CARLSBAD
CLOVIS
IRVINE
LOS ANGELES
PALM SPRINGS
POINT RICHMOND
RIVERSIDE
ROSEVILLE
SAN LUIS OBISPO
3210 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92602 949.553.0666 www.lsa.net LSA is a business name of LSA Associates, Inc.
March 1, 2024
Revised April 19, 2024
Damaris Abraham
City of Lake Elsinore
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-3124, ext. 913
[email protected]
Subject: Revised Proposal to Prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Baker Street Industrial Warehouse Project in the City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County (LSA Proposal No. 20240990.P) Dear Ms. Abraham:
LSA is pleased to provide you with a revised scope of work and cost es�mate to conduct peer reviews of technical studies and prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a proposed development (project) that would include an industrial/on-site development area (65.81 acres), off-site improvement areas (21.15 acres), a restora�on area (33.65 acres), and a construc�on/improvements buffer (2.72 acres) (Baker Street Industrial Warehouse Project). The project site is located southwest and southeast of the intersec�on of Baker Street and Pierce Street in Lake Elsinore and contains more than 20 individual proper�es. This proposal has been revised to address input provided by City staff on April 10, 2024.
LSA has prepared thousands of environmental documents since the firm was founded in 1976. LSA is deeply familiar with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) processes and has provided coordina�on with local, State, federal, and other governmental agencies. As a firm, LSA has managed public par�cipa�on programs, issued necessary legal no�ces, and incorporated environmental documenta�on into the overall planning process. LSA has provided environmental planning exper�se to the City of Lake Elsinore and the surrounding region.
I will serve as LSA’s Project Manager and will be responsible for managing the prepara�on of the environmental documents. Ryan Bensley, AICP , will serve as LSA’s Principal in Charge and will oversee the development of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and perform quality control for this project. The LSA Team includes in-house experts in CEQA regula�ons and requirements, coastal development, transporta�on, air quality and greenhouse gases, noise, water quality, and cultural/historic resources. For aesthe�cs, we have included VisionScape Imagery. VisionScape specializes in 3D imagery for all stages of development.
We look forward to working with you on this project. Feel free to contact me at (951) 781-9310 or Dionisios.Glen�[email protected] if you have any ques�ons. Thank you again for the opportunity to submit our proposal.
Sincerely,
LSA Associates, Inc.
Dionisios Glen�s
Associate/Senior Environmental Planner
Atachment: Scope of Work
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND SCOPE OF WORK
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The project site is currently vacant and undeveloped with naturally occurring vegeta�on and has sloping topography from the southwest to the northeast. Land uses surrounding the project site include vacant and undeveloped land/open space, residen�al, and ins�tu�onal uses. The project would encompass 24 parcels totaling approximately 123.33 acres. The project would include the following elements:
• Industrial/On-Site Development Area (65.81 acres)
○ This area would consist of a 212,028-square-foot warehouse, a 788,423-square-foot warehouse, and a truck/trailer parking lot.
• Off-Site Improvement Areas (21.51 acres)
○ These improvement areas would consist of right-of-way improvements on Baker Street and Pierce Street and the realignment of Baker Street to Nichols Road. • Restora�on Area (33.65 acres)
○ This area is being proposed for habitat restora�on ac�vi�es and may be conveyed to the Western Riverside County Regional Conserva�on Authority (RCA) or may be retained as a mi�ga�on bank.
• Construc�on/Improvements Buffer (2.72 acres)
○ This buffer would be located between the Baker Street right-of-way improvements and the restora�on area to ensure that disturbance caused by construc�on of the project would not encroach into the restora�on area.
The project site currently has General Plan Land Use designa�ons of Limited Industrial and Floodway.
The project site’s zoning designa�ons include Limited Manufacturing (M-1), General Manufacturing (M-2), and Open Space/Floodway (OS). The Limited Industrial Land Use designa�on provides “for industrial parks, warehouses, manufacturing, research and development, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compa�ble uses.” LSA understands the following are necessary for the project:
• Design Review
• Condi�onal Use Permit
○ Required for allowed uses within 300 feet of a residen�al district. • Tenta�ve Parcel Map
○ Required to merge the 10 parcels that are proposed for industrial development into 3 parcels. 2 P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
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○ Required to amend the zoning of the M-1 por�on of the project site to M-2, resul�ng in consistent zoning within the project site.
• Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
• All technical studies for the project are being prepared by the Applicant. LSA proposes to conduct peer review of several of the studies for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and technical adequacy. Addi�onally, LSA proposes to review several of the technical studies for CEQA adequacy and ul�mate approval by the City.
• Based on LSA’s understanding of the project, LSA proposes to conduct peer review of the following technical studies/reports for CEQA and technical adequacy (Task 2.0):
○ Task 2.1: Air Quality, Energy, Greenhouse Gas, and Health Risk Assessment ○ Task 2.2: Noise and Vibra�on Assessment
○ Task 2.3: Cultural Resources Assessment
○ Task 2.4: Paleontological Resources Assessment
○ Task 2.5: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
○ Task 2.6: Visual Impact Assessment
• Based on LSA’s understanding of the project, LSA proposes to conduct review of the following technical studies/reports for CEQA adequacy (Task 3.0):
○ Task 3.1: Geotechnical/Soils Evalua�on
○ Task 3.2: U�lity/Services System Study
○ Task 3.3 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Analysis
○ Task 3.4 Wildfire Protec�on Plan and Report
• Based on LSA’s understanding of the project, LSA will prepare the following CEQA documents:
○ EIR (Task 1.0 and Tasks 4.0 through Task 8.0).
SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1.0: Project Ini�a�on
Task 1.1: Project Kick-Off Meeting
LSA will hold a kick-off mee�ng with the Applicant and City staff to ensure an orderly flow of project efforts and to:
• Establish a mutual understanding of the EIR objec�ves and key issues, explore community and City staff concerns regarding the project, and discuss the Applicant’s and City’s expecta�ons for the consultant’s work effort.
• Iden�fy City contacts, neighborhood associa�ons, or service organiza�ons whose input will be vital to the successful comple�on of the EIR.
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Z:\01-Proposals\01-Proposals by Year\2024\03 - Irvine\20240990.P - Baker St Industrial Project\Proposal\Baker St Proposal_v2_.docx (04/19/24) • Refine the scope of work to be performed, including related technical reports. • Define protocols for reques�ng informa�on from the Applicant and City staff. • Refine the project schedule, establish protocols for product review and coordina�on with the Applicant and City, and define project milestones and decision points. • Obtain relevant plans, reports, ordinances, and studies applicable to the project.
LSA will collaborate with the Applicant and the City and assist in the accumula�on of background informa�on necessary to ini�ate the EIR. LSA will iden�fy project objec�ves, confirm scope of work and schedule, establish a mutual understanding of the process and protocols to be followed, and iden�fy key stakeholders in the EIR.
Task 1.2: Project Description
LSA will collaborate with the Applicant and the City to define the Project Descrip�on and review the Scope of Work. LSA will dra� a comprehensive Project Descrip�on, based on the informa�on provided by the Applicant’s team, as a digital dra� for review by the Applicant and the City within 1 week of authoriza�on to proceed and receipt of the most recent project informa�on. As required by CEQA, the Project Descrip�on will include a detailed narra�ve of the project, opera�onal characteris�cs, and geographical se�ng. Addi�onally, LSA will visit the project site to establish an understanding of exis�ng site condi�ons, the physical se�ng of the site, and the rela�onship between the project site and adjacent land uses.
LSA will define a Project Descrip�on for inclusion in the technical reports and EIR. This scope and cost es�mate assumes up to one round of review/revision (as needed). LSA will revise the dra� Project Descrip�on and submit a final digital dra� to the Applicant and the City.
Task 2.0: Peer Review of Technical Studies/Reports
LSA will prepare one dra� of each peer review memorandum to the Applicant and City in PDF format.
The LSA Team’s cost es�mate assumes that each technical study will undergo a total of two rounds of review (one round to review the dra� study, with a second round to confirm that comments have been properly addressed). If more than two rounds of peer review are requested by the City or Applicant, an amendment to the cost es�mate and/or schedule may be required.
Task 2.1: Air Quality, Energy, Greenhouse Gas, and Health Risk Assessment An LSA air quality specialist will peer review the Air Quality, Energy, Greenhouse Gas, and Health Risk Assessment prepared for the project. The purpose of the peer review is to ensure that the study is adequate for purposes of CEQA compliance. The peer review will analyze the methodology and findings and will illuminate weaknesses, if any, in the research and/or evalua�ve analysis in the context of CEQA compliance and current professional standards and prac�ces. This will include verifica�on that City of Lake Elsinore, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and United States Environmental Protec�on Agency (EPA) rules and methodologies were followed, that the correct models were used, and that all air pollutant, greenhouse gas (GHG), and toxic 4 P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
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Z:\01-Proposals\01-Proposals by Year\2024\03 - Irvine\20240990.P - Baker St Industrial Project\Proposal\Baker St Proposal_v2_.docx (04/19/24) air contaminant (TAC) emissions were analyzed correctly. The reports will also be evaluated to ensure that any iden�fied significant short-term construc�on and/or long-term opera�onal impacts have feasible mi�ga�on measures designed to reduce project-related impacts to acceptable levels or to the extent possible, as appropriate. The energy analysis will be evaluated to ensure that the energy use impacts of the project were analyzed correctly, and any iden�fied impacts have feasible mi�ga�on measures designed to reduce project-related impacts to acceptable levels or to the extent possible, as appropriate. The Health Risk Assessment (HRA) will be evaluated to ensure that all TACs were properly included, their emissions and dispersion correctly characterized, and the resul�ng health risk levels correctly calculated.
Task 2.2: Noise and Vibration Assessment
An LSA noise specialist will peer review the Noise and Vibration Assessment prepared for the project.
The purpose of the peer review is to ensure that the study is adequate for purposes of CEQA compliance.
The peer review will analyze the methodology and findings and will illuminate weaknesses, if any, in the research and/or evalua�ve analysis in the context of CEQA compliance and current professional standards and prac�ces.
Task 2.3: Cultural Resources Assessment
An LSA cultural resource specialist will peer review the Cultural Resources Assessment prepared for the project. The purpose of the peer review is to ensure that the study is adequate for purposes of CEQA compliance. The peer review will analyze the methodology and findings and will illuminate weaknesses, if any, in the research and/or evalua�ve analysis in the context of CEQA compliance and current professional standards and prac�ces. The peer review will not include site visits, independent research, alterna�ve analyses, or opinions regarding the historical significance findings. Addi�onally, this scope does not include any involvement by Riverside County, Na�ve American Tribes, or any other agency except for the City of Lake Elsinore.
Task 2.4: Paleontological Resources Assessment
A paleontologist will peer review the Paleontological Assessment prepared for the project. The purpose of the peer review is to ensure that the study is adequate for purposes of CEQA compliance. The peer review will not include site visits, independent research, or alterna�ve analyses. The peer review will focus on assessing completeness and accuracy of the informa�on provided, iden�fying any deficiencies in the research, and evalua�ng whether the recommended mi�ga�on is sufficient to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. As such, the peer review will verify that the report has been appropriately prepared according to industry best prac�ces and is adequate with respect to the applicable requirements of CEQA and any other appropriate regula�ons and policies. As needed, LSA will request clarifica�on of any ambiguous or unclear issues and will make recommenda�ons for revisions and/or addi�ons as warranted.
Task 2.5: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
LSA will conduct a review of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) prepared for the project to confirm that the analysis and recommenda�ons in the Phase I ESA are clear and appropriate for incorpora�on in the EIR.
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Z:\01-Proposals\01-Proposals by Year\2024\03 - Irvine\20240990.P - Baker St Industrial Project\Proposal\Baker St Proposal_v2_.docx (04/19/24) Task 2.6: Visual Impact Study
It is LSA’s understanding that a Visual Impact Study has been prepared for the project; however, it is not clear how many visual simula�ons are included in the study. LSA has conserva�vely assumed that the study contains up to three visual simula�ons. LSA has included two op�ons for the City’s considera�on that would facilitate the peer review of the Visual Impact Study. The first op�on (Task 2.6a) involves a rigorous, technical-level review of the visual simula�ons in the Visual Impact Study. Under this op�on, LSA will rely on technical support from VisionScape to confirm that the visual simula�ons accurately represent the poten�al post-project condi�on. VisionScape is a recognized industry leader in preparing highly accurate visual simula�ons and visual impact analyses. The second op�on (Task 2.6b) involves a less-technical review of the Visual Impact Study to assess its adequacy for incorpora�on in the EIR and does not include technical-level review of the visual simula�ons. Both op�ons are described below. • Op�on 1 (Task 2.6a): VisionScape will conduct a rigorous, technical-level review of up to three visual simula�ons prepared by the Applicant. This technical-level review would require VisionScape to review the CAD files, grading plans, camera loca�ons, and review the Applicant’s model for accuracy to confirm that the visual simula�ons accurately represent the poten�al post-project condi�on.
Under this op�on, LSA will also review the Visual Impact Study to confirm that it addresses the applicable CEQA thresholds related to aesthe�cs.
• Op�on 2 (Task 2.6b): LSA will conduct a non-technical review of the visual simula�ons prepared by the Applicant (no precise review of the CAD files for grading and architectural plans will be completed). This review will generally confirm that the loca�ons of the key viewpoints, angles and eleva�ons, and overall context of the visual simula�ons are sufficient for the aesthe�cs analysis in the EIR. LSA will also review the Visual Impact Study to confirm that it addresses the applicable CEQA thresholds related to aesthe�cs.
Note
LSA assumes a consolidated and non-contradictory set of comments from the City of Lake Elsinore for each round of review. Comments from the Applicant or any other persons or en��es will be considered an addi�onal round of review and poten�ally subject to a contract augment.
Task 3.0: Review of City-Approved Technical Studies/Reports LSA will review the following reports for CEQA adequacy and incorpora�on in the EIR. Any technical reports not specified in Tasks 3.1 through 3.4 below that are necessary to conduct the requisite analyses in the EIR (e.g., Hydrology Study, Water Quality Management Plan, Traffic Impact Study, Biological Resources Assessment/MSHCP Consistency Analysis, etc.) are expected to be adequate for CEQA compliance and incorpora�on in the EIR.
Task 3.1: Geotechnical/Soils Evaluation
LSA staff will review the Geotechnical/Soils Evaluation prepared for the project for CEQA adequacy and to ensure sufficient informa�on is provided for LSA to prepare the EIR. The review will not include a formal peer review or review for technical adequacy, and ul�mate approval will be provided by the City. 6 P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
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LSA staff will review the Utility/Services System Study prepared for the project for CEQA adequacy and to ensure sufficient informa�on is provided for LSA to prepare the EIR. The review will not include a formal peer review or review for technical adequacy, and ul�mate approval will be provided by the City.
Task 3.3: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Analysis
LSA staff will review the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Analysis prepared for the project for CEQA adequacy and to ensure sufficient informa�on is provided for LSA to prepare the EIR. The review will not include a formal peer review or review for technical adequacy, and ul�mate approval will be provided by the City.
Task 3.4: Wildfire Protection Plan and Report
LSA staff will review the Wildfire Protection Plan and Report prepared for the project for CEQA adequacy and to ensure sufficient informa�on is provided for LSA to prepare the EIR. The review will not include a formal peer review or review for technical adequacy, and ul�mate approval will be provided by the City.
Task 4.0: No�ce of Prepara�on, No�ce of Comple�on, and Public Scoping Mee�ng Task 4.1: Notice of Preparation/Notice of Completion
LSA will prepare an NOP and a No�ce of Comple�on (NOC) sta�ng an EIR is being prepared for the project. The NOP will solicit comments on the scope of analysis to be included in the EIR document. The dra� NOP will be prepared using the City’s preferred format. Once approved, LSA will distribute the NOP via cer�fied mail (return receipt) to the par�es on the distribu�on list provided by the City. LSA will provide the City confirma�on of all deliveries. The City will post the NOP with the Riverside County Clerk, in a newspaper of general circula�on, and on the City’s website, and provide other required no�fica�on.
LSA will submit the NOP and NOC to the State Clearinghouse for repository and distribu�on to State Agencies. As currently permited, the NOP , NOC, and California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Summary Form will be uploaded to the OPR CEQAnet database electronically. Direct upload by consultants to the CEQAnet site is not currently permited. Either the City will upload these documents, or the City will provide LSA access to CEQAnet to conduct the upload.
LSA will prepare up to 25 hard copies of the NOP for public distribu�on. One hard copy and electronic copy of the NOP will be provided to the City. LSA will distribute the NOP via cer�fied mail (return receipt) to all other par�es on the City’s distribu�on list.
Task 4.2: Public Scoping Meeting
LSA will par�cipate in one public scoping mee�ng for the proposed project. The City will schedule the scoping mee�ng, secure an appropriate venue and media for the mee�ng, and no�ce the mee�ng in a local newspaper. The date, place, media, and �me for the scoping mee�ng will be iden�fied in the NOP (refer to Task 4.1), and the mee�ng will be scheduled during the 30-day NOP review period.
During the scoping mee�ng, LSA will collect public input on the project, explain the EIR process, and respond to ques�ons related to the prepara�on and processing of the EIR. A�er the mee�ng, LSA will 7 P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
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Assuming an in-person mee�ng, LSA will provide up to 25 hard copies of handout materials for the scoping meeting and submit one electronic document to the City summarizing the written and verbal comments received during the public scoping meeting. LSA will document writen and verbal comments received during the scoping mee�ng and submit the mee�ng summary to the City.
Task 5.0: Administra�ve Dra� Environmental Impact Report Task 5.1: Administrative Draft EIR (ADEIR) No. 1
Prior to the EIR work effort, LSA will submit a proposed EIR document template to the City for review and approval. LSA will review the City’s General Plan, environmental records for the site, Applicant- prepared reports, and/or other relevant documents to ascertain the existence of and/or extent of poten�al environmental impacts.
LSA will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the project’s impact(s). ADEIR No. 1 will address the following environmental factors presented in Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines as they relate to the project, applicable City standards, and/or the standards of State or federal en��es:
• Aesthe�cs • Mineral Resources
• Agriculture and Forestry Resources • Noise
• Air Quality • Popula�on and Housing
• Biological Resources • Public Services
• Cultural Resources • Recrea�on
• Energy • Transporta�on
• Geology and Soils • Tribal Cultural Resources
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions • U�li�es and Service Systems • Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Wildfire
• Hydrology and Water Quality • Mandatory Findings of Significance • Land Use and Planning
Addi�onally, LSA will address the following CEQA-mandated topics:
• Any significant irreversible environmental changes that would be involved in the proposed ac�on, should it be implemented;
• The significant unavoidable impacts resul�ng from project development; • The cumula�ve impacts associated with the proposed project; • The proposed project’s consistency with local and/or regional plans; • The poten�al growth-inducing aspects of the project; and • The iden�fica�on of poten�al alterna�ves to the proposed project. In addi�on to the “No Build” alterna�ve, up to three “build” alterna�ves will be evaluated. The scope of the alterna�ves will be 8 P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
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LSA will examine all poten�ally significant environmental factors in an appropriate level of detail, and each issue will include an assessment of the direct and indirect short-term and long-term environmental impacts that would be created by the project based on established thresholds of significance. In addi�on, LSA will evaluate implementable mi�ga�on measures that can be effec�vely monitored and enforced for each significant impact iden�fied.
The EIR will address relevant comments received during the NOP period and public scoping mee�ng (refer to Task 4.0). These work efforts will be compiled into Administra�ve Dra� EIR (ADEIR) No. 1, along with analysis of topical issues required by CEQA, an Execu�ve Summary, an Introduc�on, a Project Descrip�on, and Alterna�ves.
The EIR will evaluate impacts that cannot be reduced to less than significant levels, and LSA will discuss significant impacts with the Applicant and City staff to evaluate possible modifica�ons to the project characteris�cs or alterna�ves that could reduce poten�al impacts to less than significant levels. This work will occur prior to comple�ng the ADEIR No. 1 document, so the Applicant and the City can evaluate the project objec�ves and track the progress of the project through the CEQA process.
LSA will provide the City and Applicant one electronic copy (in Word and PDF formats) of the ADEIR for review within 12 weeks of public distribu�on of the NOP. This scope and cost es�mate assume up to two rounds of review/revision and one electronic copy of ADEIR No. 1 from the City and Applicant during each of the two review cycles.
Note
A round of comments, as referenced throughout this scope, refers to a group of writen consolidated comments from City departments (including the City Atorney). Review of the ADEIR by the Applicant (as permited by the City) will also cons�tute one separate round of review. Addi�onal round(s) of review of the ADEIR by the City and/or the Applicant, third par�es, or any other persons or en��es will be considered an addi�onal round of review and may be completed upon authoriza�on of an amendment to this scope and cost es�mate. To limit duplica�on of work efforts, LSA will commence work on ADEIR No. 2 upon receipt of the City and, as permited, Applicant comments.
Task 5.2: Administrative Draft EIR No. 2
Upon receipt of a consolidated, non-contradictory set of writen comments on ADEIR No. 1 from City staff and the Applicant’s team, LSA will revise the EIR as necessary to address comments. LSA will wait un�l all comments and incorpora�on of the responses to these comments are completely reconciled prior to preparing ADEIR No. 2. A�er all required revisions have been incorporated into the document, LSA will submit ADEIR No. 2 to the City and Applicant for review and approval. 9 P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
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Task 6.0: Dra� Environmental Impact Report
Task 6.1: Prepare Draft EIR for Public Review
Upon receipt of a consolidated and non-contradictory set of writen comments from City staff and the Applicant’s team on ADEIR No. 2 (Task 5.2), LSA will prepare the Dra� EIR for public review. LSA will wait un�l all comments and incorpora�on of the responses to these comments are completely reconciled prior to preparing the Dra� EIR. LSA will be responsible for prin�ng and distribu�ng the Dra� EIR using the most recent distribu�on list compiled and provided by the City.
Task 6.2: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
LSA will prepare a Mi�ga�on Monitoring and Repor�ng Program (MMRP) to assist the City in implemen�ng the mi�ga�on measures prescribed in the EIR. The MMRP will delineate the procedures for monitoring and complying with each mi�ga�on measure, iden�fy the agency/posi�on responsible for the monitoring and repor�ng of each measure, and outline the schedule for implementa�on.
Task 6.3: Notice of Completion and Notice of Availability LSA will prepare the NOC to accompany the Dra� EIR to the State Clearinghouse and will prepare a No�ce of Availability (NOA) of the EIR for filing with the Riverside County Clerk. The City will be responsible for adequately sa�sfying all filing and no�cing requirements associated with the NOA pursuant to CEQA.
LSA will distribute the NOA via cer�fied mail (return receipt) to the par�es on the distribu�on list provided by the City. LSA will provide confirma�on of all deliveries. The NOA will include an ac�ve weblink to the City’s website that reviewers may access to view the Dra� EIR. The City will post the NOA with the Riverside County Clerk, make arrangements to have the NOA published in a newspaper of general circula�on and on the City’s website, and provide other required public no�fica�on.
Task 6.4: Circulate Draft EIR for Public Review
LSA will u�lize the most recent distribu�on list compiled and provided by the City. LSA will distribute the Dra� EIR to agencies and the public within 1 week of receiving approval for distribu�on from the City.
The distribu�on of the Dra� EIR will be via electronic upload to the State Clearinghouse and via Cer�fied Mail (return receipt) to all other par�es.
As permited by the City, the NOA will provide a weblink to provide access to electronic copies of the Dra� EIR and suppor�ng studies. This will provide for the conserva�on of resources through the elimina�on of unnecessary prin�ng and distribu�on.
LSA will provide the NOC and the Dra� EIR to the State Clearinghouse for distribu�on to State agencies.
As currently permited, the NOA, NOC, and Dra� EIR will be uploaded to the OPR CEQAnet database electronically. Direct upload by consultants to the CEQAnet site is not currently permited. Either the City will upload these documents, or the City will provide LSA access to CEQAnet to complete the upload. 10 P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
B AKER S TREET I NDUSTRIAL W AREHOUSE P ROJECT
L AKE E LSINORE , C ALIFORNIA
Z:\01-Proposals\01-Proposals by Year\2024\03 - Irvine\20240990.P - Baker St Industrial Project\Proposal\Baker St Proposal_v2_.docx (04/19/24) Upon request, LSA will provide up to 10 hard copies of the Dra� EIR to the City for staff and/or public uses. If hard copies of the Dra� EIR are required, suppor�ng technical appendices will be provided as PDF files on flash drives included with each hard copy of the Dra� EIR.
LSA will distribute the NOA with an ac�ve weblink to the Dra� EIR to up to 25 par�es on the City’s distribu�on list.
Task 7.0: Final Environmental Impact Report
Task 7.1: Response to Comments
Upon close of the public review period, LSA will prepare responses to public and agency comments received on the Dra� EIR. As necessary, LSA will formulate responses to the comments received on the Dra� EIR within 3 weeks of receipt of a complete set of comments from the public review period. LSA will submit dra� responses to comments to the City and Applicant for review.
Note
This scope and cost es�mate an�cipates that up to 142 hours of LSA staff �me will be required for this task. Work efforts related to this task in excess of the �me iden�fied in this scope and cost es�mate will be billed on a �me-and-materials basis.
Task 7.2: Administrative Final EIR
LSA will prepare an Administra�ve Final EIR that includes modifica�ons to the Dra� EIR in response to comments received. The Final EIR will include an Execu�ve Summary of the Dra� EIR, modifica�ons to the Dra� EIR in response to comments received, comment leters, and responses regarding the Dra� EIR and Dra� MMRP .
To facilitate review of the Final EIR, revisions made subsequent to public review of the Dra� EIR will be iden�fied with underline/strikeout (strikeout) text. The Administra�ve Final EIR will be provided to the City and Applicant for up to two rounds of review and consolidated, non-conflic�ng comments. This scope and cost es�mate an�cipates that City review of the Administra�ve Final EIR will include concurrent review by responsible City departments, including, but not limited to, Public Works, Fire/Police, Planning, and the City Atorney. LSA will wait un�l all comments and incorpora�on of the responses to these comments are completely reconciled prior to preparing the Final EIR.
Task 7.3: Draft Facts, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations Prior to hearings on the project, LSA will prepare a dra� Facts, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considera�ons (SOC), if needed, which summarizes the findings and mi�ga�on measures contained in the Final EIR. The Dra� Facts, Findings, and SOC will be delivered to the City in electronic format for use by legal counsel and finaliza�on by the City.
Note
This scope and cost es�mate an�cipates the Facts, Findings, and SOC will be finalized by the City Atorney prior to considera�on of the project by the Planning Commission and City Council.
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B AKER S TREET I NDUSTRIAL W AREHOUSE P ROJECT
L AKE E LSINORE , C ALIFORNIA
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LSA will revise the Administra�ve Final EIR per City staff and Applicant comments, and prepare the Final EIR for public hearings on the project and EIR. LSA will distribute the Final EIR to all commen�ng par�es at least 10 days prior to Planning Commission ac�on on the project.
LSA will distribute the following:
• Electronic copies (in Word and PDF formats) of Dra� Response to Comments to the City and Applicant for review and comment.
• Electronic copies (in Word and PDF formats) of the Administra�ve Final EIR during each round of review.
• Up to 10 hard and electronic copies (in Word and PDF formats) each of the Final EIR to the City. • Up to 10 electronic copies of the Final EIR (Appendices on flash drives) distributed to commen�ng par�es.
Task 8.0: Project Management and Mee�ngs
Task 8.1: Project Management
Proven specific quality control and project management tasks include the following:
• Assign the most appropriate Principal in Charge and Project Manager for the project and ensure their availability throughout the project.
• Have the LSA Project Manager, the Applicant, and City’s Project Manager systema�cally review the work program to ensure a clear understanding of project defini�on and scope of work. • Assign a project team with experience on similar projects and coordinate with task managers to ensure staffing availability.
• Ensure that all project team members jointly understand applicable local, County, State, and federal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure quality of work products and cost es�mates, and �mely delivery at lowest cost.
The work program is intended to ensure the smooth func�oning of the CEQA process for the project by maintaining open communica�ons with the Applicant and City staff. LSA will maintain a con�nuous liaison with the Applicant and City staff by iden�fying and defining key issues as they arise and coordina�ng responses.
The cost es�mate for Task 8.1 is based on an an�cipated 14-month schedule. LSA will review the project status with the Applicant and the City at agreed upon intervals to ensure implementa�on of the scope of work and harmonious func�oning of all team members, as well as to iden�fy any poten�al conflicts due to possible changes in scope, baseline condi�ons, or public concerns. Project delays outside of LSA’s control would require addi�onal budget based on �me and materials in accordance with our Standard Schedule of Contract Provisions and Billing Rates (refer to Appendix A). 12 P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
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L AKE E LSINORE , C ALIFORNIA
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Progress Mee�ngs. In addi�on to the kick-off and scoping mee�ngs, LSA will par�cipate in up to two in- person mee�ngs with the project consultant team and City staff, as well as ongoing bi-weekly (every other week) teleconference mee�ngs (up to one hour each) with the project consultant team for the dura�on of the an�cipated 14-month schedule.
Addi�onally, LSA an�cipates periodic telephone conferences throughout the dura�on of the EIR process with the Applicant and City staff to ensure the �mely progression of work efforts and resolu�on of issues of concern. Ongoing telephone and email coordina�on among LSA, the Applicant, and City staff will ensure the smooth prepara�on of the EIR.
Planning Commission. LSA will atend one public hearing of the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission to consider the environmental document(s) and ac�on on the proposed project. If requested, LSA will explain the content, findings, and determina�ons of the environmental document(s) and will respond to relevant comments raised during the hearing.
City Council. LSA will atend one hearing of the Lake Elsinore City Council to consider approval of the environmental document(s) and ac�on on the proposed project. If requested, LSA will explain the content, findings, and determina�ons of the environmental document(s) and will respond to relevant comments raised during the hearing. LSA an�cipates the following mee�ngs:
Mee�ng Type Number of Mee�ngs
Kick-Off 1
Public Scoping 1
In-Person Progress Mee�ngs 2
Planning Commission 1
City Council 1
Total City/Public Mee�ngs 6
Regular Project Team Bi-Weekly Mee�ngs 32
Total Project Team Mee�ngs 32
GRAND TOTAL MEETINGS 38
Task 8.3: Notice of Determination
Upon adop�on of the environmental document, LSA will provide the City with the No�ce of Determina�on (NOD) for submission to the Riverside County Clerk. While LSA will prepare the NOD, it is the responsibility of the City to file the NOD and secure the appropriate filing fees from the Applicant.
Failure to file the NOD within 5 business days of project approval will substan�ally increase the period in which the project approval may be legally challenged. It will be the responsibility of the Applicant to pay any applicable California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) filing fees. LSA will submit the NOD to the City electronically and will file the NOD with the State Clearinghouse a�er each approval of the project.
LSA will provide the City one electronic PDF copy of the NOD and file the NOD with the Riverside County Clerk and State Clearinghouse.
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B AKER S TREET I NDUSTRIAL W AREHOUSE P ROJECT
L AKE E LSINORE , C ALIFORNIA
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
The following is an es�mated schedule based upon LSA’s working experience with similar projects in this region. It should be noted that the date of delivery column is an es�mate only. This es�mate an�cipates the availability of technical studies prepared by the Applicant and conformance with the review cycles cited below.
SCHEDULE OF TASKS DURATION DATE OF DELIVERY1
Authoriza�on to Proceed 1 day May 29, 2024
Task 1.0: Project Ini�a�on
1.1: Project Kick-off Mee�ng 1 day Early June
1.2: Project Descrip�on 1 week Early June
Task 2.0: Peer Review of Technical Studies/Reports1
2.1: Peer Review Air Quality, Energy, Greenhouse Gas, and Health Risk Assessment
2 weeks Mid-June2
2.2: Peer Review Noise and Vibra�on Assessment 3 weeks Mid-June 2
2.3: Peer Review Cultural Resources Assessment 3 weeks Mid-June
2.4: Peer Review Paleontological Resources Assessment 3 weeks Mid-June
2.5: Peer Review Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 1 week Early June
2.6: Peer Review Visual Impact Study
Task 2.6a (Op�on 1) 3 weeks Late June
Task 2.6b (Op�on 2) 2 weeks Mid-June
Task 3.0: Review of City-Approved Technical Studies/Reports1
3.1: Geotechnical/Soils Evalua�on 2 weeks Mid-June
3.2: U�lity/Services System Study 2 weeks Mid-June
3.3: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Analysis 2 weeks Mid-June
3.4: Wildfire Protec�on Plan and Report 2 weeks Mid-June Task 4.0: No�ce of Prepara�on, No�ce of Comple�on, and Public Scoping Mee�ng
4.1: No�ce of Prepara�on/No�ce of Comple�on 1 day Late June City/Applicant Review 1 day Late June
Distribute NOP and NOC 1 day Late June
Public Review Period 30 days Late July
4.2: Public Scoping Mee�ng 1 day July4
Task 5.0: Administra�ve Dra� EIR
5.1: Administra�ve Dra� EIR No. 1 12 weeks Late September City/Applicant Review 3 weeks Mid-October
5.2: Administra�ve Dra� EIR No. 2 4 weeks Mid-November
City/Applicant Review 2 weeks Mid-December5
Task 6.0: Dra� EIR
6.1: Prepare Dra� EIR for Public Review 2 weeks Early January 2025
6.2: Mi�ga�on Monitoring and Repor�ng Program 1 day Early January
6.3: No�ce of Comple�on and No�ce of Availability 1 day Early January City/Applicant Review 1 week Mid-January
6.4: Circulate Dra� EIR for Public Review 1 day Mid-January Public Review Period 45 days Mid-January to Late February Task 7.0: Final EIR
7.1: Response to Comments 4 weeks Late March
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B AKER S TREET I NDUSTRIAL W AREHOUSE P ROJECT
L AKE E LSINORE , C ALIFORNIA
Z:\01-Proposals\01-Proposals by Year\2024\03 - Irvine\20240990.P - Baker St Industrial Project\Proposal\Baker St Proposal_v2_.docx (04/19/24) SCHEDULE OF TASKS DURATION DATE OF DELIVERY1
Authoriza�on to Proceed 1 day May 29, 2024
City/Applicant Review of Responses to Comments 2 weeks Early April
7.2: Administra�ve Final EIR 2 weeks Late April
City/Applicant Review 2 weeks Mid-May
7.3: Dra� Facts, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considera�ons 2 weeks Early June City/Applicant Review/Finaliza�on 2 weeks Late June
7.4: Final EIR 1 week Early July
Task 8.0: Project Management and Mee�ngs
8.1: Project Management Ongoing
8.2: Mee�ngs and Public Hearings 1 day each To be determined6
8.3: No�ce of Determina�on 2 days Once per each City Council hearing (1st and 2nd reading)
TOTAL: Environmental Impact Report (Tasks 1.0 through 8.0) 14 months 1 From date of receiving authoriza�on to proceed and all required informa�on. 2 Assumes required data will be available 2 weeks a�er No�ce to Proceed. 3 From date of comple�on of peer review and review of City-approved technical studies specified in Tasks 2.0 and 3.0. 4 Placeholder date. Actual date to be determined by City. 5 Date of delivery takes into account close of business for holidays. 6 Progress mee�ngs as needed; City staff controls and administers Planning Commission and City Council calendars.
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L AKE E LSINORE , C ALIFORNIA
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COST ESTIMATE
The cost es�mate is divided into three phases as follows:
• Phase 1: Peer Review of Technical Studies and Review of City-Approved Technical Studies (Task 1.0 through Task 3.0).
• Phase 2: Environmental Impact Report (Task 4.0 through Task 6.0). • Phase 3: Finalize Environmental Impact Report (Task 7.0 and Task 8.0).
LSA proposes to complete the EIR, peer review, and review of the City-approved technical studies as outlined in Task 1.0 through Task 3.0 for $43,000 (Phase 1), based on the assump�on that Op�on 1 would be selected for the review of the Visual Impact Study. Op�on 2 would reduce the cost of Phase 1 by $10,400. LSA would prepare a Dra� EIR for the project as outlined in Task 4.0 through Task 6.0 for an addi�onal $170,650 (Phase 2). LSA would finalize the EIR for the project as outlined in Task 7.0 and Task
8.0 for an addi�onal $96,700 (Phase 3).
The total cost for all three phases (Task 1.0 through Task 8.0) would be $310,350, assuming that Visual Impact Study Review Op�on 1 is selected. Again, the selec�on of Op�on 2 would reduce the overall cost by $10,400.
LSA's fees are charged on an hourly basis, consistent with the Standard Billing Rates provided in Appendix A. VisionScape's hourly billing rates are also included in Appendix B. The fee es�mate above will not be exceeded without prior authoriza�on. This fee is based on LSA's past experience related to the level of effort needed to complete the environmental process and peer review for projects of this type in the Inland Empire. LSA will aggressively iden�fy strategies for reducing the overall work effort while maintaining the City's objec�ves and the legal adequacy of the work products. Should there be any changes to the scope described above, the budget may need to be amended. The following table provides es�mated budgets by task for informa�on and convenience. The final budget will be competed as an hourly approach, with a not-to-exceed amount for the en�re project.
Task Expenses1 Labor Total
PHASE 1
Task 1.0: Project Initiation
1.1: Project Kick-off Meeting $0 $1,300 $1,300
1.2: Project Description $0 $5,800 $5,800
Task 2.0: Peer Review of Technical Studies/Reports
2.1: Peer Review Air Quality, Energy, Greenhouse Gas, and Health Risk Assessment $0 $6,300 $6,300
2.2: Peer Review Noise and Vibration Assessment $0 $4,100 $4,100
2.3: Peer Review Cultural Resources Assessment $0 $4,700 $4,700
2.4: Peer Review Paleontological Resources Assessment $0 $2,700 $2,700
2.5: Peer Review Phase I Environmental Site Assessment $0 $1,000 $1,000
2.6: Peer Review Visual Impact Assessment
Task 2.6a (Option 1; includes assistance from VisionScape) $0 $13,400 $13,400 Task 2.6b (Option 2) $0 $3,000 $3,000
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Task 3.0: Review of City-Approved Technical Studies
3.1: Geotechnical/Soils Evaluation $0 $600 $600
3.2: Utility/Services System Study $0 $1,300 $1,300
3.3: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Analysis $0 $1,200 $1,200
3.4: Wildfire Protection Plan and Report $0 $600 $600
Phase 1 Subtotal (reflects selection of Option 1/Task 2.6a) $0 $43,000 $43,000 PHASE 2
Task 4.0: Notice of Preparation, Notice of Completion, and Public Scoping Meeting
4.1: Notice of Preparation/Notice of Completion $150 $3,500 $3,650
4.2: Public Scoping Meeting $500 $4,000 $4,500
Task 5.0: Administrative Draft EIR
5.1: Administrative Draft EIR No. 1 $0 $103,900 $103,900
5.2: Administrative Draft EIR No. 2 $0 $38,100 $38,100
Task 6.0: Draft EIR
6.1: Prepare Draft EIR for Public Review $0 $8,500 $8,500
6.2: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program $0 $4,300 $4,300
6.3: Notice of Completion and Notice of Availability $0 $1,200 $1,200
6.4: Circulate Draft EIR for Public Review $1,000 $5,500 $6,500 Phase 2 Subtotal $1,650 $169,000 $170,650
PHASE 3
Task 7.0: Final EIR
7.1: Response to Comments $0 $28,4002 $28,400
7.2: Administrative Final EIR $0 $13,100 $13,100
7.3: Draft Facts, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations $0 $5,900 $5,900
7.4: Final EIR $500 $7,000 $7,500
Task 8.0 Project Management and Meetings
8.1: Project Management $0 $18,600 $18,600
8.2: Meetings and Public Hearings $300 $21,800 $22,100
8.3: Notice of Determination $0 $1,100 $1,100
Phase 3 Subtotal $800 $95,900 $96,700
TOTAL: TASKS 1.0 through 8.0 (reflects selection of Option 1/Task 2.6a) $2,450 $307,900 $310,350 1 Reimbursable expenses (e.g., Subconsultant VisionScape Peer Reviews, mileage, prin�ng, shipping, technical equipment, etc.). 2 Assumes 142 hours of LSA professional staff �me at a composite rate of $200 per hour.
Direct costs (including outside vendors used for photocopying) will be charged at cost and are not included in the hourly fee for professional services provided above. Direct costs can be invoiced separately at the request of the City. Appendices A and B provide a list of the current fee schedules for direct costs for LSA and VisionScape, respec�vely.
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L AKE E LSINORE , C ALIFORNIA
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APPENDIX A
LSA SCHEDULE OF STANDARD CONTRACT
PROVISIONS AND BILLING RATES
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SCHEDULE OF STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS
AND BILLING RATES
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Fixed-Fee Contracts
If a fixed-fee proposal, the professional services described in the Scope of Services Section of the attached proposal shall be provided for the fixed fee noted in the proposal. Invoices will be generated on a monthly basis based on the percentage of work completed and/or an agreed-upon schedule of values. The fixed fee includes all labor and expenses required to complete the defined scope of work. Any changes in the scope of work, significant delays, or additional tasks will be considered extra services. Extra services shall be provided on a time-and-expenses basis at the same rates specified for hourly contracts unless other arrangements are made in advance.
Hourly Contracts
If an hourly plus expenses proposal, the professional services described in the Scope of Services section of the attached proposal shall be provided on a time-and-materials basis at current hourly rates. These rates are as shown on a Rate Schedule that is attached or can be made available. Hourly rates are subject to review at least annually on or about June 1 of each year, and may be adjusted to reflect changing labor costs, at our discretion, at that time. (A schedule can be made available upon request.) Direct costs (including cost of subconsultants) shall be reimbursed at cost plus 10 percent, unless other arrangements are made in advance, and are not included in the hourly fee for professional services.
The total estimated amount of time and expenses noted in the proposal will serve as a control on the services to be provided. The specified amount will not be exceeded without prior approval of the client.
EXTRA SERVICES
Services provided by LSA under this Agreement are defined in the Scope of Services section of the attached proposal. The Scope of Services was created with the intent of executing the specific tasks and level of service requested by the client. Any additions, changes to the Scope, or substantial delays to the schedule as defined in the Scope will be considered extra services. Extra services shall be provided on a time-and-expenses basis at the hourly rates in effect when the extra service is provided unless other arrangements are made in advance. Extra services will be communicated to and authorized by the client prior to commencing work.
Should an alteration to the Scope include removing tasks or reducing the scope of the level of service, LSA shall invoice for the work performed prior to receiving written notice of the change.
INVOICING
Monthly invoices shall be submitted for progress payment based on work completed to date. LSA will invoice the client using our standard invoicing format and will submit the invoice to the client via electronic mail.
Clients requesting changes to LSA’s standard invoice or process for submittal may be billed additional time to develop the invoice and monthly administration of the billing. 2 J UNE 2023
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PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
Terms are net 30 days. A service charge of 1.5 percent of the invoice amount (18 percent annual rate) may be applied to all accounts not paid within 30 days of invoice date. Any attorney’s fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount shall be paid by the client.
STANDARD OF CARE
Services provided by LSA under this Agreement will be performed in a manner consistent with the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances. LSA will endeavor to maintain consistent staff on the project; however, unforeseen issues outside of our control such as employee illness, relocation, injury, or departure can occur. From time to time, unforeseen circumstances require us to replace project staff or project managers with other equally qualified staff in order to meet our commitments. The terms of this proposal are not contingent upon work being performed by named staff. LSA reserves the right to substitute equally qualified staff when necessary.
PROJECT DELAYS
The terms of this Proposal are based on the anticipated project schedule. In the event of unanticipated project delays, the scope of services may be subject to amendment, change, or substitution.
INDEMNIFICATION
Client and consultant each agree to indemnify and hold the other harmless and their respective officers, employees, agents, and representatives from and against liability for all claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the extent such claims, losses, damages, and expenses are caused by the indemnifying party’s negligent acts, errors, or omissions.
ELECTRONIC FILE DATA CHANGES
Copies of documents that may be relied upon by client are limited to the printed copies (also known as hard copies) that are signed or sealed by LSA. Files in electronic media format or text, data, graphic, or other types that are furnished by LSA to client are only for convenience of client. Any conclusion or information obtained or derived from such electronic files will be at the user’s sole risk. When transferring documents in electronic media format, LSA makes no representations as to long-term compatibility, usability, or readability of documents resulting from the use of software application packages, operating systems, or computer hardware differing from those of LSA at the beginning of the assignment.
FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be deemed to be in default on account of any delays or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement, which directly results from an act of God, accident, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, civil commotion, breakdown of communication facilities, breakdown of web host, breakdown of internet service provider, erroneous data provided to consultant, natural catastrophes, governmental acts or omissions, changes in laws or regulations, national strikes, fire, explosion, generalized lack of availability of raw materials or energy.
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LITIGATION
In the event that either party brings action under the proposal for the breach or enforcement thereof, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
NOTICES
Any notice or demand desired or required to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when sent through electronic means, personally delivered or deposited in the mail, and addressed to the parties as set forth in the proposal or to such other address as either party shall have previously designated by such notice. Any notice so delivered personally or electronically shall be deemed to be received on the date of delivery, and any notice mailed shall be deemed to be received 3 days after the date on which it was mailed.
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
Either party may terminate this agreement with seven (7) days prior notice to the other party for convenience or cause. Consultant may terminate this Agreement for convenience or cause with 7 days prior written notice to client. Failure of client to make payments when due shall be cause for suspension of services, or ultimately termination of the contract, unless and until LSA has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses, and other related charges.
If this Schedule of Standard Contract Provisions is attached to a proposal, said proposal shall be considered revoked if acceptance is not received within 90 days of the date thereof, unless otherwise specified in the proposal.
LIMITS OF LIABILITY
LSA's liability to Client from any cause or combination of causes arising out of, or in connection with this Agreement, shall not exceed, in the aggregate, the greater of (i) the total Compensation actually received by Consultant under this Agreement, or (ii) Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000). The Client releases Consultant from any liability in excess thereof. The releases from liability and limitations on liability expressed in this Agreement shall apply even in the event of the fault, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, of the party released or whose liability is limited and shall extend to the related entities of such party and its and their directors, officers, and employees.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The Parties agree that each shall treat confidentially the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all information provided by each party to the other regarding its business and operations. All confidential information provided by a party shall be used by any other party solely for the purpose of rendering or obtaining services pursuant to this Agreement and, except as may be required in carrying out this Agreement, shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior consent of such providing party. The foregoing shall not be applicable to any information that is publicly available when provided or thereafter becomes publicly available other than through a breach of this Agreement, or that is required to be disclosed to any Regulatory Authority, or by judicial or administrative process or otherwise by Applicable Law. 4 J UNE 2023
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HOURLY BILLING RATES EFFECTIVE JUNE 2023
Job Classifica�on
Hourly Rate
Range1,2 Planning Environmental Transporta�on Air/Noise Cultural/
Paleontological
Resources
Biology GIS
Principal Principal Principal Principal Principal Principal Principal $200–350 Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate $140–250 Senior
Planner
Senior
Environmental
Planner
Senior
Transporta�on
Planner/Engineer
Senior Air
Quality/Noise
Specialist/Noise
Engineer
Senior Cultural
Resources Manager/
Paleontologist
Senior Biologist/
Botanist/Wildlife
Biologist/Ecologist/
Soil Scien�st/
Herpetologist/
Arborist
Senior GIS
Specialist
$130–230
Planner Environmental
Planner
Transporta�on
Planner/Engineer
Air Quality/
Noise Specialist/
Noise Engineer/
Climate Change
Specialist
Cultural Resources
Manager/
Archaeologist/
Architectural
Historian/
Paleontologist
Biologist/Botanist/
Wildlife Biologist/
Ecologist/Soil
Scien�st/
Herpetologist/
Arborist
GIS
Specialist
$110–165
Assistant
Planner
Assistant
Environmental
Planner
Assistant
Transporta�on
Planner/Engineer
Air Quality/
Noise Analyst
Cultural Resources
Analyst
Assistant Biologist/
Botanist/Wildlife
Biologist/Ecologist/
Soil Scien�st/
Herpetologist/
Arborist
Assistant
GIS
Specialist
$105–135
Field Services
Senior Field Crew/Field Crew $85–120
Office Services
Graphics $125–150
Marke�ng $115–195
Office Assistant $100–140
Project Assistant $105–135
Research Assistant/Intern $75–100
Word Processing/Technical Edi�ng $105–135
1 The hourly rate for work involving actual expenses in court (e.g., giving deposi�ons or similar expert tes�mony) will be billed at $400 per hour regardless of job classifica�ons.
2 Hourly rates are subject to review at least annually, on or about June 1 of each year, and may be adjusted to reflect changing labor costs at LSA’s discre�on at that �me.
LSA IN-HOUSE DIRECT COSTS EFFECTIVE JUNE 20231
Descrip�on Unit Cost Descrip�on Unit Cost
Reproduc�on (8.5 x 11) B/W $0.07 per page Total Sta�on Surveying Instrument $50.00 per day Reproduc�on (8.5 x 11) Color $0.40 per page Level (Laser or Op�cal) $25.00 per day Reproduc�on (11 x 17) B/W $0.10 per page Laser Rangefinder $25.00 per day Reproduc�on (11 x 17) Color $0.75 per page Sound Meter $75.00 per day CD Produc�on $5.00 per CD Sound Meter with Velocity Transducer $85.00 per day USB Flash Drive $5.00 per drive Aerial Photo Cost
Plo�ng $3.75 per sq ft Boat Rental Cost
Aerial Drone $200.00 per day Water Quality Meter $25.00 per day Mileage On-Road Current federal rate Night Vision Goggles $50.00 per unit per night Mileage Off-Road Current federal rate Wildlife Camera $25.00 per day GPS Unit $75.00 per day
1 Direct costs shall be reimbursed at cost plus 10 percent.
P ROPOSAL TO P REPARE AN E NVIRONMENTAL I MPACT R EPORT A PRIL 2024
B AKER S TREET I NDUSTRIAL W AREHOUSE P ROJECT
L AKE E LSINORE , C ALIFORNIA
Z:\01-Proposals\01-Proposals by Year\2024\03 - Irvine\20240990.P - Baker St Industrial Project\Proposal\Baker St Proposal_v2_.docx (04/19/24)
APPENDIX B
VISIONSCAPE HOURLY BILLING RATES
Hourly Rate Sheet
PRIMARY AND KEY PERSONNEL Hourly Rate
Principal 01 $150
Principal PM 125
Production Management 125
Modeling Supervisor 125
Modeler 01 100
Modeler 02 100
IT / GPS Specialist 100
Animator 01 120
Post Edit / Video 01 120
Frame Processing / Render Farm 50
Imaging Supervisor 125
Imager 01 100
Imager 02 100
Administrative 75
Reprographics & Delivery Fee mark-up 15%
Overtime Fee / Rush 50%
Accounting Manager 100