Sonoma City Council
August 16, 2023

City Council:

Sandra Lowe, Mayor
John Gurney, Vice Mayor
Jack Ding
Patricia Farrar-Rivas
Ron Wellander
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers, 177 First Street West
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84876986131
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Be Courteous - TURN OFF your cell phones and watches while the meeting is in session.

The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda irrespective of how the items are described.

No new items will begin after 9:00pm unless a majority of the members present vote to allow the items to be heard.

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6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL (Ding, Farrar-Rivas, Gurney, Wellander, Lowe)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION USING ZOOM
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
At this time, members of the public may comment on any item not appearing on the agenda. It is recommended that you keep your comments to three minutes or less. Under State Law, unless otherwise permitted under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the merits of the matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the City Council at this time. For items appearing on the agenda, the public will be invited to make comments at the time the item comes up for Council consideration. Upon being acknowledged by the Mayor, please step to the podium and speak into the microphone. Begin by stating and spelling your name.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS

3. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS

7.1: Committee Reports - Council Members are appointed to various boards and committees - local, county-wide and regional. Any updates from a council member will be shared at this time. A list of all appointments is available on our City Website for easy reference.

4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

5. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

6. PRESENTATIONS

6.1: Proclamation in Honor of Womens Equality Day - August 26, 2023

6.2: Recognition of Sonoma Sister Cities Association Kaniv, Ukraine Committee on Receiving the Prestigious 2023 Sister Cities International Innovation in Humanitarian Assistance Award and Introduction of Ukrainian Guests Anatolyi and Lubya Leontyev

7. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Council or staff request specific items to be removed for separate action.

7.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided)

7.2: Receive Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 2, 2023 (Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Minutes.

08.02.2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
4 - 5

7.3: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with AECOM to Prepare Appropriate Environmental Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects (Kristina Tierney, Associate Planner) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution.

Agenda Report - Environmental Consultant Contract Authorization - Pdf 6 - 83

7.4: Appoint Alternate Donna Dambach as one of the City's Regular Members of the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission (Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Council discretion.

Agenda Report - SVCAC Appointment - Pdf
84 - 85

7.5: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement for a New 2023 Chevy Tahoe 2WD Police Package Vehicle/Command Vehicle, in an Amount not to Exceed $60,000 as Approved in FY 23/24 Budget (Brandon Cutting, Police Chief)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.

Agenda Report - Vehicle Purchase - Pdf
86 - 106

7.6: Adopt a Resolution Agreeing to Reimburse the County Sheriff for its Expenses Incurred in Executing and Performing Under a Two-Year Contract with FLOCK Safety for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Products, in an Amount Not to Exceed $57,000 Annually as Approved in FY 23/24 Budget (Brandon Cutting, Police Chief)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.

Agenda Report - Automated License Plate Reader - Pdf
107 - 139

8. PUBLIC HEARING

9. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
(Matters requiring discussion and/or action by the City Council)

10. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ROSTER
(This is to provide information only - no action will be taken)

11. ADJOURNMENT
I do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted as legally required. Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk/Executive Assistant.
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The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda irrespective of how the items are described.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES: The Council may establish and make appointments to a Council committee (made up of two Council Members) with respect to any item appearing on this agenda.

CLOSED SESSION: If action is taken during a Closed Session meeting which is required to be reported out at this meeting, the Council will return to Open Session and report out immediately. However, if the Council is unable to do so due to time constraints, it will report out at the immediately following Regular Council Meeting under "REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION".

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION: A Council Member voting with the majority on any item appearing on this agenda may move for reconsideration of that vote provided the motion is in conformance with the rules adopted by the Council governing such motions.

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City Council:

Sandra Lowe, Mayor
John Gurney, Vice Mayor
Jack Ding
Patricia Farrar-Rivas
Ron Wellander

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

6:00 PM Regular Meeting
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Lowe called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Lowe, Council Member Ding, Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member Farrar-Rivas ABSENT: Council Member Wellander

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Farrar-Rivas, seconded by Vice Mayor Gurney, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Council Member Ding, Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe voting YES; and Council Member Wellander absent.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Claudia Raniker and Peadar Dalton provided public comments.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Mayor Lowe dedicated the meeting to Betty Ann Bruno.

3. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Ding reported that he joined Council Member Farrar-Rivas, City Manager Guhin and Mayor Lowe at a local Stompers game this past weekend.

Council Member Farrar-Rivas reported that on July 26, 2023, she attended a Sonoma Valley Citizens’ Advisory Commission meeting as well as the Pride Artist Reception on July 28, 2023.

Mayor Lowe reported that she attended a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting today. On August 1, 2023, Mayor Lowe attended a Mayors and Council Members Association Executive Committee meeting. The City of Sonoma will be hosting the Mayors and Council Members Association Board meeting and dinner next week on August 10, 2023, at the Vintage House. On July 28, 2023, she also attended the Pride Artist Reception that was held in the Council Chambers.

4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Guhin provided an update on the work being done at the intersection of Highway 12 and Verano. Mr. Guhin also stated that poles are now up at Broadway and Clay Street, in preparation for the crosswalk flashing lights being installed shortly thereafter. Mr. Guhin reminded everyone that the City’s online permitting system expanded to now include building permits. Additionally, City Manager Guhin reminded everyone that the annual City Party will be held tomorrow at the Plaza.

5. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Ruderman provided an update regarding the Fair Political Practice Commission FPPC) recently adopting regulations implementing Senate Bill 1439 which addresses campaign contributions above $250.

6. PRESENTATIONS
None.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Motion by Vice Mayor Gurney, seconded by Council Member Farrar-Rivas, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Council Member Ding, Council Member FarrarRivas, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe voting YES; and Council Member Wellander absent.

Item 7.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided)
Agenda Item #7.2:

Item 7.2: Receive Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2023 (Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk)
Action: Minutes were received.

Item 7.3: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 19.48.030 through 19.48.060 and

19.48.110 through 19.48.120 of Chapter 19.48 (Parking and Loading Standards) and Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) of Title 19 of the City of Sonoma Municipal Code Regarding Parking and Loading Requirements and Finding the Proposed Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) – General Rule – Of the CEQA Guidelines (Kristina Tierney, Associate Planner)
Action: Adopted as Ordinance 06-2023.

8. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

9. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 9.1: Designation of the City of Sonoma Voting Delegate for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference (Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk) Action: Council designated Council Member Farrar-Rivas as the delegate and Council Member Ding as the alternate for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference.

Motion by Mayor Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Gurney, to designate Council Member FarrarRivas as the delegate and Council Member Ding as the alternate, for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Council Member Ding, Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe voting YES; and Council Member Wellander absent.

Item 9.2: Resolution Approving the Proposed Water Rates and Initiation of the Proposition 218 Public Notice Requirements for the 2023 Water Rate Study (Mike Berger, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Action: Adopted as Resolution 55-2023 and 56-2023.

Motion by Council Member Farrar-Rivas, seconded by Council Member Ding, to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma declaring its intention to adopt increased water rates, setting a public hearing for October 4, 2023, and directing staff to provide notice pursuant to Proposition 218. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Council Member Ding, Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe voting YES; and Council Member Wellander absent.

Motion by Vice Mayor Gurney, seconded by Council Member Ding, to adopt guidelines for the submission and tabulation of protests in rate hearings conducted pursuant to Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Council Member Ding, Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe voting YES; and Council Member Wellander absent.

Item 9.3: Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Sonoma's Response to the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury Report Titled "City of Sonoma Cemeteries" to the Sonoma County Superior Court and Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Sign the Required Response Forms Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933 and 933.05 (David Guhin, City Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution 57-2023.

Public Comment: Peadar Dalton
Motion by Vice Mayor Gurney, seconded by Council Member Ding, to adopt a resolution approving the City of Sonoma's response to the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury Report title “City of Sonoma Cemeteries” to the Sonoma County Superior Court and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the required response forms. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Council Member Ding, Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe voting YES, and Council Member Wellander absent.

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lowe adjourned the meeting at 7:06 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the 16th day of August 2023. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.2:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Aug 2023
Department
Planning and Community Services
Staff Contact
Kristina Tierney, Associate Planner
Agenda Item Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with AECOM to Prepare Appropriate Environmental Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects Summary
The City requires a qualified consultant to provide environmental review services for 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Project, consisting of three parcels to be developed with a single-family residence on each parcel located at 149 Fourth Street East (APN 018-051- 014-000), 227 Brazil Street (018-051-016-000) and 228 Brazil Street (018-051- 015-000). On November 7, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with AECOM to prepare appropriate environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects. The contract was executed on November 17, 2021, and has since expired. At this time, the project intends to move forward, and a new contract is required as the prior contract has expired. The attached proposal has been updated to reflect current billing rates and to add a kickoff meeting with the applicant team, at their request.

The total cost estimate will ultimately depend on the CEQA document directed by the City. If a Categorical Exemption is the appropriate document, for example, including technical studies and project management tasks, cost for environmental review would be up to $45,280. If the City decides that an Initial Study/ND/MND is the appropriate CEQA document the total cost estimate would be $151,655. If the City determines that a focused EIR is the appropriate documentation the cost estimate would be $211,310.

The contract is before the City Council at this time for authorization as the contract exceeds $25,000, in conformance with the City of Sonoma Procurement Policy. It is not subject to the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines.

Recommended Council Action
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with AECOM to Prepare Appropriate Environmental Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
Agenda Item #7.3:

Consultant costs shall be paid by the applicant through an existing Cost Recovery Agreement.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
AECOM Contract Resolution
AECOM Proposal 07102023
Agenda Item #7.3:

City of Sonoma
RESOLUTION # _______ - 2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH AECOM FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN ORDER TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR THE “4TH STREET EAST & BRAZIL STREET HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS” LOCATED AT: 1) 149 FOURTH STREET EAST (APN: 018-051-014- 000); AND 2) 227 BRAZIL STREET (APN: 018-051-016-000; AND 3) 228 BRAZIL STREET (APN: 018-051-015-000)
WHEREAS, the City of Sonoma (the City) requires a qualified consultant to provide environmental review services for 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Project (“Project”) consisting of three parcels to be developed with a single family residence on each parcel located at 149 Fourth Street East (APN 018-051-014-000), 227 Brazil Street (018-051-016-000) and 228 Brazil Street (018- 051-015-000) (“Subject Properties”); and
WHEREAS, in August and September of 2017, the City of Sonoma Planning Commission approved separate applications for the development of three residences on the Subject Properties having a zoning designation of Hillside Residential. Those approvals were subsequently appealed to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, at a Special City Council Meeting on April 9, 2018, the City Council voted 3-2 to uphold the appeals and deny the approvals of the proposed hillside homes due to insufficient environmental review and noncompliance with the General Plan, Hillside Ordinance and other municipal code provisions. A lawsuit was subsequently filed with the Sonoma County Superior Court entitled California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education Fund, et al. v. City of Sonoma, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court case no. SCV 26216 (the “Action”). This Action was settled pursuant to a Settlement and Release Agreement effective April 14, 2021 (“SA”) that contemplated the owner of the Subject Properties submitting to the City new, revised applications seeking development approvals for the construction of residences on the Subject Properties. At this time, the owner has not submitted “revised applications” to the City but is expected to do so shortly pursuant to the SA; and WHEREAS, in anticipation of receiving the revised applications, the City is seeking a consultant to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the proposed new residences; and
WHEREAS, the City originally circulated the Request for Proposals (RFP) to perform the necessary environmental analysis on the revised applications to 7 qualified consultants from April 23 to May 10, 2021 and received one proposal from AECOM. On June 18, 2021, and at the request of the owner of the Subject Properties, the City circulated a revised RFP to 9 qualified consultants and again received one proposal, this time from Dudek; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2021, at a duly noticed public hearing, staff presented the contract with Dudek to the City Council for approval. The City Council requested this agenda item be continued and requested that a future staff report include all written correspondence between staff and the owner and the owner and firms responding to the RFPs; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the City Council’s meeting of September 8, 2021, City staff requested from the environmental consultant’s information about the communications they had had, if any, from and/or with the owner. In response to these inquiries, Dudek, among other consultants, reported that the owner had emailed to Dudek and had several telephone conversations with Dudek during which the owner indicated that the Project should be determined exempt from CEQA, among other things.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Although Dudek indicated that it was not influenced by the owner’s statements, the City Council was concerned
that the public would perceive Dudek as having been influenced by the owner’s importuning, and at its meeting on September 20, 2021, the City Council passed a motion not to adopt the resolution to award a contract with Dudek. The City Council also directed staff to move forward with a sole source contract with a qualified, environmental consultant firm that has not communicated with the owner and return to the City Council with a proposal and contract with that firm; and WHEREAS, after the September 20, 2021, Council meeting staff solicited two additional proposals based on the most recent/second RFP and received proposals from Environmental Planning Partners and a revised proposal from AECOM. While AECOM was contacted by the owner via phone and articulated its position as to the nature of the environmental analysis the owner believed was appropriate here, AECOM immediately informed the City of the communication and subsequently did not submit a proposal responding to the second RFP as a result. Staff sent both proposals to the owner for a 14-day review and comment period as outlined in the SA and received no comments.

Staff reviewed both proposals and recommended the selection of AECOM to City Council based on schedule, price, and prior experience working with the City of Sonoma; and WHEREAS, On November 7, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with AECOM to prepare appropriate environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects. The contract was executed on November 17, 2021, and expired on May 6, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the applicant intends to move forward at this time and a new contract is required as the prior contact has expired; and
WHEREAS, staff received a revised proposal from AECOM on July 10, 2023; and WHEREAS, this professional services contract is before the City Council for approval as it exceeds $25,000, in compliance with the City of Sonoma procurement policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sonoma does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM; provided, however, that minor changes to that agreement may be approved by the City Manager after consultation with the City Attorney.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
Sandra Lowe, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.3:

Prepared for:

City of Sonoma
July 10, 2023
Revised Proposal for
4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside
Residential Projects
California Environmental Quality Act
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM
2020 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.aecom.com
916.414.5800 tel
916.414.5850 fax
July 10, 2023
Kristina Tierney, Assistant Planner
City of Sonoma
#1 The Plaza
Sonoma, CA 95476-6618
Subject: Revised CEQA Compliance Proposal for 4th Street East & Brazil Street Residential Projects Dear Ms. Tierney:

AECOM is pleased to submit this revised proposal to assist with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance for the 4th Street East & Brazil Street Residential Projects.

The enclosed proposal is based on information provided by the City of Sonoma, AECOM’s familiarity working with the City and Sonoma County on various projects, and our expertise with high-profile residential projects. Our team is ready to use our extensive knowledge of CEQA and the area to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project, working in close coordination with the City.

We recognize that the project has received substantial attention, and that the environmental review will need to be objective, rigorous, and comprehensive to withstand scrutiny. We relish these challenges and propose a CEQA analysis that will be collaborative with City staff, conscientious, deliberate, responsive to applicable environmental regulations, and reflective of precedent CEQA case law.

Matthew Gerken would be the Project Manager, working closely with Rod Jeung as Principal-in-Charge. They would be supported by a strong team of experienced AECOM professionals, with the option of legal support from Sabrina Teller, Esq. of Remy Moose Manley, LLP.

Please let me know if you have any questions (see contact information below). Thank you for considering this proposal and the opportunity to continue our work with the City.

Sincerely,
Matthew Gerken
Project Manager/Authorized Signatory
[email protected]
(916) 205-4385
Section 1. Introductory Letter
Agenda Item #7.3:

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA i
Table of Contents
Section 1. Introductory Letter ................................................................................................................................. 1 Section 2. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Approach and Scope of Services............................................................................................................ 1 Section 3. Consultant Information, Qualifications & Experience ........................................................................ 3 Key Project Experience........................................................................................................................... 3 Additional Project Experience ................................................................................................................. 6 Section 4. Organization and Approach ................................................................................................................10 Key Staff................................................................................................................................................10 AECOM Team Organization .................................................................................................................10 Subconsultant .............................................................................................................................12 Section 5. Scope of Services................................................................................................................................. 14 Key Issues.............................................................................................................................................14 Aesthetics ...................................................................................................................................14 Biological Resources ..................................................................................................................15 Geology and Soils.......................................................................................................................15 Hydrology and Water Quality......................................................................................................15 Land Use and Planning ..............................................................................................................15 Construction Impacts ..................................................................................................................16 Transportation.............................................................................................................................16 Task 1: Project Management ................................................................................................................16 Task 2: Data and Peer Review .............................................................................................................17 Task 3: CEQA Document......................................................................................................................18 Task 3.1: CEQA Document Determination.................................................................................18 Task 3.2: Categorical Exemption................................................................................................19 Task 4: Initial Study...............................................................................................................................20 Task 4.1: Native American Tribal Consultation ..........................................................................20 Task 4.2: Project Description......................................................................................................20 Task 4.3: Administrative Draft IS................................................................................................20 Task 4.4: CEQA Memo...............................................................................................................20 Task 5.1: Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Declaration...........................................................21 Task 5.1.1: Public Review Draft IS-ND/MND .............................................................................21 Task 5.1.2: Final IS-ND/MND/Response to Comments .............................................................21 Task 5.2: Focused EIR..........................................................................................................................22 Task 5.2.1: EIR Project Description and Notice of Preparation .................................................22 Task 5.2.2: Administrative Draft EIR ..........................................................................................23 Task 5.2.3: Public Review Draft EIR ..........................................................................................27 Task 5.2.4: Final EIR/Response to Comments/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program . 27 Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM ii
Cost Control and Budgeting Methodology ............................................................................................28 Section 6. Schedule of Work .................................................................................................................................30 Section 7. Conflict of Interest Statement .............................................................................................................32 Section 8. Litigation................................................................................................................................................33 Section 9. Contract Agreement.............................................................................................................................35 Section 10. Cost Proposal .....................................................................................................................................37 Detailed Cost Estimate..........................................................................................................................38 Detailed Cost Estimate (continued) ....................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 1 Overview
This proposal details our qualifications, the experienced staff we have curated for this assignment, our detailed approach and proposed scope of work, schedule, and cost estimate. We believe the City will find our team eminently qualified to assist the City with this CEQA process. The staff we have assembled for your consideration are deeply experienced and bring enthusiasm to projects such as this. We love delivering high-quality planning and environmental documents and unburdening our public sector clients. In fact, our business depends on a high degree of client satisfaction in a competitive environment, as most of our work is from existing clients.

Approach and Scope of Services
This proposal outlines our approach and scope of services. And, while we believe that the proposal is responsive in this respect and that our approach is sound, we welcome input from the City and would encourage an open discussion prior to contracting to ensure consensus.

We have prepared all manner of environmental assessments for projects large and small, with high levels of public attention, with project sites that are heavily scrutinized by regulatory agencies, and when litigation is expected, as well as when litigation occurs. There are a multitude of strategic and legal defensibility considerations that factor into our approach.

For this project, we would:
 review the proposed project;
 review the technical studies and previous environmental documentation;  complete an updated biological resources assessment, a cultural resources inventory, and a review of state databases to identify any known releases of hazardous materials in the project vicinity;  review available exemptions; and
 make a determination in coordination with the City regarding the appropriate type of CEQA documentation – Categorical Exemption, Initial Study leading to Negative Declaration (ND) or Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or Environmental Impact Report (EIR), or straight to EIR.

If a Categorical Exemption is found to be not applicable, we recommend preparing an Initial Study that either supports a MND or that can help focus an EIR on areas with potentially significant impacts. We envision a robust Initial Study that would focus on vetting environmental issues, and that would enable the City to focus primarily on the effects that substantial evidence indicates could be significant, in order to fulfill the mandate of Public Resources Code Section 21002.1 that to “provide more meaningful public disclosure, reduce the time and cost required to prepare an environmental impact report, and focus on potentially significant effects on the environment of a proposed project, lead agencies shall… focus the discussion in the environmental impact report on those potential effects on the environment of a proposed project which the lead agency has determined are or may be significant.”
Often, an EIR includes expansive discussion on all 20 environmental topic areas of the Appendix G checklist, or nearly all of them, without doing the work to really focus the discussion in areas where there are potentially significant impacts. It can be tempting to devote significant resources to evaluation of impacts that are of great Section 2. Executive Summary
Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 2 interest, but not necessarily related to potentially significant physical environmental effects. While our policy planning and municipal expertise will be available to assist the City with evaluation of the merits of the project, the CEQA analysis and reporting should be specifically focused on direct and reasonably foreseeable indirect effects associated with the project.

We propose to use the Initial Study to provide the required substantial evidence for determining whether certain topics can be dismissed from further discussion in the MND or EIR, perhaps with the application of appropriate mitigation measures. If the City determines that a focused EIR is the appropriate form of CEQA documentation, the Initial Study would be used in tandem with a Notice of Preparation to invite input on the scope of analysis, feasible mitigation, and alternatives. This allows the public and relevant agencies to weigh in on the focus of analysis and ideas to reduce environmental effects, but also to identify topics we originally determined could be dismissed in the Initial Study, but should instead be added to a focused EIR. In short, our proposed scope of services focuses on adverse physical effects on the environment, errs on the side of transparency, and provides multiple opportunities for input on the environmental documentation.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 3 AECOM has successfully completed CEQA compliance for over 5,000 projects. Among those are a variety of residential projects, from single residences to small subdivisions and from multi-family affordable housing complexes to 11,000 dwelling unit master planned communities. We have worked on hillside residential and other controversial projects that have resulted in legally defensible, certified CEQA documents.

Key Project Experience
Young Ranch Cluster Subdivision EIR
Client: Santa Clara County
Client PM: David Rader, Senior Planner
T: (408) 299-5779 E: [email protected]
Amount: $357,900
Date of Contract: 6/2016
Date of Completion: 1/2017
AECOM PM: Emma Rawnsley
T: (916) 414-5892 E: [email protected]
Key Staff: Rod Jeung (PIC/CEQA Advisor), Jenifer King (environmental planner), Susan Sanders (biological resources), Paola Peña (air quality, GHG, energy), Wendy Copeland (hydrology, geology) Project Objective: The project was proposed as a cluster subdivision in the hillsides above the Valley floor in Santa Clara County. In clustering the proposed homes, the applicant sought to preserve open space areas that were biologically sensitive habitat.

Project Description: AECOM prepared a draft environmental impact report for the Young Ranch cluster subdivision, a proposed 79-lot cluster subdivision on the 2,150-acre property on Coyote Ridge, within the open hillsides of unincorporated Santa Clara County. The project would consist of 79 residential lots (including 40 lots via a density transfer from parcels within the City of San Jose), 16 of which could be developed with secondary units, and a 4,000-square-foot community center, with the remainder of the site (1,947 acres) preserved in perpetuity as open space. The draft EIR was prepared under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and related technical studies, and was delivered within a tight schedule and budgetary constraints.

Extensive peer review of biological, water quality, geotechnical studies was critical to addressing concerns by surrounding property owners, and a detailed visibility analysis was prepared using GIS because of the required landform alteration, size of the units, and development sites along minor and major ridgelines. Traffic safety was also thoroughly evaluated because site ingress/egress was primarily through narrow, winding streets of a neighboring subdivision.

Project Outcome: AECOM was responsible only for preparing the Draft EIR; the County decides whether they or the consultant will prepare the Final EIR. In this case, the project was suspended due to issues related to its entitlement which involved a transfer of development rights from portions of the project that was in a neighboring jurisdiction.

Section 3. Consultant Information,
Qualifications & Experience
Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 4 On-Call Environmental Services
Client: City of Fremont
Client PM: Kristie Wheeler, former City of Fremont Planning Manager, now with City of Dublin as Assistant Community Development Director T: (925) 833-6610 E: [email protected]
Amount: Total to date: $277,866 (Ursa $112,370, Silicon Sage Fremont Blvd $140,566) Date of Contract: On-Call 2015-Ongoing
Date of Completion: On-Call Ongoing, Ursa 3/2017-12/2017; Silicon Sage 12/2017-3/2019 AECOM PM: Rod Jeung, Contract Manager
T: (415) 547-2598 E: Rod.Jeung @aecom.com
Key Staff: Jenifer King (environmental planner, land use, aesthetics, and alternatives sections), Suzanne McFerran and Paola Peña (air quality, GHG, energy), Trina Meiser (architectural history) Project Objective: Complete EIR and FEIRs so City Council can make informed decisions on the projects.

Project Description: AECOM has an on-call contract with the City of Fremont. Two of the most relevant task orders are described below.

Ursa Residence Project EIR. AECOM prepared an Initial Study and focused EIR for the City of Fremont. The project is an infill subdivision of 17 for-sale, single family homes and the rehabilitation of an historic home on-site that would be relocated as part of the proposed project. Working closely with City staff, AECOM suggested a number of alternatives for consideration in the Focused EIR that would reduce the historic resource impacts and substantially attain most of the project objectives. AECOM completed the CEQA documentation within budget and tight schedule constraints.

Silicon Sage Fremont Boulevard Mixed Use Development IS and EIR. AECOM prepared the Initial Study and focused EIR for this proposed development of a mixed-use development with 72 townhomes, 64 apartments, 23,450 square-foot shopping center, a 1,550 square-foot café, and a 2,610 square-foot daycare center. The project included demolition of a former City fire station, eligible for historic listing. The EIR focused on impacts on historical resources and noise, with other environmental resource topics analyzed and screened from further consideration during the Initial Study process. AECOM completed the CEQA documentation on budget and on schedule.

Project Outcome: Draft and Final EIRs were completed on time and on schedule. City certified EIRs and approved projects.

Kammerer Sphere of Influence Amendment EIR, Elk Grove, CA Client: Sacramento LAFCo
Client PM: Don Lockhart, Executive Officer
T: (916) 874-2937 E: [email protected]
Amount: $276,461
Date of Contract: 2016
Date of Completion: 2018
AECOM PM: Matthew Gerken
T: (916) 414-5892 E: [email protected]
Key Staff: Jenifer King (agricultural resources, land use, hazards and hazardous materials, population and housing, public services, recreation, and utilities and service systems), Suzanne McFerran (air quality, GHG sections), Issa Mahmodi (noise, vibration), Susan Sanders and Jasmine Wurlitzer (biological resources) Project Objective: Prepare legally defensible EIR designed to promote understanding of a complex proposal by decision makers and the public.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 5 Project Description: AECOM prepared this EIR to analyze and mitigate the impact of residential and mixed-use development at the edge of the City of Elk Grove’s Planning Area. The project site is within unincorporated Sacramento County and is used primarily for extensive dry farmed and irrigated croplands and vineyard operations, encompassing approximately 1,156 acres of land area. Anticipating a very high level of attention among resource agencies and environmental groups, AECOM was selected to prepare both this EIR and now also a follow-on EIR for a Specific Plan for approximately 350 acres within this area.

Project Outcome: EIR and Final EIR were prepared on time and budget and certified by Sacramento LAFCo.

This high-profile project was challenged in court and the documentation was upheld on all counts.

Yamanee Mixed-Use Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) Client: 2500 J Street Owners LLC/Developer Ryan Heater CEQA Lead Agency: City of Sacramento Client PM: Matt Keasling, Associate Attorney, Taylor & Wiley T: (916) 929-5545 E: [email protected]
Amount: $98,970
Date of Contract: 10/13/2015
Date of Completion: July 2016 (though we also provided assistance with litigation after this date).

AECOM PM: Matthew Gerken
T: (916) 414-5892 E: [email protected]
Key Staff: Wendy Copeland (geology, minerals, hydrology and water quality, and paleontological resources sections), Jenifer King (aesthetics, land use, and hazards sections), Suzanne McFerran (air quality, GHG, energy), Issa Mahmodi (noise, vibration)
Project Objective: To prepare a streamlined, defensible CEQA document.

Project Description: AECOM prepared a sustainable communities environmental assessment (SCEA) for the Yamanee project, which is a residential project in midtown Sacramento. The SCEA was prepared pursuant to Section 21155.2 of the California Public Resources Code. This project attracted substantial attention from a wellorganized set of neighbors and the applicant and attorney recognized the need for Matthew Gerken and AECOM to lead the environmental review. Key issues included greenhouse gas emissions, visual effects, noise, air quality, traffic, and consistency with regional planning policy.

Project Outcome: SCEA was completed on schedule and on budget and approved by the City of Sacramento.

The City’s actions were challenged in court and the documents were upheld on all counts both at the Superior Court level and Appellate level. This is the first published case related to this relatively new form of CEQA document.

Town of Loomis Costco EIR
Client: Town of Loomis
Client PM: Anders Hauge
T: (916) 307-7654 E: [email protected]
Amount: $421,282
Date of Contract: 7/11/2017
Date of Completion: 6/25/2020 FEIR, ongoing litigation support AECOM PM: Matthew Gerken
T: (916) 414-5892 E: [email protected]
Key Staff: Jody Fessler (senior review), Jenifer King (agricultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, population and housing, public services, recreation, and utilities and service systems sections of EIR), Suzanne McFerran and Paola Peña (air quality, GHG, Energy sections), Wendy Copeland (assisted with Final EIR response to comments), Susan Sanders and Jasmine Wurlitzer (biological resources), Issa Mahmodi (noise, vibration, traffic)
Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 6 Project Objective: Prepare a legally defensible EIR and develop documentation that allows decision makers, stakeholders, and the public to understand meaningfully the environmental issues involved.

Project Description: Development of a new store project on approximately 17 acres in a semi-rural site at the edge of the Town of Loomis. Anticipating litigation, the process involved extensive and proactive engagement of resource agencies, regulatory agencies, public agencies in the vicinity, decision makers, and the public, as well as extremely rigorous analysis, mitigation, and reporting. The EIR evaluated many land use and circulation alternatives at an equal level of detail. Key issues of concern included visual resources, traffic, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, biological resources (oak woodlands and freshwater marsh), groundwater, noise, and hazardous materials.

Project Objective: Draft and Final EIRs were completed. Matthew Gerken and the AECOM team have been working with Sabrina Teller, who is assisting the Town with the inevitable litigation that has been filed by the neighboring City of Rocklin.
“Matthew did a great job, very thoughtful and thorough. Team has been great to work with, very responsive.” ~Sean Rabe, Town of Loomis
Additional Project Experience
Woodcreek 66 Subdivision EIR
Client: Solano County
Client PM: Jim Leland, Principal Planner
T: (707) 784-3166 E: [email protected]
Amount: $216,980
Date of Contract: 7/30/2013
Date of Completion: FEIR was completed 7/2015 and AECOM continued with follow up work into 2016 AECOM PM: Matthew Gerken
T: (916) 414-5892 E: [email protected]
Key Staff: Wendy Copeland (geology, hazards and hazardous materials, and paleontological resources sections of the IS, and prepared a landslide hazard analysis as well as the hydrology and water quality section of the EIR), Jenifer King (agricultural resources and several other sections), Issa Mahmodi (Noise) Project Objective: Prepare a legally defensible EIR that addresses credible issues raised in comment letters on the County’s previous environmental documentation prepared by Shute Mihaly, a San Francisco-based law firm, hired by residents in the vicinity of the project site.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 7 Project Description: AECOM prepared the initial study and focused EIR for this single-family housing project surrounded by existing residential development, and that has attracted substantial attention by residents with homes in the vicinity of the project site. AECOM was retained for this project due to the level of controversy and sophistication of opponents of the project as well as our ability to integrate planning and design solutions with environmental mitigation measures. The local area is characterized by hillside open space, large residential lot development, and agricultural lands.

Project Outcome: EIR prepared on schedule and on budget. Solano County was enjoined by the Solano Superior Court to provide additional information related to water delivery and sewer service.

Faria Community Preserve EIR
Client: City of San Ramon
Client PM: Cindy Yee, Senior Planner
T: (925) 973-2562 E: [email protected]
Amount: $239,077
Date of Contract: 2/5/2013
Date of Completion: 4/30/2014
AECOM PM: Rod Jeung
T: (415) 547-2598 E: Rod.Jeung @aecom.com
Key Staff: Wendy Copeland (Environmental Scientistgeology, paleontological resources, and minerals sections), Issa Mahmodi (Noise), Matthew Gerken
(CEQA strategy and senior review air quality, GNG,
noise)
Project Objective: Prepare a legally defensible CEQA document for this controversial hillside residential project.

Project Description: AECOM prepared a supplemental initial study/mitigated negative declaration (MND) to an earlier certified EIR, also prepared by AECOM, for the Northwest Specific Plan and a tentative map that would create a new neighborhood in the San Ramon hillsides, the Faria Preserve Community. Community concerns and input from the regulatory agencies resulted in a number of revisions to the adopted plan and tentative map. The supplemental CEQA review examined the revised development application, involving 740 residential units, a 1.5- acre house of worship site, a 2.6-acre educational facility site, 12.9-acre community park, 0.7-acre rose garden, an extensive trail network, and new roadways and connections.

The analysis focused on impacts related to traffic, construction-related air quality and noise, loss of biological resources, aesthetics, and landform alteration associated with mass grading. The MND involved revising the traffic trip distribution model, working with the project applicant regarding the complicated construction/grading details, mitigating for a rare plant on site, considering slope conditions and a fault traversing through the project site, and first-time use of Bay Area Air Quality Management District off-site emissions mitigation within a Bay Area CEQA document.

Project Outcome: Supplemental IS/MND was prepared and litigation was avoided.

Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 8 Folsom South of U.S. Highway 50 Specific Plan EIR/EIS Client: City of Folsom
Client Reference: David Miller, former Community Development Director, City of Folsom, now City Administrator for City of North Bend, Washington
T: (425) 888-1211 E: [email protected]
Amount: $1.4 million
Date of Contract: 4/24/07
Date of Completion: 8/31/2011
AECOM PM: Wendy Copeland
T: (530) 391-2357 E: [email protected]
Key Staff: Matthew Gerken (CEQA strategy and senior review air quality, GNG, noise), Jenifer King (land use; agricultural resources; utilities and service systems; public services; environmental justice; population, housing, and employment; cumulative impacts; and growth inducement sections) Project Objective: Coordinate large team on a very complex project to ensure defensible litigation and feasible mitigation that will guide long-term development and conservation in this large plan area.

Project Description: AECOM prepared this program-level EIR/EIS (USACE NEPA lead) for a mixed-use Specific Plan at the edge of Folsom’s Planning Area. The project is a master planned, mixed-use community including a 1,000-acre on-site preserve that protects oak woodlands, vernal pool fairy shrimp, cultural resources, and Alder Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 9 Creek. The key issues are biological resources, water supply, traffic, protection of open spaces, provision of public services (particularly adequate schools), air quality, and cultural resources.

Project Outcome: High-quality environmental documentation with a clear and enforceable mitigation program that is now guiding construction in this area.
“Thank you all for your outstanding work. Few people will ever know the work you all did to make this happen. But you have taken steps that will assure the long-term viability of the City of Folsom for years to come. So, on behalf of all of the residents of Folsom and future residents of Folsom who have no idea what it is you have accomplished, Thank you !!”
~Jeffrey M. Starsky, Esq., Mayor, City of Folsom
“Thank you and all of the AECOM staff for an awesome sprint to the finish line. This was a herculean task.

Good job well done. Thanks.”
~David E. Miller, AICP, Community Development Director, City of Folsom “Wendy, Thank you so much for working so hard to meet this critical deadline. We appreciate your efforts very much. No one has worked harder on this than you. Congratulations on a job well done!” ~Kent MacDiarmid, The MacDiarmid Company (lead applicant) Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 10 Key Staff
AECOM has a team of environmental planners and technical specialists that has worked together on numerous CEQA documents. This seasoned team has experience in Sonoma County and the surrounding area and with managing controversial projects. A brief description of their role on the project and experience is provided in this section, and resumes are provided in the Appendix.

Matthew Gerken, Project Manager
Matthew Gerken is a senior urban and environmental planner who has served a variety of clients on a wide range of municipal planning and environmental assignments over the last 20 years. He has experience with specific plan preparation, comprehensive general plan preparation, climate action planning, zoning code updates, planningoriented public outreach, and CEQA and NEPA environmental documentation for a variety of projects and plans, including many of his clients’ high-profile projects and where litigation is anticipated. He is the primary author of dozens of joint environmental and planning documents and has extensive project management experience with large, multi-year, complex programs, as well as smaller-scale work. Matthew has conducted environmental review and impact analysis of all manner of plans and projects. He has experience in Sonoma County and with CEQA review for small-scale residential projects that attract substantial attention, and has extensive experience with litigation defense strategy and for success in court on behalf of his clients. Matthew is committed to assisting the City with this project.

AECOM Team Organization
Section 4. Organization and Approach
Project Manager
Matthew Gerken
Deputy Project Manager
Jody Fessler
Biological Resource
Susan Sanders, PhD
Jasmine Wurlitzer
Air Quality, Climate
Change, GHG, Energy
Suzanne McFerran
Paola Peña
Agriculture, Land Use
& Planning,
Population &
Housing, Public
Services & Utilities,
Recreation, Wildfire
Jenifer King
Emily Biro
Aesthetics,
Geology & Soils,
Hydrology & Water
Quality, Hazards
Wendy Copeland
Cultural & Tribal
Cultural Resources
Kathleen Kubal, RPA
Architectural History
Trina Meisner
Noise, Transportation
& Traffic
Issa Mahmodi
Other Services
Health & Safety
GIS
Graphics
Document Production
Principal-inCharge
Rod Jeung
(Optional)
Legal Advisor
Sabrina Teller
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 11 Rod Jeung, Principal-in-Charge
Rod Jeung, our proposed Principal-in-Charge, has 40 years of experience managing and conducting CEQA environmental studies, assessments, and impact analyses. Rod will support the team providing strategic input and senior review. Rod has directed urban planning, development, transportation, regulatory, and community participation efforts throughout California. He has directed CEQA documents for similar hillside projects, such as the Young Ranch clustered development in Santa Clara County the San Ramon Faria Community Preserve, a custom-home hillside development in a canyon area of Marin County, and the Sky Valley Specific Plan in the undeveloped watershed lands above Benicia. Rod co-leads AECOM’s monthly CEQA-NEPA Practice Circle, a brownbag session that provides our environmental professionals up to date with case law, best practices, regulations, and current projects facing challenging CEQA and NEPA issues. He presents regularly at AEP and APA functions and local universities.

Jody Fessler, Deputy Project Manager
Jody will support Matthew in coordinating staff assignments, schedule and budget management, as well as contributing to the authorship and editing of the deliverables. Jody has over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting and agency work and lived in Sonoma County for 18 years of her career. Ms. Fessler conducts environmental assessments and review of projects under CEQA/NEPA, prepares environmental documents (IS/MNDs/EAs and EIRs/EISs), and manages CEQA teams. She has also prepared resource agency permits and permit applications; archived project documents for the administrative record; performed preconstruction compliance review; and managed mitigation monitoring, compliance, and reporting programs. Ms.

Fessler’s background is in natural resources management and she is very knowledgeable of California’s diverse biological resources.

Wendy Copeland, Senior Environmental Scientist
Wendy will provide the impact analyses, mitigation, and reporting for various technical topics. She has over 21 years of experience. Ms. Copeland specializes in environmental analyses related to aesthetics (visual resources), geology, paleontology, minerals, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, and recreation.

She has worked on projects throughout California, including many in collaboration with Matthew Gerken where litigation is anticipated. Her work includes numerous residential development projects, including serving as project manager for the Folsom South of U.S. Highway 50 Specific Plan EIR/EIS and environmental scientist for the Woodcreek 66 Subdivision EIR in Solano County, Zephyr Estates IS/MND in Suisun City, Faria Preserve IS/MND in San Ramon, Magnolia Ranch Specific Plan EIR in Yuba County, and Young Ranch Hillside Subdivision EIR with very similar issues to this project.

Jenifer King, Senior Environmental Planner
Jenifer will provide the impact analyses, mitigation, and reporting for various technical topics. Jenifer King has 26 years of experience researching and writing sections for CEQA/NEPA documents, analyzing project impacts, developing mitigation measures, conducting alternatives analysis, and evaluating resource management for a variety of projects. Jenifer specializes in complex analyses, especially in the areas of land use (permitting, zoning, annexation, and compatibility analyses), agricultural resources, wildfire, socioeconomics, and provision of water and wastewater services (service area boundary changes, supply and demand calculations, treatment and conveyance capacity, assessment of infrastructure plans, and Senate Bill 610 water supply assessments). She has worked with the AECOM team on environmental review for development projects and plans throughout California, including many high-profile projects assumed to attract litigation.

Kathleen Kubal, Senior Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Lead Kathleen has over 17 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resources management in California and over eight years of experience conducting geoarchaeological investigations. She has conducted numerous state and federally permitted projects, and has authored or co-authored many types of reports, including archaeological survey reports, archaeological and geoarchaeological testing plans, archaeological evaluation reports, Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 12 geoarchaeological sensitivity reports, and cultural resources sections in CEQA documents. Kathleen lives just a few miles from the project site is very well acquainted with the area and its cultural and tribal resources.

Susan Sanders, PhD, Senior Biologist
Dr. Sanders has prepared biological resource sections of EIRs/EIS, ISs, environmental assessments/evaluations, and management plans for more than 200 projects. These projects have included commercial and residential developments; controversial wind, solar, and transmission line projects; USFS land exchanges; redevelopment plans; water and sewer lines; mining/aggregate extraction; and water development and flood control. Dr. Sanders has also conducted or supervised many surveys for special-status species over the past 30 years, has prepared impact assessments and developed mitigation and monitoring programs for listed species, and has written numerous biological assessments. Dr. Sanders has also provided peer review for biological resources studies prepared by applicants’ consultants and provided data gap recommendations, if needed. She has extensive experience coordinating with state and federal resource agencies and in securing permits and understands how to review a project with permit feasibility and mitigation requirements in mind.

Suzanne McFerran, Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Energy Suzanne McFerran has more than 14 years of experience in the field of environmental science and management, including work on CEQA/NEPA, air quality and greenhouse gas analyses, public outreach and communications, and program and project management. She is a strong analytical writer with published academic research. Her diverse academic and professional background has allowed her to provide a multidisciplinary approach in developing solutions for and providing services to federal, State, and local agencies and private sector clients. As an environmental scientist and planner at AECOM, Ms. McFerran works on a variety of project types, including high-profile, potentially litigious projects in collaboration with Matthew Gerken and the rest of the AECOM team.

Specifically, in support of air quality and greenhouse gas analyses, Ms. McFerran has experience in quantifying potential criteria air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction and operational project phases using emissions modeling software and spreadsheet calculations. She evaluates project-related emissions in relation to existing conditions and the ever-evolving regulatory framework around air quality and greenhouse gases to identify potential impacts and develop mitigation measures to avoid or minimize emissions.

Issa Mahmodi, Noise/Transportation
Issa Mahmodi is a noise, vibration, and traffic analyst with more than 20 years of civil and environmental engineering experience, employing technical, analytical, and documentation skills to produce accurate traffic, noise, and air quality studies and impact analyses in compliance with CEQA/NEPA requirements and thresholds, as well as to meet local, State, and federal regulations. Mr. Mahmodi has prepared studies on residential, mixeduse developments, industrial, energy, transportation, transit, infrastructure, flood control, recreation, and other construction projects, as well as public policy documents such as general plans. He has conducted field traffic studies, air noise monitoring, construction air quality monitoring, underwater noise monitoring, traffic modelling, noise/hydroacoustic modeling, vibration modeling, air quality modeling, traffic analyses, noise and vibration analyses, and air quality analyses. He also has developed analytical databases for air quality and noise data management. Mr. Mahmodi has authored transportation/traffic and noise/vibration sections for dozens of CEQA documents and technical addenda and memoranda.

Subconsultant
Remy Moose Manley, LLP – Sabrina Teller
Remy Moose Manley LLP (RMM) has agreed to be on-call if legal review is desired as an optional task. RMM is one of the foremost CEQA law firms in the state. Its attorneys regularly advise lead agencies throughout the state regarding a diverse range of projects, from small infill and local plans to infrastructure and statewide programs.

RMM’s attorneys defend project approvals on behalf of lead agencies and project applicants in all levels of the state courts.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 13 Sabrina Teller joined RMM in 2001 and became a partner in December 2006. Sabrina represents public agencies, private applicants, and citizens’ groups in a wide variety of land use and environmental law matters. She handles all phases of the land use entitlement and permitting processes, from local agency administrative approvals through trial and appellate litigation. Her practice includes CEQA, the State Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, the Williamson Act, the California Coastal Act, the California Endangered Species Act, the California Water Code provisions relating to water supplies for development, the National Environmental Policy Act, the federal Endangered Species Act, and the federal Clean Water Act provisions associated with wetlands permitting. She regularly advises and defends the Cities of Monterey, Mountain View, Placerville, and Santa Cruz, among others, regarding CEQA compliance for smaller residential development similar to the proposed project and other controversial projects.

Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 14 Work Plan
AECOM prides itself on our relationships with clients and our ability to produce environmental documents that are relevant, digestible, and legally defensible. Our goal is to help the City make an informed decision about the project by presenting the potential impacts clearly, developing feasible mitigation measures, and exploring alternatives that can reduce significant impacts while attaining most of the project sponsor’s objectives. We see our scope of services as a road map towards helping the City successfully complete the CEQA process.

As recommended by the City, AECOM will first review the proposed project; review the technical studies and previous environmental documentation; complete an updated biological resources assessment, a cultural resources inventory, and a review of state databases to identify any known releases of hazardous materials in the project vicinity; review available exemptions; and make a determination in coordination with the City regarding the appropriate type of CEQA documentation – Categorical Exemption, Initial Study leading to ND, MND, or EIR, or straight to EIR. If a Categorical Exemption is found to be not applicable, AECOM will prepare an environmental Initial Study to identify those resource topics that may result in potentially significant impact and to provide substantial evidence necessary to demonstrate that other resource topics would be less than significant or less than significant with mitigation. Upon completion of the Initial Study, AECOM will meet with City staff and determine the appropriate next step, whether preparing a ND, MND, or focused EIR. This assessment will depend on the substantial evidence presented in the Initial Study, the nature of comments provided on the Initial Study, and staff and decision maker direction. In some cases, while the veracity of evidence supporting a less-thansignificant conclusion may be strong, it could be advisable to err on the side of including, rather than excluding certain topics from closer examination in the ND, MND, or focused EIR.

Beyond the technical aspects of preparing the CEQA document, our approach is to prepare a legible ND, MND, or EIR that clearly explains the basis of conclusions. This approach is consistent with a relatively recent ruling that suggests EIRs should include “sufficient detail to enable those who did not participate in its preparation to understand and consider meaningfully the issues the proposed project raises” (Sierra Club v. County of Fresno).

To accomplish this, we employ a combination of narrative, figures, tables, and other visual aids. We believe that our reader-friendly approach will aid the City in meeting two of the core purposes of CEQA – informing the public about the project’s environmental impacts and allowing decision makers to consider the project’s environmental consequences before deciding whether to approve a project.

Key Issues
Prior to presenting the step-by-step description of the work program, we wanted to highlight some of what we believe will be the key issues for this CEQA review. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive, nor is it intended to suggest that these topics may raise significant impacts. These issues and the relevant considerations are identified here based on the attributes of the project site, the nature and intensity of the proposed development, and our knowledge of the project area. The following issues will require close examination.

Aesthetics
Degradation of scenic resources along a scenic highway is not expected to be a significant issue since no known scenic highways are nearby with visibility of the project site. However, the project site lies in the City’s Hillside Zone, which was created to preserve Sonoma’s hillside visual backdrop, protect scenic views and open space, and to allow limited residential development. The hillside backdrop is a primary contributor the City’s character Section 5. Scope of Services
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 15 and ambience. In addition, the City’s hillside development regulations (Section 19.40.050 of the Municipal Code) contain standards and guidelines to manage uses and structures in areas with slopes of 10 percent or greater.

These regulations are prompted in part to conserve natural topographic features, minimize erosion, and protection of special natural beauty. As such, development in the hillsides that involve changes to the visual character, removal of trees, and substantial landform alterations should be carefully examined.

AECOM will examine the project’s effect on scenic vistas as identified in the City’s General Plan and Section

19.40.130 of the Municipal Code, and on visual quality and character, including the removal of trees, from key vantage points such as open space, trails, and roadways, taking into consideration existing trees, topography, and structures that can obscure views.

Biological Resources
The project site includes grassland, oak woodland, and isolated rock outcrops. We understand that some have concerns about impacts to special-status bird species and the removal of oak trees. AECOM will evaluate all biological resources for potential impacts under CEQA and the regulatory framework, including analysis of the potential for the project to impact bird populations and plant communities considered sensitive by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Geology and Soils
The City’s General Plan shows that the project site has landslide potential, strong groundshaking potential, and nearby active faults. The City’s hillside regulations also underscore the importance and value of minimizing erosion on sites with slopes greater than 10 percent. Our environmental review will consider the potential for the project to exacerbate these conditions and their environmental impacts; it is not necessary to evaluate the effects of these conditions on the project, as clarified by the State Supreme Court in the CBIA v. BAAQMD in 2015.

AECOM proposes to address geologic and soil-related effects using applicant-commissioned geotechnical reports and recommendations and the City’s adherence and enforcement of the hillside development ordinance and building standards code.

Hydrology and Water Quality
Ground disturbance, landform alteration, and introduction of impervious surfaces in areas with steeper terrain can raise concerns of construction and post-construction stormwater runoff, localized flooding, and water quality impacts locally and on downstream waterways and water bodies. These potential effects of construction are highly regulated, and we understand that the proposed project would be subject to the City’s CalGreen +Tier 1 Checklist for New Residential Buildings, Chapter 13.32 of the Municipal Code, the Sonoma County Flood Control Design Manual, and NPDES Permits CAS000002 and CAS000004 regarding stormwater discharges.

Similar to the geology and soils analysis, AECOM proposes to rely on the regulatory framework in assessing the potential for site development to cause substantial erosion, changes in the rate or amount of surface runoff such that flooding could result or the capacity of the storm drainage facilities to be exceeded, or to otherwise conflict with a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. Primary concerns relate to the runoff volumes and the capacity of the local swales and culverts to transport the site drainage under a 10- or 100- year storm and the potential to exacerbate existing drainage conditions.

Land Use and Planning
Conformance with applicable land use policies and development regulations are essential in development planning and entitlement. As an important adjunct to the development application reviews, CEQA requires consideration of whether a significant environmental impact may arise due to a conflict with local land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. As such, AECOM will limit its assessment to identifying significant environmental impacts, if any, that would arise specifically due to this conflict and not evaluating how well the proposed project conforms to each applicable land use policy, Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 16 standard, or regulation. We assume City staff will evaluate the proposed project relative to its merits and compliance with relevant land use policies and regulations.

The AECOM planning and design team also includes experts in municipal planning, policy development, community design, and related disciplines, and if the City requires assistance with the evaluation of the project relative to General Plan consistency, we would welcome this opportunity under a revised scope of services.

Construction Impacts
The project site is surrounded by nearby residences, whose occupants may be disturbed by construction activity associated with developing the three lots at Fourth Street East and Brazil Street. Construction equipment, particularly off-road, diesel-powered heavier equipment needed to create the building pads at the project site, can generate localized air pollutants, noise and vibration, and odors. Because of the proximity of noise-sensitive land uses (i.e., the residents), AECOM will provide a thorough assessment of the potential temporary air quality and noise impacts and the efficacy of recommended best construction management practices and mitigation measures. This assessment will reflect guidance from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and regulatory standards in Chapter 9.56 of the City’s Municipal Code (the Noise Ordinance).

In addition, vehicular traffic for construction material delivery, hauling soils associated with site grading, and construction crew can adversely affect local circulation and, if not properly planned and executed, could even temporarily compromise the efficiency of the surrounding circulation system. We would recommend that the environmental documentation include strategies based on City guidance for traffic control and management to reduce hazards for other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Transportation
The focus of transportation analysis for the CEQA review will be on vehicular travel demand (typically characterized according to vehicle miles traveled or VMT), conflicts with applicable transportation policies that would cause a potentially significant environmental impact, traffic hazards, and the adequacy of emergency access. Relative to VMT, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research has published a Technical Advisory supporting approaches to screen projects from the need for further detailed analysis, including small projects that would generate and attract fewer than 110 trips per day, which would apply to this project. However, we would use trip generation rates for proposed uses consistent with the guidance in the industry standard Institute of Transportation Engineers’ trip generation manual and the “default” trip distances for each trip type that are built into the air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions modeling software to develop an estimate of VMT for disclosure. We will scrutinize the default trip distances and adjust these distances upward, if deemed reasonable, to represent actual trip distances for different trip types and use these data to support our air quality greenhouse gas emissions analysis.

Optional Level of Service Analysis
Our scope of services related to transportation is focused on adverse environmental effects, though we do have traffic engineers and planners that are able to assist the City with level of service analysis, if requested, under a revised scope of services. We recommend that the circulation and level of service analysis conducted by the applicant’s engineer occur early in the process so that any recommended transportation improvements are included in the balance of analysis in our environmental documentation.

Task 1: Project Management
This task includes a kickoff meeting that AECOM will schedule with the City staff to discuss refinements to the scope of services and schedule. We assume this meeting is held remotely using Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

AECOM will also participate in a kickoff meeting involving representatives of the applicant team.

This task also includes ongoing project management activities throughout the life of the project, such as team coordination, meetings and regular calls with City staff via conference call or Zoom or Microsoft Teams, budget Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 17 and schedule monitoring, and invoicing and status reports. We assume the need for up to 12 meetings with City staff during the project, although we can adjust this assumption, if appropriate prior to contracting based on City direction.

Specific meetings that are expected during the “first phase” include the above kick-off session, discussion of the peer review results and the potential need for further analysis, and review of the CEQA memo that will identify the proposed CEQA pathway. Subsequent meetings include review/discussion of public comments on the draft CEQA document focused on comments that raise questions about the adequacy of the document, and review of the responses to comments.

In addition to the above ongoing coordination with the City, AECOM will perform contract management functions under this task, including project team coordination, team and City communication, task scoping, quality assurance and control, and project tracking. This task also provides for the administration of the contract, including billing and accounting functions by AECOM staff.

Deliverables:
 Project Schedule
 Monthly email updates with a list of action items (electronic only)  Monthly invoices and progress reports
Assumptions:
 Regular check-in status calls with City staff (up to 12, expected average duration 30 minutes) Task 2: Data and Peer Review
This task will include visiting the project site and surroundings to observe and photo document environmental and land use conditions; reviewing the details of the proposed project; reviewing the regulatory setting for the project (including relevant ordinances and zoning provisions, City of Sonoma 2020 General Plan context, etc.); and reviewing existing background studies and technical information to identify what materials are available for use to inform the CEQA process and if any additional information, studies or reports are required to prepare Task 3. We will also review the City staff reports, Conditions of Approval, appeals and applicants’ responses to appeals, and minutes from the Planning Commission and City Council meetings for a full understanding of the project issues.

Based on our initial review of the history of this project, we assume that there will be a demand for updated information about the proposed project application/s, as well as a demand for additional information covering topics not currently fully addressed in the City’s administrative record. For example, we assume that the City may request additional details regarding grading, finished elevations, siting of building pads, construction activities (including equipment, duration, number of construction personnel), and tree protection and replacement, based on the high level of interest in these topics.

Existing technical studies include a preliminary grading and drainage analysis, visual analysis, an arborist report, a historical resources study, and a rare plant survey. AECOM will review the technical studies critically and raise questions, identify areas where further documentation would be appropriate, and offer advice about the use of the data and analysis. Chief considerations in performing this review include:
 Adequacy of the extent of the study area and the resulting data collection  Currency of the data and whether more current information or regulations require updates  Consistency with City policies, standards, guidelines, and regulations, such as General Plan policies, municipal code provisions, and other regulatory standards  Appropriateness of assumptions and methodologies
Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 18  Adequacy of mitigation measures to reduce identified significant impacts to less than significant  Consideration of reasonably foreseeable development projects for potential cumulative impacts Deliverables and Assumptions:
 A peer review memorandum summarizing available reports and studies and identifying potential deficiencies, and a list of data needed to complete the CEQA evaluation. The memorandum will identify any concerns and recommend revisions to resolve these concerns.
 Depending on the City’s preferences, the concerns regarding the technical studies can be resolved by the preparers of the materials. However, given the interest in the project and concerns regarding objectivity, AECOM can revise the technical studies as an optional task.  Information from the applicant team will respond to the Request for Information, including on- and off-site infrastructure required to serve the project, within two weeks of submitting the Request for Information.  Coordination calls to discuss findings with the City (assume 2 calls).  Coordination calls with the City and applicants to discuss findings and any supplemental analysis (assume 2 calls).

Task 3: CEQA Document
Task 3.1: CEQA Document Determination
Task 3.1.1: CEQA Compliance Memo
AECOM will collaborate with the City to determine the appropriate level of CEQA review for the proposed project.

AECOM proposes to prepare a brief, draft CEQA memo for the City’s review prior to completion of the technical studies described in Tasks 3.1.2, 3.1.3, and 3.1.4. Based on the results of the technical studies, CEQA guidelines, other relevant background information and previous studies, AECOM will the prepare a final CEQA memo. The CEQA memo will inform if the CEQA document should be a Categorical Exemption or whether the City should have an Initial Study prepared to determine whether a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration is the appropriate document. AECOM will implement Task 4 if a Categorical Exemption is not determined by the City to be adequate for the project.

Task 3.1.2: Biological Resources Assessment
Reconnaissance-level Survey. After reviewing the existing project information and data collected in Task 2, an AECOM biologist familiar with the biological resources of Sonoma County will conduct a 1-day reconnaissancelevel biological survey of the project site to (1) ground-truth previous studies; (2) create an updated landcover vegetation map; and (3) conduct an independent assessment of existing biological resources on the site. The project site could provide habitat for nesting birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Department of Fish and Game Code, and possibly aquatic resources that might be considered jurisdictional waters of the United States or waters of the state. These resources will be documented; however, a wetland delineation is not proposed under this scope of services.

Biological Resources Assessment Memorandum. AECOM biologists will prepare a Biological Resources Assessment memo that will summarize the results of the existing project information, data collection, and the biological survey. The memo will include: a description of methods and plant/wildlife communities at the project sites, tables describing the potential for occurrence of special-status plants and wildlife identified during the background research and field survey, a CNDDB occurrence map, land cover/vegetation community map, and a discussion of sensitive biological resources that could occur within the project site. The memo will describe the potential impacts of the project on biological resources, and will provide recommendations to avoid, minimize, and mitigate those impacts.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 19 Task 3.1.3: Cultural Resources Inventory
Records Search and Literature Review. AECOM will peer review the Historical Resources Study of APNs 018- 051-007, 018-051-012, 018-091-018 conducted by Tom Origer & Associates (May 3, 2017, Revised May 8, 2017) as part of Task 2 and make necessary updates to these materials as part of this task. This report does not address Tribal Cultural Resources as defined in Public Resources Code 21074 (a)(1)(A)-(B). This study included archival research at the Northwest Information Center, Sonoma State University (NWIC File No. 16-1633), examination of the library and files of Tom Origer & Associates, outreach to the 5 potentially interested Native American tribes, and field inspection of the study area. No historical resources were found within the study area.

However, buried cultural resources have the potential to be discovered during construction activities involving grading, excavation, and other earthmoving activities. The identified mitigation measures reported in the applicant-commissioned materials will be reviewed and refined if necessary.

AECOM will request a search at the Northwest Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System for records related to archaeological and built environment resources in the project area.

Field Survey and Request for Information. An AECOM archaeologist will conduct a 1-day pedestrian survey of the project area and will record the rock wall feature on Department of Parks and Recreation 523 Series Forms.

AECOM will contact the Sonoma Valley Historical Society and the Sonoma County Historical Society for information related to the history of the project area.

Cultural Resources Evaluation Memo. AECOM will prepare a Cultural Resources memo with necessary updates to the previous study (Tom Origer & Associates 2017), a section addressing Tribal Cultural Resources, a summary of the records search and field survey, and recommendations. AECOM assumes that no buildings or structures that are of age to qualify as historical resources are present in the project area.

Task 3.1.4: Hazardous Materials Study
Hazardous Materials Database Review. AECOM will determine if the project would be located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. The Cortese List includes hazardous waste facilities, contaminated drinking water wells, sites listed as having underground storage tank leaks that have discharged into surface water or groundwater, and other sites with known spills of hazardous materials or waste. AECOM will review records at the Department of Toxic Substances Control Envirostor database and the Regional Water Quality Control Board GeoTracker database for known contamination in areas within 1,000 feet of the project site.

Hazardous Materials Memo. AECOM will prepare a Hazardous Materials memo with the summary of research findings. If any known contamination is identified during the database reviews, an analysis of the impact to soil and groundwater that would be encountered during ground disturbance would be included and avoidance and minimization measures recommended to reduce impacts to less than significant.

Task 3.2: Categorical Exemption
If the City determines that a Categorical Exemption is adequate, AECOM will prepare documentation that explains why the use of a Categorical Exemption is appropriate for the proposed project, including analysis showing that none of the exceptions to use of a Categorical Exemption apply. This will include an updated biological resources assessment, a cultural resources inventory, and review of state databases to identify any known releases of hazardous materials in the project vicinity. The Categorical Exemption will include a thorough project description including a figure showing the project site and proposed improvements, identify each of the classes of Categorical Exemption that are applicable to the project and a statement demonstrating how each is applicable, and statements demonstrating that none of the conditions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 would occur.

Deliverables and Assumptions:
 One (1) draft CEQA Compliance Memo (electronic only).

Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 20  One (1) draft and one (1) final Biological Resources Assessment (electronic only)  One (1) draft and one (1) final Cultural Resources Inventory (electronic only)  One (1) draft and one (1) final Hazardous Materials Database Review (electronic only)  One (1) final CEQA Compliance Memo (electronic only)
 One (1) draft and one (1) final Notice of Exemption (if applicable - electronic only)  The applicant will provide CAD or GIS files depicting the location of project components.  The City will coordinate access to enter the projects site (for surveys).  A jurisdictional wetland delineation will not be prepared, nor will aquatic resources be mapped with GPS; however, any potentially jurisdictional aquatic features identified during the literature/field review will be included in vegetation mapping based on aerial photography review and on information from database sources.
 No protocol level surveys will be conducted for special-status species under this scope of services.  No biological resources permit applications will be prepared under this scope of services.

Task 4: Initial Study
If the City determines that a Categorical Exemption is not appropriate, AECOM will prepare and submit a draft Initial Study analysis to the City for review. The Initial Study will conform to Appendix G to the CEQA Guidelines and applicable City requirements. Based on consolidated review comments from the City, we will revise the Initial Study and package it for public distribution.

Task 4.1: Native American Tribal Consultation
AECOM will assist the City with Native American consultation consistent with the guidance prescribed under AB

52. AECOM will contact the California Native American Heritage Commission for a search of their Sacred Lands File and a list of potentially interested Native American tribes. AECOM will prepare a letter for the Native American tribes identified by the NAHC. The letter will describe the project and the results of the records search.

AECOM will make up to two (2) follow-up phone calls to Native Americans if responses are not received.

Task 4.2: Project Description
Based on application materials, City background information, and responses to the Request for Information, AECOM will prepare the draft Project Description that includes the location and the technical, economic, and environmental characteristics of the project. We will incorporate information provided by the City and/or applicant’s engineer regarding infrastructure improvements necessary to serve the project. We will include text, tables, and exhibits to provide a thorough understanding of the project.

Task 4.3: Administrative Draft IS
AECOM will prepare an Administrative Draft IS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15063 for review by the City. All required environmental factors identified in CEQA Guidelines Appendix G, as modified by the City, will be evaluated in the IS. Substantial evidence will be provided to support significance conclusions in the IS. The City’s General Plan and standard conditions of project approval stipulated in the Municipal Code, site visits, other relevant EIRs, and local and regional databases and inventories will be used to support the analyses in the IS.

Task 4.4: CEQA Memo
After completion of the above tasks, AECOM will prepare a memo to the City summarizing the findings and provide recommendations for the required CEQA documentation for the project. The recommendations will take into consideration the potential for a fair argument to be made that an impact identified in the IS as less than significant may be significant and should be evaluated in an EIR. Although the prior 2017 Initial Studies did not Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 21 identify any significant unavoidable impacts, and the applicant has responded to each of the issues raised by concerned parties, there is a low bar well established in CEQA court cases that can result in elevating the CEQA documentation from an IS/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) to an EIR. Following submittal of the memo, AECOM will convene a meeting with the City to discuss each resource area, the recommendations in the memo, and options for the final CEQA document.

Optional Legal Review
The principal reason for engaging the legal counsel of Remy Moose Manley (as an option subject to City approval) is to leverage their expertise in land use and CEQA review and litigation experience on all phases of land use entitlement and permitting. They can further amplify on the potential CEQA and legal risks of using an IS/MND to fulfill CEQA review of the project as an option, if exercised by the City.

Deliverables and Assumptions:
 Native American Consultation documentation; no in-person meetings with Native Americans will be required  One (1) Administrative Draft and one (1) final Project Description, each submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format
 One (1) Administrative Draft Initial Study submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word file and PDF  One (1) CEQA Memo
 Applicant to provide design drawings and other materials in native files, as needed  Information from the applicant team will identify all on- and off-site infrastructure required to serve the project within two weeks of submitting the Administrative Draft Project Description  Requested information will be provided in a timely manner, and readily usable project exhibits are available Task 5.1: Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Declaration Task 5.1.1: Public Review Draft IS-ND/MND
Regardless of the decision reached over the CEQA memo in Task 4.4, AECOM proposes to complete the Initial Study to address comments by the City and particularly to bolster the impact assessment and/or mitigation measures.

If the agreed upon CEQA pathway is to advance the project with a Mitigated Negative Declaration, then the Initial Study and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be distributed for public review and comment for at least 20 days, since no state trustee or responsible agency appears to have jurisdiction over the project/resources at the project site (our schedule assumes 30 days). AECOM will support the City with uploading the document to the State Clearinghouse. While not required, it is assumed that a public meeting would be held to give the community an opportunity to comment on the Initial Study and Notice of Intent, in light of the anticipated high level of local interest in the project.

Task 5.1.2: Final IS-ND/MND/Response to Comments
Following the public review period, AECOM would collect all comments received and prepare brief responses to substantive comments on the analysis and make necessary revisions to the documents, assuming up to 50 hours of total staff time. We will inform the City if a contract amendment is required due to the number or complexity of comments and the City’s desire to respond.

The responses and revisions will be provided to the City and then AECOM will prepare the final documents for City adoption. The final documents will include the responses to comments, a revised Initial Study (which could consist of an errata sheet if the revisions are relatively minor), and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, which must be prepared to define how the mitigation measures in Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 22 the Initial Study will be implemented and by whom to ensure that the project would not result in significant impacts.

If the agreed upon CEQA pathway is to proceed to a focused EIR, it is recommended that the Administrative Draft Initial Study be revised as described in the preceding paragraph and a link be included as part of the Notice of Preparation to where the Initial Study can be found on the City’s website. The EIR pathway is described below under Task 5.2. AECOM would prepare one Notice of Determination for the City to file with the County Clerk’s office.

Deliverables and Assumptions:
 One (1) Screencheck Public Draft for internal staff review (electronic only).  One (1) electronic copy and of the Public Draft Initial Study  One (1) electronic copy of the Final Initial Study/Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Declaration  One (1) electronic copy of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)  One (1) Notice of Determination (NOD) (electronic only) Task 5.2: Focused EIR
Task 5.2.1: EIR Project Description and Notice of Preparation If the agreed upon CEQA pathway is to proceed to a focused EIR, a Notice of Preparation (NOP) will be prepared that would include a brief summary of the project background and history, a brief description of the proposed project, and a description of the probable environmental effects. The NOP will be prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15082 et seq and will include the following:
 Introduction
 Description of the proposed project
 The project objectives (to be provided to AECOM by the applicant and/or the City)  Description/timeline of the EIR
 Description of the project location (map)
 Summary of probable environmental impacts
 Proposed scope of environmental analysis for the EIR
 Environmental issue areas
 Date, time, and place of the public scoping meeting(s)  Deadline for submitting comments
AECOM will submit the draft NOP the City for review and comment. Upon receiving comments, we would revise the NOP for distribution. It is assumed based on prior reviews of the project that the City already has a distribution list to receive the NOP. On behalf of the City, AECOM will submit the NOP to the State Clearinghouse. Other announcements and noticing (e.g., local newspapers and County Clerk) are assumed to be handled by the City, although AECOM could perform these activities as an optional task if so directed by the City.

Scoping Meeting
It is assumed that during the NOP 30-day review period, AECOM will participate in one public scoping/community meeting to receive comments from the public on the proposed scope of the EIR. This scope assumes that an inperson meeting will be conducted; however, if safety requirements at the time of the release of the NOP limit the ability to meet in-person, a virtual public meeting will be held using the City’s Zoom platform. AECOM will collaborate with the City to plan the meeting.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 23 Comments on the NOP and the IS received during the 30-day public review period will be used to finalize the scope of the EIR. AECOM will coordinate with the City to identify roles and responsibilities, and assumes that AECOM will assist the City with developing the PowerPoint presentation, comment cards, sign-in sheets, and preparing a written summary of the environmental issues raised by the public at the scoping meeting. It is assumed that the City will secure audio equipment and AECOM would secure a court reporter, if necessary.

Task 5.2.2: Administrative Draft EIR
If the City determines this to be the appropriate course, AECOM will prepare an Administrative Draft focused EIR that will meet content requirements outlined in Section 15120 through 15132 of the CEQA Guidelines and process the EIR consistent with requirements outlined in Sections 15080 through 15097 of the CEQA Guidelines and Section 21002 of the Public Resources Code. The topical sections of the EIR will be organized as follows:
 Existing Setting and Regulatory Framework. The environmental setting will be described from both local and regional perspectives using maps, graphics, tables, and charts necessary to clearly depict the location and nature of environmental resources. This section of the EIR will also discuss the regulatory framework characterized by local, regional, and state plans, policies, and regulations adopted for the purpose of addressing environmental impacts.
 Thresholds of Significance. Thresholds will be described to allow the reader to understand the significance of each identified impact. AECOM typically will rely on Appendix G or the CEQA Guidelines, adjusted as needed based on local conditions and the local policy framework. We would recommend a discussion of appropriate thresholds for key issues as a part of the kick-off meeting under Task 1.  Impacts. Direct and reasonably foreseeable direct and indirect physical environmental impacts will be identified and described, for both short-term and long-term effects. Conclusions regarding the significance of each impact before and after mitigation will be presented based on substantial evidence. The level of significance for project impacts would be determined based on consistency with plans and policies adopted for the protection of environmental resources; City, regional, or state standards for issues such as air quality, health risk, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and water quality. We will incorporate all technical studies into the EIR sections. The conclusions will be presented in a form that can be incorporated into the required CEQA Findings of Fact for each impact. Additionally, our analysis will be concise, fact based, and focused on potentially significant adverse physical effects on the environment.  Cumulative Impacts. This analysis will consider the effects of the proposed project, when viewed in connection with the effects of reasonably foreseeable projects. Depending on the nature of the project and its implementation schedule, AECOM would either use a list- or projection- based methodology to define the cumulative context. Often, a hybrid is preferred, since some cumulative impacts are highly localized, while others reflect background growth over a larger geographic area. AECOM staff will work with the City to ensure that the EIR is prepared at the appropriate level of detail and that pertinent projects are included. We will clearly define in each section the cumulative project setting, since it varies for each resource area.  Mitigation Measures. For each significant impact, in collaboration with the City, AECOM will identify feasible mitigation. Where regulatory standards (federal, state, or local) would lessen any potential environmental impacts, we will explain how and why in a clear and concise manner. Regulatory standards are part of a project and do not need to be reiterated as mitigation measures.  Alternatives. This section of the EIR will describe and evaluate a range of reasonable alternatives to the project, which would feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the project. The intent of the selected alternatives is to avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project. The EIR will describe the rationale for selecting the alternatives to be discussed and will also identify any alternatives that were considered by the lead agency but were withdrawn from further consideration. The alternatives for consideration will be selected using the “rule of reason” that requires the EIR to set forth only those alternatives necessary to permit a reasoned choice. The range of feasible alternatives will be selected and discussed in a manner to foster meaningful public participation and informed decision-making. The project objectives will inform the development of alternatives, along with the input from the scoping process and the environmental analysis. We assume the applicant and City will develop project objectives for our summary in Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 24 the environmental documentation. We will work closely with the City to create feasible alternatives with the ultimate CEQA Findings of Fact in mind.
 Other Required Sections. The EIR will include all other sections required, including growth-inducing impacts, significant irreversible environmental changes, a list of organizations and persons contacted, references, and list of preparers.

EIR Topics
If the City determines that a focused EIR is the appropriate type of CEQA documentation, we assume this will be focused on the resource areas described below.

Aesthetics. AECOM will prepare an assessment of potential aesthetics impacts focused on changes to the visual quality and character of the area, City standards for lighting of public streets and applicable zoning requirements.

We will identify sensitive viewers, select key observation points reflecting public vantage points, and analyze the change to the visual environment from these key observation points. We will work with the City, to develop mitigation measures, if needed.

Air Quality. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is the regional air quality agency for the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin (SFBAAB), which comprises all of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties; the southern portion of Sonoma County; and the southwestern portion of Solano County. Accordingly, development projects within the City are subject to the rules and regulations imposed by the BAAQMD, and also should be evaluated relative to the California ambient air quality standards adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and national ambient air quality standards adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).

The BAAQMD screening criteria indicate that single-family development projects of less than 451 dwelling units would not exceed the operational threshold for requiring a project-specific analysis with respect to air pollutants.

Since only three single-family dwellings are proposed, the project falls well below the applicable screening threshold and therefore would be considered to have a negligible or less-than-significant impact with respect to air quality or any air quality plans.

Biological Resources. AECOM will use the Biological Resources Assessment memorandum prepared under Task 3 to inform this section. The setting section will include a discussion of the listed special-status species known to occur in the project vicinity and indicate the likelihood for them to occur on site. As reported in the applicant-prepared technical study, creeks, wetlands, and riparian habitats are not present within the project site.

The technical study did identify that special-status bird species have potential to occur on the site; however, these species are not listed as state or federally threatened or endangered species. The technical study found nesting birds that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act have the potential to be affected by the proposed project and included commonly accepted mitigation measures to address these species. This section will include the regulatory framework governing the protection of biological resources, the updated California Natural Diversity Database results, and a special-status species list, as well as impacts and minimization measures to reduce any impacts to less than significant.

As noted in the previous Initial Studies, while the project is not subject to the requirements of the City’s Tree Ordinance (SMC 12.08) regarding new development (as construction of a single-family home on an existing lot is exempt), the City of Sonoma 2020 General Plan includes a broad policy calling for the preservation of existing trees and planting of new trees (Environmental Resource Element Policy 2.6). In addition, the preservation of prominent trees and woodlands is an objective of the City’s Development Code for Hillside Development (SMC

19.40.050.F). AECOM will peer review the arborist report Tree Preservation and Mitigation Report prepared by Horticultural Associates (June 7, 2017) and assess the proposed mitigation measures for adequacy.

The impact analysis will incorporate the applicant-prepared materials and further substantiate the potential direct and indirect effects of the project on habitat connectivity and wildlife movement, and other special-status species presented in the Initial Study.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 25 Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources. AECOM will prepare the cultural and tribal resources chapters of the IS/MND or IS/EIR based on the Cultural Resources memorandum prepared under Task 3. Work that conforms to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties will not generally cause a significant impact to historical resources (14 CCR Section 15126.4(b)(1)). AECOM historic preservation specialists will make recommendations for re-design, avoidance, or appropriate mitigation measures for any work that would not meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. If necessary, we will identify mitigation measures to avoid or reduce adverse impacts to less than significant.

As part of Task 5.1 Initial Study, AECOM will assist the City with Native American consultation. AECOM will contact the California Native American Heritage Commission for a search of their Sacred Lands File and a list of potentially interested Native Americans. AECOM will prepare a letter for the Native Americans listed by the NAHC. The letter will describe the project and the results of the records search. AECOM will make up to two (2) follow-up phone calls to Native Americans if responses are not received. We assume that no in-person meetings with Native American Tribal representatives will be required.

Geology and Soils. AECOM proposes to address geologic and soil-related effects using applicant-prepared geotechnical reports and recommendations and the City’s adherence and enforcement of the hillside development ordinance and building standards code. AECOM will review and make necessary updates to the Initial Study for geology and soils and review the Preliminary Grading and Drainage Analysis dated May 25, 2017, prepared by Bear Flag Engineering. Two of the sites have slopes around 20 percent and one has slopes between 5-25 percent in the proposed development areas. Geotechnical hazards and soil limitations are regulated through the Building Code and the project-specific geotechnical investigation, which contains recommendations to reduce risks to life and property to accepted levels from ground-shaking, liquefaction, settlement, lurching, expansive soils, and other hazards associated with the site conditions. Erosion during site construction is a potential impact that should be recognized. The focused EIR will reference the stormwater pollution control measures and best management practices that must be implemented pursuant to the required Construction General Permit and will minimize erosion from the project site.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The GHG section will include a description of the current science surrounding climate change. The existing setting section will also include a summary of the applicable regulatory framework, including AB 32 (for 2020) and SB 32 (for 2030), for GHG emissions and global climate change, and relevant local guidance. The framework for climate action plans and GHG analysis under CEQA is framed by this Statelevel guidance and California Supreme Court decisions in Center for Biological Diversity v. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, commonly known as the “Newhall decision” and Cleveland National Forest Association v.

SANDAG (as well as the Friends of Oroville decision, the Citizens for Responsible Equitable Environmental Development (CREED) v. the City of Chula Vista, and the Sierra Club v. the County of San Diego decision). This analysis will consider the State’s own reduction targets for 2030 established by SB 32. We will estimate both construction-related and operational emissions based on details provided by the project applicant team and use of the CalEEMod software. Since the Air Resources Board emissions factor software, EMFAC2021 has just been released, but is not yet built into CalEEMod, we may suggest off-model updates for mobile source emissions estimates.

Given the small scale of the project and available “bright line” significance thresholds endorsed by air districts, we assume that the impact would be less than cumulatively considerable, and that no mitigation will be required. We assume no need to evaluate consistency of the proposed project with any climate action plan, since no climate action plan has been adopted that applies directly to the project. We recommend confirming these assumptions as a part of Task 1.

Hazards and Hazardous Materials. AECOM will use the Hazardous Materials memo prepared under Task 3 to inform this section. The federal, state, and local regulatory framework will be included, as well as any relevant information from the City’s General Plan Safety Element. Construction activities have the potential to cause inadvertent spills of hazardous materials or encounter hazardous materials on site that may expose workers or nearby residents to hazards. These impacts will be analyzed, and any necessary avoidance and minimization measures included to reduce impacts to less than significant.

Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 26 Hydrology and Water Quality. This EIR section will examine project impacts on surface and groundwater resources. We will incorporate in our analysis the Preliminary Grading and Drainage Analysis dated May 25, 2017, prepared by Bear Flag Engineering. The section will supplement the baseline hydrologic conditions including location of streams or drainages, mapping of 100-year floodplains or flood hazard areas designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This section will also present the applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to hydrology and water quality.

Construction impacts to be addressed include the potential for site preparation and grading to result in erosion and diminished water quality through increased turbidity and sediment deposition into local drainages, and accidental spills or disposal of harmful materials used during project construction to enter local drainage. The EIR will explain the nature and extent of the potential impact and expand on the description and efficacy of the mitigation measures, as necessary.

Operational impacts will consider changes in hydrology that may cause flooding on or off-site, ability of the existing drainage system to accommodate project generated runoff, and potential for development to degrade water quality through introduction of urban pollutants.

Land Use and Planning. This section will describe the existing land uses and potential land use and planningrelated effects. Physical impacts related to other resources would be addressed in each subject area section of the document and assumes that for an impact to be considered significant under this land use and planning section, any inconsistency with a plan or policy would also need to result in a significant adverse physical change in the environment not already addressed in the other subject area sections.

The parcels are designated in the City’s General Plan as Hillside and zoned by the City as R-HS (Residential – Hillside). The Hillside designation is intended to preserve Sonoma’s hillside backdrop, while allowing limited residential development. The City’s municipal code (Section 19.10.050) states “R-HS zoning district is applied to hillside areas of the city that are suitable for very-low density single-family residential and agricultural land uses.

The maximum allowable density is one dwelling unit per 10 acres. The R-HS zoning district is consistent with the Hillside land use designation of the General Plan.” Residential uses are allowable under the land use designation and zoning; however, the lots are less than 10 acres, which means that a zoning amendment may be required.

The applicant’s rebuttal stated that “the lots preexist the implementation of the 1964 general plan and development code, meaning that the lot is grandfathered in as a building site, even though it is less than the current 10-acre minimum required in the area.” Our environmental analysis will focus on adverse physical environmental impacts, and we will include a summary of General Plan and zoning consistency in our documentation we assume will be provided by others.

Consistency with relevant plans and adopted policies is not a CEQA issue but can provide helpful background in understanding how potentially significant effects could be mitigated through the implementation of relevant policies (The Highway 68 Coalition v. County of Monterey, et al. [6th Dist. 2017] and Stop Syar Expansion v.

County of Napa [1st Dist. 2021]). AECOM can assist with a consistency analysis as an optional task to support staff reports, the project description, and other components of the administrative record.

Noise. Construction and operation of the project may result in the exposure of sensitive receptors to noise levels in excess of adopted standards. AECOM will assess the project’s impacts on nearby sensitive receptors (i.e., the residents in the neighboring residences). Stationary and area noise sources at the project site, such as the heating and air conditioning units, and any generators, will be identified or evaluated for potential off-site impacts to the nearby sensitive receptors. These sources normally do not result in significant noise impacts and can be readily mitigated if noise levels are excessive, but we will at least discuss these noise sources and the typical noise levels to fully disclose the potential operational noise impacts of the project. AECOM’s noise specialist will conduct a study of existing ambient noise in the project area. Anticipated construction noise and vibration sources include the operation of construction equipment onsite and vehicle trips from construction workers and vendors, including deliveries. We will update the construction noise analysis and supplement the vibration discussion presented in the Initial Study.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 27 Transportation. The focus of transportation analysis for the CEQA review will be on vehicular travel demand (typically characterized according to vehicle miles traveled or VMT), conflicts with applicable transportation policies that would cause a potentially significant environmental impact, traffic hazards, and the adequacy of emergency access.

Wildfire. Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines determines wildfire impacts based on whether a proposed project would occur within or near a State Responsibility Area or on lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Based on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s fire hazard severity zone maps, the project site is not within a State Responsibility Area or very high fire hazard severity zone. However, the project site borders a State Responsibility Area with moderate and high fire hazard severity zones. Therefore, the project site would be considered near a State Responsibility Area and the environmental document will consider the potential for the project to exacerbate the risk of exposure of people or structures to wildfire. Due to the Nuns Fire in 2017 that threatened the City of Sonoma, which was part of the Sonoma Complex Fires, wildfire is of public concern. AECOM will describe the State regulations and analyze the potential for these regulations to minimize the risk of wildfires during construction, which is when the greatest risk for starting a wildfire would occur.

Optional Review of Administrative Draft EIR:

As an option, if so directed by the City, Sabrina Teller of Remy Moose Manley, LLP, will provide review and comments on the Administrative Draft EIR on a time-and-materials basis, which would generally be drawn from a retainer. We will arrange a mutually agreeable approach with the City, if so directed.

Task 5.2.3: Public Review Draft EIR
Public Review Document
Based on City review of and comments on the Administrative Draft EIR, AECOM will prepare a Public Draft EIR for reproduction and will coordinate the production of copies for public distribution, as described below.

Notice of Availability
AECOM will prepare a Notice of Availability (NOA) to give notice that the EIR is available for review and comment. Consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15087(c), the notice will contain a brief project description and its location; the starting and ending dates for the review period during which the City will accept comments; the date, time and place of any scheduled public meeting or hearing; the address where copies of the Draft EIR are available for review; and if applicable, the presence on the site of any hazardous wastes per Government Code Section 65962.5. Our cost estimate does not include publishing the NOA in the local newspaper of record.

Notice of Completion
AECOM will prepare the Notice of Completion (NOC) and electronically upload the NOC to the State Clearinghouse with the Draft EIR.

Task 5.2.4: Final EIR/Response to Comments/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Upon receipt of public comments on the Public Review Draft EIR, AECOM will prepare draft responses for City review and will prepare the Final EIR. AECOM will review and incorporate City comments on the draft responses to comments, and incorporate changes (if any) and prepare the Final EIR. We assume responses to comments will require up to 80 hours of total staff time and we will notify the City if, based on the level or complexity of comments, that additional time will be required.

As an option, for the City, this task could include review by Remy Moose Manley LLP.

Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 28 AECOM will prepare the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), formulated as a table listing all mitigation measures and indicating what monitoring actions are required, which department(s) will be responsible for monitoring, and when monitoring is to occur. After City screencheck review of the Final EIR and Responses to Comments, AECOM will provide one revised version. We will prepare on brief set of CEQA Findings based on a City example and one revised set of CEQA Findings with a Statement of Overriding Considerations, if needed. If the project is approved, AECOM will prepare a Notice of Determination (NOD) for the City to file with the County Clerk. The City or applicant will be responsible for payment of County Clerk and California Department of Fish & Wildlife CEQA fees.

Deliverables and Assumptions:
 One (1) Administrative Draft EIR Expanded Project Description (electronic only)  One (1) Final EIR Project Description (electronic only)  One (1) Administrative Draft EIR (electronic only)
 One (1) Screencheck Public Draft EIR for internal staff review prior to publishing (electronic only)  One (1) Public Review Draft EIR (one electronic version in Microsoft Word and PDF, and up to 10 bound hard copies to the City)
 AECOM to submit to State Clearinghouse along with NOC (see below)  One (1) draft and one (1) final Notice of Availability (NOA) (electronic only)  We assume the City will circulate the NOA among interested parties and publish the EIR’s availability in a local newspaper
 One (1) draft and one (1) final Notice of Completion (NOC) (electronic only)  One (1) Draft Responses to Comments (electronic only)  One (1) Administrative Draft Final EIR (electronic only)  One (1) Screencheck Public Review Final EIR (electronic only)  One (1) Public Review Final EIR (one electronic version in Microsoft Word and PDF, and up to 10 bound hard copies to the City)
 One (1) Draft MMRP and one (1) final MMRP (one electronic version in Microsoft Word and PDF, and three (3) hard copies
 One (1) draft and one (1) final Notice of Availability (NOA) (electronic only)  One (1) Notice of Determination (NOD) (electronic only)  AECOM to prepare a Notice of Intent to Adopt an EIR and transmit the required forms and copies of the EIR to the State Clearinghouse (if necessary) and County Clerk.  AECOM to mail copies and notices to responsible agencies.  City will be responsible for the City’s procedures, including posting at the site, sending to neighboring or nearby property owners or residents, newspaper noticing, and/or sending to interested parties.  All documents will be electronic versions in Microsoft Word and PDF with the exception of up to 10 bound hard copies of the Public Review Draft EIR, Public Review Final EIR, and MMRP.

Cost Control and Budgeting Methodology
AECOM tracks, controls, and manages costs with sophisticated software and experienced project managers such as Matthew Gerken working with our talented project financial assistants, who regularly update financial forecasts to be evaluated against physical progress of the project. Matthew Gerken has an extremely strong record with clients of budget management and even coming in under budget at completion of many projects. We encourage the City to conduct detailed interviews with any of Matthew’s clients regarding his performance.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 29 Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 30 We will discuss schedule goals with the City as we have more information about the application and applicant’s intent.

Section 6. Schedule of Work
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 31 .

Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 32 To our knowledge, AECOM Technical Services, Inc. has no conflict of interest.

Section 7. Conflict of Interest Statement
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 33 AECOM has prepared over 5,000 environmental compliance documents, many of which have been high-profile, controversial projects, including projects where opponents threatened litigation. AECOM has not been a plaintiff in any CEQA litigation. While AECOM’s CEQA documents have helped avert litigation for our clients in most cases, several of our projects have been subjected to CEQA lawsuits. When litigation has occurred, AECOM’s legal defensibility record is outstanding. The Table below summarizes our recent CEQA defensibility record.

PROJECT NAME LEAD AGENCY OUTCOME
Lawsuits Settled and Withdrawn
Topock Compressor Station
Remediation EIR
California Department of Toxic
Substance Control
Litigants settled issues out of court;
lawsuit withdrawn. EIR adequacy
sustained.

Mossdale Landing EIR City of Lathrop
Litigants settled issues out of court;
lawsuit withdrawn. EIR adequacy
sustained.

River Islands at Lathrop EIR City of Lathrop
Litigants settled issues out of court;
lawsuit withdrawn EIR adequacy
sustained.

Natomas Levee Improvement
Program
Sacramento Area Flood Control
Agency
Litigants settled issues out of court;
lawsuit withdrawn EIR adequacy
sustained.

Projects Concluded or Current at Superior Court
Loomis Costco EIR Town of Loomis
CEQA document upheld on all
issues, Court found issues related
to zoning consistency.

Kammerer Sphere of Influence EIR Sacramento LAFCo Adequacy of EIR upheld in Superior Court on all counts.

Atwater Wastewater Treatment
Plant Upgrade EIR City of Atwater Adequacy of EIR upheld in Superior Court.

Santa Clara Gardens Development
Project (Bay Area Research and
Experiment Center surplus
property)
City of Santa Clara Adequacy of EIR upheld in
Superior Court.

Caltrans District 3 Office Building
Replacement Project
California Department of General
Services/Caltrans
Adequacy of EIR upheld by
Superior Court.

Condemned Inmate Complex, San
Quentin State Prison EIR County of Marin Adequacy of EIR upheld by Superior Court.

El Dorado County 2004 General
Plan EIR County of El Dorado Adequacy of EIR upheld by Superior Court.

Camp Wawona Redevelopment
Project EIR County of Mariposa Adequacy of EIR upheld by Superior Court.

Salinas Valley Water Project

EIR/EIS
Monterey County Water Resources
Agency
Litigation rejected by Superior
Court; adequacy of EIR upheld.

Disposal and Reuse of Long Beach
Naval Complex EIS/EIR City of Long Beach Adequacy of EIR upheld by Superior Court.

Section 8. Litigation
Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 34 Sunrise Douglas Community
Plan/Sun Ridge Specific Plan
Alternative Water Supply Plan
County of Sacramento Adequacy of supplemental EIR
upheld by Superior Court.

Projects Concluded on Appeal
Yamanee Mixed-Use Project
Sustainable Communities
Environmental Assessment
City of Sacramento
Upheld on all counts at
Sacramento Superior Court,
appealed, and upheld on all counts
at Court of Appeals and certified
for publication.

Merced Walmart Regional
Distribution Center City of Merced
EIR was upheld through litigation
at all levels: Superior Court, Fifth
District Court of Appeal, and State
Supreme Court. The State
Supreme Court ruled in favor of the
City of Merced and decided not to
hear the appeal of a Fifth District
Court of Appeal decision that found
no problems with the EIR.

California State Prison at Delano California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Adequacy of EIR upheld by
Superior Court and Court of
Appeals.

River Islands at Lathrop EIR
(Levee Protection Program)
California Reclamation Board
(Responsible Agency)
Adequacy of EIR upheld by
Superior Court and Court of
Appeals.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 35 The terms of this proposal will be in effect for ninety (90) days following the submittal date of May 10, 2021.

While we are in substantial agreement with the terms included in the Request for Proposal and Professional Services Agreement, in the event of award, we would request the opportunity to seek clarification on and/or negotiate certain terms and conditions of the Contract Form and related provisions in an effort to reach a mutually agreeable contract consistent with industry standards and our risk mitigation and insurance guidelines. We are already under contract to the City and anticipate that it will be straightforward to arrive at mutually beneficial language again. Text marked with yellow highlight and underlined is suggested text to add, and text that is redline strikeout is text that is suggested for deletion.

Section 3 Standard of Quality. City relies upon the professional ability of Consultant as a material inducement to entering into this Agreement. All work performed by Consultant under this Agreement shall be performed 1) with due diligence, using its best efforts professional judgment to perform and coordinate all activities in a timely manner; 2) in accordance with all applicable legal requirements; and 3) with the standard of quality ordinarily expected of competent professionals in Consultant’s field of expertise performing the same or similar services at the same time and in the same locality.

Section 6 Ownership of Documents. Upon proper payment for the Consultant’s services, Ttitle, including the copyright and all intellectual property rights, all plans, specifications, maps, estimates, reports, manuscripts, drawings, descriptions, designs, data, photographs, reports and any other final work products compiled, prepared, or obtained by the Consultant under the Agreement shall be vested in City… Section 11 Indemnity. A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall, at its own expense, indemnify, protect, defend (by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the City) and hold harmless City and any and all of its officers, officials, employees, and authorized agents and volunteers (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liability (including liability for claims, demands, damages, obligations, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged, or threatened), which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the extent caused by the negligent performance pursuant to, or failure to comply, with this Agreement, regardless of any fault or alleged fault of the Indemnified Parties.

For design professionals (as that term is defined by statute) acting within the scope of their professional capacity, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall, at its own expense, indemnify, protect, defend (by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the City), and hold harmless any Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Liability, whether actual, alleged, or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, or as may be provided by statute in Civil Code § 2782.8, as may be amended from time to time.

B. Change Section 12 to Section 11.

Section 16 Assignment; Subcontractors; Employees. Delete Part A in its entirety.

Section 17 Insurance.
 Replace all occurrences of “not less than” with “of”.  Insert “authorized” before “agents”.

Section 9. Contract Agreement
Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 36  Delete unidentified parties such as “volunteers” and “contractors” where they occur in this section.  Replace “per occurrence” with “per claim and in the aggregate” (Errors and Omissions Liability).

The In the event of a claim, City reserves the right to require review complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time redacted to the extent necessary to protect the Consultant’s confidential or proprietary information, at the Consultant’s offices.

Section 25 Written Notification. Notice shall be deemed communicated within 48 72 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 37 AECOM will invoice monthly on a time-and-materials basis and will use the authorized not-to-exceed amount authorized by the City. While we have provided an estimate of our total direct costs, we will invoice for our direct costs (mileage, etc.) in their actual amounts with no markup. This cost estimate assumes all work is complete before October 1st, 2024.

The total cost estimate will ultimately depend on the CEQA document directed by the City:
 If a Categorical Exemption is the appropriate document, for example, including technical studies and project management tasks, our cost estimate would be up to $45,280 (though this includes all project management tasks and direct costs, so if the City approves a Notice of Exemption, the actual amount invoiced will be less than this).
 If the City decides that an Initial Study/ND/MND is the appropriate CEQA document, we will not prepare the Categorical Exemption, and the total cost estimate would be $151,655.  If the City determines that a focused EIR is the appropriate documentation, we will not need to finalize an Initial Study/ND/MND, and our cost estimate would be $211,310, not including any optional tasks.

We recommend a contingency of up to $20,000 to be used only with prior authorization of the City.

Section 10. Cost Proposal
Agenda Item #7.3:

4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA AECOM 38 Detailed Cost Estimate

AECOM COST ESTIMATE 7/10/2023
Project CEQA Depty Env Env Env Env Env Env Sr Biologist Proj Sr Arch Safety GIS Graphics Word Proj Manager Advisor Project Planner Scientist Planner Analyst Planner Analyst Biologist Archaeol Archaeol Historian Proc Mgmt Total Task TASKS Manager AQ/GHG/En AQ/GHG/En Noise/Trans Asst Hours No. Rate/Hour $260 $305 $160 $135 $135 $140 $135 $135 $115 $165 $120 $100 $150 $130 $205 $140 $125 $115 $90 1 Project Management 24 0 24 24 72 $12,240
Additional Applicant Kickoff Meeting 1.5 1.5 $630
2 Data and Peer Review 8 2 16 4 4 2 2 8 2 6 2 56 $9,260 3 CEQA Document Determination

3.1 CEQA Document Determination

3.1.1 CEQA Compliance Memo 6 2 16 1 25 $4,845

3.1.2 Biological Resources 2 44 1 4 1 52 $6,490

3.1.3 Cultural Resources 2 22 8 1 2 1 36 $5,140

3.1.4 Hazards & Hazardous Materials 2 16 2 1 21 $2,875
Subtotal for Task 3.1 6 2 18 0 16 0 0 0 0 2 44 2 22 8 2 8 0 4 0 134 $19,350

3.2 Categorical Exemption 2 1 8 2 1 14 $2,500
Total for Task 3 8 3 26 0 16 0 0 0 0 2 44 2 22 8 2 10 0 5 0 148 $21,850 4 Initial Study

4.1 Native American Consultation 2 1 8 11 $1,620

4.2 Project Description 2 1 8 16 4 31 $4,825

4.3 Administrative Draft Initial Study
Aesthetics 2 32 34 $4,640
Agriculture and Forestry Resources 4 4 $460
Air Quality 2 8 20 30 $4,340
Biological Resources 4 2 8 14 $1,930
Cultural Resources 2 2 8 5 17 $2,370
Energy 2 16 18 $2,680
Geology and Soils 28 28 $3,780
GHG Emissions 2 8 20 30 $4,340
Hazards & Hazardous Materials 2 8 10 $1,400
Hydrology & Water Quality 2 32 34 $4,640
Land Use & Planning 2 24 26 $3,760
Mineral Resources 4 4 $460
Noise 2 32 34 $4,840
Population & Housing 1 16 17 $1,975
Public Services 12 12 $1,380
Recreation 1 4 5 $595
Transportation 2 2 24 28 $4,080
Utilities and Service Systems 2 24 26 $3,080
Wildfire 2 28 30 $4,100
Other Sections 4 8 12 $1,720
Document Compilation and QA/QC 12 6 24 12 8 8 70 $12,390

4.4 CEQA Memo 2 1 8 11 $2,105
Total for Task 4 28 8 64 62 116 16 56 56 64 2 8 3 16 5 0 16 8 8 0 536 $77,510

Sonoma Hillside CEQA
Total
Dollars
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM 4th Street East & Brazil Street Hillside Residential Projects CEQA 39 $,
5 CEQA Document

5.1 Negative Declaration or Mitigtated Negative Declaration Screencheck Draft ND/MND 4 2 12 8 2 28 $4,720
Public Draft IS/ND - IS/MND 4 1 10 2 2 4 23 $3,935
Public Meeting 4 8 2 2 16 $2,800
Response to Comments 4 2 12 6 6 6 2 2 4 2 4 50 $7,880
Document Compilation and QA/QC 4 1 8 4 2 0 4 23 $3,825
Screencheck Final ND/MND 4 2 12 8 2 28 $4,880
Final ND/MND and MMRP 2 1 6 8 4 21 $3,325
Subtotal for Task 5.1 26 9 68 22 6 0 6 2 14 2 4 2 4 0 0 4 4 16 0 189 31,365 $

5.2 Focused EIR

5.2.1 EIR Project Description, NOP, Scoping 12 1 12 6 2 2 35 $6,635

5.2.2 Administrative Draft EIR
Alternatives 8 12 12 12 44 $7,240
Other Sections 4 8 8 16 36 $4,640
Document Compilation and QA/QC 12 4 16 4 4 2 2 16 60 $10,350

5.2.3 Public Review Draft EIR
Screencheck Draft EIR 4 2 12 8 2 28 $4,720
Public Draft EIR 2 0 8 4 14 $2,260
Notice of Availability 1 2 3 $390
Public Meeting 4 8 2 2 16 $2,800

5.2.4 Final EIR/MMRP
Draft Response to Comments 8 2 16 16 16 4 4 2 4 2 4 4 82 $12,720 Administrative Draft Final EIR 4 1 8 6 6 8 33 $5,165
Screencheck Public Review Final EIR 4 1 6 8 8 12 8 47 $6,765 Public Review Final EIR 2 1 4 4 4 8 8 31 $4,385
Draft and Final MMRP 1 1 4 4 4 4 18 $2,745
Findings and SOCs, Certification Hearing, NOD, Transmit Copies to State Clearinghouse and County Clerk 8 2 8 40 58 $9,370
Administrative Record 4 4 4 4 16 $2,180
Total for Task 5.2 69 15 123 106 72 0 4 4 52 2 4 2 4 0 0 2 6 56 0 521 $82,365

OTHER DIRECT COSTS
Printing Public Draft EIR (electronic plus up to 10 hard copies), Public Review Final EIR (electronic plus up to 10 hard copies), Final MMP (electronic plus 3 hard copies) $500 Postage/Delivery $100
Mileage/Vehicle Rental/Fuel $450
Records Search (Cultural) $250
Total Other Direct Costs $1,300
Optional Task
Optional Task1: Optional Legal Review TBD
Contingency to be used at the discretion of the City. $20,000 Agenda Item #7.3:

Appendix: Resumes
Agenda Item #7.3:

Matthew Gerken
Project Manager
Matthew Gerken is a senior urban and environmental planner and project manager who has served a variety of clients on a wide range of municipal planning and environmental assignments over the last 20 years. He has experience with specific plan preparation, comprehensive general plan preparation, climate action planning, zoning code updates, planning-oriented public outreach, and CEQA and NEPA environmental documentation for a variety of projects and plans, including many of his clients’ high-profile projects and where litigation is anticipated. He is the primary author of dozens of joint environmental and planning documents and has extensive project management experience. Matthew has conducted
environmental review and impact analysis of general plans, specific plans, residential and mixed-use development projects, government office projects, public infrastructure improvements, parks and recreational facilities, school campus projects, and other projects.

He has experience in Sonoma County and with CEQA review for small-scale residential projects that attract substantial attention.

Experience
Solano County, Woodcreek 66 Lot Subdivision EIR, Solano County, CA. Project manager for this EIR analyzing the potential environmental impacts of this 66-lot single-family residential subdivision. Lots are approximately one-quarter acre each. Gateways into the project will be created at connections to Suisun Valley Road and Rockville Road.
2500 J Street Owners LLC/Developer Ryan Heater, Yamanee Mixed-Use Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), Sacramento, CA. Project manager and technical director for the environmental analysis of this residential project in Sacramento. This very-high profile project was challenged in court by a group of neighbors and the City prevailed on all counts at the Superior Court and Court of Appeals.

Sacramento Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo), Kammerer Road Sphere of Influence Amendment EIR, Sacramento County, CA. Project manager for this very high-visibility proposal to add significant housing and non-residential development following a Sphere of Influence expansion at the edge of Elk Grove’s Planning Area. This document was challenged in court and was upheld on all counts.

Town of Loomis, Costco EIR, Loomis, California. Matthew led the CEQA analysis and reporting for this project. AECOM was selected by the Town of Loomis to provide the environmental analysis and documentation necessary for the Town to consider approval of one of the largest-scale projects ever proposed in Loomis. The Town and AECOM engaged in a proactive strategy to invite input from the community at-large, but especially relevant agencies in the County, such as the City of Rocklin, the Placer County Air Pollution Control District, Placer County, Sierra College, and service providers. The Team understood that this high-profile project would draw significant attention, and that the Town’s interests would be well served by understanding in detail what sorts of mitigation measures and alternatives should be explored in the EIR. In addition, to help focus public comments on pertinent issues, Matthew led a focused EIR with sections addressing aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, transportation, and energy. This EIR was the first in the Town and one of the first in the region to provide a detailed analysis of VMT impacts and will serve as an example for the Town looking forward.

Education
M.A., Urban and Regional Planning,
University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, 2001
B.A., Geography, University of Iowa,
1997
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 20
With Other Firms: 0
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Planners
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Matthew Gerken, AICP

City of Rocklin, Rocklin 60 EIR, Placer County, CA. Project manager responsible for conducting analyses and preparing a full-scope EIR for this project, which proposed to subdivide +56.9 acres to develop 177 single-family residential units and a stormwater detention basin near the interchange of Interstate 80 and Sierra College Boulevard in Rocklin. Key issues include air quality, traffic, noise, aesthetic impacts, biological resources, cultural resources, and public services and facilities.

City of Suisun City, Downtown Waterfront Specific Plan and CEQA Review. Solano County, CA.

Project manager for this Specific Plan, which includes a of variety land use changes and transportation improvements to promote residential and economic development. The work program combines strategic market and economic analysis with urban design and a regulatory framework that facilitates housing development. This was a Statewide Association of Environmental Professionals award winner for Outstanding Planning Document in 2017.

Yuba County, Magnolia Ranch Specific Plan Review and EIR, Yuba County, CA. Project manager.

AECOM was selected to provide staff assistance in managing the preparation of the Magnolia Ranch Specific Plan and providing comprehensive environmental analysis and CEQA documentation. The specific plan area was the most substantial new growth area added to Yuba County’s general plan in 2010 and represents a highly visible and important project for the county. Key issues include infrastructure and service provision, compatibility with the adjacent Air Force Base, traffic congestion and the need for transportation facility improvements, air quality and climate change, direct and indirect agricultural impacts, and biological resources.

City of Ceres, Whitmore Ranch Specific Plan and EIR, Stanislaus County, CA. Project manager.

AECOM prepared a specific plan and EIR and for this residential and open-space oriented proposal at the edge of Ceres’ Planning Area.

City of Fairfield, Fairfield Train Station Area Specific Plan and EIR, Solano County, CA. Mr. Gerken served as project manager for this integrated specific plan/EIR process to guide redevelopment, new development, and conservation for a 2,970-acre site focused on a planned Amtrak train station. AECOM’s integrated environmental and planning process was fundamental to the success of this project, given the considerable challenges and opportunities associated with this site, including sensitive biological resources; an adjacent air force base; a mainline railroad bisecting the site; existing industrial development; the need to finance major infrastructure improvements; and the City’s intent to set an example for high-quality, transit-oriented planning.

Town of Loomis, General Plan Update and EIR, Loomis, CA. Matthew is leading the AECOM, collaborating with a team of other experts to update the General Plan and prepare a General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). AECOM is leading the General Plan EIR and assisting with policy updates related to safety, air quality, greenhouse gases, and economic development. [2020] Stanislaus County, Crows Landing Industrial Business Park Specific Plan and EIR, Stanislaus County, California. Matthew led the preparation of a Specific Plan, Specific Plan EIR, and several supporting technical studies for reuse of a 1,500-acre former Naval Air Station in Stanislaus County. With the scale and history of this project, as well as the diverse land use array accommodated in the Specific Plan, the EIR has provided clarity on a range of complex issues, and offers a rigorous analysis and mitigation program for this very high-profile project.

City of Roseville, 2035 General Plan Update and EIR, Roseville, CA. Matthew was the project manager for this update to the City’s General Plan to provide new transportation policy, GHG emission reduction strategies, revise safety policies, promote infill development, among other changes, along with a rigorous EIR designed to provide future project-level streamlining. [2018-2020] Natomas Unified School District, West Lakeside School Campus Feasibility Analysis and Environmental Review, Sacramento County, CA. Project manager for this project, where we are providing strategic advice and counsel regarding the potential development of this site for a school campus. Mr. Gerken is developing the environmental review strategy, which he will lead, for a project that Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Matthew Gerken, AICP

has attracted controversy in the past due, in part to the project site’s status in the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan.

Sacramento Commons LLC/Kennedy Wilson, Sacramento Commons Planned Use Development EIR, Sacramento, CA. Project manager for this full-scope EIR for this very high-profile project the city of Sacramento that involves the redevelopment of a four-block area in the Central City Area. Includes extremely rigorous analysis of impacts, as well as a comprehensive assessment of the incorporation of citywide and regional environmental policies and mitigation strategies.

Pappas Investments, 2025 L Street / 2101 Capitol Avenue Mixed-Use Project EIR, Sacramento, CA.

Project manager for this proposed mixed-use, urban infill project in midtown Sacramento that proposes 141 higher-density dwelling units, a 47,000 square-foot grocery store, and 13,000 square feet of retail development. Used an environmental initial study to substantially streamline a focused EIR just a narrow range of topics with potentially significant impacts to ensure a cost-effective and time-efficient outcome for our client and the City alike, while also providing rigorous analysis and reporting. City of Sacramento is the CEQA lead agency.

City of Woodland, Woodland General Plan Update, EIR, and Climate Action Plan, Yolo County, CA.

Project Manager working with Dyett & Bhatia to comprehensively update Woodland’s General Plan to guide development and conservation through 2035. Matthew led the Climate Action Plan, Housing Element, and EIR, which is being used to streamline development throughout the City.

City of Suisun City, General Plan, Development Code Update, and CEQA Analysis. Solano County, CA. Project manager for this comprehensive policy update and revision to the City’s Municipal Code. Mr.

Gerken is also leading the CEQA analysis of these policy and code changes.

City of Gridley and Butte Local Agency Formation Commission, Gridley General Plan Update, EIR, and MSR, Butte County, CA. Project manager and primary author for the City of Gridley’s 2030 general plan. He also managed the preparation of a program EIR to address impacts of implementation of the general plan. This work program also includes a Municipal Service Review to address all services and infrastructure provided by and within Gridley. There is a major focus on creating development patterns that facilitate multiple modes of travel, attracting high-quality job development, ensuring appropriate treatments to the urban/agricultural interface, using best management practices in stormwater management, and improving transportation connectivity and access throughout the community. Other key issues in this general plan include regional coordination on a variety of environmental and planning issues, agricultural resources, community design, air quality and climate change, revitalization and infill development, and policies that encourage more efficient use of land.

City of Live Oak, General Plan Update and EIR, Sutter County, CA. Project manager and primary author for this comprehensive general plan update. The work program also includes redevelopment planning; a master fee schedule update; a streetscape master plan; a bicycle and pedestrian master plan; a water, wastewater, and drainage master plan; and form-based uniform development code, among other elements. This work program also includes a full-scope program EIR addressing such key issues as traffic, noise, air quality and climate change, flooding, and loss of agricultural land. Major themes of the general plan include incentives to encourage infill development and revitalization, the creation of a central core for the city, and development of multi-modal transportation systems. Other issues include improving parks and recreation services, facilitating the development of walkable neighborhood centers in new growth areas, and enhancing community design. The Plan is a 2010 Merit Award Winner for Comprehensive Planning, Small Jurisdiction, from the Sacramento Valley Section APA.

Yuba County, General Plan and EIR, Yuba County, CA. Project manager for a comprehensive update of Yuba County’s General Plan and preparation of a full-scope EIR. The Yuba County 2030 General Plan was selected for a 2012 Sacramento Valley Section APA Award for Outstanding Comprehensive Planning and the 2013 Outstanding Planning Document by the Association of Environmental Professionals.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Rodney A. Jeung
Principal/CEQA Advisor
Rod Jeung has over 40 years of experience managing and
conducting California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act environmental studies, assessments, and impact analyses. He has directed urban planning, transportation, regulatory, and community participation efforts in local, regional, and state settings. His primary responsibilities include managing environmental studies, inter-jurisdictional and interagency coordination, client liaison, and public participation. Rod specializes in large-scale, complex, multidisciplinary development projects where coordination of a diverse, technical team and extensive public interaction are critical. His qualifications include environmental analyses for urban development projects,
transportation programs, and natural resource management projects. Rod is a hands-on practitioner and collaborates closely with his clients to navigate the environmental review process and provide advice to minimize schedule, budget, community
controversy, and legal risks.

Experience
City of San Ramon, Faria Preserve IS/MND, San Ramon, CA. Project Director. Oversaw the preparation of the IS/MND for a major revision to a tentative map covering over 450 acres in the hills of San Ramon. The project envisioned 740 residential units, a religious institution, a day care center, a public facility, and an extensive trail network. The project also proposed dedicating a substantial amount of open space to the East Bay Regional Park District that would include preserved and created wetlands and habitat. The amount and scale of development was of particular concern to the residential neighborhoods downhill from the proposed development. The IS/MND focused on traffic, landform alteration associated with extensive mass grading, visual analysis, loss of biological resources including drainages and sensitive habitat, and construction-related air and noise emissions.

City of Fremont, SiliconSage Mixed Use Development Project Focused EIR, Fremont, CA. Project Director for a Focused EIR for a proposed mixed use residential, retail, and office project around a historic fire station on a 4.5-acre site. The project involves about 130,000 multifamily housing units on two to three floors (including market rate and affordable housing units), 25,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor, and recreational amenities. The focused EIR explored the potential effects to the historic fire station which may be refurbished or demolished under two alternative designs and describing the tradeoffs and possible mitigation measures to inform the City’s Historical Architectural Review Board, the Planning Commission, and the City Council.

City of Fremont, Ursa Residential Development Project Focused EIR, Fremont, CA. Project Director.

Oversaw preparation of a Focused EIR for a proposed subdivision on a 2.7-acre site. Surrounded by single family subdivisions, the site contains a circa 1928 house, a tank house, and other remnant structures and features from its agricultural history. The project involves relocating the residence and several other remaining elements of the farmstead and incorporating them into the proposed 17-unit, small-lot development plan. The focused EIR concluded that the loss of the rural historic landscape would be a significant and unavoidable impact, even though a number of mitigation measures were proposed to document and salvage materials from the site. A number of alternative site plans were also identified and evaluated to preserve more of the character-defining features.

Marin County, Kentfield Subdivision EIR. Project Manager. Oversaw an EIR for a large-lot subdivision for four custom homes in the canyon woodlands below Mount Tamalpais overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Because of concerns expressed by nearby interested parties, the environmental document focused Education
MRP, Urban and Regional Planning,
Cornell University, 1978
BA, Economics, Stanford University,
1975
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 9
With Other Firms: 34
Affiliations
American Planning Association
National Association of Environmental
Professionals
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Rodney A. Jeung

on land alteration, aesthetics, and traffic. The CEQA report included visual simulations to show how the massing and heights of the proposed subdivision would affect views. As part of the EIR, an alternative was created to modify grading around the building pads to lower the elevations of the homes. This alternative was presented to the County Board of Supervisors, who agreed this was a feasible alternative that would achieve most of the project objectives and would substantially reduce the significant visual impacts of the project. The project applicant also agreed to the suggested alternative.

City of Oakland, West Grand/Brush Street Mixed Use Affordable Housing Categorical Exemption and HUD Environmental Assessment, Oakland, CA. Project Director. Led CEQA support services for an 8-story, mixed-use (childcare and affordable multi-family) residential development. The proposed project would include a maximum of 59 affordable residential units, a second-floor childcare center for 130 children, ground-floor offices for social services, as well as streetscape improvements. Prepared technical studies for traffic, air quality (including construction and highway health risk assessments), greenhouse gas, and noise to support the CEQA categorical exemption and HUD environmental assessment. Particular attention was focused on potential noise impacts from vehicular traffic on the nearby, elevated I-980; localized circulation; and environmental contamination from a nearby offsite property that required close collaboration with the county health department.

Town of Hillsborough, On-Call Environmental Services, Hillsborough, CA. Contract Manager and CEQA Advisor. AECOM has had two consecutive on-call environmental services contracts with the Town of Hillsborough running since 2017. The tasks are mostly small studies to support CEQA review of residential projects. Several representative task orders are described below.  TipToe Lane Residential IS/MND. AECOM prepared an Initial Study and associated CEQA documents for a new two-story residence with a detached accessory dwelling unit, and cabana for a total proposed floor area of approximately 12,528 square feet (8.4% Floor Area Ratio) on a 148,957 square foot vacant lot. The proposal also includes a sport court, pool, tree removals, a driveway, retaining walls and extensive grading including approximately 11,205 cubic yards (CY) of cut, 725 CY of fill for a total export of approximately 11,205 CY.
 383 Sierra Drive Fence Extension Project. Property owner proposed to extend their redwood fence.

Inside the fenceline, San Mateo Creek meanders in a relatively natural setting. AECOM reviewed the proposed project for potential environmental impacts, provided guidance on type of CEQA documentation that may be required, and prepared a riparian corridor effects analysis to recommend possible modifications to the fence extension siting and construction to protect the adjacent San Mateo Creek riparian corridor.
 Historic Resource Assessments. Other Task Orders have included nine historic resource assessments of older homes and nearby features.

City of Oakland, Coliseum Gardens Hope VI Revitalization Project CEQA IS/MND and NEPA Environmental Assessment, Oakland, CA. Project Manager. Managed the CEQA Initial Study/MND and NEPA EA for the Coliseum Gardens Hope VI revitalization project, consisting of a mixed-use development with 360 rental residential units and 33 affordable housing units on the 22-acre site.

Neighborhood concerns addressed in the environmental documents centered on the potential loss of industrial land and the overall socioeconomic impact of the project. Noise was also a concern, since the project would be located close to the Oakland Coliseum (a multi-purpose regional sports venue), Hegenberger Road (a major thoroughfare), and Coliseum BART Station. A creek restoration and culvert was proposed as part of the project, which would involve potential biological impacts. Following approval of the original project by the city and HUD, the housing product and number of units were modified by the developers, to reflect market conditions. As a result, prepared an addendum for Phase IV, and a subsequent mitigated negative declaration for Phase V.

City of Redwood City, South Main Mixed-Use Development EIR, Redwood City, CA. Project Director.

AECOM prepared an initial study and is completing an environmental impact report to evaluate the proposed urban integrated mixed-use redevelopment of approximately 8.30 acres on six blocks located along the El Camino Real Corridor. The proposed development includes on-site affordable housing, child care facilities, active recreational amenities, and open space. The mixed-use development would offer one residential building with 272 multi-family residential units, 60 of which are affordable housing, and four commercial office buildings with approximately 589,700 square feet of offices. In addition, the Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Rodney A. Jeung

applicant proposes to replace and improve an additional 23 affordable units on a City-owned parcel, a majority of which are currently uninhabited.

City of Walnut Creek, 1500 North California Boulevard Environmental Impact Report, Walnut Creek, CA. Project Director. Led an EIR for a mixed-use project proposing 140 residential units above retail space at a site partially within the city’s traditional downtown area, and within three city-designated scenic viewsheds featuring Mount Diablo. The proposed project involved increasing the maximum building height and a conditional use permit for the multifamily dwellings, both of which raised concerns about the project’s appropriateness at this site. Key environmental issues included local traffic circulation, construction air quality emissions and health risks for nearby residents, and land use and visual compatibility with regional venues and pedestrian-scale uses defining the downtown.

Sonoma County General Plan Update, Sonoma County, CA. Project Manager. Requested to work with Sonoma County staff on an issue-based update to the general plan. The focus of the effort was to assist staff in fine tuning policy and implementation guidance in particular areas where administration of the general plan had proven to be ambiguous. Provided background data and policy options in the areas of agricultural tourism, agricultural processing, mixed use development, rural roads, and youth and family.

Sonoma Marin Area Rapid Transit District (SMART), San Rafael to Larkspur Extension NEPA EA, Sonoma County, CA. Project Director. Supervised the NEPA review for a 2-mile extension from San Rafael to Larkspur that to connect with ferry services offered in Larkspur. AECOM prepared biological, cultural, hazardous, and traffic technical studies to support the NEPA EA/FONSI issued by Federal Transit Administration. Special emphasis was placed on traffic impacts at local at-grade intersections, noise impacts to a nearby environmental justice community, and Section 4(f) considerations related to use of the nearby bicycle facility.

Other Sonoma County Experience
 Proposed Hotel EIR, Sonoma
 Sonoma County Outdoor Recreation Plan EIR, Sonoma County  Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital EIR, Santa Rosa
 Fountaingrove Parkway Corridor Study and EIR, Santa Rosa  Raley’s Site Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR, Santa Rosa  Transportation Authority of Marin, Marin-Sonoma Narrows EIR/EIS, Marin and Sonoma Counties  Petaluma General Plan Update Program EIR, Petaluma
 Town of Windsor General Plan Program and EIR, Windsor Agenda Item #7.3:

Jody Fessler
Deputy Project Manager
Jody Fessler is an Environmental Scientist and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting and agency work and lived in Sonoma Country for 18 years of her career. She has worked on a wide variety of projects for various government agencies, including Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD), Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), Placer County, City of Roseville, and other municipalities and local utilities as well as private industry. Ms. Fessler conducts environmental assessments and review of projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), prepares environmental documents (IS/MNDs/EAs and EIRs/EISs), and manages CEQA teams. She has also prepared resource agency permits and permit applications; performed preconstruction compliance review; and managed Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Programs. Her background is in natural resources management and she is very knowledgeable of California’s diverse biological resources. Ms. Fessler has strong communication skills and the ability to work well across diverse groups including agency representatives, project proponents, private interest groups, the general public, and construction personnel.

Experience
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), McClellan Solar Project CEQA and Environmental Permitting, Sacramento
County, CA. Project Manager. Ms. Fessler is the PM for this proposed solar project that includes biological and cultural field surveys, wetland delineation, permitting, and CEQA (IS/MND) review and document preparation.

SMUD, Country Acres Solar Project CEQA and Environmental Permitting, Placer County, CA.

Project Manager. Ms. Fessler is the PM for this proposed solar project that includes biological and cultural field surveys, wetland delineation, mitigation strategy and design support, permitting, and CEQA (EIR) work in on approximately 1000 acres in southwestern Placer County.

SMUD, Solano 4 Wind Project EIR, Solano County, CA. Deputy Project Manager and Senior Planner.

Ms. Fessler is preparing the Final EIR of the Solano 4 Wind Project that would replace existing wind turbines with up to 22 new modern turbines in the Collinsville-Montezuma Hills Wind Resource Area in Solano County and would generate 92 megawatts of renewable energy to deliver to the electric grid.

City of Roseville, General Plan Update EIR, Roseville, CA. Environmental Scientist. Ms. Fessler coauthored the Biological Resources section of the City of Roseville’s General Plan Update EIR, which is a programmatic analysis of General Plan buildout compared to existing conditions.

City of Loomis, Loomis Costco Recirculated Draft EIR, Loomis, CA. Senior Planner. Ms. Fessler conducted senior review of the Loomis Costco Recirculated Draft EIR. his EIR evaluated a new Costco warehouse in Loomis near the Sierra College and I-80 Interchange. The project was to include an approximately 152,000-square-foot store with a 30-pump gasoline/diesel fuel facility and parking on a site encompassing about 17 acres. Key issues for environmental review included oak woodlands, wetlands, noise, air quality, greenhouse gas, and traffic.

Education
MS, Environmental Management,
University of San Francisco, 2015
BA, Environmental Studies, University
of California at Santa Cruz, 1998
BA, Latin American & Latino Studies,
University of California at Santa
Cruz, 1998
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 2
With Other Firms and Agency: 19
Training

CEQA/NEPA
Wetlands Delineation Certificate
Previous Employment
Aspen Environmental Group, 2001-
2019
California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife,
2000-2001
Affiliations
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Society for Ecological Restoration
Wildlife Society
Agenda Item #7.3:

Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), SMART Project EIR Mitigation Monitoring Program, IOS1 North Santa Rosa–Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA. Project Manager (Mitigation Monitoring Program) and Lead Environmental Monitor. Ms. Fessler was the Environmental Project Manager and Lead Environmental Monitor for the SMART Project (IOS-1 North, Santa Rosa – Petaluma). In this role, she was SMART’s consultant regarding environmental compliance in accordance with the mitigation measures adopted in the Final EIR and resource agency permitting requirements. She also coordinated field monitoring staff (biologists and archaeologists) and conducted biological and environmental monitoring/inspection activities on the project. Ms. Fessler gave the Worker Environmental Awareness Training presentation to new workers on the project twice a week and attended construction schedule meetings. She also prepared monitoring reports that were submitted to SMART on a weekly basis.

Yolo County, AT&T Taber Ranch Cellular Facility IS/MND, Yolo County, CA. Project Manager/Environmental Scientist. Under contract to Yolo County, Ms. Fessler was the Project Manager for the CEQA review and document preparation of an IS/MND for a new cellular facility in Capay Valley.

She coordinated with issue area specialists and Yolo County’s Project Manager for review of this project.

Ms. Fessler also authored the Biological Resources section of the IS/MND.

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Windsor Substation Project IS/MND, Windsor, CA. Deputy Project Manager (Mitigation Monitoring Program). Under contract to the CPUC, Ms. Fessler acted as the Deputy Project Manager and Lead Environmental Monitor on the project and oversaw the Mitigation Monitoring Program. She conducted preconstruction and construction compliance review for the project; coordinated with technical specialists, PG&E, and their consultants; drafted Notice to Proceed authorizations and minor project change requests; maintained the administrative record; updated the CPUC project website; and reported to the CPUC Project Manager.

CPUC, Siskiyou Telephone Company’s Happy Camp to Somes Bar Fiber Connectivity Project IS/MND, CA. Deputy Project Manager/Environmental Scientist. Under contract to the CPUC, Ms. Fessler acted as the Deputy Project Manager and assisted in the preparation of the IS/MND and authored the Biological Resources section. She conducted preconstruction and construction compliance review for the project; coordinated with technical specialists, Siskiyou Telephone Company, and their consultants; and reported to the CPUC Project Manager. Construction began in March 2019 and Ms. Fessler oversaw the Mitigation Monitoring Program and environmental monitors.

CPUC, PG&E Embarcadero-Potrero 230 kV Transmission Project IS/MND, San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Environmental Scientist and Lead Environmental Monitor. Under contract to the CPUC, Ms. Fessler conducted environmental review, preparation of the IS/MND, pre-construction compliance review, and environmental monitoring for the PG&E Embarcadero-Potrero Project in the City of San Francisco and the bay. She prepared draft Notices to Proceed for Construction and recommendations on Variance Requests. In addition, she participated in the weekly conference calls with the utilities and CPUC, and prepared weekly monitoring reports.

SMUD, On-Call Environmental Services, Sacramento and Elk Grove, CA. Environmental Scientist.

Biological Resources. Under contract to SMUD, Ms. Fessler authored the Biological Resources section of the Rio Cosumnes Correction Center Substation IS/MND. Ms. Fessler also reviewed biological resources technical reports from subcontractor for accuracy and quality control on a number of projects under this On-Call Environmental Services Agreement.

CDFW, On-Call Environmental Services, Alameda County and Southern CA. Deputy Project Manager. Under contract with CDFW, Ms. Fessler acted as Deputy Project Manager and conducted CEQA review and document preparation, as well as prepared Incidental Take Permits (ITP) and LSAA (1600) Permits for PG&E projects where CDFW was the Lead Agency. She also conducted environmental monitoring on behalf of CDFW. Ms. Fessler worked closely with CDFW project management for the life of the projects. Recently, she worked on a gas pipeline decommissioning project (L107), a road repair project (Eagle Ridge), a gas pipeline replacement project (L131), and O&M of PG&E’s Southern California pipeline network.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Emily Biro
Environmental Planner
Emily Biro is an Environmental Planner who has experience providing technical writing support for environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a variety of projects. She has supported program management for urban development projects and on-call energy and infrastructure related contracts for State and federal agencies, and provides project management support for environmental planning and policy documents pursuant to applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Experience
Town of Hillsborough, Tiptoe Lane Residential Project
IS/MND, Hillsborough, CA. Environmental planner who authored several sections of the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration for a new two-story residence with a detached accessory dwelling unit, and cabana for a total proposed floor area of approximately 12,528 square feet (8.4% Floor Area Ratio) on a 148,957 square foot vacant lot. The proposal also includes a sport court, pool, tree removals, a driveway, retaining walls and extensive grading including approximately 11,205 cubic yards (CY) of cut, 725 CY of fill for a total export of approximately 11,205 CY.

City of Redwood City, South Main Mixed-Use Development CEQA Documentation, Redwood City, CA. Environmental Planner who authored several sections of the Initial Study including aesthetics, agricultural and forestry resources, land use, population and housing, and wildfire. The applicant is proposing an integrated mixed-use redevelopment of approximately 8.30 acres on six blocks located along the El Camino Real Corridor in Redwood City, California.

Town of Loomis, Costco EIR, Placer County, CA. Environmental planner who contributed to several sections and assisted in editing the Final EIR. Project involved development of a new Costco store on approximately 17 acres in a semi-rural site at the edge of the Town of Loomis. Anticipating litigation, the process involved extensive and proactive engagement of resource agencies, regulatory agencies, public agencies in the vicinity, decision makers, and the public, as well as extremely rigorous analysis, mitigation, and reporting. The EIR evaluated many land use and circulation alternatives at an equal level of detail. Key issues of concern included visual resources, traffic, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, biological resources (oak woodlands and freshwater marsh), groundwater, noise, and hazardous materials.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Country Acres Solar Project CEQA and Environmental Permitting, Placer County, CA. Deputy Project Manager. Ms. Biro is the DPM for this proposed solar project that includes biological and cultural field surveys, wetland delineation, mitigation strategy and design support, permitting, and CEQA (EIR) work in southwestern Placer County.

El Dorado Irrigation District, Vegetation/Fuel Management CEQA Documentation, El Dorado County, CA. Environmental Planner authored several sections of the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration for a vegetation management/fuel management program at four El Dorado Irrigation District Sites.

Sacramento Regional Transit District, Gold Line Double Tracking, Sacramento County, CA.

Environmental planner who authored public services section for the initial study. Sacramento Regional Transit District is preparing to double track two segments of the Gold Line out towards Folsom. [2019] Education
BS, Environmental Policy Analysis and
Planning, University of California,
Davis, 2018
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 2
With Other Firms: 1.5
Professional Associations
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Emily Biro

Sacramento Regional Transit District, Green Line Light Rail Extension to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento County, CA. Environmental planner who supported preparation of the Alternatives Analysis section. AECOM is providing engineering services for the extension of the Green Line light rail

12.8 miles north from downtown Sacramento to the River District, the Natomas communities, and Sacramento International Airport.

City of Mountain View, US 101 Shoreline Water/Sewer Crossing, Mountain View, CA. Environmental planner who authored CEQA exemption. The project would relocate and upsize two major water pipelines and one sanitary sewer across US 1-1 as part of the planning for buildout of the North Bayshore Specific Plan Area.

Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority, Valley Link Rail CEQA Documentation, San Joaquin and Alameda Counties, CA. Environmental planner. AECOM is providing services to complete CEQA documentation and engineering for the Valley Link rail project, which will connect northern San Joaquin County communities to the Tri-Valley and Bay Area Rapid Transit through rail service via the route of the historic Transcontinental Railroad right of way through Altamont Pass. This 12-mile abandoned right of way was deeded to the county by Southern Pacific in 1984 and will provide congestion relief in one of the Bay Area's most congested corridors.

Caliber Schools, North Campus CEQA Review, Richmond, CA. Environmental planner assisting in preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration evaluating the proposed North Campus private school in Richmond.

California Department of Transportation, US 101 Managed Lanes - US 101/Embarcadero Road Interchange Project CEQA Documentation, San Mateo County, CA. Environmental planner. AECOM is providing support services for the environmental permitting, mitigation & re-evaluation, hydraulics & hydrology (H&H) and tolling system portions of the plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) Phase for the San Mateo (SM) 101 Managed Lanes Project (Project) in San Mateo County from the US 101/Embarcadero Road Interchange (approximately 1 mile south of the Santa Clara County Line) to the US 101/Grand Avenue Interchange (approximately 1 mile north of the I-380/US 101 Interchange).

Santa Clara Valley Water District, Calero and Guadalupe Dams Seismic Retrofits, Santa Clara County, CA. Environmental planner. AECOM, as a subcontractor, is providing services on the dam seismic retrofits for Calero and Guadalupe Dams. The work involves the preparation of a project description, and CEQA and permitting strategy memo, as well as state clearinghouse notices for this project to correct existing deficiencies at the dams, including compliance with the California Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams requirements. The projects were designed to seismically retrofit the dams as well as prolong the functional life of the reservoirs and dams.

Western Area Power Administration, San Luis Transmission Project, San Joaquin County, CA.

Emily supported the proposed project with biological monitoring assistance and report preparations. The proposed project involves construction of a new 230kV-transmission line about 62 miles in length between the Tracy and San Luis Substation. [prior to AECOM, 2018] SMUD, Central Plant Cooling Tower Replacement Project, Sacramento, CA. Emily provided CEQA support and authored the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the Cooling Tower Replacement Project. This project included the demolition and replacement of two cooling towers at SMUD’s headquarters campus. [prior to AECOM, 2017]
SMUD, SMUD Headquarters Campus Master Plan, Sacramento, CA. Emily provided project support and comments on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Master Plan. SMUD’s Master Plan will provide strategic and long-term planning of their headquarters campus. [prior to AECOM, 2017] Agenda Item #7.3:

Wendy Copeland
Senior Environmental Scientist
Wendy Copeland is an environmental scientist. With 21 years of project management and writing experience for large, complex projects, Ms. Copeland is well qualified to anticipate the unique challenges presented by these kinds of projects, and to prepare analyses that evaluate all potential issues to meet CEQA and NEPA legal requirements. Ms. Copeland specializes in
environmental analyses related to aesthetics (visual resources), geology, paleontology, minerals, hazards and hazardous
materials, hydrology and water quality, and recreation. She has worked on projects throughout the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and throughout the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range. She has worked on both CEQA and NEPA projects for a wide variety of clients, ranging from private industry (residential/commercial developers and power companies) to government regulatory agencies—local (city/county planning and public works departments throughout northern California), State (California Department of Water Resources, California State Parks, California Department of Transportation, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) and federal (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S.

Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Forest Service).

Experience
City of Folsom and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Folsom South of US 50 Specific Plan EIR/EIS, Sacramento County, CA. Project manager and author of the geology, minerals, and paleontological resources and hydrology and water quality sections of the EIR/EIS to evaluate impacts of this specific plan project that required annexation of 3,585 acres south of US Highway 50 to the City of Folsom. The EIR/EIS included issues related to approval of the annexation by the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) and the El Dorado County Sewer District. The project is a master-planned, mixed-use community including a 1,000-acre on-site preserve that protects oak woodlands, vernal pool fairy shrimp, cultural resources, and Alder Creek.

Solano County, Woodcreek 66 Development Project IS and EIR, Solano County, CA. Authored the geology, hazards and hazardous materials, and paleontological resources sections of the IS, and prepared a landslide hazard analysis as well as the hydrology and water quality section of the EIR, for this 66-lot, single-family, residential subdivision on 33 acres in western Solano County.

City of San Ramon, Faria Preserve IS/MND, San Ramon, CA. Authored the geology, paleontological resources, and minerals sections of this IS/MND for a primarily residential development on the hillsides of San Ramon consisting of 740 units, a house of worship site, an educational facility site, 12.9-acre community park, 0.7-acre rose garden, and new roadways and corresponding roadway connections on a 176-acre site within the City.

City of Suisun City, Zephyr Estates Development Project IS/MND, Suisun City, CA. Authored the geology, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, and paleontological resources section of this IS/MND for a 55-lot residential development and 1.5 acres of commercial uses.

City of Rohnert Park, Central Rohnert Park Priority Development Area Plan IS/MND, Rohnert Park, CA. Authored the geology, hazards and hazardous materials, and paleontological resources sections of this IS/MND to support transit-oriented development in this 300-acre urban infill area, consisting of multifamily residential units, retail/service commercial, public institutional, office, light industrial, public park facilities, and open space, along with new roadways and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.

Education
MS, Plant Pathology, University of
Georgia
BS, Plant Science, University of
Delaware
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 15
With Other Firms: 6
Training
Forest Plan Implementation, “Plan to
Project,” U.S. Forest Service, 2002
Affiliations
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Geological Society of America
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Wendy Copeland

City of Sacramento, Yamanee Mixed-Use Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), Sacramento, CA. Authored the geology, minerals, hydrology and water quality, and paleontological resources sections of this CEQA SCEA for redevelopment of approximately 0.5 acre in Midtown Sacramento with a new 12-story mixed use building. A new format was developed for the environmental analysis based on the CEQA Appendix G Checklist, City of Sacramento General Plan EIR, and Sacramento Area Council of Government’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan EIR. The project qualified for streamlining provisions under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155 as part of a regional plan to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

City of Rancho Cordova and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Rio del Oro Specific Plan EIR/EIS, Sacramento County, CA. Project manager and author of the geology and minerals, paleontological resources, hydrology and water quality, and hazards and hazardous materials sections of the EIR/EIS that evaluated impacts from converting 3,800 acres of land previously used for rocket testing by the aeronautics industry to a new mixed-use community including residential housing, commercial development, schools, parks, and a 450-acre on-site wetland preserve. The team performed an SB 610 water supply analysis as part of the project and an alternative water supply evaluation as specified under the Vineyard case. Environmental issues of concern included contaminated soil and groundwater, vernal pools, special-status plants and wildlife, noise from Mather Airfield runways, cultural resources (over 50 historic-era buildings), traffic, air quality, water supply, and greenhouse gas emissions.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Cordova Hills Master Plan EIS, Sacramento County, CA. Authored the geology, minerals, and paleontological resources; hazards and hazardous materials; and hydrology and water quality sections for this EIS for a mixed-use development project on approximately 2,669 acres east of the City of Rancho Cordova.

State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Quality Act Compliance for Vineyard Water Rights, Napa and Sonoma Counties, CA. Project manager coordinating CEQA compliance for several vintners in Central Coast watersheds who required water right permits, or modifications to a permitted or licensed appropriative water right from the State Water Resources Control Board. Typically, these water rights were to divert or temporarily store water for irrigation and frost control.

Key issues included hydrology, water quality, fisheries, instream flows, and sensitive biological resources.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Vaca-Dixon-Lakeville 230-kV Reconductoring Project IS/MND, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, CA. Authored the paleontological resources section and co-authored the geology section of the IS/MND for this project to reconductor approximately 80 miles of 230-kv electrical lines and modify 35 steel lattice towers.

City of Suisun City, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Village EIR, Suisun City, CA. Authored the visual resources, geology and paleontological resources, hazards and hazardous materials, and hydrology and water quality sections of this EIR evaluating a new mixed-use development on the east side of Suisun City, near Travis Air Force Base. The project includes a 20-acre wetland preserve, church and chapel, church and community-related educational center, family life center, conference/banquet center, senior affordable housing, business center, and associated utilities and roadway improvements.

City of Rancho Cordova and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, SunCreek Specific Plan EIR/EIS, Sacramento County, CA. Project manager, author of the geology, minerals, and paleontological resources; hazards and hazardous materials; and co-author of the hydrology and water quality sections of this EIR/EIS for a 1,200-acre mixed-use development in the Sunrise-Douglas Community Plan area. The project included residential housing, commercial development, parks, schools, public uses, and a 210-acre on-site wetland preserve. The project included an SB 610 water supply analysis and an alternative water supply analysis under the Vineyard case. Primary issues of concern included water supply and conveyance, wastewater treatment and conveyance, biological resources, traffic, air quality, and noise.

San Francisco State University, Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies IS/MND, Marin County, CA. Authored the paleontological resources section for this IS/MND evaluating the impacts of implementing a solar project to generate electricity at the Romberg Tiburon Center.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Jenifer King
Environmental Planner
Jenifer King is an environmental planner with 27 years of experience for medium to large projects. She has worked with clients and supervised staff on projects, researched and written sections for California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA) documents, analyzed project impacts, developed mitigation measures, conducted alternatives analysis, and evaluated natural resource management for water resources and flood management projects, habitat restoration projects, public building and development projects, and transmission infrastructure and energy projects. Ms. King specializes in complex analyses in the areas of land use (permitting, zoning, annexation, and compatibility analyses), agricultural resources (Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program classification and Williamson Act cancellation), hazards and hazardous materials, environmental justice, socioeconomics, and provision of water and wastewater services.

Experience
Santa Clara County, Young Ranch Subdivision EIR, Santa Clara County, CA. Environmental planner who prepared the aesthetics and land use sections. The Young Ranch Residential Project involved a General Plan amendment to accommodate about 80 new single-family residential lots, 16 secondary units, and a community center on the eastern side of Santa Clara Valley in unincorporated Santa Clara County. The project also required a zoning amendment to enable the transfer of developable lots from project lands within the San Jose city limits to the portion of Young Ranch proposed for development. Key issues examined in the EIR were the proposed clustered subdivision’s consistency with the General Plans of the County and the City and visual compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.

City of Fremont, Ursa Residence Project Focused EIR, Fremont, CA. Environmental planner who prepared the land use and alternatives sections. The Ursa Residential Development Project involves preparation of an Initial Study and the completion of a Focused EIR for the City of Fremont. The project is an infill subdivision of 17 for-sale, single family homes and the rehabilitation of an historic home on-site that would be relocated as part of the proposed project. Working closely with City staff, AECOM suggested a number of alternatives for consideration in the Focused EIR that would reduce the historic resource impacts and substantially attain most of the project objectives.

City of Fremont, Silicon Sage Fremont Boulevard Mixed Use Development IS and Focused EIR, Fremont, CA. Environmental planner who prepared the aesthetics and land use sections. The project proposed development of a mixed use development with 72 townhomes, 64 apartments, 23,450 squarefoot shopping center, 1,550 square-foot café, and a 2,610 square-foot daycare center. The project included demolition of a former City fire station, eligible for historic listing. The EIR focused on impacts on historical resources and noise, with other environmental resource topics analyzed and screened from further consideration during the Initial Study process.

Yamanee Mixed-Use Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), Sacramento, CA. Environmental planner who prepared the aesthetics, land use, and hazards sections.

The Yamanee project involved preparation of a sustainable communities’ environmental assessment (SCEA) for the Yamanee site, a proposed new multi-story, mixed-use building southeast of the intersection of 25th and J Streets in Sacramento, California. The SCEA was prepared pursuant to Section 21155.2 of the California Public Resources Code. Our scope of services in preparing the SCEA included evaluating existing conditions and potential impacts to air quality; biological resources; cultural resources; energy; geology, soils, and paleontological resources; greenhouse gas emissions; hazards and hazardous materials; hydrology and water quality; noise and vibration; public services; recreation; transportation and traffic; and utilities and service systems.

Education
BS, Wildlife Biology, California State
University, Long Beach, 1995
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 19
With Other Firms: 8
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Jenifer King

Solano County, Woodcreek 66 Lot Subdivision EIR, Solano County, California. Environmental planner who prepared the agricultural resources and several other sections of the EIR. AECOM prepared the initial study and focused EIR for this controversial 66-lot single-family housing project on 33 acres surrounded by existing residential development and agricultural land. AECOM was retained for this project due to the level of controversy and sophistication of opponents of the project. The County’s IS/MND for this proposed housing development was met with a lengthy comment letter from a premier Bay Area environmental law firm, funded by neighbors. Given the level of controversy and sophistication of stakeholders, the County hired AECOM to prepare an EIR, based on our reputation for quality and defensible CEQA documentation, as well as our ability to integrate planning and design solutions with environmental mitigation measures.

Sacramento Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo), Kammerer Road Sphere of Influence Amendment EIR, Sacramento County, CA. Environmental analyst who prepared the agricultural resources, land use, hazards and hazardous materials, population and housing, public services, recreation, and utilities and service systems for this Sphere of Influence Amendment EIR, to promote future commercial development. The project site is within unincorporated Sacramento County and is used primarily for extensive dry farmed and irrigated croplands and vineyard operations, encompassing approximately 1,156 acres west of State Route 99, south of Kammerer Road and east of McMillan Road.

The project is a landowner-initiated proposal to amend the City of Elk Grove Sphere of Influence (SOI), the Sacramento Area Sewer District SOI, and the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District SOI.

The purpose of this SOI is to provide holding capacity for the City of Elk Grove to be able to plan solutions for its continuing needs for employment opportunities and expanding population.

City of Folsom, Folsom South of US Highway 50 Specific Plan EIR/EIS, Sacramento County, CA.

Environmental planner who prepared the land use; agricultural resources; utilities and service systems; public services; environmental justice; population, housing, and employment; cumulative impacts; and growth inducement sections of the program-level EIR/EIS (USACE was NEPA lead) for a specific plan project that requires annexation of 3,585 acres south of US Highway 50 to the City of Folsom. The Sacramento LAFCO and the El Dorado County Sewer District must approve the annexation. The project is a master planned, mixed-use community including a 1,000-acre on-site preserve that protects oak woodlands, vernal pool fairy shrimp, cultural resources, and Alder Creek. The key issues are biological resources, water supply, traffic, protection of open spaces, provision of public services, air quality, and cultural resources.

City of Healdsburg, Saggio Hills Project EIR, Sonoma County, CA. Environmental planner who prepared the land use; agricultural resources; utilities and service systems; public services; population, housing, and employment; cumulative impacts; and growth inducement sections of an EIR for the Saggio Hills Project, a mixed residential/destination resort community in unincorporated Sonoma County north of Healdsburg. An EIR prepared previously for a similar project on the site required revision to address project changes. The revised project would allow development of a destination resort community, residential uses, a community park, an affordable housing area, an open space preserve, and associated roadway and infrastructure improvements to support project development. The EIR presented a programlevel analysis and a project-level analysis to address the breadth of project impacts over time. Key issues on the project were aesthetic impacts (especially visual impacts of the residential component and community park from nearby public viewpoints) and oak woodlands.

City of Redwood City, South Main Mixed-Use Development Initial Study and Focused EIR, Redwood City, CA. Environmental planner who prepared the utilities, population and housing, and public services sections of the IS and the alternatives chapter of the EIR. Greystar GP II, LLC (the applicant) proposes an integrated mixed use project involving approximately 8.30 acres on six blocks along the El Camino Real Corridor and another 0.15 acres on a separate parcel in downtown Redwood City. The proposal included one residential building with 252 multi-family residential units, 60 of which were affordable housing, and four commercial office buildings with nearly 500,000 square feet of offices and approximately 10,000 square feet of child care, as well as additional active/recreational uses, amenities and open space. AECOM prepared the Initial Study of the primary site, with the expectation that certain topics would need to be further evaluated in a focused EIR.

Town of Loomis, Costco EIR, Placer County, CA. Environmental analyst who prepared the agricultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, population and housing, public services, recreation, and utilities and service systems sections of the EIR.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Kathleen Kubal, RPA
Senior Archaeologist
Kathleen Kubal has over 17 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resources management in California. She has conducted numerous state and federally permitted projects, and has authored or co-authored many types of reports, including archaeological survey reports, archaeological and geoarchaeological testing plans, archaeological evaluation reports, geoarchaeological sensitivity reports, and cultural resources sections in both National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents. Ms. Kubal completed a Master’s degree at Sonoma State University and has since taken numerous geoscience courses, giving her the necessary skillset to employ a multidisciplinary approach to the study of buried archaeological site potential.

Experience
Sonoma County Department of Transportation and Public
Works, On-Call Environmental Services and Cultural
Resources, Sonoma County, CA. Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager. AECOM has two on-call contracts with the Sonoma County Department of Transportation and Public Works: one for general environmental services, and one for cultural resources. One representative task order is the Geysers Road Bridge Replacement over Frasier Creek Project. The project involves replacing the onelane historic truss bridge (20-C0227) with a new two-lane bridge designed to meet current standards. The project will include improvements to the roadway approaches and appurtenant
facilities. Ms. Kubal finalized the Archaeological Survey Report; oversaw an Extended Phase I study, and prepared the Historic Properties Survey Report and Environmentally Sensitive Area Action Plan.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Rio Nido
Lodge Elevation Project, Sonoma County, CA. Task Manager (Archaeology). Conducted cultural resources literature review, conducted pedestrian survey, and prepared technical report for flood mitigation assistance project. Technical report prepared in accordance with Section 106.

City of Sebastopol Planning Department, Environmental and Scenic Open Space Study for 916 Gravenstein Highway, Sebastopol, CA. Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Lead. Conducted archaeological and historical research, directed the archaeological survey, and co-authored the cultural resources section of the Environmental and Scenic Open Space Report.

Santa Clara County Park Department, Calcine Roads Restoration Project California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Documentation, Santa Clara County, California. Task Manager (Archaeology).Conducted a literature review, supervised the successful completion of the cultural resources survey, and authored the cultural resources technical report and the cultural resources section of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Education
M.A., Cultural Resources
Management, Sonoma State
University, 2011
B.A., Anthropology and French, West
Virginia University, 2002
Registrations
Register of Professional
Archaeologists, #989257
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 10
2011–Present
With Other Firms: 7
Training
2014/Sedimentology and Stratigraphy,
San Francisco State University
2014/Field Studies of Soils in California
Ecosystems, UC Davis
2013/40-Hr. HAZWOPER
2013/Trench Safety Competent Person
Training
2012/Geography of Soils, San
Francisco State University
2012/Process Geomorphology, San
Jose State University
2011/Section 106 Essentials from the
Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation
2010/Geoprocessing with ArcGIS
Desktop
2004/Archaeological Field School,
Stanford University
Affiliations
Society for California Archaeology
Register of Professional Archaeologists
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Kathleen Kubal, RPA

Santa Clara County Park Department, Senador Creek Mine Restoration Project, Phase 2 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Documentation, Santa Clara County, California. Task Manager (Archaeology). Conducted a literature review, supervised the successful completion of the cultural resources survey, and authored the cultural resources technical report and the cultural resources section of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, 2014, San Leandro Creek Comprehensive Vegetation Management Plan California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Documentation, San Leandro, California. Task Manager (Archaeology). Conducted a records search and literature review and authored the cultural resources section of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.

City of Belmont, 576-600 El Camino Real California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Documentation, Belmont, California. Task Manager (Archaeology). Supervised the successful completion of cultural resources surveys and reporting, and authored the cultural resources section of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.

City of San Mateo Public Works Department, U.S. 101/Hillsdale Boulevard Pedestrian & Bicycle Overcrossing Project, San Mateo County, California. Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Lead.

Managing CEQA and Section 106 compliance for environmental clearance, including archaeological, historical, and geological research, and notification of local Native American tribal representatives.

Conducted Extended Phase I (XPI) Geoarchaeological Testing. Prepared the Draft ASR and XPI report.

College of Marin, College of Marin Bond Spending Implementation Plan, Archaeologist, Novato, California. Conducted cultural resources monitoring during construction activities, coordinated with Native American monitors and construction crews, participated in presence/absence testing and evaluation of archaeological site C-114, and produced all report graphics.

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), Historic Auxiliary Water Supply System Protection for Eddy and Ellis Streets Improvement Project, San Francisco, CA. Project Manager/Senior Archaeologist. Caltrans, in cooperation with SFMTA, converted portions of Eddy Street and Ellis Street from one-way to two-way streets. The historic-era San Francisco Auxiliary Water Supply System (AWSS) was identified as being present within the project area. The AWSS is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) for its direct association with the 1906 Earthquake & Fire and its unique and well-crafted architecture and engineering components. AECOM cultural resources personnel worked with the design team to avoid direct impacts to elements of the AWSS and established Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) and developed an ESA Action Plan to avoid inadvertent impacts during construction. Through this process, the project was able to avoid impacts to NRHP-eligible historic properties and the reviewing agencies concurred on a Finding of No Adverse Effects with Standard Conditions. By avoiding impacts to historic properties, and producing high-quality deliverables that required minimal revisions, AECOM’s cultural resources team was able to expedite the time required for completion of Section 106 permitting and avoid lengthy review cycles required for mitigation documents.

Contra Costa County Public Works Department, San Pablo Avenue Bridge Replacement over Rodeo Creek, Rodeo, Contra Costa County, CA. Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Lead. Conducted archaeological, historical, and geological research and consultation with local Native American tribal representatives. Directed the archaeological survey, and prepared the HPSR. The project is to replace the existing San Pablo Avenue Bridge (Bridge No. 28C0071) across Rodeo Creek. The project’s environmental setting is primarily urban.

Venoco, Inc., Lang Tule Ranch Mitigation Bank Project, Suisun, CA. Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Lead. Managed Section 106 compliance for §404 of the Clean Water Act, including archaeological, historical, and archival research, and consultation with local Native American tribal representatives. Directed the archaeological survey, evaluated cultural resources using National Register of Historic Places bulletins and guidelines, and co-authored a cultural resources report.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Mohammad Issa Mahmodi
Traffic and Noise/Vibration Analyst
Issa Mahmodi is a traffic and noise/air quality analyst with more than 20 years of civil and environmental engineering experience, employing technical, analytical, and documentation skills to produce accurate traffic, noise, and air quality studies and impact analyses in compliance with CEQA/NEPA requirements and thresholds, as well as to meet local, State, and federal regulations. Mr. Mahmodi has prepared studies on industrial, energy, transportation, transit, infrastructure, flood control, mixed-use developments, recreation, and other construction projects, as well as public policy documents such as general plans. He has conducted field traffic studies, air noise monitoring, construction air quality monitoring, underwater noise monitoring, traffic modelling, noise/hydroacoustic modeling, vibration modeling, air quality modeling; traffic analyses, noise and vibration analyses, and air quality analyses. He also has developed analytical databases for air quality and noise data management.

Mr. Mahmodi has authored transportation/traffic and noise/vibration sections for Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), Categorical Exclusion (CE), Environmental Assessment (EA), Environment Impact Reports (EIR), Sustainable Communities Environmental
Assessments (SCEA), General Plans Background Reports and EIRs, Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and technical addenda and memoranda. He has prepared Noise Study Reports (NSRs), and Noise Abatement Decision Reports (NADRs). He has also authored underwater noise studies including underwater noise monitoring plans; pre-construction underwater noise prediction and analysis; during construction underwater noise monitoring, analysis and mitigation measures; and post-construction underwater noise analysis, results and reports for pile driving, pile removing, and underwater rock work, for Caltrans and Department of Water Resources (DWR), oil refineries, and wind energy companies, and other agencies, in accordance with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) policies and guidelines.

Experience
Solano County, Woodcreek 66 Lot Subdivision EIR, Solano County, California. Conducted noise studies, did modeling, and wrote the noise section of the EIR, analyzing the potential environmental impacts on this 66-lot, single-family residential subdivision.

City of San Ramon, Faria Mixed-Use Development Project, Contra Costa County, California. Conducted noise studies, did modeling, and wrote the noise section of the CEQA document, analyzing this greenfield project. The project included 740 residential units, a house of worship and daycare center (15,000 square feet), an educational facility (25,000 square feet), an open space preserve (272 acres), and new infrastructure including new roadways.

Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, Transportation
and Infrastructure Systems, Purdue
University, 2008
B.S., Civil Engineering, Structural
Engineering, Kabul University, 2000
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 10
With Other Firms: 10
Training
Traffix (8.0), AECOM, 2013,
SoundPLAN 7.2, Navcon
Engineering, CA, 2013
Integrated Noise Model (INM 7.0a),
AECOM, 2010
Air Quality Analysis and Regulations in
California, 2009, ArcGIS, California,
2008,
International Road Federation
Executive Leadership Fellowship,
Washington D.C., 2007
Transportation Research Board (TRB),
Washington D.C.,2006 and 2007
MicroStation, Air Quality/ Traffic Noise
Models (TNM, RD-77-108), Indiana,
2006
Road Construction and Maintenance,
IKRAM, 2004
Computer Networking/ IT
Management, Central European
University, Hungary, and Technical
University of Berlin, 2004,
Curriculum Development/Teaching
Programs, Purdue University, 2004
Water Engineering Labs and Water
Supply Networking using EPANet,
Germany, 2003
Environmental Stewardship: Water,
Wastewater, Water Quality, Kabul,
2003
Building Design and Construction,
PAMA Institute (Housing Agency),
Kabul, 2000
Management, Ariana Construction and
Rehabilitation Unit (ACRU), Kabul,
2000
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Mohammad Issa Mahmodi

2500 J Street Owners LLC, Yamanee Residential Mixed-Use Development Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment, Sacramento, California. Conducted noise monitoring, roadway noise modeling, construction noise modeling, and vibration modeling, and then wrote the noise section for the environmental analysis of this proposed 13-story mixed-use development in midtown Sacramento.

Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), Kammerer/Highway 99 Sphere of Influence Amendment EIR, Sacramento County, CA. Conducted a roadway segment and construction traffic analysis; noise monitoring; roadway noise modeling, construction noise modeling, and vibration modeling; and then prepared the draft traffic/transportation and noise sections of the EIR. The project was a landowner-initiated proposal to amend the City of Elk Grove, Sacramento Area Sewer District, and Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District Sphere of Influence.

Town of Loomis, Costco EIR, Placer County, CA. Noise and traffic analyst who prepared the noise, vibration and transportation analysis and EIR sections. Project involved development of a new Costco store on approximately 17 acres in a semi-rural site at the edge of the Town of Loomis. The EIR evaluated many land use and circulation alternatives at an equal level of detail. Key issues of concern included visual resources, traffic, noise, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, biological resources (oak woodlands and freshwater marsh), groundwater, and hazardous materials.

Yuba County, Magnolia Ranch Specific Plan Review and EIR, Yuba County, California. Conducted noise monitoring, did roadway noise, construction noise, and vibration modeling, and wrote the noise section for the Magnolia Ranch Specific Plan EIR, providing comprehensive environmental noise analysis and CEQA documentation. The specific plan area was the most substantial new growth area added to Yuba County’s General Plan and represented a highly visible and important project for the county.

City of Oakland and East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, West Grand Avenue and Brush Street Affordable Housing Project–CEQA Categorical Exclusion and NEPA Environmental Assessment, Oakland, California. Conducted noise monitoring, did roadway traffic noise modeling (using TNM), performed construction noise and vibration modeling; and prepared the noise sections for the two project documents.

City of Redwood City, South Main Mixed-Use Development EIR, Redwood City, California. Noise analyst for the project EIR who conducted noise surveys in the project area, roadway noise modeling, and analysis including freeways and local roadways for existing and future conditions, railway noise modeling and analysis, construction noise modeling and analysis, and vibration modeling and analysis, as well as Sound Transmission Class (STC) analysis for the proposed project buildings, and then prepared the noise section of the General Plan EIR.

City of Walnut Creek, 1500 California Blvd EIR, Contra Costa County, California. Conducted noise and vibration studies for the EIR. The project envisioned about 19,000 square feet of ground-floor retail businesses, with 141 apartments above. The applicant was seeking a General Plan amendment to allow an increase in the maximum building height and to decrease the building setback requirements. The EIR was highly sensitive to the policy implications of permitting residential uses and taller buildings adjacent to the traditional downtown. The environmental analyses concentrated on traffic congestion; aesthetics, including five computer-generated visual simulations to convey the change in height and massing with the proposed development; land use, comparing the proposed project against relevant General Plan policies concerning infill and the character of development appropriate for the Core and Traditional Downtown areas; and construction-related effects, investigating traffic, air emissions, and noise effects on nearby residences and businesses. AECOM identified and evaluated several alternatives in the EIR.

Pappas Investments, 2025 L Street / 2101 Capitol Avenue Mixed-Use Project EIR, Sacramento, California. Conducted noise monitoring, did roadway noise, railway noise, construction noise, and vibration modeling, and prepared the noise section for the EIR. Project is an urban redevelopment project to demolish an existing two-story parking structure and replace it with a 6-story building that would include a Whole Foods Market on the ground floor, an underground parking garage, 141 residential apartments, 42,300 sf of retail/commercial space, and construction of a new five-story parking structure with 13,000 sf of ground floor retail/commercial space across the street. This EIR was tiered from the City of Sacramento General Plan under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15152, and also qualified for streamlining provisions under the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Suzanne McFerran
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy Review Suzanne McFerran has 14 years of experience in the field of environmental science and management, including work on CEQA/NEPA, air quality and greenhouse gas analyses, public outreach and communications, and program and project
management. She is a strong analytical writer with published academic research. Her diverse academic and professional background has allowed her to provide a multidisciplinary approach in developing solutions for and providing services to federal, State, and local agencies and private sector clients. As an environmental scientist and planner at AECOM, Ms. McFerran works on a variety of project types, including private and public sector development, environmental impact analysis of municipal general plans, geotechnical investigations, flood control and environmental restoration, and linear energy transmission and transportation.

Specifically, in support of air quality and greenhouse gas analyses, Ms. McFerran has experience in quantifying potential criteria air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions associated with
construction and operational project phases using emissions modeling software and spreadsheet calculations. She evaluates project-related emissions in relation to existing conditions and the everevolving regulatory framework around air quality and greenhouse gases to identify potential impacts and develop mitigation measures to avoid or minimize emissions.

Experience
City of Fremont, Silicon Sage Fremont Boulevard Mixed Use Development EIR. Prepared air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy impact analyses to support the Initial Study and focused EIR for this proposed development of a mixed-use development with 72 townhomes, 64 apartments, 23,450 squarefoot shopping center, a 1,550 square-foot café, and a 2,610 square-foot daycare center. The project included demolition of a former City fire station, eligible for historic listing. The EIR focused on impacts on historical resources and noise, with other environmental resource topics analyzed and screened from further consideration during the Initial Study process. 2500 J Street Owners LLC/Developer Ryan Heater, Yamanee Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), Sacramento, CA. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analyst.

Ms. McFerran performed the air quality and greenhouse gas technical analyses and modeling, and authored the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas section of the project’s SCEA. The project included demolition of existing structures and construction of multi-story, mixed-use development in the downtown region of Sacramento that was designated as a Transit Priority Area (TPA) and Center and Corridor Community by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy for 2035. The analysis included modeling of emissions from existing structures and the project, as well as consideration of benefits realized through smart land in this area of overlap of a TPA and Center and Corridor Community.

Town of Loomis, Loomis Costco Environmental Impact Report, Loomis, CA. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Analyst. Ms. McFerran performed the air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy technical analyses and modeling, and authored the Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas and Energy CEQA sections for the project’s EIR. The analysis considers emissions from proposed construction and operations, including transportation emissions, of a Costco warehouse and fueling center.

Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission, Kammerer - Elk Grove Sphere of Influence Amendment Environmental Impact Report, Elk Grove, CA. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas and Energy Analyst. Technical Reviewer and Project Coordinator. Ms. McFerran performed the air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy technical analyses and modeling, and authored the air quality, greenhouse gas and energy CEQA sections for the project’s EIR. Her work has involved project-level analysis of a Education
MA, Environmental Science and
Management, University of
California, Santa Barbara, 2012
BS, Integrative Biology, University of
California, Berkeley, 2006
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 9
2012 to Present
With Other Firms: 5
Affiliations
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Suzanne McFerran

100-acre proposed multi-sport park complex and programmatic analysis of potential future development of more than 350 acres. The analysis considered emissions from proposed construction and operations of a multi-sport complex on undeveloped land, as well as future buildout of surrounding land associated with the Sphere of Influence amendment, including residential and mixed-use development at the edge of the City of Elk Grove’s Planning Area.

City of Elk Grove, Crossings Specific Plan EIR, Elk Grove, CA. Ms. McFerran performed the air quality and greenhouse gas technical analyses and modeling, and authored the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas section of the project’s EIR. The project is an approximately 400-acre mixed-use plan for the City of Elk Grove that is focused and streamlined based on AECOM’s previous work on the Sphere of Influence Amendment for a larger 1,110-acre area that is assumed for a mix of uses and was approved in 2019 by the Sacramento Area Local Agency Formation Commission.

City of Gridley, General Plan, Butte County, CA. Land Use Emissions Technical Analyst.

Ms. McFerran modeled emissions for proposed land uses in the City of Gridley General Plan. The emissions estimates were based on land use assumptions within the General Plan, including land use type and population densities. Emissions were estimated for a business as usual case, to determine vehicle miles travelled and greenhouse gas emissions from mobile sources associated with each “traffic analysis zone” in the City’s Planning Area.

City of San Jose, CVS/Pharmacy Store CEQA IS/MND, San Jose, CA. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analyst. Ms. McFerran performed the air quality and greenhouse gas technical analyses and modeling, and authored the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Analysis Reports and CEQA Chapters for the project’s IS/MND. The proposed project includes the demolition of existing structures and construction of a CVS/pharmacy with drive-through. The analysis considered emissions from existing structures and the project.

City of Woodland, Woodland Research and Technology Park Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, Woodland, CA. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas and Energy Analyst. Ms. McFerran is performing the air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy technical analyses and modeling, and authoring the air quality, greenhouse gas and energy CEQA sections for the project’s EIR. The analyses consider emissions from construction and operations of future land use, as proposed in the Specific Plan.

Natomas Unified School District, Paso Verde School Environmental Impact Report, Sacramento County, CA. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analyst. Ms. McFerran performed the air quality and greenhouse gas technical analyses and modeling, and authored the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas CEQA sections for the Environmental Impact Report. The analysis considered the emissions from proposed construction and operations, including transportation, of a new kindergarten through eighth grade school on an 18-acre site within the Natomas area of unincorporated Sacramento County.

Rocklin Unified School District, New Elementary School #12 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Rocklin, CA. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analyst. Ms. McFerran performed the air quality and greenhouse gas technical analyses and modeling, and authored the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas CEQA sections for the Project’s Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The analysis considers the emissions from proposed construction and operations of a new elementary school within the Whitney Ranch subdivision, under development in Rocklin.

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, San Joaquin River Restoration Program, Sacramento, CA. Public Outreach and Stakeholder Communications Coordinator. Ms. McFerran provided program management and coordination support for technical feedback meetings and public workshops associated with the restoration program. She also helped with development and publication of related public information materials, including brochures, fact sheets, annual reports, and other program information.

Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District, Mare Island Strait Outfall Project IS/MND, Solano County, CA. Authored multiple IS/MND resource area sections, including the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Analysis Reports, for the installation and operation of a new outfall and diffuser in Mare Island Strait that would discharge treated effluent from the District’s wastewater treatment plant. The project would save the District significant amounts of energy-related expenses by discharging treated effluent year-round instead of its current practice to only discharge to the Strait during peak flows.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Trina Meiser
Senior Architectural Historian
Trina Meiser is a historic preservation planner and meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for work in Architectural History and History. She has nearly 20 years of experience in researching, identifying, evaluating, and planning for cultural resources, including historic structures, districts, and landscapes. Ms.

Meiser specializes in technical analysis to support regulatory compliance, specifically under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

She conducts cultural resources studies, including inventory, survey, and evaluation reports; impacts analyses and findings of effect; National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nominations; and Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)/Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documents. She consults on a variety of rehabilitation, transportation, energy, military, and community projects with clients, designers, and agencies. Her experience in historic preservation provides a strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations and a thorough knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and their function in architectural design and historic preservation planning.

Experience
City of Fremont, SiliconSage/Fremont Blvd Mixed Use Focused EIR, Fremont, CA. Architectural historian who prepared the historic resources component of a mixed use residential, commercial, open space development in the City’s historic Centerville area, involving the potential adaptive reuse of a decommissioned historic fire station. Attended Historic Architecture Review Board (HARB) public meetings to answer questions by the board and members of the public regarding project alternatives and impacts to an eligible historic resource.

City of Fremont, Mowry Avenue Townhomes Project, Fremont, CA. Architectural historian who provided senior review of an historic architectural historic review technical memorandum including design review of plans for a residential infill project in the City of Fremont. As part of the deliverable, AECOM conducted a design review to determine if the proposed work will adhere to the 2017 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties for Rehabilitation and meet City of Fremont’s General Plan goals for historic preservation and cultural resources.

City of Fremont, Silva House Assessment, Fremont, CA. Architectural historian who provided senior review of an update DPR 523 form series to record and evaluate a single-family residence previously identified as a contributor to a rural cultural landscape for potential eligibility as an individual resources on the City’s historic register.

City of Fremont, Robson Homes, LLC., Implementation of Rodrigues Farmhouse Mitigation Measures, Fremont, CA. Architectural historian who assisted with fulfillment of mitigation measures as part of the approval of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) prepared for the City of Fremont in 2017. Work included creation of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) report with photographic documentation, creation of interpretative signage, and overseeing construction monitoring of a preservation architect subconsultant for a residential infill project that includes rehabilitation of a historic farmhouse.

Education
MA, Historic Preservation Planning,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
BA, History, Kenyon College,
Gambier, OH
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 13
3/2008-Present
With Other Firms: 7
Technical Specialties
Design Guidelines for Historic
Properties and Historic Districts
Management/Treatment Plans
NEPA Environmental Review,
Analysis, and Documentation
Section 106 Environmental Review,
Analysis, and Documentation
Historic Resource Assessment
Reports and Evaluations
SOI Analysis
Professional Affiliations
National Trust for Historic
Preservation
Society of Architectural Historians
California Preservation Foundation
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Trina Meiser

City of Oakland/East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, West Grand/Brush Street Mixed Use Affordable Housing Categorical Exemption and HUD NEPA Environmental Assessment, Oakland, CA. Architectural historian who provided CEQA and NEPA compliance support related to historic built environment for an 8-story, mixed-use (childcare and affordable multi-family) residential development. The proposed project would include a maximum of 59 affordable residential units, a second-floor childcare center for 130 children, ground-floor offices for social services, as well as streetscape improvements. Particular attention was focused on potential noise impacts from vehicular traffic on the nearby, elevated I-980; localized circulation; and environmental contamination from a nearby offsite property that required close collaboration with the county health department.

City of Rohnert Park, Central Rohnert Park Priority Development Area Master Plan and EIR, Marin County, CA. Architectural historian. AECOM served as the lead consultant developing a Master Plan and EIR for the 300-acre PDA. The PDA Plan will allow the City to maximize the assets of the planned Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station to serve as a catalyst to help foster the development of a town center. The Plan focuses on preserving and enhancing valued community assets and includes alternatives and development strategies and the creation of a transit-supportive, mixed-use Downtown destination through infill and reinvestment of subareas in Central Rohnert Park. The Plan directs transition and reinvestment in these areas and guides approaches to developing complete communities.

City of San José, Former City Hall, San José, CA. Architectural historian who provided senior review of study and EIR section regarding historic resources for the proposed demolition of the former City of San José City Hall building on County land, which is eligible for listing on federal, state, and local historic registers. The building is currently vacant and is not in a usable condition, with ongoing maintenance and security costs borne by the County. Extensive consideration was given to alternatives, including adaptive rehabilitation and re-use of the building for affordable housing.

Eden Housing, Inc., Gallup and Mesa Affordable Housing Project, HUD Environmental Assessment, San José, CA. Architectural historian. The project proposed the development of a 5-story affordable residential development on 0.38-acres with a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, surrounded by residential and commercial uses. Prepared the HUD EA under NEPA, coordinated technical specialists, and assembled the EA.

California Department of Transportation - District 4, Historic-era Buildings Evaluation, Oakland, CA. Architectural historian providing evaluation of historic-era buildings for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places. Contributing to a series of reports, including Historical Resources Evaluation Report, Historic Property Survey Report, and XPI report.

Kennedy Wilson, Sacramento Commons Project, Capital Tower Apartments: Historical Resource Inventory and Evaluation Report, Sacramento, CA. Architectural historian who provided senior review of an updated HRIER report with current fieldwork, additional research, and additional historic context of the Capital Tower and Garden Apartments.

Sacramento County Community Development Department, Sacramento Commons Planned Use Development Environmental Impact Report, Sacramento, CA. Architectural Historian. AECOM assisted the city with the preparation of an environmental impact report for the redevelopment of 10.13 acres on portions of a 4-block area in downtown Sacramento currently occupied by a residential rental community consisting of 409 dwelling units.

California High Speed Rail Authority, California High Speed Train – Merced to Fresno Segment, CA. Architectural historian who assisted in the inventory and evaluation of more than 400 properties in Merced, Madera, and Fresno Counties in compliance with Section 106. Evaluations were conducted under a programmatic agreement between the State Historic Preservation Office and the authority.

Robson Homes, Ursa Historical Mitigation, Fremont, CA. Architectural historian who oversaw the implementation of historic architecture mitigation measures, as required to meet CEQA requirements.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Paola Peña
Air Quality/GHG Analyst
Ms. Peña is an air quality scientist with experience in preparing project-level air emissions inventories of criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gases. She provides air quality and climate change impact analysis for incorporation into environmental impact assessments in CEQA-related projects. Ms. Peña has experience in applying California’s Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 as well as the requirements of CEQA to air quality and greenhouse gas projects through emissions modeling and spreadsheet calculations analysis. Her work with evaluating environmental impacts in relation to local, regional, and federal regulations, allows her to understand air quality and climate change impacts for new development projects, and ensure development projects have assessed the associated air quality and greenhouse gas issues.

Experience
County of Santa Clara, Young Ranch Residential EIR Project, Santa Clara County, CA. Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas technical report to support the EIR. The project proposes a 79-lot cluster subdivision within the open hillsides of unincorporated Santa Clara County. AECOM prepared the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) under CEQA, and related technical studies, to allow for successful delivery of the Draft EIR within tight schedule and budgetary constraints.

City of Fremont, SiliconSage Fremont Boulevard Mixed-Use Development Project Initial Study and EIR, Fremont, CA. Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas sections of the CEQA Initial Study, including the criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions estimates for the construction and operation of a mixed-use development project within a transit-oriented development overlay district. The development would have 72 townhomes, 64 apartments, a 23,450 square foot shopping center, a 1,550 square foot café, and a 2,610 square foot daycare center. The project included demolition of a former City fire station, eligible for historic listing. The EIR focused on impacts on historical resources and noise, with other environmental resource topics analyzed and screened from further consideration during the Initial Study process.

City of Fremont, Ursa Residential Development Project, Fremont, CA. Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas sections of the CEQA IS, including the criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions estimates for the development of a 2.67-acre parcel for single family homes.

Town of Loomis, Costco EIR, Placer County, CA. Air quality analyst who prepared the constructionrelated and operational air quality and greenhouse gas emission estimates to support the EIR. Project involved development of a new Costco store on approximately 17 acres in a semi-rural site at the edge of the Town of Loomis. Anticipating litigation, the process involved extensive and proactive engagement of resource agencies, regulatory agencies, public agencies in the vicinity, decision makers, and the public, as well as extremely rigorous analysis, mitigation, and reporting. The EIR evaluated many land use and circulation alternatives at an equal level of detail. Key issues of concern included visual resources, traffic, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, biological resources (oak woodlands and freshwater marsh), groundwater, noise, and hazardous materials.

Santa Clara County, 231 Grant Ave Housing EIR, Palo Alto, CA. Project manager for historic evaluation, traffic impact assessment, Initial Study, and Focused Environmental Impact Report under CEQA. The project proposes to demolish the existing building and redevelop the site with a 3-story residential building primarily to serve teachers and classified staff from participating school districts.

Education
BS, Environmental Chemistry –
Environmental Systems, University
of California, San Diego
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 5
5/2016-Present
With Other Firms: 3
Affiliations
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM, Paola Peña

Oakland 29 Apartments, LLC, 295 29th Street Residential Infill Project, Oakland, CA. Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas technical report, including the criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions estimates for the construction and operation of a residential infill project in the Broadway Valdez District Specific Plan near downtown Oakland.

City of Redwood City, South Main Mixed-Use EIR, Redwood City, CA. Developing the criteria air pollutant and greenhouse gas emission estimates for a focused environmental impact report evaluating a proposed development project located at 1301 and 1601 El Camino Real. The proposal includes one residential building with 252 multi-family residential units, 60 of which are affordable housing, and four commercial office buildings with nearly 500,000 sf of offices and approximately 10,000 sf of child care, as well as additional active/recreational uses, amenities and open space. The Applicant proposes to replace and improve an additional 23 affordable units on the City-owned portion of Parcel C, a majority of which are currently uninhabited.

Build, Inc. and City and County of San Francisco, India Basin Mixed-Use Development Project EIR, San Francisco, CA. Assisted in the development of the air quality and greenhouse gas emission estimates and associated technical reports for the 39-acre mixed-use development and recreation project with elements of restoration along the India Basin shoreline of the Bay.

County of San Mateo, Middlefield Road Streetscape Improvement Project, San Mateo County, CA.

Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas sections of the CEQA IS/MND, including the criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions estimates for the reconfiguration of a roadway to include roadway improvements, parking, bike lanes, and pedestrian amenities. 60429576 City and County of San Francisco, Gateway Industrial Center Environmental Impact Report, San Francisco, CA. Assisted in the air quality and GHG emissions analysis for a CEQA Initial Study followed by a Focused EIR for an industrial complex in the southern portion of San Francisco.

TZK Broadway, Inc., ZinZanni Hotel & Theater Mixed-Use Development Project IS/MND, San Francisco, CA. Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas sections of the IS/MND which was environmentally cleared under CEQA in 2019. The project would remove the existing parking lot and construct a mixed-use development with three components: a 29,570 gsf entertainment venue that would house Teatro ZinZanni’s historic spiegeltent and 285-seat dinner theater venue; an 118,000 sf, four-story hotel; and an approximately 14,000 gsf, privately financed and maintained public park.

US NASA - Ames Research Center, Research Center A-E 2017-2022 - Lease Negotiations, Moffett Federal Airfield, CA. AECOM is providing support for lease negotiations for new housing parcel at the NASA Research Park South that will include approximately 2,000 dwelling units and 100,000 gsf of retail and commercial uses.

City of Ceres, Whitmore Ranch Specific Plan and EIR, Stanislaus County, CA. Ms. Peña developed the air quality and greenhouse gas emission estimates and associated sections of the CEQA document.

AECOM is preparing a specific plan and EIR and providing general plan amendment assistance for the 97-acre Whitmore Ranch Specific Plan area. Phase I includes land planning, preliminary infrastructure planning; preliminary park, path, trail, and tree master plan; and design guidelines. Phase II work is the preparation of an EIR and supporting technical studies. Phase III includes a comprehensive Infrastructure and Facilities Plan, Facilities Financing Plan, General Plan Amendment and Annexation Documents in coordination with Stanislaus LAFCo.

City of Woodland, Woodland General Plan Update, EIR, and Climate Action Plan, Yolo County, CA.

Air quality specialist who assisted in analyzing health risks from roadways based on associated traffic data and land use information in accordance with Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Roadway Protocols. AECOM worked as a subconsultant to Dyett & Bhatia to comprehensively update Woodland’s General Plan to guide development and conservation through 2035. AECOM’s work includes a new Sustainability Element, a climate action plan, and the lead role on CEQA documentation.

We are providing full integration of the environmental review and planning process to maximize future streamlining and tiering potential for future projects.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Susan D. Sanders, Ph.D.

Senior Wildlife Biologist
Dr. Sanders has prepared biological resource sections of EIRs/EIS, ISs, environmental assessments/evaluations, and management plans for more than 200 projects. These projects have included commercial and residential developments; USFS land exchanges; redevelopment plans; linear projects, such as fiber optic line installation, transmission lines, and water and sewer lines; mining/aggregate extraction; and water development and flood control.

Dr. Sanders has also conducted or supervised many surveys for special-status species over the past 25 years, has prepared impact assessments and developed mitigation and monitoring programs for listed species, and has written numerous biological assessments.

Dr. Sanders has also conducted or supervised surveys for species such as Swainson’s hawks, northern goshawks, burrowing owls, California spotted owls, other raptors, California red-legged frogs, giant garter snakes, California tiger salamanders, San Joaquin kit fox, and many other special-status species. She has extensive experience coordinating with state and federal resource agencies and in securing lake and streambed alteration agreements for CDFW, Section 404 permits from USACE, 401 Water Quality Certification from RWQCBs, and other state and federal permits.

Experience
Santa Clara County, Young Ranch Cluster Subdivision EIR, Santa Clara County, CA. Senior biologist who provided peer review of biological studies and EIR sections related to biological resources.

The Young Ranch cluster subdivision is a proposed 79-lot cluster subdivision on the 2,150-acre property on Coyote Ridge, within the open hillsides of unincorporated Santa Clara County. The project would consist of 79 residential lots, 16 of which could be developed with secondary units, and a 4,000-squarefoot community center, with the remainder of the site (1,947 acres) preserved in perpetuity as open space. Extensive peer review of biological, water quality, geotechnical studies was critical to addressing concerns by surrounding property owners, and a detailed visibility analysis was prepared using GIS because of the required landform alteration, size of the units, and development sites along minor and major ridgelines.

Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission, Kammerer Road Sphere of Influence Amendment Environmental Impact Report, Elk Grove, CA. Senior biologist who provided senior review of biological resources studies and EIR sections related to biological resources. AECOM prepared the environmental impact report evaluating a change in the sphere of influence (SOI) for the city of Elk Grove for additional commercial and retail development. The project site is within unincorporated Sacramento County and is primarily used for extensive dry farmed and irrigated croplands and vineyard operations. The area currently consists of approximately 1,156 acres of agricultural land west of State Route 99, south of Kammerer Road and east of McMillan Road. The project is a landowner initiated proposal to amend the city of Elk Grove SOI, the Sacramento Area Sewer District SOI, and the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District SOI. The purpose of this SOI is to provide holding capacity for the city to be able to plan solutions for their continuing needs for employment opportunities and expanding population.

Education
Ph.D., Zoology, University of California,
Davis, 1983
M.A., Zoology, University of California,
Davis, 1979
B.A., Zoology, University of California,
Berkeley, 1976
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 9
2011–Present
With Other Firms: 28
Affiliations
The Wildlife Society, Western Section
American Ornithologists’ Union
California Native Plant Society
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Susan D. Sanders, PhD

Town of Loomis, Costco Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting, Loomis, CA. Senior Wildlife Biologist. AECOM prepared an EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program evaluating the construction and operation of a Costco Warehouse Membership Store in Loomis.

The applicant completed a majority of the technical studies.

Sacramento County Community Development Department, Mather Housing Pedestrian Walkway Project Preconstruction Bird Survey, Sacramento, CA. Project manager who managed staff and letter report preparation for a pre-construction bird survey in accordance with the project’s CEQA document mitigation measures and permits, including a Streambed Alteration Agreement. Work was conducted the same week AECOM was contacted by the County, so the project construction would not be delayed.

AECOM surveyed for nesting raptors, other breeding migratory bird nests, and western burrowing owls in accordance with CDFW protocol. The project that was to be constructed was the Mather Housing Pedestrian Walkway on the east side of Excelsior Road, between Woodring Drive and Westerly Drive, in the Cordova community.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), On-call Environmental Services, Sacramento, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo, and Placer Counties, CA. Task Order Manager and senior biologist who is in charge of client coordination and staffing on-call biological resources task orders. Provide senior review of biological resource assessments. Under a 4-year on-call contract, AECOM is providing environmental services to support the construction, repairs, and/or monitoring of various SMUD projects such as transmission lines, substations, wind generation, and gas pipeline projects. Services include the full range of CEQA and NEPA compliance documents and supporting technical biological studies, as well as permitting, construction monitoring, and long-term monitoring of compliance with permit conditions.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District, Non-motorized Pathway Phase 1, San Rafael to Santa Rosa, Marin and Sonoma Counties, CA. Lead biologist directing surveys and report preparation for the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District non-motorized pathway (NMP) project, a 30-mile long segment of bicycle and pedestrian pathway. AECOM’s work includes conducting surveys and habitat assessments for California red-legged frog, clapper rail, California tiger salamander, and sensitive plants; preparing the Natural Environment Study in accordance with the SER and supporting the Section 7 consultation.

City of Citrus Heights, Auburn Boulevard Improvement Project, Sacramento County, CA. Project manager for biological resource studies for roadway improvement project on Auburn Boulevard from Sylvan Corners to Cripple Creek Road. Key issues included assessment of project impacts on anadromous fish in Cripple Creek and impacts on riparian woodland and heritage oak trees. Dr. Sanders prepared a natural environment study report and biological assessment and coordinated with Caltrans District 3, CDFW, USFWS, and other regulatory agencies in identifying necessary permits for construction.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Solano Wind Project Phase 3 – Post-Construction Avian and Bat Mortality Monitoring Program, Solano County, CA. Project manager for a 3-year bird and bat fatality monitoring effort for the Solano Wind Project Phase 3. Tasks involved developing an Avian and Bat Mortality Monitoring Protocol to conduct carcass surveys and statistical analysis; a managing a survey crew conducting bimonthly carcass searches at the project site; preparation of annual monitoring reports analyzing the results of the three years of bird and bat fatality monitoring; and presentation of results at the Solano County Technical Advisory Committee on Wind Energy Project Avian Issues.

Nevada County Planning Department, Mitigation Monitoring for Dark Horse Golf Course and Residential Community Mitigation Plan, Nevada County, CA. Project manager for monitoring and reporting related to implementation of oak woodland revegetation and wetland mitigation and an enhancement and compensation plan. Tasks included close coordination with USACE, CDFW, Nevada County Planning Department staff, and project developer, field inspections, review of plans and recommendations for remedial actions.

Agenda Item #7.3:

Jasmine Wurlitzer
Biologist and Certified Arborist
Jasmine Wurlitzer is a certified arborist and biologist based in AECOM’s Sacramento office. She has 10 years of experience in botanical surveys, restoration ecology, biological monitoring, data collection and analysis, land reclamation, and writing impact analyses for CEQA documents. She has 5 years of experience managing a native seed collection and propagation program. Her strong field skills are coupled with excellent research, analytical, and writing capabilities. She has demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, administrative, and problem-solving abilities. She is adept in using Microsoft Office, Trimble Juno GPS unit, TerraSync, and Pathfinder.

Experience
City of Healdsburg Wastewater Reuse Project, Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, 2018, Sonoma County, CA.

Biologist who performed biological database review and field surveys for proposed underground pipe locations. Drafted CEQA write up of existing biological setting based on field visit, literature review, and database search results, and provided strategic input on the assessment of potential impact areas.

Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission and City of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Sphere of Influence Amendment and
Multi-Sport Complex Environmental Impact Report, Elk Grove, CA. Biologist who conducted field survey and drafted the biological resource section of the EIR. EIR analyzed potential impacts of amending Elk Grove’s Sphere of Influence, constructing a 100-acre sports complex for soccer and other field sports, a stadium, an agricultural fairground, and future development. Also evaluated changes in the boundaries of municipal service providers and future commercial and residential development. The EIR focused on potential impacts from conversion of agricultural land, extension of utilities, proximity to industrial land uses, tournament noise, and urban and agricultural runoff.

Town of Loomis, Costco Environmental Impact Report and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Loomis,
California. Biologist who participated in project kickoff meeting.

AECOM prepared the EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program evaluating the construction and operation of a Costco Warehouse Membership Store in Loomis, CA.

City of Suisun City, Mount Calvary Baptist Church Environmental Impact Report, Suisun City, California. Botanist. Reviewed database records for rare plant species in the vicinity of the project area and created a list of target plant species and map of reference populations in support of late-season rare plant surveys. AECOM prepared an environmental impact report (EIR) evaluating the construction and operation of a new church campus. The development will include the sanctuary/main worship hall, with Education
BS, Biological Sciences (concentration
in Ecology, Evolution, and
Conservation; minor in
Environmental Studies), California
State University, Sacramento,
summa cum laude, 2012
Certifications
Certified Arborist, International Society
of Arboriculture, Certification #WE10104A
Training
Wetland Delineation Training, U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, 2013
Measuring and Monitoring Plant
Populations Workshop, California
Native Plant Society, 2016
Contractor Orientation, Union Pacific
Railroad, 2018
eRailSafe System Training, October
2018, Contractor Badge No.
640780, expires 08/12/2020
Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Ecology
and Conservation Workshop,
Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation,
2018
CEQA Essentials, Association of
Environmental Professionals, 2018
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 3
6/2018-Present
With Other Firms: 7
Affiliations
International Society of Arboriculture,
Western Chapter
California Native Plant Society,
Sacramento Valley Chapter
California Society for Ecological
Restoration
Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM Jasmine Wurlitzer

ancillary buildings to support outreach programs, such as senior housing, youth development, child development, counseling, fitness, family entertainment, health, and wellness.

City of Woodland, Woodland Research and Technology Park Specific Plan and EIR, Woodland, CA. Biologist. Conducted field habitat assessment of off-site improvement areas, including Caltrans improvements at the Highway 113/County Road 25A interchange, and assessed these areas for the potential to support special-status species. Authored the biological resources section of the Specific Plan EIR. AECOM is preparing a specific plan and EIR for the approximately 351-acre Research Park Specific Plan area and adjacent off-site improvement areas.

City of Roseville, General Plan Update, Environmental Impact Report & Climate Action Plan, Roseville, Placer County, California. Biologist. Co-authored the biological resources section of the City of Roseville’s General Plan Update EIR. The City of Roseville planning area encompasses approximately 29,000 acres in Placer County. AECOM is updating Roseville’s General Plan, EIR, and CAP to guide development and conservation through 2035.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), McClellan Solar Project CEQA and Environmental Permitting, Sacramento County, CA. Biologist who performed biological surveys, and will be preparing permit applications, and conducting the CEQA (IS/MND) biological analysis for this solar project at the former McClellan Airforce Base.

SMUD, Country Acres Solar Project CEQA and Environmental Permitting, Placer County, CA.

Biologist who performed biological surveys, wetland delineations, and will be conducting the CEQA (EIR) biological analysis for this proposed solar project on approximately 1000 acres in southwestern Placer County.

SMUD, Solano 4 Wind Project EIR and Permitting Services, Solano County, CA. Biologist who provided technical review of wetland delineation report. AECOM is preparing a project level EIR, habitat assessments, cultural resources studies, and permit applications for the Solano 4 Wind Project. SMUD is looking to repower its Solano Wind Project Phase 1 and Roberts properties, and install new wind turbine generators (WTGs) on its Collinsville property. Collectively, these sites are referred to as the Solano 4 Project. The Solano 4 project would consist of removing 85 WTGs and then construct 22 new WTGs that would generate up to 90 MW on approximately 2,237 acres dominated by non-native grasslands used for seasonal livestock grazing. In order to develop the project, additional roads, foundations, and a power collection system to transport power to the SMUD power grid would need to be developed.

SMUD, Solano Wind Project Incidental Take Permit Eagle Mortality Monitoring, Solano County, California. Biologist providing eagle mortality monitoring to comply with the incidental take permit for the Solano Wind project.

Sacramento Regional Transit District, Gold Line Double Tracking Environmental Support, Sacramento County, California. Biologist. Conducted habitat assessment and biological resources sitereconnaissance surveys and authored a biological resources technical report for the project. In addition, authored the biological resources section for inclusion in NEPA and CEQA documentation. AECOM is responsible for project management and administration, environmental documentation, community engagement, and requisite engineering designs to support the environmental analysis for this project double track two segments of the Gold Line from Sacramento towards Folsom. The two segments collectively total almost 2 miles. Challenges include confirming the locations for the tracks, advancing the design sufficiently to get a reasonable footprint, and completing the analysis with sufficient time for FTA review.

US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Mill Valley Formerly Used Defense Site, Mill Valley AFS, Marin County, California. Biologist who conducted a biological survey of the project site, to identify any issues or constraints related to sensitive plant species. AECOM, as a subcontractor, is providing services to support the prime consultant with the investigation of residual petroleum contaminated soil at the Former Mill Valley Air Force Station. AECOM will provide a quality assurance project plan and a closure report, documenting field efforts.

Agenda Item #7.3:

AECOM
2020 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95811
T 916.414.5800
F 916.414.5850
Agenda Item #7.3:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Aug 2023
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item Title
Appoint Alternate Donna Dambach as one of the City's Regular Members of the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission
Summary
The Sonoma Valley Citizen’s Advisory Commission was created through a Joint Powers Agreement between the County of Sonoma and the City of Sonoma. Its purpose is to provide a public forum to deliberate planning decisions impacting both the City and the unincorporated areas of the Sonoma Valley.

It provides a regular forum for citizen participation in the formation of public policy, to consider issues concerning the Sonoma Valley, evaluate solutions of these issues, advise elected officials and other decision makers, and form a bridge for communication between the various governmental agencies and the general public.

The City of Sonoma appoints and is represented on the commission by three commissioners, one alternate and one Council member, Planning Commissioner, or Planning staff member.

At this time, there are two commissioner vacancies. Due to her level of engagement, County staff has requested that the City consider appointing Donna Dambach, the current Alternate, to one of the two regular commission seats. She has expressed her willingness to do so. Ms.

Dambach is not only the SVCAC Alternate, she is also an active member of the City's Planning Commission.

City staff has sent out a call for applications to identify interested applicants for the remaining open seat.

Recommended Council Action
Appoint Alternate Donna Dambach as one of the City's Regular Members of the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission.

Alternative Actions

1. Keep Ms. Dambach in the alternate position and leave two seats vacant to be filled by future applicants.

Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to this action.

Environmental Review Status
Agenda Item #7.4:

Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Agenda Item #7.4:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Aug 2023
Department
Police
Staff Contact
Agenda Item Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement for a New 2023 Chevy Tahoe 2WD Police Package Vehicle/Command Vehicle, in an Amount not to Exceed $60,000 as Approved in FY 23/24 Budget
Summary
The City has received a quote from Elk Grove Auto / Winner Chevrolet (California State Contract #1-22-23-23D) for the purchase of a new 2023 Chevy Tahoe 2WD Police Package Vehicle (PPV)/Command Vehicle as a replacement for an unmarked 2013 Chevrolet Impala that is now well past its reliable life expectancy even as a backup. Per the City’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPPP), Police indicate that there are no Police Package Vehicles electric or hybrid, large 2WD SUVs on the market that have been tested and proven on the market and available for purchase.

This vendor provided the only opportunity to confirm availability and the lowest cost on a vehicle that will remain consistent with the make and model of other vehicles in the fleet. As with past Command Vehicles, funding for this unit has been placed in the Vehicle & Equipment (V&E) Replacement Fund through annual contributions. This year’s budget included an allocation of $60,000 for the replacement of this vehicle. The total cost, however, is $50,937.82. This vehicle comes pre-installed with emergency lighting and the wiring harness for the control output.

There is some expense for the installation of the emergency lighting and patrol radio/computer installation. This fee is not expected to exceed $8,000 due to the pre-wiring and installation at the manufacturer. These fees previously would exceed $10,000. The previous vehicle has administratively been deemed “surplus” as it has been sent out to auction for sale. The proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will be placed into the City’s EMS Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund #521.

This vehicle will be placed into the Sonoma County Fleet Operations vehicle replacement and maintenance program as approved with the FY 22/23 budget. This annual cost is $9,360 which includes the routine maintenance expense and places the vehicle into a five-year replacement program, by paying the fees for the replacement in advance. This provides the city with the option at replacement to review if any hybrid or alternative energy vehicles are suitable for police and emergency services for the city at that time.

Recommended Council Action
Adopt the resolution.

Alternative Actions
Deny request or require alternative action.

Financial Impact
Agenda Item #7.5:

The total cost to the City for this purchase is $60,000. The FY 23/34 budget in account 603- 64510-704-70704 includes $60,000 for the replacement of the Command Vehicle. This vehicle will be placed into the Sonoma County Fleet Operations vehicle replacement and maintenance program as approved with the FY 23/24 budget in account 100-42101-406-60404 for $9,360 a year for five years.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Resolution - Command Vehicle Purchase
Quote 2596 Packet
Agenda Item #7.5:

City of Sonoma
RESOLUTION # ____ - 2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A NEW 2023 CHEVY TAHOE 2WD POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget included an appropriation of $60,000 from the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund to purchase a new 2023 Chevy Tahoe 2WD Police Package Vehicle to replace an older 2013 unmarked police vehicle, which will be surplused; and
WHEREAS, this is the lowest quote received under state contract for a vehicle consistent with the make and model of other Command Vehicles in the Sonoma Police Department fleet; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the new Command Vehicle is approximately $50,937.82, which is approximately $8,000 less than the FY23/24 budget allocation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sonoma authorizes the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for a new 2023 Chevy Tahoe 2WD Police Package Vehicle, in a not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.

ADOPTED this 16th day of August 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Sandra Lowe, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.5:

Elk Grove Auto / Winner Chevrolet DATE June 26, 2023
8575 Laguna Grove Drive To: Quotation # 2596
Elk Grove, CA 95757 Tony Tsui
(916)509-8598 - Desk Sonoma Co
(916792-3672 - Cell
Prepared by: Andrew Villareal
(707) 565-5423
Comments or special instructions: Vehicle build and options are in additional pages.

AMOUNT
$ 44,000.00
$ 2,232.00
$ (2,600.00)
$ (800.00)
$ 3,700.00
$ 46,532.00
DOC Fee $ 85.00
Taxable Subtotal: $ 46,617.00

9.250% $ 4,312.07
Tire Fee: $8.75
Total: $ 50,937.82
State Contract # 1-22-23-23D
****Shipping charge added for deliveries beyond Sacramento. No charge for will call.**** CA Tire Fee: $1.75 / Per Tire
Tax Rate(Subject to change):

Description
PPV Credit
(Order Acknowledgment Signature) (Date)
If you have any questions concerning this quotation, contact Andrew Villareal at (916)509- 8598 or email at [email protected]
Line #3 2023 Chevy Tahoe
Options (Refer to Window Sticker):

Delivery Charge:
**** specs with the PO or the vehicle will not be ordered. **** Subtotal
**** Please review, sign, and return a copy of the quote and **** Ballistics
2WD Credit
___________________________________________________
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial (5) ( Complete ) This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided.

Note:Photo may not represent exact vehicle or selected equipment. [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial (5) Prepared By
Andrew Villareal
Winner Chevrolet / Lasher Fleet
916-509-8598-Desk
916-792-3672-Cell
[email protected]
Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided.

Table of Contents
• Vehicle Image
• Dealership Information
• Window Sticker
• Standard Equipment
• Weight Rating
• Technical Specifications
Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided.

Dealership Information
***PLEASE REVIEW THE "WINDOW STICKER," QUOTE, AND ALL INCLUDED INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ACCURACY. IF A PURCHASE ORDER IS ISSUED, PLEASE INCLUDE A SIGNED COPY OF THIS QUOTE WITH THE "WINDOW STICKER." BY THIS QUOTE

BEING SIGNED AND RETURNED BY THE PURCHASING AGENCY, THE PURCHASING

AGENCY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE VEHICLE CONFIGURATION AND PRICE ARE ACCURATE.******TAX IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE PRICE. PURCHASING AGENCY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CALCULATING TAX. THE TAX RATE IS BASED ON THE REGISTRATION ADDRESS AND CANNOT BE A PO BOX. ******IF THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO BE DELIVERED BEYOND F.O.B. SACRAMENTO, ADDITIONAL COST WILL BE REQUIRED. *** Thanks!
Prepared By:

Andrew Villareal
Winner Chevrolet / Lasher Fleet
916-792-3672
[email protected]
Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial (5) ( Complete ) This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided.

Window Sticker

SUMMARY
[Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial Interior:Jet Black, Cloth seat trim
Exterior 1:Sterling Gray Metallic
Exterior 2:No color has been selected.

Engine, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
Transmission, 10-speed automatic

OPTIONS

CODE MODEL MSRP
CC10706 [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial

OPTIONS
1FL Commercial Preferred Equipment Group $0.00
5J3 Calibration, Surveillance Mode interior lighting Inc. 5J9 Calibration, taillamp flasher, Red/White Inc.
5LO Calibration, taillamp flasher, Red/Red Inc.
6C7 Lighting, red and white front auxiliary dome $170.00 6E8 Fleet Calibration $25.00
6J3 Wiring, grille lamps and siren speakers $92.00
6J4 Wiring, horn and siren circuit $55.00
6J7 Flasher system, headlamp and taillamp, DRL compatible with control wire
Inc.
7X2 Spotlamps, left- and right-hand $1,340.00
9C1 Identifier for Police Package Vehicle $0.00
AMF Remote Keyless Entry Package $75.00
ATD Seat delete, third row passenger Inc.

AX2 Key, unique Inc.

AZ3 Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench $0.00
BCV Lock control, driver side auto door lock disable Inc.

C6C GVWR, 7400 lbs. (3357 kg) $0.00
CWA Rear Camera Mirror Washer Inc.

Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial (5) ( Complete ) This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided.

DRZ Rear Camera Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming $475.00 GU5 Rear axle, 3.23 ratio $0.00
GXD Sterling Gray Metallic $0.00
H1T Jet Black, Cloth seat trim $0.00
IOR Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 8" diagonal color touchscreen
$0.00
J55 Brake system, heavy duty Inc.

K3W Battery, 850 cold-cranking amps with 95 amp hour rating Inc.

K6K Battery, auxiliary, 760 cold-cranking amps with 70 amp hour rating Inc.

KX4 Alternator, 250 amps Inc.

L84 Engine, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 $0.00
MHU Transmission, 10-speed automatic Inc.

PXT Wheels, 20" x 9" (50.8 cm x 22.9 cm) steel Inc.

RAV Tire, spare 275/55R20 all-season, blackwall, Firestone Firehawk Pursuit
Inc.

RC1 Skid plate, front Inc.

RNQ Wheel, full-size spare, matching 20" (50.8 cm) steel wheel without center cap
Inc.

T66 Wiring provision, for outside mirrors and cargo side mirrors Inc.

UT7 Ground wires, blunt cut cargo area and blunt cut console area Inc.

V03 Cooling system, extra capacity Inc.

V53 Luggage rack side rails, delete Inc.

VK3 License plate front mounting package $0.00
VPV Ship Thru, Produced in Arlington Assembly and shipped to Kerr Industries and onto Arlington Assembly
$0.00
VQ2 Fleet processing option $0.00
VXT Incomplete vehicle Inc.

VZ2 Speedometer calibration Inc.

WUA Fascia, front high-approach angle Inc.

XCS Tires, 275/55R20SL all-season, blackwall, Firestone Firehawk Pursuit
Inc.

YF5 Emissions, California state requirements $0.00
Z56 Suspension Package, heavy-duty, police-rated. Inc.

Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial (5) ( Complete ) This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided. ___ Capless Fuel Fill Inc.
___ Exterior ornamentation delete Inc.
___ Instrumentation, analog Inc.
___ Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III Inc.
___ Power supply, 50-amp, power supply, auxiliary battery Inc. ___ Power supply, 100-amp, auxiliary battery, rear electrical center Inc. ___ Power supply, 120-amp, (4) 30-amp circuit, Primary battery Inc. ___ Seat belts, 3-point, all seating positions Inc.
___ Protected idle Inc.

FUEL ECONOMY
Est City:14 (2022) MPG
Est Highway:20 (2022) MPG
Est Highway Cruising Range:480.00 mi
Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial (5) ( Complete ) This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided.

Standard Equipment
Mechanical
Engine, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing, includes aluminum block construction (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb-ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm) (STD) Transmission, 10-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Traction Select System including tow/haul (STD)
Rear axle, 3.23 ratio
Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride (STD)
GVWR, 7400 lbs. (3357 kg) (2WD models only.) (STD)
Keyless start, push button
Automatic Stop/Start
Engine control, stop/start system disable button, non-latching Engine air filtration monitor
Fuel, gasoline, E15
Differential, mechanical limited-slip
Rear wheel drive
Air filter, heavy-duty
Cooling, external engine oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil integral to driver side of radiator Cooling, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil Battery, 730 cold-cranking amps with 80 amp hour rating Alternator, 220 amps
Trailering equipment includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way connector and 2" trailering receiver
Trailer sway control
Hitch Guidance
Suspension, front coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear multi-link with coil springs
Steering, power
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with DURALIFE rotors Exhaust, single system, single-outlet
Mechanical Jack with tools
Exterior
Wheels, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) Bright Silver painted aluminum (STD) Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial (5) ( Complete ) This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided.

Exterior
Tires, 265/65R18SL all-season, blackwall (Standard with (PZX) 18" Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels only.) (STD)
Wheel, full-size spare, 17" (43.2 cm)
Tire, spare P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
Tire carrier, lockable outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear Active aero shutters, upper
Fascia, front
Luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted, Black
Assist steps, Black with chrome accent strip
Headlamps, LED
Lamps, stop and tail, LED
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding, body-color Mirror caps, body-color
Glass, deep-tinted (all windows, except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass)
Glass, acoustic, laminated
Glass, windshield shade band
Windshield, solar absorbing
Wipers, front intermittent, Rainsense
Wiper, rear intermittent with washer
Door handles, body-color
Liftgate, rear manual
Entertainment
Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 8" diagonal color touchscreen AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command passthrough to phone, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable. (STD) Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
SiriusXM Radio delete
Infotainment display, 8" diagonal touchscreen
Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Standard with (UE1) OnStar only. Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Agenda Item #7.5:

Andrew Villareal | 916-792-3672 | [email protected] [Fleet] 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (CC10706) 2WD 4dr Commercial (5) ( Complete ) This document contains information considered Confidential between GM and its Clients uniquely. The information provided is not intended for public disclosure. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice, and do not include certain fees, taxes and charges that may be required by law or vary by manufacturer or region.

Performance figures are guidelines only, and actual performance may vary. Photos may not represent actual vehicles or exact configurations. Content based on report preparer’s input is subject to the accuracy of the input provided.

Interior
Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench (Not available with (D07) center floor console and (USR) USB data ports.) (STD)
Seat trim, cloth
Seat adjusters, 8-way power includes 6-way power front passenger seat with 2-way power lumbar Seat adjusters, 10-way power includes 8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar Seats, second row 60/40 split-folding bench, manual
Seats, third row 60/40 split-folding bench, manual (Not available with (9C1) Police Vehicle.) Floor covering, Black rubberized vinyl (Deleted when (B30) floor covering is ordered.) Electronic Precision Shift
Steering column lock, electrical (Standard on models built after July 18, 2022.) Steering column, manual tilt and telescopic
Steering wheel, urethane
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio, Driver Information Center, cruise control and Forward Collision Alert following gap button (if equipped) (left backside Seek/Scan steering wheel radio buttons are inoperable; these 2 buttons can be repurposed for aftermarket emergency equipment) Driver Information Center, 4.2" diagonal color display includes driver personalization Rear Seat Reminder
Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection and delayed locking (When ordered with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle, Auto Lockout is disabled on driver door.) Keyless Open includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
Theft-deterrent system, content, electrical, unauthorized entry USB data ports, 2, one type-A and one type-C, located within center console USB charging-only ports, 4, (2) located on rear of center console and (2) in 3rd row (1 left and 1 right side below quarter glass side window) (When ordered with (9C1) Police Vehicle, (2) type-C ports are moved to the rear of center seat base and (2) type-C are moved to the cargo area. Deleted when (A50) front bucket seats are ordered.)
Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down
Window, power with front passenger Express-Up/Down
Windows, power with rear Express-Down
Air conditioning, tri-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver, right front passenger and rear seat occupants
Air conditioning, rear
Defogger, rear-window electric
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