Bell Gardens City Council
November 14, 2022

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BLS OF CONTENTS I
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Submittal Procedures and Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Definitions, Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Scopeof Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Proposal Format and Content Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Evaluation Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
The City of Bell Gardens ("Bell Gardens") is in Los Angeles County approximately eight (8) miles southeast of the City of Los Angeles and eleven (11) miles north of Long Beach. Bell Gardens has an area of 2.4 square miles and shares a common boundary with the Cities of Bell, Commerce, Cudahy, Downey, and South Gate. Bell Gardens is considered an integral part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach metropolitan area gateway cities region.

According to the 2018 American Community Survey (ACS), the median household income reported for Bell Gardens residents was $42,223. Between 2010 and 2018, about 59 percent of households earned less than $50,000, and Bell Gardens comprises more than 77 percent of renters. Bell Gardens renter households are among the lower income groups in the area that suffer from inequitable health burdens stemming from a higher likelihood of being located closer to environmentally hazardous or degraded environments.

In 2016, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 1000 (SB1000). SB1000 amended Government Code Section 65302 to require that cities and counties with disadvantaged communities incorporate environmental justice policies into their general plans, either in a separate element or by integrating related goals, policies, and objectives throughout the elements of the General Plan. As described in Government Code Section 65302(h)(1)(A), the purpose of the legislation is to address the "unique or compounded health risks" in disadvantaged communities by decreasing pollution exposure, increasing community assets, and improving overall health.

In addition, SB 379, which was passed by the California legislature in 2015, requires all cities to address climate change adaptation and resilience in their general plan or by reference to other documents (e.g., climate adaptation plan, local hazard mitigation plan, or other similar plans). According to the City Attorney, SB 379 requires cities to complete a vulnerability assessment, development adaptation and resilience goals, policies, and objectives, and develop feasible implementation measures as follows:
• A vulnerability assessment that identifies the risks that climate change poses to the local jurisdiction and geographic areas at risk from climate change impacts, including (but not limited to) an assessment of how climate change may affect the risks identified in the safety element.
• Adaptation and resilience goals, policies and objectives based on the findings of the vulnerability assessment.
• Feasible implementation measures designed to carry out the goals, policies, and objectives.

The deadline for SB 379 implementation was January 1, 2022, so Bell Gardens needs to consider a strategy to implement the requirements of SB 379 within this effort or if a separate update to the Safety Element will be required.

Based on the community characteristics in Bell Gardens and a review of CalEnviro Screen, Census data, and the ACS data, staff has determined that an Environmental Justice Element ("EJ Element") should be prepared.

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Bell Gardens is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide consulting services to the Community Development Department to address and create a mandated EJ Element complying with SB 1000 (2016) and SB 379 (2015) as listed in Government Code section 65302. The EJ Element will be prepared to comply with the following applicable state- required goals, policies, and objectives ("Project"):

1. Identify objectives and policies to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities. These objectives and policies should include, but are not limited to, reducing pollution exposure, improving air quality, and promoting public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity.

2. Identify objectives and policies to promote civic engagement in the public decision- making process.

3. Identify objectives and policies that prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.

In addition, Bell Gardens would like to identify a strategy to implement the requirements of SB 379 within this effort.

The proposal should also include the preparation of the environmental documents necessary to ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

The enclosed Request for Proposals ("RIFF') outlines the scope of services being sought.

Direct questions or requests for additional information to the following staff lead person.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES/DEADLINE
Submittal Procedures and Deadline
Four copies of your response, two (2) bound, one (1) unbound and (1) electronic version (emailed to cityclerkdesk(cbbel/ciardens.or ), shall be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, to the City Clerk's Office. The electronic version of the proposal must be an exact duplicate of the hard copies. If the proposal includes any comments over and above the specific information requested in this RFP, such information should be included as a separate appendix and placed at the end of the proposal.

Postmarks by this date are not acceptable and facsimiles will not be accepted. Please mail or deliver your response in a sealed envelope with "Bell Gardens General Plan RFP Response" written below the address label and addressed as follows:

City Clerk's Office
Attention: Ms. Vanessa Quiroz, Acting City Clerk
Bell Gardens General Plan RFP Response
City of Bell Gardens
7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
In order to ensure a fair and objective RFP process and evaluation, all questions and inquiries related to this RFP shall be addressed in writing to Steven Jones, City Planner, at sjonesQbellgar ens.org. The deadline for written questions and inquiries is Monday, August 29, 2022. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The tentative schedule for this Request for Proposals is as follows:

Release of RFP to Vendors Monday, August 01, 2022
Questions, Inquiries and Answers Session 2:00 .m., Tuesday August 16, 2022 Deadline for Questions and Inquiries 5:00 .m., Monday, August 29, 2022 -Proposal Submission Deadline 5:00 .m., Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Interviews for Qualified Firms September 8, 2022
Contract Evaluations/Negotiations Week of September 12, 2022 -City Council Meeting for Approval Monday, September 26, 2022 -Anticipated Kick-off Meeting October 3, 2022

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DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Definitions, Terms and Conditions
Definitions: To simplify and clarify the language throughout this Request for Proposals, the following definitions shall apply:

CITY: The City of Bell Gardens, CA.

CITY COUNCIL: The elected officials of the City of Bell Gardens, who have been given the authority to exercise such powers and authority on all City business as conferred by the State Constitution and Laws.

CONTRACT: An agreement between Bell Gardens and the selected firm to furnish supplies and/or services over a designated period during which repeated purchases are made of the commodity and/or service specified.

RFP: Request for Proposal.

FIRM/CONSULTANT: Organization offering a proposal in response to this RFP.

Proposal Terms and Conditions:

Electronic Documents
Consultants may be supplied with the original RFP documents in electronic form to aid in the preparation of proposal(s). By accepting these electronic documents, each Consultant agrees not to edit or change the language or format of these documents. Submission of a proposal by Consultants signifies full agreement with this requirement.

Receipt of Proposals
Submitted proposal(s) must be properly addressed and received by Bell Gardens prior to the date and time specified. The mere fact that the proposal was dispatched will not be considered; the Consultant must ensure that the proposal is delivered.

Proposals received after the date and time specified shall be returned and will be considered void and unacceptable. Bell Gardens is not responsible for the lateness of the mail carrier, etc.; and the time/date stamp of receipt by the City Clerk's Office shall be the official time of receipt.

Alterations
Proposals documents cannot be physically altered or amended after the closing date.

Alterations made before closing must be initialed by the Consultant to guarantee authenticity.

Proposals may not be withdrawn after the proposal closing date and each Consultant agrees to this stipulation upon submittal of its proposal. However, all proposals are subject to negotiation before a contract is awarded as further described below.

Questions and Inquiries
To ensure a fair and objective RFP process and evaluation, all questions and inquiries related

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to this RFP shall be addressed in writing to Steven Jones, City Planner. The deadline for written questions and inquiries is Thursday, August 11, 2022. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Communication
Bell Gardens shall not be responsible for any verbal communication between any employee of Bell Gardens and any proposing firm. Only written requirements and qualifications will be considered.

No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions, or specifications stated in the resulting contract. All change orders to the contract will be made in writing by the City Manager.

Reservations
Bell Gardens reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received because of this request, to negotiate with all qualified sources, or to cancel, in part or in its entirety, this Request for Proposal if found in the best interest of Bell Gardens.

Reimbursements
The Consultant will incur all costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal, the submission of additional information, and/or any other aspect of preparing a proposal.

Certification
Any proposal which does not contain all the information requested in this RFP will be considered incomplete and may be rejected by Bell Gardens.

Funding
Bell Gardens operates and is funded on a fiscal year basis. Accordingly, Bell Gardens reserves the right to terminate, without any liability, any contract for which funding is not available.

Negotiations
Negotiations may be conducted with responsible firms who submit proposals that are reasonably susceptible of being selected. All firm(s) reasonably susceptible of being selected based on criteria set forth in this RFP may be given an opportunity to make a presentation and/or interview.Although this process will result in the award of a single contract, Bell Gardens reserves the right to negotiate a contract with more than one firm.

Additional Information
During the proposal evaluation process, Bell Gardens reserves the right, where it may serve Bell Gardens' best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from proposers.

Bell Gardens also reserves the right to investigate the qualifications of the firm(s) as it deems appropriate.

RFP
Proposers should be aware that the RFP and the contents of the successful proposal will become a part of any subsequent contractual documents that may arise from this RFP. In the case of a discrepancy between the RFP and the firm's proposal, the contract will supersede.

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All data, documents and other products used during the life of the project shall remain in the public domain upon the project's completion. Similarly, all responses to this RFP shall become the property of Bell Gardens and will be retained or disposed of in Bell Gardens' discretion.

Award of the Contract
Award of the contract will be by Bell Gardens Council at a public meeting.

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BACKGROUND
Background
Bell Gardens is located within Los Angeles County and is a General Law City governed by an elected five-member City Council that appoints the City Manager.

During the 2018-2019 fiscal year, the California State Legislature approved $119,040,000.00 for Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds, otherwise known as the "Local Early Action Planning ("LEAP") Grant," administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HUD").

On June 8, 2020, Bell Gardens' City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a LEAP application for, and receipt of grant. Bell Gardens subsequently submitted a successful application demonstrating the proposed activities to foster an increase in housing-related planning activities and facilitate accelerated housing production within the city.

The objective of this RFP is to produce a significant community-level impact policy and framework document in the form of the new EJ Element to help accelerate housing production as well as address the requirements of SB 379. It is the intent of these specifications, terms, and conditions to describe an experienced and qualified consultant to assist County Staff with the preparation and adoption of an EJ Element of the Bell Gardens General Plan compliant with the State's requirement for certification pursuant to SB1000, identify the areas where "priority populations" are located that will be the focus of the policies in the EJ Element, and conduct the necessary stakeholder and community engagement to ensure there will be extensive and diverse community input throughout each phase of work for the EJ Element.

Bell Gardens intends to award a one-year contract (with an option to renew) to the Bidder(s) selected as the most responsible Bidder(s) whose response conforms to the RFP and meets the city's requirements. The option to renew allows for potential time overruns if additional meetings are required through the public consultation endeavor. The proposed work is intended to be ideally completed within one-year. It is expected to commence in October 2022 and conclude by October 2023.

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SCOPE OF WORK
Scope of Work
Bell Gardens is seeking assistance from a contractor with the experience, capacity, and skills necessary to develop, draft and finalize the EJ Element. The selected contractor will ensure there will be extensive and diverse community input throughout each phase of work and take the EJ Element from the public engagement and consultation process through adoption by the City Council. The contractor will be expected to work closely with city staff from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department and other departments and agencies, as necessary.

Consideration will be given to the proposal that outlines the most efficient and cost-effective way to perform the work and provide the services described in this RFP.

The Contractor(s)' tasks are:
• Task 1: Project Initiation
• Task 2: Project Management, Meetings & Coordination • Task 3: Internal City Stakeholder Engagement
• Task 4: Community Engagement Planning
• Task 5: Community Engagement
• Task 6: Prepare Environmental Justice Element & Implementation Plan • Task 7: EJ Element Public Hearings & City Council Adoption • Task 8: Project Engagement Reporting
The tasks withing this scope of work include, but are not limited to, the work detailed below, and the Deliverables identified in Section 6.

Bell Gardens intends to select one consulting firm to perform the following scope of work.

1. Project Initiation (Task 1)
a. Review Bell Gardens' 1995 General Plan and other supporting materials as needed.
b. Evaluate pathways for compliance to include a stand-alone or integrated approach to meet the state's internal consistency rule for General Plans and statutory requirements set forth in Government Code section numbers 65300.5 and 65302 to best demonstrate Bell Gardens' commitment to EJ. c. Provide guidance for determining EJ requirements and components to promote equity and protect human health in the community.
i. Conduct a program and partner analysis to determine necessary EJ components beyond the scope of traditional urban, city and regional planning.
d. Develop draft EJ goals, objectives, policies, and programs.

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2. Administrative Draft EJ Element (Task Nos. 2 and 3) a. Prepare an Administrative Draft EJ Element for city staff review in compliance with State Government Code Section 65302, which shall include addressing the following:
i. reduction of unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by means that include, but are not limited to, the reduction of pollution exposure, including the improvement of air quality, and the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity,
ii. civic engagement in the public decision-making process, and, iii. prioritizing improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.
b. Identify actual and potential constraints on maintaining, improving, and developing of EJ goals, objectives, and policies, including implementing the requirements of SB 379 within this effort.
c. Identify amendments to the Bell Gardens' General Plan and/or Zoning Code that may be required to implement recommended programs and compliance with state law.
d. Coordinate with external agencies or organizations to obtain direction, feedback, and understand existing local programs or initiatives that may already address EJ.

3. Draft EJ Element (Task Nos. 4,5, and 6)
a. Revise the Administrative Draft EJ Element per city staff comments, and prepare the Draft EJ Element for public comment, review and city consideration and final adoption.
b. Attend two community workshops to review and receive input on the Draft EJ Element.
c. Prepare and file all the workshop reports and presentation, staff reports and resolutions necessary to inform the decision makers and the public on background, analysis, and staff recommendations for the Project. d. Prepare and provide presentations to the decision makers and the public. e. Prepare and file all the appropriate environmental documents for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). In addition, the consultant will be responsible for preparing all notices and mailings for SB 18 and AB 52, and California Fish and Wildlife.
f. Attend Planning Commission and City Council hearings for CEQA documentation and the EJ Element adoption.

4. Final EJ Element (Task 7)
a. Coordinate and consult with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research ("OPR") to ensure consistency with OPR's recommendations for equity. b. Prepare Final EJ Element document for submittal to Bell Gardens. c. File CEQA Notice of Determination with County Clerk.

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5. Community Engagement
a. Liaison with city staff, other agencies, organizations and the public and provide remote/hybrid public workshop and meeting support and attendance management.

6. Deliverables (Task 8)
a. Workshop presentations, staff reports and resolutions necessary for adoption. b. Milestone reporting connected with invoicing.
c. One (1) reproducible copy and one (1) electronic copy of the Final EJ Element.

One (1) reproducible copy and one (1) electronic copy of the required CEQA document and all CEQA notices and California Fish and Wildlife documents.

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PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Proposal Format and Content Requirements
Requirements
The following instructions describe the form in which proposals must be submitted.

Responses to the following items will be used for proposal evaluation. Proposals which do not contain responses to each of the requirement items will be considered incomplete and may be rejected.

Proposal documents should provide a straightforward, concise description of the firm's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness, clarity of content, and conveyance of the information requested by Bell Gardens. The requirements stated do not preclude a firm from furnishing additional reports, functions, and costs as deemed appropriate.

Four copies of your response, two (2) bound, one (1) unbound and (1) electronic version (emailed toityclerkdek(cbel/c�arder� .arc�), must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, to the City Clerk's Office. The electronic version of the proposal must be an exact duplicate of the hard copies. If the proposal includes any comments over and above the specific information requested in this RFP, such information should be included as a separate appendix and placed at the end of the proposal.

The proposal must contain the following five (5) components as attachments describing how the Consultant will perform the assignment:

1. Technical
Technical Proposals will contain, at a minimum: a) an executive summary b) a description of the approach to be taken in addressing the scope of work, c) a listing of the specific tasks required to properly perform the services, and d) a timeline from inception to completion.

2. Management and Staffing
Describe the management and staffing configuration to be utilized to complete the scope of work. Resumes of all proposed personnel must be included. The proposal must indicate who will have primary responsibility for this project.

3. Prior Related Firm Experience
Firms or individuals must demonstrate competence and capability to satisfactorily

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perform the scope of work. A description of the Firm's related work experiences should be included.

A list of at least three (3) recent references, including local government agencies where a similar service is or has been provided and any private clients, including names and telephone numbers of the firm and the key managers and professionals assigned to the project.

4. Cost and Pricing
Proposals shall include staff hourly rates, plus overhead, travel and any additional project costs proposed. Prices quoted must remain firm for the first year of the contract.

Cost proposals must be submitted with the proposal and all items must be itemized in detail. The total project cost shall be expressed as a "Not to Exceed" amount for items 1-6 under the "Scope of Services" section.

In addition, an hourly fee schedule shall be submitted with the proposal. If the scope of work is modified, the extra cost or credit shall be negotiated based on the submitted hourly rates.

5. Additions or Exceptions
A single and separate section with the heading "ADDITIONS OR EXCEPTIONS TO THE CITY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" containing a complete and detailed description of all the consultant's exceptions to the provisions and conditions of the attached City contract.

No amendments, additions, or alternates will be accepted after the submission deadline. Each proposal shall be considered valid and binding on the proposer for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal due date. All proposals and documents submitted will become the property of Bell Gardens. The bidding firm should designate anything considered to be proprietary.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation Criteria
The award of this agreement will be made to the most qualified firm/individual whose proposal complies with the prescribed requirements. Bell Gardens reserves the right to reject all proposals, and to waive any technical errors, irregularities, or discrepancies, if to do so is deemed to serve the best interests of Bell Gardens. In no event will an award be made until all necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility and qualifications of the firm/individual(s) to whom it is proposed to make such award.

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by Community Development Director and City staff, and ranked based on the following considerations:
• Technical approach to scope of work
• Experience of proposed personnel and the firm in providing remediation and administration services
• Minority Ownership/Employment as defined by the County of Los Angeles Community Development Authority and HUD
• Cost and pricing and City's agreement with the consultant's proposed revisions to the city contract
If further clarifications or negotiations are required, virtual meetings/interviews may be conducted. Participation in these interviews will be at the expense of the individual firms. The Selection Panel will be made up of staff members or representatives from Bell Gardens.

Recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final selection and award.

Proposals failing to provide sufficient information and assurances of performance to adequately assess each category of the required services and/or failing to comply with the requirements and conditions of this RFP may not be given further consideration.

Each proposal will be considered along with those of other responding firms, with respect to ability to perform effectively and efficiently those tasks outlined above.

Close coordination with Bell Gardens is required to assure that all requirements will be met.

Bell Gardens reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time without any prior notice.

Further, Bell Gardens makes no representations that any Agreement will be awarded to any Consultant responding to this RFP. Bell Gardens expressly reserves the right to postpone reviewing the proposals for its own convenience and to reject all proposals responding to this RFP without indicating any reasons for such rejection(s).

RIGHT OF REFUSAL
Bell Gardens reserves the right to refuse any or all proposals.

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COST OF PROPOSAL PREPARATION
The bidding firm is responsible for any costs incurred in preparing a response to this Request for Proposals.

LEGAL AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The following are the legal and insurance requirements of Bell Gardens.

1. Documents to be construed together. This RFP and the consultant's proposal will be a part of the contract. The RFP, the consultant's proposal, and all documents referred to in the specifications and contract to be entered into between the firm and Bell Gardens, and all the modifications of said documents, shall be construed together as one document.

2. Assignment or Transfer of Contract. The consultant shall not assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of the contract, or its rights, title, or interest in or to the same without previous written consent of Bell Gardens.

3. Indemnity. The consultant must agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Bell Gardens, from all liability or loss, resulting from any suits, claims or actions brought against Bell Gardens, which result directly or indirectly from the wrongful or negligent actions of the consultant's employees and/or subcontractors in the performance of the contract.

4. Insurance. At the time of execution of the contract, the consultant will be required to comply with the following City insurance requirements:
a. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with coverage limits of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) including products and completed operations hazard, contractual insurance, broad form property damage, independent consultants, and personal injury shall include automobile insurance coverage.
b. Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the laws of the State of California.
c. Professional Liability insurance against errors and omissions in the performance of the work under this Agreement with coverage limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).
d. Bell Gardens, its officers, employees, attorneys, and volunteers shall be named as additional insured on the policy(s) as to comprehensive general liability, property damage, and worker's compensation coverage. e. All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance coverage shall not be non-renewed, canceled, reduced, or otherwise modified (except through the addition of additional insured to the policy) by the insurance carrier without the

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insurance carrier giving Bell Gardens thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof.

Consultant agrees that it will not cancel, reduce, or otherwise modify said insurance coverage.

5. Compliance with Labor Laws. The consultant will be required to comply with all existing State and Federal Labor Laws.

6. Equal Opportunity Employment Provisions. The consultant will be required to meet all State and Federal Laws applicable to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

OTHER CITY REQUIREMENTS
Bell Gardens reserves the right to reject any or all proposals without qualifications. Proposals will be considered only in their entirety.

Bell Gardens reserves the right to negotiate the specific requirements and cost using the selected proposal as a basis.

Bell Gardens also reserves the right to reject all proposals if they are deemed unsuitable to Bell Gardens' needs.

Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered, and Bell Gardens reserves the right to determine the completeness of all proposals.

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Re: General Plan Sustainability or Environmental Justice Element and Associated CEQA Compliance Documents
Dear Ms.Quiroz,
On behalf of Impact Sciences, Inc., we are pleased to present this proposal for the preparation of the General Plan Sustainability or Environmental Justice Element and associated environmental documentation for the City of Bell Gardens (City).We believe our team has the requisite experience, commitment, and all the skills and qualifications necessary to assist the City in determining the appropriate approach for the element, preparing the element, and the associated CEQA document.

Impact Sciences, a women-owned small business, provides environmental planning, review, and documentation services throughout California. Since our inception in 1988, we have prepared numerous environmental documents pursuant to CEQA.Services for this project would be provided from our Los Angeles office.

Jessica Kirchner Flores,AICP,Managing Principal,will serve as Principal in Charge;she will be responsible for quality and technical accuracy of all deliverables as well as overall corporate commitment to the project. Jessica recently directed the preparation of the Safety and Environmental Justice (EJ) Elements for the City of Bell. The Elements were developed in accordance with SB 1000 requirements and in close coordination with the City and the community to determine the issues most relevant to the community.The EJ Element received an award of merit from the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)in the category of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Margaret Lin, Senior Project Manager, will serve as Project Manager and will be responsible for day-to-day project management including project schedules and invoices. As Deputy Community Development Director for the City of South Pasadena, Margaret oversaw the development of the City's General Plan and is familiar with SB 379 requirements.

Impact Sciences also has a long history of preparing CEQA for planning level documents.

We are currently preparing several CEQA documents for ordinances,housing elements, specific plans, and similar efforts throughout Southern California. 01 1°'1GI S I I- I`E DUG 110U Y C A, 111 0RI''dIA,
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Ms.Vanessa Quiroz
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For this project we have teamed with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) to conduct the outreach for the project. Moises Gomez, a long-time resident of the City of Bell, recently conducted the outreach for the City of Bell EJ Element and Housing Element Update.

In our proposal, you will find our complete scope of services, team qualifications, proposed schedule, and cost. We look forward to working with the City on this project.

Please feel free to contact me directly at (213) 935-1901 or [email protected] with any questions.

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1. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.........................................................................................................................1 ExecutiveSummary.....................................................................................................................................1 Approachto Scope of Work........................................................................................................................1 Task1:Project Initiation..............................................................................................................................1 Task 2:Administrative Draft EJ Element..................................................................................................2 Task3:Draft EJ Element..............................................................................................................................4 Task4:Final EJ Element..............................................................................................................................6 Timelinefor Completion.............................................................................................................................8

2. MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING.......................................................................................................10 ProjectTeam................................................................................................................................................11 KeyStaff.......................................................................................................................................................11 OrganizationalChart.................................................................................................................................15 QualityControl...........................................................................................................................................16 BudgetTracking .........................................................................................................................................16

3. FIRM EXPERIENCE..................................................................................................................................17 Backgroundand Experience.....................................................................................................................17 EquityStatement........................................................................................................................................21 GreenInitiatives.........................................................................................................................................22 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, Contractual Liability Insurance, and Projects LiabilityInsurance.......................................................................................................................22 Errors and Omissions Insurance..............................................................................................................22 Worker's Compensation............................................................................................................................22

4. COSTS AND PRICING............................................................................................................................23

5. ADDITIONS OR EXCEPTIONS............................................................................................................26 Appendix
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The City of Bell Gardens is seeking to prepare a new environmental justice element,rooted in community level input,that will address the climate requirements of SB 379.The EJ element and its programs and plans will build on the 2021-2029 Housing Element and also help facilitate and accelerate housing production to help the City meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation(RHNA)of 503 units.

Impact Sciences has teamed with LANI to develop the environmental justice element and conduct the necessary outreach to prepare an EJ element that will achieve the City's goals of identifying priority populations, meeting the requirements of SB 1000 and SB 379, and creating opportunities for residents through plans and programs that improve their daily lives.

Our team recognizes that community wellness and environmental justice are complementary topic areas with similar goals, providing a safe and clean physical environment and distributing public services equitably to all segments of Bell Gardens population. Impact Sciences will prepare the Environmental Justice Element in accordance with OPR's recommended approach. The Environmental Justice Element will address access to parks and recreation, healthy food options, increasing transportation options to all residents, allowing safe and affordable housing options, and crime prevention and overall public safety.

The environmental justice element will focus on policies to reduce pollution exposure and environmental burdens affecting low-income and minority populations, improve air quality, and minimize impacts on sensitive population groups.

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The City is seeking a consultant to prepare a SB 1000 compliant EJ Element that is rooted in community engagement.Our scope of work will include outreach(primarily conducted by LANI), at every step of the way. We underwent a similar process for the City of Bell, where early outreach shaped the goals and policies in the EJ element.This step is critical,because although the state provides guidance on the content of an EJ element, ultimately, the element needs to reflect the community. In addition, we will use data sources such as CalEnviroScreen,Healthy Places and data from the South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD)to understand the current environmental burden.

Our team will also prepare an Initial Study leading to a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.We do not believe an environmental impact report would be required as the purpose of the EJ element is to develop policies that are self-mitigating. This is particularly true with the inclusion of climate and sustainability goals.The incorporation of these goals and policies will result in a benefit to the community.

The City recently prepared an IS/MND for its 2021-2029 Housing Element and we believe a similar approach would work well for the EJ Element.

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Within two weeks of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed,our team will attend a kick-off meeting with the City. Prior to the meeting, the Project Manager will submit meeting materials to the City, including the preliminary data needs list. Additional presentation materials may include, project goals and objectives, introduction of team members and their specialized roles, overall approach to the project, schedule (including deliverables and milestones), public outreach approach, and project coordination. During the kickoff meeting we will work with the City to begin the process of determining the components of the EJ I I; l ;,.11h, J ; I Icmf1H
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Element. Our recommendation is to have the components shaped by the community;therefore,this initial conversation will help set the framework for the community outreach. Ultimately, the emphasis in the element will be the result of broad community outreach undertaken as part of Tasks 2,3,5 and 5.We have organized our proposal to be responsive to the scope of work, however, we would recommend moving some of the community outreach tasks to earlier phases of the project to ensure community input is considered in the EJ element.

This task also includes research to audit the City's existing General Plan and Housing Element goals and policies to determine any gaps in either climate or environmental justice.This review will also help ensure the General Plan is internally consistent as required under state law.

Deliverables:
• Kickoff Meeting including invitation and agenda
• General Plan Audit
• Public outreach strategy
sk 2 IIAd7irofiiu111iiS1111 iAdl i1rm NII.iurafI E) E IIIm 7i1°11m 1111iI niN Pro iv( (` �,���,bBY�u:�X�u'',�uA���N./` �A�A��u �.BYp,61 and Coordination This task includes project team meetings and overall coordination with the team and the City. We have assumed up to 12 in-person or virtual meetings. Our scope of work includes active project management and regular check ins.In addition to monthly team meetings over the life of the project,our Project Manager will meet regularly with our team and our subconsultants to review data and provide direction. Further, Impact Sciences project managers use our internal project management tool, Monday.com to track deadlines, schedules" and pq status updates for projects. p Initial City a,Yl���f�`®��"�lde l,WNBYypdsIbeY4`Mu'N4'1'11 ��WN�� (��nM ��u Nku,°1�����.�ud�` �.������ �,� 111viu'Nen t LANI will lead the initial stakeholder engagement. LANI will conduct extensive outreach enabling diverse and typically underrepresented individuals to fully participate in the process of considering environmental justice policies. Based on our experience in the City of Bell, a key element of the project will be to frame what environmental justice is and what it means to the City.

Per OPWs recommendations, Impact Sciences will determine EJ communities within Bell Gardens based on several standard indicators (i.e., income level and environmental burden) and pollution exposures inclusive of air quality,water quality, and land use compatibility. a ;.hu.
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Environmental Justice communities are identified as disadvantaged communities. Disadvantaged communities are defined as an area identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code 1 or an area that is a low-income area that is disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation by a variety of means including history, and adverse environmental living conditions. Indicators for disadvantaged communities include educational attainment, employment, housing burdened low-income households, income, linguistic isolation, poverty,race and ethnicity,single parent households,U.S.citizenship,violent crime rate,and ability to vote.Much of this information will be obtained from Census data.

OPR recommends that EJ Elements evaluate air and water quality pollution as well as land use compatibility.To evaluate the water and air quality pollution in the City,Impact Sciences recommends the following indicators be considered(final factors will be tailored to the specifics of the City):

CalEnviro Screen. Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's (OEHHA) California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (CalEnviroScreen) calculates a health score based on 20 indicators by census tract.These indicators include pollution exposure,location of toxic chemicals in or near communities, sensitive populations in a community, and socioeconomic factors.

Diesel Exhaust Exposure from the I-710 Freeway.Risk associated with diesel exhaust exposure by distance from freeway will be presented in map format based on data from CARB's Air Quality and Land Use Handbook.z
Asthma Rates.Mapping of asthma rates in the community based on data from OEHHA.

Background Cancer Risk. Mapping of the background cancer risk from the South Coast Air Quality Management District's(SCAQMD)Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study-IV (MATES-IV).

Due to proximity to the Exide site,we will also map contaminated lands.

Climate change will have a negative effect on health and may cause displacement due to natural factors from global warming. Review of climate change is not required but recommended by OPR. To evaluate climate change resiliency,Impact Sciences will evaluate the following topics:

Temperature and Extreme Heat Data.Understanding areas at risk for increased temperatures and extreme heat can help inform policy decisions to impact community resilience. Impact Sciences will provide infographics and discussion about local projected changes in temperature and extreme heat based on data from Cal Adapt.
1 Which states: "These communities shall be identified based on geographic, socioeconomic, public health, and environmental hazard criteria,and may include,but are not limited to,either of the following:
(1)Areas disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative public health effects,exposure,or environmental degradation. (2)Areas with concentrations of people that are of low income,high unemployment,low levels of homeownership,high rent burden, sensitive populations,or low levels of educational attainment."
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Precipitation Changes, Snow-Pack Loss, Extreme Precipitation Events, Extended Drought Scenarios.

Understanding changes in precipitation and snowpack,including both increased risk of drought conditions as well as extreme precipitation events and flooding risk increase can help inform policy decisions that address water availability,flood protection, and emergency response.

Tree Canopy. Increasing tree canopy can help with carbon capture, provide shade from high heat, and improve the physical appearance of the community. Mapping of existing tree canopy in the community based on data from Tree People's County Tree Map Viewers After evaluating constraints,Impact Sciences will prepare an administrative draft of the EJ Element for City review.The EJ element will be revised based on stakeholder outreach(Task 3).

Deliverables:
• Coordination with agencies and initial stakeholder outreach • Administrative Draft EJ Element for City review
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Generating community input for environmental justice does not eradicate deeply rooted and systemic problems affecting notoriously underserved communities. However, making an investment in planning for improved neighborhood infrastructure is a critical component towards bettering the quality of life for area residents. Involving stakeholders in the process of strategic thinking provides them with a deep understanding of planning issues,allowing them to analyze meaningful improvements and achieve results.

To ensure that people of Bell Gardens are broadly represented for this project,LANI will collaborate with City partners, including representatives from relevant public departments and agencies to conduct a stakeholder mapping exercise that will inform the engagement plan and ensure that important community voices are heard.We will also gather information from the City regarding community events to ensure that we are taking advantage of public gatherings where people in the community will be. We will research community groups such as neighborhood councils,faith communities,schools,senior centers,block clubs, and others that may be valuable resources for reaching stakeholders and sharing information.We propose sharing a draft engagement plan, timeline, and contact list with the project team within 30 days of the ,Kickoff Meeting.
�V ,o ln.in uun.i t,y l l i'l BY4p(,,IbBYp 4'11'',u'1'1 1 Key services for this project will include convening and organizing constituent groups,guiding community stakeholders through consensus building and planning, assisting them in making informed recommendations about key issues, and engaging the extended community in a visioning process that ultimately results in the Final EJ Element. We will particularly emphasize engaging segments of the 3 California Environmental Protection Agency,Heat Adaptation Workgroup.(2013).Preparing California for extreme heat.Retrieved from https://healthyplacesindex.org/w content/uploads/2018/02/2013 cph preparing california for extreme eat.pdf. trka hu.
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population that have historically been overlooked and left out of traditional processes, including youth, seniors, disabled people, transit-dependent individuals, and socio-economically disadvantaged participants. To do so, we will reach out to local schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, senior centers, recreation centers,faith communities,business groups,neighborhood councils,community-based organizations,and other formal and informal civic groups. A list of important potential target groups and influencers is attached. And, considering that Bell Gardens is over 93%Latino, all materials will be provided in English and in Spanish and translation will be provided at all public meetings and events.

Our community outreach program is fully described under Task 5 below.

Prepare 1"Irvironinen it'll fto;lin, 11,IvIn 4,I'll ("III, linpleinentalion Plan Based on City and public input,the EJ Element will be prepared.As described above, a robust community outreach process will be critical in ensuring the community supports the City in adoption of the Element.

The purpose of the EJ Element of a General Plan is to identify environmental justice policies and gaps in existing policies in relation to disadvantaged communities. The City of Bell Gardens does not have an existing EJ Element;as such,the EJ Element will be prepared in accordance with the Office of Planning and Research's(OPR)General Plan Guidelines for Environmental Justice.

Most importantly the EJ Element will include an implementation plan to establish effective policies and programs to address the environmental justice needs of the City. We will work closely with the City to ensure the implementation plan is achievable and has community buy in. 1"Ir61ironMneniu'll Review
Impact Sciences anticipates an Initial Study (IS) will be sufficient to analyze the EJ Element. We do not anticipate any significant impacts to be identified which would require preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Our initial assumption is that this will be a high-level analysis (IS/MND or ND), meeting all necessary CEQA analytical requirements.

In general, as the EJ Element would not be expected to result in any significant impacts,the programmatic analysis in the IS/MND could be used for tiering. Our scope assumes an IS/MND would be prepared, however, we will work with the City to determine the preferred approach. If additional studies and/or preparation of EIR is required,we would prepare a revised scope and budget.

Impact Sciences will prepare one fully documented Draft IS/MND, using the latest Initial Study checklist in Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines. To ensure that the project is viewed in the proper context, existing setting and plans and policy information will be provided. This is important because CEQA requires a proposed project to be compared to the existing environmental conditions to determine the significance of the project. Analysis will be provided for each of the 20 environmental topics in the Initial Study checklist form to explain and justify each"No Impact," "Less Than Significant Impact," and "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated" response. Documentation for the answers will include information from the EJ Element, and available published sources. a ;.hu. JI
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For each environmental topic, we will fully document existing conditions, conduct impact evaluations (including cumulative impacts, as appropriate), and identify all necessary and relevant mitigation measures.

Impact Sciences will prepare the Administrative Draft IS/MND and submit the document to the City for review.
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Impact Sciences will prepare the Public Review Draft IS/MND and submit the document electronically to the City and State Clearinghouse.As part of this task, Impact Sciences will prepare the required public Notice of Intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 30-day public review period. We will post the notices with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse, our scope assumes mailing up to 100 interested parties.In addition,we will attend a total of two public hearings(one Planning Commission and one City Council)to present our findings and facilitate discussions.

Impact Sciences will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program(MMRP)for any mitigation measures identified in the IS/MND. The MMRP will identify responsibility for implementing and monitoring each mitigation measure, along with monitoring triggers and reporting frequency, subject to approval by City staff.We will prepare a checklist for these items and provide a column for verification of compliance.

Optional Task: Although not required under CEQA and not requested in the RFP, if requested, Impact Sciences can prepare written responses to comments received on the IS/MND during the public comment period. The time and associated cost to prepare the responses is depended on the volume of comments received.This task can be completed on a time and materials basis.

Deliverables:
• Administrative Draft IS/MND
• Public Draft IS/MND and MMRP
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The final EJ Element and implementation plan will be refined based on the community input and OPR's recommendations for equity. An important component of environmental justice and equity is a community's involvement in government decision making. In the City of Bell, Impact Sciences worked with the city to develop ongoing community outreach and reporting.As requested in the RFP, the Impact Sciences team will prepare the necessary staff reports for adoption of the EJ Element.

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• Final invoicing
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We will create and conduct an online survey to solicit input from community residents on issues that the EJ element should address. The survey will allow respondents to react to multiple choice questions and provide unsolicited feedback via a"blank box"question where any information or input could be included.

In this way we can provide community stakeholders as much opportunity as possible to provide their ideas to inform the final plan element. We will also prepare and disseminate one direct mail piece to inform stakeholders about the survey and solicit their participation.The mailer will include a URL and a QR code for the online survey,and if available,can also include information about upcoming Community Meetings (see below).

To ensure maximum participation from the community at large, and in order to ensure that critical stakeholders are able to weigh in on the planning process and provide their input and insights,we propose a series of at least four(4)intercept surveys at pop-up events and locations to be determined with the City in conjunction with the online survey.Tablets will be available for participants to take the online survey on the spot; paper surveys will also be available for anyone who prefers that format. LANI has been performing intercept surveys for years because they help to reach all demographics, increase the number of survey responses, and raise awareness about the survey and the project overall. In-person outreach tactics (COVID permitting) may include attending existing meetings held by community organizations, schools, and neighborhood groups or tabling at community events;we will consult with the project team regarding pop-up Community Meeting opportunities. LANI has also had great success during the pandemic with the low-tech approach of posting (and reposting when necessary) signage in project areas that inform locals about upcoming pop-up events and/or direct them to online surveys.

If in-person meetings are not possible due to COVID,LANI is an expert at virtual outreach.We participate and present at existing community meetings now being held virtually, for example by neighborhood councils and other civic and community-based groups;we also host and facilitate our own online meetings, webinars, and workshops. Our usual format for LANI-hosted online meetings is Zoom, where we can employ screen sharing, breakout room, chat, and Q&A features within a platform that is already familiar to many participants, which helps to smooth the engagement process. We have a dedicated person handling tech needs (i.e., admitting people to online meetings, handling hosting and screen sharing, etc.), which enables other staff to be fully present to engage participants and lead discussions. We have also employed a variety of best practices to ensure that our virtual sessions are as interactive as possible, such as including live survey questions throughout a presentation to ensure that information is being Exhibit 2 241

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understood or simply to keep participants engaged. Recorded meetings will be posted on the project website to maintain project engagement.

LANI will provide Spanish translation services for meetings, and will provide all materials, including agendas, minutes, meeting materials, and communications in Spanish. If other languages are needed, we will make those arrangements as well to ensure that the needs of stakeholders are met and that all feel included and respected.
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LANI will also provide any community engagement documentation or reporting that may be needed for the presentation and/or adoption of the Environmental Justice Element to city or state offices.

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Impact Sciences is a local(Los Angeles based)environmental consulting firm.Our offices are located at 811 W. 71h Street,Suite 200,Los Angeles, CA 90017.Our primary phone number is (213)935-1091.

Impact Sciences,a California S-Corporation founded in Thousand Oaks,has been preparing environmental documentation since its inception in 1988. Impact Sciences' staff includes planners, technical specialists, and administrative support, with a hub in Los Angeles and a satellite office in Oakland, California. As a certified SBE and DBE, Impact Sciences is a firm designed around the professional development of our diverse staff. At our foundation, we are focused on fostering creativity, ingenuity, innovation, team collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit,our team prides itself on working differently to achieve better results.

Over the past thirty years we have prepared numerous environmental documents pursuant to CEQA and NEPA and have assisted our clients with air quality and GHG emissions analyses; noise and vibration analyses; environmental justice and equity analyses, GIS mapping, visual impact and shade and shadow studies;and public outreach in support of environmental compliance.Recent projects we have completed, or are underway, include multiple projects for Los Angeles County Public Works (under our on-call contract), multiple program-level EIRs for the City of Los Angeles Planning Department, and TOD Plan EIRs for the City of Compton and Bell.

Impact Sciences strives to be a trusted advisor to clients, one on whom they can rely for developing the most effective solutions. We have worked with numerous jurisdictions and lead agencies throughout Los Angeles County,as well as federal and state agencies,and understand the various regulatory requirements.

III os Aa11i�u'E IIIm�S I°°14 �i�uuII°i!bo11~II°11oo i11i iAdio'11E Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to revitalize neighborhoods by engaging people and building vibrant public spaces.We envision urban spaces where,regardless of location or population,every neighborhood is a vibrant,functional, and healthy place, cultivated by engaged community members.

Founded in 1994 as a demonstration project following a period of intense civil unrest,we have since helped to revitalize over 50 disadvantaged communities that represent the broad spectrum of Los Angeles County.

We work with communities to plan and implement projects such as new parks and open space, business facade improvements, street tree plantings, public art, and transportation enhancements like crosswalks, bike lanes, lighting,bus shelters and transit plazas.We also have contributed to several planning projects, including pedestrian plans, transit-oriented community (TOC) station area plans, and neighborhood transformation plans.

Understanding that community members know the needs of their neighborhoods best, the LANI Model empowers area stakeholders to take an active role in planning and building local improvements that are designed to expand public safety, enhance health and the environment, spur economic development, and foster local pride. Our community engagement model has been recognized nationally and locally as an example of stakeholder empowerment, and numerous national publications, more than 45 national conferences, and colleges and universities, including UCLA and USC, have highlighted LANI's process and accomplishments as examples of successful,incremental community revitalization. a hu. 10 Hf; I zu a' ri'-I: ate
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The prime consultant and primary contact for contracting purposes will be Impact Sciences,led by Jessica Kirchner Flores,NCP,Owner and Managing Principal.Full resumes of key staff are providedin Appendix A.Ao organization chart is providedatthe end of this section.

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Jessica will serve as the Principal in Charge and will bethe primary point of contact for the City. During the project initiation phase, Jessica will work doae|v with City staff to establish communication protocols and determine the approach to the project. She will direct the work efforts for both the elements and the CEQA document and will ensure technical accuracy of work products prepared by Impact Sciences.

Jessica is a hands-on team leader.She worked closely with the planning and outreach teams I����� on the Bell Environmental justice and Safety Elements. She has contributed to the preparation ofenvironmental impact analysis under both CB(}/\ and NBP/\ for both public and private development projects covering a diverse range of land uses.Impact analyses conducted by Jessica include Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and B|Ra (draft, Hoai supplemental, subsequent, and addendurna), as well as SCB/\s, Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental /\aaeaaneots, and Categorical Exclusions. She has also prepared Findings of Fact, Statements of Overriding Considerations, and MMRPa She has prepared environmental justice aoa|vaea and health impact aaaeaaneota for major transportation projects inSout6ernCa|i6oroiaaodt6eCeotra|VaUey.

Jessica serves on the AEP Los Angeles Board as the co-chair of the legislative committee and is a co-chair of the Women Transportation Seminar (VVTS) L/\ Small Business Committee. She has presented to /\BP and other professional organizations on CEQA and environmental justice.

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Margaret will bethe Senior Project Manager for this project and the primary client liaison.

She will ensure that resources and staff are available to the City for the duration ofthe contract and provide for overall coordination ofprojects and direct oversight oftechnical quality assurance review for work progress.agreement administration.She will ensure that resources and staff are available to the City for the duration of the contract and provide for overall coordination ofprojects and oversight of technical quality assurance review for work progress.

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housing initiatives, art programs, long-range planning, and economic development activities. Previously, she served as a Regional Transportation Planner for the Southern California Association of Governments.

Margaret currently is the Project Manager for the City of Bell's Atlantic Avenue Specific Plan.The project includes the preparation and adoption of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration.She also is managing the City of Compton Artesia Station project which an update and recirculation per CEQA Guidelines 15088.5. Recirculation of An EIR Prior To Certification for the 2019 Program EIR. In addition, a project-level analysis of the Art-Com Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Project, located within the Specific Plan Area,will be added to the analysis.
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Project Role:Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Environmental Justice Factors Brett has more than 17 years of professional experience in the environmental planning field with an emphasis in environmental compliance pursuant to CEQA and NEPA. Mr.

Pomeroy possesses a strong technical background and has provided quantitative analytical modeling support for air quality, greenhouse gases, health risk assessments, noise and vibration, and shade/shadow impact analyses for several complex and multi -faceted projects using industry-accepted modeling software. Specifically, Mr. Pomeroy has experience with AERMOD and ISC air dispersion modeling systems, CalEEMod,URBEMIS, CALINE4-based model,noise modeling based on the Federal Highway Administrations Traffic Noise Model (TNM), and the Amethyst Shadow Calculator. In addition to providing technical support, Mr. Pomeroy conducts environmental analyses for a wide array of environmental issues,conducting land use surveys,ambient noise monitoring, site photography,general environmental research and document management.Brett's experience includes preparing and managing environmental documentation for both private and public sector clients. He is also familiar with greenhouse gas reporting protocols and climate and resilience policy and plans. iK"ay Real, A i"l i u Planner
Project Role:Project Administration, CEQA Analysis,GIS Support oKay has assisted in the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to CEQA, including sections and background reports for EIRs for residential,mixed-use, and specific plans as well as MNDs for transportation and residential projects.She prepared the existing conditions report for the City of Vernon s Westside Specific Plan and identified key factors in understanding health risk in that community.Before joining Impact Sciences,she worked in municipal government in New York, most recently as a Senior Planner for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development advancing the development of affordable housing.

In addition to working in the affordable housing sector, Kay has a background in environmental sustainability and environmental justice.

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Raul prepared has prepared numerous air quality and noise technical reports (air quality and noise)for clients throughout California. Projects analyzed include residential, mixed use and industrial sites. He expertise lies in identifying sensitive communities and developing appropriate mitigation to reduce impacts.He has prepared noise and air quality analyses for numerous specific plan and community plan EIRs. Raul's adept at using CalEEMod for air quality analyses and noise modeling software including TNM and RCNM. , trk a 11h,
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Eleni brings three years of local environmental planning and remediation project experience to the team. Currently focused on projects in Southern California, B|eoi has prepared CB(}/\/NBP/\ documentation for locally and federally funded roadway projects, and is familiar with Ca|trana requirements, including the Standard Environmental Reference (SBR). B|eoi has also prepared CB(}/\ documentation for inHU development projects.

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Project Role:Visual Layout,Graphics Creation, and Document Production Kara has more than 13 years of experience in marketing,publishing,technical writing, and copyediting. As the primary manager for document publication, she handles all aspects of production, including graphics development, document formatting, copyediting, and visual layout.She performs in-house publications of both small and large reports,including custom graphics,booklet assembly, digital productions, CD/DVD authoring, printing, and binding. For some larger projects, she coordinates with Impact Sciences' print vendors to produce documents that meet the company's style and quality standards. Her goal iato ensure all documents are visually appealing, consistent, and concise.

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13 Arturo joined L/\NObn2O17and6aabeenna for a variety of community outreach and construction projects. Arturo currently oversees community engagement for two Department of Public Health Step-by-Step Pedestrian Planning projects in the unincorporated Los Angeles County communities of Florence-Firestone and East Rancho Dominguez. He is also the lead PM on our Station Area Planning project for Eco-Rapid Transit in Huntington Park and surrounding communities,and he is active on our Stress-Free Connections project with L/\D0T. Prior to joining L/\Ni Arturo worked with non-profit advocacy organizations focusing onuoderaerved communities in the City of Loa Angeles, labor unions, and most recently, the California State Legislature,where he served as a Senior Field Representative in the 48th Assembly District.

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of impacted local stakeholders to promote equity in communities of color and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.

Arturo will be supervised by LANI's Director of Neighborhood Improvement Projects, Anna Apostolos.

Our Executive Director,Veronica Hahni,will provide financial oversight,and our Director of Development and Marketing,Franci Levine-Grater,will assist with online marketing and outreach.

Project Role:Outreach Strategy&Implementation
Anna is a long-time practitioner of community-driven project planning and design who has personally engaged with stakeholders on numerous neighborhoods throughout the Southern California region.She also has over 30 years of experience managing construction, transportation, economic revitalization, and urban green space projects, ranging from $35,000 to over $2million, while bringing projects in within budget and grant guidelines.

With LANI since 1999, Anna has utilized the LANI Model to develop consensus among community activists, elected officials, public agency staff, and contractors in implementing federal, state and city funded projects for local improvements. In 1997, Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan honored Anna for her work in providing custom, non-advertising bus shelters and community kiosks in high transit dependence,low-income neighborhoods.

Project Role:Outreach Oversight
Veronica Hahni joined LANI in 2001 as a Program Manager and was named Executive Director in 2009.Veronica's career has centered on increasing equity and access for under- represented and under-resourced communities, and her breadth of experience includes economic development, transportation, capital improvements, and strategic planning.

Veronica has overseen community-driven construction projects and worked with elected officials to identify opportunity sites and secure federal, state, and local funds for planning and construction projects that meet the needs and desires of neighborhood stakeholders.Veronica serves on the board of FASTLinkDTLA and has spoken at numerous conferences. Prior to joining LANI, she was Manager of Legal Services at the AIDS Service Center in Pasadena, CA. Veronica holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Business from California State University,Los Angeles.
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Quality of project deliverables implies technical accuracy, internal document consistency, conformance to City methods for assessing impacts, and graphic and grammatical presentation of the document. Key elements of the Impact Sciences quality assurance program include the assigning of highly experienced technical and management staff to each project and keeping direct communication with each professional staff assigned to a particular project through the entire process.

Impact Sciences'routine quality control dictates that both a principal and project manager review the data interpretation, the analytical methods, and the final work product. The project manager typically reviews work products in progress and compiles all completed products in accordance with internal deadlines.

Once the document has been compiled, the project manager then reviews the conclusions and recommendations of documents against the quality assurance standards mentioned above. When the project manager feels that the document meets Impact Sciences high standards, the work product is given to the principal for review and final approval prior to submittal to the client. This stepped method allows for review of the documents by management positions during different periods of completion and allows for us to provide our client with a quality product.

Impact Sciences' project approach places emphasis on the active participation of experienced senior staff, responsiveness to the unique demands of each client and project, problem solving, active project management, and effective communication of planning and environmental information to the decision makers and the public.Our commitment to this approach has resulted in successful performance on a wide variety of assignments and long-term relationships with our clients.

Impact Sciences uses a firm-wide project cost tracking system, Deltek Vantagepoint (Vantagepoint), that provides for easy access by project managers to monitor project status. The Vantagepoint system provides for accounting,billing, and planning integrated into a single database.Project managers can access project costs data through a variety of reports and interactive computer pages. Our project administrative staff (billing and accounting) work independently of the project manager in tracking and accruing costs to provide an independent review,while the project managers simultaneously can project and monitor future project tasks.

Project managers review and approve all billed time and other costs weekly and is responsible for approving all subcontracting and subconsultant invoices.All project time and costs are posted daily so that a real-time synopsis of project information is available. Vantagepoint also provides for project schedule to be integrated with costs. Each project's phase and tasks are allocated by week or month. a ,.hu. 16 I zu '1 i'ac 1H,
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Impact Sciences prepared an Addendum to the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of Bell's 2030 Comprehensive General Plan Update and Bicycle Master Plan. The Addendum was prepared in compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines. The purpose of the Addendum was to assess any environmental impact differences between the proposed General Plan Elements for Environmental justice, Health & Safety, and Housing, also referred to as the "Proposed Elements," and the adopted 2030 City of Bell General Plan. More specifically, the Addendum was designed to determine whether and to what extent the General Plan EIR would be sufficient for addressing the potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures for the Proposed Elements.Based on substantial evidence provided in the Addendum, the General Plan EIR, and other materials in the record, the City of Bell determined that the Proposed Elements were within the General Plan EIR as the proposed Environmental justice, Housing, and Health and Safety Elements had no new significant environmental impacts;no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; no mitigation measures or alternatives previously found infeasible and now feasible;and no mitigation measures or alternatives which were considerably different from those in the General Plan EIR. Thus, neither a subsequent nor supplemental EIR was required.

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streetscape improvements, and redirects truck traffic. Impact Sciences is also preparing the Housing Element for the Specific Plan.

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Such recommendations can be categorized into three categories:judicial, exemptions, and internal processes. Impact Sciences will delve into each ". category. Metro has to-date undertaken interviews with key people ` within the agency to glean where they believe delays originate and possible solutions. Various streamlining topics will be addressed in the recommendations, including public outreach and organization, political concerns, incompatibility with NEPA, interagency coordination with Caltrans, recent reorganization within Metro's internal departments, and project planning inefficiencies. Recommendations for CEQA review will likely focus on exemptions and internal processes.

Alan Bennett,Legal Research Specialist
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Office of Inspector General
1 Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Starting in February 2021, LANI partnered with design firm The Arroyo Group and Impact Sciences for this project updating the Housing and V 01 PiVu M�m�� Jf'
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Several meetings were held between with project team, including City of Bell officials, to develop an outreach strategy and identify appropriate businesses, stakeholder organizations, and key city commissions. LANI developed a project calendar to assist in dissemination of the project throughout the City via print,online, text and social media campaigns, as well as created the materials and language to be used for all outreach efforts.An outreach plan was drafted and adopted after numerous consultations with the project team. hu. W
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The outreach plan called for the creation of a multilingual (English, Spanish, Arabic) online survey to aid in the collection of community responses. In addition, two online virtual community meetings were held to discuss the housing element of the general plan. Two additional socially distanced community open houses were held at Veterans Memorial Park on Wilcox Ave to capture resident comments regarding the housing, environmental justice, and safety elements of the general plan update. LANI also created a multilingual fact sheet that was distributed throughout the city.

LANI staff engaged in several business outreach efforts along the city's commercial sectors located on Atlantic Blvd, Gage Ave, and Florence Ave. E-mails and phone calls were made to contact and inform several nonprofit stakeholder groups operating within the city.Special attention was made to canvass the two mobile home parks owned and operated by the City to ensure resident participation in the online survey and in-person open house.

LANI, with the project's design firm, participated in a series of Bell Planning Commission meetings to discuss the outreach efforts as well as initial findings collected and analyzed by LANI staff. LANI staff engaged in two pop-up community outreach efforts at the city's largest supermarket along Atlantic Boulevard to present the Environmental Justice findings element. In addition, LANI staff also organized and ran a booth at the City of Bell's Halloween Carnival.Paper survey responses were added to the online survey created specifically for this outreach effort and the findings presented to the city's Community Development Office.

The General Plan update was accepted and adopted by the Bell City Council in spring 2022;the EJ element also received an Award of Merit in 2022 from the Association of Environmental Professionals. "r�'��jjed lief rel�r)Ice
Manuel Acosta, Community Development Director
City of Bell, Community Development Department
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Park Sglali°o���� ,�1������a Pl�stv;' ItVV�';I' u�����l:��,�1� a 13'�������(h la������.;il ("orri'°��or, i".�����(eptua/ I:,�����d ii In Fall 2020, LANI was awarded a contract by Eco-Rapid Transit (also known as the Orangeline Development Authority)to join a multi-disciplinary team,leading community engagement in the cities of Huntington Park, Bell, Cudahy, and Maywood to create Conceptual Land Use Planning Studies for the Pacific/Randolph and Salt Lake/Florence Station Areas, which are a part of the West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) transit corridor. The project's goals were to develop two distinct comprehensive Station Area Plans for Pacific/Randolph and Florence/Salt Lake that rely on deep engagement with the local residential and business communities anchored in a desire for equitable outcomes that serve and "'. benefit local communities in and near Huntington Park. The goals for the project aligned perfectly with LANI's outreach model,utilizing a Community Advisory Committee comprised of local stakeholders to lead visioning,determine key priorities,and assist LANI in spreading the word about the project in order to receive broad based community feedback and ensure all voices were heard. a ,.hu.
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In partnership with Eco-Rapid Transit and Smart Growth America, LANI and our subcontractors Studio III and Labib } Associates created community outreach and project management plans;these key documents served as blueprints throughout the projects, and were rr� »loll periodically updated to reflect needed changes based on success and challenges. LANI assembled the project's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), an important component of both our planning and " construction projects and particularly so with a project such as r, Huntington Park Station Area Planning because of the multi- jurisdictional, cross-agency partnership it represents. The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) had robust interest from the community and included representation from individuals and numerous community-based organizations.Over the entire 15-month grant period for LANI's work, the CAC met 4 times and the TAC met three times; we managed our team of subcontractors in conducting research and analysis for Infrastructure and Equity Studies; conducted extensive COVID-safe in-person and virtual community outreach, meetings, workshops, and walk audits in accordance with the completed outreach plan;managed the production of Draft Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plans for each of the project station areas; engaged the community in reviewing the Draft plans; and oversaw presentation and acceptance of the finalized plans with all the jurisdictions.

Community outreach plans included, among other tactics,the above committee meetings,public meetings and participation in community events,and a community survey,with signs posted in the project area that have QR codes linking to the survey, as well as instructions for accessing the survey via email or paper mail.

We are very proud that the station locations for which these plans were created have been included by Los Angeles Metro in their West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor light rail plan, connecting Southeast Los Angeles to Metro's entire rail network,providing alternatives to driving and greater access to opportunity.

We are also proud that this project was selected for the 2022 "Best Practices" Award by the American Planning Association,Los Angeles Chapter.
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Walter Beaumont, Community Planner
Eco-Rapid Transit
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the preliminary pedestrian plan and provide additional input on needed pedestrian projects.These efforts took place between August 2016 and December 2017, and included attending existing meetings held by community organizations, schools, and neighborhood groups;tabling at community events;focus groups; stakeholder interviews; surveys; planning and leading community walk audits and bicycle/pedestrian counts;two community workshops;and community data collection.

LANI assembled a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in each neighborhood made up of representatives including youth, seniors, local businesspeople, faith community members, parents, homeowners, renters, and others. Each CAC met eight times during the planning process, provided key input,and served as project champions.Other outreach efforts included survey administration,conducting update and feedback sessions, participation in the L.A. County Parks After Dark series, and engagement at local schools.LANI worked with DPH to develop consistent,bilingual materials in Spanish and English that provided information in a concise way with eye catching designs specifically tailored for each community.

One challenge during these two projects was that there were several other simultaneous community improvement projects happening, making it more difficult to get and keep people's attention for these pedestrian plan projects.LANI overcame that obstacle by forming solid CACs and maintaining consistent communication, which ensured that local champions would help keep our project visible and active. In addition,the longer project timeline allowed us to become deeply immersed in the community,which gave us more opportunities to maintain interest.

The broad and deep outreach that was achieved throughout the project led to overwhelming community support for the completed pedestrian plans,which each included extensive lists of prospective pedestrian projects.Both plans were adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on September 3,2019.

Alexis Lantz,Senior Policy Strategist
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health
PLACE Program(Policies for Livable Active Communities and Environments) (213)351-3129 1 [email protected]
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Since 1988,Impact Sciences has worked to create opportunity, access,equity, and justice across California.

In 2021, Impact Sciences' Environmental Justice Element for the City of Bell was nominated for the AEP 2022 Awards Program Advancing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award. Impact Sciences prepared the Environmental Justice(EJ)Element to the City's 2030 General Plan.

Our work with the City College of San Francisco helps the institution to continue providing best-in-class educational programs and services that promote student achievement and life-long learning to meet the needs of its diverse regional community. In the City of Hayward, we support the City's effort to focus on social and environmental justice for housing applications. Through Impact Sciences' projects and client relationships,environmental justice remains a focus for our planning practice. a ;.hu. � � u,h ui'riJI zua' ri'-I: 'r,_rl(i,�U a"ake ] W
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Key points in Impact Sciences environmental sensitivity strategy include,but are not limited to:
• mandated use of recycled paper for all printed documents and presentation materials; • reducing paper and printer ink usage by actively promoting the use of electronic documentation and file sharing sites;
• reducing waste by actively promoting recycling,including all paper products,bottles,cans and printer cartridges;
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Costs are provided for each major task and are valid for 90 days from the date of the proposal submittal.

A detailed budget with hours is provided on the following page.All work shall be performed at a price "not to exceed" contract price. All direct costs, such as printing and delivery charges, will be billed in accordance with our standard rates provided in the following pages.

Task 1: Project Initiation $6,250
Task 2: Administrative Draft EJ Element $12,188 Task 3: Draft EJ Element and CEQA Document $60,578 Task 4: Final EJ Element $11,160
Task 5: Community Outreach $21,456
Task 6: Project Engagement Reporting $7,975
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SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Personnel charges are for work directly related to projects. Charges for personnel services are based on an hourly rate for time charged to the project. Current personnel classifications and rates are as follows:

Classification Hourly Rate
Principal/Managing Principal $250.00—285.00
Associate Principal $200.00—245.00
Senior Project Manager $185.00—195.00
Senior Technical Specialist $160.00—180.00
Project Manager $160.00—180.00
Senior Planner $145.00—180.00
Technical Specialist $140.00—155.00
Planner $140.00—150.00
Assistant Technical Specialist $140.00—150.00
Associate Planner $125.00—135.00
GIS Technician $125.00—175.00
Assistant Planner $115.00—120.00
Graphics $115.00
Publication $115.00
Clerical/Administrative $ 75.00
An overtime premium will be added to the hourly rates of non-professional staff. Overtime work is defined as time charged to a project in excess of eight hours per day, and any time worked on weekends or holidays. Travel time spent in the interest of the client will be charged at the hourly rate. When it is necessary for an employee to be away from the office overnight, subsistence will be charged. Contract personnel will be charged according to the hourly rates for their category as listed above.

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Subcontractors Cost plus 15 percent
Expenses and Outside Reproduction Charges Cost plus 15 percent Mileage
Off-Road Mileage Expense $ 0.95 per mile
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GPS Unit $100.00 per day
GPS Unit $ 75.00 per 1/2 day
Laser Range Finder $100.00 per day
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Plotter Prints $ 8.00 per square foot
Plotter Prints (Gloss or Specialty Paper) $ 10.00 per square foot Plotter Prints (Working/Field Maps) $ 4.00-5.00 per square foot Geo-Referenced Aerial Image $275.00</=5.5 A Site* Non Geo-Referenced Aerial Image $ 25.00 per image Internal Reproduction Costs
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8.5"x11" $ 0.05 per copy
11"x17" $ 0.15 per copy
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8.5"x11" $ 0.10 per copy
11"x17" $ 0.30 per copy
Single Sided Color Copies

8.5"x11" $ 0.50 per copy
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8.5"x11" $ 1.00 per copy
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Document Scanning $ 0.02 per page
Preparation for court appearances, depositions,presentations to regulatory boards,or other special requests for testimony will be charged on a time-and-materials basis.

Several factors influence the cost of imagery,including resolution, date and area. Please contact the GIS Group for more specific pricing information.

All rates will be adjusted annually by a minimum of 5%.

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APPENDIX A
Resumes for Key Personnel
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Jessica Kirchner Flores,AICP
Managing Principal
Ms. Kirchner Flores has more than 15 years of experience in environmental analysis for a variety of projects. In addition to policy work in the areas of regional open space planning and greenhouse gas analysis, she is experienced in preparing CEQA/NEPA documents including initial studies and environmental impact reports for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and school development projects, as -,I well as large transportation projects and plans. Her primary J�1 N,yiO'Sl
responsibilities include project management, CEQA/NEPA documentation, aesthetics, cultural resources, greenhouse gas analysis/sustainability, population, housing, employment, marketing and proposal preparation, mitigation monitoring, technical editing, presentations to decision makers and communities, and staff training.

Education
University of Southern California, Representative Professional Experience Master of Planning
• Principal in Charge for the City of Bell Environmental Justice, Rutgers University, Bachelor of Health & Safety, and Housing Proposed Elements for the Arts,Journalism Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2030 Comprehensive General Plan Update and Bicycle Master Affiliations Plan. The Addendum assessed any environmental impact American Institute of Certified differences between the proposed General Plan Proposed Elements Planners(AICP) and the adopted 2030 City of Bell General Plan. More specifically, the Addendum was designed to determine whether and to what extent the General Plan EIR was sufficient for addressing the potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures for the Proposed Elements. Jessica was responsible for project oversight, project management, and QA/QC.
• Assisted in the preparation of the Westside Extension Transit Corridor EIR/EIS. The project consisted of an Alternative Analysis and Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for Metro's Westside Extension Transit Corridor in the West Los Angeles area. The Westside Extension would extend the Metro Purple Line from its current western terminus at Western Avenue/Wilshire Boulevard to Westwood with possible extension to Santa Monica. Additionally, a secondary route is proposed from the Metro Red Line Hollywood Boulevard/Highland Avenue station through the City of West Hollywood. Alternatives including an underground subway and transit stations will be evaluated. Five standalone Technical Reports are being prepared for the project:

Land Use, Energy, Real Estate Acquisitions, Environmental Justice, and Community and Neighborhood Impacts in addition to IM PACT supporting GIS-based maps for community meetings and report SCIENCESpreparation. Ms. Kirchner was responsible for evaluation of the Jessica Kirchner Flores Resume
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community impacts associated with the project and proposed alternatives, as well as overall project management and client coordination.
• Principal in Charge for the Vernon Westside Specific Plan EIR and Existing Conditions Report (include Environmental Justice Factors). The City of Vernon is proposing a Specific Plan to spur development, attract people, and stimulate investment in the western portion of the City. The purpose of the proposed Specific Plan is to reinvigorate the City's competitive advantage as a center of production; strengthen and provide long-term stability to the City's fiscal position; increase the residential population; diversify and reorient the Westside's land uses to take advantage of changes in the economic landscape of Southern California; increase amenities available to local residents and workers; and create a physical environmental that is supportive of diverse land uses, welcoming to the larger region, and enhancing to the City's image and identity.

The draft Specific Plan identifies four redevelopment clusters, proposes streetscape improvements, and redirects truck traffic. • Principal in Charge for the LA Metro Office of the Inspector General (OIG) CEQA Streamlining Recommendations Report.

Metro's OIG has completed substantial work in researching the effects of CEQA on Metro's ability to plan and build projects, and options to streamline the CEQA process. Impact Sciences has supplemented the OIGs work to prepare this report. A total of 27 people were interviewed, including experts outside of Metro, in an effort to gain a cross section of perspectives on CEQA concerns.

Building on the previous work performed by the OIG, this report includes recommendations for streamlining the environmental process for transit projects. Jessica was responsible for developing the recommendations, conducting interviews of Metro staff and was the lead writer on the report
• Principal in Charge for the City of Los Angeles Oil & Gas Drilling Ordinance Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Noise Technical Report and MND. The proposed Citywide Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance provides for the termination of all nonconforming oil and gas extraction and production uses within the City over a 20-year period and prohibition of new or expanded oil and gas extraction activities, except as allowed to continue via a discretionary process established by the Ordinance and in compliance with State,regional, M PACT °'i and local regulations. Jessica's duties include project oversight and SCIENCES QA/QC.

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• Principal in Charge for the City of Los Angeles New Single-Family Zone Citywide IS/ND: Impact Sciences prepared four Negative Declarations for the City's Neighborhood Conservation Project. All four projects were proposed amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC). The amendments included: modifications to existing R1 zones regarding height, garage placement, and similar changes;updates to the City's Baseline Mansionization and Baseline Hillside Ordinances (BMO/BHO) to modify grading limits and remove certain exceptions; grading limits specifically for the Bel-Air neighborhood; and implementation of Interim Control Ordinances (ICOs) for 15 neighborhoods while the BMO/BHO were being modified.
• Project Manager for the Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter School WORCS) IS/MND. For Pacific Charter Schools, the middle school, located in Central Los Angeles, was previously operating in portable classroom buildings on the existing LAUSD Berendo Middle School campus. The MORCS campus would be constructed on a portion of the Berendo Middle School campus and the temporary classroom buildings would be removed. Once completed, LAUSD would be released of its co-location obligation under Proposition 39. • Assisted in the preparation of the East Los Angeles High School No. 2 and Central Region Elementary School No. 19 IS/EIR. Ms.

Kirchner assisted in the preparation of an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report (IS/EIR) for a new high school located on E. Cesar Chavez Avenue in East Los Angeles as a means to relieve overcrowding at nearby schools. Several existing properties were located on the project site, including Hammel Elementary School, Hammel Early Education Center, City of LA Independent Study and the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, as well as residential and commercial properties. An additional component of the project included the relocation of the existing Hammel Elementary School to a new site in the LAUSD Central Region. Ms.

Kirchner was responsible for preparation of the land use, aesthetics and views, hazardous materials, and public services and utilities sections of the EIR.
• Principal in Charge for the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Technical Reports. The North Hollywood to Pasadena Transit Corridor (NoHo to Pasadena BRT) extends IM PACT approximately 18 miles and is a key regional connection between the SCIENCES San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys with connections to the Metro Red, Orange and Gold Lines, as well as Metrolink and other Jessica Kirchner Flores Resume
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municipal bus lines. Impact Sciences prepared the Noise,Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Reports for the project. Key issues included measuring noise along the linear segment, addressing impacts across multiple jurisdictions and consideration multiple alignment and station options.
• Project Manager for the LACMTA (Metro) Union Division Bus Maintenance & Operations Facility MND Addendum/CE. The project consisted of an Addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) under CEQA and a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under NEPA for the proposed Metro Union Division Bus Maintenance and Operations Facility. The facility consists of 470,000 square feet of new and reused development on 6.9 acres. The project included a Bus Maintenance Facility and Parking Structure, the Bauchet Parking Structure, a Central Cash County Facility, and a public vehicle access CNG/Alternative Fuels facility. The project also included room for 200 CNG standard buses with the potential to accommodate 60-foot-long articulated buses. Ms. Kirchner's responsibilities included client relations and preparation of the environmental document.
• Project Manager for the Gale Avenue-Nogales Grade Separation Combined Project IS/MND. The project consisted of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority for a railroad grade separation project (Nogales Street Grade Separation Project) and a roadway-widening project(Gale Avenue-Walnut Boulevard Roadway Widening Project) in the City of Industry. The grade separation included elevating the Union Pacific Railroad track over portions of Nogales Street. The project also included widening Gale Avenue from its intersection with Nogales Street to approximately 1,900 feet west, and Walnut Drive from its intersection with Nogales Street to approximately 2,500 feet east.Ms.Kirchner's role was to provide quality control and ensure technical accuracy of the document.
• Principal in Charge for the Ventura Isle Marina Dock Improvements IS/MND. The proposed project is limited to waterside improvements. Five docks (G, H, I, L and M) will be entirely demolished and new docks will be constructed. The construction is expected to proceed in the following sequence:
demolition and replacement of docks G, H, and I followed by IM PACT demolition and replacement of docks L and M, followed by SCIENCES substantial upgrades to dock F (i.e., half of F will be replaced) and minimal improvements to dock J (two additional slips and an end Jessica Kirchner Flores Resume
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tie). During demolition and replacement of docks, liveaboards will be temporarily relocated throughout the project site, but will not be displaced. In addition, new gate structures and gangways will be constructed to control access and improve security. The proposed replacement and reconfiguration of the subject docks would decrease the number of existing slips from 556 to 455 with an increase in average slip size from 38.93 feet to 44.93 feet to meet the current and projected demands of the boating market in this area. • Project Manager for the West Covina Lark Ellen Residential Project IS/MND. The proposed project included the demolition and removal of a church and auxiliary structures, and a single-family residence, along with a surface parking lot and 20 trees, to allow for the construction of 21 single-family homes, and an open space area.

The project would be comprised of four and five-bedroom homes with two and three-car garages,respectively.
• Project Manager for the West Covina Holt Residential Project IS/MND. The proposed project included the demolition and removal of two single-family homes, the removal of 44 trees, and the construction of 48 multi-family attached homes with three community open space areas for a maximum density of 9.2 dwelling units per acre.
• Project Manager for the New Garvey 168 Plaza IS/MND.The project consisted of an IS and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for a mixed-use project in the City of Rosemead. The proposed mixed-use project consisted of 11,375 square feet of commercial (retail and office) use and 24,725 square feet of residential use (28 units including nine moderate-income units), as well as landscaped areas and surface and subterranean parking for both commercial and residential use.
• Project Manager for the Mariner's Bay Rehabilitation IS/MND. The proposed project is located in the unincorporated community of Marina del Rey. The rehabilitation of a 379-unit existing apartment complex and associated site facilities/amenities would take place over a 36-month period. The project included substantial renovation of the apartment buildings' interiors and exteriors (including landscaped areas), both private and public areas, waterfront promenade,and parking facilities.

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Declaration (MND) for the Grevillea Avenue mixed-use project within the City of Lawndale. The proposed project consists of 94 residential condominium units and 9,000 square feet of retail space, along with subterranean parking on a 2.17-acre site. The proposed project is located in an industrial area; therefore, the environmental document will evaluate potential land use and zoning conflicts. • Assisted in the preparation of the 9200 Wilshire IS/EIR. Ms.

Kirchner prepared an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report (IS/EIR) for a mixed-use (residential and retail/commercial) development at 9200 Wilshire Boulevard in the City of Beverly Hills.

The project included 54 condominium units and 14,000 square feet of commercial development. The project site was vacant and had previously been proposed for development as a 133-room guest hotel with a 133-seat restaurant. Ms. Kirchner was responsible for preparing the project description, land use, aesthetics, and public services and utilities sections of the EIR.
• Project Manager for the Compton Creek Master Plan IS/EA. The project consisted of an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA) for the redevelopment of the Compton Creek. The proposed project included the redevelopment of the existing flood control channel and adjacent land into a safe, ecologically beneficial, multi- use, public green space and recreational park. The Master Plan proposes to enhance the regional and local significance of the Compton Creek by integrating watershed management practices, promoting open space, supporting sustainable activities, and recreational amenities. A combined CEQA/NEPA document was prepared to respond to both federal and state requirements. • Project Manager for the Newport Lexus Dealership IS/EIR. Ms.

Kirchner managed the preparation an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report (IS/EIR) for a Lexus dealership in Newport Beach. The project included the removal of three existing office buildings from the site. The buildings were replaced with a luxury car dealership at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Jamboree Road in Newport Beach. Ms. Kirchner prepared the land use, aesthetics, and alternatives chapters of the EIR.

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Brett Pomeroy
Associate Principal
ICI �Q Brett has more than 18 years of professional experience in the environmental planning field with an emphasis in environmental compliance pursuant to CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Brett possesses a strong technical background and has provided quantitative analytical modeling support for air quality, GHG, health risk assessments, noise and vibration, and shade/shadow impact ` analyses for several complex and multi -faceted projects using industry accepted modeling software. Specifically, Brett has experience with AERMOD and ISC air dispersion modeling systems, CalEEMod, URBEMIS, CALINE4-based model,noise modeling based on the Federal Highway Administration's Traffic Noise Model (TNM), and the Amethyst Shadow Calculator. In addition to providing technical support, Brett conducts environmental analyses for a wide array of Education environmental issues, conducting land use surveys, ambient noise Loyola Marymount University, monitoring, site photography, general environmental research and B.S. in Natural Science document management. Brett's experience includes preparing and managing environmental documentation for both private- and public- Affiliations sector clients. He has provided environmental analyses to support Association of Environmental several types of environmental documents including Categorical Planners (AEP) Exemptions, ISs, Negative Declarations (NDs), MNDs, Mitigation Monitoring&Reporting Programs (MMRPs),EIRs,and addendums.

Participates in periodically held Representative Professional Experience CEQA and NEPA workshops and
conferences Project Manager for the County of Los Angeles Oil & Gas Drilling Ordinance Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Noise Technical Completed AERMOD Dispersion Report and MND. The proposed Citywide Oil and Gas Drilling Modeling Training Seminar held Ordinance (Ordinance) provides for the termination of all by Lakes Environmental nonconforming oil and gas extraction and production uses within the City over a 20-year period and prohibition of new or expanded oil and gas extraction activities, except as allowed to continue via a discretionary process established by the Ordinance and in compliance with State, regional, and local regulations. Brett's duties include project management, document preparation, and oversight of technical services.
• Project Manager for the Southern California Edison Climate Change and Sustainability Program Support. Impact Sciences provided support for greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory reporting and on-call requests as defined by ICF and Southern California Edison. Services include developing a GHG inventory; preparing sustainability reporting frameworks; and calculating GHG emissions, reductions, and any other energy benefits achieved from Southern California Edison s programs. Brett's duties include IM PACT oversight of technical services.

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• Technical Lead for the Santa Clara County Unified School District (SCUSD) Peterson Laurelwood Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report. The Proposed Master Plan supports SCUSD's Vision 2035 and the SCUSD Board of Trustee's direction for Bond Measure BB funding. In 2018, SCUSD voters approved General Obligation Bond Measure BB to authorize$720 million to fund critically needed safety, modernization, and new construction projects. Some of Measure BB bond funds will be used to design and build a new Laurelwood Elementary on a portion of the Patrick Henry Campus, a 300-seat Alternative High School on the fields north of the existing Patrick Henry buildings, and new fields at the existing Peterson Middle School. The SCUSD created a master plan for the area to encompass all SCUSD assets within the plans boundaries. Brett's duties include section preparation and oversight of technical services.
• Technical Lead for Southern California Edison Company Climate Change and Sustainability Program Support. Impact Sciences is providing support for greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory reporting and on-call requests. Tasks include providing support for submittal into TCR's Climate Registry Information System (CRIS) and verification process; supporting for metrics used in Sustainability Reporting Frameworks; and calculating GHG emissions, reductions, and any other energy benefits achieved from SCE programs. • Technical Lead for the 3401 S. La Cienega Blvd. Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA). The project proposes a new mixed-use residential and commercial development, including one Residential Building and one Commercial Building.

The Residential Building contains units for rent; with units reserved for "very low income' households and units reserved for workforce housing. The Commercial Building includes ground floor retail. The project site is centrally located centrally located in the West Adams neighborhood, adjacent to the Metro E (Expo)Line tracks and the La Cienega/Jefferson Metro Station.
• Technical Lead for the 832 S. Kenmore Avenue Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies. This project consists of the demolition of the existing 2-story building and 1-story rear building, and development of a 7-story multi-family residential project consisting of 45 dwelling units.

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all existing uses on-site and construct a four-story (plus basement), self-storage facility totaling approximately 142,200 square feet. • Technical Lead for the Eternal Valley Project Air Quality & Noise Technical Studies. This project consists of rough grading, future lawn burials, and the construction of a community mausoleum. The Project includes approximately 17 acres of grading across the Project site.
• Technical Lead for the 970 N. Hoover Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies.The Project involves the development of a 5-story multi-family residential building (16,591 sf) consisting of 14 dwelling units, including 2 residential units reserved for extremely low- income residents.
• Technical Lead for the 3434 W. 6th Street Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies. The Project consists of converting the existing 4-story office building into a 52-room hotel and restaurants. • Technical Lead for the Caliber Collision Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies. The project involves the renovation and remodel of the existing distribution warehouse into the Caliber Collision Auto Body Paint and Repair Shop.
• Technical Lead for the 14971 Foothill Boulevard Residential Project Air Quality Impact Assessment, Health Risk Assessment, and Noise Reports. The project consists of replacing existing single- family residences in order to construct a five-story, 132-unit residential development at 14971 Foothill Blvd.
• Technical Lead for the Millennium Hollywood Project FIR in the City of Los Angeles. The project includes a 1.6 million square foot mixed-use redevelopment project anchored by the historic Capitol Records Building in the Hollywood Community of the City of Los Angeles. The project will include a development for a mixed-use project consisting of residential, hotel, retail, spa/fitness/health club, office space and quality restaurants. Brett prepared the air quality analysis, GHG analysis, freeway adjacent Health Risk Assessment, community noise and vibration analysis and shade/shadow graphics for the EIR.
• Technical Lead for the Ponte Vista Project FIR in the City of Los IM PACT Angeles. The Project proposes the construction and operation of a SCIENCES1,135-unit residential development featuring both for sale and rental Brett Pomeroy Resume
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units in a combination of single-family, duplex, townhome, flat, and apartment units. The Project will require the demolition of the existing 245 residential units, a 2,161 square foot community center and a 3,454 square foot retail convenience facility. Brett prepared the air quality analysis, GHG analysis, and community noise and vibration analysis for the EIR.
• Technical Lead for The Casden Sepulveda Project EIR in the City of Los Angeles. The Project includes demolition of the three existing industrial structures and construction of four residential structures above two levels of commercial uses. The mixed-use project includes approximately 266,800 square feet of commercial uses and approximately 538 residential units (518,764 square feet) and amenities such as a recreation center and a landscaped common courtyard area between the residential structures. Brett prepared the air quality analysis, GHG analysis, and a freeway adjacent Health Risk Assessment.
• Technical Lead for the City Market of Los Angeles Project EIR in the City of Los Angeles. The Project is anticipated to be built out over a 30-year period and would include the construction of approximately 945 multiple residential dwelling units, a maximum of 210 hotel rooms, approximately 294,641 square feet of commercial (including medical and general office) and manufacturing uses, approximately 224,862 square feet of retail floor area (including restaurants, bars, event space, wholesale uses, and a cinema with approximately 744 seats), and approximately 312,112 square feet of corporate/educational campus floor area. Brett prepared the air quality,greenhouse gas, and noise/vibration analyses for the EIR. • Technical Lead for the Oak Villages Project in the City of Los Angeles. The Project Site is located at 924 Washington Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles and consists of the development of the Project site with a 182,575-square-foot residential condominium/townhouse complex with a total of 142 for-sale dwelling units. The Project Site is located approximately 245 feet south of the 10 Freeway and approximately 1,000 feet west of the 110 Freeway. Brett was retained to prepare a freeway adjacent Health Risk Assessment (HRA) for the project. In addition, Brett prepared on the air quality and greenhouse gas analyses for the Draft EIR.

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Margaret Lin, MPP
Senior Project Manager
Ms. Lin has more than 10 years of public-sector experience. Most recently, she has served as the Deputy Community Development " Director for the City of South Pasadena, managing transportation planning, housing initiatives, art programs, long-range planning, and % economic development activities. Previously, she served as a Regional Transportation Planner for the Southern California Association of Governments.

Representative Professional Experience
1 • Senior Project Manager for the Santa Clara County Unified School District (SCUSD) Peterson Laurelwood Master Plan Draft Education Environmental Impact Report. The Proposed Master Plan supports University of Southern California, SCUSD's Vision 2035 and the SCUSD Board of Trustee's direction for Master's Degree in Public Policy Bond Measure BB funding. In 2018,SCUSD voters approved General Obligation Bond Measure BB to authorize $720 million to fund California State Polytechnic critically needed safety, modernization, and new construction University-Pomona, Bachelor's projects. Some of Measure BB bond funds will be used to design and Degree in Urban and Regional build a new Laurelwood Elementary on a portion of the Patrick Planning zoith a Minor in Henry Campus, a 300-seat Alternative High School on the fields Geographical Information Systems north of the existing Patrick Henry buildings, and new fields at the existing Peterson Middle School. The SCUSD created a master plan for the area to encompass all SCUSD assets within the plans boundaries. Margaret's duties include project management, scheduling,budgeting, and QA/QC.
• Project Manager for the City of Compton Transit-Oriented Specific Plan Program EIR. The Proposed Project is the preparation of a Specific Plan to guide future growth in the vicinity of the Metro A (Blue) Line Compton Station. As part of the Proposed Specific Plan, land use and zoning changes will be recommended to facilitate new, community supporting development.
• Project Manager for the 2022 Kern Council of Governments Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Program EIR. The 2022 RTP is a long-range regional transportation plan that provides a blueprint to help achieve a coordinated regional transportation system by creating a vision for transportation investment throughout the region and identifying regional transportation and land use strategies to address mobility needs. The 2022 RTP includes a policy element that is shaped by goals, policies and performance indicators, a description of planning IM PACT assumptions for regional growth and future needs for travel and SCIENCESgoods movement, a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) that Margaret Lin Resume
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identifies planning strategies and illustrative development patterns that would reduce GHG emissions and a plan of action for the region to pursue to meet identified transportation needs.
• Project Manager for the City of Bell's Atlantic Avenue Specific Plan.The project includes the preparation and adoption of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration.
• Project Manager for the City of Bell's Cheli Specific Plan. The project includes the preparation and adoption of the Program Environmental Impact Report.
• Served as the Deputy Community Development Director and led the City of South Pasadena's General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Update. The project consisted of a new community-based vision for the city to protect its historic character while providing strategic investment and growth opportunities.
• Served as the Deputy Community Development Director and led the City of South Pasadena 2021-2029 Housing Element. The project consisted of strategic policy and program development (including Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Accessory Dwelling Units, Tenant Protections, and Occupancy Inspections) to meet the extensive 6th Cycle of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocations for the City.
• Successfully led the City of South Pasadena's efforts to analyze the State Route 710 North Project Program Environmental Impact Report, persuade the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to identify the Transportation System Management/Transportation Demand Management Alternative as the preferred alternative, and developed multi-modal transportation initiatives including Measure M and Measure R projects to provide comprehensive mobility solutions for the City and region. • Team Member for the 2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy with the Southern California Association of Governments, specifically to develop the multi-modal transportation chapter.

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Eleni Getachew, ENV SP
Planner
Eleni is a generalist environmental planner. She brings three years of local environmental planning and remediation project experience.

Currently focused on projects in Southern California, Eleni has prepared CEQA/NEPA documentation for locally and federally funded roadway �f projects, and is familiar with Caltrans requirements, including the Standard Environmental Reference (SER). Eleni has also prepared CEQA documentation for infill development projects. Through strong research she has assisted in delivering technical studies, such as Community l� Impact Assessments, Revalidation, and Phase I Initial Site Assessments.

Eleni has assisted in the digitizing and mapping of residential properties using ArcGIS.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Representative Professional Experience Policy Analysis and Planning
(Minor in Community Permitting/GIS Technician for the California Department of Toxic Development), University of Substances Control, Exide Residential Properties Lead-Impacted California, Davis,2017 Soil Cleanup, Los Angeles, California. The project includes cleanup of lead-impacted soil at 1,610 properties in and around Los Angeles, Affiliations California. The work involves excavation and disposal of lead- American Planning Association, impacted soil and backfilling and restoration in the area near the Member; Young and Emerging former Exide lead-acid battery recycling facility in Vernon. When Planner's Group needed, Eleni applied for grading and encroachment permits with Envision Sustainability the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Los Angeles Professional(ENV SP),Institute County Department of Public Works, the City of Commerce, and the for Sustainable Infrastructure City of Maywood. Eleni also provided GIS support for preconstruction and sampling figures, provided data-entry support, and calculated lead concentrations through Pro UCL software. • Staff Environmental Planner for the California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Facility Upgrades, California. The project includes a project approval and environmental document for installing new Americans with Disabilities Act facilities, including curb ramps, sidewalks, pedestrian pathways, accessible pedestrian signals, and pedestrian push buttons, and upgrading existing curb ramps to current standards, providing continuity and mobility for pedestrians with disabilities and enhancing safety. The project includes designating some segments as Class III bike routes to connect existing Class III bike routes on city streets. Eleni assisted in writing and preparing the Initial Site Assessment (ISA) for the SR-72 ADA Curb Ramp Improvement Project. She reviewed multiple databases, including EDR report for the SR-72 ADA Improvement Project, conducted Site IM PACT Reconnaissance for both the SR-72 and SR-164 ADA Improvement

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Projects, and collected data from the City of Whittier General Plan and Los Angeles County Regional Plan.
• Environmental Planner for the City of Moreno Valley, SR 60/Moreno Beach Drive Phase 2 Interchange Improvements, Moreno Valley, California. The project includes a plans, specifications, and estimates design package for SR 60/Moreno Beach Drive Phase 2 interchange improvements in the City of Moreno Valley. Proposed improvements included replacing the existing Moreno Beach Drive Overcrossing, constructing the westbound SR 60 ramps, reconstructing a portion of the eastbound SR 60 ramps, widening Moreno Beach Drive from Eucalyptus Avenue to Hemlock Avenue, and completing the Line K-1 master plan drainage improvements along Ironwood Avenue. Eleni prepared Draft Phase I Initial Site Assessment, searched and generated EDR Reports, conducted Site Reconnaissance, prepared a Paleontology Report Technological Memorandum, and prepared a Visual Resources Technical Study Update Memorandum.
• Staff Environmental Planner-Documentation Support for the California Department of Transportation, District 9 On-Call Environmental Services, Inyo, Mono, and Eastern Kern Counties, California. The project includes consultation, research, professional, and technical services required for environmental generalist services on an as-needed basis to support the California Department of Transportations Division of Environmental Analysis, Environmental Generalist Services Program, District 09 for the maintenance, development, and construction of proposed transportation facilities throughout Inyo, Mono, and Eastern Kern counties. Eleni collected and reviewed data from the Inyo County General Plan and the City of Bishop General Plan. She also reviewed and provided data on land uses and tribal lands.
• Environmental Planner for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, I-6053-5 Project Approval and Environmental Document, Los Angeles, California. The project includes professional services to obtain project approval for the project report and environmental document for improvements to the I-605/I-5 Freeway Interchange and eight local interchanges within the project limits. The project is located within the Los Angeles County communities of Downey, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe IM PACT Springs, and an unincorporated area of West Whittier-Los Nietos.

SCIENCES The scope includes design and environmental studies for freeway improvements along 3 miles of I-5 and 4 miles of I-605, along with a Elem Getachew Resume
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range of alternatives to address the traffic bottleneck at the I-605/I-5 Interchange and to improve traffic operations in the project vicinity.

Eleni worked in coordination with subconsultant firms to research and prepare document chapters of the Community Impact Assessment. She also coordinated and gathered data to provide for the project's Visual Impact Assessment.
• Interim Deputy Environmental Project Manager for the Orange County Transportation Authority, I-405 Improvements from I-5 to SR 55, Project Report/Environmental Document, Irvine, California.

The project includes a project report/environmental document for proposed improvements to I-405 between I-5 and SR 55. The total length of the project was approximately 8.5 miles. The project included professional and technical engineering services to prepare the draft and final project report and the draft and final environmental document. Eleni was a contributing author to various sections of the IS/EA. She authored general and specific responses to public comments of the IS/EA and assisted in editing and finalizing the final environmental document.
• Environmental Planner for the Riverside County Transportation Commission, I-15 Express Lanes Program Management, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California. The project includes project and construction management services for the I-15 Express Lanes project for the Riverside County Transportation Commission.

The project includes toll system planning and policy development; procurement strategy development for a design-builder, a systems integrator, and a toll operator; procurement and contract document development; conceptual engineering to support the design-build procurement; third-party coordination; and finance support to implement 14.5 miles of toll-managed lanes along I-15 in Riverside County. Eleni assisted in verifying and observing the existing conditions of I-15 and SR 91 intersections.
• Environmental Consultant for the Bear Lake Watershed Sanitation Survey. Bear Valley, CA. Per California Title 22 Regulations Delineated watersheds, Eleni mapped and displayed locations and addresses of local nonprofit organizations' offices/headquarters using ArcGIS.

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Raul Castillo, MPL
Planner
Raul's experience includes assisting in the preparation of various CEQA documents,including EIRs,IS/MNDs, and air quality and noise technical ft; studies for various public- and private-sector clients. His participation to date includes section writing for projects with the County of Los U� ✓�� � Angeles, City of Los Angeles, City of Pasadena, Los Angeles Unified 'i School District, and the City of Moorpark. Raul has experience in it r analyzing project noise impacts and using noise modeling software, including the Federal Highway Administration TNM and Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM). With a masters degree in Urban Planning from the University of Southern California,Raul has previously Education served as a Community Outreach Canvasser with the Alliance of Master of Planning, Californians for Community Empowerment.

Community and Economic
Development Representative Professional Experience University of Southern California,
2019 • Assisting in the preparation of the 86 Fair Oaks IS/MND and Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), Bachelor of Science, including preparation of the Noise and Vibration Technical Report.

Business Administration The project proposes to construct a mixed-use residential complex in California Lutheran University, the City of Pasadena. 2016
• Noise analysis and section preparation of the 3401 La Cienega Blvd.

Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA). The project proposes a new mixed-use residential and commercial development, including one Residential Building and one Commercial Building. The Residential Building contains units for rent; with units reserved for "very low income' households and units reserved for workforce housing. The Commercial Building includes ground floor retail. The project site is centrally located centrally located in the West Adams neighborhood, adjacent to the Metro E (Expo)Line tracks and the La Cienega / Jefferson Metro Station.
• Planner for the Santa Clara County Unified School District (SCUSD) Peterson Laurelwood Master Plan Environmental Impact Report. The Proposed Master Plan supports SCUSD's Vision 2035 and the SCUSD Board of Trustee's direction for Bond Measure BB funding.The SCUSD created a master plan for the area to encompass all SCUSD assets within the plans boundaries. Raul's duties include section preparation,research, and noise analysis.
• Noise and air quality technical report analysis and preparation for

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of a 7-story multi-family residential project consisting of 45 dwelling units.
• Noise analysis and section preparation of the 1711 15th Street Project Noise Technical Study. The project consists of the demolition of all existing uses on-site and construct a four-story (plus basement), self-storage facility totaling approximately 142,200 square feet.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the Eternal Valley Project Air Quality&Noise Technical Studies. This project consists of rough grading, future lawn burials, and the construction of a community mausoleum. The Project includes approximately 17 acres of grading across the Project site. • Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the 970 N.

Hoover Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies. The Project involves the development of a 5-story multi-family residential building (16,591 sf) consisting of 14 dwelling units, including 2 residential units reserved for extremely low-income residents.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the 3434 W. 6th Street Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies.The Project consists of converting the existing 4-story office building into a 52-room hotel and restaurants.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the Caliber Collision Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies.

The project involves the renovation and remodel of the existing distribution warehouse into the Caliber Collision Auto Body Paint and Repair Shop.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the 14971 Foothill Boulevard Residential Project Air Quality Impact Assessment, Health Risk Assessment, and Noise Reports. The project consists of replacing existing single-family residences in order to construct a five-story, 132-unit residential development at 14971 Foothill Blvd.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the Wilshire/Highland Project SCEA. The project consists of replacing IM PACT the existing multi-tenant commercial building on the site in order to SCIENCESconstruct mixed-use development with 242 residential units and Raul Castillo Resume
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approximately 10,900 square feet of commercial space in an eight- story building.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the 525 Virgil Avenue Mixed-Use Project Sustainable Communities Project CEQA Exemption (SCPE). The project consists of removing the existing four-story, approximately 56,072 square foot (sf) commercial office building and the affiliated surface parking lot, and constructing an approximately 133,031 sf mixed-use complex that includes two residential components with a total of 130 units, an eight-story apartment building, and a six-story condominium building, and a three-story commercial/office component of approximately 26,632 sf.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the 6116 - 6114 Pico Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies. The project consists of demolition of all existing uses on-site and construction of a six-story, mixed-use development with 125 multi- family units and 5 units of commercial space at street level. • Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the Corcoran Auto Fueling Facility and Retail Space Project Noise Technical Report. The project consists of removal of the existing residential unit on-site, retaining the existing laundry mat, adding 2,000 square feet of retail space to the existing convenience store, and constructing an auto fueling facility.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the Golden Valley-Sierra Highway Mixed-Use Project Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Noise Technical Studies. The project consists of the demolition of the existing single-family residence and associated debris, and development of a mixed-use project consisting of 151 senior assisted living units, 73 residential units, a 60-room hotel (with 2,544 square feet (sf) of banquet space, 3,315 sf of retail space, and 2,360 sf of restaurant space), and 5.83 acres of open space.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation for the 500 S.

Union Ave. Project Air Quality and Noise Technical Studies. The project includes the consolidation of three separate parcels and will replace 5 existing two story multi-family residential buildings on the M PACT
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• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation of the Compton Station Transit-Oriented Development Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report. The project includes 3 elements: (1) Program-level recirculation of the EIR for the updated Specific Plan; (2) Project-level analysis for the Art-Com TOD Project that is currently ready for entitlement, and (3) Project-level description of the Casino Hotel Development Project as appropriate where relevant project-related information is available.
• Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation of the Milpitas Stratford School Development Project IS/MND. The project would redevelop an existing commercial building at 125 N.

Milpitas Boulevard to operate a new private preschool and early elementary school with modifications to the existing building on the northern portion. The property is currently developed as a retail center known as Beresford Square and the most northerly existing building which is vacant is proposed for reuse as a private school. • Assisting in the noise analysis and section preparation of the 500 Compton Boulevard Development Project IS/MND. The proposed project is a mixed-use development comprising retail/commercial uses, residential units (including 20 percent affordable units), a pedestrian plaza, the Compton Innovation Hub and Creative Studios, and two parking garages.
• Assisting in the preparation of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Planning and Environmental Study.Prepared the Noise and Vibration Technical Report analyzing the construction and operation impacts for the proposed project which would provide high quality transit service connecting several cities between the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.

M PACT

SCIENCES
Raul Castillo Resume
Exhibit 2 280

Kay Real,AICP
Planner
Kay will serve as the Planner for this project. Before joining Impact Sciences, she worked in municipal government in New York, most recently as a Senior Planner for the New York City Department of e
Housing Preservation and Development advancing the development of affordable housing. In addition to working in the affordable housing sector, Kay has a background is in environmental sustainability and environmental justice. She holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from Lewis and Clark College, and a master's in City and Regional Planning from Pratt Institute. She is a member of the American Ul
Institute of Certified Planners.

Education
Masters, City and Regional Representative Professional Experience Planning, Pratt Institute,2017
• Assisted in the preparation for the 3401 S. La Cienega Boulevard Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Studies, Lewis &Clark College, (SCEA), a large mixed-use commercial and residential development 2013 project located within a transit corridor in the City of Los Angeles.

Affiliations • Planner for the Santa Clara County Unified School District American Planning Association (SCUSD) Peterson Laurelwood Master Plan Environmental Impact Report. The Proposed Master Plan supports SCUSD's Vision 2035 American Institute of Certified and the SCUSD Board of Trustees direction for Bond Measure BB Planners(AICP) funding.The SCUSD created a master plan for the area to encompass all SCUSD assets within the plans boundaries. Kay's duties include section preparation and research.
• Assisted in the drafting and section preparation of the 2022 Kern Council of Governments Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The 2022 RTP/SCS is a 24-year blueprint that establishes a set of regional transportation goals, policies, and actions intended to guide development of the planned multimodal transportation systems in Kern County. It has been developed through a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative planning process, and provides for effective coordination between local, regional, state, and federal agencies.
• Assisted in the preparation of the Addendum to the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / National Community Conservation Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report and Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Roddy Ranch Golf Course. The IM PAT project consists of East Bay Regional Park District's (EBRPD)plan to

SCIENCES
Kay Real Resume
Exhibit 2 281

adopt a Habitat Restoration and Public Access Plan for the former Roddy Ranch Golf Course.
• Assisted in the preparation of the Boyle Heights Community Plan Update EIR.The project consists of an EIR for an update to the Boyle Heights Community Plan (Community Plan). The Community Plan is one of 35 Community Plans that comprise the Land Use Element of the City of Los Angeles General Plan. The Land Use Element is one of the seven state-mandated elements of the General Plan that also include noise, transportation, and conservation, among others.

Such planning activities for this Community Plan update include the creation of transit oriented district plans and/or the application of new zoning tools developed for the area through the recode LA project.
• Planner for the City of Ontario Grand Park Specific Plan Addendum. The project consists of the development of the Ontario "Great Park" which intends to serve the recreational needs of the city while promoting connection to local landscape and heritage. • Planner for the Compton Station Transit-Oriented Development Specific Plan EIR. The purpose of the Proposed Specific Plan is to promote new development and rehabilitation of existing buildings; increase transit ridership in the Plan Area; strengthen the local identity of the City of Compton and create a unique sense of place; create employment, career, and advancement opportunities for the residents of Compton; and create a pedestrian- and bike-friendly environment within the Plan Area.
• Assisted in the preparation of the City of Vernon Westside Special Plan Program EIR. The City of Vernon is proposing a Specific Plan to spur development, attract people, and stimulate investment in the western portion of the City. The purpose of the proposed Specific Plan is to reinvigorate the City's competitive advantage as a center of production; strengthen and provide long-term stability to the City's fiscal position; increase the residential population; and diversify and reorient the Westside's land uses to take advantage of changes in the economic landscape of Southern California.
• Assisted in the preparation of the City of Inglewood Housing Element Addendum. The project provides an update to the 2013- IMPACT 2021 Housing Element of the City of Inglewood's General Plan. °

SCIENCES
Kay Real Resume
Exhibit 2 282

Annalie Sarrieddine
Associate Planner
Ms. Sarrieddine joins Impact Sciences as an Associate Planner following her work at a California Resource Conservation District. She is experienced in geographic information systems, project implementation, 4 ' CEQA/NEPA, coordinating with local governments and organizations, H
habitat assessments, and community outreach. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Channel Islands, in d
Environmental Science and Resource Management.

Representative Professional Experience
t, Associate Planner for the Santa Clara County Unified School District (SCUSD) Peterson Laurelwood Master Plan Education Environmental Impact Report. The Proposed Master Plan supports California State University, SCUSD's Vision 2035 and the SCUSD Board of Trustee's direction for Channel Islands,Bachelor of Bond Measure BB funding.In 2018,SCUSD voters approved General Science in Environmental Science Obligation Bond Measure BB to authorize $720 million to fund &Resource Management critically needed safety, modernization, and new construction projects. Some of Measure BB bond funds will be used to design and Software Experience&Tools build a new Laurelwood Elementary on a portion of the Patrick ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Surveyl23, Henry Campus, a 300-seat Alternative High School on the fields R,Matlab,Adobe Illustrator, north of the existing Patrick Henry buildings, and new fields at the Acrobat,Microsoft Suite, Google existing Peterson Middle School. The SCUSD created a master plan Suite, Basecamp for the area to encompass all SCUSD assets within the plans boundaries. Annalie's duties include section preparation, research , and GIS support.
• Associate Planner for the City of Ontario Grand Park Specific Plan Addendum. The project consists of the development of the Ontario "Great Park"which intends to serve the recreational needs of the city while promoting connection to local landscape and heritage. • Associate Planner and GIS Technician for the Kern COG RTP/SCS EIR. The project consists of updating the Regional Transportation Plan and including the Sustainable Community Strategy.
• GIS Technician for the City of Vernon Westside Specific EIR. The project consists of seeking to spur development of people centric environments to stimulate the western portion of the city. • Project Lead for the Ventura County Resource Conservation District., Save Ojai Citrus Project in partnership with University of California Cooperative Extension. The project consists of 'M PACT collaborating with the local city council and surrounding SCIENCESlandowners to implement an Asian Citrus Psyllid mitigation plan.

Annalie Sarrieddine Resume
Exhibit 2 283

• GIS Specialist for the Ventura County Post Fire Recovery Project.

The project consists of working to improve the water quality within watersheds of Ventura County through the implementation of BMPs on private and public lands.
• GIS Specialist for the NRCS Calleguas Creek National Water Quality Initiative.This project consists of an area wide conservation assessment to evaluate the Calleguas Creek watershed and its water quality.
• Field Biologist for the State Wildlife Conservation Board Monarch Restoration Project. The project consists of restoring monarch habitat in Santa Barbara and Ventura County. through habitat assessment, landscape planning and involving the community in the planting of native pollinator friendly plants at designated overwintering sites.

M PACT

SCIENCES
Annahe Sameddine Resume
Exhibit 2 284

Kara Yates Hines, MPS
Publications Manager/ Director of Operations
Kara has more than 13 years of experience in publishing, quality control coordination, technical writing and editing, and digital marketing. As ° the primary manager for document publication, she handles all aspects of production, including graphics creation, document formatting, and visual layout. She performs in-house publishing of reports, including booklet assembly and digital productions. Her goal is to ensure environmental reports, proposals, and all other documents are visually appealing, consistent, and concise. She also manages business development initiatives, marketing efforts, as well as website and social media content creation. Additionally, Kara has experience with managing the production and quality assurance for national outreach campaigns.

Education Representative Professional Experience George Washington University,
Master's Degree in Publishing • Publications Manager for the LA Metro North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Studies. Prepared Spelman College, Bachelor's figures and provided formatting and proofreading support.

Degree in English
• Publications Manager for the Southern California Association of Editorial Experience Governments 2020 Connect SoCal Regional Transportation Plan / Copyediting, Proofreading, Sustainable Communities Strategy Program Environmental Impact Formatting, Styles,AP, Chicago Report. Prepared and organized figures, formatting, file preparation Manual of Style,APA, GPO,MLA for electronic distribution, and bracketing public comments using Adobe Illustrator.

Software Experience
Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign, Publications Manager for the Caltrans Climate Change Adaptation Publisher,Microsoft Office, Priorities Strategy and Adaptation Priorities Reports. Created Acrobat custom graphics to highlight 11 strategies and provided formatting support and graphics for multi-district Climate Change Adaptation Digital Marketing Tools Priorities Reports.

Google, Google Analytics, Search
Engine Optimization (SEO), Publications Manager for the Kern Council of Governments 2018 Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace, Regional Transportation Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

Mailchimp, Constant Contact For the EIR, provided quality control, formatting, and printing support.

Project Management Tools
ProsperWorks,Microsoft Project, • Publications Manager for the Tulare Country Association of Basecamp, Sharepoint Governments Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy EIR. For the EIR, provided editorial and formatting support to ensure a clear,well-organized report. • Publications Manager for the Santa Clara County Unified School ' PACT
' District (SCUSD) Peterson Laurelwood Master Plan Draft SCIENCES Environmental Impact Report. The Proposed Master Plan supports SCUSD's Vision 2035 and the SCUSD Board of Trustee's direction for Kara Yates Hines Resume
Exhibit 2 285

Bond Measure BB funding. In 2018, SCUSD voters approved General Obligation Bond Measure BB to authorize $720 million to fund critically needed safety, modernization, and new construction projects. Some of Measure BB bond funds will be used to design and build a new Laurelwood Elementary on a portion of the Patrick Henry Campus, a 300-seat Alternative High School on the fields north of the existing Patrick Henry buildings, and new fields at the existing Peterson Middle School. The SCUSD created a master plan for the area to encompass all SCUSD assets within the plans boundaries. Kara's duties include formatting and general oversight of document production.
• Publications Manager for the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) Facilities Master Plan Environmental Impact Report. Prepared custom figures and completed formatting, bracketing public comments, and proofreading of all document elements and file preparation for electronic distribution.
• Publications Manager for the CCSF Evans Center Initial Study.

Prepared figures and conducted document formatting and file preparation for electronic distribution.
• Provided a custom-designed document style and layout using InDesign software for the University of California, Merced, 2019 Long-Range Development Plan.
• Deliver publishing support for the University of California Santa Cruz Phase I Student Housing Project, an expedited in-person record search at the schools Northwest Information Center. • Publications Manager for the City of Pasadena 86 Fair Oaks Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA).

Provided formatting support and prepared custom figures. • Publications Manager for the 570 Market Street Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration. Prepared custom figure frame to compliment San Francisco Planning Department in-house style, completed formatting to comply with SF Planning style guidelines, and prepared all files for electronic distribution.
• Produced graphics for the EIR prepared for the City of Los Angeles Palmetto Mixed Use Development project, approximately 320,800 1 M PACT square feet of commercial and residential space in the Arts District SCIENCES neighborhood.

Kara Yates Hines Resume
Exhibit 2 286

ARTU R® N EVAREZ
Arturo joined LANI in 2017 and is responsible for community engagement projects varying from sidewalk reconstruction to facade redevelopment, focusing on underserved communities. Prior to joining LANI, Arturo worked with non-profit advocacy organizations, labor unions, and the California State Legislature. Bilingual in Spanish, Arturo uses research, policy advocacy, and engaging community members to promote equity among impacted communities of color.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Manger
LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE (LANI), Los Angeles, CA 2017 - Present • Oversees planning and Implementation of neighborhood improvement projects,including contract development,community consensus planning, and design and construction • Develops and maintains funding contracts with local Council Districts • Coordinates and implements steering committee meetings and community outreach • Interacts with community members, elected officials,consultants,contractors, and municipal officials Senior Field Representative
48th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY 2016 - 2017 • Senior Field Representative for Assemblymember Roger Hernandez representing the cities of Covina, Glendora, Arcadia, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, El Monte, Baldwin Park, Azusa, and City of Industry • Advanced the Assemblymember's top priorities by attending district-related events, addressed legislation with constituents, and briefed the member on key issues impacting the district • Researched and addressed legislation with constituents and various non-profit organizations • Produced meeting memorandums to Deputy Director, Legislative Director, and Chief of Staff • Provided satisfactory case work services for constituents • Attended trainings provided by the Capitol Institute in the areas of Assembly Services, Constituent Services, Field Representation, and the Legislative Process Program Manager
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESOURCE SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SCRS) 2013 - 2016 • Coordinated access campaigns and actions involving systematic changes to benefit individuals with disabilities in support of the independent living movement • Monitored and coordinated information on relevant federal, state,and local legislation • Directed grassroots activities educating policymakers,consumers, SCRS staff, and member-board leadership
• Built coalitions with diverse allies, including health advocacy and policy organizations • Organized events with elected officials and state regional representatives in support of authored legislation
• Facilitated community-based educational workshops and trainings • Provided oversight for programs that support individuals with disabilities through group efforts, education and systemic change, providing supervision, support, and direction to department staff

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts—Anthropology University of California at Irvine - 2000 Exhibit 2 287

ANNA APOSTOLOS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE (LANI).

Director of Neighborhood Improvement Projects 2021 -Present • Supervise three Program Managers in development and implementation of community-based beautification and planning projects including parks/open space,urban greening,commercial corridor revitalization,traffic calming, pedestrian safety, placemaking and others
• Monitor project budgets and measure project outcomes to ensure compliance with all agency funders • Develop all funding and service contracts and sub-contracts • Contribute to agency strategic planning and development activities • Supervise Program Manager of two Business Improvement Districts • Hire and train new Program Managers and support staff • Assist Program Managers in initiating new projects including attending steering committee meetings, community meetings, hearings, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, municipal departments,and community members • Contribute to planning and executing LANI's Annual Community Forum • Interface with LANI Board members,staff,community members, elected officials,municipal officials, LANI consultants and contractors,and the public,as required to carry out the responsibilities of the position Senior Program Manager 1998-2021
• Managed multiple neighborhood improvement projects including innovative creation of open space for transit plazas,fa§ade lighting program for historic downtown buildings,cultural community monuments and signage, sculptured fence gateway for Kenneth Hahn State Recreational Area, pedestrian and transit amenities for streetscape programs
• Responsible for all aspects of each project,including budgets,timelines,contracting with subcontractors and vendors,design review and permitting, procurement,construction,and close out documentation • Managed funding administration for each project according to relevant guidelines • Interacted with City Council Offices,municipal agencies and private firms on project development • Created Project Steering Committees and guided them through a community-driven design process,from the selection of a design firm to incorporating feedback all through design development • Developed grant application for Broadway Fa§ade Lighting project for historic buildings and facilitated grants to 12 eligible buildings
• Provided training to Program Managers as requested by Director of Neighborhood Improvement

CITIES OF LOS ANGELES,ANAHEIM, BUENA PARK
Streetscape Consultant 2000-2002
• Developed Advertising Streetscape Request for Proposals for bus shelters and/or newspaper kiosks and modules, automated public toilets and freestanding kiosks • Led city employees in the evaluation and contractual process for successful implementation of streetscape programs

GANNET TRANSIT, LOS ANGELES
Transit Franchise Representative 1994- 1998
• Managed all aspects of advertising transit shelter programs including budgets,installations, permitting and contract compliance for the cities of Los Angeles, Pasadena,Alhambra,Torrance,West Hollywood, El Segundo,Anaheim and Santa Ana
• Responded to Request for Proposals for Los Angeles and Orange County Cities. Won and/or renewed all contracts under my management
• Responsible for the creation of individualized advertising bus shelter programs for each proposal submittal • Oversaw and implemented the donation of 24 non-advertising bus shelters and 16 community informational display kiosks in 8 neighborhoods

EDUCATION
Golden West College, Huntington Beach Accounting
Fullerton College, Fullerton Computer Science
Exhibit 2 288

VERONICA HAHNI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE (LANI), Los Angeles, CA 1 1/01 - Present Executive Director
• Oversee day-to day administration of non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing challenged Los Angeles communities.
• Oversee successful deliver of turnkey transit, pedestrian, business district revitalization, urban greening,and transformative planning projects
• Work closely with elected officials,municipal departments,funders,and partners to facilitate timely completion of improvement and planning projects
• Oversee procurement of federal,state, local and philanthropy funds for transportation, business improvement and environmental infrastructure projects
• Facilitate agency's strategic planning process with Board of Directors and ensure adherence to the goals and strategies of the adopted strategic plan
• Provide training seminars and annual regional conference for community members, local organizations, and service providers
• Represent LANI at conferences, meetings, and public forums locally and nationwide • Operate LANI Maintenance Matching Fund to provide direct grants to community organizations for repair and replacement of public improvements
• Supervise comprehensive public outreach services to secure project support and garner meaningful community participation
• Administer all aspects of daily operations including budgeting,financial management, human resources and Board relations
Deputy Director
• Assist Executive Director with oversight of planning, design,and construction of catalytic public improvement projects in urban neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles AIDS SERVICE CENTER, Pasadena,CA 8/94— 1 1/01 Manager of Legal Services,AIDS Service Center (ASC) / HIV &AIDS Legal Services Alliance (HALSA)

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor
Hale Moot Court Honors Program
Co-founder, Public Interest Law Alumni Association, USC Law School USC Law School Scholarship Recipient
Sydney &Audrey Irmas Fellowship Recipient

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
BS, Business Administration and Economics International Finance Program

ACTIVITIES
ULI Transit Oriented Los Angeles Conference Program Committee Member, 2015-Present Vice President, Barnhart School Board of Trustees, 2016-Present FASTLinkDTLA Board Member 2017-Present
Metro ExpressLanes Corridor Advisory Group, 2009-2016 UCLA Executive Director Roundtable, 2012-2015
ULI FutureBuild Conference Program Committee, 201 1-201 3 Emmaus School Board of Education, 2003-2010
Judicial Appointments Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2002-2009 Volunteer Judge, Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers, 2002-2004
Exhibit 2 289

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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AG E N DA RE P O RT
Item 11.

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Hailes H. Soto, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN

APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE HUB CITIES

CONSORTIUM FINANCIAL SUPPORT
DATE: November 14, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached Resolution approving an appropriation of funding from the General Fund in the amount of $200,000 to provide Hub Cities Consortium financial support as a member agency.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Hub Cities Consortium consists of six city members of the Joint Powers Authority (J PA). The city members include Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood and South Gate. The Hub Cities Consortium is relocating Hub Cities/Southeast Los Angeles America's Job Center(SELAAJCC)from the City of Huntington Park to the City of South Gate at 4370 Tweedy Avenue. Hub Cities Consortium is building a state of the art space for Southeast Los Angeles area residents (Job Seekers and Businesses).

On August 2022, Hub Cities Consortium mailed a letter to the City Manager requesting financial assistance. Given delays and construction cost escalations, Hub Cities is facing a construction budget shortfall of $1.2M to complete the relocation. Hub Cities Consortium is asking the City of Bell Gardens to consider a request to fund a portion of that shortfall. Hub Cities Consortium, has been a partner of the City of Bell Gardens since 2012 and it has served Bell Gardens residents. Hub Cities Consortium has been self-sufficient in the past. However, they find themselves in a financial bind. Hub Cities Consortium is currently in the First Phase of the construction. With the financial support from the City of Bell Gardens, Hub Cities Consortium will be able to continue construction to complete the 2nd phase of the construction and open fully by January 2023.

Below is some of the support that Hub Cities Consortium has specifically provided to residents of Bell Gardens, over the last couple of years.

Montebello Unified School District (MUSD) MOU
In 2019 a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding between Hub Cities/ SELAAJCC and Montebello Unified School District (MUSD)Adult Schools was approved by MUSD School Board. SELAAJCC Staff was assigned at Ford Park Adult Center to outreach and recruit twice a week; Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hub Cities staff assisted students with job referrals and assistance with paid work experience to assist in leveraging funds to pay for their class tuition and/or training (2019-2020). Due to the COVI D-19 pandemic they were not able to be onsite. However, they have continued to provide services remotely to Bell Gardens residents. They hope to continue onsite services soon.
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Hub Cities has partnered with many agencies such as the Department of Public Social Services and Montebello Unified School District to provide and leverage resources to the residents. As an example, Hub Cities hosted a youth job and resource fair at Bell Gardens John Anson Ford Park on November 11th, 2020 and assisted approximately 80 youth with youth resources such as paid work experience, advance education and job search placement.

Grant makers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCI R) In 2020 Hub Cities was awarded a grant from Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GC I R) to provide supportive services to displaced underserved immigrant employees impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVI D-19) pandemic. The California Immigration Resilience Fund (CI RF) program was designed to provide support to households/workers who lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and did not qualify for federal stimulus financial support. Residents from the City of Bell Gardens who were facing financial hardships and were not unable to pay for their essential necessities such but not limited to: Rent, health care, food, utilities and transportation, were assisted. Hub Cities Consortium was able to provide financial support through the CIRF grant via a stipend of up to $2,000 per household.

Hub Cities provided 153 residents of the City of Bell Gardens with a total of $297,026.00 in financial support to assist with rent, health care, food, utilities and transportation.

Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (W I OA)2021-2022
Hub Cities has assisted approximately 900 City of Bell Gardens residents throughout the last two years with supportive services, case management services, job search assistance, classroom and vocational training to assist Bell Gardens residents find suitable employment opportunities. In addition, they assisted residents to upgrade their skills to become a competitive candidate in the workplace and career pathways in high growth sectors.

Hub Cities Consortium has also partnered with City of Bell Gardens city departments and local businesses that have successfully become a W I OA youth program worksite and provide work experience for youth in the City of Bell Gardens. For example,
• Marshalls (Bell Gardens)
• Petco (Bell Gardens)
• Bell Gardens Police Department
• Bell Gardens Ford Park
• LGJ Church of God
Furthermore, Hub Cities has partnered with the developer of Los Jardines over the last 15 years to assist businesses with their hiring needs and simultaneously securing employment opportunities for Bell Gardens residents. Hub Cities as of today, continues to work with the developer on new employment opportunities.

CONCLUSION:

Hub Cities Consortium is scheduled to move to the new location in January 2023. With the City of Bell Gardens financial support they will be able to continue construction to complete the 2nd phase of the construction.

FISCAL IMPACT:

An appropriation of funding from the General Fund in the amount of $200,000 to provide Hub Cities Consortium financial support as a member agency.

ATTACHMENTS:
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Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2022-118
Exhibit 2 - Hub Cities August 2022 Letter
Exhibit 3 - Hub Cities 2012 J PA Agreement Council Approval APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, Assistant City Attorney for Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 292

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-118

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION FROM

THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE HUB CITIES CONSORTIUM FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens is one of the six city members of the Hub Cities Consortium;
WHEREAS, Hub Cities Consortium is a Joint Powers Authority established in 1987;
WHEREAS, Hub Cities Consortium has been serving the residents of Los Angeles County for over 30 years, focusing its efforts among the Cities of Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, Lynwood, and South Gate by providing youth and adults the opportunity to gain work experience;
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, Hub Cities Consortium mailed a letter to the City Manager requesting financial support to relocate to an upgraded, state-of-the-art facility at 4370 Tweedy Avenue in the City of South Gate;
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-63, approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 City Budget; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to augment the budget to support Hub Cities Consortium financially and use the General Fund.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, constitute a material part of this Resolution, and therefore incorporate them herein in their entirety as part of the findings.

SECTION 2. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to appropriate a sum not to exceed $200,000 from the general fund for FY2022-23 to provide Hub Cities Consortium financial support to continue construction and complete the second phase of the construction.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
[Signatures on the following page]
Exhibit 1 293

Resolution No. 2022-118

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Maria Pulido, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Rick Olivarez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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Jose Martinez
Executive Director Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager City of Bell Gardens
Board of Directors: 7100 Garfield Avenue
Jose Luis Solache Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Chairperson
Eddie De LaRiva Dear Michael B. O'Kelly,
Vice-Chairperson
Hub Cities Consortium is proud to work with the six city members of the Joint Elizabeth Alcantar Powers Authority (JPA) to relocate its Southeast Los Angeles America's Job Center (AJCC) Graciela Ortiz to a new state of the art facility to be located at 4370 Tweedy Avenue in the City of South Maria Pulido Gate.The County of Los Angeles,through the Department of Economic Opportunity(DEO) Al Rios and the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) are committed to a several million-dollar investment to relocate the AJCC facility.

Government contract requirements caused an issue with the negotiation of the lease as there are costs that cannot be funded with the WDACS funds earmarked for the Serving residents of.•
project. The project was faced with additional delays from the pandemic and the skyrocketing costs of construction. Despite additional contributions from the city of South Bell Gardens Gate, the County and EDD, the project faces a $1.2 million shortfall. The project will have Cudahy to be phased to construct only a portion of the building interiors while we seek additional Huntington Park resources.

Lynwood
Maywood We are enclosing a packet for your review. It contains a description of the work South Gate we do along with a floor plan of the new facility. We are also including detailed budget information that illustrates our current shortfall and lastly, we have a participant success story from one of your residents to highlight the impact our center has made in your city. 2677 Zoe Avenue,2nd Floor, We are requesting that the city of Bell Gardens consider providing Hub Cities a minimum Huntington Park.,CA90255 of $200,000 in financial support. Without these necessary funds, it remains uncertain if Phone:(323)586-4700
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The new AJCC includes 64 permanent jobs and educational program services for youth, adults and the community's local businesses. Estimates show we will be able to assist over 3,000 youth and adults yearly in job seeker services, employer recruitments,vocational training,career paths and internships from the new location.

In addition,we estimate serving another 40,000job seekers yearly with employment services through the state- of-the-art Resource Center.

The Hub Cities Consortium organization appreciates your consideration of this request and thanks you in advance for your continued support. Please let me know if we can provide you with any additional information. We look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
Joe Martinez
Executive Director
CC/Maria Pulido, Mayor
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HUB CITIES CONSORTIUM
Mission
Hub Cities Consortium (HCC), is a joint powers agency, which was founded in 1987 by cities in Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) County to establish an organization that would be uniquely committed to providing workforce development and related services within the economically challenged communities of the region. HCC began operating County-funded programs under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) in 1988 and now the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). HCC currently serves as the operator of the Southeast Los Angeles America's Job Center of California (AJCC) as well as the Slawson Affiliate AJCC in the city of Bell.

Vision: "Hub Cities Consortium (HCQ will advance the economic well-being of the region and develop a world- class workforce by providing universal access to information and resources for job seekers, businesses, and the community at large, by serving as the access point to workforce systems, by empowering job seekers to achieve self-sufficiency, and by working with the business community to meet their current and future needs." HCC delivers services to the residents of Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, South Gate, Bell, Vernon and the unincorporated areas of Bandini Islands, Florence-Graham and Walnut Park as well as the surrounding communities. HCC is extremely proud of our strong history. We have provided high quality programs and services to job seekers and businesses within the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) community where our skilled and experienced staff has been able to help job seekers access employment, education,training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.

Over the last 35 years, HCC has served over 1.5 million job seekers in the Southeast Los Angeles region ranging from degreed professionals, displaced workers due to lay-offs, to at-risk youth lacking the most fundamental work-related skills. By developing a comprehensive menu of workforce development services, we have been able to meet the needs of a variety of job seekers including but not limited to the following:
• New entrants to the workforce • Incumbent Workers • Low-Income • Foster youth in transition
• Older workers (55 & older) • Homeless individuals • Workers lacking basic skills • At risk Youth (ages14-24) • Veterans • Public Assistance Recipients
• Individuals with disabilities • School Dropouts • Justice involved/ex-offenders • Displaced Workers We have assisted thousands of local businesses as well as managed well over $175,000,000 in funding for the Southeast LA Communities. Notably, we supported the opening of the Azalea shopping center in the city of South Gate by assisting over 30 businesses and coordinating over 1200 new hires. We exceeded the local hire requirement set at 35% by ensuring that 85% of all new hires were local residents; 75%of which were residents from the city of South Gate.

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Architecture: CASP Report (County Requirement) $4,000.00 Architecture: Construction Drawing $102,700.00 Construction Hard Cost $1,391,000.00
Permit and Plan Check Fees (estimated) $3,861.00 Building Signage $35,000.00
Furnishings $350,000.00
Data, Phone, and Security Systems $238,000.00 Legal Fees $65,000.00
Project and Construction Management $135,986.00 Rent Due before Move-In $456,750.00
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SUCCESS STORY
Please see below participant success story from the city of Bell Gardens A 20-year-old Bell Gardens resident was in dire need of employment. His parents are undocumented and his father is the only one working to support a family of six. Due to the minimal income, he was receiving they were forced to live with other family members in a small 2-bedroom apartment. He wanted to be able to provide and assist his parents with their living situation, and was seeking employment. He was informed of Hub Cities services through our partner agency Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), and was interested in our youth services program.

He came to Hub Cities to obtain more information about our services. Staff scheduled an appointment to expedite the eligibility process. He was enrolled in our youth program and was provided assistance right away.

Within two weeks, the youth participated in job preparation workshops, obtained Supportive Service assistance for clothing and transportation and was assigned to complete his paid work experience as a clerical assistant at the Southeast LA AJCC.Through his work assignment at our AJCC he was able to learn new skills and discovered other career paths for him to pursue. He has a new goal of attending the Slauson Occupational Center to gain his Electrical Engineering License. One day he would like to open his own construction company in. He is now able to provide financial support to his family as a result of the services he received at Hub Cities.

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RESOLUTION NO.2012-17

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BELL GARDENS APPROVING ITS PARTICIPATION AND

INCLUSION INTO THE HUB CITIES CONSORTIUM,
APPROVING THE "FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

FOURTH AMENDED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT"
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Fourth Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement ("Agreement"), which establishes and creates the Hub Cities Consortium, a joint powers authority' for the development and administration of programs for the delivery of job training, economic development and human services to the residents of the participating cities; WHEREAS, the introductory paragraph of the Agreement establishes the current parties to the Agreement as the City of Cudahy, the City of Huntington Park, the City of Lynwood, the City of Maywood, and the City of South Gate;
WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens agrees with the purpose of the Hub Cities Consortium and now wishes to become a party to the Agreement and thus a member of the Hub Cities Consortium; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Hub Cities Consortium ("Board")passed Resolution No. I 1-0 1, which approved the inclusion of the City of Bell Gardens as a party to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the other members to the Agreement intend to amend the Agreement to include the City of Bell Gardens as a signatory and party to that Agreement

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the City's participation and inclusion into the Hub Cities Consortium as a party to the Agreement.

SECTION 2. The City Council approves the "First Amendment to the Fourth Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" ("Amendment"), which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, which amends the Agreement, to include the City of Bell Gardens as a signatory and party thereto.

SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City of Bell Gardens.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens on the 27th day of February, 2012.

Pedro Aceituno,Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
by
�Po-IdM. Alvaiez-Glasman Rosalia A. Conde, MC
City Attorney City Clerk
1, ROSAI,IA A. CONDE, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Bell Gardens, hereby CERTIFY that City Council Resolution No. 2012-17 was adopted by the Bell Gardens City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday,February 27,2012 and was approved and passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members Crespo, Flores, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro-Tern Infanzon, Mayor Aceituno
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Rosala A. Conde, MC
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
First Amendment to the Fourth Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Hub Cities Consortium
This First Amendment is to that Fourth Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement dated for reference April 1, 1998, attached herein as Exhibit A ("Agreement") and is made by and among the City of Bell Gardens, City of Cudahy, City of Huntington Parts, City of Lynwood, City of Maywood and City of South Gate ("Cities").

This First Agreement is made pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Law(Articles 1 through 4 [commencing with Section 6500] of Chapter b, Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code, as now or hereafter amended, hereinafter the "Act").

PREAMBLE
Whereas, the City of Bell Gardens desires to be a member of the Hub Cities Consortium, a joint powers authority, organized to provide for the development of a systematic process for the planning, implementation and coordination of programs for the delivery of job training, economic development and human services; Whereas, Section 9 of Article Vl of the Agreement requires that any city that desires to be part of the Hub Cities Consortium be approved by the Hub Cities Consortium Board of Directors;
Whereas, on November 17, 2011,the Board of Directors passed Resolution No. 11- 01, approving the inclusion of Bell Gardens to the Hub Cities Consortium; and Whereas, the City of Bell Gardens desires to be a party to the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE and in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and promises herein set forth, the Cities.agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

Section 1. The Agreement is amended to include the City of Bell Gardens as a party to the Agreement. By its signature to this Amendment No. 1, Bell Gardens agrees to be a party to the Agreement and accepts the terms of the Agreement.

Section 2. The first paragraph of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows (with new language underlined and in bold lettering and omitted language struck):
"This Fourth Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated dated for reference April 1, 1998, is by and among the cities of Cudahy, California, Huntington Park, California, Lynwood, California, Maywood, California, and South Gate, California and Bell Gardens California (collectively,the "Cities"). Each of the Cities is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the 1 _
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State of California. The address of the principal business offices of the individual Cities is as follows; City of Cudahy, 5220 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, California 90201; City of Huntington Park, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California 90225; City of Lynwood, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262; City of Maywood, 4319 East Slauson Avenue, Maywood, California 90270; and City of South Gate, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate, California 90280• and City of Bell Gardens, 7100 South Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, California 90201.,,
Section 3. The Preamble of the Agreement is hereby amended to add a final recital as follows:
"WHEREAS, the Fourth Amended Agreement dated April 1, 1998 has been amended (by First Amendment) to reflect the addition of the City of Bell Gardens, California as a party to this Agreement."
Section 4. Except as expressly amended by this First Amendment,all of the other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as written in the Agreement.

Section 5. The undersigned warrant and represent that they are fully authorized to execute this First Amendment on behalf of their respective clients and that this First Amendment is entered into by the Parties freely and voluntarily, with and upon the advice of counsel.

Section 6. This First Amendment may be executed in counterparts, and photocopies or facsimile copies of this First Amendment may be used as originals.

Section 7. This First Amendment to the Agreement shall take effect upon its execution on behalf of the last of the six cities to do so. [signatures on next pages]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment as of the date and year listed by each signatory.

CITY OF CUDAHY
Dated:

City of Cudahy
ATTEST:

City Clerk (SEAL)
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
Dated:

City of Huntington Park
ATTEST:

City Clerk {SEAL}
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
Dated:

City of Lynwood
ATTEST:

City Clerk (SEAL)
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CITY OF MAYWOOD
Dated:

City of Maywood
ATTEST:

City Clerk (SEAL)
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CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Dated:

City of South Gate
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Dated;
City Bell GArdens
ATTEST:

City Clerk {SEAS
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EXHIBIT A

FOURTH AMENDED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
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FOURTH AMENDED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

HUB CITIES CONSORTIUM
This Fourth Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement(the"Agreement"), dated for reference April 1, 1998, is by and among the cities of Cudahy, California, Huntington Park, California, Lynwood, California, Maywood, California, and South Gate, California(collectively, the "Cities"). Each of the Cities is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California. The address of the principal business offices of the individual Cities is as follows: City of Cudahy, 5220 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, California 90201; City of Huntington Park, 6550 Miles Avenue,Huntington Park, California 90225; City of Lynwood, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262; City of Maywood, 4319 Slauson Avenue, Maywood, California 90270; and City of South Gate, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate, California 90280.

This Agreement is made pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Law(Articles 1 through 4 [commencing with Section 6500] of Chapter 5, Division 7, Title I of the California Government Code, as now or hereafter amended,hereinafter the "Act").

PREAMBLE
WHEREAS,each of the Cities is authorized by law to develop a systematic process for the planning, implementation, and coordination of programs for the delivery of job training, economic development and human services; and
WHEREAS*, each of the Cities has determined that there is a need to develop a systematic process rocess for the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs for the delivery of job training, economic development and human services; and
WHEREAS,each of the Cities desires and plans to develop a systematic process for the planning, implementation and coordination of programs for the delivery ofjob training, economic development and human services; and
WHEREAS, each of the Cities has determined that the creation and use by the Cities of a single entity to develop, plan, implement and coordinate such programs will enable the Cities to realize significant cost savings and administrative efficiencies in developing, planning, implementing, and coordinating such programs; and
WHEREAS, each of the Cities is authorized by law to purchase, own, lease, and use real and personal property necessary or convenient for the conduct of its governmental business; and WHEREAS,each of the Cities desires and plans to finance, acquire, own and use real and personal property for and in connection with the conduct of its governmental business; and WHEREAS, each of the Cities has determined that the creation and use by the Cities of a single entity to finance,acquire, own and use such property will enable the Cities to realize significant cost savings and administrative efficiencies in acquiring,financing, and using such property; and
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WHEREAS, agencies created pursuant to the Act are authorized by the Act to, inter alia, finance, acquire, and own public capital improvements and to convey such public capital improvements to any of its members; and
WHEREAS, agencies created pursuant to the Act are authorized by the Marks-R6os Local Bond Pooling Act of 1985 (Article 4 [commencing with Section 65841 of Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code, as now or hereafter amended,hereinafter the "Pooling Law")to issue bonds for the purposes provided in the Pooling Law and the Act; WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of the Consortium and the Cities that the,Third Amended Agreement dated May 23, 1997 ought to be amended to reflect the addition of the City of Lynwood, California as a party to this Agreement and that Agreement ought to be in all other respects affirmed;
NOW, THEREFORE and in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and promises herein set forth,the Cities agree to amend and restate the Agreement as follows:

ARTICLE I.

PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION

1. Pmose. The purpose of this Agreement is to create a public entity to develop, finance, and administer programs for the delivery of job training, economic development and human services to the residents of the Cities and adjacent unincorporated areas,to finance the acquisition of Public Capital Improvements(as defined in Section 6585(g) of the Pooling Law) for the Cities by directly acquiring such Public Capital Improvements and/or purchasing the Bonds (as defined in Section 6585(c) of the Pooling Law) of any of the Cities, and by using all other financing techniques provided for or authorized by in the Act and the Pooling Law, and to undertake such other programs as the Board of Directors may authorize. Any such purchases of Bonds by the public entity created hereby shall be pursuant to agreements between the public entity and any or all of the Cities whereby the public entity shall agree to purchase Bonds issued by any or all of the Cities (Bond Purchase Agreements)and any loan made under the Act or the Pooling Law shall be made pursuant to an agreement as provided in the Act and the Pooling Law.

2. Creation of Consortium. Pursuant to the Act,there is hereby created a public entity to be known as the "Hub Cities Consortium" (the"Consortium'). The Consortium shall be a public entity separate and apart from each of the Cities,and shall administer this Agreement.

3. Board.
(a) Created. The Consortium shall be administered by a Board of Directors (the"Board"). The Board shall be called the"Board of Directors of the Hub Cities Consortium." All voting power of the Consortium shall reside in the Board. (b) City Directors. The City Council of each of the Cities shall appoint one Director and one alternate. Each City Director and alternate shall be a member of the City Council of the party hereto which appoints such Director and alternate and a vacancy shall be declared if any Director or alternate shall cease service on the appointing legislative body.

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(c) County Directors. Each member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors who represents any of the territory of the Cities may appoint one Director and one alternate, such appointments to be evidenced in writing. (d) At-Large Director. If by virtue of the addition of a City to the Consortium pursuant to Paragraph(9)of Article VI below or for any other reason,the number of Directors appointed to the Board shall be an even number,the Board of Directors may by resolution appoint an additional Director and alternate.
(e) Terms: Vacancies. Each Director and alternate shall serve a two-year term commencing on July Ist and ending on June 30th of the second following year and each Director and alternate shall serve at the pleasure of the body or person that appointed such Director and alternate.Vacancies during a term and following expiration of the term of any Director or alternate shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.Nothing in this Agreement shall bar the reappointment of a Director who continues to qualify for appointment. (f) Compensation; Expenses. Directors and alternates shall receive reasonable compensation for each meeting of the Board attended. The amount of said compensation shall be determined by the Board of Directors from time to time but shall not exceed an amount that is usual and customary. Each Director and alternate may be reimbursed for his or her necessary expenses including travel 'incurred in connection with his or her services as Director,pursuant to resolution of the Board.

4. Meetings of the Board.
(a) Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at 5:30 p.m. on the third(3rd)Thursday of every month or at such other time as the Board may fix by resolution from time to time, and if any day so fixed shall fall upon a legal holiday,then,upon the next succeeding business day at the same hour.No notice of any regular meeting of the Board need be given to the Directors.
(b) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called in accordance with the provisions of Section 54956 of the California Government Code. (c) Call,Notice and Conduct ofMeetiM. All meetings of the Board, including without limitation,regular, adjourned regular and special meetings, shall be called, noticed,held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 54950 et seq. of the California Government Code.

5. Minutes. The Secretary(as defined in Article II, Paragraph(3)hereof) shall cause to be kept minutes of the meetings of the Board, and shall, as soon as possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be forwarded to each Director and to each of the Cities.

6. Vootin . Each Director and each alternate shall have one vote. Said vote can only be exercised by the Director or alternate in attendance at the meeting and no alternate may vote if the Director for whom that alternate was appointed is in attendance at the time the vote is to be cast. In no event shall any City or County Supervisor have more than one vote.

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7. Quorum;Required Votes; Approvals. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except that less than a quorum may adjourn meetings of the Board.

8. By-laws. The Board may adopt by-laws,rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings or as are necessary for the purposes hereof.

9. Fiscal Year, The fiscal year of the Consortium shall be from July 1 of one year to June 30 of the following year, or any other twelve--month period hereafter designated by the Directors.

10. Private Advisory Committee. The Consortium may establish the Private Advisory Committee (the"PAC") of the Hub Cities Consortium. The Board shall appoint the members of the PAC and shall fill all vacancies on the PAC and shall establish procedures and regulations for the function of the PAC as the Board deems appropriate. The PAC shall perform such duties as are delegated by the Board.

11. Personnel. The Board shall be responsible for the regulation of all personnel activities, including but not limited to the selection,recruitment, discipline, and discharge of any Consortium staff. The Board may designate the Executive Director or another person to exercise the authority of the Board to perform any or all of the duties of this Section(11) and to take such action as is necessary and appropriate with regard to those duties.

ARTICLE IL

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

1. Chairman. The Consortium shall have a Chairman who shall be a Director and who shall be-selected as Chairman by the Board and whom shall perform the duties normal to said office. The Chairman may sign contracts on behalf of the Consortium, and shall perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board.

2. Vice-Chairman. The Consortium shall have a Vice-Chairman who shall be a Director and who shall be selected as Vice-Chairman by the Board. In the absence of the Chairman the Vice-Chairman,shall perform the duties of the Chairman and shall perform all duties normal to such office.

3. Secretary. The Consortium shall have a Secretary who shall be selected by the Board and shall perform all duties normal to such office.

4. Treasurer and Auditor. Pursuant to Sections 6505.5 and 6505.6 of the Act, the present accountant of the Consortium and any successor to that accountant shall be designated as the Treasurer/Auditor of the Consortium by the Board. The Treasurer/Auditor shall be the depositary, shall have custody of all of the accounts, fiends and money of the Consortium from whatever source, shall have the duties and obligations set forth in Sections 6505 and 6505.5 of the Act and shall assure strict accountability of all funds and reporting of all receipts and disbursements of the Consortium. As provided.in Section 6505 and Section 6505.6 of the Act, the Treasurer/Auditor shall make arrangements with a certified public accountant or firm of Exhibit 3 31�_
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certified public accountants for an annual independent audit of accounts and records of the Consortium.

5. Executive Director. The Board may appoint an Executive Director by a majority vote of the whole Board and may delegate authority to the Executive Director to execute contracts approved by the Board and to perform any duties necessary and appropriate for the day-to-day management and operation of the Consortium.

6. Officers in Charge of Records, Funds and Accounts. Pursuant to Section 6505.1 of the Act,the Treasurer/Auditor shall have charge of,handle and have access to all accounts, funds and money of the Consortium and all records of the Consortium relating thereto; and the Secretary shall have-charge of, handle and have access to all other records of the Consortium.

7. Bonding Persons Having Access to Public Capital IMprovements. From time to time,the Board may designate persons, in addition to the Secretary and the Treasurer/Auditor, having charge of, handling or having access to any records, funds or accounts or any Public Capital Improvement of the Consortium, and may designate the respective amounts of the official bonds of the Secretary and the Treasurer/Auditor and such other persons pursuant to Section 6505.1 of the Act.

8. General Counsel. The Board may appoint a General Counsel of the Consortium who shall provide legal advice and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board.

9. Other Employees. The Board shall have the power to appoint and employ such other employees, consultants and independent contractors as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement.

10. Assistant Officers. The Board may appoint such assistants to act in the place of the Secretary or other officers ofthe Consortium(other than any Director) as the Board shall from time to time deem appropriate.

11. Removal and Reappointment. Unless otherwise expressly stated-herein all officers of the Consortium shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. However, nothing in this paragraph shall authorize the Board to appoint,or dismiss a Director.

ARTICLE III.

PONYERS

1. General Powers. The Consortium shall exercise in the manner herein provided the powers common to each of the Cities and necessary or appropriate to the accomplishment of the purposes of this Agreement, subject to the restrictions set forth in Paragraph(4)of this Article 2, Power to Issue Revenue Bonds. The Consortium shall have all of the powers provided in Article 4 of the Act(commencing with Section 6584), including the power to issue Bonds under the Pooling Law.

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3, Spec ic Powers. The Consortium is hereby authorized,in its own name, to do all acts necessary for the exercise of the foregoing powers, including but not limited to, any or all of the following:
(a) to develop, plan and implement programs for the delivery of job training, economic development and human services to citizens of the Cities and adjacent unincorporated areas and to undertake such other programs as the Board of Directors may authorize; (b) to make and enter into contracts;
(c) to employ agents or employees;
(d) to acquire, construct, own, manage,maintain, dispose of, or operate any Public Capital Improvement,including the common power of the Cities to acquire any Public Capital Improvement by the power of eminent domain;
(e) to sue and be sued;
(f) to issue bonds and otherwise to incur debts, liabilities or obligations, provided that no such bond, debt, liability or obligation shall constitute a debt,liability or obligation of any or all of the Cities;
(g) to apply for, accept, receive and disburse grants, loans and other aid from any agency of the United States of America,the State of California, or of the County of Los Angeles;
(h) to invest any money in the treasury pursuant to Section 6505,5 of the Act that is not required for the immediate necessities of the Consortium, as the Consortium determines is advisable, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local agencies, pursuant to Section 53601 of the California Government Code; (i) to apply for letters of credit to secure the repayment of Bonds and enter into agreements in connection therewith;
to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this Agreement; (k) to make and enter into Bond Purchase Agreements or other agreements necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement;
(1) to exercise any and all other powers as may be provided in the Act and the Pooling Law; and
(m) to purchase obligations issued by any or all of the Cities.

4. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The powers of the Consortium shall be exercised in the manner prescribed in the Act and in the Pooling Law, and, except for those powers set forth in the Pooling Law, shall be subject(in accordance with Section 6509 of the Act)to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers that are imposed upon the Exhibit 3 31
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City of Cudahy, a general law city,in the exercise of similar powers,provided,however,that if the City of Cudahy shall cease to be a member,then the Consortium shall be restricted in the exercise of its power in the same manner as is the City of South Gate, a general law city.

5. Obligations of Consortium. The debts,liabilities and obligations of the Consortium shall not be the debts,liabilities and obligations of any or all of the Cities.

ARTICLE IV.

CONTRIBUTION: ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; FUNDS

1. Contributions. Each of the Cities may in the appropriate circumstance when required hereunder: (a) make contributions from their treasuries for the purposes set forth herein, (b)make payments of public funds to defray the cost of such purposes, (c)mare advances of public funds for such purposes, such advances to be repaid as provided herein, or(d) use its personnel, equipment or property in lieu of other contributions or advances.The provisions of Section 6513 of the California Government Code are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.

2. Accounts and Reports. The Treasurer/Auditor shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by any applicable laws or regulations, good accounting practice, or by any provision of any trust agreement entered into with respect to the proceeds of any Bonds issued by the Consortium. The books and records of the Consortium in the hands of the Treasurer/Auditor shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by representatives of the Cities. The Treasurer/Auditor,within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year, shall give a complete written report of all financial activities for such fiscal year to the Cities. The trustee appointed under any trust agreement shall establish suitable funds, furnish financial reports and provide suitable accounting procedures to carry out the provisions of said trust agreement. Said trustee may be given such duties in said trust agreement as may be desirable to carry out this Agreement.

3. Funds. Subject to the applicable provisions of any instrument or agreement into which the Consortium may enter,which may provide for a trustee to receive, have custody of and disburse Consortium funds,the Treasurer/Auditor of the Consortium shall receive,have the custody of and disburse Consortium funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices, shall approve demands against the Consortium pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.5(e), and shall make the disbursements required by this Agreement or necessary to carry out any of the provisions or purposes of this Agreement.

4. Annual Budget and Administrative Expenses. The Board shall adopt a budget for administrative expenses,which shall include all expenses not included in any financing issue of the Consortium,prior to the commencement of each fiscal year.

ARTICLE V.

TERM; DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

1. Term. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect so long as any Bonds remain outstanding or so long as the Consortium shall own any interest in Public Capital Improvements or until terminated by a unanimous vote of the Board.

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2. DiMosition of Assets.Upon the winding up and dissolution of the Consortium, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the Consortium,the remaining assets of the Consortium shall] be distributed to the parties to the Agreement. If for any reason the parties to the Agreement are unable or unwilling to accept the assets of the Consortium,said assets will be distributed to the Federal Government or to the State of California or any local government for public purposes.

3. Terminations. Any party may withdraw from its status as a party to this Agreement at the end of any given fiscal year provided that at such time said party has either discharged, or arranged for,to the satisfaction of the remaining members of the Board,the discharge of any pending obligation it has assumed hereunder, and further provided that written notice of intention to so withdraw has been served upon the Board and the City Clerlc of each party hereto no later than April 30th preceding the end of the fiscal year.

4. Continuation. The inclusion of additional parties to this Agreement or the withdrawal of some, but not all, of the parties to this Agreement shall not be deemed a dissolution of the Consortium nor a termination of this Agreement. The Consortium shall continue to exist and this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect so long as there shall be at least two parties To this Agreement.

ARTICLE VI.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
l. Notices. Any notices required by or given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the City Clerk of each of the Cities at the address of the principal business offices of the respective Cities listed in the introduction of this Agreement or at such other address as any City may specify in writing to the Consortium.

2. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

3. Headings. The article and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only and are not intended to define,limit or describe the scope of any provision of this Agreement.

4. Consent. Whenever any consent or approval is required by this Agreement, such consent or approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

5. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended at any time, or from time to time, except as limited by contract with the owners of bonds issued by the Consortium or certificates of participation regarding payments-to be made by the Consortium or the Cities or by applicable regulations or laws of any jurisdiction having authority,by one or more supplemental agreements executed by all of the parties to-this Agreement either as required to carry out any of the provisions of this Agreement or for any other purpose.

6. Enforcement By Consortium. The Consortium is hereby authorized to take any or all legal or equitable actions,including but not limited to injunction and specific performance, necessary or permitted by law to enforce this Agreement.

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7. Severability. Should any part,term or provision of this Agreement be decided by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of California, or otherwise be rendered unenforceable or ineffectual,the validity of the remaining parts,terms,or provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby,

8. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the Cities,respectively:None of the Cities may assign any right or obligation hereunder without the written consent of the other Cities.

9. New Parties. Upon approval by the Board and by their governing bodies, additional Cities or public agencies may become parties to this Agreement.

10. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed on behalf of the respective Cities in one or more counterparts all of which collectively shall constitute one document and agreement.

11. Effective Date, This Fourth Amended Agreement shall tape effect upon its execution on behalf of the last of the five cities to do so.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized and their official seals to be hereto affixed, on the day and year set opposite the name of each of the parties.

CITY OF CUDAHY
Dated:

ATTEST:
(SEAL)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK.

Dated: May 18, 1998
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
Dated:

ATTEST:
(SEAL)

CITY OF MAYWOOD
Dated:

ATTEST:
(SEAL)

CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Dated: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ATTEST:
(SEAL) Arnold Alvarez-Glasman; City Attorney
South Gate
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Item 12.

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Scott Fairfield, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 .5 CAPTAIN POSITION
DATE: November 14, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the attached resolution, authorizing the Police Department to fill a .5 Captain position with the upcoming retirement of the current Captain.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Bell Gardens Police Department has a formal structure of one Chief, one Captain, four Lieutenants (Field Services, Investigations, and Administrative Bureaus), and various units/sections under Sergeants and Civilian Supervisors.

The Captain is responsible for providing management direction and control over all divisions (Operations Division and Administration Division).

Over the past several years, two Lieutenants with over 25 years of experience retired, and a third Lieutenant with over 32 years of experience retired in early 2020. Additionally, three Sergeants with 27-30 years of experience retired in 2021. Currently, all four lieutenants have been promoted to their rank within the last three years, two of them within the past two years and one within the past several months. The Captain with over 31 years of experience is also retiring on December 29, 2022.

With the turnover at the rank of Sergeant, coupled with the fact that three of our lieutenants are new to their roles, the Chief believes it is essential to promote a Captain to work with Captain Camacho and himself for the next six months to help mentor and develop personnel. This will also provide an opportunity to mentor the departments' Lieutenants and pool of Lieutenant Candidates.

The Captain and Chief possess specialized skills acquired from a long and distinguished career in law enforcement.

The Captain and Chief's knowledge and expertise are also required to assist the City of Bell Gardens in recruiting, training, and mentoring qualified successors to meet the community's service needs and develop internal candidates.

CONCLUSION:

The Chief and Captain's knowledge and expertise are required to assist the City of Bell Gardens in training and mentoring qualified successors to meet the community's service needs and develop internal candidates. Their knowledge and expertise also provides continuity and stability to the City's public safety services during this transitional process. Given these factors, coupled with the specialized technical nature of the position, staff recommends that the City approve the resolution authorizing the additional .5 Captain position this fiscal year to help 324

mentor and develop our lieutenants and the pool of Lieutenant candidates.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no additional fiscal impact associated with the authorization of a .5 Captain position, the cost associated with filling a .5 Captain position will be absorbed as part of already established vacancy savings established as part of the City of Bell Gardens Personnel Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2022-119
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, Assistant City Attorney for Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 325

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-119

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A .5 CAPTAIN POSITION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police recognizes a need to continue to mentor and train individuals for the position of Police Captain and other anticipated positions; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police recognizes a need to provide continuity and stability to the City's public safety services during this transitional process; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police recognizes the need for a Captain and Chief to train and mentor a new Captain for .5 years to be beneficial for the police department, City, and community; and
WHEREAS, funds are available as part of vacancy savings in the City of Bell Gardens Personnel Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens, California, does resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Bell Gardens hereby approves the .5 Police Captain position for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens. Subject to all applicable laws, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any and all documents relating to this resolution, and take any action that is consistent with this Resolution.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this14t" day of November 2022.

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Maria Pulido, Mayor
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Resolution No. 2022-119
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Rick Olivarez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
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Item 13.

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Grissel Chavez, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: ADOPTING AN UPDATED TITLE VI POLICY - REQUIREMENT FOR METRO SECTION 5310 FUNDING
DATE: November 14, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion adopt the attached Resolution approving an updated Title VI Policy to ensure compliance with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Section 5310 grant requirements.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The City of Bell Gardens received funding under the FY 2017 Solicitation Federal Section 5310 Program in Spring 2017 for the purchase of one Senior Bus. The Federal Section 5310 Program is designed to enhance mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities. The City's Senior Bus Program (Program) provides door-to-door transportation service for elderly and disabled residents throughout the City of Bell Gardens. The Program provides enhanced access for these passengers and removes barriers to services by providing service with a vehicle that exceeds the requirements of the ADA and providing alternatives to public transportation.

As part of Metro's requirement, City must maintain an updated Title VI policy. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, and national origin. Specifically, 42 USC 2000d states that "No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
City Council approved the initial Title VI policy on November 12, 2018 which expired in November 2021. A new compliant policy must be updated and submitted to Metro by November 30, 2022. Staff worked with a consultant to complete the update of the existing policy(attached).

This policy ensures that critical safeguards are in place to prevent discrimination against any person. It ascertains that the City of Bell Gardens is in compliance with federal/state laws concerning non-discrimination. Furthermore, a Title VI policy establishes procedures for individuals to formally file complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as they relate to any public transportation program or activity that is administered by the City of Bell Gardens.

CONCLUSION:

Adopting the attached Resolution and policy will ensure the City is compliant with Metro grant requirements and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination. 328

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding from the Transportation operating funds were used to develop an updated policy.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2022-120
Exhibit 2 -Title VI Policy
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, Assistant City Attorney for Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 329

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-120

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED TITLE VI POLICY WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens (hereinafter "City") received funding under the FY 2017 Solicitation Federal Section 5310 Program in Spring 2017 for the purchase of a Senior Bus; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Section 5310 Program is designed to enhance mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, as part of the funding agency's requirement, the City must adopt an updated Title VI policy which prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, and national origin under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance; and WHEREAS, this policy establishes procedures for individuals to formally file complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as they relate to any program or activity that is administered by the City of Bell Gardens; and WHEREAS, this policy ensures that critical safeguards are in place to prevent discrimination.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, constitute a material part of this Resolution, and therefore incorporate them herein in their entirety as part of the findings.

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Bell Gardens hereby adopts an updated Title VI Policy to ensure compliance with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Section 5310 grant requirements.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 14t" day of November 2022. [Signatures on the following page]
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Maria Pulido, Mayor
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City Attorney City Clerk
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Title VI Notice to the Public 3
Title VI Complaint Procedures 4
Transit-Related Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits, and Complaints 5 Public Participation Plan 5
Past Public Outreach Efforts 6
Community Organizations and Stakeholders 7
Public Participation Plan Goals and Outreach Strategies 7 Limited English Proficiency Plan 8
The Four Factor Analysis 8
Language Assistance Plan 12
Membership of Non-Elected Committees and Councils 13 Subrecipients 14
Equity Analysis 14
Documentation of Council Actions to Title VI 14 Service Standards 16
Vehicle Load 16
Vehicle Headway 17
On-Time Performance 17
Service Availability 17
Service Policies 17
Distribution of Transit Amenities 17
Vehicle Assignment 18
Appendix A City of Bell Garden's Title VI Complaint Form 19 Appendix B City of Bell Garden's Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits, and Complaints Log_ 22 Appendix C Non-Discrimination Policy Statement 23 The City of Bell Gardens 0 Title VI Program Exhibit 2 333

Introduction
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a Federal law that prohibits recipients and subrecipients of Federal financial assistance (e.g., states, local governments, transit providers) from discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin in their programs or activities, and obligates Federal funding agencies to enforce compliance.

Under Title VI, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has the responsibility to provide oversight of recipients and to enforce their compliance with Title VI,to ensure that recipients do not use DOT funds to subsidize discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

The City of Bell Gardens is a recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA)funds and has prepared this report in accordance with FTA Circular 4702.113, dated October 1, 2012, and with Section 601 of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 13116 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency).

The City of Bell Gardens prides itself in providing transportation within the city. The City's fixed-route service has fifty two pick up points conveniently located within an approximate two block area.The City's fixed route trolley buses service all stops throughout the city. Figure 1 below shows a map of the City's fixed route service and the location of each fixed route stop.

The City of Bell Gardens fixed-route service utilizes four buses. The peak-vehicle requirement is three buses, with one additional spare. The City also provides a high-quality and efficient demand-responsive service (Dial-A-Ride) for Bell Garden's senior and disabled residents within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Bell Gardens. Furthermore, the city's Medical Taxi Service provides eligible senior and disabled residents door to door transportation (up to 5 miles) for medical appointments outside of the city limits.

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Title VI Notice to the Public
The City of Bell Gardens Title VI Notice to the Public is displayed below.The notice will be translated into other appropriate languages per the City's Limited English Proficiency and Language Assistance Plans.

This notice is currently provided in both English and Spanish at the following locations:

Location Address
City Hall 7100 Garfield Avenue Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Department of Public Works 8327 Garfield Avenue Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Transit Vehicles N/A
Title VI program information is also provided on the City of Bell Gardens website at www.bellgardens.org/government/city-departments/public-works/transportation .

Notifying the Public of Rights Under Title VI
The City of Bell Gardens
The City of Bell Gardens operates its programs and services without regard to race,color,and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with the City of Bell Gardens.

For more information on the City of Bell Gardens'civil rights program and the procedures to file a complaint,contact(562) 806-7770, or visit our administrative office at 8327 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. For more information,visit www.beligardens.org .

A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights,Attention:Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,SE,Washington, DC 20590.

If information is needed in another language,contact(562)806-7770.

Notificar al Publico de los Derechos Bajo el Titulo VI
La Ciudad de Bell Gardens
La Ciudad de Bell Gardens opera sus programas y servicios sin respecto a raza,color y origen nacional con arreglo al titulo VI de la Civil Ley de derechos.Cualquier persona que cree que el o ella ha sido agraviado por cualquier practica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el titulo VI puede presenter una queja con The City of Bell Gardens.

Para obtener mas informacion sobre el programa derechos civiles capaz de industrial y el procedimientos para presenter una queja, Ilame al (562)806-7770,o visite nuestra oficina administrative en 8327 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens,CA 90201. Para mas informacion,visite www.beligardens.org .

Un demandante puede presenter una queja directamente con el Federal Transit Administration por archivar una queja con la Office of Civil Rights,Atencion:Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building,5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,SE,Washington, DC 20590.

Si necesita informacion en otro idioma,contacte al (562)806-7770.

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Title VI Complaint Procedures
The Title VI complaint form and complaint procedures are available at the City's administrative offices and on the City's website in English and Spanish. As a subrecipient of federal dollars, the City of Bell Gardens (City) is required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and ensure that services and benefits are provided on a non-discriminatory basis.The City of Bell Gardens has in place a Title VI Complaint Procedure, which outlines a process for local disposition of Title VI complaints and is consistent with guidelines found in the Federal Transit Administration Circular 4702.113, dated October 1, 2012.

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin by the City of Bell Gardens may file a Title VI complaint by completing and submitting the agency's Title VI Complaint Form.The City investigates complaints received no more than 180 days after the alleged incident.The City will only process complaints that are complete.

Within 10 business days of receiving the complaint, the City of Bell Gardens will review it to determine if the City's Public Works Department has jurisdiction.The complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter informing her/him whether the complaint will be investigated by the City.The City has 30 days to investigate the complaint.The complainant will be notified in writing of the cause to any planned extension to the 30-day rule.

If more information is needed to resolve the case, the City of Bell Gardens may contact the complainant.The complainant has 10 business days from the date of the letter to send the requested information to the investigator assigned to the case. If the investigator is not contacted by the complainant or does not receive the additional information within 10 business days, the City of Bell Gardens can administratively close the case.

A case can be administratively closed also if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case.After the investigator reviews the complaint, she/he will issue one of two letters to the complainant: a closure letter or a letter of finding (LOF). A closure letter summarizes the allegations and states that there was not a Title VI violation and that the case will be closed. A LOF summarizes the allegations and the interviews regarding the alleged incident and explains whether any disciplinary action, additional training of the staff member, or other action will occur. If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision, she/he has 10 business days after the date of the letter or the LOF to do so. A person may also file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration at:

Federal Transit Administration
Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
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Transit-Deleted Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits, and Complaints The City of Bell Gardens has not received any complaints over the past three years and currently has (0) complaints pending that allege discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

A list of complaints, lawsuits, and investigations is included in Appendix B.

Public Participation Plan
Promoting inclusive public participation is an essential element of a transit agency's Title VI program.

Recipients have wide latitude to determine how, when, and how often specific public participation activities should take place, and which specific measures are most appropriate. The Title VI guidelines suggest that a recipient's public participation plan for minority populations may be part of efforts that extend more broadly to include other constituencies that are traditionally underserved, such as people with disabilities, low-income populations, and others.

The range of public participation strategies and actions included in this plan can engage diverse communities and create ongoing public access, participation and input throughout any study or plan. Each public outreach process will engage varied stakeholders: (residents, businesses, transit users, elected officials, local area organizations, and others). This public participation plan for Bell Gardens has the flexibility to accommodate the needs of any public transportation study, plan, or project and ensure real opportunities for meaningful input from all stakeholders.

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the six-county Southern California region, including the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura. From the beaches to the high desert, the six-county region that encompasses Southern California spans 38,000 square miles, 191 cities, and a population of over 19 million. The SCAG region is among the largest and most diverse in the world, with a unique combination of languages, ethnicities, and cultures.

SCAG is responsible for developing long range transportation,and environmental plans for the region.The City of Bell Gardens relies on SCAG's Public Participation Plan to ensure compliance with applicable Title VI regulations when embarking on a project that has a regional impact.

However, for projects that only impact the City of Bell Gardens service area, the city conducts its own public participation processes. Like most transit systems,the City of Bell Gardens conducts public outreach primarily during planning studies or when major changes to the transit network are being considered or proposed.To provide equal access to the City's services and to promote inclusive public participation,the City conducts public outreach including hosting public workshops, administering accessible surveys, and conducting in-person community surveying.

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Past Public Outreach Efforts
The City works diligently to incorporate community feedback into transportation improvement efforts.

The most recent transit survey distributed to the community requested information regarding the City's bus rider's experience once a trip was completed.The survey was made available in both English and Spanish. Key findings from the survey results are displayed below.

City of Bell Gardens Transportation Survey
Survey Question %of Good and Excellent Responses

1. Was the driver on time? 95%

2. How was the dispatcher call center service? 90%

3. Was the bus clean? 96%

4. How do you rate the driver's safety performance? 98% Survey respondents also left comments and suggestions for improvement that will be considered for implementation by the City.These survey results along with other community input that has been gathered will be used to continually improve the City's transportation services. Currently,the City primarily uses the following methods outlined below for outreach efforts:
■ Surveys (Bilingual)
■ Canvassing throughout the community
■ Participating in public events (Pop up tables)
■ Working with schools within the community
■ Working with local businesses
In addition to public outreach being conducted, community members can contact City agencies and commissions, including the Public Works Department, City Council, and the Traffic and Safety Commission regarding concerns or suggestions for improvement. Community members are welcome to visit the Public Works Department or contact the Department via phone at (562) 806-7770 with any questions.

The City encourages community members to subscribe to notifications to remain informed of Commission meetings, Council meetings, and Council agendas. Participation is encouraged on the City of Bell Gardens website https://www.bellgardens.org/i-want-to/enotification .

The Bell Gardens City Council meets every second and fourth Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7100 S. Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201.These meetings are open to the Public and community members are encouraged to attend and participate. Additionally, the Traffic and Safety Commission meets every month in the City Hall Council Chambers and these meetings are open to the community as well.

The City Hall Council Chambers building is accessible to persons with disabilities and individuals requiring LEP assistance. All meetings open to the community are advertised on the City's website, along with the agendas and meeting minutes. Agendas and meeting minutes are also available upon request.

Community members are welcome to attend and provide comments at these meetings.

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Community Organizations and Stakeholders
In 2021, the City conducted a Community Stakeholder Priorities Survey to determine priorities while developing the FY 2021-2022 budget.The survey was made available online and in paper format in both English and Spanish. Outreach was conducted through social media and the City's website; notifications were posted in City offices; and a direct mailing system was utilized.The results were compiled and presented to City council for consideration.The City identified the following stakeholders and community partners:
■ Bell Gardens Community
■ Bell Gardens Residents
o Renters
o Owners
■ Local Non-profit Organizations
■ Bell Gardens City Council
■ Traffic and Safety Commission
■ Bell Gardens Schools and School Principals
■ Bell Gardens Local Businesses
■ Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The community stakeholder survey results are available online at ( https://www.bel lgardens.org/home/showpubl isheddocument/4482/637565086730870000) Public Participation Plan Goals and Outreach Strategies The City of Bell Gardens has established the following Public Participation Plan (PPP) Goals:
■ To identify effective means of obtaining input on public transportation issues in the City of Bell Gardens from all interested residents and businesses;
■ To develop effective means of engaging minority and Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) populations and other constituencies that are traditionally underserved, including people with disabilities and low-income populations.

To implement the PPP Goals, the City of Bell Gardens shall utilize the following strategies to ensure an inclusive Public Participation Plan:
■ Schedule meetings at times and locations that are convenient and accessible for minority and LEP communities.
■ Coordinate with community organizations, educational institutions, and others as identified to implement public engagement strategies that reach out specifically to members of affected minority and/or LEP communities.
■ Consider opportunities for public participation through means other than written communication, such as the use of audio or video recording devices to capture oral comments. ■ Consider various communication methods to provide outreach to various stakeholders including:
o Informal meetings with individuals and small groups o Presentations to civic and faith-based organizations o Stakeholder roundtables
o Participation in community events
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o Press releases
o Open houses
o Interior cards on buses
o Use of social media
Given the fact that Bell Gardens is a gateway city within Los Angeles county, Bell Gardens works closely with Metro on transit-related public outreach within the City. Strategies for achieving the goals of the Public Participation Plan include strategies identified by Metro in its PPP (available at https://www.dropbox.com/s/ms7asc9pc4b7jdq/2022-1006-Civil-Rights-Title-Vl-Program.pdf?dl=0) . The City of Bell Gardens also works closely with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); its PPP identifies additional strategies (available at https://scag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file- attachments/scagtitlevi_programnovember2020.pdf?1605730776) In addition, FTA has developed Circular 4703.1, Environmental Justice Policy Guidance for Federal Transit Administration Recipients,which includes examples of effective strategies for engaging minority and low- income populations.

Limited English Proficiency Plan
Individuals who have a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English are Limited English Proficient or "LEP" as defined in the FTA Title VI regulations. This LEP Plan implements Federal policy guidance regarding responsibilities to Limited English Proficient persons for the City of Bell Gardens.

The analysis provided in this report has been developed to ensure that the City of Bell Gardens provides language assistance to LEP persons.The following section reports the results of the"Four Factor Analysis" included in FTA Circular4702.1B.The section below develops the Language Assistance Plan for the City of Bell Gardens.

The analysis that follows has been completed to identify areas where the City of Bell Gardens can expect to encounter LEP individuals in its operation of transit services and to determine whether the City of Bell Gardens efforts are sufficient to ensure that LEP individuals are not prevented from using public transportation services. The analysis uses data from the 2020 five-year American Community Survey, which has the largest sample size and most reliable data of any current source.

The Four Factor Analysis
The Four Factor Analysis is used to determine the specific language services that are appropriate to provide to ensure meaningful access to programs and activities.A careful analysis helps to determine the effectiveness of communication with LEP persons and informs language access planning.The Four Factors and the associated steps are:

Factor 1: The Number or Proportion of LEP Persons Eligible to Be Served or Likely to Be Encountered by the Program or Recipient
USDOT guidance for this first factor says, "The greater the number or proportion of LEP persons from a particular language group served or encountered in the eligible service population, the more likely language services are needed."
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How LEP individuals interact with the City of Bell Gardens Major points of contact with LEP individuals are in-person at the customer service area located at 8327 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201;via phone; and on fixed-route buses and dial-a-ride vans.

Identification of LEP communities, and assessing the number or proportion of LEP persons from each language group to determine the appropriate language services for each language group The U.S. Census Bureau compiles data in its decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS).

Among the data collected is information on the primary language spoken at home and the ability to speak English. Categories include whether individuals indicate they speak English "very well" or "less than very well." The LEP population consists of those individuals who speak other languages AND speak English "less than very well."
The table shown in Figure 2 below shows information on the LEP population in the City of Bell Gardens service area.Almost 16,000 residents or 40.2 percent of the population report that they speak English less than very well. Spanish is the primary language spoken in Bell Gardens other than English. Spanish- speaking residents who speak English less than very well account for 40% percent of the total population.

The FTA Title VI guidance refers to the US Department of Justice Safe Harbor Provision, which has been adopted by USDOT. The Safe Harbor Provision stipulates that "if a recipient provides written translation of vital documents for each eligible LEP language group that constitutes five percent or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total population of persons eligible to be served or likely to be affected or encountered, then such action will be considered strong evidence of compliance with the recipient's written translation obligations." Under this provision, the City of Bell Gardens will offer strong evidence of compliance with LEP requirements if it provides translations of its vital documents into Spanish.

Figure 2
Language Proficiency in the City of Bell Gardens
Languages and English Proficiency Population Age 5 and older Percentage of population All Languages 38,997
Speak only English 3,428 8.8%
Language other than English 35,569 91.2%
Spanish: 35,285 90.5%
Speak English less than "very well" 15,558 39.9% Other Indo-European languages: 70 0.2%
Speak English less than "very well" 12 0.0% Other Asian and Pacific Island languages: 186 0.5% Speak English less than "very well" 116 0.3% Other and unspecified languages: 28 0.1% Speak English less than "very well" 8 0.0% Languages spoken by at least 1,000 people who speak English'less than very well:"are shown Source: U.S.Census Bureau,2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey,Table DP02,DATASET:ACSDP5Y2020 The City of Bell Gardens 9 Title VI Program Exhibit 2 342

Literacy Skills of LEP populations
The City of Bell Gardens has no direct evidence of the literacy skills of LEP populations in their native languages. In the absence of such evidence, the translation of documents is assumed to be an effective practice.

Whether LEP persons are underserved due to language barriers The City of Bell Gardens has no direct evidence of language barriers resulting in the LEP population being underserved. As Figure 2 shows, the primary language spoken by the LEP population is Spanish. All key documents are currently provided in Spanish.The City of Bell Gardens confirmed that Spanish is the most common language other than English. If there is a call or visit from someone who only speaks Spanish, it is the City's practice to summon a staff employee who speaks Spanish as well.

Factor 2: The Frequency with Which LEP Individuals Come into Contact with the Program The Federal guidance for this factor recommends that agencies should assess major points of contact with LEP individuals.

Use of bus and dial-a-ride service
The use of bus service is a major point of contact with LEP individuals since non-users would never come into contact with the City of Bell Gardens transportation services. Dial-a-ride and Medical Taxi service are also key points of contact with LEP individuals.

Participation in public meetings
Public meetings are a point of contact with LEP individuals within the community.The City of Bell Gardens holds monthly City Council meetings and translation services are provided for LEP individuals.

Customer service interactions
Customer service interactions are frequent points of contact with LEP individuals. Customer service personnel experience daily interactions with LEP individuals in person and via phone. The overwhelming majority of these daily interactions are with Spanish-speaking individuals.

Ridership surveys
Ridership surveys are an occasional point of contact with LEP individuals.The most recent on-board survey was conducted in English and Spanish to assist LEP individuals.

Bus Operators
Bus operators come in contact with LEP individuals on a daily basis. Bus operators provide daily briefings to dispatch regarding all pertinent information that occurred during their shift as well as service requests from LEP individuals or individuals with a disability.

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Factor 3: The Nature and Importance of the Program,Activity, or Service Provided to People's Lives.

The Federal guidance assumes that the provision of public transportation is a vital service, especially for people without access to a vehicle and for persons with disabilities.The Federal guidance also notes that "a coordinated plan to meet the specific transportation needs of seniors and persons with disabilities will often also meet the needs of LEP persons."
The City of Bell Gardens fixed-route service is critical to the City's community as it connects residential, employment, and civic areas. Dial-A-Ride services play a significant role in the lives of elderly or disabled residents within the City of Bell Gardens. In addition, seniors rely on transit services for trips to shopping areas, doctor appointments, and many other destinations in the City. Medical Taxi service is provided for up to 5 miles outside of city limits for eligible residents. It should be noted that Parking Company of America operates the City's transportation services.

Factor 4: The Resources Available to the Recipient for LEP Outreach and Associated Costs The Federal guidance looks to evaluate the proposed improvements against the level of resources available in an agency's budget to provide meaningful access for LEP individuals.The guidance notes that "resource and cost issues can often be reduced by technological advances, reasonable business practices, and the sharing of language assistance materials and services among and between recipients, advocacy groups, LEP populations, and Federal agencies."
The City of Bell Gardens currently provides several resources to assist its LEP population. As it pertains to LEP resources for transportation services, the City of Bell Gardens spends approximately$10,000 dollars annually. Figure 2 details the primary language spoken by the LEP population which is Spanish.To ensure information is accessible for LEP individuals,the City ensures vital documents for the public are produced in both English and Spanish in print and on the City's website. Other resources may include, but are not limited to:
■ Bilingual or multi-lingual staff members(support is also provided at community events as needed) ■ Recommendations from community organizations that regularly interact with LEP populations (ongoing basis)
■ Vital Document Translation services for LEP individuals including but not limited to:
o Brochures and all other Forms of Media
o Title VI Forms and Complaint Procedures
o Dial-A-Ride Applications
o Notifications regarding proposed service or fare changes o Instructional and Informational Rider Materials
o Service Alerts for Dial-A-Ride
o Public Meeting Notices, Community Surveys
o Transit Scheduling Information
■ The City attempts to use universal symbols such as pictures, maps, and diagrams when feasible to streamline communication among all language groups.
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Language Assistance Plan
In this section, the results of the Four Factor Analysis are used to determine which language assistance services are appropriate.The resulting Language Assistance Plan addresses the identified needs of the LEP populations served by the City of Bell Gardens.

The Language Assistance Plan contains five elements:

Description of LEP populations served, based on the Four Factor Analysis Providing Language Assistance Services by Language
Providing Notice to LEP Persons
Monitoring and Updating the LEP Plan
Training Employees
Description of LEP Populations Served
This element relies on the results of the Four Factor analysis. DOT's Safe Harbor Provision stipulates that, if a recipient provides written translation of vital documents for each eligible LEP language group that constitutes five percent(5%)or 1,000 persons,whichever is less,of the total population of persons eligible to be served or likely to be affected or encountered, then such action will be considered strong evidence of compliance with the recipient's written translation obligations.The City has identified the number and proportion of LEP individuals within its service area using data from the 2020 American Community Survey five-year estimates. Under this provision, eligible LEP language groups include Spanish speaking individuals.

Providing Language Assistance Services by Language
The City of Bell Gardens will continue to print its vital information in transit documents in English and Spanish.The City will also ensure that its staff members have language skills (or access to language skills) in these two languages that allow them to communicate with LEP individuals. No other language is spoken in the City of Bell Gardens by more than 5 percent of the population or by more than 1,000 individuals who also do not speak English well.

Providing Notice to LEP Persons
Federal guidance provides that once an agency has decided that it will provide language services, it is important that the agency notify LEP persons of services available free of charge. Suggested methods as to how an agency can provide such information include: posting signs in intake areas or entry points, stating in outreach documents that language services are available; using an automated telephone voice mail attendant or menu system.

Due to no additional changes within the LEP population, the City of Bell Gardens will continue to provide language assistance in the same manner.

Monitoring and Updating the LEP Plan
Per the FTA's requirements, the City's Title VI Program shall be updated at least once every three years.

In between update cycles,the City of Bell Gardens will monitor the LEP Plan by the following methods:
■ Reviewing the LEP Plan when census updates are released —this report uses the 2020 ACS five- year survey;
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■ Seeking advice from community groups representing LEP populations regarding the best ways to communicate — the Spanish-speaking population has been pleased with the availability of key documents, according to staff member's interactions with LEP individuals; ■ Meeting upon request with groups representing other LEP populations— no meetings have been requested.

Training Employees
Federal guidance states that all employees in public contact positions should be trained to provide timely and reasonable language assistance to LEP populations.To ensure all employees are trained, the City will:
■ Identify and train agency staff likely to come into contact with LEP individuals ■ Identify existing staff training opportunities and provide regular re-training for staff dealing with LEP individuals regularly
Most employees for the City are bilingual in English and Spanish. Translation options for other languages will be made available upon request.

The following training will be provided to employees that regularly come in contact with LEP individuals:
■ Information on the City of Bell Gardens Title VI Procedures and LEP responsibilities ■ How to handle a potential Title VI/LEP complaint
Membership of Non-Elected Committees and Councils
The Bell Gardens City Council appoints several Commissions to advise on issues related to specific topics.

Commissioners are only allowed to serve on one Commission at a time.These Commissions serve to represent the community and make policy recommendations to the City Council.The City of Bell Gardens encourages residents to apply for positions to build an applicant pool representative of the entire community. Commissioners, Board Members, and Committee members serve at the pleasure of the legislative body and must be a Bell Gardens resident. Figure 3 below approximates the membership of the City's committee.

Figure 3
Nati+re American
Africans Asian Hawaiian Indian and
Body Caucasian Latino other
American American or Pacific Alaska
Islander Dative
Population 2.0% 96.2% 1.3% .4% 0.0% .3% Education 0% 100% 0% 0% °
Commission 0/ 0/
Planning 0% 100% 0% 0% °
Commission 0/ 0/
kecreation,
Cultural& 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Youth
commission
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Senior Citizen 0% 100% 0% °
Commission 0/ 0/ 0/
Traffic and
Safety 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Commission
Population Data from U.S.Census Bureau Quick Facts for the City of Bell Gardens.City of Bell Gardens(note that the City does not identify members of committees,commissions,and councils by race or ethnicity.Percentages in this table are estimates based on surnames of members)
Subre6`I Tents
The City of Bell Gardens does not have any subrecipients Equity Analysis
A Title VI Equity Analysis is required during the planning stage, for facilities for bus storage or maintenance or transit operations centers, "with regard to where a project is located or sited to ensure the location is selected without regard to race, color, or national origin."The City of Bell Gardens has not identified a site or location for a new facility, nor has there been a new facility constructed during the period covered by this program update.

Documentation of Council Actions to Title VI
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-xx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL

GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED TITLE VI POLICY WHEREAS, the City of Bell Gardens (hereinafter "City") received funding under the FY 2017 Solicitation Federal Section 5310 Program in Spring 2017 for the purchase of a Senior Bus; and
WHEREAS,the Federal Section 5310 Program is designed to enhance mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, as part of the funding agency's requirement, the City must adopt an updated Title VI policy which prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, and national origin under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance; and WHEREAS, this policy establishes procedures for individuals to formally file complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA), as they relate to any program or activity that is administered by the City of Bell Gardens; and
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WHEREAS, this policy ensures that critical safeguards are in place to prevent discrimination.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bell Gardens as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, constitute a material part of this Resolution, and therefore incorporate them herein in their entirety as part of the findings.

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Bell Gardens hereby adopt an updated Title VI Policy to ensure compliance with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Section 5310 grant requirements.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 141h day of November 2022. [Signatures on the following page]

THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Maria Pulido, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Rick Olivarez Daisy Gomez
City Attorney City Clerk
Service Standards
Background
FTA requires all fixed route transit providers of public transportation to develop quantitative standards for the following indicators. Individual public transportation providers will set these standards; therefore,these standards will apply to each individual agency rather than across the entire transit industry.

Vehicle Load
The City of Bell Gardens has outlined its maximum load standard for all vehicles in the table below. Loads greater than the maximum load factor should be of short duration (five stops or fewer). The City of Bell Gardens monitors peak loads on an ad-hoc basis in response to operator input or passenger complaints.

The City reviews passenger loads when making schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance and when new vehicles are added to the fleet.

Vehicle Type Average Passenger Capacities
Maximum
Seated Standing Total Load
Factor
Ford Star Craft 22 12 34 1.5
Ford Star Craft 22 12 34 1.5
Ford Star Craft 22 12 34 1.5
Ford Star Craft* 22 0 22 1.0
Ford Star Craft* 22 0 22 1.0
Ford All Star* 18 0 18 1.0
*These vehicles are not equipped with equipment to allow passengers to safely stand while the vehicle is in motion.

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Vehicle Headway
Service demand, scheduling constraints, fiscal constraints, and capital resources are all considered when setting headways.The City of Bell Gardens buses service all stops in twenty minute intervals throughout the City.The maximum headway is thirty minutes.Service begins at 6:30 am at Bell Gardens Veterans Park and the last route departs Bell Gardens Veterans Park at 4:40pm. All service is concluded at 5:30pm Monday through Saturday. No service is provided on Sundays or Holidays. Fixed route service current vehicle headways are as follows:

Route Weekday Headway Saturday Headway Sunday Headway 1 20 minutes 20 minutes --
2 20 minutes 20 minutes --
3 20 minutes 20 minutes --
"- means no service is provided during that period
On-Time e Performance
The City of Bell Gardens considers a vehicle on time if it does not depart a scheduled timepoint early and arrives at its destination no more than 10 minutes late.The City of Bell Garden's on-time performance objective is 90%or greater. On-time performance along with all other key performance indicators are continuously monitored through monthly performance reports provided by the contractor.

Service Availability
Service availability is a general measure of the distribution of routes within a transit provider's service area.The City of Bell Garden's fixed route service pick up points are conveniently located within approximately a two block area. All residents within the city have convenient access to a nearby bus stop.

Service Policies
FTA guidance requires fixed route transit providers to develop a policy for the equitable distribution of transit amenities and vehicle assignment by route.The following service policies are proposed for the City of Bell Gardens.

Distribution of Transit Amenities
Transit amenities refer to items of comfort, convenience, and safety that are available to the general riding public. Fixed route transit providers must set a policy to ensure equitable distribution of transit amenities across the system.The City of Bell Gardens distributes all transit amenities equitably across its 52 transit stops within the service area.The main factor for determining where to place transit amenities is the amount of space available at each pick up point.The table below displays the current amount of each transit amenity throughout the service area.

Availability of Transit Amenities within the Bell Gardens Service Area Bus Shelters 46%
Benched Seating 77%
Bus Signage 98%
Waste Receptacles 71%
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Vehicle Assignment
The City of Bell Gardens fixed route vehicles are randomly assigned to each route. Bus assignments are also rotated to allow for vehicle maintenance to occur. Six vehicles are used during peak service. The complete six bus inventory is shown below.

Bus Inventory—The City of Bell Gardens
#of Buses Manufacturer Model Year Size
5 Ford Star Craft 2018 27-foot
1 Ford All Star 2020 26-foot
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Appendix A City of Bell Garden's Title VI Complaint Form Section'I.Please write legibly
1 Name
2 Address
3 Telephone
3a Secondary Phone
(Optional)
4 Email Address
5 Accessible Format ❑ Large Print ❑ Audio Tape Requirements? ❑ TDD ❑ Other
Section II
Are you filing this ❑ YES. If yes, go to Section III 6 complaint on your own ❑ NO
behalf?
What is the name of the
7 person for whom you
are filing this
complaint?
What is your
8 relationship with this
individual?
Please explain why you
9 have filed for a third
pa rty
Please confirm that you
have obtained ❑ YES
10 permission of the ❑ NO
aggrieved party to file
on their behalf
Section III
Believed basis of ❑ Race
11 discrimination ❑ Color
(Check all that apply) ❑ National Origin
Date of alleged
12 discrimination
(m m/dd/yyyy)
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Explain as clearly as possible what happened and why you believe you were discriminated against. Describe all persons who were involved. Include the name and 13 contact information of the person(s) who discriminated against you (if known), as well as names and contact information of any witnesses. If more space is needed, please attach additional sheets of paper.

Section IV
Have you previously
14 filed a Title VI complaint ❑ YES
with the City of Bell ❑ NO
Gardens?
Section V
Have you filed this
complaint with any
15 other Federal, State, or ❑ YES
local agency, or with ❑ NO. If no, go to Section VI
any Federal or State
court?
15a If yes, check all that ❑ Federal Agency:
apply. ❑ Federal Court:
(Please specify) ❑ State Agency:
❑ State Court:
❑ Local Agency:
16 Provide information about a contact person at the agency/court where the complaint was filed.

Name
Title
Agency
Address
Telephone
Email
Section VI
Name of Transit Agency
complaint is against
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Contact Person
Telephone
You may attach any written materials or other information that you think is relevant to your complaint.

Signature:Signature and date are required below to complete form Please submit this form in person or mail this form to the City of Bell Gardens,Title VI Coordinator, 7100 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Signature Date
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Appendix B City of Bell Garden's Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits, and Complaints Log Background
All recipients shall prepare and maintain a list of any of the following that allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin:

Active investigations conducted by FTA and entities other than FTA; Lawsuits; and
Complaints naming the recipient.

This list shall include the date that the transit-related Title VI investigation, lawsuit,or complaint was filed; a summary of the allegation(s);the status of the investigation, lawsuit,or complaint; and actions taken by the recipient in response, or final findings related to the investigation, lawsuit,or complaint.This list shall be included in the Title VI Program submitted to FTA every three years.

List of Investigations, Lawsuits,and Complaints
NONUNION!
lI �
tilVesti`gatic►rtis NONE NONE NONE NONE

2. Lawsuits NONE NONE NONE NONE

1. Como aints NONE NONE NONE NONE

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Appendix C Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
The City of Bell Gardens has traditionally had a policy of providing services, programs, benefits, and employment to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap.

The City accepts its moral responsibility as well as the requirements of Federal and State agencies,to insure equal opportunity and access to all services and programs without discrimination.

It is the policy of the City of Bell Gardens to provide services, programs, benefits, and employment to all persons without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap status.

The City of Bell Gardens will take positive steps to increase and insure the utilization and accessibility of its services, programs, benefits, and employment to all persons without discrimination.

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CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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m

AG E N DA RE P O RT
Item 14.

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Grissel Chavez, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
DATE: November 14, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:

1. Receive and file update; or

2. Direct staff on deployment of additional crossing guards and seek funding from Montebello Unified School District.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Through a contract with All City Management Services, the City of Bell Gardens provides crossing guard services to the seven (7) below locations during the school year, including summer school. Exhibit 1 shows these locations plotted on a map.

Clara St./ Garfield Ave. (NW) Emil Ave./Suva St. (SE-am) (SW-pm) Florence Ave] Ira Ave. (SE) Jaboneria Rd./Clara St. (NW) Jaboneria Rd./ Live Oak St. (SE) Jaboneria Rd./ Loveland St. (NW) Jaboneria Rd./Quinn St. (SW)
Consideration of Additional Crossing Guards:

Staff contacted the Police Department to seek recommendations on additional locations that may be considered for future crossing guard deployment. Based on feedback from the Police Traffic/Patrol Officers and CSO's, the below listed eight (8) locations were identified as locations, in priority order, that may benefit from a crossing guard to enhance the safety of the students, parents, residents, and the motoring public. 1 . Gage Ave/Jaboneria Rd intersection: This location will assist all pedestrian traffic and motoring traffic with Bell Gardens High School and Cesar Chavez Elementary. 2 . Eastern Ave/Jaboneria Rd intersection: This location will assist all pedestrian traffic and motoring traffic with Bell Gardens Elementary, Bell Gardens Intermediate, and Bell Gardens High School. 3 . Jaboneria Rd/Priory St intersection: This location will assist all pedestrian traffic and motoring traffic with Bell Gardens Intermediate, Bell Hardens High, and Bell Gardens Elementary. 4 . Live Oak St/Purdy Ave stop sign/intersection: This location will assist all pedestrian traffic and motoring traffic with Bell Gardens intermediate.
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5 . Gage Ave/Colmar Ave intersection: This location will assist all pedestrian traffic and motoring traffic with Bell Gardens High School and Cesar Chavez Elementary 6 . Jaboneria Rd/Agra St intersection: This location will assist all pedestrian traffic and motoring traffic with Bell Gardens High School.

7. Colmar Ave/Agra St intersection: This location will assist all pedestrian traffic and motoring traffic with Bell Gardens High School.

8. Gage Ave/Darwell St intersection: This location will assist all pedestrian traffic and motoring traffic with Bell Gardens High School and Cesar Chavez Elementary.

The City pays approximately $128,000 annually for crossing guard services for the seven existing locations. Each additional crossing guard will cost approximately $18,500 annually, for a total of $148,000 for eight crossing guards.

If crossing guard service started in January 2023, that cost would be reduced by half as service would only be provided for the remaining half of the school year.

If directed by Council, staff will contact the Montebello Unified School District to discuss their funding of the proposed additional crossing guards.

CONCLUSION:

Additional crossing guards could be deployed upon the City's direction and appropriation of additional funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City's FY 2022/23 budget includes $128,000 for the crossing guard services as currently scheduled.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1- Map of Crossing Guard Locations
Exhibit 2 - Update on Crossing Guard Services
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, Assistant City Attorney for Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 358

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