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RESOLUTION NO.: CDCj2010-30
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ("AGENCY") TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
AGENCY AND RBF CONSUL TING, TO PROVIDE CONSUL T ANT
SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PREPARATION OF A PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED AREA B
WEST PROJECT AREAS MERGER AND PLAN AMENDMENTS (ST ATE
COLLEGE, CENTRAL CITY WEST, NORTHWEST, UPTOWN, MT.
VERNON, AND 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS)
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino (the "Agency"), is a
10 public body, corporate and politic existing under the laws of the State of California, Community
11 Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code 33000, et seq. (the "CRL"), and is charged with the
12 mission of redeveloping blighted and underutilized land; and
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WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino (the
14 "Commission") is the governing body for the Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Agency seeks to prepare the necessary documentation for the merger and/or
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16 amendment of certain redevelopment area plans (State College, Central City West, Northwest,
17 Uptown, Mt. Vernon and 40th Street); and
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WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (the "CEQA"), Section 15378 (a) (1),
19 defines this type of activity to be a project; and
WHEREAS, CEQA Section 15063, outlines the preparation of a preliminary analysis to
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21 determine the projects' impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, CEQA Section 15168, provides for the preparation of a Program
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23 Environmental Impact Report (the "Program EIR"); and
WHEREAS, in late 2008, the Agency embarked on an effort to merge and/or amend a number
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25 of redevelopment project areas, and that redevelopment project areas on the east and west sides of the
26 City of San Bernardino would benefit from the merger/amendment process; and
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WHEREAS, in July 2009, the Agency selected consultants after a formal proposal process to
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1 and started work on the east side redevelopment project areas (known as the San Bernardino Merged
2 Area A Merger and Amendments); and
3 WHEREAS, RBF Consulting (the "Consultant") is now preparing a Program EIR for the
4 Merged Area A redevelopment project; and
5 WHEREAS, the Agency now desires to move forward with the west side redevelopment
6 areas, Area B: West Project Areas Merger and Plan Amendments; and
7 WHEREAS, in order to meet an adoption date of October 2011, the Agency needs to start
8 preparation of the necessary redevelopment plan and environmental documents, and approached the
9 Consultant to provide the necessary services to prepare a Program EIR for the Area B Merger and
10 Plan Amendment Project; and
11 WHEREAS, on April 22, 2009, the Redevelopment Committee of the Economic
12 Development Agency of the City of San Bernardino (the "Redevelopment Committee")
13 recommended to the Commission approval of an agreement for professional services (the
14 "Agreement"), attached hereto, by and between the Agency and the Consultant to accomplish any
15 and all tasks necessary to prepare, complete and certify a Program EIR for the Area B Merger and
16 Plan Amendment Project; and
17 WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Committee recommended that the Commission approve
18 this Agreement and authorize the Interim Executive Director of the Agency to execute said
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20 NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY
21 OF SAN BERNARDINO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1.
The Commission hereby approves the Agreement and hereby authorizes the
23 Interim Execute Director of the Agency to execute the Agreement with Consultant on behalf of the
24 Agency, together with any technical and conforming changes as may be recommended by the
25 Interim Executive Director of the Agency and approved by the Agency Counsel.
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Section 2.
This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of adoption by this
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CDC/2010-30
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ("AGENCY") TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
AGENCY AND RBF CONSUL TING, TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT
SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PREPARATION OF A
PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED
AREA B WEST PROJECT AREAS MERGER AND PLAN AMENDMENTS
(STATE COLLEGE, CENTRAL CITY WEST, NORTHWEST, UPTOWN, MT.
VERNON, AND 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino at a i oint regular
meeting
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thereof, held on the 7th day of _June , 2010, by the following vote to wit:
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Commission Members: Ayes Nays Abstain Absent
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DESJARDINS x
14 BRINKER x
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16 KELLEY x
17 JOHNSON x
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21 The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this tj~_day ot_ June
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Pa . ck Mon-is, Chairperson
Community Development Commission
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RBF CONSULTING
This AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of May 17, 2010 by and between the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ("Agency"), a public body, corporate and politic, and RBF CONSULTING,
("Consultant").
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERA nON OF THE COVENANTS 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. SUPERVISION OF CONSULTANT. The Agency Staff designated in Exhibit "A" shall be
responsible for the direction of any work to be performed by the Consultant and any other
consultants or sub-consultants to the Agency under this Agreement. The Consultant shall not
undertake any work under the terms of this Agreement, unless instructed to do so by one of the
designated staff members. No other staff member is authorized by the Agency to request services
from the Consultant.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first
appearing in this Agreement and will terminate upon the completion of the services described in
the Scope of Services as referenced in Section 3, unless earlier terminated as provided in this
Agreement. The Agency reserves the right through the actions of the Interim Executive Director
to terminate this Agreement at anytime either with or without cause and at the sole convenience of
the Agency upon delivery of notice of termination to the Consultant; provided, however, that upon
the effective date of any such termination, the Agency shall be responsible to pay and/or reimburse
the Consultant for all services, materials and supplies as may have been furnished to the Agency in
accordance with the Scope of Services as referenced in Section 3.
3. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES. The Agency hereby retains the Consultant to provide
the professional consulting services set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" 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. The Consultant
shall perform the services as set forth on said Scope of Services within the time periods to be
identified by the appropriate Agency representative.
4. PAYMENT BY AGENCY FOR WORK PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT.
A. The Agency shall compensate the Consultant in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$238,060 for completion of the services described in the Scope of Services set forth in
Exhibit "B." In addition, at the option of the Agency and pursuant to subsequent official
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action of the governing body of the Agency, Consultant agrees to provide the Optional
Services as set forth in said Exhibit "B" for the not to exceed dollar amounts as provided
therein.
B. The compensation designated in subsection 4. A. shall be the Total Fee for the
performance of the work and the delivery of the final work product materials, as set forth
in the Scope of Services. The Total Fee shall include, but not be limited to, the salaries of
all sub-consultants retained by the Consultant and all employees of 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: Jeffrey Smith, AICP, Senior Urban Planner
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301, San Bernardino, California 92401
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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 sub-consultants utilized by the
Consultant, durin the time period covered by the invoice, a description of the professional
servIces rendered on a . 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 authorized Agency Staff personnel who requested the services, within
thirty (30) days after such approval.
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5. 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 4 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.
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6. INDEMNIFICA TION. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Agency, its
officers, employees, 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 negligent acts or omissions of the
Consultant, its officers, employees, sub-consultants and agents, to the extent arising from or
related to negligent performance by the Consultant of the work required under this Agreement.
7. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall maintain insurance, as set forth in Exhibit "C" to this
Agreement, throughout the term of this Agreement. The Consultant shall remain liable to the
Agency pursuant to Section 6. above to the extent the Consultant is not covered by applicable
insurance for all losses and damages incurred by the Agency that are caused directly or indirectly
through the actions or inactions, willful misconduct or negligence of the Consultant in the
performance of the duties incurred by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
8. OWNERSHIP AND REUSE OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND
INFORMATION. All maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings, specifications,
computations, notes, renderings, designs, inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions,
utilizations, correspondence or other documents generated by or on behalf of the Consultant for
performance of the work (collectively, the "Work Products") set forth in the Scope of Services
shall upon payment for those services embodying the particular element of the Work Products,
become the sole property of the Agency, and the Work Products shall thereafter be delivered to the
Agency upon written request from the Agency to the Consultant. The Consultant shall not make
use of any maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings, specifications, computations,
notes, renderings, designs, inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations,
correspondence or other documents and other materials whether for marketing purposes or for use
with other clients when such have become the property of the Agency without the prior express
written consent of the Agency except to the extent that such maps, photographs, data, information,
reports, drawings, specifications, computations, notes, renderings, designs, inventions,
photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations, correspondence or other documents are readily
available to the general public as public records pursuant to State law; provided, however, that the
Consultant may retain copies of any such items for their business records.
The Consultant shall execute, acknowledge and perform any and all acts which shall reasonably
required in order for the Agency to establish unequivocal ownership of the maps, photographs,
data, information, reports, drawings, specifications, computations, notes, renderings, designs,
inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations, correspondence or other
documents and record, register and procure an issuance in or to the Agency's rights, title and/or
interest. Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by the Consultant for the specific
purpose intended will be at the Agency's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the
Consultant.
9. 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.
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10. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATERIALS AND INFORMATION. The Consultant shall keep
confidential all reports, survey notes and observations, information, and data acquired or generated
in performance of the work set forth in the Scope of Services, which the Agency designates
confidential. None of such designated confidential materials or information may be made
available to any person or entity, public or private, without the prior written consent of the
Agency.
11. 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 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.
12. TERMINATION.
A. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason 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 12, 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.
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13. 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 13 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.
CONSUL T ANT:
RBF Consulting
Attention: Collette L. Morse, AICP ~
J-300 E, OU(1:,t~ Road, Su~te 100 14-r2.S A~ ~
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Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
AGENCY:
14. 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, including a City of San Bernardino Business License, and registrations for the lawful
performance of the work required of the Consultant under this Agreement.
15. 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. Without limitation, the Consultant
hereby certifies that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because ofrace, color, religion, sex, marital status of national origin. Further, the 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. In addition, the Consultant shall not exclude from participation under this
Agreement any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, handicap or religion in
compliance with State and Federal laws.
16. CONSULTANT AND EACH SUB-CONSULTANT ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
The Consultant shall at all times during the perfornlance of any work described in the Scope of
Services be deemed to be an independent contractor. Neither the Consultant nor any of its sub-
consultants 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 the Consultant or its sub-consultants to perform any item of
work described in the Scope of Services. The Consultant is entirely responsible for the immediate
payment of all sub-consultant liens.
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17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Consultant without the prior written
consent of the Agency.
23. 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.
24. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more
counterparts, each of which will constitute an original.
25. 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 and executed by the Interim Executive Director or his designee.
26. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Consultant hereby represents that it has no interests adverse to
the Agency or the City at the time of execution of this Agreement except as previously disclosed
to the Agency Staff and in particular with respect to other work being performed by the Consultant
for the (i) City of San Bernardino - WQMP & Plan Checking Services - On Call Contract - 2
Years, and (ii) City of San Bernardino - Verdemont Water - Construction Management Services
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for a) Palm Avenue Pump Station, b) Magnolia Pump Station, c) Palm Connector Transmission
Main Extension and d) Palm Reservoir. The 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 or the City. Additionally, the Consultant hereby represents and warrants
to the Agency that the Consultant and any partnerships, individual persons or any other party or
parties comprising the Consultant, together with each sub-consultant 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 the 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 the Agency as set forth in
this Agreement.
27. NON-EXCLUSIVITY. This Agreement shall not create an exclusive relationship between the
Agency and the Consultant for the services set forth in Exhibit "B" or any similar or related
services. The Agency may, during the term of this Agreement, Agreement with other consultants
for the performance of the same, similar or related services as those that may be performed by the
Consultant under this Agreement. The Agency reserves the discretion and the right to determine
the amount of services to be performed by the Consultant for the Agency under this Agreement,
including not requesting any services at all. This Agreement only sets forth the terms upon which
any such services will be provided to the Agency by the Consultant, if such services are requested
by the Agency, as set forth in this Agreement.
28. CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The Agency and Consultant
agree that except as otherwise provided in this Section 28, in no event will either be liable to the
other under this Agreement for any damages including but not limited to, special damages, loss of
revenue, loss of profit, operating costs or business interruption losses, regardless of cause,
including breach of Agreement, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. The limitations and
exclusions of liability set forth in this Section 28 shall apply regardless of fault, breach of
Agreement, tort, strict liability or otherwise of the Consultant and the Agency, their employees or
sub-consultants.
29. BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE. The Consultant warrants that it possesses, or shall
obtain immediately after the execution and delivery of this Agreement, and maintain during the
period of time that this Agreement is in effect, a business registration certificate pursuant to Title 5
of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code, together with any and all other licenses, permits,
qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to be
maintained by the Consultant to conduct its business activities within the City.
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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.
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AGENCY
Dated:
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino,
a public body, corporate and politic
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Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
Approved as to Form and Legal Content:
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EXHIBIT" A"
SUPERVISORY STAFF PERSONNEL
Agency Staff:
Emil Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
Don Gee, Deputy Director
Jeffrey Smith, AICP, Project Manager
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
MERGED AREA B
MERGERS AND PLAN AMENDMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Submitted to:
Submitted by:
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April 22, 2010
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CONSULTING
April 22, 2010
Mr. Don Gee, Deputy Director
Mr. Jeffrey Smith, AICP, Senior Urban Planner
City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency
201 North E Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Subject:
Proposal for Preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report for the
Merged Area B Mergers and Plan Amendments
Dear Mr. Gee and Mr. Smith:
RBF Consulting (RBF) greatly appreciates the opportunity to provide the Economic
Development Agency (Agency) with a Proposal for the preparation of a Program
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Merged Area B Mergers and Plan Amendments
project.
We believe our current experience with the Agency and RSG, the Redevelopment
Consultant, on the Program EIR for the Merged Area A Mergers and Plan Amendments
project has provided the RBF Team with a clear understanding of both the redevelopment
merger and amendment process in San Bernardino and the type of issues to be reviewed in
the EIR. This knowledge allows the RBF Team to "hit the ground running" on the Merged
Area B EIR.
For this EIR, the Agency will have the skills, resources, and relevant experience
necessary to quickly and cost-effectively complete the environmental process, as
highlighted below.
. RBF Team: RBF will utilize the same key Team members for this assignment. Kevin
Thomas, will serve as Project Director, and Collette Morse, AICP, will serve as Project
Manager. Key analysts and technical specialists include Aaron Pfannenstiel, AICP,
Brian Allee, Eddie Torres, INCE, Achilles Malisos, Kelly Chiene, Kristen Bogue, Paul
Martin, PE, and Phillip Masto. All of these Team members are currently working on the
Merged Area A EIR. New RBF Team members for this assignment include Tom McGill,
RBF's Natural Resources Practice Leader, who will prepare the biological resources
technical report. In addition, the Team includes Jennifer Sanka from PBS&J, who will
prepare the cultural resources technical report.
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. Ability to Meet Project Schedule: RBF has reviewed the preliminary schedule
provided by the Agency for the Merged Area B Mergers and Plan Amendments project,
and has developed an EIR schedule that is consistent with the dates identified in the
preliminary schedule. We are confident we can complete the EIR within the time
frame established for this project.
On behalf of the RBF Team, thank you for the opportunity to submit this Proposal to the
Agency, which includes the following items: Introduction, Understanding, Scope of Work,
Budget, and Schedule.
As a Vice President of the Firm, I am duly authorized to submit this Proposal and to
negotiate with the Agency on behalf of RBF. Furthermore, as the designated point of
contact for this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at (949) 855-3653 or
cmorse@rbf.com if you should have any questions or require further information. The RBF
Team is available to begin this priority work effort immediately, and looks forward to the
opportunity to continue our working relationship with the Agency.
Respectfully submitted,
rJJmJtti~
Collette L. Morse, AICP
Vice President
Planning / Environmental Services
CDC/2010-30
Proposal for Merged Area B
Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
Introduction and Understanding
Introduction
RBF Consulting (RBF) has submitted this proposal to prepare an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) to assess potential impacts and identify mitigation measures for the proposed
San Bernardino Merged Area B - Merger and Amendments for the Redevelopment Agency
(the "Agency") of the City of San Bernardino (the "City"). The Draft EIR, Final EIR, and
associated work products will be prepared in accordance with the criteria, standards, and
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended
(California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), CEQA Guidelines (California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.), the City of San Bernardino Environmental
Guidelines, and the regulations, requirements, and procedures of any other responsible
public agency with jurisdiction by law.
Our Scope of Work is a comprehensive review of potential issues associated with the
proposed project. We welcome the opportunity to meet with the Agency to discuss and
refine the Scope of Work to meet the Agency's needs.
Project Understanding
The Agency is seeking to retain a consultant to prepare a Program EIR for the proposed
merger of six redevelopment project areas and an area that is proposed to be added (the
"Project Areas") as follows:
State College Plan
Central City West
Uptown
Northwest
Mt. Vernon Corridor
40th Street
Proposed Added Area
In addition to using the Program EIR as an information and decision-making tool, the
Agency, in conjunction with the City Council, intends to use the environmental analysis to
assess the feasibility of establishing a redevelopment project and to ascertain programs
and projects that can be undertaken to eliminate blight.
The purpose of the Program EIR is to provide a comprehensive description of the
constraints and opportunities for development within the proposed Merged Project Areas,
and to provide adequate environmental assessment of all specific program areas proposed
for revitalization or redevelopment programs.
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CDC/2010-30
Proposal for Merged Area B
Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
Scope of Work
The following Scope of Work has been prepared based on the information provided within
the Agency's Request for Proposal. The associated cost estimate, which is based on this
scope, is included at the end of this section.
Project Assumptions
For this Scope of Work, RBF assumes the following:
. RBF assumes that a Program EIR will be prepared for the proposed project.
. RBF has assumed that the Project Description will be finalized prior to the
distribution of the Initial Study / NOP. This notice is scheduled to be published six
weeks after the Notice to Proceed.
. RBF assumes that three project alternatives plus the No Project Alternative will be
used within the Alternatives section of the Environmental Analysis.
. If Agency review deadlines are not met, possible delays could occur. RBF would not
be held responsible for delays associated with extended Agency review periods.
Task 1.0 Project Scoping
Subtask 1.1: Kickoff Meeting
RBF will conduct an initial orientation meeting with the Agency and the Redevelopment
Consultant in order to ensure agreement on the basic project elements. The meeting will
include review of available City reference document, project materials, and relevant
technical information applicable to the project. Items to be addressed at the kickoff
meeting include the project description, alternatives, project schedule, and public
scoping/consultation process. This task assumes a total of 16 hours of time for up to four
RBF staff members, including travel, meeting preparation, and meeting attendance time.
Subtask 1.2: Research and Investigation
RBF will obtain and review available data for the Project Areas, as well as policy
documentation from the City of San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency, Planning
Department, County of San Bernardino, the Southern California Association of
Governments, local, state, and federal Agencies, and other agencies which may be affected
by the project. This information, along with environmental data and information available
from the Agency, City and other nearby jurisdictions, will become part of the foundation of
the EIR and will be reviewed and incorporated into the analysis, as deemed appropriate.
As part of this task RBF will also conduct additional discussions with local, state, and
federal agencies that will assist in the early stages of the analysis and issue identification if
it is deemed necessary. Early consultation with these agencies is generally beneficial for
properly scoping the review process for the project.
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Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
Subtask 1.3: Field Reconnaissance
Several RBF Team members will conduct a field study with the Redevelopment Consultant
during the blight survey of the site, reviewing existing land use and environmental
conditions and conducting a photographic recording of on-site and surrounding uses.
Subtask 1.4: Initial Study / Notice of Preparation
Based upon early consultation with the Agency, City, and other nearby jurisdictions, RBF
will prepare an Initial Study. RBF will ensure that the project will be analyzed for potential
to create significant environmental impacts in the areas specified on the City's approved
environmental checklist.
RBF Consulting will prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for review and approval by the
Agency. Once approved, RBF will send the NOP to the State Clearinghouse, post the NOP at
the County Clerks' Offices, and distribute the document to responsible, trustee, and other
interested/relevant agencies. Distribution will be based on an Agency-approved
distribution list to be prepared and maintained by RBF Consulting in conjunction with the
Agency. This task includes certified mailing of a maximum of 30 notices to affected
agencies and interested parties. RBF Consulting assumes that posting in the local
newspaper and any radius mailing will be provided by the Agency. Comments received in
response to the NOP will be evaluated during the preparation of the EIR.
Subtask 1.5: Scoping Meeting
As part of the environmental review process a public scoping meeting, which may also
involve federal, state or other local agencies, will be conducted. The intent of this meeting
is to provide a brief project overview presentation allowing the community to gain an
understanding of the proposed project and provide opportunities to comment. Staff
members from the Agency and RBF would facilitate this meeting.
The Scoping Meeting will emphasize the review process and will be presented so that the
community can gain a greater understanding of the proposed project, as well as the intent
and requirements of CEQA. RBF will provide handouts and up to two presentation-size
graphics to supplement the discussion. Following the presentation, the meeting will be
devoted to public participation, questions, and comments. Written comment forms will be
provided for this purpose, and these comments, along with verbal comments, will become a
part of the administrative record.
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Proposal for Merged Area B
Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
Task 1.0 Output:
. One Kickoff Meeting
. One Public Scoping Meeting
. Project Team research and scoping of available materials and Agency issues
. Project Team tour of Project Areas
. Electronic copy of Draft Initial Study
. 30 Copies of Final Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
. One {lJ electronic copy of Notice of Preparation and Initial Study
Task 2.0
Administrative Draft EIR
Subtask 2.1: Executive Summary
The Executive Summary for the EIR will include a project summary, an overview of project
impacts, mitigation, and levels of significance after mitigation, and summary of project
alternatives. The Executive Summary will be completed and submitted for Agency Staff
review at the time the Draft EIR is prepared.
Subtask 2.2: Introduction and Purpose
The Introduction will cite the provisions of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA
Implementation procedures to which the proposed project is subject. This section will
identify the purpose of the study and statutory authority, document scoping procedures,
provide a summary of the EIR format, provide a listing of responsible and trustee agencies,
and provide a listing of documentation incorporated by reference.
Subtask 2.3: Project Description
The Project Description section will detail the project location, background, and history of
the project, discretionary actions, characteristics, goals and objectives, phasing,
agreements, and permits and approvals which are required for the proposed project based
on available information. As part of this section, RBF will work with Agency Staff to
identify the specific redevelopment projects and programs that will be analyzed in the EIR.
It is anticipated that the projects and programs list will be based on information obtained
from the Amended and Merged Redevelopment Plan and Preliminary Report.
Subtask 2.3.1: Vacant Land Development Potential
To assess the development potential associated with the proposed redevelopment actions,
RBF will perform a vacant land development potential analysis of the proposed Project
Areas. This analysis will be based on the vacant land data set provided by Redevelopment
Consultant and will include the preparation of tables identifying potential development
properties and calculations for the amount of anticipated development based on existing
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Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
zoning. Identifying the vacant land development potential is critical for analysis
throughout the ElR. For budgeting purposes, we have assumed a total of 56 hours of RBF
Staff time to prepare the vacant land development potential. Should the work effort to
develop the development potential require more than the budgeted time, this task would
be re-scoped. Additional time would be billed on a time and materials basis under a
separate agreement.
Subtask 2.4: Basis of Cumulative Analysis
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15130, this section provides a detailed listing
of cumulative projects and actions under consideration for the analysis. As stated in
Subtask 2.7, Cumulative Impacts, the likelihood of occurrence and level of severity will be
studied. The purpose of this section is to present a listing and description of projects, past,
present and anticipated in the reasonably foreseeable future, even if those projects are
outside of the jurisdiction of San Bernardino. The potential for impact and levels of
significance are contingent upon the radius or area of interaction with the Project Areas.
RBF will consult with Agency Staff and other applicable local jurisdictions to define the
appropriate study area for the cumulative analysis, as described in Subtask 2.7.
Subtask 2.5: Environmental Analysis
RBF will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the existing conditions, the
potential adverse effects of project implementation (both individual and cumulative), and
measures to mitigate such effects. Environmental issues raised during the scoping process
(Notice of Preparation responses, Scoping Meeting comments, and any other relevant and
valid informative sources) will also be evaluated. The analyses will be based upon all
available data, results from additional research, and an assessment of existing technical
data.
The Environmental Analysis section of the EIR will thoroughly discuss the existing
conditions for each environmental issue area; identify short-term and long-term
environmental impacts associated with the project and their levels of significance.
Feasible mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce the significance of impacts
and identify areas of unavoidable significant adverse impacts even after mitigation. This
section will include analysis for the following environmental issue areas.
A. Aesthetics
RBF will evaluate the potential impacts to sensitive viewpoints throughout the Project
Areas utilizing ground-level site photographs. Impacts will be assessed in terms of
visibility, alteration to the existing visual setting, and sensitivity of viewpoints that could
occur with future development under the proposed project.
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MERGED AREA B
MERGERS AND PLAN AMENDMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Submitted to:
Submitted by:
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Mr. Don Gee, Deputy Director
Mr. Jeffrey Smith, AICP, Senior Urban Planner
City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency
201 North E Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Subject:
Proposal for Preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report for the
Merged Area B Mergers and Plan Amendments
Dear Mr. Gee and Mr. Smith:
RBF Consulting (RBF) greatly appreciates the opportunity to provide the Economic
Development Agency (Agency) with a Proposal for the preparation of a Program
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Merged Area B Mergers and Plan Amendments
project.
We believe our current experience with the Agency and RSG, the Redevelopment
Consultant, on the Program EIR for the Merged Area A Mergers and Plan Amendments
project has provided the RBF Team with a clear understanding of both the redevelopment
merger and amendment process in San Bernardino and the type of issues to be reviewed in
the EIR. This knowledge allows the RBF Team to "hit the ground running" on the Merged
Area B EIR.
For this EIR, the Agency will have the skills, resources, and relevant experience
necessary to quickly and cost-effectively complete the environmental process, as
highlighted below.
. RBF Team: RBF will utilize the same key Team members for this assignment. Kevin
Thomas, will serve as Project Director, and Collette Morse, AICP, will serve as Project
Manager. Key analysts and technical specialists include Aaron Pfannenstiel, AICP,
Brian Allee, Eddie Torres, INCE, Achilles Malisos, Kelly Chi ene, Kristen Bogue, Paul
Martin, PE, and Phillip Masto. All of these Team members are currently working on the
Merged Area A EIR. New RBF Team members for this assignment include Tom McGill,
RBF's Natural Resources Practice Leader, who will prepare the biological resources
technical report. In addition, the Team includes Jennifer Sanka from PBS&J, who will
prepare the cultural resources technical report.
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Mr. Don Gee and Mr. Jeffrey Smith, Alep
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. Ability to Meet Project Schedule: RBF has reviewed the preliminary schedule
provided by the Agency for the Merged Area B Mergers and Plan Amendments project,
and has developed an EIR schedule that is consistent with the dates identified in the
preliminary schedule. We are confident we can complete the EIR within the time
frame established for this project.
On behalf of the RBF Team, thank you for the opportunity to submit this Proposal to the
Agency, which includes the following items: Introduction, Understanding, Scope of Work,
Budget, and Schedule.
As a Vice President of the Firm, I am duly authorized to submit this Proposal and to
negotiate with the Agency on behalf of RBF. Furthermore, as the designated point of
contact for this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at (949) 855-3653 or
cmorse@rbf.com if you should have any questions or require further information. The RBF
Team is available to begin this priority work effort immediately, and looks forward to the
opportunity to continue our working relationship with the Agency.
Respectfully submitted,
r;J1JJhJl7i.J.-btL-
Collette L. Morse, AICP
Vice President
Planning / Environmental Services
CDC/2010-30
Proposal for Merged Area B
Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
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Introduction and Understanding
I ntrod uctio n
RBF Consulting (RBF) has submitted this proposal to prepare an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) to assess potential impacts and identify mitigation measures for the proposed
San Bernardino Merged Area B - Merger and Amendments for the Redevelopment Agency
(the "Agency") of the City of San Bernardino (the "City"). The Draft EIR, Final EIR, and
associated work products will be prepared in accordance with the criteria, standards, and
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended
(California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), CEQA Guidelines (California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.), the City of San Bernardino Environmental
Guidelines, and the regulations, requirements, and procedures of any other responsible
public agency with jurisdiction by law.
Our Scope of Work is a comprehensive review of potential issues associated with the
proposed project. We welcome the opportunity to meet with the Agency to discuss and
refine the Scope of Work to meet the Agency's needs.
Project Understanding
The Agency is seeking to retain a consultant to prepare a Program ElR for the proposed
merger of six redevelopment project areas and an area that is proposed to be added (the
"Project Areas") as follows:
State College Plan
Central City West
Uptown
Northwest
Mt. Vernon Corridor
40th Street
Proposed Added Area
In addition to using the Program EIR as an information and decision-making tool, the
Agency, in conjunction with the City Council, intends to use the environmental analysis to
assess the feasibility of establishing a redevelopment project and to ascertain programs
and projects that can be undertaken to eliminate blight.
The purpose of the Program EIR is to provide a comprehensive description of the
constraints and opportunities for development within the proposed Merged Project Areas,
and to provide adequate environmental assessment of all specific program areas proposed
for revitalization or redevelopment programs.
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Proposal for Merged Area B
Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
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Scope of Work
The following Scope of Work has been prepared based on the information provided within
the Agency's Request for Proposal. The associated cost estimate, which is based on this
scope, is included at the end of this section.
Project Assumptions
For this Scope of Work, RBF assumes the following:
. RBF assumes that a Program EIR will be prepared for the proposed project.
. RBF has assumed that the Project Description will be finalized prior to the
distribution of the Initial Study / NOP. This notice is scheduled to be published six
weeks after the Notice to Proceed.
. RBF assumes that three project alternatives plus the No Project Alternative will be
used within the Alternatives section of the Environmental Analysis.
.. If Agency review deadlines are not met, possible delays could occur. RBF would not
be held responsible for delays associated with extended Agency review periods.
Task 1.0 Project Scoping
Subtask 1.1: Kickoff Meeting
RBF will conduct an initial orientation meeting with the Agency and the Redevelopment
Consultant in order to ensure agreement on the basic project elements. The meeting will
include review of available City reference document, project materials, and relevant
technical information applicable to the project. Items to be addressed at the kickoff
meeting include the project description, alternatives, project schedule, and public
scoping/consultation process. This task assumes a total of 16 hours of time for up to four
RBF staff members, including travel, meeting preparation, and meeting attendance time.
Subtask 1.2: Research and Investigation
RBF will obtain and review available data for the Project Areas, as well as policy
documentation from the City of San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency, Planning
Department, County of San Bernardino, the Southern California Association of
Governments, local, state, and federal Agencies, and other agencies which may be affected
by the project. This information, along with environmental data and information available
from the Agency, City and other nearby jurisdictions, will become part of the foundation of
the EIR and will be reviewed and incorporated into the analysis, as deemed appropriate.
As part of this task RBF will also conduct additional discussions with local, state, and
federal agencies that will assist in the early stages of the analysis and issue identification if
it is deemed necessary. Early consultation with these agencies is generally beneficial for
properly scoping the review process for the project.
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Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
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Subtask 1.3: Field Reconnaissance
Several RBF Team members will conduct a field study with the Redevelopment Consultant
during the blight survey of the site, reviewing existing land use and environmental
conditions and conducting a photographic recording of on-site and surrounding uses.
Subtask 1.4: Initial Study / Notice of Preparation
Based upon early consultation with the Agency, City, and other nearby jurisdictions, RBF
will prepare an Initial Study. RBF will ensure that the project will be analyzed for potential
to create significant environmental impacts in the areas specified on the City's approved
environmental checklist.
RBF Consulting will prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for review and approval by the
Agency. Once approved, RBF will send the NOP to the State Clearinghouse, post the NOP at
the County Clerks' Offices, and distribute the document to responsible, trustee, and other
interested/relevant agencies. Distribution will be based on an Agency-approved
distribution list to be prepared and maintained by RBF Consulting in conjunction with the
Agency. This task includes certified mailing of a maximum of 30 notices to affected
agencies and interested parties. RBF Consulting assumes that posting in the local
newspaper and any radius mailing will be provided by the Agency. Comments received in
response to the NOP will be evaluated during the preparation of the EIR.
Subtask 1.5: Scoping Meeting
As part of the environmental review process a public scoping meeting, which may also
involve federal, state or other local agencies, will be conducted. The intent of this meeting
is to provide a brief project overview presentation allowing the community to gain an
understanding of the proposed project and provide opportunities to comment. Staff
members from the Agency and RBF would facilitate this meeting.
The Scoping Meeting will emphasize the review process and will be presented so that the
community can gain a greater understanding of the proposed project, as well as the intent
and requirements of CEQA. RBF will provide handouts and up to two presentation-size
graphics to supplement the discussion. Following the presentation, the meeting will be
devoted to public participation, questions, and comments. Written comment forms will be
provided for this purpose, and these comments, along with verbal comments, will become a
part of the administrative record.
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Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
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Task 1.0 Output:
. One Kickoff Meeting
. One Public Scoping Meeting
. Project Team research and scoping of available materials and Agency issues
. Project Team tour of Project Areas
. Electronic copy of Draft Initial Study
. 30 Copies of Final Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
. One (1) electronic copy of Notice of Preparation and Initial Study
Task 2.0
Administrative Draft EIR
Subtask 2.1: Executive Summary
The Executive Summary for the EIR will include a project summary, an overview of project
impacts, mitigation, and levels of significance after mitigation, and summary of project
alternatives. The Executive Summary will be completed and submitted for Agency Staff
review at the time the Draft EIR is prepared.
Subtask 2.2: Introduction and Purpose
The Introduction will cite the provisions of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA
Implementation procedures to which the proposed project is subject. This section will
identify the purpose of the study and statutory authority, document scoping procedures,
provide a summary of the EIR format, provide a listing of responsible and trustee agencies,
and provide a listing of documentation incorporated by reference.
Subtask 2.3: Project Description
The Project Description section will detail the project location, background, and history of
the project, discretionary actions, characteristics, goals and objectives, phasing,
agreements, and permits and approvals which are required for the proposed project based
on available information. As part of this section, RBF will work with Agency Staff to
identify the specific redevelopment projects and programs that will be analyzed in the EIR.
It is anticipated that the projects and programs list will be based on information obtained
from the Amended and Merged Redevelopment Plan and Preliminary Report.
Subtask 2.3.1: Vacant Land Development Potential
To assess the development potential associated with the proposed redevelopment actions,
RBF will perform a vacant land development potential analysis of the proposed Project
Areas. This analysis will be based on the vacant land data set provided by Redevelopment
Consultant and will include the preparation of tables identifying potential development
properties and calculations for the amount of anticipated development based on existing
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Mergers and Plan Amendments Project
Environmental Impact Report
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zoning. Identifying the vacant land development potential is critical for analysis
throughout the EIR. For budgeting purposes, we have assumed a total of 56 hours of RBF
Staff time to prepare the vacant land development potential. Should the work effort to
develop the development potential require more than the budgeted time, this task would
be re-scoped. Additional time would be billed on a time and materials basis under a
separate agreement.
Subtask 2.4: Basis of Cumulative Analysis
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15130, this section provides a detailed listing
of cumulative projects and actions under consideration for the analysis. As stated in
Subtask 2.7, Cumulative Impacts, the likelihood of occurrence and level of severity will be
studied. The purpose of this section is to present a listing and description of projects, past,
present and anticipated in the reasonably foreseeable future, even if those projects are
outside of the jurisdiction of San Bernardino. The potential for impact and levels of
significance are contingent upon the radius or area of interaction with the Project Areas.
RBF will consult with Agency Staff and other applicable local jurisdictions to define the
appropriate study area for the cumulative analysis, as described in Subtask 2.7.
Subtask 2.5: Environmental Analysis
RBF will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the existing conditions, the
potential adverse effects of project implementation (both individual and cumulative), and
measures to mitigate such effects. Environmental issues raised during the scoping process
(Notice of Preparation responses, Scoping Meeting comments, and any other relevant and
valid informative sources) will also be evaluated. The analyses will be based upon all
available data, results from additional research, and an assessment of existing technical
data.
The Environmental Analysis section of the EIR will thoroughly discuss the existing
conditions for each environmental issue area; identify short-term and long-term
environmental impacts associated with the project and their levels of significance.
Feasible mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce the significance of impacts
and identify areas of unavoidable significant adverse impacts even after mitigation. This
section will include analysis for the following environmental issue areas.
A. Aesthetics
RBF will evaluate the potential impacts to sensitive viewpoints throughout the Project
Areas utilizing ground-level site photographs. Impacts will be assessed in terms of
visibility, alteration to the existing visual setting, and sensitivity of viewpoints that could
occur with future development under the proposed project.
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Environmental Impact Report
RBF will also address potentially significant impacts generated by the introduction of light
and glare associated with the implementation of the proposed project. This analysis will
include a light and glare impact discussion. RBF will review and incorporate existing City
policies and guidelines regarding light and glare for inclusion within the EIR. RBF will
recommend mitigation measures to reduce potential aesthetic and light and glare impacts
to the maximum extent possible.
B. Air Quality jGreenhouse Gases
The proposed project is located under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) in the South Coast Air Basin. The existing conditions
portion of this Section will provide a discussion on the current status of the California Clean
Air Act, the SCAQMD's 2007 Air Quality Management Plan and the SCAQMD's CEQA Air
Quality Handbook. Existing pollutant data will be obtained from the nearest SCAQMD
monitoring station. This data will be summarized in a table clearly indicating days
exceeding State and Federal Standards for monitored pollutants. The various types of
pollutants monitored at the station will also be described and sensitive receptors in the
vicinity of the project site will be identified.
RBF will review merger and plan amendments and provide a qualitative construction air
emissions analysis commensurate with the data provided. RBF will quantify vehicular and
area source emissions based on the "Existing" and "Forecast" scenarios, then provide a
comparison to the SCAQMD's thresholds of significance. The emissions will be
quantitatively derived utilizing the EMFAC2007, URBEMIS2007, and other models
prescribed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Project consistency with
regional air quality plans will be evaluated.
RBF will follow the approach described in the California Air Pollution Control Officers
(CAPCOA) CEQA and Climate Change White Paper (White Paper) (January 2008) and
CARB's Climate Change Proposed Scoping Plan (Scoping Plan)(October 2008). RBF will
describe the status of regulatory development of Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Senate
Bill 375, and Executive Order S-3-05. RBF will prepare an inventory of greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions associated with vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and energy consumption.
The level of accuracy of the emissions inventory will be dependent upon the detail of
information provided for use in the greenhouse gas model. The analysis will conclude the
projects level of significance in relation to a limit developed through the Scoping Plan and
White Paper. The analysis will be structured to respond to the criteria specified in the
CEQA Guideline Amendments that became effective on March 18,2010.
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C. Biological Resources
RBF will prepare both the biological resources technical report and EIR section. The
technical report includes the following tasks.
Literature Review
RBF will review any available data for sensitive Species potentially occurring within the
City of San Bernardino to determine which sensitive resources are likely to occur within
any of the seven redevelopment areas. A database search of the California Natural
Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) regarding sensitive species and habitats known to occur in
the region and vicinity of the site will be conducted. Additional information sources
consulted may include California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and United States
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) "white papers," scientific journal articles, and historic
and current aerial photographs, as appropriate.
Habitat Assessment
A site assessment will be conducted to assess site conditions and to document the potential
presence of any sensitive plant or animal species, including Least Bell's Vireo, San
Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, Santa Ana Woolly Star, and California Gnatcatcher. No focused
surveys or jurisdictional delineations are recommended at this time and haven't bee
included in this scope.
Habitat Assessment Report
A letter report will be prepared of the current conditions on site. The report will include a
detailed map of the plant communities occurring onsite, and their respective acreages. The
report will include an analysis of the potential for sensitive species to occur on the project
site and suggestions for further studies that may be needed prior to developing a particular
site.
D. Cultural Resources
PBS&J will prepare the cultural resources technical report. The technical report includes
the following tasks.
Existing Information Searches
The completion of the assessment will require a California Historical Resources
Information System (CHRIS) records search for the Project Areas, as well as adjacent lands
found within approximately O.25-miles. PBS&J will perform a records search and existing
literature review at the Archaeological Information Center (AI C), which is located at the
San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. This records search will provide information
about the presence or absence of known cultural resources within and adjacent to the
Project Areas, and provide information about previous cultural resource studies conducted
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in the vicinity. Historic area topographic and travel maps will also be reviewed to provide
insight about historic land use and the potential for the presence or absence of resources.
PBS&J will also request a Sacred Lands File (SLF) search from the Native American
Heritage Commission (NAHC). This search will indicate the presence or absence of known
properties of traditional cultural value within and adjacent to the Project Areas, and will
also provide a list of groups and individuals to contact regarding Native American
concerns. Based on the contact information provided by the NAHC, a letter will be sent to
various tribal entities regarding the project.
Site Visit
PBS&J will conduct a reconnaissance-style survey of the Project Areas to asses existing
conditions, as well as the condition of known archaeological sites. General notes will be
taken about potential historic-era neighborhoods or concentrations of historic age
buildings. The site visit will not be equivalent to a Phase 1 Cultural Resources Assessment
survey, but will serve to determine the likelihood of significant cultural resources occurring
within each of the redevelopment areas found within the Project Areas. Additional
information will also be gathered on cultural resources observed, as well as the general
topography, geology, vegetation density and other pertinent information.
Cultural Resources Assessment Report
A cultural resources assessment will be completed outlining the results of the records
. searches and field investigation. This assessment will generally follow the California Office
of Historic Preservation (OHP) procedures for cultural resource surveys and the OHP's
Archaeological Resource Management Report (ARMR) reporting format for archaeological
reports. The report will minimally contain the following information:
. A section outlining the environmental setting ofthe Project Areas;
-t Prehistoric and historic background of the region investigated; and
t Methods used in the investigation including:
o Where and when the records search was completed;
o Dates of the site visit; and
o Intensity of the reconnaissance-style survey.
The cultural resources assessment will additionally contain the results of the record
searches and site visit. The report will provide information about known archaeologist
sites, their current condition, and the potential for any buried archaeological materials
based on the existing conditions within the Project Areas. Please note that the locations of
prehistoric age sites are considered confidential, and that this information may not be
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provided to the client. Finally, the report will provide program-level mitigation measures
to address future redevelopment activities within the Project Areas.
E. Geology and Soils
RBF will evaluate the potential impacts associated with soil and geologic conditions within
the City of San Bernardino and the surrounding vicinity. Geotechnical hazards will be
identified based on existing geotechnical and soil data contained in previously prepared
soils and geotechnical investigations and information provided by the City. Mitigation will
consist of General Plan Safety Element policies, other program-level mitigation measures
and standard City conditions of approval, as necessary.
F. Human Health Hazards / Risk of Upset
Utilizing available information, RBF will evaluate potential hazards that could impact or be
generated by future development, including hazardous and toxic materials, high fire
hazards, and emergency evacuation and/or emergency response. RBF will recommend
mitigation measures to reduce the hazards impacts to the maximum extent possible.
G. Hydrology and Water Quality
RBF will evaluate potential impacts to surface water drainage features in the Project Areas,
identify flood hazards, and the potential for water quality degradation resulting from
future development in the Project Areas. Mitigation will consist of General Plan policies,
other program-level mitigation measures and standard City conditions of approval, as
necessary.
H. Land Use/ Relevant Planning
RBF will evaluate the appropriateness of the potential uses at the project site in
comparison to onsite and surrounding land uses and will analyze the relationship of the
project to all applicable planning policies, particularly with respect to the General Plan.
Particular emphasis will be placed on General Plan goals and policies related to providing
an appropriate mix of land uses and an adequate employment base. RBF intends to utilize
information available from the Agency, as well as the NOP process to identify particular
concerns and any potential for public controversy.
I. Noise
RBF will evaluate potential noise impacts of the project, focusing on long-term changes in
noise levels in the Project Areas due to project-related traffic changes along major
roadways, and changes in ambient noise levels associated with increased vehicle trips and
human activity. This section will specifically address impacts associated with the project to
noise-sensitive land uses such as residential neighborhoods, schools and other sensitive
receptors located in close proximity to the site. Project noise impacts will be assessed
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based on total increases in the ambient noise level and potential exceedances of City
standards. RBF will provide tables to identify potential project noise impacts, and identify
mitigation measures necessary to achieve the City noise standards. Construction noise
impacts will be qualitatively addressed.
J. Population and Housing
Based on existing data, RBF will identify the existing population and housing within the
Project Areas, along with projected trends. The analysis will include a discussion of the
potential for residential displacement, housing rehabilitation, new housing and
employment. RBF will analyze the project's impact upon the City and County population
and housing base. Mitigation measures for potential impacts will be recommended.
RBF will summarize existing and projected population, employment, and housing figures
based on available data. This section will describe anticipated direct and secondary
population, employment, and housing effects associated with project implementation, as
well as analyze the net impact to the City's job to housing balance.
K Public Services and Utilities
RBF will contact potentially affected agencies to identify relevant existing conditions,
project impacts and recommended mitigation measures. The discussion will focus on the
potential alteration of existing facilities, extension or expansion of new facilities and the
affects on services. RBF will evaluate the ability of the Project Areas to receive adequate
service based on City and County standards and, where adequate services are not available,
will identify the effects of inadequate service, and recommended mitigation measures.
Public Services:
. Fire. The Fire Services review will include a review of existing
services/facilities in the area, response times in the Project Areas (which
includes hazardous material responses to emergencies), available fire flow,
project impacts, and required mitigation.
. Police. The Police Service review will focus upon response times to the Project
Areas, available personnel, and overall protection services.
. Schools. Potential impacts to schools focusing on existing conditions and facility
locations. Mitigation measures will be provided to reduce the significance of
impacts.
Parks and Recreation. The review will include parkland conditions in the
Project Areas and impacts to the City park system. Mitigation will be identified
to reduce the significance of impacts.
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. Solid Waste. The review will include existing solid waste facilities in the Project
Areas and impacts to those facilities through increase generation of solid waste.
Mitigation will be identified to reduce the significance of impacts.
Public Utilities:
. Water. RBF will focus on existing water sources/availability, infrastructure
connections, easements modifications and necessary mitigation.
. Sewer. RBF will focus on existing capacities, infrastructure connection,
easements modifications and necessary mitigation.
. Electrical. Existing facilities, project impacts, infrastructure relocation,
easements and necessary mitigation.
. Gas. Existing facilities, project impacts, infrastructure relocation, easements
and necessary mitigation.
L. Traffic
RBF will prepare a traffic analysis for the proposed project. Information in the traffic
analysis will be based on relevant data included in the San Bernardino General Plan
Circulation Element and the San Bernardino Final General Plan Update and Associated
Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The traffic analysis will also document
forecast trip generation associated with the project and summarize consistency with the
San Bernardino General Plan.
The traffic analysis will discuss applicable intersection and roadway standards and identify
key transportation facilities in the Project Areas. Additionally, the analysis will summarize
results of traffic operations review included in the City of San Bernardino General Plan EIR
for the following scenarios:
. Existing Conditions; and
. General Plan Buildout Conditions
This scope of work assumes no new traffic counts will be collected as part of the traffic
analysis. If traffic counts are required as part of the supplemental analysis, the counts
could be accommodated for a fee in addition to the fee associated with this scope of work.
The analysis will identify the number of daily and peak hour trips forecast to be generated
by the proposed project, using trip generation rates contained in Trip Generation (Institute
of Transportation Engineers, 8th Edition, 2008) or other source as directed by the applicant
and/or City. Additionally, where appropriate, internal trip capture and pass-by trip
discounts documented in ITE's Trip Generation Handbook (Institute of Transportation
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Engineers, 2nd Edition, 2004) will be incorporated in the trip generation forecasts for the
proposed project.
Trip generation forecasts will be refined upon receipt of the final project description and
compared to the trip generation forecasts identified in the San Bernardino General Plan.
Assuming the proposed project land uses are consistent with the applicable General Plan,
the analysis will document the consistency and conclude no further traffic analysis is
required at intersections and roadways.
The analysis will summarize the significance threshold criteria and forecast traffic
conditions associated with implementation of the Merged Area B project compared to the
impacts identified in the General Plan for buildout conditions.
Subtask 2.6: Growth Inducement
RBF will discuss potential growth-inducing impacts pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15126(d). The analysis in this section will be based on data from the Agency, the City of
San Bernardino, California Department of Finance, Southern California Association of
Governments, and U.S. Census data. The project's consistency with the growth projections
will be discussed and mitigation for any potential impacts will be recommended.
Subtask 2.7: Cumulative Impacts
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15130, this section provides a listing of
cumulative projects and actions under consideration. The potential for impact and levels of
significance are contingent upon the radius or area of interaction with the proposed
development. RBF will consult with Agency Staff to define the appropriate study area for
the cumulative analysis. RBF will discuss cumulative impacts for each environmental issue
area identified above, and will provide qualitative levels of analysis, as appropriate.
Subtask 2.8: Alternatives to the Proposed Action
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6, RBF will provide an analysis of a "reasonable
range" of alternatives, comparing environmental impacts of each alternative in each impact
area to the project. For each alternative, RBF will provide an analysis of impacts to
environmental resources.
The alternatives section will conform to both CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6 and to
recent and applicable court cases. RBF will discuss as required by the CEQA Guidelines, the
advantages and disadvantages of each alternative and the reasons for rejecting or
recommending the project alternatives stated. A summary of the various alternatives and
associated impacts will be provided as part of the EIR Executive Summary. A maximum of
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four alternatives, including the No Project Alternative required by CEQA, will be analyzed.
The selection of alternatives to be analyzed will be developed with Agency Staff. The
alternatives section will culminate with the selection of the environmentally superior
alternative in accordance with CEQA requirements.
Subtask 2.9: Additional Sections
RBF will provide additional sections in the EIR to meet CEQA and Agency requirements
including the following:
A. Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes That Would Be Involved In the
Proposed Action Should It Be Implemented
Changes in the environment and uses on non-renewable resources that will occur as
a result of the proposed project which can be considered irreversible or
irretrievable will be evaluated and discussed within this section of the EIR.
B. Effects Found Not To Be Significant
RBF will provide a qualitative explanation of issues that are considered to have "No
Impact" with respect to the proposed project.
C. Inventory of Significant Unavoidable Impacts
This section will be a comprehensive list of significant unavoidable impacts
associated with the proposed project.
D. Organizations and Persons Consulted/Bibliography
Any federal, state or local agencies, other organizations and private individuals
consulted in preparing the EIR will be listed in this section. RBF will provide a
complete list of reference materials used in preparation of the EIR.
Subtask 2.10: Graphic Exhibits
The EIR will include a maximum of 30 exhibits to enhance the written text and clarify the
proposed project environmental impacts. Using state-of-the-art computer design
equipment and techniques, our in-house graphic design team will create professional
quality, black and white or full color exhibits, dividers and covers for the EIR and
Appendices.
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Task 2.0 Output:
. Ten hard copies of the Administrative Draft EIR
. One electronic copy of the Administrative Draft EIR
. One electronic copy of the Technical Appendices
Task 3.0 Draft Environmental Impact Report
Subtask 3.1: Preparation of Administrative Draft EIR #2
As part of the proposed project, RBF will conduct an Administrative Draft EIR Review
Workshop prior to completion of Administrative Draft EIR #2 (refer to Subtask 5.2). RBF
will respond to one complete set of Agency comments on the Administrative Draft EIR. If
desired by the Agency, RBF will provide an Administrative Draft EIR #2 with all changes
highlighted to assist the final check of the document.
Subtask 3.2: Completion ofthe Draft EIR
RBF will respond to Administrative Draft EIR #2 comments and prepare the Draft EIR for
the required 45-day public review period. In addition, RBF will prepare the Notice of
Completion (NOC) for submittal to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR). RBF will also
work with the Agency to develop a distribution listing for the NOC and Draft EIR, which will
be based on the previous list used for the NOP.
Task 3.0 Output:
. Ten hard copies of the Administrative Draft EIR #2
. One electronic copy of the Administrative Draft EIR #2
. 25 hard copies of the Draft EIR with CD (PDF files of Draft EIR and Technical
Appendices)
. 50 "Executive Summary" Copies of EIR (includes Executive Summary and
Project Description) with CD (PDF files of Draft EIR and Technical
Appendices)
. 50 CDs with PDF files of Draft EIR and Technical Appendices
. One electronic copy of the Draft EIR and Technical Appendices
. Ten copies of the Technical Appendices
. 50 hard copies of the Notice of Completion
. One electronic copy of the Notice of Completion
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Task 4.0 Final Environmental Impact Report
Subtask 4.1: Response to Comments/Administrative Final EIR
RBF will respond to comments received on the Draft EIR during the 45-day public review
period, and additional comments raised during public hearings. RBF will prepare
thorough, reasoned and sensitive responses to relevant environmental issues. This task
includes written responses to both written and oral comments received on the Draft EIR
(includes review of hearing transcripts, as required). The Draft Responses to Comments
will be prepared for review by Agency Staff. To accommodate the proposed schedule a
Project Meeting (refer to Subtask 5.2) will be conducted upon completion of the Agency's
review of the Draft Response to Comments document. Following this meeting, RBF will
finalize this section for inclusion in the Administrative Final EIR. For budgeting purposes,
we have assumed a total of 40 hours of Environmental Staff time to prepare the Response
to Comments. Should the comments be excessive and require more than the budgeted
time, this task would be re-scoped. Additional time would be billed on a time and materials
basis under a separate agreement.
Subtask 4.2: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
To comply with the Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, RBF will prepare a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program to be defined through working with Agency Staff to
identify appropriate monitoring steps/procedures and in order to provide a basis for
monitoring such measures during and upon project implementation.
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Checklist will serve as the foundation of the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the proposed project. The Checklist
indicates the mitigation measure number as outlined in the ElR, the Monitoring Milestone
(at what Agency/department responsible for verifying implementation of the measure),
Method of Verification (documentation, field checks, etc.), and a verification section for the
initials of the verifying individual date of verification, and pertinent remarks.
Subtask 4.3: Final EIR
The Final EIR will consist of the revised Draft EIR text, as necessary, the "Comments to
Responses" section, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Draft EIR
will be revised in accordance with the responses to public comments on the EIR. RBF will
also prepare the Notice of Determination for Agency filing within five (5) days of EIR
certification.
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RBF will provide administrative assistance to facilitate the CEQA process including the
preparation of the Statement of Overriding Considerations and Findings for Agency use in
the project review process. RBF will prepare the Findings in accordance with the
provisions of Sections 15091 and 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines and in a form specified by
the Agency. RBF will submit the Draft Findings for Agency review and will respond to one
set of Agency comments.
Task 4.0 Output:
. Ten hard copies of the Draft Responses to Comments/Administrative Final
EIR/Mitigation Monitoring Program
. One electronic copy of the Draft Responses to Comments/Administrative Final
EIR/Mitigation Monitoring Program
. 25 hard copies of the Final EIR with CD (PDF files of Final EIR and Technical
Appendices)
. 50 CDs with PDF files of Final EIR and Technical Appendices
. One electronic copy of the Final EIR and Technical Appendices
. One Notice of Determination
. Ten hard copies of the Draft Findings and Statement of Overriding
Considerations
. One electronic copy of the Final Findings and Statement of Overriding
Considerations
Task 5.0 Project Management, Meetings, and Hearings
Subtask 5.1: Project Management
Ms. Collette Morse, AICP, will be responsible for management and supervISIOn of the
Project Team, as well as consultation with the Agency Staff. Project oversight will be
provided by Mr. Kevin Thomas. Working closely with Mr. Thomas, Ms. Morse will
undertake consultation and coordination of the project and review the EIR for compliance
with CEQA requirements and guidelines and City CEQA procedures. Ms. Morse will
coordinate with all technical staff, consultants, support staff, and word processing toward
the timely completion of the EIR.
Subtask 5.2: Project Meetings
To ensure the timely completion of the proposed project RBF is offering to conduct several
project meetings and a workshop with the Project Team.
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Progress Meetings: These meetings will be held with Agency and/or Redevelopment
Consultant Staff, RBF has assumed two of these meetings will be held during the
environmental review process: (1) before completion of the Administrative Draft EIR #2,
and (2) after Agency review of the Draft Response to Comments document. It is assumed
that these meetings would include up to three staff members programmed for four hours.
In addition, we have budgeted additional meeting time for non face-to-face meetings, such
as conference calls to ensure RBF, Agency, and Redevelopment Consultant Staff have
adequate time to discuss project-related issues.
Sub task 5.3: Public Hearings
Mr. Thomas and Ms. Morse, along with other Team Specialists will represent the Project
Team at public hearings and make presentations, as necessary.
RBF has budgeted for up to four RBF personnel to attend four (4) public hearings
Approximately six hours have been assumed for each hearing per person. Should the
Agency determine that additional hearings are necessary; services will be provided under a
separate scope of work on a time and materials basis.
Task 5.0 Output:
. Ongoing project coordination with Agency Staff and Project Team
. Two (2) meetings with Agency Staff to provide written and oral progress
reports, resolve issues} review comments on documents} and receive any
necessary direction from Agency Staff
. Four (4) public hearings with presentations as necessary} as determined by
Agency Staff
OPTIONAL TASKS
Preliminary Hazardous Materials Assessment
RBF will prepare a Preliminary Hazardous Materials Memorandum for the Project Areas,
located within the City of San Bernardino, California. Materials that may constitute a
hazardous waste include, but are not limited to, petroleum products, pesticides, organic
compounds, heavy metals, or other compounds injurious to human health and the
environment.
RBF will review federal, tribal, state, and local agency records regarding known hazardous
material sites/handlers. All identified regulatory sites, within the project boundaries, will
be listed within a technical memorandum. RBF will utilize the industry's standard database
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provider, Environmental Data Resources (EDR), in order to obtain the regulatory database
information. RBF will prepare a memorandum that discusses the EDR report and identifies
the potential of environmental conditions within the project site due to the reported
regulatory properties on-site. A table of the listed properties will be included within the
Hazardous Materials Memorandum.
This task does not include the review of records maintained by lead State regulatory
agencies, nor does it include a site visit, literature review, review of chain-of-title, exhibits,
or historical maps. The Hazardous Materials Memorandum is not intended to provide
specific qualitative or quantitative information as to the actual presence of hazardous
materials at the site, but is to merely identify the potential presence based on reported
regulatory information. This scope specifically excludes laboratory testing, field sampling,
environmental lien searches and chain-of-title documents (although these can be reviewed
by RBF ifprovided by the Client).
Neighborhood Impact Report
RBF will support Redevelopment Consultant with preparation of a Neighborhood Impact
Report (NIR). RBF will discuss the existing conditions for the following environmental
issue areas: police services, fire protection, parks and recreation, school services, traffic
circulation, water supply, wastewater treatment, solid waste, natural gas, electricity,
telecommunications, and cable.
Optional Task Output:
. Three (3) hard copies of the Hazardous Materials Memorandum and
attachment as well as an electronic PDF format shall be forwarded
approximately fifteen (15) days from notice to proceed.
. One (1) electronic copy of the NIR.
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EXHIBIT "C"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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 Policyholders Rating" of at least A(v), as set forth in the then most current edition of "Bests
Insurance Guide," as follows:
(1) Comprehensive General Liabilitv Insurance. The Consultant shall maintain
comprehensive general liability insurance of not less than Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) combined single limit, per occurrence.
(2) Automobile Insurance. The Consultant and each of its sub-consultants shall
maintain comprehensive automobile liability insurance of not less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence for each
vehicle leased or owned by the Consultant or its sub-consultants and used in
performing work under this Agreement.
(3) Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Consultant and each of its sub-consultants
shall maintain worker's compensation coverage in accordance with California
workers' compensation laws for all workers under the Consultant's and/or sub-
consultant's employment performing work under this Agreement.
(4) Errors and Omissions Coverage. The Consultant shall maintain an insurance policy
covering liability for errors and omissions of the Consultant in performing the
Scope of Services of this Agreement in an amount of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
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, copies of policies or 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 as an additional
insured and shall provide that the policy may not be cancelled, terminated or modified, except upon thirty
(30) days prior written notice to the Agency.
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