South Gate City Council
May 27, 2025

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SAMPLE COPY EXHIBIT H
F. ORGANIZATION (Continued)
Verification Yes

6. For Projects with backfill expenditures for Organization:
b. Does the Subrecipient have documentation that the
backfill expenditures were approved by the State?
c. Did the Subrecipient appropriately document the
backfill expenditures using employee timecards and
other payroll documentation?

7. Were employee timecards utilized in Organization activities signed and dated by the employee and direct supervisor?

8. Were the Organization expenditures consistent with the State approved grant award and/or post award modification(s)?

9. Ensure that the Subrecipient corrected areas of noncompliance that remain outstanding and were reported as findings in prior Grant Year monitoring reports maintained by HSGA:
a. If the Project prior Grant Year monitoring report finding was resolved, explain resolution and indicate such in the current report as resolved.
b. IftheProjectpriorGrantYearmonitoringreportfinding
is not resolved, indicate why it has not been resolved and what the Subrecipient is doing to resolve the prior year finding and indicate such in the current report.

Comments
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Item No. 9
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FILED City of South Gate
//;2'lbri CITY COUNCIL
AG-ENDA IE3NLL
DepartmentDirector:

For the R Meeting of: May 27, 2025
artment: Public Works
City Mariager: {22(,[A- Rob Houston
SUBJECT: CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER N0. 2 TO CONTRACT N0. 2023-66-CC WITH WGJ ENTERPRISES, INC., dba PCI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING OF STREETS CITYWIDE, CITY PROJECT NO. 654- ST
PURPOSE: To approve Contract Change Order ("CCO") No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-66-CC to re-stripe additional crosswalks and pavement markings on intersections along Tweedy Avenue, California Avenue and Southern Avenue, as part of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide Project.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider:
a. Approving Contract Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-66-CC ("Agreement") with WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI ("WGJ"), to re-stripe additional crosswalks and pavement markings under the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST, in the amount of $56,600; and
b. Authorizing the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order No. 2.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the General Fund. CCO No. 2 to the Agreement is in the amount of $56,600 and will be funded with Proposition C Funds. The total Project budget is $218,760 which is planned to be expended as summarized below.

Pro,ject Services Proposition C
Construction Contract No. 2023-66-CC $100,860
Contract Change Order No. 1 $31,732
Contract Change Order No. 2 $56,600
Construction Management and Inspection $14,000
Construction Management and Inspection Contingency $2,000 Staff Time (Prqiect Management) $13,568
Total $218,760
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ANALYSIS: The proposed CCO No. 2, in the amount of $56,600, will authorize the re-striping of intersections along Tweedy Boulevard, California Avenue and Southern Avenue, with durable thernnoplastic material. The proposed work includes re-striping crosswalks, and pavement markings.

CCO No. 2 is priced consistent with the bid pricing. By leveraging the unit bid costs, this change order delivers cost-effective, long-lasting pavement graphics extending marking life to seven years or more and reducing aru'iual maintenance needs while significantly improving both daytime and nighttime visibility for motorists and pedestrians BACKGROUND: The City's roadway network spans more than 125 miles of streets, all of which depend on high-visibility pavement legends, crosswalks, and lane delineations to promote safe and efficient traffic flow. These essential markings utilize durable thermoplastic materials, offering superior reflectivity and extended service life compared to conventional paint. This project will fully refurbish existing crosswalks and pavement legends with new thermoplastic applications and will refresh all lane lines and centerlines to uphold consistent visibility standards and full compliance with MUTCD guidelines.

On May 23, 2023, the City Council awarded the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide contract to WGJ in the amount of $100,860. Work commenced on June 22, 2023, and concluded on August 18, 2023. During this initial phase, it was necessary to administratively approve Change Order No. 1, totaling $31,732 to cover the actual quantities of thermoplastic work performed that exceeded the original bid estimates. This supplemental authorization ensured uninternipted progress and delivered immediate safety enhancements without delay.

Construction of the project was completed under budget, allowing additional funding to be used for restriping crosswalks and pavement markings on other City streets. Staff conducted a field survey to identify additional locations where the pavement was in good condition and suitable for restriping. This survey took time to complete. Once potential locations were identified, staff re-initiated the construction scheduling process with the contractor. However, WGJ had a full schedule due to commitments in other jurisdictions, and also faced a shortage of materials, which further delayed efforts to reschedule the work. As a result, the construction contract was put on hold and the start date was postponed.

Construction is planned to start on May 26, 2025, and be completed within ten (10) working days.

ATT ACHMENTS:

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A. Contract Change Order No. 2
B. Location Map of New Locations
C. Location Map of Completed Work
D. Change Order No. 1
E. Contract No. 2023-66-CC
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Attachment A
City of South Gate, Public Works Department
Contract Change Order
Date April7,2025 ChangeOrderNo. 002 AccounUContractNo.31l-790-3'l-9473 Contractor WGJ Enterprises, Inc, dba PCI Account Code
Contract Date January 10, 2023 City Contract No.

Plan Reference
ChangeOrderAmount $56,800.00 ExtensionofContract,ifwarrantedJ4workingdays Reason for Change Project savinqs wikhadditional funds from f'ieldoperations to do additional themoplastic stripinq.

Description of Change Restioinq of crosswalks and pavement markinq on State Street, Califomia Avenue and Southern Avenue.

Original Contract Amount
Total of previous authorized Change Orders
New Change Order Amount
New Contract Amount
100,860.00
31,732.00
58,800.D0
189,192.00
The Changes described above are hereby authorized.

Approved: Aprii 7, 2025.

Project fG1anager Authorized
Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works
City Manager
Original - Project File
CC: - Contractor
- Department
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Southern Aven

3. California Avenue & Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg Way
. California Avenue & Ardmore Avenue

5. California Avenue & Independence Avenue

6. California Avenue & Liberty Boulevard

7. Southern Avenue & Burke Avenue

8. Southern Avenue & Vossler Avenue

9. Southern Place & Atlantic Avenue
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SOUTHRaRN AVENUE AND SAN MCENTE AVENUE
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MISSOttRI AVENUE AND SAN MIGa AffiNUE
SAN JUAN AVENUE JkND INDEPENDENCE AVENUE
MISSOttm AVENtTE AND m)Ul AVEM
KAUffMAN AVENTJK AND DOROTHY Aa
KAUFFMAN AVj:HUE AND FIRESTONE BOUIJVARD
LIBERTY BOUIJVARD AN!) BEACHWaOOD AVENUE
LIB)eRTY BOULRaVARD AND COMCTAL PIACE
IJBERTY BOUIJVAR[) AH[) S)eVILIE AVENUE
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CITY OF SOUTH GATE
8650 CALIFORNIA AVENUE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
WWW.CITYOFSOUTHGATE.ORG
(323) 563-5781
VENDOR: 0013977:PCI
975 WEST 1ST STREET
AZUSA, CA 91702
Contact:

Email:

FOB Point:

Terms: Net 30 Days
Req Del Date:

Special Inst:

Attachment D

DATEEE'oNUMBER
SHIP TO: P. W. ENGINEERING DIVISION
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
Req. No: 0023277
Dept: P.W. ENGINEERING DIVISION
COntaCt: YOUNG, KARLA
Expiration Date:

Quantity Unit Description Umt Prlce Ext. Price

THIS IS A REVISED PURCHASE ORDER

THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING OF STREETS

CITYWIDE
CO #1: ADDITIONAL RE-STRIPING OF

MARKINGS AND OVERRUN OF FINAL
QUANTITIES.

FOR PROMPT PAYMENT, INVOICES MUST CONTAIN A PURCHASE ORDER # SEE LAST PAGE FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
, The City of South Gate is open for deliveries:

Monday through Thursday
7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

CLOSED ON FRIDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
100,860.00
31,732.00
132,592.00

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132,592.00
Account Number Amount Account Number Amount
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CHANGE ORDER #i
PROJEC1'TITLlii ThennoplaslicSiripingofSircetsCilyivide CONTRACT #:

CONTRACTORi
202366-CC
IVGJ Enle@tiies, Inc.

CITY OF SOUTH CiATE
PUBLIC 'iVOIlJCS!)EPzlRTMENT
CONTRACT/Pa CHANGE ORDER
CiTY PROJECT #:

PURCHASE ORD)m#;
CIIANGE REQUESTED BY:

DATE OF REPORTi
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Original contract/Pa ainount: S 100,860.00
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'niis Cliange Order amount: S 31732.00
'laotalincreaseio contract(a}}changeorders)to date: (qyy (IB qqllyH (, ,17B S 31,732.00 ReViSet! IOlal COnhuCt antounF: ATh?'t?"l! A'('nn? Q9V1'4' 9Q $ 132,592.00 IMVA-l!%i)iJ AA%il4&f Q iad 0&VJJ4
Percentageof totalincrease(or decrease)to contmcfamountto dale: ny,H, y,.,4,1%, 31.5% DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE ORI)ER WORK TO HE PERFORMED, ESTIMATE OF OUANTITIES. AND PRICES TO HE PAm:
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Item # Detailed description
Contriict
Qtutntity
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Orders
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 28, 2023
TO: Cl'uis Jeffers, City Manager
FROM: Aituro Cervantes, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public W SUBJECT: Contract Change Order No. I to Contract No. 2023-66-CC witli WGJ Enterprises, Inc., for the histallation of the Therinoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, Cify Project No. 654-ST
PURPOSE: TosecureadininistratxveapprovalofChangeOrderNo.1toContractNo.2023-66- C with WGI Enterpiises, Inc., which is necessary to fiuxd additional work completed on the Thennoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide Project, which was beyond the contract scope and quantities.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Approve and execute Change Order No. l to Contract No. 2023-66-C witli WGI Enteipiises, hic., to fund additional work completed, beyond tlie contract quantities, under tlie Thert'noplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST, for an aii'iount not-to-exceed $31,732.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the General Fund. Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-66-C is in the amount of $31,732 aiid it will be funded with Proposition C Funds budgeted in the Capital Improvement Prograin. The total revised contract amount is $132,592.

Tlie budget is summarized below:

Service Total
Design Phase $ 10,380
Constnuction Contract Phase 1 $132,592
Inspection Services Phase l $ 10,000
Construction Contract Pliase 2 $ 56,600
Inspection Services Phase 2 $ 5,000
Staff Time $ 3,000
Total Budget $217,572
BACKGROUND: Tlie City's roadway network lias over 125 miles of streets. The street pavements are marked witli pavement legends and crosswalks that require repainting with therinoplastic mateiial. The Therinoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide Project was implemented to repaint faded legends and crosswalks adjacent to schools, to enhanced visibility and pedestiian safety. The project also included repainting crosswalks and pavement markings on tnajor arterials throughout tl'ie City, including at tlie intersections of Firestone Boulevard at Atlantic Avenrie, Firestone Boulevard at Garfield Avenue and Wright Road at Pendleton Avenue.

On May 23, 2023, the City Council awarded Contract No. 2023-66-C to WGI Enterprises, Inc., in tlie amount of $100,860. Construction of tlie project begaii on July 31, 2023 and was completed on August 17, 2023.
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Change Order No. 1 is needed to fund the following:
* The contract included an estimate of quantities of work to be performed to complete the project, Theactualquantitiesofworkcompletedwerehigherthantbeestimatedquantities, Tliis change order will provide $31,732 funding for the additional quantities of work peifomed, which will be paid based on the contract unit costs. Work included 'Uherestriping of pavement markings, tuing arrows and liinit lines. It has necessmy since the striping details were faded or missing,
I am recommending that Change Order No. 1 be approved administratively, under the authority granted in Section D (2) of Chapter 1,54.610 Approval of modifications and change orders of the Sorith Gate Municipal Code. This section st'pulates: "Where the modification (individually or together with any previous modification) will result in a total contract amount greater than ten thousand dollars but less than fifty thousand dollars, the modification shall be executed by the purchasing supervisor and approved in writing by the finance d'uector," Cc: a) Change Order No. I
b) Contract No. 2023-66-C
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Attachment E Contract No. 2023-66-CC

AGREF,MENT FOR THE THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING OF STREETS
CITYWIDE PROJH,CT, CITY PROJECT N0. 654-ST BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SOUTH GAT.E AND WGJ ENTERPRISES, mC.

This Agreement for the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide Project, CityProject No, 654- ST ("Agreement"), is made and entered into on May 23, 2023, by and between the City of South Gate, a municipal corporation ("City"), and WGJ Enterprises, Inc., a Califomia corporation, License No, 415490 ("Contractor"). City and Contractor are sometimes hereinaffer individually referred to as a"Fatty" and collectivelyrefetred to as 'Tarties." The City and the Contractor hereto mutually agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

THB PROJECT
For and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, Contractor agrees with City to perform and complete in good and workmanlike manner all work required by the Contract Documents for City Contract No. ,,, which involves the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide Project, City Project No. 654-ST.

Said work shall be performed in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents, all of which are referenced in Article III hereof and incorporated herein as Uhough fully set forth. Contractor shall furnish at its own expense all labor, materials, equipment and services necessarytherefore, except such labor, materials, equipment and semces as are specified in the Contract Documents to be furnished by City.

ARTICLE u

CONTRACT SUM AND PAYMENT
For performing and completing the work in accordance with the Contract Doct'iments, City shall pay Contractor, in full compensation therefore, the contract sum of One Hundred Thousand Eight Hundred SixtyDollars ($100,860) setforth intheBid Schedule(s) that areincluded among the Contract Docwients. Said sum shall constitute payment in full for alI work performed hereunder, including, without limitation, all labor, materials, equipment, tools and senices used or incorporated in"the work, supervision, administration, overhead, expenses and any and all other tliings required, furnished or incurred for completion of the work as specified in the Contract Documents. City shall make payments to Contractor on accotmt oftl'ie contract sum at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions specified in the Contract Documents. 1 624

ARTICIJ III

CONTRACTDOCUMBNTS
The Contract Documants, which constitute the entire Agreement between the Ci(-y and the Contraotor, are entunarated as follows: thc'Notice mvittrig Bids, tlxe Instrudions to Bidders, the Accepted Proposffil, the Bid Schedule(s), thelistof Subcontractors, Coritractor'e Industi4al 8afety Record, the Contractors Qualificatio:u Statement, the Bid Security Forms for Check or Bond, tbis Agreement, the Workar's Compensation rnmance Certificate, the Peirformance Bond, the Payment Bond, the Non-Collusion Affidavtt, the 8pecifications, and Special Proyisions and all addenda as prepared prior to the date of bid opening setttng forth any modificatiois or irterpretations of any of said domiments, and any and all supplemental agreements heretofore or herewith eixeguted mnending or extending the work contemplated and wAtich may be required to complete the work in a substantial and acceptable mm'iner, all of which are refened to as the ContadDocuments, Thesefomtheentffe"C'ontraet",andallareasfullyapmtofthe(:!ontract ea if attached to tlusAgroement or repeated herein,

ARTICLT, IV
mDEMNIFICATION
TheContractorshallindemni§, holdhannless anddefend(withcounsel selectedbythe(,ity),the City of South Gate and its affiliated entities, its officers, employees, consultants and mibconsultarits, their respective officers, agents, employees (collectiveIy the "Indemnified Parties"), :&om myand all claims andlosseswhatsoever ocmuriq orresulting to any and allpersons, firins, or corporations furntsMng or supply'ng wotk, serviws, materials, or supplieis in connection with the perfoiuance of this Agreement, any and all claims, lawsuits or actions arising from the awarding or exemtion of this Agreement, and from any and all olalms and Iosses occurritig or rasultiiig to asiy person, fmn, corporation or property for damage, injury, death arising out ofor connected with the Contractor's obligation to indemnify, deifend and save harmless the <'mdemnified Parties" es gtated hereiinabove mcluding,but not be limited to, paying all legal fees atid costs incurred in conrieotton with atiy such claims, losses, lawsuits or actioris, THIS PROWSION SHALL 8tJRVIVB THE COMPLBTION OF WORI( AND SBRVICES TO BE PRO'ED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. aTICLE V
C!OMMBNC!EMBNT, COMPLETION A?%TDL,IQUnDATBDDAMAGES
Contractorshall coxnmenceworkon gdate tobospecifiedin awrittenNoticeto Proceedfromthe City's DirectorofPublic Works aird shall complete ali workfor eachpbase within4 to 10 workirig days PER PHASE to complete all work froin the date ofthe C:!ty's Notioe to Pi:oceed for aeach phase of work, unless authorized otherwise by the City Bngiriear. All work is expected to be cotapleted witMn 2 months of the initial NTP, incIuding all phases, thereafter (subject to "force majeure"delays,ifany,totheextentallowedundertheContractDocuments). Iftheworkistiot completed wlthin that time, Contractor shall owe and pay to the City liqt'iidated damages iri the 2 625
amount or amounts set fortl'i in the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE VI

EFFECTIVE DATE
Tlus A@eementshall becomeeffectiveandcoinmenceon May 23,2023.

IN WITNESS }VHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused tbis Agreement to be executed and attested by tl'ieir respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

CITY OF SOUTH GATE:

Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
Dated: 06./ /Y/ 2 -!+
ATTEST:

BY:

Y " ' City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

F. Salinas, City Attorney
WGJ ENTERPRISES, INC.:

By:

William G, Jaco'b, President
Dated: g it,.r]:b-i-s
APPRQVa
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WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
The Contractor shall execute the following foim as required by the California Labor Code, Sections 1860 AND 1861.

I ai'n aware of tl'ie provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code wMcli require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance yith the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before comrnencing the perfomiance of the work of this Contract.

DATED: (,1(3f,I2a2,:%
WGJ ENTERPRISES, INC.

By: /$-;)
William G. Jacob
President
Title
ATTBST:

BY:

Signature
Title
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INDEMNIF[CATION AND LIABn,ITY INSURANCE REQUmEMENTS
Tl'ie following requirements must be met when subinitUng insurance certificates to the City of South Gate iri comxectionwith Public Works arid otherprojects:
1, TheinsuraxkceceattficatemustbeissuedtotheCityofSoutbGate,8650CaliforniaA'venue, 8outhGate,CA 90280,atte.ntionoftheCity:Bneer.
2, Tlxe Clty of South Gate, South Gate Houfflng Aaithoiity, and their officers, employees, eleotedofficials, and agentsmustbe shown asadditional insuredper ISO CG 20 101185, andseparateend.orsementsignedbyan authorizedrepresetitAtiveoftheineurancecompany is required,
3, The City has the right to request a copy of complete instiranw policy including all endorsementsand ceifi:acates.

4. The (:'ertificate must molude zoss liability coverage either included in the Coinmercial GandLia'bility coverage,andso indicateonthefaceoftheCmaficatei'uiderthatheading or by sepatoateeridorsement,
5, The Certificate shoid also indicate that the insurance covets I'All Operations" or sliould specifytheparl:icularservicestobeprovided. '
6, Contractor shall procure atid maintaiti for the duration of the Contract itisurance agatrist claimsforinjuriestopersonsordatnagestopropertywluchmayaiisefromorincoi'nection withtheperfomanceoftheworkhereunderbytttei Contractoi;his agents, re@esentatives,, employees or suticontractors,
[nimum Scope ofInsurarxce
Coverageshall tia at least asbroad as:
1, Insurance 8eivioes Offlv Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence from (2C30001).
2, Insurqce ElervicesOffice form nuinber CA 0001 (Ed, 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, oode I (any auto),

3. Workers' Compensation insuHce as required by the State of California and Bmployer's LiabilityInsurance,
4, Course of C!onstuction 'hxurance covering for "all risks" of loss, Barthquake and flood insuranceis not required to be furnished by the Contractor, 5 628
Contractor shall maintain limits no less than:

1. CieneralLlability: $1,000,000peroccurrenceforbod11yinjuty,personalinJuryand property damage. If Cotnrnerial General I,'iabiltty Insurance or other form with a @nerel aggregatelimit is used,either the generalagpegateliinit shall apply separately to the project which is the subject of this Agreement and the location where worlc tb6reunder is to be performed, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice thereqmredoccwence limit.
2, Automobile Liatyility: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury arid property damage,
3, Employer'sLiability: $1,000,O00peraccidentforbodilyinjtu'yordisease, 4, CourseofConsttauction: CompletedvalueoftheproJectthatisthesubjecioftbis Agreement,
Dedugtibles and Self-Insured Retentioii
Anydeductiblesorself-insuredretentionmustbedeclaredtoandapprovedbytheCity. At the option of the City, eitber the insurer shall redu:'e or elimtriate such deductibles orselfinsured retention as respects the City, its officers, offlctals, employees and volunteers; or the Cotttraotor shall provide a financial @iarantea satisfactoryto the City guatanteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claitn administration anddefense expenses, Other IrisuranaeProvisions
The general liability and automobile polit;'ies are to c,ontain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisioris:
1, The City, its officers, officials, einplo5r6es, andVolunteersareto be coveredas instu'ers wifhre,gpect to liability ai4slng out ofautomobfles owned, leased, hired or bonowed iiyoron behalf or the Contraotor; and withf'espectto liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor iricluding materiale, paitsorequipmentfiuatffiedinco'mectionwitlisuchworkoroperations, Generat liability coverage an be provided in the form of aix endorsement to the Cohtractor's insurance or as asepgate owner's policy,

2., For any claims related to the project that is the subject of this Agreement,the Contractor's insurance coverageshall beprlrtiaryinsutance asrespectetheCity, itg offioers, of&ials, employees, and volunteers. Any iqsurance or se'lf-insurance maititained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or voluntee:i:s shall be in excess ofthe Contractor's inauraiceand shall not coritribute withit.

3. Bach'insurdixcepolicyrequiredbythisclausesliallbeendorsedtostatethatcoverage shallnotlyecanmled,or modified, by eithetIiarty, exceptafirerthirty (30) days'prior written notice lyycertifiedmail, ret'urnreceiptrequested,hasbeengivento theCity. 6 /r 629
Course of go,tistructionpolicles shall containthe followirxgprovisiong:

1. The City shall be named ELSloss payee,

2. The irisurer shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City, Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A,M. Best's rating of no Lessthan A:Vn.

Verification of Coyer@ze
Contractor shall fui"niab the City with original certi&ates @ndamendatory endorsements effectingcoverageroquiredbytMsclause, Theendorsementsshouldbeonformsprovjded by the City or on other than the City's forms, provided those endorsementsor policies conform to tlie requirements. All certi&,ates and ettdorsementsare to be received and approved by the City before wotk coences, The City reseirvesthe right to require complete, certified copies of all req*ed kurance policies, including endorsements affecthig the covetage required bythese speoifiaations at anytime, Subcontractors
Contractor shall include all subconttactois as insurers under its policies or shall fuianish separate oertificates acid endorsements for each subcontactor, All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to all ofthe requirements atatedhetein, Indemnification
The Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (with counsel selected by the CityofSouth (late), the CityofSouth Gate,the CityofSouth<]ateHousingAuthority, their consitants and sub-corisultants, and theirrespective offivrs, agents,and employees, from any andallclaima andlosseswhatsoeveroccutririgorresultingto anyandallpersons,firms, corporatioria or other entities furnishing or supply"iig worjc, services,'materlals, or supplies in coaection with the performanoe of this Agreement, any and all claims, lawautts or acttons ai{ging from the awarding or execution of tms Agreement, mid fiom any mid all olaims and lossesoccurring or ieulting to anyperson, fmn, corporation or other entity, or propertyfor damage,injury, deatharisinB out of or corinectedwith the Contractor's obligation to indemnify, defend mdsavehaaiiess the CityofSoutli Gate,the C'ityof8outh CiateHousjng Authority, their consultants, sub-r+onstiltants,and other parties listed above, as statedhereinaboveshallinclude, but not be limited to, paying all leBal fees and costs incurred by legal counseI of the (j'cyof 8outh Gate's ghoiae in representing the City of Soutli Gate, the City of South CrateHoiuing Aulhority, consultantg and sub-consultants in connection with any gnashclaims, losses, lqwsuits or actions. THIS PROVISION SHALL 8TjRVIVB THE C!OMPLETION OF WORK AND SBRVICES TO BE PROVIDBD tJNDER THIS AGREEMENT
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Item No. 10 Ofhce of !he
South Gate City Clerk
MAY2 2 2025
FILED City of South Gate

CITYCOUNCIL
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AGENDA BULL
For the Regular Meeting of: May 27, 2025
DepartrnentDirector:
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fflDepartmCel:t:MPau:aligcer/Z,
Rob oust-on
SUBJECT: PURCHASE ORDER TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SERVICE REQUEST N0. 272919 FOR EMERGENCY CALL OUT AT

THE INTERSECTION OF SANTA ANA STREET AND PALM/SEVILLE
PURPOSE: Approve a purchase order to fund Service Request No. 272919 with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works ("LACDPW") for emergency traffic signal repairs performed at the intersection of Santa Ana Street and Palm/Seville. LACDPW responded to an emergency call-out and has completed the necessary work to restore the traffic signal to full operation. The repairs were considered time-sensitive and essential for public safety.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider:
a. Approving a Purchase Order for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works ("County"), Service Request No. 272919 to fund emergency call-out traffic signal repairs at the intersection of Santa Ana Street and Palm/Seville, for an amount not to exceed $60,500; and
b. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Purchase Order, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact on the General Fund. The proposed Purchase Order is in the amount of $60,500. It will be funded with $11,500 in Gas Tax and $49,000 in Measure R Funds, budgeted for the Fiscal Year 2024/25.

ANALYSIS: The traffic signal system at the intersection of Santa Aria Street and Palm/Seville sustained damage due to vandalism, resulting in compromised wiring at multiple pull box locations. As a result, the intersection became inoperative, creating a public safety hazard. In alignment with the City of South Gate's ("City") policy to prioritize urgent infrastructure repairs that impact public health and safety, the Public Works Department coordinated an expedited response to restore signal functionality in collaborations with LACDPW.

Under the City's existing agreement with LACDPW, the County provides both routine and extraordinary maintenance for designated traffic signal intersections within South Gate. Given the urgency of the situation and the County's established role as the City's contracted maintenance provider, Public Works is recommending that the City Council approve a sole-source Purchase 1 631
Order to Los Angeles County Public Works in an amount not to exceed $60,500 for emergency traffic signal repair work that has already been completed. The work was performed as an emergency call-out to promptly restore full signal operation and address a critical public safety issue. This action ensures proper authorization and funding for the completed work and aligns with the City's commitment to maintaining safe and functional infrastructure for the benefit of the public.

BACKGROUND: The City of South Gate Public Works Department maintains 93 traffic signalized intersections throughout the City, which are equipped with safety lights, illuminated street name signs, video vehicle detection systems, battery back-up systems, and speed awareness signs. These intersections are critical components ofthe City's infrastructure, contributing to public safety and the smooth flow of traffic.

Maintenance, service, and repair of these intersections are carried out through a combination of in-house staff and contract services. In collaboration with agencies such as Los Angeles County Public Works, the City ensures that its traffic signal systems are functioning optimally.

Recently, the electrical wiring for the traffic signal system at the intersection of Santa Aria Street and Palm/Seville was vandalized, rendering the signal inoperative and the intersection dark. If not promptly addressed, this condition poses a significant risk to public safety, may contribute to increased traffic congestion, and raises the potential for traffic accidents. Timely repairs are critical to restoring safe travel conditions and ensuring the continued reliability of the City's transportation infrastructure
The fee proposal submitted by Los Angeles County Public Works for the necessary repairs was thoroughly reviewed by City staff. After careful evaluation, it was determined that the proposed costs align with industry standards for similar repair work. Given the urgency of the situation and the County's established expertise, the proposal is considered reasonable and appropriate for the scope of work required. Staff has confirmed that the costs reflect fair pricing for the services to be rendered, ensuring the City is receiving value in line with prevailing market rates.

ATTACHMENTS: A. Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement
B. Service Request and Fee Proposal
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The COUNTY QF LOG ANGELES, a poliltcal subdivision of the Sta te Of. Ca11'fornla @ 9ere 1'naf ter referred tO AS "COUtlTY" @ and the CITY OF SO(JTH GATE, a mun'icipal corpotation, hereinafta=r refecr.ed to as "CITYI', do enter into the fo)lowirig Agreement.:

WHEREAS s COUNTY AND aCITY des :i'r.e to provide for the maintenance ova traffic signal, .tlluminated street name sign and liighway safety lighting installations at locations which are partially or wholly under" jur:Lsaiction of One or both of- the parties hereto, and to a:rrange herein for the parbicular maintenance funtioris to be performed and to specify the cost of such maintenance;
NOW THE,RE,FORE, it is mutually agreed as fo:Ltows:

1. COUNTY will perform, at a leval oE service equal t.o that which County performs for Count.y-ovned ti:affic pi,gnals, routine traffic sigrial, illuminated street name sign and }iighway safety li,ghting maintenance, hereinafter referred to as "routirie matntenance", and extraordinary traffic signal, illumiriat-ed st-rest name sign and highway safety lighting malntenance, hereinafter referred to as "extraordinary maintenance', at locations shown in Appendix I'A" and 'IC", arid CITY wil'J. perform, at a level of service equaJ. to that which City, pert:orms for Cil:y-ovtned trarfic signals, such services at locations shown inaAppendix l'n" (a) For each highivay intersect-ton shovzri 3n Appr;nd:ix "A" and "B", the part..Les he*eto shall share kite expense of such services in tlie same proport.ion that ttx,e anumbe';-@[ September 1981'
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approaches or percentages of. approaches under their
respective jurisdiction bears to the total number oE
approachea entering said intersection.
(b) For each h:Lghvay int.ersection shown in Appendix "C", COUNTY Will bear the full eXpenSe at' th03e traffiC Signal maintenarice services- which are included in routine main - tenance. The expense of all extraordinar.y mai.ntenance shall be shared by the parties hereto in the same
proportion that .the numbeb of, approaghea or percentages of approaches under their respective jurisdiction bears to the total number of: approaches entering said intersecti,one The jurisdictional share at an int.ersectign shall be determined by the methods described in Appendix 11D"

2. Routine maintenance includes patrolling for 5:'affLc signal. malf:unctions, illgminated street name sign and highway safety lighting outages; inspecti.on, testings and timing of: traffic signal controllers, and Jjeld :repairs made during routine inspection. 3* Each party that provides routine maintenance sha.ll
establish a flat morithly rate per intersection for rout.ine maintenance. This monthly rate shall be the avera(le monthly cost:
o.f routine maintenance. for all t-raffic signals that each matntaLns and operates, regardless of: locatiori. These monthly rates shall be usad for. billing and shall be revlsed arid adjusted for each fiscal "ycar to ensure an equitable arinual cost.

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4. Extraordinary maintenance includes addjtion or replacement of: major kraJ:fkc signal, illuminated street name sign and highway s.=+ety lighting equipment due to obsolescence, .weat or inadequacy7 repair due to damage from any cause, in:'luding vandalism, except t.hose field repairs made to equipment internal to the controller cabinet duri,ng routirie maintenance inspection callsi replacement of inductive loop detectors and detector pads: extensive rep'aintLng7 and relamping and replacement oE ballasts f.or illuminated street, name signs and highway safety lighting. Excepted are those highway safety lighting installati,ons owned and maintained by the Southern CaliJ:ornia Edison Companys
50% Extraordinary maintenance which exceeds 0500 in cost (.except that necessary to maintain operation) shall be subject to the approval of (:'ITY'S aut.horized designate, vhen performed by COUNTY, and subject to the written approval of the Road Commissioner or liis authorized- designate, when pez'formed by CITY. All costs shall be assessed directly against the installation involved, Denial of such approval shall vo:Ld the provisions of Paragraph 2 of the het'e:Lnafter noted "Assumption of Liabilit.y Agreement'

6. COUNTY will provide for the furnishirig of electrical energy at locations shown in Appendix "A" and 'IC" awhich are partially under the jurisdiction of either of the parties hereto, and CI'I'Y shall provide j:or t.he furnishing of electrical ener3y at l.ocations shown in Appendix JIB" which are partially under the jurisdiction of either of 'the parties heret.o. Each partjj"here-k.o September 1981
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will provide for the furnishi,ng of: elect.rical energy at. locations, whether shown in Appendix I'AI', 'B" or 'C", which are wholly within their respect4ve jurisdiction. The expense of all electrical energy shall be shared by the parties hereto in the same proportion that the number of approaches or. percentages of approaches under their respective jurisdiction bears to the total number of approaches entering said intersection.

7. Bills far routine maintenance, extraordinary maintenance, and electrical energy shall be rendered monthly. The !irst bill for routine maintenance in the fiscal year shall show the itemLzatton of. salaries and wages, material, equipment, and appropriate overhsads upon which the flat rates referred to in Paragraph 3 are based. biaterials shall include miscellarieous itims; of service and expense. f.ll bills for. extraardinar.y maintariahce shall shot,ii the itemizaf:ken slyecij:ied above*
8* On bills for. routine and extraordinary maintenance, c:urrent percentages may be added to salaries and wages for overhead and to equipment costs Eor depreciation of equjpment. rhese percentages, :LE added; shall be shown as separate items in t.he rates for routine and extraordinary maintenances

9. Traaffic signal, illuminated street name sign or highway safety lighting inst.allations may be added to or deleted from Appendix l'A"i I'B" or "C" under the tet'ms oE this Agreement by so September" 1981
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-Sstipulating in subsequent agreement.s or by writt.en approval of botjl ths ROad Commissioner Of the County Of LOS Angeles and CITY'S authorized designate. The same approval procedure shall be used to revise each agency's share of the cost oE maititenance as required ku rih ,-i rin 4 no 4 nr ( srl4 ri +a'€ ring - by changing jurisdictj.ons.

10. The provisions of Paragraph 2 of the llAssumptlon of Liability Agreement" heretofore erxtered into between the parties hereto refetring to the ekception to City's agreement to assume liability and hold County harmless, are expressly made applicable to this Agreement only in the following situations
(a) With reference only to those locations shown in
Appendixes I'A" and 'IC" for routine maintenance and for extraordinary maintenance at those locations where the
estimated cost is under !?5001 and for extraordinaty
maintenance at those locations where the estimat-ed cost is over !>500 and the cost approved by the City as
designated in Paragraph 5 of. this Agreement.

Except as herein indicated, the provisions of said Paragraph 2 shall remain in ful.l .f:orce and effect.

11. This Agreement shall supersede all pri,or: CITY-COUNff agreements regarding the mairi.tenance of traffic signals, illuniinated street name signs and highway safety lighting.

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12. This Agreement shall be eft.ective upon execution by both parties and may be terminated upon thirty days write:an notice by either party.

IN $91TNESSWHEREOF',the parties heyeto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, duly authorized, for, the'CO[JNTYOFLOSA}JGELESon ;7Q 46 , 19, Executive Officer and
Clerk of, the Board of Supervisor
AffEST:,
Approved as to Form:

JOB!J H. LARSON
Count C se
tea Deputy
s !,: ; k Chairman, Board of Supervisors

ADOPTED
BOARDOFSuPimlSORS
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CITYATTORN(Y.

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Attachment B
City Service Request Tracking
System
a Request Details
City Service Reqciest Details
Request Number
272919
Date Submitted
4/22/2025
Status
Pending City Approval
Requesting City
South Gate
Subject
Traffic Signal Emergency Services
Location
Santa Ana & Seville/Palm
Work Description
Wire theft and vandalism at the traffic signal intersection necessitates the replacement of certain 28- conductor cable runs to restore full functionality. Tl'ie total length of the affected cable rcins is approxiinately 200 feet. The work required is at Santa Ana & Seville.

Category > Agreement > Service Type
Traffic Signal > General Services > Traffic Signal Emergency Services Purchase Order No
0008167
Estimated Project Amount
$8000
Desired Completion Date
4/25/2025
Additional Notification Recipients
Arturo Cervantes, Eric Mirzaian
Requested By
Osie Harrell [email protected] 3235635785
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ApprovedBy s
ArturoCervantes ace(ya([email protected]
Current Approver
ArturoCervantes [email protected]
Plans, Maps and/or Attachments
# File Name
County Scimmary
Cost Estimate
60500
Estimated Completion Date
4/24/2025
Program Cost Account
Program
MMS Work Order Number
Primary Operating Division
Operational Services Division
Division
Operational Services Division
Operational Services Division
Operational Services Division
Operational Services Division
City Service Representative
Malidad Derakl'ishani (626) 458-7136
Name
Art Arriola
Edward E C4rmona Leon
Elma Derharotocinian
Pedro Cruz
Phone Number
(626) 458-1780
(626) 458-1709
(626) 458-1700
(626) 458-1708

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Item No. 11
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FILED
City of South Gate

CITY COUNCIL
AG-Z'NNA lT[JlTl,
City Clerk:

For theRegular Meeting of: May 27, 2025
Originating Department: Office of the City Clerk
Yodit Glaze Rob Houston
SUBJECT: APP OV AL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
PURPOSE: To historically preserve the eyents of the City Council Meetings.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council will consider:
a. Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of April 8, 2025; b, Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of April 22, 2025; and c. Approving the Special Meeting minutes of April 29, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

ANALYSIS: The minutes are provided to the City Council on the Wednesday prior to their regular business meeting. Amendments should be provided to the City Clerk's Office within 24 hours of a City Council Meeting so that verification of the record and corrections are made accordingly. A revised document will be provided to the City Council prior to the Meeting.

BACKGROUND: The minutes typically describe the events of the meeting and may include a list of attendees, a statement of the issues considered by the participants, and related responses or decisions for the issues.

ATTACHMENTS: City Council Minutes
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CITY OF SOUTH GATE

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Joshua Barron, Vice Mayor called a Special City Council Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Vice Mayor Joshua Barron, Council Member Maria del Pilar Avalos, Council Member Gil Hurtado and Council Member Al Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston
ABSENT/EXCUSED Mayor Maria Davila
LATE CityAttorney Raul F. Salinas arrived at 5:32 p.m.

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PROCLAMATIONS The City Council issued a Proclamation declaring the month ofApril 2025, as DMV/Donate Life Month.
2 PROCLAMATIONS The City Council issued a Proclamation declaring the month of April 2025, as Autism Awareness month.
3 PROCLAMATIONS The City Council issued a Proclamation declaring the month of April 13- 19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecornmunicator's Week. 4 PROCLAMj!iTIONS The City issued a Proclamation declaring the month of April 2025, as Fair Housing Month.

CLOSED SESSION The Council Members recessed into Closed Session at 6:08 p.m. and reconvened at 6:45 p.m. with four (4) Members of Council present. City Attorney Salinas reported the following:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING

LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
54954.9(b)(3)(C)
a. Erick Arteaga v. City of South Gate, et al.
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b. Bertha Quintero v. City of South Gate, et al.
c. Dulce Vargas v. City of South Gate, et al.
d. Leticia Delgado v. City of South Gate
Item 1(a) is an employment law case filed by a former employee against the City of South Gate.

Item 1(b) is a slip and fall personal injury case based on a raised sidewalk on Hunt Avenue.

Item 1(c) is also a raised sidewalk on St. James Avenue.

Item 1(d) is also an allegedly raised sidewalk on 8635 Madison Avenue.

These are all lawsuits filed in court. And on a motion made by Council Member Hurtado and seconded by Vice Mayor Barron and on a vote of 4- 0, the City Council authorized the defense of those lawsuits.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: Rob Houston, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Top Management/Department Directors Hourly Employees
Employee Organizations: SGMEA, SGPMMA, SGDMA, SGPMA
SGPOA
On item 2, a brief conversation was had with the City Manager with respect to the Top Labor Negotiation and the same impact on the associations. There was no discussion and no action taken in closed sesston.

ADJOURNMENT Council Member Hurtado adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Rios.

PASSED and APPROVED on this day of 2025.

ATTEST:

Maria Davila, Mayor Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
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CITY OF SOUTH GATE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Joshua Barron, Vice Mayor called a Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:52 p.m,
INVOCATION Tina Fierro, Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Manuel Arana, Police Captain
ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Vice Mayor Joshua Barron, Council Member Maria del PilarAvalos, Council Member Gil Hurtado and Council Member Al Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston, City Attorney Rail F. Salinas
ABSENT/EXCUSED Mayor Maria Davila

COMMENTS FROM THE

AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA
ITEMS Mario Dominguez, South Gate resident, concerned that the Wi-Fi in the Council Chambers keeps failing. Mr. Dominguez is not happy with the new design for the ELAC presentation.

Students on a group assignment for USC provided pictures of Frontage Road which needs a lot of repair work. The fencing that divides the street and the 710 fireeway has been torn and ripped, which is dangerous for the homeless population. Also, trucks and truckers dump trash.

Roberto Rodriguez, South Gate resident, infon'ned the Council that the residents were not infornned of the increase in trash services.

EMAILS Jeru'iifer Daily, urging the Council to hold the Planning Commission's unanimous decision on March 18, 2025, to reject Engle's appeal for continued metal processing operations and zone change at 8530 Alameda.

Roberto Sanchez expresses his frustration with how the city handles community participation, particularly with emails and call-in features for the Council meetings. He accuses Council Members and City staff using these tactics to sensor participation. He criticizes the state of Tweedy Boulevard and the library as hazardous due to crime.

Maria Chavez expresses frustration with city management citing several issues regarding financial mismanagement. She criticizes the proposed Utility User Tax as a bailout for the City Council and city staff. She 644
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EMAILS CONT'D regards the Tweedy Mile Business District ongoing repairs as slopy and poorly executed. She questions the additional taxpayer monies spent on Urban Orchard Park due to inadequate plaru'iing. She highlights design flaws on the Long Beach Boulevard improvements regarding dangerous rocks placed on the sidewalks and then later removed.

REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS Arturo Cervantes, Director of Public Works stated receiving questions on Frontage Road, as well as emails to be addressed. Mr. Cervantes stated that the city takes pride in maintaining its roadways. The challenges are simply funds. Mr. Cervantes stated Frontage Road is scheduled for repair.

Public Works has completed the designs. Mr. Cervantes stated the designs for Tweedy are to meet safety and ADA standards. The city did nin into a procedural and regulatory issue on the Urban Orchard Project with LA accounting. The Urban Orchard Project is not being funded through the general fund but through grants. Regarding the rocks designed on Long Beach Boulevard, the use of those rocks or stones is industry standard and many cities are being used. The design was for places where the public does not walk in, but the city understands the potential for safety issues, so the design is being replaced with another design.

Vice Mayor Barron asked Mr. Cervantes to speak about the increase in the trash.

Mr. Cervantes stated that the city has a franchise agreement with UWS to provide solid waste and part of that there is an aru'iual rate increase. The corni'nunity is notified by UWS, not by the city. He doesn't understand why certain individuals don't get to see them.

Vice Mayor Barron asked if trucks are allowed to park on Frontage Road adjacent to the 710 freeway.

Manuel Arana, Police Captain, believes the city does not allow trucks to park on the street. The police department have had meetings with businesses owners that allow truck drivers to park on the street.

Tina Fierro, Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation, mentioned a couple of events scheduled for this weekend.

David Crabtree, Interim Director of Community Development - nothing to report.

StevenAragon, Acting Budget and Finance Manager - nothing to report.

Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources - nothing to report.

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REPORTS AND COMMENTS

FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Manuel Arana, Police Captain, stated the topic about homelessness at the library is a complex topic because the library is a county facility. The reason the homeless are at the library is because of the wi-fi open to the public. The captain made it clear that being homeless is not a crime, however due to the school being close the police department have contacted these individuals to provide resources.

Rob Houston, City Manager, made a general comment on the community's concerns.

Vice Mayor Barron asked the City Manager to veri'Jy why the city's website was not working to report a pothole. He also asked City Manager to speak on the length of time approved by Council to work on the Tweedy Boulevard.

Rob Houston, City Manager, will verify the city's website. He also spoke on the Tweedy Boulevard project.

Rail F. Salinas, City Attorney, stated that the Public Records Brown Act allows for the surnmarization of emails.

Council Member Avalos stated attending a meeting with the Southeast Water Coalition last Thursday. Three important issues were discussed regarding WRD's practices. WRD is scheduled to have a public hearing meeting on April 29that 10:00 a.m. to discuss water rate increase.

Council Member Avalos will also be attending the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District meeting tomorrow. Vector Control are also seeking to increase their rates. Vector Control are scheduled to make a presentation at the May 13th City Council meeting. She thanked City Manager for the South Gate app. She encourages the community to use it. She cornrnended the Public Works Department for fixing a light pole that had its wire pulled out.

Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer, stated that the International Studies Learning Center, high school robotics team has made it to the Robotics World Championship in Houston, TX next week. He mentioned that if the team wins the World Championship it gives them an opportunity to compete globally against other countries.

Vice Mayor Barron wishes the team well and whether they win or not they should attend a council meeting to be honored.

Yodit Glaze, City Clerk - nothing to report.

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REPORTS AND COMMENTS

FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Council Member Hurtado stated receiving a lot of complaints from residents that city employees are taking too long to come out when it has to do with loud music, vehicles parked on lawn, people working as mechanics on their properties.

Council Member Hurtado mentioned that the general fund was not used for the Urban Orchard Project. He would like for the residents to reach out to Council and discuss mismanage of city funds. He thanked Mr. Crabtree for his time as Interim Director of Coinmunity Development.

Council Member Rios asked if the city participated in the Homeless Count. Mentioned that at the last City Council meeting the LACCD had a presentation. He walked Tweedy Boulevard and made some observations.

He inquired if the prices for the activities at the park for the children be reduced.

Vice Mayor Barron spoke about mismanagement of funds. He stated that the Finance Department has been awarded three times in a row an accountant reward. He mentioned that the budget hearings are held every year, and no one attends the meetings.

Vice Mayor Barron attended a meeting with the other eighty-eight (88) Mayors of LA County hosted by Mayor Karen Bass regarding amazing events in LA County coming soon, including FIFA World Cup in 2026, Super Bowl in 2027 and the Olympics in 2028.

Vice Mayor Barron supports ELAC being in this community.

EXCUSED FROM
MF,ETING At this time, 7:47 p.m., Council MemberAvalos, was excused from the meeting and departed from the Council Chambers.

CONSENTCALENDAR Agenda Items l and 2 were approved by motion of Council Member Hurtado and seconded by Council Member Rios.

ROLL CALL: Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Council Member Avalos, excused; Mayor Davila, excused.

INVESTMENTS The City Council received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, during Consent Calendar.

INVESTMENTS The City Council received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, duig Consent Calendar.

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ADMIN The City Council approved items A, B & C by motion of Council Member Hurtado and seconded by Council Member Rios:
a. Received and filed the Annual Military Equipment Report; b. FindingthismattertobeexemptunderCEQAperSectionl5061
(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
c. Renewed South Gate Municipal Code 1.39.010 (Military Equipment Policy).

ROLL CALL: Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Council Member Avalos, excused; Mayor Davila, excused.
4 WARRANTS The City Council approved the Warrant Register for April 8, 2025, was approved (with the exception of Warrant No. 109714) by motion of Council Member Rios and seconded by Council Member Hurtado.

Total ofChecks: $ 4,894,475.02
Less:Voids $ (28,428.48)
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (290,397.82)
GrandTotal: $4,575,648.72
Cancellations: 104813, 104826, 104827, 104851, 104857,104884, 105021, 105298, 105656, 105819, 105820, 105829, 105875, 105876, 105924, 105939, and 109449
Arturo Cervantes, Director of Public Works requested Invoice No. 345592, A, B, C (Warrant No. 109714) be pulled for further review and be brought back at a future time.

ROLL CALL: Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Council Member Avalos, excused; Mayor Davila, excused.

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ADJOURNME)NT Council Member Hurtado adjourned the meeting in memory of Manuel Rivera, longtime South Gate resident at 8:27 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Rios.

PASSED and APPROVED on this day of 2025.

ATTEST:

Maria Davila, Mayor Yodit Glaze, City Clerk

649

CITY OF SOUTH GATE

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Maria Davila, Mayor called a Special City Council Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Mayor Maria Davila Vice Mayor Joshua Barron, Council Member Maria del PilarAvalos, Council Member Gil Hurtado and Council MemberAl Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston, City Attoi'ney Raul F. Salinas
1 CF,RTIFICATF, OF
APPRECIATION The City Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to the participants of the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay.
2 CERTIFICATE OF
APPRECIATION The City Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Detective John Affeld for his 50 years of dedicated service to the City of South Gate.

PROCLAMATION The City Council issued a Proclamation declaring May 2025, as Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month.

PROCLAMATION The City Council issued a Proclamation declaring April 26, 2025, as the 20th Annual Earth Day Celebration.
5 PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT
& SELH.CTION The City Council unanimously received and filed the list of new and promoted full-time employees hired or promoted during March 2025.

CLOSED SESSION The Council Members recessed into Closed Session at 5:57 p.m. and reconvened at 6:42 p.m. with All Members of Council present. City Attorney Salinas stated the discussion was not finished, so nothing to report. Mr. Salinas recommended the Council make a motion to recess the Special City Council Meeting and return after the Regular City Council Meeting.

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At tliis time, 6:44 p.m., it was moved by Council Member Avalos, seconded by Council Member Rios and unanimously carried that the Special City Council Meeting be recessed in order that the Council might hold its Regular City Council Meeting. The meeting reconvened at 9:49 p.m. with all Council present.

ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.

The Council Members recessed into Closed Session at 9:49 p.m. and reconvened at 11:03 p.m. with All Members of Council present. City Attorney Salinas reported the following:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING

LITIGATION
Pursuant to Governrnent Code Section 54956.9(a), 54954.9(b)(3)(C) a. City of South Gate v. 3M Company et al.,
Case Number 2:22-cv-3340-RMG,MDL No. 2873
b. Maria Palencia v. City of South Gate, et al.

Item 1(a) was not discussed in closed session. It will be brought back at a future City Council meeting.

Item 1(b) is a claim for personal injuries against the city. There was a presentation made by the City Attorney and upon completion of that presentation, a motion was made by Council MemberAvalos and seconded by Mayor Davila and on a vote of 5-0, the Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to defend the city's interest.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION
Pursuant to Governrnent Code Section 54956.9(c)
One (1) - Potential Case
On item 2, a presentation was made with respect to one anticipated litigation that the city may bring. The identification of the party against whom we'd be bringing will be disclosed pursuant to the Brown Act.

There was no reportable action taken in connection with that discussion.

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3. CONFERENCEWITHLABORNEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Governrnent Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: Rob Houston, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Top Management/Department Directors Hourly Employees
Employee Organizations: SGMEA, SGPMMA, SGDMA, SGPMA,
SGPOA
Item 3 was not discussed in closed session and will be the subject of a future closed session discussion.

ADJOURNMENT Council Member Hurtado unanimously adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m. and seconded by Vice Mayor Barron.

PASSED and APPROVED on this day of 2025.

ATTEST:

Maria Davila, Mayor Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
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MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Maria Davila, Mayor called a Special City Council Meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.

INVOCATION Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation

PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Gabe Perez, Director of Community Development
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
Mayor Maria Davila, Vice Mayor Joshua Barron, Council Member Maria del PilarAvalos, Council Member Gil Hurtado and Council Member AI Rios; City Treasurer Jose De La Paz, City Manager Rob Houston, City Attorney Raul F. Salinas
1 PUBLIC HEARING
DENY EXT. OF TEMPORARY
USEPERMITN0.2020-01 TheCityCouncilconsidered:
a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B;
b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and
c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and
d. Upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to uphold the determination of the Director of Community Development to deny an extension of Temporary Use Permit No. 2020-01.
2 PUBLIC HEARING

TERMINATING TRUCK
TRALER STORAGE The City Council considered:
a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B;
b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and
c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and
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d. Upholding the decision of the Planning Coi'nmission upholding the deten'nination of the Director of Corni'nunity Development that the legal, nonconforming use for a metal processing and/or recycling activities at the subject property have been abandoned and can no longer be conducted, and the use of the site for truck trailer storage as a principal use unrelated to metal processing/recycling activities is not a legal, nonconforming use and must be immediately terminated. 3 PUBLIC HEARING

DENYING ZONE CHANGE

FROM INDUSTRIAL FLEX
TO HEAVY MFG. The City Council considered:
a. Conducting a public hearing pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040.B;
b. Accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and
c. Adopting the findings as outlined in the Resolution (Attachment A); and
d. Denying the zone change of the subject property from IF (Industrial Flex) to M3 (Heavy Manufacturing) and amendments to the Community Design Element and Housing Element of the General Plan regarding removing the subject property from the South Gate College District.

City Attorney Salinas stated that a public hearing is like being in a court of law except there's no judge. The judge is replaced by the members of the City Council. It is important to respect the viewpoints that are offered by everyone whether you support them or not.

Mr. Salinas informed the City Council that the representative for the applicant is present and have him introduce himself.

Alfred Fraijo, attorney at SOMOS Law Group, and counsel for the applicant as it relates to items 1, 2, and 3. Mr. Fraijo is requesting a continuation of tonight's items to allow for his client to consult with the city and negotiate a resolution of this matter. The applicant would like to explore the withdrawal of its appeals in favor of a timely and reasonable termination of the current uses at the site. Although his client maintains that the use at issue is longstanding and grandfathered it has also considered with careful consideration the corni'nents from the public.

Mr. Fraijo is asking Council to direct staff to meet and confer with his client.

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City Attorney Salinas clarified that tonight's request is not for an indefinite period of time, but the City Council's next regularly scheduled meeting is May 13thand that is the date Mr. Fraijo is requesting the Council to consider in order to present a resolution to the Council and the public withdrawal of the appeal.

Mr. Fraijo has confii'med that date and reiterated his client wants to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

City Attorney Salinas stated that since public hearings were publicly noticed, and members of the public are present, it should be open to the public understanding that the request before the Council is to continue all three items to May 13fll.

Mayor Davila asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on all three items and any emails received.

The following people expressed opposition to said appeals: Lizette Ruiz, planning commissioner; Mario Dominguez, Jr.

City Attorney Salinas reminded the public that the motion that's pending before the Council is whether to continue the public hearings or not. After hearing public comments, if the City Council decides not to continue the public hearings, then it will be open to the public to talk about the actual merits of the appeals.

Continuation of the following people expressed opposition to said appeals:

Omar Ruiz; Jennifer Daley, SELA for a Better Tomorrow; Joaru'ie, Cancer Research Advocate; Amber Rivera; Jonathan; David Moreno, 8429 Santa Fe Avenue; Javier, South Gate resident; Janet Preciado Vargas, Southeast LAYouth Organizer for Communities for a Better Environment; Thomas Buckley, South Gate resident; Lillian Buckley, South Gate resident; Gabriel Guerrero, South Gate resident; Jose Luis Zerba, Walnut Park resident; ClaudiaAleman, South Gate resident; Ms. Ortiz, South Gate resident and Master's Student and Researcher at USC for Environmental Justice Spaces; Alejandra, member of Communities for a Better Environment and a student at South Gate High School; Ady Cortez, South Gate resident and a student at South Gate High School; Kate, South Gate resident and a USC student; Maricela Talamantes, City of Lynwood resident; Janeta Esmeralda Vasquez
Having no one else come forward nor any emails, Mayor Davila closed the audience portion.

City Attorney Salinas stated that the request is to continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 13th and if the Council wants to take up that request it would be in the form of a motion.

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Vice Mayor Barron asked for clarification on the termination of use mentioned by the attorney.

City Attorney Salinas stated that the request for additional time is to allow for the applicant to propose conditions that would be acceptable to the City Council with respect to the termination of the use of the property for its current use including a withdrawal of the appeal that would include the zone change as well as the continued trucking use.

Council Member Hurtado stated the applicant is asking for a continuation and if the Council vote no would they be prepared to address the issues tonight.

City Attorney Salinas stated that if the request is not to continue then we would move forward with the public hearings this evening.

Mayor Davila asked Mr. Fraijo to come forward.

Mr. Fraijo indicated their preference is to continue the matter. Their expectation is that their client has indicated previously and gives him authority to represent tonight that their interest is to withdraw the appeals and not proceed with the presentations that they would otherwise make as it relates to those appeals because they would be rendered moot. Should they proceed with their intention which is to close out the use at the site as has been requested and recornrnended by the commission.

Mayor Davila motioned to continue the items to the City Council Meeting of May 13, 2025, and seconded by Vice Mayor Barron.

Council Member Hurtado asked if the items are continued, it would be final.

City Attorney Salinas answered the request is just to continue to May I 3f'l Council can indicate that there will be no further continuance as part of the motion.

Council Member Hurtado, if the motion is to continue, he does not believe it's going to go past that.

Council Member Avalos asked for clarification if the applicant's attorney is withdrawing the appeals.

Mr. Fraijo stated that the request is to continue the items so that they can proceed with a formal withdrawal. The purpose of the continuance is that they can work with city staff at the direction of this Council to provide for what they believe is the proper termination of the use. That would be the result 'if we don't continue with the appeals that we withdraw the request

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for zone change, temporary use permit and the Director's deten'nination related to their judgi'nent that the use is no longer grandfathered.

Council Member Rios is upset that the applicant is not present and felt this situation should had been resolved a long time ago.

ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, no; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, no; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.

RF,CESS The City Council recessed at 7:57 p.m., and reconvened at 8:09 p.m., with all Members of Council present.

COMMENTS FROM THE

AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA
ITEMS Mario Dominguez, Jr., asked when this city will be getting fiber optic cables because that enables us to have phone-based calling feature or the possibility of having Zoom. Mr. Dominguez spoke with Richard Iglesias, City Clerk, for the City of Cudahy and they have Zoom and live stream their meetings. Mr. Dominguez was inquiring if the City of South Gate can possibly live stream the meetings too.

Ms. Ortiz, South Gate resident, is asking the City Council and City Manager to investigate traffic control and safety measures on Garfield Avenue.

Dinora Valle, South Gate resident, is asking the City Council for help with a roof contractor
Mayor Davila asked if Community Development would be able to assist her.

City Manager Houston stated it could be a Better Business Bureau. It's unlikely to be a city related issue.

Lizette Ruiz, Kauffman Avenue, submitted a couple pictures today regarding the continuing blocking of pedestrian walkways through the corners. Ms. Ruiz also submitted an article a couple of weeks ago regarding Jeff Bonta's lawsuit regarding CEQA.

Janet stated that two weeks ago the city went to her mother's house and removed two trees. Her family never asked for the trees to be removed.

They called asking if the city would trim the trees. She is asking that two fruit trees be planted.

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COMMENTS FROM THE

AUDIENCE - NON-AGENDA
ITEMS CONT'D Council MemberAvalos asked for the address. Janet replied, 10458 Stanford Avenue.

Council Member Hurtado asked if the trees were on private property or the sidewalk. Janet replied, on the sidewalk, but the city cannot just remove trees.

Kate, South Gate resident and a Master student at USC School of Social Work is here speaking on behalf of her neighborhood in Hollydale asking the city to invest in Hollydale.

Thomas Buckley, South Gate resident, brought up two grievances regarding public records request.

Armando Velasquez, Independence Avenue, stated that this Friday will be their first Aru'iual Golden Apple and Heart of a Hero Honors Ceremony.

Seventeen teachers will be recognized, fourteen of which are from South Gate, and the majority are LAUSD teachers. One South Gate Police Officer and fire department will also be recognized.

Mayor Davila asked Mr. Velasquez to provide the names of the people being recognized so a Certificate of Appreciation can be presented.

REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FROM CITY OFFICIALS Arturo Cervantes, Director of Public Works, provided an update regarding requesting an update on the COG's Regional fiber optic project.

Mr. Cervantes stated that the city is familiar with the Garfield Avenue traffic. The city has invested over $6 million dollars in traffic, bike and safety improvements. The city is also planning to add a traffic signal at the intersection of Glady Street and Garfield. Also, a protective cross walk midway between Circle Park and Imperial Highway.

Mr. Cervantes stated that regarding the removal of trees, the city has strict rules against removing trees. When trees are removed there are specific reasons (tree has died, tree is in danger of fallen, or weather has impacted it). He will follow up on the reasoning of these two trees removal.

Mr. Cervantes stated that the Tweedy Mile Complete Street Project is almost completed.

Steve Costley, Director of Parks & Recreation Earth Day, is this Saturday, and he'll have Mr. Cervantes speak on it.

Mr. Cervantes thanked the City Council for recognizing Earth Day. It is taking place this Saturday, April 26fh.

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REPORTS AND COMMENTS

FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Mr. Costley stated tliat on the same day in the evening there will be Mom's Prom for the first time. On May 3rdat 10:00 a.m. there will be the opening of the JAA witli a new president.

City Manager Houston introduced Gabriel Perez, the new Comi'nunity Development Director. Mr. Perez comes from the City of Coachella.

Jon Hamilton, Director of Human Resources, stated if anyone is interested in working for the City of South Gate, please see the city's website.

Darren Arakawa, Chief if Police stated that this Thursday between 5-7 p.m. is "Tacos with a Cop" inArea 5 on Garfield Avenue at Estrada's Meat Market.

The Chief thanked Armando Vasquez for the Hero Award. Officer Pedro Gutierrez will be honored that night.

Rob Houston, City Manager, is happy to see Tweedy Boulevard almost complete and is looking forward to partnering with the businesses on Tweedy to make certain the investments are shared.

Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney, stated that the city receives through the City Clerk's Office a significant number of Public Records Act Request.

The City Clerk's Office does a wonderful job working within its resources.

It relies on various departments to return documents compliant with the Public Records Act.

Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer, stated that the meetings on the city's website should be straightforward. Mr. De La Paz inquired about the fiber optic. He was asked if the city has a moratorium on trenching.

Mr. Cervantes stated there has not been an opportunity to review the fiber optic design. He stated there is a pavement moratorium.

Mr. De La Paz stated the businesses on Tweedy northside between Tweedy and California have been complaints regarding homeless encampments.

Mr. De La Paz stated that 250 schools were present at the Robotics World Championship in Houston, TX.

Mayor Davila asked to follow up with the Principal firom STEAM to recognize all the students that participated in this program for the second meeting in May.

Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, thanked City Attorney's explanation on the Public Records Act Request.

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REPORTS AND COMMENTS

FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Council MemberAvalos asked if the cost of PRA's is on the city's website.

She also stated that Vector Control will be providing a presentation at the next Council meeting. She attended Congresswoman Barragan's town hall meeting about what's going on in Washington D.C. and asked city staff if it's possible for Council to hold a town hall meeting for the iinmigrant community to be informed as to what they can do. She said the City of Lynwood had a town hall meeting.

Council Member Avalos received complaints about bikes and scooters riding on the sidewalks. She asked if tonight's meeting can be adjourned in memory of Pope Francis.

Council Member Avalos stated that when she was mayor, the Vatican reached out to her that in 2026 Pope Francis wanted to bring "La Pelota de Trapo" (The Rag Ball) program.

CityAttorney Salinas informed CouncilwomanAvalos that the City Manager brought to his attention that we do list the price per page for the PRA's on the city's website.

Council Member Hurtado stated that Charu'iel 7 had posted on social media about Kilmar. He wants everyone to know that Council is listening to the public and reading emails.

Council Member Rios is requesting the city be mindful when cutting down trees. He understands about investing in the Hollydale area. Many businesses on Tweedy Boulevard are happy how the boulevard is coming along.

Council Member Rios welcomed Mr. Perez, the new Director of Community Development.

Council Member Rios is willing to work with the city staff member that works with the homeless. He congratulated the B2V team and the Legacy High School Robotics team.

Vice Mayor Barron agrees with Council Member Rios about the homeless.

He thinks the police department does a great job going out and identifying the individuals that actual want the help.

Vice Mayor Barron attended a meeting with city staff and Union Pacific about all the illegal dumping and homeless population around the railroad tracks.

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REPORTS AND COMMENTS

FROM CITY OFFICIALS
CONT'D Vice Mayor Barron stated that it is not okay to scare children at schools.

He appreciates it when the corninunity attend meetings and speaks about their concerns.

Mayor Davila has nothing to report.

CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Items 4, 5 and 6 were approved by motion of Council Member Hurtado and seconded by Council MemberAvalos.

ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes, but no on item 5; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.
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LANDSCAPING The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. ResolutionNo.2025-11-CCentitledResolutionoftheCityCouncilof the City of South Gate, California, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the proceedings of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Levy and Collection ofAssessments for the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and
b. Resolution No. 2025-12-CC entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Gate, California, declaring the City's intention to levy and collect assessments under the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. I and setting a Public Hearing for May 27, 2025.

WATER The City Council approved items A, B, C & D during Consent Calendar:
a. Professional Engineering Services Agreement (Contract No. 2025-24- CC) with MNS Engineers, Inc., to prepare design and construction documents necessary for the Demolition of Salt Lake Water Tank, City Project No. 734-WTR, for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred and Ten Dollars ($291,510); b. Appropriated$350,OOOinWaterFundsfortheDemolitionofSaltLake Water Tank, City Project No. 734-WTR;

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c. Authorized the City Manager to approve and execute amendments up to a cumulative amount of $100,000; and
d. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
6 MINUTES The City Council unanimously approved items A & B during Consent Calendar:
a. Special and Regular Meeting minutes of March 11, 2025; and b. Special and Regular Meeting minutes of March 25, 2025. 7 WARRANTS The City Council unanimously approved items A & B by motion of Council MemberAvalos and seconded by Vice Mayor Barron:
a. Check No. 109714 from April 8, 2025; and
b. Warrant Register for April 22, 2025.

Total ofChecks: $3,524,972.94
Less:Voids $ 0.00
Less: Employee Payroll Deductions $ (612,163.86)
GrandTotal: $2,912,809.08
Cancellations: 109830
ROLL CALL: Council Member Avalos, yes; Council Member Hurtado, yes; Council Member Rios, yes; Vice Mayor Barron, yes; Mayor Davila, yes.

ADJOURNMENT Council Member Rios unanimously adjourned the meeting in memory of Kenneth G. Leabres, long-time South Gate resident and father of South Gate employee James Leabres and Pope Francis at 9:49 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Avalos.

PASSED and APPROVED on this day of 2025.

ATTEST:

Maria Davila, Mayor Yodit Glaze, City Clerk

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CITY OF SOUTH GATE

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Maria Davila, Mayor called a Special City Council Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
PRESENT Mayor Maria Davila Vice Mayor Joshua Barron, Council Member Maria del PilarAvalos, Council Member Gil Hurtado and Council MemberAl Rios; City Manager Rob Houston, City Attorney Rail F. Salinas ABSENT/EXCUSED Jose De La Paz, City Treasurer
CLOSED SESSION The Council Members recessed into Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m. with All Members of Council present. City Attorney Salinas was excused from the rest of the meeting and departed from closed session at 6:21 p.m. City Manager Houston reported the following:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
One (1) - Potential Case
There was no reportable action taken.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representation: Rob Houston, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Top Management/Department Directors Hourly Employees
Employee Organizations: SGMEA, SGPMMA, SGDMA,

SGPMA, SGPOA
There was no reportable action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT Council Member Rios unanimously adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Hurtado.

PASSED and APPROVED on this day of 2025.

ATTEST:

Maria Davila, Mayor Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
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Item No. 12
sv.(,0(A-A' Ciffl of South Gate
Office of the
Sorith Gate City Clerk CITY COUNCIL
MAY22 2025 AGENDA BULL
FILED
For the Regular Meeting o'f: May 27, 2025
Originating Department: Community Development
DepartmentDirector:G4ab!)1!j!11rez 4, C% Manager:Rob
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DE NOVO PLANNING

GROUP FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH GATE FORWARD LAND USE

STUDY TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USES, IMPROVING LAND USES

SURROUNDING FUTURE TRANSIT CENTERS, ENHANCING COMMERCIAL

CORRIDORS, AND PREPARING RELATED ENVIRONMENT AL DOCUMENT ATION PURPOSE: To award a professional services agreement ("Agreement") to De Novo Plaru'iing Group ("De Novo") for consulting services to address three important issues: (1) an ordinance amendment regarding land uses; (2) land use improvements surrounding two future transit centers; and (3) enhancements to commercial corridors to encourage new businesses and development.

An environmental review to analyze potential impacts created by an ordinance or other actions is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider:
a. Approving an Agreement with De Novo for planning and environmental services; and b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: According to the consultant's proposal, planning and environmental services would cost $524,905, which would be paid from the General Fund.

ALIGNMENT WITH COUNCIL GOALS: The FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plans supports the City Council goals of creating and protecting strong and sustainable neighborhoods by supporting projects and programs that benefit low-and moderate-income residents of South Gate.

BACKGROUND: On April 16, 2024, the Planning Commission ("Cornrnission") held a public hearing on a similar item to consider a Zone Code Amendment to modify Title 11, Chapter 11.21 of the South Gate Municipal Code to revise the City of South Gates's ("City") Ordinance pertaining to building areamaximums forwarehousing landuse types. The Cornrnission considered two resolutions:
the first, Resolution No. 2024-02A, recornrnended to the City Council that the City's Zoning Code be revised to eliminate size limitations on warehouses in the City's Urban Mixed-Use Zones and Commercial Industrial Zones; the second, Resolution No. 2024-02B, would direct staff to study the matter further and return to the Commission later with recommendations. The Cornrnission voted to deny both resolutions by a vote of 3-2 and 5-0, respectively. 1 665
On May 28, 2024, City Council considered an appeal of the Planning Comi'nission's denial of the Zone Code Amendment. City Council received public coini'nents from members of the public. At the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council voted, 3-2, to direct staff to explore alternatives of having a cap on warehouse use in the City, and further research the issue on industrial uses. Subsequently, staff engaged the services of Kosmont Companies ("Kosmont") to provide guidance on what other cities are doing in regard to industrial use policies.

On August 21, 2024, City Council received apresentation from the Kosmont Companies ("Kosmont") on an industrial land use study. The City retained Kosmont to research various policies adopted by select cities. While there are a few cities that prohibit new warehouses, most create policies to generate substantial revenue from new warehouses to offset traffic and other impacts and help achieve a better balance between businesses and residential neighborhoods. The City's industrial land is in high demand because the City is in a prime location near Port of LA and Long Beach. The growth of ecommerce also lures businesses and developers who are seeking opportunities for new warehouses and distribution centers in the City. The City has a number of industrially zoned parcels that are suitable for redevelopment, but questions arose as to what will be acceptable uses in the future.

Currently, there are industrial areas in the City that are blighted and underutilized and landowners and businesses are interested in bringing industrial land uses, including warehousing, to revitalize these areas. Industrial development with warehousing can create opportunities for landowners and create jobs, but they can also create negative impacts for the community. The City Council took no action but directed staff to review options for development alternatives.

On January 28, 2025, City Council held a workshop to discuss amending requirements for industrial uses, improving land uses surrounding future transit centers, enhancing commercial corridors, and preparing related environmental documentation. Council received public testimony and discussed the issue. At the conclusion, City Council voted, 4-1 (Council Member Rios dissenting), to direct staff to release a request for proposal ("RFP") to solicit planning and environmental services from qualified consultants to address the matter. The RFP was released to several consulting firms on February 13, 2025, and three proposals were received.

ANALYSIS:

The City's 2015 Zoning Code prohibits new industrial warehouse development over 15,000 square feet (SF). Through previous discussions, City Council directed staff to review options to make the city more business friendly so there is a better balance between businesses and residential neighborhoods.

Additionally, Metro is planning to build two new transit centers in the City which will directly affect surrounding properties and potentially be a catalyst for improvements in our commercial corridors. In order to foster development in a way that improves the quality of life for residents, staff sought a consultant that would offer the following:
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1. Ordinance Amendment: Consider a citywide ordinance that proposes a broader definition of industrial uses, particularly in relation to warehousing and truck-generating businesses.

Currently, the City has a 1 5,000-square-foot limit on warehousing and part of the industrial land use review would include either eliminating or revising that limit.

2. Future Transit Centers: Consider addressing land uses surrounding two Metro transit centers scheduled to be constructed over the next 10 years within the City boundaries. Staff seeks recoinmendations to create overlay zones or similar for each area surrounding these stations to promote economic benefits for the City through expanded development zoning. The City will be partnering with Metro to coordinate transit center planning.

3. Commercial Corridors: Staff seeks recommendations on zoning overlay adjustments that would promote more opportunities for business growth and redevelopment along major commercial corridors within the City. This includes the entire length of Tweedy, Firestone, and Long Beach Boulevards, and Atlantic Avenue.

On February 13, 2025, an RFP was released to several qualified planning and environmental firms to solicit interest in addressing the three items above. On March 20, 2025, staff received proposals from the following three firms:
* RRM Design Group (RRM)
* De Novo Planning Group (De Novo)
* Kimley Horn
Each firnn is proposing an environmental impact report ("EIR") to comply with CEQA. Timing ranges from 14 to 16 months and total costs range from $524,905 to $697,512. Table 1 summarizes the proposals received.

Table 1- Consultant Comparison
Consultant CEQA
Doc.

Timing
(mos.)
CEQA
Cost
Total Cost Subconsultants Workshops/Mtgs.

RRM* EIR 16 $248,013 $697,512 Economics: Natelson Dale
Group
Environmental: Rincon
Consultants
Transportation: Kittelson &
Associates
1 kick-off/site tour;
series or focus GROUPS;
2 community
workshops; 1 PC/CC
study session; 3 PC/CC
De Novo EIR 18 $216,345 $524,905 Economics: Economic &
Planning Systems
Transportation: Kittelson &
Associates
1 kick-off mtg.; 3 focus
groups; 1 community
open house; 4 study
sessions and/or public
hearings with PC/CC
Kimley
Horn
EIR 14 $275,830 $697,065 Hazardous: Ninyo & Moore
Biological: Bargas
2 focus groups; 2
workshops; 1 scoping
mtg.; 2 PC/CC mtgS.
*RRM originally proposed a mitigated iegative declaration (MND) to meet CEQA, which would have taken 12 months and cost $586,403 total. The proposal was amended after discussions with staff to better align with the City's needs.

Staff reviewed the proposals and ranked them based on technical approach, consultant and subconsultant experience with similar projects, project management, and project costs. Although all 3 667
three firms have the expertise, approach, and management to serve the City's needs, staff chose to interview the top two firms to get a better understanding of the proposals. On April 22, 2025, staff conducted remote interviews with RRM and De Novo. At the conclusion of the interviews, both firms proved to be capable of providing the services needed.

RRM Design Group
RRM has a robust team that can meet the criteria described in the RFP. RRM's outreach approach includes conducting focus groups, questionnaires, and providing electronic information. The economic subconsultant, Natelson Dale Group, will provide "real world" reviews to come up with practical solutions that work for investors and developers. The traffic subconsultant, Kittleson & Associates, will review and make recoinmendations on warehouse options.

In order to better align with the City's needs, staff requested RRM to modify certain aspects of the proposal. Specifically, a full EIR would better address environmental concerns and be a more defensible document. Certain mobility tasks were unnecessary and could be removed. Other details such as printing costs and data collection were also discussed.

The revised proposal shows environmental services at $248,013, planning services at $436,250, and reimbursable expenses at $13,250, for a total of $697,512 with a timeframe of 16 months. This is $111,109 more and 4 months longer than RRM's original proposal. Although more costly than the original, RRM's revised schedule and costs were comparable to the other two consultants. RRM's completion at 16 months is between Kimley Horn's expectations of 14 months and De Novo's expectation of 18 months. RRM's revised cost is comparable to Kimley Horn's, but $172,607 more than De Novo's proposal.

De Novo Plarming Group
De Novo's proposal was the lowest in terms of cost at $525,905, but the longest in terms of project completion at 18 months. De Novo put together a capable team also using Kittleson & Associates to handle transportation issues similar to RRM's proposal. Economic & Planning Systems will be handling economic issues focused on identifying economic opportunities, stimulating revitalization, and fostering investment of underutilized sites. De Novo is part of the City's "bench" consultants for on-call environmental services and has worked on several projects in the City, including most recently the City Ventures project on Adella Avenue. De Novo is able to involve senior staff more if needed and can shift tasks in the scope if necessary. If the City chooses to focus less on mobility, there could be a cost savings of $5,000. Environmental technical studies can begin once a confirmed "project" is received, which could shorten the timeline. De Novo's approach to cornrnunity outreach involves direct mailers to residents on information items, conducting surveys, having focus group meetings, and providing a community open house.

De Novo has a proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and under budget, which involves expediting schedules. They are available to initiate the work program immediately.

They have multiple senior level project managers who will be assigned to the project and prides itself on senior level managers being highly involved in the day-to-day project operations. Their team has significant experience working with one another on similar challenging projects. This results in efficiencies since team members understand the interrelatedness of each task and the expectations of each work product. De Novo understands that sometimes projects change resulting in 4 668
having to modify the work program. They have the flexibility to make these changes in real time as needed.

CONCLUSION:

The City received three proposals from reputable and qualified firms. Any of the three would be capable of doing the work, but staff believes De Novo's would be the best fit to meet the needs of the corni'nunity based on reviews of the proposals and interviews with the top two firms. De Novo has done work in the City and is familiar with certain aspects of the community. De Novo provided the least costly proposal and is capable of meeting the City's needs. The final work product is expected to better facilitate industrial uses looking to do business in South Gate while protecting the interests of the community, enhance commercial corridors, and guide future development on properties surrounding two future transit centers.

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Request for Proposal released February 13, 2025
Agreement for Professional Services with De Novo Planning Group Proposal from De Novo Planning Group dated March 20, 2025 Proposal from RRM Design Group received March 20, 2025 (revised May 2, 2025) Proposal from Kimley Horn received March 20, 2025
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Attachment A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT AL

CONSULTING SERVICES
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City of South Gate
Community Development Department
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Release Date: February 13, 2025
Proposals Due: March 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM PST
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Introduction
The City is seeking assistance to address three important South Gate issues: (1) ordinance amendment options regarding industrial uses (including consideration of warehouse square footage maximums); (2) land use considerations and improvements surrounding two future transit centers; and (3) enhancements to commercial corridors to further economic development goals.

1. Ordinance Amendment: Prepare a draft citywide ordinance that provides for broader or different considerations for industrial uses, particularly in relation to warehousing and truck-generating businesses. Critical to this issue is the City's consideration of current warehouse square footage maximums for individual developments and at what amount, if any, future maximums should be set. Currently, the City has a 15,000-square-foot limit on warehousing and part of the industria! land use review would include either eliminating or revising that limit.

The City requires an environmental review to analyze potential impacts created by the ordinance and its development standards - most particularly warehouse square footage maximums.

2. Future Transit Centers: Metro is planning to build two new transit centers in the City which will directly affect surrounding properties. The City seeks to address land uses surrounding the two transit sites which are scheduled to be constructed over the next 10 years. The City requests recommendations for the future vision for these areas and to create overlay zones or alternative land use controls for each surrounding area to promote economic benefits for the City through expanded development zoning. Tasks include considering and setting a vision for the future of these lands and providing for the land use tools to achieve the agreed upon vision. The City will be partnering with Metro to coordinate transit center planning.

In 2019, the City drafted the Gateway District Specific Plan which involves the proposed transit center site near Atlantic Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. Although not yet adopted, the draft is available on the City's website and can be used as a resource. The consultant should utilize the material that has been prepared and advise the City if the draft should be advanced to adoption, modified based on this work program, or if the City should pursue other alternative actions.

The second site is located near the 1-105 Freeway and the Green Line station in the Hollydale area.

The City currently has a drafted scope with Metro to complete a feasibility study underthe transitoriented development strategic implementation program (TOD SIP). The City has been meeting with Metro to see if it is feasible to expand the scope to include connections to commercial areas on Garfield Avenue and Paramount Boulevard. The consultant should determine if these connections are feasible and recommend ways to improve the corridors.

3. Commercial Corridors: Economic development stimulus is desired to stimulate the City"s commercial corridors. Currently we have numerous empty buildings and struggling businesses.

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promote more opportunities for business growth and redevelopment along major commercial corridors within the City. This includes the entire length of Tweedy, Firestone, Long Beach Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, and small corridors in the Holllydale area of South Gate.

The City is seeking an experienced consulting firm that can provide planning and environmental services who understands the needs of the community and the obligations of the Community Development Department to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents.

The consulting firm selected will be responsible for the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or Environmental Impact Report (EIR), technical studies and other California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation. The consulting firm may team with other consultant firms; however, the City prefers to work with one main point of contact from the selected consultant firm. The consulting firm(s) will work collaboratively with City staff, elected and appointed officials, residents, and other members of the South Gate community.

City Information
The City of South Gate has continued to grow and develop since its incorporation in 1923. Located in the heart of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, the City of South Gate is a busy, urban community consisting of residential, commercial, and industrial development spread over 7.4 square miles. The City is strategically located along the 710 Freeway with close access to the 105 Freeway. South Gate is 20 miles north of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, 7 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, and 13 miles east of the Los Angeles International Airport, making it an ideal location for residents in the Los Angeles County area, and a main thoroughfare for regional, national, and global transportation and trade for businesses. According to the u.s. Census Bureau, the City's population estimate in 2023 is 90,070.

The City is a full-service general law city that operates under the City Council-City Manager form of government and provides a full range of municipal services including police services, street maintenance and repair, building and safety, engineering, planning and parks and recreation activities. The City consists of 9 departments, 7 parks, 5 community centers, 2 county libraries, an aquatic center, a dog park, and a golf course.

Project Overview
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit and select a firm(s) to provide consultant services to assist City staff as it relates to the issues above. Under the direction of the City"s Community Development Director, the consultant(s) will provide a range of expertise to carry out the needs of the City. All services provided by the consultant(s) shall be performed by individuals who meet the qualifications, education, and certification/Iicensing for the position(s). The successful consultant(s) shall also have the resources to provide cost effective and timely services, including providing outstanding customer service to the City and its related clients.
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Proposed Timeline
Activity Date
Initial distribution of RFP February 13, 2025
Proposal Submittal Deadline March 20 2025 - 5:00 P.M. PT Interview(s), if necessary April 8, 2025
Recommendation and Selection of Firm April 22, 2025
Execution of Agreement May 13, 2025
Scope of Services and Consultant's Responsibilities
General Expectations
The ideal consultant or consultant team would work collaboratively with staff and community stakeholders to prepare General Plan and Zoning Code amendments that proactively engage the community, comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and results in a product that thoroughly addresses the needs of the community. It is expected that the consultant will:
* Research ordinances of other cities to identify applicable requirements, general conditions, mitigation measures, etc. for:
o Industrial uses, most specifically warehouse square footage maximums o Transit centers/stations
o Major retail/commercial corridors
* Identify constraints and opportunities within the City for new warehouses and related square footage caps, as well as other industrial zoning district amendments the City should consider.

Envisioned tasks include providing for a "tiered options" discussion to any warehouse square footage maximums, outlining anticipated impacts, providing a comparison of economic benefits, and recommending mitigation strategies which may be considered by the City. * Provide defensible strategies for the future recovery of costs expended on this work program by any future related development which may occur.
* Identify streets and intersections that would be impacted by truck traffic generated from warehouses and other industrial uses.
* Identify linkages from industrial areas to transit stations/corridors and major commercial areas and determining ways to improve those linkages.
* Review Metro"s Transit Oriented Development Strategic Implementation Program (TOD SIP) and provide recommendations on activities that meet the criteria that would make the City eligible for funding. (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ba09140a9e4a476bac529c83814e3955) * Provide community outreach which may include community meetings to receive resident feedback. The outreach approach is envisioned to leverage similar project best practices, successes, common strategies and related code amendments which the Team have identified and to provide for an efficient, timely, and expedited approach for the City's consideration. 5 674
* Coordinate with other government agencies to ensure programs, policies, and procedures are addressed.
* Provide recommendations for the areas of study which encourage point-of-sales within the City to increase sales tax revenues.
@ Provide discussion regarding any recommendations, including creating and attracting highpaying jobs, and how they maintain consistency or enhance other goals and policies of the General Plan.
* Recommend parking alternatives to reduce the required number of parking spaces-with particular interest for restaurant and food service uses, encourage alternative transportation, and promote train ridership.
* Recommend zoning and code adjustments that would encourage new restaurants, retail, and other commercial businesses along major corridors.
* Provide an adequate CEQA document including furnishing appropriate technical reports such as analyses of air quality, noise, traffic, etc., and drafting mitigation measures. It is anticipated that the preparation of the environmental document may be required for potential future projects including but not limited to the following types:
o Residential developments
o Small and large mixed-use projects
o Industrial developments
o Commercial developments
o Transit centers
o Capital projects
* Typical environmental impacts which will need to be assessed include but are not limited to:
o Aesthetics
o Agricultural Resources
o Air Quality
o Biological Resources
o Cultural Resources
o Climate Change/Global Warming Geology and Soils
o Geology/Soils
o Hazards and Hazardous Materials
o Hydrology and Water Quality
o Mineral Resources
o Noise
o Population and Housing
o Public Service
o Recreation
o Tribal Cultural Resources
o Transportation/Traffic
o Utilities and Service Systems
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At the start of the project, the consultant will meet with City staff and selected individuals to discuss the approach and expectations. The consultant will meet on a regular basis with the Community Development Director, Planning Manager, and other City staff to review the progress of any work product and to discuss any changes in direction or needed details. The consultant must be prepared to effectively address the following:
* ASSiSt City staffin identifying land use options and alternatives. * Draft code regulations and policies.

Manage the environmental process including the preparation of environmental documents and technical reports.
* Providing and facilitating any public outreach (see also, General Expectations, page 5). * Attend regularly scheduled coordination meetings with City staff when work is in progress. * Attend public meetings and hearings and be prepared to interface with various representatives and stakeholders.
* Demonstrate the depth and breadth of the firm providing a full range of consulting services capable of meeting the needs of the community.
* Provide strong emphasis on the management of multiple issues and competing priorities while maintaining quality, meeting schedules, and staying within budget.

Subconsultants may be utilized for various technical reports. The City reserves the right to require the use of approved subconsultants, particularly with respect to traffic reports, and not permit the use of subconsultants that have not been approved.

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS AND PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL
It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure timely delivery is made to the City of South Gate.

1. Proposals shall be submitted by March 20, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. PT to the City Clerk's Office.

Submissions after this deadline will not be accepted.

2. Each Proposer must submit one (1) unbound and reproducible copy; three (3) bound signed copies and one (1) electronic version (USB flash drive) of its proposal to the City of South Gate.

Submit proposals to:

City of South Gate
City Clerk's Office
Attn: John F. Signo, AICP, Planning Manager
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
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3. All Proposals shall be submitted on standard 8-1/2" x11" paper. All pages should be numbered and identified sequentially by section. Proposals must be tabbed and indexed accordingly.

Although not as a substitute for a complete written response, additional material, such as technical documents may be referenced in any response and included as exhibits.

4. The Proposer's Proposal must not be marked as confidential or proprietary. The City may refuse to consider a Proposal so marked. Information in Proposals shall become public property and subject to disclosure laws. All Proposals shall become the property of theCity. The City reserves the right to make use of any information or ideas in the Proposals.

5. BysubmittingaProposal,theProposerrepresentsthatithasthoroughlyexaminedandbecome familiar with the work required under this RFP and that it is capable of providingand performing quality work to achieve the City's objectives.

6. Proposals must be valid for a period of 120 calendar days from the Closing Date and Time for Receipt of Proposals.

7. Pre-contractual expenses are defined as expenses incurred by the Proposer in: preparing its Proposal in response to this RFP; submitting that Proposal to the City; negotiating with the City any matter related to the Proposer's Proposal; and any other expenses incurred by the Proposer prior to the date of award and execution, if any, of the Agreement. The City shall not, in any event, be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by Proposers in the preparation of their Proposal.

8. Each Proposer must submit its Proposal in strict accordance with all requirements of this RFP.

Deviations, clarifications, and/or exceptions must be clearly identified and listed separately as alternative items for the City's consideration.

9. After the Closing Date and Time for Receipt of Proposals, evaluation and proposal clarification will commence, all of which will be conducted by City staff. City staff will make subsequent recommendations of approval to the City Council.

10. Proposers judged most responsive to the City's requirements may be asked to give a presentation of their Proposal to the City staff. Selected Proposers should be prepared to make their presentation within five (5) calendar days after notification and be prepared to discuss all aspects of their Proposal in detail, including technical questions regarding the Proposal. No Proposer shall be allowed to alter or amend its Proposal through the use ofthe presentation process.

11. In the event the City deems it necessary to clarify or make any changes to this RFP, these changes shall be made in the form of a written addendum authorized and issued only by the City Staff or authorized designee.

12. The City reserves the right to negotiate modifications with any Proposer as necessary to serve the best interest of the City. Any Proposal may be rejected if it is conditional, incomplete or deviates from specifications in this request. The City reserves the right to waive, at its discretion, any procedural irregularity, immaterial defects or other improprieties, which the I
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City deems reasonably correctable or otherwise not warranting rejection of the Proposal. Any waiver will not excuse a proponent from full compliance.

13. Proposers shall describe their approach to the Scope of Work and to indicate costs.

14. The City reserves the right to:
a. Reject any or all price quotes, waive technicalities or formalities, and accept any price quote deemed in the best interest of the City;
b. Negotiate the final Agreement with any Proposer(s) as necessary to serve the best interest of the City;
c. Withdraw this RFP at any time without prior notice and, furthermore, makes no representations that any contract will be awarded to any Proposer responding to this RFP; or,
d. AwarditstotalrequirementstooneProposerortoapportionthoserequirementsamong two or more Proposers as the City may deem to be in its best interest.

15. In addition, negotiations may or may not be conducted with Proposers; therefore, the Proposal submitted should contain the Proposer's most favorable terms and conditions, since the selection and award may be made without discussion with any Proposer.

16. Where two or more Proposers desire to submit a single proposal in response to this RFP, they should do so on a prime/sub-contractor basis rather than as a joint venture. The City intends to contract with a single firm and not with multiple firms doing business as a jointventure. a. Firmsintendingtopursuethisproposalina"prime/sub-contractor"basismustidentify any portion of the scope of work that will be subcontracted. Include the subcontractor's qualifications and key personnel, telephone number and contact person. The City reserves the right to approve or reject all consultants or internal staff performing consulting services, proposed by the consultant during or after the consultant review and selection process.

PROPOSAL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS AND EV ALUATION PROCESS
Response Items
Responses must provide the required information in the following order for each underscored item.

Proposers shall respond by repeating the section and sub-section number(s) and statement/question and by providing the appropriate response hereunder.

1. Cover Letter
The cover letter shall identify the Proposer and state other general information which the Proposer desires to include regarding the Proposer's business organization. Please include the point of contact and contact information (including email address and phone number) in the cover letter. The cover letter shall not exceed one (1) page. 9 }3
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2. Work Plan
Each Proposer shall submit the following information:
a. Methodology: Provide the Methodology/Approach proposed for the work as defined in the Scope of Work.
b. Project Schedule: Propose a timeline for completion for the work including start date, milestones, and target date of completion. Any assumptions regarding turnaround time for staff review and City Council should be clearly noted. The City expects some overlap between the planning and environmental documents to occur concurrently. The goal and desired target completion date of the full work program is one year. This goal aside, the City seeks input through the proposal process on more specific timing considerations based on work program details, needs, and related benefits ofthe approach to completing this work effort.
c. Qualifications and Prior Experience: The capabilities of the consultant's organization should be discussed. Minimum requirements for submitting a proposal in response to this RFP include the following:
i. Demonstrated experience, competence, and qualifications of the consultant and the participating staff successfully providing similar services to municipalities; and,
ii. Ability to perform the work in a timely manner, availability of staff and contingency plans.
d. Personnel: this section must delineate the experience and profession of appropriate licenses and certifications of personnel.
e. Conflict of Interest: provide a brief summary on potential conflict of interest issues which are to be addressed by consultant.
f. Reference: list at least three municipal clients for whom comparable services have been performed within the last five years. Include the name, job title, email address and telephone number of each client's principal representative. This section shall not exceed seven (7) pages.

3. Fees
The Proposer shall provide a bid for all professional services and ongoing services and support being proposed which identifies:
a) An itemized cost breakdown, including hourly rates and number of hours for each major component of service, with a cross-reference to each component of service. b) A total proposed "Not to Exceed" cost for the performance of all services. ' c) A proposed payment schedule for all services to be performed and products to be delivered.
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4. Resources to be provided by the City
The Proposer must list any resources, City assistance, or other items expected to be provided by the City. This section shall not exceed one (1) page.

Insurance Requirements
The selected consultant must provide and maintain at its own expense, procure and maintain during the term of the contract Workers' Compensations and Commercial General Liability as follows:
a) Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law. The Consultant shall require all subcontractors similarly to provide such compensation insurance for their respective employees.
b) Commercial general and automotive liability insurance protecting the Consultant in amounts not less than Sl,000,000 for personal injury to any one person, !>1,000,000 for injuries arising out of one occurrence, and S500,000 for property damages or a combined single limit of 51,000,000.

Each such policy of insurance shall:
a) Beissuedbyafinanciallyresponsibleinsurancecompanyorcompaniesadmitted and authorized to do business in the State of California, or which is approved in writing by the City.
b) Name and list as additional insured the City, its officers and employees. c) Specify that such insurance acts as primary insurance. d) Contain a clause substantially in the following words: "It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy shall not be canceled nor materially changed except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City of South Gate indicating such cancellation or material change."
e) Cover the operations of the Consultant pursuant to the terms of any contract, including the Consultant's indemnity obligations thereunder.

Upon the request of the City, the Consultant shall provide evidence of the insurance covera(3e required herein. Insurance shall be in force on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Upon the request of the City, current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the City at all times during the term of this Agreement. Failure on the part of the Consultant to procure or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of contract u nder which the City may terminate this Agreement. 11 680
Evaluation Process
Each consultant responding to the RFP will be evaluated by City staff on each element of the work plan and general information described above in the following order:
a) Reviewoftheexperience,qualificationsandreferencesoftheconsultanttodetermine their ability to provide the requested services;
b) Reviewofthemethodology/approachproposedbytheconsultant; c) Review of proposed project timeline; and,
d) Review of the estimated fees and costs.

Selection/Award Procedures
A Professional Services Agreement will be provided for execution. It may be modified to incorporate other pertinent Articles/Terms and Conditions set forth in this RFP, including those added by addendum, and to reflect the Proposer's offer or the outcome of contract negotiations, if any, conducted with the Proposer's. A sample ofthe City's Professional Services Agreement is included with this RFP, as Attachment "A". 12 681
ATT ACHMENT "A"
AGREEMENT FORPROFESSIONAL SERVICES pon
888 SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE AND
This Agreement for Professional Services for Services
("Agreement") is made and entered into on boi and between the City of South Gate, a municipal corporation ("City"), and } Tnc., a California corporation ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively as "Parties."

RECITALS
WHEREAS, City desires to retain a qualified provider for certain services relating to NTYPE OFjfflR%7TCkj:

WHEREAS, Consultant warrants to City that it has the requisite skills, knowledge, qualifications, manpower and expertise to perform properly and timely the Professional Services under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, based on such representation, City desires to contract with Consultant to perform the services as described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit "A" of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFOR, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. City hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant accepts such engagement, to perform the services set forth in the Scope of Services as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part of this Agreement. The Scope of Services may be mutually amended from time to time by both Parties in writing.

2. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES. The total amount of on for this Agreement shall not exceed the sum of for example:

One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars - then put amount in parenthesis for example § as described in Consultant's proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A." City shall pay Consultant for its professional services rendered and costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement. No additional compensation shall be adfor other incurred, unless first approved in writing by or
his/her designee.

2.1 Consultant shall be required to attend meetings at City Hall as necessary in the delivery of the projects. Travel time between Consultant's office and City Hall shall not be billable. Consultant may request an exemption on a case-by-case basis, which shall be subject to City approval.
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2.2 Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the schedule included in Consultant's proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A." City shall pay Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice.

2.3 No payment made hereunder by City to Consultant, other than the final payment, shall be construed as an acceptance by City of any work or materials, nor as evidence of satisfactory performance by Consultant of its obligations under this Agreement.

3. completion, unless otherwise expressly extended and agreed to by both Parties in writing, or terminated by either Party as provided herein.

4. CITY AGENT. The ("l)irector"), or
his/her designee, for the purposes of this Agreement, is the agent for City. Whenever approval or authorization is required, Consultant understands that the Director, or his/her designee, has the authority to provide that approval or authorization.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Consultant represents that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any real property located in the City which may be affected by the services to be performed by Consultant under this Agreement.

Consultant further represents that in perfomiance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it. Within ten (10) days, Consultant agrees that it will immediately notify City of any other conflict of interest that may exist or develop during the term of this Agreement.

5.1 Consultant represents that no City employee or official has a material financial interest in Consultant's business. During the term of this Agreement and/or as a result of being awarded this Agreement, Consultant shall not offer, encourage or accept any financial interest in Consultant's business or in this Agreement by any City employee or official.

6. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

6.1 Termination for Convenience. City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving fifteen (15) days written notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents and other materials shall, at the option of City, become its property. If this Agreement is terminated by City as provided herein, Consultant will be paid the total amount of its costs as of the termination date. In no event shall the amount payable upon termination exceed the total maximum compensation provided for in this Agreement.
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6.2 Termination for Cause.

6.2.1 City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement in any of the following circumstances:
a. If Consultant fails to perform the services required by this Agreement within the time specified herein or any authorized extension thereof, or b. If Consultant fails to perform the services called for by this Agreement or so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and in either of these circumstances does not correct such failure withing a period of ten (10) days (or such longer period as City may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from City specifying such failure.

6.2.2 In the event City terminates this Agreement in whole or in part as provided above in Subsection 6.2.1, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may deem appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

6.2.3 If this Agreement is terminated as provided above in Subsection 6.2.1, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, photographs, reports, films, charts, sketches, computations, surveys, models, or other similar documentation prepared by Consultant. Upon such termination, Consultant shall be paid an amount equal to the value of the work performed. In ascertaining the value of the work performed up to the date of termination, consideration shall be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings, and to other documents whether delivered to City or in possession of Consultant, and to authorized reimbursement expenses.

6.2.4 If, after notice of termination of the Agreement under the provisions of Subsection 6.2.1 above, it is determined, for any reason, that Consultant was not in default, or that the default was excusable, then the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to Subsection 6.1. above.

6.3 Non-Assignability. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the express prior written consent of City.

6.4 Non-Discrimination.

6.4.1 Consultant shall not discriminate agamst any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of to race, creed, gender, gender identity (including gender expression), color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, or 5116863.1-L235.0
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veteran/military status, in the performance of its services and duties pursuant to this Agreement and will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of the federal, state, and county and the City governments. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, or age. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices, including those of any subcontractors retained by Consultant to perform services under this Agreement, are free from such discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are limited to: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

6.4.2 The provisions of Subsection 6.4.2 above shall be included in all solicitations or advertisements placed by or on behalf of Consultant for personnel to perform any services under this Agreement. City shall have access to all documents, data, and records of Consultant and its subcontractors for purposes of determining compliance with the equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination provisions of this Section, and all applicable provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 (relating to federal restrictions against discriminatory practices) is available for review and on file with the City Clerk's Office.

6.5 Insurance. Consultant shall submit to City, certificates indicating compliance with the following minimum insurance requirements no less than one (l) day prior to beginning of performance under this Agreement:

6.5.1 Workers Compensation Insurance as required by law. Consultant shall require all subcontractors similarly to provide such workers' compensation insurance for their respective employees.

6.5.2 Comprehensive general and automobile liability insurance protecting Consultant in amounts not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/accident for bodily injury and property damage liability. Each such policy of insurance shall:
a. Be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California or which is approved in writing by City.
b. Name and list as additional insured the City, its officers and employees. c. Specify its acts as primary insurance.
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understood and agreed that this policy shall not be canceled except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City of such cancellation or material change."
e. Cover the operations of Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

6.6 Indemnification. Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and/or any other City agency, including other employees, officers and representatives, for/from any and all claims or actions of any kind asserted against City and/or any other City agency arising out of Consultant's (including Consultant's employees, representatives, products and subcontractors) negligent performance under this Agreement, excepting only such claims or actions which may arise out of sole or active negligence of City and/or any other City agency, or any third parties not acting on behalf of, at the direction of, or under the control of Consultant.

6.7 Compliance with Applicable Law. Consultant and City shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the Federal, State, County and City governments, without regard to conflict of law principles.

6.8 Independent Contractor. This Agreement is by and between City and Consultant and is not intended, nor shall it be construed, to create the relationship of agency, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or association, as between City and Consultant.

6.8.1 Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall have no power to incur any debt or obligation for or on behalf of City. Neither City nor any of its officers or employees shall have any control over the conduct of Consultant, or any of Consultant's employees, except as herein set forth, and Consultant expressly warrants not to, at any time or in any manner, represent that it, or any of its agents, servants or employees are in any manner employees of City, it being distinctly understood that Consultant is and shall at all times remain to City a wholly independent contractor and Consultant's obligations to City are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement.

6.8.2 Indemnification of CalPERS Determination - In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or CalPERS to be eligible for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for CalPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as, for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
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6.8.3 Business License Required. According to Title 2.08.40 of the South Gate Municipal Code, a business license will be required prior to doing business within the City, even if the business is located outside of the City. Verification of a valid South Gate business license will be required prior to start of work and any fees associated with the acquisition or maintenance of such business license shall be the sole responsibility of Consultant.

6.9 Consultant's Personnel.

6.9.1 All services required under the Agreement will be performed by Consultant, or under Consultant's direct supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits and licenses required by State and local law to perform such services, including, without Iimitation, a City of South Gate business license as required by the South Gate Municipal Code.

6.9.2 Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing services required by this Agreement, and compliance with all reasonable performance standards established by City.

6.9.3 Consultant shall be responsible for payment of all employees' and subcontractors' wages and benefits and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to employer's liability, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security.

6.9.4 Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City and all other related entities, officers, employees and representatives from any liability, damages, claims, costs, and expenses of any nature arising from alleged violations of personnel practices or of any acts of omissions by Consultant in connection with the work performed arising from this Agreement.

6.10 Copyright. No reports, maps or other documents produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of Consultant.

6.11 Legal Construction.

6.11.1 This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of California and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced, and governed under the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of law principles.

6.11.2 This Agreement shall be construed without regard to the identity of the persons who drafted its various provisions. Each and every provision of this Agreement shall be construed as though each of the parties participated equally in the drafting of same, and any rule of construction that a document is to be construed 22 5116863. l -L235 0
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against the drafting party shall not be applicable to this Agreement.

6.11.3. The article and section, captions and headings herein have been inserted for convenience only and shall not be considered or referred to in resolving questions of interpretation or construction.

6.11.4. Whenever in this Agreement the context may so require, the masculine gender shall be deemed to refer to and include the feminine and neuter, and the singular shall refer to and include the plural.

6.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and, as so executed, shall constitute an agreement which shall be binding upon all Parties hereto.

6.13 Final Payment Acceptance Constitutes Release. The acceptance by Consultant of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of City from all claims and liabilities for compensation to Consultant for anything done, furnished, or relating to Consultant's work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of City's check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by City shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of Consultant, its employees, sub-consultants and agents for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by City for any defect or error in the work prepared by Consultant, its employees, subconsultants and agents.

6.14 Corrections. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, Consultant shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during City's review of Consultant's report or plans. Should Consultant fail to make such correction in a reasonably, timely manner, such correction shall be made by City, and the cost thereof shall be charged to Consultant.

6.15 Files. All files of Consultant pertaining to City shall be and remain the property of City. Consultant will control the physical location of such files during the term of this Agreement and shall be entitled to retain copies of such files upon termination of this Agreement.

6.16 Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. Failure by a Party to insist upon the performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other party, irrespective of the length of time for which such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver of such Party's right to demand compliance by such other Party in the future. No waiver by a Party of a default or breach of the other party shall be effective or binding upon such a Party unless made in writing by such Party, and no such waiver shall be implied from any omissions by a Party to take any action with respect to such default or breach. No 23 5116863 1-L235.0
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express written waiver of a specified default or breach shall affect any other default or breach, or cover any other period of time, other than any default or breach and/or period of time specified. All of the remedies permitted or available to a Party under this Agreement, or at law or in equity, shall be cumulative and alternative, and invocation of any such right or remedy shall not constitute a waiver or election of remedies with respect to any other permitted or available right of remedy.

6.17 Mitigation of Damages. In all such situations arising out of this Agreement, the Parties shall attempt to avoid and minimize the damages resulting from the conduct of the other Party.

6.18 Severability. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

6.19 Attorneys' Fees. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his or its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any Party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which that Party or those Parties may be entitled.

6.20 Entire Agreement and Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the whole agreement between City and Consultant, and neither party has made any representations to the other except as expressly contained herein. Neither party, in executing or performing this Agreement, is relying upon any statement or information not contained in this Agreement. Any amendments, changes or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and appropriately executed by both City and Consultant.

6.21 Notices. Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be deemed to have been given by email transmission with confirmation of delivery and depositing said notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:

TO CITY
South Gate. CA 90280
WITH COURTESY COPY TO:

City of South Gate
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Email: yglaze@,sogate.org
TEL: (323)563-9510
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TO CONSULTANT:

AMk 02" CONSULTAf'SITg

OMPANY ADDRESS

6.22 Warranty of Authorized Signatories. Each of the signatories hereto warrants and represents that he or she is competent and authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom he or she purpotts to sign.

6.23 Consultation with Attorney. Consultant warrants and represents that it has consulted with an attorney or knowingly and voluntarily decided to forgo such a consultation.

6.24 Interpretation Against Drafting Party. City and Consultant agree that they have cooperated in the review and drafting of this agreement. Accordingly, in the event of any ambiguity, neither Party may claim that the interpretation of this Agreement shall be construed against either Party solely because that Party drafted all or a portion of this Agreement, or the clause at issue.

7. CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE STATBWT In accordance with CaliforniaSB1439extendedrequirementsunder Govern4n+i.)C,ofle8qction 84308, also known as the "Levine Act," a disclosure must be filed of politica} contributi6'hs totaling more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the previous twelve (12) rriontfis, and for three (3) months following the date a final decision is made to award an agreement. Therefore, the City requires that Consultant fill out the California Levine Act Disclosure Statement form available on the City website and submit it to the City Clerk's Office prior to the approval of this Agreement.

8. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this Agreement is hnr1 wi11 remain in effect through and until project completion, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

CITY OF SOUTH GATE:

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Maria Davila, Mayor
Dated:

ATTEST:

By:

Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:Rail Q'!jla!'!orney
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fflCON!'llliTANT'S NAME AND mbgy
Dated:
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PLANNING AND

CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE

AND DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
This Agreement for Professional Services for Plaru'iing and Environmental Services ("Agreement") is made and entered into on May 27, 2025, by and between the City of South Gate, a municipal corporation ("City"), and De Novo Planning Group, a California corporation ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as a"Party" and collectively as "Parties."

RECIT ALS
WHEREAS, City desires to retain a qualified provider for certain services relating to: (1) an ordinance amendment regarding industrial uses; (2) land use improvements surrounding two future transit centers; (3) enhancements to commercial corridors to encourage new businesses and development; and
WHEREAS, Consultant warrants to City that it has the requisite skills, knowledge, qualifications, manpower and expertise to perform properly and timely the Professional Services under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, based on such representation, City desires to contract with Consultant to perform the services as described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit "A" of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFOR, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. City hereby engages Consultafit,'and Consultant accepts such engagement, to perform the services set forth in the Scope of Services as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part of this Agreement. The Scope of Services may be mutually amended from time to time by both Parties in writing.

2. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES. The total amount of compensation for this Agreement shall not exceed the sum of Five Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Five Dollars ($524,905.00) as described in Consultant's proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A," City shall pay Consultant for its professional services rendered and costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement. No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first approved in writing by the Director of Coinmunity Development or his/her designee.

2.1 Consultant shall be required to attend meetings at City Hall as necessary in the delivery of the projects. Travel time between Consultant's office and City Hall shall not be billable. Consultant may request an exemption on a case-by-case basis, which shall be subject to City approval.

2.2 Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the schedule included in Consultant's 5116863.1-L235.0 (Fonn Rev. 01/17/23)
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proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A." City shall pay Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice.

2.3 No payment made hereunder by City to Consultant, other than the final payment, shall be construed as an acceptance by City of any work or materials, nor as evidence of satisfactory performance by Consultant of its obligations under this Agreement.

3. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement is effective as of May 27, 2025, and will remain in effect for a period of 18 months through November 27, 2026, or until project completion, unless otherwise expressly extended and agreed to by both Parties in writing, or terminated by either Party as provided herein.

4. CITY AGENT. The Director of Community Development ("Director"), or his/her designee, for the purposes of this Agreement, is the agent for City. Whenever approval or authorization is required, Consultant understands that the Director, or his/her designee, has the authority to provide that approval or authorization.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Consultant represents that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any real property located in the City which may be affected by the services to be performed by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant further represents that in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it. Within ten (10) days, Consultant agrees that it will immediately notify City of any other conflict of interest that may exist or develop during the term of this Agreement.

5.1 Consultant represents that no City employee or official has a material financial interest in Consultant's business. During the term of this Agreement and/or as a result of being awarded this Agreement, Consultant shall not offer, encourage or accept any financial interest in Consultant's business or in this Agreement by any City employee or official.

6. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

6.1 Termination for Convenience. City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving fifteen (15) days written notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents and other materials shall, at the option of City, become its property. If this Agreement is terminated by City as provided herein, Consultant will be paid the total amount of its costs as of the termination date. In no event shall the amount payable upon termination exceed the total maximum compensation provided for in this Agreement.

6.2 Termination for Cause.

6.2.1 City may, by written notice to Consultant, ten'ninate the whole or any part of this Agreement in any of the following circumstances:
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a. If Consultant fails to perform the services required by this Agreement within the time specified herein or any authorized extension thereof, or b. If Consultant fails to perform the services called for by this Agreement or so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and in either of these circumstances does not correct such failure withing a period of ten (10) days (or such longer period as City may authorize in writing) afterreceipt of notice from City speci'fying such failure.

6.2.2 In the event City terminates this Agreement in whole or in part as provided above in Subsection 6.2.1, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may deem appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

6.2.3 IfthisAgreementisterminatedasprovidedaboveinSubsection6.2.1,Citymay require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, photographs, reports, films, charts, sketches, computations, surveys, models, or other similar documentation prepared by Consultant. Upon such termination, Consultant shall be paid an amount equal to the value of the work performed. In ascertaining the value of the work performed up to the date of termination, consideration shall be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings, and to other documents whether delivered to City or in possession of Consultant, and to authorized reimbursement expenses.

6.2.4 If, after notice of termination of the Agreement under the provisions of Subsection 6.2.1 above, it is deten'nined, for any reason, that Consultant was not in default, or that the default was excusable, then the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to Subsection 6.1. above.

6.3 Non-Assignability. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the express prior written consent of City.

6.4 Non-Discrimination.

6.4.1 Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of to race, creed, gender, gender identity (including gender expression), color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, or veteran/military status, in the performance of its services and duties pursuant to this Agreement and will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of the federal, state, and county and the City governrnents. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and 2'7 5116863.1-L235.0
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that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, or age. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices, including those of any subcontractors retained by Consultant to perfon'n services under this Agreement, are free from such discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are limited to: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, recruitment advertising, layoff, ten'nination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

6.4.2 The provisions of Subsection 6.4.2 above shall be included in all solicitations or advertisements placed by or on behalf of Consultant for persoru'iel to perfornn any services under this Agreement. City shall have access to all documents, data, and records of Consultant and its subcontractors for purposes of deteri'nining compliance with the equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination provisions of this Section, and all applicable provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 (relating to federal restrictions against discriminatory practices) is available for review and on file with the City Clerk's Office.

6.5 Insurance. Consultant shall submit to City, certificates indicating compliance with the following minimum insurance requirements no less than one (1) day prior to begiru'iing of perfori'nance under this Agreement:

6.5.1 Workers Compensation Insurance as required by law. Consultant shall require all subcontractors similarly to provide such workers' compensation insurance for their respective employees.

6.5.2 Comprehensive general and automobile liability insurance protecting Consultant in amounts not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/accident for bodily injury and property damage liability. Each such policy of insurance shall:
a. Be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California or which is approved in writing by City.
b. Name and list as additional insured the City, its officers and employees. c. Specify its acts as primary insurance.
d. Contain a clause substantially in the following words: "It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy shall not be canceled except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City of such cancellation or material change."
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6.6 Indemnification. Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold hari'nless City and/or any other City agency, including other employees, officers and representatives, for/from any and all claims or actions of any kind asserted against City and/or any other City agency arising out of Consultant's (including Consultant's employees, representatives, products and subcontractors) negligent performance under this Agreement, excepting only such claims or actions which may arise out of sole or active negligence of City and/or any other City agency, or any third parties not acting on behalf of, at the direction of, or under the control of Consultant.

6.7 Compliance with Applicable Law. Consultant and City shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the Federal, State, County and City governments, without regard to conflict of law principles.

6.8 Independent Contractor. This Agreement is by and between City and Consultant and is not intended, nor shall it be construed, to create the relationship of agency, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or association, as between City and Consultant.

6.8.1 Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall have no power to incur any debt or obligation for or on behalf of City. Neither City nor any of its officers or employees shall have any control over the conduct of Consultant, or any of Consultant's employees, except as herein set forth, and Consultant expressly warrants not to, at any time or in any manner, represent that it, or any of its agents, servants or employees are in any maru'ier employees of City, it being distinctly understood that Consultant is and shall at all times remain to City a wholly independent contractor and Consultant's obligations to City are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement.

6.8.2 Indemnification of CalPERS Determination - In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or CalPERS to be eligible for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for CalPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as, for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.

6.8.3 Business License Required. According to Title 2.08.40 of the South Gate Municipal Code, a business license will be required prior to doing business within the City, even if the business is located outside of the City. Verification of a valid South Gate business license will be required prior to start of work and any fees associated with the acquisition or maintenance of such business license shall be the sole responsibility of Consultant.
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6.9 Consultant's Personnel.

6.9.1 All services required under the Agreement will be performed by Consultant, or under Consultant's direct supervision, and all persoru'iel shall possess the qualifications, peimits and licenses required by State and local law to perform such services, including, without limitation, a City of South Gate business license as required by the South Gate Municipal Code.

6.9.2 Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing services required by this Agreement, and compliance with all reasonable performance standards established by City.

6.9.3 Consultant shall be responsible for payment of all employees' and subcontractors' wages and benefits and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to employer's liability, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security.

6.9.4 Consultant shall indeinnify and hold harmless City and all other related entities, officers, employees and representatives 'from any liability, damages, claims, costs, and expenses of any nature arising from alleged violations of persoru'iel practices or of any acts of omissions by Consultant in coru'iection with the work performed arising from this Agreement.

6.10 Copyright. No reports, maps or other documents produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of Consultant.

6.11 Legal Construction.

6.11.1 This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of California and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced, and governed under the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of law principles.

6.11.2 This Agreement shall be construed without regard to the identity of the persons who drafted its various provisions. Each and every provision of this Agreement shall be construed as though each of the parties participated equally in the drafting of same, and any rule of construction that a document is to be construed against the drafting party shall not be applicable to this Agreement.

6.11.3. The article and section, captions and headings herein have been inserted for convenience only and shall not be considered or referred to in resolving questions of interpretation or construction.
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6.11.4. Whenever in this Agreement the context may so require, the masculine gender shall be deemed to refer to and include the feminine and neuter, and the singular shall refer to and include the plural.

6.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and, as so executed, shall constitute an agreement which shall be binding upon all Parties hereto.

6.13 Final Payment Acceptance Constitutes Release. The acceptance by Consultant of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of City from all claims and liabilities for compensation to Consultant for anything done, fumished, or relating to Consultant's work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of City's check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim withinten(10)calendardaysofthereceiptofthatcheck. However,approvalorpayment by City shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of Consultant, its employees, sub-consultants and agents for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by City for any defect or error in the work prepared by Consultant, its employees, sub-consultants and agents.

6.14 Corrections. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, Consultant shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during City's review of Consultant's report or plans. Should Consultant fail to make such correction in a reasonably, timely manner, such correction shall be made by City, and the cost thereof shall be charged to Consultant.

6.15 Files. All files of Consultant pertaining to City shall be and remain the property of City.

Consultant will control the physical location of such files during the term of this Agreement and shall be entitled to retain copies of such files upon termination of this Agreement.

6.16 Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. Failure by a Party to insist upon the performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other party, irrespective of the length of time for which such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver of such Party's right to demand compliance by such other Party in the future. No waiver by a Party of a default or breach of the other party shall be effective or binding upon such a Party unless made in writing by such Party, and no such waiver shall be implied from any omissions by a Party to take any action with respect to such default or breach. No express written waiver of a specified default or breach shall affect any other default or breach, or cover any other period of time, other than any default or breach and/or period of time specified. All of the remedies permitted or available to a Party under this Agreement, or at law or in equity, shall be cumulative and alternative, and invocation of any such right or remedy shall not constitute a waiver or election of remedies with respect to any other permitted or available right of remedy.
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6.17 Mitigation of Damages. In all such situations arising out of this Agreement, the Parties shall attempt to avoid and minimize the damages resulting from the conduct of the other Party.

6.18 Severability. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

6.19 Attorneys' Fees. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his or its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any Party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which that Party or those Parties may be entitled.

6.20 Entire Agreement and Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the whole agreement between City and Consultant, and neither party has made any representations to the other except as expressly contained herein. Neither party, in executing or perfon'ning this Agreement, is relying upon any statement or information not contained in this Agreement. Any amendments, changes or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and appropriately executed by both City and Consultant.

6.21 Notices. Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be deemed to have been given by email transmission with confirmation of delivery and depositing said notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:

TO CITY:

City of South Gate
Gabriel Perez, Community Development Director
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Email: [email protected]
TEL: (323) 563-9566
TO CONSULTANT:

De Novo Planning Group
c/o Arnanda Tropiano, Principal
180 E. Main Street, Suite 108
Tustin, CA 92780
Email: [email protected]
TEL: (714) 453-77}l
WITH COURTESY COPY TO:

City of South Gate
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Email: [email protected]
TEL: (323)563-9510
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6.22 Warranty of Authorized Signatories. Each of the signatories hereto warrants and represents that he or she is competent and authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom he or she purports to sign.

6.23 Consultation with Attorney. Consultant warrants and represents that it has consulted with an attorney or knowingly and voluntarily decided to forgo such a consultation.

6.24Interpretation Against Drafting Party. City and Consultant agree that they have cooperated in the review and drafting of this agreement. Accordingly, in the event of any ambiguity, neither Party may claim that the interpretation of this Agreement shall be construed against either Party solely because that Party drafted all or a portion of this Agreement, or the clause at issue.

7. CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. In accordance with California SB 1439 extended requirements under Government Code Section 84308, also known as the "Levine Act," a disclosure must be filed of political contributions totaling more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the previous twelve (12) months, and for three (3) months following the date a final decision is made to award an agreement. Therefore, the City requires that Consultant fill out the California Levine Act Disclosure Statement form available on the City website and submit it to the City Clerk's Office prior to the approval of this Agreement.

8. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this Agreement is May 27, 2025, and will remain in effect through and until project completion, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto l'iave caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

CITY OF SOUTH GATE:

By:

Maria Davila, Mayor
Dated:

ATTEST:

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Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney
"CONSULTANT"

DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
a California Corporation
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Amanda Tropiano, Principal
Dated:
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2. WORK PLAN
2A. METHODOLOGY
Provide the Methodology/Approach proposed for the
work as defined in the Scope of Work
We have prepared the following work plan in response
to the City"s Request for Proposals and our experience
working on other zoning projects throughout California.

All work products will be delivered in an electronic format; where hard copies of products are provided. they are specifically identified in the associated task deliverable.

TASK 1: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
De Novo will prepare a draft citywide ordinance that
provides for broader or different considerations for industrial uses, particularly in relation to warehousing and truck-generating businesses.

1.1 ANALYSIS OF EXISTINC, CODE AND CASE STUDIES
De Novo will review the City's existing code requirements relative to current warehouse and truck-generating businesses. We understand that this specifically includes an assessment of the City's current warehouse square footage maximums for individual developments and what. if any. amendments should be made to this standard.

De Novo will work with Staff to identify up to five example jurisdictions which are expected to generally reflect the type of industrial/warehouse development desired
in South Gate. De Novo will review the development
codes for these example agencies regarding industria
development and prepare a summary memorandum
with key findings and recommendations.

1.2 MOBILITY ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(INDUSTRIAL)
Kittelson will analyze mobility conditions in the City's warehouse/industrial areas to determine what conditions may need to be addressed for existing or expanded warehouse uses. This can include reviewing the study area data to understand:

Causes and types of crashes involving trucks
Adequacy of streets and intersections for safe
truck movements
Adequacy of designated truck routes and
signage
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demand overlap
As part of this mobility analysis. Kittelson will review the City's General Plan and relevant codes to identify potential transportation-related shortcomings that can affect industrial uses in the City. Given the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 98, this project can be an opportunity for South Gate to comply with State requirements for warehouse/logistics uses and networks.

After identifying gaps and needs in the cityas industrial areas, recommended mobility improvements, standards, and requirements will be developed to support the safe movement of goods through South Gate. Pecommendations to safely accommodate the needs of trucks could address:

Recommendations and standards for roadway
configurations and intersection layouts
Parking and loading standards
Designated truck routes and accompanying
signage
These recommendations will incorporate field-collected
heavy vehicle volumes and traffic volume forecasts for
projected future conditions.

1.3 DRAFT ORDINANCE
De Novo will prepare a redline/strikethrough draft ordinance amendment to provide for broader or different considerations for industrial uses. This scope of work assumes two rounds of Staff review.

Task 1 Deliverables:

Administrative and Final Development Code
Review Memorandum
Mobility Analysis and Recommendations
Administrative, Screencheck and Final Pedline
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PHASE 2: FUTURE TRANSIT CENTERS
n order to develop this scope of work to address land
uses surrounding the City's two new transit sites, our
team has made some assumptions and recommendations based on our experience working on similar projects throughout California. Our objective is to deliver a final work product that is implementable through amendments to the City's General Plan and Zoning
Code. In particular, we have assumed that the work
product developed as part of this project will be a series of new Zoning Districts and/or Overlay Zones (not a Specific Plan or Plans).

2.1 EXISTINCi CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
On the basis of background studies. on-site investigation. base maps and special information provided by the City, the project team shall consider and evaluate
the following:

Existinq Document Peview
We will review existing documents including the Cieneral Plan, Housing Element. Zoning Code. draft Gateway District Specific Plan. draft scope of work delivered to Metro as part of the TOD SIP. and other documents. as
relevant. These planning efforts will be incorporated into the planning process.

As part of this work Kittelson will review the Ciateway District Specific Plan recommendations and incorporate
our updated analyses to determine what components
should be retained and/or modified. if applicable. With its vision of a pedestrian- and transit-oriented mixeduse district that would reduce VMT. the Specific Plan provides valuable recommendations for multimodal
streets, vehicle parking standards. walking and bicycling facilities. public transit accessibility. and placemaking.

Planninq Factors
We will analyze and summarize existing land uSeSj property configuration; land use clusters. districts and corridors: access potentials, views and visual characteristics:
public facilities and schools: and recreation and open
space.

Case Studies
De Novo will work with Staff to identify up to five example jurisdictions which are expected to generally reflect the type of development desired around the two new
transit stations, with a focus on agencies who rely primarily on base zones and/or overlays to define land use strategies. De Novo will review the development codes
for these example agencies and prepare a summary
memorandum with key findings and recommendations.

2.2 MOBILITY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(TRANSIT CENTERS)
Kittelson will analyze mobility conditions in the two future TOD areas to determine what conditions may reduce the attractiveness for walking. bicycling. or taking transit within these future mixed-use development areas. This mobility analysis will be similar to the approach described above for retail and commercial corridors: We will focus on the conditions that pedestrians. bicyclists. and transit users may face, as well as code deficiencies. n addition, the mobility analysis for the TOD areas can also include analyzing:
)) Causes. types. and trends for transit vehicleinvolved crashes The effects of traffic volumes and roadway capacity
on transit operations
Barriers to accessing adjacent land uses that may
complement future TOD development
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After identifying gaps and needs in the future TOD areas. recommended mobility improvements. standards, and requirements will be developed. The nature of the
walking, bicycling, and transit recommendations will be similar to those of the retail and commercial corridors, but can include additional considerations such aS:

Transit vehicle-priority roadway treatment
recommendations and standards
Additional wayfinding and bus stop amenities to
support transfers and first/last mile trips
Opportunities to facilitate multimodal trip chaining
by implementing mobility hubs

2.3 LAND USE CONCEPT/ZONINC; DESIGNATIONS
We will work with the City to develop a vision for the
transit areas and to prepare a set of updated and/or new Land Use/Zoning Designations that refine existing categories and/or create new opportunities for growth. Each designation will include:

Allowable uSeS;
)) Development intensities:

Development standards:

Images and illustrations to convey intended
development outcome
At this time, the exact number of new land use/zoning
designations needed to describe the community's vision
for the two transit areas is unknown. Given our current understanding of the project. we assume that the creation of at least 2 but no more than 4 new zoning districts and/or overlays zones will be appropriate. We pride ourselves on being flexible to the needs of our clients and seek to develop a solution to the proposed land use/ zoning designations in collaboration with Staff and the community.

2.4 LAND USE CONCEf)T ALTERNATIVES
Working collaboratively with City Staff. the team will
explore up to two (2) alternative land use concepts for each study area in addition to one (l) baseline land use concept for each study area with an assessment of advantages and disadvantages to enable preparation of a tentative physical development program in terms of
land use categories, quantities and increment.

2.5 FINAL COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE CONCEf)T
Based on feedback from the City and public, the team
will develop one (1) preferred land use concept for each opportunity area. We assume this will take the form of a zoning map, accompanied by final defined zoning districts/overlay zones. Recommendations for revisions to the Land Use Element will also be prepared to support
implementation of the land use concepts.

Task 2 Deliverables:

Existing Conditions Summary Qeport
Mobility Analysis and Pecommendations
Administrative Draft Land Use Concepts/
Zoning Designations
Two land use concepts for each opportunity
area (plus baseline map)
Final land use concept for each opportunity
area
Final zoning designations
Summary Memorandum with
recommendations for any potential General
Plan Element amendments
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3.1 REAL ESTATE MARKET CONDITIONS
TASK 3; COMMERCIAL CgRRIDgRS South Gate and that have seen recent success in achievEPS will lead the economic development strategy for ing similar redevelopment goals to better understand the City's commercial corridors, conducting a series of beat practices. eaSkSdes!gnedeO:deni:!f9eCOnOrn!Copportunities,tirn- 3.3 DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS ulate revitalization, and foster investment of under-utilized sites. The strategy will be informed by the follow- TheredeVe'opmen' ofanaC"Veo'acan'oS"eCanpreS- ,lng,Interre,ated tasks. entcomplexeconomicchallenges thatrequirefocused financial analysis and realistic strategies to address short. medium, and long-term issues. This is particularly true in EPS will evaluate real estate market conditions in South situations involving multiple property owners with difGate and broader trade area affecting the likely SuCCeSS fering assets. financial reSOurCeS, motivations. and time of various job-oriented uses, including industrial and horizons. The EPS Team has addressed these issues dicommercial uses of various typologies. This task will also reCtlY !n manV Sett:ngS. and W:II da SO !n SOuth Gake. W!eFi dentify constraints and opportunities within the City for clearlV documented and at)))roPr:aelV deta!led f!nanc!al new warehouses and related square footage caps, as analYtics that rely on established methodologies and well as the implications and feasibility of other industrial beat PraCt:ces !n real estate investment. zoningdistrictamendmentstheCityshouldconsider. EPS WH1 prepare a site-level pro for ma model to deterEPS will utilize both publicly available (e.g., US Census mine residual land value for up to four development and Z:IIOW) as well aS vendor data (e.g.. CoStar) to obtain scenario / opportunity site. This analysis will be based and assess market performance indicators (e,g,, rents, on a set of interactive financial pro-forma models that sales prices, occupancy rates) and for financial inputs simulate the development economics and investment used subsequent tasks. EPS will review the publicly ac- cash-flow of each land use prototype under considercessible information on planned. proposed, and recently ation (e.g.. commercial mixed-use stand-alone office or completed development projects in the broader Trade retail,). EPS Will utiliZe data from multiple sources, inp,((B B5 B 5,)5j5 f()p d(311jj{yillg potential successful de- cluding other project work with developers, stakeholder velopment prototypes. To the extent available, EPS will interviews. and construction cost databases to estimate atso evaluate the ownership characteristics of properties assumptions including development costs. financing, in selected sub-districts identified and well positioned and economic return thresholds. The development fij0j (587gB (35 pj0p81ty 5pt3CjfiC ownersh:p information nancial model Will be designed tO teSt the implications may not be readily available. the proposed budget does of specific planning parameters such as appropriate not include detailed research into the ownership charac- FAP. parktng ratios. set-backs, impact fees, and other key teristics ofindividual parcels). project elements.

3.2 STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS ON BARmERS TO DEVELOPMENT
EPS will work with City Staff to identify a selection of up to 5 stakeholders including local property owners, developers active in or near South Gate, and/or real estate brokers. EPS will schedule and conduct phone/video interviews with these stakeholders to inform an on-thegroundaa understanding of opportunities and challenges for development within the commercial corridors. If desired by the City, EPS may also include staff from other jurisdictions that share some market characteristics with a
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3.4 MOBILITY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS After identifying gaps and needs (COMMERCIALCORRIDORS) retail and commercial corridors,
We will analyze mobility conditions along the city's retail and commercial corridors to determine the conditions
that either encourage or discourage people from driving, walking. bicycling. or taking transit to local retail establishments. This can include reviewing the study area data to understand:
)) Multimodal activity levels
Multimodal crash causes. types. and trends
Pedestrian and bicyclist facility condition and
comfort (including crossing locations)
Availability and quality of bike parking
Availability and quality of amenities at bus
stops
Convenience of walking between transit stops.
parking, and major destinations
Public parking regulations. availability and
convenience
Corridor traffic levels and congestion
Factors negatively affecting vehicle operations
at intersections
As part of this mobility analysis. Kittelson will review the Cityas General Plan and codes to identify policies and
programs that may contribute to barriers to the vitality of retail along these corridors. This will include an assessment of the development code in regard to requirements for bicycle and pedestrian access improvements, parking supply and regulations. and transportation demand management (TDM). along South Gate's
recommended mobility improvements. standards. and requirements will be developed. Our approach will incorporate recommendations for people with disabilities and will be performed using our experience working on state-of-thepractice documents such as the FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide and the NACTO Urban
Bikeway Design Guide. Qecommended improvements.
standards, and requirements for retail and commercial
corridors could address:

Pedestrian facilities such as high-visibility
crosswalks. bulbouts/curb extensions. improved
sidewalks, and traffic signal improvements
Bicycle facilities such as low-stress bikeways.
intersection crossing treatments. raised
intersections, and bicycle-oriented traffic signal
mprovements
End-of-trip bicycle facilities such as safe and
secure bike racks and lockers
ADA facilities such as improved curb ramps
and accessible pedestrian signals (APS)
Bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented wayfinding
signage
Bus stop amenities such as benches and
shelters
Modifications to parking. loading/unloading. or
roadway configurations
As part of developing the mobility recommendations.
we will utilize study area VMT and traffic volume forecasts for projected future conditions. which will be prepared as part of the environmental impact analyses Task 3 Deliverables:

Peal Estate Market Conditions Technical Memo
(Administrative and Final)
Commercial Corridor Development Feasibility
Peport (Administrative and Final)
Mobility Analysis and Recommendations
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TASK 4: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
An ordinance amendment to address industrial/warehouse uses, as well as new zoning tools and implementation programs to address the land use needs around future transit centers and along commercial corridors.
must reflect the vision ofthe larger South Gate community and key stakeholders. Our work program includes customized outreach to engage diverse stakeholders
including the South Gate Chamber of Commerce, property owners, local businesses. residents. potential developers, and other community stakeholders. We have outlined the following outreach tasks to assist with this effort (in addition to interviews conducted in Task 3).

4.1 DIRECT MAILER
To ensure maximum participation in the process, we
propose preparing and delivering a postcard-sized advertisement to every residential and business address in the City. To maximize the effectiveness of the direct mailer, we recommend that the mailer be prepared and
delivered at the very beginning of the project. A bilingual mailer is envisioned to include the following information:
)) A brief message regarding the project components
and objectives
)) The specific days. times. locations. and topics for
the community outreach events
A link to the City's website/contact information
The De Novo team will design the mailer and work with
a local printer to prepare and deliver the mailers using the USJ:)S Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) delivery system.

Based on USPS records, there are approximately 27,000
residential and business addresses in the City. This task includes preparation, printing. coordination with the
USPS EDDM program, and delivery (postage).

4.2 SURVEYS
Our team will prepare and facilitate two online surveys to collect general public input on the issue AREAS: typically the first survey is focused on establishing a vision (especially for the transit areas) and the second survey is focused on the draft land use plan (and could potentially include ideas related to the commercial corridors as well). We expect that these surveys will be prepared using a combination of programs such as SurveyMonkey
and/or ESPI StoryMaps. which will allow users to specifically review and comment on details land use ideas.

4.3 FOCUS CiROUP MEETINCiS
We will facilitate a series of up to three focus groups with key stakeholders (i.e., business owners/Chamber of Commerce, the development community, property owners) to discuss the transit areas and/or commercial corridors. The timing of these meetings will occur mid-point during the process, generally after initial public input is gathered but before the land use plan(s) are finalized.

The City will support the identification of potential stakeholder groups. The timing. dates. location. and stakeholder list will be determined in collaboration with Staff based on the needs of the project.

4.4 COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
The team will host a Community Open House to invite
the public to provide feedback on the Land Use Plan
Alternatives. All members of the community will be invited to attend. including residents. local businesses. property owners, and interested developers.

Task 4 Deliverables:

Printing and delivery of approximately 27,000
pieces of direct mail (black/white, two-sided
printing. half-page)
Develop content for two surveys in
SurveyMonkey and/or StoryMaps
Facilitation of three focus group meetings
Community open house
Outreach summary report
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TASK 5: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
As described in the PFP, there is the potential that Project implementation would include amendments to the City's zoning ordinance allowing for increased development capacity above existing conditions. The nature of the potential amendments are currently unknown and
will be determined through the previous tasks. For purposes of the scope of work, it is assumed environmental review for the three planning components would occur
under a Program Environmental Impact Peport (EIP).

However, if through the planning process it is determined that the proposed Project's development potential is within the growth anticipated by the South Gate General Plan 2035 and analyzed in the General Plan Final EIR De Novo will identify and discuss with City staff the potential for alternative CEQA clearance options.
which may provide for a modified environmental review
process (e.g., Addendum to the General Plan Final EIR
General Plan Supplemental EIP).

In 2022, De Novo was selected to provide on-call environmental consulting services to the City pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). As part of these services. De Novo has prepared a CEQA Class 1 Categorical Exemption for the 9350 Payo Avenue (Amazon) Project and a joint CEQA/NEPA Initial Study/Environment Assessment for the 9001-9019 Long Beach Boulevard
Pesidential Project. Most recently in 2025. De Novo provided expedited preparation of technical studies and a CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemption for thel0130 Adella Qesidential Project. Through these services. De Novo has become familiar with the City's processes and regulatory environment. and has provided consistency, loca knowledge, and professional expertise to the City that
extends beyond these specific projects

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING AND CONSULTATION
Project Description
The Project Description is a critical element of the environmental review and establishes the foundation for technical analysis. The Project Description will detail the project location and environmental setting, project characteristics, project objectives. phasing. discretionary actions, and required permits and approvals based on
available information. Detailed project description information including. existing and proposed development (land use acreages. residential units. and non-residential square footage) and future development potential will
be identified as part of the proposed Project. De Novo
will submit the Project Description to the City for review and approval. We have assumed that no modifications
to the Project Description will occur after approval by the City.

Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
De Novo will prepare an Initial Study (IS) to address potential impacts associated with the proposed Project.

The Initial Study will be prepared consistent with the
requirements of CEQA and Appendix G of the CEQA
Guidelines. The contents of the Administrative Draft
nitial Study will be consistent with all applicable provisions of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The Administrative Draft Initial study will be provided to the City for review. De Novo will revise the Initial Study, providing the City with a Second Draft Initial Study with revisions in tracked changes for ease of review. Upon acceptance by
the City, De Novo will finalize the Initial Study.

De Novo will also prepare the Notice of Preparation in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15082. The
Notice of Preparation will indicate the City"s decision to prepare a EIP. The Draft Notice of Preparation will be
provided to the City for review. De Novo will revise the Notice, providing the City with a Second Draft Notice of Preparation for review. Upon acceptance by the City, De Novo wi!l finalize the Notice of Preparation for public distribution. This task includes filing the Notice of Preparation and Initial Study with the State Clearinghouse, the County Clerk, and mailing the Notice of Preparation to
a City-approved Distribution List. For budgetary purposes, this task includes the County Clerk filing fee and mailing to a maximum of 30 notices to affected agencies and interested parties. However, we assume the a
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City will publish any required newspaper notices and 5.2TECHNICALSTUC radius mailings for the Project. Comments received in DRAFT PROCRAM El during the preparation of the EIQ.

Scoping Meeting
A public scoping meeting will be scheduled during the
Notice of Preparation public review period. De Novo will prepare presentation materials and facilitate the meeting. The scoping meeting will include an overview of the Project and an overview of the environmental review
process and identification of environmental issues that will be addressed in the EIP.

Tribal Consultation
Under AB 52, the City, as the CEQA Lead Agency, is required to begin consultation with California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the Project area prior to the release of a negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration, or environmental impact report. Under this task. De Novo will assist the City with consultation under AB 52 by obtaining the City"s AB 52 consultation list and providing the City with letters for transmittal on City letterhead. The City will be responsible for responding to any requests for consultation received from the tribes. The results of the contacts and meeting with the Tribes will be summarized in the EIP.

Task 5.1 Deliverables:

One (1) electronic copy of the Draft and Final
Project Description
One (1 ) electronic copy of the Administrative
Draft. Pevised Draft, and Final Initial Study
One (1 ) electronic copy of the Draft and Final
Notice of Preparation
Thirty (30) copies of the NOP to agencies/
interested parties on the City's distribution list
Two (2) copies of the NOI) for filing at the
County Clerk
Electronic submittal of the Initial Study. NOP.
and NOC to the State Clearinghouse
One (1 ) electronic copy of the Draft and Final
AB 52 tribal consultation letters
Certified mailing of AB 52 tribal consultation
letters

5.2 TECHNICAL STUDIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE

DRAFT PRO(RAM EIR
This section will provide a concise description of the
project, the potential areas of controversy. issues to be resolved, project alternatives. and a summary ofimpacts and mitigation measures. The intent of this section is to provide the City and the public with a simple and easy to understand overview of the project and related issues,
which will be analyzed and discussed much more thoroughly in the contents of the EIP.

Introduction and Purpose
The Introduction will serve as an overview of the EIP, describing its purpose and relevant environmental review procedures, the document organization, and the methodology used.

Project Description
The Project Description section will incorporate the
completed product referenced above with minor modifications/additions. as appropriate.

Cumulative Projects/Analysis
De Novo will analyze the environmental impacts of the
Project when viewed in combination with other known.
approved, or reasonably foreseeable projects in the region. The cumulative analysis will address each topic covered in the environmental analysis and will identify appropriate mitigation measures for any significant impacts identified. This cumulative analysis will consider the approved General Plan buildout and the additional
growth anticipated by the proposed Project. as well as
any other growth and development anticipated by the
City. The cumulative analysis for each topical area will be incorporated throughout the analyses scoped below
under Environmental Analysis.

Environmental Analysis
The Draft EIP will be prepared consistent with the requirements of CEQA. the CEQA Guidelines. and relevant case law. The Environmental Analysis section will thoroughly discuss the existing conditions for each environmental issue area. identify short-term construction and long-term operational environmental impacts associated with the Project. and their associated levels of significance. For each environmental topical area,
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the impact analysis subsection will begin with a list of all thresholds contained in CEQA Guidelines Appendix
G and the thresholds for significance shall be identified for every environmental issue. For each environmental
issue requiring analysis, the EIQ will state the level of significance. and then provide the analysis discussion, mitigation measures specific to this environmental issue. and level of significance after mitigation. The EIP is anticipated to evaluate each of the following environmental issue AREAS:

A. Air Quality
The Air Quality analysis will describe regional air quality and local air quality in the vicinity of the Project area. as well as meteorological conditions that could affect
air pollutant dispersal or transport. Applicable air qual ity regulatory framework, standards. and significance
thresholds will be discussed. Short-term (i.e., construction) increases in regional criteria air pollutants will be quantitatively assessed and compared to the South
Coast Air Quality Management Districtas (SCAQMD) Pegional Thresholds of Significance. Operational (i.e.. area. mobile, and energy source) emissions will be quantified and compared to the SCAQMD regional thresholds of
significance. The emissions will be quantitatively derived. Project consistency with the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) will also be addressed. Based on localized meteorological data and SCAQMDas Localized Significance Thresholds (LST) methodology, localized
impacts will be analyzed. As a result of the California Supreme Court decision for Sierra Club vs. County of Fresno (Friant Qanch t.p.), the resultant human Health impacts from the Project's potential short-term construction and long-term operational air emissions will be qualitatively analyzed. The analysis will include the methodology for calculating emissions, an analysis of the proposed Project's air quality impacts, a cumulative impact analysis. and a discussion of feasible mitigation measures that
should be implemented to reduce impacts on air quality.

B. Energy
The energy implications of the Project will be analyzed in compliance with Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines.

These statutes and guidelines require a project to describe, where relevant, the wasteful. inefficient. and unnecessary consumption of energy caused by a project.

The analysis will identify energy consumption associated with short-term construction activities and longterm operations associated with buildings and transportation. We will quantify electricity and natural gas use anticipated by the Project. Such "Energy" emissions would be provided directly by the CalEEMod outputs for
the air quality and greenhouse gas emissions modeling.

The analysis will calculate and compare county-wide
and Project level operational per capita energy consumption. Appendix G requires a consistency analysis with state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency.

C. Cireenhouse Cias Emissions
De Novoas in-house Environmental Scientists will prepare a Greenhouse Gas Emissions analysis pursuant to the requirements of Executive Order S-3-05 and the
Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). The analysis will follow the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) white paper methodology and recommendations presented in Climate Change
& CEQA, which was prepared in coordination with the
California Air Pesources Board and the Governor's Office of Planning and Pesearch as a common plat-form for
public agencies to ensure that GHG emissions are appropriately considered and addressed under CEQA. The analysis will meet the requirements of CEQA Guidelines
Section 15064.4. The discussion and analysis will include quantification of CiHGs generated by the Project using
the latest version of the CalEEMod computer model as
well as a quantitative analysis of the Projectas consistency with any applicable state and local plans, including all applicable South Gate General Plan policies and the South Gate Municipal Code.

D. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
De Novo will evaluate potential hazards that could impact or be generated by future development. including hazardous and toxic materials. high fire hazards, and
emergency evacuation and/or emergency response. De
Novo will review agency records regarding known hazardous material sites/handlers and identify the potential of environmental conditions within the Project area due to the reported regulatory properties. if any.
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E. Land Use/Planning
The Project may involve amendments to the Cityas Zoning Ordinance to provide for Project implementation.

The proposed Project will be reviewed for any potential conflicts with a land use plan. policy. or regulation adopted for purposes of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. The analysis will consider any implications that may arise out of the discretionary approvals that are requested.

F. Noise
Project implementation may allow for increased development capacity when compared to existing conditions. Existing ambient noise measurements will be taken to document baseline conditions. Since site-specific development is not being proposed, construction noise
will be evaluated on a programmatic level to determine
if applicable City standards are likely to be exceeded.

Existing and existing plus Project traffic noise levels will be modeled to determine the increase in ambient noise
levels compared to the applicable standards. Potential
operational noise impacts will be determined using
SoundPlan modeling software. The model will be used
to generate stationary/operational noise levels and illustrate how the potential conditions and operations could impact the adjacent uses. The results will be compared
to the City's compatibility noise matrix for consistency to the Cityas Noise Element.

The results of the analysis will be summarized in a noise impact study that will document the existing noise environment: predict the future noise environment: and discuss Project noise impacts in light of the Cityas General Plan and Municipal Code. and CEQA significance thresholds.

G. Public Services
De Novo will contact potentially affected agencies (e.g., fire, police. school, park/recreation) to confirm relevant existing conditions and potential Project impacts. The
discussion will focus on the potential to result in the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause a significant environmental impact.

H. Transportation
Kittelson will conduct a detailed VMT analysis to determine if there would be significant VMT impacts associated with the Project. As part of this task. Kittelson will modify the SCAG regional travel demand model with
proposed land use and roadway network changes to
estimate the change in total VMT and VMT per person
on a citywide basis. If significant VMT impacts are identified, we will develop mitigation measures such as TDM that can be incorporated into proposed City standards,
codes. and requirements.

As part of this analysis, Kittelson will utilize the SCAG travel demand model to develop future daily roadway
volume forecasts (for up to 20 roadway segments) and
vehicle fleet mix. to inform the teamas mobility recommendations and conduct a non-CEQA assessment of daily vehicle roadway operations. This data will also support other CEQA impact analyses such as air quality and noise.

1. Utilities/Service Systems
Based on information provided by the City and existing
resources. the ability of existing infrastructure to support potential increased development capacity will be confirmed. including the potential for the construction of new or expanded facilities and the potential to result in an environmental effect on a programmatic basis. The
discussion will focus on the potential alteration of existing facilities, extension, or expansion of new facilities and the increased demand on services based on the
proposed land uses. Utilities addressed include water.
wastewater, solid waste, electricity, natural gas. and telecommunications. This scope of work assumes information regarding capacities and needed improvements will be provided by the City/utility provider and does not include capacity modeling or preparation of a Water
Supply Assessment.

Cirowth Inducement
The EIP will include an analysis of potential growth-inducing impacts pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.2(d). The analysis in this section will be based on data from the City, California Department of Finance,
and u.s. Census. The section will discuss ways in which the proposed Project could foster economic or population growth. either directly orindirectly, in the surround- 'f(/
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ing environment. Potential growth-inducing impacts
from the potential development will be analyzed as they relate to population. housing. and employment factors.

The analysis will address growth-inducing impacts in
terms of whether the Project influences the rate. Iocation, and the amount of growth. Growth-inducing impacts will be assessed based on the Project's consistency with adopted/proposed plans that have addressed growth management from a local and regional standpoi nt.

Alternatives to the Proposed Action
De Novo will analyze up to three (3) alternatives. including the No Project Alternative. as required by the CEQA Guidelines. The analysis will provide a comparison of
the environmental impacts of each alternative (for each impact area) to that of the proposed Project (Preferred Alternative). This scope of work assumes that the alternatives analysis will not be conducted to the same level of detail as the analysis of the proposed Project.

Additional Sections
Additional EIQ sections to meet CEQA and City requirements will be prepared and include the following: Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes That Would Be Involved In the Proposed Action Should It Be Implemented: Effects Found Not To Be Significant: Inventory of Unavoidable Adverse Impacts: and Organizations and
Persons Consulted/Peferences will be provided.

Administrative Draft EIR Submittal
The previous tasks will result in the Administrative Draft EIP. which will be provided to City staff for review and comment.

Task 5.2 Deliverables:

One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative
Draft EIP

5.3 DRAFT EIR
Second Administrative Draft EIR
De Novo will respond to one complete set of comments
from City staff on the Administrative Draft EIR The Second Administrative Draft EIP will be provided to the City with all revisions made in track changes to assist in review of the document.

Public Review Draft
De Novo will respond to a second review of the Administrative Draft EIP. This task assumes substantive comments will be raised as part of the Administrative Draft EIP review. Upon approval. De Novo will prepare the
Draft EIP for the required 45-day public review period.

In addition, the Notice of Completion (NOC) and Notice
of Availability (NOA) will be prepared for submittal to the State Clearinghouse and the County Clerk. and for distribution to the City-approved distribution list. De Novo will file the notice with the County Clerk and provide
the documents through the CEQA Submit portal to the
State Clearinghouse. We assume the City will publish
any required newspaper notices and radius mailings for
the Project.

Task 5.3 Deliverables:

One (1) electronic copy of the Second
Administrative Draft EIP
One (1) electronic copy of the Public Peview
Draft EH:2
Two (2) hardcopies of the Public Peview Draft
EIP with Appendices on flash drive
One (1) electronic copy of the Draft and Final
Notice of Availability (NOA)
Thirty (30) copies of the NOA to agencies/
interested parties on the City's distribution list
Two (2) copies of the NOA for filing at the
County Clerk
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EIP Appendices, NOA. and NOC to the State
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5.4 FINAI EIR
Responses to Comments/Administrative Draft Final
EIR
At the conclusion of the Draft EH:I public review period, the De Novo team will prepare responses to the written
comments received during the Program EIR public review period. De Novo will address one complete set of comments from City staff on the Draft Pesponses to
Comments and will provide the revisions in track changes for ease of review. De Novo will respond to a second set of comments and finalize this section for inclusion in the Administrative Final EIR
At this time, the extent of public and agency comments
that will result from the review process is unknown. This task identifies a maximum budget allocation to prepare
the responses to comments by the Project team. Should
the level of comments and responses exceed our budgeted estimate, we will discuss the potential for additionat funding needs with the City. The scope of work does not assume supplemental technical studies or extensive
additional analysis will be required to provide responses to comments. If it is determined that supplemental technical studies or additional analysis are needed, De Novo will work with the City to determine the associated scope ofwork and additional funding necessary.

The Administrative Final Program EIR which will be a
separately bound from the Draft EIR will consist of the Response to Comments, MMPR and revised Draft EIP
text, as necessary. Any revisions to the Draft EIP will be shown as an excerpt demarcated with underline for new
text and strikethrough for deleted text. De Novo will issue a Notice of Availability to responsible agencies, local agencies and interested persons advising that the Final EIP is available for public review.

Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
CEQA Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations will be prepared that identify each potentially significant and significant impact. describe mitigation for the impact. and the resultant level of significance after mitigation. The Findings will identify each alternative and. if the alternative was not selected as the proposed Project, identify why the alternative was not feasible
and considerations for not selecting the alternative. For each significant and unavoidable impact, the Findings
will identify economic, legal. social. technical. or other defensible reasons why the Project should be approved
in light of the significant effects of the Project. De Novo will submit the Draft Findings for City review and will respond to one complete set of City comments.

Notice of Determination
De Novo will prepare and file a Notice of Determination (NOD) with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse
within five days of EIP certification. Our budget excludes the filing fees for the County Clerk and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Task 5.4 Deliverables:

One (1 ) electronic copy of the Administrative
Draft, Second Administrative Draft and Final
Responses to Comments
One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative
Draft, Second Administrative Draft and Final
Mitigation Monitoring and Peporting Program
One (1) electronic copy of the Final Program EIP
(including Responses to Comments, Mitigation
Monitoring and Peporting Program. and Errata.
if necessary)
Two (2) hardcopies of the Final EIP (including
the Final Pesponses to Comments. Mitigation
Monitoring Program, and Errata. if necessary)
Notice of Availability advising responsible
agencies, local agencies, and interested
persons of the availability of the Final EIP
One (1) electronic copy of the Draft Findings
and Statement of Overriding Consideration
One (l ) electronic copy of the Notice of
Determination
Two (2) hard copies of the Notice of
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PHASE 6: PROJECTMANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION
De Novo will serve as the Prime Consultant of a multidisciplinary professional services team, responsible for all coordination activities, including coordination of subconsultants and administrative tasks. For this project, De Novo has assembled a team of technical experts with a deep history and success working together to prepare and implement creative planning tools. We
hold ourselves to the highest professional standards and we are committed to completing the project objectives
on schedule and on budget.

6.1 KICK-OFF MEETING AND TOUR
Within two weeks of receiving the notice-to-proceed,
the De Novo team will meet in-person with City staff
(hybrid/remote connection will also be available) to kickoff the project and participate in a tour of the opportunity areas. We anticipate discussing the following at the kick-off meeting:

Project management and communication
protocols:
)) Confirm/finalize project scope ofwork and
schedule:
)) Discuss community outreach approach: and
)) Review data request for key background
documents

6.2 MEETINCS WITH CITY STAFF
De Novo will facilitate twice-a-month meetings with
City staff to ensure that the project is on schedule, on budget, and that any issues are quickly resolved. While the more regular use of virtual communication platforms is a welcome addition to the project management process, we believe it is still critically important to meet face-to-face with City staff on a regular basis to develop trust and accountability. We assume that one meeting
per month will be in-person at City Hall and the other
meeting will be virtual.

6.3 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
Our strategy includes a dedicated Principal-level project manager who will be hands-on throughout the project.

Our internal administration procedures include: regular check-ins with subconsultant teams; internal weekly
conference calls with the management team from De
Novo and each subconsultant (as relevant to the timing
of the task of each subconsultant): biweekly updates to the task list, including internal deliverables necessary to meet our deliverables to the City: and establishment of a secure online file sharing site to ensure that all background documents, technical reports, updated schedules, and approach memos are readily available to each team member.

6.4 STUDY SESSIONS/PUBLIC HEARINCS
De Novo will prepare for and facilitate up to four study sessions and/or public hearings with the Planning Commission and/or City Council. These meetings are expected to include an analysis of the Land Use Concepts and review of the final work products for implementation.

Phase 6 Deliverables:

Kickoff meeting agenda, data needs list,
summary notes. tour photos. project schedule/
work plan with major work components and
milestones
Twice monthly meetings with City staff (one
in-person. one virtual) for12 months
Ongoing project administration led by the
Project Manager
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Propose a timeline for completion for the work including start date, milestones, and target date of completion. Any assumptions regarding turnaround time for staff review and City Council should be clearly noted.

The City expects some overlap between the planning and environmental documents to occur concurrently.

The goal and desired target completion date of the full work program is one year. This goal aside, the City seeks input through the proposal process on more specific timing considerations based on work program details, needs, and related benefits of the approach to completing this work effort.

As described in the PFP, our team understands that the City desires to complete this project expeditiously. Based on our experience working on similar projects (specifically projects that require preparation of an EIQ). we believe that the project can be completed in approximately18 months, which allows 6 months for the planning assignments to be completed and approximately 10 months for preparation of the EIP, followed by 2 months of public hearings.

We are happy to work with you to refine this schedule as appropriate to meet your needs, but we believe this is a streamlined but feasible schedule.

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CITY OF SOUTH (IATE
Planning and Environmental Consulting Services
Submitted March 20, 2025
PREPARED FOR:

City of South Ciate
Community Development Department
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
EREPARED BY:

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COVER LETTER

WORK PLAN
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1. COVER LETTER
March 20. 2025
Community Development Department
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Subject: Planning and Environmental Consulting Services Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to prepare an ordinance update, planning around future transit centers, an analysis of commercial corridors. and environmental documents. including all tasks specified in the PFP and project management services. Below we have outlined our dedicated team members and why the De Novo team is best qualified to assist you on this work effort.

De Novo Planning Ciroup would serve as the prime consultant for this contract with the City. De Novo is a relatively small planning firm in terms of staff size. We know this. and we embrace it. We consider our size to be a tremendous asset to our clients since it allows us to provide superior levels of customer service at very competitive billing rates. Our team is led by Principal Amanda Tropiano (who will serve as the Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager), Starla Barker. AICP (who will lead the preparation of environmental documentation), and Perry Banner (who will serve as the Co-Project Manager). Amanda, Starla, and Perry have managed numerous long-range planning projects, and we have developed a highly successful approach to complex (and creative) projects of this nature. We will remain personally involved in every aspect of the project from start to finish.

Our team also includes the following subject-area specialists: Economic & Planning Systems (economic/market analysis) and Kittelson & Associates, Inc. (mobility). This project team has worked together on numerous recent projects, including for the cities of Fontana, Westminster. Lake Forest, San Jacinto, La Verne. and Milpitas, to name just a few. All of our team members are ready to start work immediately upon the City's notice to proceed and are committed to delivering the products on-time and on-budget.

We have structured this scope of work to best meet the City's needs. as we understand them. However. I would like to emphasize that we are more than happy to work collaboratively with the City to refine this scope ofwork and approach to best meet the City's needs and expectations for this very important project. We are confident that De Novo's expertise in preparing implementable planning tools across California coupled with our subconsultant team's proven collaborative approach presents the City with a unique opportunity to hire a team of consultants with the best possible combination of skills needed for this project.

We look forward to the opportunity to further discuss our proposal and our approach to your project. This proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of120 days.lf you have any questions regarding this submittal. please do not hesitate to contact me at (714) 453-7711 or at [email protected].

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Amanda Tropiano
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2. WORK PLAN
2A. METHODOLOGY
Provide the Methodology/Approach proposed for the
work as defined in the Scope of Work
We have prepared the following work plan in response
to the City's Pequest for Proposals and our experience
working on other zoning projects throughout California.

All work products will be delivered in an electronic format: where hard copies of products are provided, they are specifically identified in the associated task deliverable.

TASK 1: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
De Novo will prepare a draft citywide ordinance that
provides for broader or different considerations for industrial uses, particularly in relation to warehousing and truck-generating businesses.

1.1 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CODE AND CASE STUDIES
De Novo will review the City's existing code requirements relative to current warehouse and truck-generating businesses. We understand that this specifically includes an assessment of the City's current warehouse square footage maximums for individual developments and what. if any. amendments should be made to this standard.

De Novo will work with Staff to identify up to five example jurisdictions which are expected to generally reflect the type of industrial/warehouse development desired
in South Gate. De Novo will review the development
codes for these example agencies regarding industrial
development and prepare a summary memorandum
with key findings and recommendations.

1.2 MOBJLITY ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(INDUSTRIAL)
Kittelson will analyze mobility conditions in the City's warehouse/industrial areas to determine what conditions may need to be addressed for existing or expanded warehouse uses. This can include reviewing the study area data to understand:

Causes and types of crashes involving trucks
Adequacy of streets and intersections for safe
truck movements
Adequacy of designated truck routes and
signage
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As part of this mobility analysis. Kittelson will review the Cityas General Plan and relevant codes to identify potential transportation-related shortcomings that can affect industrial uses in the City. Given the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 98. this project can be an opportunity for South Gate to comply with State requirements for warehouse/logistics uses and networks.

After identifying gaps and needs in the cityas industrial areas, recommended mobility improvements. standards, and requirements will be developed to support the safe movement of goods through South Gate. Pecommendations to safely accommodate the needs of trucks could address:

Pecommendations and standards for roadway
configurations and intersection layouts
Parking and loading standards
Designated truck routes and accompanying
signage
These recommendations will incorporate field-collected
heavy vehicle volumes and traffic volume forecasts for
projected future conditions.

1.3 DRAFT ORDINANCE
De Novo will prepare a redline/strikethrough draft ordinance amendment to provide for broader or different considerations for industrial uses. This scope of work assumes two rounds of Staff review.

Task 1 Deliverables:

Administrative and Final Development Code
Peview Memorandum
Mobility Analysis and Pecommendations
Administrative, Screencheck and Final Pedline
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PHASE 2: FUTURE TRANSIT CENTERS
n order to develop this scope of work to address land
uses surrounding the City's two new transit sites, our
team has made some assumptions and recommendations based on our experience working on similar projects throughout California. Our objective is to deliver a final work product that is implementable through amendments to the City's General Plan and Zoning
Code. In particular, we have assumed that the work
product developed as part of this project will be a series of new Zoning Districts and/or Overlay Zones (not a Specific Plan or Plans).

2.1 EXISTJNG CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
On the basis of background studies, on-site investigation. base maps and special information provided by the City, the project team shall consider and evaluate
the following:

Existinq Document Review
We will review existing documents including the General Plan, Housing Element, Zoning Code, draft Gateway District Specific Plan. draft scope of work delivered to Metro as part of the TOD SIP, and other documents, as
relevant. These planning efforts will be incorporated into the planning process.

As part of this work Kittelson will review the Gateway
District Specific Plan recommendations and incorporate
our updated analyses to determine what components
should be retained and/or modified, if applicable. With its vision of a pedestrian- and transit-oriented mixeduse district that would reduce VMT, the Specific Plan provides valuable recommendations for multimodal
streets. vehicle parking standards, walking and bicycling facilities, public transit accessibility, and placemaking.

Planninq Factors
We will analyze and summarize existing land uSeSj prOperty configuration; land use clusters, districts and corridors; aCCeSS potentials, views and visual characteristics:
public facilities and schools: and recreation and open
space.

Case Studies
De Novo will work with Staff to identify up to five example jurisdictions which are expected to generally reflect the type of development desired around the two new
transit stations, with a focus on agencies who rely primarily on base zones and/or overlays to define land use strategies. De Novo will review the development codes
for these example agencies and prepare a summary
memorandum with key findings and recommendations.

2.2 MOBILITY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(TRANSIT CENTERS)
Kittelson will analyze mobility conditions in the two future TOD areas to determine what conditions may reduce the attractiveness for walking. bicycling. or taking transit within these future mixed-use development areas. This mobility analysis will be similar to the approach described above for retail and commercial corridors: we will focus on the conditions that pedestrians. bicyclists. and transit users may face. as well as code deficiencies.

In addition, the mobility analysis for the TOD areas can also include analyzing:

Causes, types, and trends for transit vehicleinvolved crashes The effects of traffic volumes and roadway capacity
on transit operations
Barriers to accessing adjacent land uses that may
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After identifying gaps and needs in the future TOD areas, recommended mobility improvements, standards. and requirements will be developed. The nature of the
walking. bicycling, and transit recommendations will be similar to those of the retail and commercial corridors. but can include additional considerations such aS:

Transit vehicle-priority roadway treatment
recommendations and standards
Additional wayfinding and bus stop amenities to
support transfers and first/last mile trips
Opportunities to facilitate multimodal trip chaining
by implementing mobility hubs

2.3 LAND USE CONCEf)T/ZONING DESI(JNATIONS
We will work with the City to develop a vision for the
transit areas and to prepare a set of updated and/or new Land Use/Zoning Designations that refine existing categories and/or create new opportunities for growth. Each designation will include:

Allowable uSeS;
)) Development intensities;
)) Development standards:

Images and illustrations to convey intended
development outcome
At this time. the exact number of new land use/zoning
designations needed to describe the community's vision
for the two transit areas is unknown. Given our current understanding of the project. we assume that the creation of at least 2 but no more than 4 new zoning districts and/or overlays zones will be appropriate. We pride ourselves on being flexible to the needs of our clients and seek to develop a solution to the proposed land use/ zoning designations in collaboration with Staff and the community.

2.4 LAND USE CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES
Working collaboratively with City Staff. the team will
explore up to two (2) alternative land use concepts for each study area in addition to one (1) baseline land use concept for each study area with an assessment of advantages and disadvantages to enable preparation of a tentative physical development program in terms of
land use categories, quantities and increment.

2.5 FINAL COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE CONCEPT
Based on feedback from the City and public, the team
will develop one (1 ) preferred land use concept for each opportunity area. We assume this will take the form of a zoning map, accompanied by final defined zoning districts/overlay zones. Pecommendations for revisions to the Land Use Element will also be prepared to support
implementation of the land use concepts.

Task 2 Deliverables:

Existing Conditions Summary Peport
Mobility Analysis and Pecommendations
Administrative Draft Land Use Concepts/
Zoning Designations
Two land use concepts for each opportunity
area (plus baseline map)
Final land use concept for each opportunity
area
Final zoning designations
Summary Memorandum with
recommendations for any potential General
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TASK 3: COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS
EPS will lead the economic development strategy for
the Cityas commercial corridors, conducting a series of tasks designed to identify economic opportunities, stimulate revitalization, and foster investment of under-utilized sites. The strategy will be informed by the following inter-related tasks.

3.1 REAL ESTATE MARKET CONDITIONS
EPS will evaluate real estate market conditions in South Gate and broader trade area affecting the likely success of various job-oriented uses, including industrial and
commercial uses of various typologies. This task will also dentify constraints and opportunities within the City for new warehouses and related square footage caps. as
well as the implications and feasibility of other industrial zoning district amendments the City should consider.

EPS will utilize both publicly available (e.g., US Census and Zillow) as well as vendor data (e.g.. CoStar) to obtain and assess market performance indicators (e.g.. rents.
sales prices, occupancy rates) and for financial inputs used subsequent tasks. EPS will review the publicly accessible information on planned, proposed. and recently completed development projects in the broader Trade
Area as a basis for identifying potential successful development prototypes. To the extent available. EPS will also evaluate the ownership characteristics of properties in selected sub-districts identified and well positioned for change (as property specific ownership information
may not be readily available, the proposed budget does
not include detailed research into the ownership characteristics ofindividual parcels).

3.2 STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS ON BARRIERS TO DEVELOPMENT
EPS will work with City Staff to identify a selection of up to 5 stakeholders including local property owners, developers active in or near South Gate, and/or real estate brokers. EPS wit( schedule and conduct phone/video interviews with these stakeholders to inform an 'aon-theground" understanding of opportunities and challenges for development within the commercial corridors. If desired by the City, EPS may also include staff from other jurisdictions that share some market characteristics with South Gate and that have seen recent success in achieving similar redevelopment goals to better understand best practices.

3.3 DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
The redevelopment of an active or vacant site can present complex economic challenges that require focused financial analysis and realistic strategies to address short. medium, and long-term issues. This is particularly true in situations involving multiple property owners with differing assets. financial resources, motivations. and time horizons. The EPS Team has addressed these issues directly in many settings. and will do so in South Ciate, with clearly documented and appropriately detailed financial analytics that rely on established methodologies and
best practices in real estate investment.

EPS will prepare a site-level pro forma model to determine residual land vafue for up to four development scenario / opportunity site. This analysis will be based on a set of interactive financial pro-forma models that simulate the development economics and investment
cash-flow of each land use prototype under consideration (e.g.. commercial mixed-use stand-alone office or retail,). EPS will utilize data from multiple sources. including other project work with developers. stakeholder interviews, and construction cost databases to estimate assumptions including development costs. financing.
and economic return thresholds. The development financial model will be designed to test the implications of specific planning parameters such as appropriate
FAP, parking ratios. set-backs, impact fees. and other key project elements.

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3.4 MOBILITY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS)
We will analyze mobility conditions along the cityas retail and commercial corridors to determine the conditions
that either encourage or discourage people from driving, walking, bicycling, or taking transit to local retail establishments. This can include reviewing the study area data to understand:

Multimodal activity levels
Multimodal crash causes. types. and trends
Pedestrian and bicyclist facility condition and
comfort (including crossing locations)
Availability and quality of bike parking
Availability and quality of amenities at bus
stops
Convenience of walking between transit stops.
parking. and major destinations
Public parking regulations. availability and
convenience
Corridor traffic levels and congestion
Factors negatively affecting vehicle operations
at intersections
As part of this mobility analysis. Kittelson will review the Cityas General Plan and codes to identify policies and
programs that may contribute to barriers to the vitality of retail along these corridors. This will include an assessment of the development code in regard to requirements for bicycle and pedestrian access improvements. parking supply and regulations, and transportation demand management (TDM).

After identifying gaps and needs along South Gate's
retail and commercial corridors. recommended mobility improvements. standards. and requirements wi be developed. Our approach will incorporate recommendations for people with disabilities and will be performed using our experience working on state-of-thepractice documents such as the FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide and the NACTO Urban
Bikeway Design Guide. Recommended improvements.
standards, and requirements for retail and commercial
corridors could address:

Pedestrian facilities such as high-visibility
crosswalks, bulbouts/curb extensions. improved
sidewalks. and traffic signal improvements
Bicycle facilities such as low-stress bikeways,
intersection crossing treatments. raised
intersections. and bicycle-oriented traffic signal
improvements
End-of-trip bicycle facilities such as safe and
secure bike racks and lockers
ADA facilities such as improved curb ramps
and accessible pedestrian signals (APS)
Bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented wayfinding
signage
Bus stop amenities such as benches and
shelters
Modifications to parking. loading/unloading, or
roadway configurations
As part of developing the mobility recommendations,
we will utilize study area VMT and traffic volume forecasts for projected future conditions. which will be prepared as part of the environmental impact analyses Task 3 Deliverables:

Peal Estate Market Conditions Technical Memo
(Administrative and Final)
Commercial Corridor Development Feasibility
Peport (Administrative and Final)
Mobility Analysis and Pecommendations
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TASK 4: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
An ordinance amendment to address industrial/warehouse uses. as well as new zoning tools and implementation programs to address the land use needs around future transit centers and along commercial corridors.
must reflect the vision of the larger South Gate community and key stakeholders. Our work progam includes customized outreach to engage diverse stakeholders
including the South Gate Chamber of Commerce. property owners. local businesses, residents, potential developers, and other community stakeholders. We have outlined the following outreach tasks to assist with this effort (in addition to interviews conducted in Task 3).

4.1 DIRECT MAILER
To ensure maximum participation in the process. we
propose preparing and delivering a postcard-sized advertisement to every residential and business address in the City. To maximize the effectiveness of the direct mailer, we recommend that the mailer be prepared and
delivered at the very beginning of the project. A bilingual mailer is envisioned to include the following information:
)) A brief message regarding the project components
and objectives
The specific days. times. locations. and topics for
the community outreach events
A link to the City's website/contact information
The De Novo team will design the mailer and work with
a local printer to prepare and deliver the mailers using the USPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) delivery system.

Based on USPS records. there are approximately 27,000
residential and business addresses in the City. This task includes preparation. printing, coordination with the
USPS EDDM progam. and delivery (postage).

4.2 SURVEYS
Our team will prepare and facilitate two online surveys to collect general public input on the issue AREAS: typically the first survey is focused on establishing a vision (especially for the transit areas) and the second survey is focused on the draft land use plan (and could potentially include ideas related to the commercial corridors as well). We expect that these surveys will be prepared using a combination of programs such as SurveyMonkey
and/or ESPI StoryMaps. which will allow users to specifically review and comment on details land use ideas.

4.3 FOCUS (ROUP MEETINGS
We will facilitate a series of up to three focus groups with key stakeholders (i.e.. business owners/Chamber of Commerce, the development community, property owners) to discuss the transit areas and/or commercial corridors. The timing of these meetings will occur mid-point during the process. generally after initial public input is gathered but before the land use plan(s) are finalized.

The City will support the identification of potential stakeholder groups. The timing, dates, location, and stakeholder list will be determined in collaboration with Staff based on the needs of the project.

4.4 COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
The team will host a Community Open House to invite
the public to provide feedback on the Land Use Plan
Alternatives. All members of the community will be invited to attend, including residents, local businesses. property owners, and interested developers.

Task 4 Deliverables:

Printing and delivery of approximately 27,000
pieces of direct mail (black/white, two-sided
printing, half-page)
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SurveyMonkey and/or StoryMaps
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TASK 5: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
As described in the PFP, there is the potential that Project implementation would include amendments to the Cityas zoning ordinance allowing for increased development capacity above existing conditions. The nature of the potential amendments are currently unknown and
will be determined through the previous tasks. For purposes of the scope of work, it is assumed environmental review for the three planning components would occur
under a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIP).

However, if through the planning process it is determined that the proposed Projectas development potential is within the growth anticipated by the South Gate General Plan 2035 and analyzed in the General Plan Final EIR De Novo will identify and discuss with City staff the potential for alternative CEQA clearance options.
which may provide for a modified environmental review
process (e.g.. Addendum to the General Plan Final EN:2, General Plan Supplemental EIR).

In 2022, De Novo was selected to provide on-call environmental consulting services to the City pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NB)A). As part of these services. De Novo has prepared a CEQA Class 1 Categorical Exemption for the 9350 Payo Avenue (Amazon) Project and a joint CEQA/NEPA Initial Study/Environment Assessment for the 9001-9019 Long Beach Boulevard
Pesidential Project. Most recently in 2025, De Novo provided expedited preparation of technical studies and a CEQAClass32Categorical Exemptionforthe10130Adella Pesidential Project. Through these services, De Novo has become familiar with the City's processes and regulatory environment. and has provided consistency, local knowledge, and professional expertise to the City that
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4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING AND CONSULTATION
Project Description
The Project Description is a critical element of the environmental review and establishes the foundation for technical analysis. The Project Description will detail the project location and environmental setting. project characteristics, project objectives, phasing. discretionary actions, and required permits and approvals based on
available information. Detailed project description information including, existing and proposed development (land use acreages, residential units, and non-residential square footage) and future development potential will
be identified as part of the proposed Project. De Novo
will submit the Project Description to the City for review and approval. We have assumed that no modifications
to the Project Description will occur after approval by the City.

Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
De Novo will prepare an Initial Study (IS) to address potential impacts associated with the proposed Project.

The Initial Study will be prepared consistent with the
requirements of CEQA and Appendix G of the CEQA
Guidelines. The contents of the Administrative Draft
Initial Study will be consistent with all applicable provisions of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The Administrative Draft Initial study will be provided to the City for review. De Novo will revise the Initial Study. providing the City with a Second Draft Initial Study with revisions in tracked changes for ease of review. Upon acceptance by
the City, De Novo will finalize the Initial Study.

De Novo will also prepare the Notice of Preparation in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15082. The
Notice of Preparation will indicate the City's decision to prepare a EIP. The Draft Notice of Preparation will be
provided to the City for review. De Novo will revise the Notice, providing the City with a Second Draft Notice of Preparation for review. Upon acceptance by the City, De Novo will finalize the Notice of Preparation for public distribution. This task includes filing the Notice of Preparation and Initial Study with the State Clearinghouse. the County Clerk, and mailing the Notice of Preparation to
a City-approved Distribution List. For budgetary purposes. this task includes the County Clerk filing fee and mailing to a maximum of 30 notices to affected agencies and interested parties. However. we assume the 11 :
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Tribal Consultation
Under AB 52, the City, as the CEQA Lead Agency, is required to begin consultation with California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally affil iated with the Project area prior to the release of a negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration, or environmental impact report. Under this task, De Novo will assist the City with consultation under AB 52 by obtaining the Cityas AB 52 consultation list and providing the City with letters for transmittal on City letterhead. The City will be responsible for responding to any requests for consultation received from the tribes. The results of the contacts and meeting with the Tribes will be summarized in the E1E2.

Task 5.1 Deliverables:

One (l) electronic copy of the Draft and Final
Project Description
One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative
Draft. Pevised Draft. and Final Initial Study
One (1) electronic copy of the Draft and Final
Notice of Preparation
Thirty (30) copies of the NOP to agencies/
interested parties on the City's distribution list
Two (2) copies of the NOP for filing at the
County Clerk
Electronic submittal of the Initial Study. NOP.
and NOC to the State Clearinghouse
One (l ) electronic copy of the Draft and Final
AB 52 tribal consultation letters
Certified mailing of AB 52 tribal consultation
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City will publish any required newspaper notices and 5.2 TECHNICAL STUDIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE radius mailings for the Project. Comments received in DRAFT PROGRAM EIR responseto the Noticeof Preparationwill beevaluated Executive Su m mary dur'ng'heprepara"on o"heE'R This section will provide a concise description of the scop'ngMee'ng project, the potential areas of controversy. issues to be A public scoping meeting will be scheduled during the resolved, project alternatives. and a summary ofimpacts Notice of Preparation public review period. De Novo will and mitigation measures. The intent of this section is to prepare presentation materials and facilitate the meet- provide the City and the public with a simple and easy to ing. The scoping meeting will include an overview of the understand overview of the project and related issues.

Project and an overview of the environmental review which will be analyzed and discussed much more thorprocess and identification of environmental issues that oughly in the contents of the EIR. will be addressed in the EIP. Introduction and Purpose
The Introduction will serve as an overview of the EIQ. describing its purpose and relevant environmental review procedures. the document organization, and the methodology used.

Project Description
The Project Description section will incorporate the
completed product referenced above with minor modifications/additions. as appropriate.

Cumulative Projects/Analysis
De Novo will analyze the environmental impacts of the
Project when viewed in combination with other known.
approved, or reasonably foreseeable projects in the region. The cumulative analysis will address each topic covered in the environmental analysis and will identify appropriate mitigation measures for any significant impacts identified. This cumulative analysis will consider the approved General Plan buildout and the additional
growth anticipated by the proposed Project, as well as
any other growth and development anticipated by the
City. The cumulative analysis for each topical area will be incorporated throughout the analyses scoped below
under Environmental Analysis.

Environmental Analysis
The Draft EIP will be prepared consistent with the requirements of CEQA. the CEQA Guidelines, and relevant case law. The Environmental Analysis section will thoroughly discuss the existing conditions for each environmental issue area. identify short-term construction and long-term operational environmental impacts associated with the Project, and their associated levels of significance. For each environmental topical area.
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the impact analysis subsection will begin with a list of all thresholds contained in CEQA Guidelines Appendix
G and the thresholds for significance shall be identified for every environmental issue. For each environmental
issue requiring analysis, the EIP will state the level of significance. and then provide the analysis discussion. mitigation measures specific to this environmental issue. and level of significance after mitigation. The EIP is anticipated to evaluate each of the following environmental issue AREAS:

A. Air Quality
The Air Quality analysis will describe regional air quality and local air quality in the vicinity of the Project area. as well as meteorological conditions that could affect
air pollutant dispersal or transport. Applicable air quality regulatory framework, standards. and significance thresholds will be discussed. Short-term (i.e.. construction) increases in regional criteria air pollutants will be quantitatively assessed and compared to the South
Coast Air Quality Management Districtas (SCAQMD) Pegional Thresholds of Significance. Operational (i.e., area, mobile, and energy source) emissions will be quantified and compared to the SCAQMD regional thresholds of
significance. The emissions will be quantitatively derived. Project consistency with the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) will also be addressed. Based on tocalized meteorological data and SCAQMD's Localized Significance Thresholds (LST) methodology. localized
impacts will be analyzed. As a result of the California Supreme Court decision for Sierra Club vs. County of Fresno (Friant Panch t.p.), the resultant human health impacts from the Projectas potential short-term construction and long-term operational air emissions will be qualitatively analyzed. The analysis will include the methodology for calculating emissions, an analysis of the proposed Project's air quality impacts, a cumulative impact analysis, and a discussion of feasible mitigation measures that
should be implemented to reduce impacts on air quality.

B. Energy
The energy implications of the Project will be analyzed in compliance with Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines.

These statutes and guidelines require a project to describe, where relevant, the wasteful. inefficient. and unnecessary consumption of energy caused by a project.

The analysis will identify energy consumption associated with short-term construction activities and longterm operations associated with buildings and transportation. We will quantify electricity and natural gas use anticipated by the Project. Such "Energy" emissions would be provided directly by the CalEEMod outputs for
the air quality and greenhouse gas emissions modeling.

The analysis will calculate and compare county-wide
and Project level operational per capita energy consumption. Appendix G requires a consistency analysis with state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency.

C. Greenhouse Cias Emissions
De Novo's in-house Environmental Scientists will prepare a Greenhouse Gas Emissions analysis pursuant to the requirements of Executive Order S-3-05 and the
Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). The analysis will follow the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) white paper methodology and recommendations presented in Climate Change
& CEQA, which was prepared in coordination with the
California Air Pesources Board and the Governoras Office of Planning and Pesearch as a common plat-form for
public agencies to ensure that GHG emissions are appropriately considered and addressed under CEQA. The analysis will meet the requirements of CEQA Guidelines
Section 15064.4. The discussion and analysis will include quantification of GHGs generated by the Project using
the latest version of the CalEEMod computer model as
well as a quantitative analysis of the Projectas consistency with any applicable state and local plans. including all applicable South Gate General Plan policies and the South Gate Municipal Code.

D. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
De Novo will evaluate potential hazards that could impact or be generated by future development. including hazardous and toxic materials. high fire hazards. and
emergency evacuation and/or emergency response. De
Novo will review agency records regarding known hazardous material sites/handlers and identify the potential of environmental conditions within the Project area due to the reported regulatory properties. if any.
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E. Land Use/Planning
The Project may involve amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance to provide for I)roject implementation.

The proposed Project will be reviewed for any potential conflicts with a land use plan. policy. or regulation adopted for purposes of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. The analysis will consider any implications that may arise out of the discretionary approvals that are requested.

F. Naive
Project implementation may allow for increased development capacity when compared to existing conditions. Existing ambient noise measurements will be taken to document baseline conditions. Since site-specific development is not being proposed. construction noise
will be evaluated on a programmatic level to determine
if applicable City standards are iikely to be exceeded.

Existing and existing plus Project traffic noise levels will be modeled to determine the increase in ambient noise
levels compared to the applicable standards. Potential
operational noise impacts will be determined using
SoundPlan modeling software. The model will be used
to generate stationary/operational noise levels and illustrate how the potential conditions and operations could impact the adjacent uses. The results will be compared
to the Cityas compatibility noise matrix for consistency to the City's Noise Element.

The results of the analysis will be summarized in a noise impact study that will document the existing noise environment: predict the future noise environment: and discuss Project noise impacts in light of the City's General Plan and Municipal Code. and CEQA significance thresholds.

G. Public Services
De Novo will contact potentially affected agencies (e.g., fire. police, school, park/recreation) to confirm relevant existing conditions and potential Project impacts. The
discussion will focus on the potential to result in the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities. the construction of which could cause a significant environmental impact.

H. Transportation
Kittelson will conduct a detailed VMT analysis to determine if there would be significant VMT impacts associated with the Project. As part of this task. Kittelson will modify the SCAG regional travel demand model with
proposed land use and roadway network changes to
estimate the change in total VMT and VMT per person
on a citywide basis. If significant VMT impacts are identified. we will develop mitigation measures such as TDM that can be incorporated into proposed City standards.
codes. and requirements.

As part of this analysis, Kittelson will utilize the SCAG travel demand model to develop future daily roadway
volume forecasts (for up to 20 roadway segments) and
vehicle fleet mix. to inform the team's mobility recommendations and conduct a non-CEQA assessment of daily vehicle roadway operations. This data will also support other CEQA impact analyses such as air quality and noise.

1. Utilities/Service Systems
Based on information provided by the City and existing
resources. the ability of existing infrastructure to support potential increased development capacity will be confirmed, including the potential for the construction of new or expanded facilities and the potential to result in an environmental effect on a programmatic basis. The
discussion will focus on the potential alteration of existing facilities. extension, or expansion of new facilities and the increased demand on services based on the
proposed land uses. Utilities addressed include water,
wastewater. solid waste, electricity. natural gas, and telecommunications. This scope of work assumes information regarding capacities and needed improvements will be provided by the City/utility provider and does not include capacity modeling or preparation of a Water
Supply Assessment.

Growth Inducement
The EIP will include an analysis of potential growth-inducing impacts pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.2(d). The analysis in this section will be based on data from the City. California Department of Finance,
and u.s. Census. The section will discuss ways in which the proposed Project could foster economic or population growth. either directly or indirectly. in the surroundDe Novo Planning Group 731
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ng environment. Potential growth-inducing impacts
from the potential development will be analyzed as they relate to population, housing, and employment factors.

The analysis will address growth-inducing impacts in
terms of whether the Project influences the rate, location, and the amount of growth. Growth-inducing impacts will be assessed based on the Projectas consistency with adopted/proposed plans that have addressed growth management from a local and regional standpoint.

Alternatives to the Proposed Action
De Novo will analyze up to three (3) alternatives. including the No Project Alternative. as required by the CEQA Guidelines. The analysis will provide a comparison of
the environmental impacts of each alternative (for each impact area) to that of the proposed Project (Preferred Alternative). This scope of work assumes that the alternatives analysis will not be conducted to the same level of detail as the analysis of the proposed Project.

Additional Sections
Additional EIQ sections to meet CEQA and City requirements will be prepared and include the following: Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes That Would Be Involved In the Proposed Action Should It Be Implemented; Effects Found Not To Be Significant; Inventory of Unavoidable Adverse Impacts; and Organizations and
Persons Consulted/References will be provided.

Administrative Draft EIR Submittal
The previous tasks will result in the Administrative Draft EIP, which will be provided to City staff for review and comment.

Task 5.2 Deliverables:

One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative
Draft EIP

5.3 DRAFT EIR
Second Administrative Draft EIR
De Novo will respond to one complete set of comments
from City staff on the Administrative Draft EIR The Second Administrative Draft EIP will be provided to the City with all revisions made in track changes to assist in review of the document.

Public Review Draft
De Novo will respond to a second review of the Administrative Draft EIR. This task assumes substantive comments will be raised as part of the Administrative Draft EIP review. Upon approval. De Novo will prepare the
Draft EIP for the required 45-day public review period.

In addition, the Notice of Completion (NOC) and Notice
ofAvailability (NOA) will be prepared for submittal to the State Clearinghouse and the County Clerk. and for distribution to the City-approved distribution list. De Novo will file the notice with the County Clerk and provide
the documents through the CEQA Submit portal to the
State Clearinghouse. We assume the City will publish
any required newspaper notices and radius mailings for
the Project.

Task 5.3 Deliverables:

One (1) electronic copy of the Second
Administrative Draft EIP
One (1) electronic copy of the Public Peview
Draft EIP
Two (2) hardcopies of the Public Peview Draft
EIP with Appendices on flash drive
One (1) electronic copy ofthe Draft and Final
Notice of Availability (NOA)
Thirty (30) copies of the NOA to agencies/
interested parties on the City's distribution list
Two (2) copies of the NOA for filing at the
County Clerk
Electronic submittal of the Draft EH:l. Draft
EIP Appendices, NOA. and NOC to the State
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5.4 FINAL EIR
Responses to Comments/Administrative Draft Final
EIR
At the conclusion of the Draft EIEI public review period, the De Novo team will prepare responses to the written
comments received during the Program EIP public review period. De Novo will address one complete set of comments from City staff on the Draft Pesponses to
Comments and will provide the revisions in track changes for ease of review. De Novo will respond to a second set of comments and finalize this section for inclusion in the Administrative Final EIP.

At this time. the extent of public and agency comments
that will result from the review process is unknown. This task identifies a maximum budget allocation to prepare
the responses to comments by the Project team. Should
the level of comments and responses exceed our budgeted estimate, we will discuss the potential for additional funding needs with the City. The scope of work does not assume supplemental technical studies or extensive
additional analysis will be required to provide responses to comments. If it is determined that supplemental technical studies or additional analysis are needed, De Novo will work with the City to determine the associated scope ofwork and additional funding necessary.

The Administrative Final Program EIP. which will be a
separately bound from the Draft EIP, will consist of the Pesponse to Comments, MMF2P. and revised Draft EIP
text, as necessary. Any revisions to the Draft EIP will be shown as an excerpt demarcated with underline for new
text and strikethrough for deleted text. De Novo will issue a Notice of Availability to responsible agencies. local agencies and interested persons advising that the Final EIP is available for public review.

Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
CEQA Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations will be prepared that identify each potentially significant and significant impact. describe mitigation for the impact. and the resultant level of significance after mitigation. The Findings will identify each alternative and, if the alternative was not selected as the proposed Project, identify why the alternative was not feasible
and considerations For not selecting the alternative. For each significant and unavoidable impact. the Findings
will identify economic, legal. social, technical. or other defensible reasons why the Project should be approved
in light of the significant effects of the Project. De Novo will submit the Draft Findings for City review and will respond to one complete set of City comments.

Notice of Determination
De Novo will prepare and file a Notice of Determination (NOD) with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse
within five days of EIP certification. Our budget excludes the filing fees for the County Clerk and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Task 5.4 Deliverables:

One (1 ) electronic copy of the Administrative
Draft, Second Administrative Draft and Final
Pesponses to Comments
One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative
Draft. Second Administrative Draft and Final
Mitigation Monitoring and Peporting Program
One (1 ) electronic copy of the Final Program El E2
(including Responses to Comments. Mitigation
Monitoring and Peporting Program, and Errata.
if necessary)
Two {2) hardcopies of the Final EIQ (including
the Final Pesponses to Comments. Mitigation
Monitoring Program. and Errata, if necessary)
Notice of Availability advising responsible
agencies, local agencies. and interested
persons of the availability of the Final EIP
One (l ) electronic copy of the Draft Findings
and Statement of Overriding Consideration
One (1 ) electronic copy of the Notice of
Determination
Two (2) hard copies of the Notice of
Determination for filing at the County Clerk
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PHASE 6: PROJECTMANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION
De Novo will serve as the Prime Consultant of a multidisciplinary professional services team, responsible for all coordination activities, including coordination of subconsultants and administrative tasks. For this project, De Novo has assembled a team of technical experts with a deep history and success working together to prepare and implement creative planning tools. We
hold ourselves to the highest professional standards and we are committed to completing the project objectives
on schedule and on budget.

6.1 KICK-OFF MEETIN(I AND TOUR
Within two weeks of receiving the notice-to-proceed,
the De Novo team will meet in-person with City staff
(hybrid/remote connection will also be available) to kickoff the project and participate in a tour of the opportunity areas. We anticipate discussing the following at the kick-off meeting:

Project management and communication
protocols;
Confirm/finalize project scope ofwork and
schedule:
)) Discuss community outreach approach; and
)) Peview data request for key background
documents

6.2 MEETINC,S WITH CITY STAFF
De Novo will facilitate twice-a-month meetings with
City staff to ensure that the project is on schedule. on budget, and that any issues are quickly resolved. While the more regular use of virtual communication platforms is a welcome addition to the project management process, we believe it is still critically important to meet face-to-face with City staff on a regular basis to develop trust and accountability. We assume that one meeting
per month will be in-person at City Hall and the other
meeting will be virtual.

6.3 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
Our strategy includes a dedicated Principal-level project manager who will be hands-on throughout the project.

Our internal administration procedures include: regular check-ins with subconsultant teams; internal weekly
conference calls with the management team from De
Novo and each subconsultant (as relevant to the timing
of the task of each subconsultant): biweekly updates to the task list, including internal deliverables necessary to meet our deliverables to the City: and establishment of a secure online file sharing site to ensure that all background documents, technical reports. updated schedules, and approach memos are readily available to each team member.

6.4 STUDY SESSIONS/PUBLIC HEARINC,S
De Novo will prepare for and facilitate up to four study sessions and/or public hearings with the Planning Commission and/or City Council. These meetings are expected to include an analysis of the Land Use Concepts and review of the final work products for implementation.

Phase 6 Deliverables:

Kickoff meeting agenda. data needs list.
summary notes, tour photos. project schedule/
work plan with major work components and
milestones
Twice monthly meetings with City staff (one
in-person, one virtual) for12 months
Ongoing project administration led by the
Project Manager
Facilitation of up to four study sessions and/
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2B. PRQJECT SCHEDULE
Propose a timeline for completion for the work including start date, milestones, and target date of completion. Any assumptions regarding turnaround time for staff review and City Council should be clearly noted.

The City expects some overlap between the planning and environmental documents to occur concurrently.

The goal and desired target completion date of the full work program is one year. This goal aside, the City seeks input through the proposal process on more specific timing considerations based on work program details, needs, and related benefits of the approach to completing this work effort.

As described in the PFP, our team understands that the City desires to complete this project expeditiously. Based on our experience working on similar projects (specifically projects that require preparation of an E1E2),we believe that the project can be completed in approximately 18 months, which allows 6 months for the planning assignments to be completed and approximately10 months for preparation of the EIP, followed by 2 months of public hearings.

We are happy to work with you to refine this schedule as appropriate to meet your needs. but we believe this is a streamlined but feasible schedule.

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2C. QUALIFICATIONS AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

The capabilities of the consultant's organization should be discussed. Minimum requirements for submitting a proposal in response to this RFP include the following:
i. Demonstrated experience, competence, and qualifications of the consultant and the participating staff successfully providing similar services to municipalities; and, ii. Ability to perform the work in a timely manner, availability of staff and contingency plans.

DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
De Novo Planning Group is a land use and environmental planning firm specializing in community planning. environmental studies, design. and development services. Founded in 2008 in the greater Sacramento area, De Novo opened an office in Orange County in 2017-led by Principal Amanda Tropiano -to serve southern California clients. The firms principal-level staff have successfully completed over 400 projects consisting of comprehensive general plans, visioning plans, specific plans, housing elements. environmental impact reports. negative declarations. initial studies, NEPA analyses. climate action plans. biological assessments. wetland delineations. and development projects throughout California.

As part of essentially all of our long-range planning projects. De Novo designs and implements community engagement programs.

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

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

Community Planning
)) General Plans
Visioning Plans
Housing Elements
Specific Plans
Zoning Codes
Public Facilitation
Grant Writing
Project Management
Application Processing
Project Peview/Peer Peview
Environmental Studies
CEQA Compliance
NEPA Compliance
Biological Studies
Agricultural Studies
Air Quality Studies
Climate Action Plans
Sustainability Planning
Mitigation Monitoring
Permitting
Design
Land Use Plans
Subdivision Layouts
Site Planning
Design Guidelines
Development
Feasibility Studies
Due Diligence Packages
Competition Analyses
Cost Estimate
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ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC.

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is a land economics consulting firm experienced in the full spectrum of services related to real estate development, the financing of public infrastructure and government services, land use planning and policy analysis, and urban revitalization. EPS was founded on the principle that real estate development and land use-related public policy should be built on realistic assessment of market forces and economic trends. feasible implementation measures, and recognition of public policy objectives. including provisions for required public facilities and services. Our primary practice areas include:

Peal Estate Economics
Fiscal and Economic Impact Analysis
Public Finance
Housing Policy
Land Use and Transportation
Public-E)rivate Partnership 0)3)
Economic Development and Pevitalization
Parks and Open Space Economics
The EPS practice centers around our understanding of regions. cities. and neighborhoods as complex systems. subject to cycles of economic growth. stability. decline. and regeneration. EPS has addressed real estate development and land use issues in all phases of this urban life cycle for both public and private sector clients throughout the western United States for more than 30 years. We excel in collaborating with our clients to create and maintain places that are economically, socially. and ecologically vibrant and that adapt to evolving market pressures and community needs. Our balanced portfolio of clients allows us to consider land use decisions through a variety of perspectives. EPS has offices in Los Angeles, Oakland. Sacramento, and Denver. Colorado. Please visit our website for further information at: www.epsys.com.

EPS has worked on numerous projects with a similar scope and context to those faced in South Gate. The list below includes representative EPS planning efforts focused on repositioning and promoting redevelopment in and along commercial districts or corridors, that have resulted in successful projects completed or underway. Our work covers cities of varying sizes and economic circumstances and provides us team with both a breadth and depth of knowledge on best practices. emerging trends, and analytical techniques directly applicable to stimulating investment in the South Gate.

Cilendora Arrow Highway and Qoute 66 Specific Plans
Lake Forest General Plan Update and Mixed-Use Zoning Code Downtown Mountain View Pevitalization Strategy
Santa Posa Downtown Station Area Specific Plan
Polling Hills Estates Commercial Village Pevitalization Strategy Downtown Pasadena Playhouse District Strategic Plan
San Clemente Downtown Strategic Plan
Pedwood City EI Camino Peal Corridor Plan
Downtown Walnut Creek Precise Plan
Los Gatos Downtown Strategic Plan
San Bruno Transit Corridor and Downtown Strategic Plan
Duarte Town Center Specific Plan
Hermosa Beach Downtown Market Strategies
Chula Vista. CA Bayfront Master Plan
Mountain View Downtown Market Assessment and Precise Plan Implementation Downtown Napa Specific Plan
Doheny Village Commercial Pevitalization Strategy
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EPS Commercial Revitalization Practice
EPS commonly assists cities and other public entities with the development of strategies to promote revitalization, ensure sustainability, or stimulate reinvestment in targeted districts or neighborhoods such as downtowns and commercial corridors. Our work combines technical rigor and creative problem-solving skills to produce far-looking, ambitious, and yet achievable recommendations. EPS services strategically combine marketing and business development with the elimination of physical. environmental. and market constraints to create a vital mix of business, civic, and pedestrian activity.

Our geographic focus in this practice ranges from specific sites within a redevelopment project area to entire neighborhoods or sub-markets within a city. EPS maintains strong contacts with active developers within its key markets, including Southern California. and EPS has a history of helping cities attract development through effective regulatory changes and marketing initiatives. Many of EPS;s core services are precisely those sought by the City under this QFQ, including:

Real Estate Market Research and Analysis to identify and assess development opportunities through an understanding of local and regional supply and demand dynamics.

Economic Development and Revitalization Strategies to enhance job creation. revenue generation. and physical improvements in the community.

Pro Forma Analysis and Review to develop feasibility analysis to test whether the economics of development (costs and revenues) are expected to yield competitive, risk-based financial returns.

Fiscal and Economic Impact Analysis to project municipal revenues and service demands and costs associated with proposed development as well as direct. indirect. and induced impacts on the local and regional community.

Public Infrastructure Financing and Financing Plans for infrastructure. community benefits. and other development components that optimally utilize available tools and resources to yield a feasible project, including impact fees, community facility districts, enhanced infrastructure financing districts, among others.

Developer / Tenant Engagement and Solicitation to attract interest and test the market interest of potential investorsthrough direct outreach, preparation of marketing material, release of PFQs/PFPs, and managing correspondence and evaluation ofwith interested parties.

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KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Kittelson & Associates, Inc. has provided comprehensive transportation engineering, planning, and research services to government and private organizations since 1985. With a staff of over 220 people working in 24 offices nationwide (including four offices in California. plus offices in Alaska. Arizona. Rorida. Idaho. Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.), we are able to address our clients' needs with local experience and national expertise. Our Southern California regional office was established in 2014 in the City of Orange and serves clients throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Kittelson is united by collective expertise. local and national experts who offer decades of progressive research. technological innovation, and a diverse portfolio ofindustry-leading work. We recognize that healthy, sustainable societies depend on efficient. active, and safe multi-modal transportation that is cost-effective to manage, operate. enhance. and use.

KAlas staff brings a demonstrated understanding of transportation and circulation requirements, travel demand modeling, and regional knowledge developed through more than 30 years of project experience in California including on recent general plans and specific plans in both Northern and Southern California. The firm provides support for all stages of planning and environmental analysis, from site analysis through approval and construction.

KAlas staff is particularly knowledgeable about California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. and the recent changes to the CEQA-required transportation analyses. Our staff approaches each project by building an understanding of client and project needs and jurisdiction requirements. tailoring work to assist clients in successfully Fulfilling environmental requirements in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Work will primarily be preformed out of KAI's City of Orange office.

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ng process. Project Manager and E'rincipal Amanda Tropiano will manage all monthly billing reports and wil provide the City with a corresponding monthly status
report identify work completed. upcoming work efforts,
and outstanding action items.

AN EXPERIENCED PROJECTTEAM
The De Novo Planning Group team represents a full-service team of city planning and subject-matter experts capable of providing all services requested by the City of South Gate. We recognize and appreciate the tremendouscommitment youaremakingtothisprogram:the We strongly encourage the City to call every one of our irripactstoyourtirrieandfinancaialresourcesarerealandreferencesandspecificallyinquireabouttheextraordis'gn"'can' and" 'sourgoal'o WorkW"h!Xouonan'nno- nary steps we take to ensure we do not modify or exvativeprogramthatresultsinanimplementation-orient-cee,3 our budgets. ed plan. We will closely coordinate with City Staff and will provide principal-level attention to every step of the pro- PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS cess while adhering to the project schedule and budget, W!iH !n-House commun!t/ engagemenj expertise, De Novo is able to effectively and efficiently manage the entire work program, collaborate with public engagement specialists, and connect outreach efforts to actionable As planning practitioners, we truly see ourselves as your community's "scribes". Every planning project that we
undertake is specifically tailored to the community we
are working in. from developing an appropriate project
approach, assembling the best team of subconsultants.
listening to and learning from the community, implementing the work plan, and delivering the products. It is our job to guide you and the community through this
complicated process while being mindful of local issues. opportunities, and preferences.
public policy work programs.

Our past experience preparing long-range policy documents has taught us that a key to a successful project is meaningful stakeholder and city leadership involvement.

However, the process of working with a group of diverse interests can be challenging. it may be difficult to reach consensus on all issues. and there may be challenges associated with generating public interest and involvement in the process. PROJECTCONTROLS
Our project team is fully committed to implementing an
effective and efficient work program and bringing the
project forward expeditiously. We thrive under deadlines. and we have a track record of meeting or exceeding our
project schedules. Our use of Principal-level staff throughout all stages of the project allows us to work quickly. efficiently. and produce preliminary draft documents of superior quality. Our project managers take a very active and hands-on role, and we diligently manage our team
and coordinate with City staff to ensure that all parties are continuously aware of pending deadlines. outstanding tasks. and draft work products that will require staff review.

We have designed a strategic engagement program that
maximizes the use of technology to engage people more
quickly and at lower costs than traditional methods. We continually look for opportunities to enhance the experience and are willing and able to adapt quickly during the project to customize our approach. implement new
effective tools, and reflect lessons learned.

When a program doesn't go as-planned or produce the
expected results, the De Novo team seeks to identify the underlying challenge and address it head-on. Our work
program is intended to help the City achieve the level of engagement that must be present in this process in order to prepare meaningful policy documents.

We take tremendous pride in our ability to adhere to our project budgets. Our project managers are also principals and senior managers of the firm. and to this end. we have the authority to take any steps necessary to ensure that our projects remain on budget. We manage our project budgets using sophisticated budget tracking software and all members of the team log and record
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OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENTATION
When preparing planning tools. our entire team carefully considers how the project can be implemented by the local agency post-adoption. Our team brings to the table experience working as City staff which gives us special insight into how planning documents are implemented on a day-to-day basis. Additionally. our team has prepared specific plans. financing strategies. and environmental documents for private projects allowing us to see first-hand how the development industry interprets and responds to zoning direction. To highlight the success of our approach, three projects and an example of their implementation are provided below.

Project Considerations
)) Support for increased density
Placemaking
Streetscape improvements
Preservation of sales tax dollars
Multimodal transportation
Streamlined project approva
Analysis of best practices
Implementation
The Fontana Development
Guidebook has spurred the City
to re-imagine Sierra Avenue, the
main thoroughfare of Downtown
Fontana. The City has initiated
plans to remove two travel lanes
and improve the pedestrian
experience: eventually Sierra Avenue will be fully closed to create a vibrant pedestrian zone.

Project Considerations
)) Stakeholder engagement
Community support
Identification ofinfill opportunities
Analysis of market trends
Pole of technology in planning
Target areas for focused City
attention and funding
Future project streamlining
Implementation
The 2040 Lake Forest Genera
Plan has launched several implementation actions, including a Neighborhood Improvement
Study with funding allocated
to implementing local neighborhood improvement actions in southwest Lake Forest, new
mixed-use zoning, and updated
capital improvement plans.

Project Considerations
)) Mobile home owner concerns
New mixed-use designations
Density and intensity
Placemaking/identity
Trilingual outreach
)) Unincorporated county islands
Traffic mitigation measures
mplementation plan
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Approved in June 2018, the
Bolsa Row project will bring a
dynamic, mixed use complex
to Little Saigon, implementing
the City's new MU-Little Saigon
General Plan land use designation. The project includes: 200 apartments, a hotel, a banquet
facility. and about 45,000 square
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2D. PERSONNEL
This section must delineate the experience and profession of appropriate licenses and certifications of personnel.

De Novo will be the prime and manage a team with deep experience in community and environmental planning.

Below is a chart outlining key management personnel. For ease of reference. the following pages include brief biographies for key staff. and resumes for all team members are included in Appendix A.

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AmandaTropiano
Project Manager l Principal-in-Charge
Ashley Brodkin
Senior Planner
Starla Barker,AICP
CEQA Lead l Principal Planner
Megan Thorne,AICP
Senior Planner + Designer
Perry Banner
Co-Proiect Manager I Principal Planner
Erik Anderson
Associate Planner
MasonMoody
mChnmayDam'e
Tim Erney
Senior Principal Engineer
Senior Planner
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Amanda Tropiano
Principal-in-Charge/PM, De Novo
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With deep professional planning experience in the region, Amanda has successfully managed a wide variety
of land use planning projects. all of
which have included a robust community engagement program. These projects include General Plan Updates for Lake Forest. San Jacinto, San Marcos, Indian Wells. Lawndale, and
La Verne and community projects
in Irvine, Yorba Linda. Westminster.

Rancho Santa Margarita, and Tustin.

Amanda is certified by the International Association of Public Participation (1AP2).

Ashley Brodkin
Senior Planner, De Novo
Starla Barker, AICP
Principal Planner, De Novo
Starla Barker. AICP, is a principal planner with De Novo Planning Group whose primary responsibilities are
the management and preparation
of environmental documents (Initial
Studies. Negative Declaration. Environmental Impact Peports, and Environmental Assessments), as well as other planning documents including
General Plans and Specific Plans.

With over 17 years of professional
planning experience Starla has successfully managed a wide range of projects with particular emphasis
in General Plans. urban infill. downtown. and redevelopment projects Megan Thorne, AICP
Senior Planner/Designer, De Novo
Perry Banner
Principal Planner/Co-PM, De Novo
Perry Banner brings a combined 20
years of experience in local government and private practice planning to the firm with work in both the
United States and Canada. Perry possesses a diverse range of skills, including project management. land use analysis, and policy development. His
capabilities also include economic
development and real estate development. Perry also supports private sector clients in navigating public
agency approval processes.

Erik Anderson
Associate Planner, De Novo
Ashley Brodkin is responsible for the
preparation of environmental documents, as well as a wide variety of planning projects including General
Plans. Specific Plans. ordinance updates. and local CEQA guidelines.

Ashley has prepared and managed
a variety of CEQA and NEPA documents for capital improvements, new developments, redevelopment and
urban infi(1.warehouse/logistics, and
public policy document projects, and
a variety of planning projects including General Plans. Housing Elements.

Specific Plans, Development Ordinance Updates, and entitlements.

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With over 15 years of professional planning experience. Megan has worked on a wide variety of planning
projects for public and private sector
clients. including numerous specific
plans. general plans, corridor plans,
site plans, design guidelines, strategic
p(ans, sustainability programs. visioning projects, transit-oriented development plans. zoning documents, outreach programs, and 3D visualizations. Megan possesses the ability to think creatively and envision change
while keeping projects gounded
with achievable benchmarks and implementable policy goals.

Erik has worked on a diverse range of
projects for public and private sector
clients. with a focus on environmental and sustainability planning, landuse planning, and poficy development. Erik provides project support in the preparation of CEQA documentation and long-range planning documents, including General Plans.

Housing Elements. and Zoning updates. His experience includes grassroots lobbying with a non-profit environmental organization and work in the legal field.
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20 years. He has worked extensively
for a variety of public- and private-sector clients in the areas of economic mpact analysis, regional economics
and competitiveness. development
feasibility. and fiscal analysis. Jason
has led the firms practice in the area
of reuse. revitalization. and in-fill development. focusing on the feasibility ofindividual projects as well as entire
districts and corridors. He has participated in numerous GPUs and SPs.

Chinmay Damle joined EPS as an Associate in 2021, bringing academic and professional experience in land
use. economic development. real estate economics, and California environmental review. His portfolio at EPS ncludes affordable housing. development feasibility and policy analysis, and socioeconomic data analytics.

Before joining EPS, Chinmay was an
Analyst at FirstCarbon Solutions, responsible for developing environmental documents and analyzing potentia mpacts. as required by the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Tim Erney is a Senior Principal Planner
with over 20 years of experience managing analyses and documentation for sustainable transportation practices.

TDM measures, pedestrian and bicycle
reviews, environmental review projects.
access and circulation studies. parkng evaluations, and data collection programs. He has conducted detailed
technical analyses of local and regional roadway facilities. including traffic forecasting. modal split analyses. traffic
diversion, and operational analyses. Tim
has been leading the firms efforts on
the evaluation of emerging technologies and alternative evaluation metrics.

Jeff Riegner, PE, AICP, PTOE, RSP
Senior Principal Engineer, Kittelson
Jeff P. Piegner has experience in
wide-ranging multimodal transportation planning and design projects.

He is a trusted advisor to public sector transportation clients, helping them meet ambitious. accelerated
strategic goals. Jeff is a nationally recognized expert in complete streets and bicycle and pedestrian facility
planning and design. with a proven
ability to manage and successfully complete challenging and highly complex projects on time and within
budget.

Chinmay Damle
Senior Associate, EPS
Michael Sahimi, AICP
Senior Planner, Kittelson
Michael Sahimi is a senior transportation planner with experience in active transportation and safety
analyses. Michael's active transportation work has included developing citywide active transportation plans. preparing conceptual bicycle
and pedestrian improvement designs, and conducting bicycle and pedestrian safety analyses. His safety
work has included conducting both
citywide as well as site-specific multimodal safety analyses and developing recommended improvements to reduce conflicts between bicyclists,
pedestrians. and motor vehicles
Tim Erney, AICP, PTP, CTP
Senior Principal, Kittelson
Mychal Loomis, PE, TE, PTOE, PSP
Associate Engineer, Kittelson
Mychal Loomis is a certified transportation engineer and road safety professional serving an array of project and client types. He has over18 years
of experience developing long-range
mobility plans for communities. creating traffic and circulation plans to support new development, authoring local and statewide road safety plans. and designing several major
roadways and phasing plans. Mychal provides responsive and holistic viewpoints on mobility. with a drive
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2E. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Provide a brief summary on potential conflict of interest ISSUES which are to be addressed by consultant.

De Novo Planning Group attests on behalf of the entire team, including our subconsultants, that there are no real or perceived conflicts of interest that need to be addressed by the team. De Novo Planning Group is currently listed on the City of South Gate's on-call list of environmental consultants. Should a future project be considered for assignment to De Novo through this contract, De Novo will confirm with the City that there continues to be no conflict ofinterest with work on the assignments.

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2F. REFERENCES
List at least three municipal clients for whom comparable services have been performed within the last five years. Include the name, job title, email address and telephone number of each client's principal representative. This section shall not exceed seven (7) pages.

Please contact our references to hear first-hand our commitment to our clients and their budgets and schedules. For each project we pursue, we carefully evaluate our staffing resources and availability to ensure that our team can be fully dedicated to the work effort. We completed this level of review and analysis for these projects and are confident that our existing staff have sufficient time to dedicate to the City. Project profiles for the references listed below, and other relevant projects, are provided on the following pages. li!NlllllLllLllN&
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Haiold l HoTmann Community Center
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Lawndale, CA 90260
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City of Westminster. Housing Element Update. CEQA
Addendum, Zoning Code Update, Mixed-Use District
Assessment and Amendment
Alice Tieu. Planner
714-548-3485i [email protected]
City of Fontana, Downtown Fontana Plan
Patty Nevins, Director of Planning
909-350-7626 i [email protected]
City of Lake Forest, City of Lake Forest, General Plan Update.

EIQ, Mixed-Use Zoning, Housing Element. Safety Element
Gayle Ackerman. Director of Development Services
949-461-3463i [email protected]
City of Lawnda1e General Plan Update, Development Code
Update, Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan Update. and EIP Peter Kann, Community Development Director
(310) 973-3231 i [email protected]
City of Lomita General Plan Update, Development Code
Update, and EIP
Adrian Fernandez. Community and ED Director
(310) 325-7110 x122i [email protected]
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GENERAL PLAN, EIR, ZONIN(J CODE tJPDATE, HOUSING ELEMENT, AND MIXED-USE DISTf?lCT f?EVITALIZATION
City of Westminster
The City of Westminster comprehensively updated its General Plan in 2016. As part of the General Plan Update, the City established new mixed-use land use designations to guide future development throughout the City.

De Novo Planning Group is in the process of assisting the City with a comprehensive update to its Zoning Code, including text and map amendments necessary to create consistency with the General Plan. As part of the first phase ofwork (Phase A), which was completed in late 2022. De Novo Planning Group prepared new development standards for mixed-use development including graphic renderings of objective design standards. This effort was also customized to implement the program requirements associated with the Cityas 2021 -2029 Housing Element.

A robust CilS analysis of the City's General Plan Land Use Map and current Zoning Map was also prepared and the Zoning Map was amended to implement the General Planas land use direction.

Phase B of the project will include a comprehensive update to all sections of the Zoning Code beyond those necessary to create consistency with the General Plan. Included in this effort will be an update to the administrative procedures, multifamily design standards. allowable uses. and development standards for all residential and commercial zones.

The City of Westminster is also seeking to stimulate redevelopment in its Mixed-use Districts. Many of the properties in these areas exhibit obsolete development patterns that are under-performing from an economic perspective. The City seeks to implement strategies to attract new development projects consisting of mixed-use housing. commercia(. office. and service uses that advance its economic. fiscal, and place-making goals.

EPS is leading a multi-disciplinary team that includes De Novo Planning to evaluate economic consideration effecting development feasibility and identify City regulatory and policy interventions to achieve desired outcomes.

The EPS analysis has evaluated regulatory considerations to foster timely investment given Westminster's competitive attributes and enable staff to approach developers to pursue mixed -use projects. ADS has buttressed its market and feasibility analysis with developer and property owner interviews to provide a'on-the-grounda' insights of opportunities and challenges for development within the Mixed-Use Districts. EPS is also helping the City prepare marketing materials to be used for deve(oper. investor. and tenant outreach. These materials include illustrations of desired development prototypes at key sites, concise and compelling summaries of the City's economic context. and expected planning initiatives designed to foster desired outcomes.

Date Rangei 2019-2023
Key Copsiderations
Public education
Trilingual eriga,gement
Compliance wjth State
Housi0g Law
Streamlined future
development
Stakeholder involvement
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT (,UIDEBOOK
City of Fontana
De Novo Planning Group led the Fontana Downtown Core Project which included changes to the development code and the creation of a Development Guide. The final work product is the Downtown Fontana Development Guide ('aGuide"),designed to be a user-friendly handbook to help guide development in the Downtown Core. De Novo worked with our subconsultants to identify current market conditions and needed incentives necessary to encourage the type of development the City wishes to see.

The City identified the Downtown Core as an area where strategically concentrated efforts could provide increased residential development opportunities and offer more support for mixed-uses within a focused area of the Downtown. Development within the Downtown Core is implemented through a new General Plan land use category and six new Form-Based Code (FBC) districts.

The goal of this Guide is to encourage and incentivize continued economic investment in the downtown through a clear process and set ofstandards that allows for development to respond to market conditions and reflect changing consumption patterns and preferences for retail. housing. and other life-style choices. This Guide provides market-driven opportunities for future investment and practical implementation strategies for the continued success and health of the Downtown Core. including:

Support for housing including multi-family housing and higher residential densities in select AREAS:

Updated form-based standards and guidelines to support the areaascontinued revitalization; Improved administrative process to facilitate by-right project approval for specific project types; Development impact fee incentives: and
Top-tier environmental clearance that provide opportunities for subsequent projects to tier off of the environmental document by focusing additional analysis on any project-specific impacts. y Date Range: 2020=2023:

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GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, EIR, HOUSING ELEMENT, AND SAFETY ELEMENT, MU ZONINC City of Lake Forest
De Novo Planning Group prepared the City of Lake Forest General Plan Update. Three years after the City incorporated in 1991, Lake Forest adopted its first General Plan to help guide the City's physical development. Since then. the City has undergone a number of significant changes including the annexations of Portola Hills and Foothill Panch, the closure of the EI Toro Marine Corps Base. and the launch of the Opportunities Study Area. De Novo served as the Prime Consultant and directly managed a robust community engagement program including oneon-one interviews. community open houses. visioning workshops. General Plan Advisory Committee meetings. online surveys and feedback tools. and social media campaign. The new General E)lan is based on the community's vision and values and will guide the long-term growth and development in Lake Forest for the next 20 years.

A key component of the work program is establishing a range of contemporary technical studies with updated data on which to base future decisions. The project includes a branding program and outreach materials. Three Visioning Workshops were hosted for the community throughout the summer of 2018 to understand community priorities and values related to a long-term vision statement, land use and community character. and mobility. n particular. the City is looking at how new technologies will impact best planning practices over the life of the General Plan and how to develop a plan. policies. and programs which will respond to new technologies as they emerge.

The City also formed a General Plan Advisory Committee which met ten times. De Novo Planning Group served as the Chair of the GPAC and facilitated the conversation with key community members and representatives to ensure that the new General Plan accurately reflects community values.

De Novo worked on the City of Lake Forest's Mixed Use Zoning Code. The intent of this project was to create customized mixed use development standards to implement the land use designations created and adopted through the comprehensive General Plan Update. As part of a multidisciplinary project team, De Novo assisted the City with public outreach, preparation of development standards, and CEQA compliance.

Date Range: 2018-2023
Key Consideratior;5
Co5esive commQriity identify
Traffic and pq.<king.

New,techhologies
8egional access arid
ame.rii €ies
Housty)g
Air quaility
Outreac:hlo stakeholders
Coordinatign yith employers
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CITY OF LAWNDALE GENEf?AL PLAN UPDATE, HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE, FOCUSED ZONINC; CODE UPDATE, AND Elf2
City of Lawndale
De Novo Planning Group are currently working with the City of Lawndale to prepare a comprehensive update to the Cityas Cieneral Plan and the corresponding EIR as well as an update to the Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan and a focused update to its Zoning Ordinance. The City of Lawndale has a population of approximately 32.000. with an area of roughly 1.9 square miles. Lawndale is located in the heart of the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. The City of Lawndaleas General Plan and Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan Update is a multi-year process thatincludes a comprehensive review and revision of the City's existing General Plan. which establishes a vision for the future of the City, and the Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan, which implements this vision along Hawthorne Boulevard, as well as Artesia Boulevard and Pedondo Beach Boulevard. This process also includes the preparation of an Environmental Impact Qeport (EH:)).which investigates the possible impacts of the General Plan and Specific Plan Update policy changes to the surrounding physical environment.

The General Plan reflects the communityas values and desires and addresses important issues such as land use and urban design; mobility: housing: resource management: public safety: environmental justice; economic development; community facilities and services: and public health. The Lawndale General Plan is supported and implemented by important complementary plans and programs, including the Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Climate Action Plan. While the General Plan provides high-level guidance on local issues and priorities, these plans and programs implement the General Plan and provide more specific direction regarding critical topics, such as the redevelopment of Hawthorne Boulevard. which serves as the City's primary transportation route, corridor of economic activity. and community focal point; expectations on permitted uses throughout the City; and the City's strategy to support a more resilient and sustainable future. la.Datq Raryge,:.;2520-2023
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LOMITA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, ZONIN(J CODE UPDATE, AND EIR City of Lomita
De Novo Planning Group led a team of consultants on a major project for the City of Lomita to prepare a comprehensive update to the Cityas General Plan, corresponding EIP, Zoning Code and Zoning Map update, and preparation of objective design standards for multifamily and mixed-use developments. Integrating innovative engagement techniques and creative communication methods are key to this important project in Lomita. Like many cities in southern California. the City of Lomita is experiencing changes to who lives. works. and visits the community. Its residents are more diverse than eVer: its population is getting older, but relatively affordable home prices and new development along major cooridors will attract new residents to this charming community. People who call Lomita home celebrate the City's history and culture and are proud of its unique small-town atmosphere.

Generating excitement at the first outreach event. the City's General Plan Update continued to engage a wide range of community members and key stakeholders through traditional in-person and online outreach strategies.

As part of our elevated work program. De Novo prepared a brief 3-minute video celebrating the history of Lomita and describing how the City is preparing for its future by updating its General Plan. The team afso facilitated a General Plan Advisory Committee that gathered over the course of eight meetings to discuss important issues in Lomita. including housing opportunities. economic development. transportation and mobility, and infrastructure constraints. De Novo prepared and released a direct mailer to every address in Lomita. which resulted in high levels of engagement for the Visioning Workshops.

Based on information gathered from the broad community. the team was able to craft a new land use plan that expands the range of housing and mixed-use development opportunities along the cityas ma3or corridors. This involved a process of stakeholder engagement. as well as review by the Planning Commission and City Council.

De Novo is implementing the General Plan through an update to the Zoning Code, including Housing Element implementation.
i Date Range:,2023-2024
Key Considerations
- )) Corridor revitalization
)) Economic development
Hous;ing groWth
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)) Use of techr;iology
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EPS EXAMPLE Pf?OJECT: CITY OF TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN REASSESSMENTS EPS provided economic analysis and policy advisory services to the City of Tustin to reassess the regulatory framework established under two Specific Plans adopted in 2018. one in the historic Old Town district and the other in a nearby commercial corridor. The Tustin City Council unanimously approved EPS' policy recommendations in December 2023, initiating a number of regulatory changes and programmatic initiatives that will support redevelopment. Key highlights include revising residential parking standards. reducing and standardizing fees, and streamlining the approval process for residential projects. This initiative. backed by EPS's extensive experience in urban revitalization, aims to reduce barriers to investment in these vital areas and support implementation of the City's planning vision.

Tustin City Council had initiated the project in order attract more investment and revitalize the downtown core by removing regulatory barriers to redevelopment. The project also supported implementation of the City's recently approved Housing Element, as both Plan Areas containing housing development opportunity sites expected to help meet housing production goals under the City's Pegional Housing Needs Allocation (PHNA).

EPS leveraged its extensive expertise on catalytic development in downtowns and commercial corridors to devise effective strategies that accounted for community concerns around parking. affordable housing. quality retail, neighborhood scale. and density. EPS conducted market and feasibility analyses as well as detailed review of development trends within the surrounding submarket and trade areas to identify types of redevelopment projects that could be achievable in Tustin. EPS then performed a detailed review of existing planning policies before crafting a set of recommended initiatives and regulatory changes that will encourage investment in vacant and underutilized parcels. EPS worked closely with staff throughout the project. and incorporated feedback from local developers and property owners. Planning Commissioners, and City Council members.

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Justina Willkom, Community Development Director. City of Tustin. 714-573-3138. [email protected] I
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3. FEES
The Proposer shall provide a bid for all professional services and ongoing services and support being proposed which identifies:
a) An itemized cost breakdown, including hourly rates and number of hours for each major component of service, with a cross-reference to each component of service. b) A total proposed "Not to Exceed" cost for the performance of all services. c) A proposed payment schedule for all services to be performed and products to be delivered.

An itemized cost breakdown, including a "Not to Exceed" fee, is provided on the following page. De Novo prepares monthly invoices based on the percentage complete of each task. De Novo will prepare a summary report to support each monthly invoice to describe the work completed the prior month. A sample invoice is provided below.

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EDUCATION
MA, Urban and Regional Planning,
University of California, Irvine
BA, Urban Studies and Planning,
University of California, San Diego
BA, Political Science: Comparative
Politics,
University of California, San Diego
Study Abroad Program,
University of Sussex

ORGANIZATIONS
Urban Land Institute
International Association for Public
Participation (IAP2)
American Planning Association
Congress for New Urbanism
Amanda Tropiano

PRINCIPAI
Amanda Tropiano is a principal with De Novo Planning Group and is responsible for leading the firm's Southern California practice. With over 15 years of professional planning experience in the region, Amanda has successfully managed a wide variety of land use and environmental planning projects for public and private sector clients, including numerous General Plans, specific plans, corridor plans, strategic plans, sustainability programs, visioning projects, transitoriented development plans, zoning documents, outreach programs, and CEQA projects. Amanda is also an IAP2 trained public outreach practitioner and has completed project management training with PSMJ. Amanda consistently brings to the table her passion, creativity, and strategic thinking to make sure every project exceeds her clienfs expectations. Amanda also supports the land use due diligence efforts of clients throughout southern California and assists with navigating public agency planning procedures, reviewing existing regulatory direction, facilitating the entitlement process, and serving as a liaison between public agencies and private developers.

RELEV ANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
General Plan Update, Housing
Element, and EIR,
City of Lake Forest
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of La Verne
General Plan Update, Housing
Element, EIR, and CAP,
City of San Jacinto
General Plan lJpdate, Housing
Element, Zoning Update, and EIR,
City of San Marcos
Focus General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Glendale
General Plan Update, Hawthorne Blvd
Specific Plan Update, and EIR,
City of Lawndale
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Campbell
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Milpitas
Housing Element Update
City of Temecula
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Westminster"
General Plan Update and EIR,
City of Menifee"
General Plan Update, Housing
Element and EIR,
City of Yucaipa"
Housing Element Update,
City of Santa Ana"
Irvine Neighborhood Plan,
City oflrvine
Springs Specific Plan and EIR,
Sonoma County
SAVI Ranch Land Use and Mobility
Vision Plan,
City ofYorba Linda"
Vision Plan,
City of Carson'
Crafton Hills College
Village Overlay Zone,
City of Yucaipa"
Downtown Bellflower TransitOriented Development Specific Plan City of Bellflower"
Envision Alhambra 2035 Public
Outreach Campaign and Phase I
General Plan Update,
City of Alhambra"
Torrance Strategic Plan Update:

Community Profile and
Environmental Scan,
City of Torrance"
Downtown Transit Study,
City of Fontana"
" Project was completed by Ms. Tropiano while he was employed ak another planning firm
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Starla Barker, AICP

EDUCATION
Masters, Urban and Regional
Planning, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
BA, Business Economics, University
of California, Riverside

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
American institute of Certified
Planners, 2009, No. 024079

PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Starla Barker, AICP, is a principal planner with De Novo Planning Group whose primary responsibilities are the management and preparation of environmental documents (Initial Studies, Negative Declaration, Environmental Impact Reports, and Environmental Assessments), as well as other planning documents including General Plans and Specific Plans. With over 20 years of professional planning experience Starla has successfully managed a wide range of projects with particular emphasis in General Plans, urban infill, downtown, and redevelopment projects. Utilizing her experience in community planning, Starla is regularlyinvolved in land use and policy planning, including the development and implementation of community outreach programs, and frequently manages and prepares environmental clearance documents for citywide policy planning and redevelopment projects. Through her extensive experience in both policy and environmental planning, Starla is keenly aware of the interaction between the two and consistently takes a proactive and comprehensive approach to understanding planning and environmental ISSUES and developing solutions.

RELEV ANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
General Plan Update and Rezoning EIR,
City of Lomita
Housing Element, Rezoning Program,
and ODS CEQA Compliance,
City of Laguna Hills
Housing and Safety Element Update
CEQA Compliance
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Land Use Element, Zoning Code, and
Zoning Map Amendment CEQA
Compliance
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
General Plan and Zoning Update EIR
City of San Jacinto
Downtown Core EIR
City of Fontana
General Plan Land Use and Zoning
Amendments EIR
City of Gardena
General Plan Update EIR
City of La Verne
General Plan Update EIR
City of Lawndale
The Commons at Aliso Viejo IS/MND
City of Aliso Viejo
2500 North Hollywood Way Hotel EIR
City of Burbank
The Harper Mixed Use Project EIR
City of West Hollywood
385 Nyes Place IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
Marlin Drive IS/ND
City of Laguna Beach
2354 San Clemente IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
820 Gainsborough IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
Hotel Development Standards GPA &
Zone Change IS/MND
City of Gardena
1500 Raymond Ave Industrial IS/MND
City of Fullerton
190-1 Via Burton Industrial CEQA
City of Fullerton
General Plan Transportation &
Mobility Element Update ND
City of Bell Gardens
Applied Medical Expansion IS/MND
City of Lake Forest
Lock & Leave Self Storage IS/MND
City of Lake Forest
Melia Evergreen Residential IS/MND
City of Gardena
01son Townhomes IS/MND
City of Gardena
2550 0range Industrial IS/MND
City of Signal Hill
Paradise Chevrolet IS/MND
City of Temecula
Bedford Court IS/MND
City of Temecula
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EDUCATION
BA, Economics
University of Western Ontario, London,
Canada
Diploma, Urban and Regional
Planning Technology
Fanshawe College, London, Canada
Ross Minority Program in Real
Estate
University of Southern California, Los
Angeles

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association
Congress for New Urbanism
Perry A. Banner

PRINCIPAL PLANNEP
Perry Banner brings a combined 20 years of experience in local government and private practice planning to the firm with work in both the United States and Canada. Perry possesses a diverse range of skills, including project management, land use analysis, and policy development. His capabilities also include economic development and real estate development.

Perry has successfully managed a wide variety of urban planning projects, including general plans, community plans, specific plans, transit-oriented development plans, zoning documents, and public outreach programs. His passion lies in helping communities, neighborhoods, and their residents visualize the future and giving them the tools to make well-informed decisions. He believes in questioning conventional wisdom and always looking at problems from multiple angles and viewpoints to find effective and innovative solutions to develop plans that create results. Perry also supports private sector clients in navigating public agency approval processes.

RELEV ANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Update and EIR
City of Lomita
General Plan Update and EIR
City of San Marcos
General Plan Update and EIR
City of San Jacinto
General Plan Update and EIR
City of Lawndale
General Plan Update and EIR
City of Rolling Hills Estates"
Community Plans Continuum Project
County of San Bernardino"
Housing Element Update (6'h Cycle)
City of Stanton
Housing Element Update (6'h Cycle)
City of Hawthorne
Housing Element Update (6'h Cycle)
City of Westminster
Housing Element Update (6'h Cycle)
City of Sausalito
Housing Element Update (P Cycle)
City of Sonoma
Housing Element Update (6" Cycle)
City of Matinez
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Safety
Element Update and EJ Element
City of Glendora
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and
Safety Element Update
City of Lawndale"
Meredith International Centre Specific
Plan Amendment
Craig Development Corp/City of Ontario'
Pueblo Viejo Implementation Strategy
Plan and Design Guidelines
City of Coachella"
One Metro West Specific Plan and
EIR (Peer Review)
City of Costa Mesa"
Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance
City of Orange
TOD Overlay - Marine Avenue Green
Line Station
Cities of Lawndale Hawthorne and
Redondo Beach"
Commercial Cannabis Program
City of Pasadena"
Short-temi Rental Program
City of Pasadena"
SOMO Village Development Project
City of Rohnerk Park
Pilot Travel Center (Palmdale)
Pilot Company
141' and Normandie Townhomes
Project IS/MND
The 01son Company
" Project was completed by Mr. Banner while he was employed at another agency or planning firm.

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EDUCATION
BA, English Literature,
University of Washington, Seattle,
Washington
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning,
Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, California

ORGANIZATIONS
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Asliley Brodkin
SENIOR PLANNtJ2
Ashley Brodkin is a Senior Planner and project manager with De Novo Planning Group and is responsible for the preparation of environmental documents, as well as a wide variety of planning projects including General Plans, Specific Plans, ordinance updates, and local CEQA guidelines. With over 10 years of experience Ashley has prepared and managed a variety of CEQA and NEPA documents for capital improvements, new developments, redevelopment and urban infill, warehouse/logistics, and public policy document projects, and a variety of planning projects including General Plans, Housing Elements, Specific Plans, Development Ordinance Updates, and entitlements.

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

RELEV ANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
GeneralPlanUpdate,ZoningUpdate, General Plan Update and EIR, andE'R CountyofOrange
C"ofSanJac'n'o Pilot Travel Center Project EIR
GeneralPlanUpdate,HawthorneBlvd @;y O( Perris
SpecificPlanUpdate, ZoningUpdate 90019019 Long Beach Blvd and EIR
CityofLawndale ResidentialProjectlS/MND/EA
Downtown Core EIR C"ofSou'hGa'e
(, o( Fontana 2501RosecransProjectCERT
City of Gardena
General PlanLandUseandZoning Appl,led Med,lca, Expans,lonlSlMND Amendments EIR
city of Gardena CityofLakeForest
General Plan Update and EIR CirculationElementUpdateIS/ND c:ty ofLa Verne atyofBellGardens
Harper Mixed Use Project EIR shePhe'dNo'h Pro3ectE'R
City of West Hollywood C"S"ofClo"s
2500 North Hollywood Way Hotel EIR HoustngElemen'Ur'da'e(6'hCycle) CityofBurbank IslND
City of Hawthorne
Ceanothus DriveProgramEIR Hous,lng Element Update(6= Cycle) C"yoflagunaBeac" City of Orange", cities of Glendale,
749Ma'n o' RoadEXfens'on'slNo Avalon, Indian Wells, Rancho Santa C"')'ofLagunaBeac" Margarita, Stanton, Westminster, Lake 2354 San Clemente St Project IS/MND Forest, and Temecula C"}ofLagunaBeac" Housing Ordinances Zoning Update
820 Gainsborough Dr Project IS/MND City of San Marcos
C"'I ofLagunaBeac" Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
1500 Raymond Aye Industrial IS/MND City ofVentura
C"I ofFu"e'on North Orange County Cities SB 743
General Plan Land Use and Zoning Implementation Study
Amendments EIR City ofOrange"
City of Gardena
" Project was completed by Ms. Brodkin while she was employed at another agency or planning firm
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SENIOP PLANNa:2 + DESIGNER
Megan Thorne is a senior planner and project manager with De Novo Planning Group. With overl5 years of professional planning experience, Megan has worked on a wide variety of planning projects for public and private sector clients, including numerous specific plans, general plans, corridor plans, site plans, design guidelines, strategic plans, sustainability programs, visioning projects, transitoriented development plans, zoning documents, outreach programs, and 3D visualizations. Megan possesses the ability to think creatively and envision change while keeping projects grounded with achievable benchmarks and implementable policy goals. She excels at communicating complex information and policy ideas in a compelling and simple manner. As a designer, Megan has differentiated herself with her hand-drawing abilities as well as her technical skills. Her technical expertise includes 3D modeling, graphic design, and web design. She continues to pioneer ways new technology can improve old processes from community outreach approaches to the web-publication of planning documents.

EDUCATION
MCP, City Planning, Urban Design
Concentration
University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia
BS, Urban, Rural, and
Environmental Planning,
Brigham Young University, Provo
Research,
Cambridge University (UK), Pembroke
College

ORGANIZATIONS
Urban Land Institute
AICP Certified, American Planning
Association
AICP Certification # 35377
u.s. Green Building Council
LEED AP BD+C
Credential Id # 10433552-AP-BD+C

RELEV ANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Burbank Media District Specific Plan
City of Burbank"
Rialto Specific Plan Update
City of Rialto"
River Walk Specific Plan
Stanislaus County
Downtown Bellflower TransitOriented Development Specific Plan City of Bellflower"
West Carson Transit-Oriented
Development Specific Plan
City of West Carson"
Morena Corridor Specific Plan
City of San Diego'
Long Beach Southeast Area (SEASP)
Specific Plan
City of Long Beach'
Stanton Plaza Specific Plan
Amendment and EIR Addendum
City of Stanton"
Airport Gateway Specific Plan
Inland Valley Development Agency"
Harmony Specific Plan
Lewis Companies, City of Highland"
De Anza Revitalization Plan
City of San Diego"
Fontana Downtown Design
Guidelines
City of Fontana
Irvine Neighborhood Plan
City of Irvine
General Plan Update and EIR
City of San Jacinto
General Plan Update and EIR
City of La Verne
General Plan Update and EIR
City of Lake Forest
General Plan Update and EIR
City of Westminster"
General Plan Update and EIR
City of San Marcos
South EI Monte Zoning Code Update
City of South El Monte"
Hemet Zoning Code Update
City of Hemet"
ADU Ordinance and Guidebook
City of lone
City of Bellflower Sign Code Update
City of Bellflower
Temecula CAP Baseline Study
City of Temecula"
OCCOG Geospatial Solutions
Orange County Council of
Governments'
Housing Policy Leadership Academy
Southern California Association of
Governments"
Livermore Downtown Visioning & Site
Planning
City of Livem'iore"
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Erik Anderson, AICP

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

ORGANIZATIONS
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Congress for the New Urbanism

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners, 2023, No. 343661
AWARDS
2C)19 California Planning Foundation
Central Coast Section Scholarship
2019 & 2020 Errett Fisher Foundation
Scholarship

ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Erik has worked on a diverse range of projects for public and private sector clients, with a focus on environmental and sustainability planning, land-use planning, and policy development. Erik provides project support in the preparation of CEQA documentation and long-range planning documents, including General Plans, Housing Elements, Zoning updates, and Local Hazard Mitigation Plans. His experience includes grassroots lobbying with a non-profit environmental organization and work in the legal field. Erik is passionate about serving communities and creating innovative work through place-based development strategies

RELEV ANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
General Plan Update, Zoning Update,
and EIR,
City of Lomita
Housing Element, Rezoning Program,
and ODS CEQA Compliance,
City of Laguna Hills
General Plan Update, Zoning Update,
and EIR
City of San Jacinto
General Plan Update, Hawthorne Blvd
Specific Plan Update, and EIR
City of Lawndale
Zoning Update and Addendum to
General Plan EIR
City of Westminster
General Plan Land Use and Zoning
Amendments EIR
City of Gardena
General Plan Update and EIR
City of Red Bluff
Downtown Core EIR
City of Fontana
Mountain House Incorporation IS/ND
San Joaquin County
SR-al20 Interchange IS/MND
City of Lathrop/Caltrans
Circulation Element Update IS/ND
City of Bell Gardens
U-Haul Expansion IS/MND
City of Gardena
2354 San Clemente IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
385 Nyes Place IS/MND
City of Laguna Beach
1500 Raymond Ave Industrial IS/MND
City of Fullerton
1901 Via Burton Industrial CEQA
City of Fullerton
Applied Medical Expansion IS/MND
City of Lake Forest
2500 North Hollywood Way Hotel EIR
City of Burbank
The Harper Mixed Use Project EIR
City ofWest Hollywood
The Commons at Aliso Viejo IS/MND
City of Aliso Viejo
Paradise Chevrolet IS/MND
City of Temecula
Focused General Plan Update
City of Glendale
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Laguna Hills, CA
Housing and Safety Element Update
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Housing Element Update (6'h Cycle)
Cities of Lawndate, Glendale,
Hawthorne, La Verne, Avalon, Lake
Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita,
Westminster, Madinez, Temecula, and
San Jacinto
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Education
Master of Public Policy, UC
Berkeley, 1995
BA in Economics, UC Santa
Cruz, 1988
Previous Employment
Budget Analyst for City of San
Francisco (1995)
Research Analyst, Fisher Center
for Real Estate and Urban
Economics (1994-5)
Jason Moody
Managing Principal
ABOUT
As a Managing Principal at EPS, Jason has worked at the firm for almost 30 years and has been instrumental in building the firm's presence in Southern California.

He has extensive experience in the areas of real estate market and financial analysis, socio-economic forecasting, regional economics, and corridor revitalization. He regularly works for both public and private sector clients, focusing on the feasibility and economic implications of individual projects as well as larger areas, including mixed-use districts, corridors, and entire cities. lason has applied this expertise in numerous land use planning and policy efforts, including General Plans, Specific Plans, and Master Plans, as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Business Analyst, Port Authority
of New York/New Jersey (1994) SELECTED CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION EXPERIENCE Print Media Journalist, States
News Service, Washington, DC
(1989-1992)
Affiliations
International Downtown
Association
International Economic
Development Council
Publications/Presentations
Affordability and Sustainability,
presentation at CivicWell
Policymakers Conference, 2025
The Evolving Role of Small City
Downtowns
in the Post-Pandemic Era"
Californian APA, 2024
"Creative Economy in Post
Pandemic Economy, " presentation
at CALED annual conference. June
21st, 2023
"Preparing for Inrill Housing in
Retail & Office Developments, "
Urban Land Institute TAP Report
for Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG)
"Revitalizing the Commercial Strip
with /-/ousfng,"California
Economic Snapshot Quarterly
Report. CALED, December 2022
"Retail versus Housinq:

Rethinkinq the Fiscal Paradiqm"
Meta-hosted webinar,
]une 10 2022
South Gate Area Revitalization and TOD Study
The proposed Orange Line/West Santa Ana Branch Corridor includes a station at the intersection of Firestone and Atlantic Boulevards in the heart of South Gate's most industrialized area. Working with the design firm CD+A for this ongoing SCAG-sponsored study to prepare an area TOD concept plan, EPS has analyzed market support for various potential land uses, analyzed the financial feasibility of development prototypes, and prepared a phasing strategy to integrate near-term opportunities from the azalea retail development next door with the long-term promise of light rail service between the Gateway Cities and downtown Los Angeles.

Redevelopment Feasibility and Policy Guidance for Tustin Specific Plans EPS evaluated development economics and provided policy guidance designed to stimulate private investment in two specific plan areas targeted by the City, one along the Red Hill Ave. commercial corridor and the other focused in the historic downtown.

Development Strategies for Westminster Mixed Use Districts EPS is leading a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate regulatory and programmatic initiatives to promote re-investment and development within the mixed-use districts of the City of Westminster - areas that currently serve as traditional auto-oriented commercial corridors.

Lake Forest General Plan Update and Mixed-Use Zoning Codes EPS was part of a team that developed the City of Lake Forest's General Plan Update, which was APA Orange County's 2021 Comprehensive Plan of the Year, and that project was followed by a mixed-use zoning codes effort to advance the vision and transform largely industrial areas into high-quality mixed-use developments.

Fullerton Rail District Specific Plan
EPS is providing economic, market, and development feasibility analysis to support the Fullerton Rail District Specific Plan, a 35-acre underutilized legacy industrial area with public land, located within Downtown.

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.

The Economics of Land Use
1330 Broadway, Suite 450 a Oakland, CA 94612
510.841.9190 s [email protected] s www.epsys.com
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SELECTED CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) Bay Area Downtowns: Place
Types and Post Pandemic
of Cities, May 22, 2022
"Repositioning Languishing
Assets: Building for the Missing
Middle. " ULI Urban
Revitalization Council, Fall 2020
"COVID-19: Cross-Cutting
Trends toward a New Reality."
Lambda Alpha International
Spring / Summer, 2020
"Town Centers: Typologies and
Policy Directions," Bay Area
Planning Directors Association
(BAPDA), Spring 2017 Meeting
"Urban-Suburbia "Urban Land
Magazine, October 2008
Glendora Commercial Corridor Revitalization Study
EPS provided market analysis to support reinvestment strategies for two separate commercial corridors for the City of Glendora, one for Arrow Highway and the other for the historic Route 66.

Mission Viejo Civic Core Strategic Plan and Visioning Effort EPS served as the lead economist on a multi-disciplinary team retained by the City of Mission Viejo to strategically redevelop its civic and commercial core. The EPS developed strategies to re-position a relatively antiquated cluster of retail centers to better adapt to emerging trends in consumer shopping patterns.

Duarte Huntington Drive/Town Center Revitalization Strategy EPS served as the lead economist on the multi-disciplinary consultant team for the Duarte Town Center Specific Plan, a proposed mixed-use activity center intended to serve as Duarte"s civic and cultural hub. EPS conducted several follow up studies for the City, including negotiation support for individual projects and "complete streets" financing analysis.

Market and Financial Analysis to Support State Corridor Housing Legislation EPS is providing market and financial analysis to support the California State Assembly draft new legislation to support housing, including AB 2011, approved in 2022 to support housing along major commercial corridors and SB 423 which would modify and extend SB 35.

Downtown Rialto Revitalization and TOD Strategy
EPS provided market and financial analysis to support a comprehensive commercial revitalization and TOD strategy for downtown Rialto, a bedroom community in the San Gabriel Valley.

Carlsbad Village Revitalization Strategy
EPS is providing economic analysis and strategic implementation recommendations to help the City of Carlsbad leverage the location and historic setting of its Downtown to create a more successful mixed-use district.

Redwood City EI Camino Real Corridor Plan
EPS evaluated market and development feasibility issues relevant to implementing a comprehensive revitalization plan along the EI Camino Real corridor in Redwood City.

San Bruno Transit Corridor Area Strategic Plan
EPS was retained by the City as part of a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate the market and financial feasibility of revitalization strategies and specific opportunity sites for a mixed-use corridor encompassing the City's downtown and both BART and Caltrain stations.

Santa Clara City North Specific Plans
EPS was retained by the City to provide economic, fiscal, and infrastructure financing analysis as part of a Specific Plan process designed to support the transition of several focus areas on in the northeast area of the City (Patrick Henry, Freedom Circle, and Tasman East) into higher density housing and mixeduse commercial nodes.

Fresno South Blackstone Avenue Corridor Plan
EPS participated as part of a multi-disciplinary planning team retained by the City to develop a mobility-based revitalization plan for historic albeit economically struggling commercial corridor in Fresno.
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Education
Bachelor of Sciences in
Earth System Sciences,
UC Irvine, 2016
Master of Urban Planning,
USC, 2C121
Previous Employment
Course Assistant, University of
Southern California (2020)
Environmental Analyst,
FirstCarbon Solutions
(2017-2019)
Energy and Environmental
Associate, West Valley-Mission
Community College District
(2 €)16-2017)
Affiliations
American Planning Association
Chinmay Damle
Senior Associate
ABOUT
Chinmay Damle joined EPS as an Associate in 2021, bringing academic and professional experience in land use, economic development, real estate economics, and California environmental review. His portfolio at EPS includes affordable housing, development feasibility and policy analysis, and socioeconomic data analytics. Before joining EPS, Chinmay was an Analyst at FirstCarbon Solutions, responsible for developing environmental documents and analyzing potential impacts, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

SELECTED PROIECT EXPERIENCE
Redevelopment Feasibility and Policy Guidance for Tustin Specific Plans EPS evaluated development economics and provided policy guidance designed to stimulate private investment in two specific plan areas targeted by the City, one along the Red Hill Ave. commercial corridor and the other focused in the historic downtown. Chinmay was responsible for conducting market research, modeling and producing deliverables.

Development Strategies for Westminster Mixed Use Districts EPS is led a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate regulatory and programmatic initiatives to promote re-investment and development within the mixed-use districts of the City of Westminster - areas that currently serve as traditional auto-oriented commercial corridors.

Historic Whittier Boulevard Specific Plan
EPS is part of a multidisciplinary team preparing a Specific Plan along the Whittier Boulevard corridor in the heart of the City of Pico Rivera. EPS's role includes analysis of existing demographics and the real estate market impacting the corridor, financial feasibility evaluation of a range of potential land use types and redevelopment scenarios on select opportunity sites, and development of a financing strategy plan to guide the city in implementation of the plan.

Paramount Clearwater East Specific Plan
EPS is part of a multidisciplinary team preparing a Specific Plan for the Clearwater East area in the City of Paramount. EPS's role includes analysis of existing demographics and the real estate market conditions, financial feasibility evaluation of a range of potential land use types and redevelopment scenarios, and development of a financing strategy plan to guide the city in implementation of the plan.

Lake Forest Mixed-Use Zoning Feasibility Analysis
EPS was part of a consulting team advising the City of Lake Forest on the implementation of an updated zoning code and development standards designed to encourage mixed-use development. The project examines five key sites identified by the City, for which EPS is evaluating the financial feasibility of proposed design concepts and providing input on strategies for maximizing site value.

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.

The Economics of Land Use
800 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 410 a Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.489.3838 a [email protected] ' www.epsys.com
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TIM A. ERNEY SENIOR PRINCIPAL PLANNER
ROLE
VMT and Tmvel Derruand
Expetl

EDUCATION
s MS Transportation
Engineering, UC Berkeley
a Master of City Planning,
UC Berkeley
s BS Mechanical
Engineering, Boston
University

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

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Travel Demand Management Programs. Tim has been responsible for developing implementable and defensible travel demand management (TDM) programs. Primarily, these include the evaluation of the best TDM elements to achieve the goals of the project, supported by data and research developed on a national basis. In addition to the adoption of standard TDM measures, such as active transportation facilities and parking management, Tim routinely works with developers to adjust land use programs to better internalize trips and to right-size parking to facilitate shared parking opportunities. Sample projects where Tim has engaged in these efforts: Baldwin Park Downtown TOD Specific Plan, Montebello General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan, La Verne General Plan, Lake Forest Sustainability Implementation Program, and Serramonte Center Expansion Plan.

City of Montebello General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Update, EIR, and VMT Implementation; Montebello, CA. Kittelson developed the updated circulation element for the City of Montebello General Plan Update as well as their Downtown Specific Plan area. Kittelson updated the mobility element's goals, policies, and a circulation network to accommodate the City's envisioned land use and circulation buildout.

The plan provides an enhanced network of trails, enhanced pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and promotes a vibrant and walkable downtown area and near rail stations. Tim served as project principal and led development of the general plan update.
1-5 Between Avenido Pico and San Diego County Line VMT Mitigation Program; Orange County, CA. Kittelson developed a program to mitigate the VMT impacts of the proposed implementation of new HOV lanes along 1-5 in southern Orange County. As task manager, Tim led the research into options for reducing area VMT, including establishment of an aggressive TDM program, transit improvements, affordable housing construction, and the establishment of mobility wallets. The benefit of these programs was calculated using information from CAPCOA and the local travel demand model.
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PROJECT ROLE
Comptete Streets Expert

EDUCATION
ffl MS, Transportation
Engineering, University of
California at Berkeley
s BCE, Civil Engineering,
University of Delaware

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
33 LICENSES/CERTI FICATIONS
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VA #402058166
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Certified Planners: #15314
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AFFILIATIONS
s National Complete Streets
Coalition, Chair
s Institute of Transportation
Engineers, Fellow
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Certified Planners
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Plan: Transportation & Land
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Jeff R. Riegner has experience in wide-ranging multimodal transportation planning and design projects. He is a trusted advisor to public sector transportation clients, helping them meet ambitious, accelerated strategic goals. Jeff is a nationally recognized expert in complete streets and bicycle and pedestrian facility planning and design, with a proven ability to manage and successfully complete challenging and highly complex projects on time and within budget. Furthermore, Jeff is an effective presenter and collaborator, creating long-term relationships with agencies, elected officials, and the public.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Philadelphia Complete Streets Support; Philadelphia, PA. Kittelson worked with the City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities (OTIS) to update the 2017 version of the Complete Streets Handbook and align it with the Philadelphia Streets Department Traffic Engineering Standards and the Philadelphia Streets Department Right of Way Improvement Standards. Kittelson compared current guidance in the three documents with complete streets best practices from peer cities and national design guides, creating a new combined document called the Philadelphia Streets Engineering Standards. This project included coordination with OTIS, Streets Department, PCPC, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), SEPTA, and PennDOT.

FHWA Operations and Complete Streets Primer; National. For the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Kittelson helped develop a primer document on Transportation Systems Management and Operations and Complete Streets. The primer is intended to be a higher-level piece that frames the implications of complete street operations (accommodation of all modes and delay for all modes) and ways in which operations can support and enhance complete streets.

Maryland DOT Complete Streets Policy Audit; Statewide, MD. Kittelson helped the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) develop a statewide Complete Streets policy. Under Jeffs guidance as project manager, the team performed an audit of MDOT's related guidance and policies to determine and prioritize which documents need to be updated to align with the new policy.

State College Borough Next Generation Connectivity + Mobility Plan; State College, PA. Kittelson developed a safety and mobility plan that prioritized safety, promoted active transportation, expanded travel options, and facilitated sustainable development throughout the Borough. The plan was structured with all of the components of an 5544 Safety Action Plan to position the Borough for SS4A implementation funding; as a result, they won an SS4A implementation grant of nearly $15 million in 2024. As Project Principal, Jeff provided oversight of all tasks, including multimodal transportation, safety, and parking/curbside management, ensuring that recommendations were integrated across different modes.

Active Erie Transportation Plan; Erie, PA. Project manager for developing a walking and bicycling master plan for the City. Facilitated a steering committee of key stakeholders. Developed an inventory of sidewalks, trails, and bicycle facilities and Level of Traffic Stress mapping for all City streets to identify gaps in the active transportation network. The final plan included improvement recommendations to provide continuous, connected pedestrian and bicycle networks and a draft Complete Streets policy to guide plan implementation. Completed with prior employer
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PROJECT ROLE
Transportation Lead/
Active Transportation

EDUCATION
a Master of Urban and
Regional Planning,
Transportation Policy
and Planning, University
of California, Los Angeles
@ BA Urban Studies,
University of California,
Irvine
N BA Criminology, Law, and
Society, University of
California, Irvine

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
10 CERTI FICATIONS
s Certified Planner,
American Institute of
Certified Planners
(#32066)

AFFI LIATIONS
s American Planning
Association (APA),
Member
Michael Sahimi is a senior transportation planner with experience in active transportation and safety analyses. Michael's active transportation work has included developing citywide active transportation plans, preparing conceptual bicycle and pedestrian improvement designs, and conducting bicycle and pedestrian safety analyses. His safety work has included conducting both citywide as well as site-specific multimodal safety analyses and developing recommended improvements to reduce conflicts between bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles. He also has experience in community outreach, traffic operations, environmental analysis, circulation studies, and parking studies.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Montebello General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Updates, EIR, VMT Guidelines, and Bicycle Master Plan; Montebello, CA.

Kittelson developed the updated circulation element for the City of Montebello General Plan Update and their Downtown Specific Plan area.

Kittelson also updated the mobility element's goals, policies, and a circulation network to accommodate the City's envisioned land use and circulation buildout. The plan provides an enhanced network of trail and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and promotes a vibrant and walkable downtown area and near rail stations. Michael supported the development of rgoals, policies, and actions for the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan. In addition, he led the development of updates to the City's SB 743-consistent transportation analysis guidelines as well as the preparation of the citywide bicycle master plan.

Norwalk Bicycle Master Plan; Norwalk, CA. Kittelson recently prepared a Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) to improve bicycling conditions in the city and improve connectivity to local and regional destinations. The project included substantial bilingual public outreach efforts, including coordination with a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) and several community workshops. A key focus of the study was to improve access to two transit stations in the city. As deputy project manager, Michael led the existing conditions analysis and conducted an inventory of existing facilities, opponunities, and constraints in and around the city; he also led the development of bikeway recommendations. He worked with Kittelson designers to prepare conceptual graphics illustrating potential bicycle facility improvements in the city, which were incorporated into the final plan document.

Brea Creek Trail Gap Closure Feasibility Study; Buena Park, CA. Michael served as the deputy project manager in this study to address a gap in the active transportation network in northern Buena Park. He led the technical assessment of existing conditions, including developing a bicycle equity index for the study area. Michael worked with the City to identify opportunities and constraints, and develop evaluation criteria. He also facilitated coordination between the City and other project team members and stakeholders, including leading a walking tour of the study area. Based on the analysis findings and public outreach, Michael worked with Kittelson designers and the City to develop the bicycle/pedestrian improvement design concepts and conducted the alternatives assessment to finalize the preferred concept.
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MYCHAL LOOMIS, PE, TE, PTOE, RSP:i ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
ROLE
Safety Expert

EDUCATION
a BS, Civil Engineering,
Oregon State University

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
18 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
a Professional Engineer (Civil):

CA (#76101)
s Professional Engineer
(Traffic): CA (#2918)
a Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer
(#4347)
ii Certified Road Safety
Professional (RSP),
Transportation Professional
Certification Board (#286)
Mychal Loomis is a certified transportation engineer and road safety professional serving an array of project and client types. He has over 18 years of experience developing long-range mobility plans for communities, creating traffic and circulation plans to support new development, authoring local and statewide road safety plans, and designing several major roadways and phasing plans. Mychal provides responsive and holistic viewpoints on mobility, with a drive for serving clients and finding solutions supported by the community. He continues to learn and adapt to the ever-changing world of mobility to best serve his projects and the communities they benefit.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Montebello Safe Travel Plan; Montebello, CA. Kittelson supported a consultant team and the City of Montebello in performing collision analysis, identifying safety iSsues on the roadway network, developing a list of countermeasures, and prioritizing projects for funding opportunities with the intent to reduce or eliminate traffic collisions. The plan is a local road safety plan that included coordination with multidisciplinary roadway stakeholders to discuss traffic safety concerns and potential solutions. Mychal led the Kittelson team, which led the crash data analyses and development of countermeasures and supported stakeholder engagement and development of the plan document.

Mission Viejo Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR)/Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP); Mission Viejo, CA. Kittelson prepared a SSAR/LRSP to assist the City of Mission Viejo in performing collision analysis, identifying safety iSsues on the roadway network, and developing a list of systemic countermeasures with the intent to reduce or eliminate traffic collisions. A main focus of improvements in the City was on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and traffic calming, which is challenging in an urban environment with large multi-lane roadways designed for vehicle throughput. Mychal led the development of countermeasures and overall preparation of the SSAR/LRSP.

Caltrans Road Safety Infrastructure Plans; Statewide, CA. Kittelson is working with the Caltrans Division Of Safety Programs to establish a methodology to evaluate safety data along the California State Highway System, engage stakeholders, and prioritize infrastructure modifications. Using the methodology established, Kittelson will develop concurrent plans for each of the 12 Caltrans districts, working with district stakeholders to identify and focus improvements on district-level priorities and highways. Mychal is the consultant team's project manager.

Fresno COG Multi-Jurisdictional Local Roadway Safety Plan; Fresno County, CA. Kittelson worked with the Fresno Council of Governments to create a multi-jurisdictional local roadway safety plan (MLRSP). The MLRSPallowed each agency to develop its own safety goals, policies, and project priorities while aligning efforts acrossjurisdictions. Kittelson analyzed crash patterns and determined emphasis areas, high-priority locations for improvements, engineering treatments, education and enforcement strategies to encourage safer road user behavior, and location-specific safety improvement projects with concept designs and cost estimates. This included preparation of two HSIP applications for each of the 10 local jurisdictions. Mychal was project engineer, leading the development of countermeasures and preparation of the 10 LRSPs. 1€ !'!!SOCI!RS
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Proposal For Planning and Environmental Consulting Services Table of Contents
1, Cover Letter 1
2, Work Plan 5

2.a. Methodology

2.b. Project Schedule

2.c. Qualifications and Prior Experience

2.c.i. Experience, Competence, & Qualifications

2.c.ii. Availability of Staff

2.d. Personnel

2.e. Conflict of Interest

2.f. Reference
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3. Fees 61

4. Resources to be Provided by the City 65

5. Appendix 67
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Section One:

Cover Letter
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John F. Signo, AICP
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8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA, 90280
RRM Design Group
32332 Camino Capistrano,
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Son Juan Capistrano, CA
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(949) 361-7950
Dear Mr. Signo,
The City of South Gate is poised to realize a positive transformation through a series of citywide initiatives. The City recognizes the underlying potential ofindustrial properties and seeks to evaluate flexibility for businesses while balancing benefits and potential impacts. Additionally, the City seeks to developavisionforthefuturedevelopmentof plannedtransitcentersandsurroundin@ areas. Further, revitalization strategies are desired to promote business growth and redevelopment along South Gate's key retail and commercial corridors. Our team thrives on such challenges and looks forward to the opportunity to develop updates to the Zoning Code and General Plan
to implement the City's and community's vision for these areas.

The RFP'sscope requires expertise in land use planning, transportation, market analysis, public outreach, and
environmental compliance. We have assembled a highly
qualified and passionate team, including RRM Design
Group's planners, engineers, architects, and landscape
architects, alongside Kittelson & Associates (transportation), The Natelson Dale Group (economics and revitalizal'on), and Rincon Consultants (environmenta documentation), to support the City by preparing development regulations to further economic development strategies that sustain community character and enable economic vitality. Together, we will ensure that future development is held to a standard that the community can support and be proud of. We feel we are a natural fit for this assignment, and the value we bring includes:

A multi-discipline firm with over 50 years of experience and 200+ employees across seven offices. Our clients include a mix of developers and public agencies, which gives us a balanced perspective on the needs of both entities to work collaboratively for project success. We employ the skills and experience of our multidisciplinary team to meet the demands of the assignment. Our multidiscipline approach offers unique benefits, such as development standards that are truth-tested by architects who have designed and constructed retail, industrial/R&D, residential, and mixed-use projects.

Extensive experience helping communities reshape underutilized areas through implementing context-appropriate development regulations. In addition to working closely with developers on infill projects, we have seen numerous projects through construction, giving us a practical understanding of how regulations translate into built environments and ensuring that our plans foster private investment. Our development regulations are user-friendly, clearly organized, and, importantly, tailored to respond to the individual needs of a community and its vision. Our knowledge and expertise in creating general plans, specific plans, and zoning codes give us an understanding of the key elements needed to help enhance the quality of life and foster desired community character through the implementation of city policy.

We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with City of South Gate Staff on this important initiative. Our team is available to begin workimmediately and is fully committed to dedicating time, key personnel, and resources for the project's durat'on. Please feel free to contact Elizabeth Ocampo Vivero with any questions at [email protected] or (805) 456-8860.

Sincerely,
RRM Design Group
Diane Bathgate, AICP, CNU-A
Principal-in-Charge
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Project Manager/Point of Contact
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Work Plan
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2.a: Methodology
RRM Design Group has prepared the following proposed scope of services to respond to City of South Gate's issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Services to provide Planning and Environmental Consult'ng Services. The scope of services includes a series of tasks which generally follow sequential order within a planned time frame of up to twelve (12) months. Our team has craft:ed the proposed work plan based on our knowledge of the project context and professional experience. However, we are prepared to adjust the work plan as necessary to best satisfy the City's objectives, budget, and t'me frames. The proposed scope of services is organized into six (6) primary tasks:

Task A: Project Initiation and Project Management
This task includes a project kickoff meeting between the consultant team and City staff, and RRM to conduct data gathering and document research and review, as well as on-going project management. As a result of this task RRM will have the necessary context and understanding of the study areas.

Task B: Community Engagement
RRM Design Group's expertise in community engagement and community planning make us uniquely qualified to conduct a series of activities outlined in this scope of services. The proposed work program delivers a complementary mix of in-person and virtual engagement opportunities to gather input in relation to these efforts.

Task C: Existing Conditions, Analysis, and Recommendations This task will include a series of key concepts and recommendations that will serve as the foundation for the preparation of the proposed updates to the Zoning Code and General Plan. These key concepts and recommendations will be developed based on existing conditions research and analysis as it relates to land use and zoning, mobility, and economics within the study areas.

Task D: Draft General Plan and Zoning Amendments
The RRM Team will build upon the analysis and recommendations developed as part of previous tasks, to develop draft updates to the Zoning Code and General Plan that reflect South Gate's needs and goals identified as part of the community engagement activities. The draft amendments will go through a series of opportunities for review and input.

Task E: Environmental Impact Report
Our scope assumes the preparation for an Environmental Impact Report which will serve two primary purposes: compliance with CEQA's environmental review requirements; and to serve as a first-tier environmental document that may allow for streamlined environmental review of future development projects in the study areas.

Task F: Public Hearings
The RRM Team will see through the adoption of the updates to the Zoning Code and General Plan. This task will include our team's preparation for and attendance at the public hearings which will include Planning Commission and City Council. Our team will also prepare the final document that will incorporate any revisions that result from the public hearings.

The proposed project schedule included on page 22 outlines tasks duration as well as key milestones. The fee schedule included on page 60 details the corresponding fees to the tasks proposed in this scope of work. The following pages describe each of the proposed tasks and list the deliverables that are anticipated as part of this effort.

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Scope of Work
For the development of this proposal in response to the City of South Gate's RFP for Planning and Environmental Consulting Services, the proposed scope of work and tasks are aligned directly with the scope identified in the issued RFP. Additional methodology and assumption details are incorporated into the proposed work plan based on our project understanding, the project context, and professional experience.

Howeve5 we are prepared to adjust the work plan to satisfy City objectives, budget, and time frames.

Task A: Project Initiation and Project Management
This task includes an init'al meeting between the RRM Team and City staff to kick-off these efforts, as well as data gathering and preparation of a basemap including an opportunities/constraints overlay to establish a strong foundation and ongoing coordination to ensure the project remains on time and budget.

Subtask A.1: Kickoff Meeting and Site Tour
The project team will meet with City staff to establish a mutual understanding of the key issues and discuss the scope of work, roles and responsibilities, key stakeholders, staff expectations, and project timeline. The team will also review project milestones and establish ongoing coordination and deliverable targets. As part of the kickoff meeting, a second part of the kick-off meeting will be a virtual site tour facilitated by staff (utilizing Google Earth or a similar method) for the project team to gain additional insight related to the area's physica character, recent development projects/initiatives, issues, and ideas relevant to the planning effort.

Deliverables:

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Subtask 4.2: Data Gathering/Basemap
Land Use/Zoning
RRM Design Group (RRM) will gather and review data that is relevant to this project. The primary purpose of this effort is to get up to speed on past and current planning efforts and harness the wealth of existing data that can be used in the General Plan Updates and Zoning Code Updates. Each teammate will delve into their respective areas of expertise and the information will be translated into an opportunity and constraints map described below. The basemap is assumed to be prepared utilizing GIS data provided by the City. This task will include a review of the 2019 Gateway District Specific Plan to identify relevant elements to bring forward into the current work effort products. In addit'on, our team will review the Hollydale Village Specific Plan to inform context and recommendations.

Mobility
To address the needs in the various study areas identified by the City, a solid, data-driven understanding of today's circulation and access conditions is critical for determining patterns, deficiencies, gaps, and constraints. Kittelson will compile transportation data that will inform the mobility analysis, based on information provided by the City and new data collection. This will include information from the City's recent complete streets projects, including Garfield Avenue, Long Beach Boulevard, Tweedy Mile, The Boulevard (Firestone), and Southeast Gateway Access. We propose to collect 24- hour vehicle counts (including separately counting trucks and other heavy vehicles) during one weekday at up to 20 Wor-k Plan Section 2 7
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roadway segments in the city. Observat'ons of general traffic and circulation patterns will also be conducted.

Collectively, this data will enhance our understanding of existing multimodal demand levels and activity patterns in the various study areas and inform recommended transportation network changes.

For the City's retail and commercial corridors (defined as Tweedy Boulevard, Firestone Boulevard, Long Beach Boulevard, Atlant'c Avenue, and streets in the Hollydale area) and the future TOD areas (Gateway District and Hollydale), we will also compile the following data:

Public on-street and off-street parking supply and regulations Mult'modal crash data (includin@ transit vehicles)
Pedestrian facilities (such as sidewalks and crossings) and their conditions Bicycle facilities (including bikeways, crossings, and bike parking) and their conditions Bus stops and available rider amenities (such as benches and shelters) Commute and non-commute mode share
For retail/commercial and future TOD areas covered by recent projects (e.g., poruons of Tweedy Boulevard, Firestone Boulevard, Long Beach Boulevard, and Hollydale) or plans (e.g., Gateway District Specific Plan) we will obtain recent information from City planning efforts For the City's industrial areas (which include areas around Alameda Street, Firestone Boulevard west of 1-710, and Garfield Avenue east ofl-710), we will also compile the following data:

Multimodal crash data (including trucks)
Forindustrial areas covered by recent projects (e.g., Garfield Avenue and Firestone Boulevard) we will obtain recent informat'on from City planning efforts
Economics
The Natelson Dale Group, Inc. (TNDG) would compile a range of background data and documentation related to the economic development potentials of the study area(s). This background information would include:

Demographic profile of South Gate, the surrounding re@ionalmarket area, and relevant South Gate subareas Commercial and industrial real estate overview of South Gate and surrounding market area (lease rates, vacancy rates, recent construction, and absorption)
Taxable sales trends relative to regional benchmarks
Review of previous City of South Gate studies, plans, and policies affecting commercial and industria development opportunities
Deliverables:

Due diligence and data BatherinB summary. Preparation of one (1) basemap with opportunities/ constraints overly in mapping software to be delivered in PDF format.

Subtask 4.3: Project Management
Project management and coordination include regular communication between the project manager and the City. This task is intended to allow for necessary coordination between the project team members and City staff, including teleconferences, meetings, correspondence, record keeping, electronic file management, and additional necessary coordinal'on. This task includes up to sixteen (16) progress meetings between RRM Design Group and the City of South Gate. These progress meetings are assumed to be virtual, and a meeting summary, including act'on items, will be prepared for each progress meeting. This task assumes a sixteen (16) month project duration.

Deliverables:

Ongoing project management and coordination for up to four (4) hours per month for a sixteen (16) month project durat'on. This task assumes up to sixteen (16) progress meetings between RRM Design Group and the City of South Gate.

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Task B: Community Engagement
This task outlines the series of community engagement
activities proposed by the RRM team. This includes a
complementary mix of virtual and in-person engagement
activities intended to build collaborative interest, and broadbased understanding within all diverse stakeholders of these efforts. As an ini't'al step of this task, RRM will work in collaboration with City staff to refine the community engagement program.

Although not requested in the RFP we are assuming some
evel of Spanish translation may be desired. A Spanish-speaking team member will be available at most outreach activities to respond to questions from Spanish-speaking attendees.

Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is not assumed; however, it would be an additional service that could be provided if requested. A Spanish version of the online questionnaire wi be prepared. Additionally, translation of flyers, handouts, and other community outreach materials will also be available.

Subtask B.1 : Community Engagement Strategy
RRM will work with City staff to refine and customize an effective community engagement program, which will provide a clear strategy to educate about the planning process and build collaborative interest and broad-based understanding among diverse stakeholders. RRM is devoted to community-based planning that engages the public meaningfully and produces a vision that will be embraced. Our team knows how to work with diverse interests, gain their trust, and translate their ideas into workable policies and solutions. The community engagement program will lay out a path forward for its implementation, including the planned activities, methods, timing, roles and responsibilities, potential locations, and an outline of community stakeholder groups ident'fied.

Deliverables:

One (1) refined community engagement strategy.

Subtask B.2: Stakeholder Meetings/Focus Groups
RRM will conduct a series of stakeholder interviews and focus group/roundtable meetings to solicit input from community stakeholders. The stakeholderinterviews involve a series of half-hour to one-hour confidentia meetings (held via video/ teleconference). The purpose of these meetings is to provide an intimate setting for conversations with the community stakeholders identified for our team to listen to their needs, issues, and priorities as part of the planning process.The stakeholder interview task is a critical step in @aining a candid understanding of issues to be considered as part of the effort from various perspectives. RRM will collaborate with City staff to define a list of stakeholders to include as part of these meetings, which could include neighborhood groups, community-serving organizal'ons, the South Gate Chamber of Commerce, the Tweedy Mile Association, business owners, property owners, private sector groups, and members of the development community within the City of South Gate. We ask that City staff notify and manage the meeting invitations of the stakeholders.

Deliverables.

Prepare for and attend up to sixteen (16) hours of virtual stakeholderinterviews to be scheduled backto-back in blocks of time to allow for effective use of time. Stakeholder meetings are assumed to be between O.5 hours to 1.O hours each.

One (1) summary of stakeholder meetings.

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Subtask B.3: Webpage and Questionnaire
Online Questionnaire
In recent years, it has become evident that there is proportionately more participation when an individua can provide input on their own time and in a location that best suits their availability and needs. This does not replace the synergy that can come from a workshop, but it does allow for a broader audience of participants.

RRM will develop an online questionnaire, allowing the public to submit location-based responses on a map.

Our team will be able to create interactive online GIS maps to capture the community's thoughts regarding the opportunities and challenges within the study area. Our team will summarize the responses received and sort them by topic and/or other values. The team will ensure that the online questionnaire and location-based mapping feature are public-focused, have no technical jargon, and are easy to use on different devices, such as desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Webpaze Content
RRM will develop content for a webpage to be hosted on the City of South Gate's website. The webpa@e will serve as a single reference point for these planning efforts. The webpage will provide up-to-date information about the project, inform about upcoming and past engagement activities, and allow users to access the online quest'onnaire/public input gathering platform.

The webpaBe URL,as well as a QR code that takes people to the project webpage to learn more about the efforts and/or to respond to an online questionnaire, will be included in printed materials utilized as part of the community engagement activit'es, allowin@the public to submit their input. RRM assumes that content created as part of other tasks will be utilized as available to be displayed on the webpage. This task assumes coordination with the City staff member(s) responsible for updating the webpage on the City's website.

Social Media Content
RRM will develop social media content to update the public regarding these planning efforts. Our team wi develop en@aging content to be shared on the City's social media accounts and build upon their large number of followers to spread the message about the project. City of South Gate's accounts have the following figures: Facebook with over 7,500 followers, Instagram with over 14,900 followers, and Linkedln with over 860 followers. RRMwill develop copy text and graphics for up to three (3) postinBs.

One (1) online questionnaire and location-based mapping feature, including one round of edits.

One (1) summary of results from the online questionnaire and location-based mapping feature.

Copy text and images to be included on the webpage.

Copy text and images to be posted on the City's social media channels. This assumes up to three (3) postings.

Subtask B.4: Community Workshops and Study Session
Community Workshops
RRM Design Group will prepare for and facilitate up to two (2) community workshops. The first workshop will be to introduce the project and identify issues and aspirations. The community workshop will focus on informing the community members about the process and providing background information. It will include engaging exercises encouraging dialogue and participation to identify key needs, issues, and priorities as part of the planning efforts.

The second community workshop is intended to be conducted in an open house format and will serve as an opportunity to share the outcome of the efforts with the community members. Participants of the open house will gain an understanding of the proposed key concepts of the updates to the General Plan and Zoning Code. For both workshops, RRM will prepare notices, e-flyers, and otl"ier media for City distribution regarding these events. Our team anticipates the community workshops will be held in person; however, they can be held virtually if desired. We ask that City staff secure the meet'ng space and logistics forin-person events.

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Study Sessions
The project team will support City staffin preparing and facilitating up to one (1) Planning Commission and/or City Council study session. The study session is intended for the project to obtain early input by the Planning Commission and/or City Council, share information, solicit feedback, and cover topics such as analysis conducted to date, a summary of community participation, and preliminary direction as part of these efforts.

Preparefor, organize,andfacilitate upto two (2)communityworkshops.

Prepareworkshopmaterialsfor the two (2)communityworkshops(e.g.,presentations, boards, agendas).

Summarymemosfor eachof thetwo (2)community workshops.

Prepareaflyer for eachof thetwo (2)communityworkshops.

Preparefor, attend,andfacilitate upto one(1)PlanningCommissionand/or CityCouncilstudysession. This includesthepreparationof PowerPointpresentationslides.

Task C: Existing Conditions, Analysis, and Recommendations This task will include existing conditions research and analysis as it relates to land use and zoning, mobility, and economics within the study areas. The RRM team will evaluate the benefits and potential impacts of the draft amendments. Additionally, a series of recommendations will be prepared, which will serve as the foundation for the preparation of the proposed updates to the Zoning Code and General Plan.

Subtask C.1 : Land Use and Zoning Analysis
RRM's team will collect and review relevant data, including the General Plan, Zoning Code, the 2019 Gateway District Specific Plan, the Hollydale Village Specific Plan, recent development projects, and other planning efforts that have a bearing on the planning effort. In addihon, general site conditions relating to existing uses and building form will be reviewed. Relevant information will be integrated into a brief summary memorandum of findings.

Subtask C.2: Economic Opportunities Analysis and Benefits Modeling The Natelson Dale Group, Inc. (TNDG) will evaluate market opportunities related to the City's economic development and sales tax generation objec't'ves for this project. TNDG's analysis will be aimed at effectively defining South Gate's "real world" development potentials for the land use types most relevant to this planning process: industrial/warehouse facilities, retail commercial space, and housing types suitable for a transit-oriented development (TOD) environment. The economic study will also consider the broader economic benefits (job creation and fiscal revenue generation) associated with the targeted land uses. TNDG's economic analysis will include the following major components:
* Market Overview to identifypotential developmentdemandfor specifictargetedland uses(including industrial/warehousefacilities, retail commercialspace,andmarket-rateandaffordablehousingin a TOD setting).
* Development Community Outreachto"truth test" the market studyfindings andidentify Citypolicies that wouldimprovethepotentialfor attracting private investment. * EconomicBenefits Modeling to assessthepotential of alternativepolicyframeworks to achievekey objectivesof thisplanningprocess:revitalizationof commercialcorridors,attraction of major industrial investment,creationof high-payingjobs, andgenerationof newsalestax revenue.

The components of TNDG's proposed economic analysis task are described in greater detail below.

Market demand overview. The market overview will provide an important "reality check" on stakeholder expectations regarding future developmentin study areas and will also inform TNDG's economic benefits modeling. The market analysis will focus on the following land use categories:

Industrial/warehousefacilities (segmented by user type and building size to allow for a "l'ered" approach to defining policy options)
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Multi-family residential (including affordable housing), with a focus on product types suitable for mixeduse and/or TOD environments For each considered land use, TNDG will forecast future development demand in South Gate (expressed in terms of total potential square feet or dwelling units absorbed over a 15-year forecast horizon). These projections will reflect South Gate's competitive position within the relevant regional market area.

Development community outreach. TNDG will conduct a focus group meeting with selected developers and property owners. The purposes of this meeting will
be to discuss factors affecting the financial feasibility of development (or redevelopment) in the study area, to
note specific practical challenges associated with the
City's development objectives for this process, and to
identify the real-world incentives that would be most
effective in encouraging targeted land uses. TNDG wi
coordinate with City staff to create a list of developers and property owners to invite to this meeting. As appropriate, TNDG would also conduct one-on-one interviews with
selected developers or property owners to further
develop ideas discussed during the initial meeting.

Economic benefits modeling. Consistent with the City's
objectives for this assignment, TNDG will develop an
analysis model to evaluate the following economic
benefits associated with future targeted development in South Gate:

Creation of high-payin(7 jobs (in different types of
industrial/warehouse space)
Revitalization of commercial corridors (via
development of new commercial and/or mixed-use
projects)
Generation of sales tax revenue (through the attraction of point-of-sale businesses in both industrial and commercial settings)
TNDG's economic benefits model will be structured to "test" the implications of specific policy parameters under consideration (i.e., potential size limits on industrial buildings, development standards affecting the feasibility of transit-oriented commercial and housing development, etc.). Potential benefits will be quantified in terms of the following metrics:

Number of jobs created under each policy option
Average annual salary/wage associated with jobs created under each option Square feet of commercial development under each policy option Square feet of industrial development under each policy option (segmented by user type and size of building)
New sales tax generated by firms occupying industrial space New sales tax generated by firms occupying retail commercial space Subtask C.3: Mobility Analysis
Based on tlie data collected, Kittelson will analyze and identify the multimodal transportation gaps in the City's retail/commercial corridors, future TOD areas, and industrial areas. In addition to the data collection and analysis, we will incorporate transportation-related information received via public outreach and engagement.

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The mobility analysis will include identifying gaps where automobile, pedestrian, bicyclist, transit, and/or freight connect'ons or facilities are lacking, potent'ally due to barriers or due to disconnected parcel development,
which can hinder goals such as safety or economic
vitality. The mobility analysis will be used to determine the areas and type of needs, which is key to developing context-sensitive solut'ons for different parts of the city.

Mobility Analysis - Retail and Commercial Corridors
Kittelson will analyze mobility conditions along the
city's retail and commercial corridors to determine the conditions that either encourage or discourage people
from driving, walking, bicycling, or taking transit to
local retail establishments. For retail/commercial areas covered by recent City projects, our approach will be to review the recently constructed or proposed multimodal
improvements to determine if additional facilities should be recommended on top of those projects (as opposed to developing new projects and networks from the ground up). This can include reviewing the study area data to understand:

Multimodal activity levels
Multimodal crash causes, types, and trends
Pedestrian and bicyclist facility condition and comfort (including crossing locations) Availability and quality of bike parking
Availability and quality of amenities at bus stops
Convenience of walking between transit stops, parking, and major destinations Public parking regulations, availability, and convenience Corridor traffic levels and congestion
Factors negatively affecting vehicle operations atintersections As part of this mobility analysis, Kittelson will review the City's General Plan and codes to identify policies and programs that may contribute to barriers to the vitality of retail along these corridors. This will include an assessment of the development code in regard to requirements for bicycle and pedestrian access improvements, parking supply and regulations, and transportation demand management (TDM).

Mobility Analysis - Future Transit Centers
We will analyze mobility conditions in the two future TOD areas to determine what conditions may reduce the attractiveness of walking, bicycling, or taking transit within these future mixed-use development areas.

This mobility analysis will be similar to the approach described above for retail and commercial corridors; we will focus on the conditions that pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users may face and code deficiencies. For TOD areas covered by recent City projects or plans (e.g., Gateway District Specific Plan), our approach will be to review the recently constructed or planned/proposed multimodal improvements to determine if additional facilities should be recommended on top of those projects (as opposed to developing new projects and networks from the ground up). In addition, the mobility analysis for the TOD areas can also include analyzing:

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Mobility Analysis - Industrial Areas
We will analyze mobility conditions in the City's warehouse/industrial areas to determine what condit'ons may need to be addressed for existin(3 or expanded warehouse uses. For industrial areas covered by recent City projects, our approach will be to review the recently-constructed or proposed multimodal improvements to determine if additional facilit'es should be recommended on top of those projects (as opposed to developing new projects and networks from the ground up). This can include reviewing the study area data to understand:

Causes and types of crashes involving trucks
Adequacy of streets and intersections for safe truck movements Adequacy of designated truck routes and signage
Locauons where high truck and automobile demand overlap As part of this mobility analysis, Kittelson will review the City's General Plan and relevant codes to identify potential transportat'on-related shortcomings that can affectindustrial uses in the City. Given the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 98, this project can be an opportunity for South Gate to comply with State requirements for warehouse/logistics uses and networks.

Subtask C.4: Key Concepts and Recommendations
Our team will conduct a review of existing condit'onsin relation to land use and zoninB, mobility, and economics within the study areas. This task will also include an evaluation of benefits and potential impacts, as well as the development of key concepts and recommendations. This task includes the development of a series of recommendations that vill serve as the basis for the draft updates to the Zoning Code and Genera P an.

Land Llse and Zoning Recommendations
Industrial Uses
Based on the existing conditions analysis, RRM Design Group will evaluate potential development standards and performance standards for the industrial areas, evaluating the benefits and disadvantages they represent.

The key recommendations will consider the underlying potential of high demand for industrial land and the presence of underutilized land with opportunities to be enhanced and will be developed with consideration to multiple stakeholders, including residents, property owners, and business owners.

Future Transit Centers
Based on the existing conditions analysis, RRM Design Group will prepare a visioning plan for the future development of the transit centers located at Atlantic Avenue and Firestone Boulevard, and at the site located near the 1-105 Freeway and the Green Line station in the Hollydale area and surrounding land uses. Part of the focus will be expanding connectivity to commercial areas including Garfield Avenue and Paramount Boulevard.

The visioning plan will include up to three (3raphics for each transit center and surrounding parcels, showing potential development opportunities, connectivity concepts, and public realm enhancements accompanied by annotations and/or captions that summarize the assumptions included in each concept. The visioning plan will also include a series of up to ten (10) planning principles to guide the future physical development of the area.

As part of the recommendations identified as part of this task, a potential overJay zone will be evaluated, and key concepts will be detailed to guide the zoning code amendment.

Commercial Corridors
Based on the existing conditions analysis, RRM Design Group will prepare recommendations tailored to the City's retail and commercial corridors (defined as Tweedy Boulevard, Firestone Boulevard, Long Beach Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, and streets in the Hollydale area). The key concepts/recommendations will focus on promoting business growth and redevelopment along these corridors by implementing an overlay zone that incorporates tailored land uses and development standards for these areas.

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Mobility Recommendations
Based on the evaluations of transportation conditions and needs, Kittelson will recommend policies and programs that will aid in implementing safe multimodal networks that encourage economic vitality, safety, and reduced VMT while also increasing mobility options for households that may not have access to a car. By improving the convenience and attractiveness of walking, bicycling, and other modes in the study areas, the City can experience increases in mobility for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, in part improving the social, environmental, and financial health of South Gate.

A special focus will be placed on ensuring the transportation policies and programs are in line with the FHWA's adoption of a Safe System approach, which focuses on shared responsibility, recognizing that humans are vulnerable, and they make mistakes, but that those mistakes should never result in deaths or serious injuries.

We will also identify programmatic opportunities and policy enhancements to address zoning, design, or code issues that may negatively affect safety or deter walking, bicycling, and taking transit.

Mobility Recommendahons - Retail and Commercial Corridors After identifying gaps and needs along South Gate's retail and commercial corridors, recommended mobility improvements, standards, and requirements will be developed. Our approach will incorporate recommendations for people with disabilities and will be performed using our experience working on state-ofthe-art documents such as the FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide and the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide. Recommended improvements, standards, and requirements for retail and commercia corridors could address:

Pedestrian facilities such as high-visibility crosswalks, bulb-outs/curb extensions, improved sidewalks, and traffic signal improvements
Bicycle facilities such as low-stress bikeways, intersection crossing treatments, raised intersections, and bicycle-oriented traffic signal improvements
End-of-trip bicycle facilit'es such as safe and secure bike racks and lockers ADA facilities such as improved curb ramps and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) Bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented wayfinding signage
Bus stop amenities such as benches and shelters
Modifications to parking, loading/unloading, or roadway configurations To develop the mobility recommendations, we will utilize study area VMT and traffic volume forecasts for projected future conditions, which will be prepared as part of the environmental impact analyses.

Mobility Recommendahons - Future Transit Centers
After identifying gaps and needs in the future TOD areas, recommended mobility improvements, standards, and requirements will be developed. The nature of the walking, bicycling, and transit recommendations will be similar to those of the retail and commercial corridors but can include additional considerations such as:

Transit vehicle-priority roadway treatment recommendations and standards Additional wayfindingandbusstop amenitiesto support transfers and first/last mile trips Opportunities to facilitate multimodal trip chaining by implementing mobility hubs Kittelson will review the Gateway District Specific Plan (2019) recommendations and incorporate our updated analysesto determine what components should be retained and/or modified, if applicable. With its vision of a pedestrian- and transit-oriented mixed-use district that would reduce VMT, the Specific Plan provides valuable recommendationsfor multimodal streets,vehicleparkingstandards,walking, and bicyclin@ facilities, public transit accessibility, and placemaking.

Mobility Recommendations - Industrial Areas
After identifying gaps and needs in the city's industrial areas, recommended mobility improvements, standards, and requirements will be developed to support the safe movement of goods through South Gate. i9l
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Recommendations to safely accommodate the needs of trucks could address:

Recommendations and standards for roadway configurations and intersect'on layouts Parking and loading standards
Designated truck routes and accompanying signage
These recommendations will incorporate field-collected heavy vehicle volumes and traffic volume forecasts for projected future condit'ons.

Deliverables:

RRM team will prepare key concepts and recommendations and will be consolidated in a single document and/or PowerPoint presentation. RRM requests City staff to provide one (1) consolidated, marked-up redline version, includin(3 staff comments.

Task D: Draft General Plan and Zoning Amendments
Building upon the analysis and recommendations developed as part of previous tasks, the RRM team wil develop draft updates to the Zoning Code and General Plan that reflect South Gate's needs and @oals. These drafts will go through a series of opportunities to incorporate input and revisions that will include interna review, City staff's review, and public review.

Subtask D.1: Administrative Draft
Industrial Uses
The RRM team will develop a citywide ordinance addressing considerations for industriaJ uses, focusing on an updated definition of warehousing and truck-generating businesses. The draft ordinance updates will include development standards and performance standards, which will revisit and evaluate maximum allowable square foota@e, address multiple ownership dynamics of the industrially zoned properties, and incorporate land use compatibility provisions.

Future Transit Centers
The RRM team will build upon the visioning concepts addressing the new transit centers planned to be built by Metro at Atlantic Avenue and Firestone Boulevard and the site located near the 1-105 Freeway and the Green Line station in the Hollydale area and their surrounding land uses. The zoning amendments may include the creat'on of overlay zones or alternative zoning tools to guide the physical development of the transit centers and surrounding areas and opi'mize economic benefits to the City.

Commercial Corridors
The RRM team will prepare a draft ordinance in relation to economic st'mulus in the City's retail and commercial corridors (defined as Tweedy Boulevard, Firestone Boulevard, Long Beach Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, and streets in the Hollydale area). Preliminarily, the ordinance is envisioned to be an overlay that addresses land uses, development standards, and processes to entice investment and economic activity. The draft ordinance will focus on business growth and redevelopment opportunities along these corridors, including recommendations to support new restaurants, retail, and other commercial businesses.

As part of the Administratve Draft task, associated General Amendments to the Community Design Element, Economic Element, and Mobility to accommodate zoning recommendations are anticipated to be drafted, if needed. The RRM team will also outline potential options for recovering the costs of this planning effort through, for example, including eligible planning costs as a component of any development impact fees adopted for the land uses targeted by this effort.

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RRM requests City staff to provide one (1) consolidated, marked-up redline version, including staff comments.

Subtask D.2: Screencheck Draft
Following the completion of the administrat've draft of the General Plan Amendments and Zoning Code Updates and receipt of the single set of redlined comments from the City on the administrative draft, RRM will produce a screencheck draft. At this point, the City's comments will have been integrated, and this draft will provide an additional internal review opportunity before the public review draft is developed.

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RRM will provide a screencheck draft of the General Plan Amendments and Zoning Code Updates.

RRM requests City staff to provide one (1) consolidated, marked-up redline version, including staff comments.

Subtask D.3: Public Review Draft
RRM will prepare a draft of the General Plan Amendments and Zoning Code Updates intended for public review. The public review draft will incorporate any remaining revisions and edits from City staff following the receipt of the (1) consolidated, marked-up redline version.

Deliverables.

RRM will provide a public review draft of the General Plan Amendments and Zoning Code Updates.

RRMrequestsCity staffto provideone (1) consolidated, marked-up redline version, includin@ staff comments.

Task E: Environmental Impact Report
This task includes scoping of the EIR, circulation of the Notice of Preparation (NOP), and management of a public scoping meeting. In ottjer to accelerate this task, an Initial Study will not be prepared. Rather, the impacts anticipated to be less than significant will be addressed the Effects Found to be Less than Significant section of the EIR.

Rincon will work with the City to develop a project description and will prepare a draft NOP in English and Spanish for City staff to review. Rincon will prepare a project description that describes proposed land use changes and controls, planned structural or landscape modifications, operational or other features, policies and programs that have been incorporated into the project to minimize potential environmental or land use conflicts. Textual, tabular, and graphic presentat'on will be included as necessary to facilitate a thorough understanding of the proposed project.

Rincon will submit a final PDF copy of the NOP to City staff for posting on its website and for distribution to publicagencies.Rinconwill beresponsiblefor filingthe NOPwith the CountyClerkandStateClearinghouse/ Office of Planning and Research (OPR) through their online CEQA Submiteal process. Rincon will also facilitate a public and agency Scoping Meeting associated with the release of the NOP. Rincon will be responsible for preparation and presentation of PowerPoint slides summarizing the proposed project and CEQA process at the scoping meeting. Rincon will prepare a summary of all input gathered, which will be included in the EIR along with any writeen public comments received during the NOP comment period.

Technical Studies
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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SCAQMD thresholds. The analysis will include discussions of: 1) temporary construct'on impacts, 2) long-term operational impacts of potential development under the proposed project, and 3) Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) consistency.

Demolition and other site preparahon, as well as construction activities at the site, will generate dust and heavy equipment emissions. Although there is no new construction proposed at this time, this analysis wil evaluate an annual maximum for construction in the project area to determine the full scope of air quality construction impacts. Demolition, site preparation, and construct'on-related air emissions will be estimated using the California Emissions Est'mator Model (CalEEMod) and compared to SCAQMD significance thresholds.

Where project-specific information is unavailable, this analysis will utilize CalEEMod defaults for base assumptions in evaluating project emissions. This evaluation will include an assessment of dust generation associated with excavation and grading and emissions associated with heavy construction equipment. The analysis will also consider SCAQMD's localized significance thresholds (LST). Emphasis will be given to the potential for significant impacts on sensitive receptors nearest to the project site.

Operational emissions for maximum build-out will also be estimated using CalEEMod and trip generation est'mates from the transportation assessment. Consistency with the AQMP will also be analyzed by comparing the proposed project to the development parameters considered in the AQMP. Finally, a screenin@ level analysis of the project's potent'al to create carbon monoxide (CO) "hot spots" will be conducted (note that the South Coast Air Basin is an attainment area Tor CO; therefore, exceedance of State or federal standards is not anticipated).

Based on the scope that was provided in the RFP, the GHG emissions analysis will include the following tasks:

Summarize the existing conditions in the air basin using data (or nearby air monitoring stations available from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and SCAQMD.

Summarize the federal, State, and local standards and regulatory review requirements pertinent to GHG emissions and identify the emissions of primary concern.

For the project areas, calculate GHG emissions for the maximum proposed build-out scenario under the General Plan and Zoning Code updates. GHG emissions will be calculated using CalEEMod. Project construction emissions will also be quantified using CalEEMod and be amortized into the long-term emissions (orecast. Operational emissions will incorporate average daily trips and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) into the mobile emissions, as appropriate.

Reductions in emissions from the project"s sustainability goals, including rooftop solar, electrical vehicle charging, and VMT reductions from affordable housing from proximity to the transit station, will be incorporated into the GHG modeling as appropriate.

Evaluate the potent'al for construction and operational emissions to comprise a significant contribution to cumulat've GHG emissions.

Evaluate the project's consistency with statewide, regional, and local GHG emissions reduction strategies, including the following: the reduction goals for GHG emissions under Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32), Senate Bill 32 (SB32), Senate Bill 375 (SB3751 and Executive Order B-03-05; CARB's2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update; and SCAG's RTP/SCS.

If applicable, evaluate mit'gation measures for identified potentially significant impacts.

The findings of the Air Quality and GHG emissions analysis will be summarized directly in the IS-MND, which will include the methodology and results of the emissions modeling, as well as any recommendations for mitigat'on measures, if necessary, to reduce emissions. An appendix with technical modeling data will be included.

Biological Resources
Rincon will conduct a desktop literature review of the project area to determine the potential For sensitive biological resources to occur. This evaluation will be based on readily available materials, including aeria photographs and regional or local plans, particularly the South Gate General Plan 2035. Rincon will conduct a City of South Gate i Proposal for Planning and Environmental Consulting Services dig 136 795
review of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB),California Native Plant Society (CNPS) rare plant database, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)Information for Planning and Consultation database, USFWSNational Wetlands Inventory, and other available literature to determine the proximity of known sensitive biological resources to the project area. The analysis will also be based on Rincon's knowledge of the city and project areas from other projects completed nearby. Based on a preliminary review of available aeria photography, review of the CNDDB,and knowledge of the area, very few, if any, sensitive plant and animal species are expected to occurin the project area. The results of this work effort will be incorporated directly into the IS-MND addressing CEQAGuidelines Appendix G questions as they relate to biological resources. This includes presenting the findings of the desktop analysis, and an impact analysis and recommended measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate potentially significant project impacts to protected biological resources.

Cultural Resources Assessment
Efforts to assessimpacts on cultural resources will include reviewing publicly available sources, including the California Office of Historic Preservation Built Environment Directory, past historic resources surveys, locally designated properties, and a Sacred Lands Filed search through the Native American Heritage Commission.

In addition, LosAngeles County Assessor data, historical maps, and aerial photographs will be examined to characterize the area's historical development and identify areas with a higher concentration of historic-age properties. The findings will be summarized in the IS-MND with mitigation measures presented as appropriate.

Rincon assumes that a California Historical Resources Information System records search and field work will not be required.

Rincon will also assist with the Native American consultation efforts in accordance with Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52. Rincon will provide the City with letter templates, checklists, and detailed instructions to ensure meaningful consultation with interested Nat've American groups can be completed. Rincon assumes the City will contact all applicable Tribes, and this scope does not include Rincon mailing or emailing letters to Tribal governments. This task does not include Rincon's participation in formal consultation meetings, which may be provided under a separate scope and cost.

Noise
The IS-MND noise analysis will be conducted in accordance with City of South Gate guidelines, standards, and ordinances. The analysis will programmatically consider both temporary construction and long-term operationa noise from the project. The noise analysis will include the following tasks:

Conduct a field survey of up to four long-term (48-hour) and eight short-term (15-minute) measurement ocations in the program area to determine existing ambient noise levels.

Complete a programmatic analysis of construction activities to assessnoise and vibration levels at sensitive receptors in the program area based on reference noise levels from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Assesstrafficnoise generated by existing and future program-related traffic and chances in noise levels along roadways affected by program-related traffic.

Assessthe potential for stat'onary noise generators (e.g., HVACequipment, loading docks, and transit center equipment) to impact nearby sensitive uses based on available data from the City.

As necessary,the analysis will recommend mitigation measures.

Paleontological Resources
Rincon will present a paleontological resources assessment in the Geology & Soils chapter of the IS-MND that will summarize the project's potential to impact geologic units with paleontological sensitivity and any necessary mitigation measures. The assessment will discussthe results of the literature review and record search of the NaturalHistoryMuseumof LosAngeles, provide adiscussion of the regional geology and the @eologicunit(s) present within the project site, characterize the paleontological sensii'vity of the geologic unit(s) present within the project site using the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology's paleontological sensitivity scale, review a available project documentation including @eotechnicalreports, assessthe potential for significant impacts to scientifically important paleontological resources under state and federal guidelines, and provide management Work Plan Section 2
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recommendations for avoidin@ or reducing impacts to paleontological resources from project development as necessary. Rincon assumes no fieldwork will be required, and the cost ofthe paleontological record search wi not exceed S336.

Transportation Analysis
Kittelson will conduct a detailed VMT analysis to determine if there would be significant VMTimpacts associated with the project. As part of this task, Kittelson will modify the SCAG regional travel demand model with proposed land use and roadway network changes to estimate the change in total VMT and VMT per person on a citywide basis.

If significant VMT impacts are ident'fied, we will develop mitigation measures such as TDM that can be incorporated into proposed City standards, codes, and requirements.

As part of this analysis, Kittelson will utilize the SCAG travel demand model to develop future daily roadway volume forecasts (for up to 20 roadway segments) and vehicle fleet mix, to inform the team's mobility recommendations and conduct a non-CEQA assessment of daily vehicle roadway operations. This data will also support other CEQAimpact analyses such as air quality and noise.

Administrative Draft Program EIR
Rincon will prepare an Administrative Draft Program EIRin compliance with CEQA requirements using information gathered as part of the proposed project effort and comments on the NOP. Rincon will submit an electronic copy in MS Word format of the Administrative Draft Program EIR to the City for up to two rounds of review.

Executive Summary
This section will provide a summary of the entire EIR, including a summary ofimpacts and mitigation measures in matrix format.

Introduction and Environmental Setting
The introduction will describe the purpose of the Administrative Draft Program EIR, the scope of issues to be addressed, and present the organization of the EIR to include how cumulative impacts will be addressed.

Project Description
The project description will contain the City's objectives for the General Plan and zoning amendments; a summary of @oals, policies, programs, and development regulat'ons; a forecast of (3rowth/development under the proposed project; and graphical depiction of the proposed land use plan.

Analysis, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures
Analysis ofimpacts will include four main components:

1. Setting (description of current conditions with respect to the issue in question, including the existing regulatory environment)

2. Impact analysis (discussion of potentially significant effects of the proposed project; impacts are typically compared to established "thresholds of significance")

3. Programmatic Mitigation Measures (developed to the extent feasible as General Plan goals/policies or zoning amendments)

4. Level of significance after Mitigation (discussion of whether or not proposed mitigat'on measures, Genera Plan goals/policies, or zoning amendments reduce impacts to below the adopted significance threshold) Each issue as identified in CEQA Appendix G will be identified and analyzed as just described in conformance with all CEQArequirements. Where General Plan goals/policies or zonin@ amendments address specific impacts, those will be identified and shown how they will reduce an impact to a less than significant level or reduced to the extent feasible in cases where an impact remains significant and unavoidable.

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Based on the preliminary review of the project, we anticipate that the following sections will be analyzed in EIR:

Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology/Soils
GHG Emissions
Energy
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Land Use and Plannin@
Noise
Transportation
Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilit'es/Public Services
We assume the remaining eight CEQA issue areas will be addressed in the Effects Found to be Less than Significant section; however, depending on the complexity of the analysis, a task amendment may be required if additional EIR sections are necessary.

Public Review Program EIR
Rincon will respond to City comments on the Administrative Draft Program EIR and prepare the Public Review Draft Program EIR. Revisions will be made based on a single set of consolidated comments provided in MS Word format. Rincon will be responsible for preparing and mailing the Notice of Availability (NOA) of the EIR to responsible agencies, filing the notice with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse, and preparing a newspaper notice. The NOA will be prepared in English and Spanish. Rincon assumes that the City will be responsible for publishing the notice in a local newspaper and any additional CEQA mailing. Rincon will provide one electronic (PDF) copy of the Public Review Program EIR For posting on the City's website. This scope does not include bound hard copies, but they can be included if requested by the City in accordance with our standard fees.

Final Prozram EIR
The Final Program EIR will be completed after the review period has closed and all comments submitted during that period have been received. The Final Program EIR will include corrections to the Public Review Draft Program EIR (if warrantedl comments received, and responses. It will also include a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP), if not all impacts can be addressed through plan policies.

The Final Program EIR will include the following subtasks:

Responses to Comments
This scope of work assumes that up to 30 comment letters containing comments on the content of the CEQA document will be received. This includes three lengthy (over five pages) and/or substantive letters, which can be adequately responded to in a maximum of 200 professional staff hours. The actual level of effort required to respond will depend on the length, detail, and sophistication of the comments, in addition to the number of letters received. We reserve the right to reevaluate the effort level and request a scope amendment upon close of the public comment period.

Findings
Rinconwill prepare CEQAFindingsof Fact, Resolutionsand a Statement of OverridinB Considerations, if required. Rincon will submit drafts of these documents to City staff and will revise the documents following receipt of comments so that they can be incorporated into the Staff Report for the General Plan adopt'on public hearings.

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Publication of Final Program EIR
Rincon will provide the Final Program EIR, including responses to comments, MMRP, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerat'ons (if required). A screencheck version of the Final Program EIR will be provided prior to publication. This scope does not include bound hard copies, but they can be included if requested by the City in accordance with our standard fees.

Notice of Determination
Rincon will assistin the preparation and filing of the Notice of Determinat'on. It is assumed that the City will be responsible for the applicable California Department of Fish and Wildlife filing fees. Within one day of Final Program EIR cert'fication and approval of the General Plan, Rincon will submit the draft Notice of Determination to City staff for delivery to the County Clerk and/or State Clearinghouse. We understand that some agencies prefer to have theirin-house legal counsel prepare the Findings of Fact and, if needed, the Statement of Overriding Considerations. However, these documents are included in the event that the City requests Rincon's assistance, whether to prepare ent'rely or asSist with reviewing others' documentation.

These documents would be prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines and in the City's preferred format.

Deliverables:

Prepara
Biologic
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Preparation of Technical Analysis to inform the EIR: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Noise, Paleontological Resources, and Transportation.

Preparation of the Administrative Draft, Public Review Draft, and Final EIR.

Task F: Public Hearings
This task includes preparation for and attendance at the final public hearings for the adoption of the updates to the General Plan and Zoning Code. This tasl< also includes the preparation of the final amendments documents which will incorporate any applicable revisions based on Planning Commission recommendations and City Council actions.

Subtask F.1: Public Hearings
Public hearings are intended for the updates to the General Plan and Zoning Code to be heard by the Planning Commission to provide a recommendation to the City Council and, ult'mately, for these to be adopted by the City Council. Errata sheets may be used between public hearings to track recommended document edits and chances.

Deliverables
Prepare
hearing
for, attend, and facilitate up to three (3) Planning Commission and/or City Council public hearings. This includes the preparation of PowerPoint presentation slides.

Subtask F.2: Final Amendments
Following the actions taken by the City Council, RRM will make the final edits and modificat'ons to the updates to the General Plan and Zoning Code, incorporating both the Planning Commission recommendations and City Council actions. Errata sheets may be used to discuss preferred changes between the Planning Commission and City Council hearings.

Deliverables:

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RRM will provide a final document of the General Plan Amendments and Zoning Code Updates which will incorporate both Planning Commission recommendations and City Council actions.

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Work Program Assumptions
City Data and Materials. The City is responsible for providing relevant city data and materials necessary for RRM to conduct required analyses as part of this effort. City provision of nat've files is requested to be used asa basisfor the updates.City resourcesmayincluderecordsandinformationfrom variouscity departments/ divisions and GIS parcel data from the City or County. RRM will prepare documents and graphics ut'lizing fonts for which we have licenses. If the City requires a specific font that our team does not have available, the font licenses would be an additional cost to be reimbursed.

Meeting Notices. RRM Design Group will provide website content to not'ce upcoming meetings and workshops. The City is responsible for printing and distributing physical meeting and workshop notices. The costs of print'ng and/or distributing physical meeting and workshop notices would be on a time and materials basis if requested.

Meeting Attendance. The project budget includes attendance at public meetings and workshops identified in the work program. The costs of additional meet'ng attendance would be on a time and materials basis if requested.

Draft Documents. A draft of each document will be provided to staff and revised based on a single set of consolidated City comments in track changes providing clear direction.

Printing. The project budget assumes the City will be responsible for printing and distributing documents if needed.

Fees. Filing fees, such as for environmental documentation agency filings, if required, would be the responsibility of the City.
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All of us at RRM thrive on our passion for crafting enjoyable environments, a commitment that has fueled our success for fifty years. From the inception of our journey to our current state of expansion, our team of architects, landscape architects, engineers, surveyors, and planners collaborates closely with clients to shape our communit'es. Whether the project is public or private, commercial or resident'al, we excel in ateentive listening, thoughtful design, and timely, budget-conscious delivery-values we've upheld since our establishment in 1974.

We want to be known as friendly, helpful, and
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We feel that this client quote sums up the experience of working with RRM:
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Huntington Beach Research and
Technology Zone
With recent adoption of the Huntington Beach General Plan Update, the City retained RRM Design Group to work on the priority implementation action - amending the ZoninB and SubdivisionCode to create a new zoning classification of Research and Technology to support growth of two existing industrial areas of the City. This effort addresses the Northwest Industrial Area (760 acres) and the Gothard Corridor (422 acres). With the aim of transforming these areas, goals included attracting new businesses, retention of existing businesses, removing regulatory barriers, ensuring compatibility, and customizing development standards and review processes to support revitalization and flexibility to accommodate forward-looking market conditions. In addition, as General Plan increased allowable floor area ratios for these areas from O.35-0.5 FAR to 1.O FAR, the new regulations shape the increased allowable building area. A market analysis, technical review, and community pnB,:iBpmpnt (including stakeholders, brokers meet'ngs, study sessions and website) inform the adopted new zoning designation.

Client & Location
Cityof HunbngtonBeach,CA
The RRM Teams Involved
ii Planmng& UrbanDesrgn
* Arrhitecture
Subconsultant Teams
Involved
h TheNatelsonDareGroup
Project Timeline
2019-Present
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RRM's Approach to Plans
The following steps outline RRM's collabora'bve approach to developing land use plans and policy documents, ensuring meaningful and implementable solutions. Community engagement is foundational, shaping the vision from the start. We collaborate with our in-house architects, engineers, and landscape architects to translate input into clear policies and plans, using graphics and visualization tools to bring ideas to life. With ongoin(, client and public input, we refine the plan to ensure it reflects the community's character, aligns with its goals, and is ready for real-world implementation.

1. Involve the Community
Communrcation in our modern em has become
increasinglydistant, making effective and
thorough engagement with communities and
stakehoiders more challenging. Our team utilizes
o variety of methods to engageparticipants
of diversebackgrounds,education levels,and
abilities wrth a cross-pladorm approach that
gives agenciesthe ability to listen,offer remote
participation, and collectfeedbackfrom all
voices in the community.

3. Prepare the Plan
.RRM has:prepared long and short-range plans
for over100 California communities,RRM's
extensive work in the'private arid public sectors
provides a balance'of practice thaj makesour
plant creauve yet realistic. Our architectural
practice an-dintimate iinderstagding ofihe.
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the valuesand ciilture of eachcommunity. '
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RRM uses graphics as both €7cq(nrnunication
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bodies visualize opportunities. Well-prepared
docurwnts, plans, graphics, and ske'qches rMke
all the difference when they communicate
the ideas and concepts that were collectively
explored with our.client and the community.
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Huntington Park Downtown Specific Plan
The City of Huntington Park selected RRM Design Group to prepare the Specific Plan for their Downtown Central Business District. Building upon flourishing redevelopment activities and demographic shifts toward Hispanic culture (96% of the residents), the Specific Plan uses community participation to establish an attract've, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly environment to reduce reliance on automobiles and to provide housing close to shopping and employment. Acknowledging and addressing an extensive transit system, the plan also balances regional and local-serving uses, buffers surrounding residential uses transitioning from low to higher density, and encourages a new sense of community ownership. The plan also includes a streetscape and plaza master plan designed to support the community's festivals and shopping atmosphere and an extensive design guideline and signage standards for the public and private realm.

Client & Location
CRyof HuntrngtonPark,CA
The RRM Teams Involved
a Planmng & Urban Desrgn
ii Landscape Architecture
Project Timeline
2008-2011
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Carson Economic Development
Strategic Plan
RRM Design Group prepared a multifaceted Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) for the City of Carson. The intent was three-fold: evaluate housing opportunities and develop strategies, identify tools for building a downtown core, and develop a long-term economic strategic plan. In support of the housing work, market-rate housing demand was examined, as well as policies and strategies for meeting the City's RHNA obligations. The work surrounding creating a "Destination Worthy Downtown" involved evaluating current and uses and regulatory context, as well as identifying tools for cultivating a greater sense of place through landscape and urban design placemaking. The development of the long-term EDSP started with the convening of a multimeeting Economic Development Summit. The EDSP also included extensive research into tourism development and the visitor economy, as well as a hotel market analysis. To supplement the final plan document, RRM Design Group developed an interactive website featuring key Game Changers of the EDSP, making it easy for both the general public and interested investors to access the content.

Client & Location
Crtyof Carson.CA
The RRM Teams Involved
h Plannrng & Urban Design
a Archrtecture
* Landscr:ipe Archrtecture
Subconsultant Teams
Involved
The Natelson Dare Group
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Azusa TOD General Plan/Development
Code Update and Specific Plan
The City of Azusa retained RRM to prepare a 350-acre TOD General Plan/ Development Code Update and Specific Plan focusing on Azusa's downtown, two future Gold Line transit stations, and adjacent residential neighborhoods.

Funded through a Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) grant, the work effort addresses a mix of commercial, residential, and entertainment related land uses that will be instrumental in creating a vibrant mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented environment. The project market analysis informs recommended land uses and development standards which are complemented by design guidelines to ensure high quality, compatible development. Inclusive community engagement incorporates ideas voiced by residents, business owners, and decision makers. The overall effort is complemented by an integrated CEQA process for an Environmental Impact Report.

Client & Location
Cityof Azusa,CA
The RRM Teams Involved
* Planning & Urban Design
* Architecture
Crvil Engineerrng
Landscape ArchRecture
Subconsultant Teams
Involved
TheNatelsonDareGroup
Project Timeline
2014-2016
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Conditions, Opportunities Analysis, Vision
Plan, and Specific Plan
RRM Design Group was retained by the City of Anaheim to conduct a SCAG grant-funded Vision Plan to analyze the Center City Corridors area. Grant goals focused on identifying opportunities to enhance transportation, land use, infrastructure, aesthetics, parks, and open space. To understand the existing planning framework and policy context for the Center City Corridors area, RRM undertook a robust due diligence and background research process. Buildin@ upon these work efforts, avarietyofcommunityoutreach events were conducted in two phases, including a community workshop, open house, two online surveys, and targeted popup events designed to engage the Anaheim community. Primary opportunity themes received from the community during the outreach process were developed into guiding principles and used as the foundation to complete the Vision Plan effort, which was finalized in Spring 2020. As an extension of the Vision Plan project, RRM worked with the City on a Caltrans grant-funded specific plan for the Center City Corridors area.

Client & Location
Cityof Anaheim,CA
The RRM Teams Involved
* Planmng & Urban Design
a Architecture
* CivH Engmeenng
a Lrrndscape Archrtecture
Project Timeline
2018-2022
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City ofTorrance

HOUSING CORRIDOR

OVERLAY
Torrance Housing Corridor Districts Analysis
RRM Design Group was hired by the City of Torrance to prepare a Housing Corridor Overlay to provide new opportunities and development options for housing within strategic locations within the City. It establishes land uses and development standards that provide incentives to housing develop for landowners and builders and implements one of the City's required Housing Element implementation programs. Of note, the Housing Corridor Overlay provides for objective development and design standards for the identified areas and the project included accompanying CEQA review that allows for by-right, over the counter planning approval without further environmental review if the objective criteria provided is met.

Client & Location
Crtyof Torrance,CA
The RRM Teams Involved
ii Planrung& Urban Design
ii Archrtecture
* CivHEngineermg
Subconsultant Teams
Involved
The Natelson Dare Group
Key Features & Elements
* Land Use Standards
* DevelopmentStandards
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* By-RightProcess
* CornmunrtyErigagement
h CEQACornplrance
Project Timeline
2020-2023
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EI Monte Downtown Improvements
The City of EI Monte received a Metro grant and selected RRM Design Group to develop a Downtown Main Street TOD Specific Plan. The project will provide the regulatory land use and planning framework for implementing the vision articulated in the adopted 2011 Vision EI Monte General Plan.

The plan focuses on the revitalization and plans for physical improvements to Main Street and evaluates transit-oriented development opportunities surrounding the Metrolink and Foothill transit stations. In addition, RRM was asked to develop streetscape improvement construct'on documents to enhance the City's downtown urban core. The streetscape beautification, now under construction, is the first phase of enhancements which include pedestrian crossing improvements, new street trees, landscape planted parkways, and new seating areas along this vibrant street. The design also includes improvements to paseo access to the street, new street pedestrian lighting, traffic calming features, and the design of bioswales and permeable pavement to capture urban storm runoff.

Client
Cityof EIMorite via EvanBrooks
Assocmtes
Location
EI Monte, CA
The RRM Teams Involved
Plannrng & Urban Design
Architecture
Engineermr,)
Lrrndscape Architecture
Project Timeline
)013-2017
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Rancho del Oro Transit-Oriented
Development
RRM Design Group was retained by Arete Development and Father Joe Villages to prepare conceptual designs for the revitalization of the Rancho Del Oro Transit Station, located in Oceanside, California with a project identified as The Crossings. The development brings affordable housing, local neighborhood retail, and seamless transit connectivity to North County Transit District's train and bus services.

The Crossings project site is located at a 2.14-acre property currently serving as the onboarding location for the Rancho Del Oro Sprinter Rail and NCTD Breeze bus stop. The site sits prominently at the crossroads of Oceanside Boulevard and Rancho Del Oro Roads, adjacent to the 465-acre EI Corazon Master Plan, home to the new Front Wave arena.

The residential program comprises 98 multi-family affordable residential units, achieving a density of 46 dwelling units per acre. The units would be available to residents of 30-60% of Area Median Income. The base of the building alternates between the open bays of glazing, providing pedestrian views into the proposed marketplace, residential community lounge, and neighborhood-scale retail that will activate the street.

Client
Arete Dcvclupmun, i u+hcrJoe Villages
Location
Oceanside, CA
The RRM Teams Involved
* Planmnrg & Urban Desrgn
h Archrtecture
Key Features & Elements
a Transit-oriented development
mixed-use project
b Affordable liousrng
a Local neighborhood retail
* Tmnsrt connectrvity
Project Timeline
2023-Present
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The City of Long Beach Department of DevelopmentServiceshired RRM Design Group to assist with specialized planningservices,includingdesign review, special studies, peer reviews, andother similartasks.Aspart of this contract, RRM has provided a significantamount of supportto the Genera Plan Update process including, preparing the UrbanDesignElementand Noise Element, assisting with graphics andpeer review of the LandUse Element, and facilitating an extensive multi-lingualoutreacheffort including surveys, pop-up events, traditional workshops,andinformational campaigns to ensure community-driven elements.

The Urban Design Element outlines strategies andpoliciesintendedfor ong-term effects ofincorporating sustainabledesignpractices,promohon of health and wellness opportunities, appropriatetransitionsfor infi development, protection of the existing neighborhoodcharacter,and creation of vibrant and active public spacesinto developmentdecisions.

RRM also served as part of the Lon@ BeachHousingElementUpdateteam, including Veronica Tam and Associates.

Additionally, RRM developed a Parklet and Outdoor DiningHandbook, providing design guidelines and developmentstandardsto enhancethe public realm with vibrant outdoor spaces that activatethe street,foster socia interaction, and improve pedestrian activity adjacentto businesses.

Most recently, RRM has completed anupdateto the SubdivisionOrdinance and is currently workin@ on updat'ngthe City'sADUOrdinanceincluding tailored outreach and coordination with acompanionSB9 0rdinance effort.

Subconsultant Teams
Involved
a The Natelson Dare Group
Key Features & Elements
* Urban Desrgn Element
ii Commuriity Emgagement for Geneml
Plari Update
* Noise Elernent
* %rklets and Sidewalk Dmmg Gurde
* Subdrvisron Ordinance Update
ii Drrve-Thm FacNities Gmde
* ADU and SB9 Local Ordinances
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Balboa Avenue Station Area Specific Plan Client & Location Cityof SanDrego,CA
The City of San Diego received a SANDAG Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and retained RRM Design Group to develop the Balboa Avenue Station Area Specific Plan. Throughout the planning effort, multi-modal improvements were identified to increase bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access to the station. The area is currently constrained with significant trafhc and mobility issues that do not effectively address TOD or multi-moda access to the station. Additionally, the corridor has an abundance of undermaintained, older structures, undeveloped parcels, surface parking, and storage lots that provide vast opportunit'es for transit-oriented development (TOD). The plan will engage the Pacific Beach and Claremont communities to produce a Specific Plan and implementat'on program that addresses transportation demand, economic market analysis, urban design concepts, and multi-modal improvement projects. The plan was implemented through Community Plan and Facilities Financing Plan amendments.

The RRM Teams Involved
* Planning & Urban Desrgn
ii ArchRecture
* Landscape Architecture
Project Timeline
2015-2020
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Community Outreach
RRM Design Group's team expertise includes 50 years of conducting and facilitating community outreach and engagement in different formats for our multidisciplinary projects of different sizes and for a wide range of jurisdictions across the state. RRM Design Group is experienced in conducl'ng productive and inclusive community outreach as part of the planning efforts we lead. Our team's approach to outreach includes listening to the community's needs and concerns and engaging and collaborating with a wide range of community members to help shape the vision, policies, and concepts within our documents and ensure they are cohesive and implementable.

1. Anaheim Center City Corridors Specific Plan

2. Long Beach General Plan Elements and Community
Engagement

3. SanteeArts and Entertainment District, San Dier'o

4. Dana Point General Plan Outreach

5. V:entura County General Plan' Contract Planning
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Transit-Oriented Development/Active Transportation
Plan Community Connectivity
RRMhasworkedon anumberof projects with transit-oriented development and active transportation e ements.
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Mobility Plan

2. HollisterA,venue Complete Streets Corridor
Plan,,Goleta

3. .Mission 'Boulevard'Public Spaces'andActive
Transportation Network, San Diego

4. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenii:'Trail and
Segm'ent 7 Rail Tmil, Santa Cruz

5. LasPosjtas Mufti-Use Patfrway,'
Santa Barbara

6. Balboa Village Design'.Guidelines;'
Streetscr:ipe Improvement Plan, and
WayfindingSignProgram,Newport Beach '
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Rincon Environmental, Inc. has prepared numerous CEQA documents for the City of West Hollywood in recent years. Beginning in 2021, Rincon assisted Veronica Tam Associates with preparation of the Housing Element and also prepared a programmatic EIR, which was certified in February 2023.

Other recent CEQA documents that have been certified include EIRsfor the following mixed-use projects: 7985 Santa Monica Boulevard, 8555 Santa Monica Boulevard, and 8816 Beverly Boulevard Hotel. As well as the IS-MND for the assisted living project at 923 North Palm Avenue. Rincon is currently preparing the EIRfor a mixed-use project at 1000 North La Brea Avenue.

Client & Location
Crty of West Hollywood, CA
Project Timeline
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Kittelson and Associates led development of the updated Montebello General Plan Mobility Element as part of the overall General Plan update and supported the development of the Downtown Specific Plan. Key topics included improving bicycle and pedestrian access and connectivity in the city's downtown area and connecting to future stations along the planned Gold Line light rail extension.

Tasksincluded assessingexistin@ multimodal transportat'on conditions and opportunities, and developing mobility element goals, policies, and implementation actions. To support the general plan update process, Kittelson prepared a transportation analysis report that included both CEQA analysis and a non-CEQA analysis ofintersections and roadway segments in the city.

Simultaneously, Kittelson assisted the City with preparing its SB 743-consistent transportation impact study guidelines.

Kittelson also worked with the City to develop its first Bicycle Master Plan.

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(jty of Montebello,CA
Project Timeline
2020-2024
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Baldwin Park Downtown Transit-Oriented
Development (TOD) Specific Plan
Kittelson and Associates worked with the City of Baldwin Park to create a new Downtown TOD Specific Plan to encourage high-density development and take advantage of future enhanced transit services to the area. In particular, the City wanted to prepare and adopt regulatory changes that enhance residential development, advance transit-supportive development patterns by updating the Downtown TOD Specific Plan, amending the General Plan, and completing an environmental document. The heart of the study area was the Baldwin Park Metrolink Station, which will be a catalyst for future development opportunities.

Kittelson prepared the transportation elements ofthe Specific Plan, a key element of which is to establish a series of mobility hubs to improve and enhance transit access throughout the downtown area. Kittelson identified locations for existing and future hubs based on the current transit network, surrounding land uses, potential TOD opportunities, and key destinations.

Kittelson recommended supportin@ policies for inclusion in the Specific Plan, including those to encourage transit-friendly developments, implement First/ Last Mile (FLM) elements, and manage parking.

Kittelson also conducted the Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) forinclusion in the environmental document. The TIA addresses existing and future mobility condit'ons throughout the study area and the identification of potentia impacts to each mode of travel. Vehicularimpacts were assessed through vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) metrics, using output from the subregiona travel demand model. To reduce VMT-related impacts, Kittelson identified transportation demand management techniques to encourage active transportation and transit usage, plus supportive policies and programs to be adopted as part of the Specific Plan.

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Project Timeline
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The RRM Team is confident that we can provide the City of South Gate with final products that meet the City's needs and goals. Our enthusiasm for this project is reflected in our committed availability. We are select've regarding the assignments we pursue and commit key personnel for the duration of the 12-month process. A detailed schedule, including milestones and deliverables, can be found on page 22 of our proposal.

To ensure staff availability, RRM conducts weekly workload meetings at which we review a master calendar that reflects each team member's workload by project. These weekly workload meetin(,s help our team ensure that staffin@ is allocated to support project needs.

Additionally, RRM's years of experience collaborating with our team of subconsultants in various roles and assignments grants us already established lines of communication and familiarity with project workflows that will benefit our team"s efficiency when collaborating on projects. 44 City of South Gate i Proposal for Planning and Environmental Consulting Services dig /(,ra-821

2.d: Personnel: Assembling Our Team
Hiring our company means investing in unparalleled expertise, except'onal service, and innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs. We bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, ensuring that your projects are executed with precision and efficiency. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering outstanding results, leveraginB the latest technologies and best pract'ces to drive your @oalsforward. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, building strong relationships and understanding your unique challenges to provide customized solutions that exceed expectations. By choosing us, you gain a reliable partner dedicated to your growth and success.

City of South Gate
RRM Design Group -
Diane Bathgate, AICP, CNU-A
Principal-in-Charge
Principa
Elizabeth Ocampo Vivero
Project Manager
Principal Planner
Katja Dillmann, AICP, jD
ActiveTransportationPlanner g pS7p.o';1B';aBr2np. CNUA
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Brian Hannegan, ASLA, PLA
Streetscape and Urban
Designer
Manager of Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Subconsultants
Rincon Environmental, Inc.

Susanne Huerta, AICP
The Natelson Dale Group
Roger Dale
Kittelson and Associates, Inc.

Michael Sahimi, AICP
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RRM. Her collaborative approach to leadership and design fosters an all-inclusive space for creativity and problem-solving. Specializing in both public and private sectors, Diane offers a versatile approach to planning and design. Her experience spans land-use planning and urban design to environmental consul't'ng and community leadership. Ultimately, her expansive knowledge and commitment to public wellbeing fuel her professional endeavors. Valuing collabora'l'on and mutual respect, Diane is dedicated to crea't'ng projects that, not only fulfill each client's need, but benefit the greater community.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Envrronmental
Studies and Psychology,
Unrversity of Californra,
Santa Barbara, CA
Coursework, Planning Law,
Envrronmental Design,
Architecture, University of
Caldornia, Irvine, CA
Graduate Studies, Public
Administration, Calforma State
Unrversity, Long Beach, CA
Licenses and more
Congress for the New Urbanrsm
Accredited (CNU-A)
American Plannrng Associafion
(APA), Member
Amerrcan Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
Association of Environmental
Professionals (AEP)
Featured project experience
* Alhambra General Plan Update
* American Canyon General Plan
Update
* Anaheim City Center Corridors
Vision and Specific Plan
* Azusa TOD General Plan/
Development Code Update and
Specific Plan
* Buena Park Housing Element
Update and Environmental
Justice Policies
Carson Economic Development
Strategic Plan
Cerritos Housing Element
Update
Dana Point General Plan Update
Vision and Outreach
Downtown Colton Development
Code and Design Manual
EI Monte Housing Element
Update
EISe@undo Downtown Specific
Plan Update
Hawthorne Zoning Code
Amendments
Hermosa Beach Zoning
and Subdivision Ordinance
Assessment
Hunt'ngton Beach Downtown
Specific Plan
Huntington Beach Research
and Technology Zone
Huntington Park Downtown
Specific Plan
Long Beach Urban Design
Element, Noise Element and
Noise Ordinance Update, and
Subdivision Ordinance Update
Pomona Downtown Specific
Plan Update
Port Hueneme General
Plan Update
Rosemead Freeway Corridor
Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
Rosemead Housing Element
Update
Stanton Livable Beach
Boulevard Mobility Plan
Torrance Housing Corridor
Districts Analysis
Vista Zoning Code Amendments
Yorba Linda Housing Element
mplementation
Yucaipa Citywide Design
Guidelines
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Principal Planner with 17
years of experience
Education
Master of City Planning,
San Diego State Unrversrty,
San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science,
Architecture, Universrdad
Aut6noma de Baja Californra,
MX
Affiliations
American Plannrng Assocration
(APA), Member
Scrn Diego American PlanrRng
Association (SDAPA), Board
Member, Awards Chair
"Work performed prror to )oining
RRM Design Group
Elizabeth Ocampo Vivero is a passionate urban planner and native Spanish speaker with extensive experience in community planning, and use planning, and urban design. She has extensive experience in community outreach, and project management of multi-disciplinary projects. Elizabeth often works in collaboration with our landscape architecture, architecture, and civil engineerin@ teams, to ensure project designs enhance the communities where they are proposed. Elizabeth"s experience includes seven years at the City of San Diego Planning Department, where she participated in the preparation of multiple community plansand grant funded efforts. Sheis skilled in preparin@ and conducting engaging community outreach strategies for a wide range of planning efforts.

Featured project experience
Agoura Village Specific Plan,
Agoura Hills
Avalon Mode Shift Feasibility
Study*
Barrio Logan Community Plan
Update - Spanish Translation/
Peer Review Services, San
Diego*
Claremont Mesa Community
Plan, San Diego*
Culver City ADU Prototypes/
Handbook
Dana Point General Plan
Outreach
EscondidoADU Prototypes/
ADU Handbook
EI Segundo Downtown Specific
Plan Update
FiskeFamily Property ADU/Site
Improvements
Goleta Objective Design
Standards for Multiple
Dwellings/Mixed-Use
Developments
Hawthorne Zoning Code
Amendments
JurupaValleyADU Prototypes/
Handbook
La Jolla Streetscape
mprovement Plan, San Diego*
Long Beach ADU & SB9 Loca
Ordinances
Mariners' Cove Redevelopment
Project, San Diego*
Midway - Pacific Highway
Community Plan, San Diego*
Mission Boulevard Public
Spaces/ActiveTransportation,
San Diego*
North Park Community Plan,
San Diego*
Old Town San Diego
Community Plan, San Diego*
Rams Hill Specific Plan
Amendment, Borrego Springs*
Santee Town Center Specific
Plan/Arts & Entertainment
District
Rancho Del Oro Transit
Oriented Development,
Oceanside
Torrance Land Use Element and
Safety Element Update
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Supervisor of Planning
and Urban Design with
12 years of experience
Education
Masters in City PlannRng,
San Diego State University, CA
Juris Doctor, Lewis & Clark
LawSchool, OR
BachelorofArts, English
and German, Unrversity of
Californra, Davis, CA
Minor in Environmental Policy
and Planning, University of
Caldornia, Davis, CA
Affiliations
American Insfitute of Certified
Planners (AICP), CA, 33721
Katja Dillmann is a mult'-faceted planner, who comes to the profession with formal training and work experience. Trained as an attorney, Katja has her juris doctor degree, as well as a master's in city planning. She has also spent time working in Washington D.C., as well as for a Mayorin the City of Portland, giving her firsthand experience with public policy work.

In her role as Transportat'on Policy Advisor for the Mayor, she worked on several projects that looked at corridors with an eye toward safety, and use/urban design, and economic development. As a third culture kid and an avid traveler her work is creatively influenced by the successful implementations of Urban Design seen in other countries. Addit'onally, as a cyclist and passionate advocate of active transportation, she's committed to building plans that enhance a city"s outdoor space.

Featured project experience
Alhambra Objective
Design Standards and
Design Guidelines
American Canyon Parks
Master Plan
Brea Focused General Plan and
Core Specific Plan
Carlsbad Objective
Design Standards
Carson Economic Development
Strategic Plan
Chula Vista Active
Transportation Plan*
Comprehensive Active
Transportation Plan, Coronado*
Culver City ADU Handbook
Dana Point Genera
Plan Outreach
EI Cajon Active
Transportation Plan*
Encinitas SB 2 Planning Grant
(Objective Design Standards)
Escondido Public Art
Master Plan
Hawthorne Zoning
Code Amendments
Jurupa Valley ADU Handbook
Lancaster Public Art
Master Plan
La Mirada Objective
Design Standards
La Mesa Boulevard
Complete Streets*
Patterson Downtown
Master Plan
Santee Arts and
Entertainment District
Santee Mobility Element*
Santee Town Center Specific
Plan Amendment - SGIP Grant
Torrance Housing Corridor
Districts Analysis
Wildomar Mobility Ptan*
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Managing Partner with
24 years of experience
Education
Bachelor ofArchrtecture,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Licenses and more
Architect, CA, C32348
Architect, C0, 00405508
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design
Accredited Professional
(LEED AP)
Congressfor the New Urbanism
Accredited (CNU-A)
Amerrcan Institute of Architects
(AIA)
San Luis Obispo Chamber
of Commerce Economic
Devejopment Committee
As Managin@ Partner, Scott Martin brings over twenty years of valuable experience to RRM Design Group. From urban design and planning to facility production and construction, Scott"s experience ranges far and wide. A LEED Accredited Professional, his designs incorporate creative and sustainable solutions. In addition to his technical expertise, Scott is dedicated to meeting the priorities and needs of the community.

His close relationship with both public and private clients offers him a comprehensive view of each project. A thoughtful leader and designer, Scott Mart'n brings an all-encompassing perspect've to the architecture team at RRM.

Featured project experience
Azusa TOD General Plan/
Development Code Update and
Specific Plan
Balboa Avenue Station Area
Specific Plan, San Diego
Balboa Village Design
Guidelines, Streetscape
mprovement Plan, and
Wayfinding Sign Program
Calabasas General Plan Update
Carlsbad Objective Design
Standards
Carson Economic Development
Strategic Plan
Cerritos Housing Element
Update (2021-2029)
Colton Downtown
Development Code and
Design Manual
EI Cajon Housing Element
Rezoning Program Mixed-Use
Zone Testing
EI Monte Downtown TOD
Specific Plan
Encinitas SB 2 Planning Grant
(Objective Design Standards)
Fullerton Downtown Core &
Corridors Specific Plan
Huntington Beach Research
and Technology Zone
La Puente Housing
Element Update
La Mirada Objective
Design Standards
Lompoc Streetscape MultiModal Improvement Plan
Long Beach On-Cal
Planning Consultant Services
Los Altos Downtown Vision
Rosemead Freeway Corridor
Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
San Ysidro Community
Plan Update
Stanton Livable Beach
Boulevard Mobility Plan
Temple City Object've Design
Standards
Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Specific Plan Mixed-Use
Feasibility Analysis
Torrance Housing Corridor
Districts Analysis
West Covina Architectural and
Urban Design Review
West Hollywood Urban
Design Program
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Manager of Landscape
Architecture with 34
years of experience
Education
* BachelorofScience,Landscape
Architecture, California
Polytechnic State Unrversrty,
San Luis Obispo, CA
Licenses and more
American Socrety of
LandscapeArchitects (ASLA),
Southern Caldornra Chapter,
2008-present
Trustfor Historic Preservat'on,
member, 2003-present
Orange County Bicyde
Coalition, 2011-present
International Mountain Brking
Assocration, 2000-present
Surfrider Foundation, 2001,
present
Interweaving his early love of nature and community, Brian Hanne@an was led to a careerin landscape architecture. With over thirty years of experience in various architectural sectors, Brian offers an expansive view of design. Inspired by the needs of the client and community and the diverse talent of his team, Brian"s excitement for creative collaboration transcends into each of his projects. From trails, greenways, and open spaces to recreational and regional parks, he brings an allencompassing approach to design. Through collaborative part'cipahion and multidisciplinary engagement, Brian is committed to creatin(, accessible spaces that both enhance the natural environment and benefit the vitality and health of communities.

Featured project experience
25th Street Renaissance
Streetscape, San Diego
Arcadia Gold Line Station
Pedestrian Linkage, Arcadia
Azusa TOD General Plan/
Development Code Update and
Specific Plan
Balboa Avenue Station Area
Specific Plan, San Diego
E3alboa Village Design
Guidelines, Streetscape
mprovement Plan, and
Wayfinding Sign F'ro(gram,
Newport Beach
Buena Park Multi-Modal
Mobility Act'on Plan
Carson Economic Development
Strategic Pfan
Chula Vista Urban Core Specific
Plan and Design Guidelines
Colton Downtown
Development Code and
Design Manual
Fullerton Downtown Core &
Corridors Specific Plan
Hollister Avenue Complete
Streets Corridor Plan, Goleta
Huntington Beach Downtown
Specific Plan
Las Positas Multi-Use Pathway,
Santa Barbara
Lomas Santa Fe Corridor Study,
Solana Beach
Long Beach Urban Design
Element and On-Ca
Planning Services
Mission Boulevard
Public Spaces and Active
Transportation Network (ATN),
San Diego
Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic
Trail Network Master Plan
San Ysidro Community Plan
Update, San Diego
Stanton Livable Beach
Boulevard Mobility Plan
West Newport Mesa
Streetscape Master Plan
Whittier Boulevard Specific
Plan Improvements
Yorba Linda Town Center
Specific Plan
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Director with 17 years of
experience
Education
Master of Urban Planning, New
York Universrty, Robert Wagner
Graduate School of Publrc
Service, New York
Accreditations and
more
American Insmute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
American Plannrng Assocrafion,
member
Susanne is a Director for Rincon's Environmental Sciences and Planning group responsible for managing and preparing environmental documents for a wide range of projects including residential, commercial, and community developments, utilities improvements and upgrades, and educational facilities. Shehasextensive experience conductin@ and preparing environmental analyses in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act. In recent years, she has prepared numerous streamlining documents for transit priority projects under Section 21155 and infill projects under Section 15183 of the State CEQA Guidelines. As the Director for the proposed Specific Plan, Susanne will oversee preparauon of the Addendum to the City of Montebello's General Plan Environmenta mpact Report (EIR).

Featured project experience
City of Burbank Housing
Element EIR and EIR
Addendum, Burbank
Zoning Code and Subdivision
Code Updates Categoria
Exemption and Negative
Declaration, Culver City
Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard
Corridor Specific Plan
Amendment Categorica
Exempl'on, Los Angeles
Citywide 2021-2029 Housing
Element and Safety Element
Update EIR and EIR Addendum,
Los Angeles
Downtown Transit Oriented
Development Specific Plan EIR,
Burbank
Media District Specific Plan EIR,
Burbank
Housing Element Update EIR,
West Hollywood
The Terraces at Walnut Specific
Plan Project EIR, Walnut
Westside South Community
PlanUpdate EIR,LosAn@eles
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Project Manager with 9
years of experience
Education
Bachelor of Science,
Environmental Science,
Unrversity of Caflfornia,
Los Angeles, CA
Affiliations
American Planning Aswciafion
(APA), Member
nine years of experience preparing and managing environmental analyses in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for infrastructure, housing and urban development, and long-range planning projects.

Her responsibilities include performing research and analysis and/or completinB assignments within agency offices and for private sector clients; conducting field work necessary to complete high-quality technical noise studies; assisting with in-house English-to-Spanish translations of environmental notices and other public outreach materials; and interacting with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters related to land use planning, CEQA/ NEPA compliance, and land development application processing. For the proposed Specific Plan, Vanessa will manage preparation of the Addendum the City of Montebello's General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and will the primary contact for daily operations.

Featured project experience
Citywide 2021-2029 Housing
Element and Safety Element
Update EIR and EIR Addendum,
Los Angeles
6th Cycle Housing Element New
Policies & Programs IS-MND
Addendum, Pico Rivera
Starwood/Plaza West Covina
General Plan Exemption
Checklist, West Covina
City of Burbank Housing
Element EIR Addendum,
Burbank
Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard
Corridor Specific Plan
Amendment Categorical
Exemption, Los Angeles
The Terraces at Walnut Specific
Plan Project EIR, Walnut
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Senior Planner with10
years of experience
Education
Master of UrbanandRegional
Planning,TmnsportationPolrcy
andPlanning,Universrtyof
Californra,LosAngeles,CA
BachelorofArts UrbanStudies,
Unrversityof California,Irvine,CA
BachelorofArts Criminology,
Law,andSociety,Universrtyof
Californra,Irvine,CA
Accreditations and more
AmericanInstituteof Certdied
Planners (AICP)
AmerrcanPlanning Association
(APA),member
Michael Sahimi is a senior transportation planner with experience in active transportation and safety analyses. Michael's active transportation hork has included developing citywide active transportation plans, preparing conceptual bicycle and pedestrian improvement designs, and conducting bicycle and pedestrian safety analyses. His safety work has included conducting citywide and site-specific mult'modal safety analyses and developing recommended improvements to reduce conflicts between bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles. He also has experience in community outreach, traffic operat'ons, environmental analysis, circulation studies, and parking studies.

Featured project experience
City of Montebello General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Updates, EIR, VMT Guidelines, and Bicycle Master Plan; Montebello Kittelson developed the updated circulation element for the City of Montebello General Plan Update and their Downtown Specific Plan area. Kittelson also updated the mobility element's goals, policies, and circulation network to accommodate the City's envisioned land use and circulation build-out. The plan provides an enhanced network of trails and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle mobility, as well as promotes a vibrant and walkable downtown area near rail stations. Michae supported the development of goals, policies, and actions for the Genera Plan and Downtown Specific Plan. In addition, he led the development of updates to the City's SB 743 consistent transportation analysis guidelines and the preparation of the citywide bicycle master plan.

Norwalk Bicycle Master Plan; Norwalk
Kit-telson recently prepared a Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) to improve city bicycling condit'ons and connectivity to loca and regional destinations. The project included substantial bilingual public outreach efforts, including coordination with a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) and several community workshops. A key focus of the study was to improve access to two transit stations in the city. As deputy project manager, Michael led the existing conditions analysis and conducted an inventory of existing facilit'es, opportunities, and constraints in and around the city; he also led the development of bikeway recommendations. He worked with Kittelson designers to prepare conceptual graphics illustrating potential bicycle facilityimprovements in the city, which were incorporated into the final plan document.

Brea Creek Trail Gap Closure Feasibility Study; Buena Park Michael served as the deputy project manager in this study to address a gap in the act've transportat'on network in northern Buena Park. He led the technical assessment of existing conditions, including developing a bicycle equity index for the study area. Michael worked with the City to identify opportunities and constraints and develop evaluation criteria. He also facilitated coordination between the City and other project team members and stakeholders, including leading a walking tour of the study area. Based on the analysis and public outreach findings, Michael worked with Kittelson designers and the City to develop the bicycle/pedestrian improvement design concepts and conducted the alternatives assessment to finalize the preferred concept.

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Associate Engineer with
18 years of experience
Education
BachelorofScrence, CMI
Engineerrng,OregonState
Unrversity,CorvalHs,OR
Licenses and more
ProfessronalCivilEngrneer,CA,
76101
ProfessionalTraffic Engineer,CA,
2918
Mychal Loomis is a cer'i'fied transportation engineer and road safety professional serving an array of project and client types. He has over 18 years of experience developing long-range mobility plans for communities, creating traffic and circulation plans to support new development, authoring local and statewide road safety plans, and designing several major roadways and phasing plans. Mychal provides responsive and holistic viewpoints on mobility, with a drive for servin(3 clients and finding solutions supported by the community. He cont'nues to learn and adapt to the ever-changing world of mobility to serve best his projects and the communities they benefit from.

Featured project experience
Montebello Safe Travel Plan; Montebello - Kittelson supported a consultant team and the City of Montebello in performing collision analysis, identifying safety issues on the roadway network, developing a list of countermeasures, and prioritizing projects for funding opportunities with the intent to reduce or eliminate traffic collisions. The plan is a local road safety plan thatincluded coordination with mult'disciplinary roadway stakeholders to discuss traffic safety concerns and potential solutions. Mychal led the Kittelson team, which led the crash data analyses and development of countermeasures and supported stakeholder engagement and development of the plan document.

ProfessronalTraffic Operations
Engineer, 4347
Certified RoadSafety Professional
(RSP),Tmnsportation Professrowl
Certification Board, 286
Mission Viejo Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR)/LocalRoad Safety Plan (LRSP); Mission Viejo - Kittelson prepared a SSAR/LRSPto assistthe City of Mission Viejo in performing collision analysis, identifying safety issues on the roadway network, and developing a list of systemic countermeasures with the intent to reduce or eliminate traffic collisions. A main focus ofimprovements in the City was on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and traffic calming, which is challenging in an urban environment with large multilane roadways designed for vehicle throughput. Mychal led the development of countermeasures and overall preparation of the SSAR/LRSP.

Caltrans Road Safety Infrastructure Plans; Statewide - Kittelson is working with the Caltrans Division Of Safety Programs to establish a methodology to evaluate safety data along the California State Highway System, engage stakeholders, and prioritize infrastructure modifications. Using the methodology established, Kittelson will develop concurrent plans for each of the 12 Caltrans districts, working with district stakeholders to identify and focus improvements on district-level priorities and highways. Mychal is the consultant team's project manager.

Fresno COG Multi-Jurisdictional Local Roadway Safety Plan; Fresno County -. Kittelson worked with the Fresno Council of Governments to create a multi-jurisdictional local roadway safety plan (MLRSP). The MLRSP allowed each agency to develop its own safety goals, policies, and project priorities while aligning efforts across jurisdictions. Kittelson analyzed crash patl:erns and determined emphasis areas, high-priority locations for improvements, engineering treatments, education and enforcement strategies to encourage safer road user behavior, and location-specific safetyimprovement projects with concept designs and cost estimates. This included preparation of two HSIP applications for each of the 10 local jurisdictions. Mychal was project engii"ieer, leading the development of countermeasures and preparafion of the 10 LRSPs.

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Senior Principal Planner
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Education
Master of Science,
Transportatron Engineering,
University of Calfornra,
Berkeley, CA
Master of City Planning,
Universrty of California,
Berkeley, CA
Bachelor ofScience, Mechamcril
Engineerrng, Boston Umversrty,
Boston, MA
Licenses and more
Amerrcan Planning Assocration
(APA), member
Institute of Transportation
Engrneers (ITE), Member
Tim Erney is a transportation planner with experience with planning and engineering projects throughout California. His primary focus has been on managing analyses and documentation for environmental review projects, access and circulation studies, sustainable transportation practices, TDM measures, parking evaluat'ons, pedestrian and bicycle reviews, and data collection programs. In addition, his experience includes detailed technical analyses of local and regional roadway facilities, including traffic forecasting, modal split analyses, traffic diversion, and operational analyses. He has experience coordinating with ocal and regional transportation and environmental agencies in Southern California and has been leadin(3 the firm's efforts on the evaluation of emerging technologies and alternative evaluation metrics.

Featured project experience
Travel Demand Management Programs - Tim has been responsible for developing implementable and defensible travel demand management (TDM) programs. Primarily, these include the evaluation of the best TDM elements to achieve the goals of the project, supported by data and research developed on a national basis. In addition to the adoption of standard TDM measures, such as active transportation facilities and parking management, Tim routinely works with developers to adjust land use programs to betterinternalize trips and to right-size parking to facilitate shared parking opportunities. Sample projects where Tim has engaged in these efforts:

Baldwin Park Downtown TOD Specific Plan, Montebello General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan, La Verne General Plan, Lake Forest Sustainability Implementat'on Program, and Serramonte Center Expansion Plan.

City of Montebello General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Update, EIR, and VMT Implementation; Montebello - Kittelson developed the updated circulation element for the City of Montebello General Plan Update as well as their Downtown Specific Plan area. Kittelson updated the mobility element's goals, policies, and a circulation network to accommodate the City's envisioned land use and circulation buildout. The plan provides an enhanced network of trails, enhanced pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and promotes a vibrant and walkable downtown area and near rail stations. Tim served as project principal and led development of the general plan update.
1-5 Between Avenido Pico and San Diego County Line VMT Mitigation Program; Orange County - Kittelson developed a program to mitigate the VMT impacts of the proposed implementation of new HOV lanes along 1-5 in southern Orange County. As task manager, Tim led the research into options for reducing area VMT, including establishment of an aggressive TDM program, transit improvements, affordable housing construction, and the establishment of mobility wallets. The benefit of these programs was calculated using information from CAPCOA and the local travel demand model.
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Jeff Riegner BPE,AICP, PTOE,RSPI
Project Role: Complete Streets Expert
Jeff R. Riegner has experience in wide-ranging multimodal transportation planning and design projects. He is a trusted advisor to public sector transportation clients, helping them meet ambitious, accelerated strategic goals. Jeff is a nat'onally recognized expert in complete streets and bicycle and pedestrian facility planning and design, with a proven ability to manage and successfully complete challenging and highly complex projects on time and within budget. Furthermore, Jeff is an effective presenter and collaborator, creating long-term relationships with agencies, elected officials, and the public.of mobility to best serve his projects and the communities they benefit from.

Featured project experience
Education
Master of Science,
Transportation Engrneering,
Umversity of California,
Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Civil Engineering,
University of Delaware, Newark,
DE
Licenses and more
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MD #25603, NC #046841
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Amerrcan Institute of Certfied
Planners (AICP)
Pmfessional Traffic Operations
Engineer, 498
Road Safety Professional, Level
1, 1080
National Complete Streets
Coalition, Chair
Instrtute of Transportation
Engineers, Fellow
National Physrcal Activity Plan:

Transportation & Land Use
Sector Committee
Pedestrian 8i Bicycle
Informatron Center: Natronal
Revrew Group
City of Philadelphia Complete Streets Support; Philadelphia, PA - Kittelson worked with the City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities (OTIS) to update the 2017 version of the Complete Streets Handbook and align it with the Philadelphia Streets Department TraTT'c Engineering Standards and the Philadelphia Streets Department Right of Way Improvement Standards. Kit-telson compared current guidance in the three documents with complete streets best practices from peer cities and national design guides, creating a new combined document called the Philadelphia Streets Engineering Standards. This projectincluded coordination with OTIS, Streets Department, PCPC, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), SEPTA, and PennDOT.

FHWA Operations and Complete Streets Primer; National - For the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Kittelson helped develop a primer document on Transportation Systems Management and Operations and Complete Streets. The primer isintended to be a higher-level piece that frames the implications of complete street operations (accommodation of all modes and delay for all modes) and ways in which operations can support and enhance complete streets.

Maryland DOT Complete Streets Policy Audit; Statewide, MD - Kittelson helped the Maryland Department ofTransportation (MDOT) develop a statewide Complete Streets policy.

State College Borough Next Generation Connectivity + Mobility Plan; State College, PA - Kittelson developed a safety and mobility plan that prioritized safety, promoted active transportation, expanded travel opl'ons, and facilitated sustainable development throughout the Borough. The plan was structured with all of the components of an SS4A Safety Action Plan to position the Borough for SS4Aimplementation funding; as a result, they won an SS4A implementation grant of nearly S15million in 2024.

Active Erie Transportation Plan; Erie, PA - Project manager for developing a walking and bicycling master plan for the City. Completed with prior employer. 56 (rty o)boutn br:ite proposai ior pranning ano hnvironmentai (:onsulting SerVICeS ial /(,7833
Principal with 37 years
of experience
Education
Bachelor ofArts, Economics,
Claremont McKenna College,
Claremont, CA
Master of Arts, Resource and
Environmental Economics,
University of Caldornra,
Riverside, CA
Affiliations
California Association for Local
Economic Development (CALED)
International Economrc
Development Council
Roberts Environmental Center
(Board Member)
His background encompasses the fields of economic development, real estate development, and regional economic analysis. His project experience includes real estate market forecasting, pro forma financia analysis, demographic research and modeling, fiscal impact analysis, transit-oriented development, downtown revitalization, business retention/atl:raction,and infrastructure financing programs. He has led the preparation of economic development strategic plans for cities, counties and regions throughout the United States and has substantia experience managing stakeholder engagement efforts for large-scale economic development plans. He has completed numerous market studies and economic development strategies for public and private clients throughout southern California.

Featured project experience
San Ramon Economic Impact
Analysis for Retail Development
Ordinance
Monterey Park General Plan
Update (Market Study)
Monterey Park Economic
Development Strategic Plan
Santa Fe Springs Economic
Development Strategic Plan
Los Angeles Transit Oriented
Development Study
nglewood Transit Oriented
Development Study
Santa Monica Transit Oriented
Development Study
Azusa Transit Oriented
Development Study
Huntington Park Downtown
Specific Plan Implementation
Strategy (with RRM Design
Group)
Carson Economic Development
Strategic Plan (EDSP) (with RRM
Design Group)
Fullerton Downtown Core and
Corridors Specific Plan (with
RRM Design Group)
Huntington Beach Zoning
Ordinance for Research and
Technology Zone (with RRM
Design Group)
Hawthorne Zoning
Amendments Developer
Outreach and Peer City
Research (with RRM Design
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Torrance Housing Corridor
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Administration with
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Development and Finance,
University of California, Los
Angeles, CA
Affiliations
* Califorma Association for Local
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Alan Levenson has been affiliated with TNDG for 25 years. His areas of expertise include economic development strategic planning, regional economic analysis, fiscal impact analysis, retail market evaluat'on, and real estate development feasibility assessment. He has also been a principal part'cipant in the preparation of several dozen economic development strategic plans. He has also prepared commercial/industriat and residential market studies on behalf of numerous city clients as part of General and Specific Plan processes. He has completed numerous economic studies for public and private clients throughout southern California.

Featured project experience
Monterey Park General Plan
Update (Market Study)
Monterey Park Economic
Development Strategic Plan
Santa Fe Springs Economic
Development Strategic Plan
Florence/La Brea TOD Plan
Market Analysis, Inglewood
(with RRM Design Group)
Huntington Park Downtown
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Strategic Plan (EDSP) (with RRM
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Fullerton Downtown Core and
Corridors Specific Plan (with
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Ordinance for Research and
Technology Zone (with RRM
Design Group)
Torrance Housing Corridor
Study Financial Pro Forma and
Developer Outreach (with RRM
Design Group)
Azusa TOD Specific Plan
Market/Financial Analsysis
(with RRM Design Group)
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Carolyn Chun
Senior Planning Associate
Contact: (310) 618-5869 l [email protected]
Client: City of Torrance
Project: Torrance Land Use Element and Safety
Element Update - RRM is currently providing
consulting servicesfor updating the City'sLand Use
Elementand Safety Elementto achieveconsistency
with the goals identified in the 2022 HousingElement,
2021 StrategiC Plan, and ZOning COde. In 2023, RRM
also prepared the City's Housing Corridors Overlay.

Kristin Aguila
Director of Community Development
Contact: (562) 860-0311 i [email protected]
Client: City of Cerritos
Project: Cerritos Housing Element Update
(2021-2029) - The City hired RRM to complete their
2021-2029 Housing Element Update. SCAG assigned
the City a Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA)allocation of1,908 units. The2021-2029
HousingElementfeatures programs and strategies to
accommodate the units, jncluding the development
of government-owned property for lower-income
housing and the redevelopment of theformer
Sears site at the Cerritos Town Center into a IOO%
residential project, among others.

Elaine Thienprasiddhi, AICP
Principal Planner
Contact: (714)765-4568 i [email protected]
Client: City of Anaheim
Project: Anaheim Center City Corridors Existing
Conditions and Opportunities Analysis - a detailed
project description isprovided on page 30 of this
proposal.

Brenda Wisneski
Director of Community Development
Contact: (949) 248-3560 i [email protected]
Client: City of Dana Point
Project: Dana Point General Plan Outreach - RRM
was retained by the City of DanaPoint to conduct
the visioning phase of the GeneralPlan Update. The
intent of the visioningphase of the GeneralPlan
update was to capture the community's collective
vision and thoughts to developaframework to guide
thefuture of Dana Point. RRMconducted a robust
community-based participatory process to help
inform the visioning phr:ise.Theresulting vjsioning
framework will guide the policies,procedures, and
priorities of the next versionof DanaPoint's General
Plan.

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South Gate Planning and Environmental
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Fee Schedule
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Fee Footnotes
Estimated fees for tasks shown as a'Timeand Materials - Not to Exceed" (T&M/NTE) are provided kor informational purposes only. Amounts billed for these tasks, which will reTlect actual hours, will not be exceeded without prior approval by the client Reimbursable Expenses
Incidental expenses incurred by RRM Design Group or any subconsultant it may hire to perform services for this prolect are reimbursed by the dient at actual cost plus 10% to cover its overhead and administrakive expenses
Adjustment to Hourly Billirig Rates
RRM reserves the right to adjust hourly rates on an annual basis.

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Resources to be Provided by the City
Stakeholder Coordination. If the City selects Stakeholder Interviews as an outreach option, the City is responsible for reaching out to and coordinating with stakeholders and sending invitations. RRM wi coordinate with the City on recommended groupings ofindividuals.

Meeting Notices. The City is responsible for printing and distributing the physical meeting notices when needed. If requested, the costs of providing printing and/or distribution of meel'ng notices would be on a time and materials basis.

Meeting Attendance. The project budget assumes virtual attendance at meetings identified in the work program, unless otherwise specified. The costs of additional orin-person meeting attendance would be on a time and materials basis, if requested.

Review of Draft Document. A draft of each document will be provided to staff and revised one time based on a single set of consolidated City comments providing clear direction.

Printing. This budget assumes the City will be responsible for printing and distributing draft and fina documents as needed. The Consulting Team will print workshop and open house material.

Lead Agency. The project is subject to CEQAonly, with the City actin@as lead agency.

Project Description. The City will provide a stable project description for CEQA purposes; adjustments required as a result of changes to the project description once technical analyses are underway are not included in this scope and may require a task amendment pending the complexity of project description changes.

City Documents. City staff will provide access to all documents needed for data gathering and research, including in MS Word format, if necessary.

CEQA Documents. All draft documents are subject to one or two rounds of review/comments by City staff, depending on what is described in Task E. All comments will be provided as track changes directly in the electronic Word documents and will be consolidated into one set of comments with the comments.

Second Round Comments. To maintain momentum in the project schedule and provide cost efficiency, Rincon assumes comments from the City during any second round of review will focus on new content only, and any new comments will be minimal.

Information Needs/Review Time Frames. The City will be generally responsive to information needs, access requests, and review time frames to allow the RRM team to maintain project momentum.

ADA Accessibility. Scope does not include accessibility remediation services pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other applicable requirements.

CEQA Notices. City staff will prepare notices for the CEQA-related public hearing(s).

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Requests for Modifications to the Sample Agreement
RRM Design Group substantially concurs with the City's proposed Agreement for Professional Services, however, there are some items that we feel would be of mutual benefit to discuss and would improve insurability.

As part of our due diligence in preparing a responsive qualifications package, we reached out to ourinsurance provider to review the City's Agreement for Professional Services for compliance with Civil Code Sect'on 2782.8 as amended by SB 496. The amended Civil Code went into effect January 1, 2018, and limits the cost of defense charged to the design professional to an amount not to exceed the design professional's proportionate percentage of fault after a ruling of fault is determined. Providing defense for claims and allegations, sometimes referred to as "dollar one" defense, is no longer enforceable due to the passage of SB 496. The following proposed changes shown in red bring the City's indemnification clause into compliance with the amended Civil Code as well as request modifications for fairness and clarity.

6.1 Termination for Convenience. City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving fifteen (15) days written notice to Consultant or City, respectively, of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents and other materials shall, at the option of City, become its property. If this Agreement is terminated by City as provided herein, Consultant will be paid the total amount of its costs as of the termination date. In no event shall the amount payable upon termination exceed the total maximum compensation provided for in this Agreement.

6.5.2 Comprehensive general and automobile liability insurance protecting Consultant in amounts not less than Sl,000,000 per occurrence/accident for bodily injury and property damage liability. Each such policy of insurance shall:
e. Cover the insurable operations of Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

6.6 Indemnification. To the extent allowed under Cal. Civ. Code E)2782.8, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and/or any other City agency, including other employees, officers and representatives, for/from any and all claims or actions of any kind asserted against City and/or any other City agency to the extent arising out of Consultant's (including Consultant's employees, representatives, products and subcontractors) negli(,ent performance under this Agreement, excepting only such claims or actions which may arise out of sole or active negligence of City and/or any other City agency, or any third parties not acting on behalf of, at the direction of, or under the control of Consultant. Consultant shall not have an immediate duty to defend the Indemnitees, but shall only reimburse the same to the extent of Consultant's culpability OR Consultant has no obligation to pay for any of the indemnitees' defense related cost prior to a final determination of liability.

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City of South Gate
City Clerk's Office
Attn: John F.Signo, AICP,Planning Manager
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
RE: Proposal for Planning and Environmental Consulting Services Dear Mr. Signo and Members of the Selection Committee:
iCiiv:ii:y tloi';i is pleased to submit our proposal to work with the City of South Gate (City) to plan for a major new phase of focused, economically and environmentally sustainable growth within commercial corridors, in industrial areas, and near future transit hubs. Based on our team's understanding of the City's challenges and opportunities, Kimley-Horn has assembled a team with a long track record of crafting successful land use strategies to achieve the City's goals uti(izing our in-house specialists in industriai and commercial development; transit-oriented development (TOD) and mobility planning the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):traffic engineering services; and community outreach as well as a wide variety of other services that can be leveraged for the benefit oTthe City. We have partnered with Kosmont Companies (Kosmont)-widely respected for their work and knowledge in economic development feasibiJity with a strong history partnering with the City. In addition, we have partnered with Ninyo & Moore to prepare a hazardous materials assessment as well as Bargas Environmental Consulting (Bargas) to prepare the biological resources report. We understand, per the RFP,the desired target completion date of the full work program is one year. Due to the need for development of a Programmatic EIR and public outreach, we assumed project compietion in14 months. However, we can work with the City to prioritize certain tasks and accelerate the schedule as needed.

Kimley-Horn is well-prepared and well-positioned to deliver this project due to our history of successful projects involving industrial corridors, mobilityhubs,andTODprojects-includingspecificplansforTODs,zoningcodeupdates,andfirst/lastmileprolects-to municipalclientsacross California. We recently worked with the City of Pico Rivera to prepare the Washington Boulevard TOD Specific Plan, which was unanimously adopted by Council in January 2025, and we are currently working with the City of Bell Gardens to develop theirTransit-Oriented Communities (TOCs) Specific Plan to identify first/last mile improvements and development opportunities in advance of the opening of the future Southeast Gateway Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridor. Our deep bench of more than 8,400 planning, design, engineering, and development professionals have planned for smart growth strategies throughout the nation, and we partner extensively with developers to see many of these plans through to implementation.

For example, our work with Trammel Crow for the District North Hollywood TOD joint development project will lead to the construction of 570 mixed-income apartments and up to 1,400 units of new housing at buildout as well as thousands of square feet of new mixed-use development anchored by open space and placemaking elements. With this extensive experience, we will work with the City to craft a vision and focused implementation strategies to help revitalize and create new successful and sustainable development opportunities for the community.

We look forward to the next steps in the selection process. If you have any questions, your point-of-contact for this proposal will be project manager (CEQA) Jessie Barkley. Jessie may be reached by phone at 21 3.793.5445 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Jessie Barkley
Project Manager (CEQA)
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"Sri Chakravarthy, PE, TEis authorized to contractually bind Kimley-Horn and to negotiate a contract on behalf of the firm.

Kimley-Horn's proposal is valid fora period of 720 calendardays from the Closing Date and 77/77(,forReceiptof Proposals (March 20, 2025, 5:00pm).

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EachProposershallsubmit thefollowrnginformation: a.Methodologyb.ProjectSchedule, c.QualificationsandPriorExper(ence, d.Personnel,e.ConflictofInterest,f Reference.

Methodology
ProvidetheMethodology/Approach propobedfo(theworkasdefinedin theScopeofWork.

The City faces challenges and opportunities for future development. The industrial job basehistorically driven by such major employers as FirestoneTires and General Motors-is now dominated by warehouse, distribution, and small-scale manufacturing. Currently,the City has a 15,000-square-foot limit on warehousing. Because of the City's prime location near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the growth of e-commerce, the City's industrial land is in demand. Landowners and businesses are interested in bringing in industrial land uses that include warehouse operations as a way to renew their parcels. Industrial development with warehouses can create opportunities for landowners and create jobs, but they can also create negative impacts for the community. The City requires an environmental and planning consultant to craft a new citywide industrial ordinance that would revise or eliminate the 15,000-square-foot limit but also balance and analyze potential impacts to the environment and the community.

As outlined below, as the City is facing struggling businesses atong many of the City's commercial corridors and requires guidance to identify sites and strategies (such as a zoning overlay adjustment) suited for various types of redevelopment consistent with the City's vision for these corridors and market realities.

Future development around two future transit centers also offer an opportunity for new housing and economic development in the City.With input from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), the City requires a consultant that will assist in considering and setting a vision for the future of these lands around the future transit centers and provide a set of land use tools to achieve success.

Based on our team's understanding of the City's challenges and opportunities, Kimley-Horn has assembled a team with a long track record of crafting successful crafting land use strategies to active the City's goals. Our work plan is summarized below:

Task 1: Project Management and Coordination
Project Goals
1 Achieve active engagement from
residents, community organizations,
and businesses of all ages and
abilities to develop the project
vision and direction
: Create a successful zoning
ordinance that provides
for optional and sensitive
considerations for industrial
uses and residents particularly
in relation to warehousing and
truck-generating businesses
,l Promote economic revitalization
at keyTOD nodes and corridors
through placemaking, actionable
policies, infrastructure investments,
and a clear set of actions for all key
stakeholders to follow
TASK 1.1: PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING AND SITE VISITa
Kimley-Horn and Kosmont will work with the City to organize an in-person kick-off meeting and site visit. In advance of the kick-off meeting, we will prepare an agenda and presentation materials and transmit to City staff at least four business days in advance for review and approval. The aim of the kick-off meeting is to establish communication protocols, review scope/schedule, budget and request relevant City materials (i.e., General Plan, economic development studies, vision statements, zoning, and financial data). The Kimley-Horn team will tour the TOD areas, industrial areas, and corridors with City staff to understand challenges, opportunities and City expectations in preparation for the Existing Conditions Report and Real Estate and Market TrendsAnalysis task to follow.

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TASK 1.2 PROJECT SCHEDULE
We have includeda preliminaryprojectschedulethat includesa12-month timeline with key milestonesand deliverables.Thefinal schedule will clearly define major deliverablesand deadlines.For major deliverables,we assumethe Citywill haveup to a 2-week reviewperiod to providecommentsand markups.Kimley-Hornwill providea comment matrixwith eachdeliverableto expediteedits oncewe receive commentsfrom the City.

The preliminaryscheduleassumes12 monthlyproject team (PT) meetings,which will includethe Kimley-Hornteam and Citystaff and othersas appropriate,inclusiveof a kick-off meeting.We havealso budgetedfor informalcheck-in meetingsbetweenprojectmanagersJessie Barkley and Adam Maleitzke, AICP and the City'sdesignatedproject lead aswell as regularemailsand phonecalls as needed.

Task 2: Data Co77ection and Analysis
Kimley-Hornwill createan ExistingConditionsReportthat will providea snapshotof existingeconomic,transportation,and land use conditions within the Cityfocusing on the following geographicareaswithin the City:

INDUSTRIALAREAS
' Existingindustrialzoned land

COMMERCIALCORRIDORS
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' FirestoneBoulevard
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TODAREAS
,. Half-mileradiusfrom the proposedl-105 and FirestoneStationsalongthe future SoutheastGatewayLine Weanticipatethat the ExistingConditionsReportwill includethe Followingcomponents:

2.1 DATA REQUEST MEMORANDUM ,,
Shortlyafter the projectcommences,Kimley-Hornwill prepareand transmit to the Citya DataRequestMemorandumthat identifiesall necessary datafor the ExistingConditionsReportand specifiesmissing datathat may be requestedof the City,GatewayCOG,SouthernCaliforniaAssociation of Governments(SCAG),and other partners.

2.2 PLAN AND POLICY ASSESSMENT '
Forthe first section of the ExistingConditionsReport,we will preparea conciseandfocused reviewof previousplansthat have been developedfor the area,includingthe 2019 Draft GatewayDistrictSpecificPlan. 'o) ApplicableexistingzoningordinancesinthecurrentCityofSouthGateMunicipalCode,focusingonzoningstandards(parkingratios,setback, permitted cises,floor area ratio (FAR),density,etc. as well as squarefootage capsfor industrialdevelopment) i Designstandardsrequiredby CaliforniaAssemblyBill (AB)98 relatingto warehousedesign and location 2':2017 HollydaleVillageSpecificPlan
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i SouthGateGeneralPlan2035
> WestSantaAna Branch(WSAB)TODStrategicImplementationPlan(SIP) - s 2024 Uk Metro First/LastMile Planfor the SoutheastGatewayLineTransitCorridor - i Cityof SouthGate2035 GeneralPlan
i Cityof South GateHousingElementforthe 2021-2029 Cycle(RevisedApril 2022) - ' Otherkey documentsidentifiedby the City
Kimley-Hornwill reviewthesekeydocumentsto identifyexistingpolicies,proposedfirst/lastmile projects,andland usecontrolsfor the geographic areasidentifiedabove.ThePlanandPolicyReviewsectionwill includea briefnarrativedescriptionof the keygoalsof eachdocumentand major recommendations,followedby a matrixhighlightingfindingsthat maybe relevantfor the developmentof the proposedzoningoverlayrecommendations.

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2 3 PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN ASSESSMENT
The second section will include an inventory of current conditions within the geographic focus areas, including built form, bike, transit, and roadway facilities, land uses and parcelization, and other key topics. We anticipate this work will include:
. High-level demographic profile
:. Overview of building stock and residential/commercial and industrial building typologies, character-contributing elements, average rent, and valuation information
.. Current land use and zoning maps
-. Profile of typical lots and site layouts
J. Profile of key commercial corridors including Tweedy,Long Beach, and Firestone Boulevards as well as Atlantic Avenue and Paramount Boulevard within the HollydaleVillage Specific Plan area ,a Identification of public facilities such as libraries, parks, schools, hospitals, major commercial and employment centers, and relevant characteristics of each (enrollment, service area, park amenities, etc.) .a. Streetscape physical character,including amenities, current typical cross-sections, placemaking elements, pavement conditions and size, and access to sidewalks
a. Parking availability for major commercial corridors (off-street and on-street) ' Map(s) of current transit stops, shelters, routes, and boarding information if available " ('. Summary of proposed development strategies, land uses, and firsUlast mile improvements identified in the WSABTOD-SIP(and subsequent refinements to the project list approved by the City and LA Metro), Draff Gateway Specific Plan, and Hollydale Village Specific Plan :.. Reviewof proposedparkingandmobilityimprovements,tationamenities,bikeandpedestrianprolects, andotherfacilitiesproposedbyLA Metro as part of the Southeast Gateway Line project (2035) ].'. Currentandproposedbicyclefacilitiesanda3-milewalkshedanalysis,LARivertrailandcurrentaccesspoints,othertrailsandconnections ! ': Park and open spaces with a map and profile
i" Other topics as identified and reasonably required by the City

2.4 REAL ESTATE AND MARKET TRENDS ASSESSMENT
Kosmont will prepare a demographic and economic profile of the City as well as review of City zoning restrictions, development standards, traffic volumes etc. This effort is described below:

The Real Estate and Market TrendsAssessment will be prepared as a slide deck and will be shared with the PT during one of its regular coordination meetings.

2.5 DRAFT AND FINAL EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Once the assessments outlined in Tasks 2.1-2.4 have been completed, Kim!ey-Horn will include these sections as part of a Draft Existing Conditions Report and issue for review by the City.We assume the City will have up to two weeks to review and provide comments on the draft report. Kimley-Horn will then update the draft report per the City's comments and issue a Final Existing Conditions Report.

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Task 3: Community Engagement

3.1 FOCUS GROUPS ..

Earlyin the process,Kimley-Hornwill work with the Cityto organizetwo focus groups discussions.Thefirst focus groupwill includeone-on-one conversationsand roundtablediscussionswith key industrialand commerciallandownersand developersin the City.The aim of this focus group is to understandthe key challengesand constraintsfacing new industrialcommercialdevelopmentin the current economicenvironment.The Kimley-Hornteam andKosmontwill attendthis Focusgroup.Thesecondfocus group will includea roundtable discussionwith LA Metro staff to understandLA Metro'stiming, processes,and vision for the two future stationsand to craft recommendationsfor overlayzonesand other alternativeland use controlsfor eachsurroundingareato promoteeconomicbenefitsfor the City.

3.2 COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Kimley-Hornproposedto conducttwo CommunityOutreachmeetings:one in-personand one virtual. Kimley-Hornwill lead andfacilitate the following events in both EnglishandSpanish:
) Project Visioning/Virtual Session: Kimley-Hornwill facilitate a virtual questionand answer(Q&A)sessionfor residentsand businessesto ask questionsor discusstheir priorities/goalsfor the projectand concernsabout issues in the project area.The sessionwill be recorded,and a transcript/summarywill be providedto the City staff.
-, OpenHouse Session/Presenting the Project: Thethirdopenhousesessionwill presentthe landuseandzoningrecommendationsfor the project to receiveresidentfeedback.Breakoutableswill be designatedforthose whopreferto engageinSpanish,anddirecttranslationwill beprovidedduring the Q&Asession.Presentationmaterialswill bemadeavailableinSpanishfor audiencemembersto followalongwiththe PowerPointpresentation.

OPTIONAL TASK 3.3: POP-UP EVENT '
Kimley-Hornwill attendan existingcommrinityeventsuch as the Farmer'sMarketfor a 3-hour stretch to interactwith the public. Kimley-Hornwill bring interactiveboardswith materialstranslated into Englishand Spanishand recordany feedbackfrom the public.

Task 4: Constraints and Opportunities Report

4.1 MARKET FEASIBILITY .

4.1 .2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR KEY COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS With struggling businessalong manyof the City'scommercialcorridors,Kosmontwill preparean inventoryof existinguseson significant parcels, includingacreageand assessedvalueto identifysites suitedTorvarioustypes of redevelopmentconsistentwith Cityvision and market realities.This analysiswill be limited to the five commercialcorridors listed inTask2.0 (Tweedy,Firestone,Long Beach,Atlantic,and Paramount).Kosmontwill work with Kimley-Hornand Citystaff to assessthe developmentpotentialfor the key parcelsto guide rezoningefforts. Kosmontwill also discuss strategiesto maximizefiscal revenuesand community benefitsfrom new developmentthrough value capture.

4.2 INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITY ASSESSMENT .

Kimley-Horn'sengineeringteamwill reviewreadilyavailableutilitysurveysprovidedbythe Cityand its serviceprovidersaswell as reviewbrownfield andenvironmentalcontaminationrecordsfrom existingsurveys.Withthis information,we will preparean assessmentof the potentialbarriersto facilitatingdevelopmenton selectsiteswithin the City'sindustrialareas.Theinformationwill be presentedin1-page profilesof eachsitewith supporting imagery,maps,summarytables,and narrativeidentifyingpotentialupgradesthat maybe neededto facilitatefeasibleindustrialdevelopmentypologies.

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4.3 0PPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
With the economic, built form, mobility, and policy analysis prepared as part of Tasks 2.1-2.4 as well as the market and infrastructure analysis for key sites in Tasks 4.1 -4.2, Kimley-Horn will prepare an Existing Conditions Opportunities and Constraints Analysis (OCA).The OCAwill analyze the following:

1. Market Potential
The market potential of select industrial and commercial uses and typologies, with a focus on South Gate's industrial areas and the five commercial corridors (as identified in Task 2.0)
T'. Development Opportunities
Identificationand prioritizationof up to six key industrialand commercial sites that havethe greatest potential for maximizingdevelopmentpotential within the industrial areas and commercial corridors, utilizingthe findings and data assembled for the Existing ConditionsReport.We anticipate utilizing geographic information systems (GIS)to aggregatekey economic seibmarketand parcel-based data that considersthe following factors:
..i. Vacant and underutilized properties: To assess development/redevelopment opportunities within the various sttidy areas, Kimley-Horn will work with Kosmont to identify vacant buildings/underutilized parcels that are suited for redevelopment. ;:. Parcelization: Preference for larger parcels or multiple adjacent parcels with a single owner, facilitating land assembly e. Proximity to key rail and roadway transportation corridors ii Parking supply and transit proximity
.. Residual land value
. Other factors identified by the PTto assess the development potential of key sites :.. Draff Typologies and Development Scenarios
For each of the six prioritized development opportunity sites, Kimley-Horn will prepare up to two development alternatives. The alternatives will be prepared as high-level concepts, utilizing SketchUPto illustrate massing, orientation, site layout, circulation, and size anrl Inrafinn of uses. It is assumed that the six development scenarios will be generally representative of industrial and commercial typologies that are most feasible in the City given market conditions and other findings. ti. Evaluation of Constraints: Current policy, zoning, built form constraints that limit the market potential of the development alternatives prepared for the six prioritized development opportunity sites, including:
:. General Plan and Specific Plan policies profiled in the Existing Conditions Report ii. Current Zoning Standards in the South Gate Municipal Code 'ii. Circulation, access, parking, and other transportation and mobility constraints iai. Availability and capacity of utilities
Financial feasibility: Utilizing findings from the Real Estateand Market Trends Analysis scope, Kosmont wiJlprepare a preliminary illustrative pro forma evaluation of development options within each study area to understand the financial feasibility of new projects. The high level proforma will provide a preliminary understanding of financially feasible and maximally productive uses.

Kimley-Horn will prepare a slide deck profiling the key development opportunity sites, the development alternatives, findings from the pro forma evaluation as well as proposed methodology for the Scenario Development and Impact Analysis as part of a slide deck (Development Scenarios and Impact Analysis Presentation).This presentation will be shared at one of the regular PT meetings to invite feedback from the City and its partners.
a'. Scenario Development and Impact Analysis.
t: With the findings from the Operations and Constraints Memorandum (OCM)prepared for the six opportunity sites, Kimley-Horn will prepare a GISanalysis to apply the development assumptions for the six refined development typologies to industrial and commercial sites as part of two scenarios, generally representing lower and higher intensity development and mix of uses. Each scenario will have assumptions for the mix of land uses, total square footage of specific uses, land coverage, FAR, density/intensity, and other planninglevel assumptions that will be embedded in the attribute table on a parcel-by-parcel basis. i;. Oncethetwoscenarioshavebeendeveloped,Kimley-HornwillprepareanlmpactAnalysisthatwillincludethefollowing:
:. Level of Service (LOS)Tratfic Analysis: Kimley-Horn will conduct operational traffic LOSanalyses for the project. The analyses are not required by CEQAbut will aid the City in assessing roadway and intersection operations. CEQArelated vehicle miles traveled (VMT)analysis is covered under a task 6.2F.
ii . Intersection/RoadwayAnalysis:WewillanalyzeintersectionoperationsbasedupontheCityandLosAngelesCountyTIS requirements. The analysis will identify LOSand level of delay (in seconds) at each intersection. Weekday peak hour intersection operations will be calculated for existing and future scenarios. Based upon the analysis, we will determine if the proposed project a
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would result in any "transportation deficiencies". The transportation deficiency threshold would be based upon Los Angeles County thresholds/criteria.lt is assumed that we will analyze up to 10intersections and five roadway segments. iil. Study Scenarios - We will complete an analysis for Existing with project, OpeningYear with and without project, and HorizonYear with and without project.
ii'. TrafficGrowthDevelopment-Wewillanalyzetheprojectedfuturegrowthintrafficbasedonnearbyplannedandapproved projects and an ambient growth rate.
=t. Mitigation - We will develop one mitigation measure/recommendation for each transportation deficiency, if necessary, to mitigate project traffic deficiencies at the study intersections. These recommendations may include physical improvements at the intersections, demand management techniques, traffic signal modifications, new striping, roadway/intersection improvements, signal warrant analysis or others.
oyi. Transportation Impact Study Report:We will prepare a report that includes the study procedure, methodology, results and conclusions. The report will include maps, figures, graphics and references for the transportation study.All traffic counts, peak hour counts, LOSand delay analysis will be included in this report. As part of this task, we will identify streets and intersections that would be impacted by truck traffic generated by warehouses and other industrial uses.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Kimley-Horn will prepare a Development OCMto evaluate the feasibility of the development alternatives prepared for the six sites and two recommend policies, zoning ordinances, and transportation and utility improvements that would facilitate development on the six sites. These recommendations may include:
) Identification of key development opportunity sites and recommended land use changes (mix, scale, intensity/density, etc.) : ) Prioritizion of linkages from industrial areas to transit stations/corridors and major commercial areas and determine ways to improve those linkages
' Review LA Metro's TOD SIPand provide recommendations on activities that meet the criteria that would make the city eligible for funding . ' Preparation of a parking analysis for restaurant and food service uses near the futbire l-1 05 and Firestone transit stations. As part of this task, we will review the City's Citywide On-Street Parking Management Plan (2019). We will provide recommendations for minimizing parking demand near the two transit stations. Recommendations could include implementing transportation demand management strategies for visitors, employees, and residents of the TOD communities. We will review data from LA Metro regarding the mode share for different types of development near other transit stations. Based on the City's Parking Code and the parking demand near other stations, we will provide recommendations for the number of parking spaces that should be required for different uses.

Once a draft of the OCM has been issued, Kimley-Horn will schedule a virtual meeting with the PTto discuss the findings and recommendations.

Following this meeting, we will incorporate feedback from the City into the draft report and issue a Final OCM. 0:"'5eve!6jSjOrit 6jj6prtunit,!es andScenarioImpactAnalysis pi6sentati6n ' , .:' DU6ev;%ej'Qpm8.evnlff'qO:ipf'piO::tnii':kge;':ft"hd' €Ch40n'P'?"taon'!'e')Mi%Wem'yii'iOera':5n5d:;me4ifatii7ii anaOCMl"' Task S; Zoning Recommendations
Based on the recommendations identified in the OCA presented in Task 4.0, Kimley-Horn will prepare the following:

5.1 DRAFT CITYWIDE INDUSTRIAL ORDINANCE
Kimley-Horn will propose changes to the City's citywide industrial code, as needed:

J i Broaden the range of allowable uses
i Allow for a more diverse mix of industrial building typologies : Revise caps on allowable square footage (with a focus on warehouse development), density/intensity, FAR,setbacks and orientation, and other development standards
i Develop a tiered system to assess potential impacts of proposed development applications and potential mitigation measures that may be conditioned as part of future development agreements or density bonuses We will prepare a Draft Citywide Industrial Ordinance Memorandum and transmit to the City for review.

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5.2 ZONING CODE RECOMMENDATIONS AND ZONING MAP
: Onemeetingwith representativesfrom the Cityto reviewand discuss draft zoningchanges proposedby the Kimley-Hornteam and determine the inclusionof specificparcels.Kimley-Hornwill incorporatefeedback from City staff and issuea redlinedversionof the City'szoningcode as well as a correspondingmap with the proposedchanges.
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Task 6: Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Kimley-Hornbelievesthe appropriateEnvironmentalDoccimentfor the project is a ProgrammaticEIR.Kimley-Hornwill work with City staff andthe Cityproject managerto kick-off the EIRpreparation.

6.1 PREPARE PROJECT DESCRIPTION
As part of this task, Kimley-Hornwill preparethe ProjectDescription,which will form the basis for the environmentalanalysis.The Project Descriptionwill includea detailednarrativeof projectcomponents,accompaniedby graphics and maps. @ Data-needs,,memorffiridum
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@"FinalProjectDescriptiontosupportCE,QAanalysls
Kimley-Hornwill prepareor obtain graphics,charts, maps,and photographsfor the Project Descriptionwith assistancefrom the project architect and other consultants.This scopeof work assumesthe preparationof up to 10 figures for the Project Description.Kimley-Hornwill addresstwo roundsof reasonablyrequiredteam comments (AdministrativeandScreencheckDraffs)and preparethe final ProjectDescription.

6.2 PREPARE TECHNICAL STUDIES
In additionto the Trafficanalysis(seeTask3.3), Kimley-Hornwill preparethe following technical reportsto supportthe CEQAanalysis:

A. CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY REPORT
Kimley-Hornwill preparea Culturaland PaleontologicalResourcesInventoryReport.The o5jectiveof these efforts is to determinewhether the projectcontains,or could reasonablycontain,culturalor paleontologicalresourcesand if the project would havea significanteffect on the environmentdueto circumstancesconcerningthese resources.

Research: Kimley-Horncultural resourcesmanagementstaff will conduct a cultural resourcesrecordssearchat the SouthCentralCoastal InformationCenter(SCCIC)to identify any previouslyrecordedcultural resourcesrecordedwithin the project area.Staff will also submit a paleontologicalrecordsearchto the NaturalHistoricMuseumof LosAngeles County(NHMLAC)and reviewonlinedatabasesat the Universityof California,BerkeleyMuseumor Paleontologyto identifyany paleontologicalresourceswithin the project areaor similar contexts.Staff will also reviewapplicableFederal,State,and localrepositoriesand databasesto identify any listed resourceswithin the projectarea.Finally,staff will researchgeomorphologyand land use historythroughapplicabledatabases,historic aerials,and topographicmapsto identifythe ovemll iesuuu;e sensitivityof different portionsof the projectarea.Dueto the sizeof the project area and programmatic natureof the project,this scope excludes identificationand evaluationof individualhistoricbuilt environmentresources not alreadylisted in registersand databases.

Report: Kimley-Hornwill producea Culturaland PaleontologicalResourcesInventoryReportin a technical reportformat that will include sections for project description,environmentalsetting,culturalandhistoricalbackground,researchresults,and recommendations.This scope accountsfor up to one roundof revisionsto the report.Thefinal reportwill be submittedto the SCCIConce deemedacceptableand final by the !eadagency.

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B. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES STUDY
Bargaswill completea comprehensivedesktopreviewof pertinentdatabasesand literatureto preliminarilyidentifysensitivebiologicalresources (e.g.,vegetation,special-statusspecies,andjurisdictionalaquatic resources)that couldoccurwithin the project,focusingon the developmentof the two future transit center sites.The reviewwill includebut is not limited to NaturalResourcesConservationService(NRCS)soil surveydata, CaliforniaDepartmentof FishandWildlife (CDFW),CaliforniaNaturalDiversityDatabase(CNDDB),UnitedStatesFishandWildlife Service(USFWS) Informationfor Planningand Consultation(lPaC),USFWSNationalWetlandsInventory(NWI),and USf-fVSCriticalHabitatMapper.Historicand current aerial imageryavailableto Bargaswill be evaluatedduringthis initial review.

Basedon the resultsof the desktopliteraturereview,Bargaswill createa preliminarybiologicalbaselinemap of the two future transit center sites to assistin identifyingand discussingsensitivebiologicalresourcesthat may occurwithin the sites.

Theexistingconditionsand biologicalbaselinedata of the project site will also be organizedand presentedin a BiologicalResourcesReport (Report),which will discuss biologicalresourcespresent,or lack thereof.The Reportwill also evaluatethe potentialimpactsof project implen'ientationon sensitivebiologicalresources(i.e.,sensitivenatural communities,special-statusspecies,aquatic resources).Potentialresource agencypermits associatedwith unavoidableimpactsto special-statusspeciesand or aquatic resourceswill also be discussedin the Report.

As applicable,the reportwill includea list of possibleavoidanceand minimizationmeasuresas well as recommendedpotential mitigation measures.A draft versionof the reportwill be providedto the Cityfor review,and Bargaswill reviseit basedon oneround of reasonablyrequired commentsprovidedby the City.Submittalof the draft andfinal versionsof the report(s)will be providedelectronicallyinWord or PDFformat.This task includesaddressingone round of reasonablyrequiredconsolidatedcommentson the final report from the City.If additional commentsare received,efforts to respond/addresscommentsor revisethe report are not includedin this task and would requirea contract augment. ,.,@":B!Hi6qic,41 Fj4ctjs R;ej'gff'(['(a%andFinalvei'iions) !neleqtronicPDFformat.;,

ASSUMPTIONS
: This scopedoes not includeany field surveysor field work.All informationgatheredfor preparationof the BiologicalResourcesReportwill be via desktopefforts only.If field work is requested,a contract augmentwill be required.

The BiologicalResourcesReportwill not includeassessmentor evaluationof potentialdesign alternatives. aiFieldsurveys,meetingor hearingattendance,agencycoordinationor consultation,regulatorypermittingsupport,or other additional(i.e.,out of scope)servicesare not includedwithin this proposal.If these items are deemednecessary,a contractaugmentwill be required.

C. AIR QUALITY AND GREENHOUSEGAS (GHG) EMISSIONS

AIR QUALITY
Kimley-Hornwill identifythe existingair quality environmentand applicable regulatoryframeworkand assessthe long-term air quality impacts in accordancewith SCAQMDregulationsand standards.Kimley-Hornwill identify sensitivereceptorsthroughoutthe Cityand proximityto existing andfuture potentialwarehousesbasedon current zoningand designatedtruck routes.We will model criteria pollutantemissionsusingthe CaliformaEmissionsEstimatorModel(CalEEMod)for the buildout of one citywide land use plan, buildout of two potentialtransit centers,and up to two industrial land use options (to identifywarehousesquarefootage maximums)basedon land use data,vehicletrip generation,andVMT data. Modeledemissionswill be comparedto SCAQMDthresholds.Constructionemissionswill be discussedqualitativelyfor the citywide land use plan,as it is speculativeto analyzeconstructionimpacts at the program level. Carbonmonoxidehotspotswill be addressedqualitatively.Project consistencywith the latest applicableAir QualityManagementPlan(AQMP)will be addressed.

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GREENHOUSEGAS(GHG)
Kimley-Hornwill modeland analyzeGHGemissionsfor the buildout of one citywide land use plan, buildout of two potentialtransit centers, and up to two industrialland useoptions basedon land use data and the resultingtrip generation/VMTdata.An inventoryof operationalGHG emissions(i.e.,nitrous oxide,methane,and carbon dioxide)from both direct (i.e.,area and mobilesources)and indirectsources (i.e.,energy/water consumptionand wastewater/solidwaste generation)will be prepared.CalEEModwill be usedto quantify GHGemissions.Constructionemissions will be discussedqualitatively.

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Project-relatedGHGemissionswill be assessedagainstSCAQMDdraft project-levelthresholdsand consistencywith applicableGHGreduction plansincludingapplicableCitypoliciesaswell as otherapplicableregional/statewideGHGemissionsreductionstrategiessuch as the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)ScopingPlanandthe RegionalTransportationPlan/SustainableCommunityStrategyfor the SCAGregion. g GHGTechnicalReport
D. NOISE AND VIBRATION
Kimley-Hornwill modeland analyzethe community'sexistingand future noise levels.This analysiswill identifythe existingnoiseenvironment (lncludingup to eight short-term and up to three long-term noisemeasurementsand traffic noisemodelingfor up to 20 roadwaysegments)and applicableregulatoryframework.

Kimley-Hornwill evaluateconstructionnoiseand vibrationbasedon a programmaticunderstandingof the citywidezoningcode updateand potentialfuture industrialuses (i.e.,using generalassumptionsand a single developmentphase).Completedwork productswill provideessential informationfor analyzingpotential impacts resultingfrom land use changes.

With regardsto the two future transitcenters,noiseimpactsfrom constructionsourceswill be analyzedbasedon defaultassumptionsof construction equipmentto be used,lengthof a specificconstructiontask,equipmentpowertype (Gasolineor dieselengine),horsepower,loadfactor,and percentage of time in use.Theconstructionnoiseimpactswill be evaluatedin terms of maximumlevels(Lmax)and hourlyequivalent continuousnoiselevels (Leq)andthe frequencyof occurrenceat adjacentsensitivelocations.Constructionvibrationimpactswill be anatyzedbasedonthe FederalTransit Administration's(FTA's)vibrationanalysisguidance.On-sitenoisegeneratingactivitieswill be addressedandanalyzedat a programmaticlevelfor potentialimpactsandwill be discussedin the contextof the applicableLandUseNoiseandCompatibilityMatrixand Interior/Exterior NoiseGuidelines.

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E. ENERGY
Kimley-Hornwill analyzethe energyimplicationsof the projectpursuantto Public ResourcesCodeSection21100(b)(3)andAppendixFof the CEQA Guidelines.The analysiswill describe,where relevant,the wasteful,inefficient, and unnecessaryconsumptionof energycausedby a project.The analysiswill analyzeenergyconsumptionassociatedwith short-term construction activities (futuretransit centersand potentialfuture warehouse uses),long-term operations,buildings,and transportation-relatedenergy. @ Eri6rgyModelingtl4t,mo
F.VMT ANALYSIS
Kimley-Hornwill conductaVMTanalysisto determinepotentialfuture VMTimpacts of the project.

EXISTINGCONDITIONSANALYSIS
Kimley-Hornwill compiledata and informationon the existingtransportationinfrastructure, including intersectionsand roadways,transit services, bicyclefacilities, and pedestrianamenitiesto refJectexistingconditions.In addition, land use informationfrom the City's2035 GeneralPlanUpdate will be reviewedand utilizedfor the analysis.Transitoperationswill be reviewedfor any changessince the previousstudyandthe latest routing detailswill be usedin this analysis.Informationregardingthe followingfacilities will be gathered:
. 'i Transit System: Requestthe latest availablepeak-hourridershipdatafrom the Cityand LA Metrofor existingtransit lines that servethe City.

In addition,Kimley-Hornwill use publishedtransit schedulesandtime points to determinetravel times using existingtransit servicebetween variouspointsof interest.
-'1 Bicycle Network: Kimley-Hornwill reviewthe Cityof SouthGateBicycleMasterPlan (October2012) and identifyadditionalnetwork improvementsthat havebeencompletedsince adoptionof that plan. ' -.aiPedestrian Network: Updatesbasedon the latest2035 GeneralPlan Kimley-Hornwill attend a virtual kick-off meetingto discussthe modeland assumptionsprepared previouslyfor theexistingconditionsanalysis.

Kimley-Hornwill coordinatewith the Clientand Citystaff to verify plannedland useto be used in modeling.

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MODELAND VMT ASSESSMENT
Kimley-Hornwill performmodelrunsforVMTanalysisfor upto two landusescenariosthat representdifferinglevelsof managedgrowthalternatives.The spatialallocationof growthincludingspecificlandusetypeswill bedevelopedin cooperationwiththe City.Thelanduseinformationprovidedbythe Citywill bethe basisfor updatingtheTrafficAnalysisZones(TAZ)includedwithinthe mostrecentversionofthe SCAGTravelDemandModelthatwill subsequently beusedto developtrafficforecastsandVMTestimates.Themodelrunswill generateVMTperservicepopulationconsistentwiththe LosAngelesCounty TransportationImpactAnalysisGuidelines.SpecificPlanBuildoutVMTwill becomparedto the existingandfuturecurrentplanVMTvaluesto determineany significantimpacts.Wewill providerelevanttraveldemandmanagementmitigationmeasuresbaseduponthe publishedmeasuresinthe City'sguidelines.

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VMT DOCUMENTATION
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Ninyo& Moorewill preparethe following scopeof services:

PHASEI ENVIRONMENTALSITEASSESSMENT
Ninyo& Moore'sproposedscopeof servicesfor the PhaseI ESAwill include,but not necessarilybe limited to, the following:
-: Areviewoffederalandstateenvironmental recordsourcesfor thesublectpropertyand for propertieslocatedwithin the search radii prescribedbyASTMfor the respectiveenvironmentalrecordsources A reviewof readilyavailableand/or reasonablyobtainablehistoricalaerialphotographs,SanbornInsuranceMaps,building plans,and United StatesGeologicalSurveyTopographicMaps,etc.
-'i A subject propertyreconnaissanceto visuallyevaluatesubject propertyconditions i Interviewowner representativesand/or other individualsfamiliar with the subject property,including past subject propertyoperations,and constructionhistory,if readilyavailable
- i A subject propertyvicinity reconnaissanceto evaluateconditionsof adjacentor nearbypropertiesfor possibleenvironmentalinfluenceson the subject propeity
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ASSUMPTIONS
-i A liensearchis not includedas partofthe proposedwork scope.Ninyo& Moorecan providethis serviceif requestedasan additionalserviceandfee.

In accordancewith the ASTME1527-21 standard,subject property-specificinformationwill be requestedfrom the user of the report (the client)in the form of a customizedquestionnaireor an interviewwith a designatedrepresentative,at the client's discretion.

Uptofourhourshavebeenestimatedtoreviewagencyrecordsfor thesubjectproperl. Reviewof agencyrecordsfor adjoiningpropertiesis not includedinthis proposal.Shouldavailablefiles requireadditionalreviewtime,additionalcostto obtain,or otherconditionsbe encounteredthat warrant additionalresearch/evaluation(suchasan in-personreviewof recordsat a localagencyoffice),the clientwill be contactedfor additionalauthorization. 862
TASK 6.3 INITIAL STUDY /NOTICE OF PREPARATION (IS/NOP)
Kimley-Horn will prepare an IS in accordance with Riblic Resources Code Sections 21080(c)-(e) and State CEQAGuidelines Sections 15060- 15065. The ISwill be patferned after State CEQAGuidelinesAppendix G and will describe the project's location, environmental setting/baseline conditions, and characteristics. The IS' main body will consist of an environmental checklist and the supporting environmental analyses.

Kimley-Horn will explain all responses and "No Impact" responses will be supported by cited information sources. The responses will cunsitJei (m whole action involved with the project: on- and off-site, project- and cumulative-level, direct and indirect, and short-term construction and longterm operational. The explanation of each issue will also identify the significance criteria or threshold used to evaluate each question. It is assumed the ISwill determine the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and an EIRwill be required.

Kimley-Horn will respond to two reasonably required reconciled set of City comments on the Administrative IS/NOP.Kimley-Horn will provide the City with a redline copy that reflects the proposed edits and responds to the City's comments. A check copy IS/NOPwill be provided to the City for approval prior to finalizing/reproduction.
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An in-person Public Scoping Meeting will be scheduled during the NOPpublic review period to orient the community on CEQA'sintent and review processes, and the environmental issues to be addressed in the EIR.The Public Scoptng Meeting will also enable the community to understand the project and comment on environmental concerns. Kimley-Horn will provide a PowerPoint presentation and poster boards to supplement the discussion, as appropriate. Written comments, along with oral comments, will become a part of the project record and be used to scope EIR content. It is assumed that the City will secure the site for the meeting and be responsible for room logistics. g PowerPoint Presentation and poster boards
Kimley-Horn will prepare and distribute the Notice of Preparation (NOP).The Notices will be filed with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse (three filings assumed) and distributed via certified mail to responsible, trustee, and interested agencies, community groups, and individuals. [)istribution will be based upon a City-provided Distribution List. Kimley-Horn will be responsible for the radius mailing, (up to 800 addresses). The City will be responsible for newspaper notices.

Following a determination that the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, and during the IS/NOPpublic review period, Kimley-Horn will initiate EIRpreparation.

ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT EIR
Kimley-Horn will prepare the Draff EIR,which will consist of the following sections:
i Executive Summary
i Project Description
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Buildingon the ISfindings,Kimley-Hornwill conduct an analysisto evaluatethe project'spotentiallysignificanteffectson the environment.The environmentalanalysiswill be basedupon readilyavailabledata,the TechnicalStudiesidentifiedabove,and resultsfrom additionalresearch.

Thesignificancecriteria/thresholdsusedto evaluateeach issuewill be identifiedand patternedaffer StateCEQAGuidelinesAppendixG.The environmentalanalysiswill considerall project phases,includingplanning,acquisition,development,and operation.The analysiswill considerthe whole action involvedwith the proposedproject: on- and off-site, project- and cumulative-level,direct and indirect,and short-term constructionand long-termoperational.Explanationswill be providedfor all thresholdsincluding"No Impact"responses,which will be supportedby cited information sources.The environmentalanalysiswill identifyand focus on the project's significantenvironmentaleffects as well as environmentalissuesraised duringthe scoping process(NOPresponses,PublicScopingMeeting,and other relevantand valid informativesources).Foreach significant adverse impact,the environmentalanalysiswill also identifyfeasible mitigation measures,which could avoidor reducethe impact.Preliminarily,the project's key environmentalconsiderationsare:

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HydrologyandWaterQuality
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The ISfindings will be usedto verifythe environmentalresourceareaswith potentiallysignificanteffects that will be consideredin the EIR.Shouldit be determined,at Citydirection,or as a result of the Scoping,TechnicalStudyfindings, or other reasonthat additionalenvironmentalresourceareas requireconsiderationin the EIR,Kimley-Hornwill requirea budgetamendment.

Theanalysisof utilitieswill addressthe availabilityof water supply at the projectsite. Basedupon Kimley-Horn'sunderstandingof the project,we believethat the project'smix of land usesmay generatea water demandequalto or greaterthan 500 dwellingunits andwould thus meet the thresholdsrequiringthe preparationof a water supplyassessmentpursuant(WSA)to SenateBill (SB)610 (effectiveJanuaryl, 2002 and codified in CaliforniaWater CodeSection10910 et seq.).This scope of work does not includea water supply assessment.

EXCLUSIONS
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Alternatives. The EIRwill includeevaluationof a reasonablerangeof alternativesfor the project, includinga"no project" alternativeas well as up to three alternativesthat would avoidor lessenthe severityof impacts identifiedin the EIRas significant.Kimley-Hornwill also includea discussion of alternativesconsideredbut rejected.Kimley-Hornwi!l work with the Cityto determinethe appropriatealternativesto be analyzedin the EIR,and it is assumedthat all alternativeswill be evaluatedon a qualitativebasis.

Other CEQAConsiderations. The Draff EIRwill addresstopics describedin Section15126.2 of the CEQAGuidelinesand othertopics required by CEQAcaselaw.Thesectionwill identify (1)the significant and unavoidableimpacts of the project; (2) significantirreversibleenvironmental changesthat would resultfrom implementationof the project (3)growth inducing impactsof the project and (4) potentialForthe projectto result in urban decay.

Forthe analysisof growth inducement,Kimley-Hornwill evaluatethe potentialfor the projectto removeobstaclesto growth and the effects of indirectand inducedemploymentgrowth resultingfrom the direct employmentand the purchaseof goodsand servicesfor constructionand operationof the project.

Report Preparer. It is assumedthe List of Preparerswill be providedas the next-to-last section of the EIR,and referenceswill be providedin each topical section.

References. Fullreferencesfor all materialsused in the analysiswill be containedin a standaloneReferencessectionat the end of the Draft EIR.

Cross-referencesto these entrieswill be includedas parentheticalinsertionsin the Draft EIRtext.

EIR GRAPHICS
Kimley-Hornwill prepareEIRfigures (Lit)to20) toenhancethe written text and clarify the proposedproject environmentalimpacts.Ourin-house graphic designteam will create black and white or full-color exhibitsas well as outsidecoversand dividersfor the EIRandTechnicalAppendices. 864

DRAFT EIR COMPLETION
Kimley-Hornwill respondto one reasonablyrequiredreconciledset of Citycomments on the AdministrativeDraft EIR.Kimley-Hornwill providethe Citywith a redlinecopythat reflectsthe proposededits and respondsto the City's comments.A check copy Draft EIRwill be providedto the Cityfor approvalpriorto finalizing/reproduction.
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TASK 6.7 PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE EIR .1
Kimley-Hornwill preparethe public reviewDraftEIR.The NOCandthe Draft EIRwill be uploadedto the State Clearinghouse.Kimley-Hornwill also preparethe NOAto be filed with the CountyDepartmentof RegionalPlanningand CountyClerk.The NOAwill be mailedto properiyownerswithin a 500-foot radius,as identified in the applicant-obtainedradiuslist (it is assumedthis will not exceed800 mailings).The NOAwill also be mailed to up to 30 interestedparties and agencies,as identifiedby the County.A printed copyof the Draft EIRwith the appendiceson flash drivewill be deliveredto up to Tourlibraries.
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TASK 6.8 FINAL EIR )
Kimley-Hornwill initiate preparationof the FinalEIRduringthe public reviewperiod.

ADMINISTRATIVE FINAL EIR
Kimley-Hornwill preparethe FinalEIR,which will consistof the following sections:
) Introduction
- i List of CommentingPersons,Organizations,and PublicAgencies a.i CommentLetters
) Responsesto Comments:Kimley-Hornwill respondto written comments receivedduring the public reviewperiodand additionalcomments raisedduring public hearingsconcerningsignificantenvironmentalissues.It is noted that the extentof public/agencycommentsthat will resultfrom the public reviewprocessis presentlyunknown.Kimley-Hornhas budgetedfor this Taskconservatively,assumingup to 60 hours for completionof the AdministrativeResponsesto Comments.Shouldthe levelof comments and responsesexceedthe assumedeffort, serviceswill be providedon aT&M basis.

EXCIUSIONS
a) Preparationof findings is excludedfrom this effort

ERRATA TO THE DRAFT EIR (IF REQUIRED)
MitigationMonitoringand ReportingProgram(MMRP):Kimley-Hornwill preparea MMRPto be detinedthrough coordinatingwith the Cityto identifyappropriatemonitoringsteps/procedures,to providea basisfor monitoringaich measciresduring and upon project implementation.The MMRPChecklistwill serveas the foundationof the project'sMMRP.The Checklist indicatesthe mitigation measurenumber,mitigationmeascire, monitoringmilestone,methodof verification(documentation,field checks,etc.), and a verification sectionfor the initials of the verifyingindividual, date of verification,and pertinentremarks.

EXCLUSIONS
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FINAL EIR COMPLETION
Kimley-Hornwill respondto one reasonablyrequiredreconciledset of Citycomments on theAdministrative FinalEIR.Kimley-HumvvillpiuviJe llie Citywith a redline copythat reflectsthe proposededits andrespondsto the City's comments.A check copy FinalEIRwill be providedto the CityFor approvalpriorto rinalizing/reproduction.Kimley-Hornwill be responsiblefor mailing to FEIRcommentersand paymentof CaliforniaDepartmentof FishandWildlifefees.The Citywill be responsiblefor newspapernotices.Kimley-Hornwill attend up to two hearingsfor adoptionof the EIR.

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Iftheprojectis approvedand the EIRis certified,Kimley-Hornwill preparethe NODandfile it with the CountyClerk.Kimley-Hornwill providethe associatedDepartmentFishandWildlife fee.

Task 7: Final Deliverab7es
TASK 7.1 RELEASE DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
OncetheAdministrativeDraft is completed,we will transmit to the Cityfor a three-week reviewby Citydepartments,incorporatefeedbackreceived throughthe comment matrix, and issuethe public drafi of the revisedZoningOrdinance.Wewill work with Citystaff to preparepresentation materialsand informationfor Citystaff reportsas part of one CityCouncilpublic hearing,which Kimley-Hornwill staff.

TASK 7.2 PRESENTATIONS TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL :

Kimley-Hornwill participatein up to two presentations(assumeone PlanningCommissionmeetingand one CityCouncilMeeting)to presentto decisionmakers and answerquestionsfrom the Commissionand Councilregardingthe PublicZoningRecommendationsReport.Kimley-Hornwill work with City staff to preparea presentation.

TASK 7.3 FINALIZE ZONING ORDINANCE
Wewill incorporatecomments receivedfrom the final open houseand PublicHearingand issuea FinalZoning RecommendationsReport.All major deliverables,notes,and presentationspreparedfor the project will be transmittedto the Cityusingthe projectShareFilesite for future referenceand use.

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