. Several existing properties were located on the project site, including Hammel Elementary School, Hammel Early Education Center, City of LA Independent Study and the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, as well as residential and commercial properties. An additional component of the project included the relocation of the existing Hammel Elementary School to a new site in the LAUSD Central Region. Ms. Kirchner was responsible for preparation of the land use, aesthetics and views, hazardous materials, and public services and utilities sections of the EIR. • Gale Avenue -Nogales Grade Separation Combined Project IS/MND. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority for a railroad grade separation project (Nogales Street Grade Separation Project) and a roadway -widening project (Gale Avenue -Walnut Boulevard Roadway Widening Project) in the City of Industry. The grade separation included elevating the Union Pacific Railroad track over portions of Nogales Street. The project also included widening Gale Avenue from its intersection with Nogales Street to approximately 1,900 feet west, and Walnut Drive from its intersection with Nogales Street to approximately 25M feet east. Ms. Kirchner's role was to provide quality control and ensure technical accuracy of the document. • Grevillea Avenue Mixed -Use IS/MND. An Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Grevillea Avenue mixed-use project within the City of Lawndale. The proposed project consists of 94 residential condominium units and 9,000 square feet of Jessica Kirchner Resume E 2) IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. retail space, along with subterranean parking on a 2.17 -acre site. The proposed project is located in an industrial area; therefore, the environmental document will evaluate potential land use and zoning conflicts. Ms. Kirchner is the project manager and is overseeing preparation of the environmental documents. • Jordan Downs Redevelopment Project EIR. An EBR for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) for the redevelopment of Jordan Downs. Currently, Jordan Downs provides 700 housing units for approximately 2,300 residents on 49.4 acres of land. The redevelopment of Jordan Downs will include a one-for-one replacement of the existing housing units, an expansion to accommodate an additional 1,400 housing units on the existing property, and the 21 acres of County of Los Angeles land that will be annexed to the City of Los Angeles. A Master Plan is being prepared for the project. Mr. Kirchner is responsible for preparation of the Aesthetics and Cultural and Biological Resources sections of the document in addition to providing quality control. • LACMTA (Metro) Union Division Bus Maintenance & Operations Facility MND Addendum/CE. An Addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) under CEQA and a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under NEPA for the proposed Metro Union Division Bus Maintenance and Operations Facility. The facility consists of 470,000 square feet of new and reused development on 6.9 acres. The project included a Bus Maintenance Facility and Parking Structure, the Bauchet Parking Structure, a Central Cash County Facility, and a public vehicle access CNG/Alternative Fuels facility. The project also included room for 200 CNG standard buses with the potential to accommodate 60 -foot -long articulated buses. Ms. Kirchner's responsibilities included client relations and preparation of the environmental document. • New Leaf Homes E13L Ms. Kirchner prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EBR) for the construction of 11 homes and the remodel of five homes located on a 3.9 -acre site in the Mount Olympus/Hollywood Hills area of the City of Los Angeles. The project included the construction of 11 hillside homes and the remodel of 5 homes that had been partially constructed by a previous developer and left vacant. The existing homes exceeded height limits for the Mulholland Scenic Corridor and thus required significant renovations. Ms. Kirchner prepared several portions of the EIR, including the project description, land use, and alternatives chapters of the document. Jessica Kirchner Resume IMPACT SCIENCES, INC • Newport Lexus Dealership IS/EIR. Ms. Kirchner prepared an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report (IS/EIR) for a Lexus dealership in Newport Beach. The project included the removal of three existing office buildings from the site. The buildings were replaced with a luxury car dealership at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Jamboree Road in Newport Beach. Ms. Kirchner prepared the land use, aesthetics, and alternatives chapters of the EIR. • Metro Regional Connector AA/EIR/EIS. An Alternative Analysis, Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR), and Final EIS/EIR for Metro's Regional Transit Connector Project in the Central Business District of the City of Los Angeles. The proposed project would link the Metro Gold and Blue Lines, as well as the future Exposition Line. Ms. Kirchner is responsible for evaluating the growth inducing impacts of the project and proposed alternatives. • Regional Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Kirchner participated in the project lead team in the preparation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP), a compendium of policies and best practices from across the Southern California region designed to coordinate planning activities. The RCP was prepared for the Southern California Association of Governments and required extensive input from regional stakeholders including policymakers, technical experts, and interested citizens. Ms. Kirchner also prepared the open space and habitat chapter of the RCP and conducted extensive public meetings as part of the planning process. • San Gabriel Trench EIR/EA. An Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment for the San Gabriel Trench Grade Separation Project, which extends through the City of San Gabriel and portions of the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead. When constructed, the project will provide four grade separations in the City of San Gabriel where the Union Pacific Railroad currently intersects with local streets. The grade separations would involve the construction of a trench that allows trains to pass below bridges constructed at the Ramona Street, Mission Drive, Del Mar Avenue, and San Gabriel Boulevard crossings. The project is proposed to reduce train noise and vehicular traffic congestion and to improve safety at the grade crossings. Ms. Kirchner was responsible for project management and prepared much of the environmental analysis. Jessica Kirchner Resume 55 11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. • San Ysidro Border Crossing EER/EIS. Ms. Kirchner assisted in the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the upgrade and expansion of the existing San Ysidro Border Station, located in San Ysidro, California. The purpose of the project was to relieve the substantial increase of traffic congestion at the southern terminus of I-5, to implement new mandated border entry/exit programs, and maintain control over activities at the border. Ms. Kirchner was responsible for preparing the aesthetics and views section of the document. • SCAG 2008 Regional Transportation Plan Program EIR. Ms. Kirchner served as the project manager for the preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the 2008 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The RTP is the long-range transportation plan for six counties in Southern California that determines funding and priority for transportation projects in the region and helps to achieve a coordinated rational transportation system. The 2008 RTP includes a policy element that is shaped by goals, policies, and performance indicators, an action element that identifies specific projects, programs, and implementation, and a description of regional growth trends that identifies future needs for travel and goods movement. The Program EIR for the 2008 RTP acts as an informational document to inform decision makers and the public of the potential environmental consequences of approving the proposed RTP. Ms. Kirchner prepared the Notice of Preparation, the project description, land use, visual resources, open space, population and housing, and alternatives sections of the EIR in addition to her project management duties. • SCAG 2012 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy Program EIR. Ms. Kirchner served as the project manager for the preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2012 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). The RTP is the long- range transportation plan for six counties in Southern California that determines funding and priority for transportation projects in the region and helps to achieve a coordinated rational transportation system. The 2012 RTP will also include a Sustainable Communities Strategy, a first for SCAG. Ms. Kirchner was responsible for management of staff and subconsultants, project deliverables, and schedule. Jessica Kirchner Resume 3 11 IMPACT SCIENCES. INC. • Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Update EIR. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for update to the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan. The Community Plan is one of 35 Community Plans that comprise the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Land Use Element is one of the seven state - mandated elements of the General Plan that also include noise, transportation, and conservation, among others. The Community Plan is intended to promote an arrangement of land uses, streets, and services in the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area (CPA) to encourage economic vitality, social and physical well- being, and general health, safety, welfare and convenience for the people who live and work in the CPA. In the EIR, environmental impacts associated with projected growth for the CPA will be analyzed. Ms. Kirchner is the project manager and is also responsible for the energy impact analysis. • The Villas at Gower EA. An Environmental Assessment (EA) under NEPA in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements for the proposed project. The proposed project involved the construction of a four-story 62,874- square-foot 2,874square-foot structure containing 70 permanent supportive housing units. All of the units were affordable.at 30 and 40 percent average median income; half of the units were reserved for people with disabilities. The EA described the project and the potential for any impacts that could arise. The determination led to a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Ms. Kirchner prepared the EA and was responsible for the daily management of the project. • Village Trailer Park IS/EIR. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a mixed-use development in the City of Santa Monica. The project includes the closure of the existing Village Trailer Park and construction of an approximately 350,000 -square -foot mixed-use development that would be split 35/65 between commercial and residential uses respectively. The non-residential commercial space would include creative/office space and 11,000 square feet of neighborhood serving retail. The residential uses would be comprised of 144 apartment units, 109 of these units would be subject to Santa Monica's rent control ordinance, with 52 of those set aside for low-income residents. The remaining 37 units would be market -rate apartments. Ms. Kirchner is the project manager and is preparing the Initial Study, Project Description, Aesthetics, and Alternatives Analysis. Jessica Kirchner Resume 57 11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. • Watts Corridors Redevelopment Plan Amendment EIR. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Watts Recovery Redevelopment Project which was first adopted in 1995. The proposed redevelopment plan would amend the existing Watts Corridors Recovery Redevelopment Plan and expand the boundaries of the project area. The second amendment consists of adding up to 2,470 net acres of territory to the project area, allowing CRA/LA to re-establish its ability to utilize eminent domain as a last resort to acquire property in the project area, and extending the time limit by which CRA/LA may establish indebtedness by 10 years. The expansion of the Watts Corridors area will also include a substantial number of residential areas. Ms. Kirchner is responsible for project management as well as assisting in the environmental analysis. • West Adams Community Plan Update EIR. An EIR for an update to the West Adams Community Plan (Community Plan). The Community Plan is one of 35 Community Plans that comprise the Land Use Element of the City of Los Angeles General Plan The Land Use Element is one of the seven state -mandated elements of the General Plan that also include noise, transportation, and conservation, among others. The Community Plan is intended to promote an arrangement of land uses, streets, and services in the West Adams Community Plan Area (CPA) to encourage economic vitality, social and physical well-being, and general health, safety, welfare and convenience for the people who live and work in the CPA. In the EIR, environmental impacts associated with projected growth for the CPA will be analyzed. Ms. Kirchner is overseeing the project and providing technical direction, as well as quality assurance/quality control. • West Hollywood Eastside Mixed Used Overlay Zone EIR. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of West Hollywood's Eastside Mixed-use Overlay Zone (MUOZ) for the east side portion of the City, which encompasses the area bounded by the north and south city limits, Hayworth Avenue (one block west of Fairfax Avenue), and La Brea Avenue on the east. The Eastside MUOZ permitted height bonuses, floor area ratio (FAR) bonuses, and the development of residential uses along Santa Monica Boulevard and other areas in primarily commercial corridors of the City. Ms. Kirchner was responsible for technical editing and project management. Jessica KlmMer Resume Iq IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. • West Wilshire Mixed -Use EIA. A 60,900 -square -foot mixed-use project in the City of Santa Monica. The project includes the demolition of the existing buildings on site and, when constructed, would include approximately 25,000 square feet of commercial space and 30 residential units. Primary issues of concern include aesthetics, air quality, and traffic. Ms. Kirchner prepared the aesthetics section of the document. • Westside Extension Transit Corridor EIR/EIS. An Alternative Analysis and Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for Metro's Westside Extension Transit Corridor in the West Los Angeles area. The Westside Extension would extend the Metro Purple Line from its current western terminus at Western Avenue/Wilshire Boulevard to Westwood with possible extension to Santa Monica. Additionally, a secondary route is proposed from the Metro Red Line Hollywood Boulevard/Highland Avenue station through the City of West Hollywood. Alternatives including an underground subway and transit stations will be evaluated. Five standalone Technical Reports are being prepared for the project: Land Use, Energy, Real Estate Acquisitions, Environmental Justice, and Community and Neighborhood Impacts in addition to supporting GIS -based maps for community meetings and report preparation. Ms. Kirchner is responsible for evaluation of the community impacts associated with the project and proposed alternatives, as well as overall project management and client coordination. Jessica Kirchner Resume 59 Education Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and Biology California State University, Northridge Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy, Botany University of California, Davis Iq IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. Daryl Koutnik Managing Principal, Biology Group Dr. Koutnik has over 25 years of experience in biology, environmental planning and project management. He has directed, managed, prepared and conducted environmental impact assessments, mitigation monitoring plans, plant and wildlife studies, biological resource inventories, sensitive species surveys, biological constraints analyses, and habitat restoration plans for private and public sector clients throughout Southern California. Dr. Koutnik has a thorough understanding of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), having worked in and managed the environmental review section of the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning for more than 14 years. He has managed more than 30 Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) within Los Angeles County, including residential, commercial, industrial, and educational developments. In addition, he has substantial experience in processing of coastal development projects with the California coastal zone. Dr. Koutnik has broad knowledge of both state and federal Endangered Species Acts, and state and federal regulations involving biological resources. His biological expertise includes knowledge of biological and ecological relationships, with particular emphasis on habitat impact analysis, special -status plant species, and wildlife movement corridors. He has an exceptional knowledge of Southern California flora, and was an active participant in the drafting of the West Mojave Plan for multi - species habitat conservation. Dr. Koutnik is a contributor to the The Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California and The Jepson Desert Manual. He is recognized internationally as an expert on prostrate spurges and other members of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). He is co-author of the book Cotyledon and Tylecodon, published in 2004. Repr"eiKative Profasalonal Experlemn • Managed the preparation and certification of the EIR for a 13,000 - acre Specific Plan area located near Magic Mountain Entertainment Center in Valencia, California. Environmental factors analyzed included oak resource management per County of Los Angeles requirements, SEA stewardship for both the Santa Clara River and the Santa Susana Mountains, and detailed water resource analysis in completing recertification of the EIR. Coordinated all subsequent environmental reports through 2006, including individual residential and wastewater treatment development located within the Specific Plan area. Daryl Koutnik Resume IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. • Managing the preparation and certification of the EIR for the multi- component Neptune Marina residential and hotel project in the community of Marina del Rey, California. • Managed and coordinated the Significant Ecological Areas Technical Advisory Committee of Los Angeles County in implementing that jurisdiction's General Plan designated Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs). • Initiated and managed the Los Angeles County Environmental Review Board (ERB) for development proposed with the Coastal Zone of the Santa Monica Mountains. • Managed for the County of Los Angeles the preparation and certification of the EIR for the Cemex Surface Mining project in Soledad Canyon, California. • Managed the preparation and certification of the EIR for the Athens Waste Disposal materials recovery facility near Industry, California. • Managed the preparation and certification of the EIR for the replacement conditional use permit of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill near Los Angeles, California. • Managed the preparation of the EIR for the 3,600 -unit Northlake residential project in the community of Castaic, California. Daryl Koutnik Resume Alan M. Sako Air Quality Manager Nuestion Mr. Sako has 10 years of experience in modeling emissions of air Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric, pollutants and performing ambient air quality impact analyses and Oceanic, and Environmental health risk assessments for Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Science Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and other CEQA/NEPA-related University of California, documents. He is well -versed in using many of the current air pollutant Los Angeles dispersion modeling programs such as AERMOD, ISCST3, and CALINE4. In addition, Mr. Sako has worked on numerous air quality Professional Affiliations permitting project compliance issues, and emissions inventories for Air & Waste Management commercial and industrial clients. He has also worked with the Port of Association, Member Long Beach on diesel emission reduction strategies and air pollutant monitoring projects. In addition to Mr. Sako's air quality experience, he Publications has also conducted noise analyses using the SoundPLAN noise model Sako, A. M. Sarbanes-Oxley and and authored hazardous materials business plans (HMBPs) and risk Environmental Disclosure: An management plans (RMPs) for hazardous substances. Overview of the Issues. 99th Air & Waste Management Association Representative Professional Experience Conference & Exhibition; 2006 June 20-23, New Orleans, LA: Prepared a health risk assessment (HRA) for the Conejo Valley Paper No. 366. Unified School District Community Learning Center Project in Ventura County. Mr. Sako initially prepared a modeling protocol in Weaver, M. S., E. Chan, accordance with Ventura County Air Pollution Control District A. M. Sako. Air Pollution (VCAPCD) guidance. In accordance with Public Resources Code Permitting Trends for Turbine- Section 21151.8 and Education Code Section 17213, an HRa was Based Power Plants. 99th Air & prepared based on methodologies described in the Office of Waste Management Association Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's (OEHHA) The Air Toxics Conference & Exhibition; 2006 Hot Spots Program Guidance Manual for Preparation of Health Risk June 20-23; New Orleans, LA: Assessments. Sources of toxic air contaminants (TACs) within 0.25 Paper No. 367. mile of the project boundary were assessed, including mobile source air toxics (MSATs) from vehicles traveling on State Route 23. The cancer risk and non -cancer health impacts were quantified at identified sensitive receptors based on calculation formulas from OEHHA guidelines. • University of California, Riverside: Assisted with the preparation of a Climate Action Plan. The tasks included identifying key goals and targets, estimating the Campus baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, projecting future emissions based on Campus growth, identifying GHG reduction strategies, and grouping the strategies based on an implementation timeline. • UC Davis Sacramento Campus Program EIR: Prepared an air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis in support of a program Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 Long Range Development IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. Plan. The analysis addresses a number of issues including construction dust and ozone precursors, health risks, and consistency with the local air quality management plan. Analysis Alan Sako Resume �%) 11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. methodologies from the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) were replied upon. In addition, the analysis utilized information from the UC Davis Climate Action Plan (CAP) and assessed consistency with CAP measures. California State University East Bay Hayward Campus Master Plan: Prepared an air quality and climate change analysis for an EIR. The analysis provided a calculated of emissions in accordance with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) guidelines. Mr. Sako also provided an analysis of the consistency of the project's policies with the City of Hayward General Plan and the project's consistency with regional and statewide measures to reduce GHG emissions. University of California, Santa Cruz: Prepared an air quality and climate change analysis for an initial study/mitigated negative declaration for the UCSC Extension Project. The analysis provided a calculated of emissions in accordance with the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD) guidelines and determined that the project would not exceed the MBUAPCD's thresholds of significance. University of California, Santa Cruz: Prepared a carbon dioxide sequestration technical study for the East Campus Infill Apartments — Tree Removal Project. The carbon dioxide content of existing trees (redwoods, oaks) and proposed project trees (redwood, maple) were calculated. In addition, the report estimated the change in sequestered carbon dioxide content of the existing trees if they would be converted to wood products. Mount Zion Parking Garage Project EBR: Analyzed the air quality and GHG impacts for a parking garage project for the University of California, San Francisco. The analysis included a health risk analysis for project construction and operation due to the location of nearby sensitive land uses. Provided air quality and health risk assessment (HRA) support for work on the Newhall Ranch EIR/ElS in Santa Clarita Valley, California. Performed dispersion modeling for representative project scenarios to demonstrate conformity with the SCAQMD LST Methodology and for health impact calculations in support of an HRA of the diesel exhaust particulate matter (DPM) emissions associated with construction of the project. • Prepared project -level LST analyses and HRAs for Landmark Village and Mission Village, which are two of five "villages" that comprise Alan Sako Resume �3 Iq IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. the Newhall Ranch development in the Santa Clarita Valley, California. Both analyses required the use of dispersion modeling to assess the impacts to localized air quality and health risks. Due to the complex nature of the projects, several scenarios were modeled in order to determine the extent of the impacts. • Provided HRA support for a proposed Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Barstow, California. Updated the dispersion modeling based on new emissions estimates in order to assess the health impacts due to DPM emissions associated with supply trucks, transportation refrigeration units (TRUs), and yard hostlers from operation of the project. • Prepared an HRA a proposed commercial gym/restaurant facility located in the City of Walnut Creek. The project would located a gym and restaurant on a site adjacent to Interstate 680. The assessment evaluated the cancer and non -cancer health impacts at the project site due to emissions of MSATs from vehicles traveling on I-680. The health risk assessment was prepared in accordance with the methodologies described in the OEHHA The Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Guidance Manual for Preparation of Health Risk Assessments, and additional guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; California Air Resources Board, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The analysis used freeway traffic data from the project's traffic report and the California Department of Transportation and emission factors from the EMFAC2007 on -road motor vehicle emissions model. Emissions of diesel particulate matter, benzene, 1,3 -butadiene, acetaldehyde, acrolein, and formaldehyde, which are the MSAT pollutants of concern were modeled using the AERMOD air quality dispersion model. The cancer risk and non -cancer health impacts were quantified at the proposed gym and restaurant uses based on OEHHA guidelines. • Prepared an HRA for the proposed Triangle Rock Products expansion of an existing aggregate mining facility located in an undeveloped region in Sacramento County, California. Air dispersion modeling was performed using AERMOD. To assess the impacts due to DPM emissions from aggregate mining equipment associated with operation of the expansion area. Alan Sako Resume /y