Union City City Council
June 23, 2026

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firstcarbonsolutions.com
June 8, 2026 [Revised June 15, 2026]
Carmela Campbell, Economic & Community Development Director City of Union City
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Subject: Proposal to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Union City Hillside Specific Plan and
O’Connell Lane Residential Project
Dear Carmela:

FCS understands that the City of Union City (City) is seeking assistance to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), provide technical studies, and peer review applicant-prepared technical studies for the Hillside Specific Plan and O’Connell Lane Residential Project (proposed project).

FCS International, Inc., doing business as FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovations company, has more than 42 years of experience in preparing a full range of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review documents, including EIRs and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRPs) to support various development projects throughout the State. We also have extensive experience in preparing and peer reviewing technical studies prepared by different agencies, firms, and applicants. The following attributes make FCS uniquely qualified to provide the City’s requested services:
 We have direct experience in the local area. FCS has prepared environmental documentation and supporting technical analyses for many projects in nearby cities within Alameda County over the last six years, including more than 10 projects in the City of Pleasanton, four projects in the City of San Leandro, and four projects in the City of Hayward.
 We are proactive, responsive, and accessible. We emphasize frequent, informal client and agency communication and prepare concise verbal and written summaries and presentations of project information. As soon as we encounter a challenge, we immediately notify our clients and provide proven, short- and long-term strategies to remedy any situation, including emergencies and delays. Our project management staff have access to Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, and Deltek VantagePoint. These tools facilitate the sharing of project-related information in real time, saving our clients time and money, and make project staff easily reachable for calls or meetings. Our project management philosophy revolves around an infrastructure of communication and assigning appropriately skilled resources to implement our project scope.

Exhibit A
As the City’s on-call consultant, we are committed to responding to project needs in a timely and cost-effective manner. Should you have any questions regarding this Scope of Work (Scope), please contact me at 415.713.5223 or [email protected], or Prathna Maharaj (Project Manager) at 650.515.1516 or [email protected].

We look forward to continuing our successful working relationship with you on this important project.

Sincerely,
FirstCarbon Solutions
Mary Bean, Senior Vice President
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Project Team
Organizational Chart
FCS’s proposed management structure is illustrated in the organization chart below, followed by the qualifications of our staff.

Mary Bean
Project Director
Mary Bean has more than 31 years of experience managing the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents in both the public and private sectors. She is knowledgeable about a broad range of environmental topics, backed by her experience in the field, research, technical writing, and planning. She specializes in leading interdisciplinary teams in the preparation of technical studies that support environmental clearance at the local, State, and national levels. 2 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Her depth of experience allows her to effectively strategize with clients about the most efficient approach to environmental review. In her 14 years with FCS, Ms. Bean has successfully led FCS’s services on more than 1,000 projects.

Prathna Maharaj, MURP, AICP
Project Manager
Prathna Maharaj, MURP, AICP, is an Environmental Project Manager with more than 7 years of experience in public and private sector planning. Ms. Maharaj specializes in environmental analysis and has worked on a range of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. She has experience with annexation projects requiring public service and utility demand forecasting and inter-agency coordination service provision.

She also worked on program-level environmental documents for specific plans, general plan updates, and infrastructure plans. Ms. Maharaj has developed a strong understanding of land use and housing policy at the University of California, Irvine, Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program, where she focused on sustainable community development. Furthermore, she has strong written and verbal communication skills and has provided support for a range of planning efforts.

Megan Starr, JD
Legal Counsel
Megan Starr, JD, is a licensed Attorney with more than 26 years of experience in providing support and direction to multiple stakeholders on large projects involving State and federal environmental laws, including CEQA, the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), and the Clean Water Act (CWA). She has represented a wide variety of public agencies, including cities, counties, school districts, community services districts, transportation agencies, and water districts, on issues related to environmental and land use planning. Ms. Starr has also assisted in the preparation of numerous environmental documents, including Environmental Impact Reports/Environmental Impact Statements (EIRs/EISs), Categorical Exclusions, Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs), Negative Declarations (NDs), Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans (MSHCPs), and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRPs). In addition to providing legal counsel services, Ms.

Starr has served as a CEQA Guidelines Project Manager and has prepared and distributed customized CEQA Guidelines and related forms for more than 60 different public agencies.

Jackie Winkel, MUP
Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Specialist Jackie Winkel, MUP, is a senior environmental and air quality planning professional with more than 14 years of CEQA/NEPA experience in project and programmatic air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis and a robust regulatory background. She spent nearly a decade with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (Bay Area Air District’s) Planning Division, developing deep expertise in the regulatory frameworks for air pollutants, air toxics, and the climate—regularly applying Air District CEQA guidelines, thresholds, and regional air plan policies to projects. On the regulatory and community front, she has led work 3 Environmental Impact Report for the
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under the Bay Area Air District’s Community Air Risk Evaluation Program and Assembly Bill (AB) 617 to advance environmental justice, community engagement, and emissions reduction strategies. She is the principal author of Planning Healthy Places, a widely used guide that integrates air quality and land use planning to reduce exposure and improve land use compatibility, and she also led the modeling effort that created regional, screening-level data of all stationary and mobile air pollution sources in the San Francisco Bay Area region. She has a thorough understanding of the air quality and GHG emissions analysis methods recommended by several air districts, including the Bay Area Air District, South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District). She applies this expertise to conduct defensible CEQA air quality and GHG emissions analyses aligned with various Air District thresholds and State requirements. As a project manager with FCS, Ms. Winkel manages overall project delivery, coordinates with clients, assigns work, reviews draft deliverables, and manages project schedules. On the public agency side, Ms. Winkel’s experience includes oral presentations to the general public and the Air District Board of Directors, community outreach and engagement, and stakeholder management.

Robert Carroll
Biological Resources and Regulatory Compliance Specialist Robert Carroll has more than 17 years of experience in environmental analysis, biological resources, and regulatory permitting. As a Biologist and Regulatory Specialist, Mr. Carroll’s expertise includes multi-agency regulatory permitting and compliance (NEPA, CEQA, and California and federal Endangered Species Acts), natural resource assessments, special-status flora and fauna species surveys, construction compliance monitoring, and wildlife habitat assessments. Mr. Carroll has extensive experience managing wetland delineation projects and performing regulatory permitting pursuant to the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other local and regional agencies and organizations. He is well versed in the CWA Sections 404 and 401 permitting and the CDFW Code 1602 permitting.

Hannah Carney, MAGD
Arboricultural/Biological Resources Specialist
Hannah Carney, MAGD, has more than 10 years of professional experience in providing environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions services. She specializes in the agricultural and natural resources industry with extensive knowledge in arboriculture, urban forestry, and education and curriculum development.

In addition, Ms. Carney is well versed in biological technical reports and CEQA and NEPA documentation, including the preparation of EIRs and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declarations (IS/MNDs). She also conducts research, literature reviews, field monitoring, biological surveys, and arborist evaluations. Ms. Carney has experience in managing and performing regulatory permitting pursuant to the jurisdiction of the CDFW, the RWQCB, the USACE, and other local and regional agencies and organizations. Ms. Carney is also knowledgeable in project management tasks and client coordination. 4 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Dana DePietro, PhD, RPA
Cultural Resources Specialist
Dana DePietro, PhD, RPA, is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (License No. 13517) who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and History with dedicated coursework and experience in the field of Historic Preservation. Dr. DePietro has more than 23 years of experience in all aspects of cultural resources management, including pre-contact and historic archaeology, paleontology, materials conservation, history of art and architecture, and community engagement. He has experience in compliance with NEPA, CEQA, the NHPA, and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. Dr. DePietro has completed cultural resource projects that have involved agency, client, Native American, and subcontractor coordination; treatment plans and research design development; archival research; field reconnaissance; site testing; data recovery excavation; construction monitoring; site recordation; site protection/preservation; mapping/cartography; spatial analysis/Geographic Information System (GIS); laboratory analysis; materials conservation; artifact curation and exhibition; and report production. He has completed projects in California within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and other federal agencies requiring compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA. He has also completed projects throughout California under CEQA for State and local governments and municipalities and has worked with clients to ensure deliverables meet and exceed the standards set by the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP).

Philip Ault, MS, LEED AP
Noise Specialist
Philip Ault, MS, LEED AP, has more than 20 years of experience in noise and air quality environmental impact analysis and is an expert in conducting noise evaluations and impact assessments, applying modeling and measurement techniques to complex land use and infrastructure projects. His experience includes preparing detailed noise studies, quantifying operational impacts, and developing objective mitigation strategies for regulatory compliance. As the Director of Noise Services, Mr. Ault is responsible for overseeing climatesustainability strategy, noise and air quality studies, and environmental management systems and regulatory compliance with CEQA and NEPA requirements. He has prepared project-level technical noise analyses and programmatic noise and vibration impact analyses for programmatic-level CEQA analyses, including general plans, general plan updates, and specific plans. Mr. Ault has managed more than 900 projects that included the coordination of technical teams across multiple disciplines, firms, and municipal staff. Mr. Ault has also managed multiple CEQA and NEPA projects that involved the preparation of Addenda, Exemptions, Initial Studies, EIRs (Environmental Impact Reports), and Environmental Assessments (EAs). In his role as Director of the Noise Team, he trains staff on conducting field noise measurements in compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), California Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards, as well as providing director-level review of all noise analyses. Mr. Ault also provides senior oversight, peer review, and expert testimony for FCS’s noise services. 5 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Anthony Dover, PE, GE
Geotechnical Specialist | Ninyo & Moore
Anthony Dover, PE, GE, has more than 40 years of geotechnical engineering experience including design, construction and field engineering for large public and private sector infrastructure projects, site development and geotechnical engineering for complex industrial projects, and constructability evaluations. He has provided services for bridges and roadways, port and harbor facilities, airports, power plants, water conveyance and storage facilities, petrochemical facilities, oil and natural gas pipelines, earth structures, levees, offshore facilities, and commercial office buildings. Mr. Dover has worked on five continents and brings a practical perspective to the geotechnical services he provides.

Michael Stephenson, MBA, ERM
Hazards/Hazardous Materials Specialist
Michael Stephenson, MBA, ERM, has more than 31 years of project management, site assessment, and remediation experience gained from working on various projects, including large and complex industrial developments, for both private and municipal clients. Mr. Stephenson’s expertise includes property due diligence, risk management, environmental liability estimation, database management, and statistical data analysis. He has conducted human health and ecological risk assessments, RI/FS, and soil and groundwater characterizations; provided technical support for site closures; and managed several soil and groundwater remediation, monitoring, and investigation for projects involving human health and ecologically based risk analyses.

Kenneth Jeong, PE
Traffic/Transportation Peer Review Specialist | W-Trans Kenneth Jeong, PE, Senior Traffic Engineer, manages traffic engineering studies and provides technical support for transportation improvement projects. He is registered in California as a Traffic Engineer. Mr. Jeong received his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from San Jose State University (SJSU) in 2001. The Bay Area native began his consulting career immediately following graduation from SJSU contributing on Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for roadway improvement projects and traffic analyses for development projects all across the Bay Area. Mr. Jeong has a broad range of experience including multi-jurisdictional projects with evaluations of traffic operations using micro-simulation, roundabout analysis and planning, conducting traffic impact studies and reviewing school circulation issues.

Scope of Services
Project Understanding
FCS understands that Calibr Ventures Incorporated (applicant) has submitted applications to the City for the Hillside Specific Plan and development of the O’Connell Lane Residential Project (proposed project). The Hillside Specific Plan area encompasses approximately 6,244 acres, with Mission Boulevard to the west and city limits to the north, east, and south.
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The Specific Plan area is comprised of three distinct subareas. Subarea 1 (Housing Cluster Area) comprises approximately 57 acres upon which development of approximately 403 residential units and related improvements to serve the residential uses is proposed. Subarea 2 (Union City Preservation Area) comprises approximately 1,047 acres, all of which would be offered for dedication to the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) and would be preserved for agricultural and open space use, with limited installation of infrastructure to support residential development in the Housing Cluster Area. Subarea 3 (Remaining Union City Area) includes approximately 5,104 acres of the Specific Plan area that would retain its existing General Plan and zoning designations, with limited installation of infrastructure to support residential development in Subarea 1.

In addition to the Specific Plan area, the proposed project would include an approximately 161-acre site located within the City of Fremont, immediately south of the Housing Cluster Area. Within this area, the proposed project would install an approximately 3.8-acre recreational staging area for EBRPD, develop a new access road to the staging area, install a new water storage tank for Alameda County Water District, and implement related grading and infrastructure improvements. The land within this area would also be offered to dedication to EBRPD.

The requested entitlements include General Plan Map and Text Amendments, New Specific Plan, Zoning Map and Text amendments, Tentative Subdivision Map, and a Development Agreement. The City of Fremont would be a responsible agency for the proposed project, and would involve a conditional use permit process.

Scope of Work
Task 1: Project Initiation and Kick-off Meeting
FCS will review relevant background material, develop an initial data needs list, and coordinate with the City to schedule a kick-off meeting (it is anticipated that the kick-off meeting will be completed via teleconference). The intent of the kick-off meeting is to clarify and confirm the details of the Scope and schedule, obtain copies of the project plans and other relevant information, and identify key points of contact. FCS will review relevant background documents to ensure project understanding. It is typically helpful to have all relevant team members attend this call (i.e., applicant, civil engineering design team, if applicable). FCS’s Senior Air Quality Scientist will also attend this meeting to clarify data needs. FCS will also provide a Request for Information (RFI), which will detail additional information needed to complete CEQA analyses. It is assumed that a complete RFI will be provided within two weeks of submittal.

Subtask 1a: CEQA-compliant Project Description
It is our understanding that the applicant will provide a draft Project Narrative. Using the information provided in that narrative and obtained during project initiation, FCS will prepare a comprehensive Project Description per CEQA requirements. The Project Description will identify the project location, describe the project characteristics, identify necessary approvals, and list other agencies that may use the document for environmental review. The Project Description will use graphics and tables to clearly convey relevant information to the reviewer and will include all of the information required to define the proposed project for the purposes of CEQA, including a clear explanation of the development components of the proposed project, a description of the construction and operational activities associated with the proposed project, and clearly illustrated project components displayed in exhibits based on Geographic Information System (GIS) data. 7 Environmental Impact Report for the
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The approved Project Description will form the basis for evaluating the proposed project in the EIR. The administrative draft Project Description will be submitted to the City review and approval prior to the development of the Administrative Draft EIR. It is assumed that the City will coordinate review with the applicant, and provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the administrative draft Project Description. FCS will revise the Project Description and provide it to the City within one week for final approval. Changes to the Project Description made after the City has issued their approval may require a Change Order and may extend the project schedule.

DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via email in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the administrative draft Project Description to the City
 Electronic copy (via email in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the final Project Description to the City Task 2: Applicant-provided Technical Studies Peer Review The applicant will provide the following studies/assessments:
 Arborist Report
 Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration
FCS will peer review the applicant-prepared studies to evaluate the methodologies used to reach the findings, opinions, and conclusions discussed, with a focus on ensuring the studies are adequate for purposes of CEQA.

FCS will deliver a separate peer review memorandum for each report to the City and applicant that documents the peer review findings. This scope assumes that the applicant will provide revised studies (if needed as a result of peer review), which FCS will peer review for a second time to ensure revisions from the peer review memoranda were incorporated. Any additional peer review would be covered under a separate scope and fee.

Once the studies are deemed complete by the City, FCS will incorporate the results of the studies, including findings and recommendations, into the Administrative Draft EIR. The studies will be included as appendixes to the Draft EIR.

Subtask 2.1: Arborist Report Peer Review
FCS will peer review the applicant-provided Arborist Report, prepared by Olberding Environmental, Inc. in February 2026, to ensure the supporting information is prepared according to established industry best practices and accurately characterizes the project site. The information will be reviewed for consistency, completeness, and adequacy for purposes of CEQA. As part of the peer review process, a qualified FCS Biologist and/or Arborist will perform a field visit (further described in Subtask 3.2; budget for the field survey is included in that task) to verify the existing conditions of the project site. FCS will provide a brief peer review memorandum to the City and the applicant that documents the peer review findings. Once the Arborist Report is deemed complete by the City, FCS will incorporate the biological resources supporting information and additional information provided from the field visit into the Biological Resources section of the EIR, and this information will be appended to the EIR. This Scope does not include the preparation of a stand-alone Arborist Report.
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DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via email in PDF) of the Arborist Report Peer Review Memorandum to the City and the applicant.

Subtask 2.2: Preliminary Geotechnical Report Peer Review Ninyo & Moore, as a subconsultant to FCS, will peer review the applicant-provided Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration prepared by the applicant team. The proposed services are intended to support the EIR by reviewing the available geologic and geotechnical information, evaluating potential geologic and seismic hazards relevant to CEQA, identifying geotechnical constraints and mitigation considerations, and providing a technical memorandum suitable for incorporation into the EIR record.

Based on our understanding of the Project, our conversations with you, and our experience with hillside geologic and geotechnical evaluations in the San Francisco Bay Area, the following items shall be included as part of the peer review:

Review readily available project documents provided to us, including the RFP, available application materials, draft project descriptions, site plans, grading concepts, roadway improvement plans, and the applicantprepared Preliminary Geotechnical Report.  Review readily available geologic and seismic literature pertinent to the Project area, including geologic maps, fault maps, seismic hazard maps, landslide inventory maps, topographic data, aerial imagery, and other available data regarding geologic and seismic hazards in the Union City and Fremont hillside areas.  Review available information regarding regional and site-specific geologic conditions, including bedrock and surficial geology, slope stability, landslide susceptibility, fault rupture potential, seismic shaking, liquefaction, lateral spreading, settlement, expansive soil, corrosive soil, erosion potential, groundwater conditions, and other geotechnical considerations relevant to the Project.  Review the applicant-prepared Preliminary Geotechnical Report for general technical adequacy in support of CEQA documentation. Our review will focus on whether the report reasonably identifies geologic and geotechnical constraints, evaluates applicable geologic and seismic hazards, and provides appropriate preliminary recommendations and mitigation considerations for the proposed hillside residential development, roadway improvements, water tank, trails, stormwater facilities, and related infrastructure.  Perform a geologic site reconnaissance to observe readily visible surface conditions within representative portions of the Project area. The reconnaissance will focus on the proposed residential development area, major access corridors, proposed off-site roadway improvement areas, the proposed water tank area, and other accessible locations that may be relevant to geologic and geotechnical constraints. The reconnaissance will be visual in nature and will not include subsurface exploration.  Evaluate whether additional geotechnical investigation or design-level studies should be recommended as mitigation measures or conditions of approval for future phases of Project design, grading, subdivision improvement plans, infrastructure design, or building permit review. 9 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Following review, Ninyo & Moore will prepare a geological and geotechnical technical memorandum presenting findings and conclusions. The memorandum will summarize the documents reviewed, describe our site reconnaissance observations, identify geologic and seismic hazards relevant to the CEQA analysis, provide comments on the applicant-prepared Preliminary Geotechnical Report, and present recommended mitigation measures or additional study requirements, as appropriate.

Following applicant-team revisions to the Geotechnical Report, Ninyo & Moore will conduct a second review to determine whether all comments have been sufficiently addressed and prepare a final memorandum. This scope also assumes Ninyo & Moore’s participation in one virtual kickoff or coordination meeting and up to two additional virtual coordination calls with the EIR team, City staff, or applicant team, as requested.

DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via email in PDF) of the draft Preliminary Geotechnical Report Peer Review Memorandum to the City.
 Electronic copy (via email in PDF) of the final Preliminary Geotechnical Report Peer Review Memorandum to the City.

Task 3: Technical Analyses
Subtask 3.1: Air Quality Assessment, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Assessment, and Health Risk Assessment
FCS will prepare an air quality, GHG emissions, and energy analysis to evaluate project-related construction and operational activities. The analysis will be wholly contained in the appropriate section of the EIR with any relevant supporting technical data appended to the document.

Air Quality Analysis
FCS will prepare an air quality analysis consistent with the requirements of the State CEQA Guidelines and Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Bay Area Air District) to support the CEQA document. The proposed project would include construction and operational activities that would generate ozone precursor and criteria air pollutant emissions. FCS will use methodologies and guidance from Bay Area Air District’s CEQA Air Quality Guidelines to model and evaluate the project’s air quality impacts.

Short-term construction emissions will be quantified using the latest version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod). The modeling will incorporate the type and size of the proposed uses, construction phasing schedule, and other construction data (duration of construction, area of land to be disturbed/graded, etc.).

Long-term (i.e., operational) regional criteria air pollutant and precursor estimates will include emissions from the proposed project’s area, stationary, and mobile sources. Mobile-source emissions will be based, in part, on the transportation analysis to be prepared for this project. Stationary sources, such as emergency generators, if 10 Environmental Impact Report for the
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part of the proposed project, will be quantified using appropriate emission factors and methodologies from Bay Area Air District California Air Resources Board (ARB), and/or US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This task includes one round of comprehensive emissions modeling. Feasible mitigation measures will be identified, if necessary, to reduce emissions for those pollutants that exceed any significance thresholds.

Subtask 3.1.1: Health Risk Assessment
The Bay Area Air District suggests impacts associated with toxic air contaminant (TAC) and Particulate Matter

2.5 (PM2.5) exposure should be addressed on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the specific construction- and/or operational-related characteristics of each project and the proximity of receptors to sources of TACs and/or PM2.5 concentrations. The Bay Area Air District recommends that potential health risks be assessed consistent with Bay Area Air District permitting requirements, and include an evaluation of all possible receptors, including residential receptors, worker receptors, acute receptors, sensitive receptors, and on-site receptors. Therefore, based on the proximity of a single-family residence that is immediately adjacent to the proposed project site boundaries, FCS recommends performing a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to evaluate potential construction-related TAC and PM2.5 impacts. The major TAC that affects health impacts in the air is diesel particulate matter (DPM). The following tasks will be required for the HRA:
 Define what a sensitive receptor is and identify nearby sensitive receptors.  Identify applicable federal, State, and Bay Area Air District rules and regulations.  Identify health risk standards and acceptable cancer and acute and chronic non-cancer risk thresholds from diesel emissions that are detailed in the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) HRA Guidelines.
 Obtain the on-site construction equipment DPM emissions rates that were calculated in the air quality analysis prepared for the proposed project.
 Obtain the daily construction truck trip estimates used in the air quality analysis and calculate off-site heavy-duty truck DPM emissions rates within 1,000 feet of the project site.  Calculate the DPM concentrations at the nearby sensitive receptors associated with the on-site construction equipment and off-site truck emissions up to 1,000 feet from the project site using the emissions rates calculated in the previous steps and the methodology described in the OEHHA HRA Guidelines.
 Utilize the prior task’s calculated toxic air emission levels to calculate the cancer risk and the chronic and acute non-cancer health impacts at the nearby residential uses from construction of the proposed project.

In addition, FCS will evaluate potential exposure of future on-site residents who may occupy completed portions of the project while construction activities are ongoing in other phases. The analysis will quantify DPM emissions from construction equipment and assess incremental cancer risk and non-cancer hazard impacts at representative on-site receptor locations using applicable OEHHA guidance. It is assumed that the site would 11 Environmental Impact Report for the
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be mass graded at the start of construction so the subsequent finish grading would be minimal. Results will be compared to the Bay Area Air District thresholds to determine the need for mitigation.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis
FCS will quantify the proposed project’s construction and operational GHG emissions using assumptions and methodologies consistent with those used in the air quality analysis. Estimated GHG emissions will be evaluated against appropriate cumulative significance thresholds established in the Bay Area Air District CEQA Guidelines. The Bay Area Air District quantitative thresholds of significance will be used to determine if the project’s generation of GHG emissions, based on its mass emissions or GHG emissions efficiency (GHG emissions per service population where service population equals the sum of residents and employees), is considered a significant impact.

Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Appendix G, FCS will also evaluate the project’s design and purpose in the context of consistency with applicable GHG emissions reduction plans, including the City of Fremont’s “Climate Ready Fremont” Climate Action Plan, and the City of Union City Climate Action Plan (note the 2026 Update is currently in development and is therefore not a qualified CAP). The GHG Emissions Analysis will also address the California Supreme Court ruling on the Newhall Ranch project and will utilize current approved methods for quantifying GHG emissions impacts. Additional measures or design considerations will be proposed, as necessary, to reduce potential impacts to less-than-significant levels.

Energy Analysis
FCS will provide an analysis of energy impacts consistent with the CEQA Guidelines Appendix F Energy analysis requirements. The energy analysis will summarize relevant federal, State, and local laws and regulations and policies that address energy consumption and demand, alternative fuels, and nonrenewable resources to determine whether the proposed project would conflict with or obstruct any required policies or mandatory measures related to energy conservation. Using the model inputs and assumptions associated with the air quality and GHG emissions analyses, FCS will provide energy consumption estimates associated with the construction and operation of the project. Specifically, the analysis will calculate on-site construction equipment fuel and electricity consumption, off-site construction vehicle fuel consumption, and project operation electricity, natural gas, and vehicle fuel consumption, as applicable. The energy analysis will consider project design features that may affect the energy efficiency of the proposed project.

Data Needs and Assumptions
FCS will prepare and submit an RFI for the applicant to provide all necessary construction and operational parameters required for modeling. This analysis will be completed within 6 weeks of receipt of the RFI response, necessary traffic data, and the client-approved project description. If changes are made to the Project Description that would require re-modeling for the above Scope, it would be accomplished as an additional service not included in this Scope.

Subtask 3.2: Biological Resources Analysis
The FCS team will prepare a standalone Biological Resources Assessment (BRA) report for the proposed project, following the tasks outlined below. The BRA does not include the survey and analysis of the entire 12 Environmental Impact Report for the
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6,244-acres of the Hillside Specific Plan, rather this task includes the survey and analysis of the Housing Cluster Area and other areas where grading or other ground disturbance would occur to implement the proposed project. If plans change and additional acreage is added to the proposed impact area, then a budget augment would be required to survey and provide an impact analysis to any additional acreage.

Literature Review
As part of the assessment, FCS Biologists will review and analyze existing information such as species occurrence databases, maps, aerial photographs, online tools, and technical reports and other documents related to the project site, including:
 Existing and available documentation and studies of biological resources in the project vicinity;  Arborist Tree Survey and Report for the O’Connell Lane Project (February 2026)  Literature, such as California Wildlife Habitat Relationships accounts and peer-reviewed papers, that describe habitat requirements of special-status species that occur in the region;  CDFW California Sensitive Natural Communities list; Special Vascular Plants, Bryophytes, and Lichens List; and Special Animals List;
 California Natural Diversity DataBase (CNDDB);
 California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Inventory of Rare Plants (Inventory);  United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) tool;  United States Geological Service (USGS) topographic maps (for elevation, topography, and potentially jurisdictional blue line streams) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory (NWI) for information about wetlands and waters;  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Web Soil Survey (WSS);  Current and historical aerial photos; and
 Union City General Plan.

General Biological Survey, Habitat Assessment, and Vegetation Mapping Following the database and literature reviews and field visit, FCS will prepare a technical report detailing the existing biological resources on the project site. The report will be prepared to support California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyses and documentation and will include: (1) an introduction describing the project and environmental setting; (2) a review of applicable regulatory requirements; (3) a description of the methods used in the background research, field survey, assessment of the potential for special-status species; (4) a description of the results of the database (CNPS/CNDDB) searches and vegetation/habitat mapping; (5) a discussion of the distribution of biological features within and immediately adjacent to the project site, including 13 Environmental Impact Report for the
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vegetation communities, wildlife habitats (including movement corridors and breeding habitats), and sensitive plant and wildlife populations, including federally-listed species, (6) an analysis of potential project impacts; and (7) recommended conservation measures to mitigate or avoid potential project impacts. The report will also include maps depicting special-status species occurrences within ten miles of the project site, and vegetation communities and wildlife habitats recorded on the project site.

The field survey will not include a formal assessment of the potential presence of waters of the US or State on the project site, which may be potentially regulated by the CDFW, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). However, a formal jurisdictional delineation is provided as an optional task below (Subtask 3.2.1).

Biological Resources Assessment
The results of the field survey and background research will be documented in a BRA, which will evaluate the potential of the project site to support sensitive biological resources, describe the existing biological conditions on-site, provide a list of special status-species considered in the assessment and their potential for occurrence, evaluate potential project-related impacts on sensitive biological resources, and recommend additional surveys and/or avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures, if/as appropriate.

This Scope of Work includes one round of document revisions in response to comments from the City on the draft BRA. It is assumed that the City will coordinate review with the applicant team and will provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the draft BRA. The document will be revised and updated, if necessary. If additional rounds of review are required, a separate Scope of Work and authorization may be required.

ASSUMPTIONS:
 Access and permission to enter the above-described project area must be granted to FCS in writing prior to field surveys.
 FCS is not responsible for delays due to conditions or circumstances outside of FCS control, such as (but not limited to) weather, site conditions (i.e., prohibited access, unsafe conditions, flooding), fire, etc.  Direct costs associated with the tasks described above, including mileage for travel to the site, survey equipment, and postage.
 The impact analysis will be based on one set of plans provided by the applicant.

DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy (via email in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the draft BRA to the City  Electronic copy (as an appendix to the Draft EIR) of the final BRA to the City. 14 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Optional Subtask 3.2.1: Jurisdictional Delineation
FCS will prepare a Jurisdictional Delineation Report, which will characterize the extent of potentially jurisdictional features within the Housing Cluster Area, as well as other areas where grading or other ground disturbance would occur. This subtask does not include the entire 6,244-acres of the Hillside Specific Plan. If plans change and additional acreage is added to the proposed impact area, then a budget augment would be required.

The delineation will characterize and determine the extent of potential jurisdictional features within the impact areas of the project site. These include areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) under Section 401 of the CWA, and/or the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and CDFW under Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code.

The USACE and RWQCB delineation will be performed in accordance with methodologies within the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and Arid West Regional Supplement. The delineation consists of the field identification of jurisdictional features using the three criteria described in the USACE manual: hydric soils, hydrology, and hydrophytic vegetation. The CDFW regulates activities that would alter the flow, bed, channel, or bank of streams and lakes. FCS will identify CDFW jurisdictional limits within the project boundaries by identifying the top of the stream banks, or the outer edge of riparian vegetation (whichever is wider), to determine CDFW-regulated resources.

Following the fieldwork for the delineation, FCS will prepare a Jurisdictional Delineation Report that conforms to requirements set forth by the USACE to document the results of the field delineation. The report will describe existing conditions, soils, hydrology, watersheds, and other pertinent information. Each feature will be described in terms of its width, length, vegetative characteristics, and jurisdictional characteristics. The report will use matrices and tables to assist the reader in accessing jurisdictional information for the proposed project.

Detailed maps, photographs, and figures will be included in the report to depict the locations of the jurisdictional features (if any) within the impacted areas of the project site.

This subtask assumes that one on-site meeting with the USACE and/or any other applicable regulatory agency will be required to verify the delineation. This subtask also includes one round of revisions to the Jurisdictional Delineation Report and associated maps based on input received from the USACE and/or any other applicable regulatory agency. If further on-site meetings or revisions are required, FCS can complete those requests following a budget augment.

Subtask 3.3: Cultural Resources Analysis
FCS will assess the potential for existing and undiscovered cultural resources and tribal cultural resources on the Housing Cluster Area, the results of which will be provided in a stand-alone Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment (PI CRA). This document will meet the Office of Historic Preservation standards for Phase I evaluations and can be used to support determinations in any additional CEQA reporting. This Scope assumes that the City will coordinate review with the applicant and provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the PI CRA. 15 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Copies of all correspondence and site survey photographs will be included in the appendices of the PI CRA.

Should significant cultural resources be discovered during the records search or pedestrian survey, the optional Site Recordation task line will be utilized as described below.

Record Searches
FCS will conduct a records search at the Northwest Information Center, located in Rohnert Park. The record search will include a search of previous studies and identified cultural resources within the project area and a

0.5-mile radius. The National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historical Resources, the California Historical Resources Inventory, the California Historical Landmarks, the California Points of Historical Interest listings, the Historic Property Data File, and historic maps and photographs will be consulted along with other pertinent historic data.

Additionally, FCS will request a review of the geology and paleontology of the area as reported in scientific literature and a records search of the Regional Paleontological Locality Inventory at the University of California, Berkeley. The results of the paleontological records search will be summarized in the Geology and Soils section EIR and will include recommendations for any mitigation measures deemed appropriate.

As part of the records search, FCS will prepare and submit a request to the Native American Heritage Commission to check their Sacred Lands File for Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs) that may be adversely impacted by the proposed project. From the Native American representatives list provided by the NAHC, letters will be sent to each tribal representative requesting any additional information they may have about the project site. Please note that this process is for information gathering purposes to support conclusions made within the cultural resources analysis and does not satisfy the lead agency consultation requirements pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 52 or Senate Bill (SB) 18. FCS will also attempt to locate and contact local historical societies that may have additional information about the project site, or interest in the proposed project. All records search results and correspondence will be included in the PI CRA and will be summarized in the EIR along with recommendations for any feasible mitigation measures deemed appropriate.

Cultural Resources Field Survey
A pedestrian field survey will be conducted for the project site by an FCS Project Archaeologist utilizing standard 15-meter transect intervals and will include all portions of the Housing Cluster Area, where possible.

An initial review of historic aerials dating back to 1946 indicates that the project site likely contains buildings or structures over 50 years in age. Properties over 50 years in age are considered potential historic resources under CEQA and may require determination as to (1) whether the property is a historic resource and (2) whether the proposed project may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historic resource.

DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy (via email or Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the draft CRA.  Electronic copy (via email or Dropbox in PDF) of the CRA. 16 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Subtask 3.3.1: Tribal Consultation Support
At the City’s request, FCS will draft notification letters, using the City’s letterhead, to initiate tribal consultation on the City’s behalf pursuant to SB 18 and AB 52. This scope assumes two virtual meetings with the City and Tribal Representatives are needed. We prioritize government-to-government communication, coordinate closely with the City to ensure consistency and sensitivity in outreach, and remain responsive to tribal preferences regarding communication methods, confidentiality, and cultural protocols. It is also assumed that 20 staff hours will be sufficient to complete this task. If additional meetings or coordination becomes necessary, FCS can continue tribal consultation under a separate scope of work.

DELIVERABLES:
 Draft AB 52 and SB18 notification letters for the City to distribute.

Optional Subtask 3.3.2: Optional Site Recordation
Archaeological sites and buildings/structures more than 50 years in age are considered potential historic resources under CEQA and may require evaluation for eligibility on the California Register of Historic Resources. Any archaeological sites or buildings of historic age discovered as a result of the pedestrian survey will need to be initially evaluated for significance and recorded on appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms. The project site may have already been evaluated for historical resources through a previous survey or analysis; however, FCS cannot determine, prior to completion of the records search or field survey, the need for recordation or the number of additional sites to be recorded.

If historic properties or cultural resources are found within the project site, and if completion of DPR site forms is required, the Optional Site Recordation task will be utilized. Should initial evaluation reveal that a more detailed evaluation or historic context statement is required to properly record the resources, a stand-alone cultural resources report will be written to accompany the CEQA document.

It is currently assumed that no historic structures or archaeological sites will require evaluation and subsequent recordation on DPR forms. Recordation and evaluation costs are highly dependent on what is found and will be addressed in a separate Scope, if required.

Subtask 3.4: Noise Impact Analysis
FCS will complete a noise analysis that will include an evaluation of short-term (construction) and long-term (operation) noise impacts to satisfy the City’s noise impact analysis requirements. The analysis will be wholly contained in the CEQA document, and the supporting technical data will be appended to the document.

Compile and Summarize Background Information
The general characteristics of sound and the categories of audible noise will be described. The regulatory framework related to noise, including applicable federal, State, and City laws, regulations, plans, policies, and standards, will be summarized. The existing ambient environmental conditions will be documented through an ambient noise monitoring effort. Up to 4 short-term ambient noise measurements will be taken to document the existing daytime ambient noise conditions in the project vicinity. 17 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis
Construction would involve the short-term operation of heavy equipment in the vicinity of sensitive receptor land uses. EPA-recommended noise emission levels will be used for the construction equipment. The noise analysis will identify the closest noise sensitive receptors to the proposed development construction footprint and will quantify potential construction noise impacts in comparison to the City’s Noise Ordinance specifications and will determine whether construction would result in a substantial temporary increase in ambient noise levels as measured at these receptors.

FCS will also analyze potential vibration impacts from construction activities associated with development that could occur with implementation of the proposed project. FCS will utilize the methodology and thresholds contained in the Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual prepared by the Federal Transit Administration for determining construction-related groundborne vibration impacts.

Operational Noise Impact Analysis
A quantitative assessment of long-term operational noise impacts will be performed. Project-related traffic noise impacts will be determined based on whether the proposed project would generate a substantial permanent increase in traffic noise levels in the project vicinity in excess of standards established in the City’s General Plan or Noise Ordinance.

Potential noise impacts from project-related stationary noise sources, such as new mechanical system operations, will also be evaluated to determine if the proposed project would generate a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in excess of the City’s operational noise performance standards.

Airport Noise Impact Analysis
A qualitative assessment of airport noise impacts will also be evaluated to identify whether the project would expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive airport noise levels. The analysis will identify whether the project site lies outside of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) identified noise contours which are considered compatible with the City’s noise land use compatibility standards for the proposed land use.

Data Needs and Assumptions
FCS will prepare and submit an RFI for the applicant to provide all necessary construction and operational parameters required for modeling. This analysis will be completed within 6 weeks of receipt of the necessary project data and the City-approved Project Description. If changes are made to the Project Description that would require re-modeling for the above Scope, the re-modeling would be accomplished as an additional service not included in this Scope.

Subtask 3.5: Traffic Impact Analysis
W-Trans, as a subconsultant to FCS, will prepare the Transportation Analysis for the proposed project. The Transportation Analysis would include both CEQA and non-CEQA analyses, as provided below. This scope of work would be subject to review and approval by City staff prior to commencement of work. Should City review 18 Environmental Impact Report for the
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result in any changes to the scope of work, an amendment to the work plan, fee estimate, and /or schedule may be required.

CEQA Analysis
The proposed project’s estimated Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) will be determined using the guidance provided by the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) in the publication Transportation Impacts (SB 743) CEQA Guidelines Update and Technical Advisory, 2018, the most recent version of the Alameda County Travel Demand Model and adopted City standards. W-Trans will work with Kittleson & Associates (KAI) to extract VMT data from the County’s travel forecast model. Because this is a residential project in a suburban environment there is the likelihood that there will be a significant VMT impact. If needed, W-Trans will recommend appropriate mitigation measures to reduce the proposed project’s anticipated VMT per capita, to the extent feasible.

Additionally, the proposed site plan will be reviewed in terms of safety, access (including emergency vehicles), and adequacy of facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. A discussion of existing pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities will be provided, along with a review of the adequacy of site access and circulation for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. Pedestrian safety issues will be identified, including pedestrian access to transit lines. If found to be appropriate, measures to improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit access will be recommended. This proposed project will also be reviewed to confirm consistency with applicable local programs, plans, ordinances and policies. Adequacy of emergency access and the project’s potential impact on emergency response times will be assessed.

An administrative draft CEQA Transportation Analysis will be prepared and submitted to the City for review. It is assumed that the City will coordinate review with the applicant team and provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments on the draft CEQA Transportation Analysis. Comments from City staff will be addressed, and a final report will be provided as an appendix to the Draft EIR.

Non-CEQA Analysis
A separate Intersection Operations Analysis document will be prepared, which will be focused on relevant General Plan consistency. Tasks include the following:

1. Collect Traffic Data and Field Visit. Based on the site location and likely trip patterns, W-Trans proposes to evaluate the following study intersections:

1. Mission Boulevard/Whipple Road

2. Mission Boulevard/Decoto Road

3. Mission Boulevard/O’Connell Lane-Hollyleaf Lane

4. Mission Boulevard/Appian Way

5. Mission Boulevard/Nursery Avenue

6. Mission Boulevard/Niles Boulevard-State Route 84
At each study intersection we will collect new data needed for the transportation analysis, including weekday a. m. (7:00 – 9:00 a. m.) and p. m. (4:00 – 6:00 p. m.) intersection turning movement counts. The list of study intersections will be confirmed with City of Union City Staff prior to start of any data collection activity. 19 Environmental Impact Report for the
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A field visit of the project site and study area will be conducted. Specific attention will be paid to sight distance for both exiting and entering movements at the site’s proposed driveways and potential conflicts with other driveways. Appropriate field notes and photos will be taken. During the field visit, we will also observe and note the following:
 Roadway cross-sections
 Intersection lane geometry and configuration
 Traffic control devices
 Surrounding land uses
 Sight distance
 Locations of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities

2. Intersection Analysis. The analysis time periods for this study will be the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The analysis methodology and software used for the study intersections will be confirmed with City staff prior to commencement of analysis. We are proposing to use Synchro analysis software and the most recent version of the Highway Capacity Manual methodologies. The intersection level of service analysis will be provided as part of the traffic operations analysis and will be provided in a non-CEQA chapter of the report. The traffic study will include the following traffic study scenarios:
 Existing Conditions. Existing operating conditions at the study intersections will be estimated based on the field reconnaissance, data collection, and methodologies described above.  Existing plus Project Conditions. Project operating conditions will be analyzed based on a forecast of net-new trips associated with the proposed project added to the Existing Conditions traffic volumes.

The trip generation for the project will be determined based on standard rates published by ITE in Trip Generation Manual, 12th Edition, 2025.
 Cumulative Conditions. Existing Condition peak hour volumes plus anticipated forecasted growth for the year 2040 derived from the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) Travel Demand Forecast Model. This scenario assumes completion of planned associated geometric and traffic control improvements (if any) at the study intersections.
 Cumulative plus Project Conditions. Cumulative plus Project operating conditions will be analyzed based on a forecast of net-new trips associated with the proposed project added to the Cumulative (No Project) Conditions traffic volumes.

3. Improvement Measures. If it is determined the proposed project would result in a significant operational effect on any of the study facilities, then improvement measures will be recommended and described in the report. An operational analysis of the conditions before and after incorporating the recommended measures will be provided.

A draft non-CEQA Transportation Analysis Report that provides details of the analysis and findings will be prepared and submitted to the City for review. It is assumed that the City will coordinate review with the applicant and provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments on the draft non-CEQA Transportation Analysis Report. Comments will be addressed, and a final report submitted. Comments that require analysis not included in the original scope of work will be considered beyond the scope of our contract. 20 Environmental Impact Report for the
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DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy (via email or Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the draft CEQA Transportation Analysis Report
 Electronic copy (as an appendix to the Draft EIR) of the final CEQA Transportation Analysis Report  Electronic copy (via email or Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the draft non-CEQA Transportation Analysis Report
 Electronic copy (via email or Dropbox in PDF) of the final non-CEQA Transportation Analysis Report Optional Subtask 3.6: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Under the direction of FCS, Cameron-Cole, LLC (Cameron-Cole), an ADEC Innovations company, will provide the Phase I ESA. The objective of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is to identify, to the extent feasible, the presence or likely presence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) associated with the property. The scope of services for the Phase I ESA is as follows:

Site Use History
Cameron-Cole will review the following information to identify the historic use(s) of the property and surrounding properties:
 Historic city directories, when available, to determine prior business use of the subject and adjacent properties.
 Historic aerial photographs, when available, to evaluate past activity on the subject property and in the general vicinity of the subject property.
 Historic topographic maps, when available, to evaluate past activity on the subject property and in the general vicinity of the subject property.
 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, when available, to evaluate past property uses in the subject property area.

The above information will then be evaluated to determine whether historic property use(s) constitute a REC to the subject property.

Regulatory Status Review
Cameron-Cole will review government regulatory agency list for government records regarding possible hazardous material and petroleum products handling, spills, storage, and production at the subject property or in the vicinity of the subject property that may constitute a REC to the property. Envirosite Corporation will provide the lists to Cameron-Cole in accordance with ASTM International (ASTM) Standard E1527-21 Standard Practice for ESAs.
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This Scope does not include a review of the individual government agency files since the size of the files is unknown and the length of time to obtain them is highly variable and would likely cause scheduling delays. If a Freedom of Information Act request is necessary to satiate a significant data gap, the client will be notified of any additional cost and potential time delays such a request may impose.

Geology/Hydrogeology
Cameron-Cole will review available US Geological Survey 7.5-minute Topographic Map(s) to determine surface topography and estimated surface and groundwater flow direction. When determined necessary, CameronCole will additionally review published regional geology and hydrogeology information to evaluate potential pathways of contaminant migration and the potential receptors of contamination, if present, in the vicinity of the subject property.

Site and Area Reconnaissance
Cameron-Cole will perform a visual inspection of accessible portions of the subject property to identify potential RECs. Additionally, Cameron-Cole will perform an area reconnaissance within 0.5-mile of the subject property along accessible roadways to identify the presence or likely presence of RECs that could be associated with adjacent properties.

Reporting
Upon FCS’s review and approval of the report, Cameron-Cole will issue the Phase I ESA Report in electronic format. The report will present the background information, purpose and scope of services, execution of work, findings, and conclusions. The reporting scope also includes discussion and response to client comments.

Photographs, maps, figures, government record report, historical documentation, and any additional support material necessary to present our findings will also be included.

DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via email in PDF) of the Phase I ESA.

Task 4: Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting
FCS will prepare a draft Notice of Preparation (NOP) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15082. The NOP will identify the project location, provide a summary of the project characteristics, and list probable environmental effects, supported by tables and color graphics. FCS will submit the draft NOP to the City. It is assumed that the City will provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the draft NOP to FCS within two weeks of submittal. Once FCS receives these comments, FCS will complete revisions and prepare an NOP for public review. FCS will submit the NOP and accompanying Notice of Completion (NOC) to the State Clearinghouse (SCH) electronically, and coordinate with the City for distribution of the NOP to public agencies and private parties. This Scope assumes that an Initial Study will not be prepared, as the determination to proceed with a project-level EIR has already been made by the City. 22 Environmental Impact Report for the
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DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the Draft NOP to the City.  Electronic copy (via Dropbox in PDF) of the NOP to the City.  Electronic copy (via CEQAnet) of the NOP and NOC to the SCH.

Subtask 4.1: Public Scoping Meeting
FCS’s approach to public and tribal outreach is proactive, relationship-driven, and tailored to the specific community and cultural context of the project. We go beyond minimum noticing requirements by developing a coordinated outreach strategy early in the process that integrates public engagement and tribal consultation as core components of project development. For public outreach, we prepare clear, accessible materials and support a range of engagement methods, such as a comprehensive project overview at the NOP Scoping Meeting and virtual outreach tools, to ensure broad and meaningful participation, with a focus on reaching underrepresented stakeholders.

For tribal outreach, we initiate early and respectful consultation in accordance with AB 52 and SB18, leveraging our established relationships and experience working with tribal representatives, as noted above under Subtask

3.3.1. Our team documents all outreach efforts comprehensively and ensures that input received is meaningfully considered and integrated into the environmental review process, supporting both CEQA compliance and the development of a defensible and inclusive record.

Further, FCS will coordinate with City staff to prepare for and facilitate a public scoping meeting within the 30- day NOP scoping period. FCS will prepare a presentation that provides an overview of the CEQA process, highlighting opportunities for public input throughout preparation of the EIR. Additionally, the presentation will highlight key components of the proposed project, with supporting graphics as-needed. Following the presentation, FCS will receive public comments on the scope of the EIR, and answer questions related to the proposed project scope and CEQA process.

FCS will monitor comments received and following the meeting, prepare a Scoping Meeting Summary Memo with a comprehensive list of public comments received during the 30-day scoping period and summary of environmental concerns raised. Input will be used to focus the issues to be addressed in the Draft EIR, as appropriate. The Scoping Meeting Summary Memo and the written comments letters will be appended to the Draft EIR. A summary of the verbal and written comments will be included in the Introduction section of the Draft EIR.

DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in PDF) of the Scoping Meeting Summary Memo to the City.

Task 5: Administrative Draft EIR
FCS will prepare the Administrative Draft EIR in accordance with the applicable requirements contained in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15120 through 15132. The document will identify potentially significant impacts, feasible mitigation measures, and the residual significance after mitigation has been implemented. The 23 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Administrative Draft EIR will include narrative text, tables, exhibits, and technical appendices. The contents of the Administrative Draft EIR are listed as follows:
 Executive Summary
 Introduction
 Project Description
 Environmental Impact Analysis
 Aesthetics
 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
 Air Quality
 Biological Resources
 Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources
 Energy
 Geology and Soils
 GHG Emissions
 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
 Hydrology and Water Quality
 Land Use and Planning
 Mineral Resources
 Population and Housing
 Public Services
 Transportation
 Utilities and Service Systems
 Wildfire
 Alternatives
 Other CEQA Considerations
 Effects Found Not To Be Significant
 List of Preparers and Contributors
 Technical Appendices
Cumulative Effects
FCS will describe the reasonably foreseeable projects within a City-approved defined study area that may result in cumulative impacts associated with the proposed project. This Scope assumes that the City will provide FCS with a list of cumulative projects to be included in the analysis.

Cumulative projects may be defined within a specified area around the project site as (1) projects constructed but not occupied; (2) projects approved, but not constructed; (3) pending projects for which pre-filing or filing of an application with its respective lead agency has occurred; and (4) anticipated or announced projects for which no application has yet been filed with the lead agency. However, note that the geographical extent of the evaluation area for cumulative impacts varies, depending upon the technical issue to be addressed. For instance, the evaluation area for air quality encompasses the local air basin, while the evaluation area for traffic encompasses the local roadway network. Findings of relevant court cases will be used to address all pertinent issues. Cumulative projects will be discussed for each technical issue. Growth-inducing impacts will be evaluated separately in the Draft EIR in the Other CEQA Considerations section.

Alternatives
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6, the EIR will evaluate a reasonable range of potentially feasible alternatives to the proposed project. One of the alternatives will be the CEQA-mandated “No Project Alternative,” which is the circumstance under which the project does not proceed and no building would occur.

FCS will evaluate up to two additional alternatives. In addition, the Alternatives section will address the feasibility of any alternatives that were initially considered but rejected from further consideration. Each alternative will be described in sufficient detail and evaluated on a topical section basis against the proposed project to determine if it will have fewer, equivalent, or greater impacts. A matrix will be provided comparing each alternative’s impacts on the various topical areas. The environmentally superior alternative will be identified.
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Effects Found not to be Significant
CEQA Guidelines Section 15143 establishes that EIRs will focus on significant impacts on the environment and need not discuss in detail effects that are clearly insignificant or unlikely to occur. FCS will prepare the NOP, identifying any resource categories or topical areas (if any) that can be properly “scoped out” pursuant to Section 15143 given the location and context of the project site. A section titled Effects Found not to be Significant will be included in the Draft EIR to document the justification for resource categories excluded from detailed analysis in the Draft EIR.

DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the Administrative Draft EIR (with technical studies) appended to the City.

Task 6: 2nd Administrative Draft EIR
It is assumed that the City will coordinate review with the applicant team and provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the 1st Administrative Draft EIR. Once FCS receives these comments, FCS will complete revisions and prepare a 2nd Administrative Draft EIR for review.

DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the 2nd Administrative Draft EIR to the City. FCS will also provide a track change version in PDF format of the 2nd Administrative Draft EIR for reference.

Task 7: Screencheck Draft EIR
It is assumed that the City will coordinate review with the applicant team and provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the 2nd Administrative Draft EIR. Once FCS receives these comments, FCS will complete revisions and prepare a Screencheck Draft EIR for review.

DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the Screencheck Draft EIR to the City.

FCS will also provide a track change version in PDF format of the Screencheck Draft EIR for reference.

Task 8: Public Draft EIR
We assume that the City will coordinate review with the applicant team and provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the Screencheck Draft EIR. Upon receipt of final City comments on the Screencheck Draft EIR, FCS will proceed with finalizing and producing the Draft EIR for public review. This task assumes technical staff time to complete revisions to the Draft EIR, plus editing and administrative staff time to prepare the document for publication. If additional hours are required, FCS will prepare a budget augment to cover the additional level of effort. 25 Environmental Impact Report for the
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FCS will prepare, and City staff will distribute copies of the Draft EIR to responsible agencies and the public for a 45-day public review period. FCS will provide the SCH with an electronic copy of the document (and appendices) and required notices and forms (the NOC, Notice of Availability [NOA], and Summary Form) via CEQAnet to begin the public review period. FCS will be responsible for drafting the NOC and Summary Form and the City will be responsible for drafting the NOA. FCS will provide copies of the Draft EIR to the City, and the City will be responsible for local distribution, noticing, and posting. Finally, this Scope assumes that City staff will prepare and mail all notices associated with the Draft EIR to local agencies and interested parties.

DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy of the Draft EIR and appendices (via Dropbox in PDF) to the City.  Electronic copy (via CEQAnet) of the Draft EIR and appendices, NOC, NOA, and LCI Summary Form to the SCH.

Task 9: Administrative Final EIR
FCS will prepare an Administrative Final EIR in accordance with the applicable requirements contained in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15088 and 15089. The Administrative Final EIR will list all agencies, organizations, and individuals who submitted written comments on the Draft EIR during the public review period and provide written responses to those comments. To enhance readability and avoid redundancy, FCS will use Master Responses, as appropriate, to address frequent and reoccurring comments on the Draft EIR’s analysis.

Additionally, the Administrative Final EIR will contain an Errata, which will document minor changes to the Draft EIR text in strikeout-underline format.

FCS representatives will attend and present a summary of the Draft EIR at up to two public comment sessions during the public review period (meeting attendance at the public comment session is accounted for in Task 14:

Meetings, Public Hearings, and Phone Calls). FCS will summarize verbal comments received at the meeting in the Administrative Final EIR and provide written responses to said comments.

Based on FCS’s experience responding to comments, we have budgeted 150 hours of FCS staff time (including technical, editing, and administrative personnel) for this task. For the purpose of this scope of work, the anticipated level of effort reflects the receipt of up to seven (7) non-attorney comment letters. Together with the City, FCS will evaluate the volume and complexity of comments received on the Draft EIR. If additional time is required beyond what is budgeted, FCS will prepare a budget augment to cover the actual level of effort.

DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the Administrative Final EIR to the City.

Task 10: 2nd Administrative Final EIR
FCS will respond to City comments on the Administrative Final EIR. It is assumed that the City will provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the Administrative Final EIR. Upon receipt of the consolidated set of comments, FCS will prepare the 2nd Administrative Final EIR. 26 Environmental Impact Report for the
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DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in Microsoft Word format) of the 2nd Administrative Final EIR to the City. FCS will also provide a track change version of the 2nd Administrative Final EIR for reference.

Task 11: Screencheck Final EIR
FCS will respond to City comments on the 2nd Administrative Final EIR. It is assumed that the City will provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the 2nd Administrative Final EIR. Upon receipt of the consolidated set of comments, FCS will prepare the Screencheck Final EIR.

The intent of the Screencheck Final EIR is to allow City staff to review final changes to the Final EIR prior to publication. It is anticipated that any comments on the Screencheck Final EIR would concern minor points and not require major revisions.

DELIVERABLE:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in Microsoft Word format and PDF) of the Screencheck Final EIR to the City.

FCS will also provide a track change version of the Screencheck Final EIR for reference.

Task 12: Final EIR
It is assumed that the City will provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the Screencheck Final EIR. Once City staff provides final comments on the Screencheck Final EIR, FCS will proceed with finalizing and producing the Final EIR. This task assumes technical staff time will be required to complete revisions to the Final EIR, plus editing and administrative staff time to prepare the document for publication. If additional hours are required, we will prepare a budget augment to cover the actual level of effort.

FCS will provide copies of the Final EIR to the City, who will be responsible for local distribution and noticing.

FCS will provide SCH with an electronic copy of the document and required notices and forms (the NOC and Summary Form) via CEQAnet 10 days before City Council hearing on the proposed project. FCS will also prepare the Notice of Determination (NOD) for the project and file with the County Clerk within five business days of EIR certification.

DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in PDF) of the Final EIR to the City.  Electronic copy (via CEQAnet) of the Final EIR, NOC, and LCI Summary Form to the SCH.  An electronic copy of the NOD to the City.
 Hard copy of the NOD to the Alameda County Clerk.

Task 13: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
FCS will prepare a comprehensive MMRP, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097. The MMRP will contain all mitigation measures identified in the EIR. This comprehensive MMRP will provide City staff with a 27 Environmental Impact Report for the
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single source of reference to the full range of mitigation measures to be implemented. For each measure or group of similar measures, the agency responsible for ensuring proper implementation will be identified, along with the timing and method of verification. The MMRP will be included in the Final EIR submittal.

Once FCS receives consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word document) on the MMRP, FCS will complete revisions and provide the City with a final MMRP.

DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy (via email in Microsoft Word format) of the draft MMRP to the City.  Electronic copy (via email in PDF) of the MMRP to the City.

Task 14: Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15093, FCS will prepare draft Findings of Fact for each potentially significant effect identified in the EIR and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for any unavoidable significant impacts associated with the proposed project. As required by the CEQA Guidelines, one of three findings must be made for each significant effect and must be supported by substantial evidence in the record. The Statement of Overriding Considerations will rely on input from the project team regarding the benefits of the project. FCS’s Project Manager will consult with the City to review draft findings and to finalize the findings.

DELIVERABLES:
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in Microsoft Word format) of the draft Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to the City.
 Electronic copy (via Dropbox in PDF) of the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations to the City.

Task 15: Administrative Record
FCS will compile an electronic copy of the administrative record, consisting of all documents and material used in the preparation of the Draft and Final EIR.

Task 16: Meetings, Public Hearings, and Phone Calls
This Scope assumes that FCS’s Project Director or Project Manager will attend the following meetings:

Coordination Meetings:
 Bi-weekly check in meetings with City staff and project team members (as-needed) conducted during the preparation of the EIR. It is assumed that these meetings can be completed via conference call. Based on the proposed project schedule, this scope assumes up to sixteen (16) 30-minute team calls. Additional meetings (e.g. weekly check ins), as needed, during certain periods of the CEQA process can be included as requested.
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Public Comment Meetings (during public review of the Draft EIR):
 Two, 4-hour meetings
Final EIR and Project Entitlements:
 Planning Commission and City Council - Three, 4-hour meetings The cost for the Public Scoping Meeting is included in Task 4. As noted, the meetings would consist of a combination of coordination meetings with staff and public hearings. A not-to-exceed budget has been established to cover attendance at the meetings. If the City requests additional meeting attendance by FCS staff, or if the amount of time involved in these meetings exceeds the initial budget allocation, FCS will notify City staff of the additional costs and obtain authorization for the extra meeting time.

Task 17: Project Management and Interagency Coordination In addition to the research, analysis, communications, and report writing tasks described above, FCS will perform a variety of project management duties to ensure that the EIR meets the City’s standards of quality, and that it is delivered on time and within budget. These duties will include team supervision and coordination, oral and written communications with City staff, project accounting, and quality assurance review by FCS’s Project Director and Technical Editor of all deliverable products. These services will also include ongoing support to City staff, such as providing input to staff reports, regular schedule updates, and discussions of technical issues.

Additionally, FCS will provide comprehensive interagency coordination services to support efficient project delivery and maintain clear, consistent communication among all involved parties. We emphasize proactive and responsive communication, ensuring that agency staff, applicants, technical specialists, and stakeholders are kept informed of project status, key milestones, and emerging issues.

Our team will serve as a central point of contact for coordination with responsible and trustee agencies, utility providers, and other stakeholders, as applicable. We will facilitate timely information exchange, track coordination efforts, and ensure that agency input is incorporated into project documents in a clear and defensible manner.

FCS brings established working relationships and key points of contact across local and regional agencies, including the EBRPD, City of Fremont, CDFW, and other relevant regulatory agencies. These relationships are built on successful collaboration through recent projects and longstanding professional engagement, allowing our team to efficiently navigate agency processes, anticipate expectations, and facilitate productive coordination.

To support effective collaboration, we will organize and attend coordination meetings (assumed to be virtual) as needed, including agency scoping meetings, technical working sessions, and milestone check-ins. FCS maintains a diverse in-house team of technical specialists, allowing us to quickly assemble the appropriate expertise to participate in meetings, respond to agency comments, and resolve technical issues in real time.

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enables more efficient and cohesive coordination throughout the project lifecycle. This task assumes 70 hours of staff time.

Tasks Outside the Scope of Work
The following are tasks FCS has identified as falling outside its Scope for the proposed project.

Newspaper Noticing/Local Noticing
FCS assumes that City staff will be responsible for any public noticing related to the certification of the EIR.

Payment of Filing Fees
FCS assumes that the applicant will be responsible for payment of filing fees. Please be advised that as of January 1, 2026, the filing fees for an EIR are $4,227.50 (CDFW fee) plus a $50 County handling fee, for a grand total of $4,277.50.

Schedule
FCS has prepared the following schedule outlining the anticipated timing of each task.

Task Week
Task 1 Project Initiation and Kick-off Meeting 1
Subtask 1.1 CEQA-compliant Project Description 1–3
Task 2 Applicant-provided Technical Studies Peer Review 1–6 Subtask 2.1 Arborist Report Peer Review 3
– Revision of technical studies based on FCS peer review 5 – Second peer review to confirm completeness of studies 6 Subtask 2.2 Preliminary Geotechnical Report Peer Review 3 – Revision of supporting information based on FCS peer review 5 – Second peer review to confirm completeness of supporting information 6 Task 3 Technical Analyses 1–12
Subtask 3.1 Air Quality Assessment, GHG Emissions and Energy Assessment, and HRA1 9
Subtask 3.2 Biological Resources Analysis 12
Optional Subtask 3.2.1: Jurisdictional Delineation 12
Subtask 3.3 Cultural Resources Analysis 8
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Task Week
Subtask 3.3.1 Tribal Consultation Support Ongoing
Subtask 3.4 Noise Impact Analysis1 9
Subtask 3.5 Transportation Impact Analysis 12
Optional Subtask 3.6 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 8 Task 4 NOP and Scoping Meeting 3–9
– Submit Administrative NOP 3
– Receive Comments on NOP 4
– Start of Public Scoping Period (Begin 30-day Public Review) 5 – Public Scoping Meeting TBD (to occur during
public scoping period)
– 30-day Public Review Period Ends 9
Task 5 Administrative Draft EIR 3–25
– Submit Administrative Draft EIR 20
– Receive Comments on Administrative Draft EIR 25
Task 6 2nd Administrative Draft EIR 26-32
– Submit 2nd Administrative Draft EIR 29
– Receive Comments on 2nd Administrative Draft EIR 32
Task 7 Screencheck Draft EIR 33-37
– Submit Screencheck Draft EIR 35
– Receive Comments on Screencheck Draft EIR 37
Task 8 Public Draft EIR 38-45
– Begin 45-day Public Review Period 38
– 45-day Public Comment Period Ends 45
Task 9 Administrative Final EIR 45-52
– Meet with City to review comments received 45
– Submit Administrative Final EIR2 48
– Receive Comments on Administrative Final EIR 52
Task 10 2nd Admin Final EIR 53-57
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Task Week
– Submit 2nd Admin Final EIR 54
– Receive Comments on 2nd Admin Final EIR 57
Task 11 Screencheck Final EIR 58-60
– Submit Screencheck Final EIR 59
– Receive Comments on Screencheck Final EIR 60
Task 12 Final EIR 61
Task 13 MMRP 54-61
– Submit draft MMRP 54
– Receive Comments on MMRP 57
– Submit MMRP 61
Task 14 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 43-46 – Submit draft Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 54
– Receive Comments on Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
57 – Submit Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 59 Task 15 Administrative Record 61
Task 16 Meetings, Public Hearings, and Phone Calls To Be Determined Task 17 Project Management Ongoing
File NOD with Alameda County Clerk
Within five business
days of EIR Certification
Note:
1 Assumes that the project trip generation forecast and intersection traffic volumes will be provided within 3 weeks of project initiation. This analysis will be conducted 6 weeks after receipt of the project trip generation forecast and intersection traffic volumes, responses to the RFI, and a City-approved Project Description, whichever is latest. 2 Dependent on volume and complexity of comments.
32 Environmental Impact Report for the Union City Hillside Specific Plan and O’Connell Lane Residential Project City of Union City Cost Proposal FCS has prepared the following budget identifying the costs of each task. The breakdown of our subconsultants’ cost is in Appendix B. Note that our cost proposal includes a standard 15 percent mark-up of subconsultant fees. 33 Environmental Impact Report for the
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Assumptions
The assumptions used in calculating the above fees are:
 Subconsultant fees include a standard 15 percent mark-up.  Reimbursable expenses have been included in the table above. These direct costs, including, but not limited to those items presented below, will be reimbursable upon provision of proper documentation:
 Purchases of project materials
 Reproduction, reprographics, document production, printing and photography  Postage, messenger, delivery, and overnight mailing
 Mileage, noticing, and record searches
 Other miscellaneous costs directly related to the project  There will be no significant revisions to the submitted development application. If there is a change in the project description by the applicant, a budget adjustment will be required to account for the project revisions.
 This price is based on completion of the work within the proposed schedule. If delays occur, an amendment of the price would be warranted to accommodate additional project management and other costs and to reflect adjustments for updated billing rates.  The fee is valid for up to 30 days from the date of this Scope, after which it may be subject to revision.  Costs have been allocated to tasks based upon FCS’s proposed approach. During the work, FCS may, on its sole authority, re-allocate costs among tasks and/or direct costs, as circumstances warrant, so long as the adjustments maintain the total price within its authorized amount.  The FCS Project Manager will be the primary representative at the project meeting and public hearing.  This Scope assumes that no hard copies of deliverables will be provided, except as indicated above. If hard copies are requested, a change order may be required to cover costs of producing the copies.

Printing costs are based on the method of printing and binding proposed, numbers of copies proposed as work products, and estimated page lengths. Document printing costs are estimated and will be finalized at the time of printing. On further clarification of the documents and City’s (paper and/or digital CD/or flash drive) that City staff will need during the preparation effort, FCS will specifically identify a detailed reproduction work plan with more specific costs.

FCS Rate Schedule
FCS Personnel Hourly Labor Rate ($)
President $320–$340
Director/Vice President $290–$330
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FCS Personnel Hourly Labor Rate ($)
Legal Counsel $220–$290
Associate Director/Senior Team Leader $220–$290
Senior Project Manager/Senior Scientist/Senior Regulatory Scientist $200–$275 Project Manager/Scientist/Regulatory Scientist $150–$200 Assistant Project Manager/Assistant Scientist/Assistant Regulatory Scientist $130–$170 Environmental Analyst/Technical Analyst/Regulatory Analyst $90–$130 Senior Graphic Designer/GIS Manager $150–$210
Graphic Designer/GIS/Computer-aided Design and Drafting Specialist $110–$150 Publications Coordinator/Technical Editor/Writer $110–$175 Grant Manager/Writer $125–$195
Word Processor $95–$150
Archaeological/Paleontological Monitor I/II $95–$150
Archaeological/Paleontological Monitor III $130–$170
Biological Monitor I/II $95–$150
Biological Monitor III $130–$170
Reprographics Assistant/Intern $70–$110
Administrative Assistant/Accounting/Clerical $70–$125
Other Labor Rates
Labor rates for expert testimony, litigation support, and depositions/court appearances will be billed at a minimum of two times the above rates. If additional services are authorized during the performance of a contract, compensation will be based on the fee schedule in effect at the time the services are authorized.

Direct Expenses
Direct costs and out-of-pocket expenses are billed as follows:

1. Out-of-pocket expenses, including, but not limited to, travel, messenger service, reprographics, lodging, meals, blueprint, reproduction, and photographic services: Cost, as charged to FCS, plus a 10 percent administrative fee.

2. Subcontractors’ fees: Cost, as charged to FCS, plus a 15 percent administrative fee.

3. Passenger Cars: $0.725 per mile.
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4. Four-wheel-drive vehicles: $200.00 per day plus $0.725 per mile.

5. Records checks: Fees vary by facility and project.

6. Museum curation: Fees vary by city and project.

7. Cultural resources storage/curation of fossil and artifact collections: Cost, as charged to FCS, plus a 10 percent administrative fee.

8. Per Diem: Fees charged at the USA Federal (GSA) Rate. Lodging surcharge may apply in high-rate areas.

9. US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)/CDFW impacts or mitigation fees: Cost, as charged to FCS, plus a 10 percent administrative fee.

Terms
Compensation and direct expenses are invoiced monthly and payable upon receipt or as codified in projectspecific contract.

Consultant Services Agreement
FCS is requesting the following changes to the City’s Standard Consulting Services Agreement (CSA):
 Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; 4.1 Required Coverage: We are requesting the Commercial Liability be reduced to $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage.  Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; 4.1 Required Coverage: We are requesting the Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions be reduced to $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 policy aggregate.  Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; 4.1.E Cyber Liability: We are requesting the Cyber Liability be reduced to $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 policy aggregate.  Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; 4.1.d. Waiver of Subrogation: We are requesting deletion of the following statement: “The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the entity for all work performed by the consultant, its employees, agents, and subcontractors.”
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
FCS does not have any actual or potential conflicts of interest with the project sponsor or any affiliated entities.

We understand that the City reserves the right to disqualify firms with conflicts it deems material.

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Appendix A:

Project Team Resumes

CORPORATE RESUME
Mary Bean
Mary Bean has more than 31 years of experience managing the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents in both the public and private sectors. She is knowledgeable about a broad range of environmental topics, backed by her experience in the field, research, technical writing, and planning. She specializes in leading interdisciplinary teams in the preparation of technical studies that support environmental clearance at the local, State, and national levels. Her depth of experience allows her to effectively strategize with clients about the most efficient approach to environmental review. In her 14 years with FCS, Ms.

Bean has successfully led FCS’s services on more than 1,000 projects.

Related Experience and Client Summary
 Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of an EIR for a proposed 28-lot single-family residential subdivision on a 128.5-acre property, including dedication of open space and construction of a Staging Area for the East Bay Regional Park District.
 East Pleasanton Specific Plan EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of a Draft EIR for the development of residential (1,300 dwelling units), commercial, industrial, office, and parks/recreation uses within this area, as well as an extension of El Charro Road to the south, to connect with Stanley Boulevard on 1,100 acres located east of Valley Avenue and Busch Road, and north of Stanley Boulevard; and included quarry lakes, public facilities, and undeveloped land.
 Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project EIR, Technical Studies, and Due Diligence Services, Town of Danville, CA: Ms. Bean is directing the preparation of an EIR and technical studies, and providing Due Diligence Services for the Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project. The project applicant, Bates Stringer—Martin Hills Ranch LLC, is proposing to construct 22 market rate, single family homes with five Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), internal roadways, and a driveway on the approximately 102-acre project site. FCS prepared an Aquatic Resources Delineation Report; Biological Assessment for Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation and Biological Resources Assessment (BRA); Biological Constraints Analysis; Breeding Season Burrowing Owl (BUOW) (Athene cunicularia) Survey Report; Phase I and Section 106 Cultural Resources Assessments (CRAs); and Noise Impact Analysis. The Draft EIR is currently out for public review which will conclude in May, following which FCS will prepare a Final EIR and Response to Comments, as needed.  Barber Yard Specific Plan Project EIR, City of Chico, CA: Ms. Bean is directing the preparation of an EIR and supporting technical analyses for the potential environmental effects of a proposed comprehensive planning Project Director

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental
Studies and Planning, Cum
Laude, University of California,
Santa Barbara, CA, 1988

CORPORATE RESUME
Mary Bean

PROJECT DIRECTOR
document that would establish specific guiding principles and strategy for development of a 133-acre area, as well as off-site improvements, including a stormwater detention pond and storm drain alignments and outfall.
 Warm Springs/South Fremont Community Plan EIR, City of Fremont, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of a CRA and Program EIR for an 879-acre area around the Warm Springs/South Fremont Bay Area Rapid Transport (BART) station. The plan envisions up to 4,000 dwelling units, 10 million square feet of non-residential uses, 20,000 new jobs, and a 600-student elementary school over a planning horizon of more than 20 years.
 Spotorno Ranch Project Subsequent EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of an EIR, technical studies/analyses, and related documents for a proposed rezoning and subdivision to support 39 single-family residential lots and roadways on the 31-acre Spotorno Flat portion of the site and permanently preserve acreage as open space in the Happy Valley area of Pleasanton.  City of Pleasanton 2023–2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update (HEU) Program EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of a Program EIR for the City of Pleasanton’s 2023- 2031 (6th Cycle) HEU. The City of Pleasanton identified a total of 25 sites for potential rezoning to fulfill their housing shortfall between their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and the existing housing capacity of 3,173 units. Following certification of the Housing Element EIR in January 2023, FCS prepared a streamlining template document for use by the City, applicants, and other third-party consultants to evaluate specific Housing Element implementing projects as they are submitted.  The Ranch Project Recirculated EIR, City of Antioch, CA: Ms. Bean was the Project Director for the preparation of a recirculated EIR for the redesigned Ranch Residential Project in the City of Antioch. The Ranch is a master planned residential community that would include up to 1,177 single-family residential dwellings, 5 acres of retail, and a future fire station. The project would include the protection of approximately 242 acres for parks, open space, and trails.  Roddy Ranch Annexation and Master Plan EIR, City of Antioch, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of a Programmatic EIR for the annexation of 850 acres into the City of Antioch. The Programmatic EIR provided the framework for a subsequent, project-level analysis of the construction of 600 residential units, 100 multi-family units, a hotel, and neighborhood commercial uses.  Oak Park Properties Specific Plan EIR, City of Pleasant Hill, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of an EIR of a 15-acre Program Area, which includes a new public library, housing, and athletic fields.  City Village Project Addendum to the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan EIR, City of San Ramon, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of the City Village (Bishop Ranch 6) Project Addendum to the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan EIR and supporting technical documents for the development of a 404-unit for-sale residential community on approximately 31 acres.  Addendum to the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan EIR for the Iron Horse Village Project, City of San Ramon, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of an Addendum to the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan EIR for the Iron Horse Village Project. The City of San Ramon is developing 117 dwelling units located on an approximately 9.5-acre site. The project would result in the development of 31 attached multi-family live/work townhomes and 86 detached single-family homes. The project site is located within the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan Block F and is zoned as office/mixed-use.  CityWalk Master Plan EIR, City of San Ramon, CA: Ms. Bean directed the preparation of an EIR and a fiscal impact analysis and provided planning services for the mixed-use development of residential and commercial uses within the 134.98-acre planning area in the Bishop Ranch Business Park.

CORPORATE RESUME
Prathna Maharaj, MURP, AICP
Prathna Maharaj, MURP, AICP, is an Environmental Project Manager with more than 7 years of experience in public and private sector planning. Ms. Maharaj specializes in environmental analysis and has worked on a range of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. She has experience with annexation projects requiring public service and utility demand forecasting and inter-agency coordination service provision. She also worked on program-level environmental documents for specific plans, general plan updates, and infrastructure plans. Ms. Maharaj has developed a strong understanding of land use and housing policy at the University of California, Irvine, MURP program, where she focused on sustainable community development. Furthermore, she has strong written and verbal communication skills and has provided support for a range of planning efforts.

Related Experience and Client Summary
 Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: Ms. Maharaj managed the preparation of an EIR for a proposed 30-lot single-family residential subdivision on a 128.5-acre property, including dedication of open space and construction of a Staging Area for the EBRPD. The supporting technical studies included air quality, GHG emissions, and energy; biological resources; cultural resources; noise; visual simulations, and transportation assessment.
 Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Walnut Creek, CA: Ms. Maharaj is managing the preparation of the Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR in the City of Walnut Creek, California. The proposed project would construct four hundred twenty-two 3-story multifamily dwelling units in townhome-style condominium configuration in approximately 82 building groups on a 22.2-acre site. The supporting technical studies will include air quality, GHG emissions, and energy; biological resources; cultural and tribal cultural resources (TCRs); noise; and transportation assessment.
 Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project EIR, Technical Studies, and Due Diligence Services, Town of Danville, CA: Ms. Maharaj is managing the preparation of an EIR and technical studies, and providing Due Diligence Services for the Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project. The project applicant, Bates Stringer—Martin Hills Ranch LLC, is proposing to construct 22 market rate, single family homes with five ADUs, internal roadways, and a driveway on the approximately 102-acre project site. FCS prepared an Aquatic Resources Delineation Report; Biological Assessment for Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation and BRA; Biological Constraints Analysis; Breeding Season BUOW Survey Report; Phase I and Section 106 CRAs; and Noise Impact Analysis. The Draft EIR is currently out for public review which will conclude in May, following which FCS will prepare a Final EIR and Response to Comments, as needed.

Project Manager

EDUCATION
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning, University of California,
Irvine, CA, 2020
Bachelor of Science,
Environmental Science and
Management, Emphasis on
Natural Resource Management,
Minor in Education, University of
California, Davis, CA, 2017

LICENSE AND

CERTIFICATION
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP) Certification,
Certification No. 33057, 2021

CORPORATE RESUME
Prathna Maharaj, MURP, AICP

PROJECT MANAGER
 Evergreen Ranch Estates Residential Project EIR, Town of Danville, CA: Ms. Maharaj is managing the preparation of an EIR and technical studies for the Sherburne Hills Residential Project. A proposed Master Development Plan would divide the 20.03-acre project site’s two existing parcels into three development areas that would contain a total of 18 single-family lots and 18 ADUs. ADUs would either be attached, detached, or internal and would be deed restricted to persons qualifying as “low income.” A new bridge crossing is proposed to provide access between the development areas for both pedestrians and vehicles.  Montague Point Industrial Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of San José, CA: Ms. Maharaj is managing the preparation of an EIR for the Montague Point Industrial Project. The project would construct three new buildings consisting of 463,000 square feet of commercial uses focused on R&D, advanced manufacturing/industrial uses, and warehouse and distribution uses on a 23.75-acre project site. The supporting technical studies will include air quality, GHG emissions, and energy; biological resources; cultural resources; noise; and transportation assessment.  Sea Cove Residential Project Technical Studies, City of Pacifica, CA: Ms. Maharaj is managing the preparation of technical studies for the Sea Cove Residential Project in the City of Pacifica, California. The proposed project would include the demolition of the existing bowling alley, removal of trees, and the subdivision of the 9.1-acre site into 34 lots, 25 of which would be residential lots. The project site would be developed with a total of 113 residential units, including 91 multi-family units and duets, and 22 ADUs. The FCS team is preparing the technical studies for air quality, GHG emissions, and energy; biological resources; cultural resources; noise; visual simulations/visual impacts assessment; and transportation.  2334 Lundy Place Industrial Warehouse Project IS/MND, City of San José, CA: Ms. Maharaj is managing the preparation of an IS/MND and associated technical studies for the 2334 Lundy Place Industrial Building Project in the City of San José, California. The proposed project would include demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 132,419-square-foot, concrete industrial building with office space. The FCS team is preparing technical studies in the areas for air quality, GHG, and energy; biological resources; cultural resources; geology and soils; hazards and hazardous material; noise; and transportation. The Draft IS/MND has been circulated for public review; FCS is currently preparing responses to comments received.
 13845 Saratoga Avenue Residential Project Class 32 Exemption, City of Saratoga, CA: Ms. Maharaj managed the preparation of a Class 32 Exemption and supporting technical studies for a 5-lot subdivision on 1.6 acres. In preparation for the Class 32 Exemption, FCS prepared an Infill Exemption Environmental Analysis Memorandum to identify if the project qualified for the Infill Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. The supporting technical studies will include air quality, GHG emissions, and energy; biological resources; cultural resources; noise; and transportation/vehicle miles traveled (VMT) assessment.

Other EIR Project Experience
 Qume and Commerce Project EIR, City of San José, CA
 Jasmine Solar Project EIR, Kern County, CA
 Rancho Los Amigos South Campus Specific Plan EIR, City of Downey, CA  Irvine Complex Medical Center EIR, University of California, Irvine, CA  City of Newport Beach 2024 6th Cycle Housing Element Implementation Program EIR, City of Newport Beach, CA
 Del Mar Housing Element EIR, City of Del Mar, CA

CORPORATE RESUME
Megan Starr, JD
Megan Starr, JD, is a licensed Attorney with more than 26 years of experience in providing support and direction to multiple stakeholders on large projects involving State and federal environmental laws, including CEQA, the Endangered Species Act, the MBTA, the NHPA, the CAA, and the CWA. She has represented a wide variety of public agencies, including cities, counties, school districts, community services districts, transportation agencies, and water districts, on issues related to environmental and land use planning. Ms. Starr has also assisted in the preparation of numerous environmental documents, including EIRs/EISs, Categorical Exclusions, FONSIs, NDs, MSHCPs, and MMRPs. In addition to providing legal counsel services, Ms. Starr has served as a CEQA Guidelines Project Manager and has prepared and distributed customized CEQA Guidelines and related forms for more than 60 different public agencies.

Related Experience and Client Summary
Ms. Starr played a key role in FCS’s quality assurance/quality control process by reviewing documents to ensure legal defensibility for the following projects:
 Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA  Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Walnut Creek, CA
 Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project EIR, Technical Studies, and Due Diligence Services, Town of Danville, CA
 Fresno Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific Plan Program EIR and Recirculated Program EIR, City of Fresno, CA
 Barber Yard Specific Plan Project EIR, City of Chico, CA  Oak Park Properties Specific Plan EIR, City of Pleasant Hill, CA  CityWalk Master Plan EIR, City of San Ramon, CA
 City Village Project Addendum to the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan EIR, City of San Ramon, CA
 CEQA Section 15164 Addendum for the City of Milpitas General Plan Update Final EIR and the City of Milpitas Metro Specific Plan Subsequent Final EIR, City of Milpitas, CA
 Esmeralda Alexander Valley Resort Plan Addendum Arborist Report, City of Cloverdale, CA
 GMO Ballot Measure General Plan EIR Addendum, City of Healdsburg, CA  Addendum to the Irvine Business Complex (IBC) Vision Plan and Mixed-use Overlay Zoning Code EIR 2400 Barranca Parkway Project, City of Irvine, CA  Trails at Santiago Creek Specific Plan EIR, City of Orange, CA  Rio Vista Specific Plan EIR, City of Jurupa Valley, CA Legal Counsel

EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, with Honors,
University of Southern California
Gould School of Law, CA, 2001
Bachelor of Arts, History, with a
Comparative Degree in Law and
Society, Cum Laude, Dean’s List,
Regents Scholar, University of
California, Riverside, CA, 1998

LICENSE
California State Bar No. 217675
Megan Starr, JD

LEGAL COUNSEL

CORPORATE RESUME
 Addenda to the City of Menifee General Plan EIR and Cantalena Specific Plan EIR, City of Menifee, CA  Arroyo Lago Development Project EIR, Alameda County, CA  Spotorno Ranch Project Subsequent EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA  City of Pleasanton 2023–2031 (6th Cycle) HEU Program EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA  Del Hombre Apartments Project EIR, Contra Costa County, CA  Oak Road Townhouse Condominiums Project EIR and Peer Review of Technical Studies, Contra Costa County, CA
 CenterPoint Properties Logistics Warehouse Project EIR, Contra Costa County, CA  Scannell Properties Logistics Warehouse Project EIR, Contra Costa County, CA  The Ranch Project Recirculated EIR, City of Antioch, CA  Terraces of Lafayette EIR Addendum, City of Lafayette, CA  Alves Ranch EIR Addendum, City of Pittsburg, CA
 Downtown Cleaveland Multi-family Residential Project EIR, City of Pleasant Hill, CA  Walnut Creek-Mixed Use Special District Project Supplemental EIR, City of Walnut Creek, CA  1000 Gibraltar Drive 15164 Addendum to the 1000 Gibraltar Drive Final EIR, City of Milpitas, CA  5670 Camden Avenue Residential Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of San José, CA  Sausalito Comprehensive General Plan Update and EIR, City of Sausalito, CA  Elnoka Continuing Care Retirement Community Project EIR, City of Santa Rosa, CA  Tracy Alliance Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Tracy, CA  Westside Industrial Project EIR, Kern County, CA
 Bridge Point Project EIR, Technical Reports, and Responses to Comments Peer Review, City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
 Prado Raceway EIR and Technical Studies, Riverside County, CA  Trails of Corona EIR and Technical Studies, Riverside County, CA  Addendum to the Corona Groundwater Management Plan (GWMP) Program EIR for the Mangular Blending Facility Project, City of Corona, CA
 Casa Blanca Elementary School Focused EIR and Technical Studies, Riverside Unified School District, Riverside, CA
 Poly High School Baseball Fields Focused EIR and Technical Studies, Riverside Unified School District, Riverside, CA
Publications
Lobel, C. (Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott), Starr, M. (Best Best & Krieger), and Calfee, C. (Best Best & Krieger). (2006). Legally Defensible Environmental Review Under CEQA.

CORPORATE RESUME
Jackie Winkel, MUP
Jackie Winkel, MUP, is a senior environmental and air quality planning professional with more than 14 years of CEQA/NEPA experience in project and programmatic air quality and GHG emissions analysis and a robust regulatory background. She spent nearly a decade with the Bay Area Air District’s Planning Division, developing deep expertise in the regulatory frameworks for air pollutants, air toxics, and the climate—regularly applying Air District CEQA guidelines, thresholds, and regional air plan policies to projects. On the regulatory and community front, she has led work under the Bay Area Air District’s Community Air Risk Evaluation Program and AB 617 to advance environmental justice, community engagement, and emissions reduction strategies. She is the principal author of Planning Healthy Places, a widely used guide that integrates air quality and land use planning to reduce exposure and improve land use compatibility, and she also led the modeling effort that created regional, screening-level data of all stationary and mobile air pollution sources in the San Francisco Bay Area region. She has a thorough understanding of the air quality and GHG emissions analysis methods recommended by several air districts, including the Bay Area Air District, South Coast AQMD, and Valley Air District. She applies this expertise to conduct defensible CEQA air quality and GHG emissions analyses aligned with various Air District thresholds and State requirements. As a project manager with FCS, Ms. Winkel manages overall project delivery, coordinates with clients, assigns work, reviews draft deliverables, and manages project schedules. On the public agency side, Ms.

Winkel’s experience includes oral presentations to the general public and the Air District Board of Directors, community outreach and engagement, and stakeholder management.

Related Experience and Client Summary
 Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR for a proposed 33-lot singlefamily residential subdivision on a 128.5-acre property, including dedication of open space and construction of a Staging Area for the EBRPD. Ms.

Winkel led the air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG), and energy technical analyses.
 Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Walnut Creek, CA: FCS prepared an EIR and associated technical studies for the Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR in the City of Walnut Creek, California. The proposed project would construct four hundred twenty-two 3-story multifamily dwelling units in townhome-style condominium configuration in approximately 82 building groups on a 22.2-acre site. Ms. Winkel led the air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG), and energy technical analyses, including development of emissions estimates, air dispersion modeling, and health risk Air Quality/
Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and
Energy Specialist

EDUCATION
Master of Urban Planning,
University of WisconsinMilwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 2009
Bachelor of Science, Urban and
Regional Studies, University of
Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI,
2007

TECHNICAL

EXPERTISE
California Emissions Estimator
Model
American Meteorological
Society/Environmental Protection
Agency Regulatory Model
Modeling System
Hotspots Analysis and Reporting
Program
California Air Resources Board’s
EMissions FACtor model
GHG Emissions Quantification
and Analysis
General Reporting Protocol and
Local Government Operations
Protocol
Air Quality/State Implementation
Plan Planning and Implementation

CORPORATE RESUME
Jackie Winkel, MUP

AIR QUALITY/GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ENERGY

SPECIALIST
assessment (HRA), responded comments on the Draft EIR, and served as the subject matter expert providing testimony before the Planning Commission and City Council for ultimate project approval.  Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project EIR, Technical Studies, and Due Diligence Services, Town of Danville, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and technical studies, and providing Due Diligence Services for the Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project. The project applicant, Bates Stringer—Martin Hills Ranch LLC, is proposing to construct 22 market rate, single family homes with five ADUs, internal roadways, and a driveway on the approximately 102-acre project site. FCS prepared an Aquatic Resources Delineation Report; Biological Assessment for Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation and BRA; Biological Constraints Analysis; Breeding Season BUOW Survey Report; Phase I and Section 106 CRAs; and Noise Impact Analysis. The Draft EIR is currently out for public review which will conclude in May, following which FCS will prepare a Final EIR and Response to Comments, as needed. Ms. Winkel led the air quality, GHG and energy technical analysis, including development of emissions estimates, air dispersion modeling, and health risk assessment (HRA).
 Fresno SEDA Specific Plan Project Program EIR and Recirculated Program EIR, City of Fresno, CA:

FCS prepared the Program EIR, subsequent Recirculated Program EIR, and technical studies for the Fresno SEDA Specific Plan Project for the City of Fresno, California. The proposed project is a Specific Plan for SEDA that would provide increased density, accelerate housing production throughout the Plan Area, and offer flexibility in meeting the evolving needs of households in the region through a multi-modal transportation network and diverse housing types and affordability levels. The proposed project would link major transit lines, mixed-use centers, diverse residential districts, employment districts, open space, agriculture, and green infrastructure. It could accommodate 45,000 homes and 37,000 jobs within the 9,000-acre planning area by the year 2050. Ms. Winkel led and oversaw the air quality, GHG and energy technical analyses in the EIR.
 Barber Yard Specific Plan Project EIR, City of Chico, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and supporting technical analyses for the potential environmental effects of a proposed comprehensive planning document that would establish specific guiding principles and strategy for development of a 133-acre area, as well as off-site improvements, including a stormwater detention pond and storm drain alignments and outfall. As the Senior Air Quality Scientist, Ms. Winkel provided a senior level review of the air quality, GHG emissions, and energy sections.
 Rio Vista Specific Plan EIR, City of Jurupa Valley, CA: FCS prepared a project-level EIR for the construction of approximately 1,200 dwelling units, a 12-acre school site, an 11.4-acre Community Park, and 511 acres of open space for conservation. As the Senior Air Quality Scientist, Ms. Winkel reviewed public comments on the Air Quality, GHG Emissions and Energy sections of the draft EIR, and drafted responses to the comments for inclusion in the final EIR.  211 River Oaks Parkway Residential Project Consistency Checklist, City of San José, CA: FCS is preparing a Consistency Checklist and supporting technical studies for the construction of 100 townhome units, a 100 percent affordable apartment building featuring 132 units, and a market-rate apartment building comprising 505 units, resulting in a total of 737 dwelling units on 9.82 acres along with various appurtenances. The project site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial Park and is located within the Transit Employment Residential Overlay. Ms. Winkel is conducting the air quality modeling and authored the air quality, GHG emissions, and energy analyses presented in the IS/MND.

CORPORATE RESUME
Robert Carroll
Robert Carroll has more than 17 years of experience in environmental analysis, biological resources, and regulatory permitting. As a Biologist and Regulatory Specialist, Mr. Carroll’s expertise includes multi-agency regulatory permitting and compliance (NEPA, CEQA, and California and federal Endangered Species Acts), natural resource assessments, special-status flora and fauna species surveys, construction compliance monitoring, and wildlife habitat assessments.

Mr. Carroll has extensive experience managing wetland delineation projects and performing regulatory permitting pursuant to the jurisdiction of the CDFW, the RWQCB, the USACE, and other local and regional agencies and organizations.

He is well versed in the CWA Sections 404 and 401 permitting and the CDFW Code 1602 permitting.

Related Experience and Client Summary
 Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR for a proposed 28-lot singlefamily residential subdivision on a 128.5-acre property, including dedication of open space and construction of a Staging Area for the East Bay Regional Park District. Mr. Carroll drafted the BRA and the Biological Resources Section of the EIR.
 Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Walnut Creek, CA: FCS prepared an EIR and associated technical studies for the Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR in the City of Walnut Creek, California. The proposed project would construct four hundred twenty-two 3-story multifamily dwelling units in townhome-style condominium configuration in approximately 82 building groups on a 22.2-acre site. The supporting technical studies will include air quality, GHG emissions, and energy; biological resources; cultural and TCRs; noise; and transportation assessment. Mr. Carroll drafted the BRA and the Biological Resources Section of the EIR.
 Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project EIR, Technical Studies, and Due Diligence Services, Town of Danville, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and technical studies, and providing Due Diligence Services for the Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project. The project applicant, Bates Stringer—Martin Hills Ranch LLC, is proposing to construct 22 market rate, single family homes with five ADUs, internal roadways, and a driveway on the approximately 102-acre project site. FCS prepared an Aquatic Resources Delineation Report; Biological Assessment for Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation and BRA; Biological Constraints Analysis; Breeding Season BUOW Survey Report; Phase I and Section 106 CRAs; and Noise Impact Analysis. The Draft EIR is currently out for public review which will conclude in May, following which FCS will prepare a Final EIR and Response to Comments, as needed. Mr. Carroll drafted the BRA, Jurisdictional Delineation, and the Biological Resources Section of the EIR.

Biological
Resources and
Regulatory
Compliance
Specialist

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Fisheries
Science, Concentration in Water
Resources, Cum Laude, Oregon
State University, Corvallis, OR,
2016
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing,
College of Business
Administration, Marquette
University, Milwaukee, WI, 2007

LICENSES AND

CERTIFICATIONS
Fairy Shrimp Identification
Certification, 2017
Wetland Delineation Certification,
2018
Robert Carroll

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

SPECIALIST

CORPORATE RESUME
 Barber Yard Specific Plan Project EIR, City of Chico, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and supporting technical analyses for the potential environmental effects of a proposed comprehensive planning document that would establish specific guiding principles and strategy for development of a 133-acre area, as well as off-site improvements, including a stormwater detention pond and storm drain alignments and outfall. Mr.

Carroll drafted the BRA and Biological Resources Section of the EIR.  City of Pleasanton 2023–2031 (6th Cycle) HEU Program EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: FCS prepared a Program EIR for the City of Pleasanton’s 2023–2031 (6th Cycle) HEU. The City of Pleasanton identified a total of 25 sites for potential rezoning to fulfill their housing shortfall between their RHNA and the existing housing capacity of 3,173 units. Mr. Carroll wrote the Biological Resource Analysis of the draft EIR which included a programmatic-level analysis of the 25 sites.  Oak Road Townhouse Condominiums Project EIR and Peer Review of Technical Studies, Contra Costa County, CA: FCS prepared an EIR and peer reviewed technical studies for a proposed subdivision.

The applicant (SummerHill Homes) is constructing 125 townhouse condominium units located in nineteen 3-story buildings and associated improvements on a 5.94-acre site in unincorporated Contra Costa County, adjacent to the City of Walnut Creek. The eight existing parcels are currently zoned Low- and Mediumdensity Single-family Residential (R-15), Medium- and High-density Multiple-family Residential (M-17), and High-density Multiple-family Residential (M-29). The project includes rezoning all eight parcels to Planned Unit District (P-1), a vesting tentative map to subdivide the parcels into 125 residential lots, and approval of a preliminary and final development plan. The Board of Supervisors approved the project on March 1, 2022. Mr. Carroll peer reviewed the applicant’s BRA, provided comments to make the assessment CEQAcompliant, and used the applicant's analysis to author the Biological Resources section of the EIR.  The Ranch Project Recirculated EIR, City of Antioch, CA: FCS prepared an EIR for the redesigned Ranch Residential Project in the City of Antioch. The Ranch is a master planned residential community that would include up to 1,177 single-family residential dwellings, 5 acres of retail, and a future fire station. The project would include protection of approximately 242 acres for parks, open space, and trails. As the Project Biologist, Mr. Carroll peer reviewed multiple biological reports from external consulting firms for the project site and off-site areas, coordinated with the City and biologists at those firms on findings, and finalized the Biological Resources section of the EIR.
 Oak Park Properties Specific Plan EIR, City of Pleasant Hill, CA: FCS prepared an EIR for a 15-acre plan area, which includes a new public library, housing, and athletic fields. The plan area is located entirely within the City of Pleasant Hill on land owned by Contra Costa County and the Mount Diablo Unified School District. The project also included necessary infrastructure improvements, such as roadway widening, lane configuration improvements, and signal upgrades; new curb and gutter, sidewalks, and ADA facilities; and drainage, utilities (including a possible sewer line removal), lighting, and landscape improvements throughout the plan area. FCS worked with the property sponsors and stakeholders to clearly define the project. FCS also identified mitigation and prepared all regulatory permit applications, including a 404 permit from the USACE, SAA with the CDFW, and 401 water quality certification from the RWQCB. Mr. Carroll prepared the Biological Impact Analysis for the EIR, jurisdictional delineation, and California red-legged frog (CRLF) (Rana draytonii) habitat assessment, with appropriate levels of analysis for both programmatic- and project-level components. Additionally, Mr. Carroll prepared the required regulatory permits from the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW.
 Spotorno Ranch Project Subsequent EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: FCS prepared an EIR, technical studies/analyses, and related documents for a 39-lot residential subdivision in the Happy Valley area of Pleasanton. Mr. Carroll prepared the Biological Impact Analysis for the EIR, with appropriate levels of analysis for project-level components.

CORPORATE RESUME
Hannah Carney, MAGD
Hannah Carney, MAGD, has more than 10 years of professional experience in providing environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions services. She specializes in the agricultural and natural resources industry with extensive knowledge in arboriculture, urban forestry, and education and curriculum development. In addition, Ms. Carney is well versed in biological technical reports and CEQA and NEPA documentation, including the preparation of EIRs and IS/MNDs. She also conducts research, literature reviews, field monitoring, biological surveys, and arborist evaluations. Ms. Carney has experience managing and performing regulatory permitting pursuant to the jurisdiction of the CDFW, the RWQCB, the USACE, and other local and regional agencies and organizations. Ms. Carney is also knowledgeable in project management tasks and client coordination.

Related Experience and Client Summary
 Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Walnut Creek, CA: FCS prepared an EIR and associated technical studies for the Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR in the City of Walnut Creek, California. The proposed project would construct four hundred twenty-two 3-story multi-family dwelling units in townhome-style condominium configuration in approximately 82 building groups on a 22.2-acre site. The supporting technical studies will include air quality, GHG emissions, and energy; biological resources; cultural and TCRs; noise; and transportation assessment. Ms. Carney was responsible for conducting biological field work on-site and preparation of the biological resources section of the Project EIR.
 Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project EIR, Technical Studies, and Due Diligence Services, Town of Danville, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and technical studies, and providing Due Diligence Services for the Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project. The project applicant, Bates Stringer—Martin Hills Ranch LLC, is proposing to construct 22 market rate, single family homes with five ADUs, internal roadways, and a driveway on the approximately 102-acre project site. FCS prepared an Aquatic Resources Delineation Report; Biological Assessment for Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation and BRA; Biological Constraints Analysis; Breeding Season BUOW Survey Report; Phase I and Section 106 CRAs; and Noise Impact Analysis. The Draft EIR is currently out for public review which will conclude in May, following which FCS will prepare a Final EIR and Response to Comments, as needed. Ms. Carney was responsible for conducting biological field work such as focused burrowing owl surveys. Ms. Carney also assisted in the preparation of biological technical reporting, including the Breeding Season BUOW survey Report and BRA Report.
 Sherburne Hills Residential Project EIR, Town of Danville, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and technical studies for the Sherburne Hills Residential Project in the Town of Danville, California. The proposed Master Development Plan would divide the 20.03-acre project site’s two existing Arboricultural/
Biological
Resources
Specialist

EDUCATION
Master of Agricultural Education,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, CA,
2019
Single Subject Credential
Program, Agriculture Education,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, CA,
2019
Bachelor of Science, Dairy
Science, Animal Husbandry and
Education Concentration, Minor in
Agricultural Education, California
Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo, CA, 2018

CERTIFICATION
International Society of
Arboriculture Certified Arborist,
Credential ID WE-15232A, 2024–
2027
Hannah Carney, MAGD

ARBORICULTURA L/BIOLOGICAL RESO URCES SPECIALIST

CORPORATE RESUME
 parcels into three development areas. The development areas would contain a total of 18 single-family lots and 18 ADUs. Ms. Carney was responsible for biological surveys on-site, including the general biological resources evaluation and the jurisdictional delineation. Ms. Carney also assisted in the preparation of the biological resources section of the Project EIR.
 FSRE Industrial Project EIR, Technical Studies, and Peer Review of Technical Studies, Contra Costa County, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and supporting technical studies, as well as peer reviewing applicant-provided technical studies, for a 255,000 square feet logistics warehouse building on an undeveloped 15.5-acre site. Ms. Carney conducted the biological field work, supporting documentation, and Biological Resources section in the project EIR.
 CarMax Auto Superstore Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Pleasant Hill, CA: FCS prepared an EIR for the proposed demolition of the unoccupied former Kmart building and active McDonald’s Drivethru and construction of a 42,916-square-foot CarMax Auto Superstore on the 9.95-acre site, in two phases. Ms. Carney conducted field work, supporting documentation, and assisted writing the project EIR.  Solano Ranch Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Vallejo, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and associated technical studies for a mixed-use project with 264 units of multi-family housing; a 4-story, 102- room hotel; and 32,725 square feet of retail commercial spaces, including a gasoline service station, on

21.1 acres of the project site. An additional 4.72 acres of wetlands and 5.8 acres of open space will be maintained. Ms. Carney assisted in the preparation of supporting documentation and the Project EIR.  Villages at the Quarry Project Consistency Checklist and Technical Studies, City of Pleasanton, CA:

FCS prepared a Consistency Checklist and supporting technical studies for the Villages at the Quarry project in the City of Pleasanton, California. To support implementation of the City’s approved 6th Cycle HEU, the applicant proposed a residential development comprising four distinct “villages,” totaling up to 412 single- and multi-family dwelling units and 57 JADUs. Ms. Carney conducted the biological field work, supporting documentation, and Biological Resources section in the project Consistency Checklist.

CORPORATE RESUME
Dana DePietro, PhD, RPA
Dana DePietro, PhD, RPA, is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (License No. 13517) who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and History with dedicated coursework and experience in the field of Historic Preservation. Dr. DePietro has more than 23 years of experience in all aspects of cultural resources management, including pre-contact and historic archaeology, paleontology, materials conservation, history of art and architecture, and community engagement. He has experience in compliance with NEPA, CEQA, the NHPA, and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. Dr. DePietro has completed cultural resource projects that have involved agency, client, Native American, and subcontractor coordination; treatment plans and research design development; archival research; field reconnaissance; site testing; data recovery excavation; construction monitoring; site recordation; site protection/preservation; mapping/cartography; spatial analysis/GIS; laboratory analysis; materials conservation; artifact curation and exhibition; and report production. He has completed projects in California within the jurisdiction of the BLM and other federal agencies requiring compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA. He has also completed projects throughout California under CEQA for State and local governments and municipalities, and has worked with clients to ensure deliverables meet and exceed the standards set by the OHP.

Related Experience and Client Summary
 Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR for a proposed 28-lot singlefamily residential subdivision on a 128.5-acre property, including dedication of open space and construction of a Staging Area for the East Bay Regional Park District. As Principal Investigator for Cultural Resources, Dr. DePietro conducted all records searches and research and performed the field survey for historic and pre-contact cultural resources. He also coordinated consultation with Native American representatives and prepared the CRA.  Fresno SEDA Specific Plan Program EIR and Recirculated Program EIR, City of Fresno, CA: Dr. DePietro directed the preparation of the CRA for the Program EIR and subsequent Recirculated Program EIR for the Fresno SEDA Specific Plan Project. The proposed project would offer flexibility in meeting the evolving needs of households in the region through a multi-modal transportation network and diverse housing types and affordability levels. It has the potential to accommodate approximately 45,000 homes and 37,000 jobs within the nearly 9,000-acre planning area by the year 2050. As Principal Investigator for Cultural Resources, Dr. DePietro conducted all records searches and research and performed the field survey for historic and pre-contact cultural resources. He also coordinated consultation with Native American representatives and prepared the CRA.

Cultural Resources
Specialist

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy,
Concentration Archaeology,
University of California, Berkeley,
CA, 2012
Master of Arts, Concentration
Archaeology, University of
California, Berkeley, CA, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Archaeology and
History (double major), University
of California, San Diego, CA, 2002

LICENSE
Registered Professional
Archaeologist, License No. 13517,
2016—2026
Dana DePietro, PhD, RPA

CULTURAL RESOUR CES SPECIALIST

CORPORATE RESUME
 Barber Yard Specific Plan Project EIR, City of Chico, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and supporting technical analyses for the potential environmental effects of a proposed comprehensive planning document that would establish specific guiding principles and strategy for development of a 133-acre area, as well as off-site improvements, including a stormwater detention pond and storm drain alignments and outfall. As Principal Investigator for Cultural Resources, Dr. DePietro conducted all records searches and research and performed the field survey for historic and pre-contact cultural resources. He also coordinated consultation with Native American representatives and prepared the CRA.  City of Pleasanton 2023–2031 (6th Cycle) HEU Program EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: FCS prepared a Program EIR for the City of Pleasanton’s 2023–2031 (6th Cycle) HEU. The City of Pleasanton identified a total of 25 sites for potential rezoning to fulfill their housing shortfall between their RHNA and the existing housing capacity of 3,173 units. Following certification of the Housing Element EIR in January 2023, FCS prepared a streamlining template document for use by the City, applicants, and other third-party consultants to evaluate specific Housing Element implementing projects as they are submitted. As Principal Investigator for Cultural Resources, Dr. DePietro conducted all records searches and research. He coordinated consultation with Native American representatives and prepared the cultural resources analysis.  1125 North Gate Road Project CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Exemption and Consistency Checklist and Phase I CRA, Contra Costa County, CA: Dr. DePietro directed the preparation of a Phase I CRA for 15183 Consistency Checklist for the 1125 North Gate Road Project, to determine if the project’s specific significant effects were previously addressed in the Contra Costa County 2045 General Plan and CAP EIR (prior Final EIR). The project applicant is proposing to demolish the existing occupied singlefamily home and accessory structure and subdivide the approximately 9.83-acre parcel into 19 lots to accommodate 19 single-family residential units, which includes 16 market rate for-sale single-family residential units and three affordable for-sale single-family residential units. FCS determined that the proposed project is found to be in conformance with the analysis and conclusions of the prior Final EIR.

Furthermore, FCS’s evaluation concluded that the proposed project is consistent with the development density established in the County’s 2045 General Plan and is within the scope of the prior Final EIR, therefore no further CEQA review or documentation is required.  Oak Park Properties Specific Plan EIR, City of Pleasant Hill, CA: FCS prepared an EIR for a 15-acre plan area, which includes a new public library, housing, and athletic fields. The project would also include necessary infrastructure improvements, such as roadway widening, lane configuration improvements, and signal upgrades; new curb and gutter, sidewalks, and ADA facilities; and drainage, utilities (including a possible sewer line removal), lighting, and landscape improvements throughout the Program Area. Dr.

DePietro conducted all records searches and research, performed the field survey for historic and precontact cultural resources, and prepared the CRA.  CityWalk Master Plan EIR, City of San Ramon, CA: FCS prepared an EIR and a fiscal impact analysis and provided planning services for the mixed-use development of residential and commercial uses within the 134.98-acre planning area in the Bishop Ranch Business Park. Dr. DePietro conducted all records searches, research, and performed the field survey for historic and pre-contact cultural resources. He coordinated consultation with Native American representatives, and prepared the CRA that served as the foundation for the project’s resulting CEQA documentation and findings.

CORPORATE RESUME
Philip Ault, MS, LEED AP
Philip Ault, MS, LEED AP, has more than 20 years of experience in noise and air quality environmental impact analysis and is an expert in conducting noise evaluations and impact assessments, applying modeling and measurement techniques to complex land use and infrastructure projects. His experience includes preparing detailed noise studies, quantifying operational impacts, and developing objective mitigation strategies for regulatory compliance. As the Director of Noise and Air Quality Services, Mr. Ault is responsible for overseeing climate-sustainability strategy, noise and air quality studies, and environmental management systems and regulatory compliance with CEQA and NEPA requirements. He has prepared project-level technical noise analyses and programmatic noise and vibration impact analyses for programmatic-level CEQA analyses, including general plans, general plan updates, and specific plans. Mr.

Ault has managed more than 900 projects that included the coordination of technical teams across multiple disciplines, firms, and municipal staff. Mr. Ault has also managed multiple CEQA and NEPA projects that involved the preparation of Addenda, Exemptions, Initial Studies, EIRs, and EAs. In his role as Director of the Noise Team, he trains staff on conducting field noise measurements in compliance with FHWA, Caltrans, FTA, and HUD standards, as well as providing director-level review of all noise analyses. Mr. Ault also provides senior oversight, peer review, and expert testimony for FCS’s noise services. In his role as Director of the Air Quality Team, he guides and trains the air quality team on preparing legally defensible air quality technical analyses. He oversees and manages and provides director level review of all air quality and GHG emissions analyses, HRAs, and energy impact analyses.

Related Experience and Client Summary
 Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: FCS prepared an EIR for a proposed 28-lot single-family residential subdivision on a 128.5-acre property, including dedication of open space and construction of a Staging Area for the East Bay Regional Park District. As the Senior Noise Scientist, Mr. Ault oversaw the noise monitoring effort and performed the construction and operational noise impact modeling and analysis.

Mr. Ault also oversaw the preparation of and provided director-level review of the air quality and GHG emissions analyses associated with construction and future development buildout and operation of the proposed project.  East Pleasanton Specific Plan EIR, City of Pleasanton, CA: Mr. Ault prepared a Noise Impact Analysis to support the preparation of a Draft EIR for the East Pleasanton Specific Plan in the City of Pleasanton. The Specific Plan encompassed approximately 1,100 acres and included quarry lakes, public facilities, and undeveloped land. The Specific Plan would guide the development of residential (1,300 dwelling units), commercial, industrial, office, and parks/recreation uses within this area, as well as an extension of El Charro Road to the south, to connect with Stanley Boulevard. The project is no longer moving forward; the Draft EIR was released in April 2015, and the City elected not to complete the Final EIR.

Noise Specialist

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Advanced
Environmental and Energy Studies
for Architecture, University of East
London at Center for Alternative
Technology, Wales, UK, 2007
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics,
Bob Jones University, Greenville,
SC, 1991

TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATIONS
US Green Building Council,
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
Accredited Professional (AP),
without specialty
TRAFFIX Training, Dowling
Associates, Inc., Oakland, CA
FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM)

2.5 and Traffic Noise
Fundamentals Training Course,
Bowlby & Associates, Inc.,
Franklin, TN
Principles of Ecological Design,
Case Studies in Ecological
Design, San Francisco Institute of
Architecture San Francisco, CA

CORPORATE RESUME
Philip Ault, MS, LEED AP

NOISE SPECIALIST
 Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR and Technical Studies, City of Walnut Creek, CA: FCS prepared an EIR and associated technical studies for the Mitchell Townhomes Project EIR in the City of Walnut Creek, California. The proposed project would construct four hundred twenty-two 3-story multi-family dwelling units in townhome-style condominium configuration in approximately 82 building groups on a 22.2-acre site. As the Senior Noise Scientist, Mr. Ault oversaw the noise monitoring effort and performed the construction and operational noise impact modeling and analysis. Mr. Ault also oversaw the preparation of and provided director-level review of the air quality and GHG emissions analyses associated with construction and future development buildout and operation of the proposed project.  Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project EIR, Technical Studies, and Due Diligence Services, Town of Danville, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and technical studies, and providing Due Diligence Services for the Martin Hills Ranch Residential Project. The project applicant, Bates Stringer—Martin Hills Ranch LLC, is proposing to construct 22 market rate, single family homes with five ADUs, internal roadways, and a driveway on the approximately 102-acre project site. FCS prepared an Aquatic Resources Delineation Report; Biological Assessment for Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation and BRA; Biological Constraints Analysis; Breeding Season BUOW Survey Report; Phase I and Section 106 CRAs; and Noise Impact Analysis. The Draft EIR is currently out for public review which will conclude in May, following which FCS will prepare a Final EIR and Response to Comments, as needed. As the Senior Noise Scientist, Mr.

Ault oversaw the noise monitoring effort and performed the construction and operational noise impact modeling and analysis. Mr. Ault also oversaw the preparation of and provided director-level review of the air quality and GHG emissions analyses associated with construction and future development buildout and operation of the proposed project.
 Fresno SEDA Specific Plan Program EIR and Recirculated Program EIR, City of Fresno, CA: FCS prepared the Program EIR and subsequent Recirculated Program EIR for the Fresno SEDA Specific Plan Project for the City of Fresno, California. The proposed project is a Specific Plan for SEDA that would provide for increased density and accelerate housing production throughout the Plan Area. The proposed project would offer flexibility in meeting the evolving needs of households in the region through a multimodal transportation network and diverse housing types and affordability levels. The Program EIR included a detailed programmatic evaluation of activities to be carried out through the Specific Plan and will allow the City to incorporate feasible mitigation measures. However, on August 6, 2024, the Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District Court entered an order setting aside City resolutions, decertifying the City’s General Plan Program EIR (General Plan Program EIR) and rescinding the adoption of the GPA, which means the City could no long tier from the General Plan Program or incorporate the General Plan Program EIR or the GPA by reference. As such, FCS prepared a revised Draft Program EIR that removes applicable references to the General Plan EIR and GPA, developed mitigation measures independent of the General Plan Program EIR without reference to the GPA, incorporates errata and information from the previous preparation of response to comments on the previously prepared Program EIR, and addresses the deficiencies identified by the court in the General Plan Program EIR. As the Project Director, Mr. Ault is managing the preparation of the EIR and providing director-level review of the air quality and noise documents.
 Barber Yard Specific Plan Project EIR, City of Chico, CA: FCS is preparing an EIR and supporting technical analyses for the potential environmental effects of a proposed comprehensive planning document that would establish specific guiding principles and strategy for development of a 133-acre area, as well as off-site improvements, including a stormwater detention pond and storm drain alignments and outfall. As the Senior Noise Scientist, Mr. Ault oversaw the noise monitoring effort and performed the construction and operational noise impact modeling and analysis.

Anthony Dover, PE, GE, Principal Engineer | Ninyo & Moore, A SOCOTEC Company

EXPERIENCE
4 Years with Firm
42 Years Total

EDUCATION
MBA, Finance/Management, 1984, University
of Texas at Austin
M.S., Geotechnical Engineering, 1977, Duke
University
B.S., Civil Engineering, 1975, Duke University

REGISTRATIONS
GE 2461 (California)
PE 51445 (California)
PE 48389 (Texas)
FEMA Approved/Badged Contractor for
Disaster Recovery Activities

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Deep Foundations Institute

EXPERIENCE
Anthony Dover, PE, GE
Principal Engineer
Mr. Dover has over 40 years of geotechnical engineering experience including design, construction and field engineering for large public and private sector infrastructure projects, site development and geotechnical engineering for complex industrial projects, and constructability evaluations. He has provided services for bridges and roadways, port and harbor facilities, airports, power plants, water conveyance and storage facilities, petrochemical facilities, oil and natural gas pipelines, earth structures, levees, offshore facilities, and commercial office buildings. Mr. Dover has worked on five continents and brings a practical perspective to the geotechnical services he provides.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Fremont, Mission Boulevard Pavement Distress and Settlement, Fremont, CA: Technical Advisor during a geotechnical evaluation of pavement distress and settlement at a section of Mission Boulevard along the eastern margin of 44986 and 44998 Pawnee Drive in Fremont, California. The purpose of the evaluation was to evaluate the subsurface conditions along Mission Boulevard where the settlement was observed, and to provide an opinion of the probable cause(s).

HARPD, Weekes Community Park Improvements, Hayward, CA: Technical Advisor providing a geotechnical evaluation for the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARPD) during the Weekes Community Park Access Improvements project, which involved site improvements such as asphalt pavement and base repair replacement for the pedestrian walkway and existing parkway, and the asphalt pavement and base for the new parking lot. The project location was located near the base of East Bay Hills at 27182 Patrick Avenue, Hayward, California, which overlooked the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Within the 16.7-acre park, the Weekes Community Center and Weekes Branch Library serve as central facilities, with additional amenities such as baseball and softball fields; basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts; picnic areas; an open turf field; a paved parking loop; and two small parking lots.

City of South San Francisco, De Haro Street Community Project, San Francisco, CA: Principal Engineer during a geotechnical evaluation and geologic hazards assessment for Phase I of the De Haro Street Community project, located near the corner of De Haro and 25th Street.

The conditions of the site included serpentine outcroppings, wood retaining walls, vegetation, crumbling roadways, and a moderately steep gradient trending toward the west. The Conceptual Master Plan included numerous improvements to the park, such as a 300-ft.-long, four-ft.-tall, and approx. 18-in.-wide gabion retaining wall, filled with serpentine like rock; a 12-in.-wide pervious bioswale/gutter at the base of the wall; and an infiltration planter/rain garden.

City of South San Francisco, Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center, South San Francisco, CA: Principal Engineer during a geotechnical evaluation for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center at 1 West Orange Avenue in South San Francisco, California. The project consisted of the construction of a new 28,500 sq. ft. single-story aquatic center located adjacent to the preexisting Orange Pool, which was to be demolished following the construction of the new aquatic center. The new structure was to contain two 25-yd. pools, a swimmer’s lounge and locker rooms, rentable multi-use/party rooms, and support and mechanical spaces.

City of San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, San Bruno, CA: Technical Advisor during a geotechnical evaluation for the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center project, which included demolition of the existing Veteran’s Memorial Building and San Bruno Park Pool to construct a new two-story, approx. 49,360-sq. ft. San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center. This new community center included a community lounge, lobby, gymnasium, indoor pool, walking track, group exercise room, fitness room, community hall, classrooms, conference room and City staff offices. The project also included reconfiguration of the existing parking lot adjacent to the existing Veterans Memorial building and realignment of City Park Way to create a designated parking lot with 71 parking spaces.

Martial Cottle Rancho Estate, San Jose, CA: Principal Engineer during a geotechnical evaluation and geologic hazards assessment for the Ranch Life Estate Project at Martial Cottle Park, which included reuse and stabilization of preexisting structures (house and out buildings), new buildings and structures (public bathrooms, picnic pavilions, flex buildings).

Martial Cottle Park was established by Edward Cottle in 1864 and was maintained as a farm by the Cottle family until 2014 when the family transferred the land to the State and County for development of a public park. The park consists of over three miles of paved trails, picnic areas, a Visitor Center. Active agricultural areas cover a significant portion of the park’s footprint. The Life Estate serves as a public historical agricultural public park, educational facility and working farm.

San Lorenzo Community Park, Phase III, San Lorenzo, CA: Technical Advisor providing a geotechnical evaluation and materials testing services for the San Lorenzo Park expansion project, which involved the renovation and expansion of the community center near the lobby area, as well as the north and south ends of the building. Exterior and interior remodeling work included new exterior siding, seismic upgrades to the building, and replacement of the preexisting electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. The renovation also consisted of the demolition and reconstruction of the parking and drive areas to the east of the existing building, as well as the walkways to the south and west of the existing building. The renovation of and addition to the 8,200 sq. ft. single-story community center was Phase III of the overall project.

Linden Avenue Park, South San Francisco, CA: Principal Engineer during geotechnical consulting services for the Linden Avenue Park project, which consisted of site grading, demolition of preexisting structures, and construction of an approx. one acre community park at two adjacent properties, 270 Pine Avenue and 616 Linden Avenue. The project included the construction of a sports court, a recreational space, a play area, pedestrian flatwork, gathering or seating areas, overhead structures, seat walls, and landscaping areas. In addition, Pine Avenue between the two properties included a raised road / speed table, bollards for opening and closing the street, and street parking.

Frontage Road Trail Living Green Trail Improvements, Pittsburg, CA: Principal Engineer during geotechnical consulting services for the Frontage Road Living Green Trail improvements, which included approx. 1,400 linear ft. of a Class I Trail along Frontage Road, bioretention facilities, landscaping, underground utility connections, storm drainage, irrigation, lighting, and other park features and amenities. Services included background review, hand excavation of five locations along the planned pathway to a depth of up to ten ft.; laboratory testing; borehole percolation tests at a depth of approx. 24 in. below the existing grade at two locations to assess infiltration rates for preliminary design; and preparation of a geotechnical evaluation report presenting all findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Martial Cottle Park Improvements, San Jose, CA: Principal Engineer during geotechnical evaluation services for the Martial Cottle Park Trail Improvements project, which consisted of improvements to 1.44 miles of new trails along Snell Road, Chynoweth Avenue, and Canoas Creek. The purpose of the geotechnical evaluation was to assess the subsurface conditions and relevant geologic hazards at the site, and to provide recommendations for the design and construction of the improvements. The preexisting trails at the park had serious distress issues, and the County attempted to repair the trails using Full Depth Reclamation techniques, which was considered to be unsuccessful given the numerous cracks in the asphalt pavement along the length of the repaired portion of the trail.

Vasona Park Administration Building, Los Gatos, CA: Principal Engineer during a geotechnical assessment of the Vasona Park Administration Building located at 298 Garden Hill Drive in Los Gatos, California. The objective of the assessment was to evaluate the geotechnical conditions at the Administration building, with particular focus on the back deck area where soil erosion had been reported, and to provide feasibility-level recommendations for the building’s potential future use. Services encompassed a comprehensive desk study and field assessment, which included reviewing foundation, structural, and architectural plans alongside readily available geologic literature such as regional geologic maps and reports, historical topographic maps, and historical aerial photographs. A geotechnical site reconnaissance was performed to observe general site conditions, and a floor level survey was conducted using a Pro-Level Manometer to assess the flatness and levelness of the floor. All collected information from the review and site reconnaissance was compiled and analyzed.

Anthony Dover,
Principal Engineer
Anthony Dover, PE, GE, Principal Engineer | Ninyo & Moore, A SOCOTEC Company

LANDSLIDES
Michael Stephenson, MBA, ERM, has more than 31 years of project management, site assessment, and remediation experience gained from working on various projects, including large and complex industrial developments, for both private and municipal clients. Mr. Stephenson’s expertise includes property due diligence, risk management, environmental liability estimation, database management, and statistical data analysis. He has conducted human health and ecological risk assessments, RI/FS, and soil and groundwater characterizations; provided technical support for site closures; and managed several soil and groundwater remediation, monitoring, and investigation for projects involving human health and ecologically based risk analyses.

RELATED EXPERIENCE AND CLIENT SUMMARY
Relevant Project Experience
Barber Yard Specific Plan Project EIR, City of Chico, CA As a subconsultant, Cameron-Cole prepared the Phase I and Phase II ESAs in support of environmental documentation for the Barber Yard Specific Plan, a comprehensive planning document that would establish specific guiding principles and strategy for development of a 133-acre area within the City of Chico, as well as off-site improvements, including a stormwater detention pond and associated storm drain alignments and outfall, which are located within unincorporated Butte County. Formerly occupied by the Diamond Match Factory (1906 to 1975) and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (1984 to 1989), the site is bound by existing residential neighborhoods, the Union Pacific Railroad, and rural residential and agricultural uses. As the Project Director, Mr. Stephenson oversaw the completion of the Phase I ESA, designed the Phase II sampling program, and advised the City of Chico on potential mitigation measures.

Healthcare and Mixed-use Campus Projects
Brownfield Community-wide Assessment Grant Environmental Services, City of Barstow, CA
Mr. Stephenson directed the Brownfield Community-wide Assessment Grant Environmental Services in which Cameron-Cole provided Phase I and Phase II ESAs for a number of properties in Barstow, California, under an Equitable Community Revitalization Grant in 2024. To date, Cameron-Cole has completed three Phase I ESAs for several sites, including a former golf course, a former hospital, and the site of a future business park. Cameron-Cole has been awarded funding to assess 18 additional sites under this grant. Cameron-Cole has extensive brownfields experience and has proposed to assist the City by providing Phase I ESAs, investigation work plans and fieldwork, and investigation reports.

Projects in the Central Valley
I-580/Corral Hollow Interchange Upgrades IS/MND and Categorical Exclusion, City of Tracy, CA
FCS is preparing an IS/MND under CEQA and a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA with technical studies and agency consultation for the City’s planned widening of Corral Hollow Road to four lanes and enhancements of traffic flow following the build-out of Tracy Hills and other developments. The enhancements will include widening of the existing bridge overcrossing and upgrades to the on- and off-ramps, including two new

MICHAEL

STEPHENSON,

MBA, ERM

HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS SPECIALIST

OVERVIEW
More than 31 years of experience

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration,
Saint Mary’s College of California,
Moraga, CA, 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental
Studies, University of California,
Santa Barbara, CA, 1994

CERTIFICATION
Environmental Risk Manager,
Environmental Risk Strategies
Institute, 2007

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Site Assessment and Remediation
Environmental Risk Management
Human HRA
Facility Closures
Vapor Intrusion Assessment and
Mitigation

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT
40-hour and 8-hour 29 CFR 1910.120
Training, Department of Labor
8-hour 29 CFR 1910.120 Supervisor
Training, Department of Labor

MICHAEL STEPHENSON, MBA, ERM

HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST
roundabouts. The Caltrans is acting as the Lead Agency for the processing of both CEQA and NEPA documentation. Mr.

Stephenson
Class I Solid Waste Disposal Facility Groundwater Detection Monitoring, Buttonwillow, CA Mr. Stephenson directed detection monitoring programs at the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)-permitted Class I landfill. His responsibilities included RCRA permitting support, groundwater monitoring, well installation and abandonment, well and pump maintenance, the development of soil and soil gas monitoring plans, and the preparation of monitoring reports for submittal to DTSC and RWQCB via the Envirostor and Geotracker databases, respectively.

Other Projects in Northern California
EKN Hotel + Downtown Housing and Economic Overlay Project Focused EIR, Petaluma, CA As the Hazards/Hazardous Materials Project Director, Mr. Stephenson evaluated proposed mitigation measures and responded to public comments on the proposed development.

Historic Lester Cottle Ranch Property Phase I and II ESA and Site Management Plan, Santa Clara County, CA Under oversight from the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health (DEH), Cameron-Cole performed Phase I and Phase II ESAs of the life estate parcel of the Lester Cottle Historic Ranch in San José, California. This project included performing a sitewide utility clearance and geophysical survey to identify subsurface obstructions and utilities, preparing a Site Investigation Work Plan, and collecting soil, soil gas, and groundwater samples to complete a conceptual site model that addressed potential risks to users of the site during and following redevelopment. Following completion of the Phase II investigation, Cameron-Cole assisted the Santa Clara County Parks Department with establishing a regulatory oversight agreement with the DEH and defining the objectives for future site characterization and remediation work. The Phase II ESA identified discrete soil impacts to portions of the site historically used for cattle spraying. Remediation of this portion of the site through soil excavation and off-site disposal has been completed and an excavation completion report is being prepared for submittal to the DEH. As the Project Director, Mr. Stephenson established the oversight agreement with the Santa Clara County DEH, developed the sampling plan, and oversaw the implementation of the site investigation and mitigation efforts.

Shoreline Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Services, City of Mountain View, CA Mr. Stephenson has directed the biannual groundwater and surface water monitoring for the closed Class III Shoreline Landfill adjacent to the Sailing Lake since 2001.

Shoreline Regional Park and Municipal Operations Center Dry Weather and Wet Season Observations, City of Mountain View, CA
Mr. Stephenson has provided overall project direction since 2009.

Confidential Development Project, Palo Alto, CA
Mr. Stephenson managed the characterization, remediation, and vapor intrusion assessments for a fast-paced development project in Palo Alto, California. The project included site characterization of a property with a 50-year manufacturing history, selecting a remedy to address the identified impacts, overseeing the remedy implementation and installing a post remediation soil gas monitoring network within a timeframe of 15 months. The development proceeded with minimal impacts to schedule and significant cost and time savings were realized by incorporating elements of the site remedy into the development process.
3315 Almaden Site Assessment, San José, CA
As the Hazards/Hazardous Materials Project Director, Mr. Stephenson developed the site characterization scope of work and the site mitigation strategy.

Education
BS in Civil Engineering
San Jose State University,
San Jose, 2001
Affiliations/Activities
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Member
Registration
Traffic Engineer #2787 (CA)
Professional History
2017-Present
W-Trans
2001-2017
DKS Associates
Kenneth Jeong, PE
Senior Traffic Engineer
Kenny Jeong is a Senior Traffic Engineer who manages traffic engineering and transportation planning studies and provides technical support for transportation improvement projects. He is registered in California as a Traffic Engineer.

Kenny received his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from San Jose State University in 2001. The Bay Area native began his consulting career immediately following graduation from SJSU contributing on Plans, Specifications and Estimates for roadway improvement projects and traffic analyses for development projects all across the Bay Area. Kenny has a broad range of experience including evaluations of traffic operations using micro-simulation, conducting traffic impact studies, reviewing neighborhood and school circulation issues and performing duties as a City Traffic Engineer.

Representative Projects
Traffic Impact Studies/CEQA
Campbell – In-N-Out Burger, Chick-fil-A, 1700 Dell Avenue Office, Franciscan Apartments, Winchester Townhomes and City Sports Club
Contra Costa County – 197 Midhill Road Homes and Windhover Apartments Dublin – Hexcel Development and BASIS School
Fremont – Ardenwood IV Office, Osgood II Residential, 3440 Walnut Avenue Townhomes Oakland – Vista Crest Townhomes, Residential Developments at 820 W. MacArthur Boulevard, 685 9th Street and 220 Alice Street
Palo Alto – Castilleja School EIR, 200 Portage Road, 2850 West Bayshore Road and 3001 El Camino Real
Richmond – 100 38th Street, Brickyard Cove Residential, Power Plant Cultivation Facility, Country Club Homes and UPS Expansion EIR, Marina Way South Residential Development
San Carlos – Alexandria Center for Life Sciences, Hotel Indigo, 888 Bransten Street, 1021 Howard Avenue and 789 Old County Road
San Leandro – Town Hall Square and 14341 Bancroft Avenue Santa Cruz – Ocean Street Mixed Used
Municipal Staff Services
Alameda – On-Call Traffic Engineering Services
Novato – Consulting City Traffic Engineer
San Carlos – On-Call Transportation/Traffic Engineering Services Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Assessment
Berkeley – San Pablo Avenue Affordable Housing
Contra Costa County – Moraga Road Self-Storage, Chelsey Avenue Self-Storage and Senior Homes at 375 El Pintado Road
Newark– Timber Street Townhomes
Richmond– Garrity Way Hotel
San Mateo County – Quarry Park EIR
Vallejo – Admiral Callaghan Self-Storage
Watsonville – Crockers Lockers Self-Storage
Site Planning and Circulation
School Access Studies- Campbell, Gilroy, Castro Valley, Dublin Car Wash Queuing Studies- Delta Car Wash (Campbell), Blue Wave Car Wash (Pittsburg) Alameda County – Safe Routes to School Site Assessments Campbell – School of Innovation Access Study
Castro Valley – Canyon Middle School Traffic Circulation Study Gilroy – South Valley Middle School Access Study
Oakland – Bentley and Head Royce School Traffic Monitoring and Kaiser Permanente COVID-19 Testing Efficiency Study
San Carlos –Downtown Circulation Study
Kenneth Jeong
(continued)
Neighborhood Engineering
Alamo – Iron Horse School Crossing Guard Study
Ashland – Lewelling Boulevard Left Turn Evaluation
Danville – Borel Park Feasibility Study
Dublin, El Cerrito, San Carlos, San Leandro, Novato, and Walnut Creek – Engineering & Traffic Surveys
Richmond – Barrett Avenue Median Study, Various Neighborhood Safety Studies San Carlos – All-Way Stop-Control and Traffic Calming Studies San Pablo – Lake Street Traffic Calming Study
Traffic Signal Evaluation
Castro Valley – Strobridge-Norbridge Avenue Circulation Study Las Vegas – Maryland Boulevard Traffic Signal Priority Study San Francisco – Geary Boulevard BRT Operations Modeling San Leandro – West Davis Street Signal Study, Doolittle Drive/Davis Street Traffic Operations Study
San Jose and Sunnyvale – SCATS Before and After Evaluation San Ramon – Adaptive Signals Before and After Evaluation Street Design and Highway Operations
Fremont – Traffic Impact Fee Update
Half Moon Bay – SR 1 Permit Engineering Evaluation Report Novato – Annual Pavement Rehabilitation and Striping Projects Oakland – San Pablo Avenue Median
San Bruno – El Camino Real/Sneath Lane Widening
San Leandro – MacArthur Boulevard/Superior Avenue Roundabout Study Environmental Impact Report for the
Union City Hillside Specific Plan and O’Connell Lane Residential Project City of Union City
Appendix B:

Subconsultant Cost Proposals
Task Anthony Dover, PE, GE Principal Engineer Curtis Hall, RG, CEG Senior Geologist Total 1) Background and Data Review 12 20 322) Site Reconnaissance 8 8 163) Evaluation and Reporting 16 32 48 Task $250 $235 TOTAL
1) Background and Data Review $3,000 $4,700 $7,7002) Site Reconnaissance $2,000 $1,880 $3,8803) Evaluation and Reporting $4,000 $7,520 $11,520 $23,100
Notes:These rates are valid for work performed prior to December 31, 2026. Work performed after January 1, 2027, and any subsequent year may be billed at the revised rates established for that year.

Total Fee
O'Connell Lane Hillside Residential Project - Geotechnical Peer Review Ninyo & Moore Fee Estimate

HOURS BY STAFF MEMBER

FEE AT HOURLY RATES INDICATED
Cameron-Cole, LLC Cost Estimate for Phase I ESA
Union City Hillside Specific Plan and O’Connell Lane Residential Project EIR Key Project Role 000
Employee Name Stephenson, M. Barry, R. McGuinness, S.

Task Career Role
Principal
Environmental
Scientist
Environmental
Scientist
Manager I
Environmental
Scientist
Hours 0 0 0 $0.00
Hours 00 5 $475.00
Hours 0 4 10 $1,894.80
Hours 2 4 10 $2,020.00
Total hours 2 8 25
$300.00 $155.00 $95.00
Labor and Subconsultant Subtotals $450.00 $1,240.00 $2,375.00 $4,389.80 Direct Expenses
Travel, Auto, incld. Mileage at current IRS rate (.725/mile) $110.00 Direct Expenses Subtotal $110.00
$4,499.80
$0.00
Total Price $4,499.80
CC Billing Rates
Task 1: Phase I ESA
Site Visit
Records Review
Report
Cameron -Cole Staff
Labor,
Subconsultant,
and Lab Task
Total
Task
Mark
Spencer
Senior
Principal
Kevin
Carstens
QA/QC
Kenny
Jeong
Project
Manager
Assistant
Engineer Admin 2
Misc ODCs
(including
traffic counts,
VMT
Modeling,
Mileage, etc.)
Total Hours
1) Non-CEQA Analysis 4 2 25 77 23 $14,047 131
2) CEQA Analysis 4 2 21 49 0 $33,000 76
3) Project Management 9 0 16 0 3 $223 28
17 4 62 126 26 $47,270 235
Task $340 $235 $220 $145 $150 LS TOTAL
1) Non-CEQA Analysis $1,360 $470 $5,500 $11,165 $3,450 $14,047 $35,992 2) CEQA Analysis $1,360 $470 $4,620 $7,105 $0 $33,000 $46,555 3) Project Management $3,060 $0 $3,520 $0 $450 $223 $7,253 $5,780 $940 $13,640 $18,270 $3,900 $47,270 $89,800
O’Connell Lane Residential Project - Transportation Analysis W-Trans Fee Estimate

HOURS BY STAFF MEMBER

FEE AT HOURLY RATES INDICATED
These rates are valid for work performed prior to December 31, 2026. Work performed after January 1, 2027, and any subsequent year may be billed at the revised rates established for that year. * Mileage charge will be based on the IRS Standard Mileage Rate (set at $0.725/mile effective January 1, 2026) plus 10 percent.