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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-115
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE PREPARATION
OF A TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THE AREA CALLED HOSPITALITY EAST AREA (HEA)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed
to execute an agreement for professional services with LSA Associates, Inc., for the preparation of
a Traffic Study for the area called Hospitality East Area (HEA). A copy of said agreement for
professional services is attached as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. i
SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement is rescinded if
the parties to the Agreement fail to execute it within sixty (60) days of the passage of this Resolution.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH LSA
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE PREPARATION OF A TRAFFIC STUDY
FOR THE AREA CALLED HOSPITALITY EAST AREA (HEA)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a ~O~t meeting thereof, held on the
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15th day of ~y , 2000, by the following vote to wit:
Council Members: Ayes Nays Abstain Absent
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//Rach l G. Clark, City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this /day of May , 2000.
Betty Dean Anderson
Vice Chairman
Approved as to form and Legal Content:
James F. Penman
City Attorney
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2000-115
EXHIBIT "A"
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 15ttday of May , 2000, by and between
the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, California, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the
"CITY" and LSA Associates, Inc., a California corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"CONSULTANT".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, City desires to obtain professional services to prepare a traffic study for the area
called Hospitality East Area (HEA), which is bordered by Waterman Avenue, Santa Ana River,
Tippecanoe Avenue and the I-10 Freeway; and
WHEREAS, in order to prepare said traffic study, it is necessary to retain the professional
services of a qualified consulting and traffic engineering team; and
WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified to provide said professional services; and
WHEREAS, San Bernardino City Council has elected to engage the services of Consultant
upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed, as follows:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform those services specified in their proposal dated November 22,
1999 and the Letter of Clarification dated December 8, 1999.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The services of Consultant are to commence within thirty (30) days after the City has
authorized work to start by issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The scheduled completion
dates specifically set forth in Exhibit "1" attached hereto and incorporated herein as
though set forth in full will be adjusted by Consultant as the City authorizes the work.
Such adjustments shall require City approval prior to commencement of performance of
each phase. This Agreement shall expire as specified by the Exhibit "1" schedule
unless extended by written agreement of the parties.
3. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
Consultant shall complete all work products and design in conformance with
California's Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings, and the City of San
Bernardino's Standard Drawings.
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EXHIBIT "A"
4. CHANGES/EXTRA SERVICES
A. Performance of the work specified in said Proposal is made an obligation of
Consultant under this Agreement, subject to any changes made subsequently
upon mutual agreement of the parties. All such changes shall be incorporated by
written amendments to this Agreement and include any increase of decrease in
the amount of compensation due Consultant for the change in scope. Any
change, which has not been so incorporated, shall not be binding on either party.
B. No extra services shall be rendered by Consultant under this Agreement unless
City authorizes such extra services in writing prior to performance of such work.
Authorized extra services shall be invoiced based on Consultant's "Cost
Proposal" dated November 22, 1999 as amended by letter dated December 8,
1999, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "z" and incorporated herein
as though set forth in full.
5. COMPENSATION
A. The City shall reimburse the Consultant for actual costs (including labor costs,
employee benefits, overhead, profit, other direct and indirect costs) incurred by
the Consultant in performance of the work, in an amount not to exceed
23 330.00. Actual costs shall not exceed the estimated wage rates and other
costs as set forth in Exhibit " 2" attached hereto and incorporated herein as
though set forth in full.
B. Said compensation shall not be altered unless there is a significant alteration in
the scope, complexity or character of the work to be performed. City and
Consultant shall agree upon any such significant alteration in writing before
commencement of performance of such significant alteration by Consultant.
Any adjustment of the total cost of services will only be permitted when the
Consultant establishes and City has agreed in writing that there has been, or is to
be, a significant change in:
1. Scope, complexity, or character of the services to be performed;
2. Conditions under which the work is required to be performed; and
3. Duration of work if the change from the time period specified in the
Agreement for Completion of the work warrants such adjustment.
C. The Consultant is required to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and
ordinances applicable to the work. The Consultant is required to comply with
prevailing wage rates in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1775.
6. PAYMENT BY CITY
A. The billings for all services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be
submitted monthly by Consultant to City and shall be paid by City within twenty
(20) days after receipt of same, excepting any amounts disputed by City.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Dispute over any invoiced amount shall be noticed to the Consultant within ten
(10) days of billing and a meet and confer meeting for purposes of resolution of
such dispute shall be initiated by the City within ten (10) days of notice of such
dispute. Interest of 1-1/2 percent per month (but not exceeding the maximum
rate allowable by law) will be payable on any amounts not in dispute and not
paid within thirty (30) days of the billing date, payment thereafter to be applied
first to accrued interest and then to the principal unpaid amount. On disputed
amounts, interest shall accrue from thirty (30) days of the invoice date if the
amount in dispute is resolved in favor of the Consultant. All tasks as specified
in Exhibit "1" shall be completed prior to final payment.
B. Section 9-1.10 of the Caltrans Standard Specifications is hereby specifically
waived and not applicable to this agreement. The parties hereto otherwise agree
not to be bound by any other requirements for arbitration of any dispute azising
hereunder. Disputes shall be resolved by agreement of the parties, or upon the
failure of such agreement, by direct application to the Courts.
C. The prevailing party, in any legal action to enforce or interpret any provision of
this Agreement will be entitled to recover, from the losing party, all attorneys'
fees, court costs, and necessary disbursement in connection with that action.
The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney, and members of his office,
in connection with that action shall be considered as Attorneys' fees for the
purposes of this Agreement.
7. SUPERVISION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICES
A. The Director of Development Services of City, or his designee, shall have the
right of general supervision over all work performed by Consultant and shall be
City's agent with respect to obtaining Consultant's compliance hereunder. NO
payment for any services rendered under this Agreement shall be made without
prior approval of the Director of Development Services or his designee.
B. The City Administrator may review and inspect the Consultant's activities
during the progress of the program.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS
Consultant hereby certifies that he/she will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age,
handicap or national origin. Consultant shall promote affirmative action in its hiring
practices and employee policies for minorities and other designated classes in
accordance with federal, state and local laws. Such action shall include, but not be
limited to, the following: recruitment and recruitment advertising, employment,
upgrading, and promotion.
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9. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. This agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty- (30) days written
notice in the event of substantial failure of the other party to perform in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Each party shall have twenty (20)
days following date of such notice within which to correct the substantial
failure-giving rise to such notice. In the event of termination of this Agreement,
City shall within thirty (30) days pay Consultant for all the fees, charges and
services performed to City's satisfaction by Consultant, which finding of
satisfaction shall not be unreasonably withheld. Consultant hereby covenants
and agrees that upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Consultant
will preserve and make immediately available to City, or its designated
representatives, maps, notes, correspondence, or records related to work paid for
by the City and required for its timely completion, and to fully cooperate with
City so that the work to be accomplished under this Agreement may continue
within forty-five (45) days of termination. Any subsequent use of such
incomplete documents shall be at the sole risk of the City and the City agrees to
hold harmless and indemnify Consultant from any claims, losses, costs,
including Attorney's fees, and liability arising out of such use. Consultant shall
be compensated for such services in accordance with Exhibit " 2".
B. This agreement may be terminated for the convenience of the City upon thirty-
(30) days written notice to Consultant. Upon such notice, Consultant shall
provide work product to City and City shall compensate Consultant in the
manner set forth above.
C. Following the effective date of termination of this Agreement pursuant to this
section, the Agreement shall continue until all obligations arising from such
termination are satisfied.
10. CONTINGENCIES
In the event that, due to causes beyond the control of and without the fault or negligence
of Consultant, Consultant fails to meet any of his/her obligations under this Agreement,
and such failure shall not constitute a default in performance, the City may grant to
Consultant such extensions of time and make other arrangements or additions,
excepting any increase in payment, as may be reasonable under the circumstances.
Increases in payment shall be made only under the "changes" provision of this
Agreement. Consultant shall notify City within three (3) days in writing when it
becomes aware of any event or circumstance for which it claims or may claim an
extension.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall act as an independent contractor in the performance of the services
provided for under this Agreement. Consultant shall furnish such services in his/her
own manner and in no respect shall he/she be considered an agent or employee of the
City.
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ASSIGNMENT OR SUBCONTRACTING
Neither this Agreement, nor any portion thereof, may be assigned by Consultant without
the written consent of City. Any attempt by Consultant to assign or subcontract any
performance of this Agreement without the written consent of the City shall be null and
void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. All subcontracts exceeding
$10,000 shall contain all provisions of this contract.
NOTICES
All official notices relative to this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the
following representatives of Consultant and City:
CONSULTANT
LSA Associates, Inc.
3403 Tenth Street, Suite 520
Riverside, CA 92501
Attn: Lynn Calvert-Hayes
CITY
Michael E. Hays, Director
Development Services Department
300 N. "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES
A. The Consultant may reasonably rely upon the accuracy of base data provided
through the City or its agents without independent evaluation.
B. The City shall pay all costs of inspection and permit fees. Charges not
specifically covered by the terms of this Agreement shall be paid as agreed by
the parties hereto at the time such costs arise; but in no event shall the work to
be performed hereunder cease as a consequence of any unforeseen charges
unless by mutual written agreement of City and Consultant.
C. All tracings, survey notes, and other original documents are instruments of
service and shall remain the property of Consultant except where by law,
precedent, or agreement these documents become public property. All such
documents or records shall be made accessible to City. Consultant shall
maintain all records for inspection by the City, State, or their duly authorized
representatives for a period of three (3) years after final payment. Consultant
shall stamp and sign all specifications, estimates, plans and Consultanting data
furnished, and where appropriate, indicate registration number.
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES
A. Any opinion of the Construction Cost prepared by Consultant represents his
judgment as a design professional and is supplied for the general guidance of the
City. Since Consultant has no control over the cost of labor and material, or
over competitive bidding or market conditions, Consultant does not guarantee
the accuracy of such opinions as compared to contractor bids or actual cost to
the City.
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16. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEE
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Consultant warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to
solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission,
percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide
established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Consultant for the
purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have
the right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with the clause permitting
termination for cause and, at its sole discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or
consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage,
brokerage or contingent fee.
17. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
A. Consultant hereby agrees to hold City, its elective and appointive boards,
officers, and employees harmless from any liability for damage or claims for
damage for personal injury including death, as well as from claims for property
damage, which may arise from Consultant's negligent acts, errors or omissions
under this Agreement.
B. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold free and harmless the City, its
officers and its employees from all claims, damages, costs, expenses, and
liability, including but not limited to attorney's fees imposed upon them for any
alleged infringement of patent rights or copyrights of any person or persons in
consequence of the use by City, its officers, employees, agents and other duly
authorized representatives, of programs or processes supplied to City by
Consultant under this Agreement.
18. INDEMNITY
Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City from and against any and all
claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, judgments, losses, damages, injuries,
penalties, costs, expenses (including attorney's fees) and liabilities of, by, or with
respect to third parties, which arise solely from Consultant's negligent acts, errors, or
omissions under this Agreement. Consultant shall not be responsible for, and City shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Consultant from and against any and all claims,
demands, suits, actions, proceedings, judgments, losses, damages, injuries, penalties,
costs, expenses (including attorney's fees) and liabilities of, by, or with respect to third
parties, which arise solely from City's negligence. With respect to any and all claims,
demands, suits, actions, proceedings, judgments, losses, damages, injuries, penalties,
costs, expenses (including attorney's fees) and liabilities of, by, or with respect to third
parties, which arise from the joint or concurrent negligence of Consultant and City, each
party shall assume responsibility in proportion to the degree of its respective fault.
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The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his office in
enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the City shall be considered as "attorney's fees"
for the purposes of this paragraph.
19. LIABILITY/INSURANCE
A. Consultant's liability to the City for injury or damage to persons or property
arising out of work performed by the City and for which legal liability may be
found to rest upon Consultant other than for professional errors and omissions,
will be limited to $1,000,000. For any damage on account of any error,
omission or other professional negligence, Consultant's liability will be limited
to a sum not to exceed $50,000 or Consultant's fee, whichever is greater.
B. The Consultant shall provide Workers Compensation and comprehensive
general liability insurance, including completed operations and contractual
liability, with coverage sufficient to insure the Consultant's indemnity, as above
required; and, such insurance will include the City, the Consultant, their
consultants, and each of their officers, agents and employees as additional
insured.
C. Consultant shall provide evidence of insurance in the form of a policy of
insurance, in which the City is named as an additional insured to the extent of
the coverage required by this Agreement.
20. VALIDITY
Should any provision herein be found or deemed to be invalid, this Agreement shall be
construed as not containing such provision, and all other provisions which are otherwise
lawful shall remain in full force and affect, and to this end the provisions of this
Agreement are declared to be severable.
21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties
hereto and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, representations,
understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject
matter thereof. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by
both parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
date written above by their duly authorized officers on their behalf.
By: G~~/~'1 // ~'Cc~
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Rac el Clark, City Clerk
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
A Municipal Corporation
Betty Dean Anderson
Dice Chairman
Approved as to form
and legal content
JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
By: E'~~z,
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Prepared for
City of San Bernardino
Economic Development Agency
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
Attention: Sue Morales
Assistant Project Manager
Prepared by
LSA Associates, Inc.
3403 10th Street, Suite 520
Riverside, California 92501
Attn: Ms. Lynn Calvert-Hayes
Tel: (909) 781-9310
November 22, 1999
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Power Center Development EIR
Introduction
Project Understanding .......................... 1
Key Personnel ................................1
Staff Availability ............................... 2
Relevant Project Experience ..................... 2
Scope of Work
Task 1: Project Initiation ....... ............. . 4
Task 2: Initial Study/NOP ................ ...... 4
Task 3: CMP TIA Study ................. ...... 4
Task 4: Tri-City Traffic Study ............. ...... 5
Task 5: Environmental Impact Report ...... ...... 6
Task 6: Meetings & Public Hearings ....... ...... 8
Task 7.0: Project Administration .......... ...... 8
Project Costs and Schedule
Project Costs ...............................8
Schedule ..................................8
~ Insurance .................................8
Affirmative Action Policy ...................... 8
AppendixA -Resumes
Appendix B -Sample Cert~cate of Insurance
Appendix C - LSAAff~rmative Action Policy
LSAAssaiater, Ine. - i - November 22, 1999
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San Bernardino Economic Development Agency Power Center Development EIR
Project Understanding
The San Bernardino Economic Development Agency
(Agency) is seeking a qualified environmental consulting
firm to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and a
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for the Power Center Develop-
ment, Tippecanoe Implementation Area (Project). The 29-
acre project site is located at the northwest comer of
Tippecanoe Avenue and the Interstate-10 (I-10) Freeway.
The Project is a proposed regional retail/commercial center
with uses permitted in the CR3 general plan and zoning,
such as corporate and government offices, commercial
retail, entertainment, restaurant, and hotel/motel uses. In
addition to the EIR and associated TIA, the consultant will
prepare an updated traffic study for the Hospitality East
Area (HEA) (an area bounded by I-10, Waterman Avenue,
Tippecanoe Avenue, and the Santa Ana River).
The evaluation of all pertinent evidence and documentation
will be incorporated into an Initial Study prepared for the
Project. The Initial Study and all supporting documents
and/or studies will be the basis for LSA Associates, Inc.'s
(LSA) recommendation regarding the scope of the EIR. A
scope of work and cost estimate and schedule for an EIR
and traffic studies have been provided in our proposal.
LSA's role will be the preparation of appropriate environ-
mental documentation for the Project. This effort will entail
the following:
• Identification of potential physical impacts resulting
from the project.
• Fonnation of adequate and appropriate mitigation mea-
sures to reduce, where possible, physical impacts.
• Identification of any unavoidable, irreversible, and/or
cumulative environmental changes related to the pro-
ject, as well as a project's potential to induce local
and/or regional growth.
• An objective analysis of alternatives to the project, the
potential impacts associated with each alternative, and
the identification of the environmentally superior alter-
native.
Thus, our overall approach can be summarized as follows:
• Prepare an Initial Study. The Initial Study will identify
and evaluate technical issues and relevant city and/or
regional requirements, narrowing the scope of the EIR
to those issues which may generate potentially signifi-
cant environmental/physical impacts.
- Prepare a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) in compliance
with Regional Congestion Management Plan (CMP)
requirements. This TIA will be consistent with any traf-
fic analysis included in the EIR.
Prepare a Traffic Study Update for the Hospitality East
Area (HEA). This study will update land use in the for-
mer TriCity Traffic Study, identify existing "level of ser-
vice" and system deficiencies, forecast circulation at
HEA build out, identify necessary improvements and
cost estimates, identify a practical methodology to
correlate needed improvement with ongoing develop-
ments, and develop an "Implementation Program" to
be funded by future development within the HEA.
• Prepare a thorough and logically organized written
assessment of project impacts that will withstand pub-
lic and agency scrutiny, as required by the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Work constructively with Agency and the applicant's
project team to minimize project environmental im-
pacts while attaining project objectives.
• Provide in-house review of all products by a technical
editor and a Principal prior to submittal to the Agency,
according to the LSA Quality Control Handbook.
• Serve as an extension of Agency staff to ensure that
all Agency and CEQA procedural and notification re-
quirements are met.
ICey Personnel
LSA is an employee owned community planning, environmen-
tal, and transportation planning organization with offices in
Irvine, Riverside, Point Richmond, Berkeley, and Rocklin,
California. Since its founding in 1976, LSA has advanced
from a small firm of a few in-house specialists to a full
service consulting firm with a staff of planners and engi-
neers with expertise in land use, environmental, and
transportation projects; civil and traffic engineers; air qual-
ity, acoustical and hydrology specialists; archaeologists,
cultural historians, and paleontologists; vegetation and
wildlife management specialists; and professional forest-
ers. The employee owned nature of the firm guarantees
that each employee-owner sees the direct results of his or
her efforts by contributing to the success of LSA. We
pride ourselves on our ability to produce high quality work
for difficult projects under tight deadlines.
LSA is recognized as an innovator in the field of environ-
mental assessments, and has developed a reputation
among clients and professional peers as being thorough,
innovative, and objective. LSA has prepared hundreds of
environmental documents for a variety of public and pri-
vate projects, including general plan amendments, com-
munity, and specific plans. We are thoroughly familiar
with CEQA, and have developed effective mitigation moni-
toring programs pursuant to Public Resources Code Sec-
tion 21081.6. One of our greatest strengths is developing
consensus among varied interests and providing realistic
mitigation measures, so that projects such as the Power
Center Development can move beyond initial planning into
adoption and implementation.
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San Bernardino Economic
Power Center Development EIR
Lloyd Zola, Principal-in-Charge, will be responsible for
overall management of the Initial Study and EIR, as well as
interface with the Agency, Agency counsel, and applicant.
Mr. Zola will provide his special expertise in site planning
for special use projects, public policy, and resolution of
complex issues. An accomplished researcher and technical
writer, Mr. Zola has been called before the United States
Supreme Court as an expert witness in planning. Mr. Zola
has managed environmental analysis for large-scale
commercial/industrial, recreation, and publicworks projects,
including the Ontario Mills (1.9 million square feet discount
mall in Ontario) and the California Speedway near Fontana.
Mr. Zola is the Principal in-Charge of LSA's Riverside office.
Lynn Calvert-Hayes, AICP, EIR Project Manager, will be
responsible for preparation of the EIR and coordination of
the environmental evaluation within the EIR. Ms. Calvert-
Hayes has extensive experience in the preparation of EIRs
and other related environmental evaluations. She is cur-
rently the project manager for the Martin Ranch EIR being
processed in the City of San Bernardino and Corona's
Green River Ranch EIR. As the project manager for the
award winning City of Indio General Plan EIR, she pio-
neered asystem to evaluate the environmental impacts of a
general plan and provide a mechanism for assuring the
mitigation provided in the General Plan EIR is implemented.
Ms. Calvert-Hayes is an Associate with LSA's Riverside
office.
M. I~eviu Fincher, Task Manager, Traffic Analysis, has
successfully managed traffic impact analyses for develop-
ment projects in highly urbanized areas in northern and
southern California. Mr. Fincher has extensive experience
with preparation of traffic impact analyses pursuant to the
requirements of the San Bernardino County CMP. In this
capacity, he has extensive experience using forecast traffic
model data obtained from both SCAG and the City of San
Bemardino, and coordinating with City staff to develop ap-
propriate data for complex planning projects. Mr. Fincher
also has extensive experience in the use of traffic modeling
data to prepare comprehensive areawide circulation studies
for entire cities, as large-scale developments. Mr. Fincher
is an Associate with LSA's Riverside office.
Tony-Chen Chung, Ph.D., INCE Bd Cert., Task Man-
ager, Air Quality, will prepare the technical air quality anal-
yses. Dr. Chung has over 13 years of experience in envi-
ronmental studies, specializing in air quality impact analy-
sis. Dr. Chung has pertormed more than 80 air quality stud-
ies for projects such as transportation facilities, landfills,
office buildings, and ocean bay enhancemenVsediment
management projects. Mr. Chung is an Associate with
LSA's Irvine office.
Deborah Gray, Historic Resources Task Manager, will be
responsible for the historic evaluation of the structures that
will be removed within the Project area. Ms. Gray worked
on the data recovery at City of San Bemardino Superblock
Project, a historic archaeological project in downtown San
Bemardino for the Economic Development Agency. She is
currently the historian, providing recommendations for
historic buildings, objects, and structures that comprise
Haskell Ranch at Oak Valley in Calimesa. Ms. Gray is a
Principal Investigator with LSA's Riverside Office.
Detailed resumes for each staff are provided in Appendix A.
Staff Avai lability
LSA maintains a schedule of projects that is updated
weekly to assure adequate staffing to meet client dead-
lines. We will continue to give the Power Center Develop-
ment Project the same attention and staffing as we give to
all of our clients.
Relevant Proiect Experience
LSA has experience preparing environmental documents
for specific plans and large community plans. Our rele-
vant project experience is presented below.
San Bemardino International Trade Center, City of San
Bernardino. LSA prepared an EIR and accompanying
CMP TIA for the San Bemardino International Trade Cen-
ter General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan. The
Trade Center, located on 616 acres of the former Norton
Air Force Base in the City of San Bernardino, comprised
over 11 million square feet of industrial, office, retail, air-
port related, and recreation uses. The Trade Center pro-
ject sought to physically and economically integrate the
former air base into the community. Project approvals
analyzed in the EIR included a General Plan amendment
and Specific Plan. Major issues discussed in the EIR in-
cluded traffic generation, noise, groundwater contamina-
tion, and impacts to sensitive species. Other issue ana-
lyzed in the EIR included land use/relevant planning, air
quality, and public services and utilities.
Subsequently, LSA prepared the traffic analysis for the
1999 Trade Center Specific Plan Amendment (approved
November, 1999). This addendum analysis focused on
changes in traffic conditions with proposed changes in the
Specific Plan land use development and provided greater
detail regarding future traffic conditions at key intersec-
tions internal to the Specific Plan area.
Children' Services Center, Children's Fund. LSA volun-
teered professional services to assist Children's Fund in
establishing a Childrens' Services Center on South
Tippecanoe Avenue in the City of San Bernardino. The
center allows consolidated, multi-agency medical, soaal, and
psychological evaluation of abused children. Professional
services provided by LSA included preparation of environmen-
taldocumentation (Initial Study/Negative DeGaration) required
by CEQA, as well as processing of an amendment to the
City's General Plan (to change the project sde land use desig-
nation from "Heavy Industrial" to "Office Industrial Park°),
amendment to the Development Code (to add a definition
of "Children's Services Center" to the Development Code
and to permit such a facility in the "Office Industrial Park;
subject to a Conditional Use Permit).
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Martin Ranch, Morrrecito Equities, LTE. LSA has been
retained to prepare an EIR for the 352-acre Martin Ranch
development. This project, located in the foothills of the
San Bernardino Mountains, consists of 359 single-family
dwelling units, open space, mini parks, and associated in-
frastructure. LSA will review and/or revise existing techni-
cal studies, analyze potential environmental impacts, and
draft adequate and appropriate mitigation measures. The
EIR will address issues related to the annexation of the
project into the City of San Bemardino including potential
impacts related to traffic and circulation, noise, air quality,
land use planning, biological and cultural resources, and
public services and utilities.
Green River Ranch, City of Corona, California. LSA is
currently preparing an EIR for the Green River Ranch Spe-
cific Plan for the City of Corona. The 171-acre project, lo-
cated in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, includes
approximately 518,000 square feet of light industrial, com-
mercial/retail, consumer serving uses, and up to 32 single-
family residential dwellings. The EIR addresses issues re-
lated to annexation of the project site into the City of Co-
rona and adoption of General Plan and Specific Plan
amendments. Issues analyzed in the EIR include land
use/planning, traffiGcirculation, air quality, noise, aesthet-
ics/landform alteration, public services/utilities, biological,
and cultural resources.
Brea Mall/Civic Center Area Master EIR, City of Brea
Redevelopment Agency. The Brea Redevelopment Agency
retained LSA to analyze potential development impacts
from five proposed projects located throughout the City.
Redevelopment proposals included office, hotel, commer-
cial, residential and recreational land uses. In total, 25 ma-
jor intersections and connecting roadway link segments
were analyzed far existing roadway service levels. Traffic
from the five projects were added to the roadway network,
and resulting impacts on service levels calculated. Other
issues focused on land use, noise, infrastructure, popula-
tion, housing and dam inundation.
Santa Anita Entertainment Center EIR, City of Arcadia.
LSA prepared an EIR for a Specific Plan that includes up to
595,000 square feet of new entertainment and commercial
uses on 76 acres adjacent to the Santa Anita Park race
track. Proposed land uses within the Specific Plan include
retail, entertainment, museum, sports and recreation, food
and beverage, office and hotel. LSA also conducted a dual
assessment of proposed land uses and their consistency
with the existing General Plan and proposed General Plan
Update which were under preparation by the City. Key en-
vironmental issues being addressed in the EIR include local
and regional traffic circulation, land use compatibility with
adjacent residential areas, alteration of the existing
viewshed within the study area, and direct and indirect ef-
fects to the historic Santa Anita Park race track. Extensive
traffic, air, noise and cultural resources technical analyses
were prepared for the EIR.
Glendale Town Center/City Center li, City of Glendale
Redevelopment Agency. The Glendale Redevelopment
Agency has retained LSA to prepare environmental docu-
mentation for two projects in the City. The Glendale Town
Center EIR addresses issues related to the development
of 830,000 square feet of mixed uses on 15.29 acres in
downtown Glendale. Particular attention will be focused
on potential related to traffic issues, noise, historical re-
sources, and air quality. The City Center II project involves
the development of approximately 408,000 square feet of
office/retail space. LSA will undertake an in-depth analy-
sis of potential traffic and air quality impacts associated
with this project. For both projects, LSA has objectively
analyzed consistency with the City's existing Greater
Downtown Strategic Plan EIR and subsequent
addendums.
South Carona Community Facilities Plan, City of Co-
rona, California. This study examined the access re-
quirements for a proposed development comprised of
12,000 dwelling units and supporting commercial centers
in the southern part of the City of Corona. Once access
and internal circulation requirements were identified based
on locations and levels of development, LSA worked with
the project engineers to develop specific roadway align-
mentsand connections with existing facilities. Appropriate
phasing of necessary transportation facilities were then
examined and financing mechanisms established, includ-
ing creation of assessment districts and creation of a road
fee program. The project required identification and coor-
dination of objectives and issues raised by various public
agencies and private groups, including the City of Co-
rona's planning staff, City Council, and affected landown-
ers.
Subsequent to completion of the original South Corona
Community Facilities Plan (CFP) Circulation Study in
1989, LSA has prepared periodic updates of the study to
account for changes in land development intensities and
roadway alignments. The most recent updates were per-
formed in 1998-99. These revisions involved development
of a detailed traffic modeling procedure based on the
City's General Plan traffic model. The modeling was used
for forecasting future traffic conditions for various interim
development scenarios for use in identifying phasing of
roadway improvements. These data area was then used
by City staff to update its fee program for the South Co-
rona CFP
area.
Highland Hills North Traffic Impact Analysis, Rancho
San Andreas Company. LSA prepared a traffic impact
analysis pursuant to the provisions of the San Bemardino
County CMP for the proposed development of 1,500 resi-
dential units, a golf course, driving range, health club, ho-
tel, and support commercial uses. The analysis used data
developed using the City of San Bernardino's East Valley
Traffic Model to forecast traffic conditions for year 2015,
as well as interim conditions for the years 2000, 2005, and
2010. The analysis examined forecast conditions and pro-
ject impacts on arterial roadways in the cities of San
Bernardino and Highland, and on segments of the I-10
and SR-30 freeways.
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Task 1: Project Initiation
1.1 Kick-off Meeting With Agency Staff
A project kick-off meeting with Agency staff will be
conducted after the approval of the environmental
consultant selection by the Agency to:
• establish a mutual understanding of the EIR program
objectives and key issues, explore the roots of
community concerns regarding the project, and discuss
Agency expectations for the consultant's work effort;
• identify City department and governmental agencies;
business, environmental, and service organizations and
contact persons; and other individuals whose input will
be vital to the successful completion of the EIR
program;
refine the scope of work to be performed for the EIR
and related technical studies;
• define protocols for requesting information of City staff;
• review the schedule for the public scoping meeting
including organization, locations, times, documentation,
and notification details for the meeting;
• refine project timing, establish protocols for product
review and coordination with the City and define project
milestones and decision points; and
• obtain relevant plans, reports, ordinances, and studies
applicable to the project.
Prior to the kick-off meeting, LSA will identify its document
and information needs to assist City staff in accumulating
the background information that are necessary to initiate the
program.
Outpur: Attend Project kick-off meeting.
Task 2: Initial Study/NOP
2.1 Prepare Initial Study/Notice of Preparation
LSA will prepare a draft Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the
proposed project using standard City forms. We intend on
preparing an Initial Study (IS) to circulate with the NOP.
The NOP will include a brief description of the project, and
will identify the process for completing the EIR. It is also
our intent to include the location, time, and date of the
public scoping meeting in the NOP. This will save costs by
doing away with a separate mailing to announce the Public
Scoping Meeting.
The Initial Study will describe expected issues and analysis
to be provided in the EIR and the reasons for determining
that certain environmental effects would not be significant.
The NOP will indicate that the EIR is in preparation, and will
request guidance from each agency regarding the scope
and content of the environmental information to be
included in the EIR.
The draft NOP will be submitted to the Agency for review
and approval for distribution. Using the City's NOP
distribution list, Responsible Agencies, Trustee Agencies
(if any), and other interested parties that should receive
the NOP will be identified. LSA will distribute and mail the
required copies of the NOP.
Output: Prepare mailing list. Mail and distribute 15
copies of the IS/NOP for public review. One
camera ready copy will be provided to the
Agency for its files.
2.2 Scoping Meeting
LSA will attend a public scoping meeting prior to the end of
the 30-day public review period on the NOP. The purpose
of the scoping meeting will be to provide the public the
opportunity to have input into the proposed content of the
focused EIR. The scoping meeting will also provide both
LSA and the City the opportunity to explain the proposed
project and answer questions if necessary.
Output: Attend one Public Scoping Meeting to receive
public input as to the content of the EIR.
Task 3: CMP TIA Study
A traffic study will be prepared to meet the requirements of
the San Bernardino County CMP. The CMP TIA will also
be used to satisfy CEQA requirements, and will be
included in the EIR. The TIA will be prepared consistent
with the Guidelines for CMP Traffic Impact Analysis
Reports in San Bernardino County (Appendix C of the
CMP). Based on the these guidelines, the TIA will
examine p. m. peak hour traffic conditions for five analysis
scenarios: (1) existing conditions, (2) opening day without
project, (3) opening day with project, (4) year 2015 without
project, and (5) year 2015 with project. Preparation of the
TIA will require the following tasks:
Coordination/Kick-Off Meeting -LSA will meet with City
of San Bernardino Public Works Department staff to
discuss specific aspects of the traffic study, analysis
assumptions, data requirements, etc. LSA will also
coordinate with City staff regarding the East Valley
Traffic Model runs required for preparation of the TIA.
Study Area Determination -Using the results of the
select zone model runs for the project area (using the
East Valley Traffic Model), the actual area of project
impacts will be identified based on the CMP's analysis
thresholds. For purposes of this scope of work, it is
anticipated that up to 20 intersections will be identified
for analysis.
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• Traffic Counts -Existing p. m. peak period counts will
need to be collected at up to 20 intersections.
• Faisciiig Conditions -Existing levels of service (LOS) for
intersections identified for analysis will be calculated
using City accepted LOS analysis methodologies.
• Project Trip Characteristics -Trip generation will be
calculated for each phase of project development using
rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers
(ITE) Trip Generation. Trip distribution and assignment
patterns for the project will be developed using select
zone model run data.
Background Traffic Conditions -Background (without
project) traffic volumes wilt be developed for the project
opening day and year 2015 analysis time frames. 2015
volumes will be developed from the East Valley Traffic
Model. The raw traffic model output will be refned for
use in the traffic analysis using the NCHRP 255
methodologies. Volumes for opening day conditions
will be interpolated using existing and year 2015 model
volumes. Levels of service for analysis locations will be
calculated for each scenario.
• Background Plus Projea Conditions -Trip generations for
the proposed project will be input into the East Valley
Traffic Model. The resulting modeled volumes will be
post-processed to develop background plus project
volumes for use in the level of service analysis. The
percentage of project contributions to total traffic
volumes will be calculated using the select zone
assignments for use in the TIA cost estimates and fair
share analysis.
• Mitigation Measures -Measures to off-set project
impacts will be identified. Cost estimates for build out
mitigation measures and the projects fair share
contributions to these costs will be identified.
• Meetings - In addition to the coordination/kick-off
meeting, representatives of LSA will attend two
additional meetings with the Planning and Public Works
staff.
Output: Screencheck Draft TIA report -
1 reproducible and 5 bound copies,
Draft TIA report -
1 reproducible and 15 bound copies
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conditions, (3) year 2010 conditions, and (4) year 2015
conditions. The analysis will address a. m. and p. m. peak
hour impacts for each analysis scenario. In addition, the
City has requested that the analysis include analysis of
mid-day conditions at a limited number of locations.
Specific intersections to be examined in the traffic study
will need to be identified in consultation with City staff. For
purposes of this scope, it is anticipated that 20
intersections internal to the HEA will be examined.
Preparation of the TriCity Area Traffic Study will require
the following tasks:
• Coordnation/Kick-Off Meeting - LSA will meet with City
of San Bernardino Public Works Department staff to
discuss specific aspects of the traffic study, including
intersections to be examined, analysis assumptions,
data requirements, etc. LSA will also coordinate with
City staff regarding the East Valley Traffic Model runs
required for preparation of the TIA,
• Traffic Counts -Existing a.m. peak period counts will
need to be collected at up to 20 intersections, and
p.m. peak period counts will be collected at up to 15
intersections (accounting for use of some p.m. peak
hour counts performed for the CMP TIA). Existing
mid-day counts will be collected for up to eight
intersections.
• Existing Conditions -Existing levels of service (LOS}
for intersections identified for analysis will be
calculated using City accepted LOS analysis
methodologies.
• Project Trip Characteristics -Trip generation will be
calculated for each phase of project development
using rates from the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE} Trip Generation. Trip distribution and
assignment patterns for the project will be developed
using select zone model run data.
• Year 2015 Traffic Volumes -LSA will work with City
staff to prepare East Valley Traffic Model runs for year
2015 conditions. This will include identification of
zone structure refinements for the HEA, addition of
roadways within the HEA, and trip generation for the
HEA zones. The raw traffic model output will be
refined for use in the traffic analysis using the NCHRP
255 methodologies.
• Year 2005 and Year 2010 Traffic Volumes -Volumes
for the interim analysis years (2005 and 2010) will be
developed by interpolating between existing and year
2015 volumes.
A traffic study will be prepared to examine existing and
future traffic conditions within the Hospitality East Area
(HEA). Based on the results of the analysis, roadway
improvements, cost estimates, and phasing for
improvements will be ident~ed.
Based on conversations with City Traffic Engineering staff, it
is anticipated that the study will examine traffic conditions
for four time frames: (1) existing conditions, (2) year 2005
• Level of Service Analysis -Levels of service for study
area intersections will be calculated for each scenario
using City accepted LOS analysis methodologies.
• Mitigation Measures - Measures to off-set
unsatisfactory levels of service will be identified for
each analysis scenario. Cost estimates will be
calculated for the identified improvements.
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Improvement Implementation Program -For intersections
identified as requiring future improvements, a detailed
analysis will be performed to determine the amount of
traffic attributable to existing conditions, future through
traffic, and future development within the HEA. This
information will be used to develop a methodology to
assist in the allocation of mitigation costs to future HEA
development.
• Meetings-In addition to the coordination/kick-off meeting,
representatives of LSA will attend two additional
meetings with the Planning and Public Works stall, plus
a workshop with City Management and the City
Council.
Output: Screencheck Draft TriCity Area Traffic Study
1 reproducible and 5 bound copies
Drag TriCity Area Traffic Study -
1 reproducible and 5 bound copies
Task S: Environmental Imyact Report
In this task, LSA will prepare appropriate environmental
documentation pursuant to current CEQA requirements and
the City's administrative guidelines for implementing CEQA.
Key inputs to the EIR process will be generated during
earlier portions of the work program, including responses
received on the NOP and comments received at the Public
Scoping Meeting.
5.1 Tec)rnical Studies
For the topics listed below, technical reports, which will be
summarized in the EIR text, will be prepared and provided
in its entirety in the EIR appendices. The draft studies will
be submitted to the Agency and appropriate City staff
members as directed by the Agency for review prior to
finalizing the Draft EIR. It is assumed that the applicant nr the
Agency is having a Relocation Study prepared which rve will use
in our analysis of housing rrr the EIR.
Air Quality. LSA will prepare a technical air quality analysis
consistent with guidelines by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) that will include the
following tasks.
• Baseline and project setting meteorological and air
quality data will be utilized for the description of existing
ambient air quality in the project vicinity. Most recent air
quality data from local monitoring stations for the past
three years will be included.
EPA-approved emission factors (USEPA AP-42
emission factors) will be used for the construction
equipment. Fugitive dust emissions would result from
wind erosion of exposed soil and soil storage piles,
grading operations, and vehicles traveling on paved and
unpaved roads. These emissions will be calculated
based on construction information provided by the
applicant.
• Emissions will be calculated for mobile sources
associafed with the proposed project, based on land
use trips information. The CARB's regional mobile
sources emissions model, URBEMIS7G, will be utilized
to calculate the regional vehicular traffic emissions.
• Emissions from long-term on-site stationary sources,
such as natural gas consumption and electricity usage,
will be calculated based on emission factors provided
by the SCAQMD. Total long-term criteria pollutant
emissions will be calculated to be assessed against the
SCAQMD's emission level standards.
• A CO hot spot analysis at up to eight key locations
affected by the project traffic will be conducted.
Caltrans CALINE4 computer models, Caltrans 1996
CO Protocol, as well as methodology outlined in the
SCAQMD's guidelines, will be utilized to calculate the
one-hour and eight-hour CO concentrations.
• A discussion for the analysis of conformance with the
current San Bernardino conformity requirements will be
provided.
• LSA will identify feasible mitigation measures that are
developed as indicated by the impact analysis.
Output; Technical Air Quality study in sufficient detail for
use in the EIR.
Historic Resources Evaluation. Under CEQA (PRC
21002b, 21083.2 and 21084.1) the California Register is
an authoritative guide to identify the State's historical
resources and to indicate what properties are to be
protected from substantive adverse change. Lead
agencies have a responsibility to evaluate whether
historical resources are present and could be impacted by
a proposed project (PRC 21084.1, CEQA Guidelines
15064.5). Resources listed in or determined to be eligible
for listing in the California Register are resources that must
be given consideration in the CEQA process.
Criteria for listing an historic property on the California
Register generally follows the guidelines established by
the National Register, following the Secretary of Interior's
Standartls and Guidelines for evaluation.
The quality of significance in American History,
architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture is
present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects
that possess integrity of location, design, setting,
materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and:
t. It is associafed with events that have made a
significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or
regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or
the United States;
2. It is associated with the lives of persons important to
local California or national history;
3. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type,
period, region or method of construction, or that
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represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic
values,
4. It has yielded or may be likely to yield, information
important to prehistory or history of the local area,
California or the nation.
!n order to make the determination of eligibility of the
houses that will be demolished, LSA will determine the built
date of the buildings, usually through tax assessor records.
If any of the structures are over 50 years of age they will be
assessed according to their architectural style, integrity, and
historical context within the context of California Register
Criteria. A site visit by a qualified historian or architectural
historian will be required to initiate this process. For all of
the buildings, a primary site record form and Building
Structure and Object form will be submitted to the State
Office of Historic Preservation along with the results of the
field survey. The results of the survey will be summarized in
report farm for inclusion in the EIR.
Output: Historic Resources study in sufficient detail for
use in the EIR.
5.2 Screencheck Draft EIR
LSA will prepare appropriate environmental documentation
pursuant to current CEQA requirements and the Agency's
administrative guidelines for implementing CEQA, Key
inputs to the EIR process will be generated during earlier
portions of the work program, including responses received
on the NOP. LSA will analyze the environmental
consequences of the proposed changes in circumstances
for those topics of focus identified in the Initial Study. LSA
will incorporate the technical studies and will collect the
necessary additional research materials to establish the
environmental baseline for the proposed project. LSA will
use the documentation of existing conditions to analyze the
environmental issues related to the proposed project. This
analysis will consist primarily of the following tasks:
• Evaluation and analysis of specific characteristics of the
project as they relate to the surrounding area.
• Assessment of the short- and long-term impacts
(construction and operation) of the proposed project as
well as the effects of demolition of existing structures.
• Assessment of environmental impacts which will be
created by the proposed project, addressing:
- traffic
- air quality
- housing (loss of affordable units & relocation of
residents)
- historic resources.
• Graphic depiction of environmental and planning
factors and their relation to the project.
• Identification of potential alternatives to the proposed
project, including "no project" and comparative analysis
of project related impacts and impacts of project
alternatives.
Formulation of appropriate mitigation measures.
Analysis of residual impacts after implementation of
mitigation measures.
Additional sections of the report will include Growth Inducing
Impacts and Sign~nt Irreversible Environmental Changes Which
Would Be Involved in the Proposed Action. Cumulative impacts
will be addressed in a separate chapter by individual
environmental topic (topics will reflect those contained in the
body of the EIR).
These work efforts will be compiled into a Screencheck
Draft EIR, along with analysis topical issues required by
CEQA, an introduction, and project description.
The Screencheck Draft EIR will be submitted to the
Agency for review and will then be modified based on the
Agency's comments. Following these modifications, a
Draft EIR will be provided to Agency staff that includes the
appropriate revisions.
Output: Screencheck Draft EIR for Agency review -
1 reproducible 8 5 bound copies
5.3 Draft EIR
Following review and modifications to the Screencheck
Draft EIR, a Draft EIR and Notice of Completion will be
prepared and submitted to the Agency for public
distribution.
Output: Preparation and distribution of a Draft EIR -
1 reproducible & 30 bound copies
5.4 Ffnal EIR
The Final EIR will include the Draft EIR, technical
appendices, letters of comments and responses on the
Draft EIR, Mitigation Monitoring Program, Facts and
Findings, and Statement of Overtiding Considerations, and
the Resolutions certifying the EIR and approving the land
use amendments.
a. Response to Comments
At the close of the public review period for the Draft EIR,
LSA will meet with Agency staff to review any comments
on the Draft EIR that were received, and to discuss
potential responses to these comments.
LSA will then formulate responses to the comments on the
Draft EIR. A maximum of 80 hours of professional staff
time has been budgeted for responding to comments.
Once draft responses to comments are completed, they
will be submitted to Agency staff for review and comment.
The Agency's comments wilt be incorporated into the
response to comments document, which will be submitted
to the Agency for use in public hearings.
Output: Written responses to all comments on the Draft
EIR.
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b. Mitigation Monitoring Program
Prior to Planning Commission hearings on the Project and EIR,
LSA will prepare a mitigation monitoring plan to assist the
Agency in implementing the mitigation measures contained in
the EIR.
Output: Prepare a mitigation monitoring program for inclusion
in the Final EIR.
Screencheck Fina[ EIR
LSA will prepare a Screencheck Final EIR that inGudes the
Draft EIR, Response to Comments, findings and facts, a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for City review and comment.
Outpur. Prepare a Saeencheck Final EIR for Agency
review -1 reproducible 8 5 bound copies.
d. AdministrativeElR
The Screencheck Final EIR will be revised per Agency staff
comments and complied into a Final EIR prior to public
hearings on the project and EIR.
Output. Planning and environmental findings needed for
Planning Commission and City Councl actions on
the Project (50 copies of Final EIR, 1 camera ready
copy, and 1 electronic copy).
Project Costs
Following is a table outlining our proposed costs for the
EIR and CMP TIA and Tri-City Traffic Study. Included in
the table are costs for each task and subtask proposed in
our scope of work. Estimated costs for reimbursable
expenses are provided. Hourly rates for LSA staff are as
follows.
Principals
Lloyd Zola $130
Other Principals $100-$165
Associates/Pro~ Managers
Lynn Calvert-Hayes $95
Kevin Fincher $100
Tony Chung $125
Deborah Gray $60
Other Associates/Project Managers $65-$125
Principal Investigator/Project Scientist $45-$80
Environmental Analysts/Planners $40-$65
Research Assistant/Technician $25-$50
Graphics $65
Word Processing $70
Office Assistant $50
Task 6 : Meetings & Public Hearings
S.1 Meetings and Public Hearings
LSA will attend up to six meetings with Agency staff in
addition to those specifically included in the preceding
scope of work. LSA will also attend up to three (3)
Environmental Review Committee meetings, one (1) public
scoping meeting, and five (5) public hearings before the
Planning Commission and Mayor and Common Council.
Hearings will include a power point presentation or
presentation boards/hand outs on the EIR and project TIA.
Outpur: LSA attendance and participation in meeting
with Agency staff and at project public hearings.
Task 7: Project Administration
7.1 Maintain Close Contact with Agenry Staff
LSA will maintain continuous liaison with the Agency, and
will participate in regular meetings to monitor progress and
receive input. These meetings will also be used as project
management tools to keep staff and City decision makers
informed. Up to five (5) such liaison meetings will be held
on a per meeting basis.
Output: Ongoing coordination between consultant and
Agency staff to ensure the smooth functioning of
the EIR program.
Schedule
The schedule is provided in graphic form for all tasks
identified in the scope of work.
Insurance
A copy of LSA's Insurance Certificate is contained in
Appendix B. LSA's Federal Employer ID Number is 94-
2341614.
AffirmativeActian Policy
LSA is a 100 percent employee owned company.
Women comprise 45 percent of the company and
minorities comprisel8 percent as of the company's last
census. A copy of our affirmative action policy is
contained in Appendix C.
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Task 1 Project Initiation
1.1 Project Kick-Off Meeting $340
Reimbursables $20
Subtotal $360
Task 2 NOP/Initial Study
2.1 Notice of Preparation/Initial Study $6,000
Printing $200
Mailing/Distribution $200
Reimbursables $200
2.2 Scoping Meeting $900
Subtotal $7,500
Task 3 CMF/TIA
3.1 CMP/TIA Report $17,910
Reimbursables $2,000
Subtotal $19,910
Task 4 Tri-City Traffic Study
4.1 Traffic Report $22,830
Reimbursables $500
Subtotal $23,330
Task 5 Ertvironmentallmpact Report
5.1 Technical Studies
Air Quality Study $5,000
Historic Resources $6,500
Subtotal $11,500
5.2 Screencheck Draft EIR $20,000
Reimbursables $300
Printing $750
Mail/Distribution $100
Subtotal $21,1 SO
5.3 Draft EIR $3,360
Reimbursables $100
Printing $2,200
Mailing/Distribution $700
Subtotal $6,360
5.4 Final EIR
Response to Comments $4,400
Mitigation Monitoring Program $2,420
Screencheck Final EIR $3,720
Administrative Record Final EIR $1,000
Reimbursables $100
Printing $3,000
Mail/Distribution $200
Subtotal $14,840
Task 6 Public Hearings
6.1 Environmental Review Committee $360
6.2 Planning Commission $1,020
6.3 Common Council $1,020
Reimbursables
Subtotal $100
$2,500
7.0 Project Administration
7.1 Maintain Close Contact
with Agency $1,000
Reimbursables $50
Subtotal $I,OSO
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Mr. Anwar Wagdy, P.E.
Ciry ofSan Bernardino
Public Works/F,nginecriag
300 NoNr D Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
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Subject: Power Center Development CMP TIA and Tri-City Traffic Study
Cletification of Scopes of Work
Dear Anwar:
Per ow telephone conversation this morning, this letter provides clariftcation of sev-
eral items in the scopes of work for both the Power Center Development Congestion
Management program (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis (TL1,) the Tri-City Traffic
Study.
POWER CENTER DEYL'LOPMENT CM(P T!A
Analysis CondiAons
Our scope of work states that the CMP TIA. will only examine p.m. peak how condi-
tions. You had a question whether a.m. peak hour conditions would need to be ana-
lyzed. According to the CMp guidelines, analysis of a.m. peak how conditions is only
required for projects with residential land uses. Ilowever, if the City or SANBAG has
particular concerns about a.m. conditions at a few intersections we would be able to
incorporate analysis of these locations- Since a.m. peak period counts are not included
in the budget for the CMp TIA, we would need to work with the City and Counts
Unlimited to determine the best means of obtaining such data so as to minimize impact
ID ow budget.
Preliminary Recommendaliot[s on Roadway Geametrics
As we have discussed, it will be necessary to identify roadway improvements internal
and adjacent to the proposed Power Center Development project at an early stage to
preserve sufficient right-of--way, as changing roadway cross-sections later in the
process could impact site layout (i.e., pazking, building footprints, etc.). Fatly i» the
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process (within several weeks of receipt of traffic count data and the project descrip-
tion), we will review available data and estimate the iucroased traffic attributable to
the proposed project to determuxe capacity requirements and roadway sizing for
internal roadways, such as Harriman I'Iace/Laurelwood Drive.
T.R.t-L'II -Y TRAFFIC ST UAY
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Ow swpe of work states that we lvill collect a.m. peak hour counts for up to 20 inter-
sections and raid-day peak counts for up to 8 intersections. As yoU have pointed out,
the mid-day peak may have b igher traffic volumes than the s.m. peak, thereby repre-
senting amore critical dine period. To allow for this cntttingency, we can examine 24
hour counts collected by the City and detemline whether the a.m. peak or mid-day
peak represent dte higher volume period. Rased on this assessment, we will perform
counts for up to 20 intersections during the higher of the two periods (a.m. or mid-
day). We will also perform counts at up to 8 intersections for the lower of the iwo
periods. We will continue to perform counts at up to 15 intersections (about 5 p.m.
counts will be able to be used from the data collected for the CMP study).
Ir-tprovem¢nr Iatplemenratton Progra-n
Our scope of work identifies a task for development of an "implementation program"
for futwe circulation improvements at the Hospitality East Area (1-IEA)_ Work to be
performed in task will include a detailed examination of intersections projected to
operate at unsatisfactory levels of service. This assessment will include:
• Identification of improvements required to maintain satisfactory levels of
service at area iatersections (inclmding satisfactory levels of service for each
critical turn movement).
• Identification of cost estimates for recommended improvements.
• Identification of the amount of traffic attrbutable to existing conditions,
future through traffic, and future development within the HirA..
• Identification of perfomumce criteria or traffic volume thresholds to deter
mine when specific improvements will need to be implemented.
• Identification ofthe approximate time frame for improvement implementation,
based on the established perfomlauce criteria.
The resuhs of this assessment will be included in a mitigation matrix that will summa-
rize the above information for each intersection requiring improvements. In addition,
we will work with the City to develop alternative frameworks for implementing the
recommended improvements, such an assessment district, a fee program, etc.
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