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RESOLUTION NO. CDC/2002-35
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION
OF A PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND
RELATED TRAFFIC STUDIES FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE
CENTRAL CITY NORTH AND UPTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA PLANS
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THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The Community Development Commission hereby authorizes and directs th
Executive Director to execute an Agreement for Professional Services (the "Agreement") with LS
Associates, Inc. for the preparation of a Program EIR and related traffic studies for the amendment of th
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Central City North and Uptown Redevelopment Project Area Plans. A copy of said Agreement i
attached as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
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Section 2. The Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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CDC/2002-35
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION
OF A PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND
RELATED TRAFFIC STUDIES FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE
CENTRAL CITY NORTH AND UPTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA PLANS
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Community
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November, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this dhw day of November
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EXHIBIT "A"
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
This AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into as of 2002, by and between the
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO (the "Agency"), a
public body existing and functioning pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33000, et seq.,
and LSA Associates, Inc. (the "Consultant"),
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PREMISES AND MUTUAL
PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND FOR SUCH OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE
CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE
PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES. The Agency hereby retains the
Consultant to provide the consulting services set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as
Attachment "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. The Consultant hereby agrees to
perform the work set forth in the Scope of Services, in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
2. PAYMENT BY AGENCY FOR WORK PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT.
A. The Agency shall compensate the Consultant a fixed fee of $144,557 for
performance of the services set forth in the Scope of Services.
B. The compensation designated in subsection A shall be the "Total Fee" for the
performance of the work set forth in the Scope of Services. The Total Fee shall include, but not
be limited to, the salaries of all subcontractors retained by the Consultant to perform work
pursuant to this Agreement and shall be inclusive of all costs and expenses incurred for mileage,
travel, graphics, telephone, printing, fax transmission, postage, copies and such other expenses
related to completion of the work set forth in the Scope of Services.
C. The Consultant shall invoice the Agency for work performed by the Consultant
under this Agreement each calendar month during the term of this Agreement.
D. The Consultant shall submit invoices under this Agreement to:
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 9240 I
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E. Each invoice of the Consultant shall set forth the time and expenses of the
Consultant incurred in performance of the Scope of Services, during the period of time for which
the invoice is issued. Each invoice of the Consultant shall clearly set forth the names of the
individual personnel of the Consultant and any individual subconsultants utilized by the
Consultant, during the time period covered by the invoice, a description of the professional
services rendered on a daily basis by each named individual during such time period, the
respective hourly rates of each named individual and the actual time expended by each named
individual. Each invoice of the Consultant shall be accompanied by copies of all third party
invoices for other direct costs incurred and paid by the Consultant during such time period. The
Agency shall pay all amounts set forth on the invoices of the Consultant and approved by the
Executive Director, within thirty (30) days of such approval.
3. RECORDS RETENTION. Records, maps, field notes and supporting documents
and all other records pertaining to the use of funds paid to the Consultant hereunder shall be
retained by the Consultant and available to the Agency for examination and for purposes of
performing an audit for a period of five (5) years from the date of expiration or termination of
this Agreement or for a longer period, as required by law. Such records shall be available to the
Agency and to appropriate county, state or federal agencies and officials for inspection during
the regular business hours of the Consultant. If the Consultant does not maintain regular
business hours, then such records shall be available for inspection between the hours of 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding federal and state government holidays. In the
event of litigation or an audit relating to this Agreement or funds paid to the Consultant by the
Agency under this Agreement, such records shall be retained by the Consultant until all such
litigation or audit has been resolved.
4. INDEMNIFICATION. The Consultant shall defend (if requested by Agency),
indemnify and hold harmless the Agency, its officials, officers, employees, attorneys,
representatives, and agents from and against any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims,
demands, losses, costs, and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys' fees, for injury or
damage of any type claimed as a result of the acts or omissions of the Consultant, its officers,
employees, subcontractors and agents, arising from or related to performance by the Consultant
of the work required under this Agreement, except to the extent that such loss or damage may be
caused by the negligence of the Agency, its officers or employees. The costs, salary, and
expenses of the City Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement for
Professional Services on behalf of the Agency shall be considered as "attorneys' fees" for
purposes of this paragraph.
5. INSURANCE.
A. The Consultant shall maintain insurance policies issued by an insurance company
or companies authorized to do business in the State of California and that maintain during the
term of the policy a "General Policyholder's Rating" of at least A(v), as set forth in the then most
current edition of "Best's Insurance Guide," as follows:
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(1) Comprehensive General Liability and Automobile Insurance. The
Consultant and each of its subcontractors shall maintain comprehensive general liability and
comprehensive automobile liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence in completing the work required under this Agreement.
(2) Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Consultant and each of its
subcontractors shall maintain worker's compensation coverage in accordance with California
workers' compensation laws for all workers under the Consultant's and/or subcontractor's
employment performing work under this Agreement.
(3) Errors and Omissions Coverage. The Consultant shall maintain an
insurance policy covering liability for errors and omissions of the Consultant in performance of
the Scope of Services of this Agreement in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00.
B. Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement and prior to the commencement
of any work by the Consultant, the Consultant shall deliver to the Agency certificates evidencing
the existence of the insurance coverage required herein, which coverage shall remain in full force
and effect continuously throughout the term of this Agreement. Each policy of insurance that
Consultant purchases in satisfaction of the insurance requirements of this Agreement shall name
the Agency, its officials, officers, employees, attorneys, representatives, and agents as additional
insured and shall provide that the policy may not be cancelled, terminated or modified, except
upon 30 days prior written notice to the Agency.
6. OWNERSHIP AND REUSE OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS
AND INFORMATION. All maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings,
specifications, computations, notes, renderings, correspondence or other documents generated by
or on behalf of the Consultant for performance of the work set forth in the Scope of Services
shall be the property of the Agency, as of the time of their preparation and payment therefore by
the Agency, and shall be delivered to the Agency upon written request to the Consultant.
7. PRESS RELEASES. Press or news releases, including photographs or public
announcements, or confirmation of the same related to the work to be performed by the
Consultant under this Agreement shall only be made by the Consultant with the prior written
consent of the Agency.
8. RESERVED.
9. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
A. Failure or delay by any party to this Agreement to perform any material term or
provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default under this Agreement; provided however,
that if the party who is otherwise claimed to be in default by the other party commences to cure,
correct or remedy the alleged default within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of written
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notice specifying such default and shall diligently complete such cure, correction or remedy,
such party shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder.
B. The party which may claim that a default has occurred shall give written notice of
default to the party in default, specifying the alleged default. Delay in giving such notice shall
not constitute a waiver of any default nor shall it change the time of default; provided, however,
the injured party shall have no right to exercise any remedy for a default hereunder without
delivering the written default notice, as specified herein.
C. Any failure or delay by a party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any
default shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any rights or remedies associated with a
default. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this
Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties under this Agreement are cumulative and the
exercise by any party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by
it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other
default by the other party.
D. In the event that a default of any party to this Agreement may remain uncured for
more than seven (7) calendar days following written notice, as provided above, a "breach" shall
be deemed to have occurred. In the event of a breach, the injured party shall be entitled to seek
any appropriate remedy or damages by initiating legal proceedings.
1 O. TERMINATION.
A. This Agreement may be terminated by either party at their discretion by giving
the other party fifteen (15) calendar days prior written notice. The Agency shall pay the
Consultant for all work authorized by the Agency and completed, prior to the effective
termination date.
B. In the event of a termination of this Agreement under this section, the Consultant
shall provide all documents, notes, maps, reports, data or other work product developed in
performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement to the Agency, within ten (10) calendar
days of such termination and without additional charge to the Agency.
11. NOTICE. All notices given hereunder shall be in writing. Notices shall be
presented in person or by certified or registered United States Mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid or by overnight delivery by a nationally recognized delivery service to the
addresses set forth below. Notice presented by United States Mail shall be deemed effective on
the third business day following the deposit of such Notice with the United States Postal Service.
This section shall not prevent the parties hereto from giving notice by personal service or
telephonically verified fax transmission, which shall be deemed effective upon actual receipt of
such personal service or telephonic verification. Either party may change their address for
receipt of written notice by notifying the other party in writing of a new address for delivering
notice to such party.
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CONSULTANT:
Attention:
Agency:
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Consultant shall comply with all local, state,
and federal laws, including, but not limited to, environmental acts, rules and regulations
applicable to the work to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. The Consultant
shall maintain all necessary licenses and registrations for the lawful performance of the work
required of the Consultant under this Agreement.
13. NONDISCRIMINATION. The Consultant shall not discriminate against any
person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, natural origin, ancestry, sex, marital status or
physical handicap in the performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement.
14. CONSULTANT AND EACH SUBCONTRACTOR ARE INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS. The Consultant shall at all times during the performance of any work
described in the Scope of Services be deemed to be an independent contractor. Neither the
Consultant nor any of its subcontractors shall at any time or in any manner represent that it or
any of its employees are employees of the Agency or any member agency of the Agency. The
Agency shall not be requested or ordered to assume any liability or expense for the direct
payment of any salary, wage or benefit to any person employed by Consultant or its
subcontractors to perform any item of work described in the Scope of Services.
15. SEVERABILITY. Each and every section of this Agreement shall be construed
as a separate and independent covenant and agreement. If any term or provision of this
Agreement or the application thereof to certain circumstances shall be declared invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to
circumstances other than those to which it is declared invalid or unenforceable, shall not be
affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable
to the fullest extent permitted by law.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties. This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiation, discussions and
agreements between the parties concerning the subject matters covered herein. The parties
intend this Agreement to be the final expression of their agreement with respect to the subjects
covered herein and a complete and exclusive statement of such terms.
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17. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION. This Agreement may only be modified
or amended by written instrument duly approved and executed by each of the parties hereto.
Any such modification or amendment shall be valid, binding and legally enforceable only if in
written form and executed by each of the parties hereto, following all necessary approvals and
authorizations for such execution.
18. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of California. Any legal action arising from or related to this Agreement shall be brought in the
Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of San Bernardino.
19. NON- WAIVER. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the same provision
or any remaining provisions of this Agreement.
20. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Consultant without
the prior written consent of the Agency.
21. REPRESENTATIONS OF PERSONS EXECUTING AGREEMENT. The
persons executing this Agreement warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this
Agreement on behalf of and bind the parties each purports to represent.
22. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one
or more counterparts, each of which will constitute an original.
23. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT AS TO THE AGENCY. This Agreement
shall not be binding on the Agency, until signed by an authorized representative of the
Consultant, approved by the Agency, approved as to form by Agency Counsel and executed by
the Chairperson of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino and
the Agency Secretary.
24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Consultant hereby represents that it has no
interests adverse to the Agency, at the time of execution of this Agreement. Consultant hereby
agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall not enter into any agreement
or acquire any interests detrimental or adverse to the Agency.
Additionally, Consultant shall not submit a proposal, nor shall it be a subcontractor to
another consultant, in response to any requests for proposals or qualifications distributed by the
Agency, during the term of this Agreement. Consultant may give notice to terminate this
Agreement, and after the effective date of such termination, may respond to any request for
proposals or qualifications issued by the Agency for which (i) Consultant did not prepare or
advise the Agency on any aspects thereof, and (ii) were distributed by the Agency subsequent to
the effective date of any termination of this Agreement by either party for any reason
whatsoever.
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Further, Consultant hereby represents and warrants to Agency that Consultant and any
partnerships, individual persons or any other party or parties comprising Consultant, together
with each subcontractor who may hereafter be designated to perform services pursuant to this
Agreement, do not have and, during the term of this Agreement, shall not acquire any property
ownership interest, business interests, professional employment relationships, contractual
relationships of any nature or any other financial arrangements relating to the Agency, property
over which the Agency has jurisdiction or any members or staff of the Agency that have not been
previously disclosed in writing to Agency, and that any such property ownership interests,
business interests, professional employment relationships, contractual relationships or any nature
or any other financial arrangements will not adversely affect the ability of the Consultant to
perform the services to Agency as set forth in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
as of the date indicated next to the authorized signatures of the officers of each of them as appear
below.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Dated:
By:
Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director
Approved at to Form and
Legal Content:
By:
Agency Special Counsel
CONSULTANT
Dated:
By:
Title:
Dated:
By:
Title:
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ATTACHMENT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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San Bernardino Economic Development Agen~y
Uptown and Central City North
Redevelopment Project Area EIR
SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1: Pro;ect 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 EJR 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, expectations for the
cumulative analysis and project alternatives;
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.
Output: Attend project kick-off meeting.
Task 2: Scopin!! Meetin!!
1.1 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
EIR. The scoping meeting will also provide both LSA and
the Agency/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: Environmental Impact Report
In this task, LSA will prepare appropriate environmental
documentation pursuant to current CEQA requirements
and the City's administrative guidelines for implement-
ing CEQA. Key inputs to the Program 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.
3.1 Technical Studies
For the topics listed below, technical reports, which will
be summarized in the Program EIR text or will be pre-
pared and provided in its entirety in the Program 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.
Air Quality. The air quality analysis will address local
and regional impacts on sensitive land uses in the
vicinity of the project site. The air quality issues specific
to the City of San Bernardino and South Coast Air
Quality Management District (AQMD) air quality
planning programs and requirements will be evaluated.
LSA will prepare a technical air quality analysis
consistent with all applicable procedures and
requirements, including the following tasks.
Baseline and project setting meteorological and air
quality data developed through the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) and climatological and
air quality profile data gathered by the AQMD will
be utilized for the description of existing ambient air
quality. Most recent published air quality data from
vicinity air quality monitoring stations for the past
three years will be included to help highlight
existing air quality in the vicinity of the proposed
project site. Other sources such as regulatory
documents, professional publications, and past
LSA experience in the project area will supplement
background information. A brief overview of the
nature and location of existing sensitive receptors
will be provided to set the context for how such
uses may be affected by the proposed project.
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. Dust emissions associated with demolition, grading
and construction activities during development of the
project will be calculated for the site, as well as
exhaust emissions from construction equipment,
including daily usage of on-site equipment (e.g., type
of equipment used, length of time for a specific task,
equipment power type [gasoline or diesel engine],
horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in
use), will be calculated commensurate with available
construction information, using the EPA-approved
(EPA-AP-42) emission factors. Exhaust and dust
emissions from worker commute and equipment
travel will be calculated based on available
information regarding these activities.
Total on-site energy use and off-site vehicular trips
generated emissions will be calculated based on
projected future operations and total daily traffic
generated by the project, using the CARB's
URBEMIS 2001 air quality model.
. A detailed CO hot spot analysis will be performed for
up to eight locations, using EM FAC200 1 and
CALlNE4 models, based on traffic data prepared for
this project and Caltrans 1996 Transportation
Project-Level CO Protocol.
An analysis of the proposed project's consistency
with the current AQMD requirements will be
provided.
LSA will work with the AQMD and the City, if
necessary, to identify feasible mitigation measures.
Mitigation measures will be developed as indicated
by the impact analysis.
Output: Technical Air Quality study in sufficient detail for
use in the EIR.
Noise. LSA will prepare a technical noise analysis which
will identify the impacts on sensitive land uses on or'
adjacent to the proposed project, including the following
tasks.
Applicable State of California and City of San
Bernardino noise and land use compatibility criteria
will be identified.
Noise monitoring will be conducted for up to four (4)
locations in the project area.
. Noise impacts during demolition and project
construction will be analyzed based on the available
construction information provided to LSA. EPA
recommended noise emission levels will be used for
the construction equipment. The construction noise
impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum
levels (Lmax) and/or hourly equivalent continuous
noise levels (Leq) and their frequency of occurrence
at adjacent sensitive locations. Analysis
requirements will be based on the sensitivity of the
area and local noise ordinance specifications.
. Noise impacts from project-related and cumulative
vehicular traffic trips will be assessed using the
U.S. Federal Highway Traffic Noise Prediction
Model (FHWA-RD-77-108, December 1978). Model
input data (provided by others) include average
daily traffic levels, day/night percentages of autos,
medium and heavy trucks, vehicle speeds, ground
attenuation factors, and roadway widths. Future
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) or Day
Night Average Level (Ldn) along selected roadway
segments will be provided in a table format to show
the distance/contour relationship.
. Noise impacts from project-related stationary
sources, generated by the warehouse/distribution
uses proposed onsite, will be assessed for offsite
sensitive uses adjacent to the proposed
noise-producing uses.
Mitigation measures designed to reduce short- and
long-term impacts to acceptable noise levels in the
vicinity of the project site and along the access
roads will be determined where necessary. Both
an evaluation of the potential mitigation measures
and a discussion of their effectiveness will be
provided.
Output: Technical Noise study in sufficient detail for
use in the EIR.
Historic Resources Evaluation. CEQA requires that a
lead agency determine whether or not the project would
affect historical resources, (i.e., resources listed in or
eligible for listing in ihe California Register of Historical
Resources.) Myra L. Frank Associates, Inc. (MFA)
would utilize the records search of historical resources
obtained by LSA from the Information Center, which
would contain the latest inventory of historical
resources on file with the State Office of Historic
Preservation. MFA would also examine the results of
the City of San Bernardino Historic Resources
Reconnaissance Survey prepared in 1991.
MFA would prepare the Program EIR Historical
Resources analysis. This would include a synopsis of
known historical resources in the Redevelopment Area,
based on the inventory obtained from the information
center and the 1991 City survey, and any other recent
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surveys, including those by Caltrans. There would be no
need to field check the inventory in the Redevelopment
Areas until specific projects are identified. The Program
EIR section would need to explain how the CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.5 would apply for individual
project sites in subsequent EIRs.
Mercado Santa Fe Project. At least one of MFA's six
qualified architectural historians on staff would undertake
a site visit and survey of the Mercado Santa Fe project
area to determine the extent of historical resources in the'
study area. MFA would prepare an historical resources
survey. The preferred scope for the survey would require
an architectural historian to fiJl out California Department
of Parks and Recreation forms, specifically a Primary
Record (DPR 523A) and a Building, Structure and Object
Record (DPR 523B) for each of the buildings over 50
years of age that may be affected by the Mercado Santa
Fe project. The forms require application of the California
Register of Historical Resources criteria and can be used
as an appendix or as a technical report to support the
EIR, at the discretion of the City.
MFA will summarize the results of the Mercado Santa Fe
project area survey in the historical resources settings
section of the EIR, and prepare appropriate impacts and
mitigation sections for those resources listed in or found
to meet California Register criteria.
If the City finds that preparation of the DPR 523 forms is
too costly, the City may choose to simply record the
results of the survey in the EIR without the DPR 523 form
documentation. Preparation of the DPR 523 forms would
be the preferred scope, however, because it would result
in a more defensible technical study if the findings in the
EIR were challenged. The City of San Bernardino
typically requires an historical assessment to be
prepared if a building more than 50 years of age is
demolished, and the DPR 523 forms would satisfy this
requirement, as well as strengthen the basis for the
findings in the EIR.
Output:
Historic Resources study in sufficient detail
for use in the EIR.
Traffic. Although the proposed project is not subject to
the requirements of the San Bernardino County
Congestion Management Program (CMP), the traffic
study for the proposed project will be prepared according
to CMP guidelines. The traffic study will address existing
traffic conditions, future traffic forecasts, project-related
impacts, and mitigation, and will be prepared for
submittal to the City of San Bernardino. Based on CMP
guidelines, traffic conditions will be examined for five
analysis scenarios:
Existing conditions
Project opening year without project conditions
Project opening year with project conditions
Year 2025 without project conditions
Year 2025 with project conditions.
The analysis will examine weekday a.m. and p.m. peak
hour conditions for each of these scenarios.
Specific tasks to be performed during the preparation of
the traffic study are as follows:
Task 1 - Coordination with Agency and City of San
Bernardino. LSA will meet with Agency to develop the
impacts on land use and transportation facilities
anticipated in each redevelopment project area as the
result of the project. These impacts include the direct
impacts of the project (e.g., construction of the
Mercado Santa Fe project), as well as the indirect
impacts on land use brought about by the
reinstatement of eminent domain. The indirect impacts
of eminent domain will be assumed to be build-out of
each project area's Redevelopment Plan. The direct
and indirect land use and infrastructure impacts of each
Project Area will define the project for purposes of the
traffic study.
LSA will work with Agency and the City of San
Bernardino to modify the East Valley Traffic Model
(EVTM), which is maintained by the City of San
Bernardino, to incorporate the changes associated with
the proposed project. LSA will also work with Agency
and the City of San Bernardino to verify that the EVTM
accurately reflects the roadway network in the study
area, including planned improvements to the 1-215
mainline and ramps in the study area. Finally, LSA will
coordinate with Agency and the City to .establish the
appropriate project opening year to use in the analysis.
To expedite completion of the analyses, it would be
helpful for Agency to complete the following steps prior
to award of the contract:
Determine the indirect land use changes expected
to result from the reinstatement of eminent domain
.
Obtain base year and future year network plots of
the EVTM from the City of San Bernardino and
verify that they accurately reflect the existing and
planned roadway network in the area
Obtain the base year and future year
socioeconomic data currently included in the
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area.
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Task 2 - Study Area Determination. After verification that
the EVTM accurately represents base conditions, future
without project, and future with project conditions, LSA
will contract with the City of San Bemrdino to obtain a.m.
and p.m. peak hour volume plots for each analysis
scenario. The study area will be determined by
comparing future without and with project traffic volumes
to determine which intersections and freeway segments
meet the CMP's threshold for analysis (80 peak hour
trips for intersections, 100 for freeway segments). It is
anticipated that the following intersections identified in
the CMP will likely be included in the study area:
. Mount Vernon Avenue/Highland Avenue
Mount Vernon Avenue/Base Line Road
Mount Vernon Avenue/2nd Street
. Mount Vernon Avenue/Mill Street
E StreeVHighland Avenue
E StreeVBase Line Road
E StreeV2nd Street
E StreeVMill Street
Waterman Avenue/Highland Avenue
Waterman Avenue/Base Line Road
Waterman Avenue/2nd Street
Waterman Avenue/Mill Street
SR-259/Highland Street Ramps (2 intersections)
SR-30/H Street Ramps (2 intersections)
SR-30/Waterman Avenue Ramps (3 intersections)
1-215/Mount Vernon Avenue Ramps (2 intersections)
. 1-215/10th StreeVOrange StreeV13th Street Ramps
(3 intersections)
1-215/5th Street Ramps (2 intersections)
'-215/2nd Street Ramps (3 intersections)
In addition, LSA will consult with the City Traffic Engineer
to determine any additional intersections that the City
may require be included in the analysis. It is anticipated
that the City may require that up to an additional eight
intersections be included. Therefore, for purposes of this
scope and budget, it is assumed that traffic counts will
be conducted at up to thirty-seven intersections. If
additional intersection counts are required, the budget
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will need to be adjusted accordingly.
To expedite completion of the analyses, it would be
helpful for Agency to complete the following steps prior
to award of the contract:
Conduct a.m. and p.m. peak hour vehicle
classification counts satisfying SAN BAG
requirements at each of the CMP intersections
identified above.
. Consult with the City Traffic Engineer and and
conduct vehicle classification counts at key
intersections that he identifies for analysis.
Task 3 - Data Collection. LSA will collect existing
intersection turn volumes at the CMP intersections and
other study area intersections, if Agency has not
already done so. Counts will be conducted on a
weekday between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00
and 6:00 p.m. Because of the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holiday periods, counts cannot be conducted
between November 24 and December 3, or between
December 13 and January 6. Therefore, LSA will
conduct traffic counts at all CMP intersections identified
in Task 2 and at all intersections identified by the City
Traffic Engineer without waiting for results of the study
area determination. If the study area determination
resulting from the EVTM runs identifies additional
intersections for analysis, they will be scheduled as
soon as possible.
Task 4 - Existing Traffic Conditions. Existing weekday
a.m. and p.m. peak hour conditions and levels of ser-
vice will be assessed for the analysis intersection and
freeway segments. Levels of service will be calculated
using the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis
methodologies.
Task 5 - Opening Year (Without Project) Traffic
Conditions. Opening year without project traffic volumes
will be developed by applying an annual growth factor to
the existing traffic counts. The resulting freeway
mainline and intersection levels of service will be calcu-
lated using the previously discussed analysis meth-
odologies.
Task 6 - Opening Year Project Trip Characteristics. For
the opening year analysis, it is assumed that only
direct project impacts will be in place. Therefore, peak
hour trip generation for the direct impacts of the
proposed project (e.g., the Mercado Santa Fe project)
will be developed using rates from the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation (6th
Edition). Trip distribution patterns for the proposed
project will be developed based on the relationship of
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the project site to surrounding land uses and to freeway
access points.
Task 7 - Opening Year With Project Traffic Conditions.
Opening year volumes with the proposed project will be
developed by adding project traffic assignments to the
opening year without project traffic conditions. The
resulting freeway mainline and intersection levels of ser-
vice for each scenario will be calculated using the
previously discussed methodologies.
Task 8 - Opening Year Project Impact Assessment. Opening
year without project intersection levels of service will be
compared to opening year with project levels of service to
determine potential project impacts. Determination of
the significance of project impacts will be made based on
City level of service standards and threshold of
significance criteria.
Task 9 - Year 2025 (Without Project) Traffic Conditions.
Year 2025 without project traffic volumes will be
developed from the EVTM without project model runs
requested in Task 2. The raw traffic modet output will be
refined for use in the traffic analysis according to
methodologies approved by the City. The resulting
freeway mainline and intersection levels of service will be
calculated using the previously discussed analysis meth-
odologies.
Task 10 - Year 2025 (With Project) Traffic Conditions.
Year 2025 with project traffic volumes will be developed
from the EVTM with project model runs requested in
Task 2. The raw traffic model output will be refined for
use in the traffic analysis according to methodologies
approved by the City. The resulting freeway mainline and
intersection levels of service will be calculated using the
previously discussed analysis methodologies.
Task 11 - Year 2025 Project Impact Assessment. Year
2025 without project intersection levels of service will be
compared to year 2025 with project levels of service to
determine potential project impacts. Determination of
the significance of project impacts will be made based on
CMP level of service standards and threshold of
significance criteria.
Task 12 - Mitigation Measures. Mitigation measures will
be identified to offset significant project impacts and to
maintain minimum level of service standards. These
mitigation improvements may include intersection turn
lanes, signalization, and segment lane additions, as
appropriate. The levels of service with mitigation will be
calculated and summarized, along with a comparison of
the levels of service without mitigation.
Task 13 - Screencheck Draft Traffic Study Preparation and
Submittal. LSA will prepare a screencheck draft traffic
study report documenting analysis methodologies,
existing conditions, future year conditions, project
impacts, and mitigation measures (if any). The
screencheck draft traffic study will be submitted for
review by Agency.
Task 14 - Draft Traffic Study Preparation and Submittal.
Upon completion of the review of the traffic analysis by
Agency, LSA will revise the traffic analysis for submittal
to the City of San Bernardino.
Task 15 - Traffic Analysis Revisions and Final Traffic
Study. Upon completion of review of the traffic analysis
by City staff, LSA will coordinate with staff to identify
any comments on the study. LSA will then revise the
traffic analysis for submittal for final review and approval.
Task 16 .. Meetings. Representatives of LSA's
Transportation Department will attend up to three
meetings related to preparation of and/or revisions to
the traffic study.
Work Products. The following products will be produced
as a result of this work effort:
Screencheck Draft Traffic Study Report - 5 copies
Draft Traffic Study Report - 10 copies
Final Traffic Study Report - 10 copies
Output: Traffic Study in sufficient detail for use in the
EIR.
3.2 Screen check 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 Program 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
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(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
noise
housing (loss of affordable units & potential
relocation of residents)
historic resources
cumulative impacts.
. 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 Significant 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 Program EIR, along with the analysis of topical
issues required by CEQA, an introduction, and project
description.
The Screencheck Draft Program EIR will be submitt-ed 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 Program EIR for Agency
review - 1 reproducible & 5 bound copies
3.3 Draft EIR
Following review and modifications to the Screencheck
Draft Program EIR, a Draft Program EIR and Notice of
Completion (NOG) will be prepared and submitted to the
Agency for public distribution. LSA will prepare the
Notice 'of Availability (NOA) and mail the NOA to the
persons/agencies on the Agency/City's mailing list. In
addition, LSA will distribute the EIR's by either certified
mail or overnight mail to the agencies/individuals on the
Agency/City's mailing list. LSA will also distribute 15-
copies of the Draft EIR to the State Clearinghouse
along with the NOC.
Output: Preparation and distribution of a Draft EIR,
NOA and NOC - 1 reproducible & 75 bound
copies.
3.4 Final EIR
The Final Program EIR will include the Draft Program
EIR, technical appendices, letters of comments and
responses on the Draft Program EIR, Mitigation
Monitoring Program, Facts and Findings, and
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the
Resolutions certifying the EIR and approving the
amendments to the redevelopment plans.
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 will be
incorporate<;l 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.
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.
c. Screencheck Final EIR
LSA will prepare a Screencheck Final EIR that includes
the Draft EIR, Response to Comments, findings and
facts, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and
the Mitigation Monitoring Program for City review and
comment.
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Output: Prepare a Screencheck Final EIR for Agency
review - 1 reproducible & 5 bound copies.
d. Administrative EIR
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 Council actions
on the Project (50 copies of Final EIR, 1
camera ready copy, and 1 electronic copy).
Task 4: Meetin/(s & Public Hearin/(s
4.1 Meetings and Public Hearings
LSA will attend up to five meetings with Agency staff in
addition to those specifically included in the preceding
scope of work. LSA will also attend up to three (2)
Environmental Review Committee meetings, one (1)
public scoping meeting, and two (2) 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
ErR.
Output: LSA attendance and partiCipation in meeting
with Agency staff and at project public
hearings.
Task 5: Pro;ect Administration
5.1 Maintain Close Contact with Agency 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 Program EIR.work program.
San Bernardino Economic Development Agency
Uptown and Central City North
Redevelopment Project Area EIR
Project Costs by Task
Task 1 Project Initiation
1.1 Project Kick-Off Meeting
Reimbursables
$500
$30
Subtotal
$530
Task 2 Scoping Meeting
2.1 Scoping Meeting
Reimbursables
$1,780
$50
Subtotal
$1,830
Task 3 Environmental Impact Report
3.1 Technical Studies
Air Quality Study
Noise Study
Historic
Traffic Study
$5,000
$5,000
$22,447*
$35,000
Subtotal
$67,447
3.2 Screencheck Draft EIR
Reimbursables
Printing
MaiVDistribution
$30,460
$300
$750
$450
Subtotal
$31,960
3.3 Draft EIR
Reimbursables
Printing
Mailing/Distribution
$5,010
$100
$4,700
$700
Subtotal
$10,510
3.4 Final EIR
Response to Comments
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Screencheck Final EIR
Findings
Administrative Record Final EIR
$9,700
$1,695
$5,180
$4,340
$1,135
Reimbursables
Printing
Mail/Distribution
$1,000
$3,000
$200
Subtotal
$26,250
Task 4 Public Hearings
6.1 Environmental Review Committee
6.2 Planning Commission
6.3 Common Council
Reimbursables
$335
$860
$860
$100
Subtotal
$2,155
Task 5 Project Administration
7.1 Maintain Close Contact
with Agency
Reimbursables
$5,000
$300
Subtotal
$5,300
PROCR \1/ TOl 1/. $U-l,557
Note: .For the purposes of this cost estimate, it is further assumed that the detailed historical resources survey
required herein relates only to the buildings and structures on the Mercado Santa Fe project site.
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