Fountain Valley City Council
April 16, 2024

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN

VALLEY AGENCY

FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

FOUNTAIN VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 4:15 p.m.

Study Session 5:15 p.m.

Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Council Chambers
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
http://www.fountainvalley.org
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CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the governing bodies listed herein to be routine and will be enacted on simultaneously with one motion without discussion unless separate action and/or discussion is requested by a governing body member, staff, or a member of the public.

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Note: The Fountain Valley City Council serves as the Successor Agency to the Fountain Valley Agency for Community Development (Successor Agency), the Fountain Valley Housing Authority, and the Fountain Valley Finance Authority. The Actions of the Successor Agency are separate and apart from the actions of the City Council.

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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:15 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6.

Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager, Maggie Le, Finance Director, Ryan Smith, Human Resources Director, Carrie Hanes, Community Development Director / Deputy City Manager, Omar Dadabhoy, Attorney for the City, Colin Burns Employee Organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Officers' Management Unit (POMU), Fountain Valley Municipal Employees Association (Field Services unit), Fountain Valley General Employees Association (FVGEA), Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Employees (P&T), Individually Represented Battalion Chiefs and Individually Represented P&T (IRP&T)

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6.

Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager, Maggie Le, Attorney for the City, Colin Burns
Employee Organizations: Administrative Officers

STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:15 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
Persons wishing to speak on a Study Session matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker card indicating the item they want to address and to give the card to the City Clerk prior to the public comment period.

1. Presentation on the City Fee Study - Presentation by Ryan Smith, Finance Director

OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.

INVOCATION Mayor Glenn Grandis
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Vice Mayor Ted Bui

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Bui, Mayor/Chair Grandis

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS

CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE

PRESENTATIONS
• Certificates of Recognition to the CIF Champion Fountain Valley High School Wrestling Team – Presentation by Mayor Grandis
• Certificates of Recognition to Employees of Republic Services – Presentation by Mayor Grandis

FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
The Unscheduled Matters Public Comments portion will last 15 Minutes at the beginning of the meeting. Any requests to speak on unscheduled matters after the initial 15 minutes, will be heard at the end of the meeting, unless the Mayor approves an extension of this time. If an individual speaks during the First unscheduled matters time period, they do not get to speak at the end of the meeting as well. Persons wishing to speak on an unscheduled matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker card and to give the card to the City Clerk. Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak. The City Clerk will call upon those that wish to speak.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Scheduled Matters Only)
Persons wishing to speak on Agenda item(s) are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker card indicating the item they want to address and to give the card to the City Clerk prior to the public comment period. Each person will be given up to 3 minutes to speak on the entire Consent Calendar, 3 minutes to speak on each item pulled from the consent calendar, and 3 minutes to speak on any agendized item(s) not appearing on the Consent Calendar.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 – 5 will be approved simultaneously with one motion, unless separate action/or discussion is requested.

1. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the Mayor to read by titles only.

2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Page 6

3. City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024. Page 12
Recommended Action: Receive and File the updated strategic objectives matrix for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024.

4. Approval of an As-Needed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Consulting Services On-Call List to Provide Environmental Services for Future Development Projects Page 19 Recommended Action: Approve and establish a list of as-needed CEQA consulting services on-call list to provide environmental services for future development projects.

5. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 3/23/2024 to 4/5/2024 Page 372 Recommended Action: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 to approve the attached Register of Demands representing payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 3/23/2024 and 4/5/2024 for a total of $1,652,447.64.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak on each Public Hearing.

6. Approval of the FY 24-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan – Presentation by Ashlyn Newman, Housing Coordinator Page 389 Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing for the FY 24-25 Action Plan, approve the FY 24-25 Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to submit the final FY 24-25 Action Plan to HUD prior to the May 16, 2024 deadline.

7. Introduction and First Read: Code Amendment No. 23-05 – An Amendment To Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section 21.08.055 For Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) – Presentation by Steven Ayres, Principal Planner Page 446 Recommended Action: Pleasure of the City Council

8. Public Hearing: (1) First Read-Introduction of an Ordinance CA 23-03; to allow freeway oriented signs with a digital display on properties meeting certain criteria in the FVCSP. – Presentation by Matt Jenkins, Senior Planner Page 456
Recommended Action: Introduce the attached Ordinance approving a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 23-03 that is an amendment to the Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan (FVCSP) to allow freeway oriented signs with a digital display on properties meeting certain criteria.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

9. Receive and File the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 – Presentation by Ryan Smith, Finance Director Page 481 Recommended Action: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 to Receive and File the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023

COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

SECOND CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Persons wishing to speak on an unscheduled matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker and to give the card to the City Clerk. Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak. The City Clerk will call upon those that wish to speak.

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL

COMMENTS

ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR

AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
The next Regular Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council is May 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.

City of Fountain Valley
Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ryan Smith, Director of Finance
DATE: April 16, 2024
SUBJECT: City-Wide User Fee Update
______________________________________________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

City staff, along with the City’s consultant Wildan Financial Services, has completed its CityWide User Fee Study. At the Council Study Session on April 16th, the User Fee Study will be presented to City Council for discussion. This study included both a Cost Allocation Plan and a Comprehensive User Fee Study. Wildan will present the study and its methodology. For your review, attached to this memo is the proposed fee schedule that shows the current fees for services, full cost to provide the services, a suggested fee, subsidy percentage as a result of the suggested fee, and the dollar change between the current fee and suggested fee. Additionally, the slide deck for the study session presentation is also included.

BACKGROUND:

On June 15, 2023 the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a city-wide user fee and cost allocation study. Upon closing of the RFP, the city received proposals from three firms. After a review and evaluation by city staff, Wildan Financial Services (Wildan) was selected. In August 2023, the City contracted with Wildan Financial Services (Wildan) to conduct a City-Wide User Fee Study and prepare a full Cost Allocation Plan to assist the City in determining appropriate fee levels for the various services provided by the City.

It is considered a financial best management practice for local governments to periodically review and update their User Fee Schedules. The previous City-Wide User Fee Study was completed in August 2017. Since 2017, Staffing and overhead costs have increased significantly. Over the past 7 years, a number of individual fees have been updated and new fees have been added, but a comprehensive review has not been completed.

DISCUSSION:

It is generally accepted in California that cities are granted the authority to impose user fees and regulatory fees for services and activities they provide through provisions of the State Constitution. Cities are granted the ability to establish fees for service through the framework defined in Article XIIIB, Section 8. Under this framework, a fee may not exceed the estimated

reasonable cost of providing the service or performing the activity. For a fee to qualify as such, it must relate to a service or activity under the control of the individual/entity on which the fee is imposed.

Largely, services provided by the City fall into two categories, Public Benefit and Private Benefit.

Public Benefit services are services the City offers that provide all users the same level of opportunity to access the service. The level of benefit is the same to all users. Public safety and street infrastructure are examples of public benefit services. Public services normally have a low level or no user fees associated with their consumption. The cost for providing these services is borne by the general tax base. Private Benefit Services are services where only the user benefits.

For these services, its customary for Cities to implement a pricing strategy to achieve full cost recovery. The fees of these particular services are intended to recover all direct and indirect costs associated with providing the service. Examples of private benefit services are building, planning, and engineering review and inspections. The user fee study focuses on the costs associated with providing services and determining the level of cost recovery appropriate for each service.

Cost Recovery
While the update of the User Fee Schedule will provide a fiscal impact in the form of additional revenue, it is pertinent to note that the revenue is not intended to fund new services; rather, the revenue is intended to offset the costs of providing existing services that are recoverable from fees.

Recovering the costs of providing fee-related services directly influences the City’s fiscal health and increases the City’s ability to meet the
service level expectations. When a fee
targets “100% or full cost recovery,” the
individual bears the entire cost. When a fee
targets less than full cost recovery, another
City revenue source – in most cases, the
General Fund – subsidizes the
individualized service activity. This
reduces funding available to fund other
general & community benefits.

Scope of Study
The fee study required extensive interdepartmental collaboration and staff input. The study process provided each department with the opportunity to propose additions and deletions to their existing fee schedules, as well as the opportunity to rename, reorganize, and clarify fees currently being charged. Many such revisions were performed to better conform fees to current procedures and practices.

The user fee study examined user and regulatory fees managed by the following City departments and divisions:
• General and Administrative • Planning
• Finance • Community Services
• Water & Sewer • Public Works
• Fire • Police
• Building • Fountain Valley Housing Authority

The fees examined in this study specifically excluded utility rates, development impact fees, taxes, and special assessments, all of which fall under distinct analytical and procedural requirements different from the body of user/regulatory fees analyzed in this effort.

The study had two main phases: Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study. The Cost Allocation Plan uses a cost-of-service analysis as a quantitative effort to compile the full cost of providing governmental services and activities. There are two primary types of costs considered: direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are those which specifically relate to the activity in question, including the real-time provision of the service. An example of a direct cost is the salary and benefit expense associated with an individual performing a service. Indirect costs are those which support the provision of services but cannot be directly or easily assigned to the activity in question. In the same example, an indirect cost would include the expenses incurred to provide an office and the equipment for that individual to perform his or her duties, including (but not exclusive to) the provision of the service in question.

Because labor is an underlying factor in these activities, the full cost of service was most appropriately expressed as a fully burdened cost per available labor hour. Time estimates were then developed and carefully reviewed by both Wildan and City staff to assess the reasonableness of such estimates. Once finalized, the staff time estimates were then applied to the fully burdened labor rate for each department and functional division to yield an average full cost of the service or activity.

Highlights of the Fee Update
The updated User Fee Study shows changes to many of the City’s User Fees. The User Fee Schedule (attached) shows, new fees will be added; many fees will increase, some will decrease, and others will remain unchanged. The proposed fee changes for each department or division are highlighted below.

Most fees within the updated fee schedule were set with a suggested fee capturing full or nearly full cost recovery. Departments set to full or nearly full cost recovery include: General & Administrative, Finance, Water & Sewer, Fire, Planning, Public Works, Police, and FV Housing Authority.

Most fees within the building department are currently subsidized and were updated to include modest increases. Many of these fees are suggested to continue to fall below the full cost recovery level. This is primarily to encourage residents and contractors to obtain required permits without the fees being cost prohibitive.

Department/Division Increased Decreased New Deposit No Changes Total General and Administrative 11 3 0 0 19 33
Finance 13 20 0 0 0 33
Water & Sewer 12 0 1 0 121 134
Fire 93 0 0 0 24 117
Building 68 9 16 0 37 130
Planning 28 25 4 1 28 86
Community Services 0 0 1 0 13 14
Public Works 27 3 5 0 33 68
Police 13 1 0 0 7 21
Fountain Valley Housing Authority 3 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 268 61 27 1 282 639
Fees

The community services fee schedule was recently adopted separately by the City Council.

Currently, the community services fees are operating at a 19% cost recovery level. This level of cost recovery is typical within community services, as a way for cities to promote access and encourage participation in these services. The new schedule suggests the addition of one fee related to the use of credit cards for registrations and reservations. Currently, the City only accepts checks or cash for payment of these services. The credit card convenience fee will add a 2% surcharge to the charge for these services to recover merchant transaction fees paid by the City.

NEXT STEPS
At the April 16th City Council Study Session, Wildan and staff will present the City-Wide User Fee Study. Wildan will discuss the methodology, scope, and highlights of the updated fees. City Staff and Wildan will be available for questions and discussion regarding the suggested fees and subsidy levels.

Staff and the consultant will return to Council on May 7th for a Public Hearing to present the proposed updated fee schedule for adoption. Once adopted, the fees will go into effect 60 days following adoption.

General and Administrative
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Labor
All request for services requiring City Staff will be billed as indicated in the most recent Outside Billing Rate Schedule.

NA NA
All request for services requiring City Staff will be billed as indicated in the most recent Outside Billing Rate Schedule. $0
Copies - Anyone requesting copies of City documents will be charged 10 cents per copy. $0.10 per copy $0.10 0% $0.10 $0
Driving Under the Influence
Anyone arrested for driving under the influence of any substance will be billed as indicated in the most recent Outside Billing Rate schedule and for any actual costs incurred.

NA NA
Anyone arrested for driving under the influence of any substance will be billed as indicated in the most recent Outside Billing Rate schedule and for any actual costs incurred. $0
General Overhead Rate 7.51% will be applied to all billable services. 28% 64% 10.00% 2.49%Chapter 1.13 Administrative Citations

1.13.070(b) Administrative Citation
1st Violation $100.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $100 $0
2nd Violation within year $200.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $200 $0 Each Additional Violation within year $500.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $500 $0

1.13.070(c) Building and Safety Code Violations
1st Violation $130.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $130.00 $0 2nd Violation within year $700.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $700.00 $0 Each Additional Violation within year $1,300.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $1,300.00 $0 Each Additional Violation within 2 years (Commercial Property) $2,500.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $2,500.00 $0

1.13.070(d) Short-Term Rental Violations
1st Violation $1,500.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $1,500.00 $0 2nd Violation within year $3,000.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $3,000.00 $0 Each Additional Violation within year $5,000.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $5,000.00 $0Chapter 3.24 - Charges for Legal Services

3.24.020
Whenever legal services are requested of the city attorney by a person, firm, corporation or other organization or entity to bring a property or use in compliance with this code or with other applicable laws or for any other reason related to city business, the amount paid to the city attorney pursuant to the terms of his then current contract shall be billed and charged to such person, firm, corporation or other organization or entity. Notice of the provisions of this chapter shall be given to the party requesting the legal services before the services are rendered. $385.00 per hour $401.67 0% $401.00 $16
Chapter 10.64 - Bicycles

10.64.070 Fees
Issuance of original and new license: No Charge $41.29 100% No Charge $0Sale or transfer of bicycle: $1.00 $41.29 98% $1.00 $0 Change of address on licensing: No Charge $41.29 100% No Charge $0Replacement of lost or stolen license receipt or bicycle plate: $1.00 $41.29 98% $1.00 $0Release of impounded bicycle: $5.00 $41.29 88% $5.00 $0

10.64.110 Bicycle Code Violation $500.00 per violation Set by Muni Code NA NA $500.00 $0 Hourly Rates by Service
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ 1 Engineering Services $138.00 $166.98 1% $166.00 $28
2 Engineering Services (After Hours/2 Hours Minimum) $277.00 $333.96 0% $333.00 $56 3 Finance Department $145.00 $144.26 0% $144.00 -$1
4 Fire - Engine Co. (4 Person Crew) $684.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $239 5 Fire Hourly Rate $171.00 $230.93 0% $230.00 $59
6 Police - Non Sworn $73.00 $121.51 0% $121.00 $48
7 Police - Sworn $118.00 $257.24 0% $257.00 $139
8 Public Works $138.00 $166.98 1% $166.00 $28
9 Public Works - Field Services (Tree Maintenance) $151.00 $136.43 0% $136.00 -$15 10 Utility - Customer Service $87.00 $51.02 0% $51.00 -$3611 Water - Field Services $109.00 $248.80 0% $248.00 $139 12 Water - Field Services (After Hours/2 Hours Minimum) $218.00 $497.61 0% $497.00 $279 Finance
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Chapter 3.08 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

3.08.030 Imposition of Transient Occupancy Tax
City-Wide TOT Rate 9% NA NA 9% $0

3.08.080 TOT Penalties and Interest
Original Delinquency (1- 29 Days) 10% of Amount Due NA NA 10% $0 Continued Delinquency (30+ Days) Additional 10% of Amount Due NA NA Additional 10% $0 Delinquency due to Fraud Additional 25% of Amount Due NA NA Additional 25% $0 Interest 0.5% of Amount Due per month NA NA 0.5% $0

3.08.140 TOT Code Violation
Penalty $500.00 NA NA $500.00 $0
Title 4 - Business Permit Rules and Regulations

4.04.120 Appeal - Council
Right to Appeal. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the City Manager, may appeal the decision to the City Council. The application to appeal shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee for business $1,975.00 $2,033.05 2% $2,000.00 $25
Right to Appeal. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the City Manager, may appeal the decision to the City Council. The application to appeal shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of for individuals per application $880.00 $1,001.83 0% $1,000.00 $120

4.04.130 Permit Validity Period & Renewal
Late Penalties:
10% per month not to
exceed 100% of permit
cost.

NA NA
10% per month not to exceed 100% of permit cost.
$0

4.04.170 Business Permit Code Violation
Code Violation $1,000.00 Per Day NA NA $1,000.00 $0Chapter 4.08 - Merchant Patrol

4.08.040 Permit—Specific application information and fee Investigation Fee $374.00 plus fingerprinting $364.01 0% $364.00 $0Chapter 4.15 - Dances

4.15.020 Permit—Specific application information and fee Investigation Fee $374.00 $364.01 0% $364.00 -$10Subsequent Request w/no material difference $315.00 $291.88 0% $291.00 -$24Chapter 4.20 - Solicitors and Peddlers

4.20.050 Permit—Specific application information and fee Investigation Fee $315.00 plus fingerprinting $333.63 0% $333.00 $18Chapter 4.30 - Poolrooms and Billiard Halls

4.30.010 Permit—Specific application information and fee Investigation Fee $374.00 annually, plus the cost of fingerprinting $364.01 0% $364.00 $0Chapter 4.32 - Taxi Regulations

4.32.070
The City of Fountain Valley has an inter-agency agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority and participates in the Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP), therefore, rates, fees, charges, standards, etc. are established by OCTAP. The following approximate costs are associated with obtaining your OCTAP Taxicab Driver's Permit: Application Fee $120.00 Paid to OCTAP to cover Administrative Costs NA NA $120.00 $0 Livescan Fingerprinting Fee $59.00 Paid to City of Fountain Valley $59.00 0% $59.00 $0 Background Fee $32.00 Paid to Department of Justice (subject to change) NA NA $32.00 $0Drug Screen $90.00 Varies by lab, may be paid by employer $90.00 0% $90.00 $0 Chapter 4.37 - Sexually Oriented/Adult Businesses

4.37.060 Application Requirements
Non-Refundable Deposit and Permit Administration FeesAdministration Fees: Owner $794.00 + cost of fingerprinting $920.59 0% $920.00 $126 Administration Fees: Each Additional Owner $374.00 + cost of fingerprinting $364.01 0% $364.00 -$10

4.37.110 Permit renewal
Renewal Fees: Owner $675.00 $648.07 0% $648.00 -$27
Finance
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Renewal Fees: Each Additional Owner $396.00 $333.63 0% $333.00 -$63

4.37.140 Sexually oriented/adult business employee's license Permit Application Fee $374.00 + cost of fingerprinting $364.01 0% $364.00 -$10Permit Administration and Annual Renewal Fee $374.00 $364.01 0% $364.00 -$10Chapter 4.40 - Massage Establishment

4.40.030 Operator's Permit—Specific application information and fee Administration Fees: Owner $492.00 + fingerprinting $606.15 0% $606.00 $114Administration Fees: Each Additional Owner $374.00 + fingerprinting $511.47 0% $511.00 $137Renewal Fees: Owner $492.00 + fingerprinting $458.70 0% $458.00 -$34Renewal Fees: Each Additional Owner $374.00 + fingerprinting $364.01 0% $364.00 -$10

4.40.060 Off/On-Premise Massage Permit—Specific application information and fee Investigation Fee: $374.00 annually + fingerprinting 1st year only $364.01 0% $364.00 -$10

4.40.100 Requirements of Operation—Massage establishment ( r ) Insurance Requirements:

As set forth in the FVMC or OCHSA Fees per County Fee Schedule NA NA
As set forth in the FVMC or OCHSA Fees per County Fee Schedule $0

4.40.120 Fees - County Health Department
Health services fee varies per County of Orange.

4.40.130 Duration of permits and transfers
Renewal Fee: Same as 4.40.030,

4.40.060, 4.40.090.

Chapter 4.45 - Community Antenna Television Systems

4.45.060 Application Fee $1,000.00 $1,122.03 0% $1,122.00 $122

4.45.070 Surety Bonds
Bond for the Protection of the City $100,000.00 NA NA $100,000.00 $0Bond for the Protection of the Subscribers $50,000.00 NA NA $50,000.00 $0

4.45.080 Protection of City Against Liability
Comprehensive Liability Insurance $1,000,000.00 NA NA $1,000,000.00 $0

4.45.090 Franchise Payment
Acceptance Fee None set at this time. NA NA None set at this time. $0 Annual Franchise Fee At least 3% of gross
receipts.

NA NA At least 3% of gross
receipts. $0
Chapter 4.50 - Pawnbrokers & Secondhand Dealers

4.50.040 Permits—Specific application information and fee $492+ fingerprinting $492.00 + fingerprinting $458.70 0% $458.00 -$34Owner annual renewal $375 $375.00 + fingerprinting $364.01 0% $364.00 -$11Additional owner $374.00 + fingerprinting $364.01 0% $364.00 -$10Annual renewal $374.00 + fingerprinting $364.01 0% $364.00 -$10Chapter 4.55 - Burglary and Robbery Alarm Systems

4.55.100 False Alarms—Prevention—Payment of Costs
annual alarm permit fee (one false alarm in a fiscal year) $25.00 $48.41 1% $48.00 $23 each additional false alarm in excess of one in a fiscal year $110.00 $275.27 0% $275.00 $165 each false alarm for those without a permit $110.00 $275.27 0% $275.00 $165Chapter 4.60 - Off-Site Sale of Single Agricultural Products

4.60.030 Permit—Specific application information and fee Business License required along with a deposit of $500 and a permit fee $145.00 $144.26 0% $144.00 -$1

4.60.060 Insurance
A minimum of $100,000.00 for the death or injury of one person; and A minimum of $300,000.00 for the death or injury of more than one person; and A minimum of $25,000.00 for property damageChapter 4.65 - Escorts, Escort Bureaus, and Introduction Services Cost of Further Repairs to be Paid by Permit

4.65.040 Escort Bureau/Introduction Service Permit—Specific Application Information & Fee $675.00 annually per owner plus the cost of fingerprinting $644.52 0% $644.00 -$31 Finance
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ

4.65.060 Escort Permit—Specific application information and fee $675.00 plus the cost of fingerprinting $644.52 0% $644.00 -$31 Chapter 4.80 - Bingo Games

4.80.045 Permit—Daily fee $50.00 (Maximum permitted by State) $72.13 0% $72.00 $22 Chapter 4.85 - Official Police Towing Services

4.85.130 Application for Tow Company Operation Permit—Fee Application Fee $928.00 $939.24 0% $939.00 $11Permit Renewal Fee $574.00 $553.38 0% $553.00 -$21Change of Ownership Fee $928.00 $939.24 0% $939.00 $11

4.85.150 Application for Tow Truck Operator Permit—Fee
Application Fee $337.00 $333.63 0% $333.00 -$4Permit Renewal Fee $337.00 $333.63 0% $333.00 -$4

4.85.200 Tow Service—Fee None set at this time. NA NA None set at this time. $04.85.210 City Referral Towing—Legal & Insurance Requirements Insurance
Workers comp. to cover employees as required by California Labor Code. Comprehensive personal injury and property damage liability insurance with minimum liability limits of one million per occurrence.

Chapter 4.90 - Sidewalk Vendor Regulations

4.90.000 Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application
Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application Fee (Per Application) $144.00 $144.26 0% $144.00 $0 Chapter 5.04 - Business Licenses

5.04.250 License Penalties

5.04.270 Non-transferability of License—Amendment for changed location License Amendment Fee: $0

5.04.280 Duplicate License
$0
Chapter 5.08 - License Fees

5.08.020 Base Fee
Fees are based on category, average number of employees and number of vehicles

5.08.030 Categories Established and Defined; Fee Schedules

5.08.040 Short Term Contracting and Part-Time Self Employment a. Short Term Contracting
General Engineering – Class “A” $ quarterly 50.00
$ Semiannually 85.00
General Building Contractor – Class “B” $ quarterly 50.00 $ Semiannually 85.00
Pool Contractor – Class “C-53” $ quarterly 50.00
$ Semiannually 85.00
Specialty or Subcontractor – Class “C” $ quarterly 25.00 (Other than C-53) $ Semiannually 43.00
And
1 to 9 employees $ Annual 4.25
10 to 40 employees (per employee) $ Annual 3.00
41 to 250 employees (per employee) $ Annual 1.85
Over 250 employees (per employee) $ Annual 1.25
All vehicles, in excess of one (per vehicle) $ Annual 22.50 Title 5
Business Licenses and Regulations
City Council Ordinance 77, 1962: License tax becomes delinquent on the last day of the month following the due date. Penalties accrue at 10% of license tax per month, not to exceed 100% of the license tax due.

The duplicate license fee charged to replace a license that has been lost or destroyed is:
b. Part-time self employment
Less than 10 hours worked per week $ Annual 21.50
10 through 20 hours worked per week $ Annual 28.00
Over 20 hours worked per week $ Annual 50.00

5.08.050 Categories
Category A: Retail Sales and Service
Base Fee: $ Annual 50.00
1 to 9 employees (per employee) 4.25 $ Annual
10 to 40 employees (per employee) 3.00 $ Annual
41 to 250 employees (per employee) 1.85 $ Annual
Over 250 employees (per employee) 1.25 $ Annual
All vehicles, in excess of one (per vehicle) 22.50 $ Annual For Service Stations (per fuel pump) 7.25 $ Annual
Category B: Wholesaling and Manufacturing
Base Fee: $ Annual 50.00
1 to 9 employees (per employee) 4.25 $ Annual
10 to 40 employees (per employee) 3.00 $ Annual
41 to 250 employees (per employee) 1.85 $ Annual
Over 250 employees (per employee) 1.25 $ Annual
All vehicles, in excess of one (per vehicle) 22.50 $ Annual Category C: Professions (Professional Services)
Base Fee: $ Annual 50.00
1 to 9 employees (per employee) 4.25 $ Annual
10 to 40 employees (per employee) 3.00 $ Annual
41 to 250 employees (per employee) 1.85 $ Annual
Over 250 employees (per employee) 1.25 $ Annual
All vehicles, in excess of one (per vehicle) 22.50 $ Annual Base Fee: $ Annual 140.00
1 to 9 employees (per employee) 4.25 $ Annual
10 to 40 employees (per employee) 3.00 $ Annual
41 to 250 employees (per employee) 1.85 $ Annual
Over 250 employees (per employee) 1.25 $ Annual
All vehicles, in excess of one (per vehicle) 22.50 $ Annual Category D: Contractors, Developers, Sub dividers and Owner/Builders (not short term) Category E: Subcontractors
Base Fee: $ Annual 70.00
1 to 9 employees (per employee) 4.25 $ Annual
10 to 40 employees (per employee) 3.00 $ Annual
41 to 250 employees (per employee) 1.85 $ Annual
Over 250 employees (per employee) 1.25 $ Annual
All vehicles, in excess of one (per vehicle) 22.50 $ Annual Category F: Real Estate Rentals
3 to 10 units: $ Annual 50.00
11 to 15 units $ Annual 55.00
16 to 20 units: $ Annual 85.00
21 to 30 units: $ Annual 110.00
31 to 40 units: $ Annual 140.00
Each additional unit in excess of 40: $ Annual 3.00
Category U: Public Utilities
Use Category A
Category V, V-1: Vending Machines
First $10,000 or less: (Minimum) 50.00 $ Annual
Next $15,000 per $1,000: $ Annual 0.37
Next $25,000 per $1,000: $ Annual 0.30
Next $250,000 per $1,000: $ Annual 0.18
Next $450,000 per $1,000: $ Annual 0.06
Next $750,000 and over per $1,000: $ Annual 0.03
Category V-2: Vending Machines
Base Fee: $ Annual 50.00
$ Annual 1.20
$ Annual 6.00
$ Annual 12.00
Category X: Exceptions
Base Fee: $ Annual 50.00
Category Y: Youth Self-employed
The licensee: $ Annual 1.25

5.08.060 Category Exceptions

1. Amusement & recreation centers
a. Boxing or wrestling exhibition, per exhibition: $ * per exhibition 50.00 Each machine or device charging one to four cents inclusive:

Each machine or device charging five to nine cents inclusive:

Each machine or device charging ten cents or more:
(Any business not specifically included by name or description within categories A-F or U & V) b.
$ * Annual 140.00
$ * Daily 37.00
$ * Daily 6.00
In addition, for each game of skill concessions: 37.00 $ * Daily c. Automotive racing or recreation: $ * Annual 140.00
In addition, for each motorized vehicle $ * Annual 22.50 $ * Annual 12.00
In addition, for each non-motorized vehicle: 9.00 $ * Annual Motorcycle racing or recreation: $ * Annual 140.00
In addition, for each motorized vehicle: $ * Annual 22.50 $ * Annual 12.00
In addition, for each non-motorized vehicle: 9.00 $ * Annual d.
$ * Annual (Minimum) 140.00
$ * Annual 15.00
$ * Annual 7.50
For each additional batting cage above one: 7.50 $ * Annual For each additional trampoline above one: 7.50 $ * Annual $ * Annual 6.00
$ * Annual 12.00
e.
$ * Annual 185.00
f.
$ * Annual 50.00
For each court, field or stall beyond one: $ * Annual 7.50 For any amusement center, amusement room, amusement
business or amusement parlor containing recreational
devices and amusements for entertainment, including but not limited to pool tables, billiard tables, bowling alleys, batting cages, trampolines, games of skill and non-skill, and
amusement games:

Carnival tent show, open air show, or in a hall or building constructed for theatrical purposes
In addition, for five games of non-skilled concessions or less:

In addition, for each game of non-skill concessions over five:

In addition, for each motorized vehicle not operated on the public streets:

In addition, for each motorized vehicle not operated on the public streets:

Bowling alleys, for each additional alley above one:

For each additional pool or billiard table above one:

For each machine or device charging 5 to 9 cents:

For each machine or device charging 10 cents or more:

For each person conducting, managing, or carrying on any ice or roller skating rink, enclosure or park
For each person conducting, managing, or carrying on the business of an athletic/sport facility where a rental fee is charged for the use of the facility, whether or not it is enclosed.
g.

First 500 seats: $ * Annual 185.00
For each seat in excess of 500: $ * Annual 0.60

2. Baths
$ * Annual 140.00

3. Circuses
$ * Daily 215.00
For each additional day: $ * Daily 140.00
$ * Daily 280.00
For each additional day: $ * Daily 140.00
Cost of Further Repairs to be Paid by Permit Dance Halls or Dancing Establishments $ * Annual 280.00
$ * Daily 21.50

5. Geophysicist Core and Test Drilling
Per set or series of tests: $ * per set or test 1,250.00 Plus, per hole: $ 30.00

6. Junk Collector or Junk Dealer
The company, owner, or first employee: 140.00 $ * Annual

7. Oil Well Driller and Drilling
Per hole: $ * Annual 1,250.00

8. Pawnbroker
The company, owner, or first employee: 425.00 $ * Annual

9. Rentals
$ * Annual 140.00
For every person conducting, managing, or operating a public dance or dinner and dance establishment
For stadium facilities being used for public gatherings, including but not limited to, sporting events, shall be licensed on the following basis:

For every person conducting, managing, or carrying on the business of giving steam baths, electric tub baths, shower baths, electric light baths, sponge baths, vapor baths, or operating any public bath which maintains, in connection there, with a steam room, plunge, bath, or sleeping accommodations.

With a seating capacity under four thousand, first day:

With a seating capacity over four thousand, first day:

For every person conducting, managing, or operating a public dance
For every person conducting, managing, or carrying on a business of renting the use of any motor propelled vehicle or non-motorized vehicle for the use of transportation or for hauling when the rates established are per mile, trip, hour, day, week, or month:
$ * Annual 22.50
$ * Annual 12.00
$ * Annual 9.00

10. Solicitors
a.
$ * Annual 72.00
b.
$ * Annual 50.00
c.
$ * Annual 50.00
d.
$ * Annual 50.00

11. Stereopticon, biograph, moving pictures
Used outdoors: $ * Annual 175.00
Used indoors: $ * Annual 70.00
For each motorized vehicle and equipment, over one (such as, but not limited to, cars, trucks, motor homes, and construction equipment) - see FVMC §5.08.040:

For each motorized vehicle not operated on the public streets (includes golf carts)
For each non-motorized vehicle (includes trailers)
For every person, firm, or corporation not having a regularly established place of business in the city, who sells or offers for sale any dry goods or hardware upon the streets or upon highways or upon any parcel of land in the city from an automobile, truck, or any other vehicle; per each such
automobile or truck so operated
For every person, firm, or corporation not having a regularly established place of business in Fountain Valley engaged or carrying on the business of selling or distributing prepared food for human consumption (including fruits and vegetables) either by foot or by any motorized or un-motorized vehicle; for vehicle or individual
For every person carrying on or engaged in the business of canvasser or solicitor, for each such person employed or engaged in such business in the city (this section shall not apply to salesmen or solicitors regularly employed by any wholesale house or jobber who takes or solicits orders from retailers or other merchants conducting a regularly
established place of business in the city)
Soliciting, selling, peddling, or distributing goods, wares, merchandise of any class, or character, by telephone, per person
Any advertising by means of stereopticon, Biograph, moving pictures, or similar device (not motion picture theaters):

12. Theaters and theatricals
a.

First 100 stalls, per screen: $ * Annual 245.00
Next 101-500 stalls, per screen: $ * Annual 375.00
All over 500 stalls, per screen, each: 0.60 $ * Annual
b.

First 500 seats: $ * Annual 185.00
For each seat in excess of 500: $ * Annual 0.60
c.
$ * Daily 21.50

13. Vehicular advertising
$ * Annual 75.00
For each vehicle: $ * Daily 15.00
$ * Annual 50.00
* And (applies to all exceptions)
1 to 9 employees $ Annual 4.25
10 to 40 employees (per employee) 3.00 $ Annual
41 to 250 employees (per employee) 1.85 $ Annual
Over 250 employees (per employee) 1.25 $ Annual
All vehicles, in excess of one (per vehicle) 22.50 $ Annual For every person conducting, managing, or carrying on a drive-in outdoor theater where moving or motion pictures are exhibited
An outdoor theater containing more than one screen for
concurrent programming, and which requires a separate
admission fee for patrons, shall pay license fee in accordance with the following schedule for each independent program area:

For every person conducting, managing or carrying on an outdoor or walk-in theater where moving or motion pictures, or legitimate theater or vaudeville shows are exhibited.

For every person conducting, managing, or carrying on any theatrical or vaudeville performance or exhibiting any moving or motion picture in any theater, public hall, club room, or assembly hall, for which a charge is made or donations
received.

By vehicle containing amplifier, phonograph or loudspeaker:

If any vehicle is used by a city licensee to advertise his own licensed business only and such vehicle is regularly registered and licensed to the State to such licensee, then for each such vehicle.

Water and Sewers
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Chapter 8.12 - Construction and Abandonment of Ground Water Wells

8.12.050 Permits
First Well $100.00 $438.62 0% $438.00 $338
Each additional well at the same location $50.00 $216.74 0% $216.00 $166 Probe survey unlimited $250.00 $509.11 0% $509.00 $259
Chapter 14.12 - Water Service Rates & Charges

14.12.060 Applications & Transfer Fees
per account (new turn-on) $39.00 $145.46 69% $45.00 $6per account (transfer only) $12.00 $20.55 27% $15.00 $3

14.12.080 Service Call Fee
to disconnect and restore service during regular
business hours. $100.00 $185.35 0% $185.00 $85
to disconnect and restore service after regular business hours. $228.00 $266.13 0% $266.00 $38 to disconnect and restore service during regular
business hours (SB998 qualified). $50.00 NA NA $50.00 $0to disconnect and restore service after regular business hours (SB998 qualified) $100.00 NA NA $100.00 $0

14.12.090 Unauthorized Turn-on—Penalty $50.00 per violation NA NA $50.00 $0

14.12.160 Change of Meter Location
Deposit: One and one half times the estimated cost of time and materials, including excavating, repaving and overhead, needed to complete the meter location change.

Deposit NA NA
Deposit: One and one half times the estimated cost of time and materials, including excavating, repaving and overhead, needed to complete the meter location change. $0

14.12.180 Testing Meters & Leak Checks $100.00 per visit during regular business hrs (waived if meter is faulty or if leak is on City's side) $217.59 15% $185.00 $8514.12.190 Temporary Service Construction Water Meter Deposit New $2,500.00 0% $2,500.00 NA Construction hydrant water meter installation $276.00 $295.71 0% $295.00 $19 Hydrant water meter relocation $104.00 $176.47 0% $176.00 $72 Water usage deposit $500.00 NA NA $500.00 $0

14.12.200 Fire Protection Rates & Charges14.12.200 (a) Private fire service—Standby rates 3/4" N/A NA NA N/A $0
1" N/A NA NA N/A $0
2 1/2" $2.93 NA NA $2.93 $0
3" $4.74 NA NA $4.74 $0
4" $10.10 NA NA $10.10 $0
6" $29.33 NA NA $29.33 $0
8" $62.50 NA NA $62.50 $0
Water and Sewers
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ 10" $112.39 NA NA $112.39 $012" $181.54 NA NA $181.54 $0

14.12.200 (b) Private fire service—Installation charges Equivalent to one and one half times the Utilities Manager's estimate for said installation.

NA NA
Equivalent to one and one half times the Utilities Manager's estimate for said installation. $0

14.12.200 (c) Private fire service—Testing/Maintenance charges To be determined by Utilities Manager. NA NA To be determined by Utilities Manager. $0

14.12.200 (b) Public fire protection Annual charge is $7.50 per hydrant NA NA Annual charge is $7.50 per hydrant $0

14.12.210 Fire Hydrant & Valve Location Change of location fee is Actual Cost NA NA Change of location fee is Actual Cost $0 Chapter 14.17 - Back Flow Control Program

14.17.060 Inspection Fee $109.00 All Sizes $204.33 0% $204.00 $95 Chapter 14.18 - Water Conservation

14.18.060 Code Violation
1st Violation $100.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $100.00 $0 2nd Violation within year $200.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $200.00 $0 Each Additional Violation within year $500.00 Set by Muni Code NA NA $500.00 $0Chapter 14.20 Water Mains & Service Extensions

14.20.010 Applications Deposits & Inspections To be determined by Utilities Manager. Actual Cost NA NA To be determined by Utilities Manager. $0

14.20.040 Extention of Mains To be determined by Utilities Manager. Actual Cost NA NA To be determined by Utilities Manager. $0 Chapter 14.24 Water Service to Subdicisions & Annexations

14.24.020 Water Annexation fee $697.27 Per gross acre NA NA $697.27 $0 Chapter 14.28 Water & Sewer Connections

14.28.120 Tie-In Fee $4.65 Per front foot NA NA $4.65 $0 Chapter 14.36 - Sewer Rates and ChargesOrange County Health Care AgencyFat, Oil & Grease Control Program (FOG) - Annually $92.00 NA NA $92.00 $0 Fat, Oil & Grease Control Program (FOG) - Reinspection $139.00 $186.30 0% $186.00 $47

14.12.220 New Development—Water Supply Facilities Fee (Water Capacity Fees) Water supply facilities feeMeter Size Water Service Fee 3/4" $989.01 NA NA $989.01 $01" $1,651.27 NA NA $1,651.27 $0 1 ½" $3,299.05 NA NA $3,299.05 $0
2" $5,277.16 NA NA $5,277.16 $0
3" $10,557.66 NA NA $10,557.66 $0
4" $16,441.50 NA NA $16,441.50 $0
6" $32,993.89 NA NA $32,993.89 $0
Water and Sewers
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Water Meter Purchase5/8" $141.46 NA NA $141.46 $03/4" $160.09 NA NA $160.09 $0 1" $206.91 NA NA $206.91 $0
1 1/2" $1,370.24 NA NA $1,370.24 $0
2" $1,581.78 NA NA $1,581.78 $0
3" $1,975.70 NA NA $1,975.70 $0
4" $3,415.32 NA NA $3,415.32 $0
6" $5,901.41 NA NA $5,901.41 $0
Courtesy Valve3/4" $71.61 NA NA $71.61 $0
1" $102.17 NA NA $102.17 $0
1 1/2" $190.86 NA NA $190.86 $0
2" $297.81 NA NA $297.81 $0
Fire Service Kit5/8" $345.68 NA NA $345.68 $0
3/4" $364.31 NA NA $364.31 $0
1" $411.15 NA NA $411.15 $0
AMI Radio Unit $182.47 NA NA $182.47 $0
Fire Service Bracket $21.60 NA NA $21.60 $0

14.36.130 Sewer Cost Replacement & Extension Fee
Commercial - Meter Size (inc) Recommended Connection Fee 5/8 $931.00 NA NA $931.00 $0
3/4 $1,117.00 NA NA $1,117.00 $0
1 $2,327.00 NA NA $2,327.00 $0
1-1/2 $5,584.00 NA NA $5,584.00 $0
2 $10,237.00 NA NA $10,237.00 $0
3 $27,919.00 NA NA $27,919.00 $0
4 $44,671.00 NA NA $44,671.00 $0
6 $74,451.00 NA NA $74,451.00 $0
8 $93,064.00 NA NA $93,064.00 $0
Industrial - Meter Size (inc) Recommended Connection Fee5/8 $931.00 NA NA $931.00 $0 3/4 $931.00 NA NA $931.00 $0
1 $5,584.00 NA NA $5,584.00 $0
1-1/2 $7,445.00 NA NA $7,445.00 $0
2 $11,168.00 NA NA $11,168.00 $0
3 $13,029.00 NA NA $13,029.00 $0
4 $14,890.00 NA NA $14,890.00 $0
Multiple Units - Meter Size (inc) Recommended Connection Fee5/8 $1,861.00 NA NA $1,861.00 $0 3/4 $12,098.00 NA NA $12,098.00 $0
Water and Sewers
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ 1 $14,890.00 NA NA $14,890.00 $01-1/2 $18,613.00 NA NA $18,613.00 $0 2 $24,197.00 NA NA $24,197.00 $0
3 $46,532.00 NA NA $46,532.00 $0
4 $55,838.00 NA NA $55,838.00 $0
Residential - 5/8 to 1-1/2 $931.00 NA NA $931.00 $0

14.36.140 Monthly Sewer Rate (Effective July 1, 2022)
Residential - Meter Size (inc) Rate5/8 $7.75 NA NA $7.75 $0 3/4 $7.75 NA NA $7.75 $0
1 $7.75 NA NA $7.75 $0
Condominium - 5/8, 3/4 & 1 $7.75 NA NA $7.75 $0
Commercial - Meter Size (inc) Rate5/8 $7.75 NA NA $7.75 $0 3/4 $10.16 NA NA $10.16 $0
1 $21.16 NA NA $21.16 $0
1 1/2 $46.51 NA NA $46.51 $0
2 $85.28 NA NA $85.28 $0
3 $232.55 NA NA $232.55 $0
4 $372.09 NA NA $372.09 $0
6 $620.14 NA NA $620.14 $0
8 $775.18 NA NA $775.18 $0
10 N/A NA NA N/A $0
Industrial - Meter Size (inc) Rate5/8 $7.75 NA NA $7.75 $0 3/4 $7.75 NA NA $7.75 $0
1 $46.51 NA NA $46.51 $0
1 1/2 $62.01 NA NA $62.01 $0
2 $93.03 NA NA $93.03 $0
3 $108.53 NA NA $108.53 $0
4 $124.03 NA NA $124.03 $0
Multiple Units - Meter Size (inc) Rate5/8 $15.50 NA NA $15.50 $0 3/4 $100.78 NA NA $100.78 $0
1 $124.03 NA NA $124.03 $0
1 1/2 $155.04 NA NA $155.04 $0
2 $201.55 NA NA $201.55 $0
3 $387.59 NA NA $387.59 $0
4 $465.10 NA NA $465.10 $0
Post Office/Library $15.50 NA NA $15.50 $0
City Facilities $31.01 NA NA $31.01 $0
County of Orange $46.51 NA NA $46.51 $0
Orange County Water District $31.01 NA NA $31.01 $0
FV School District Office $31.01 NA NA $31.01 $0
Elementary School $46.51 NA NA $46.51 $0
Water and Sewers
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Middle School $54.26 NA NA $54.26 $0
High School $69.76 NA NA $69.76 $0
Valley Vista High School $38.76 NA NA $38.76 $0
Coastline Comm. College $54.26 NA NA $54.26 $0
Monthly Meter Service Charge (Effective July 1, 2022)Meter Size Charge3/4" & 5/8" $10.47 NA NA $10.47 $0 1" $20.94 NA NA $20.94 $0
1 1/2" $52.34 NA NA $52.34 $0
2" $83.75 NA NA $83.75 $0
3" $157.02 NA NA $157.02 $0
4" $261.71 NA NA $261.71 $0
6" $523.41 NA NA $523.41 $0
8" $837.46 NA NA $837.46 $0
10" $1,256.19 NA NA $1,256.19 $0
Fire
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Chapter 17.103 - Organization, Authority, Duties and Procedures

17.103.4.7 Plan Check & Inspection Permit Fees
Fire Inspection Permit FeesFire SprinklersNew System per Riser $1,025.00 per riser $1,616.51 0% $1,616.00 $591Tenant Improvement $427.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $49613D System $342.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $581Per Head Charge (all systems) $9.00 $57.73 1% $57.00 $48Underground $855.00 $1,385.58 0% $1,385.00 $530Additional Inspections $171.00 $230.93 0% $230.00 $59Additional Plan Check $171.00 $230.93 0% $230.00 $59As-Built Fee $85.00 $577.33 0% $577.00 $492Fire Alarm SystemsNew System $684.00 plus cost of devices $1,385.58 0% $1,385.00 $701Tenant Improvement $342.00 plus cost of devices $923.72 0% $923.00 $581Per Device Charge (all systems) $9.00 NA NA $9.00 $0Hood SystemsHood System $513.00 includes 5 devices $923.72 0% $923.00 $410Per Nozzle Charge $9.00 NA NA $9.00 $0Fire Plan ReviewSolar Photovoltaic Installations (Commercial) $513.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $410Smoke Control Systems $1,711.00 $2,309.30 0% $2,309.00 $598Fire Pumps $684.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $239Fire Sprinkler Demo Work (<100 Heads) $171.00 $461.86 0% $461.00 $290Fire Sprinkler Demo Work (>100 Heads) $256.00 $692.79 0% $692.00 $436Fixed Fire Protection Systems $513.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $410Underground Storage TanksUST Removals (1-3 tanks) $855.00 $1,385.58 0% $1,385.00 $530Additional Tank Removal $85.00 $230.93 0% $230.00 $145UST Installations (1-3 tanks) $855.00 $1,385.58 0% $1,385.00 $530Additional Tank Installation $85.00 $230.93 0% $230.00 $145Vapor Extraction Systems $342.00 $692.79 0% $692.00 $350Gas Stations (upgrades/modifications) $427.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $496Aboveground TanksInstallations (one tank) $342.00 $692.79 0% $692.00 $350Additional Tank Installations $85.00 $230.93 0% $230.00 $145MiscellaneousFire Access/Hydrant Survey only $256.00 $692.79 0% $692.00 $436Medical Gas System $684.00 $1,154.65 0% $1,154.00 $470High Pile Storage $684.00 $1,154.65 0% $1,154.00 $470Spray Booths $598.00 $1,154.65 0% $1,154.00 $556Battery Systems $513.00 $1,154.65 0% $1,154.00 $641 Fire
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Special Inspection FeesHazardous Materials/Combustible Liquids $513.00 $1,154.65 0% $1,154.00 $641Emergency Responder Radio Coverage $684.00 per $1,154.65 0% $1,154.00 $470 Special Inspections $171.00 per hour Normal business hours (after initial 3 hours). $230.93 0% $230.00 $59 Special Inspections (outside of normal business hours) $513.00 3 hour minimum $692.79 0% $692.00 $179Extraordinary Services Actual Costs This cost shall include supervision, overhead,
equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the
employee involved.

NA NA Actual Costs $0
Chapter 17.1302 - False AlarmsFalse alarm fees
False alarm fees shall be collected for each
false alarm in excess of two (2) in a calendar
year beginning January 1 and ending December 31, and for each person modifying or repairing a fire alarm system when no prior notification has been given to the Fire Department. Said fees shall be due and payable upon receipt of invoice.

Third fire alarm $125.00 NA NA $125.00 $0
subsequent alarms $250.00 NA NA $250.00 $0Fee for failure to notify $125.00 NA NA $125.00 $0Chapter 17.4000 - Miscellaneous Fees

17.4001(1) Paramedic Subscription Fee $60.00 Annually NA NA $60.00 $0 Ambulance Base Rate $2,333.52 NA NA $2,333.52 $0Itemized Fees for ServiceAdvanced Life Support Fee $471.24 NA NA $471.24 $0Disposable Medical Supplies $39.70 NA NA $39.70 $0Oxygen $91.93 NA NA $91.93 $0 EKG $30.00 NA NA $30.00 $0Mileage Fee $20.50 per mile or fraction thereof NA NA $20.50 $0 Standby Time $45.04
per 15 minutes after the first 15 minutes and any fraction thereof NA NA $45.04 $0
Fire
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ ALS1/ALS2 Supplies $150.00 NA NA $150.00 $0BLS Supplies $100.00 NA NA $100.00 $0Night Charge $25.00 NA NA $25.00 $0Treat/Non-Transport FeesTreat and Release $512.50 NA NA $512.50 $0First Responder Fee $512.50 NA NA $512.50 $0Chapter 17.8005 - Hazardous Materials

17.8005.080
Fees Annual Fee by Quantity Ranges:1 chemical $385.00 $404.13 0% $404.00 $192-5 chemicals $427.00 $461.86 0% $461.00 $346-10 chemicals $513.00 $577.33 0% $577.00 $6411-15 chemicals $641.00 $692.79 0% $692.00 $5116-20 chemicals $812.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $11121-24 chemicals $983.00 $1,039.19 0% $1,039.00 $5625 and over chemicals $1,367.00 $1,385.58 0% $1,385.00 $18Failure to Comply FeeBusinesses that fail to comply with the original 30-day requirement to submit Hazardous Materials Disclosure documents will be assessed a fee on 30 day
intervals.
$100.00 NA NA $100.00 $0
Fire Permit FeesAerosol Products Level 2 & 3 $85.00 In Excess of 500lb Net Weight $346.40 0% $346.00 $261Assembly A-1 $367.00 Fixed Seating Performing Arts Studios, Theaters $461.86 0% $461.00 $94Assembly A-2 $367.00 Food and drink consumption. Restaurants & Bars.
$461.86 0% $461.00 $94
Assembly A-3 $197.00
Worship, amusement, recreation and other not classified in Group A. Libraries, art galleries, lecture halls. $692.79 0% $692.00 $495
Assembly A-4 $342.00
Assembly uses intended for viewing indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating $923.72 0% $923.00 $581
Assembly A-5 $256.00
Assembly uses intended for participation in or viewing outdoor activities $923.72 0% $923.00 $667
Fire
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Candles/Assemblies $85.00 Use of candles and other open flame devices $346.40 0% $346.00 $261Care Facility Commercial 1-99 State Licensed $513.00 24-hour care facility, sober living facilities, substance abuse, etc. occupant load of 1-99 $692.79 0% $692.00 $179
Care Facility Commercial 100+ State Licensed $1,025.00
24-hour care facility, sober living facilities, substance abuse, etc. occupant load of 100+ $1,154.65 0% $1,154.00 $129
Special Events $513.00
Any special events (carnival/ fair) with plans of the grounds to be submitted $1,154.65 0% $1,154.00 $641
Cellulose Nitrate $100.00
Storage of cellulose nitrate plastics (pyroxlin) and/or cellulose nitrate motion picture film $346.40 0% $346.00 $246
Combustible Fibers $342.00 Over 100 cubic feet $346.40 0% $346.00 $4Combustible Materials $342.00 Use, machining, processing, and/or storage
$346.40 0% $346.00 $4
Compressed Gases $171.00
To store or use compressed gases in a building
$346.40 0% $346.00 $175
Cryogenic Fluids $171.00 $346.40 0% $346.00 $175Day Care Facilities Commercial 1-50 $171.00 Day Care Facilities Commercial with occupant load of 1-50 $346.40 0% $346.00 $175
Day Care Facilities Commercial 51+ $256.00
Day Care Facilities Commercial with occupant load of 51+ $461.86 0% $461.00 $205
Dispensing of Flammable/Combustible liquids into a vehicle $171.00 + $10 for each additional nozzle For the first 3 dispensing nozzles $461.86 0% $461.00 $290 Dry Cleaning Plants $171.00 Using hazardous, toxic and/or flammable liquids $346.40 0% $346.00 $175Dust Producing in "F" Occupancies $171.00 In "F" Occupancies $346.40 0% $346.00 $175Explosives $171.00 Possession, storage and/or transportation $692.79 0% $692.00 $521Fire Standby Current billable rate Current billable rates at time and one-half NA NA Current billable rate $0 Fire
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Flammable/Combustible $171.00 Storage, handling, or use $346.40 0% $346.00 $175General Use $171.00 Required for any activity or operation not specifically described herein, which, in the judgment of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal is likely to produce condition hazardous life or property $230.93 0% $230.00 $59
Hazardous Materials $342.00
Store, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in table CFC 105.6.20 $461.86 0% $461.00 $119
High-Piled Combustible Storage $342.00 $461.86 0% $461.00 $119High-Rise $684.00 Buildings over 55 ft. in height $923.72 0% $923.00 $239Hydrant/Control Valve Flow Test $256.00 $346.40 0% $346.00 $90Industrial Ovens $171.00 Permit to operate $346.40 0% $346.00 $175Liquefied Petroleum Gases $171.00 Storage, handling, and/or
transportation of more than 120 gallons in a container or tank $346.40 0% $346.00 $175
Liquid or Gas Filled Vehicles in Assemblies $342.00 To display, compete or demonstrate $692.79 0% $692.00 $350Motor Vehicle Repair $171.00 To use a building for repair of motor vehicles $346.40 0% $346.00 $175Storage of Tires $171.00 Piles not exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. or 50,000 cubic feet. 40 feet between piles $346.40 0% $346.00 $175
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Materials $1,367.00
Use and handling pyrotechnical special effect materials $1,385.58 0% $1,385.00 $18
Reinspection Fee $171.00
After initial reinspection has been made. This charge is for administrative cost recovery. $230.93 0% $230.00 $59
Fire
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Spray Booths/ Dipping Operations $171.00
To operate a spraying or dipping enterprise utilizing flammable liquids included within the scope of the Uniform Fire Code, Article 45 $461.86 0% $461.00 $290
Tents/Canopies & Membrane Structure 200 sq.ft. - 999 sq. ft. $128.00 Site inspection. Approved fire standby may be required. Proof of Fire Marshal flame proofing required $346.40 0% $346.00 $218
Tents/Canopies & Membrane Structure 1,000 sq.ft. - 1,999 sq. ft. $171.00 Site inspection. Approved fire standby may be required. Proof of Fire Marshal flame proofing required $577.33 0% $577.00 $406
Cutting and Welding $85.00 $346.40 0% $346.00 $261Fire Pump Test $256.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $667Miscellaneous FeesOne Time Prevention Fees $171.00 $461.86 0% $461.00 $290Amusement Building Fees $256.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $667Hazardous Production Materials $85.00 $461.86 0% $461.00 $376Lumber Yards & Woodworking Plants $85.00 $923.72 0% $923.00 $838Magnesium $85.00 $346.40 0% $346.00 $261Refrigeration Equipment $85.00 $346.40 0% $346.00 $261 Fire
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Late Fees
Penalties for failure to pay when due shall add a penalty of ten (10) percent of the accessed fee on the first day of each month after the due date thereof, provided that the amount of such penalty to be added shall in no event exceed one hundred (100) percent of the amount of the fee.

NA NA
Penalties for failure to pay when due shall add a penalty of ten (10) percent of the accessed fee on the first day of each month after the due date thereof, provided that the amount of
such penalty to be added shall in no event exceed one hundred (100) percent of the amount
of the fee.
$0
Annual Business Fire Safety Inspections (Business includes 2 inspections, excluding apartments)B Occupancies with NO fire permits, fire protection systems or hazmat plans. $43.00 $115.47 0% $115.00 $72B Occupancies with fire permits, fire protection system, hazmat plans OR > 5,000 Square Feet - (i.e. bank, professional office) $256.00 $346.40 0% $346.00 $90
R-1 Occupancy (i.e. hotels, motels) $342.00 $692.79 0% $692.00 $350R-2 Occupancy (i.e. Res Permanent 4+) 4-10 units $43.00 $115.47 0% $115.00 $72 10+ units $256.00 $808.26 0% $808.00 $552Re-inspection (after initial and first re-inspection) $171.00 $230.93 0% $230.00 $59Drug/DUI Incident Response $12,000 Maximum per State law (CA Code 53155) NA NA $12,000 Maximum per State law (CA Code 53155)
$0
Fire Plan Check - Minimum $17.00 $346.40 0% $346.00 $329 Fire
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Fire Plan Check 12% of Building Plan Check 32% 53%
12% of Building Permit
4%
Building
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Chapter 18.08 - Relocation of Buildings

18.08.040 Hearing—Application fee $100.00 $199.71 50% $100.00 $0 Chapter 18.26 - Uniform Solar Energy Code

18.26.010 Fees
Residential $462.50 ea. NA NA
Residential PV system up to 15kW $450, $15 per kW above 15kW $0
Commercial $2,360.50 ea. NA NA
Commercial PV systems up to
50kW $1,000, 51kW
- 250kW $7 per kW above 250kW, $5 per kW above 251kW
$0
Chapter 18.34 - Paving Permits

18.34.060 Fees
Up to and including 2,000 sq. ft $20.00 $91.42 73% $25.00 $5For each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof $1.00 $46.88 90% $4.50 $4Chapter 18.36 - Strong Motion Instrumentation Program

18.36.030 Fee Schedule
Residential

0.00021 times the estimated cost of construction (minimum $0.50) NA NA

0.00021 times the estimated cost of construction (minimum $0.50) $0
Commercial

0.0001 times the estimated cost of construction (minimum $0.50) NA NA

0.0001 times the estimated cost of construction (minimum $0.50) $0
Building Flat Rate FeesREROOFINGResidential:Composition & Bulk-up $300.00 $216.06 7% $200.00 -$100Wood & Metal & Built up $300.00 $216.06 7% $200.00 -$100Clay, Concrete, Metal (Sheet) $300.00 $216.06 7% $200.00 -$100Commercial: Use Valuation Table NA NA Use Valuation Table $0Chimney/Fireplace Use Valuation Table NA NA Use Valuation Table $0PLUMBINGPermit issuance fee $15.00 $64.81 69% $20.00 $5 Building
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Each plumbing fixture, dishwasher, disposal, water, heater, rain-water system (per drain), or for installation, alteration or repair of water piping, treatment, or softening equipment, sump pump. $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4
Gas piping systems1 to 5 outlets $21.00 $63.09 60% $25.00 $4Each additional outlet $7.00 $28.84 71% $8.50 $2 Grease Interceptors, Septic, Storage, Or
Large Capacity Clarifiers - Valuation $175.00 $126.15 0% $126.00 -$49 Cleanout $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4
Vacuum breakers $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4Back flow preventer, includes valves $35.00 $45.06 22% $35.00 $0Yard water distribution system, gas system, yard collector per $1,000.00 valuation $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4
Gas regulators $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4Connection to Public SewerLess than 50' piping $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $450-250 linear ft. $35.00 $53.71 35% $35.00 $0Sprinklers, Landscape(when fee for complete system is not issued) $21.00 $39.66 37% $25.00 $4additional for each riser and valve $1.10 NA NA $1.10 $0Water PipingU/G < 200 Lf Exterior $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4Interior-Residential < 6,000 sq. ft. $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4Commercial < 20,000 sq. ft. $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4Repipes, Residential $42.00 $72.09 65% $25.00 -$17Plumbing plan check fees as a percentage of total unit fees as calculated above 65% of Permit Fee NA NA 65% of Permit Fee $0
Resident Unit SFD or MF $250.00 NA NA $250.00 $0PoolsP-Trap, Filters, Heater, Gas System, Gas Outlet, Backflow (Each) $21.00 $63.09 60% $25.00 $4MECHANICALPermit issuance fee $15.00 $46.77 57% $20.00 $5AC Condensor $60.00 $99.12 34% $65.00 $5Residential Furnace $75.00 $99.12 19% $80.00 $5Commercial Equipment $0.00 NA NA $0.00 $0 Building
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Package Air Conditioner, Roof Top, Heat Exchanger, Heat Pumps, Each $100.00 $126.15 21% $100.00 $0VAVs, reheat, recool, auxiliary fans, additional duct installed conditioning systems $13.55 $61.28 67% $20.00 $6
Boilers $54.20 $82.91 28% $60.00 $6Refrigeration Equipment - Cooling towers, evaporative units, chillers $54.20 $99.12 39% $60.00 $6Restaurant Hoods: 1-3 Per Address $81.30 $104.53 19% $85.00 $4with make-up air and interlock $20.90 NA NA $20.90 $0FansResidential $6.15 $45.06 56% $20.00 $14Commercial:Exhaust Fan (bath type) $6.15 $63.09 81% $12.00 $6Exhaust Fan-<750 CFMs $21.00 $68.50 64% $25.00 $4750-4,000 CFMs $31.65 $73.91 53% $35.00 $34,100 and greater $54.20 $95.53 42% $55.00 $1Repair, alteration, relocation or addition to each boiler or compressor or absorption systemUp to 5 H.P. or 100,000 BTU $75.00 $99.12 24% $75.00 $0More than 5 H.P. or 100,000 BTU $100.00 $153.18 22% $120.00 $20Registers, Grilles, Outlets - Each (This includes the ducting, support, and insulation required for each device) $6.15 $45.06 82% $8.00 $2
Mechanical plan check fees as a percentage of total unit fees as calculated above. 65% of Permit Fee NA NA 65% of Permit Fee $0
New Residential Unit SFD or MF $200.00 NA NA $200.00 $0ELECTRICAL UNIT FEE SCHEDULEPermit Issuance fee $15.00 $46.77 57% $20.00 $5General - Residential & CommercialU/G Conduit per 100 ft. $6.15 $45.06 45% $25.00 $19Grounding Rod & Grounding Electrode Only $6.15 $45.06 45% $25.00 $19Panel Upgrade-to 250 amp including bnding/grnding $75.00 $126.15 21% $100.00 $25Sub Panels $32.25 $72.09 31% $50.00 $18 Building
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Luminaries, Outlets (120 amp), Switches - all types $4.50 ea. $35.33 86% $5.00 $1Over 50 luminaries reduce by 50% $2.25 Include receptacles and switches over 50 $35.33 93% $2.50 $0Fans (Bath Exhaust) $6.15 $45.06 78% $10.00 $4Paddle Fans $21.00 $45.06 45% $25.00 $4Pumps < 5 hph $9.20 $45.06 45% $25.00 $16Multi outlet assemblies per 5 ft. $1.84 $35.33 86% $5.00 $3Whole House Fans $31.65 $50.47 37% $31.65 $0Specialty Circuits - AdditionsDryers, Ranges, Pumps, Jacuzzi tubs, new furnace location, AFCI circuits, A/C circuits, etc. $13.80 $45.06 45% $25.00 $11
ALL WIRING IS INCLUDED IN DEVICE FEES PoolsMotors, Outlets, Lights, Subpanel, Time Clock (each) $13.80 $45.06 45% $25.00 $11CommercialGenerators < 80 kW including ATS $31.65 $50.47 31% $35.00 $3Generators> 80 kW including ATS $36.80 $55.87 28% $40.00 $3Diesel Generators<150 kW $41.40 $61.28 27% $45.00 $4Diesel Generators>150 kW $55.00 $77.50 23% $60.00 $5Transformers<150 kVA $41.40 $61.28 27% $45.00 $4Transformers>150 kVA $61.80 $82.91 19% $67.00 $5Switchgear per cabinet $13.80 $126.15 21% $100.00 $86Photovoltaic Installation State MandatedCommercial $2,360.00 NA NA Commercial PV systems up to
50kW $1,000, 51kW
- 250kW $7 per kW above 250kW, $5 per kW above 251kW
$0
Residential $462.00 NA NA
Residential PV system up to 15kW $450, $15 per kW above 15kW $0
Special equip. inspection, for equip. based on hourly exempt from laboratory approval, at applicants request Hourly NA NA Hourly $0
Building
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Electrical Plan Check Fees As A Percentage Of Total Unit Fees As Calculated Above 65% Of Permit Fee NA NA 65% Of Permit Fee $0
New and Panel Upgrade to 250 amp including bonding/grounding $75.00 Ea. Includes Services Panels, Switchgear, Battery Systems, Transformer, EV charger $99.12 19% $80.00 $5 Panels 400 - 600 amps $63.30 $99.12 24% $75.00 $12Panels 800 - 1000 amps $94.30 $126.15 21% $100.00 $6Panels 1200 - 1600 amps $126.60 $153.18 15% $130.00 $3Panels 2000 - 3000 amps $158.25 $180.22 17% $150.00 -$8Motor Control Centers5 hp-24 Hp $13.80 $45.06 56% $20.00 $625-50 HP $31.65 $50.47 37% $31.65 $051-100 HP $41.40 $61.28 32% $41.40 $0Bus ways, gutters, cable trays, etc. per 100' $13.80 $45.06 45% $25.00 $11Garage, carport, de/attached on same serv. per 100 Sq Ft. $2.79 Avg. Garage size is 400 sf $50.47 87% $6.50 $4 Relocated commercial building. Pre—lowering Building Inspection See table for fees Hourly NA NA Hourly $0
Temporary PowerPer meter, with 1-3 distribution points & poles $81.00 $99.12 18% $81.00 $0Each additional pole $4.60 $28.84 79% $6.00 $1Each additional distribution point $9.20 $34.25 80% $7.00 -$2Piggyback $41.40 $61.28 32% $41.40 $0New Residential Unit-SFD or MH $250.00 Panelboard not included $238.41 16% $200.00 -$50OTHER STANDARD FEES (1)Re-inspection $52.00 One hour minimum $143.86 13% $125.00 $73 Temporary certificate of occupancyApplication or Each Renewal $52.00 $95.16 21% $75.00 $23Change of ownership or contractor $20.00 $46.77 47% $25.00 $5Revisions, changes, or additions to approved plans, extensive revisions, projects requiring private consultants & those not covered by this schedule will be charged based upon actual hours worked at the current hourly rate. $125.00 hourly rate $195.06 36% $125.00 $0
Building
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Residential Remodel New Per sf Does not include MEP fees NA NA Valuation-based 50% of the valuation of new construction NA
Tenant Improvement (All Construction Types) New Per sf Does not include MEP fees NA NA Valuation-based 50% of the valuation of new construction NA
Deposit New NA NA
T & M cash deposit for work not completed and finaled in a timely manner per California Building Code. (Ex. Sign Permits) NA
Residential Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel(non-structural remodel less than 300 sf of affected area) MEP not included New $344.71 6% $325.00 NA
Construction Site (BMP) Inspection Fee (Commercial of Residential Projects) New All projects disturbing 120 sf or more of earth.

Block or retaining walls>20 lf, Swimming
Pools& Spas, Exterior Plaster Work
$168.41 0%
Initial Inspection Fee $150, plus $75 for each additional inspection has required NA
Sign, Illuminated New Electrical not included NA NA Valuation Based NASign, Non-illuminated New NA NA Valuation Based NAWindows, Doors, Skylights- NonStructural New NA NA Valuation Based NAWindows, Doors, Skylights- Structural New NA NA Valuation Based NAAdditional Plan Check and Rechecks in Excess of 3 New per hour $161.89 23% $125.00 NAPlan Check/Permit Extension New Valid request to extend plan check or permit $68.13 49% $35.00 NAPlan Check Renewal New NA NA 100% of Original Plan Check Fee NA Building
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Building Permit Renewal New NA NA
25% of Original Building Permit Fee (Final Inspection Only) NA
As-Built/After-the Fact Building Permit New NA NA 2 x Calculated Building Permit Fee NA Repetitive Plan Check NA NA 25% of Plan Check Fee NA
Off-Hours Inspection Request New per hour 2 Hour Minimum $143.86 13% $125.00 NA Swimming pool/spa replastering/nonstructural 250.00 $285.25 9% $260.00 $10 Demolitions SFR 450.00 $427.82 1% $425.00 -$25
Grading Plan Check & InspectionsSmall project: inc. plan check and permit $565.00 NA NA $565.00 $0Large project: Plan check hourly $125.00 hourly $287.32 48% $150.00 $25Large project: Permit fee $300 $300.00 NA NA $300.00 $0Change of Address $150.00 NA NA $150.00 $0Special Building Investigation Inspection $121.50 time and a half
after hours - min 3 hours
$129.90 4% $125.00 $4
Copy feesLetter or legal $0.25 NA NA $0.25 $011" x 17" $0.50 NA NA $0.50 $0Plans: (24" x 36") $2.25 NA NA $2.25 $0Plans: larger $3.00 NA NA $3.00 $0Permit Issuance Fee $15.00 $28.74 13% $25.00 $10Geotechnical ReviewReport Reviews: Preliminary Review Residential $150.00 $175.00 0% $175.00 $25 Residential $750.00 $850.00 0% $850.00 $100 Commercial $1,050.00 $1,200.00 0% $1,200.00 $150Rechecks Residential or Commercial $350.00 $350.00 0% $350.00 $0 Project Description (Occupancy Group and Types of
Construction) Per Sq. Ft.

Project Description (Occupancy Group and Types of
Construction) Current Per Sq. Ft.

Suggested
Flat Fee
1 APARTMENT HOUSES (R-2) 19 NURSING HOME (I-2)
All Types of Construction ICC* Non-Residential ICC*
2 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY(R-4) ICC* 20 OFFICE SPACE (B) ICC* 3 AUDITORIUMS (A-1) 21 RESTAURANTS (A2) ICC*
All Types of Construction ICC*
23 RETAIL STORES (M) ICC*
4 BANKS (B)
All Types of Construction ICC* 24 VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS ICC* 5 BOWLING ALLEYS (A-3) 25 SUPERMARKETS (M) ICC*
All Types of Construction ICC*
26 SWIMMING POOLS/SPAS
6 CHURCHES: (A-3 or B) New Based on Valuation
All Types of Construction ICC* Replastering/Non Structural $250.00 $260.00 7 DWELLINGS: (R-3) 27 THEATRES (A) ICC*
All Types of Construction ICC*
Room Addition ICC* 28 WAREHOUSES/STORAGE (S-1, S-2) ICC* Residential Interior Remodel Only ICC*
29 DECK, WOOD Based on Valuation
30 GREEN HOUSES Based on Valuation
31 MASONRY WALLS
8 FIRE STATIONS (B) Block Based on Valuation
All Types of Construction ICC*
32 RESIDENTIAL PATIO, STANDAR; COVERS, DECKS BALCONIES, ENCLOSURES 9 FUNERAL HOMES (B) ICC* Lightweight (No Ftng.) Based on Valuation Solid Cover (No Ftng.) Based on Valuation
10 GARAGES, COMMERCIAL (S-1) ICC* Lightweight (Ftng.) Based on Valuation Solid Cover (Ftng.) Based on Valuation
11 GARAGES, PARKING (S-2) ICC* Wood frame Based on Valuation mfg. (minimum $2,550 val.) Based on Valuation
12 HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY (R-4)
All Types of Construction ICC* 33 PLASTERING: (1) Based on Valuation 13 HOSPITALS (I-2) 34 RETAINING WALLS Based on Valuation All Types of Construction ICC*
35 COMMERCIAL ROOFING
14 HOUSING, PUBLIC (R-2) Composition - Class A Based on Valuation All Types of Construction ICC* Metal Based on Valuation Built Up Based on Valuation
15 LIBRARIES (B)
All Types of Construction ICC* 36 DEMOLITIONS: (1)
SFR $450.00 $425.00
16 MEDICAL CLINIC (B) Commercial Based on Valuation
All Types of Construction ICC*
17 MEDICAL OFFICES (B)
All Types of Construction ICC*
18 MOTELS (R-1)
All Types of Construction ICC*
*** Repeat plan checks submitted within 12 months of
original, located within the same tract, and using approved plans, will receive a 75% discount on plan check fees.

Minimum Value Maximum Value
Current Base
Rate
Suggested
Base Rate
Current
Plus $$
Suggested
Plus $$ For every

1.00 3,000.00 0.00 89.13 0.00 0.00 0.00
3,001.00 25,000.00 84.00 89.13 0.00 18.23 1,000.00
25,001.00 50,000.00 462.00 490.19 12.12 12.86 1,000.00
50,001.00 100,000.00 765.00 811.68 8.94 9.49 1,000.00
100,001.00 500,000.00 1,212.00 1,285.96 8.13 8.63 1,000.00 500,001.00 1,000,000.00 4,464.00 4,736.39 5.10 5.41 1,000.00 1,000,000.01 and up 7,014.00 7,441.99 2.00 2.12 1,000.00 Percent Change = 6%
Cost Recovery Level = 100%
Valuation Fee Table
Planning
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Chapter 21.02 - Interpretation of Development Code Provisions

21.02.030 Procedures for Interpretations
Filing Fee $1,680.00 $1,330.88 0% $1,330.00 -$350
Chapter 21.18 - Development and Use Standards

21.18.120 Storm Water Management Plan
Water Quality Management PlanPre-review Meeting $139.00 NA NA $139.00 $0WQMP Review Fee $138.00 per hour NA NA $1,500 Deposit NA WQMP Inspection Fee (C of O) $279.00 NA NA $279.00 $0Annual Inspection $139.00 $143.00 0% $143.00 $4WQMP - Reinspection $72.00 NA NA $72.00 $0Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) (applies to all development sites) $139.00 NA NA $139.00 $0 Chapter 21.20 - Landscaping

21.20.050 Landscape Inspection Fees
Planning $385.00 plus per plan sheet $284.29 0% $284.00 -$101Planning - Plan sheet $325.00 per plan sheet $106.78 1% $106.00 -$219P.W. Engineering $585.00 plus per plan sheet $473.88 4% $455.00 -$130P.W. Engineering - Plan Sheet $160.00 per plan sheet $165.52 0% $165.00 $5Chapter 21.24 - Signs

21.24.080 Standards for Specific Sign Types
Banners - Temporary sign permit filing fee $55.00 $48.88 2% $48.00 -$7

21.24.090 Sign Permit Procedures
Sign Permit Fee Sign Committee $955.00 $1,063.49 0% $1,063.00 $108 Chapter 21.25

21.25.040 General Regulations
AbatementFirst Offense $0.00 NA NA $0.00 $0Second Offense $55.00 per sign NA NA $55.00 $0Each Additional Offense $110.00 per sign NA NA $110.00 $0 Chapter 21.28

21.28.060 Review and Approval
Administrative Wireless Communication Filing Fee $1,040.00 $978.61 0% $978.00 -$62Planning Commission Wireless Communication Filing Fee $3,135.00 $2,124.11 0% $2,124.00 -$1,011

21.28.100 Small Cell Wireless Facilities
Small Cell Wireless Facility Master Lease Review Fee (Per Agreement) $7,626.00 NA NA $5,000.00 -$2,626 Small Cell Wireless Facility Permit Application Fee (Per Municipal Facility) $2,781.00 $820.20 0% $820.00 -$1,961 Planning
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Annual License Payment for Small Cell Wireless Facility (Annually Per Municipal Facility) $1,800.00 or Maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is less (currently limited to $270 by Federal Communications Commission) $368.98 0% $368.00 -$1,432
Chapter 21.32 - Applications, Processing and Fees

21.32.040
The City Council shall, by resolution, establish a schedule of fees for other matters pertaining to the Development Code.After-the-Fact Entitlements 1.5 x original filing fee NA NA 1.5 x original filing fee $0 Annexation $5,550.00 Plus Engineering Staff Cost $5,883.93 0% $5,883.00 $333Environmental Impact Report Cost of EIR Consultant + 15% plus postage & filing fees for Orange County Clerk Recorder and California Fish & Game NA NA
Cost of EIR Consultant + 30% plus postage & filing fees for Orange County Clerk Recorder and California Fish & Game $0
Negative Declaration (CEQA)
Cost of EIR Consultant + 15% plus postage & filing fees for Orange County Clerk Recorder and California Fish & Game NA NA
Cost of EIR Consultant + 30% plus postage & filing fees for Orange County Clerk Recorder and California Fish & Game $0
Planning
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Pre-application Review Fee New $1,446.35 0% $1,446.00 NADevelopment Plan Review New $5,002.75 0% $5000 plus postage NA Chapter 21.34 - AmendmentGeneral Plan, Zone Change, Development Code, Specific Plans

21.34.020 Application and Filing
Development Code Amendment $4,745.00 $4,909.61 0% $4,900 plus postage $155 General Plan Amendment $11,595.00 $8,070.01 1% $8000 plus postage -$3,595 Specific Plan Amendment $11,435.00 Deposit NA NA $10,000.00 -$1,435 Zone Change Amendment $7,110.00 $7,315.82 0% $7,300 plus postage $190 Chapter 21.36 - Conditional Use Permits

21.36.040 Application Filing, Processing and Review
Full Conditional Use Permit $3,465.00 $3,915.42 0% $3,900 plus postage $435 Add on Application to a Primary Application $1,005.00 $2,584.63 0% $2,580 plus postage $1,575Administrative modification to conditions of approval New $840.56 0% $840.00 NA

21.36.070 Post Approval Procedures
Resolution Review Fee $355.00 $203.14 0% $203.00 -$152
Chapter 21.38 - Development Agreements

21.38.040 Application Filing, Processing and Review
Processing Fee $10,745.00 Deposit NA NA $10,000.00 -$745 Modifications to Conditions $5,635.00 Deposit NA NA $5,000.00 -$635

21.38.060 Periodic Reviews
Filing Fee $720.00 $1,569.85 0% $1,569.00 $849
Chapter 21.40 - Development Review

21.40.040 Application Filing, Processing and Review
Processing Fee $1,290.00 $2,389.04 0% $2,389.00 $1,099
Chapter 21.42 - Home Occupation Permits

21.42.050 Application Filing, Processing and Review
Filling Fee $35.00 $101.26 0% $101.00 $66Chapter 21.44 - Precise Plan of Design

21.44.040 Application Filing, Processing and Review
Filling Fee - minor projects - < 3,500 sq. ft. $3,480.00 $3,814.11 0% $3,800 plus postage $320 Planning
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Filling Fee - major projects - > 3,500 sq. ft. $4,715.00 $5,326.30 0% $5,300 plus postage $585 Chapter 21.46 - Specific Plans

21.46.070 Application Filing, Processing and Review
Filling Fee $15,110.00 NA NA
Cost of Consultant + 15% plus postage & filing fees or $15,000 deposit if applicant prepared $0
Chapter 21.48 - Temporary Use Permits

21.48.060 Application Filing, Processing and Review
Non Profit $50.00 NA NA $50.00 $0
Outdoor Sales and Seasonal Sales $120.00 $369.60 0% $369.00 $249Special Events $405.00 $665.92 0% $665.00 $260Chapter 21.50 - Variance

21.50.040 Filing Fee
Major Variance $3,355.00 $4,111.00 0% $4,100 plus postage $745 Add on Application to a Primary Application $1,180.00 $2,256.59 0% $2,250 plus postage $1,070Minor Variance $510.00 $1,703.66 0% $1,703.00 $1,193 Add on Application to a Primary Application $205.00 $668.77 0% $668.00 $463Chapter 21.54 - Entitlement Implementation, Time Limits and Extensions

21.54.050 Time Limits and Extension
Filing Fee $625.00 $946.97 0% $946.00 $321Chapter 21.56 - Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Parcels

21.56.040 Loss of Nonconforming Status
Appeals Filing Fee $990.00 $653.74 0% $653.00 -$337Chapter 21.58 - Public Hearings

21.58.070 Continuance of the Hearing
No new mailing required $955.00 $1,241.86 0% $1,241.00 $286If new mailing is required $1,675.00 Plus notification cost $1,332.50 0% $1,330 plus postage -$345 Chapter 21.70 - Tentative Map Filing and Processing

21.70.030 Tentative Map Filing, Initial Processing
General Filing and Processing Requirements
Planning
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Tentative Parcel Map $1,960.00 $1,899.42 0% $1,899.00 -$61 Tentative Tract Map $5,540.00 $3,543.41 0% $3,540 plus postage -$2,000 Chapter 21.72 - Parcel Maps and Final Maps

21.72.070 Final Parcel and Tract Maps
Map Checking Fee - P.W. Engineering Per Sheet $1,540.00 Per Sheet $496.98 0% $496.00 -$1,044 Chapter 21.76 - Lot Line Adjustments and Parcel Mergers

21.76.030 Adjustments Application and Processing
Processing Filing Fee - Planning $875.00 $1,378.94 0% $1,378.00 $503Processing Filing Fee - P.W.-Engineering (for the first two plan checks and signature check) $1,075.00 $991.37 0% $991.00 -$84Processing Filing Fee - Each additional plan check by Public Works-Engineering $125.00 $89.00 0% $89.00 -$36Chapter 21.80 - Improvement Plans and Agreements

21.80.020 Plan Review (includes infrastructure and public improvements) Small Project Initial Review - Initial review plus four (4) subsequent reviews. $1,809.00 $2,021.86 0% $2,021.00 $212 Small Project Each Additional Review $284.00 $458.44 0% $458.00 $174Large Project (Plan Review & Inspection) $15,000.00 Deposit Fee is Actual Cost NA NA $15,000.00 $0Crossings Specific $3,480.00 NA NA $3,480.00 $0Inspection Fee:Small Project Inspection - Water $2,000.00 $2,491.37 0% $2,491.00 $0Small Project Inspection - Sewer $2,000.00 $2,491.37 0% $2,491.00 $0Large Project Actual cost (charged against deposit) NA NA Actual cost (charged against deposit)
$0

21.80.060 Seismic Hazards Report Consultant cost plus $440 NA NA Consultant cost plus $440 $0 Chapter 8.50 - Special Events

8.50.022 Application Fee $500.00 NA NA $500.00 $0
Small Event Exception The application fee for a Small Event permit $570.00 per event NA NA $570.00 $0

8.50.030 Permit and Appeal Processing
The application fee for a Single Day Event permit $150.00 NA NA $150.00 $0 The application fee for a Multi-Day Event permit $300.00 NA NA $300.00 $0The application fee for Outdoor Facility Use for Large Events permit $550.00 per day NA NA $550.00 $0 Planning
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ The application fee for appealing a permit $125.00 NA NA $125.00 $0

8.50.130 Insurance, Indemnification, and Bonds
Personal Injury and Property Damage InsuranceThe applicant shall submit proof of personal injury and property damage insurance with the combined limits of one million dollars. Applicant may obtain insurance from the city. There is an Administrative Fee. $100.00 per application NA NA $100.00 $0

8.53.000 Vacant Property/Foreclosure Property Registration Section 1. That based on the above recitals, the City Council does hereby establish the following fees:Initial Annual Registration Fee for Vacant/Foreclosure Properties $100.00 $181.47 45% $100.00 $0 Annual Renewal Registration Fee for vacant/Foreclosure Properties $75.00 $158.81 53% $75.00 $0Monthly Monitoring Fee for Vacant Nuisance Properties $100.00 $99.02 24% $75.00 -$25General Plan Maintenance 10% of building permit fee NA NA 10% of building permit fee $0 General Plan Conformance Finding $695.00 $372.04 0% $372.00 -$323 Planning Plan Check 22% of Building Plan Check, minimum $55 $123.40 0% 22% of Building Plan Check, minimum $123
$68
Small-Format Restaurant Permit Fee $120.00 $203.14 0% $203.00 $83Zoning Compliance Letter $295.00 $369.60 0% $369.00 $74Finding of Public Need or Convenience/ABC $1,665.00 $1,050.57 0% $1,050.00 -$615CC&R Review $340.00 plus Attorney hourly rate $372.04 0% $372.00 $32 Affordable housing agreement New Deposit $18.03 0% $18.00 NA Athletics Registration Fees
Adult 5-Man Basketball Contracted / Fees set by Contractor Adult 3-Man Basketball Contracted / Fees set by Contractor Youth Basketball $75.00 per person
Adult Volleyball Contracted / Fees set by Contractor
Adult Kickball $300.00 per team
Adult Soccer $370.00 per team - $400 after deadline 7 on 7 team & $750 per 11 on 11 team Adult Softball $515.00 per team / $545.00 after deadline Senior Softball $465.00 per team / $515.000 after deadline Tennis Center Contracted / Fees set by Contractor
Field Reservations - Fees to be determined by the fields needed per event, using the fees listed below.

Athletic Field Rental Agreement
Processing Charge $45.00
General Public Rates Rental Fee Day Use Lights Fee***
Ball Field* $40.00 per hour $$19 - $32 per hour***
Soccer Field $40.00 per hour $19 - $32 per hour***
Tournament Flat Rate**
$60.00 field preparation charge for ball field bases and chalked field lines *Nonprofit Fountain Valley Youth Groups receive 25% discount **Daily Tournament Flat Rates include three (3) Field Preps *** Field light fees vary depending on the field lights that are used to facilitate the field rental.

Recreation Center
Indoor Racquetball / Handball Court
Outdoor Basketball & Racquetball
Summer Camps in the Park (i.e. FV Fire Academy)
Fountain Valley Sports Park Special Event Filing and Rental Fees Small Event Filing Fee: $750
Large Event Filing Fee: $1,500
Single Day Event Rental: $250 per day
Multi-Day Rental Event Rental: $450 per day
Outdoor Facility Use for Large Event Rental: $750 per day Community Services Users Fee Schedule
$600 Per Day 100% of Cost after 9pm
($19 – $32)***
$20.00 per court dusk until 10:00 pm
Weekly Rate plus admission costs for excursions/supplies if applicable $75 - $115 $15.00 per hour
$15.00 per court 9:00 a.m. until dusk
Indoor Facility Room Rental
Group Type
Resident 25 80 160 250 GYM
Non-Profit $15 $85 $135 $160 $70
Private $25 $110 $160 $185 $90
Commercial $50 $135 $185 $210 $125
Non-Resident 25 80 160 250 GYM
Non-Profit $30 $100 $160 $185 $70
Private $40 $120 $210 $235 $90
Commercial $50 $135 $235 $260 $125
*Fees to be determined per the buildings needs for each event, using the fees listed below.

Kitchen with room rental:

Kitchen $50 flat rate
Additional Room Rental Fees:

Holding Fee One (1) hour rental
Event Security $25 per hour under 100 people
$50 per hour Over 100 people
Prep Kitchen Rental* $25 plus staff fees (2 Hour Minimum) *Must show proof of insurance and adhere to all state and local requirements related to standard business practices for the food service industry.

Los Alamos Park Restroom No Fee, Key Application Required Contract Classes ( Fountain Pen)
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Miscellaneous Programs
Fountain Pen Recreation Guide Advertisements - Pricing Per Quarter (1 quarterly distribution) Full Page - $1,200
½ Page - $750
¼ Page - $400
1/8 Page - $250
Inside Cover Full Page - $1,750
Back Cover - $2,150
Senior Newsletter Advertisements - Pricing per 6 months:

Business Card - $240
Quarter Page - $350
Half Page - $550
Full Page - $995
Back Cover (half page) - $825
Senior Themed Luncheons: $7 - $15
Drop-In Special Events $5 - $25
(i.e. Summerfest, Senior Dances, Bingo Bash, Breakfast W/ Santa) Drop-In Programs Recreation $3 - $7
(i.e. Badminton, Pickleball)
Great Fountain Valley Campout $55 - $75
Credit Card Convenience Fee 2%
Occupancy (up to)
Contractor sets prices/fees. Contract classes fees vary depending on the number of weeks in session.

Contracted instructors receive 60%-85% of the revenue collected.

Public Works
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Vacation of Easement $1,189.00 $1,216.44 0% $1,216.00 $27 Certificate of Correction $284.00 $1,006.06 0% $1,006.00 $722Transportation Impact Study - Administrative $1,075.00 $1,380.97 0% $1,380.00 $305Transportation Impact Study - Traffic Committee $1,485.00 NA NA $1,485.00 $0Pump Station Impact Fee $7,500 per gross acre NA NA $7,500 per gross acre $0Public Works Plan Check $44.00 $186.30 0% $186.00 $142NPDES Food Service Establishment Inspection $90.00 $186.30 0% $186.00 $96NPDES Facility Inspection $208.00 $232.87 0% $232.00 $24WQMP Post Construction Inspection $139.00 $232.87 0% $232.00 $93Utility Structure Permit (Well) $250.00 first well $125 each additional NA NA $250.00 $0Chapter 6.09 - Construction and Demolition Debris Permits (C&D)

6.09.060 Permit Review
Construction and Demolition Permit (C&D) - (for projects > $100K project value) $72.00 $205.05 27% $150.00 $78Chapter 11.08 - Right of Way Encroachments

11.08.020 Encroachment Permit
Wet Utility Connection Inspection (Per Utility
Connection) $553.00 $839.81 0% $839.00 $286
Street Cut per working day $414.00 $438.72 0% $438.00 $24Driveway/Sidewalk $269.00 per driveway or per 30 linear feet or portion thereof
$438.72 0% $438.00 $169
Traffic Control - first day $346.00 $438.72 0% $438.00 $92Traffic Control - for each additional day $88.00 $255.42 0% $255.00 $167Curb Core $139.00 $209.60 0% $209.00 $70Public Right of Way $259.00 $438.72 0% $438.00 $179USA Marking Removal (per location) $130.00 $209.60 0% $209.00 $79Dry Utility Inspection (Per Utility Structure) New $347.07 0% $347.00 NAEncroachment Permit Review/Processing Flat Fee New $163.42 0% $163.00 NATraffic Control - Overtime fee (outside business hours) $554.00 hourly $622.02 0% $622.00 $68Traffic Control Plan Review New per sheet $169.78 55% $76.00 NA Backflow Inspection New $231.89 14% $200.00 NAUtility Plan Review New $322.47 22% $250.00 NAChapter 11.12 - Newsracks

11.12.040 Annual Encroachment Permit Required
Chapter 12.04 - Trees and Shrubs
Public Works
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ

12.04.050 Request for Permit
Matching Parkway Tree Planting Program $35.00 $639.09 0% $639.00 $604 Tree Removal/Replacement Permit (homeowner removal) $576.00 $639.09 0% $639.00 $63New Tree Installation Service $425.00 $639.09 0% $639.00 $214Tree Removal and Replacement (plus cost of tree)Less/Equal to 6" in diameter (dbh). $661.00 $797.72 0% $797.00 $136Greater than 6" and up to 12" $704.00 $797.72 0% $797.00 $93Greater than 12" and up to 24" $833.00 $797.72 0% $797.00 -$36Greater than 24" and up to 35" $997.00 $797.72 0% $797.00 -$200Greater than 36" $1,094.00 $797.72 0% $797.00 -$297Memorial Trees & BenchesMemorial Tree $950.00 $1,815.19 0% $1,815.00 $865Memorial Bench - existing concrete $1,960.00 $3,150.44 0% $3,150.00 $1,190Memorial Bench - new/additional concrete $3,720.00 $4,832.23 0% $4,832.00 $1,112Chapter 13.12 - Excavations, Fills and Obstructions

13.12.045 Annual Public Utility Permits
The fee shall be the estimated cost to the City as determined by the Director of Public Works.

NA NA
The fee shall be the estimated cost to the City as determined by the Director of Public Works. $0

13.12.050 Special Deposit of Cost Required $1.20 per square foot of surface minimum $300 NA NA $1.20 $1

13.12.060 Applicant May Make General Deposit in the amount of the estimated fees and repairs $1,000.00 NA NA $1,000.00 $1,00013.12.110 Cost of Resurfacing Actual cost of repairs NA NA Actual cost of repairs $013.12.120 Cost of Further Repairs to be Paid by Permittee. Actual cost of repairs NA NA Actual cost of repairs $013.32.020 Transportation Permit (maximum set by State Law) Annual Public Utility Permits $90.00 NA NA $90.00 $0
Single Trip $16.00 NA NA $16.00 $0Chapter 13.36 - Drainage Plan

13.36.030 Drainage Annexation Fee $3,195.86 per gross acre NA NA $3,195.86 $0 Title 16 - Oil Wells
Public Works
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ

16.12.030 Bond—Requirements
Corporate surety bond in the penal sum of five thousand dollars for each such well or in lieu a bond in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars to cover all said operations conducted in the County of Orange.

16.12.110 Fees—Schedule
Drilling & Re-drilling $100.00 NA NA $100.00 $0
Annual Inspection Fee $10.00 per well NA NA $10.00 $0Building Permit The said fee shall be based upon the total valuation of the structure when completed Less than $20.00 No Fee NA NA No Fee $0$20.00 to $100.00 inclusive $1.00 NA NA $1.00 $0$100.01 to $400.00 inclusive $2.00 NA NA $2.00 $0$400.01 to $700.00 inclusive $4.00 NA NA $4.00 $0$700.01 to $1,000.00 inclusive $6.00 NA NA $6.00 $0Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction up to and including $15,000.00 $2.00 NA NA $2.00 $0Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction up to and including $50,000.00 $1.00 NA NA $1.00 $0Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction up to and exceeding $50,000.00 $0.50 NA NA $0.50 $0Chapter 21.26 Trip Reduction and Travel Demand Management

21.26.070 Traffic Impact Fee (Effective April 3, 2021)
Single Family Residential $299.00 per unit NA NA $299.00 $0Multi-family Residential $233.00 per unit NA NA $233.00 $0Commercial $0.44 per square foot NA NA $0.44 $0 Restaurant with Drive-Thru $2.51 per square foot NA NA $2.51 $0Office $0.34 per square foot NA NA $0.34 $0 Industrial $0.18 per square foot NA NA $0.18 $0Traffic Impact Fee - Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan (Effective April 3, 2021)Single Family Residential $598.00 per unit NA NA $598.00 $0Multi-family Residential $466.00 per unit NA NA $466.00 $0Commercial $0.88 per square foot NA NA $0.88 $0 Restaurant with Drive-Thru $5.02 per square foot NA NA $5.02 $0Office $0.68 per square foot NA NA $0.68 $0 Industrial $0.36 per square foot NA NA $0.36 $0
Public Works
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ Electric Vehicle Charging FeeCharging Fee $0.20 per kWh $0.3011 34% $0.20 $0 Idle Fee $5.00 per Hour NA NA $5.00 $0

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ 1 COPIES OF REPORTS: Traffic, Other
Maximum amount permitted by the Public Records Act
NA NA
Maximum amount permitted by the Public Records Act
$0
2 VEHICLE RELEASE3 Crime Victim $0.00 $25.60 100% $0.00 $04 Parking $139.00 $169.98 1% $169.00 $305 Arrest/release $240.00 $266.23 0% $266.00 $266 DUI $453.00 $506.85 0% $506.00 $537 Fatal Collision $534.00 $506.85 0% $506.00 -$288 PHOTO DUPLICATION9 Photos (per Incident #) $15.00 $19.98 5% $19.00 $410 FINGERPRINT SERVICES11 Card $21.00 per card NA NA $21.00 $012 Livescan $21.00 plus Dept of Justice and FBI fees NA NA $22.00 $1 13 TRAFFIC CITATION SIGN-OFF $16.00 $20.48 2% $20.00 $414 RECORDS CLEARANCE LETTERS $11.00 $19.98 5% $19.00 $815 REPOSSESSION VEHICLE FEE $16.00 $25.60 2% $25.00 $916 ADMINISTRATIVE TOW HEARING FEE $54.00 $77.00 1% $76.00 $22 17 Witness Fee $275.00 plus $.20 per mile NA NA $275.00 $0 18 Peace Officer Witness Fee $275.00 NA NA $275.00 $019 Clerical cost for retrieval and copying of records $24.00 per hour NA NA $24.00 $0 20 Subpoenas for Records $15.00 Varies $49.96 2% $49.00 $3421 Alarm Permits $25.00 yearly Annual permit $59.31 1% $59.00 $34 22 False Alarms (1 free per year) $110.00 Varies $144.37 0% $144.00 $34 23 Parking Permits (for streets designated as permit parking only) $3.00 per permit $10.24 2% $10.00 $724 Water Turn On fee (after hours) $228.00 Additional $200 if SSN is not provided. NA NA $228.00 $0 Fountain Valley Housing Authority
Item No. Title Current Fee/Charge Unit Notes Full Cost Subsidy % Suggested Fee Fee Δ 1 Re-Conveyance Service $100.00 plus any 3rd party applicable $248.19 0% $248.00 $1482 Subordination Service $110.00 plus any 3rd party applicable $248.19 0% $248.00 $1383 Recordation Service $55.00 plus any 3rd party applicable $248.19 0% $248.00 $193 User Fee Study
City of Fountain Valley
2 What are User Fees
 Provide private benefit with limited or no
community benefit
 State law requires that 1) individual use of
the service must be voluntary, and 2) fees
must reasonably relate to the services
provided
 Fee levels determined through City Council
fee adoption
 Does not include development impact fees,
utility rates, taxes, etc.
3 Why Update User Fees
 Subsidies in services impact the General Fund
o Private & specific benefit services are subsidized by unobligated funding sources
o Reduces funding available for fund general &
community benefits
 Decreased department funding may result in reduced
service quality over time
 Cost recovery knowledge and planning
o Provides clarity of pressures on City resources
o Enables City to strategize and set fees to benefit of the City and community
o State requirements for reasonable cost-based fees
4 User Fee Objectives & Steps
 Determine full cost of providing services or programs o Review fee schedules based on service delivery
o Identify potential new fees (not currently collected) o Remove obsolete fees
o Using fully-burdened rates, calculate full cost recovery  Update fees for services based on cost analysis
o Incorporate or establish cost recovery goals
o Identify appropriate fee levels that:
 Enhance reasonability and applicability
 Maintain consistency with local policies and objectives  Maintain legal compliance with state law
5 Scope of the Study
 Review and calculate cost of providing services
and related fees charged by the following
departments and divisions:
o General and
Administrative
o Finance
o Water & Sewer
o Fire
o Building
o Planning
o Community Services
o Public Works
o Police
o Fountain Valley Housing
Authority
6 Data & City Staff Participation
 Primary types of data used:
o Expenditure data
o Staffing structures
o Central service/Indirect overhead
o Productive/billable hours
o Time estimates to complete tasks
o City/Department input, feedback and policies
 Staff support throughout process essential to ensure analysis fidelity
7 Summary Steps of the Study
Model
Development
Data
collection
Build fee
model
Overhead
and FBHR
Calculation
Cost Analysis
Staff
meetings
Update fee
schedules
Staffing and
time data
Full cost for
services
Set Cost
Recovery
Current cost
recovery
Target cost
recovery
Fee Study
Report
Create draft
report
Staff report
review
Finalize
report
Updated Fee
Adoption
Public
Hearing
8 General and Administrative
 A mixture of flat fees, citations, hourly rates by
services, and others set by Municipal Code
 Flat fees used a time-based analysis using
fully burdened hourly rates and reasonable
time estimates for service were utilized
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 11 fees
o 3 fees would decrease
o 19 fees would remain as currently set
9 Finance
 A mixture of flat fees, business license taxes,
and others set by the State
 Flat fees used a time-based analysis using
fully burdened hourly rates and reasonable
time estimates for service were utilized
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 13 fees
o 20 fees would decrease
o The remaining fees, business license taxes, and State fees would remain as currently set
10 Water & Sewer
 Time based cost analysis
 Analysis found that fees are currently set
below the full cost of providing service
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 12 fees
o 1 new fee would be added
o 121 fees would remain as currently set,
including utility rates, and connection fees
11 Fire
 Time based cost analysis
 Analysis found that most fees are currently
set below the full cost of providing service
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 93 fees
o 24 fees would remain as currently set
12 Building
 Time based cost analysis
 Analysis found that most fees are currently
subsidized
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 68 fees
o 9 fees would decrease
o 16 new fees would be added
o 37 fees would remain as currently set
13 Planning
 Time based cost analysis
 Analysis found that fees are currently set below
the full cost of providing service
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 28 fees
o 25 fees would decrease
o 4 new fees would be added
o 1 fee would change to deposit fee from hourly
o 28 fees would remain as currently set
14 Community Services
 Most fees are use of government property and
should be set based on policy, usage, & market
factors
 Currently operating at around 19% cost recovery
 Staff has suggested reasonable fee adjustments
to the fees schedule
15 Public Works
 Time based cost analysis
 Analysis found that the majority of fees are
currently set below full cost
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 27 fees
o 3 fees would decrease
o 5 new fees would be added
o 33 fees would remain as currently set, including
regulatory and impact fees
16 Police
 Time based cost analysis
 Analysis found that the majority of fees are
currently set below full cost
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 13 fees
o 1 fee would decrease
o 7 fees would remain as currently set
17 Fountain Valley Housing
Authority
 Time based cost analysis
 Analysis found that fees are currently set
below the full cost of providing service.
 Suggested fee notes:
o An increase to 3 fees
18 Policy Considerations
 General standard: individuals or groups who receive
private benefit from service pay 100% of cost
 In certain situations, subsidization is an effective
public policy tool:
oEncourage participation
oEnsure compliance when cost is prohibitive to residents oPromote access to services
 Recommend that City utilize inflation factor to annually adjust fees based on CPI, MOU, or another factor
 Comprehensive analysis every 5 years
Questions

MINUTES OF THE

CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN

VALLEY AGENCY

FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY

HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.

Study Session 5:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Council Chambers

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
There were no public comments

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6.

Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager, Maggie Le, Finance Director, Ryan Smith, Human Resources Director, Carrie Hanes, Community Development Director / Deputy City Manager, Omar Dadabhoy, Attorney for the City, Colin Burns Employee Organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Officers' Management Unit (POMU), Fire Association (FVFA), Fountain Valley Municipal Employees Association (Field Services unit), Fountain Valley General Employees Association (FVGEA), Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Employees (P&T), Individually Represented Battalion Chiefs and Individually Represented P&T (IRP&T)
No Reportable Action

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) By a 5-0 Vote, the City Council approved granting the City Attorney the authority to administer an abatement action at the property located at 16780 Silktree, Fountain valley, CA 92708.

STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:33 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)

Katy Wright, Evan Jorgensen

1. Transient Occupancy Tax – Presentation by Colin Burns, Attorney for the City and Rick Miller, City Clerk
City Attorney Colin Burns and City Clerk Rick Miller presented the options for moving forward with a Transient Occupancy Tax. The majority of City Council opposed bringing this item before the voters at this time, but could revisit the idea in the future.

OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.

INVOCATION Pastor Brent Wagner
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Jim Cunneen

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Bui, Mayor/Chair Grandis

Council Members Absent: None

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
None

CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
Deputy City Manager Omar Dadabhoy provided his update.

Mayor Grandis provided his update.

PRESENTATIONS
 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Jake Hopkins, for being appointed as California Parks & Recreation Society 2024-2025 District 10 Incoming President – Presentation by Mayor Grandis
Mayor Grandis presented Jake Hopkins with a Certificate of Recognition for being named the California Parks & Recreation Society 2024-2025 District 10 President.  Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Ben Dieterle, for being appointed as California Parks & Recreation Society 2024-2025 Aging Section President – Presentation by Mayor Grandis
Mayor Grandis presented Ben Dieterle with a Certificate of Recognition for being named as the California Parks & Recreation Society 2024-2025 Aging Section President.

 Presentation about Community Service Day – Presentation by Jynene Johnson Jynene Johnson made her presentation encouraging people to volunteer for the upcoming Community Service Day.

FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Katy Wright, Evan Jorgensen, Alexandra Fiallo, Jackie Givens, Terri orinion

CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1, 3 and 4 were approved simultaneously.

1. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the Mayor to read by titles only.

ACTION: Move to waive the reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the Mayor to read by titles only
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

2. Item Pulled by Council Member Constantine
Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the March 19, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the March 19, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3. Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 3/9/2024 to 3/22/2024
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 3/9/2024 to 3/22/2024
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen

AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

4. Award of Contract to Placeworks to Provide Environmental Services for Proposed Euclid & Heil Project located at 16300 Euclid Street (Northeast Corner of Euclid Street and Heil Avenue)
ACTION: Move to Approve and Award a Contract to Placeworks to Provide Environmental Services for Proposed Euclid & Heil Project located at 16300 Euclid Street (Northeast Corner of Euclid Street and Heil Avenue)
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None

CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Vice Mayor Bui
March 20 Attended the PCTA Board Meeting
March 21 Attended the OC mayoral Roundtable and the District 10 CPRS Awards March 23 Attended the International Martial Arts
March 24 Attended the Welcoming of the 32nd Congress of the General Association for the Development of War Martial Arts
March 27 Attended the UCI Health and Ribbon Cutting Event March 28 Attended the 2024 OCCOG Annual Conference
Council Member Cunneen
March 13 Attended the Annual Career Technical Education Advisory meeting March 18 Attended the meeting with Agape Tennis Center, where he was shown the Tennis and Pickleball Expansion plans
March 19 Attended the Rotary Club’s Every Student Succeeding Awards March 27 Attended the City of Ontario State of the City Event

March 30 Attended the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Recreation Center with Mayor Grandis and Council Member Constantine
Mayor Grandis
March 20 Attended the PCTA Board Meeting
March 21 Attended the Fountain Valley Chamber FV Connect event, the ACCOC Mayoral Roundatable, the CPRS District 10 Awards and Installation banquet, the FV Chamber Network at Night Meeting, the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board Meeting
March 26 Attended the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley Board Meeting March 27 Attended the UCI Health Welcome and Ribbon Cutting, the OC Sanitation District Steering Committee and Board Meeting and the Small Business Diversity Network March 30 Attended the Fountain Valley Easter Egg Hunt
Council Member Constantine
March 20 Attended the “Stay Safe, Stay Sharp: Senior Fraud Presentation Workshop” presented by a local Girl Scout at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.

March 21 Participated in the monthly Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board Meeting. That evening, I attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Ozzies in Fountain Bowl, the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board Meeting at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center, the 15-year Anniversary Celebration of Reptile Zoo, then the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Volunteer Meeting at the FV Recreation Center.

March 22 Met with Amy Pazahanick of the Fountain Valley Agape Tennis Center about a possible expansion of the tennis/pickleball area, then stopped by the senior citizens movie “Boys in the Boat” at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.

March 23 Stopped in at the “Make a Wish Walk Out Poverty” event at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, then the annual ESPN LA Pickleball at the FV Agape Tennis Center.

Later, I listened to the “Livable California” Workshop on Zoom in which various this Sessions’s Legislative Bills were discussed: SB 951, AB 2560, SB 1092, and SB 1077.

March 25 Listened in on the Amazon Web Services “Generative AI in Action: Common Government Use Cases” webinar on Zoom, then the League of California Cities:

Organics Waste Recycling and Food Recovery Roundtable on Zoom. In the evening, I attended the Fountain Valley Republican Assembly Meeting at IHOP in Huntington Beach.

March 26 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Board Meeting on the County’s website, then attended the Fountain Valley Police Department RSVP Graduation (our Retired Senior Volunteer Program) in which we celebrated 6 new graduates.

Our next one will be in 2016, I’m told. Later, I enjoyed a takeout lunch order from BJ’s Pizza, Huntington Beach for the benefit of our Friends of the Fountain Valley Library, then listened to the Amazon Web Services “Fireside Chat: Starting and Accelerating your AI Journey” on Zoom. That evening, I attended the Fountain Valley Friends of the Library Bookstore Volunteer Meeting at the Fountain Valley Library, then the monthly Green Valley Homeowners Association Meeting in the Green Valley Community Room.

March 27 Attended the “Welcome Ceremony” in celebration of Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center, and Placentia-Linda Hospital joining UCI Health at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital.

And Fountain Valley Regional Hospital is UCI HEALTH - FOUNTAIN VALLEY.

Later, I listened to the Amazon Web Services “Using AI Responsibly with Data Protection and Risk Mitigation” Workshop on Zoom, then stopped in at “Easy Acryclic Painting” at the Fountain Valley Library.

March 28 Stopped in at the “Food is Medicine” by Memorial Care Orange Coast Medical Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.

March 30 Participated in the annual Fountain Valley Egg Hunt City event at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, then stopped in at the annual Easter Egg-Citement Green Valley event at the Green Valley Family Clubhouse. This event is presented by the Green Valley Homeowners Recreation Association. Later, I stopped in at the “How to Bento” workshop at the Fountain Valley Library.

April 1 Attended the Black Angus 60th Anniversary event.

April 2 Distributed the Centerpiece Founders Village Senior and Community Center Newsletters to Richard’s Cookie Jar, Lamppost Pizza, Palm Island, Parkview Estates, Carmel Village, Yong’s Donuts, Qargo Coffee, and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Council Member Harper
March 20 Attended the ACCOC Board Meeting
March 22 Attended a meeting with Agape Tennis Center
March 25 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
March 27 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee Meeting
April 1 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee Meeting

ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING

AUTHORITY
Mayor Grandis adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on April 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Glenn Grandis, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Rick Miller, City Clerk

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: April 16, 2024
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024.

Three-Year Strategic Goals
☒ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☒ Achieve fiscal stability by evaluating processes, and attract and retain revenue producing businesses/opportunities
☒ Attract and retain quality staff through best practices and trends ☒ Maintain, build, and modernize infrastructure to support growth and future needs of the City
☐ Not applicable
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On November 16, 2023 the City Council held a strategic planning session with executive management team and department managers. The Strategic Plan was then presented to City Council at the December 19, 2023 City Council Meeting for adoption. Those that were in attendance collaborated to establish the City’s six-month strategic planning objectives for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024. The strategic plan has and will continue to serve as a guideline for both the Council and City staff as we work to achieve our goals over the next few years. The Strategic Plan goals on the attached spreadsheet have been updated so that the City Council can see the progress that has been made on the action items.

DISCUSSION:

During the City’s Strategic Planning session on November 16, 2023, City Council, executive management team including department managers discussed achievements and missed opportunities.

There were group discussions that led to the creation of the City’s six-month strategic planning objectives. As adopted the vision and mission statements are:

The City of Fountain Valley vision statement is:

Fountain Valley is a safe, inclusive, and desirable community where you can live your best life! The City of Fountain Valley mission statement is:

The City of Fountain Valley is a team driven organization committed to providing excellent service to our community through our Core Values: Fiscal Stability, Honesty, Integrity and Ethical Behavior, Teamwork, Innovation, Quality of Life, and Excellent Customer Service.

City of Fountain Valley Strategic Plan
April 16, 2024

Through the collaborative efforts, City Council and City staff finalized the six-month strategic objectives matrix for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024 (Attachment No. 1) in support of the new goals for 2023-2026.

FISCAL REVIEW:

The fiscal impact has been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2023-24.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

Not applicable.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW:

Not applicable.

ATTORNEY REVIEW:

Attorney for the City has reviewed this item.

ALTERNATIVES:

Alternative No. 1: Receive and File the updated strategic objectives matrix for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024.

Alternative No. 2: Direct staff to take an alternate action.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1.

Prepared by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Reviewed by: Ryan Smith, Finance Director
Approved by: Colin Burns, Attorney for the City
Attachment:

1. Six Month Strategic Objectives Matrix for November 16, 2023 – May 23, 2024

A

C I T Y O F F O U N T A I N V A L L E Y

SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
N o v e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 2 3 – M a y 2 3 , 2 0 2 4
City of Fountain Valley Vision Statement
Fountain Valley is a safe, inclusive, and desirable community where you can live your best life! City of Fountain Valley Mission Statement
The City of Fountain Valley is a team driven organization committed to providing excellent service to our community through our core values.

Core Values
Fiscal Stability, Honesty, Integrity and Ethical Behavior, Teamwork, Innovation, Quality of Life, and Excellent Customer Service THREE-YEAR GOAL: ENHANCE THE CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT OF “A NICE PLACE TO LIVE”

WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS

DONE ON
TARGET
REVISE
D
BUDGET

1. By April 15, 2024,
to City Manager
Police Chief-lead with Deputy
City Manager/Community
Development Director
Present City’s action plan for the Central Cities
Navigation Center to City Manager. X
N/A CCNC operational
guidelines pending
County approval.

Collaboration ongoing
between city partners for
the development of
action plans for
officer/outreach team
access.

2. By March 19,
2024, City
Council meeting
Community Services Directorlead with Finance Director
and Public Works Director
Create an RFP for Parks Master Plan.

X
$175,00
0 to
$250,00
0 (Park
Funds)
RFP has been created
and set to release in April
2024.

3. By February
20, 2024, City
Council meeting
Public Works Director Present more information on Orange County Power Authority and its program for City Council
consideration.

X N/A Presented to City Council
at the January 30, 2024
Study Session. Staff is
working with OCPA
regarding next steps.

B
THREE-YEAR GOAL: ACHIEVE FISCAL STABILITY BY EVALUATING PROCESSES, AND ATTRACT

AND RETAIN REVENUE PRODUCING BUSINESSES/OPPORTUNITIES

WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS

DONE ON
TARGET
REVISE
D
BUDGET

1. By April 2, 2024, City
Council meeting
Finance Director-lead
and Executive
Management Team
Prepare and present the fee study results to City Council for adoption.

X In budget Schedule to present to
City Council on April

16. 2.

By May 7, 2024, City
Council Meeting
Finance Director Present potential amendments languages of the Responsible Spending Pledge with feedback from the
Measure HH Advisory Committee for City Council
consideration.

X N/A Met with HH
Committee on March
11 and they will create
a sub-committee to
draft proposed
language for City
Council review and
consideration.

3. By February 20,
2024, City Council
Meeting
Deputy City
Manager/Community
Development Director
Present and prioritize the Economic Development Plan’s
goals and objectives with implementation schedule for
City Council consideration.

X N/A Presented item to City
Council on February

20. 4. By March 19, 2024,
City Council Meeting
City Attorney-lead
with Finance Director
and City Clerk
Present a potential Transit Occupancy Tax increase
assessment option.

X N/A Presented item to City
Council on March 5
and direction to
reconsider in 2026.

C
THREE-YEAR GOAL: ATTRACT AND RETAIN QUALITY STAFF THROUGH

BEST PRACTICES AND TRENDS

WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS

DONE ON
TARGE
T
REVIS
ED
BUDGET

1. By December
19, 2023, city
Council
Meeting
HR Director,
Community Services
Director and
Engagement Team
Present and bring forward top trends in workforce and labor market for approval and adoption.

X N/A Staff received direction
from City Council on a
possible 4/10 pilot
program and profession
development programs
including scholarship
from employees’ family
members.

2. By April 16,
2024, City
Council
meeting
HR Director and
Engagement Team
Based on the December 19, 2023 recommendation on
priorities on workforce top trends, implement City Council direction on professional development, team building
experience and/or work schedule options.

X Engagement Team is
presenting a 4/10 pilot
program to City Council
on March 19 for further
direction.

D
THREE-YEAR GOAL: MAINTAIN, BUILD, AND MODERNIZE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT

GROWTH AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE CITY

WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS COMMENTS

DONE ON
TARGET
REVISE
D
BUDGET

1. By April 16, 2024, City
Council meeting
Public Works Director
and IT Director
Present current and future plans for citywide high speed internet access.

X In
budget
SiFi presented an
update to the City
Council on
January 30, 2024.

A website link to
FV Internet
Providers has
been added to the
City’s website.

Bi-monthly status
updates will be
sent to City
Council.

2. By May 21, 2024, City
Council Meeting
Public Works Director
and Fire Chief
 Finalize the bid process for the demolition and
design phases for the 17101 Bushard property.
 Initiate demolition and start work towards 30% of
design.
 Research Fire Station 1 potential project funding
and ongoing revenue opportunities.

X In
budget
Presented to City
Council on
January 30, 2024.

Demolition and
design scheduled
to commence
March 2024.

Funding and
revenue
opportunities are
actively being
explored.

3. By May 7, 2024, City
Council meeting
IT Director Build, upgrade, and modernize a secure network infrastructure. Starting phase 1.

X In
budget
On schedule for
5/7/24.

E

4. By February 20,
2024, City Council
meeting
Public Works
Director-lead and
Finance Director
Present to City Council a best practice for a multi-year systematic approach to program and fund building
maintenance needs for City facilities.

X N/A Presented to City
Council on
February 20,
2024. Direction
given by City
Council to add
funding to FY
2024-25 budget to
proceed with
project.

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: April 16, 2024
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Approval of an As-Needed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Consulting Services On-Call List to Provide Environmental Services for Future Development Projects
Three-Year Strategic Goals
☒ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☐ Attract and retain revenue producing businesses
☐ Achieve fiscal stability in accordance with the 20-Year Financial Plan ☐ Attract and retain quality staff
☐ Not applicable

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fountain Valley recently embarked on a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to help facilitate and expedite environmental review of future development projects in the city.

The purpose of the RFQ process was to establish a list of qualified professional environmental firms the city can utilize in the future for environmental review of projects. There will be an increased need for these services with the recent approval of the Housing Element, which will stimulate residential development projects to help meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of the planned 4,839 units in the city, as well as the need to provide environmental review of other projects in the city.

The recent approval of the Housing Element of the General Plan, as well as other development projects, will facilitate this need.

On November 1, 2023 the city posted the RFQ on the Planetbids system and received proposals from 18 professional private planning firms. Through evaluation of the firms, six (6) were selected as most qualified based on their qualifications and experience, scope of work, references, and fee structure (cost).

Staff requests the City Council review the list of qualified professional environmental firms and approve the request to establish an as-needed CEQA consulting services on-call list that staff can utilize to expedite environmental review of projects for the next five years.

DISCUSSION
With the approval of the Housing Element, which will stimulate residential development projects to help meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of the planned 4,839 units in the city, and the need to provide environmental review of other projects in the city, staff embarked on a RRQ process on November 1, 2023 to establish an as needed CEQA consultant list. The purpose of the RFQ process was to establish a list of qualified professional environmental firms the city can utilize in the future for environmental review of projects.

Council Action Request
As-Needed CEQA Consultant Services On-Call List
City Council Meeting April 16, 2024

The City received 18 proposals during the 30 day window the RFQ was available on Planetbids. Each proposal was evaluated, by three (3) separate city staff, based on their qualifications and experience, scope of work, references, and fee structure (cost). The resulting list of qualified consultants and their total score can be found below:

Consultant Score
De Novo Planning Group 921
LSA Associates, Inc. 913.91
Dudek 846.33
Ultrasystems Environmental Inc. 832.52
Placeworks 809.8
Rincon Consultants Inc. 808.03
MIG, Inc. 785.19
Expected services would and include the preparation of project related CEQA documents, conducting peer reviews of CEQA documents prepared by project applicants, and required consultations. The Planning Division intends to select qualified firms who will be placed on an official list of qualified consultants and who will be called upon to provide assistance with preparing initial studies and environmental assessments on an as-needed, project-by-project basis. The consultant may be asked to provide any number of services pertaining to the City’s implementation of CEQA, including, but not limited to, the following:
 Conduct preliminary review of projects for CEQA purposes  Provide peer review of CEQA documents prepared by project applicants  Prepare CEQA documents for the City, including, but not limited to:
 Initial Studies in support of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR’s) / Negative Declarations (ND’s) / Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND’s) / Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRP’s)
 Conduct technical studies required for CEQA document including, but not limited to, traffic studies, air quality studies, etc.
 Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
 Required studies and letters to support a sought CEQA Exemption  Notices of Intent/Preparation/Determination/Exemption  State and County noticing requirements such as posting to CEQAnet and at the County Recorder’s Office on behalf of the City including payment for posting
 EIR / ND / MND / MMRP
 Pay current California Fish and Wildlife fee
 Required consultations (i.e. Native American Heritage Commission)  Conduct scoping meetings
 Attend a minimum of three (3) meetings with staff regarding the project  Attend a minimum of three (3) public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council

Council Action Request
As-Needed CEQA Consultant Services On-Call List
City Council Meeting April 16, 2024

The Planning Division will establish a list of consulting firms to assist in the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with CEQA. At such time when the Consultant’s services are required, Staff will forward a request for services, including a project description, any pertinent supporting information and technical studies, and copies of the application. The Consultant may be requested to provide additional services such as the preparation of supporting technical reports or to provide a peer review of applicant-submitted materials. The Consultant will evaluate the proposal and in turn provide a Scope of Work and Cost Estimate for services.

Upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed, City staff will provide the selected Consultant with the documentation necessary to complete the work. Supporting documents such as site plans, traffic studies, or other technical reports may be provided to the Consultant in either print or electronic form. The consultant will work with staff and project applicants to gather the necessary information to ensure the final product adequately analyzes project impacts.

Selected Consulting firms may be requested to peer review documents prepared by project applicants or complete an Initial Study and any subsequent necessary environmental assessment, such as a Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Environmental Impact Report. Firms will be responsible for ensuring the incorporation of or incorporating any public or agency comments regarding the potential impacts, and analyzing ways in which any significant effects/impacts might be avoided or mitigated.

Selected Consultants may be required to attend meetings with staff and applicants, scoping meetings, and public hearings. Selected Consultants may also be called upon to advise and assist staff and applicants with questions related to the project.

The Consultant may be responsible for preparing and providing staff with any required Notices of Preparation, Availability, or Determination, and may additionally be requested to provide filing services with the County Clerk and/or the State Clearinghouse.

Selected consultants will be asked to provide a specific Scope of Work and Cost Estimate prior to entering into any work contract. The budgets for services identified under the Scope of Work are to be paid by the City through a reimbursement agreement from applicant/developer. All claims for payments shall be accompanied by a detailed invoice to include a progress report documenting percentage of work completed per task.

The selected firms will be maintained on the City’s official list for a five-year period. Each time a development project requires CEQA services, the city would simply request a proposal for the environmental review work from the next available professional planning firm on the list.

If the proposal exceeds the established $50,000 threshold, the proposal would be presented to City Council for your consideration and approval.

The City received 18 proposals through this process. Each proposal was evaluated by three (3) separate city staff based on their qualifications and experience, scope of work, references, and fee structure (cost).

Council Action Request
As-Needed CEQA Consultant Services On-Call List
City Council Meeting April 16, 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW
There will be no financial impact associated with approving the as-needed CEQA consulting services on-call list. The cost of services for each Project will not exceed the amount in Account 42209 CEQA Clearance Fee (EIR) as the budget in that account was recently increased to $250,000 to account for an anticipated two (2) development projects per year.

Each time a consultant is selected from the qualified list for a development project, the development project applicant will deposit a check to cover proposal from the CEQA consulting firm and will match the amount to be paid from Account 42209, thus resulting in no net loss in funds. Therefore, there will be no financial impact associated with approving any individual contract from the list of qualified consultants.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This item does not require public notification.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW
Not applicable.

ATTORNEY REVIEW
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative No. 1: Approve and establish a list of as-needed CEQA consulting services on-call list to provide environmental services for future development projects.

Alternative No. 2: Do not approve and establish a list of as-needed CEQA consulting services on-call list to provide environmental services for future development projects.

Alternative No. 3: Continue the item for further consideration.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1 to approve and establish a list of as-needed CEQA consulting services on-call list to provide environmental services for future development projects.

Prepared by: Steven Ayers, Principal Planner
Reviewed by: Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director
Procurement Review by: Amanda McCall, Mgmt. Analyst/Purchasing Officer Fiscal Review by: Ryan Smith, Finance Director
Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager

DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
SUBMITTED TO:

City of Fountain Valley
Attn: Amanda McCall,
Mgmt. Analyst/Purchasing Officer
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
SUBMITTED BY:

De Novo Planning Group
Starla Barker, AICP, Principal Planner
180 E Main Street, Suite 108
Tustin, CA 92780
[email protected]
949.396.8193
Proposal for As-Needed
CEQA Consulting Services
RFQ No. 23-012
City of Fountain Valley | November 28, 2023

DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Cover Letter .............................................................................................................................................. ii

2. Firm Qualifications.................................................................................................................................... 1 Key Personnel ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Teaming Partners...................................................................................................................................... 3 Relevant/Related Experience..................................................................................................................... 6 References............................................................................................................................................... 13

3. Understanding of and Proposed Approach ............................................................................................ 14 Project Approach ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Scope of Work.......................................................................................................................................... 16

4. Estimated Costs....................................................................................................................................... 18 Appendix A – Forms.................................................................................................................................... 19 Appendix B – Resumes................................................................................................................................ 22

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1. COVER LETTER
Amanda McCall, Mgmt. Analyst/Purchasing Officer
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
SUBJECT: Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services Dear Ms. McCall:

On behalf of De Novo Planning Group, thank you for the opportunity to submit this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide CEQA Consulting Services pursuant to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), including but not limited to, preparation and/or peer review of Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (including Amendments or Addendums), Notices and technical studies in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

De Novo Planning Group, a California S Corporation, is a land use and environmental planning firm specializing in community planning, environmental studies, design, and development services. The firm’s principal-level staff have successfully completed hundreds of projects consisting of comprehensive general plans, specific plans, housing elements, environmental impact reports, negative declarations, initial studies, NEPA analyses, climate action plans, hazard mitigation plans, biological assessments, wetland delineations, and development projects throughout California.

Our team has had the opportunity to work with the City of Fountain Valley and will continue to provide the City with an energetic and dedicated group of principal-level professionals with exceptional skills and qualifications. Our team is led by De Novo Principal Planner, Starla Barker, AICP, who will serve as the primary point of contact for the City. Starla has extensive experience in managing planning and environmental compliance documents, including on-call environmental consulting services contracts for local agencies. Ms. Barker recently provided CEQA peer review services for the City, serving as an extension of City staff. Our staff can mobilize quickly and efficiently, meeting project schedules while ensuring our environmental documents are accurate, legally defensible, and cost-effective.

We truly appreciate being considered for this project and for the opportunity to continue working with the City of Fountain Valley. Ben Ritchie, Principal, is authorized to negotiate and contractually bind De Novo Planning. Mr. Ritchie can be reached at (916) 949-3231 or [email protected] | 1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 106, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Located in our southern California office, Starla Barker can be reached at (949) 396-8193 or [email protected] | 180 East Main Street, Suite 108, Tustin, CA 92780.

Sincerely,

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Ben Ritchie, Principal Starla Barker, AICP, Principal Planner

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City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
1 2. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
De Novo Planning Group is a land use and environmental planning firm specializing in community planning, environmental studies, design, and development services. For the past 15 years, De Novo Planning Group has successfully operated in the Sacramento, Greater Bay Area, Central Valley, Tahoe Basin, and northern California regions, and in 2017, opened an office in Orange County to serve southern California clients. In 2020, Starla Barker, AICP, joined the firm, further expanding our southern California CEQA practice. Starla brings over 20 years of experience preparing and managing CEQA compliance documents throughout southern
California. The firm’s principal-level staff have successfully completed over 350 projects consisting of environmental impact reports, negative declarations, initial studies, NEPA analyses, climate action plans, biological assessments, wetland
delineations, general plans, specific plans, housing elements, and development projects throughout California. De Novo Planning Group incorporated in July 2008 and has full-service offices in northern and southern California.

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide municipal and private sector clients with world-class professional services, through principal-level attention to every project. We pride ourselves on our ability to work with clients to balance the often-conflicting goals of economic, social, environmental, legal, and political forces. Our services result in an integrated planning and environmental solution for every project that is technically sound, cost effective, and delivered within the client's schedule.

Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is to proactively plan and design projects in such a way that public and environmental concerns are addressed and accommodated early in the process. We strongly believe in the use of our knowledge for developing sensible and cost-effective solutions to concerns. Our solutions integrate local knowledge with the best available resources to achieve recognized national and international standards for planning and environmental management, to achieve a balance in local economic, social, and environmental goals. De Novo Planning Group is dedicated to fostering a partnership with each agency we serve, through listening to the community and stakeholders and reflecting the ideas and concerns we hear in the approach developed for each project.

Success Providing On-Call Services
De Novo’s Principals have served as contract planning/environmental staff and provided on-call services for several agencies throughout California, including but not limited to: Aliso Viejo, Burbank, Culver City, Fullerton, Gardena, Glendora, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Moreno Valley, Pasadena, Rancho Santa Official Name
De Novo Planning Group
Number of Employees
20 Project Manager/Primary Point
of Contact
Starla Barker, AICP
Principal Planner
949-396-8193
[email protected]
Tustin, CA
Entity Type
California S-Corporation
Federal Employer ID
26-2962235
Firm Locations
Southern California:
180 E. Main Street, Suite 108
Tustin, CA 92780
(where work will be performed)
Northern California:
1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 106
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-949-3231
Years in Business/Providing
Service
15

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Margarita, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Rosemead, Signal Hill, South Gate, West Hollywood, as well as Brentwood, Citrus Heights, Davis, Lincoln, Manteca Rancho Cordova, and Tracy. We understand the role of staff in the planning and CEQA compliance processes, and we pride ourselves on providing prompt and responsive services to our clients. Our past success has resulted in professional relationships that last years, and we continue to serve as resources for our clients well after individual projects have been completed.

Exceptional CEQA Experience.

Our team is well experienced with managing and preparing environmental compliance documents for a range of development projects including hotel, office, mixed use, industrial, residential, alternative energy, hospitals, schools, and parks, as well as policy programs including General Plans, Zoning Ordinances, and Specific Plans. Our projects are managed by a Principal-level management team who will be in attendance at all public and stakeholder meetings and will be intimately involved in every aspect of the project. This approach provides an exceptional level of quality control.

KEY PERSONNEL
The De Novo project team will be under the management of Starla Barker, AICP, serving as the Project Manager and primary/day-to-day point of contact for the City. Starla will be supported by Co-Project Manager/Management Contact, Ben Ritchie and additional Firm Principals, Steve McMurtry and Amanda Tropiano, who will further ensure supporting team members and resources are readily available and provide overall quality assurance.

Located in the Tustin office, Starla has over 20 years of experience preparing and managing environmental compliance documents throughout southern California, specializing in infill development and redevelopment projects within urbanized areas. Starla serves as the Project Manager for several on-call environmental consulting services contracts for local agencies and has a long history of preparing environmental compliance documents for projects within Orange County.

Starla will be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of the De Novo team on all future assignments and will ensure the environmental analysis is thorough and complies with CEQA requirements. Starla will review all internal and external work products and be responsible for overseeing and conducting any revisions and providing overall quality control and quality assurance throughout the project’s duration. Starla will also attend scheduled meetings, and in addition to key team members, will represent the project team at public hearings. Starla prides herself on being an integrated project manager who conducts research, analyzes data, and writes sections, and is eager to commit herself for the project duration.

Depending upon the nature of future project assignments, Starla will be joined by one of De Novo’s Principals or Principal Planners. The Co-Project Manager will serve as a second point of contact to the City and be responsible for ensuring De Novo’s successful completion of each task, as well as ensuring that the City’s goals and expectations are being met. This includes assisting with review of documents prior to formal submittal and providing quality assurance/quality control. This Principal-level attention to each detail of the project ensures a high-quality work product as well as continuity throughout the project.

De Novo's management team will be supported by additional senior-level staff and technical team members with expertise in environmental services. De Novo’s project management and technical staff

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City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
3 have a deep knowledge of CEQA and have prepared environmental compliance documentation for a variety of projects throughout southern California. Our in-house team will undertake peer review of technical studies and preparation of air quality and greenhouse gas analyses, health risk assessments, visual simulations, and light and glare assessments. Additionally, our team members have served as contract staff to local agencies and are familiar with the planning process and future uses of a CEQA document, which allows us to craft mitigation language that will be effective and straight-forward to implement. To complement our in-house services, we have well-established partnerships with highly experienced technical consultants who specialize in the areas of transportation, biological resources, cultural resources, and noise, all of whom are leaders in their fields and have experience working on a wide range of projects throughout southern California. We propose the use of the following subconsultants for these services, however, we are prepared to work with any consultants identified by the City or future project applicants for technical studies as needed.

TEAMING PARTNERS
To complement our in-house services, we have well-established partnerships with highly experienced technical consultants who specialize in the areas of transportation, noise, historic, cultural and paleontological resources, geology and soils, hazards, and hydrology and water quality. Staff resumes are included in Appendix A.

KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., has provided comprehensive transportation engineering, planning, and research services to government and private organizations since 1985. Their southern California regional office was established in 2014 in the City of Orange and serves clients throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Through this work, Kittelson has developed deep familiarity with the local, regional, and state transportation planning processes and analysis requirements for transportation impact studies and environmental documents. In addition, the firm has been working closely with local and regional agencies to establish new transportation analysis metrics, consistent with Senate Bill (SB) 743 and the switch from intersection Level of Service (LOS) to vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as the transportation impact metric under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Kittelson’s staff brings a demonstrated understanding of transportation and circulation requirements, travel demand modeling, and regional knowledge developed through more than 30 years of project experience in California including on recent general plans and specific plans in both Northern and Southern California. Tim Erney has 25 years of experience with planning and engineering projects throughout California. His primary focus has been on managing analyses and documentation of transportation analysis for CEQA, general plan updates, environmental review projects, access and circulation studies, sustainable transportation practices, TDM measures, parking evaluations, pedestrian and bicycle reviews, and data collection programs.

MAT ENGINEERING, INC., provides engineering consulting services in the fields of transportation planning and traffic engineering. Founded by Alex Tabrizi, PE, TE, who brings approximately two decades of professional transportation consulting experience, MAT Engineering has the ability to successfully perform tasks related to preparation of engineering and traffic surveys, traffic studies, cost estimates, impact studies and analysis, feasibility studies, bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and planning, active transportation, Transportation Demand Management strategies, and preparing technical analyses for environmental documents. The experience of the firm's personnel in transportation planning and traffic engineering provides the special skills necessary for determining practical and meaningful solutions in the following technical fields: Transportation planning studies; Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis; Traffic

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impacts analyses; Establishing Speed Limits - Engineering & Traffic Surveys (ET&S); Traffic engineering; Signal design; Signing & striping plans; and Parking demand, utilization, and impact analysis. Senior staff have successfully completed and reviewed hundreds of technical analyses in these areas and have conducted work as part of the on-call consultant services to various jurisdictions and public agencies throughout southern California.

MD ACOUSTICS, provides acoustical consulting services for all facets of noise/vibration, engineering, and audio control. Noise/vibration impact studies assess a wide span of issues and have included vibration and model analysis, automatic controls, reliability analysis, system engineering/system architecture analysis, environmental noise issues, transportation and railroad noise analysis, architectural acoustic design and noise barrier design. Clients range from the aerospace industry to municipalities to provide land developers. MD Acoustics has completed numerous acoustical engineering assessments and designs throughout California and the western United States. MD Acoustics personnel and partners are recognized leaders in the field of acoustics. They incorporate engineering expertise and professionalism with innovative problem solving. The result is an acoustical engineering firm that provides accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions.

CHRONICLE HERITAGE, delivers professional archaeological, ethnographic, paleontological, and historical resources consulting services for a wide variety of market sectors, including land development, energy, communications, transportation, federal government, military and tribal agencies. Mr. Hunt is a cultural resources management professional with more than 30 years of experience and specific expertise in the cultural resources requirements of CEQA, CEQA-Plus, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and NEPA.

Below is an organizational chart outlining the roles and responsibilities of the De Novo team; Resumes are included as Appendix A.

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City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
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De Novo Planning Group (Prime Consultant)
Management Team
Starla Barker, AICP, Principal Planner
Project Manager, Day-to-Day Point of Contact
- Lead document preparer
- Issue area study preparer
- Project management
- Quality control
Ben Ritchie, Principal
Management Contact/Co-Project Manager
- Lead document preparer
- Issue area study preparer
- Air quality/health risk assessments
- Greenhouse gas emissions/energy
Amanda Tropiano, Principal
Co-Project Manager
- Lead document preparer
- Issue area study preparer
- Public outreach and communications
- Quality control
Steve McMurtry, Principal
Co-Project Manager/Biologist
- Lead document preparer
- Issue area study preparer
- Air quality/health risk assessments
- Greenhouse gas emissions/energy
Technical Staff (Issue Area Preparers)
Christine Abraham, Principal
Planner
- Issue area study preparer
- Project management
- Quality control
Ashley Brodkin, Senior Planner
- Issue area study preparer
Josh Smith, AICP, LEED-AP,
Senior Planner
- Air Quality Analysis
- Health Risk Assessments
- Energy Analysis
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Analysis
Erik Anderson,
Associate Planner
- Issue area study preparer
Abdul Jama,
Assistant Planner
- Issue area study preparer
Jeff Setterlund,
Assistant Planner
- Issue area study preparer
Teaming Partners
Historic, Cultural and
Paleontological Resources
Chronicle Heritage
- Kevin Hunt
- Tiffany Clark, Ph.D., RPA
- Benjamin Scherzer, M.S.
- Paige Kohler, M.A.
- Heather Clifford, M.S.

Transportation
Kittelson and Associates
- Tim Erney, AICP, PTP, CTP
- Michael Sahimi, AICP
- Fernando Sotelo, TE
MAT Engineering, Inc.
- Alex Tabrizi, PE, TE
Noise
MD Acoustics
- Mike Dickerson Jr., INCE
- Claire Pincock, INCEUSA

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RELEVANT/RELATED EXPERIENCE
Below are public agency clients and representative projects in which the De Novo team has provided similar environmental consulting services on an on-call and competitive basis, including projects within the last five years.

City of Lake Forest On-Call Environmental Services
De Novo Planning has provided on-call environmental services for the City of Lake Forest since 2019. In this capacity, De Novo has been retained to prepare environmental documents for various private projects in Lake Forest.

De Novo prepared the comprehensive update to the City of Lake Forest General Plan. The General Plan Update is based on the community’s vision and values and will guide the long-term growth and development in Lake Forest for the next 20 years. A key component of the work program was establishing a range of contemporary technical studies with updated data on which to base future decisions. The Lake Forest General Plan Update includes a comprehensive set of goals, policies, and actions (implementation measures), as well as a revised Land Use Map. A Programmatic EIR was prepared to analyze the impacts associated with implementation of the General Plan. The Program EIR serves as a tiering document for future development activities within the City. De Novo staff included Amanda Tropiano and Josh Smith.

Teaming partners include Kittelson. Key environmental issues included agricultural resources, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, noise, and transportation. Project Approval:

June 2020. Contact: Gayle Ackerman, Director of Development Services | 949-461-3463 | [email protected].

De Novo prepared a CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemption (CE) for a proposed Extra Space Storage facility.

The Project proposes to remove 91 uncovered RV storage spaces within the 1.96-acre northwest portion of the property and construct a three-story, 90,512 square-foot climate-controlled self-storage building with 533 units. New landscaping would be provided at the corners of the proposed building and enhanced landscaping would be provided within the existing landscaped areas along the property’s frontage, adjacent to the existing office building, and within the existing parking area. Existing light fixtures within the proposed improvement area would be removed to accommodate the proposed building and wall mounted light fixtures would be provided on the building exterior. Some of the existing fire hydrants would be relocated to accommodate the proposed building and a transformer would be installed between the proposed building and the existing two-story storage building. The CE Report assesses the project’s consistency with each criterion, including a General Plan consistency analysis and assessment to confirm no significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality and water quality. De Novo staff included Starla Barker and Erik Anderson. Project Initiation: March 2023. Project Approval: November 2023. Project Contact: Jennifer Mansur, AICP, Senior Planner | 949-461-3472 | [email protected].

De Novo prepared an IS/MND for the Applied Medical Expansion and Bridge Project (Site Development Permit 12-20-5391). The Project applicant is applying for a Site Development Permit for the properties located at 20162 and 20202 Windrow Drive. The Project includes a 73,168 square foot tenant improvement on the first floor, 7,339 square foot building addition on the first floor, and a new 26,756 square foot second floor to the L203 Building (20202 Windrow Drive), as well as a new 13,253 square foot bridge to connect the L203 Building with the L202 Building (20162 Windrow Drive). De Novo also provided peer review of the applicant-prepared technical studies. De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Ashley

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City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
7 Brodkin, Josh Smith, and Erik Anderson. Primary environmental concerns include air quality, noise, and transportation. Project Approval: December 2021.

De Novo prepared an IS/MND for the Lock & Leave Self-Storage Facility (Use Permit 01-20-5331). The Project applicant proposes to convert an existing 64,329 square foot warehouse building into a 108,148 square foot climate controlled, Class “A” two-story self-storage facility consisting of 635 units, including a sales and rental office, break rooms, restrooms, and loading bays. The Project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning designations, but would require a use permit. De Novo staff included Starla Barker and Josh Smith. Primary environmental concerns include noise and hydrology/water quality.

Project Approval: April 2021. Project Contact: Ron Santos, Senior Planner | 949-461-3449 | [email protected]
De Novo is currently preparing an IS/MND for the Great Scott Landscape Facility (Plan Amendment 03-18- 5155, Zone Change 03-18-5144, and Use Permit 03-18-5146). The Project applicant proposes a General Plan Amendment from Regional Park/Open Space to Light Industrial, a Zone Change from A-1 General Agriculture to M-1 Light Industrial, and a Use Permit to allow for a Contractor/Landscape business (Great Scott Landscape Facility) to locate at 20865 Canada Road. Primary environmental concerns include biological resources, hydrology/water quality, and transportation. The IS/MND has been made available for public review. Project Approval: pending. Project Contact: Marie Luna, Senior Planner | 949-461-3466 | [email protected].

City of Burbank Environmental Services
Project Manager, Starla Barker, has been providing environmental services to the City of Burbank for over 10 years while at her prior firm and continuing at De Novo Planning.

De Novo prepared a CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemption (CE) for the Madison Square Garden (MSG) Media Studios Project. The Project proposes to construct a prototype facility for MSG Entertainment’s creative teams to develop and edit content prior to its ultimate use in Las Vegas productions. The De Novo team prepared an air quality analysis, including a health risk assessment, noise assessment, and a transportation assessment to support the CE. De Novo staff included Starla Barker and Josh Smith. Project Approval: June 2021.

De Novo prepared a CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemption (CE) for a mixed-use infill residential and retail/office development within the City of Burbank (624-628 San Fernando Boulevard Mixed-Use Project). The project proposes a four-story mixed-use building consisting of 42 residential dwelling units above 3,500 square feet of retail space and 8,200 square feet of office space. Of the 42 units, five would be deed restricted affordable units. The CE Report assesses the project’s consistency with each criterion, including a General Plan consistency analysis and assessment to confirm no significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality and water quality. De Novo staff included Starla Barker and Josh Smith. Project Approval: August 2020. Project Contact: Lisa Frank, Associate Planner | 818-238-5263 | [email protected]
De Novo is preparing an EIR for the 2500 N. Hollywood Way Dual Brand Hotel Project. De Novo staff includes Starla Barker, Steve McMurtry, Ashley Brodkin, and Josh Smith. The Project proposes a dualbrand hotel on a property with an existing Marriott and Convention Center, located across from the Hollywood Burbank Airport. The team has conducted peer review of applicant-prepared technical studies, prepared additional technical studies, and provided the City with an Administrative Draft EIR. Subsequent

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to completion of the Administration Draft EIR, the Applicant has modified the Project and preparation of the revised CEQA document was initiated in late 2023. Project Initiation: May 2020. Project Completion:

Anticipated 2024. Project Contact: Daniel Villa, Senior Planner | 818-238-5250 | [email protected] De Novo recently initiated preparation of technical studies and an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the 129 E. Providencia Hotel Project. The Project proposes removal of existing structures and development of an 84-room Home2Suites Hotel. The Project was initiated in October 2023.

De Novo Staff includes Starla Barker, Christine Abraham, Erik Anderson, and Josh Smith. Teaming Partners include MD Acoustics, Fuscoe, Leighton, and Chronicle Heritage. Project Contact: Karen Chavez, Assistant Planner | 818-268-5248 | [email protected]
Additional Projects Completed by Starla Barker as Project Manager: AC Hotel IS/MND; Nickelodeon Office Building IS/MND; 550 N. Third Street Mixed Use IS/MND; International School of Los Angeles/Lycee International de Los Angeles (1105 N. Riverside Drive) IS/MND.

City of Gardena Environmental Services
Since early 2020, De Novo Planning Group has prepared several environmental compliance documents on behalf of the City.

De Novo prepared an IS/MND for the Hotel Standards General Plan & Zoning Code Amendment Project on behalf of the City of Gardena. The City of Gardena proposed to amend the General Plan and Zoning Code to provide for new and revised development standards specific to amenity hotels, provide clean-up language to the General Plan Land Use Plan to incorporate previous amendments to the Zoning Code, and to provide other minor clean-up language to the Zoning Code. Although the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code amendments do not involve site-specific development, the intent of the proposed modifications, specific to amenity hotels, is to encourage future development of amenity hotels within the City. The City anticipates that up to four amenity hotels with up to 450 hotel rooms in total could be accommodated. Therefore, a programmatic analysis of the potential development of up to four amenity hotels with up to 450 rooms along arterials and major collector streets within the General Commercial (C3), Heavy Commercial (C-4), Industrial (M-1), and General Industrial (M-2) zones of the City was prepared.

De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Steve McMurtry, and Josh Smith. Project Approval: April 2021.

Project Contact: Lisa Kranitz, Assistant City Attorney | 310-450-9585 | [email protected] De Novo prepared a CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemption (CE) for a proposed Lab Five Soccer Center. The project proposes to construct a 5-a-side soccer center facility on an approximately 1.5-acre site. The proposed Lab Five Soccer Center would consist of seven 50-feet by 98-feet soccer fields with low rebound walls, netting, and 20-foot high light poles illuminated by LED down lights. The existing office building (2,786 square feet) would be retained and the storage building (200 square feet) would be removed to allow for an outdoor seating area. The CE Report assesses the project’s consistency with each criterion, including a General Plan consistency analysis and assessment to confirm no significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality and water quality. De Novo staff included Starla Barker and Josh Smith. Teaming partners included MD Acoustics. Project Approval: November 2021. Project Contact: Lisa Kranitz, Assistant City Attorney | 310-450-9585 | [email protected]
De Novo prepared an IS/MND for the U-Haul Redevelopment Project. The Project proposes to remove the existing on-site structures and develop a new, modern U-Haul Moving and Storage Store with a 177,573 square foot, 5-story storage facility and a separate 8,000 square foot building for retail sales and office

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City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
9 use. In addition to providing U-Haul truck and trailer sharing and retail sales, the location will house regional U-Haul marketing operations. The applicant is seeking a Zone Change from C-3 to Heavy Commercial (C-4), a Zone Text Amendment to allow for greater ground floor street frontage when a proposed self-storage facility has at least 600 feet of lot frontage on a major collector or arterial street, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for the self-storage facility within the C-4 Zone, and Site Plan Review. The De Novo team prepared the environmental analysis, including the following technical studies:
air quality, cultural resources, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, sewer supply, and transportation, as well as peer review of several applicant-prepared technical studies. De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Ashley Brodkin, Josh Smith, and Erik Anderson. Teaming partners include MD Acoustics. Project Completion: June 2022. Project Contact: Amanda Acuna, Senior Planner | 310-217-9524 | [email protected].

De Novo prepared an IS/MND for the proposed 1108 W. 141st Street General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Project. The Project proposes a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to redesignate the property as General Commercial with a Mixed-Use Overlay in the Land Use Plan and rezone the property as General Commercial (C-3) with a Mixed-Use Overlay (MUO) designation. Although a specific development is not being proposed at this time, based on the existing agreements and development standards that would be applicable to the site associated with the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, the CEQA analysis considers the potential for future development of a four-story hotel (65 feet high) with up to 126 rooms within a single structure of approximately 68,000 square feet and a separate 5,000 square foot restaurant on 2.0 acres of the 4.59-acre Project site. The remaining acreage would remain as required parking for the adjacent casino. De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Steve McMurtry, and Josh Smith. Teaming partners included MD Acoustics. Project Approval: December 2020.

Project Contact: Lisa Kranitz, Assistant City Attorney | 310-450-9585| [email protected] De Novo is currently preparing the EIR for the City of Gardena Land Use Plan, Zoning Code & Zoning Amendment Project. The project proposes to amend the Land Use Plan of the Community Development Element of the General Plan with the addition of new land use designations. Other technical updates will be added to reflect changes that have occurred since 2006. The General Plan Land Use Policy Map will be amended to apply new land use designations. New zones will be created to provide consistency with the Land Use Plan update and additional changes will be made to the Zoning Code, including objective Residential Design Standards. The Gardena Zoning Map will be amended to apply the new zones to specific parcels within the City and to eliminate split-zoned properties and rezone other properties to match the existing uses, densities, or intensities that already occur on those properties. As part of the project, the existing Artesia Corridor Specific Plan (ACSP) will be rescinded. The amendments will allow for new residential development or increased residential development when compared to existing conditions. As site-specific development proposals are not currently known, a programmatic analysis of the potential environmental impacts associated with new residential development consistent with implementation of the proposed project was prepared in the EIR. Public review of the Draft EIR is anticipated to occur in Fall 2023. The work program was initiated in 2022 and is anticipated to be completed in early 2024. De Novo staff includes Starla Barker, Josh Smith, and Erik Anderson. Teaming partners include Kittelson and MD Acoustics. Project Contact: Amanda Acuna, Senior Planner | 310-217-9524 | [email protected].

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City of San Jacinto General Plan Update and EIR
De Novo Planning prepared the City’s comprehensive General Plan and Focused Zoning Code Update and Program EIR.

De Novo prepared the comprehensive update to the City of San Jacinto General Plan. The General Plan Update is an expression of the community’s vision for the City and Planning Area and constitutes the policy and regulatory framework by which future development projects will be reviewed and public improvements will be implemented. The San Jacinto General Plan Update includes a comprehensive set of goals, policies, and actions (implementation measures), as well as a revised Land Use Map. The San Jacinto General Plan Update includes all of the State-mandated elements, and addresses two optional topics: Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability and Community Facilities. The comprehensive San Jacinto General Plan Update involved updating the City’s environmental baseline conditions and updating the General Plan development projections for the year 2040. De Novo also prepared a Focused Zoning Ordinance Update to implement the General Plan and create consistency between the land use map and the Zoning Ordinance.

A Programmatic EIR was prepared to analyze the impacts associated with implementation of the General Plan and the Focused Zoning Ordinance Update. The Program EIR serves as a tiering document for future development activities within the City. De Novo staff included Amanda Tropiano, Starla Barker, Ashley Brodkin, Josh Smith, and Erik Anderson. Teaming partners include MD Acoustics. Key environmental issues included agricultural resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, transportation, and tribal cultural resources. Project Approval: November 2022. Contact:

Travis Randel, Deputy City Manager, | 951-654-7337 | [email protected].

City of Laguna Beach Environmental Services
De Novo Planning has provided on-call environmental services for the City of Laguna Beach since 2022. In this capacity, De Novo has been retained to prepare environmental documents for various private projects in Laguna Beach.

De Novo prepared an IS/ND for the 749 Marlin Drive Extension Project (Coastal Development Permit CDP2022-2071 and Road Extension RD EXT-2021-10443). The Project applicant is applying for a Coastal Development Permit and Road Extension for the property at 749 Marlin Drive. The Project includes a proposed extension of Marlin Drive in order to provide access from Marlin Drive for the potential future development of a single-family residence. De Novo also provided peer review of the applicant-prepared technical studies. De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Ashley Brodkin, and Erik Anderson. Primary environmental concerns include biological resources. The Project was not approved due to issues unrelated to the CEQA document. Contact: Chris Dominguez, Senior Planner, | 949-497-0745 | [email protected].

De Novo is preparing an IS/MND for the 2354 San Clemente Street Project (Costal Development Permit CDP-2021-8819 and Design Review DR-2021-8817). The Project applicant is applying for a Coastal Development Permit and Design Review approval for the property at 2354 San Clemente Street. The Project includes the removal of the existing single-family residence and construction of a new single-family residence. De Novo also provided peer review of the applicant-prepared technical studies. De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Ashley Brodkin, and Abdul Jama. Teaming partners include Chronicle Heritage.

Primary environmental concerns include biological resources and cultural resources. Public review of the

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City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
11 IS/MND is anticipated in 2024. Contact: Chris Dominguez, Senior Planner, | 949-497-0745 | [email protected].

De Novo is preparing an IS/MND for the 385 Nyes Place Project. The Project applicant is applying for a Coastal Development Permit and Design Review approval for the property at 385 Nyes Place. The Project includes the construction of a new single-family residence on a vacant lot. De Novo also provided peer review of the applicant-prepared technical studies. De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Ashley Brodkin, Erik Anderson, and Abdul Jama. Teaming partners include Chronicle Heritage. Primary environmental concerns include biological resources and cultural resources. Public review of the IS/MND is anticipated in 2024. Contact: Amber Dobson, Planning Manager, | 949-497-0362 | [email protected].

De Novo is preparing an IS/MND for the 820 Gainsborough Drive Project (Costal Development Permit CDP23-0132, Design Review DR-23-0131 and Revocable Encroachment Permit REP023-0133). The Project applicant is applying for a Coastal Development Permit, Design Review approval and a Revocable Encroachment Permit for the property at 820 Gainsborough Drive. The Project includes the construction of a new single-family residence on a vacant lot. De Novo also provided peer review of the applicantprepared technical studies. De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Ashley Brodkin, and Abdul Jama.

Teaming partners include Chronicle Heritage. Primary environmental concerns include biological resources and cultural resources. Project approval anticipated for the beginning of 2024. Contact: Chris Dominguez, Senior Planner, | 949-497-0745 | [email protected].

City of Fullerton
De Novo Planning has provided on-call environmental services for the City of Fullerton since 2020. In this capacity, De Novo has been retained to prepare environmental documents for private projects in Fullerton.

De Novo prepared an Environmental Checklist pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) of the 1901 Via Burton Industrial Project with respect to the Project’s consistency with the Fullerton Plan, the analysis contained in the Fullerton Plan EIR, and any sitespecific environmental impacts or cumulative impacts that may result from Project implementation. The Project proposes to remove the existing on-site structures and develop a new 139,269-square foot industrial building for warehousing/distribution uses, including a 4,500-square foot mezzanine designated for supporting office use. The building use would consist of 130,269 square feet for warehouse/distribution use and 9,000 square feet for office use. Although the specific end user is not currently known, the building size and design would provide for a light industrial end use; high intensity/distribution or uses requiring refrigeration would not occur within the site. The proposed building would have a building footprint of 134,769 square feet and a maximum height of 40 feet with a clear height of 32 feet within the warehouse; 18 dock-high doors would be located along the eastern side of the building. De Novo staff included Starla Barker, Ashley Brodkin and Josh Smith. Teaming partners included MD Acoustics. Project Approval: June 2022. Project Reference: Edgardo Caldera, Senior Planner | 714-773-5773 | [email protected]
De Novo prepared an IS/MND and associated technical studies, including a Health Risk Assessment, for the 1500 South Raymond Street Project which proposes removal of an existing hotel and development of an approximately 135,000 square foot industrial building for warehousing/distribution uses. The IS/MND has been prepared and public review is completed with approval anticipated to occur in Fall 2023. De Novo staff includes Starla Barker, Ashley Brodkin, Josh Smith, and Erik Anderson. Teaming partners

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includes MD Acoustics and Chronicle Heritage (formerly PaleoWest). Project Approval: November 2023.

Project Reference: Edgardo Caldera, Senior Planner | 714-773-5773 | [email protected].

Slater Investments Mixed-Use Project IS/MND Peer Review, City of Fountain Valley De Novo Planning Group provided third-party peer review services to the City of Fountain Valley for the Slater Investments Mixed-Use Project IS/MND and technical studies prepared by the applicant team. The Project proposes to construct a four and five story mixed-use development with 270 residential units (including 33 affordable housing units), a 5,000 square foot restaurant with 2,000 square feet of outdoor dining space, a parking garage, and associated amenities on a 3.34-acre property. Proposed Project entitlements include a Code Amendment to create new mixed-use zones in the City; General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from General Commercial to Mixed Use; Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of the property from C1-Local Business to MU1-Mixed Use; Lot Line Adjustment to merge all parcels into one for construction of the Project; Precise Plan for the site layout and construction of the Project; and a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a large format restaurant with on-premises alcohol sales with the MU1 zone. The De Novo team conducted the peer review to ensure the IS/MND and supporting technical studies considered recent CEQA legislation and agency requirements, including consistency with SB 743 requirements. Project Manager, Starla Barker, attended the Planning Commission and City Council hearings on behalf of the City to respond to questions and provide CEQA expertise, as needed. Project Initiation: November 2021. Project Approval: April 2022.

Project Contact: Steven Ayers, Principal Planner | 714-593-4431| [email protected].

Moiola Park Residences IS/MND Peer Review, City of Fountain Valley De Novo Planning Group provided third-party peer review services to the City of Fountain Valley for the Moiola Park Residences IS/MND and technical studies prepared by the applicant team. The Project proposed a 74-lot residential subdivision and a one-acre park on an approximately 13-acre property. The Project site is the former Fred Moiola Elementary School Site, which is currently unoccupied, but the school improvements remain in place. Proposed Project entitlements included a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Precise Plan, and Tentative Tract Map.

The De Novo team conducted the peer review to ensure the IS/MND and supporting technical studies considered recent CEQA legislation and agency requirements, including consistency with SB 743 requirements. Project Manager, Starla Barker, attended the Planning Commission and City Council hearings on behalf of the City to respond to questions and provide CEQA expertise, as needed. Project Approval: April 2021. Project Contact: Steven Ayers, Principal Planner | 714-593-4431 | [email protected].

Addendums to General Plan FEIRs for 2021-2029 Housing Element Updates and Safety Element Updates, Various Cities
De Novo has prepared several Addendums to previously certified EIRs for General Plans in support of Housing Element and Safety Element Updates being prepared by De Novo as well as other firms. In 2021- 2022 Addendums have been prepared for the San Marcos Housing Element Update, San Marcos Safety Element and Environmental Justice Element, Temecula Housing Element and Safety Element Update, Westminster Housing Element Update, Rancho Santa Margarita Housing Element and Safety Element Update, Avalon Housing Element and Safety Element Update, and Stanton Housing and Safety Element Update.

DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
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De Novo provides on-call environmental consulting services for several public agencies throughout California. More specifically, De Novo has been retained to prepare environmental compliance documents for various private and public agency projects in the cities of Lake Forest, Gardena, and Fullerton. Detailed project descriptions, project-specific staff contacts, and De Novo personnel are provided in the Relevant Experience section, above. Below are the primary agency contacts for the on-call contracts.

City of Lake Forest
De Novo Planning has provided on-call environmental services for the City of Lake Forest since 2019.

Gayle Ackerman
Director of Community Development
City of Lake Forest
Phone: (949) 461-3463
Email: [email protected]
City of Gardena
De Novo Planning has provided on-call environmental services for the City of Gardena since early 2020.

Lisa Kranitz
Assistant City Attorney
City of Gardena
Phone: (310) 450-9585
Email: [email protected]
City of Fullerton
De Novo Planning has provided on-call environmental services for the City of Fullerton since 2020.

Edgardo Caldera
Senior Planner
City of Fullerton
Phone: (714) 773-5773
Email: [email protected]

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3. UNDERSTANDING OF AND PROPOSED APPROACH

PROJECT APPROACH
De Novo is committed to providing the City with exceptional technical analysis and environmental review services. Our team will prepare technical analyses and write comprehensive and legally-defensible documents in compliance with all applicable federal, state, regional, and local legislation and requirements. Our team understands that as Lead Agency, the City of Fountain Valley is responsible for preparing and approving environmental documents. De Novo will work side-by-side with City staff and provide principal-level attention to ensure the entire review process is conducted in a comprehensive manner and will consider recent legislation and reviewing agency requirements. Our approach outlines a collaborative process for preparation of sound environmental compliance documentation. De Novo prides itself on crafting a project-specific technical approach for each project it pursues. However, below is a summary of key considerations we apply in our approach to every project:
• Compliance with State legislation
• Close coordination with stakeholder, resource, and responsible agencies • Principal attention to every aspect of the project
• Dedicated Principal (Account Manager), Project Manager and Co-Project Manager • Strict Adherence to Schedule and Budget
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Compliance with State Legislation
The De Novo team is well-versed in the CEQA Statute (Public Resources Code Section 21000-21189) and the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000- 15387). The firm’s Principals regularly lecture on CEQA and have been asked to prepare and provide expert testimony on complex environmental topics on projects throughout California. The firm maintains a keen understanding of future legislation which has the potential to impact CEQA and environmental documents.

Close Coordination with Stakeholder, Resource, and Responsible Agencies Given our experience in preparing environmental documents, we understand the strong need for early and on-going coordination with stakeholders and resource agencies as well as other agencies that regulate and/or permit activities within the City. Coordination with applicants/developers, neighborhood and civic groups may also be needed during the project. Our team will consult all relevant resource and regulatory agencies as part of any project, as well as during the Notice of Preparation review and during the preparation of the draft documents. Consultations assure that the agencies have considered the project and have provided input to the analysis and mitigation measures presented in the document.

Principal Attention to Every Aspect of the Project
We do not identify principal staff in our proposal, then hand your project out to junior staff members to complete for our review. Rather, our Principal staff identified in this proposal as the Project Manager and Co-Project Managers will work on every aspect of each project undertaken for the City and will write and review each document we provide to the City. This senior-level attention to each detail of the project ensures a high-quality work product as well as continuity throughout each project.

DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
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Our team dedicates De Novo principals and/or principal planners as Project Manager and a Co-Project Manager who will be in attendance at public and stakeholder meetings and will be intimately involved in every aspect of the project. Although the Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact, we feel that the use of two managers will ensure that all members of our team are constantly up to speed regarding changes in project direction, staff preferences, and all of the other nuances of CEQA/NEPA projects. Additionally, having two project managers provides an exceptional level of quality control so that products reviewed by the City are technically accurate and complete.

Schedule Control
Our project team is fully committed to bringing our projects to public hearings as quickly and effectively as possible while always delivering products of exceptional quality. We thrive under deadlines, and we have a track record of meeting or exceeding our project schedules. Our use of Principal-level staff throughout all stages of the project allows us to work quickly, efficiently, and produce preliminary draft documents of superior quality. Our project managers take a very active and hands-on role, and we diligently manage our team and coordinate with City staff to ensure that all parties are continuously aware of pending deadlines, outstanding tasks, and draft work products that will require staff review.

De Novo Planning Group has sufficient capacity and the necessary experience to provide on-call environmental consulting services to the City of Fountain Valley. We are committed to delivering legallydefensible products on-time and on-budget and will allocate our resources to exceed your expectations.

De Novo will coordinate directly with City staff to understand any project-specific scheduling needs. A date-specific schedule is typically provided following the kickoff meeting based upon an understanding of any timing considerations.

Strict Adherence to Budget
We take tremendous pride in our ability to adhere to our project budgets. Our project managers are also principals and senior managers of the firm, and to this end, we have the authority to take any steps necessary to ensure that our projects remain on budget. We strongly encourage the City to call our references and specifically inquire about the extraordinary steps we take to ensure we do not modify or exceed our budgets. This regularly includes the addition of extra meetings and the allocation of staff time and resources beyond the levels identified in our proposal, at no extra charge to the City. We know that this is a unique way of doing business, but it has proven to be a tremendously successful approach for our firm. We are in this business for the long-term, and building trust and confidence with our clients is the single greatest thing we can do to build loyalty and repeat business.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Coordinating closely with City staff, De Novo’s management team will ensure that our deliverables address regulatory requirements and are completed in a timely and professional manner. Our internal quality control review includes review of our environmental documents by a Principal Planner.

The first stage of review includes verification of the technical adequacy of the analysis, that the document addresses the format and content requirements of the client, technical information, and that all components of the project, as described in the project description and analyzed throughout the document, are correct. The second stage of review consists of a comprehensive, detailed review of the document by an individual knowledgeable about CEQA, other applicable laws, and applicable court cases.

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This review involves senior staff not directly involved in the project to provide a clean set of eyes and encompasses all sections of the document.

Clear Communication with City of Fountain Valley Staff
De Novo understands that the environmental document preparation process will require extensive coordination and communication with City of Fountain Valley staff, as well as the responsible agencies, and general public. Our team is committed to continuous and comprehensive coordination throughout the CEQA process. De Novo has proposed a project management team with exceptional CEQA/NEPA knowledge and local planning experience.

Our team serves as an extension of City staff to ensure the projects are delivered in a timely manner.

Working closely with City staff throughout the project will ensure early identification and resolution of critical issues. Our approach of a Project Manager and Principal of the firm serving as a Co-Project Manager, ensures consistent and regular interaction and communication between City staff and the De Novo team. This allows for frequent exchange of information without loss of time or resources and will provide all parties with advance input on any issues that may arise. Early and consistent coordination with the City’s Project Manager and between the De Novo Project Manager maintains the flow of data and allows for timely response to any issues, and ensures the work program stays on track.

The De Novo team will work with the City at project initiation to create a detailed and realistic project schedule, making sure to identify all critical path items and any constraints. Throughout project development, we will review the status of all project tasks regularly to ensure they are progressing within the scheduled timeframe. A monthly progress report will identify the tasks accomplished, deliverables submitted, anticipated tasks/progress for the next month, and any pending issues. If issues arise that could result in schedule delays, we will make it a priority to coordinate with the City to find the necessary solutions to move the project forward.

SCOPE OF WORK
The De Novo team has provided environmental documentation and technical studies for a diverse range of development projects, as well as regulatory/policy documents, such as General Plans and zoning ordinances. We are proud of our history of working with local agencies on an on-call basis. We will work with the City to prepare a detailed and accurate scope of work tailored for the project being proposed at that time. Our scope of work will identify the specific tasks the De Novo team will undertake from project initiation to project closeout. The work program, including technical studies and level of analysis, will vary depending upon a project’s location and characteristics. All technical studies and environmental documents will be completed in accordance with the adopted CEQA Guidelines.

Typical on-call contracts follow a standard protocol to assess project requirements, including but not necessarily limited to project initiation/kick-off; data review and research; project description; and technical studies and environmental analysis to support the environmental clearance document. Working with the City as an extension of staff, De Novo will be responsible for preparation of draft and final environmental documents, including all supporting documentation such as the Notice of Exemption, Addendum, Notice of Preparation, Initial Study, Notice of Intent to Adopt, Notice of Availability, Response to Comments, Findings and Facts, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Notice of Determination. We will circulate environmental documents for public review, including necessary filings with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse through the

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City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
17 CEQASubmit portal, and participate in community/scoping meetings and public hearings, as needed. Our work programs include assistance with tribal consultation or other resource and stakeholder agencies, and regular meetings with staff.

Deliverables are anticipated to include electronic Word and PDF files for each Administrative Draft and Review Draft document. Electronic copies of the kick-off meeting agenda and minutes, draft project description, schedule, and required notices will also be provided. We will coordinate with the City on any needed hard copies. De Novo will be responsible for submitting the Public Review Draft documents and notices to the State Clearinghouse through the CEQA Submit portal and filing CEQA notices with the County, including payment of required fees, if requested.

De Novo’s project management team has a long history of working with local agencies on an on-call basis.

Our staff can mobilize quickly and efficiently, meeting project schedules while ensuring our environmental documents are accurate, legally defensible, and cost-effective. We understand the environmental review may be in the form of a variety of documents. Regardless of the environmental compliance document needed, the De Novo team will serve as an extension of City staff in all aspects of the environmental review process.

Technical studies can be prepared as stand-alone studies, but often are prepared to support an environmental document, including, but not limited to, an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Report (Project, Program, Supplemental, Addendum, etc.) or Environmental Impact Statement. The De Novo team has the experience and capacity to prepare the technical studies and analysis typically required for any project.

In addition to preparing technical analysis and environmental compliance documentation, the De Novo team is often called upon to provide third party peer review services for our clients. Our approach to conducting peer reviews involve the following considerations: 1) compliance with the CEQA Guidelines; 2) technical accuracy of analysis in support of conclusions and findings of significance; and 3) internal consistency of the document. CEQA and technical specialists will conduct the review, with a Principal and/or Project Manager serving as the primary CEQA reviewer. Our reviews will result in a memorandum providing a determination of compliance, along with any suggested edits or noted deficiencies in the document.

The De Novo team will also be available to participate in conference calls or in-person meetings, as necessary, to discuss any issues of concern, approach to analysis, and third-party peer review comments.

De Novo Principals, Project Manager, and technical staff, as well as subconsultant team members will be available, as necessary, to provide expert testimony before decision-making bodies, including describing our review and findings, and responding to questions.

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4. ESTIMATED COSTS
Pursuant to the submittal requirements, the Cost Proposal has been submitted under separate cover.

DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
City of Fountain Valley Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services, RFQ No. 23-012
19 APPENDIX A – FORMS

NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
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The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder. All statements contained in the bid are true. The bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the bidder.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, and that this declaration is executed on _____________ (date) at _______________(city), California.
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APPENDIX B – RESUMES

EDUCATION
Masters, Urban and Regional
Planning, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

BA, Business Economics, University
of California, Riverside

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
American institute of Certified
Planners, 2009, No. 024079
Starla Barker, AICP, is a principal planner with De Novo Planning Group whose primary responsibilities are the management and preparation of environmental documents (Initial Studies, Negative Declaration, Environmental Impact Reports, and Environmental Assessments), as well as other planning documents including General Plans and Specific Plans. With over 20 years of professional planning experience Starla has successfully managed a wide range of projects with particular emphasis in General Plans, urban infill, downtown, and redevelopment projects. Utilizing her experience in community planning, Starla is regularly involved in land use and policy planning, including the development and implementation of community outreach programs, and frequently manages and prepares environmental clearance documents for citywide policy planning and redevelopment projects. Through her extensive experience in both policy and environmental planning, Starla is keenly aware of the interaction between the two and consistently takes a proactive and comprehensive approach to understanding planning and environmental issues and developing solutions.

General Plan Update, Zoning Update
and EIR
City of San Jacinto
Downtown Core EIR
City of Fontana
General Plan Land Use and Zoning
Amendments EIR
City of Gardena
General Plan Update EIR
City of La Verne
General Plan Update EIR
City of Lawndale
Sunrise Mall Specific Plan EIR
City of Citrus Heights
2500 North Hollywood Way Hotel EIR
City of Burbank
The Harper Mixed Use Project EIR
City of West Hollywood
385 Nyes Place IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
Marlin Drive IS/ND
City of Laguna Beach
2354 San Clemente IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
820 Gainsborough IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
Hotel Development Standards GPA &
Zone Change IS/MND
City of Gardena
1500 Raymond Ave Industrial IS/MND
City of Fullerton
1901 Via Burton Industrial CEQA
City of Fullerton
General Plan Transportation &
Mobility Element Update ND
City of Bell Gardens
General Plan Update and EIR
Addendum
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
General Plan Update and EIR*
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Applied Medical Expansion IS/MND
City of Lake Forest
Lock & Leave Self Storage IS/MND
City of Lake Forest
Melia Evergreen Residential IS/MND
City of Gardena
Olson Townhomes IS/MND
City of Gardena
Pilot Travel Center IS/MND
City of Palmdale
2550 Orange Industrial IS/MND
City of Signal Hill
Avanti South Specific Plan EIR
City of Lancaster*
Lido House Hotel EIR*
City of Newport Beach

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Project was completed by Ms. Barker while she was employed at another planning firm

EDUCATION
MA, City and Regional Planning,
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
BA, Political Science and History,
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Mr. Ritchie is a founding principal at De Novo Planning Group with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Ritchie’s expertise includes managing long range planning documents, completing complex and controversial CEQA documents, and facilitating community outreach and public communications efforts for the firm. His experience includes a variety of land use, transportation, and sustainability projects throughout California. Mr. Ritchie has extensive knowledge of the nuanced interplay between CEQA and long range planning, and he has assisted numerous communities with the establishment of planning strategies to achieve effective and legally defensible approaches to economic development, sustainability and streamlined development. Ben graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Master of City and Regional Planning.

Ben Ritchie

PRINCIPAL
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Lake Forest
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of La Verne
General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Update, Climate Action Plan, and EIR,
City of San Jacinto
General Plan Update, Housing
Element, and EIR,
City of Brentwood
PA-1 Specific Plan and EIR,
City of Brentwood
General Plan and Zoning Code
Update, Housing Element, and EIR,
City of Sebastopol
General Plan Update, Housing
Element and EIR,
City of Cotati
General Plan Update, Housing
Element, Zoning Code Update and
EIR,
Colusa County
General Plan Update EIR and Climate
Action Plan,
City of Foster City
Sustainability Element and Climate
Action Plan EIR,
City of Elk Grove
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Campbell
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Milpitas
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Lakeport
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Manteca
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Lathrop
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Jackson
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Willows
General Plan Update and EIR,
Glenn County
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Red Bluff

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
BS, Natural Resources
Management,
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

ORGANIZATIONS
Licensed Real Estate Broker,
#01380263
Mr. McMurtry is a Principal with De Novo Planning Group and is responsible for project management, preparation of environmental documents, land use plans, air quality modeling, biological assessments, LESA modeling, regulatory permitting, litigation support, and expert witness testimony. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams to complete hundreds of environmental, land use planning, and development projects in 32 California counties. Mr. McMurtry’s experience includes service in engineering and planning firms, as well as in the building industry. He has served as the project manager for thirteen RTP EIRs in California and is known as an expert in transportation environmental planning. His environmental experience encompasses public outreach/facilitation, policy/program development, document writing/processing, and permitting. Mr.

McMurtry has extensive experience preparing environmental documents and obtaining regulatory permits for state and federally funded projects, including projects within the State Highway System. Because of his expertise, he has been called on for litigation support and expert witness testimony relative to environmental and CEQA issues.

Steve McMurtry

PRINCIPAL
South Lathrop Specific Plan EIR,
City of Lathrop
Truckee Planned Community 3
(Specific Plan 3) EIR,
Town of Truckee
Cannery Park Master Plan EIR,
City of Davis
Crossroads West Specific Plan EIR,
City of Riverbank
PA-1 Specific Plan and EIR,
City of Brentwood
5175 Vincent Avenue Initial
Study/MND,
City of Irwindale
Seraphina Initial Study/MND,
City of Temecula
LDS Church Initial Study/MND,
City of San Juan Capistrano
Griffin Park Master Plan EIR,
City of Manteca
Whisper Ridge Hotel Resort and Golf
Course Master Plan EIR,
City of Oroville
Silverado Master Plan EIR,
City of Elk Grove
Tra Vigne Master Plan EIR,
City of Stockton
Ventana Specific Plan EIR,
City of Merced
Madera 5-Bridges Specific Plan EIR,
City of Merced
Atwater South Specific Plan EIR,
City of Atwater
Morgan Ranch Specific Plan EIR,
City of Turlock
Family Entertainment Zone Master
Plan EIR,
City of Manteca
Pilot Flying J EIR,
City of Tulare
Pilot Flying J EIR,
City of Lathrop
2015 Placer County RTP EIR,
Placer County Regional Transportation
Planning Agency
2011 San Joaquin County RTP EIR
San Joaquin Council of Governments,
2012 Butte County MTP and SCS
EIR,
Butte County Association of
Governments
2015 Amador County RTP EIR,
Amador County Transportation
Commission
Merced County 2014 RTP EIR,
Merced County Association of
Governments

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
MA, Urban and Regional Planning,
University of California, Irvine

BA, Urban Studies and Planning,
University of California, San Diego

BA, Political Science: Comparative
Politics,
University of California, San Diego

Study Abroad Program,
University of Sussex

ORGANIZATIONS
Urban Land Institute
International Association for Public
Participation (IAP2)
American Planning Association
Congress for New Urbanism
Amanda Tropiano is a principal with De Novo Planning Group and is responsible for leading the firm’s Southern California practice. Amanda has successfully managed a wide variety of land use and environmental planning projects for public and private sector clients, including numerous General Plans, specific plans, corridor plans, strategic plans, sustainability programs, visioning projects, transitoriented development plans, zoning documents, outreach programs, and CEQA projects. Amanda is also an IAP2 trained public outreach practitioner and has completed project management training with PSMJ. Amanda consistently brings to the table her passion, creativity, and strategic thinking to make sure every project exceeds her client's expectations. Amanda brings a unique project management style to her clients, where she relies on collaboration, communication, and creativity to identify and proactively address potential opportunities and challenges. She is a skilled public speaker and enjoys working with members of the public, stakeholders, and elected and appointed officials throughout the planning process.

Amanda Tropiano

PRINCIPAL
General Plan Update, Housing
Element, Safety Element, and EIR,
City of Lake Forest
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Laguna Niguel
General Plan Update, Rezoning, ODS,
and EIR,
City of Lomita
Housing Element, Rezoning Program,
ODS, and CEQA Compliance,
City of Laguna Hills
Housing, Safety, and Circulation
Element Update
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
General Plan Update, Hawthorne Blvd
Specific Plan Update, and EIR,
City of Lawndale
General Plan Update, Housing
Element, EIR, and CAP,
City of San Jacinto
General Plan Update, Housing
Element, Zoning Update, and EIR,
City of Indian Wells
General Plan Update, Housing
Element, Zoning Update, and EIR,
City of San Marcos
Housing Element Update and EIR,
City of Sausalito
Focus General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Glendale
General Plan Update and EIR,
County of Orange
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of La Verne
1300 Bristol Mixed-Income Project,
City of Newport Beach
Housing Element Update,
City of Temecula
Springs Specific Plan and EIR,
Sonoma County
Irvine Neighborhood Plan,
City of Irvine
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Westminster*
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Menifee*
SAVI Ranch Land Use and Mobility
Vision Plan,
City of Yorba Linda*
Vision Plan,
City of Carson*
Downtown Bellflower TransitOriented Development Specific Plan City of Bellflower*

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Project was completed by Ms. Tropiano while he was employed at another planning firm

EDUCATION
JD, Law, Emphasis in Environmental
and Natural Resources Law, Lewis
and Clark Law School, Porland, OR
BS, Safety and Systems
Management, University of Southern
California, Los Angeles, CA

ORGANIZATIONS
California Bar Association

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Member, State Bar of California, 2000.

No. 210812
Christine Abraham is a principal planner with De Novo Planning Group and has almost two decades of experience in environmental planning and the preparation of CEQA documentation for private developers and public-sector clients throughout the California, including multiple on-call contracts. Christine has prepared and managed all levels of CEQA documentation for new developments, redevelopment and urban infill, education/institution, warehouse/logistics, infrastructure, renewable energy installations, planning documents, soil management plans, and projects with biological, cultural and tribal sensitivity. Christine provides strategic guidance regarding the most appropriate level of CEQA documentation and technical studies required for each project and client, always focused on solutions and streamlining opportunities. In addition to document preparation and project management, Christine draws from her legal background, as a Member of the State Bar of California, to provide a thorough peer review of environmental documents to verify defensibility, as well as engaging in litigation support when needed. She is highly organized, excels in communication, and understands what it takes to successfully coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams for technically complex and controversial projects.

Christina Abraham

PRINCIPAL PLANNER
ConEdison Westside Battery Energy
Storage Project,
County of Imperial*
City of Vallejo Zoning Code EIR,
City of Vallejo*
General Plan Housing Element Update
Rezoning Program Supplemental EIR,
City of Corona*
Seaport San Diego Redevelopment
Project, Strategic Planning and Project
Definition
Gafcon, 1HWY1, Port of San Diego*
State Water Project Interconnection
Project, Addendum and Permitting,
City of San Buenaventura*
Great Park and Residential Project
Addendum, Updates to Monrovia
Nursery Specific Plan
City of Azusa*
World Logistics Center, Strategic
Planning and Mitigation Tracking
Highland Fairview and City of Moreno
Valley*
The Ranch Master Planned Residential
Community Project EIR,
City of Antioch*
UTC Former Rocketdyne Site Soil
Management Plan MND,
Los Angeles Regional Water Control
Board and City of Los Angeles*
Mowry Village Project EIR,
City of Newark*
Warner Centier Specific Plan
Projects, 4 CEQA Addenda
City of Los Angeles*
Home 2 Suites Hotel Projects MND,
City of Vacaville*
Park Parish Residential Project
Modified IS
City of Vacaville*
Leo Recycle Project MND,
City of San Jose*
World Oil No. 51 Project MND
City of San Jose*
Tractor Supply Company Retail Story
Project Modified IS,
City of Suisun City*
Redwood City Discovery Project
Modified IS,
City of Redwood City*
Olive View Middle School Project
MND,
Los Angeles Unified School District*
Colfax Charter Elementary School
MND,
Los Angeles Unified School District*
Westfield Escondido Signage and
Lighting Program MND,
City of Escondido*

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Project was completed by Ms. Abraham while she was employed at another environmental firm.

EDUCATION
BA, English Literature,
University of Washington, Seattle,
Washington

Master of Urban and Regional
Planning,
Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, California

ORGANIZATIONS
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Ashley Brodkin is a Senior Planner and project manager with De Novo Planning Group and is responsible for the preparation of environmental documents, as well as a wide variety of planning projects including General Plans, Specific Plans, ordinance updates, and local CEQA guidelines. With over 10 years of experience, Ashley has prepared and managed a variety of CEQA and NEPA documents for capital improvements, new developments, redevelopment and urban infill, warehouse/logistics, and public policy document projects, and a variety of planning projects including General Plans, Housing Elements, Specific Plans, Development Ordinance Updates, and entitlements.

With experience as both a private consultant and in public service, as well as experience in both policy and environmental planning, Ashley provides a holistic approach to projects and proactively problem solves.

Ashley Brodkin

SENIOR PLANNER
General Plan Update, Zoning Update,
and EIR
City of San Jacinto
General Plan Update, Hawthorne Blvd
Specific Plan Update, Zoning Update
and EIR
City of Lawndale
Downtown Core EIR
City of Fontana
General Plan Land Use and Zoning
Amendments EIR
City of Gardena
General Plan Update and EIR
City of La Verne
Harper Mixed Use Project EIR
City of West Hollywood
2500 North Hollywood Way Hotel EIR
City of Burbank
749 Marlin Dr Road Extension IS/ND
City of Laguna Beach
385 Nyes Place Project IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
2354 San Clemente St Project IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
820 Gainsborough Dr Project IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
1500 Raymond Ave Industrial IS/MND
City of Fullerton
1901 Via Burton Industrial IS/MND
City of Fullerton
Pilot Travel Center Project EIR
City of Perris
9001-9019 Long Beach Blvd
Residential Project IS/MND/EA
City of South Gate
U-Haul Expansion IS/MND
City of Gardena
Applied Medical Expansion IS/MND
City of Lake Forest
Circulation Element Update IS/ND
City of Bell Gardens
Shepherd North Project EIR
City of Clovis
Housing Element Update (6th Cycle)
IS/ND
City of Hawthorne
Housing Element Update (6th Cycle)
City of Orange*, cities of Glendale,
Avalon, Indian Wells, Rancho Santa
Margarita, Stanton, Westminster, Lake
Forest, and Temecula
Housing Ordinances Zoning Update
City of San Marcos
Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
City of Ventura
North Orange County Cities SB 743
Implementation Study
City of Orange*
Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance
City of Orange*

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Project was completed by Ms. Brodkin while she was employed at another agency or planning firm

EDUCATION
BS, Environmental Policy Analysis
and Planning,
University of California, Davis

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association

ACREDITATIONS
AICP
LEED AP O+M
Josh Smith, AICP, is a Senior Planner with De Novo. He has twelve years of experience and is responsible for the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents (Initial Studies, Negative Declaration, Environmental Impact Reports, and Environmental Assessments), the development of air quality and greenhouse gas technical plans and reports, and climate change planning for local governments.

Josh has extensive experience with air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy modeling, including criteria air pollutant and air dispersion modeling. Josh also has substantial experience developing Climate Action Plans, Energy Action Plans, and toxic air contaminant (TAC) Health Risk Assessments. He served as the primary technical analyst on the Pleasanton, Oakdale, and Hughson Climate Action Plans, and has managed EIRs such as the Manteca Annexation #1 EIR, Placer County RTP EIR, and Amador County RTP EIR. Josh has additional expertise utilizing best-practice standards for developing greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and context-specific GHG mitigation measures, as well as developing custom air pollutant emissions calculators for complex projects.

Josh Smith, AICP, LEED AP

SENIOR PLANNER
5175 Vincent Avenue MND,
City of Irwindale
South Lathrop SP EIR,
City of Lathrop
Truckee PC-3 SP EIR,
Town of Truckee
Pilot Flying J EIR and HRA,
City of Tulare
Amador County RTP EIR,
Amador County Council of Governments
Placer County RTP EIR,
Placer County Regional Transportation
Planning Agency
Pilot Flying J EIR and HRA,
City of Lathrop
West Area Specific Plan EIR,
City of Salinas
Oakwood Trails EIR,
City of Manteca
Oakwood Landing EIR,
City of Manteca
Griffin Park Master Plan EIR,
City of Manteca
Legacy Trail CEQA and NEPA
Documents,
Town of Truckee
Sonoma Springs Specific Plan and
EIR,
Sonoma County
Sterling Apartments EIR,
City of Davis
Milpitas General Plan Update,
City of Milpitas
Campbell General Plan Update,
City of Campbell
Manteca General Plan Update,
City of Manteca
Manteca Annexation #1 EIR,
City of Manteca
Tra Vigne Development Project EIR,
City of Stockton
Gardena U-haul MND,
City of Gardena
Citrus Heights Sunrise Tomorrow EIR
City of Citrus Heights
Fullerton 1901 Via Burton MND
City of Fullerton
Pleasanton Climate Action Plan
City of Pleasanton*
Hughson Climate Action Plan
City of Hughson*
Hughson Climate Action Plan
City of Hughson*
Rialto Travel Center EIR and HRA
City of Rialto
Palmdale HRA
City of Palmdale

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Project was completed by Mr. Smith while she was employed at another planning firm

EDUCATION
BA, Political Science,
University of California, Los Angeles
Master of City and Regional
Planning,
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Congress for the New Urbanism
AWARDS
2019 California Planning Foundation,
Central Coast Section Scholarship
2019 & 2020 Errett Fisher Foundation
Scholarship
Erik has worked on a diverse range of projects for public and private sector clients, with a focus on environmental and sustainability planning, land-use planning, and policy development. Erik provides project support in the preparation of CEQA documentation and long-range planning documents, including General Plans, Housing Elements, and Zoning updates. His experience includes grassroots lobbying with a non-profit environmental organization and work in the legal field.

Erik is passionate about serving communities and creating innovative work through place-based development strategies.

Erik Anderson

ASSOCIATE PLANNER
General Plan Update, Zoning Update,
and EIR
City of San Jacinto
General Plan Update, Hawthorne Blvd
Specific Plan Update, and EIR
City of Lawndale
Zoning Update and Addendum to
General Plan EIR
City of Westminster
General Plan Update and EIR
City of Jackson
General Plan Update and EIR
City of Red Bluff
Mountain House Incorporation IS/ND
San Joaquin County
SR-120 Interchange IS/MND
City of Lathrop/Caltrans
Circulation Element Update IS/ND
City of Bell Gardens
U-Haul Expansion IS/MND
City of Gardena
Pilot Travel Center IS/MND
City of Moreno Valley
Applied Medical Expansion IS/MND
City of Lake Forest
2500 North Hollywood Way EIR
City of Burbank
Harper Project EIR
City of West Hollywood
Focused General Plan Update
City of Glendale
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Laguna Hills, CA
Housing and Safety Element Update
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Housing Element Update (6th Cycle)
Cities of Lawndale, Glendale,
Hawthorne, La Verne, Avalon, Lake
Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita,
Westminster, Temecula, and San
Jacinto
General Plan Update
City of McFarland*
McFarland Zoning Code Update
City of McFarland*

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Project was completed by Mr. Anderson while enrolled as a Graduate Student in City and Regional Planning at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

EDUCATION
BA, Political Science,
University of California, San Diego
Master of City and Regional
Planning,
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
AWARDS
2023 City and Regional Planning
Outstanding Student Award
2023 Academic Award of Excellence,
APA Central Coast Division
Abdul is an Assistant Planner with De Novo Planning Group. He has earned a Master Degree in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Abdul has a deep interest in community development and environmental planning.

He has worked on a diverse range of projects for public and private sector clients, with a focus on environmental, land-use planning, and policy development. Abdul provides project support in the preparation of CEQA documentation and longrange planning documents, including General Plans and Local Hazard Mitigation Plans. His past experience included overseeing the entitlement process for technological infrastructure such as telecommunication towers and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. Abdul is excited to provide top quality environmental, land use and policy development to all communities and individuals.

Abdul Jama

ASSISTANT PLANNER
General Plan Update
City of Lomita
General Plan Update
City of Laguna Niguel
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of Glendora
3201 Walnut Industrial IS/MND
City of Signal Hill
Downtown Concept Plan
City of Desert Hot Springs*
Downtown Campbell Vision Plan
City of Campbell*

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Project was completed by Mr. Jama while enrolled as a Graduate Student in City and Regional Planning at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

EDUCATION
BS, City and Regional Planning,
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association,
Policy and Advocacy Network
Committee, Small Town & Rural
Planning Member
AWARDS
2014 1st Place Sacramento Regional
Design Competition, ACE Mentorship
Program, Sacramento Valley Section.
2017 Errett Fisher Foundation
Scholarship
2018 Sean Rogers Memorial
Scholarship
2018 California Planning Foundation,
Ken Milam Scholarship
Jeffrey is an Associate Planner with De Novo with several years of environmental and land use consulting experience. He previously served as a contract planner to multiple jurisdictions throughout Northern California processing and managing entitlement applications for various residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Of particular note, Jeffrey is passionate about serving communities and creating innovative work through land use planning and design. He is an active member of the APA Policy and Advocacy Network and the APA Small Town & Rural program.

At De Novo, Jeffrey provides project support in the preparation of CEQA documentation and long-range planning documents, including, General Plan, Housing Element, and zoning code updates.

Jeffrey Setterlund

ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Contract City Planner,
City of Ione
Contract City Planner,
City of Sebastopol
Riverwalk Specific Plan EIR,
City of Riverbank
Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan EIR,
City of Citrus Heights
West Area Specific Plan EIR,
City of Fresno
Producers Dairy Industrial EIR,
City of Fresno
Costco Industrial EIR,
City of Tracy
Stockton Commerce Center EIR,
City of Stockton
Shepard North EIR,
City of Clovis
College Park EIR,
City of Rocklin
Lathrop General Plan Update,
City of Lathrop
Glenn County General Plan Update,
Glenn County
Willows General Plan Update,
City of Willows
Campbell General Plan Update,
City of Campbell
Milpitas General Plan Update,
City of Milpitas
Housing Element Update,
City of Escalon
Housing Element Update,
City of Lakeport
Bickford Ranch Specific Plan,
Placer County*
Sunset Industrial Area Specific
Plan,
Placer County*
Placer Ranch Specific Plan,
Placer County*
Corridor Redevelopment Vision,
Meadow Vista*
Secondary Dwelling Code Update,
Placer County*
Housing Element Update,
Placer County*

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
* Project was completed by Mr. Setterlund while he was employed at another planning firm

MAT Engineering, Inc.

ALEX TABRIZI, PE, TE
President
Staff Resume 1 | P a g e
Alex Tabrizi, PE, TE is a licensed civil engineer and licensed traffic engineer in the State of California and serves as the founding president of MAT Engineering, Inc. Mr. Tabrizi has worked professionally in the field traffic engineering and transportation planning/engineering since 2003. He received his bachelors of science degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering from the University of California, Irvine.

Mr. Tabrizi has extensive experience in providing transportation planning and engineering consulting services and expertise to a wide range of clients including private sector, land developers, public agencies, various districts of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and local governments. Mr. Tabrizi has completed and supervised preparation of hundreds of complex transportation planning and parking demand/utilization studies with successful track record in providing innovative, cost-effective and practical technical consulting services and solutions for politically sensitive, complex, and unique projects involving numerous stakeholders and requiring to meet accelerated project schedules.

As an Expert consultant to the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, Mr. Tabrizi assists the Board with development, maintenance, and validation of material for the Board's professional licensing examinations.

Mr. Tabrizi is also a member of the Traffic Engineering Occupational Analysis Task Force assisting the State's Board of Engineers in determining descriptive information about the tasks performed by Traffic Engineers in the industry and the knowledge standards required to adequately perform those tasks.

Mr. Tabrizi has performed transportation planning studies dealing with various stages of project development, such as signal warrant analysis, circulation analysis, full traffic impact analysis, roundabout analysis and parking studies. He has prepared traffic flow visual simulations combining measured vehicular and pedestrian volumes with aerial imagery to show existing and future traffic circulation for public understanding and discussion. Mr. Tabrizi has also completed a number of transportation engineering and roadway design projects ranging from preparing preliminary studies and reports such as Caltrans Project Reports (PR) and City street improvement concepts to final construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Caltrans highway improvement projects.

Mr. Tabrizi is knowledgeable in computer applications for transportation engineering and planning, including, AutoCAD, Microstation with InRoads, Traffix, HCS, Synchro/ SimTraffic, and aaSIDRA.

Registration:
2011, Civil Engineer, CA, 78923
2014, Traffic Engineer, CA 2722
Years of Experience: 18
Education:

B.S., 2005, Civil Engineering, University of
California, Irvine

Certifications:

ASCE, On-Site Circulation Design
ITE, Intersection Safety and Geometric
Design - Sight Distance
SIDRA, Roundabout Analysis
Professional History:

MAT Engineering, Inc. – President, Present
California Board for Professional Engineers,
Land Surveyors & Geologists - Expert
Consultant & Traffic Engineering
Occupational Task Force Member, 2016-
Present
RK Engineering Group, Inc. – Principal, 2014-
2022
RBF Consulting – Associate, 2005-2014
Urban Crossroads, Inc. - Engineering Aide,
2003-2005

MAT Engineering, Inc.

ALEX TABRIZI, PE, TE
President
Staff Resume 2 | P a g e
Areas of Expertise:

Transportation Planning & Engineering
Traffic Impact Analysis
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Analysis
Engineering & Traffic Survey (ET&S) Studies (Establishing Speed Limits) Traffic Engineering
Transportation Demand Management Plans & Strategies
Due Diligence Studies
Traffic Signal Timing & Progression Analysis
Site Access, Wayfinding & Circulation System Design & Review Project & Infrastructure Phasing
Roundabout Analysis
Traffic Control Device Warrants
Traffic Calming & Traffic Safety Studies
Parking Demand Studies & Parking Lot Design
Relevant Experience:
 City of Aliso Viejo On-Call Services (Aliso Viejo, CA)  City of Costa Mesa On-Call Services (Costa Mesa, CA)
 City of Perris On-Call Services (Perris, CA)
 Redlands City-Wide Engineering & Traffic Survey (ET&S)  Corona de Mar / Coast Highway Bypass Traffic Review (Newport Beach, CA)  Dover Shores & Mariners Traffic Review (Newport Beach, CA)  Marymount College Facilities Expansion EIR (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)  Murrieta Hills Residential & Commercial Specific Plan (Murrieta, CA)  Ridgeline Apartments (San Bernardino, CA)
 TTM 15731 (Highland, CA)
 TTM 19992 (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
 Oxnard Village SP (Oxnard, CA)
 Lost Canyons Residential & Golf Club (Simi Valley, CA)  Vantis Live/Work & Apartments (Aliso Viejo, CA)
 Palmdale TOD Transit Village (Palmdale, CA)
 Fox Plaza Mixed Use Traffic & Parking Analysis (Riverside, CA)

MAT Engineering, Inc.

ALEX TABRIZI, PE, TE
President
Staff Resume 3 | P a g e
Relevant Experience (Continued):
 Lambert Ranch Traffic Impact Analysis (Irvine, CA)
 301 East Jeanette Lane Residential Project (Santa Ana, CA)  Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) Office Building (Beverly Hills, CA)  Moorpark Studios West - Largest Independent Movie Studios in the US (Moorpark, CA)  City of La Habra City-Wide Engineering & Traffic Survey  City of Upland City-Wide Engineering & Traffic Survey  City of Upland City-Wide Traffic Signal & Equipment Review  Indian Wells Tennis Garden Stadium (Indian Wells, CA)  Casino San Pablo Traffic Analysis (San Pablo, CA)
 Glendale Galleria Traffic & Parking Support (Glendale, CA)  Galleria at Tyler Expansion Project (Riverside, CA)
 The Shops at Tanforan Site Circulation & Wayfinding (San Bruno, CA)  The Boulevards at South Bay On-Site Circulation (Carson, CA)  Hilton Garden Inn Hotel (Irvine, CA)
 Raytheon South Campus Specific Plan (El Segundo, CA)
 In-N-Out Restaurant (El Segundo, CA)
 Porsche Experience Center (Carson, CA)
 Downtown Summer Festival Parking Management Plan (Laguna Beach, CA)  Trabuco Road Corridor Analysis (Irvine, CA)
 University Drive Street Improvements (Irvine, CA)
 Main Street Downtown Merge Relocation & Street Improvements (Fort Bragg, CA)  Perris Bicycle & Trail Master Plan (Perris, CA)
 Campus Pointe / Chestnut Avenue Roundabout Analysis (Fresno, CA)  Walmart (Rialto, CA)
 State Route 1 / Marina Highway Roundabout Analysis (Marina, CA)  State Route 217 / Hollister Avenue Interchange Roundabout Analysis (Goleta, CA)  City of Brawley Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (Brawley, CA)  Alesandro Boulevard Corridor Implementation Project Traffic Analysis (Moreno Valley, CA)  State Route 57 Northbound Widening Traffic Analysis (Caltrans District 12)  Mater Dei High School Expansion (Santa Ana, CA)

TIM ERNEY, AICP, PTP, CTP | SENIOR PRINCIPAL

EDUCATION
 MS/MCP, Transportation
Engineering & Planning,
University of California,
Berkeley
 BS, Mechanical Engineering,
Boston University

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
27 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
 American Institute of
Certified Planners
 Certified Transportation
Planner
 Professional Transportation
Planner

AFFILIATIONS
 American Planning
Association (APA), Member
 Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE), Member
Tim Erney is a certified transportation planner with extensive experience on planning and engineering projects in California. His primary focus has been on managing analyses and documentation for environmental review projects, access and circulation studies, sustainable transportation practices, TDM measures, parking evaluations, pedestrian and bicycle reviews, and data collection programs. In addition, he has done detailed technical analyses of local and regional roadway facilities, including traffic forecasting, modal split analyses, traffic diversion, and operational analyses. He has experience coordinating with local and regional transportation and environmental agencies in Southern California and has been leading the firm’s efforts on the evaluation of emerging technologies, alternative evaluation metrics, and the impacts of new mobility services on land use and circulation networks.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Active Transportation Planning. Tim has served as project principal for active transportation planning projects throughout Southern California. He has provided direction of the planning, design and evaluation of active transportation corridors, active transportation plans, data collection programs, and forecasting. Through these efforts, Tim has promoted the need for a balanced approach for all user groups and to ensure safe, convenient and costeffective mobility options that support the adjacent land uses and urban form.

Travel Demand Management. Tim has been responsible for developing implementable and defensible travel demand management (TDM) programs.

Primarily, these include the evaluation of the best TDM elements to achieve the goals of the project, supported by data and research developed on a national basis. In addition to the adoption of standard TDM measures, such as active transportation facilities and parking management, Tim routinely works with developers to adjust land use programs to better internalize trips and to right-size parking to facilitate shared parking opportunities.

Environmental Impact Reports. Tim has led the preparation of stand-alone transportation impact studies and transportation/circulation sections of EIRs and EISs to support CEQA and NEPA processes. These projects have included full range of project types, from individual development projects, to updated citywide plans, to significant infrastructure projects. Tim has managed the technical analysis for all modes of travel, including qualitative and quantitative assessments of traffic, transit, pedestrian, bicyclist, loading, construction, and emergency vehicle conditions. In addition, these projects have also included the development of specialized trip generation rates and use of regional travel demand models to project future traffic volumes.

Alternative Performance Metrics. Tim has been working to identify and develop alternative metrics to Level of Service (LOS) in the evaluation of land use and transportation projects; this includes the identification on how cities and counties need to modify their current programs and policies to account for these changes. As part of these efforts, Tim has been in consultation with the state’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and participated in several conferences and panel discussions on the effects of vehicle-miles traveled calculations and metrics may affect city programs and transportation analysis guidelines.

MICHAEL SAHIMI, AICP | SENIOR PLANNER

EDUCATION
 MURP, Transportation
Policy and Planning,
University of California, Los
Angeles
 BA, Urban Studies,
University of California,
Irvine
 BA, Criminology, Law, and
Society, University of
California, Irvine

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
8 CERTIFICATION
 American Institute of
Certified Planners

AFFILIATIONS
 American Planning
Association (APA), Member
Michael Sahimi is an experienced transportation planner with expertise in traffic operations, environmental analysis, travel demand modeling and forecasting, circulation studies, and parking studies. He is also involved in active transportation and transit planning. Michael works with ArcGIS, Cube, TransCAD, Synchro, and Tranplan transportation software. His work has included coordination with several agencies in Southern California, including the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and the Orange County Transportation Authority.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Anaheim Circulation Element Update; Anaheim, CA. Kittelson is preparing an update to the Circulation Element of the General Plan, which will outline the future transportation network, goals, and policies for the City for the next 10 years. For this effort, Kittelson is assessing existing and future conditions, determining how new development potential could affect transportation conditions. From this assessment, Kittelson will identify citywide roadway improvements to minimize congestion. Kittelson is also developing new goals and policies to plan for future mobility services, including shared-ride vehicles, micro-mobility, micro-transit, active transportation, connected/autonomous vehicles, and local transit. As deputy project manager, Michael has coordinated the preparation of public outreach materials and is currently developing multimodal recommendations.

City of Long Beach 2nd & PCH Project Traffic Engineering; Long Beach, CA.

Kittelson provided a peer review of the off-site improvements analysis conducted for a new mixed-use project in Long Beach. Michael assisted CenterCal with their concern for the analysis, including the costs of the mitigations and the relatively poor documentation and analysis. Due to these issues, the City hoped for an independent review of the document and confirmation of the costs/contributions for all off-site improvements. Michael supported CenterCal on this effort, which included reviewing the traffic impact study (TIS) conducted by LLG and estimating their fair-share contributions.

Gardena Olson Townhome VMT Analysis; Gardena, CA. Michael is assisting in conducting a VMT analysis of a proposed 50-unit townhome project at west 141st Street in Gardena to support California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents. The latest SCAG model and San Gabriel Valley COG Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Evaluation Tool were used to evaluate the project VMT, and Kittelson also suggested mitigations for the VMT impacts brought by the project.

City of Mission Viejo Systemic Safety Analysis Report/Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP), Mission Viejo, CA. Kittelson prepared a SSAR/LRSP for the City of Mission Viejo to assist the City in performing collision analysis, identifying safety issues on the citywide roadway network, and developing a list of systemic countermeasures with the intent to reduce or eliminate traffic collisions. The proposed mitigation measures will be used to prepare applications for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding. Michael led the detailed collision data analysis, prepared countermeasure concepts for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and assisted in preparing the final report document.

City of Hayward Downtown Specific Plan; Hayward, CA. Kittelson provided transportation analysis support to the City for its new Downtown Specific Plan. This plan replaces six different, overlapping planning and zoning documents adopted between 1987 and 2002. Michael was the lead analyst for the traffic study, conducting an impact analysis on study area intersections and other transportation facilities to be mitigated. This traffic analysis was documented in the form of a transportation impact study which was incorporated into the full EIR.

FERNANDO SOTELO, TE | PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

EDUCATION
 MS, Civil Engineering
(Transportation), University
of Southern California
 BS, Naval Engineering,
University of Sao Paulo,
Brazil

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
23 LICENSES
Professional Traffic Engineer:

CA # TR 2770

AFFILIATIONS
 Institute of Transportation
Engineers
 Orange County Traffic
Engineers Council
Fernando Sotelo has extensive experience in CEQA and the technical aspects of transportation planning, including travel demand forecasting, traffic impact analyses, and parking demand studies. Fernando has been involved with assisting cities with conducting transportation analyses for general plans and specific plans. He also led programs to implement VMT metrics to comply with SB 743. These efforts include reviewing strategies to identify reductions to the use of single occupancy automobile use, promote the use of TDM measures to reduce VMT from land use projects, and identify potential VMT reduction programs. His professional experience with traffic and parking analyses also include transportation analyses for several land development projects such as schools, warehousing, mixed use, commercial, and recreation projects in southern and northern California. He focuses particular attention on issues such as vehicular circulation, site access, queuing, and pedestrian routes to school and safety. Fernando understands the complexities of transportation planning and has prepared transportation sections for EIRs for major projects such as general plan updates and specific plans.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Brea Laurel Elementary School Circulation and Parking Study; Brea, CA.

Fernando served as project principal for the preparation of a traffic circulation and parking study for Laurel Elementary School. In addition to conducting the study, Fernando led stakeholder meetings with school staff and parents, the school district, City public works and police to discuss issues and potential solutions. Physical and operational recommendations were prepared to improve parking and traffic within and in the vicinity of the school campus.

Several phases of improvements were prepared, ranging from low-cost shortterm, to costly long-term reconfigurations.

City of Montebello General Plan Update, Environmental Impact Report, and Transportation Impact Guidelines; Montebello, CA. Kittelson is developing the updated circulation element for the City of Montebello General Plan Update and Downtown Specific Plan area. Kittelson is updating the mobility element’s goals, policies, and a circulation network to accommodate the City’s envisioned land use and circulation buildout. The plan will provide an enhanced network of trails, enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility and promote a vibrant and walkable downtown area and near rail stations. Fernando is serving as the lead for the technical analyses to review transportation impacts under CEQA.

Traffic Impact Analysis for the Wellbrook Senior Living Facility; Fountain Valley, CA. Fernando was the technical lead for the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for the Wellbrook Senior Living Facility, to be constructed on a vacant lot in the city of Fountain Valley. Existing traffic conditions were used as the baseline for the analysis and to evaluate the potential impacts of the proposed project. The overall purpose of the TIA was to inform the City’s decision makers and the general public if the proposed project would result in any significant impacts. The TIA evaluated existing and future traffic conditions at several intersections around the project study area, site access, internal circulation, and vehicular queuing.

Peer Review for the Slater Mixed-Use Project; Fountain Valley, CA. Fernando peer reviewed a traffic impact study for the development of a four-and five-story mixed-use development with 270 residential units, a restaurant, an art gallery, and associated parking garage. Fernando reviewed the study and provided technical guidance and oversight on behalf of the City. The peer review raised concerns in terms of the analyses provided for site access, off-site impacts, queuing, the methodology to estimate project trips, and the methodology to evaluate potential VMT impacts per SB743 requirements. The findings of the review were summarized in peer review memorandums, and conference calls were held with City staff, the project applicant, and their consultant to discuss the study methodologies, findings and how to address critical issues to ensure that the study and project features and mitigation would be adequate and defensible under CEQA review.

EDUCATION
Brigham Young University
B.S., Physics (Acoustics), 2005

PROFESSIONAL

MEMBERSHIPS/

REGISTRATIONS
Institute of Noise Control Engineers
(INCE)
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
BYU Acoustic Research Group
Association of Environmental Planners
(AEP)
Mike has a passion for the science of sound and vibration and has worked professionally in acoustical engineering since 2002. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, emphasizing in acoustics, from Brigham Young University in Utah. He is currently a member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineers (INCE). Motivated by professional growth and opportunity, Mr.

Dickerson formed his own acoustical engineering firm, MD Acoustics in 2012.

Mr. Dickerson’s versatile experience includes leading and assisting in the design and review of many facets of acoustical engineering and air quality projects, including but not limited to air/noise assessments, ceiling/floor assembly design, architectural design, acoustical product design, vibration analysis, and noise mitigation strategies.

Prior to starting his own consulting firm, Mr. Dickerson worked for Sony Entertainment, Parsons, and RK Engineering. He has successfully completed over 2,200 acoustical/air quality assessment reports for various engineering companies, municipalities, and other agencies (both public and private). His strategic project planning and cost-effective management solutions enabled him to excel in the field of Acoustics and project management.

In 2011, Mr. Dickerson was asked to present a paper at the Acoustical Society of America Seattle, Washington Conference on his research and work on noise and vibration in Cockpit.

Mike Dickerson Jr., INCE
Principal
Salter Investments Mixed Use, Noise
Study Peer Review, City of Fountain
Valley, CA
Hampton Inn Hotel Acoustical Study,
City of Santa Ana, CA
Mesarica Multi-Family Residential
Acoustical Study, City of Santa Ana,
CA
830 S Harbor Blvd Multi-Family
Residential Acoustical Study, City of
Santa Ana, CA
The Bungalows Acoustical Study, City
of Huntington Beach, CA
Laguna Nigel General Plan Update
Acoustical Study, City of Laguna Nigel,
CA
Orange County General Plan Update
Acoustical Study, County of Orange,
CA
24202 Moulton Parkway Service
Station, C-Store Acoustical Study,
City of Laguna Woods, CA
Newport Ave & El Camino Real MultiFamily Residential Acoustical Study, City of Tustin, CA
141st and Normandie Townhomes
Project, Noise, City of Gardena, CA
AT&T Emergency Generator Noise
Study,
City of Irvine, CA
AT&T Emergency Generator Noise
Study,
City of Aliso Viejo, CA
141st Street GPA/ZC Noise Study, City
of Gardena, CA
Renwick Multi-Family Development
Acoustical Study, City of Irvine, CA
Hermes Restaurant Acoustical Study,
City of Irvine, CA
Great Wolf Lodge Acoustical Study,
City of Garden Grove, CA
NexGen Pharma Acoustical Study,
City of Irvine, CA
United Pacific Car Wash Acoustical
Study, City of Irvine, CA
Greenback Ln & Hazel Ave Express
Car Wash Acoustical Study, City of
Orange, CA

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

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KEVIN HUNT, B.A.

Principal-in-Charge

EDUCATION
B.A., Anthropology, minor in
American Indian Studies, San Diego
State University, 1995
A.A, Liberal Arts, Orange Coast
College, 1990

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
30 REGISTRATIONS /

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Archaeologist for
Unincorporated Orange County,
California
Certified Paleontologist for
Unincorporated Orange County,
California
AB 52 and CEQA Training, 2016
Cultural Side of NEPA Seminar, 2007
Senate Bill 18 of 2005 Compliance
Training, 2005
CEQA Workshop and Updated
Training, 2004, 2005, and 2007
Mr. Hunt is a cultural resources management professional with more than 30 years of experience and specific expertise in the cultural resources requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA-Plus, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). His responsibilities include managing the operations of Chronicle Heritage’s San Diego office, preparation of cultural resources studies, Native American scoping and consultation, and quality assurance/quality control for cultural resources studies and sections of environmental documents. He regularly assists lead agencies with Native American consultation and third-party peer review of cultural resources reports. Mr. Hunt draws from his experience and training to ensure that projects consider potential impacts to archaeological, historic built environment, and tribal cultural resources. He is an expert in Native American consultation and has strong working relationships with California tribes and Native American consultants. Mr. Hunt currently serves as a commissioner on the City of Oceanside Historic Preservation Advisory Commission.

SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
1500 South Raymond Avenue Project, Fullerton, Orange County, CA. Principal (2023). Cultural Resources Study for the 1500 South Raymond Avenue Project. Client: De Novo Planning Group 820 Gainsborough Drive Project, Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. Principal (2023). Cultural Resources Study for the 820 Gainsborough Drive Project. Client: De Novo Planning Group 1901 Via Burton Project, Fullerton, Orange County, CA. Principal/ Project Manager (2022). Cultural Resources Study for the 1901 Via Burton Project. Client: De Novo Planning Group Avalon Cabrillo Mole Phase II Project, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, CA.

Principal/Project Manager (2020). Cultural Resources Study for the Avalon Mole Rehabilitation Project. Client: Birdseye Planning Group
CT Warehouse Project, Carson, Orange County, CA. Principal/Project Manager (2019). Cultural Resources Survey and Historic Resources Evaluations for the CT Warehouse Project. Client:

Michael Baker International

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PAIGE KOHLER, M.A.

Project Manager, Associate Archaeologist

EDUCATION
M.A., (In progress) Anthropology,
California State University Fullerton,
Fullerton, CA, 2023 (Expected)
M.A., Islamic and Middle Eastern
Studies, Hebrew University of
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel, 2016
B.A., Anthropology and Religion,
University of California - San Diego,
San Diego, CA, 2012

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
9 Paige Kohler has 9 years of experience with prehistoric, historic, and ethnographic cultural resources in southern California. She has served as a Project Manager and Associate Archaeologist with PaleoWest, as well as a Senior Archaeologist, Associate Archaeologist, and Archaeological Field Technician with NWB Environmental Services, LLC. Ms. Kohler has provided services for the City of Encinitas, the City of Rancho Bernardo, the City of Carlsbad, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), SoCal Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Verizon Wireless, Crown Castle, SAC Wireless, Ecosite, LLC; Birdseye Planning Group, and De Novo Planning Group. Ms. Kohler also worked as an
Archaeological Monitor for Dudek, LLC in 2014 and has completed archaeological and historical research projects, field surveys and inventories, and data recovery projects throughout the West.

Ms. Kohler has experience drafting CEQA and Section 106 cultural assessments, as well as conducting background research on the environmental, prehistoric, and historic settings for each project.

Additionally, Ms. Kohler also has a solid background in Geographic Information Systems and graphic design assisting in data collection processing, georeferencing, digitization, and in the production of maps and figures.

SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
1500 South Raymond Avenue Project, Fullerton, Orange County, CA. Project Manager (2023).

Managed the completion of project tasks and budgeting for the following tasks: project setup, record search, site survey, historic-era building evaluation and documentation, Native American outreach, and the drafting of the archaeological assessment for CEQA compliance. Client: De Novo Planning Group
820 Gainsborough Drive Project, Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. Project Manager (2023).

Managed the completion of project tasks and budgeting for the following tasks: project setup, record search, site survey, Native American outreach, paleontological record search and memo, and the drafting of the archaeological assessment for CEQA compliance. Client: De Novo Planning Group
El Sobrante Landfill Expansion Project, Corona, Riverside County, CA. Project Manager (2016- 2021). Managed bi-annual archaeological surveys to update site disturbances and progress in mitigating damage to sites. Managed Phase 1 Archaeological testing prior to Phase 14 Area Expansion and drafted bi-annual site update reports. Client: Riverside County Waste Management
SC579 Glad Tidings Church Modification Project, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.

Researcher, Report Writer, Tech Editor (2018). Conducted a record search at the South Central Coastal Historical Resource Information System location in Fullerton, California. Researched substantial sections of the Archaeological Resource Management Report. Assisted in the data management and technical editing process for this project. Client: Crown Castle

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TIFFANY C. CLARK, M.A., RPA
Principal Archaeologist, Principal Investigator

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Anthropology, Arizona State
University, Tempe, AZ, 2006
M.A., Anthropology (emphasis
Bioarchaeology), Arizona State
University, Tempe, AZ 1997
B.A., Biology, Occidental College,
Los Angeles, CA, 1992

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
28 REGISTRATIONS /

CERTIFICATIONS
Register of Professional
Archaeologists (2011)
Tiffany Clark has over 25 years of experience in cultural resource management in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Her
professional experience includes all phases of survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, research design, report preparation, construction monitoring, Native American consultation, and project management. She has prepared numerous technical reports and environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Dr. Clark is a member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists and exceeds the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in Archaeology.

SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
OC Streetcar Project, City of Santa Ana, County, CA. Principal Investigator (2020–Present).

Chronicle Heritage (formerly PaleoWest, LLC) was contracted by the Orange County Transportation Authority to conduct a significance evaluation and assessment of effects of an unanticipated archaeological discovery. As part of this effort, Dr. Clark supervised the preparation and implementation of an archaeological data recovery plan. Client: HDR, Inc City of Santa Ana Reburial Project, City of Santa Ana, County, CA. Principal Investigator (2020– Present). In October 2020, the City of Santa Ana, Public Works Department (City) uncovered Native American human remains during replacement of a residential sewer line. Chronicle Heritage was retained by the City to assist with the osteological analysis and reburial of the human remains. Dr. Clark is serving as Principal Investigator for the Project and supervised the transfer of the remains from the Coroner’s office, the osteological analysis of the skeletal remains, preparation of findings memorandum, and assisting the City with the reburial process in accordance with requests of the Most Likely Descendent. Client: City of Santa Ana, Public Works Department
California Army National Guard, Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base Buried Site Testing Program, Orange County, CA. Principal Investigator, Project Manager (2017–2018). Responsible for supervising the development and implementation of a buried site testing program for the California Army National Guard on the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, Orange County, CA. Responsibilities included agency coordination; conducting a record search and literature review; overseeing a geoarchaeological study involving the excavation of 40 backhoe trenches; artifact analyses; and preparation of a technical reports of findings. Client: California Army National Guard

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HEATHER CLIFFORD, M.S.

Senior Paleontologist

EDUCATION
M.S., Geology, California State
University, Los Angeles, California,
2013
B.A., Art, San Francisco State
University, California, 2005

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
10 CURRENT PERMITS
Field Director, California Statewide
BLM Paleontological Use Permit

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Geological Society of America (GSA)
Heather Clifford is a geologist and paleontologist with experience performing stratigraphic analysis, paleontological resource assessments, construction monitoring, geologic mapping and field reconnaissance, and matrix (sediment) sampling. She has experience preparing environmental documents pursuant to CEQA requirements, including EIRs, paleontological resource assessments, survey reports, and monitoring reports. Ms. Clifford specializes in the geology and stratigraphy of California, depositional environment analysis, geologic mapping, and GIS and remote-sensing, and community college geoscience instruction.

Clifford is experienced in providing project coordination, resource assessments, field reconnaissance, and monitoring for a variety of project types including transportation, renewable energy, power generation and transmission, oil and gas infrastructure, and residential and commercial developments. She has conducted field surveys and construction monitoring throughout California.

SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
North Village Wastewater Infrastructure Project: Orchard Run Lift Station, Valley Center, California. Project Manager (2022-2023). Provided paleontological resources services in support of the water infrastructure project. Coordinated field staff. Client: HDR Tapestry Specific Plan Project, City of Hesperia, San Bernardino County, CA. Senior Paleontologist (2013-2023). Provided paleontological resources services in support of the 9,367-acre Tapestry Project, a master-planned community development. Drafted and submitted the Paleontological Resources Assessment Report, performed on site monitoring for the project. Client: Hesperia Venture I LLC.

West Santa Ana Transit Corridor, Los Angeles County, California. Associate Paleontologist (2017– 2019). Conducted paleontological resource assessment in support of the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Client: TAHA.

Highpark Development Project, Los Angeles County, California. Associate Paleontologist (2014– 2017). Prepared the monitoring plan for the housing development project. Performed a pedestrian survey, construction monitoring for paleontological resources, bulk matrix collection and screening, field monitor coordination, and specimen preparation in the paleontological laboratory. Client: iStar Financial.

Orange County Distribution System Infrastructure Protection Project Program EIR, Orange County, California. Associate Paleontologist (2014–2015). Conducted the paleontological reconnaissance survey, cultural resources survey, and shovel testing for archaeological resources. Client:

Dudek (for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California).

Santa Margarita Parkway Project, Orange County, California. Associate Paleontologist (2013).

Paleontological resources inventory and evaluation. Conducted a comprehensive museum records search, literature review, and field survey of the project area and prepared the paleontological identification report/paleontological evaluation report for the transportation project. Client: HDR.

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BENJAMIN SCHERZER, M.S.

Senior Paleontologist

EDUCATION
M.S., Earth Science, MSU, Bozeman,
Montana, 2008
B.A., Geology and Math, Earlham
College, Indiana, 2002

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
15 REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS
Paleontologist Certification, County of
Orange, 2021
Paleontologist Certification, County of
Riverside, 2021

PERMITS / LICENSURE
Principal Investigator, California BLM
Paleontological Permit CA-06-01P

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
South Coast Geological Society
Benjamin Scherzer is a Senior Paleontologist with more than 15 years of experience in consulting paleontology. A graduate of Montana State University, Mr. Scherzer’s specialty is vertebrate paleontology although he has extensive field and lab experience with invertebrates. Mr. Scherzer has field experience conducting geologic and paleontological investigations throughout California, Utah, Nevada, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Mr. Scherzer has served as a Senior Paleontologist for a wide variety of projects throughout California and has authored technical reports to support both CEQA and NEPA environmental planning documents.

Prior to his career in consulting, Mr. Scherzer excavated, prepared, identified, analyzed, and curated fossil vertebrate and invertebrate materials in a professional museum setting. He has transferred these skills to consulting and serves as a Laboratory Director at PaleoWest, responsible for expertly preparing and curating fossil collections across California, an important final step in paleontological mitigation. Mr. Scherzer also has extensive faunal osteological training, including identification of human osteological material.

SELECT EXPERIENCE
James A Musick Jail, Irvine, CA. Senior Paleontologist (2020-2021). Mr. Scherzer provided paleontological and archeological field monitoring and assisted with archeological field excavation. Client: Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Lake Forest Civic Center, Lake Forest, CA. Senior Paleontologist (2018–2020). Mr. Scherzer was responsible for training and overseeing up to four fossil preparators for several dozen large fossil marine mammal and fish specimens from the Oso Sand of Orange County. Specimens included large jackets and hand specimens. Mr.

Scherzer also oversaw screening of several hundred pounds of matrix for small vertebrate fossils and microvertebrates. Client: Carlson Strategic Land Solutions Vanderham Monitoring, Jurupa Valley, CA. Senior Paleontologist (2017–2018). Mr. Scherzer oversaw field paleontological monitoring and led the excavation of Pleistocene camelid remains from eolian sand deposits.

Mr. Scherzer also prepared the camelid material, produced the paleontological monitoring report, and prepared the specimens for archival accession. Client: RCA Associates, Inc.

Vila Borba, Chino Hills, CA. Senior Paleontologist (2014–2017). Mr. Scherzer analyzed the collected fossil material, conducted associated geologic field surveys, and prepared the specimens for archival accession.

Client: Lennar Homes of California, Inc.

Skyridge Residential, Mission Viejo, CA. Senior Paleontologist (2014–2017). Mr. Scherzer was responsible for training paleontological field monitors and provided direct paleontological monitoring as well. Mr. Scherzer led a six-person excavation of a whale fossil excavation over the course of ten days, which involved communication with third-party paleontologists and local museums. Client: Lennar Homes of California, Inc.

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR
AS-NEEDED CEQA CONSULTING SERVICES (RFQ 23-012)
November 2023

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Table of Contents

1. COVER LETTER.............................................................................................................. 1

2. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS................................................................................................. 3

3. UNDERSTANDING OF AND PROPOSED APPROACH TO THE RFQ SCOPE OF WORK.......15

4. ESTIMATED COST ....................................................................................................... 18 APPENDIX A: KEY TEAM MEMBER RESUMES

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CARLSBAD
CLOVIS
IRVINE

LOS ANGELES

PALM SPRINGS

POINT RICHMOND

RIVERSIDE

ROSEVILLE

SAN LUIS OBISPO

1. Cover Letter
November 29, 2023
Attn: Amanda McCall, Management Analyst/Purchasing Officer City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Subject: Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed CEQA Consulting Services (RFQ 23-012) Dear Ms. McCall:

We are pleased to submit our proposal for As-Needed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Consulting Services for the City of Fountain Valley (City). Given our knowledge and current experience working within Fountain Valley as well as for and within various cities in Orange County (as well as Los Angeles County), we are confident that we can provide technically thorough and legally robust environmental documentation pursuant to the
requirements of CEQA. LSA understands that the City is seeking qualified consultants to provide CEQA review services on an asneeded basis and that expected services may include, but are not limited to, the preparation of project-related CEQA documents, including Initial Studies (ISs), technical studies, Negative Declarations (NDs), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), addenda to previous CEQA documentation, and conducting peer reviews. Some of LSA’s key strengths are as follows:
 Technical Expertise: LSA is able to provide a full spectrum of services necessary to prepare and review CEQA documentation. We are thoroughly familiar with the processes, procedures, and technical requirements of CEQA. This expertise includes coordinating with local, State, federal, and other governmental agencies; preparing and processing environmental documents and technical studies; managing public participation programs; and issuing necessary legal notices and incorporating them into the relevant planning process.
 Experience with the City and throughout Orange County: Our proposed team is familiar with the issues that are important to the residents of Fountain Valley and Orange County, and we have the ability to customize our environmental assistance accordingly. LSA recently provided various environmental services and technical studies for the Orange County Sanitation District Administrative Headquarters Building Project in Fountain Valley. LSA has also provided similar as-needed environmental services to the Cities of Huntington Beach, Cypress, Norwalk, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Irvine, and Anaheim, to name a few. Additionally, our team has extensive experience providing similar environmental services throughout Los Angeles County.  Availability: LSA’s senior project management team, Ryan Bensley, AICP (Principal in Charge/Main Point of Contact), Laurel Frakes (Primary Project Manager), and Dionisios Glentis (Alternate Project Manager), will be involved and will lead every task order/project from beginning through the end. This LSA’s Primary Contact:

Ryan Bensley, AICP, Principal /
Environmental Planner
Role: Principal in Charge /
Main Point of Contract
[email protected]
This contract will be managed from
LSA’s Headquarters located in
Irvine, CA
3210 El Camino Real, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92602
T: 949-553-0666

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project management team has worked together on various similar contracts. Mr. Bensley currently serves as the Principal in Charge for LSA’s on-call contracts with the Cities of Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Cypress, and Norwalk. Ms. Frakes serves as the Project Manager for LSA’s on-call contract with the City of Norwalk and has served as the Project Manager on various projects for our on-call contracts with the Cities of Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach. She has also served as the Project Manager for the OC Public Works Flood Control District On-Call Environmental Services contract. Mr. Glentis serves as the Project Manager for LSA’s on-call contracts with the Cities of Fontana, Menifee, Moreno Valley, and Murrieta. He brings to the team his extensive and unique experience providing environmental services for various warehouse projects and development projects.  As-Needed Experience: As an on-call environmental services consultant, LSA currently holds over 850 active contracts, 76 of which are on-call contracts with public and private entities throughout the State.

This depth and breadth of experience has contributed to LSA’s comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary to manage on-call contracts and multiple task orders. LSA understands that an as-needed assignment requires an “as-needed” obligation. LSA has successfully completed numerous environmental review documents under contract to lead agencies for residential, infill, mixed-use, commercial, recreational, industrial, transit-oriented development, and public works-related projects.

LSA is a 100 percent employee-owned environmental consulting firm with more than four decades of experience and nearly 180 employees in nine offices throughout California. We provide multidisciplinary land use and environmental planning services. We provide expertise in CEQA documentation and environmental analysis, air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy, biological resources and regulatory permitting, cultural resources and tribal consultation, historic resources, noise and vibration, traffic/transportation, and water quality. We are thoroughly familiar with the processes, procedures, and technical requirements of CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and are a “one-stop” choice for CEQA documentation. We have prepared thousands of environmental documents and provided environmental planning services for a vast array of municipal clients throughout Southern California. Our proposed team is efficient at preparing a broad range of high-quality environmental documents and provides effective and implementable solutions to resolve CEQA issues. Many public clients have recognized LSA’s ability to provide environmental services on an as-needed basis, work collaboratively with agencies, project sponsors, and technical consultants, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences at public forums.

We are confident that we can provide the essential project management, strategic thinking skills, and multidisciplinary technical knowledge the City seeks. We submit this proposal with a great deal of enthusiasm and look forward to providing the City with CEQA services on an as-needed basis. Should you have any questions, please contact our designated Principal in Charge/Main Point of Contact, Ryan Bensley, AICP, at 949-553-0666 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
LSA Associates, Inc.

Anthony Petros Ryan Bensley, AICP
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Principal in Charge

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2. Firm Qualifications
A. Overview of Firm’s Qualifications
For 47 years, environmental planning and documentation
have been the core of LSA’s professional services since the firm’s founding in 1976 and continue to be our key practice areas. LSA is a full-service environmental planning firm with a team of certified and registered professionals who provide in-house technical support covering the majority of services necessary to prepare and peer-review environmental
documents and supporting technical documentation. LSA’s environmental planners and analysts are active in all
aspects of community development, land use planning, and public involvement. We offer extensive knowledge of
science and regulations, solid problem-solving skills, and well-rounded solutions.

Our Expertise: Environmental Analysis and CEQA Documentation. LSA’s Environmental Planning Group offers broad expertise in environmental analysis and guides projects through all aspects of CEQA and NEPA compliance documentation. Working across multiple technical disciplines, our staff combines their knowledge of science and regulations with creative problem-solving skills to provide solutions that are innovative, practical, and efficient.

LSA offers highly skilled and responsive support to both public- and private-sector clients. This experience includes the preparation of a wide range of CEQA/NEPA documents, including ISs, NDs, MNDs, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRPs), EIRs, Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), EAs, Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs), Categorical Exemptions (CEs), addenda to adopted/certified environmental documents, and numerous technical studies.

Many of our planners are certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and are active members of the American Planning Association (APA) and Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP).

Our environmental planning team regularly works with land use and CEQA attorneys who provide us with specific suggestions as to how the most recent case law should be interpreted and incorporated into our EIRs and other CEQA documents. Technical studies for air quality, biological resources, cultural and tribal resources, noise, traffic, and hydrology and water quality are regularly incorporated into CEQA and planning documents and also prepared as stand-alone studies. Our planners use their thorough understanding of CEQA and decades of analogous projects to craft environmental documentation that is efficient, technically sound, and resilient to challenges. This process streamlines documentation and focuses on the analysis, all while ensuring that the resulting documentation is legally robust and defensible. This expertise includes coordination with local, State, federal, and other governmental agencies; managing public participation programs; issuing necessary legal notices; and incorporating each document into the relevant planning process.

LSA’s local Irvine Office is only 14
miles from the City’s offices.

We have provided CEQA
documentation and environmental
planning services throughout Orange
County & Los Angeles County for more
than four decades.

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Additional Expertise Applicable to this Contract:
• Air Quality/GHG, and Energy: LSA air quality, GHG, and energy specialists ensure compliance with CEQA and local or regional requirements. We provide construction-level analyses of air quality impacts for transportation and development projects, identify unique sources of air pollution, and assess community health risks while developing community risk reduction plans. Our team uses state-of-the-art computer modeling and current protocols to determine any potential air quality impacts. From GHG emissions to the carbon footprint of development projects, LSA’s experts will work with City staff to develop an approach to climate change analysis that meets current challenges, anticipates future issues, and reflects the needs of the community and multiple regulatory agencies. • Traffic/Transportation: LSA is a recognized innovator in critical mobility strategies and traffic-engineering design solution. Our team has provided creative mobility solutions to various communities nationwide and has supported local communities with alternative transportation planning and active transportation implementation. We use our experience in transportation and land use planning to prepare long-range transportation plans, bicycle master plans, nexus studies and fee programs, parking strategies, corridor studies, and preliminary engineering services. We are also a recognized leader in the development of new transportation initiatives and assist clients in the development of policies and thresholds for compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 743 and analysis of vehicle miles traveled (VMT). • Cultural Resources/Tribal Consultation/Historic Resources: LSA can help navigate the full spectrum of federal, State, and local environmental review requirements governing the management and preservation of cultural resources. The firm backs up its knowledge of regulatory framework with regionspecific expertise, professional certifications, and fully appointed laboratory facilities. LSA’s specialists address regulatory requirements pertaining to archaeology, architectural history, local and regional history, cultural landscapes, Native American consultation, and traditional cultural properties. We assist clients with compliance on projects dealing with CEQA/NEPA, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) documentation and nominations, and preparation of Historic American Buildings Survey documentation. • Biological Resources and Regulatory Permitting: LSA uses its extensive experience in biological and wetlands consulting and technical expertise in wetland science, wildlife biology, botany, entomology, soil science, and native plant horticulture to provide environmentally sound solutions tailored specifically to each project. The firm’s expertise and tailored approach to project analysis have earned LSA a strong reputation for credibility and professionalism with resource agencies, and that credibility enables LSA to efficiently navigate the permitting processes.
• Noise and Vibration: Our noise specialists provide acoustical assessment services in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and local requirements. Our services range from construction-level analyses of transportation and development projects to the assessment of planning documents and studies of unique sources of noise. We will work with the City to develop reasonable assumptions for construction methods, equipment, and duration.
• Water Quality: Our water quality staff members are experts in water quality regulations and standards and have extensive experience analyzing projects pursuant to CEQA and NEPA. We apply our expertise to help our clients identify and address water quality issues throughout the life cycle of their projects.

LSA’s water quality services include water quality analysis for environmental documents, Water Quality Assessment Reports and Summary Floodplain Encroachment Reports for California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects, and peer review of Hydrology Reports and Water Quality Management Plans for development projects for purposes of CEQA compliance.