HomeMy WebLinkAbout48- Planning and Building Services CITY OF SAN BERN _- RDINO - REQUEST Ir ,R COUNCIL ACTION
From: AL BOUGHEY, DIRECTOR Subject: AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES
CAROUSEL MALL/INLAND CENTER MALL
De, PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
Date: JULY 28, 1994 MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AUGUST 15, 1994
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
NONE
Recommended motion:
That the Mayor and Common Council adopt the resolution authorizing the execution
of an Agreement for Services with EDAW, Inc. for the preparation of an EIR for
the Carousel 'Mall Expansion project.
AND
That the Mayor and Common Council adopt the resolution authorizing the execution
of an Agreement for Services with EDAW, Inc. for the preparation of an EIR for
the Inland Center Mall .
6y Al Boughey, Di reR Wture
Contact person: Al RnughPy Phone: 5I57
Supporting data attached: Staff Report: Resolution Ward: 1 and 3
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: 0
Source: (ACCT. NO.) 772-171-24505
(ACCT. DESCRIPTION)
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Finance:
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"ITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES NO. 94-4 AND 94-5, CAROUSEL MALL
AND INLAND CENTER MALL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 15, 1994
REQUEST AND LOCATION
Carousel Mall and Inland Center Mall are currently processing Development Agreement
applications (DA 94-01 and DA 91-01 respectively). As a result of the potentially significant
environmental impacts associated with each project, the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), requires that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared for each application as
environmental clearance.
Carousel Mall, bounded by 4th Street, 2nd Street, "E" Street and "G" Street, is requesting
approval of a Development Agreement to govern the proposed expansion. Specifically, the
applicant is proposing to add an additional 343,852 square feet to the mall consisting of 321,052
square feet of additional retail space, 22,800 square feet of additional common area and
additional parldng structures totaling 2,176 new spaces. Approximately 267,065 square feet of
remodeling would occur as well as a realignment and extension of "G" Street to connect with
"H" Street.
Inland Center Mall, located at the intersection of Inland Center Drive and the I-215 Freeway,
is requesting approval of a Development Agreement to govern the proposed expansion.
Specifically, the applicant is proposing to add an additional 776,465 gross square feet to the
existing 985,883 square feet and 3,020 parldng spaces to the existing 4,400 spaces. As
proposed, the project will involve the construction of up to three (3) new major department
stores and a second floor of retail built in four (4) phases.
BACKGROUND
Both Carousel Mall and Inland Center Mall have submitted Development Agreement
applications. Inland Center Mall's application was submitted in 1991 and processed through the
Mayor and Common Council with a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration as environmental
clearance. The Mayor and Common Council then directed staff and the applicant to prepare an
Environmental Impact Report. This effort is the product of that direction. The Environmental
Review Committee reviewed the Initial Study for Carousel Mall and determined that an
Environmental Impact Report would be required for their proposed expansion.
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Carousel Mall/Inland Center Mall EIR
Agreements for Services
August 15, 1994
Page 2
As a result of the complexities associated with processing these applications concurrently and
their potential effects upon each other, the Department of Planning and Building Services and
the Economic Development Agency secured the services of Mr. Chuck Bell, an environmental
consultant, to oversee the projects as an extension of staff.
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
Since April 1994, Planning and Building Services has been in the process of soliciting
prospective consultants to prepare two separate Environmental Impact Reports for the Carousel
and Inland Center Mall expansions. A review/selection committee was established comprised
of Mr. Bell and representatives from the Departments of Planning and Building Services and
Public Works as well as the Economic Development Agency. Interviews were conducted on
June 1, 1994, after the panel selected the top five (5) candidates.
EDAW was the consensus choice of every member of the review/selection committee. It is
Planning and Building Services' belief that they can fairly and professionally prepare and defend
the EIR's. The selection criteria were numerous with emphasis on the following:
o Overall quality of proposal
o Overall understanding of the issues (e.g. socio/economic, traffic, etc.)
o Ability to represent the project well to the Planning Commission and Common
Council
o Project management
o Oral presentation and subsequent interview responses
o Focus on legal defensibility
o Experience with projects of a similar scope and scale
o Cost .
o Local Preference
FUNDING
The costs of preparing the Environmental Impact Reports will be borne solely by the applicants
(Carousel Mall and Inland Center Mall). The applicants will sign the agreements and provide
funding upon ratification of the agreements by the Mayor and Common Council. The costs of
staff s time will also be borne by the applicants subject to the direct cost recovery procedure
associated with Development Agreement applications. The costs of Mr. Bell's time are being
borne by the applicant and the Economic Development Agency pursuant to separate agreements.
Carousel Mall/Inland Center Mall EIR
Agreements for Services
August 15, 1994
Page 3
SCOPE OF WORK
The proposed Scopes of Work for both Environmental Impact Reports have been included as
attachments to this staff report. The scopes provide definable tasks for preparation of the
documents including data collection, preparation of Draft and Final EIR's, findings and facts,
and statements of overriding considerations as well as attendance at meetings and hearings.
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES GOALS
The proposal complies with the City's goals as established in Resolution No. 93-411, in that the
subconsultant are comprised of at least 15% minority owned and 5% women owned businesses.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Of the 12 proposals received by staff, only one firm had an office in San Bernardino. This firm
was teamed with another firm under whose name the proposal was written. Of the five (5) firms
interviewed, two (2) had offices in Riverside. This was one of the rating factors used in ranking
the proposals; however, it was not the major consideration. The review committee believed that
the firm selected for the contract, EDAW, was best able to prepare the documents and fulfill the
City's needs and requirements.
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OPTIONS
The Mayor and Common Council may:
1. Approved the Agreements for Services in the amount of:
(1) $125,653.00 for Carousel Mall; and
(2) $119,107.00 for Inland Center Mall
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the resolutions approving the
Agreements for Services, for the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports for the Carousel
Mall and Inland Center Mall expansions.
Carousel Mall/Inland Center Mall EIR
Agreements for Services
August 15, 1994
Page 4
Prepared by: Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner
for Al Boughey, AICP, Director
Planning and Building Services
Exhibits
1. Resolution authorizing Agreement for Services No. 94-4 for Carousel Mall.
2. Resolution authorizing Agreement for Services No. 94-5 for Inland Center Mall.
j RESOLUTION NO.
2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH EDAW, INC.
3 FOR PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
PROPOSED CAROUSEL MALL EXPANSION PROJECT
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5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
6 SECTION 1. EDAW, Inc. , through a fair and impartial selection
7 process, was chosen to prepare an Environmental Impact Report in
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support of the proposed expansion at the Carousel Mall. An
9 Agreement for Services is therefore awarded accordingly to said
10 firm for the total amount of $125, 653 but such award shall be
11 effective only upon the Agreement for Services being fully executed
12 by all parties. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
13 execute said Agreement for Services on behalf of the City; a copy
14 of the agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and
15 incorporated herein by reference.
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17 SECTION 2. This Agreement for Services and any amendment or
18 modification thereto shall not take effect or become operative
19 until fully signed and executed by the parties and no party shall
20 be obligated hereunder until the time of such full execution. No
21 oral agreements, amendments, modifications, or waivers are intended
22 or authorized and shall not be implied from any act or course of
23 conduct of any party.
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25 SECTION 3. This resolution is hereby rescinded if the parties
26 to the Agreement for Services fail to execute it within ninety (90)
27 days of the passage of this resolution.
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1 RESO: AWARDING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES TO EDAW, INC. FOR
PREPARATION OF THE CAROUSEL MALL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
2 REPORT
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
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adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
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Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the
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day of 1994, by the following vote, to-wit:
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Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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NEGRETE
11 CURLIN
12 HERNANDEZ
13 OBERHELMAN
14 DEVLIN
15 POPE-LUDLAM
16 MILLER
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19 City Clerk
20 The foregoing ordinance is hereb y approved this day of
21 , 1994.
22
Tom Minor, Mayor
23 City of San Bernardino
24 Approved as to form
and legal content:
25 JAMES F. PENMAN
26 City-Attorney
27 By:
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Agreement No. 944
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of August, 1994, by and
between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO and EDAW, Inc. ("Consultant").
RE ITAL
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the City to procure the services of an
experienced professional firm to provide environmental consulting services for the
Carousel Mall Project.
The City will delegate the responsibility to administer this contract to the Director of the
Planning and Building Services Department (Department).
2. Mission
The City hereby retains Consultant in the capacity as Consultant for provision of services
described in Attachments A, B, C and D. Consultant hereby accepts such responsibility
as described herein.
However, the Director of Planning and Building Services may modify the scope of work
if it is later determined that specified tasks are no longer necessary.
3. Terms
This Agreement shall commence as of the day and year first above shown and shall
remain in full force and effect for a period of one year unless sooner terminated as
provided herein. The Director of Planning and Building Services is authorized to extend
this Agreement for up to six months and approve line item adjustments to the
Agreement's program budget as long as either of such amendments are upon the same
terms and conditions as specified herein.
4. Consultant Resuonsibilities
Consultant shall complete the Scope of Work described in Attachment A. Consultant
commits the principal personnel listed below for the duration of the project:
Consultant:
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
5. Replacement of Named Personnel
It has been determined that the key personnel named in this Agreement are necessary for
the successful performance of this Agreement as shown in Attachment B. No diversion
or replacement of these individuals shall be made by Consultant without written consent
of the Department, provided that the Department may ratify, in writing, within ten (10)
days of diversion or replacement and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the
Department required by this clause. If the Department fails to respond to Consultant
within ten (10) days of notification by Consultant, said personnel diversion or
replacement shall be deemed approved.
6. Release of News Information
No news release, including photographs, public announcements or confirmation of same,
of any part of the subject matter of this Agreement or any phase of any program
hereunder shall be made without prior written approval of the Director of Planning and
Building Services.
7. Confidentiality of Reports
Consultant shall keep confidential all reports, information and data received, prepared
or assembled pursuant to performance hereunder and that the Department designates as
confidential. Such information shall not be made available to any person, firm,
corporation or entity without the prior written consent of the Department.
8. Compensation
The CITY agrees to pay Consultant for the Scope of Work, as described in Attachment
C for the Carousel Mall EIR Project. This amount will not exceed $125,653.00 for the
total term of the AGREEMENT unless a change in the Scope of Work, as set forth in
Attachment A, is agreed to in writing by the CITY and CONSULTANT and additional
payment is approved by the CITY. Provided, however, the Director of Planning and
Building Services may authorize a written change in scope not to exceed ten percent
(10%)-of the AGREEMENT.
Consultant shall submit invoices each four weeks based on the completion of the Scope
scope of work set forth in Attachment A.
Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. Such payment
shall be payable to EDAW, Inc. and mailed to EDAW, Inc. Department 1864, P.O. Box
--61000, San Francisco, CA 94161-1864..
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
9. Department Support
The Planning and Building Services Department shall provide Consultant with any plans,
publications, reports, statistics, records or other data or information pertinent to the
services to be provided hereunder which are reasonably available to the Department.
10. Independent Contractor
Consultant shall perform the services as contained herein as an independent contractor
and shall not be considered an employee of the Department. This Agreement is by and
between Consultant and the City, and is not intended, and shall not be construed, to
create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or
association, between the Department and Consultant.
11. Conflict of Interest
Consultant agrees for the term of this Agreement not to enter into any agreement that
will inure to the detriment of the City of San Bernardino.
12. Successor and Assignment
The services as contained herein are to be rendered by Consultant whose name is as
appears first above written and said Consultant shall not assign nor transfer any interest
in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Department.
13. Indemnification
Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and their agents, officers
and employees from and against any and all liability, expense and claims for damages
to the extent caused by negligent acts, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death,
personal injury, or property damages arising from or connected with Consultant's
operations, or its performance under this Agreement.
14. Insura-irce
Consultant shall maintain during the entire term of this agreement Workers Compensation
and General Liability Insurance and other insurance coverages as listed in Attachment D
to this agreement. Certificates of Insurance showing these coverages shall be provided
to the Director of the Planning and Building Services Department prior to commencement
of work under the agreement.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
15. Compliance with Laws
The parties agree to be bound by applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
directives as they pertain to the performance of this Agreement.
16. Non-Discrimination
In the fulfillment of the program established under this Agreement, either as to
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other terms of compensation, selection for training,
including apprenticeship or participation in the program or the receiving of any benefits
under the program, Consultant agrees not to discriminate nor to allow any subcontractor
to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, natural origin, ancestry, sex,
marital status or physical handicap.
17. Severability
In the event that any provision herein contained is held to be invalid, void or illegal by
any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the
remainder of this Agreement and shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other
provision contained herein. If any such provision shall be deemed invalid due to its
scope or breadth, such provision shall be deemed valid to the extent of the scope or
breadth permitted by law.
18. InterRretation
No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because
that party or that party's legal representative drafted such provision, but this Agreement
is to be construed as if it were drafted by both parties hereto.
19. Entire Agreement
This Agreement with Attachments A, B, C and D constitutes the entire understanding and
agreement of the parties.
20. Waive
r
No breach of any provision can be waived unless in writing. Waiver of any one breach
of any provision shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach of the same or
any other provision hereof.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
21. Contract Evaluation and Review
The ongoing assessment and monitoring of this Agreement is the responsibility of the
Director of Planning and Building Services or designee.
22. Termination
The City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement for any reason at any time by
mailing by certified mail 30 days prior written notice of termination to the other party.
In this event, the Consultant shall be paid the reasonable value of services rendered to
the date of termination. In the event of any such termination, Consultant shall provide
to City, without charge, all documents, notes, maps, reports and data accumulated to the
date of such termination. Consultant further covenants to give its good-faith cooperation
in the transfer of the work to the City or to any other consultant designated by City
following such termination, and to attend and participate in any meetings at no cost to
City as shall be deemed necessary by the Director of Planning and Building Services to
effectively accomplish such transfer.
23. Notice
Notices, herein shall be presented in person or by certified or registered U.S. mail, as
follows:
To Consultant: Mr. Fred Talarico
EDAW, Inc.
1920 Main Street, Suite 450
Irvine, California 92714
To City: Director of Planning & Building Services
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street, Third Floor
San Bernardino, California 92418
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the giving of notice by personal
service.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above shown.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BY:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved as to form
and legal content:
By:
City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
BY:
Name
Title
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CAROUSEL MALL
Attachment A
TASK 1.0 PROJECT INITIATION
1.1 Data Collection
1.2 Project Schedule
TASK 2.0 PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
2.1 Screencheck Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.2 Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.3 Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.4 Response to Comments Document
2.5 Final Environmental Impact Report
TASK 3.0 PREPARATION OF CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
3.1 Statement of Findings and Facts
3.2 Statement of Overriding Considerations
3.3 Resolutions
TASK 4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
4.1 Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program
4.2 Final Mitigation Monitoring Program
TASK 5.0 ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
5.1 Initial Kick-Off Meeting (1)
5.2 Scoping Meetings (2)
5.3 Staff Meetings (8)
5.4 Environmental Review Committee Meetings (2)
5.5 Planning Commission Hearings (2)
5.6 City Council Hearings (2)
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TASK 1.0 PROJECT INITIATION
SUBTASK 1.1 DATA COLLECTION
The purpose of this subtask is to collect the existing data base for the proposed project. All
existing data to be provided by the City staff will be used in preparing the various work products
outlined in this proposal. Concurrent with the collection of data, EDAW will work with City
staff to clearly define their objectives and expectations of the process including the methodology
and significance criteria for each environmental topic. To complete this subtask, EDAW will
accomplish the following:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff to determine data availability.
2. EDAW will review and analyze all existing data provided by the City including, but not
limited to, the City of San Bernardino General Plan and zoning.
3. EDAW will prepare and submit to City staff a list of required additional information.
4. Upon receipt of all data, EDAW will prepare a comprehensive list of references to be
used by the project team.
SUBTASK 1.2 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The purpose of this subtask is to develop and maintain a project schedule. A tentative schedule
will be developed based upon discussion at the project initiation meeting with the City staff. The
tentative schedule will be placed in a computerized chart format and finalized upon review and
approval by the City staff. Any necessary changes to the project schedule will be made with
concurrence by the City staff and EDAW. In order to develop and maintain an appropriate,
reasonable schedule, EDAW will complete the following:
1. The EDAW Director will meet with the City staff to review the computerized tentative
schedule with definitive milestone dates for all work products and ranges of dates for all
meeting and hearings.
2. The EDAW Director will finalize the project schedule, provide copies to the City and
project team, and maintain the schedule on an on-going basis.
3. Any revisions to the project schedule will be discussed by the City staff and the EDAW
Director and revised copies of the schedule will be provided to the City and project team.
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TASK 2.0 PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
All environmental documentation for the proposed project will be prepared by EDAW in
accordance with CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the City of San Bernardino procedures for preparing EIRs.
All environmental documentation will be prepared to reflect format and contents that are legally
defensible. The preparation process of the EIRs will be conducted to minimize, rather than add
to, the controversy of the project by: utilizing the CEQA process as an information gathering
and public information process; utilizing the structure of the CEQA process to receive input on
the scope of the environmental issues to be addressed and to provide written responses to address
the issues and concerns expressed by the public; and using each step in the CEQA process to
build an adequate, legally defensible EIR. This has started with the Initial Study, continues
throughout the preparation of the EIR and the Response to Comments and concludes with the
Statement of Findings and Facts.
All documents will.be presented in text and exhibits that are easily understood by the public and
can be implemented by City staff upon its certification.
SUBTASKS 2.1, 2.2,AND 2.3 SCREENCHECK DRAFT,PRELIMINARY DRAFT, AND
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
EDAW will prepare a Screencheck Draft EIR for submittal to the City for review and comment.
Upon incorporation of all revisions and comments, EDAW will submit a Preliminary Draft EIR
for final approval by City staff. Upon final approval of the Preliminary Draft EIR by City staff,
the Draft EIR will be printed by EDAW and distributed by the City to the appropriate agencies
and interested parties.
Each EIR will address the full range of environmental topics as determined by the Initial Study
and required by CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of San Bernardino. Based on
the information provided through the RFP process, the following is a brief description of each
section of the EIR including a discussion of the general contents and the methodology and
assumptions to be used in the analyses.
INTRODUCTION
This section will briefly describe the project location and general characteristics, the purpose of
the EIR, the format and content of the EIR, CEQA requirements, and project history.
SUMMARIES
This section will contain three summaries: the Executive Summary; the Project Summary of
Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance; and the Summary of Alternatives to
the Proposed Project. Prior to the preparation of these summaries, EDAW will meet with City
staff to discuss and identify format and content. The identified format will enable the City staff
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to incorporate the summaries into future staff reports for the project. Each summary is described
below.
Executive Summary
An Executive Summary will be prepared for the EIR in accordance with CEQA and the State
CEQA Guidelines. The Executive Summary will provide the casual reader of the EIR with an
opportunity to understand the project and its implications. The Executive Summary will include:
• Project Description (with illustrations)
• Applicant, Lead Agency, Responsible Agency Information
• Narrative Summary of Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance
• Narrative Summary of Alternatives to the Proposed Project
Proiect Summary of Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance
This matrix summary will provide a brief summary of all potential impacts of the project,
recommended mitigation measures, and the level of significance of each impact. This summary
will list the cumulative impacts of this project as well as specific project related impacts. These
impacts will be called out separately so that the reader may understand the effects of both the
project and other development that is occurring in surrounding areas.
Stunmary of Alternatives to the Proposed Proiect
This matrix summary will provide a comparison of the impacts of all alternatives to the proposed
project. It will provide in a tabular format the following data:
• Alternative Descriptions (General)
• Whether Alternative is Under Consideration
• Whether Alternative is Superior to the Proposed Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This section will describe the location,boundaries,and the characteristics of the proposed project.
EDAW will identify the project applicant and other key contacts, define the objectives of the
project as proposed by_the project applicant and the City, list the required discretionary actions
for project approval, and provide a discussion of how the EIR will be used and implemented
Where appropriate this information will be illustrated with graphics including, but not limited to,
an exhibit with the project location and boundaries shown on USGS topographic maps.
EDAW will prepare a detailed discussion of past environmental documents including the proper
citations for past environmental documents related to the project site and their incorporation by
reference into the EIR. The incorporation by reference of environmental documents will be
accomplished in accordance with Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The
incorporation will include where the information is available for public review.
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DESCRIPTION OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL LAND USES RELATING TO THE
PROPOSED PROJECT
This section will establish the overall setting for the analysis of the proposed project and project
alternatives. It is intended that both be understood from a local and regional perspective. This
section will provide the basis for understanding the project's impacts on the Inland Center Mall,
impacts on more traditional downtown areas, and on the potential for similar projects in any
adjacent jurisdiction. This section is discussed below.
Local
This section will describe the existing land uses and applicable land use plans on and adjacent
to the project site. EDAW will discuss relevant planning and circulation considerations in the
City of San Bernardino. A list of major projects in the City of San Bernardino utilized in the
analysis will be developed. This may be accomplished by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) or other
mutually agreed upon units of analysis.
Regional
This section will list and illustrate the location of approved and proposed projects within the
region. It will include a description of adjacent areas. This section will focus on the past,
present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects of a similar scale and character. This will
provide the basis for the analysis of the cumulative impacts of the proposed project in
conjunction with other approved and proposed projects.
It is intended that the section provide the reader with the information necessary to understand
each component of the proposed development within its local environment and provide data
necessary to understand their importance in the subregional and regional perspective.
In order to establish the local and regional land uses related to the proposed project, EDAW will
take the following actions:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff and each applicant to prepare a list of past,
present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects in the City of San Bernardino
and the unincorporated County. These will be the cumulative projects.
2. EDAW will complete the proposed project description. The project description
will be revised and approved by the City.
3. The project description and list of the cumulative projects will be reviewed and
approved by the City of San Bernardino.
4. EDAW will transmit the documents, verify that they were received, and request
a response from affected jurisdictions.
5. EDAW will meet, if necessary, with the staff at the County, adjacent Counties,
and surrounding Cities to verify the cumulative projects assumptions.
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6. EDAW will record all actions in Appendix A of the EIR.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING,IMPACTS,MITIGATION MEASURES,AND LEVEL OF
SIGNIFICANCE
This section will describe the existing environmental setting for the project study area, analyze
all potential impacts, and recommend mitigation measures related to each project. Each impact
section will discuss project-specific and cumulative impacts. EDAW will use the State CEQA
Guidelines, the City General Plan, and/or local policies to establish thresholds of significance for
each environmental topic. A full range of mitigation measures will be discussed and evaluated
for feasibility and effectiveness. All mitigation proposed will specify the responsible party and
appropriate timing of the measure. Following the discussion of impacts and mitigation measures,
the resulting level of significance will be stated.
The environmental topics will be discussed to the level of detail necessary in the EIR. To extent
possible, existing information contained in previous documentation will be used. Each
environmental topic will be addressed in the following manner:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
IMPACTS
State and/or City Impact Criteria
Project-Specific
Cumulative
MITIGATION MEASURES
LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
- Impacts Found to be Insignificant
- Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance- Impacts Mitigated yet Remain Significant
- Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated and are Significant
Seismicitv/Liauefaction
It is anticipated that earth resources will have an impact on the proposed Carousel Mall. Solus
Geotechnical Corporation in association with EDAW will conduct a review of the geotechnical
information and resources available. We will summarize this technical information in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Solus Geotechnical Corporation will conduct a review of the geotechnical information.
The review will focus on impacts associated with grading, altered liquefaction, and
regional seismicity for the Carousel Mall expansion.
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2. EDAW and Solus Geotechnical Corporation will identify all potential project-specific and
cumulative earth resource impacts.
3. EDAW and Solus Geotechnical Corporation will propose mitigation measures for
identified earth resource impacts.
4. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Air Ouality
It is anticipated that the expansion of the Carousel Mall will have a potential impact on air
quality. EDAW will conduct an air quality analysis addressing the impact of each proposed
project on existing ambient air quality and the exposure of people to pollutant concentrations.
The study will be based upon the traffic volumes provided in the traffic study and the levels of
proposed development. The air quality study will contain both an analysis of regional and local
air quality impacts and consistency with regional air quality management planning.
The following steps will be taken:
1. EDAW will describe the current air quality in the vicinity of each proposed project. The
local atmospheric setting will be characterized based on available climatic data and on Air
Pollution Control District air quality monitoring summaries.
2. EDAW will conduct an air quality analysis which will include calculations of stationary
source emissions associated with the proposed project. The project's electrical and natural
gas consumption will be calculated by the Air Pollution Control District's estimate of
project generated emissions.
3. The Urbemis 4 computer model, developed by the California Air Resource Board, will
be used to calculate project generated mobil source emissions.
4. Temporary construction impacts, especially with regard to fugitive dust emissions from
construction, will be evaluated and quantified.
5. EDAW will review any published materials prepared by the Carousel Mall project
proponent related to release of hazardous materials during construction.
6. Any changes in regional transportation activity emissions due to project implementation
in terms of a regional emissions burden will be estimated
7. Project consistency with the Air Quality Management Plan will be discussed
8. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified air quality impacts.
9. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
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Noise
Development of the proposed Carousel Mall will result in short-term and long-term increases in
ambient noise levels. The proposed offsite impacts are related to vehicular traffic. On site noise
impacts include loading dock areas, mechanical equipment, and other similar noise generating
sources. EDAW will prepare a noise analysis of the proposed project. EDAW will summarize
the analysis in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. EDAW will review existing noise data for the project vicinity.
2. EDAW will use the FHWA highway noise model ("FHWA Highway Traffic Noise
Prediction Model," FHWA-RD-77-108) to describe existing noise levels in the project
vicinity. Community noise standards relevant to this project contained in the City of San
Bernardino Noise Element of the General Plan and the Noise Ordinance will be identified.
3. EDAW will determine the increase in noise levels due to the project. Areas that will
experience a significant noise increase will be identified and the resulting land use/noise
compatibility discussed.
4. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified noise impacts.
5. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Land Use
It is anticipated that each proposed project will have an impact on existing land use. The
expansion of the Carousel Mall will impact existing retail and commercial businesses in the
downtown area. EDAW in association with Tischler & Associates, Inc. (TA) will prepare a
socio/economic market impact study that will be summarized into the Draft EIR. The study will
focus on the local and regional retail industry. We will indicate potential physical changes
caused by the economic or social effects of the proposed Carousel Mall project and the Inland
Center Mall project individually and cumulatively.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Tischler& Associates, Inc. and EDAW will describe the existing on-site and off-site land
uses and the adopted land use plans.
2. EDAW in association with Tischler & Associates, Inc. will propose mitigation measures
to reduce identified land use impacts related to physical changes caused by the economic
or social effects of the Carousel Mall project and the Inland Center Mall project
individually and cumulatively.
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3. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Transportation/Circulation
It is anticipated that the proposed projects will have an impact on traffic and circulation. Kaku
Associates will prepare a technical traffic report on the existing traffic and circulation conditions
in the vicinity of the project site for the Carousel Mall project and the impacts related to the
proposed project. EDAW will summarize the technical report in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Kaku Associates will inventory the existing street system serving the entire study area(for
all alternatives), including number of lanes, street widths, traffic control devices, parking,
and operational characteristics. Any existing traffic volume data, including 24-hour
counts and peak hour intersection turning movement counts, will be identified and
gathered by the consultant, working with the affected agencies/jurisdictions. Any
additional pertinent data will also be collected, including previously conducted traffic
studies for projects in the area. It is anticipated that recent and valid traffic counts would
be available. An assessment will be made of existing operating conditions and constraints
within the study area. Existing peak hour levels of service will be quantified at the
intersections identified.
2. Kaku Associates will develop future traffic projections at the identified locations for the
following scenarios: Project Opening Day; Project Opening Day + Project Conditions;
Year 2010 Cumulative Base Conditions; and Year 2010 Cumulative Base + Project
Conditions.
3. Kaku Associates will assess future intersection operating conditions based upon peak hour
levels of service for the three time periods. The percent contribution of the proposed
project will be determined at each analyzed intersection and freeway location.
4. For the most critical time period, the peak month afternoon peak hour, Kaku Associates
will evaluate all access points for the mall for their adequacy from both a
capacity/operational and safety perspective. Also, for this same time period, internal
circulation and parking supply will be evaluated and improvements/modifications will be
recommended if needed.
5. Kaku Associates will define all project-specific and cumulative transportation/circulation
impacts of the proposed project.
6. Kaku Associates and EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified impacts.
7. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
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Public Utilities
The proposed Carousel Mall project may have an impact on public utilities. The proposed
Carousel Mall expansion will increase utility usage in respect to gas consumption, electrical
consumption, water usage, and sewer treatment capacity. Additionally, the Carousel Mall
expansion and cumulative projects may impact water supply and wastewater management.
EDAW will determine if adequate infrastructure is available for existing and future development
of each proposed project site. In order to thoroughly evaluate any impact the proposed project
may have on public utilities, EDAW will contact in writing the following utility and public
agencies providing service to the proposed project. Each utility will be sent a questionnaire to
assess the impacts of the project on their service levels.
The following steps will be taken:
Gas and Electrical Service
1. EDAW will identify the existing gas and electricity distribution systems serving the
Carousel Mall site.
2. EDAW will evaluate the source and capacity of these systems to serve the proposed
Carousel Mall.
3. EDAW will identify all project-specific and cumulative impacts.
4. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified impacts.
5. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Water/Sewer
1. EDAW will describe how water and sewer service will be provided to the project site.
2. EDAW will assess the location, source, and capacity of these systems to serve the
proposed project._ .
3. EDAW will identify all project-specific and cumulative impacts.
4. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified impacts.
5. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Cultural Resources
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The Harris Building is listed by the City as a 'Potentially Significant Historic Structure" and the
Anderson Building is listed as an "Historic Landmark." Both of the structures will be modified
by expansion activities. EDAW will evaluate the impact to these historic resources. Additional
impacts associated with excavation and remodeling activities may impact archaeological
resources. These will be evaluated by RMW Paleo Associates in association with EDAW.
EDAW will summarize these two technical studies into the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. RMW Paleo Associates will conduct a literature and records review. of the known
archaeological sites and historic deposits within the proposed project area.
2. RMW Paleo Associates will prepare and submit a report detailing the findings of previous
work.
3. EDAW in association with RMW Paleo Associates will identify project-specific and
cumulative cultural resource impacts by state and federal guidelines.
4. EDAW in association with RMW Paleo Associates will propose mitigation measures for
identified cultural resource impacts.
S. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
This section will evaluate the alternatives listed below. These alternatives will be evaluated in
sufficient detail to afford project decisionmakers the opportunity to select either one alternative
project or portions of alternatives. An alternatives matrix will provide a comparative analysis
of each alternative in a tabular format. This matrix will present the defined alternatives and their
respective impacts. The alternatives section will describe each alternative and discuss whether
it has been rejected from further consideration. EDAW will evaluate alternatives which may
eliminate or reduce to a level of insignificance any significant adverse impacts associated with
the project.
• No Project Alternative
No Development
- Development Under Existing General Plan/Zoning
• Reduced Intensity Alternative
• Development at Another Location Alternative (Inland Center or other location per
EIR and socioeconomic market analysis)
The following-action will be taken related to the analysis of alternatives:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff and each applicant to establish a description of
each alternative. Each potentially viable alternative will be included.
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2. EDAW will request written verification of alternatives received related to the
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3. Each alternative will be evaluated as follows:
General Information
• Description of Alternative
• Whether Alternative is Under Consideration
• Whether Alternative is Superior to the Proposed Project
• Whether Alternative is Rejected from Further Consideration
Environmental Topics
• Project Impacts
• Alternatives Reduction/Elimination of Impact
• Qualitative and/or Quantitative Analysis
Alternative Impacts
• Alternative Impacts that are not Project Impacts
• Alternatives Contribution to Cumulative Impacts
Reiection Rationale
4. EDAW will key the rejection rationale for any alternative to the findings required
for the Statement of Findings and Facts (Subtask 3.1).
LONG-TERM IMPLICATIONS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The focus of this section is discuss the long-term results of the proposed project with a focus on
the potential for growth inducement.
The following will be analyzed in this section.
The Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of the Environment and the Maintenance
and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity
The approval of a development project represents the long-term commitment of a site to urban
uses. It also precludes the use of the individual site for uses other than those ultimately selected
by the decisionmakers. EDAW will discuss the long-term commitment to uses of the site and
evaluate the short-term impacts of the project that will ultimately occur from project
implementation. Actions necessary to implement the project, when approved, will be outlined
and discussed-in this section.
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Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would Be Involved In the Proposed
Action Should It Be Implemented
Approval of the development project will irreversibly commit the site to urban uses. EDAW will
evaluate the impact of the project and indicate any actions that represent significant irreversible
environmental changes.
Growth-Inducing Impacts of the Proposed Action
The project represents a change in land use. The implementation of the project. will signal the
need for additional governmental services and other facilities in the community. This section will
indicate the overall and site specific growth-inducing impacts of the project. We will discuss
other vacant parcels in the vicinity of the project. The growth-inducing impacts of this project,
in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects, will be
discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARIES
EDAW will provide a series of environmental summaries in the EIR. These summaries are
intended to accomplish the following:
• Provide an accurate transition from the Initial Study to the Certification
Documents related to the project.
• Establish an exact cross check related to each conclusion made in the
environmental process.
• Provide the City staff with a ready reference for environmental policies and
requirements.
• Assure that all appropriate mitigation measures are listed in one location so they
can be ready referenced as conditions of any project approval.
• Provide a single location to prepare Findings and Facts.
EDAW will provide the following Environmental Summaries:
Summary of Mitigation Measures
In addition to the discussion of recommended mitigation measures within each topical section,
EDAW will provide a summary list of all proposed mitigation measures.
Summary of Impacts Found Not to be Significant
EDAW will prepare a summary of those impacts which were determined to be insignificant.
Summary of Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance
EDAW will provide a summary of impacts reduced to a level of insignificance through
implementation of mitigation measures.
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Summary of Unavoidable Adverse Impacts of the Proposed Proiect
EDAW will prepare a summary of all unavoidable adverse impacts of the proposed project. This
summary will serve as the basis of the preparation of the Statement of Findings and Facts.
The inventory of unavoidable adverse impacts will include a summary of the findings of previous
environmental documentation that are incorporated by reference. This will allow decisionmakers
to determine the relative impact of the project in concert with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects. This concept is consistent with the most recent interpretations of
CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
REPORT PREPARATION RESOURCES
Organizations and Persons Consulted
This section will be provided in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the City and will
list all individuals and agencies that were contacted during the preparation of the EIR.
Preparers of and Contributors to the Report
This section will also be provided in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the City.
It will list those individuals from EDAW, the City of San Bernardino, and technical
subconsultants who were involved in the preparation of the EIR.
References
This section will provide a listing of all reference material used during preparation of the EIR.
All references used in the preparation of the report will be made available to the City of San
Bernardino during the official review period for the EIR. The references will be held in the
office of EDAW and will be delivered to the City within twenty-four hours of request.
APPENDICES
The Appendices to the EIR will contain the following:
Carousel Mall
Appendix A - Public Participation and Review
Appendix B - Earth Resources Assessment
Appendix C - Air Quality Assessment
Appendix D - Noise Assessment
Appendix E - Land Use Assessment
Appendix F - Traffic/Circulation Report
Appendix G - Gas/Electricity/Sewer/Water Assessment
Appendix H - Archaeological Assessment
Appendix I - Historical Study
Appendix J - Correspondence
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SUBTASK 2.4 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS DOCUMENT
EDAW will prepare a Response to Comments Document for the Draft EIR in accordance with
Section 15088 of the State CEQA Guidelines. It is presently anticipated that these responses will
be prepared immediately preceding the Planning Commission Public Hearing on the project.
Responses will be coordinated with the City staff for review and approval by the Environmental
Review Committee.
SUBTASK 2.5 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Following review and approval of the Response to Comments Document by the City Council,
EDAW will prepare an Administrative Final EIR. The Administrative Final EIR will be a
compilation of all documents utilized in the analysis of the proposed project. The reader will be
able to "track" the entire project from the Initial Study analysis to the Final EIR. Upon review
and approval of the Administrative Final EIR, EDAW will provide the City with a Final EIR.
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TASK 3.0 PREPARATION OF CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
SUBTASK 3.1 STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS
Based on the contents of the Draft EIR and the actions of the Planning Commission,EDAW will
prepare a Draft Statement of Findings and Facts for consideration by the City staff. The
statement will detail: Effects Determined to be Insignificant in the Initial Study and the EIR;
Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance; Unavoidable Adverse Impacts; and the Rejection
of Alternatives and possibly Mitigation Measures. The process for the Findings and Facts begins
with-the preparation and format of the Initial Study and is carried throughout the Draft EIR,
Response to Comments, and Final EIR. Subsequent to City staff review of the draft,EDAW will
prepare a Statement of Findings and Facts for consideration by the City Council.
SUBTASK 3.2 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Section 15093 of CEQA requires the decisionmaker to balance the benefits of the proposed
project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the project.
If a public agency approves a project which will have an adverse environmental effect, the
agency must make a statement which lists the factors and public benefits that were considered
in the decision making process. A Draft Statement of Overriding Considerations will be prepared
by EDAW based on the testimony presented at the Planning Commission Hearings. Subsequent
to City staff review, a Statement of Overriding Considerations will be prepared for consideration
by the City Council.
SUBTASK 3.3 RESOLUTIONS
EDAW will prepare draft resolutions for City staff review related to the review of the
environmental documents by the Planning Commission and certification by the City Council.
The resolutions will incorporate by reference the approval/denial from the Planning Commission,
Certification of the EIR, Findings and Facts, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and
approval of the project.
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TASK 4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
SUBTASK 4.1 AND 4.2 DRAFT AND FINAL MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
EDAW will prepare the Draft and Final Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP). The purpose
of this work effort is to ensure that proposed mitigation measures included in environmental
documentation are implemented to reduce or eliminate significant detrimental project-related
impacts to the environment.
The MMP will be developed in conjunction with the preparation of the Certification Documents.
The program will be approved as part of the project by the City. Subsequent to the approval of
the final program, EDAW will make any necessary corrections to reflect staff comments and
Planning Commission and City Council actions.
ORGANIZATION AND FORMAT OF MONITORING/REPORTING PROGRAM
The MMP will be specifically tailored to the EIR. It will be developed as a stand alone report.
The basis of the program will be consistent with other City monitoring programs. This program
will guide the approved project through the monitoring/reporting process through the following
steps:
• Project Description
• Summaries
• Identification Monitoring/Reporting Actions and Development of Checklist
• Timing of Monitoring Plan and Program
• Assignment of Enforcement Responsibility
• Designation and Assignment of Penalties
The following is a brief description of each of the sections of the MMP.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
EDAW will prepare a final project description. The project will be described in detail. This
discussion will include statistical information about the project as approved such as total gross
acreage, gross acreage--of development and phasing of development. Also provided in the
description will be specific information regarding the type of development included in the
approved land use plan.
The project description will include a discussion of any changes to the project resulting from
future implementation of the mitigation required for project approval. These alterations shall be
graphically presented in the monitoring/reporting program text.
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SUMMARIES
Summary of Impacts
A summary of all significant impacts will be provided in list form.
Summary of Mitigation
A summary of recommended mitigation measures will be provided in list form. All measures
included on this list will be those anticipated to be recognized as Conditions of Approval for the
proposed project. Any rejected mitigation measure will be noted. In the Final MMP they will
be provided as approved by the City Council.
REFERENCE CHECKLIST
A checklist tailored to the project will be developed by EDAW. This checklist will be timing-
oriented in terms of the phase of the project and necessary monitoring intervals. For instance,
monitoring may occur prior to, during, or following construction either on a weekly, monthly,
or annual basis. Mitigation measures will be separated on the checklist into categories based on
timing or mitigation rather than a grouping or type. The checklist will include the following:
• Mitigation Measure
• Timing
• Responsibility
• Compliance
• Designation/Assignment of Penalties
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TASK 5.0 ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
SUBTASK 5.1 INITIAL KICK-OFF MEETING
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Lauren Jue will attend one (1) initial kick-off meeting with City staff
to begin the project.
SUBTASK 5.2 SCOPING MEETINGS
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Lauren Jue will attend two (2) public scoping meetings. We
recommend that two (2) sessions of the Scoping Meeting be held. One for public agencies and
the second for interested citizens. If necessary, attendance at additional scoping meetings will
be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.3 STAFF MEETINGS
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend eight (8) meetings with City staff. If necessary,
attendance at additional staff meetings will be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) Environmental Review Committee meetings.
EDAW will be prepared to make all necessary presentations and answer any questions related
to the environmental document.
SUBTASK 5.5 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) Planning Commission Hearings. EDAW will be
prepared to make all necessary presentations to the Planning Commission and answer any
questions related to the environmental document. If necessary, attendance at additional public
meetings will be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.6 CITY COUNCIL HEARINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) City Council Hearings. EDAW will be prepared
to make all necessary presentations to the City Council and answer any questions related'to the
environmental document. If necessary, attendance at additional public meetings will be provided
on a time and materials basis.
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DELIVERABLES
The following is a list of deliverables with a number of copies we will provide to the City.
EDAW will submit these documents in accordance with the project schedule.
Deliverables Number of Conies
Screencheck Draft EIR 10
Screencheck Draft EIR Appendices 10
Preliminary Draft EIR 10
Preliminary Draft EIR Appendices 10
Draft EIR 75
Draft EIR Appendices 75
Draft Response to Comments Document 10
Response to Comments Document 75
Final EIR 10
Final EIR Appendices 10
Draft Statement of Findings and Facts 10
Final Statement of Findings and Facts 10
Statement of Overriding Considerations 10
Resolutions 10
Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program 10
Final Mitigation Monitoring Program 10
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Attachment B
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EDAW'S Standard Hourly Rate Schedule
Effective January 1, 1994
SCHEDULE OF FEES
for Professional Services
Time Charges
Hourly Rate Range
Principals $100.00 - $175.00
Senior Associates $75.00 - $125.00
Associates $50.00 - $ 91.00
Professional, Administrative & $30.00 - $ 75.00
Word Processing Staff
EDAW's hourly rate schedule is subject to adjustment in January and July of each year.
Reimbursable Expenses
Consultants: Cost plus 10%.
Travel: Private vehicles @ $0.29 per mile. Commercial travel and related
expenses at cost plus 10%.
Computer. Computer Aided Design/Drafting @ $25.00 - $35.00 per hour,
depending upon the complexity of software and required peripheral
equipment. Microcomputers used for CAD/D will be billed at $25.00 -
$35.00 per hour based on the actual application.
Microcomputers other than for CAD/D applications @ $10.00 per hour.
Taxes: Any tax and/or fees imposed by a taxing authority based upon gross
-revenues or sales shall be reimbursable in addition to the fee stated in
this contract.
Other project expenses: Cost plus 10%.
Such as: Printing, graphics, photography and reproduction, rental or purchase of
special equipment and materials, long distance telephone, telex, fax,
special shipping or delivery, models and renderings, lodging and
subsistence.
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INVOICING AND PAYMENT POLICIES
1. In contracting with EDAW, Inc. for professional services, client warrants that funds are
available to compensate EDAW for the total amount of services and expenses contracted and
that these funds are neither encumbered nor contingent upon subsequent granting of
approvals, permits or financial commitments by lending institutions or other third parties.
2. Invoices are submitted by EDAW each four weeks (not necessarily falling on the first or last
day of the month). Client shall notify EDAW, in writing, of any and all objections, if any, to
an invoice within ten (10) days of the date of invoice. Otherwise, the invoice shall be deemed
proper and acceptable by the Client. Amounts indicated on invoices are due and payable
immediately upon receipt. Client's account will be considered delinquent if EDAW, Inc. does
not receive full payment within thirty (30) days after the invoice date.
3. A service charge will be applied at the rate of 1.5 percent per month (or the maximum rate
allowable by law) to delinquent accounts. Payment thereafter will be applied first to accrued
interest and then to the principal unpaid by the Client. Client shall pay all costs and
expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by
EDAW in connection with the collection of delinquent accounts of Client.
4. If a delinquency by Client occurs, EDAW, Inc. may choose to suspend work. If such a
decision to suspend work is made, EDAW, Inc. will notify Client in writing. EDAW may
choose to recommence work once a delinquency is completely cured and any and all
attendant collection costs, fees, increases in costs or fees, or other amounts required to be
paid by Client under this agreement are made in full. If a delinquency by Client occurs and
EDAW, Inc. chooses not to suspend work, no waiver or estoppel shall be implied or inferred.
Client agrees and understands that if EDAW, Inc. decides to so suspend its work, EDAW
shall not be liable for any costs or damages, including but not limited to delay and
consequential damages, to the Owner, Client, or any other third party, that may arise from or
be related to such a work suspension. Client agrees to hold EDAW, Inc. harmless from and
completely indemnify EDAW from and against any and all damages, costs, attorney's fees,
and/or other expenses which EDAW, Inc. may incur as a result of any claim by any person or
entity arising out of such a suspension of work.
5. If any litigation, arbitration, or other legal action arising out of this contracf ensues, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, expenses,
expert fees, and costs.
6. When non-standard billing is requested, time spent by office administrative personnel in
preparation is a cost-to the project and charged as technical labor.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EDAW's liability for damage on account of any act, error, omission or other professional negligence
shall be limited to a sum not to exceed $50,000 or our fee, whichever is greater.
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Attachment D
Broker. Professional Practice Insurance Brokers, Inc.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - CALIFORNIA
Insurance Co.: American Motorists Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
3CW235534-02 9/1/93-9/1/94 $1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - ALL OTHER STATES
Insurance Co.: American Motorists Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
3CQ265819-02 5/1/94-5/1/95 $1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
JENERAL LIABILITY
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CPO5181149-06 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
CSL $2,000,000 aggregate
Pers. Inj. $1,000,000 per occ.
HIRED & NON OWNED AUTOMOBILE
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CPO5181149-06 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000
EXCESS LIABILITY (UMBRELLA FORM)
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CU5181150=06 7/1/94-7/1/95 Single $4,000,000 occurrence
Single $4,000,000 aggregate
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PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Insurance Co: Continental Casualty Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
AAE823-40-67 3/24/94-3/24/95 $2,000,000 aggregate
FOREIGN GENERAL LIABILITY
Insurance Co: Kemper Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
PENDING 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
Pers Inj. $1,000,000 per occ.
The aggregate limit is the total insurance available for claims presented within the policy for all
operations.
CSL stands for "Combined Single Limit."
30 day notice of cancellation is a standard request for certificates; there is no additional charge.
Naming the client as additional insured on the policy is also fairly standard; however there is a $50
charge per request. These are billed to the office and in turn should be billed to the client. Primary
^overage requirements are an additional charge; consult the business manager.
Insurance Co: Zurich Insurance Company
FOREIGN GENERAL LIABILITY
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CGL6422244-01 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
CSL $2,000,000 aggregate
Pers. Inj. $1,000,000 per occ.
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I RESOLUTION NO.
2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH EDAW, INC.
3 FOR PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
PROPOSED INLAND CENTER MALL EXPANSION PROJECT.
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5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. EDAW, Inc. , through a fair and impartial selection
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process, was chosen to prepare an Environmental Impact Report in
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support of the proposed expansion at the Inland Center Mall. An
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Agreement for Services is therefore awarded accordingly to said
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firm for the total amount of $119, 107 but such award shall be
11
effective only upon the Agreement for Services being fully executed
12 by all parties. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
13 execute said Agreement for Services on behalf of the City; a copy
14 of the agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and
15 incorporated herein by reference.
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17 SECTION 2. This Agreement for Services and any amendment or
18 modification thereto shall not take effect or become operative
19 until fully signed and executed by the parties and no party shall
20 be obligated hereunder until the time of such full execution. No
21 oral agreements, amendments, modifications, or waivers are intended
22 or authorized and shall not be implied from any act or course of
23 conduct of any party.
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25 SECTION 3. This resolution is hereby rescinded if the parties
26 to the Agreement for Services fail to execute it within ninety (90)
27 days of the passage of this resolution.
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1 RESO: AWARDING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES TO EDAW, INC. FOR
PREPARATION OF THE INLAND CENTER MALL ENVIRONMENTAL
2 IMPACT REPORT
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4
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
5 adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
6 Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the
7 day of 1994 , by the following vote, to-wit:
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9 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
10 NEGRETE
11 CURLIN
12 HERNANDEZ
13 OBERHELMAN
14 DEVLIN
15 POPE-LUDLAM
16 MILLER
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19 City Clerk
20 The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this day of
21 , 1994.
22 Tom Minor, Mayor
23 City of San Bernardino
24 Approved as to form
and legal content:
25 JAMES F. PENMAN
26 City- Attorney
27 By:
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Agreement No. 94-5
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of August, 1994, by and
between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO and EDAW, Inc..
RE ITAL
1. rPt pose
The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the City to procure the services of an
experienced professional firm to provide environmental consulting services for the Inland
Center Mall Project.
The City will delegate the responsibility to administer this contract to the Director of the
Planning and Building Services Department (Department).
2. Mission
The City hereby retains Consultant in the capacity as Consultant for provision of services
described in Attachments A, B, C and D. Consultant hereby accepts such responsibility
as described herein.
However, the Director of Planning and Building Services may modify the scope of work
if it is later determined that specified tasks are no longer necessary.
3. Terms
This Agreement shall commence as of the day and year first above shown and shall
remain in full force and effect for a period of one year unless sooner terminated as
provided herein. The Director of Planning and Building Services is authorized to extend
this Agreement for up to six months and approve line item adjustments to the
Agreement's program budget as long as either of such amendments are upon the same
terms and conditions as specified herein.
4. Consultant Responsibilities
Consultant shall complete the Scope of Work described in Attachment A. Consultant
commits the principal personnel listed below for the duration of the project:
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BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
5. Replacement of Named Personnel
It has been determined that the key personnel named in this Agreement are necessary for
the successful performance of this Agreement as shown in Attachment B. No diversion
or replacement of these individuals shall be made by Consultant without written consent
of the Department, provided that the Department may ratify, in writing, within ten (10)
days of diversion or replacement and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the
Department required by this clause. If the Department fails to respond to Consultant
within ten (10) days of notification by Consultant, said personnel diversion or
replacement shall be deemed approved.
6. Release of News Information
No news release, including photographs, public announcements or confirmation of same,
of any part of the subject matter of this Agreement or any phase of any program
hereunder shall be made without prior written approval of the Director of Planning and
Building Services.
7. Confidentiality of Reports
Consultant shall keep confidential all reports, information and data received, prepared
or assembled pursuant to performance hereunder and that the Department designates as
confidential. Such information shall not be made available to any person, firm,
corporation or entity without the prior written consent of the Department.
8. Compensation
The CITY agrees to pay Consultant for the Scope of Work, as described in Attachment
C for the Inland Center Mall EIR Project. This amount will not exceed $119,107.00 for
the total term of the AGREEMENT unless a change in the Scope of Work, as set forth
in Attachment A, is agreed to in writing by the CITY and CONSULTANT and additional
payment is approved by the CITY. Provided, however, the Director of Planning and
Building Services may authorize a written change in scope not to exceed ten percent
(10%)-of the AGREEMENT.
Consultant shall submit invoices each four weeks based on the completion of the scope
of work set forth in Attachment A.
Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. Such payment
shall be payable to EDAW, Inc. and mailed to EDAW, Inc., Department 1864, P.O. Box
61000, San Francisco, California 94161-1864.
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BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
9. Department Support
The Planning and Building Services Department shall provide Consultant with any plans,
publications, reports, statistics, records or other data or information pertinent to the
services to be provided hereunder which are reasonably available to the Department.
10. Independent Contractor
Consultant shall perform the services as contained herein as an independent contractor
and shall not be considered an employee of the Department. This Agreement is by and
between Consultant and the City, and is not intended, and shall not be construed, to
create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or
association, between the Department and Consultant.
11. Conflict of Interest
Consultant agrees for the term of this Agreement not to enter into any agreement that
will inure to the detriment of the City of San Bernardino.
12. Successor and Assignment
The services as contained herein are to be rendered by Consultant whose name is as
appears first above written and said Consultant shall not assign nor transfer any interest
in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Department.
13. Indemnification
Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and their agents, officers
and employees from and against any and all liability, expense and claims for damages
to the extent caused by negligent acts, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death,
personal injury, or property damages arising from or connected with Consultant's
operations, or its performance under this Agreement.
14. Insura—no
Consultant shall maintain during the entire term of this agreement Workers Compensation
and General Liability Insurance and other insurance coverages as listed in Attachment D
to this agreement. Certificates of Insurance showing these coverages shall be provided
to the Director of the Planning and Building Services Department prior to commencement
of work under the agreement.
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BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
15. Compliance with Laws
The parties agree to be bound by applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
directives as they pertain to the performance of this Agreement.
16. Non-Discrimination
In the fulfillment of the program established under this Agreement, either as to
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other terms of compensation, selection for training,
including apprenticeship or participation in the program or the receiving of any benefits
under the program, Consultant agrees not to discriminate nor to allow any subcontractor
to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, natural origin, ancestry, sex,
marital status or physical handicap.
17. Severability
In the event that any provision herein contained is held to be invalid, void or illegal by
any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the
remainder of this Agreement and shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other
provision contained herein. If any such provision shall be deemed invalid due to its
scope or breadth, such provision shall be deemed valid to the extent of the scope or
breadth permitted by law.
18. Interpretation
No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because
that party or that party's legal representative drafted such provision, but this Agreement
is to be construed as if it were drafted by both parties hereto.
19. Entire Agreement
This Agreement with Attachments A.B, C and D constitutes the entire understanding and
agreement of the parties.
20. Waive
r
No breach of any provision can be waived unless in writing. Waiver of any one breach
of any provision shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach of the same or
any other provision hereof.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
21. Contract Evaluation and Review
The ongoing assessment and monitoring of this Agreement is the responsibility of the
Director of Planning and Building Services or designee.
22. Termination
The City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement for any reason at any time by
mailing by certified mail 30 days prior written notice of termination to the other party.
In this event, the Consultant shall be paid the reasonable value of services rendered to
the date of termination. In the event of any such termination, Consultant shall provide
to City, without charge, all documents, notes, maps, reports and data accumulated to the
date of such termination. Consultant further covenants to give its good-faith cooperation
in the transfer of the work to the City or to any other consultant designated by City
following such termination, and to attend and participate in any meetings at no cost to
City as shall be deemed necessary by the Director of Planning and Building Services to
effectively accomplish such transfer.
23. Notice
Notices, herein shall be presented in person or by certified or registered U.S. mail, as
follows:
To Consultant: Mr. Fred Talarico
EDAW, Inc.
1920 Main Street, Suite 450
Irvine, California 92714
To City: Director of Planning & Building Services
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street, Third Floor
San Bernardino, California 92418
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the giving of notice by personal
service.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above shown.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BY:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved as to form
and legal content:
By:
City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
BY:
Name
Title
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Attachment A
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TASK 1.0 PROJECT OJEC INITIATION
1.1 Data Collection
1.2 Project Schedule
TASK 2.0 PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
2.1 Screencheck Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.2 Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.3 Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.4 Response to Comments Document
2.5 Final Environmental Impact Report
TASK 3.0 PREPARATION OF CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
3.1 Statement of Findings and Facts
3.2 Statement of Overriding Considerations
3.3 Resolutions
TASK 4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
4.1 Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program
4.2 Final Mitigation Monitoring Program
TASK 5.0 ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
5.1 Initial Kick-Off Meeting (1)
5.2 Scoping Meetings (2)
5.3 Staff Meetings (8)
5.4 Environmental Review Committee Meetings (2)
5.5 Planning;Commission Hearings (2)
5.6 City Council Hearings (2)
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TASK 1.0 PROJECT INITIATION
SUBTASK 1.1 DATA COLLECTION
The purpose of this subtask is to collect the existing data base for the proposed project. All
existing data to be provided by the City staff will be used in preparing the various work products
outlined in this proposal. Concurrent with the collection of data, EDAW will work with City
staff to clearly define their objectives and expectations of the process including the methodology
and significance criteria for each environmental topic. To complete this subtask, EDAW will
accomplish the following:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff to determine data availability.
2. EDAW will review and analyze all existing data provided by the City including, but not
limited to, the City of San Bernardino General Plan and zoning.
3. EDAW will prepare and submit to City staff a list of required additional information.
4. Upon receipt of all data, EDAW will prepare a comprehensive list of references to be
used by the project team.
SUBTASK 1.2 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The purpose of this subtask is to develop and maintain a project schedule. A tentative schedule
will be developed based upon discussion at the project initiation meeting with the City staff. The
tentative schedule will be placed in a computerized chart format and finalized upon review and
approval by the City staff. Any necessary changes to the project schedule will be made with
concurrence by the City staff and EDAW. In order to develop and maintain an appropriate,
reasonable schedule, EDAW will complete the following:
1. The EDAW Director will meet with the City staff to review the computerized tentative
schedule with definitive milestone dates for all work products and ranges of dates for all
meeting and hearings.
2. The EDAW Director will finalize the project schedule, provide copies to the City and
project team, and maintain the schedule on an on-going basis.
3. Any revisions to the project schedule will be discussed by the City staff and the EDAW
Director and revised copies of the schedule will be provided to the City and project team.
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TASK 2.0 PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
All environmental documentation for the proposed project will be prepared by EDAW in
accordance with CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the City of San Bernardino procedures for preparing EIRs.
All environmental documentation will be prepared to reflect format and contents that are legally
defensible. The preparation process of the EIRs will be conducted to minimize, rather than add
to, the controversy of the project by: utilizing the CEQA process as an information gathering
and public information process; utilizing the structure of the CEQA process to receive input on
the scope of the environmental issues to be addressed and to provide written responses to address
the issues and concerns expressed by the public; and using each step in the CEQA process to
build an adequate, legally defensible EIR. This has started with the Initial Study, continues
throughout the preparation of the EIR and the Response to Comments and concludes with the
Statement of Findings and Facts.
All documents will be presented in text and exhibits that are easily understood by the public and
can be implemented by City staff upon its certification.
SUBTASKS 2.1, 2.2,AND 2.3 SCREENCHECK DRAFT,PRELIMINARY DRAFT, AND
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
EDAW will prepare a Screencheck Draft EIR for submittal to the City for review and comment.
Upon incorporation of all revisions and comments, EDAW will submit a Preliminary Draft EIR
for final approval by City staff. Upon final approval of the Preliminary Draft EIR by City staff,
the Draft EIR will be printed by EDAW and distributed by the City to the appropriate agencies
and interested parties.
Each EIR will address the full range of environmental topics as determined by the Initial Study
and required by CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of San Bernardino. Based on
the information provided through the RFP process, the following is a brief description of each
section of the EIR including a discussion of the general contents and the methodology and
assumptions to be used in the analyses.
INTRODUCTION
This section will briefly describe the project location and general characteristics, the purpose of
the EIR, the format and content of the EIR, CEQA requirements, and project history.
SUMMARIES
This section will contain three summaries: the Executive Summary; the Project Summary of
Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance; and the Summary of Alternatives to
the Proposed Project. Prior to the preparation of these summaries, EDAW will meet with City
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staff to discuss and identify format and content. The identified format will enable the City staff
to incorporate the summaries into future staff reports for the project. Each summary is described
below.
Executive Summary
An Executive Summary will be prepared for the EIR in accordance with CEQA and the State
CEQA Guidelines. The Executive Summary will provide the casual reader of the EIR with an
opportunity to understand the project and its implications. The Executive Summary will include:
• Project Description (with illustrations)
• Applicant, Lead Agency, Responsible Agency Information
• Narrative Summary of Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance
•
Narrative Summary of Alternatives to the Proposed Project
Proiect Summary of Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance
This matrix summary will provide a brief summary of all potential impacts of the project,
recommended mitigation measures, and the level of significance of each impact. This summary
will list the cumulative impacts of this project as well as specific project related impacts. These
impacts will be called out separately so that the reader may understand the effects of both the
project and other development that is occurring in surrounding areas.
Summary of Alternatives to the Proposed Proiect
This matrix summary will provide a comparison of the impacts of all alternatives to the proposed
project. It will provide in a tabular format the following data:
• Alternative Descriptions (General)
• Whether Alternative is Under Consideration
• Whether Alternative is Superior to the Proposed Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This section will describe the location,boundaries,and the characteristics of the proposed project.
EDAW will identify the project applicant and other key contacts, define the objectives of the
project as proposed by the project applicant and the City, list the required discretionary actions
for project approval, and provide a discussion of how the EIR will be used and implemented
Where appropriate this information will be illustrated with graphics including, but not limited to,
an exhibit with the project location and boundaries shown on USGS topographic maps.
EDAW will prepare a detailed discussion of past environmental documents including the proper
citations for past environmental documents related to the project site and their incorporation by
reference into the EIR. The incorporation by reference of environmental documents will be
accomplished in accordance with Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The
incorporation will include where the information is available for public review.
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DESCRIPTION OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL LAND USES RELATING TO THE
PROPOSED PROJECT
This section will establish the overall setting for the analysis of the proposed project and project
alternatives. It is intended that both be understood from a local and regional perspective. This
section will provide the basis for understanding the project's impacts on the Carousel Mall,
impacts on more traditional downtown areas, and on the potential for similar projects in any
adjacent jurisdiction. This section is discussed below.
Local
This section will describe the existing land uses and applicable land use plans on and adjacent
to the project site. EDAW will discuss relevant planning and circulation considerations in the
City of San Bernardino. A list of major projects in the City of San Bernardino utilized in the
analysis will be developed. This may be accomplished by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) or other
mutually agreed upon units of analysis.
Regional
This section will list and illustrate the location of approved and proposed projects within the
region. It will include a description of adjacent areas. This section will focus on the past,
present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects of a similar scale and character. This will
provide the basis for the analysis of the cumulative impacts of the proposed project in
conjunction with other approved and proposed projects.
It is intended that the section provide the reader with the information necessary to understand
each component of the proposed development within its local environment and provide data
necessary to understand their importance in the subregional and regional perspective.
In order to establish the local and regional land uses related to the proposed project, EDAW will
take the following actions:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff and each applicant to prepare a list of past,
present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects in the City of San Bernardino
and the unincorporated County. These will be the cumulative projects.
2. EDAW will complete the proposed project description. The project description
will be revised and approved by the City.
3. The project description and list of the cumulative projects will be reviewed and
approved by the City of San Bernardino.
4. EDAW will transmit the documents, verify that they were received, and request
a response from affected jurisdictions.
5. EDAW will meet, if necessary, with the staff at the County, adjacent Counties,
and surrounding Cities to verify the cumulative projects assumptions.
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6. EDAW will record all actions in Appendix A of the EIR.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING,IMPACTS,MITIGATION MEASURES,AND LEVEL OF
SIGNIFICANCE
This section will describe the existing environmental setting for the project study area, analyze
all potential impacts, and recommend mitigation measures related to each project. Each impact
section will discuss project-specific and cumulative impacts. EDAW will use the State CEQA
Guidelines, the City General Plan, and/or local policies to establish thresholds of significance for
each environmental topic. A full range of mitigation measures will be discussed and evaluated
for feasibility and effectiveness. All mitigation proposed will specify the responsible party and
appropriate timing of the measure. Following the discussion of impacts and mitigation measures,
the resulting level of significance will be stated.
The environmental topics will be discussed to the level of detail necessary in the EIR. To extent
possible, existing information contained in previous documentation will be used. Each
environmental topic will be addressed in the following manner:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
IMPACTS
State and/or City Impact Criteria
Project-Specific
Cumulative
MITIGATION MEASURES
LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
- Impacts Found to be Insignificant
- Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance
- Impacts Mitigated yet Remain Significant
- Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated and are Significant
Seismicitv/Liauefactim .
It is anticipated that earth resources will have an impact on the proposed Inland Center Mall.
Solus Geotechnical Corporation in association with EDAW will conduct a review of the
geotechnical information and resources available. We will summarize this technical information
in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Solus Geotechnical Corporation will conduct a review of the geotechnical information.
Liquefaction issues and regional seismicity will be analyzed.
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2. EDAW and Solus Geotechnical Corporation will identify all potential project-specific and
cumulative earth resource impacts.
3. EDAW and Solus Geotechnical Corporation will propose mitigation measures for
identified earth resource impacts.
4. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Air Ouality
It is anticipated that the expansion of the Inland Center Mall will have a potential impact on air
quality. EDAW will conduct an air quality analysis addressing the impact of each proposed
project on existing ambient air quality and the exposure of people to pollutant concentrations.
The study will be based upon the traffic volumes provided in the traffic study and the levels of
proposed development. The air quality study will contain both an analysis of regional and local
air quality impacts and consistency with regional air quality management planning.
The following steps will be taken:
1. EDAW will describe the current air quality in the vicinity of each proposed project. The
local atmospheric setting will be characterized based on available climatic data and on Air
Pollution Control District air quality monitoring summaries.
2. EDAW will conduct an air quality analysis which will include calculations of stationary
source emissions associated with the proposed project. The project's electrical and natural
gas consumption will be calculated by the Air Pollution Control District's estimate of
project generated emissions.
3. The Urbemis 4 computer model, developed by the California Air Resource Board, will
be used to calculate project generated mobil source emissions.
4. Temporary construction impacts, especially with regard to fugitive dust emissions from
construction, will be evaluated and quantified
5. EDAW will review any published materials prepared by the project proponent related to
release of hazardous materials during construction.
6. Any changes in regional transportation activity emissions due to project implementation
in terms of a regional emissions burden will be estimated.
7. Project consistency with the Air Quality Management Plan will be discussed
8. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified air quality impacts.
9. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
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Noise
Development of the proposed Inland Center Mall will result in short-term and long-term increases
in ambient noise levels. The proposed offsite impacts are related to vehicular traffic. On site
noise impacts include loading dock areas, mechanical equipment, and other similar noise
generating sources. EDAW will prepare a noise analysis of the proposed project. EDAW will
summarize the analysis in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. EDAW will review existing noise data for the project vicinity.
2. EDAW will use the FHWA highway noise model ("FHWA Highway Traffic Noise
Prediction Model," FHWA-RD-77-108) to describe existing noise levels in the project
vicinity. Community noise standards relevant to this project contained in the City of San
Bernardino Noise Element of the General Plan and the Noise Ordinance will be identified.
3. EDAW will determine the increase in noise levels due to the project. Areas that will
experience a significant noise increase will be identified and the resulting land use/noise
compatibility discussed.
4. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified noise impacts.
5. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Land Use
It is anticipated that each proposed project will have an impact on existing land use. The
expansion of the Inland Center Mall will impact existing retail and commercial businesses in the
downtown area. EDAW in association with Tischler & Associates, Inc. (TA) will prepare a
socioleconomic market impact study that will be summarized into the Draft EER. The study will
focus on the local and regional retail industry. We will indicate potential physical changes
caused by the economic or social effects of the proposed Inland Center Mall project and the
Carousel Mall project individually and cumulatively.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Tischler& Associates, Inc. and EDAW will describe the existing on-site and off-site land
uses and the adopted land use plans.
2. EDAW in association with Tischler & Associates, Inc. will propose mitigation measures
to reduce identified land use impacts related to physical changes caused by the economic
or social effects of the proposed Inland Center Mall project and the Carousel Mall project
individually and cumulatively.
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3. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Transportation/Circulation
It is anticipated that the proposed projects will have an impact on traffic and circulation. Kaku
Associates will prepare a technical traffic report on the existing traffic and circulation conditions
in the vicinity of the project site for the Inland Center Mall project and the impacts related to the
proposed project. EDAW will summarize the technical report in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Kaku Associates will inventory the existing street system serving the entire study area(for
all alternatives), including number of lanes, street widths, traffic control devices, parking,
and operational characteristics. Any existing traffic volume data, including 24-hour
counts and peak hour intersection turning movement counts, will be identified and
gathered by the consultant, working with the affected agencies/jurisdictions. Any
additional pertinent data will also be collected, including previously conducted traffic
studies for projects in the area. It is anticipated that recent and valid traffic counts would
be available. An assessment will be made of existing operating conditions and constraints
within the study area. Existing peak hour levels of service will be quantified at the
intersections identified.
2. Kaku Associates will develop future traffic projections at the identified locations for the
following scenarios: Project Opening Day; Project Opening Day + Project Conditions;
Year 2010 Cumulative Base Conditions; and Year 2010 Cumulative Base + Project
Conditions.
3. Kaku Associates will assess future intersection operating conditions based upon peak hour
levels of service for the three time periods. The percent contribution of the proposed
project will be determined at each analyzed intersection and freeway location.
4. For the most critical time period, the peak month afternoon peak hour, Kaku Associates
will evaluate all access points for the mall for their adequacy from both a
capacity/operational and safety perspective. Also, for this same time period, internal
circulation and parking supply will be evaulated and improvements/modifications will be
recommended if needed. , ,
5. Kaku Associates will define all project-specific and cumulative transportation/circulation
impacts of the proposed project.
6. Kaku Associates and EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified impacts.
7. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
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Public Utilities
The proposed Inland Center Mall expansion will result in an increase in utility usage. The
specific focus of the EIR will be on the adequacy of water supply and sewer treatment.
Evaluation of cumulative impacts will need to be addressed for the Inland Center Mall expansion
and cumulative projects.
EDAW will determine if adequate infrastructure is available for existing and future development
of the proposed project site. In order to thoroughly evaluate any impact the proposed project
may have on public utilities, EDAW will contact in writing the following utilities providing
service to the proposed project. Each utility will be sent a questionnaire to assess the impacts
of the project on their service levels.
The following steps will be taken:
Water/Sewer
1. EDAW will describe how water and sewer service will be provided to the project site.
2. EDAW will assess the location, source, and capacity of these systems to serve the
proposed project.
3. EDAW will identify all project-specific and cumulative impacts.
4. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified impacts.
5. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
This section will evaluate the alternatives listed below. These alternatives will be evaluated in
sufficient detail to afford project decisionmakers the opportunity to select either one alternative
project or portions of alternatives. An alternatives matrix will provide a comparative analysis
of each alternative in a tabular format. This matrix will present the defined alternatives and their
respective impacts. The alternatives section will describe each alternative and discuss whether
it has been rejected from further consideration. EDAW will evaluate alternatives whic}i may
eliminate or reduce to a level of insignificance any significant adverse impacts associated with
the project.
• No Project Alternative
No Development
Development Under Existing General Plan/Zoning
• Reduced Intensity Alternative
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• Development at Another Location Alternative (Carousel or other location per EIR
and socio/economic market analysis)
The following action will be taken related to the analysis of alternatives:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff and each applicant to establish a description of
each alternative. Each potentially viable alternative will be included.
2. EDAW will request written verification of alternatives received related to the
NOP.
3. Each alternative will be evaluated as follows:
General Information
• Description of Alternative
• Whether Alternative is Under Consideration
• Whether Alternative is Superior to the Proposed Project
• Whether Alternative is Rejected from Further Consideration
Environmental Topics
• Project Impacts
• Alternatives Reduction/Ehmination of Impact
• Qualitative and/or Quantitative Analysis
Alternative Impacts
• Alternative Impacts that are not Project Impacts
• Alternatives Contribution to Cumulative Impacts
Reiection Rationale
4. EDAW will key the rejection rationale for any alternative to the findings required
for the Statement of Findings and Facts (Subtask 3.1).
LONG-TERM IMPLICATIONS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The focus of this section is discuss the long-term results of the proposed project with a focus on
the potential for growth inducement.
The following will be analyzed in this section.
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The Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of the Environment and the Maintenance
and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity
The approval of a development project represents the long-term commitment of a site to urban
uses. It also precludes the use of the individual site for uses other than those ultimately selected
by the decisionmakers. EDAW will discuss the long-term commitment to uses of the site and
evaluate the short-term impacts of the project that will ultimately occur from project
implementation. Actions necessary to implement the project, when approved, will be outlined
and discussed in this section.
Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would Be Involved In the Proposed
Action Should It Be Implemented
Approval of the development project will irreversibly commit the site to urban uses. EDAW will
evaluate the impact of the project and indicate any actions that represent significant irreversible
environmental changes.
Growth-Inducing Impacts of the Proposed Action
The project represents a change in land use. The implementation of the project will signal the
need for additional governmental services and other facilities in the community. This section will
indicate the overall and site specific growth-inducing impacts of the project. We will discuss
other vacant parcels in the vicinity of the project. The growth-inducing impacts of this project,
in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects, will be
discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARIES
EDAW will provide a series of environmental summaries in the EIR. These summaries are
intended to accomplish the following:
• Provide an accurate transition from the Initial Study to the Certification
Documents related to the project.
• Establish an exact cross check related to each conclusion made in the
environmental process.
• Provide the City staff with a ready reference for environmental policies and
requirements.
• Assure that all appropriate mitigation measures are listed in one location so they
can be ready referenced as conditions of any project approval.
• Provide a single location to prepare Findings and Facts.
EDAW will provide the following Environmental Summaries:
Summary of Mitigation Measures
In addition to the discussion of recommended mitigation measures within each topical section,
EDAW will provide a summary list of all proposed mitigation measures.
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Summary of Impacts Found Not to be Significant
EDAW will prepare a summary of those impacts which were determined to be insignificant.
Summary of Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance
EDAW will provide a summary of impacts reduced to a level of insignificance through
implementation of mitigation measures.
Summary of Unavoidable Adverse Impacts of the Proposed Proiect
EDAW will prepare a summary of all unavoidable adverse impacts of the proposed project. This
summary will serve as the basis of the preparation of the Statement of Findings and Facts.
The inventory of unavoidable adverse impacts will include a summary of the findings of previous
environmental documentation that are incorporated by reference. This will allow decisionmakers
to determine the relative impact of the project in concert with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects. This concept is consistent with the most recent interpretations of
CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
REPORT PREPARATION RESOURCES
Organizations and Persons Consulted
This section will be provided in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the City and will
list all individuals and agencies that were contacted during the preparation of the EIR.
Preparers of and Contributors to the Report
This section will also be provided in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the City.
It will list those individuals from EDAW, the City of San Bernardino, and technical
subconsultants who were involved in the preparation of the EIR.
References
This section will provide a listing of all reference material used during preparation of the EIR.
All references used in the preparation of the report will be made available to the City'of San
Bernardino during the official review period for the EIR. The references will be held in the
office of EDAW and will be delivered to the City within twenty-four hours of request.
APPENDICES
The Appendices to the EIR will contain the following:
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Inland Center Mall
Appendix A - Public Participation and Review
Appendix B - Earth Resources Assessment
Appendix C - Air Quality Assessment
Appendix D - Noise Assessment
Appendix E - Land Use Assessment
Appendix F - Traffic/Circulation Report
Appendix G - Sewer/Water Assessment
Appendix H - Correspondence
SUBTASK 2.4 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS DOCUMENT
EDAW will prepare a Response to Comments Document for the Draft EIR in accordance with
Section 15088 of the State CEQA Guidelines. It is presently anticipated that these responses will
be prepared immediately preceding the Planning Commission Public Hearing on the project.
Responses will be coordinated with the City staff for review and approval by the Environmental
Review Committee.
SUBTASK 2.5 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Following review and approval of the Response to Comments Document by the City Council,
EDAW will prepare an Administrative Final EIR. The Administrative Final EIR will be a
compilation of all documents utilized in the analysis of the proposed project. The reader will be
able to "track" the entire project from the Initial Study analysis to the Final EIR. Upon review
and approval of the Administrative Final EIR, EDAW will provide the City with a Final EIR.
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TASK 3.0 PREPARATION OF CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
SUBTASK 3.1 STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS
Based on the contents of the Draft EIR and the actions of the Planning Commission,EDAW will
prepare a Draft Statement of Findings and Facts for consideration by the City staff. The
statement will detail: Effects Determined to be Insignificant in the Initial Study and the EIR;
Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance; Unavoidable Adverse Impacts; and the Rejection
of Alternatives and possibly Mitigation Measures. The process for the Findings and Facts begins
with the preparation and format of the Initial Study and is carried throughout the Draft EIR,
Response to Comments, and Final EIR. Subsequent to City staff review of the draft,EDAW will
prepare a Statement of Findings and Facts for consideration by the City Council.
SUBTASK 3.2 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Section 15093 of CEQA requires the decisionmaker to balance the benefits of the proposed
project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the project.
If a public agency approves a project which will have an adverse environmental effect, the
agency must make a statement which lists the factors and public benefits that were considered
in the decision making process. A Draft Statement of Overriding Considerations will be prepared
by EDAW based on the testimony presented at the Planning Commission Hearings. Subsequent
to City staff review, a Statement of Overriding Considerations will be prepared for consideration
by the City Council.
SUBTASK 3.3 RESOLUTIONS
EDAW will prepare draft resolutions for City staff review related to the review of the
environmental documents by the Planning Commission and certification by the City Council.
The resolutions will incorporate by reference the approval/denial from the Planning Commission,
Certification of the EIR, Findings and Facts, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and
approval of the project.
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TASK 4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
SUBTASK 4.1 AND 4.2 DRAFT AND FINAL MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
EDAW will prepare the Draft and Final Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP). The purpose
of this work effort is to ensure that proposed mitigation measures included in environmental
documentation are implemented to reduce or eliminate significant detrimental project-related
impacts to the environment.
The MMP will be developed in conjunction with the preparation of the Certification Documents.
The program will be approved as part of the project by the City. Subsequent to the approval of
the final program, EDAW will make any necessary corrections to reflect staff comments and
Planning Commission and City Council actions.
ORGANIZATION AND FORMAT OF MONITORING/REPORTING PROGRAM
The MMP will be specifically tailored to the EIR. It will be developed as a stand alone report.
The basis of the program will be consistent with other City monitoring programs. This program
will guide the approved project through the monitoring/reporting process through the following
steps:
• Project Description
• Summaries
• Identification Monitoring/Reporting Actions and Development of Checklist
• Timing of Monitoring Plan and Program
• Assignment of Enforcement Responsibility
• Designation and Assignment of Penalties
The following is a brief description of each of the sections of the MMP.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
EDAW will prepare a final project description. The project will be described in detail. This
discussion will include statistical information about the project as approved such as total gross
acreage, gross acreage=of development and phasing of development. Also provided in the
description will be specific information regarding the type of development included in the
approved land use plan.
The project description will include a discussion of any changes to the project resulting from
future implementation of the mitigation required for project approval. These alterations shall be
graphically presented in the monitoring/reporting program text.
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SUMMARIES
Summary of Impacts
A summary of all significant impacts will be provided in list form.
Summary of Mitigation
A summary of recommended mitigation measures will be provided in list form. All measures
included on this list will be those anticipated to be recognized as Conditions of Approval for the
proposed project. Any rejected mitigation measure will be noted. In the Final MMP they will
be provided as approved by the City Council.
REFERENCE CHECKLIST
A checklist tailored to the project will be developed by EDAW. This checklist will be timing-
oriented in terms of the phase of the project and necessary monitoring intervals. For instance,
monitoring may occur prior to, during, or following construction either on a weekly, monthly,
or annual basis. Mitigation measures will be separated on the checklist into categories based on
timing or mitigation rather than a grouping or type. The checklist will include the following:
• Mitigation Measure
• Timing
• Responsibility
• Compliance
• Designation/Assignment of Penalties
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TASK 5.0 ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
SUBTASK 5.1 INITIAL KICK-OFF MEETING
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Lauren Jue will attend one (1) initial kick-off meeting with City staff
to begin the project.
SUBTASK 5.2 SCOPING MEETINGS
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Lauren Jue will attend two (2) public scoping meetings. We
recommend that two (2) sessions of the Scoping Meeting be held. One for public agencies and
the second for interested citizens. If necessary, attendance at additional scoping meetings will
be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.3 STAFF MEETINGS
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend eight (8) meetings with City staff. If necessary,
attendance at additional staff meetings will be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) Environmental Review Committee meetings.
EDAW will be prepared to make all necessary presentations and answer any questions related
to the environmental document.
SUBTASK 5.5 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) Planning Commission Hearings. EDAW will be
prepared to make all necessary presentations to the Planning Commission and answer any
questions related to the environmental document. If necessary, attendance at additional public
meetings will be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.6 CITY COUNCIL HEARINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) City Council Hearings. EDAW will be prepared
to make all necessary presentations to the City Council and answer any questions related to the
environmental document. If necessary, attendance at additional public meetings will be provided
on a time and materials basis.
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DELIVERABLES
The following is a list of deliverables with a number of copies we propose to provide the City.
EDAW will submit these documents in accordance with the project schedule.
Deliverables Number of Conies
Screencheck Draft EIR 10
Screencheck Draft EIR Appendices 10
Preliminary Draft EIR 10
Preliminary Draft EIR Appendices 10
Draft EIR 75
Draft EIR Appendices 75
Draft Response to Comments Document 10
Response to Comments Document 75
Final EIR 10
Final EIR Appendices 10
Draft Statement of Findings and Facts 10
Final Statement of Findings and Facts 10
Statement of Overriding Considerations 10
Resolutions 10
Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program 10
Final Mitigation Monitoring Program 10
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ENTIRE' PRO FROM Attachment B
City of San Bernardino'
-City Council
-Planning Commission
-City Stall
;gp x Citizen Input
Fred Talarico
Principal In-Chargt
EDA'W
Lauren Jue
Senior Associate
EDA W
Project Manager
Date Glenn Psal'i33+ Tim Gnihns
Principal Principal Patrick Gibson Associate
Solus Geotechnical Tischler&Associates,Inc. Principal EDAW
t' - -rattan Kaku Associates
'� "�" - -- SociorEcanomic Market q Air,Noise,Sewer
SeismisitytLigxefaction 1 act Anal sis to ctC�rc�rlationk
:.x.:.... mP y and Water Analysts
City of
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MAC4NIO301/0776%'Orf E D A W
Attachment C
EDAW will complete the proposed scope of services on a time and materials basis for a not-to-
exceed budget of$119,107.00 for labor, subconsultants, and expenses. The not-to-exceed budget
of$119,107.00 is based on the assumption that the following subtasks for the Inland Center Mall
and Carousel Mall EIRs are performed concurrently (concurrently defined as within
approximately 2 months of each other):
Subtask 1.1 Data Collection
Subtask 1.2 Project Schedule
Subtask 5.1 Initial Kick-Off Meeting (1)
Subtask 5.2 Scoping Meetings (2)
If the above listed subtasks are not performed concurrently (within approximately 2 months of
each other), the fees for these subtasks will need to be renegotiated to provide for necessary work
efforts.
EDAW will bill every four (4) weeks, not necessarily on the first of each month, on a time and
materials basis. Each invoice will contain a detailed description of services performed during
the billing period. Expenses, which will be billed separately, will include printing, graphics,
word processing, photography and reproduction, rental or purchase of special equipment and
materials, long distance telephone, fax, special shipping or delivery, lodging, travel (airfare), car
rental, mileage, and subsistence.
The following is an overall summary of the budget by labor, subconsultants, and expenses. The
following pages provide EDAW's standard hourly rate schedule and invoicing and payment
policies.
EDAW Labor $65,402.00
Subconsultants
Kakis Associates;-Inc. $28,455.00
Solus Geotechnical Corporation 2,500.00
Tischler & Associates, Inc. 15,750.00
$46,705.00
Expenses $7,000.00
Total Budget $119,107.00
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EDAW'S Standard Hourly Rate Schedule
Effective January 1, 1994
SCHEDULE OF FEES
for Professional Services
Time Charges
Hourly Rate Range
Principals $100.00 - $175.00
Senior Associates $75.00 - $125.00
Associates $50.00 - $ 91.00
Professional, Administrative & $30.00 - $ 75.00
Word Processing Staff
EDAW's hourly rate schedule is subject to adjustment in January and July of each year.
Reimbursable Expenses
Consultants: Cost plus 10%.
Travel: Private vehicles @ $0.29 per mile. Commercial travel and related
expenses at cost plus 10%.
Computer. Computer Aided Design/Drafting @ $25.00 - $35.00 per hour,
depending upon the complexity of software and required peripheral
equipment. Microcomputers used for CAD/D will be billed at $25.00 -
$35.00 per hour based on the actual application.
Microcomputers other than for CAD/D applications @ $10.00 per hour.
Taxes: Any tax and/or fees imposed by a taxing authority based upon gross
revenues or sales shall be reimbursable in addition to the fee stated in
this contract.
Other project expenses: Cost plus 10%.
Such as: Printing, graphics, photography and reproduction, rental or purchase of
special equipment and materials, long distance telephone, telex, fax,
special shipping or delivery, models and renderings, lodging and
subsistence.
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INVOICING AND PAYMENT POLICIES
1. In contracting with EDAW, Inc. for professional services, client warrants that funds are
available to compensate EDAW for the total amount of services and expenses contracted and
that these funds are neither encumbered nor contingent upon subsequent granting of
approvals, permits or financial commitments by lending institutions or other third parties.
2. Invoices are submitted by EDAW each four weeks (not necessarily falling on the first or last
day of the month). Client shall notify EDAW, in writing, of any and all objections, if any, to
an invoice within ten (10) days of the date of invoice. Otherwise, the invoice shall be deemed
proper and acceptable by the Client. Amounts indicated on invoices are due and payable
immediately upon receipt. Client's account will be considered delinquent if EDAW, Inc. does
not receive full payment within thirty (30) days after the invoice date.
3. A service charge will be applied at the rate of 1.5 percent per month (or the maximum rate
allowable by law) to delinquent accounts. Payment thereafter will be applied first to accrued
interest and then to the principal unpaid by the Client. Client shall pay all costs and
expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by
EDAW in connection with the collection of delinquent accounts of Client.
4. If a delinquency by Client occurs, EDAW, Inc. may choose to suspend work. If such a
decision to suspend work is made, EDAW, Inc. will notify Client in writing. EDAW may
choose to recommence work once a delinquency is completely cured and any and all
attendant collection costs, fees, increases in costs or fees, or other amounts required to be
paid by Client under this agreement are made in full. If a delinquency by Client occurs and
EDAW, Inc. chooses not to suspend work, no waiver or estoppel shall be implied or inferred.
Client agrees and understands that if EDAW, Inc. decides to so suspend its work, EDAW
shall not be liable for any costs or damages, including but not limited to delay and
consequential damages, to the Owner, Client, or any other third party, that may arise from or
be related to such a work suspension. Client agrees to hold EDAW, Inc. harmless from and
completely indemnify EDAW from and against any and all damages, costs, attorney's fees,
and/or other expenses which EDAW, Inc. may incur as a result of any claim by any person or
entity arising out of such a suspension of work.
5. If any litigation, arbitration, or other legal action aiis-ing out of this contract ensues, uhe
prevailing party shall be entitled to, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, expenses,
expert fees, and costs.
6. When non-standard billing is requested, time spent by office administrative personnel in
preparation is a cost to the project and charged as technical labor.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EDAW's liability for damage on account of any act, error, omission or other professional negligence
shall be limited to a sum not to exceed $50,000 or our fee, whichever is greater.
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Attachment D
Broker. Professional Practice Insurance Brokers, Inc.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - CALIFORNIA
Insurance Co.: American Motorists Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
3CW235534-02 9/1/93-9/1/94 $1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - ALL OTHER STATES
Insurance Co.: American Motorists Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
3CQ265819-02 5/1/94-5/1/95 $1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
GENERAL LIABILITY
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CP05181149-06 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
CSL $2,000,000 aggregate
Pers. Inj. $1,000,000 per occ.
HIRED & NON OWNED AUTOMOBILE
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CP05181149-06 7/1/947/1/95 CSL $1,000,000
EXCESS LIABILITY (UMBRELLA FORM)
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CU518115OL06 7/1/94-7/1/95 Single $4,000,000 occurrence
Single $4,000,000 aggregate
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PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
-isurance Co: Continental Casualty Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
AAE823-40-67 3/24/94-3/24/95 $2,000,000 aggregate
FOREIGN GENERAL LIABILITY
Insurance Co: Kemper Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
PENDING 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
Pers In j. $1,000,000 per occ.
The aggregate limit is the total insurance available for claims presented within the policy for all
operations.
CSL stands for "Combined Single Limit."
30 day notice of cancellation is a standard request for certificates; there is no additional charge.
Naming the client as additional insured on the policy is also fairly standard; however there is a $50
charge per request. These are billed to the office and in turn should be billed to the client. Primary
-overage requirements are an additional charge; consult the business manager.
insurance Co: Zurich Insurance Company
FOREIGN GENERAL LIABILITY
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CGL6422244-01 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
CSL $2,000,000 aggregate
Pers: Inj. $1,000,000 per occ.
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CITY OF SAN BERN IDINO - REQUEST F R COUNCIL ACTION
From: AL BOUGHEY, DIRECTOR Subject: AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
INLAND CENTER MALL EXPANSION
Dept: PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Date: AUGUST 24, 1994 MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 6. 1994
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
CONTINUED FROM MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 1994.
I IDMIN.. OFFIC&
i AUG 94 8 : 09
Recommended motion:
Adopt resolution.
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l;ontect person-, Al Boughey Phone: 5357
Supporting data attached: Staff RP or _; R col u _ion Ward: 3
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: 0
Source:(Acct. No.) 772-171-245o5
(Acct. Description)
1
Finance:
:ouncil Notes:
. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES NO. 94-5, INLAND CENTER MALL
EXPANSION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1994
REQUEST AND LOCATION
General Growth Management, Inc. is currently processing Development Agreement application
91-01 for the expansion of the Inland Center Mall. As a result of the potentially significant
environmental impacts associated with the project, the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), requires that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared for the application as
environmental clearance.
Inland Center Mall, located at the intersection of Inland Center Drive and the I-215 Freeway,
is requesting approval of a Development Agreement to govern the proposed expansion.
Specifically, the applicant is proposing to add an additional 776,465 gross square feet to the
existing 985,883 square feet and 3,020 parking spaces to the existing 4,400 spaces. As
proposed, the project will involve the construction of up to three (3) new major department
stores and a second floor of retail built in four (4) phases.
BACKGROUND
As originally envisioned, Inland Center Mall and Carousel Mall were to process concurrent
Development Agreement applications. One consultant was retained to prepare two EIR's
utilizing shared information and shared costs. Agreements for Services for both Carousel Mall
and Inland Center Mall were then brought before the Mayor and Common Council for approval
on August 15, 1994. However, a request was made by Carousel Mall to continue their
agreement so that additional time could be spent reviewing the agreement. Given that the two
agreements were interdependent, staff recommended continuance of both agreements. Since
August 15, 1994, Carousel Mall has decided to put their Development Agreement application
on hold for approximately two to four months. Staff therefore proposes to secure approval of
Agreement for Services 94-5 and continue processing the Inland Center Mall application without
Carousel Mall.
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
Since April 1994, Planning and Building Services has been in the process of soliciting
prospective consultants to prepare two separate Environmental Impact Reports for the Carousel
Inland Center Mall EIR
Agreement for Services
September 6, 1994
Page 2
and Inland Center Mall expansions. A review/selection committee was established comprised
of Chuck Bell, a consultant hired to assist staff, and representatives from the Departments of
Planning and Building Services and Public Works as well as the Economic Development
Agency. Interviews were conducted on June 1, 1994, after the panel selected the top five (5)
candidates.
EDAW was the consensus choice of every member of the review/selection committee. It is
Planning and Building Services' belief that they can fairly and professionally prepare and defend
the EIR. The selection criteria were numerous with emphasis on the following:
o Overall quality of proposal
o Overall understanding of the issues (e.g. socio/economic, traffic, etc.)
o Ability to represent the project well to the Planning Commission and Common
Council
o Project management
o Oral presentation and subsequent interview responses
o Focus on legal defensibility
o Experience with projects of a similar scope and scale
o Cost
o Local Preference
FUNDING
The cost of preparing the Environmental Impact Report will be borne solely by the applicant
(Inland Center Mall). The applicant will sign the agreement and provide funding upon
ratification of the agreement by the Mayor and Common Council. The costs of staffs time will
also be borne by the applicant subject to the direct cost recovery procedure associated with
Development Agreement applications.
SCOPE OF WORK
The proposed Scope of Work for the Environmental Impact Report has been included as an
attachment to this staff report. The scope provides definable tasks for preparation of the
document including data collection, preparation of a Draft and Final EIR, findings and facts, and
statements of overriding considerations as well as attendance at meetings and hearings.
Inland Center Mall EIR
Agreement for Services
September 6, 1994
Page 3
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES GOALS
The proposal complies with the City's goals as established in Resolution No. 93-411, in that the
subconsultant are comprised of at least 15% minority owned and 5% women owned businesses.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Of the 12 proposals received by staff, only one firm had an office in San Bernardino. This firm
was teamed with another firm under whose name the proposal was written. Of the five (5) firms
interviewed, two (2) had offices in Riverside. This was one of the rating factors used in ranking
the proposals; however, it was not the major consideration. The review committee believed that
the firm selected for the contract, EDAW, was best able to prepare the documents and fulfill the
City's needs and requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the resolution approving the
Agreement for Services, for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Inland
Center Mall expansion in the amount of$148,682.00.
Prepared by: Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner
for Al Boughey, AICP, Director
Planning and Building Services
Exhibits
1. Resolution authorizing Agreement for Services No. 94-5 for Inland Center Mall.
1 RESOLUTION NO.
2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES TO EDAW, INC. FOR
3 PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED
INLAND CENTER MALL EXPANSION PROJECT
4
5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
6
SECTION 1. EDAW, Inc. , through a fair and impartial
7
selection process, was chosen to prepare an Environmental
8
Impact Report in support of the proposed expansion at the
9
Inland Center Mall. An Agreement for Services is therefore
10
awarded accordingly to said firm for the total amount of
11 $148,682 but such award shall be effective only upon the
12 agreements for services being fully executed by all parties.
13 The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said
14 Agreement for Services on behalf of the City; a copy of the
15 agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and
16 incorporated herein by reference.
17 SECTION 2. This Agreement for Services and any amendment
18 or modification thereto shall not take effect or become
19 operative until fully signed and executed by the parties and
20 no party shall be obligated hereunder until the time of such
21 full execution. No oral agreements, amendments,
22 modifications, or waivers are intended or authorized and shall
23 not be implied from any act or course of conduct of any party.
24 SECTION 3. This resolution is hereby rescinded if the
25 parties to the Agreement for Services fail to execute it
26 within ninety f the
Y 90( ) days Y passage of this resolution.
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1 RESO: AWARDING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES TO EDAW, INC. FOR
PREPARATION OF THE INLAND CENTER MALL ENVIRONMENTAL
2 IMPACT REPORT
3
4
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
5
adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
6 Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the
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day of 1994, by the following vote, to-wit:
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Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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CURLIN
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HERNANDEZ
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OBERHELMAN
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DEVLIN
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POPE-LUDLAM
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MILLER
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The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this day of
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22 Tom Minor, Mayor
23 City of San Bernardino
24 Approved as to form
and legal content:
25 JAMES F. PENMAN
26 City Attorney
27 By:
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Agreement No. 945
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of September, 1994, by
and between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ("City") and EDAW, Inc. ("Consultant").
RE ITA
1. Purp
The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the City to procure the services of an
experienced professional firm to provide environmental consulting services for the Inland
Center Mall Project.
The City will delegate the responsibility to administer this contract to the Director of the
Planning and Building Services Department (Department).
2. Mission
The City hereby retains Consultant in the capacity as Consultant for provision of services
described in Attachments A, B, C, D and E. Consultant hereby accepts such
responsibility as described herein.
However, the Director of Planning and Building Services may modify the scope of work
if it is later determined that specified tasks are no longer necessary.
3. Term
This Agreement shall commence as of the day and year first above shown and shall
remain in full force and effect for a period of one year unless sooner terminated as
provided herein. The Director of Planning and Building Services is authorized to extend
this Agreement for up to six months and approve line item adjustments to the
Agreement's program budget as long as either of such amendments are upon the same
terms and conditions as specified herein.
4. Consultant Responsibilities
Consultant shall complete the Scope of Work described in Attachment A. Consultant
commits the principal personnel listed in Attachment B for the duration of the project.
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5. Replacement of Named Personnel
It has been determined that the key personnel named in this Agreement are necessary for
the successful performance of this Agreement as shown in Attachment B. No diversion
or replacement of these individuals shall be made by Consultant without written consent
of the Department, provided that the Department may ratify, in writing, within ten (10)
days of diversion or replacement and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the
Department required by this clause. If the Department fails to respond to Consultant
within ten (10) days of notification by Consultant, said personnel diversion or
replacement shall be deemed approved.
6. Release of News Information
No news release, including photographs, public announcements or confirmation of same,
of any part of the subject matter of this Agreement or any phase of any program
hereunder shall be made without prior written approval of the Director of Planning and
Building Services.
7. Confidentiality of Reports
Consultant shall keep confidential all reports, information and data received, prepared
or assembled pursuant to performance hereunder and that the Department designates as
confidential. Such information shall not be made available to any person, firm,
corporation or entity without the prior written consent of the Department.
8. Compensation
The CITY agrees to pay Consultant for the Scope of Work, as described in Attachment
C for the Inland Center Mall EIR Project. This amount will not exceed $148,682.00 for
the total term of the AGREEMENT unless a change in the Scope of Work, as set forth
in Attachment A, is agreed to in writing by the CITY and CONSULTANT and additional
payment is approved by the CITY. Provided, however, the Director of Planning and
Building Services may authorize a written change in scope not to exceed ten percent
(10%) of the AGREEMENT.
Consultant shall submit invoices each four weeks based on the completion of the scope
of work set forth in Attachment A.
Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. Such payment
shall be payable to EDAW, Inc. and mailed to EDAW, Inc., Department 1864, P.O. Box
61000, San Francisco, California 94161-1864.
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BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
9. Department Support
The Planning and Building Services Department shall provide Consultant with any plans,
publications, reports, statistics, records or other data or information pertinent to the
services to be provided hereunder which are reasonably available to the Department.
10. Independent Contractor
Consultant shall perform the services as contained herein as an independent contractor
and shall not be considered an employee of the City. This Agreement is by and between
Consultant and the City, and is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create the
relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or association,
between the City and Consultant.
11. Conflict of Interest
Consultant agrees for the term of this Agreement not to enter into any agreement that
will inure to the detriment of the City of San Bernardino.
12. Successor and Assignment
The services as contained herein are to be rendered by Consultant whose name is as
appears first above written and said Consultant shall not assign nor transfer any interest
in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City.
13. Indemnification
Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, the City, its agents, officers and
employees, from and against any losses, liabilities, expenses, and costs, including,
without limitation, attorney's fees and costs, caused by the Consultant's negligent
performance of services under this agreement.
As respects to its operations under this Agreement other than the performance of
Professional services, the Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
City and their agents, officers and employees from and against any and all liability,
expense and claims for damages of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to,
bodily injury, death,personal injury,or property damages arising from or connected with
Consultant's operations.
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BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
14. Imurance
Consultant shall maintain during the entire term of this agreement Workers Compensation
and General Liability Insurance and other insurance coverages as listed in Attachment D
to this agreement. Certificates of Insurance showing these coverages shall be provided
to the Director of the Planning and Building Services Department prior to commencement
of work under the agreement.
15. Compliance with Laws
The parties agree to be bound by applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
directives as they pertain to the performance of this Agreement.
16. Non-Discrimination
In the fulfillment of the program established under this Agreement, either as to
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other terms of compensation, selection for training,
including apprenticeship or participation in the program or the receiving of any benefits
under the program, Consultant agrees not to discriminate nor to allow any subcontractor
to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, natural origin, ancestry, sex,
marital status or physical handicap.
17. Severabilily
In the event that any provision herein contained is held to be invalid, void or illegal by
any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the
remainder of this Agreement and shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other
provision contained herein. If any such provision shall be deemed invalid due to its
scope or breadth, such provision shall be deemed valid to the extent of the scope or
breadth permitted by law.
18. Interpretation
No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because
that party or that party's legal representative drafted such provision, but this Agreement
is to be construed as if it were drafted by both parties hereto.
19. Entire Agreement
This Agreement with Attachments A, B, C, D and E constitutes the entire understanding
and agreement of the parties.
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BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
20. Waive
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No breach of any provision can be waived unless in writing. Waiver of any one breach
of any provision shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach of the same or
any other provision hereof.
21. Contract Evaluation and Review
The ongoing assessment and monitoring of this Agreement is the responsibility of the
Director of Planning and Building Services or designee.
22. Termination
The City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement for any reason at any time by
mailing by certified mail 30 days prior written notice of termination to the other party.
In this event, the Consultant shall be paid the reasonable value of services rendered to
the date of termination. In the event of any such termination, Consultant shall provide
to City, without charge, all documents, notes, maps, reports and data accumulated to the
date of such termination. Consultant further covenants to give its good-faith cooperation
in the transfer of the work to the City or to any other consultant designated by City
following such termination, and to attend and participate in any meetings at no cost to
City as shall be deemed necessary by the Director of Planning and Building Services to
effectively accomplish such transfer.
23. Notice
Notices, herein shall be presented in person or by certified or registered U.S. mail, as
follows:
To Consultant: Mr. Fred Talarico
EDAW, Inc.
1920 Main Street, Suite 450
Irvine, California 92714
To City: Director of Planning & Building Services
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street, Third Floor
San Bernardino, California 92418
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the giving of notice by personal
service.
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BERNARDINO AND EDAW, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above shown.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BY:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved as to form
and legal content:
By:
City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
BY:
Name
Title
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Attachment A
TASK 1.0 PROJECT INITIATION
1.1 Data Collection
1.2 Project Schedule
TASK 2.0 PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
2.1 Screencheck Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.2 Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.3 Draft Environmental Impact Report
2.4 Response to Comments Document
2.5 Final Environmental Impact Report
TASK 3.0 PREPARATION OF CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
3.1 Statement of Findings and Facts
3.2 Statement of Overriding Considerations
3.3 Resolutions
TASK 4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
4.1 Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program
4.2 Final Mitigation Monitoring Program
TASK 5.0 ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
5.1 Initial Kick-Off Meeting (1)
5.2 Scoping Meetings (2)
5.3 Staff Meetings (8)
5.4 Environmental Review Committee Meetings (2)
5.5 Planning Commission Hearings (2)
5.6 City Council Hearings (2)
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TASK 1.0 PROJECT INITIATION
SUBTASK 1.1 DATA COLLECTION
The purpose of this subtask is to collect the existing data base for the proposed project. All
existing data to be provided by the City staff will be used in preparing the various work products
outlined in this proposal. Concurrent with the collection of data, EDAW will work with City
staff to clearly define their objectives and expectations of the process including the methodology
and significance criteria for each environmental topic. To complete this subtask, EDAW will
accomplish the following:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff to determine data availability.
2. EDAW will review and analyze all existing data provided by the City including, but not
limited to, the City of San Bernardino General Plan and zoning.
3. EDAW will prepare and submit to City staff a list of required additional information.
4. Upon receipt of all data, EDAW will prepare a comprehensive list of references to be
used by the project team.
SUBTASK 1.2 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The purpose of this subtask is to develop and maintain a project schedule. A tentative schedule
will be developed based upon discussion at the project initiation meeting with the City staff. The
tentative schedule will be placed in a computerized chart format and finalized upon review and
approval by the City staff. Any necessary changes to the project schedule will be made with
concurrence by the City staff and EDAW. In order to develop and maintain an appropriate,
reasonable schedule, EDAW will complete the following:
1. The EDAW Director will meet with the City staff to review the computerized tentative
schedule with defmitive milestone dates for all work products and ranges of dates for all
meeting and hearings.
2. The EDAW Director will finalize the project schedule, provide copies to the City and
Project team, and maintain the schedule on an on-going basis.
3. Any revisions to the project schedule will be discussed by the City staff and the EDAW
Director and revised copies of the schedule will be provided to the City and project team.
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TASK 2.0 PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
All environmental documentation for the proposed project will be prepared by EDAW in
accordance with CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the City of San Bernardino procedures for preparing EIRs.
All environmental documentation will be prepared to reflect format and contents that are legally
defensible. The preparation process of the EIRs will be conducted to minimize, rather than add
to, the controversy of the project by: utilizing the CEQA process as an information gathering
and public information process; utilizing the structure of the CEQA process to receive input on
the scope of the environmental issues to be addressed and to provide written responses to address
the issues and concerns expressed by the public; and using each step in the CEQA process to
build an adequate, legally defensible EIR. This has started with the Initial Study, continues
throughout the preparation of the EIR and the Response to Comments and concludes with the
Statement of Findings and Facts.
All documents will be presented in text and exhibits that are easily understood by the public and
can be implemented by City staff upon its certification.
SUBTASKS 2.1, 2.2,AND 2.3 SCREENCHECK DRAFT,PRELEW NARY DRAFT, AND
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
EDAW will prepare a Screencheck Draft EIR for submittal to the City for review and comment.
Upon incorporation of all revisions and comments, EDAW will submit a Preliminary Draft EIR
for final approval by City staff. Upon final approval of the Preliminary Draft EIR by City staff,
the Draft EIR will be printed by EDAW and distributed by the City to the appropriate agencies
and interested parties.
Each EIR will address the full range of environmental topics as determined by the Initial Study
and required by CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of San Bernardino. Based on
the information provided through the RFP process, the following is a brief description of each
section of the EIR including a discussion of the general contents and the methodology and
assumptions to be used in the analyses.
INTRODUCTION
This section will briefly describe the project location and general characteristics, the purpose of
the EIR, the format and content of the EIR, CEQA requirements, and project history.
SUMMARIES
This section will contain three summaries: the Executive Summary; the Project Summary of
Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance; and the Summary of Alteratives to
the Proposed Project. Prior to the preparation of these summaries, EDAW will meet with City
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staff to discuss and identify format and content. The identified format will enable the City staff
to incorporate the summaries into future staff reports for the project. Each summary is described
below.
Executive Summary
An Executive Summary will be prepared for the EIR in accordance with CEQA and the State
CEQA Guidelines. The Executive Summary will provide the casual reader of the EIR with an
opportunity to understand the project and its implications. The Executive Summary will include:
• Project Description (with illustrations)
• Applicant, Lead Agency, Responsible Agency Information
• Narrative Summary of Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance
• Narrative Summary of Alternatives to the Proposed Project
Project Summary of Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Level of Significance
This matrix summary will provide a brief summary of all potential impacts of the project,
recommended mitigation measures, and the level of significance of each impact. This summary
will list the cumulative impacts of this project as well as specific project related impacts. These
impacts will be called out separately so that the reader may understand the effects of both the
project and other development that is occurring in surrounding areas.
Summary of Alternatives to the Proposed Proiect
This matrix summary will provide a comparison of the impacts of all alternatives to the proposed
project. It will provide in a tabular format the following data:
• Alternative Descriptions (General)
• Whether Alternative is Under Consideration
• Whether Alternative is Superior to the Proposed Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This section will describe the location,boundaries,and the characteristics of the proposed project.
EDAW will identify the project applicant and other key contacts, define the objectives of the
project as proposed by the project applicant and the City, list the required discretionary actions
for project approval, and provide a discussion of how the EIR will be used and implemented.
Where appropriate this information will be illustrated with graphics including,but not limited to,
an exhibit with the project location and boundaries shown on USGS topographic maps.
EDAW will prepare a detailed discussion of past environmental documents including the proper
citations for past environmental documents related to the project site and their incorporation by
reference into the EIR. The incorporation by reference of environmental documents will be
accomplished in accordance with Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The
incorporation will include where the information is available for public review.
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DESCRIPTION OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL LAND USES RELATING TO THE
PROPOSED PROJECT
This section will establish the overall setting for the analysis of the proposed project and project
alternatives. It is intended that both be understood from a local and regional perspective. This
section will provide the basis for understanding the project's impacts on the Carousel Mall,
impacts on more traditional downtown areas, and on the potential for similar projects in any
adjacent jurisdiction. This section is discussed below.
Local
This section will describe the existing land uses and applicable land use plans on and adjacent
to the project site. EDAW will discuss relevant planning and circulation considerations in the
City of San Bernardino. A list of major projects in the City of San Bernardino utilized in the
analysis will be developed. This may be accomplished by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) or other
mutually agreed upon units of analysis.
Re6onal
This section will list and illustrate the location of approved and proposed projects within the
region. It will include a description of adjacent areas. This section will focus on the past,
present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects of a similar scale and character. This will
provide the basis for the analysis of the cumulative impacts of the proposed project in
conjunction with other approved and proposed projects.
It is intended that the section provide the reader with the information necessary to understand
each component of the proposed development within its local environment and provide data
necessary to understand their importance in the subregional and regional perspective.
In order to establish the local and regional land uses related to the proposed project,EDAW will
take the following actions:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff and each applicant to prepare a list of past,
present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects in the City of San Bernardino
and the unincorporated County. These will be the cumulative projects.
2. EDAW will complete the proposed project description. The project description
will be revised and approved by the City.
3. The project description and list of the cumulative projects will be reviewed and
approved by the City of San Bernardino.
4. EDAW will transmit the documents, verify that they were received, and request
a response from affected jurisdictions.
5. EDAW will meet, if necessary, with the staff at the County, adjacent Counties,
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and surrounding Cities to verify the cumulative projects assumptions.
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6. EDAW will record all actions in Appendix A of the EIR.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING,IMPACTS,MITIGATION MEASURES,AND LEVEL OF
SIGNIFICANCE
This section will describe the existing environmental setting for the project study area, analyze
all potential impacts, and recommend mitigation measures related to each project. Each impact
section will discuss project-specific and cumulative impacts. EDAW will use the State CEQA
Guidelines, the City General Plan, and/or local policies to establish thresholds of significance for
each environmental topic. A full range of mitigation measures will be discussed and evaluated
for feasibility and effectiveness. All mitigation proposed will specify the responsible party and
appropriate timing of the measure. Following the discussion of impacts and mitigation measures,
the resulting level of significance will be stated.
The environmental topics will be discussed to the level of detail necessary in the EIR. To extent
possible, existing information contained in previous documentation will be used. Each
environmental topic will be addressed in the following manner:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
IMPACTS
State and/or City Impact Criteria
Project-Specific
- Cumulative
NIITIGATION MEASURES
LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE
- Impacts Found to be Insignificant
- Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance
- Impacts Mitigated yet Remain Significant
- Impacts that Cannot be Mitigated and are Significant
Seismicitv/Liouefaction
It is anticipated that earth resources will have an impact on the proposed Inland Center Mall.
Solus Geotechnical Corporation in association with EDAW will conduct a review of the
geotechnical information and resources available. We will summarize this technical information
in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Solus Geotechnical Corporation will conduct a review of the geotechnical information.
Liquefaction issues and regional seismicity will be analyzed.
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2. EDAW and Solus Geotechnical Corporation will identify all potential project-specific and
cumulative earth resource impacts.
3. EDAW and Solus Geotechnical Corporation will propose mitigation measures for
identified earth resource impacts.
4. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Air Quality
It is anticipated that the expansion of the Inland Center Mall will have a potential impact on air
quality. EDAW will conduct an air quality analysis addressing the impact of each proposed
project on existing ambient air quality and the exposure of people to pollutant concentrations.
The study will be based upon the traffic volumes provided in the traffic study and the levels of
proposed development. The air quality study will contain both an analysis of regional and local
air quality impacts and consistency with regional air quality management planning.
The following steps will be taken:
1. EDAW will describe the current air quality in the vicinity of each proposed project. The
local atmospheric setting will be characterized based on available climatic data and on Air
Pollution Control District air quality monitoring summaries.
2. EDAW will conduct an air quality analysis which will include calculations of stationary
source emissions associated with the proposed project. The project's electrical and natural
gas consumption will be calculated by the Air Pollution Control District's estimate of
project generated emissions.
3. The Urbemis 4 computer model, developed by the California Air Resource Board, will
be used to calculate project generated mobil source emissions.
4. Temporary construction impacts, especially with regard to fugitive dust emissions from
construction, will be evaluated and quantified.
S. EDAW will review any published materials prepared by the project proponent related to
release of hazardous materials during construction.
6. Any changes in regional transportation activity emissions due to project implementation
in terms of a regional emissions burden will be estimated.
7. Project consistency with the Air Quality Management Plan will be discussed.
8. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified air quality impacts.
9. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
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Noise
Development of the proposed Inland Center Mall will result in short-term and long-term increases
in ambient noise levels. The proposed offsite impacts are related to vehicular traffic. On site
noise impacts include loading dock areas, mechanical equipment, and other similar noise
generating sources. EDAW will prepare a noise analysis of the proposed project. EDAW will
summarize the analysis in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. EDAW will review existing noise data for the project vicinity.
2. EDAW will use the FHWA highway noise model ("FHWA Highway Traffic Noise
Prediction Model," FHWA-RD-77-108) to describe existing noise levels in the project
vicinity. Community noise standards relevant to this project contained in the City of San
Bernardino Noise Element of the General Plan and the Noise Ordinance will be identified.
3. EDAW will determine the increase in noise levels due to the project. Areas that will
experience a significant noise increase will be identified and the resulting land use/noise
compatibility discussed.
4. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified noise impacts.
5. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Land Use
It is anticipated that each proposed project will have an impact on existing land use. The
expansion of the Inland Center Mall will impact existing retail and commercial businesses in the
downtown area. EDAW in association with Tischler & Associates, Inc. (TA) will prepare a
socio/economic market impact study that will be summarized into the Draft EIR. The study will
focus on the local and regional retail industry. We will indicate potential physical changes
caused by the economic or social effects of the proposed Inland Center Mall project and the
Carousel Mall project individually and cumulatively.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Tischler& Associates,Inc. and EDAW will describe the existing on-site and off-site land
uses and the adopted land use plans.
2. EDAW in association with Tischler & Associates, Inc. will propose mitigation measures
to reduce identified land use impacts related to physical changes caused by the economic
or social effects of the proposed Inland Center Mall project and the Carousel Mall project
individually and cumulatively.
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3. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
Transportation/Circulation
It is anticipated that the proposed projects will have an impact on traffic and circulation. Kaku
Associates will p.—cpare a technical traffic report on the existing traffic and circulation conditions
in the vicinity of the project site for the Inland Center Mall project and the impacts related to the
proposed project. EDAW will summarize the technical report in the EIR.
The following steps will be taken:
1. Kaku Associates will inventory the existing street system serving the entire study area(for
all alternatives), including number of lanes, street widths, traffic control devices, parking,
and operational characteristics. Any existing traffic volume data, including 24-hour
counts and peak hour intersection turning movement counts, will be identified and
gathered by the consultant, working with the affected agencies/jurisdictions. Any
additional pertinent data will also be collected, including previously conducted traffic
studies for projects in the area. It is anticipated that recent and valid traffic counts would
be available. An assessment will be made of existing operating conditions and constraints
within the study area. Existing peak hour levels of service will be quantified at the
intersections identified.
2. Kaku Associates will develop future traffic projections at the identified locations for the
following scenarios: Project Opening Day; Project Opening Day + Project Conditions;
Year 2010 Cumulative Base Conditions; and Year 2010 Cumulative Base + Project
Conditions.
3. Kaku Associates will assess future intersection operating conditions based upon peak hour
levels of service for the three time periods. The percent contribution of the proposed
project will be determined at each analyzed intersection and freeway location.
4. For the most critical time period, the peak month afternoon peak hour, Kaku Associates
will evaluate all access points for the mall for their adequacy from both a
capacity/operational and safety perspective. Also, for this same time period, internal
circulation and parking supply will be evaulated and improvements/modifications will be
recommended if needed.
5. Kaku Associates will define all project-specific and cumulative transportation/circulation
impacts of the proposed project.
6. Kaku Associates and EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified impacts.
7. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
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Public Utilities
The proposed Inland Center Mall expansion will result in an increase in utility usage. The
specific focus of the EIR will be on the adequacy of water supply and sewer treatment.
Evaluation of cumulative impacts will need to be addressed for the Inland Center Mall expansion
and cumulative projects.
EDAW will determine if adequate infrastructure is available for existing and future development
of the proposed project site. In order to thoroughly evaluate any impact the proposed project
may have on public utilities, EDAW will contact in writing the following utilities providing
service to the proposed project. Each utility will be sent a questionnaire to assess the impacts
of the project on their service levels.
The following steps will be taken:
Water/Sewer
1. EDAW will describe how water and sewer service will be provided to the project site.
2. EDAW will assess the location, source, and capacity of these systems to serve the
proposed project.
3. EDAW will identify all project-specific and cumulative impacts.
4. EDAW will propose mitigation measures for identified impacts.
5. Based upon the proposed mitigation measures,EDAW will define the level of significance
for each project-specific and cumulative impact.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
This section will evaluate the alternatives listed below. These alternatives will be evaluated in
sufficient detail to afford project decisionmakers the opportunity to select either one alternative
project or portions of alternatives. An alternatives matrix will provide a comparative analysis
of each alternative in a tabular format. This matrix will present the defined alternatives and their
respective impacts. The alternatives section will describe each alternative and discuss whether
it has been rejected from further consideration. EDAW will evaluate alternatives which may
eliminate or reduce to a level of insignificance any significant adverse impacts associated with
the project.
• No Project Alternative
No Development
Development Under Existing General Plan/Zoning
• Reduced Intensity Alternative
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• Development at Another Location Alternative (Carousel or other location per EIR
and socio/economic market analysis)
The following action will be taken related to the analysis of alternatives:
1. EDAW will meet with City staff and each applicant to establish a description of
each alternative. Each potentially viable alternative will be included.
2. EDAW will request written verification of alternatives received related to the
NOP.
3. Each alternative will be evaluated as follows:
General Information
• Description of Alternative
• Whether Alternative is Under Consideration
• Whether Alternative is Superior to the Proposed Project
• Whether Alternative is Rejected from Further Consideration
Environmental Topics
• Project Impacts
• Alternatives Reduction/Elimination of Impact
• Qualitative and/or Quantitative Analysis
Alternative Impacts
• Alternative Impacts that are not Project Impacts
• Alternatives Contribution to Cumulative Impacts
Reiection Rationale
4. EDAW will key the rejection rationale for any alternative to the findings required
for the Statement of Findings and Facts (Subtask 3.1).
LONG-TERM IMPLICATIONS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The focus of this section is discuss the long-term results of the proposed project with a focus on
the potential for growth inducement.
The following will be analyzed in this section.
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The Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of the Environment and the Maintenance
and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity
The approval of a development project represents the long-term commitment of a site to urban
uses. It also precludes the use of the individual site for uses other than those ultimately selected
by the decisionmakers. EDAW will discuss the long-term commitment to uses of the site and
evaluate the shat-term impacts of the project that will ultimately occur from project
implementation. Actions necessary to implement the project, when approved, will be outlined
and discussed in this section.
Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would Be Involved In the Proposed
Action Should It Be Implemented
Approval of the development project will irreversibly commit the site to urban uses. EDAW will
evaluate the impact of the project and indicate any actions that represent significant irreversible
environmental changes.
Growth-Inducing Impacts of the Proposed Action
The project represents a change in land use. The implementation of the project will signal the
need for additional governmental services and other facilities in the community. This section will
indicate the overall and site specific growth-inducing impacts of the project. We will discuss
other vacant parcels in the vicinity of the project. The growth-inducing impacts of this project,
in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects, will be
discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARIES
EDAW will provide a series of environmental summaries in the EIR. These summaries are
intended to accomplish the following:
• Provide an accurate transition from the Initial Study to the Certification
Documents related to the project.
• Establish an exact cross check related to each conclusion made in the
environmental process.
• Provide the City staff with a ready reference for environmental policies and
requirements.
• Assure that all appropriate mitigation measures are listed in one location so they
can be ready referenced as conditions of any project approval.
• Provide a single location to prepare Findings and Facts.
EDAW will provide the following Environmental Summaries:
Summary of Mitigation Measures
In addition to the discussion of recommended mitigation measures within each topical section,
EDAW will provide a summary list of all proposed mitigation measures.
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Summary of Impacts Found Not to be Significant
EDAW will prepare a summary of those impacts which were determined to be insignificant.
Summary of Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance
EDAW will provide a summary of impacts reduced to a level of insignificance through
implementation of mitigation measures.
Summary of Unavoidable Adverse Impacts of the Proposed Protect
EDAW will prepare a summary of all unavoidable adverse impacts of the proposed project. This
summary will serve as the basis of the preparation of the Statement of Findings and Facts.
The inventory of unavoidable adverse impacts will include a summary of the findings of previous
environmental documentation that are incorporated by reference. This will allow decisionmakers
to determine the relative impact of the project in concert with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects. This concept is consistent with the most recent interpretations of
CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
REPORT PREPARATION RESOURCES
Oar anizations and Persons Consulted
This section will be provided in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the City and will
list all individuals and agencies that were contacted during the preparation of the EIR.
Preparers of and Contributors to the Report
This section will also be provided in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the City.
It will list those individuals from EDAW, the City of San Bernardino, and technical
subconsultants who were involved in the preparation of the EIR.
References
This section will provide a listing of all reference material used during preparation of the EIR.
All references used in the preparation of the report will be made available to the City of San
Bernardino during the official review period for the EIR. The references will be held in the
office of EDAW and will be delivered to the City within twenty-four hours of request.
APPENDICES
The Appendices to the EIR will contain the following:
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Inland Center Mall
Appendix A - Public Participation and Review
Appendix B - Earth Resources Assessment
Appendix C - Air Quality Assessment
Appendix D - Noise Assessment
Appendix E - Lard Use Assessment
Appendix F - Traffic/Circulation Report
Appendix G - Sewer/Water Assessment
Appendix H - Correspondence
SUBTASK 2.4 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS DOCUMENT
EDAW will prepare a Response to Comments Document for the Draft EIR in accordance with
Section 15088 of the State CEQA Guidelines. It is presently anticipated that these responses will
be prepared immediately preceding the Planning Commission Public Hearing on the project.
Responses will be coordinated with the City staff for review and approval by the Environmental
Review Committee.
SUBTASK 2.5 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Following review and approval of the Response to Comments Document by the City Council,
EDAW will prepare an Administrative Final EIR. The Administrative Final EIR will be a
compilation of all documents utilized in the analysis of the proposed project. The reader will be
able to "track" the entire project from the Initial Study analysis to the Final EIR. Upon review
and approval of the Administrative Final EIR, EDAW will provide the City with a Final EIR.
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TASK 3.0 PREPARATION OF CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
SUBTASK 3.1 STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS
Based on the contents of the Draft EIR and the actions of the Planning Commission,EDAW will
prepare a Draft Statement of Findings and Facts for consideration by the City staff. The
statement will detail: Effects Determined to be Insignificant in the Initial Study and the EIR;
Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Insignificance; Unavoidable Adverse Impacts; and the Rejection
of Alternatives and possibly Mitigation Measures. The process for the Findings and Facts begins
with the preparation and format of the Initial Study and is carried throughout the Draft EIR,
Response to Comments, and Final EIR. Subsequent to City staff review of the draft,EDAW will
prepare a Statement of Findings and Facts for consideration by the City Council.
SUBTASK 3.2 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Section 15093 of CEQA requires the decisionmaker to balance the benefits of the proposed
project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the project.
If a public agency approves a project which will have an adverse environmental effect, the
agency must make a statement which lists the factors and public benefits that were considered
in the decision making process. A Draft Statement of Overriding Considerations will be prepared
by EDAW based on the testimony presented at the Planning Commission Hearings. Subsequent
to City staff review, a Statement of Overriding Considerations will be prepared for consideration
by the City Council.
SUBTASK 3.3 RESOLUTIONS
EDAW will prepare draft resolutions for City staff review related to the review of the
environmental documents by the Planning Commission and certification by the City Council.
The resolutions will incorporate by reference the approval/denial from the Planning Commission,
Certificatign of the EIR, Findings and Facts, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and
approval of the project.
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TASK 4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
SUBTASK 4.1 AND 4.2 DRAFT AND FINAL MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
EDAW will prepare the Draft and Final Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP). The purpose
of this work effort is to ensure that proposed mitigation measures included in environmental
documentation are implemented to reduce or eliminate significant detrimental project-related
impacts to the environment.
The MMP will be developed in conjunction with the preparation of the Certification Documents.
The program will be approved as part of the project by the City. Subsequent to the approval of
the final program, EDAW will make any necessary corrections to reflect staff comments and
Planning Commission and City Council actions.
ORGANIZATION AND FORMAT OF MONITORING/REPORTING PROGRAM
The MMP will be specifically tailored to the EIR. It will be developed as a stand alone report.
The basis of the program will be consistent with other City monitoring programs. This program
will guide the approved project through the monitoring/reporting process through the following
steps:
• Project Description
• Summaries
• Identification Monitoring/Reporting Actions and Development of Checklist
• Timing of Monitoring Plan and Program
• Assignment of Enforcement Responsibility
• Designation and Assignment of Penalties
The following is a brief description of each of the sections of the MMP.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
EDAW will prepare a final project description. The project will be described in detail. This
discussion will include statistical information about the project as approved such as total gross
acreage, gross acreage of development and phasing of development. Also provided in the
description will be specific information regarding the type of development included in the
approved land use plan.
The project description will include a discussion of any changes to the project resulting from
future implementation of the mitigation required for project approval. These alterations shall be
graphically presented in the monitoring/reporting program text.
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SUMMARIES
Summary of Impacts
A summary of all significant impacts will be provided in list form.
Summary of Mitigation
A summary of recommended mitigation measures will be provided in list form. All measures
included on this list will be those anticipated to be recognized as Conditions of Approval for the
proposed project. Any rejected mitigation measure will be noted. In the Final MMP they will
be provided as approved by the City Council.
REFERENCE CHECKLIST
A checklist tailored to the project will be developed by EDAW. This checklist will be timing-
oriented in terms of the phase of the project and necessary monitoring intervals. For instance,
monitoring may occur prior to, during, or following construction either on a weekly, monthly,
or annual basis. Mitigation measures will be separated on the checklist into categories based on
timing or mitigation rather than a grouping or type. The checklist will include the following:
• Mitigation Measure
• Timing
• Responsibility
• Compliance
• Designation/Assignment of Penalties
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TASK 5.0 ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
SUBTASK 5.1 INITIAL KICK-OFF MEETING
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Lauren Jue will attend one (1) initial kick-off meeting with City staff
to begin the project.
SUBTASK 5.2 SCOPING MEETINGS
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Lauren Jue will attend two (2) public scoping meetings. We
recommend that two (2) sessions of the Scoping Meeting be held. One for public agencies and
the second for interested citizens. If necessary, attendance at additional scoping meetings will
be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.3 STAFF MEETINGS
Mr. Fred Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend eight (8) meetings with City staff. If necessary,
attendance at additional staff meetings will be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) Environmental Review Committee meetings.
EDAW will be prepared to make all necessary presentations and answer any questions related
to the environmental document.
SUBTASK 5.5 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) Planning Commission Hearings. EDAW will be
prepared to make all necessary presentations to the Planning Commission and answer any
questions related to the environmental document. If necessary, attendance at additional public
meetings will be provided on a time and materials basis.
SUBTASK 5.6 CITY COUNCIL HEARINGS
Mr. Talarico and Ms. Jue will attend two (2) City Council Hearings. EDAW will be prepared
to make all necessary presentations to the City Council and answer any questions related to the
environmental document. If necessary, attendance at additional public meetings will be provided
on a time and materials basis.
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DELIVERABLES
The following is a list of deliverables with a number of copies we propose to provide the City.
EDAW will submit these documents in accordance with the project schedule.
Deliverables Number of Copies
Screencheck Draft EIR 10
Screencheck Draft EIR Appendices 10
Preliminary Draft EIR 10
Preliminary Draft EIR Appendices 10
Draft EIR 75
Draft EIR Appendices 75
Draft Response to Comments Document 10
Response to Comments Document 75
Final EIR 10
Final EIR Appendices 10
Draft Statement of Findings and Facts 10
Final Statement of Findings and Facts 10
Statement of Overriding Considerations 10
Resolutions 10
Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program 10
Final Mitigation Monitoring Program 10
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1 Attachment B
City of San Bernardino
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Planning Commission
•City Staff
Agency<Input Citizen Input
Fred Tabrico
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Projret Manager
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EDAW will complete the proposed scope of services on a time and materials basis for a not-to-
exceed budget cf$148,682.00 for labor, subconsultants, and expenses.
EDAW will bill every four (4) weeks, not necessarily on the first of each month, on a time and
materials basis. Each invoice will contain a detailed description of services performed during
the billing period. Expenses, which will be billed separately, will include printing, graphics,
word processing, photography and reproduction, rental or purchase of special equipment and
materials, long distance telephone, fax, special shipping or delivery, lodging, travel (airfare), car
rental, mileage, and subsistence.
The following is an overall summary of the budget by labor, subconsultants, and expenses. The
following pages provide EDAW's standard hourly rate schedule and invoicing and payment
policies.
EDAW Labor $73,402.00
Subconsultants
Kaku Associates, Inc. $34,280.00
Solus Geotechnical Corporation 2,500.00
Tischler & Associates, Inc. 31,500.00
$68,280.00
Expenses $7,000.00
Total Budget $1489,682.00
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EDAW'S Standard Hourly Rate Schedule
Effective January 1, 1994
SCHEDULE OF FEES
for Professional Services
Time Charges
Hourly Rate Range
Principals $100.00 - $175.00
Senior Associates $75.00 - $125.00
Associates $50.00 - $ 91.00
Professional, Administrative & $30.00 - $ 75.00
Word Processing Staff
EDAW's hourly rate schedule is subject to adjustment in January and July of each year.
Reimbursable Expenses
Consultants: Cost plus 10%.
Travel: Private vehicles @ $0.29 per mile. Commercial travel and related
expenses at cost plus 10%.
Computer. Computer Aided Design/Drafting @ $25.00 - $35.00 per hour,
depending upon the complexity of software and required peripheral
equipment. Microcomputers used for CAD/D will be billed at $25.00 -
$35.00 per hour based on the actual application.
Microcomputers other than for CAD/D applications @ $10.00 per hour.
Taxes: Any tax and/or fees imposed by a taxing authority based upon gross
revenues or sales shall be reimbursable in addition to the fee stated in
this contract.
Other project expenses: Cost plus 10 '0.
Such as: Printing, graphics, photography and reproduction, rental or purchase of
special equipment and materials, long distance telephone, telex, fax,
special shipping or delivery, models and renderings, lodging and
subsistence.
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INVOICING AND PAYMENT POLICIES
1. In contracting with EDAW, Inc. for professional services, client warrants that funds are
available to compensate EDAW for the total amount of services and expenses contracted and
that these funds are neither encumbered nor contingent upon subsequent granting of
approvals, permits or financial commitments by lending institutions or other third parties.
2. Invoices are submitted by EDAW each four weeks (not necessarily falling on the first or last
day of the month). Client shall notify EDAW, in writing, of any and all objections, if any, to
an invoice within ten (10) days of the date of invoice. Otherwise, the invoice shall be deemed
proper and acceptable by the Client. Amounts indicated on invoices are due and payable
immediately upon receipt. Client's account will be considered delinquent if EDAW, Inc. does
not receive full payment within thirty (30) days after the invoice date.
3. A service charge will be applied at the rate of 1.5 percent per month (or the maximum rate
allowable by law) to delinquent accounts. Payment thereafter will be applied first to accrued
interest and then to the principal unpaid by the Client. Client shall pay all costs and
expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by
EDAW in connection with the collection of delinquent accounts of Client.
4. If a delinquency by Client occurs, EDAW, Inc. may choose to suspend work. If such a
decision to suspend work is made, EDAW, Inc. will notify Client in writing. EDAW may
choose to recommence work once a delinquency is completely cured and any and all
attendant collection costs, fees, increases in costs or fees, or other amounts required to be
paid by Client under this agreement are made in full. If a delinquency by Client occurs and
EDAW, Inc. chooses not to suspend work, no waiver or estoppel shall be implied or inferred.
Client agrees and understands that if EDAW, Inc. decides to so suspend its work, EDAW
shall not be liable for any costs or damages, including but not limited to delay and
consequential damages, to the Owner, Client, or any other third parry, that may arise from or
be related to such a work suspension. Client agrees to hold EDAW, Inc. harmless from and
completely indemnify EDAW from and against any and all damages, costs, attorney's fees,
and/or other expenses which EDAW, Inc. may incur as a result of any claim by any person or
entity arising out of such a suspension of work.
5. If any litigation, arbitration, or other legal action arising out of this contract ensues, the
prevailing parry shall be entitled to, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, expenses,
expert fees, and costs.
6. When non-standard billing is requested, time spent by office administrative personnel in
preparation is a cost to the project and charged as technical labor.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EDAW's liability for damage on account of any act, error, omission or other professional negligence
shall be limited to a sum not to exceed $50,000 or our fee, whichever is greater.
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Attachment D
Broker. Professional Practice Insurance Brokers, Inc.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - CALIFORNIA
Insurance Co.: American Motorists Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
3CW235534-02 9/l/93-9/1/94 $1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - ALL OTHER STATES
Insurance Co.: American Motorists Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
3CQ265819-02 5/1/94-5/1/95 $1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
GENERAL LIABILITY
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CP05181149-06 7/l/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
CSL $2,000,000 aggregate
Pers. Inj. $1,000,000 per occ.
HIRED & NON OWNED AUTOMOBILE
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CP05181149-06 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000
EXCESS LIABILITY (UMBRELLA FORM)
Insurance Co.: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CU5181150-06 7/1/94-7/1/95 Single $4,000,000 occurrence
Single $4,000,000 aggregate
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PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Insurance Co: Continental Casualty Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
AAE823-40-67 3/24/94-3/24/95 $2,000,000 aggregate
FOREIGN GENERAL LIABILITY
Insurance Co: Kemper Insurance Company
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
PENDING 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
Pers Inj. $1,000,000 per occ.
The aggregate limit is the total insurance available for claims presented within the policy for all
operations.
CSL stands for "Combined Single Limit."
30 day notice of cancellation is a standard request for certificates; there is no additional charge.
Naming the client as additional insured on the policy is also fairly standard; however there is a $50
charge per request. These are billed to the office and in turn should be billed to the client. Primary
coverage requirements are an additional charge; consult the business manager.
Insurance Co: Zurich Insurance Company
FOREIGN GENERAL LIABILITY
Policy Number Policy Dates Liability Limits
CGL6422244-01 7/1/94-7/1/95 CSL $1,000,000 per occurrence
CSL $2,000,000 aggregate
Pers: Inj. $1,000,000 per occ.
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Attachment E
CITY OF SAN BERNAR.INO
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING A:rM BUILDING SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PI'O 10SALS (RFP)
Preparation of two (2) Environmental Impact Reports,
Mitigation Monitoring Programs,
and Statement of Overriding Considerations
INLAND C :NTER MALL & CAROUSEL MALL EXPANSIONS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The City of San Bernardino Department of Planning and Building Services is seeking qualified
environmental consultants to prepare environmental impact reports in support of two(2)separate
applications, both located in the City of San Bernardino:
1. General Growth Management, Incorporated's proposal to expand the Inland Center Mall;
and
2. Central City Company's proposal to expand the Carousel Mall.
As a result of the projects' proximity to one another, their direct impact on each other, and the
potential for associated cumulative impacts, the City is desirous of securing one (1) consultant
to prepare both Environmental Impact Reports. This arrangement will ensure that both projects
will be processed on a similar timeframe while still maintaining a degree of flexibility should
one EIR proceed more quickly. These two projects envision the phased construction of
1,120,317 square feet of additional retail and common area space, specifically:
Inland Cowr Mall Proposal:
Except for the multi-level anchor stores, the existing mall is single story with all outside parking
at grade. Inland Center Mall is proposing to add an additional 776,465 gross square feet to the
mall consisting of 540,000 square feet in three potential department stores and 236,465 in a
second retail level of the mall for a total of 1,762,348 square feet as well as an additional 3,051
parking spaces within four (4) structures for a total of 7,451 parldng spaces. This represents
roughly a 79% increase in commercial uses.
Corrvusel Mall Proposal:
The mall currently has two (2) levels, with three (3) multi-level anchor stores. Parking is
available at grade and in a multi-level structure. Carousel Mall is proposing to add an additional
321,052 square feet of retail space and 22,800 square feet of common area to the mall for a total
of 1,528,355 square feet as well as an additional 2,176 parldng spaces within three (3) structures
for a total of 5,800 parking spaces. This represents roughly a 30% increase in commercial uses.
The City has completed a detailed Initial Study and issued a Notice of Preparation of an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Inland Center Mall expansion project.
Finalization of the Initial Study and circulation of the NOP for the Carousel Mall expansion are
forthcoming. At a minimum the EIR's will be focused on the following issues: socio/economic,
seismic/liquefaction, air quality, water quality/quantity, noise, and transportation/circulation.
The consultants selected by the City will prepare the Draft and Final EIR's, the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and, if required, Statements of Overriding
Consideration (SOC) for each project. Neither project will require General Plan Amendments
or Development Code Amendments. Both sites are zoned Commercial Regional (CR-1).
These documents will be prepared under contract to the City for the City's use in processing
Development Agreements for both Malls' expansions, but the City will independently review the
documents for accuracy and adequacy in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the State and City CEQA Guidelines. The consultant selected for this contract
will be required to attend hearings and make presentations in support of City Staff on an as
needed basis.
2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION
2.1 Project Background
Inland Center Mall
The application for Development Agreement 91-01 was originally submitted on November 6,
1991. Upon reaching the Mayor and Common Council, the environmental determination
(Mitigated Negative Declaration) was questioned and staff was then directed to prepare an EIR
for the proposed project. A Revised Initial Study has been prepared by Tom Dodson &
Associates which has been reviewed and analyzed by staff, pursuant to Section 21082.1 of
CEQA.
Carousel Mall
The application for Development Agreement 94-01 was submitted on January 24, 1994. An
Initial Study has been prepared by the Lilburn Corporation and will be presented to the City's
Environmental Review Committee shortly. Notice of Preparation proceedings will then be
initiated.
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2.2 Project Description
The proposed project consists of the specific facilities proposed for development in each phase
of the Malls' expansions and the text of the proposed Development Agreements (Carousel Mall
Development Agreement forthcoming) which contain Zommitments on the part of both the City
and the project proponent that may affect the environment. For the Inland Center Mall
expansion, one copy of the NOP, Initial Study and Draft Development Agreement is artached
to this RFP for review and consideration in preparing your proposal. For the Carousel Mall
expansion, a copy of the Draft Initial Study has been included.
Inland Center Mall Proposal
General Growth Management, Inc. is proposing to add a second level to the Inland Center Mall
(ICM) located in the City of San Bernardino. This proposal includes three new major
department stores. ICM presently encompasses approximately 62.5 acres of area and contains
883,829 square feet of space. The project applicant reflects the conceptual design for the
development which would allow the addition of 676,005 square feet of gross leasable area
(GLA) and 776,465 square feet as gross building area (GBA). The project would be
constructed in phases as outlined in the Initial Study. As presently envisioned, the proposed
development would be completed or "built-out" by the year 2000. A list of uses that will be
permitted at the ICM is provided in the Initial Study and includes those typically found at
regional shopping malls throughout southern California.
As described in the Development Agreement, the three new major soaves could add up to
540,000 square feet of gross building area. The Second level at ICM could contain up to
136,000 GLA/236,465 GBA square feet of retail area. The project envisions up to four new
parking structures to provide an additional 3,051 spaces. Total commercial structures at ICM
at build-out would encompass about 1,559,834 GLA/1,762,348 GBA square feet and a total of
7,451 parking spaces (4.8 spaces per 1,000 GLA square feet) would be provided. Additional
support facilities (i.e., power lines, water lines, sewer lines) would be constructed as needed at
the ICM to support these proposed facilities.
Current total employment at ICM is approximately 1,3017 persons. The additional facilities are
forecast to add approximately 1,245 new employees, for a total employment of 2,562 employees
at build-out. The total number of employees on-site at any one time is estimated to average
1,325 persons, with 1,665 employees on-site during peak shopping periods, such as Christmas.
The remaining contents of the Development Agreement address procedural matters that will not
cause physical changes in the environment. Three stages of activity must be evaluated in the
EIR for this project: site preparation, construction, and operations.
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Carousel Mall Proposal
Central City Company is proposing to expand the existing Carousel Mall facility by adding
321,052 square feet of additional retail space, 22,800 square feet of additional common area and
three (3) additional parking structures totaling 2,176 new spaces. Expansion activities will also
include remodeling of approximately 267,065 square feet of existing retail, commercial, and
common area, as well as the extension of "G" Street south to "H" Street through the western
portion of the mall site.
New development will consist of one additional anchor retail structure totalling approximately
144,000 square feet, eight new commercial/retail structures totalling 177,052 square feet, 22,800
square feet of common area, three multi-level parking structures, and the extension of"G" Street
approximately 925 feet south through the western portion of the site to connect with "H" Street.
Remodeling operations would include approximately 77,236 square feet of existing
retail/commercial space under third party ownership, 153,546 square feet of publicly owned
common area, and 44,485 square feet of structures and space under the ownership of Central
City Company.
The project would be completed in three phases, with final build-out anticipated by the year
2004. The proposed expansion would increase the current leasable retail area an additional
321,052 square feet from 1,023,469 feet to 1,344,521 square feet. Parking spaces will be
increased from the current 3,624 spaces to approximately 5,800 spaces. Three stages of activity
must be evaluated in the EIR for this project: site preparation, construction, and operations.
3.0 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The selected consultant must have demonstrated abilities in preparing environmental impact
reports, including draft and final (responses to comments) EIR's; preparing the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and compiling a Statement of Overriding
Considerations (SOC). The consultant shall demonstrate a knowledge of CEQA, State and City
CEQA Guidelines, and the processing of EIR's from screencheck through Final EIR. Further,
for each issue that will be evaluated in the EIR's, the selected consultant or its subconsultants
must demonstrate experience in conducting field surveys (where necessary) and preparing the
technical studies that will be consistent&Ld acceptable to the peer review agencies for each issue
(such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for air quality and
Caltrans and the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG) for traffic). ,
The selected consultant must have expertise in consultation and coordination with the peer
review agencies for each issue evaluated in the EIR's.
The selected consultant must have experience and expertise in preparing EIR's that successfully
characterize environmental issues m a manner that communicates well with the lay public.
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These skills will include writing skills, demonstrated graphic and other media capabilities,
quality control capabilities, and reliable printing and publication capabilities. The proposal must
demonstrate an understanding of the specific environmental issues raised in the public record
through the completion of the Notice of Preparation comment period.
The selected consultant must have experience and expertise in presenting environmental
information to the public and to decision makers at public hearings.
Bidders must identify a single point of contact that will be available to discuss issues and make
decisions on salient issues at all times, regardless of whether the bidder is a single firm or leader
of a teaming arrangement. This point of contact cannot be changed without permission from the
City. The competitive and sensitive nature of these projects requires the formation of a rigid
relationship between the EIR consultant and the City. The consultant, particularly the principal
writer, must be isolated from certain contacts with applicants or outside parties. The contract
will specify: individuals and/or their titles, their precise roles in this project, the methods and
directions of communications, how each individual EIR will proceed based on the receipt of
data, etc.
4.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUIRED
The City of San Bernardino is seeking a qualified consultant who can provide the full range of
professional services necessary to prepare and process two (2) EIR's, prepare MI W's, and,
if necessary, prepare a SOC's for the expansions. The professional services required for this
contract consists of:
• Complete technical studies for those issues requiring professional evaluation (earth
resources, noise, socio/economic, and traffic, for example)
• Complete Screencheck Draft EIR's for independent review and comment by the City
• Incorporate comments and finalize the Draft EIR's for public review and comment,
including the MMRP
• Compile and respond to all comments received on the Draft EIR's; prepare any
additional information required to complete the Final EIR's
• Prepare candidate SOC for consideration by decision makers prior to hearings, if any
impacts are identified as unavoidably significant
• Attend all meetings and hearings required to complete the environmental process so a
decision can be made.
4.1 Technical Studies
Several of the environmental issues will require that technical studies be prepared by qualified
professionals, such as engineering geologists, air quality professionals, acoustical professionals,
socio/economics professionals, and traffic engineers. Other issues being addressed in the EIR's
can be prepared based on data that is available from various resource agencies, such as the City
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Municipal Water Department (water resources, water supply and wastewater systems), City
Planning and Building Services Department (land use), regional utilities, etc.
The selected consultant shall prepare, or have prepared, the required technical studies to meet
the highest professional standards for each issue. It is anticipated that the following technical
studies, at a minimum, will be provided by the consultant: socio/economic analysis, traffic
impact analysis, air quality analysis, seismic/liquefaction analysis and potential archaeological
analysis (Carousel Mall). Each technical study shall contain an appropriate statement of the
forecast methodology and assumptions used while the fundamental data utilized in making
forecasts shall be clearly defined and presented. The forecasts shall be clearly presented along
with thresholds for measuring significant impact and the measures available for reducing impacts
to the lowest achievable level shall be identified.
For each issue the selected consultant shall identify the peer review agencies and professional
documents that will be consulted in preparing a technical study. For example, the South Coast
Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the current "CEQA Air Quality Handbook"
are the agency and document that must, at a minimum, be consulted for air quality issues.
Evidence of consultation with peer review agencies and with pertinent documents shall be
included in the technical studies.
When completed, the technical studies shall become technical appendices to the EIR and they
should provide all the information required to make the impact forecast in the EIR document.
4.2 Prepare Screencheck Draft EIR
The selected consultant shall prepare Screencheck Draft EIR's that will consist of the following
components: -
a. Introduction and Executive Summary: The introduction shall,at a minimum,include a very short summary
of the proposed project and a summary of the environmental review process for the project through
publication of the Screencheck. The Executive Summary should be prepared in a tabular form with an
accompanying narrative text and at a minimum shall include a summary of all project and cumulative
impacts, mitigation measures and level of impact after mitigation is applied.
b. Project Description: The project description shall include a discussion of the project background,location,
project characteristics, and project objectives. The description of project characteristics shall focus on
those activities or facilities that will be caused by implementing the project. Upon review,this section shall
clearly describe the physical changes to the environment that the project will cause. A summary of the
alternatives to the proposed project shall be included in this chapter of the EIR. Finally, the method of
handling cumulative impact forecasts shall be summarized in this section. The State CEQA Guidelines(I
15130) allow either a regional or a list of projects approach. The selected consultant will include a
recommendation in the proposal for the method that best suits this project, and if a project list approach
is recommended, the list of projects deemed appropriate shall be included in the proposal.
C. Existing Environmental Setting: For each environmental issue addressed in the EIR's, the selected
consultant shall provide a description of the existing environmental setting. The level of detail in this
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chapter of the EIR's shall be sufficient to fully describe the physical and regulatory setting and to provide
the reader with adequate information to understand the status of existing resources and systems. For
example, the water resource and water supply issues should at a minimum include: quantification of water
resources available to the City Municipal Water Department and the water producers in the cumulative
impact forecast area, both short- and long-term; and quantification of the current and future water
production, storage and delivery capabilities of the Department and water producers in the cumulative
impact forecast area. Each issue evaluated in the EIR's shall be given comparable considr:ation.
d. Project Impact: The impact forecast for each issue shall include the following sections at a minimum:
• quantitative or qualitative impact forecast for each project based on clearly stated forecast
methodology, assumptions and thresholds of significant impact,
• sufficient information in the impact forecasts to provide a chain of logic that the lay reader can
use to understand, and if necessary, replicate conclusions,
• the same information for cumulative impacts based on the methodology selected,
• feasible mitigation measures for projects and cumulative impacts (any infeasible mitigation
measures shall be identified and the reasons for their infeasibility described) and the degree of
mitigation achieved, in quantitative or qualitative terms, and
• bused on the degree of mitigation achieved for each impact,those unavoidable significant adverse
impacts at the end of each issue discussion.
e. Mandated CEOA Sections: This chapter of the document shall contain all of the mandated CEQA sections
(see § 15126):
• A comparative evaluation the alternatives shall be provided. At a minimum the following
alternatives should be evaluated:no project,less square footage,and phasing over a longer period
Of time.
• This EIR will include an exhaustive analysis of (individual and cumulative) socio/economic
impacts resulting from these projects,insofar as they relate in potential land-use impacts,physical
changes, effects on humans, etc. The consultant must be cognizant of all CEQA law,guidelines,
and court cases that determine the extent that a project's social and economic implications must
be assessed.
• Significant irreversible environmental changes shall be surnumnarind.
• Growth inducement of the proposed project shall be evalumed and the selected consultant shall
identify the context that will be used to evaluate growth m&wemeat in the proposal.
• Cumulative impacts addressed in the project impact chapter shall be sommarumd for the reader.
E Separate chapters shall be provided in the EIR's for persons and agencies consutlted, preparation staff,
mitigation monitoring and reporting program,and references. Sdaca d appendices shall be included in the
EIR's and a separate volume of technical appendices shall be provided.
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When the Screencheck Draft EIR's are completed ten copies shall be provided to the City Staff
for review and comment.
4.3 Finalize the Draft EIR
Once comments are returned, the selected consultant will incorporate comments and make
revisions as directed by City Staff. A camera ready copy of the Draft EIR's and Technical
Appendices will be provided to the Staff for final review. A total of 75 copies of each Draft
EIR shall be printed and delivered to the City for distribution.
4.4 Prepare Responses to Comments
At the direction of City Staff, the selected consultant shall prepare draft responses to all
comments received on the Draft EIR's. If any new or additional information must be developed
for the Final EIR's, the selected consultant will be given direction regarding the manner in
which such information will be prepared. After review and comment on the draft responses and
any additional information by staff, the selected consultant shall prepare Final EIR's,
incorporating staff comments which at this time is anticipated to include only the comment
letters, the responses to comments, and any additional information provided in response to
comments. If the Draft EIR's are revised and reprinted as part of the Final EIR, contract
change orders will be issued.
4.5 Prepare Candidate Facts, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Consideration
If unavoidable significant adverse environmental impacts are identified for either project, the
selected consultant shall prepare candidate facts, findings, and Statements of Overriding
Consideration at the direction of City Staff. This document will fully address all facts and
findings, project benefits and the deliberations required of a statement of overriding
consideration by decision-makers. This document shall fully meet the requirements contained
in Sections 15091 through 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
4.6 Meetings
The selected consultant shall provide for attendance at two Scoping meetings, two Environmental
Review Committee meetings, two Planning Commission meetings and two City Council meetings
for each application. Extensive coordination with the City Staff on this project will require
several additional meetings. The number of anticipated meetings with City Staff shall be
identified in the proposal.
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5.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT
The Proposal section of the proposal will provide the following elements:
Introduction to the firm and any subconsultants
Qualifications of the key personnel
• Financial and organizational capability to perform the contract
0 Proposed schedule of fees
• Project understanding
• Technical approach
• Representations and Certifications regarding insurance, affirmative action, and
availability
• Affirmative Action
• Schedule
• Disclosure
The proposal should be a concise document; excessive and inappropriate materials submitted will
be to the detriment of the bidder's evaluation. The proposals submitted in response to this RFP
must address all content requirements or they will be rejected without further consideration.
5.1 Qualifications of Key Personnel
An organization chart shall be provided along with a discussion of how the consultant's project
team is organized and the anticipated roles of the key personnel identified in the chart. Specific
discussion of any subconsultant relationships shall be identified, including past work together.
The discussion of key personnel shall include a description of their availability, their role and
responsibilities on the project, and their principal academic and professional qualifications. Full
resumes shall be included for each of the Joey personnel in an appendix to the proposal.
5.2 Financial and Organizational Capability
A statement containing the consultant's financial and organizational capability to conduct the
work outlined in the Description of Services Required shall be provided. This shall include:
L A statement of the firm's history as an established environmental consultant,
Z Previous experience of the firm in preparing environmental documents and services that are described in
the Description of Services Required.
3. Previous experience in performing work within the City and study area.
4. Availability of field,laboratory,library,and office facilities and equipment to accomplish the specific tasks
outlined above.
S. Availability and firm history for key staff.
6. Previous expene= of the firm in performing services on time and within budget.
7. Names. addresses and phone numbers of at least three (3)current and/or former clients(within the past
three years) who may be contacted as referaneea.
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5.3 Schedule of Fees/Costing Scenario
The proposal shall include a standard schedule of fees for the consultant and any subconsultants.
The application of those fees to complete each of the tasks outlined in the Description of
Services Required shall be provided. A breakdown of estimated costs for each task and a total
cost for completion of all necessary tasks and payment phasing shall be identified for each
project. The complete submittal will have two (2) schedules of fees/costing scenarios, one for
the Inland Center Mall project and one for the Carousel Mall project. The completed scenario
should include by name and billing rate each person that would be utilized to complete the
required tasks.
5.4 Project Understanding
A succinct discussion indicating the consultant's understanding of the requested professional
services, the anticipated environmental issues, the requisite coordination (unique to the sensitive
nature of these projects and their relationships), and the institutional/regulatory framework
associated with the proposed project shall be provided. Of particular concern will be the
analysis of the socio/economic impacts resulting from the two projects insofar as they relate to
potential land-use impacts, physical changes, effects on human beings, etc. This analysis and
the recommendations resulting from it will be an intricate and essential portion of the RFP and
subsequent EIR. The preferred consultant should be familiar with the City of San Bernardino,
City's General Plan and Development Code.
5.5 Technical Approach
Prospective consultants shall describe their general technical approach proposed for
implementing the requested services. The technical approach shall be concise and focused on
the type and level of effort required to complete each of the tasks.
5.6 Insurance and Indemnification
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A statement indicating a willingness and ability to meet the City's insurance and indemnification
requirements shall be included. These requirements are as follows:
• The consultant shall maintain general liability insurance in the amount of$1,000,000 per
event.
• Standard Workers Compensation Insurance shall be identified for all employees and
subconsultant employees.
• The consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City against liability for
negligent acts during the term of the contract.
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5.7 Affirmative Action
The City has adopted a policy establishing goals for minority and women business enterprises
in City procurements. A copy of this policy (Resolution 93-411) may be reviewed in the
Planning and Building Services Department at City Hall. All proposals shall submit evidence
of compliance with this policy.
5.8 Schedule
The City requires the qualified consultant to be available during the term of the contract. A
statement of accessibility/availability of the principals, including their office location shall be
included in the proposal. Using the date of the contract signing as "Day 1", the prospective
contractors shall develop a firm schedule through the submittal of the Screencheck Draft EIR's.
Using assumptions for review periods by the City, prospective consultants shall identify a
schedule for completing the remaining tasks listed above. This section shall include a statement
that the consultant will be able to complete the work within the specified time frame and within
budget, given the assumptions included in the schedule.
5.9 Disclosure Statement
Prospective consultants must indicate that they, and their subconsultants, are not performing any
work at the present time nor have they in the immediate past that would present a conflict of
interest with this project. All past relationships with either applicant or their parent companies
shall be divulged. Further, prospective consultants must indicate that they will not take any
work over the term of the contract that would present a real or perceived conflict of interest.
6.0 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS AND SELECTION PROCESS
The proposal will be evaluated on the basis of the criteria discussed in Section 5 of this RFP.
Proposals must be clear, complete and concise and should not contain extraneous material such
as glossy brochures, etc. Please do not send examples of reports or other written work.
Proposals shall be organized in the order indicated in this RFP.
The City may choose to select a consultant solely on the basis of the proposal or it may opt to
formulate a short list of consultants to be invited for an oral interview with the City Staff. Staff
will review all proposals and select the consultant most qualified to provide the environmental
consulting services outlined in this RFP. Staff may con= the prospective consultants for
additional information or clarification of the proposal. If interviews are to be held, they will be
May 24, 1994.
Upon selection of a consultant, staff will prepare two (2)Agreements for Services, based on the
selected proposal. The Agreements for Services will be signed by the selected consultant and
the City.
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6.1 Submittal Information
Ten (10) copies of the proposal shall be submitted to Mr. Al Boughey, Director, Department
of Planning and Building Services, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92418.
Proposals shall be received by the Department no later than 4:00 p.m., May 16, 1994.
6.2 Contract Information
Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation for proposal to Mr. Conal McNamara, the
City's planner for this project, at (909) 384-5057. The City requests that there be no contact
with either applicant or City staff, except through the City's planner for this project.
This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the
preparation of a proposal in response to this request. The City reserves the right to accept or
to reject, in part of or in its entirety, the proposal if such action is deemed to be in the best
interest of the City. The City also reserves the right to abandon or modify the actions for which
services have been requested. When submitted, all proposals shall become the property of the
City of San Bernardino.
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