CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
CITy CouncIL AgEnDA ITEM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jonathan Orduna, Community Development Director
DATE: January 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) to Support Continued Coordination of the Laguna Niguel General Plan Update Traffic Study
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) to increase the contract amount by $130,297 for coordination with City staff regarding questions and comments throughout the General Plan Update Traffic Study, for a total not to exceed amount of $350,000;
2. Approve a not-to-exceed 10% contingency of the total contract in the amount of $35,000 for unforeseen additional work and authorize the Community Development Director to approve additional work for a total not-to-exceed amount of $385,000, if needed; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG), subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On December 7, 2021, the City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG), to coordinate, facilitate, and prepare the Laguna Niguel General Plan Update Traffic Study for an amount not-to-exceed $219,703. Items comprised in the initial scope of work for Phase 1 of the General Plan Update were the preparation of two traffic study reports, the Level of Service (LOS) Traffic Study and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Traffic Study.
In addition to the work items included as part of Phase 1, staff now anticipates the need for additional coordination and analysis with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) throughout Phase 2 of the General Plan Update process (Attachment "A"). The current contract scope is adequate to accommodate the work; however, the original approved budget is not. As such, staff recommends increasing the total compensation to an amount
not to exceed $350,000, an increase of $130,297. In addition, staff recommends the agreement include a not-to-exceed 10% contingency of the total contract amount of $35,000 for unforeseen additional work for a total not-to-exceed amount of $385,000.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City Council may decide not to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG). However, this alternative is not recommended as it would compromise staff's ability to complete the necessary analysis under Phase 2 of the General Plan Update.
FISCAL REVIEW
Adequate funding is available within the adopted Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Department budget, to cover costs incurred under the agreement during this budget cycle.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the agreement and this staff report as to
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) to increase the contract amount by $130,297 for coordination with City staff regarding questions and comments throughout the General Plan Update Traffic Study, for a total not to exceed amount of $350,000;
2. Approve a not-to-exceed 10% contingency of the total contract in the amount of $35,000 for unforeseen additional work and authorize the Community Development Director to approve additional work for a total not-to-exceed amount of $385,000, if needed; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG), subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
Jaman Stousnau
Tamara S. Letourneau Scott C. Smith
City Manager City Attorney
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Jonathan Orduna Hannah Tamaddon
Community Development Director Management Analyst
Attachments:
A. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG)
ATTACHMENT A
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG)
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - TRAFFIC STUDY
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT ("Amendment No. 1") is made auniciper corporation, hereinafter the diy, and LG2N thEngine of, inc, a Calitoria _ by and between the City of Laguna Niguel, a Corporation, dba Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers ("LLG"), hereinafter the "Consultant".
RECITALS:
1. Agreement
A. On December 21, 2021, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement with the Consultant to coordinate, facilitate, and prepare a Traffic Study for the City of Laguna Niguel's General Plan Update (the "Agreement").
2. Amendment No. 1
A. The City now desires to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement ("Amendment No. 1') with the Consultant to increase the total compensation to an amount not to exceed $350,000, to allocate additional funds towards coordination throughout the General Plan Update process, as identified in Exhibit "A" of the Agreement.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Payment for Services. Section 4A of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"City agrees to pay Consultant for providing the professional services which are described in the Scope of Services, and to pay for those services in this amount and in the manner set forth in Exhibit "A" (the "Compensation" for the not to exceed amount of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000). In addition, a contingency amount equal to ten percent of the Compensation, Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) ("Contingency Sum") may be authorized to account solely for additional work, or unforeseen conditions related to the services, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement. The Consultant shall obtain written authorization from the City for any use of any Contingency Sum provided for herein."
2. Continuation of Terms and Conditions of the Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Amendment No. 1, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall apply to the performance of services pursuant to this Amendment No. 1.
Authority to Sign. The person(s) executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the Consultant warrants and represents that they the authority to execute this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the Consultant and have the authority to bind the Consultant to the performance of the obligations hereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 as of the date first above written.
"CITY"
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
BY Tamara S. Letourneau
City Manager
ATTEST:
Marissa J. Asistin
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL,
CALIFORNIA
Scott C. Smith
City Attorney
"CONSULTANT"
Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers
By:
Print Name:
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Data Driven
Proven Measures
LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY HALL
Systemic Approach
Proposal for the City of Laguna Niguel
General Plan Update Traffic Study
November 22, 2021
Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers
1989 2 Executive Circle, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92614
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November 22, 2021 Engineers & Planners
Traffic
Transportation
Parking
Ms. Erica Roess
City of Laguna Niguel Linscott, Law &
Greenspan, Engineers
Community Development Department
2 Executive Circle
30111 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 250
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Irvine, CA 92614
[email protected] 949.825.6175 т
949.825.5939 F
www.llgengineers.com
LLG Reference: P2.21.0299.1
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Irvine
Subject: Proposal to Provide Traffic Engineering & Planning Services San Diego Associated with the City of Laguna Niguel General Plan Update Woodland Hills Traffic Study
Laguna Niguel, California
Dear Ms. Roess:
As requested, Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide traffic engineering & planning consulting services associated with the proposed City of Laguna Niguel General Plan Update Traffic Study (hereinafter referred as "Project") located in Orange County, California. As we understand it, the City is seeking a qualified consultant to coordinate, facilitate and prepare a comprehensive Traffic Study for the City of Laguna Niguel General Plan Update. The City of Laguna Niguel is undertaking a General Plan Update that will establish updated land uses and intensities for several opportunity areas within the City. The purpose of the Traffic Study is to help guide the land use decision-making process by evaluating traffic opportunities and constraints associated with several land use alternatives. Once a draft General Plan Update has been prepared, traffic studies (LOS and VMT) will be needed to support an EIR on the General Plan Philip M. Linscott, PE (1924-2000)
Update.
William A. Law, PE (1921-2018)
Jack M. Greenspan, PE (Rot.)
The City of Laguna Niguel is located in the southern portion of Orange County in Paul W. Wilkinson, PE (Ret.)
Southern California and has a total area of 14.9 square mile. Neighboring cities are John P. Keating, PE
Aliso Viejo and Laguna Hills to the north, Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano to David S. Shender, PE the east, Laguna Beach to the west, and Dana Point to the south. On the west, it John A. Boarman, PE borders the significant unincorporated acreage of Aliso and Wood Canyons Clare M. Look-Jaeger, PE Richard E Barretto, PE
Wilderness Park. As of the 2010 census, the population of Laguna Niguel is Keil D. Maberry, PE
approximately 65,000 and a predominantly residential city. The City of Laguna Walter B. Musial, PE
Niguel serves as a bedroom community for the job centers of northern and central Kalyan C. Yellapu, PE
An LGZWB Company Founded 1966
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Orange County. It is known for its mild coastal climate, low crime rate, its numerous parks and public trails.
LLG has been providing and continues to provide, insightful, accurate and innovative transportation planning and engineering solutions that emphasize the importance of safe, equitable and efficient mobility for the traveling public for the past 55 years.
Our success comes from representing the public's best interest and challenging ourselves to grow personally and professionally in a collegial environment. Since our founding in 1966, in excess of 15,000 engagements have been completed involving wide variety of projects throughout the United States and Overseas, with the core of our practice in Southern California. We cherish our history and look forward to evolving and continuing to work in partnership with public agencies by also providing professional traffic engineering and parking consulting services and support that include context-sensitive and holistic solutions to address transportation and mobility planning issues.
LLG Principals and Senior Staff are recognized experts in these practice areas and possess professional registration in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or both.
LLG has completed several projects in the City of Laguna Niguel and County of Orange and has worked on numerous General Plan Updates.
We are particularly well suited and uniquely qualified for undertaking this Project.
Further, there are numerous reasons why we believe the City would be best served by the LLG team, some of which are summarized below:
• Project Experience and Technical Competence - Having completed more than 15,000 transportation and traffic impact analysis reports, as well as design projects, for several agencies in the region, we are prepared to address the critical issues and provide comprehensive consulting services. We pride ourselves in our capabilities of providing innovative approaches and accurate technical analyses.
• Expertise - LLG has recognized technical ability and expertise in all areas of traffic engineering and planning and is focused on providing implementable solutions to meet the Project's needs.
Qualifications and Approach to Work - We possess all the required qualifications, competence and capabilities to provide well rounded comprehensive consulting services. We have identified several key approaches in order to ensure comprehensive, innovative, high-quality services are provided while adhering to the schedule and budget. Our ii
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approach focuses on communication, insightful and accurate services, timely delivery of work products and anticipation of issues.
• Local Experience - LLG has a broad range of recent local experience, as we have successfully completed many transportation planning and operations projects in the City of Laguna Niguel and County of Orange over the past several decades.
City of Laguna Niguel - LIG has good and long-standing working relationship with the City of Laguna Niguel and we believe that our experience and familiarity with City staff, City policies/procedures and our understanding of the City of Laguna Niguel processes will assuredly assist in expediting the process.
• Project Team - Keil D. Maberry, P.E. will be your Principal-in-Charge and Zawwar Saiyed, P.E. will be the day-to-day Project Manager. Keil and Zawwar are both registered Traffic Engineers in the State of California. • Staffing - LLG has a full range of staffing resources tailored for addressing the unique needs of this Project.
Accountability - LLG provides close coordination with our clients fostered by a strong commitment to accountability and responsiveness from all levels of LLG staff.
Travel Demand Modeling Capabilities - LLG has a reputable Travel Demand Modeling Team to provide high-quality modeling for VMT analysis associated with all types and sizes of development projects and long-tern traffic volume forecasting for various Specific Plans, Master Plans, General Plans, and Long-Range Regional Transportation Plans.
• Schedule - LLG is a 60-person firm with 13 full-time staff members in the Irvine office. Such a size is considered large for a specialized transportation firm. Our depth of staff will ensure schedule won't be an issue. The anticipated turnaround times and ability of LLG to handle requests on an as- needed basis will be directly coordinated with the City. • Budget - Timely completion of the Project within budget through technical and work management integrity
Cost & Best Value - Value to the City is paramount. We understand that value comes from both tangible and intangible actions through the Project process. Our Project team has included a value creation plan within this iii
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proposal to help capture the best value for the City. Our plan consists of a number of business level actions and strategic philosophies.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on this project. Please call us at (949) 825-6175 if you have any questions or comments regarding this proposal.
Sincerely,
Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers
Keil D. Maberry, P.E. Zawwar Saiyed, P.E.
Principal Associate Principal
[email protected] [email protected]
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1. Firm Background and Qualifications... ...2
2. Key Staff Members ..3-4
3. Representative Experience & Capabilities.. ..5-15
4. Scope of Work. .. 16-24
5. Proposed Method to Accomplish Work.. ..25-26
6. References. 27
7. Cost & Best Value. . 28
8. Schedule.. 29
9. Fee Estimate. ...30
10. Fee Schedule... ....31
APPENDICES
APPENDIX
A. Ex Parte Communications Certificate (Exhibit B)
B. Disqualification Questionnaire (Exhibit C)
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FIRM HISTORY AND QUALIFICATIONS
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG), provides transportation planning, traffic engineering and parking consulting services. LLG Principals and Senior Staff are recognized experts in these practice areas and possess professional registration in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or both. Our diverse experience and expertise enable us to provide services to both public agencies and the private sector. Project organization is structured so that Principals and Senior Staff maintain direct involvement from project initiation to completion, ensuring a quality product that is clear, easily understood and will support the Project's needs and the public review process. Since our founding in 1966, in excess of 15,000 engagements have been completed involving a wide variety of projects throughout the United States and Overseas, with the core of our practice in Southern California. LLG's specialties include:
• Traffic impact analysis reports for • Traffic Signal Design CEQA Documents • Traffic Signing/Striping Design
• As-Needed On-Call Services • Construction Zone Traffic Control Plans • Traffic Impact Analysis Reports • Parking Design and Planning • Mobility Studies • Traffic Planning and Operations Studies • SB 743/VMT Analyses • 2D & 3D Traffic Simulation
• General Plans and Specific Plans • Traffic Calming
• Pedestrian/Bicycle Planning • Shared Parking Demand Forecasting • Transportation Master Planning • Integration of Alternative Modes • Multi-Modal Planning & Analyses • Circulation Elements for General Plans and • Site Access and Circulation Specific Plans
• Preliminary/Conceptual Engineering • Roundabout Analysis and Design • Complete Streets Analyses • Congestion Management Program (CMP) • Local Planning Group Presentation • Transportation Demand Management (TDM) • Road Safety Reviews • Traffic Signal Warrant Studies
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers Keil D. Maberry, P.E., Principal, who has over 30 years of experience that go beyond simple traffic and parking studies, will be the Managing Principal assigned to this engagement. In addition to having detailed knowledge of widely accepted methodologies and techniques, Keil has extensive experience in operational planning, diagnostics, "trouble shooting", creative applications, and, if necessary, fine tuning and expansion of established procedures. These tasks include evaluation requiring extensive public review, intricate access and circulation networks, expansive study areas with multi-jurisdictional requirements, a wide array of land use types and mixed-use development programs with unique parking and trip-making characteristics, and multi-phased projects, mitigation, and improvements. Keil has successfully managed numerous projects all throughout southern California.
Zawwar Saiyed, P.E., Associate Principal, is a licensed Traffic Engineer in the state of California. He earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering, from the University of Arizona, Tucson and has over 20 years of experience working on traffic engineering projects throughout the Southern California region. Mr. Saiyed who has been with LLG for 16 years will provide project management support, quality control and assessment. Mr. Saiyed has experience in the preparation of traffic impact analysis reports for a variety of land uses, multimodal plans, site access and operational plans, simulation studies, transportation demand modeling, complete streets consultation, parking studies, traffic and parking management plans, General Plan Updates, Specific Plans Updates and Master Plan Updates. Mr. Saiyed currently provides on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering consultation services to the County of Riverside, City of San Juan Capistrano, City of Corona, City of Anaheim, City of Long Beach and the City of Dana Point.
Angela Besa, P.E., Transportation Engineer II, has been with LLG for 7 years and will provide support related to the detailed technical analyses for all work tasks. Ms. Besa is a registered Civil Engineer in the state of California. Ms. Besa has experience in the preparation of traffic impact analysis reports for a variety of land uses, site access and operational plans and parking studies and experienced in utilizing a wide variety of traffic engineering software.
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers Yi Li, Transportation Engineer I, is an Engineer-in-Training in the state of California and will provide support related to the detailed technical analyses for all work tasks. She earned her Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles and has about one year of experience working on traffic engineering projects throughout the Southern California region. Ms. Li has experience in the preparation of VMT analysis reports and traffic studies, as well as experience in programming, implementation, execution and application of travel demand models.
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REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers
1. CITY OF CHINO HILLS GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
LLG is currently providing transportation planning and traffic engineering consulting services associated with the City of Chino Hills General Plan Update. which will incorporate land use changes promulgated as a result of the
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adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing ] AGRICULTURE / RANCHES (7 170 Acros) RURAL RESICENTIAL (050 Acres)
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (3775 Acles)
Element for the City of Chino Hills. The
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (251 AC2e5)
State Department of Housing and
VERY HIGH DENSITY RESIERTLLED cos
COVERCIAL (464 Ac10s)
Community Development (HCD) has EMA BUSINESS PARK (91 Acres) MIXED USE (48 Acres)
allocated the 3,729 housing units to the INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC FACILITY 1633 Acres) I COMMERCIAL RECREATION (958 Acres)
City of Chino Hills as part of the
PRIVATE OPEN SPACE (134) Acles)
Regional Housing Needs Assessment
process (RHNA). Additionally, LLG
will finalize the Draft SB 743
Implementation Guidelines for the City
of Chino Hills that was prepared in
December 2020, and based on those
guidelines will prepare a VMT analysis
for proposed General Plan buildout,
which would reflect the City's RHNA GAISO HILLS
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total of 3,729 DU. The VMT analysis
will include site specific analyses for
approximately ten (10) high density
residential development sites that will be
identified as RHNA high density (or
"lower income") sites through the
Housing Element Update. We expect
that the 10 sites, as well as location of
the City's RHNA allotment will be
identified and determined in CITY OF CHINO HILLS
collaboration with the City of Chino GENERAL PLAN
Hills. LAND USE
Client Contact:
Mr. Joe Dyer, P.E.
City of Chino Hills
909-364-2771
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2. CITY OF ESCONDIDO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
LLG prepared the Circulation
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Element of the City of Escondido's (600TH ABOVE BUSTING UNS) General Plan Update. LLG was
responsible for an inventory of
existing conditions, conducting future
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year traffic model forecasting and
calibrations conducting focused 600
model runs to for selected
areas/communities of the City, and
analyzing segment and intersections
for a variety scenarios. A Complete
Streets mobility assessment, vehicle
miles traveled analysis and a
technical report for incorporation into
the EIR were also prepared.
Client Contact: , 700 575
Mr. Jay Petrek
City of Escondido
760-839-4556
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Major Roads
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3. CITY OF INDUSTRY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE EIR
LLG completed a traffic study to determine and evaluate the traffic impacts associated with the City of Industry's General Plan Buildout in Post-Year 2035, based upon the future land use designations presumed in the General Plan Update. This study presented an inventory of existing characteristics of the City's street network (including key intersections and roadway segments), public transit, rail service, and bicycle facilities; identified programmed transportation improvements that would be in place by Post-Year 2035; forecast future baseline traffic volumes, and incremental traffic generated by the General Plan Buildout; evaluated potential impacts of
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project-generated trips on the surrounding street system by assuming existing infrastructure without programmed improvements, and in Post-Year 2035 with the completion of programmed improvements; identified additional measures that could alleviate deficient operations; and presented findings from an evaluation of freeway mainline segments and ramp intersections located within the study area.
Client Contact:
Mr. John Ballas
City of Industry
626-333-2211
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4. PARADISE VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN, RIVERSIDE COUNTY
LLG completed a traffic impact analysis for the Paradise Valley Specific Plan located in Riverside County, California. The proposed project consists of developing approximately 1,800 acres of a 5,000-acre site, providing for approximately 8,490 residential units, 1.38 million square feet of non-residential uses and a system of 140 acres of recreational trails and parks. This R: 28070
report analyzed potential impacts at one hundred and three (103) external key study intersections, sixteen (16) internal key study intersections and twenty-five (25) internal key roadway segments throughout the Cities of Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Coachella and the County of Riverside. In addition, freeway level of service analysis was conducted for twenty-eight (28) freeway segments and eighteen (18) freeway ramps.
Client Contact:
Mr. Kevin Tsang
Riverside County
951-955-6828
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5. CITY OF SANTEE GENERAL PLAN- CIRCULATION ELEMENT
LLG completed the Circulation Element of the City of Santee's General Plan. Future traffic volumes were determined using the appropriate SANDAG Traffic Forecast Model. Several alternative network scenarios were accessed. The analysis of over fifty (50) intersections and fifty (50) street segments was conducted for
both the existing and future time frames. All
modes of transportation were addressed.
Recommendations were made to ensure that
the proposed roadway network could
accommodate the forecasted volumes.
Client Contact:
Mr. Doug Williford
(former Santee Planning Director)
City of Irvine
949-724-6308
6. CITY OF EL CENTRO ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS LLG completed the El Centro Active Transportation Program Improvements Project for the City of El Centro. The scope of the project included planning and designing the City's bike route network.
LLG thoroughly surveyed the City's existing bicycle network and reviewed its Bicycle Master Plan to gain an overall understanding of the bicycle system already in place and what is planned for the future. Based on this knowledge, street segments were chosen as potential candidates to serve as bike routes. Utilizing GIS (Geographic Information System), Class III Bike Routes were prioritized based on attractors such as employment centers, recreation facility and schools. 9 LINSCOTT
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers Considering this analysis and available project funding, 11 street segments were then chosen to be designated as bike routes and receive bike improvements.
LLG prepared the signing and striping plan for 11 segments throughout the City of El Centro totaling approximately 11.5 miles. The design plans illustrated where shared-lane markings (sharrows), bike route signs and wayfinding signs should be placed. The wayfinding signs would direct cyclist to prominent destinations within the City such as City Hall, parks and libraries.
LLG also prepared the Traffic Control Plan for the construction of the project. Furthermore, LLG prepared a cost estimate and drafted a Technical and Special Specifications for the project.
LLG worked closely with the City to help manage the schedule of the project in a timely manner and ensure that the milestones and deadline set forth by the grant funding was met.
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STATE-AID PROJECT ATPL-5169 (D45) EL CENTRO
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$ 21 min
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Client Contact:
Mr. Abraham Campos, P.E.
City of El Centro
760-337-5182
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7. CITY OF ESCONDIDO COMPLETE STREETS ASSESSMENT, ESCONDIDO LLG was retained by the City of Escondido to prepare a
Complete Streets Assessment Report for the City of
Escondido General Plan Update. The project involved
setting a strategic vision for the City and identifying ESCONDINO innovative & highly effective recommendations to
Escondido General Plan Update
promote active transportation in the City. LLG conducted Complete Streets Assessment comprehensive review of the existing policies in the City, gathered community input, evaluated connections between major destinations and other bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities, coordinated and integrated our efforts with the general plan efforts; evaluated bicycle facilities, vehicular parking, traffic calming measure, bicycle parking;
collected bicycle/pedestrian data and mode choice
information, VMT and SOV trip reduction, bike sharing
and bicycle parking for the City and the City's Downtown Core Village separately.
The project also included a comprehensive active
transportation assessment for four principal corridors
(Escondido Blvd, Broadway, Valley Parkway and Second
Avenue). LLG conducted a comprehensive review of
City's policies, goals and standards and proposed more
than 100 innovative policies to provide a balanced
multimodal transportation network with context-sensitive solutions throughout the City that promotes non-vehicular facilities, walkability, active living, transit usage and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures in
downtown & mixed-use villages. LLG also provided
several highly effective recommendations for the four
corridors. The recommendations were
Client Contact:
based on comprehensive infrastructure,
Existing Bicycle Facilities and Bicycle Commuter Mode Share in Escondido Mr. Owen Tunnell mode share and collision assessments
City of Escondido
and complete streets analysis for all modes of transportation. 760-839-4595
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8. BIG DATA ANALYTICS & OTHER CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES LLG has been utilizing Big Data for transportation projects since 2014. Travel behavior is APPLICATIONS OF BIG difficult to predict and traditional approaches rely on many assumptions. "Big Data" utilizes travel behavior data from DATA ANALYTICS: GPS data sources such as smartphones and car navigation • Origin - Destination Studies systems to reveal how actual commuters are using the • Select Link Analysis
• Travel Time 1 Travel Speed Studies transportation system. • Trip Length Studies
• Performance Measurements This private and data-rich source allows LLG to provide more • Multimodal TOM Coportunities Review context to enhance our transportation planning services. • Internal/ Exteral Studies
Commercial Trips
LLG utilizes other cutting edge technologies such as
• Segment Congestion
• Parking Studies TransCAD, Synchro, Vistro, TransModeler or Trafficware simulation software, GIS Spatial and Network Analysis Tools and SketchUp. Such tools are instrumental in conveying and illustrating the issues, analysis and results.
SketchUp GIS Walkshed Analysis Sim Traffic
9. CEQA LEVEL TECHNICAL REPORTS
QUALITY CONTROL CHECK LIST LLG's experience on over 10,000 transportation planning & traffic engineering projects has led to the
development of methods to accomplish project tasks
with consistent success, on-time and within budget.
First, we ensure our understanding of the City's
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goals, policies, practices and expectations with
respect to our tasks. We also place a priority on
making personal contact with key staff at the City to
ensure strong communication from the start. Next,
we leverage the talent of our large staff to put the
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10. SB 743/VMT ANALYSES
LLG embraces the shift from Level of Service (LOS) to Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) and continues to be a leader in progressive and holistic transportation planning.
LLG, together with SANDAG, co-authored a technical white paper detailing the developed methodology for calculating VMT using the Travel Demand Model. • LLG holds a monthly firm-wide committee meeting to provide updates, exchange knowledge ideas and empower all staff to embrace the change. • LLG is helping several jurisdictions to formulate revised guidelines in response to SB 743. • LLG staff is one of the principal authors of
the ITE technical report on Guidelines for
Transportation Impacts Studies in the San
Diego Region.
• LLG along with the OPR staff presented,
organized and moderated several SB 743
events within the region.
• LLG's Travel Demand Modeling Team is
very familiar with various regional travel
demand models, including the Orange
County Transportation Analysis Model
PACIFIC
(OCTAM), Southern California Association OCEAN
of Governments (SCAG) model and models
used for each Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) in Southern
California, and has provided consultation
throughout the State.
VMT analysis will continue to be a vitally
important component in future transportation
impact assessments. LLG can help in the following two principal ways; 1) Determine a project's exposure & the appropriate level of VMT analysis (i.e. screening threshold analysis, data science VMT analysis, & Model VMT Analysis and 2) The graphic to the top-right illustrates the 13 LINSCOTT
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11. CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL EXPERIENCE
• Laguna Niguel City Center: Traffic • Laguna Niguel Gateway Senior Impact Analysis for the Laguna Niguel Community: Parking Demand Analysis City Center Project, a mixed-use for a 111 dwelling unit Senior Living development, complete with community (79 assisted living dwelling approximately 174,851 square feet (SF) of units and 32 memory care dwelling units) commercial space (inclusive of the with 118 beds and 2,800 square-feet of relocated new 16,290 SF Library), 275 retail area along the Forbes Road frontage residential apartments, and an outdoor with a total of 71 parking spaces, which plaza. will be shared amongst all of the uses.
• 27912 Forbes Apartments: Parking • Broadstone Cavora Apartment: Parking Demand Analysis for 309 multi-family Demand Analysis for a 1,500 square-foot residential units with a total of 406 vehicle hair salon (16 stations plus support 2 parking spaces proposed to be provided employees), an 1,802 SF brewery (694 SF on-site. The proposed apartment project back of house area, 720 SF tasting area will include 29 studio dwelling units, 181 with 385 SF patio and four (4) employees one-bedroom dwelling units and 99 two- during peak shift), and 3,311 SF of retail bedroom dwelling units within 6 stories. food for a total Project square-footage of 6,613 SF.
• Agora Mixed-Use: Parking Study for a • Laguna Niguel Parking Permit mixed-use multi-tenant commercial Program: Parking Permit Program that project. evaluated the City's key characteristics
and current parking program/policy
• Rolling Hills Community: Site Access related to on-street parking, descriptions and Circulation Evaluation at the Existing of the programs in 24 other cities, and Rolling Hills Community. emerging constraints and opportunities.
Laguna Niguel Crossing: Parking Study • Crestavilla PS&E: Prepared signing and or six (6) three and four-story podium striping plans along Niguel Road and the buildings with ancillary clubhouse anc traffic signal plan for Niguel Road at the amenity structures totaling 516 residential project entrance. dwelling units.
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers TASK 1 - REFINE/UPDATE OCTAM FOR CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL FOR THREE (3) LAND
USE ALTERNATIVES
1.1 Coordinate with City staff to discuss the project, identify pertinent traffic issues and concerns to develop a citywide traffic forecast model for the General Plan Update.
Additionally, this citywide traffic forecast model will also establish the framework for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis and allow future development within the City to be fully compliant with Senate Bill (SB) 743. The City's objective is to have an accurate transportation forecast model to analyze future projects, roadway, transit, active transportation, and multimodal projects through VMT analysis as the City prepares its General Plan Update.
1.2 Develop the Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model that will tier-off the Orange County Transportation Analysis Model 5.0 (OCTAM 5.0) model and will allow for micro-level detail, validation, and refinement within each Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) within the City's jurisdiction It should be noted that the City currently relies on the OCTAM, prepared by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), for its modeling needs and rather than relying on a macro-level traffic model for City and traffic analysis zone (TAZ) level analyses, the City will develop its own City-specific model.
1.3 Collect traffic counts and data to validate the inputs and results. The Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model will be calibrated to existing conditions based on current traffic counts. LLG will provide recommendations on how the Covid-19 pandemic has potentially altered traffic patterns and will provide appropriate refinements to calibrate the Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model. The Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model will be a tool calibrated to the specific details and characteristics of the local area that may not be included in the existing regional OCTAM. Its micro-level adjustments will facilitate accurate VMT analysis for all future potential projects.
1.4 Verify in the field the existing roadway network for the base year model. All planned buildout network improvements will be confirmed for inclusion within the future year model.
1.5 Coordinate with the City and confirm all Existing and Buildout model inputs.
1.6 Coordinate with other appropriate local agencies and confirm/verify existing and buildout inputs for the Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model.
1.7 Each TAZ within the City will be reviewed with microscopic detail and the most recent adopted socioeconomic data and land uses will be inputted and validated, in addition to 16 LINSCOTT
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The socioeconomic data will be reviewed by the City and will include the number of households, population demographics, employment, etc., within each TAZ.
1.8 Calibrate the Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model to allow for more precise, detailed integration of City land uses to improve long-term induced travel modeling capabilities.
1.9 After calibration, conduct sensitivity analyses in order to further refine and validate the model. Intricate adjustments to these statistics and details will be made as needed in order to provide more accurate VMT calculations and volume forecasts.
1.10 Vet the VMT data for every TAZ within the City by applying the proper significance thresholds and screening criteria.
1.11 Validate and confirm that the VMT results are in-line and consistent with the City and adjoining jurisdictions and also address any VMT issues that have been identified within the larger-scale OCTAM.
1.12 Following completion of an accurate base and future year of the Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model, create low VMT area screening maps. All VMT data per TAZ will be documented for the City's use and any additional concerns will be addressed.
1.13 Once the base and future traffic models are updated, refined and calibrated for the Current General Plan, coordinate with the City Staff to obtain the existing land use data for all portions of the City for the General Plan Update. It should be noted that the City is currently organized into fourteen (14) Community Profile Areas (CPA), however, that organization may change in the General Plan Update.
1.14 Prepare and conduct full model runs for the scenarios listed below utilizing OCTAM. The land uses in the TAZs will be changed to reflect the proposed land uses:
• Baseline Conditions for Current General Plan
• Baseline Conditions for General Plan Update
• Cumulative Conditions for Current General Plan
• Cumulative Conditions for General Plan Update
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1.15 Conduct adequate sensitivity modeling for three (3) land use alternatives to be provided by City Staff for the above analysis scenarios. Land use data will be organized by existing TAZs.
1.16 Evaluate the scenarios noted above for the Baseline and Cumulative conditions, and summarize the following types of VMT:
• Project generated VMT per capita (VMT/Cap), VMT per employee (VMT/Emp) and/or VMT per service population (VMT/SP) and comparing it to the appropriate benchmark noted in the City's Guidelines.
• Project effect on VMT; comparing how the Project changes VMT on the network looking at Citywide VMT.
1.17 Calculate the Baseline and Cumulative City average VMT per capita (VMT/Cap), VMT per employee (VMT/Emp), VMT per service population (VMT/SP) and/or Citywide VMT.
1.18 Recommend mitigation for VMT impacts that include modifying the proposed land uses to reduce VMT generated, implementing transportation demand management (TDM) measures to reduce VMT generated, and/or participation in a VMT fee program.
Jtilize CAPCOA's Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures: A Resources fo ocal Government to Assess Emission Reductions from Greenhouse Gas Mitigatio Measures and other sources to quantify effects of the mitigation. LLG will also consider the mitigation measures listed in Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA, Updating Transportation Impact Analysis in the CEQA Guidelines:
Preliminary Discussion Draft of Updates to the CEQA Guidelines Impalement Senate Bill 743 and/or several other innovative mitigation measures.
1.20 The Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model will provide the City with a refined tool that will be utilized to evaluate LOS and VMT for the General Plan Update, as well as future projects within the City.
1.21 Shared the Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model (including all input, output and resource files) with OCTA to incorporate into the OCTAM 5.0. By providing a City- pecific model and a refined VMT analysis, the proposed project will help the City o auna Niguel thoroughly evaluate future proposed developments as part of its Genera Plan Update.
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers TASK 2 - EVALUATE THE CURRENT CIRCULATION SYSTEM AND IDENTIFY EXISTING
DEFICIENCIES AND AREAS OF EXCESS CAPACITY
2.1 Contact City staff to discuss the project and analysis criteria, confirm the study approach, identify pertinent traffic issues and concerns and formalize the Scope of Work for the traffic impact analysis report. In consultation with City staff, prepare a scope of work agreement detailing the study area, assumption, traffic analysis scenarios and overall traffic impact analysis report requirements and submit to City staff for review and approval.
2.2 Visit the Project study area to confirm existing conditions with respect to existing site development, local area development, site access, parking use, and areas of congestion in order to verify our overall understanding of traffic conditions in the area that might affect this Project.
2.3 In conjunction with Task 2.2, confirm the existing roadway striping, traffic control measures, curbside parking restrictions, adjacent intersection configurations and other pertinent roadway features within the project study area. Identify the existing transit system and bus stop locations within the City.
2.4 Obtain existing street improvement plans/striping plans for key roadways in the City.
Compile information with regards to planned street improvements in the City.
2.5 Conduct AM and PM peak period traffic volume counts at up to forty (40) intersections.
The traffic counts will be conducted between the hours of 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These traffic volume data will be utilized in the traffic impact analysis for the Project. LLG will provide recommendations on how the Covid-19 pandemic has potentially altered traffic patterns and will provide appropriate refinements to calibrate the traffic counts.
2.6 Conduct 24-hour machine traffic counts at up to thirty (30) roadway segments to support the roadway segment capacity analyses. LLG will provide recommendations on how the Covid-19 pandemic has potentially altered traffic patterns and will provide appropriate refinements to calibrate the traffic counts.
2.7 Prepare AM and PM peak hour Level of Service (LOS) calculations at up to forty (40) study intersections for the Existing Traffic Conditions to determine the potential impacts.
The LOS calculations will be based on City-approved capacity analysis methodologies (i.e., Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) method, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) method, etc.).
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2.8 Confirm the capacity of existing and ultimate street segments for up to thirty 30) roadways segments and prepare Daily Level of Service (LOS) calculations to determine the potential impacts. The LOS calculations will be based on City-approved capacity analysis methodologies (i.e., V/C Ratio method using the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes).
2.9 In conjunction with Tasks 2.7 & 2.8, evaluate the current circulation system within the City and on the City's borders to identify existing traffic operations deficiencies and areas of excess capacity.
2.10 Assess the existing traffic deficiency and impact based on the results of the peak hour intersection analyses, the City's LOS standards and application of the City's significance criteria. Based on this assessment, determine which intersections (if any) will require improvements to mitigate potential traffic impacts to less than significant levels.
2.11 Assess the existing traffic deficiency and impact based on the results of the daily roadways segments analyses, the City's LOS standards and application of the City's significance criteria. Based on this assessment, determine which roadways segments (if any) will require improvements to mitigate potential traffic impacts to less than significant levels.
2.12 Provide recommended mitigation measures which may include intersection and/or signalization improvements, striping modifications, the addition of auxiliary turn lanes, traffic control/limitations at site access points, widening, re-striping, signal phasing, and/or signal synchronization, etc. Please note that this proposal assumes the recommended mitigation measures can be adequately described within the text of the report. Should the City request preparation of plans to further demonstrate the feasibility of the mitigation measures, an amendment to our contract will be necessary.
2.13 Conduct traffic signal warrant analyses for all impacted unsignalized study intersections utilizing the peak hour warrants from the most recent edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD) where a traffic signal is recommended as part of the mitigation measure. J
2.14 Based on the above identify areas of excess capacity as opportunity areas within the circulation system.
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers TASK 3 - EVALUATE THREE (3) LAND USE ALTERNATIVES FOR FOUR (4) OPPORTUNITY AREAS
3.1 Staff will identify up to four (4) opportunity areas within the City. Opportunity areas are those areas that are candidates for substantial revisions to existing land uses designations.
3.2 Within each opportunity area, Staff will identify up to three (3) land use alternatives.
3.3 Provide City Staff with land uses recommendations to promote higher density infill development, mixed-use development, and/or transit-oriented development near transit stations or transit corridors to encourage efficient development patterns that uses land efficiently and is served by adequate transportation services. Additionally, identify strategies for lowering VMT, such as supporting housing development near available jobs and existing transit corridors and supporting active modes of transportation such as biking and walking that also benefit public health and that would improve safety, encourage more active trips, and reduce vehicle trips and emissions.
3.4 Based on the tasks listed below, evaluate each land use alternative within the four (4) opportunities areas to determine potential impacts. The Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model will be used to isolate the effects of the land use alternative and evaluate cumulative impacts. LLG understands this process as iterative and dynamic, and will play a key role in determining and evaluating proposed land use alternatives for use in the traffic analysis.
3.5 Based on model runs prepared in Task 1, project future traffic volumes using the following methodology:
a. Peak period traffic volumes will be converted to peak hour (i.e., one-hour) traffic volumes using a conversion factor of 0. 3566 for the AM peak hour and 0. 2662 for the PM peak hour, consistent with OCTA guidelines;
b. Determine the projected rate of growth; and
c. Based on this determination, the growth rate will be applied to the existing Daily, AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes in order to formulate the traffic volumes.
3.6 Buildout traffic volume forecasts will be determined through utilization of the OCTAM output via the following methodology:
a. Calculate the difference between the baseline and the General Plan Buildout peak period traffic volumes and convert to AM and PM peak hour (i.e., one-hour) link traffic volumes;
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3.7 Prepare AM and PM peak hour Level of Service (LOS) calculations at up to forty (40) study intersections for the General Plan Buildout Traffic Conditions and the three (3) land use alternatives to determine the potential impacts. The LOS calculations will be based on City-approved capacity analysis methodologies (i.e., Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) method, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) method, etc.).
3.8 Confirm the capacity of the General Plan Buildout Traffic Conditions and ultimate street segments for up to thirty (30) roadways segments and prepare Daily Level of Service (LOS) calculations to determine the potential impacts. The LOS calculations will be based on City-approved capacity analysis methodologies (i.e., V/C Ratio method using the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes).
3.9 Assess the General Plan Buildout traffic deficiency and impact based on the results of the peak hour intersection analyses, the City's LOS standards and application of the City's significance criteria. Based on this assessment, determine which intersections (if any) will require improvements to mitigate potential traffic impacts to less than significant levels.
3.10 Assess the General Plan Buildout traffic deficiency and impact based on the results of the daily roadways segments analyses, the City's LOS standards and application of the City's significance criteria. Based on this assessment, determine which roadways segments (if any) will require improvements to mitigate potential traffic impacts to less than significant levels.
3.11 Provide recommended mitigation measures which may include intersection and/or signalization improvements, striping modifications, the addition of auxiliary turn lanes, traffic control/limitations at site access points, widening, re-striping, signal phasing, and/or signal synchronization, etc. Please note that this proposal assumes the recommended mitigation measures can be adequately described within the text of the report. Should the City request preparation of plans to further demonstrate the feasibility of the mitigation measures, an amendment to our contract will be necessary.
3.12 Conduct traffic signal warrant analyses for all impacted unsignalized study intersections utilizing the peak hour warrants from the most recent edition of the California Manual of
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TASK 4 - EVALUATE THE NON-MOTORIZED CIRCULATION NETWORK
4.1 Evaluate the City's existing network of Class I, II, and III bikeways and provide as- needed recommendations.
4.2 Research and list the existing public transit, rail service, and bicycle facilities.
4.3 Analyze existing and future traffic patterns within the City based on the Laguna Niguel Transportation Analysis Model and compare to existing active transportation network to determine deficiencies and opportunities to promote multimodal transportation options.
4.4 Evaluate opportunities to expand the City's active transportation network, including enhanced connections to transit and provide as-needed recommendations.
TASK 5 - PREPARE Two (2) TRAFFIC STUDY REPORTS
5.1 Prepare a draft LOS Traffic Study, which details all of the above-mentioned items, our analysis, findings and conclusions. The draft LOS Traffic Study will be suitably documented with text, tabular, graphic and/or appendix materials. The report will be submitted for review by City Staff.
5.2 Coordinate with City Staff regarding questions and comments on the LOS Traffic Study.
If necessary, prepare a final LOS Traffic Study incorporating reasonable comments (which are within the approved scope of work and that no new data collection or additional analyses are required) and edits from City Staff, in both hard copy and digital formats for submittal to the City for inclusion in proposed General Plan Update.
5.3 Prepare a draft VMT Traffic Study, which details all the above-mentioned items, our analysis, findings and conclusions. The draft VMT Traffic Study will be suitably documented with appropriate text, tabular, graphic and/or appendix materials. The draf VMT Traffic Study will be submitted for review by City staff.
5.4 Coordinate with City Staff regarding questions and comments on the VMT Traffic Study.
If necessary, prepare a final VMT Traffic Study incorporating reasonable comments (incorporating reasonable comments which are within the approved scope of work and that do not require additional model updates and runs) and edits from City Staff, in both hard copy and digital formats for submittal to the City inclusion in proposed General Plan Update and for use in the CEQA analysis.
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers TASK 6 - POTENTIAL CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT
6.1 Conduct a comprehensive qualitative review of the Circulation Element with required legislative updates (such as AB 1358 for complete streets, and SB 99 and AB 747 for potential evacuation risks and capacity. Review and propose updates to match the City's recently completed Laguna Niguel CEQA Manual and Transportation Assessment Guidelines.
6.2 Develop potential policies and outline potential future programs to address transportation-related improvements and impacts in and around areas where land use intensifications are placed in proposed opportunity areas.
TASK 7 - MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS
7.1 LLG will be in regular communication with City Staff concerning approach, scheduling and tasks throughout the project, including weekly progress updates (phone/email).
7.2 This proposal assumes preparation for and attendance by LLG at up to ten (10) City meetings and/or equivalent conference calls. This proposal allocates three (3) hours of preparation and participation by the Project Manager at each of these meetings. It should be noted that each three (3) hour meeting is assumed to be equivalent to three (3), one (1) hour conference calls.
7.3 This proposal assumes preparation for and attendance by LLG at up to three (3) public hearings at the City of Laguna Niguel with the Planning Commission and/or City Council. This proposal allocates eight (8) hours by the Principal Engineer at each of these meetings.
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers Our general approach focuses on communication, insightful and accurate services, timely delivery of work products and early anticipation of issues. We carefully reviewed the services to be provided as listed in the scope and are committed to performing the outlined scope of work successfully and efficiently. We are capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and we would implement the following key approaches to ensure a successful and meaningful project outcome:
• Effective Project Management
• Innovative High Impact Solutions
• Availability and Responsiveness to Client
• Adherence to City's Procedures connecting PEOPLE
improving MOBILITY
• Anticipation of Issues
enhancing COMMUNITIES
• Graphics & Simulations
transportatior planning & engineering
• Well-Documented Reports/Plans
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Schedule and Budget Adherence
• Project Understanding
• Latest Travel Demand Modeling Capabilities
• Regular & Effective Client Communication
The above approaches are further explained below:
Effective Project Management - Effective project management involves the management of resources, knowledge and people. We will ensure sound organization of the project team, in- depth understanding of the project issues and goals and execution of the project plan.
Innovative High Impact Solutions - The team will work towards providing innovative, comprehensive services to enable the City of Laguna Niguel to serve as a national model in the practice of transportation planning and engineering.
Regular and Effective Client Communication - Zawwar Saiyed, P.E., M.S., as the Project Manager, would facilitate communication between the City and various responsible parties. LLG frequently uses teleconferencing, Zoom, MS Teams, GoToMeeting and emails to expedite project management. LLG will provide written updates on the progress of the report since communication is paramount.
Availability and Responsiveness to Client - Many of our projects demand that we be responsive and to work effectively with other team members. All phone calls and emails are returned in 24 hours. LLG has the staffing size that allows us to be available and responsive. 25 LINSCOTT
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Graphics & Simulations - It is critical to illustrate the issues, analysis and results. Our graphics experts, who are instrumental in preparing figures for various critical projects will be preparing high-end informative figures. LLG also has the capabilities of preparing traffic simulations.
Well-Documented Reports/Plans - Our team has prepared several thousand reports and plans, the majority of which are under the responsibility of Keil D. Maberry. Our team specializes in putting the technical elements of the report into a format that our clients and the public can easily understand.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control - LLG has a standard practice of quality control that involves both senior and Principal level staff members. Every deliverable to the City will be reviewed before leaving our office as part of our Standardized Quality Control Program.
Schedule and Budget Adherence - We recognize the importance of the project adhering to a set schedule and budget. For each project request, LLG will prepare a scope of work, cost and budget. The schedule will be met and the budget will not be exceeded.
Project Understanding - Our team will adhere to the scope of services provided in the RFP and our proposal. We understand the project will demand sensitivity to issues, experience with various agencies and the resources to provide timely and accurate deliverables. 26 LINSCOTT
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers We welcome you to contact our references and re-affirm integrity and reputation, as well as fiscal responsibility. The following summarizes our firm's current On-Call Professional Traffic Engineering and Parking Consulting Services that the aforementioned staff members have been involved in or currently provide support on:
CITY OF DANA POINT ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES Mr. Matthew Sinacori, P.E. LLG currently provides traffic engineering on-call Director of Public Works/City Engineer support services for the Public Works Department of City of Dana Point the City of Dana Point. During the past fifteen years Public Works Department LLG staff has been providing professional on-call 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern services related to development/plan check, traffic Dana Point, CA 92629 impact analysis report review, parking demand (949) 248-3574 analysis report review, traffic impact analysis report [email protected] preparation, parking study preparation and traffic Status: Ongoing design plan review/preparation.
CITY OF LONG BEACH ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES Mr. Carl Hickman, P.E., T.E. LLG currently provides traffic engineering on-call Assistant City Traffic Engineer support services for the Public Works Department of City of Long Beach the City of Long Beach. During the past three years, 411 West Ocean Boulevard LLG staff has been providing professional on-call Long Beach, CA 90802 services related to traffic impact analysis report (562) 570-6665 review, traffic impact analysis report preparation, [email protected] grant funding applications and traffic design plan Status: Ongoing preparation including design for various bike gap closure projects.
CITY OF CORONA ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
Ms. Rosalva N. Ureño LLG currently provides traffic engineering on-call City of Corona support services for the Public Works Department of 400 South Vicentia Avenue the City of Corona. LLG staff has been providing Corona. CA 92882 professional on-call services related to (951) 279-3664 development/plan check, traffic impact analysis Rosalva. [email protected] report review, parking demand analysis report review Status: Ongoing and traffic design plan review/preparation. 27 LINSCOTT
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Billing rates with low combined overhead and fee percentages.
Frozen billings rates throughout the contract term.
No mark-up for direct costs such as materials & reproduction costs.
No mark-up for subconsultant costs.
Strategic Philosophies
• Listen and re-articulate project expectations.
Regular and effective client communication.
Anticipate issues before they arise to ensure cost control.
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers The table below presents the project schedule. The schedule provided below is an estimate and Task Description Schedule
• Project Kick-Off/Project Mobilization December 2021
* Task 1 - Refine/Update OCTAM for City of Laguna Niguel for December 2021 - February 2022 Three (3) Land Use Alternatives
• Task 2 - Evaluate the Current Circulation System and Identify January 2022 - February 2022 Existing Deficiencies and Areas of Excess Capacity
• Task 3 - Evaluate Three (3) Land Use Alternatives for Four (4) February 2022 - March 2022 Opportunity Areas
• Task 4 - Evaluate the Non-Motorized Circulation Network March 2022 • Task 5 - Prepare Two (2) Traffic Study Reports March 2022 • Task 6 - Potential Circulation Element Amendment March 2022 • Task 7 - Meetings and Presentations December 2021 - March 2022 29 LINSCOTT
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FEE ESTIMATE GREENSPAN
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers We estimate that our fee for the services outlined above in Tasks 1 through 7 will not exceed $219,703.00. Our services will be billed monthly on a time and materials basis according to the included Fee Schedule and will be due upon receipt. See Table 1 and the text below for a detailed cost breakdown. Expansion of services beyond this initial budget estimate will necessitate an increase to this budget maximum, with the additional services performed in response to your specific request. It should be noted that the estimated cost for each additional five (5) intersections beyond forty-five (45) study intersections is $6,000 ($1,200 per intersection) and for each additional five (5) roadway segments beyond thirty-five (35) study roadway segments is $2,500 ($500 per roadway).
TABLE 1
PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN
BILLING HOURS BY TASK TOTAL COST PER
RATE 1 2 3 5 6 7 HOURS TITLI
TITLE S13.936,00
Principal Engineer $268 16 8 16 * 00 52
Assoc. Principal Engr $240 80 40 40 8 54 238 $57.120,00 TE II $148 140 180 24 456 S67,488.00
TE I $127 240 40 40 24 376 S47.752.00
EA II $126 24 $3.024.00
$0.00
$0.00
0 $0,00
HOURS PER TASK 0 0 1,146
TOTAL COST $74,688 $28,664 $45,608 $12,616 $7.392 $12,960 SO $189.320.00
REIMBURSABLES
RATE/ COST PER
ITEM COST # OF MILES N OF UNITS ITEM
Auto Reimbursement SO 535 300 $160.00
TOTAL REIMBURSABLES $160.00
SUBCONSULTANTS
#OF COST PER MARK-
NAME DESCRIPTION # OF LOCATIONS #OF PERSONNEL HOURS UNIT UP COST Subconsultant A AM and PM Peak Period Intersection Counts 40 $50 0% $8.000.00 1 $75 0% $2.250.00
Average Daily Traffic Counts
TOTAL SUBCONSULTANT COST S10,250.00
SUBTOTAL BUDGET S199,730.00
10% CONTINGENCY $19,973.00
TOTAL BUDGET S212.703.00
30 LINSCOTT
LAW &
FEE SCHEDULE GREENSPAN
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TRAFFIC STUDY engineers Effective January 1, 2020
TITLE PER HOUR
Principals
Principal Engineer.. ..$ 268.00
Associate Principal Engineer ...$ 240.00
Planning/Design Manager. .$ 224.00
Transportation Engineers
Senior Transportation Engineer 198.00
Transportation Engineer III 175.00
Transportation Engineer II 148.00
Transportation Engineer I 127.00
Transportation Planners
Senior Transportation Planner. 175.00
Transportation Planner III. 148.00
Transportation Planner II 127.00
Transportation Planner I .$ 113.00
Technical Support
Engineering Associate Il .$ 126.00
Engineering Associate I 122.00
Engineering Computer Analyst II 120.00
Engineering Computer Analyst I 95.00
Senior CADD Drafter 122.00
CADD Drafter III 113.00
CADD Drafter II 100.00
CADD Drafter I .$ 86.00
Senior Engineering Technician ..$ 122.00
Engineering Technician II... .$ 113.00
Engineering Technician I. .$ 86.00
Word Processor/Secretary $ 80.00
Engineering Aide I. .$ 61.00
Public Hearing and litigation support may be charged at 125% of the base rate. Consultation in connection with litigation and Court appearance:
vill be quoted separatel
roject-related mileage will be billed at the prevailing standard mileage rate as determined by the IR ubcontractors and other project-related expenses will be billed at cost plus 159 The above schedule is for straight time. Overtime will be charged at 1.50 times the standard hourly rates.
Interim and/or monthly statements will be presented for completed work. These will be due and payable upon presentation unless prior arrangements are made. A finance charge of 1.5% may be charged each month on the unpaid balance 31 APPENDIX A
Ex PARTE COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE (ExHIBIT B)
LINSCOTT, LAW & GREENSPAN, engineers LLG Ref. P2.21.0299.1 City of Laguna Niguel General Plan Update Traffic Study, Laguna Niguel
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
CERTIFICATION
Please indicate by signing below one of the following two statements. Only sign one statement.
Statement One
I certify that Consultant and Consultant's representatives have not had any communication with a City Councilmember concerning the RFP for GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - TRAFFIC STUDY at any time after October 19, 2021.
11/15/21
Signature Date
Zawwar Saiyed
Printed Name
OR
Statement Two
I certify that Consultant and Consultant's representatives have communicated after October 19, 2021 with a City Councilmember concerning the RFP for GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - TRAFFIC STUDY. A copy of all such communications is attached to this form for public distribution.
Signature Date
Printed Name
APPENDIX B
DISQUALIFICATIoN QUESTIONNAIRE (ExHIBIT C)
LINSCOTT, Law & GREENSPAN, engineers LLG Ref. P2.21.0299.1 City of Laguna Niguel General Plan Update Traffic Study, Laguna Niguel
DISQUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
The Consultant shall complete the following questionnaire:
government project because of a violation of law or safety regulation? Yes_ No X
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space:
11/15/21
Signature Date
Zavan Saiyad
Printed Name