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ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Elizabeth C. Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to release the Notice of Preparation and execute a Task Order with Dudek for preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report for City owned property located at 15240 Lakewood Boulevard, 9030-9146 Somerset Boulevard, and 9215 Flora Vista Street (collectively, the "Subject Property").
DATE: April 8, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Subject Property — formerly a golf course and open space - consists of approximately 22 acres and is currently under lease to Hollywood Sports Park as a outdoor recreation opportunity to residents of the community and surrounding areas. The State of California has determined that there is a significant regional and statewide need for housing available to various income levels, and local plans have identified the critical need for open space.
Understanding these needs, and in furtherance of the goals and policies set forth in recent amendments to the Housing Element of the City's General Plan, the City intends on rezoning this site to allow for future mixed -uses (high -density residential and open space uses). In order to accomplish this, a Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, and a Program Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") are required. A Notice of Preparation ("NOP") is the first step in the process for preparing the Program EIR. The NOP is sent to the City's stakeholders and to the public to notify them that a Program EIR will be prepared and allows for public comment on what the Program EIR should address as it relates to environmental impacts. The City has an existing agreement with Dudek for on -call consulting services for CEQA related projects. AFN No. 1034 allows for specific services through a Task Order. To begin the Program EIR process, Dudek will complete the NOP process and conduct the required scoping meeting. As the City progresses through this process, it will seek additional consulting services for later phases of the project. This action would authorize the City Manager to release the NOP and execute a Task Order with Dudek for preparation of a Program EIR.
1) Authorize the City Manager to release the Notice of Preparation and execute a Task Order with Dudek for preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. —1—
Staff Report® Notice of Preparation & Dudek Task Order
April 8, 2024
FISCAL IMPACT
The Task Order will not exceed $15,100 for environmental consulting services, under Contract Services Account No. 010-42054-4100.
DISCUSSION
The State of California has identified housing affordability as a significant challenge facing local communities and the state as a whole, and Bellflower residents in particular have consistently ranked the ability to afford housing in our community as one of the most serious issues facing our community. In a 2023 survey, 81 % of residents identified a lack of affordable housing as a very or somewhat serious problem, facing Bellflower. As comparison, 82% identified the number of homeless individuals in the City as very or somewhat serious, 73% identified gangs and juvenile violence,. 59% identified the number of vacant buildings, and 46% identified a lack of public transportation.
The Subject Property consists of approximately 22 acres which is currently zoned for and operated as open space and outdoor recreation available to Bellflower residents and visitors.
Understanding the community's priorities and the statewide need to build housing affordable to all income levels, and although the site is currently under lease to Hollywood Sports Park for those purposes, the City intends on rezoning the site to allow for alternative uses in the future to include mixed uses, such as high density residential and open spaces uses to assist the City in meeting the demand for affordable housing and its obligations under the Regional Housing Needs Allocation ("RHNA") in the future. To accomplish this, a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change are proposed. The General Plan Amendment includes revising the Land Use Plan in the Land Use Element from Open Space to Mixed Use, and amending the Certified 2021-2029 Housing Element for consistency. The Zone Change includes changing the current zoning from O-S (Open Space) to Specific Plan.
In recent years, the City has received interest in redevelopment of the site, but there is no specific development project proposed at this time. To quantify potential environmental impacts, a development scenario has been formulated with a maximum of 1,640 dwelling units that could be developed at the project site along with 1.5 acres of the site being dedicated for open space uses. The Certified 2021-2029 Housing Element provides for potential sites that can satisfy the City's RHNA obligations, but the 1,640 dwelling units that could be developed on this site would serve as additional buffer to allow flexibility in future housing developments while still meeting the City's obligations under State law.
Since no project is proposed at this time, it was determined that a Program EIR would be the appropriate CEQA document. The first step in the process of preparing the Program EIR is to issue a Notice of Preparation to be sent to stakeholders and the public notifying them that the City will be preparing a Program EIR and providing ample opportunity to gather public input regarding any potential environmental impacts. The purpose of the NOP is to seek public comments on what should be addressed in the scope of the Program EIR. A scoping meeting is also held during the NOP process to receive input on the scope of the Program EIR.
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Staff Report— HoUce of Preparation & Dudek Task, Order
April 8, 2024
DISCUSSION — Continued
The City has an existing Professional Services Agreement with Dudek for consulting services related to CEQA review. The preparation and completion of the NOP and the scoping meeting can be accomplished under that agreement by Task Order. Following the completion of the NOP and scoping meeting, staff and the consultant will determine the final scope of the Program EIR. At that time, the City can work with Dudek to develop a more accurate cost estimate to complete the Program EIR or seek additional proposals as necessary. It is likely that City Council approval of a separate agreement for the full cost of preparation and completion of the Program EIR would be required at a later date.
It is recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to release the Notice of Preparation and execute a Task Order for Dudek to process the NOP and conduct the scoping meeting.
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION FOR
PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR HOLLYWOOD SPORTS PARK PROPOSAL
(GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 24-01 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 24-01)
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
General Information
To: Interested Agencies, Organizations, and Parties
Project Title: Hollywood Sports Park Proposal (General Plan Amendment No. 24-01 and Zone Change No. 24-01)
Review Period: April 26, 2024 to July 25, 2024
Lead Agency: City of Bellflower
Planning Department -
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Contact: Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services; (562) 804-1424 ext. 2276; [email protected]
Purpose of Notice: In accordance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Bellflower is circulating a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to acquire input on the scope and contents of the Program Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR) to assess the future development of mixed -uses (high -density residential and open space uses) within City owned property currently being utilized by Hollywood Sports Park. This NOP describes the required Planning applications forfuture mixed -use development, general background information on the scoping process, the environmental issues to be addressed in the Program EIR, and the anticipated uses of the Program EIR. This NOP is intended to satisfy the requirements of CEQA (Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21177), and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000-15387). Furthermore, a Program EIR is being prepared in 'accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 of the, since a specific project design is not being considered at this time. This Program EIR therefore, focuses on the required Planning applications (GPA No. 24-01 and ZC No. 24-01) for future mixed -use development.
Project Location: The Project Site consists of the existing 22.0-acre Hollywood Sports Park site which is located at 15240 Lakewood Boulevard, 9030-9146 Somerset Boulevard, and 9215 Flora Vista Street (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 6271-001-900 & 6271-001-901) ("Project Site"). The Project Site is located in southern Los Angeles County in the City of Bellflower. Project boundaries include Somerset Boulevard to the north, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("MTA") right-of-way to the south; and Lakewood Boulevard further to the west (see attached aerial photograph). Regional access is provided by four freeways all within three miles of the project site (Interstate 710, 605, and 105; and State Route 91).
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Existing Onsite and
Surrounding Uses: The Project Site is currently utilized for recreational activities and events that include outdoor paintball, airsoft, soft -pellet tag, and gelburst, set within movie remnants, rock walls, and other settings.
Surrounding uses include strip commercial along Somerset Boulevard to the north, residential uses and a school that are located further beyond these commercial uses to the north. Single-family residential neighborhoods are located to the south and east. To the west is a mixture of industrial and commercial uses, and a mobile home park.
Project Description
Background: The Project Site previously operated as the Bellflower Golf and Tennis Center, which included a 9-hole executive golf course, driving range, clubhouse, and tennis courts. In March 2000, the City approved applications that allowed for a multi -purpose building, paintball fields, go-kart/BMX bike tracks, skateboard arenas, rock climbing, beach volleyball, bike paths, and alcohol sales at the site. Since 2000, the City has approved numerous Conditional Use Permits and other permits to allow for game arcade activities, alcohol sales, dance and entertainment activities, and other commercial and recreational activities and events. As discussed, the Project Site is currently utilized for recreational activities and events that include outdoor paintball, airsoft, soft -pellet tag, and gelburst, set within movie remnants, rock walls, and other settings.
Project Description: The proposed project includes revising the Land Use Plan in the Land Use Element and amending the Certified 2021-2029 Housing Element (GPA No. 24-01), and a Zone Change (ZC No. 24-01) to allow for future mixed -uses (high -density residential and open space uses) on the Project Site. At this writing, actual mixed -use development and design plans are not being reviewed or considered by the City. Therefore, this Program EIR will evaluate, on a programmatic -level, potential environmental impacts resulting with the proposed GPA and ZC. To quantify potential impacts to the greatest extent possible, a development scenario has been created based on a maximum development density and permitted uses as established by the proposed GPA and ZC.
The Project Site is currently designated Open Space by the City's Land Use Plan in the General Plan's Land Use Element and 0-S Open Space by the City's Zoning Map in the Bellfower Municipal Code ("BMC"). The Land Use Element defines Open Space as "public or privately owned properties to be retained for open space purposes including public parks, utility easements, and transportation corridors." The BMC defines 0-S Open Space as areas that preserve and manage natural resources, enhance public health and safety, include outdoor recreation, care for, horses, and allow for wireless communication facilities.
The proposed GPA and ZC will re -designate the Project Site to "Mixed -Use" and "Specific Plan" in the General Plan's Land Use Element and BMC, respectively. The Land Use Element defines the Mixed -Use category "...to accommodate innovation in land use planning, both in existing commercial and multi -family residential areas ... The Mixed -Use land use category, is created to enable the' addition of residential uses on commercial property or commercial uses on residentially used lots. Mixed -use does not'mean that commercial and residential uses are next to each other (although that may be the case) Hollywood Sports Park General Plan Amendment No. 24-01 and Zone Change No. 24-01 City of Bellflower
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but rather that the uses exist together on the same lot." The Certified 2021-2029 Housing Element will be amended to identify the Project Site as an underutilized residential site that could be developed as higher density residential and will include the Project Site as a new Housing Opportunity Area. The Housing Element, as currently certified, can achieve and satisfy the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligation. With the proposed GPA and ZC, the Project Site will be able to accommodate approximately 1,640 housing units which are additional to the City's RHNA obligation. This Proposal facilitates development of additional housing in the City in accordance with policies and objectives in the Housing Element.
The BMC allows for Specific Plans because "[t]he City recognizes that certain parcels in Bellflower may benefit from focused planning efforts whereby infrastructure, land use relationships, land use intensities, and public service needs can be carefully examined and planned in a comprehensive manner. The Specific Plan provides a mechanism to carry out such planning efforts. The purpose...is to establish uniform procedures and guidelines for Specific Plans prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 65450, et seq." Potential
Mixed -Use
Development: As discussed, actual mixed -use development and design plans are not being reviewed or considered by the City at this time. Therefore, to quantify potential impacts to the greatest extent possible, a development scenario has been formulated based on a maximum development density and those permitted uses as established by the proposed GPA and ZC. The proposed GPA No. 24-01 will allow mixed -uses at the Project Site. The allowed mixed -uses could include both high -density residential uses and open space uses.
For purposes of analysis, it is anticipated that 20.5 acres of the 22.0-acre Project Site could be utilized for high -density residential uses (100 dwelling units/acre maximum); while the remaining 1.5 acres could be utilized for open space uses. Based on this 100 du/acre maximum density, the 20.5-acre portion of the Project Site could allow for a gross of 2,050 residential units. However, given that parking, landscaping, common areas, internal streets, and other infrastructure would reduce developable residential area, it is assumed that there will be a 20 percent reduction of the 2,050 dwelling units. Therefore, for purposes of analysis, it is estimated that 1,640 dwelling units could be developed at the Project Site. Regarding open space uses, it is anticipated that outdoor active open space and recreational activities would be allowed.
The Program EIR will therefore, evaluate on a programmatic -level, potential environmental impacts resulting from the proposed GPA and ZC and this particular development scenario. The City will review and approve future Specific Plans that will provide development and design standards and allow for mixed -uses. Additional environmental and CEQA analysis will be required as appropriate.
Project Objectives
Consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15124(b), a clear statement of objectives and the underlying purpose of the project will be discussed in the Program EIR. The underlying purpose of the project is to allow for future high - density residential and open space uses at the Project Site. Approval of proposed GPA No. 24-01 and ZC No. 24- 01 will redesignate and rezone the Project Site from Open Space to Mixed -Use and Specific Plan, respectively, so as to allow for these future mixed -uses. The following objectives will also be realized with the proposed project:
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► Allow for a range of housing types in order to address the City's share of RHNA. ► Allow for the highest and best mixed -uses for the Project Site. ► Allow for development of high -density residential and open space uses at the Project Site. ► . Facilitate construction of future residential uses in accordance with the policies of the State. ► Facilitate development of high -quality mixed -uses in the City. ► Develop the Project Site with mixed -uses that blend -in with neighboring mixed -uses. ► Continue to provide open space and recreational uses that benefit the neighboring areas and the City. ► Assist the City with meeting its economic development and planning goals, as set forth in its General Plan which encourage mixed -uses.
► Provide employment opportunities for residents of Bellflower and surrounding areas. ► Construct mixed -uses with proximal access to existing and future utility infrastructure and roadways.
Potential Environmental Impacts
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064, the discussion of effects on the environment in the Program EIR are focused on those impacts that the City has determined may be potentially significant. The Program EIR also will evaluate the cumulative impacts of the project when considered in conjunction with other related past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects. Although, at this very early stage of the environmental review process, it is difficult to ascertain with certainty the precise nature and extent of the environmental effects, it is possible to identify the following potential environmental effects that the proposed project could generate. The City has determined that the Program EIR will evaluate the following environmental impacts:
Aesthetics: The Program EIR will describe how the project would change the view of the site from sensitive public viewpoints near the Project Site. The Program EIR will also describe any light- and glare -related impacts, focusing on sensitive viewsheds, changes to the visual character of the Project Site, and changes to light and glare associated with the project. Mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce or eliminate any significant project impacts, as necessary.
Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions: This project is located within South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) jurisdiction. During construction and operation, the project could emit criteria air pollutants, primarily through vehicular operation. The Program EIR will assess the project's construction- and operation -related emissions of criteria air pollutants and precursors (e.g., reactive organic gasses [ROG], nitrogen oxides [NOX], sulfur dioxide [SO2], carbon monoxide [CO], respirable particulate matter [PM10], and fine particulate matter [PM2.51). The Program EIR will then compare these estimates to the significant health - based emissions thresholds specified in SCAQMD's CEQA Guidelines. The Program EIR will also evaluate the potential for substantial concentrations of toxic air contaminants and odors perceived by nearby land uses and other sensitive receptors as a result of project implementation. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly from any additional truck trips, will be assessed in the Program EIR. The Program EIR will recommend mitigation measures, if necessary.
Biological Resources: The Program EIR will include a description of the special -status plant and wildlife species known to occur within the Project Site, and a determination of whether suitable habitat exists onsite to support any special -status species. The chapter will be based a survey of the Project Site and any off -site infrastructure alignments. Mitigation measures to reduce impacts to sensitive resources will be developed and recommended as necessary.
► Cultural Resources/Tribal Cultural Resources: The Program EIR will evaluate potential effects to archaeological resources, from implementation of the project, focusing ;on any unique archaeological resources, historical resources, or tribal cultural resources. A records search will be conducted to identify any Hollywood Sports Park General Plan Amendment No. 24-01 and Zone Change No. 24-01 March 2024 City of Bellflower 5
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documented historical or archaeological resources on or immediately adjacent to the Project Site. In accordance with Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52, Native American tribes that have traditional lands or cultural places located within the Project Site and vicinity will be consulted. The Program EIR will provide mitigation measures as needed.
► Energy: The Program EIR will discuss the potential impacts of the project's energy usage, emphasizing any inefficient, wasteful, or unnecessary energy consumption, including an analysis of any change in vehicle miles traveled. The Program EIR will provide mitigation measures as needed. ► Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources: The Program EIR will summarize the setting and describe the potential effects from soil erosion, earthquakes, liquefaction, and expansive soils, as well as identify any unique geological features within the Project Site. The chapter will also include an assessment of potential impacts to paleontological resources from project implementation. Mineral resources will also be discussed in this chapter. The Program EIR will provide mitigation measures as needed. ► Hazards and Hazardous Materials: The Program EIR will evaluate the potential for existing or possible hazardous materials within the Project Site and the potential for on -site hazardous materials usage. Those schools that are located near the Project Site will be identified. The Program EIR will provide mitigation measures as needed.
► Hydrology and Water Quality: The Program EIR will evaluate the potential for on- and off -site drainage and flooding impacts, and any effects of construction and operation of the project on water quality. The Program EIR will provide mitigation measures as needed.
► Land Use and Planning: The Program EIR will evaluate the project's land use relative to the City's General Plan, BMC, and other relevant City policies and programs. In addition, the Program EIR will examine any possible land use conflicts with existing neighboring uses and communities. The chapter will recommend mitigation measures, if necessary.
► Noise and Vibration: The Program EIR will evaluate noise increases and impacts to neighboring sensitive receptors resulting with increased construction and operational activities, and ground vibration due to construction and truck movements. The significance of transportation noise impacts will be determined in relationto the City's General Plan. The Program EIR will provide mitigation measures as needed. ► Population and Housing/Public Services/Recreation: The Program EIR will evaluate the potential for the project to induce direct and indirect population growth. Information from the City's General Plan, as appropriate, and up-to-date information received from appropriate City and other agencies will be utilized to address the project's potential to create impacts related to population and housing, public services, and recreation. The Program EIR will provide mitigation measures as needed. The Program EIR will also discuss how the project complies with the State's policies relating to increased housing. ► Transportation/Traffic: The Program EIR will evaluate potential project impacts on traffic and recommend mitigation measures as needed.
► Utilities and Service Systems: The Program EIR will evaluate and discuss potential impacts related to water, wastewater, solid waste, fire protection, police, schools, parks, recreation, and other public facilities and services, and provide mitigation measures as needed..
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The following topics will not be discussed further in the Program EIR:
► Agriculture and Forestry Resources: According to the California Important Farmland Finder database and "California Important Farmland Finder Map," the Project Site and immediate surroundings are classified as "Urban and Built -Up Land." There are no agricultural lands (including lands classified by the California' Resources Agency as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance) or forest lands within or in proximity the Project Site. Therefore, no impacts on agriculture and forestry resources are anticipated, and this topic will not be discussed further in the Program EIR. ► Wildfire: According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's "California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer," the Project Site and vicinity are not located within a "Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ)." Therefore, no impacts related to wildfire are anticipated, and this topic will not be discussed further in the Program EIR.
Alternatives To Be Evaluated
In accordance with the CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6, the Program EIR will describe a range of reasonable alternatives to the project that are capable of meeting most of the project's objectives, and would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project. The Program EIR will also identify any alternatives that were considered but rejected by the lead agency as infeasible and briefly explain the reasons why. The Program EIR will provide an analysis of the No -Project Alternative and will also identify the environmentally superior alternative.
Opportunity For Public Comment
Agencies and interested parties may provide the City with written comments on topics and issues to be discussed and analyzed in the Program EIR. Based on CEQA Guidelines Section 15082(b) , comments should be provided within 30 days of receipt of this NOP. Therefore, comments should be provided no later than 5:00 PM on July 25, 2024. Please send all comments to:
City of Bellflower
Planning Department
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Contact: Elizabeth Oba, Director of Planning and Building Services; (562) 804-1424 ext. 2276; [email protected] Agencies that use the Program EIR when considering permits or other approvals for the project should provide the name of a contact person, phone number, and email address. Comments provided by email should include "Hollywood Sports Park Proposal (General Plan Amendment No. 24-01 and Zone Change No. 24-01)" in the subject line, and the name and business address of the commenter in the email.
The City will conduct a Program EIR Scoping Meeting to gather additional input on the scope and contents for the Program EIR and analysis. The date, time, and access information for the Scoping Meeting is listed in the section below. Copies of current and future environmental documents related to the proposed project will be available for review at the following locations:
Scoping Meeting day, time, and location to be provided.
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CITY OF BELLFLOYVER
AGREEMENT FILE NO. 1034
LSE
Date Prepared: April 8, 2024
Consultant/Contractor Name: Dudek
Project Name: Hollywood Sports Park Proposal (General Plan Amendment No. 24-01 and Zone Change No. 24-01)
Account Number: 010-42054-4100
Total Cost: $ 15,100
Description of services to be performed under this Task Order:
Preparation and completion of a Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting for a Program Environmental Impact Report for the Hollywood Sports Park Proposal.
Recommended/Approved by:
Elizabeth C. Oba, Director of Planning and Date
Building Services
Ryan Smoot, City Manager Date
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March 27, 2024
Elizabeth Oba
Director of Planning and Building Services
City of Bellflower Community Development Department
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
Subject: Proposal for Environmental Review Services on the Hollywood Sports Park Project Dear Ms. Oba:
Dudek appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of Bellflower (City) for professional environmental services on the Hollywood Sports Park Project. Dudek understands the City has drafted a notice of preparation (NOP) of an environmental impact report (EIR) for a prospective general plan amendment (GPA No.24-01) and zoning code amendment (ZC No. 24-01) to reclassify an existing open space/commercial property for mixed -use housing redevelopment. The City requested a proposal for assistance finalizing and publishing the NOP, participating in a scoping meeting during the NOP public review period, and preparing a Program EIR assessing the environmental impacts of implementing the general plan amendment and zone change. Dudek's proposal is presented in this letter, including a company introduction and qualifications statement, examples of relevant projects performed by Dudek, and a scope and fee estimate to perform the requested work. This proposal has been revised from our initial submittal on March 26, 2024, to respond to City comments.
Dudek Introduction and Qualifications Statement
Dudek is a California -based environmental consulting and engineering firm with 12 offices across the state and more than 800 planners, scientists, civil engineers, contractors, and support staff. We assist public clients on a broad range of projects that improve our communities, infrastructure, and natural environment. From planning, design, and permitting through construction, we help move projects forward through the complexities of regulatory compliance, budgetary and schedule constraints, and conflicting interested party interests.
Our professionals find practical, cost-effective approaches to help you achieve your specific project goals. We work to build your trust, which allows us to offer constructive solutions with your project's long-term success in mind. Our team focuses on the following:
■ Environmental Planning. Our environmental planners help clients navigate the ever -changing world of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regulations, case law, agencies, and stakeholders to achieve a result based on sound scientific principals and robust data. Our planners are solution -oriented and able to advise lead agencies on best practices, current case law development, and effective use of CEQA
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streamlining tools to determine the appropriate path forward for projects, whether they be programmatic in nature or specific projects.
Natural Resource Management. We provide science -based analysis for preserve design and species survey methodologies, coupled with habitat planning, permitting, design, and installation expertise.
Infrastructure Development We have in-depth experience managing projects where science, regulatory requirements, and community and interested party interests converge.
Regulatory Compliance. Our scientists and planners have established strong working relationships with the local staffs of California and federal regulatory agencies.
As a mid -sized firm, we provide the personal service of project managers who stay with your project from start to finish, combined with the breadth and depth of capabilities characteristic of larger firms in order to meet your project's requirements. Our project managers are empowered to be problem -solvers with the ability to make decisions in a timely fashion to maintain project momentum. We are proud of our low employee turnover; our staff's long tenure means the project manager you see at the bidding stage will likely be with you at project completion.
Qualifications Statement
Dudek environmental planners have processed more than 3,300 documents pursuant to CEQA and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including many complex, controversial projects in environmentally constrained areas. Dudek planners have expertise in the preparation of a wide range of environmental documents, including initial studies, negative declarations, mitigated negative declarations, categorical exemptions, subsequent documents and addenda, and complex environmental -impact reports (EIRs) and environmental impact statements (EISs).
From permitting California's first large seawater desalination plant to environmental planning for desert wind/solar energy farms, Dudek planners and CEQA/NEPA experts have successfully tackled the most challenging projects associated with land development, transportation, urban campuses, energy, and hospitals. Dudek team members have an extensive knowledge of CEQA and NEPA regulations and guidelines and regularly attend workshops and seminars to understand the latest in case law and application of these statutes. The Dudek team is highly skilled at crafting legally defensible CEQA/NEPA documentation by collecting thorough data; applying in- depth project analysis; carefully and proactively addressing challenges; and producing clear, objective, and accurate documents. For this reason, no Dudek -prepared CEQA/NEPA document has ever been successfully overturned in court.
Project Team
Our project managers expedite complex project processing by designing and maintaining realistic document schedules, adhering to consistent communication protocols, leveraging our longstanding agency relationships, and anticipating potential issues as soon as possible. Additionally, our planners expertly serve as independent, neutral staff, often managing the environmental review process for agencies on a contract basis.
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Cori Resha, JD, who would serve as the Senior Project Manager, is a senior project manager and environmental planner with 19 years' experience. Cori specializes in CEQA/NEPA compliance and has extensive experience managing CEQA documents, strategizing CEQA compliance solutions, and working in the crossroads of planning and environmental compliance. She brings a unique mix of consulting experience, public agency experience, and legal education to her position, which is evident in her ability to spot potential issues, provide creative solutions for compliance, and manage documents with an eye towards potential litigation. She has successfully managed and coordinated the CEQA processes for a variety of projects throughout California, many of which have involved intense public controversy. Her project experience includes area plans and Specific Plans, General Plans and amendments, commercial and residential developments, energy projects, infrastructure projects, transportation projects, recreation projects, and various other land management projects. Ms. Resha's previous work experience with the City of Bellflower includes managing the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND NO. 21- 01) for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, Downtown Bellflower Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan Amendment, and Required Zone Changes to the Mixed -Use Overlay Zone in 2021 while with another consulting firm.
Emily Seklecki, who would serve as the Deputy Project Manager, is an environmental planner with 8 years' of experience as a CEQA practitioner, specializing in land planning and long-range planning projects: Ms. Seklecki's previous experience working with the City of Bellflower includes acting as Deputy Project Manager for the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) document for the Simms Park Stormwater Capture and Teen & Senior Center Project, adopted in 2023.
Project Examples
Dudek's project team, as well as Dudek as an organization, have tremendous experience with other projects that in some way contribute to their expertise for this project. As shown below, our team has experience with projects within Bellflower, but also projects in other jurisdictions that have elements similar to the proposed project. Case in point, Cori Resha has managed a variety of CEQA documents that are at least somewhat programmatic in nature and designed to streamline CEQA review for future projects, whether that be a finding that a project is within the scope of the previous analysis, an addendum to evaluate project changes, or subsequent documents to evaluate major project changes. Dudek's experience with programmatic analysis as well as streamlined review of later projects offers the expertise needed to guide the City through the process of developing a CEQA document for a program that is designed to provide for maximum streamlining in the future. Below are some of our projects that we believe illustrate Dudek's expertise with the range of issues presented by this project.
Simms Park Stormwater Capture and Teen & Senior Center Projects MND, City of Bellflower, California. Dudek conducted environmental impact review and preparation of an MND for the City of Bellflower addressing two public projects at Simms Park. One project is a stormwater capture facility to divert water from a concrete box storm drain into a storage reservoir proposed beneath the park's existing baseball/softball fields. Proposed park improvements include replacing the ballfield surface, replacing perimeter fence and lighting, and adding a bioswale. The second project is construction of a Teen & Senior Center to replace an old teen center building that was demolished in 2019. The new building footprint requires reconfiguration of the park's existing parking lot and landscaping. The two projects are planned to be constructed separately and are not related in need, but the City decided to cover them in a single CEQA document due to their proximity and potential for overlapping impacts.
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Analysis and CEQA documentation required coordination with the two projects' architects and engineers. Dudek's CEQA analysis included modeling of construction -phase and operational air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions, an air quality health -risk assessment due to construction adjacent to residences, noise estimates, and assessment of biological resources and cultural resources in an urbanized environment. Dudek advised the City during the Assembly Bill 52 tribal cultural resources outreach and consultation process. The MND was adopted by the Bellflower City Council in August 2023.
Los Robles Comprehensive Cancer Center/ 355 West Janss Road General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Project EIR, C'ttyof Thousand Oaks, Califomia. Under Senate Bill (SB) 330, local jurisdictions are precluded from changing the general plan land use designation, specific plan land use designation, or zoning of a parcel or parcels of property that would individually or cumulatively reduce the site's residential development capacity, with an exception when a jurisdiction concurrently changes the development standards, policies, and conditions applicable to another parcel or parcels within the jurisdiction to ensure that there is no net loss in .residential capacity for the jurisdiction. Dudek prepared the EIR for the Los Robles Comprehensive Cancer Center and 355 West Janss Road Project, which involved a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change that would allow for the development of a comprehensive cancer center on a parcel currently zoned for residential use and the potential future development of a residential development on a parcel currently zoned for Public or Institutional use. The EIR evaluated both the development of the cancer center as well as residential development, though no plan for development was proposed. The project faced intense public interest while on a very tight schedule. Dudek's team, led in part by Cori Resha, provided the City with an EIR that fulfilled CEQA requirements while providing the decision makers with the information needed to make an informed decision regarding the environmental impacts and potential alternatives of the proposed project. Because the EIR analysis included the residential component, future residential development on the Janss Road site would be expected to enjoy streamlined CEQA review when/if project details are developed. The EIR has been recommended by the Planning Commission for certification by the City Council, which is anticipated to take place on March 26, 2024.
Gilead Oceanside Campus Project, City of Oceanside, California. Dudek prepared an addendum to the Ocean Ranch Master Development Plan and Master Tentative Tract Map Final Initial Study/Environmental Checklist and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Ocean Ranch MND) adopted in 1999 by the City of Oceanside. The addendum evaluated the development of Gilead's, Oceanside Campus Project on one of the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the existing Ocean Ranch Master Development Plan area. The analysis discussed the 1999 IS/MND and presented its conclusions, and evaluated whether the proposed project would result in any new or significantly worse impacts. The emphasis was on looking at the overall Master Development Plan area and noting whether the project was sufficiently within the scope and assumptions of the IS/MND's analysis to determine whether a subsequent or supplemental environmental document would be needed. As this later project was fully consistent with the development assumptions evaluated in the 1999 IS/MND, an addendum was the appropriate CEQA document for this project. This project was put on hold in early 2024.
The Derby Mixed -Use Project EIR, City of Arcadia, Califomia. Dudek prepared the EIR for this redevelopment of a
2.23-acre property located in an urban area of the City of Arcadia. The project site contains The Derby Restaurant, the former (now vacant) Souplantation restaurant, and surface parking lot. The existing buildings and surface parking lots on the Project site would be demolished to accommodate the construction of The Derby Restaurant as a larger, two-story restaurant that would be connected to a new, six -story mixed -use development consisting of a restaurant, cafe, and multifamily residential uses. The Project requires a General Plan Amendment to the land DUDEK
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use designation of "Downtown Mixed Use" and a zone change to the zoning designation of Downtown Mixed Use (DMU). The Final EIR for the project was published in October 2023.
Creekside Village Specific Plan, County of El Dorado, California. Dudek is providing planning support and preparing the EIR for this proposed specific plan in an unincorporated area of El Dorado County. The project would develop approximately 208 acres of land with a mix of residential, parks, neighborhood commercial, and open space land uses. There would be an option for converting the neighborhood commercial to park uses if neighborhood commercial is not adopted as part of the Specific Plan. The County is processing the application for the CVSP and associated approvals including a General Plan amendment, rezone, and tentative maps which must be approved before development can occur. The notice of preparation (NOP) for EIR was originally released in November 2020 but the project went on hold until 2023. In October 2023, a second NOP was published and a scoping meeting was held to solicit comments on the scope of the environmental review for the revised project description. Dudek is currently preparing the Draft EIR, which is anticipated for public review and circulation later in 2024.
Project Understanding
Dudek understands the City of Bellflower Planning and Building Services department will circulate a Notice of Preparation for a Program Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR) for the project know as Hollywood Sports Park Proposal (General Plan Amendment No. 24-01 and Zone Change No. 24-01). The Hollywood Sports Park Proposal would include the future development of mixed -uses (high -density residential and open space uses) within City -owned property currently being utilized by the Hollywood Sports Park, a 22.0-acre site used for recreational activities and events that include outdoor paintbail, airsoft, softpellet tag, and gelburst.
The project site, which is located at 15240 Lakewood Boulevard, 9030-9146 Somerset Boulevard, and 9215 Flora Vista Street (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 6271-001-900 and 6271-001-901), is owned by the City and leased to the operator of the sports park. The site is currently designated Open Space by the City's General Plan Land Use Element, and 0-S Open Space by the City's Zoning Code. Project boundaries include Somerset Boulevard to the north, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) right-of-way to the south; and Lakewood Boulevard further to the west. Surrounding uses include strip commercial along Somerset Boulevard to the north, single-family residential neighborhoods located to the south and east, and mixed industrial and commercial uses, along with a mobile home park, to the west.
Proposed project approvals would include an amendment to the General Plan ((GPA No. 24-01), which would amend the Land Use Plan in the Land Use Element to revise the project site from the current Open Space land use designation to the proposed Mixed Use land use designation, and amend the Housing Element for consistency; as well as a Zone Change (ZC No. 24-01) to amend the Zoning Map in the Zoning Code to change the project site from the existing 0-S Zone to the "Specific Plan".
Dudek understands at this time, actual mixed -use development and design plans have not been created and are not being reviewed or considered by the City. Therefore, to quantify potential impacts to the greatest extent possible, a development scenario has been formulated based on a maximum development density and those permitted uses as established by the proposed GPA and ZC. Proposed GPA No. 24-01 will allow high -density residential uses and open space uses. For purposes of analysis, Dudek anticipates 20.5 acres of the 22.0-acre DUDEK
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Project Site could be utilized for high -density residential uses (100 dwelling units/acre maximum); while the remaining 1.5 acres could be utilized for open space uses. Based on this 100 du/acre maximum density, the
20.5-acre portion of the Project Site could allow for a gross of 2,050 residential units. However, given that parking, landscaping, common areas, internal streets, and other infrastructure would reduce developable residential area, it is assumed that there will be a 20 percent reduction of the 2,050 dwelling units. Therefore, for purposes of analysis, it is estimated that 1,640 dwelling units could be developed at the Project Site. Regarding open space uses, it is anticipated that outdoor active open space and recreational activities would be allowed.
Dudek understands the City is considering a Program EIR at this time to analyze the impacts of implementing the GPA and ZC using the maximum -density development scenario that has been envisioned. The Program EIR would be relied upon to the extent possible as future development approvals are considered by the City. Future projects are anticipated to require project -specific CEQA documentation tiering off the Program EIR. The focus of this proposal effort has been on preparing the scope of work for Task 1 with the understanding that Task 1 and Task 2 will be approved separately as individual task orders under Dudek's existing master services agreement with the City. Dudek's Task 2 proposal anticipates the technical analysis and level of documentation that would be needed based on our current understanding of the project and the City's CEQA compliance needs. If the NOP and scoping process result in an outcome that requires changes to project details or to the level of effort required for the Program EIR, the scope of work and cost estimate for Task 2 would be revised accordingly before it is approved. As such, the scope of work and cost estimate presented below is subject to refinement as the project proceeds beyond the NOP and scoping process.
Scope of Work
Task 1 Notice of Preparation and Project Scoping Assistance Subtask 1.1e Notice of Preparation
Dudek is in receipt of the draft Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the project and will review and finalize the document as needed, including the development of figures to support the NOP. It is assumed that the NOP as currently drafted would not require a substantial amount of Dudek time to revise, and that Dudek's efforts would be focused on refining the document, developing figures, and preparing the document for publication. This scope assumes that no more than one (1) round of review and comment by the City in an electronic format (MS Word). A final NOP be submitted in electronic format (Word and PDF) to the City for final review before printing.
Once printed, Dudek will complete distribution of the NOP to the State Clearinghouse, responsible agencies, .trustee agencies, and any other interested parties pursuant to the mailing list provided by the City. This scope assumes distribution via certified mail to up to 30 stakeholder agencies. The City shall be responsible for posting the NOP to its website and/or premises compliant with City requirements.
Dudek would upload the NOP and a notice of completion (NOC) to the State Clearinghouse's CEQAnet database.
Confirmation of posting to the SCH shall be provided to the City.
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Dudek would be responsible for transmittal of the Final NOP to the Los Angeles County Clerk, along with payment of any applicable filing fees. If required, the City would be responsible for publication of the NOP in the local newspaper.
Deliverables
■ Administrative Draft NOP: One electronic copy (Microsoft Word) ■ One printed unbound camera-ready NOP and electronic versions (MS Word and PDF). ■ Printing of the NOP and distribution to no more than 30 recipients via certified mail ■ NOP package (including NOC) uploaded to the State Clearinghouse's database ■ NOP posting with the Los Angeles County Clerk
Subtask 1.2: Scoping
Dudek's project management team will attend and facilitate one scoping meeting for the project, typically held in the middle of the 30-day public review period of the NOP (two weeks after the distribution date). It is assumed the City will arrange a venue and equipment for the scoping meeting, -including a virtual component if determined necessary by the City. Dudek would develop and deliver a scoping presentation to include a summary of the CEQA process (including a CEQA flowchart), the purpose of the NOP and the scoping meeting, and a brief overview of environmental issue areas to be studied in the Program EIR. Dudek will provide a sign -in sheet and comment cards that may be filled out by meeting attendees. Dudek will also take detailed notes regarding the issues raised by commenting individuals that should be addressed in the Program EIR. Dudek's project manager will answer questions raised by the public regarding the CEQA process and/or general questions regarding technical and analytic methods, as needed. Dudek's primary role in the scoping meeting is to solicit and record public input regarding the scope and content of the Program EIR. Following the scoping meeting, a summary of all comments received at the meeting will be provided to the City. Once public comment has been collected via written and verbal comments in response to the NOP and scoping meeting, Dudek will identify the main topics and themes that have been identified by interested parties and the public.
Deliverables
■ Project Scoping presentation (1 electronic copy)
■ Scoping meeting sign -in sheet
■ Scoping meeting comment cards
■ Summary of comments received during the scoping meeting Subtask 1.4: Meetings
During and after the scoping period, Dudek will prepare for and participate in up to four meetings with City staff to discuss the project, results of the scoping period, and next steps for the CEQA process.
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Task 2 Program EIR
Following completion of Task 1, the City and Dudek shall discuss whether the City intends to continue processing the project such that Dudek would prepare the Program EIR. The following general scope of work and associated cost estimate for this task is presented based on Dudek's experience with similar projects. Should the City decide to continue with the project, the scope of work and cost estimate for the Program EIR would be refined to include the specific technical tasks needed and to properly reflect the scope of the Program EIR as determined through the NOP/scoping process.
Based on the nature of the project description and the desire for a Program EIR, Dudek will prepare the Program EIR with an eye towards streamlining the CEQA review for later development projects. By providing a programmatic analysis in the EIR, subsequent applications for development within the project site would be able to utilize CEQA streamlining provisions to provide efficiency and expedience during the development review process. Dudek has substantial experience in drafting and utilizing programmatic CEQA documents and will prepare this Program EIR with an eye towards the document being used to streamline CEQA for future development applications.
Dudek understands the City prepared an EIR in 2000 for approval of a project to replace an existing golf course on the project site with the current sports facility. Dudek will review the prior EIR and incorporate all relevant information into the proposed Program EIR.
Subtask 2.1: Draft Program EIR
Dudek will prepare an Administrative Draft Program EIR (ADPEIR) for City review. Preparation of the ADPEIR sections would include technical reports prepared by Dudek as determined to be necessary based on project specifics. Dudek will also utilize existing City and other agency planning documents, City ordinances, and a site visit to develop the background ana analysis. Each section will describe the existing regional setting, project site and nearby features, which will constitute the baseline conditions for the evaluation of impacts. Existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the City's General Plan goals, policies, and implementation programs, City codes, development standards and design guidelines, will be reviewed and summarized as applicable in the regulatory setting of each technical section of the ADPEIR. The methods of analysis and City standards of significance used for determining impacts of the project will be explicitly described in each technical sections of the ADPEIR, including any assumptions that are important to understand the conclusions of the analysis.
Technical reports that may be required for the Program EIR include the following topics:
■ Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy
■ Biological Resources
■ Archaeological and Paleontological Resources
■ Tribal Cultural Resources
■ Hazards and Hazardous Materials
■ Noise
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■ Transportation
Dudek assumes technical analysis for aesthetics/visual simulations will not be needed because the project will propose development within an urbanized area that will be compatible with existing conditions. Dudek assumes technical analysis will not be needed for historic resources because the site's existing facilities were constructed after 2000 and do not meet the age requirements to be considered historically significant.
The analysis of each topic in the ADPEIR would evaluate the impacts of the proposed project against existing, baseline conditions (based on the date of the NOP), as well as the project's contribution to cumulative impacts.
Where available, mitigation will be recommended for significant impacts, and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures will be described. The ADPEIR would also include evaluation of alternatives to the proposed project as required by CEQA. The alternatives would include a No Project Alternative, and additional development alternatives. The development alternatives would be developed based on the project objectives established for the project, with the goal of reducing any of the significant impacts identified in the ADPEIR.
Following the City's review and comment of all sections of the ADPEIR, Dudek would revise the ADPEIR to produce a Screencheck Program EIR. It is assumed that only limited revisions would be required at this stage to respond to City comments on the administrative draft, and no additional technical analysis would be required. The Screencheck Program EIR would be submitted to the City in electronic format (MS Word and PDF) so they City may review the document for any major flaws prior to the document being finalized into the Public Draft Program EIR.
During this stage, Dudek would provide the City will provide a draft version of the notice of availability (NOA) that is required as part of the public review process for the Program EIR. Dudek will also provide drafts of the notice of completion (NOC) and summary form as required by the State Clearinghouse. It is assumed that comments on the Screencheck Program EIR would be minimal and not require substantial revisions by Dudek. Once the Draft Program EIR is finalized and ready for printing, an electronic version and 3 hard copies would be delivered to the City.
It is important to note that CEQA requires a Draft Program EIR to be released for public review and comment for a period of at least 30 but no more than 60 days. Dudek will coordinate with the City to determine the public review period for the Draft Program EIR, which will be reflected in the Draft Program EIR and associated notices.
Dudek will upload the public Draft Program EIR and required forms to the State Clearinghouse's CEQAnet database. Dudek would also coordinate the mailing of hard copies of the NOA to interested parties, agencies, and stakeholders. The City would be responsible for electronic transmittal of the Draft Program EIR and/or notices to any parties that have requested such notice or documents. The NOA is also required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation; the City would be responsible for coordination and costs associated with newspaper publication. The City would also be responsible for uploading the Draft Program EIR and notices to its website and physical posting of notices as required. If the City wishes for additional hard copies of the Draft Program EIR to be produced and mailed to local libraries, the scope and cost estimate can be modified to reflect this component.
Deliverables
■ Administrative Draft Program EIR in electronic format (MS Word) ■ �!
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■ Screencheck Program EIR in electronic format (MS Word and PDF) • Public Draft Program EIR (electronic and up to 3 hard copies), NOA, NOC, and SCH summary form Subtask 2.2: Final Program EIR
Following the close of the public review period for the Draft Program EIR (30-60 days, as discussed above), Dudek would prepare an Administrative Final Program EIR (AFPEIR) in compliance with all CEQA requirements. This task includes bracketing all comments received from agencies, organizations, tribes, and the public and preparing written responses to be included in the AFPEIR. If comments received reiterate the same concerns, Dudek will prepare master responses to address those comments. This scope of work assumes receipt of up to 15 comment letters and 75 individual comments. If more than 15 comment lettera and/or 75 comments are received or detailed comment letters from attorneys or other organizations that raise complex CEQA issues indicating the potential for project litigation, Dudek may request a budget augment. Should comments on the Draft Program EIR raise new issues or require that new surveys or technical studies be conducted to complete adequate responses, Dudek will initiate discussions immediately with City staff to evaluate the options for CEQA processing. It is anticipated that during development of the AFPEIR, Dudek would coordinate with City staff to understand and develop the City's preferred language for responding to comments that do not raise issues with the analyses or adequacy of the Draft Program EIR. The AFPEIR will include the text of the Draft Program EIR, revised to reflect any changes resulting from the responses to comments or City -initiated changes. All changes to the text of the Draft Program EIR will be identified in strike out and underline in the AFPEIR.
Another required component of the AFPEIR is a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP). Dudek will draft the MMRP document, which identifies the mitigation measures discussed in the Draft Program EIR to reduce or eliminate significant impacts of the project. The MMRP will include the text of all mitigation measures and include columns indicating the timing and responsibility for the mitigation measures.
The AFPEIR will be submitted to the City in electronic format (MS Word). Following receipt of one set of reconciled comments and revisions, Dudek will revise the document to produce the public Final PRogram EIR. As part of the Final Program EIR process, Dudek would also draft the required CEQA Findings of Fact (FOF) and, if needed, a Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC). An SOC is required when an EIR identifies any impacts of a project that would be significant and unavoidable. While Dudek would draft the SOC, it is assumed that the City would provide information to be used in the SOC, such as any studies indicating the need for the project, any market analyses supporting the project, and any other information that should be considered when deciding whether to approve a project despite its significant environmental impacts. The CEQA FOF document is compiled using the analysis and conclusions in the Draft Program EIR, and includes the required findings regarding project impacts and alternatives.
Once the Final Program EIR is prepared, Dudek will provide the City with electronic versions (Word and PDF) and up to 3 hard copies. The City shall be responsible for distribution of the responses to agency comments to the respective agencies, which is required at least 10 days prior to project approval. Dudek shall upload the Final Program EIR to the State Clearinghouse's CEQAnet database. In anticipation of the project moving to a public hearing shortly following the release of the Final Program EIR, Dudek will prepare a notice of determination (NOD) to be filed following project approval, as required by CEQA.
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As part of the Final Program EIR process, Dudek's project manager and deputy project manager would attend and participate as needed in up to 2 public hearings for the project. Dudek would assist City staff with CEQA language to be used in the staff report. Dudek would also develop PowerPoint slides to be used during public hearings to provide information regarding the CEQA process and the Program EIR. Following project approval, Dudek will submit the NOD to the Los Angeles County Clerk, along with the required fees. Once filed with the County Clerk and a receipt received for payment of fees, Dudek will upload the NOD to the CEQAnet database, as required by CEQA.
Deliverables
■ Administrative Final Program EIR, including responses to all comments received and presentation of all text changes proposed to the draft Program EIR in electronic format. ■ Final Program EIR in electronic and hard copy formats. ■ Required notices (NOC, NOD).
■ CEQA Findings of fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations in electronic format. ■ Attendance of two (2) public hearings and preparation time.
Subtask 2.3: Project Management and Meetings
Dudek's project manager and deputy project manager will oversee all aspects of the project related to CEQA compliance, technical support, staff oversight, scheduling, and budget management. Dudek will participate in regular progress meetings with the City during an anticipated 18-month period of EIR preparation.
Fee Estimate
Work pursuant to this contract will be billed on a time -and -materials basis in accordance with Dudek's current rate sheet, not to exceed $15,095 for Task 1. Dudek understands the cost estimate provided for Task 2 ($294,882) is based on preliminary information and may be revisited and refined prior to beginning work on Task 2 to address additions or subtractions of technical scope items or increases or decreases in the complexity of the proposed documentation and CEQA process.
Task Milestone
Task 1 Project Initiation and NOP
Fee
1.1 Project Initiation
$1,680
1.2 NOP
$4,910
1.3 Scoping
$5,145
1.4 Project Management and Meetings
$3,360
Subtotal Task 1
$15,095
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Task 2 Program EIR
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2.1 Technical Studies and Draft Program EIR
$217,107
2.2 Final Program EIR $45,175
2.3 Project Management and Meetings $32,600
I Subtotal Task 2 $2941882
Thank you for the opportunity to assist the City with this important project. Please contact me at 916 438 5303 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Cori Resha
Senior Project Manager
Att.: Fee Estimate
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