HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 - EIR for Newport Lexus ProjectCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 7
July 13, 2004
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community & Economic Development, Planning Department
George A. Berger, AICP, Program Manager
949/644 -3207. gaberger @city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement for Project Management Services, and
Professional Services Agreement to prepare an Environmental Impact
Report for Newport Lexus project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Hogle- Ireland, Inc. of Irvine,
California, for project management and staff services at a not to exceed cost of
$37,800; and
2) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Service Associates,
Inc. (ESA) of Los Angeles, California, for professional environmental services to prepare
an Environmental Impact Report not to exceed cost of $115,000; and
3) Authorize City Manager to sign Agreements.
DISCUSSION:
Wilson Automotive Group proposes the construction of a new Lexus automotive sales
and service dealership located at the northwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and
Jamboree Road. The site is currently occupied by Platt College (three two -story
buildings) and an Avis Rent -a -Car storage lot. With the proposed development, the
existing uses will be demolished and replaced by a 30,000 square foot showroom and
sales building and a 100,000 square foot auto service building. The project also
proposes a multi -story parking structure with 1,700 parking spaces for employee
parking and storage of sales inventory. The total square footage for all structures is
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approximately 186,000 square feet. The project is proposed to be located on a site that is
approximately 8.05 acres in size.
The application includes a request for approval of: an Amendment to the General Plan;
a Planned Community Text Amendment (Newport Place); a Use Permit; Modification
Permit; approval of a Traffic Phasing Ordinance traffic study; and a Lot Line Adjustment.
Project Management Services
Project management services to augment City staff are required for this project due to
existing staff work load constraints, coupled with the rapid time frame requested by the
project applicant. Staff has determined that Hogle- Ireland, Inc. is well- suited for this
project and has performed well in past contractual project management roles for the
City.
Staff has reviewed the scope of services and "do- not - exceed" amount for the project
management contract, and the consulting fees are considered appropriate and warranted.
Environmental Impact Report Preparation
Staff conducted a preliminary evaluation of the proposed project and concluded that an
Environmental Impact Report should be prepared for the project. Council Policy K -3
allows the City to select a qualified consultant for environmental services without a
competitive bidding process, and ESA was selected for approval due to experience,
cost, scope of services provided and timeline.
The consultant has provided a proposal to perform professional environmental services for
the City of Newport Beach for the preparation and processing of a project level
Environmental Impact Report and supporting documents for the project. A copy of the
proposal is attached to the draft professional services agreement that is attached to this
report. The proposal contains the scope of services through the completion of the Final
Project EIR, proposed budget, and time schedule for preparation and processing the
environmental documentation.
Staff has reviewed the scope of services for the EIR contract, and believes it is adequate
to meet or exceed the minimum requirements set forth by the California Environmental
Quality Act. In addition to specific land use /aesthetics, air quality and water quality
analyses and the preparation of all the EIR documents, the scope of services includes a
traffic study to be completed by Kimley -Horn & Associates that will be an appendix to the
document. The environmental consulting fees for tasks described in the scope of services
including staff hours, technical studies, direct expenses, and printing have been reviewed
by staff and are considered appropriate and warranted.
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Funding Availability:
The cost of these contracts will be the responsibility of Newport Lexus.
Submitted by:
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Prepared by:
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Attachments: 1. Draft Professional Services Agreement from Hogle- Ireland,
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2. Draft Professional Services Agreement with draft proposal
from Environmental Services Associates, Inc.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of June, 2004, by and between
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH , a Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred to as
"City "), and Hogle- Ireland, Inc. whose address is 42 Corporate Park, Suite 250, Irvine,
California, 92606, (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant'), is made with reference to the
following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under
the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business
as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California
and the Charter of City.
B. City desires to engage Consultant to provide project management and
staff services upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
C. The principal member of Consultant is, for purpose of this Project, Larry
Hogle.
D. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed
the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and
desires to contract with Consultant under the terms and conditions
provided in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned
Parties as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and
shall terminate on the 30th day of June, 2005, unless terminated earlier as set forth
herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall diligently perform all the duties set forth in the scope of services,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
3. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
City shall pay Consultant for the services in accordance with the provisions of
this Section and the scheduled billing rates, attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and
incorporated herein by reference. No rate changes shall be made during the term of
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this Agreement without prior written approval of City. Consultant's compensation for all
work performed in accordance with this Agreement shall not exceed the total contract
price of thirty -seven thousand eight hundred dollars ($37,800).
3.1 Consultant shall maintain accounting records of its billings which includes
the name of the employee, type of work performed, times and dates of all work which is
billed on an hourly basis and all approved incidental expenses including reproductions,
computer printing, postage and mileage.
3.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City payable by City within
thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice subject to the approval of City.
3.3 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for extra work without prior
written authorization of City. Any authorized compensation shall be paid in accordance
with Exhibit "B ".
3.4 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses which
have been specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in advance
by City. Such cost shall be limited and shall include nothing more than the following
costs incurred by Consultant:
A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the services
which Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement which have
been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
B. Approved computer data processing and reproduction charges.
C. Actual costs and /or other costs and /or payments specifically authorized in
advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement.
3.5 Notwithstanding any other paragraph or provision of this Agreement,
beginning on the effective date of this Agreement, City may withhold payment of ten
percent (10 %) of each approved payment as approved retention until all services under
this Agreement have been substantially completed.
4. STANDARD OF CARE
4.1 All of the services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
personnel required to perform the services required by this Agreement, and that it will
perform all services in a manner commensurate with the community professional
standards. All services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who
are not employed by City nor have any contractual relationship with City. Consultant
represents and warrants to City that it has or shall obtain all licenses, permits,
qualifications and approvals required of its profession. Consultant further represents
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and warrants that it shall keep in effect all such licenses, permits and other approvals
during the term of this Agreement.
4.2 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or
to approve or disapprove Consultant's work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by
City, contractors, or governmental agencies, or any other delays beyond Consultant's
control or without Consultant's fault.
S. INDEPENDENT PARTIES
City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and Consultant is not
an employee of City. The manner and means of conducting the work are under the
control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation
and the expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
deemed to constitute Consultant or any of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the
agents or employees of City. Consultant shall have the responsibility for and control
over the details in means of performing the work provided that Consultant is compliance
with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement which may appear to
give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of the performance of the
services or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean that Consultant
shall follow the desires of City only with respect to the results of the services.
6. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator, and any other agencies which may have jurisdiction or interest in
the work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
7. PROJECT MANAGER
Consultant shall assign the Project to a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Project term. Consultant has designated David Lepo to be its Project
Manager. Consultant shall not bill any personnel to the Project other than those
personnel identified in Exhibit "B ", whether or not considered to be key personnel,
without City's prior written approval by name and specific hourly billing rate. Consultant
shall not remove or reassign any personnel designated in this Section or assign any
new or replacement person to the Project without the prior written consent of City. City's
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to removal or assignment of
non -key personnel.
Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its
personnel assigned to the performance of services upon written request of City.
Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to
complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
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8. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of the services under this Agreement
Consultant shall perform services in timely manner as necessary for the City of Newport
Beach to comply with submittal and processing requirements of the Permit Streamlining
Act. The failure by Consultant to provide services in such timely manner may result in
termination of this Agreement by City, and the assessment of damages against
Consultant for delay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be
responsible for delays which are due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control.
However, in the case of any such delay in the services to be provided for the Project,
each parry hereby agrees to provide notice to the other party so that all delays can be
addressed.
8.1 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start
of the condition which purportedly causes a delay, and not later than the date upon
which performance is due. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and
may grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays, which are beyond
Consultant's control.
8.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by
either telephone, fax, hand delivery or mail.
9. CITY POLICY
Consultant will discuss and review all matters relating to policy and project
direction with the Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order
to ensure that the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
10. CONFORMANCE TO APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT
All work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable city, county, state
and federal law, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the
Project Administrator and City.
11. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible to keep the Project Administrator and /or his /her duly
authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of
the work, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled
or are desired.
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12. HOLD HARMLESS
Consultant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless City, its City Council,
boards and commissions, officers and employees from and against any and all loss,
damages, liability, claims, allegations of liability, suits, costs and expenses for damages
of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal
injury, property damages, or any other claims arising from any and all acts or omissions
of Consultant, its employees, agents or subcontractors in the performance of services or
work conducted or performed pursuant to this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply
even in the event of negligence of City, or its employees, or other contractors, excepting
only the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers or employees, and shall
include attorneys' fees and all other costs incurred in defending any such claim.
Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing, any award of attorneys' fees
in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
13. INSURANCE
Without limiting consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of work, Consultant shall obtain and provide and maintain at its own expense during the
term of this Agreement policy or policies of liability insurance of the type and amounts
described below and satisfactory to City. Certification of all required policies shall be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf and must
be filed with City prior to exercising any right or performing any work pursuant to this
Agreement. Except workers compensation, all insurance policies shall add City, its
elected officials, officers, agents, representatives and employees as additional insured
for all liability arising from Consultant's services as described herein.
All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently
authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the
State of California, and with the exception of worker's compensation insurance policy,
shall have an assigned policyholders' Rating of A (or higher) and Financial Size
Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Bests Key Rating
Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City Risk Manager.
A. Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees and principals
of Consultant, per the laws of the State of California.
B. Commercial general liability insurance covering third party liability risks,
including without limitation, contractual liability, in a minimum amount of $1
million combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage. If commercial general liability insurance or
other form with a general aggregate is used, either the general aggregate
shall apply separately to this Project, or the general aggregate limit shall
be twice the occurrence limit.
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C. Commercial auto liability and property insurance covering any owned and
rented vehicles of Consultant in a minimum amount of $1 million combined
single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
Said policy or policies shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
canceled by either parry, except after thirty (30) days' prior notice has been given in
writing to City. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit
instituted arising out of Consultant's operation hereunder. Consultant shall also procure
and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in
its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the
work.
Consultant agrees that, in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which it
has agreed to provide comprehensive general and automotive liability insurance,
Consultant shall look solely to its insurance for recovery. Consultant hereby grants to
City, on behalf of any insurer providing comprehensive general and automotive liability
insurance to either Consultant or City with respect to the services of Consultant herein,
a waiver of any right of subrogation which any such insurer of said Consultant may
acquire against City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
14. PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSFERS
Consultant shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate or transfer this Agreement or
any for the services to be performed under this Agreement, directly or indirectly, by
operation of law or otherwise without prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so
without consent of City shall be null and void.
The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or joint
venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint- venture
or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant, shall
be construed as an assignment of this Agreement. Control means fifty percent (50 %) or
more of the voting power, or twenty -five percent (25 %) or more of the assets of the
corporation, partnership orjoint- venture.
15. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Each and every report, draft, work product, map, record and other document
reproduced, prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant pursuant to or in
connection with this Agreement shall be the exclusive property of City.
Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by
City or others on any other project. Any use of completed documents for other projects
and any use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization from
Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and
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all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this
Agreement by City or persons other than Consultant is waived against Consultant and
City assumes full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior
notice and has received from Consultant written consent for such changes.
Consultant shall, at such time and in such form as City may require, furnish
reports concerning the status of services required under this Agreement.
16. CONFIDENTIALITY
The information, which results from the services in this Agreement, is to be kept
confidential unless the release of information is authorized by City.
17. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to assist Consultant in the execution of his responsibilities under this
Agreement, City agrees to provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, one copy of
all existing record information on file at City. Consultant shall be entitled to rely upon the
accuracy of information provided by City without independent review or evaluation. City
will provide all such materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's
work schedule.
18. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Planning Department. Patricia
Temple shall be considered the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act
for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his /her authorized
representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to be
rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
19. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall
be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit
and make transcripts or copies of such records during normal business hours.
Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and
activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final
payment under this Agreement.
20. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute
with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a
failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not discontinue
work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate right to
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appeal to the City Manager or his designee with respect to such disputed sums.
Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of seven
percent (7 %) per annum from the date of withholding of any amounts found to have
been improperly withheld.
21. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than would have
resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the work accomplished by Consultant,
the additional expense shall be borne by Consultant. Nothing in this paragraph is
intended to limit City's rights under any other sections of this Agreement.
22. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with the Project.
23. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. The Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such
persons to disclose financial interest that may foreseeably be materially
affected by the work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits
such persons from making, or participating in making decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
B. If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the
Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for
termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and
hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Consultant's violation of this Section.
24. SUBCONSULTANT AND ASSIGNMENT
A. Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the services included
in this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred, contracted or
subcontracted without prior written approval of City.
25. NOTICES
All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement
shall be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered
personally or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States
mail, postage prepaid, first class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
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All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be
addressed to City at:
City of Newport Beach
Planning Department
3300 Newport Boulevard
P. O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA, 92658 -8915
(949) 644 -3200
Fax 644 -3350
All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall be
addressed to Consultant at:
Attention: David Lepo
Hogle- Ireland, Inc.
42 Corporate Park, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553 -1421
Fax 553 -0935
26. TERMINATION
In the event either part hereto fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
hereof at the time and in the manner required hereunder, that party shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period
of two (2) days, or if more than two (2) days are reasonably required to cure the default
and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two
(2) days after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default
and the steps necessary to cure such default, the nondefaulting party may terminate the
Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
26.1 City shall have the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of
terminating this Agreement by giving seven (7) days' prior written notice to Consultant
as provided herein. Upon termination of this Agreement, City shall pay to the
Consultant that portion of compensation specified in this Agreement that is earned and
unpaid prior to the effective date of termination.
27. COMPLIANCES
Consultant shall comply with all laws, state or federal and all ordinances, rules
and regulations enacted or issued by City.
28. WAIVER
A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition
contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the
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same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or
a different character.
29. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or
nature whatsoever between the Parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and
agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or
implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. Any modification of this
Agreement will be effective only by written execution signed by both City and
Consultant.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed on the day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Robin Clauson
Assistant City Attorney
for the City of Newport Beach
ATTEST:
By:
LaVonne Harkless
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
A Municipal Corporation
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Homer Bludau
City Manager
for the City of Newport Beach
CONSULTANT
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Larry Hogle, Partner
Hogle- Ireland, Inc.
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Hogle- Ireland will provide contract planning and project management services to the City
of Newport Beach in conjunction with processing of the Lexus of Newport Beach project.
Hogle- Ireland will function on behalf of the City in reviewing project submittals, supervising
preparation of the work product of the project traffic consultant, managing and monitoring
the Environmental Impact Report preparation and review process, preparing staff analyses
and reports for Planning Commission and City Council approvals, monitoring schedules
and taking actions as are necessary and appropriate to ensure that City- required reviews
and actions take place in a timely manner, assisting in the selection of technical
consultants, and monitoring of technical consultant work and schedules.
As it is virtually impossible to establish a "not to exceed" cost at the outset of a project
such as this, Hogle- Ireland's services will be provided on a "time and materials" basis.
Hourly rates are included as Exhibit "B ". For budgeting purposes, $37,800 is authorized
for this contract based on an average of thirty (30) Project Manager hours per month
during the term of this agreement. Wherever appropriate, an Associate Project
Manager may be assigned tasks included within the estimated budget and under the
Project Manager's supervision in order that the highest quality work product may be
provided in the most cost - effective manner. Hogle- Ireland does not charge mileage,
telephone, or fax charges within Orange County.
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
HOGLE - IRELAND, INC.
HOURLY RATES
Effective February 1, 2004
CLASSIFICATION RATE
Partner
$150.00
Principal
125.00
Senior Designer
112.00
Senior Project Manager
112.00
Project Manager
105.00
Senior Associate Project Manager
95.00
Associate Project Manager
90.00
Graphics Designer
Assistant Project Manager
75.00
Project Technician /Permit Technician
60.00
Word Processing
45.00
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All hourly rates include normal overhead and travel expenses. Reimbursable expenses,
including blueprints, etc., will be billed at cost plus 10 %.
Expert Witness Rate - $250.00 per hour for depositions and testimony
Hogle- Ireland hourly rates are adjusted annually.
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ATTACHMENT 2
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 14th day of July, 2004, by and between CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City "), and
Environmental Science Associates, whose address is 4221 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480,
Los Angeles, California 90010 (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant'), is made with
reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the
laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is
now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the
Charter of City.
B. City desires to engage Consultant to prepare an Environmental Impact Report
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Project) upon the terms
and conditions contained in this Agreement.
C. The principal member of Consultant is, for purposes of this Project, Wendy
Lockwood.
D. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the
previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires
to contract with Consultant under the terms and conditions provided in this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned Parties
as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first indicated above and
shall terminate on the 30th day of June, 2005, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall diligently perform all the duties set forth in the scope of work,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. All work and
documents shall be prepared in accordance with and shall contain all items required by the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Implementing Guidelines and City of
Newport Beach ordinances and policies. Consultant shall furnish all environmental
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documents and forms to City in electronic format, Microsoft Word 2000, or other format
acceptable to City.
2.1 If Consultant is requested by City to revise or supplement the draft or final
Environmental Impact Report, with additional data, information or analysis as a result of the
Environmental Impact Report's failure to comply with requirements of CEQA, Consultant
shall provide such revision or supplement at no additional cost to City provided that such
revisions are within the scope of work required in Exhibit "A ".
2.2 If changes to existing laws, rules, regulations or policies of any state, federal
or local governmental authority having jurisdiction over the project occur during the term of
this Agreement that require modification of the draft or final Environmental Impact Report,
Consultant will perform such additional services on a time - and - materials basis.
3. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
City shall pay Consultant for the services in accordance with the provisions of this
Section and the schedule of compensation, attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated
herein by reference. No rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement
without prior written approval of City. Consultant's compensation for all work performed in
accordance with this Agreement shall not exceed the total contract price of One Hundred
Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000).
3.1 Consultant shall maintain accounting records of its billings which include the
name of the employee, type of work performed, times and dates of all work which is billed
on an hourly basis and all approved incidental expenses including reproductions, computer
printing, postage and mileage.
3.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City payable by City within thirty
(30) days of receipt of invoice subject to the approval of the City.
3.3 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for extra work without prior
written authorization of City. Any authorized compensation shall be paid in accordance
with scheduled billing rates, attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.4 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses which have
been specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in advance by City.
Such costs shall be limited to and shall include nothing more than the following costs
incurred by Consultant:
A. Approved document printing, reprographics, and reproduction charges.
B. Postage, delivery, and mileage charges.
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C. Actual costs and /or other costs and /or payments specifically authorized in
advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement.
3.5 Notwithstanding any other paragraph or provision of this Agreement,
beginning on the effective date of this Agreement, City may withhold payment of ten
percent (10 %) of each approved payment as approved retention until all services under this
Agreement have been substantially completed.
4. STANDARD OF CARE
4.1 All of the services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
personnel required to perform the services required by this Agreement, and that it will
perform all services in a manner commensurate with the community professional
standards. All services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are
not employed by City nor have any contractual relationship with City. Consultant
represents and warrants to City that it has or shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications
and approvals required of its profession. Consultant further represents and warrants that it
shall keep in effect all such licenses, permits and other approvals during the term of this
Agreement.
4.2 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to
approve or disapprove Consultant's work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City,
contractors, or governmental agencies, or any other delays beyond Consultant's control or
without Consultant's fault.
5. INDEPENDENT PARTIES
City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and Consultant is not an
employee of City. The manner and means of conducting the work are under the control of
Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the
expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
constitute Consultant or any of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall have the responsibility for and control over the details
in means of performing the work provided that Consultant is compliance with the terms of
this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement which may appear to give City the right to
direct Consultant as to the details of the performance of the services or to exercise a
measure of control over Consultant shall mean that Consultant shall follow the desires of
City only with respect to the results of the services.
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6. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated Project
Administrator, and any other agencies which may have jurisdiction or interest in the work to
be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
7. PROJECT MANAGER
Consultant shall assign the Project to a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Project term. Consultant has designated Wendy Lockwood to be its
Project Manager. Consultant shall not bill any personnel to the Project other than those
personnel identified in Exhibit "C ", whether or not considered to be key personnel, without
City's prior written approval by name and specific hourly billing rate. Consultant shall not
remove or reassign any personnel designated in this Section or assign any new or
replacement person to the Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to removal or assignment of non -key
personnel.
Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any of its
personnel assigned to the performance of services upon written request of City. Consultant
warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete the Project on
a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
8. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of the services under this Agreement.
Consultant shall perform services in timely manner as necessary for the City of Newport
Beach to comply with the submittal and processing requirements of the Permit Streamlining
Act. The failure by Consultant to provide services in such timely manner may result in
termination of this Agreement by City, and the assessment of damages against Consultant
for delay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for delays
which are due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees to
provide notice to the other parry so that all delays can be addressed.
8.1 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in
writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start of
the condition which purportedly causes a delay, and not later than the date upon which
performance is due. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and may
grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays, which are beyond Consultant's
control.
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8.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall respond
in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by either
telephone, fax, hand delivery or mail.
9. CITY POLICY
Consultant will discuss and review all matters relating to policy and project direction
with the Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to ensure
that the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
10. CONFORMANCE TO APPLICABLE LAW REQUIREMENT
All work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable city, county, state and
federal laws, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project
Administrator and City.
11. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible to keep the Project Administrator and /or his /her duly
authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the
work, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are
desired.
12. HOLD HARMLESS
Consultant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless City, its City Council,
boards and commissions, officers and employees from and against any and all loss,
damages, liability, claims, allegations of liability, suits, costs and expenses for damages of
any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury,
property damages, or any other claims arising from any and all negligent acts or omissions
of Consultant, its employees, agents or subcontractors in the performance of services or
work conducted or performed pursuant to this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply even
in the event of negligence of City, or its employees, or other contractors, excepting only the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers or employees, and shall include
attorneys' fees and all other costs incurred in defending any such claim. Nothing in this
indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action on or
to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
13. INSURANCE
Without limiting consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of
work, Consultant shall obtain and provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Agreement policy or policies of liability insurance of the type and amounts described
below and satisfactory to City. Certification of all required policies shall be signed by a
person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf and must be filed with City
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prior to exercising any right or performing any work pursuant to this Agreement. Except
workers compensation, all insurance policies shall add City, its elected officials, officers,
agents, representatives and employees as additional insured for all liability arising from
Consultant's services as described herein.
All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized
by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California,
and with the exception of worker's compensation insurance policy, shall have an assigned
policyholders' Rating of A (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Bests Key Rating Guide unless otherwise approved by
the City Risk Manager.
A. Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees and principals of
Consultant, per the laws of the State of California.
B. Commercial general liability insurance covering third party liability risks,
including without limitation, contractual liability, in a minimum amount of One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily
injury, personal injury and property damage. If commercial general liability
insurance or other form with a general aggregate is used, either the general
aggregate shall apply separately to this Project, or the general aggregate limit
shall be twice the occurrence limit.
C. Commercial auto liability and property insurance covering any owned and
rented vehicles of Consultant in a minimum amount of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property
damage.
D. Professional errors and omissions insurance that covers the services to be
performed in connection with this Agreement in the minimum amount of One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000), if available.
Said policy or policies shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled
by either party, except after thirty (30) days' prior notice has been given in writing to City.
ESA shall provide 30 days notice of any material change to their coverage. Consultant
shall give City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of
Consultant's operation hereunder. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own
cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be
necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
Consultant agrees that, in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which it has
agreed to provide comprehensive general and automotive liability insurance, Consultant
shall look solely to its insurance for recovery. Consultant hereby grants to City, on behalf of
any insurer providing comprehensive general and automotive liability insurance to either
Consultant or City with respect to the services of Consultant herein, a waiver of any right of
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subrogation which any such insurer of said Consultant may acquire against City by virtue of
the payment of any loss under such insurance.
14. PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSFERS
Consultant shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate or transfer this Agreement or any
of the services to be performed under this Agreement, directly or indirectly, by operation of
law or otherwise without prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so without consent
of City shall be null and void.
The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or joint
venture or syndicate member or co- tenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint- venture or
syndicate or co- tenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant, shall be
construed as an assignment of this Agreement. Control means fifty percent (50 %) or more
of the voting power, or twenty -five percent (25 %) or more of the assets of the corporation,
partnership or joint-venture.
15. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Each and every report, draft, work product, map, record and other document
reproduced, prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant pursuant to or in connection
with this Agreement shall be the exclusive property of City.
Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant pursuant
to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by City or others
on any other project. Any use of completed documents for other projects and any use of
incomplete documents without specific written authorization from Consultant will be at
City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out of
changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons other
than Consultant is waived against Consultant and City assumes full responsibility for such
changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has received from Consultant
written consent for such changes.
Consultant shall, at such time and in such form as City may require, furnish reports
concerning the status of services required under this Agreement.
16. CONFIDENTIALITY
The information, which results from the services in this Agreement, is to be kept
confidential unless the release of information is authorized by City.
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17. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to assist Consultant in the execution of his responsibilities under this
Agreement, City agrees to provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all
existing record information on file at City. Consultant shall be entitled to rely upon the
accuracy of information provided by City without independent review or evaluation. City will
provide all such materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's work
schedule.
18. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Planning Department. Patricia Temple,
Planning Director, shall be considered the Project Administrator and shall have the
authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his /her
authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to be
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. In performing duties set forth in the Scope of
Services in Exhibit "A ", Consultant shall report to, coordinate with, receive direction from,
and be responsive to David Lepo, Project Manager for Hogle- Ireland, Inc. under separate
contract with City, as an authorized representative of the Project Administrator.
19. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records
with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly
identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make
transcripts or copies of such records during normal business hours. Consultant shall allow
inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to the
Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this
Agreement.
20. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute with
respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a failure to
pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not discontinue work as a
result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City
Manager or his designee with respect to such disputed sums. Consultant shall be entitled
to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of seven percent (7 %) per annum from
the date of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
21. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than would have resulted
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if there were not errors or omissions in the work accomplished by Consultant, the additional
expense shall be borne by Consultant. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit City's
rights under any other sections of this Agreement.
22. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with the Project.
23. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. The Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such
persons to disclose financial interest that may foreseeably be materially
affected by the work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such
persons from making, or participating in making decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
B. If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the Act.
Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for termination
of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City
for any and all claims for damages resulting from Consultant's violation of this
Section.
24. SUBCONSULTANT AND ASSIGNMENT
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the services included in this
Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted without prior
written approval of City.
25. NOTICES
All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement shall
be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally or
on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, first class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be
addressed to City at:
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Patricia Temple
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
P. O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA, 92658 -8915
(949) 644 -3200
Fax 644 -3229
All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall be
addressed to Consultant at:
Wendy Lockwood
Environmental Science Associates
4221 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 480
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 933 -6111
Fax (323) 934 -1289
26. TERMINATION
In the event either part hereto fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions hereof
at the time and in the manner required hereunder, that party shall be deemed in default in
the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period of two (2)
days, or if more than two (2) days are reasonably required to cure the default and the
defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two (2) days
after receipt of written notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps
necessary to cure such default, the nondefaulting party may terminate the Agreement
forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
27. City shall have the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of
terminating this Agreement by giving seven (7) days' prior written notice to Consultant as
provided herein. Upon termination of this Agreement, City shall pay to the Consultant that
portion of compensation specified in this Agreement that is earned and unpaid prior to the
effective date of termination.
28. COMPLIANCES
Consultant shall comply with all laws, state or federal and all ordinances, rules and
regulations enacted or issued by City.
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29. WAIVER
A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition contained
herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different
character.
30. PATENT INDEMNITY
The Consultant shall indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and employees against
liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States letters patent, trademark, or copyright
infringement, including costs, contained in Consultant's drawings and specifications provided under
this Agreement.
31. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or
nature whatsoever between the Parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and
agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or
implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein. Any modification of this
Agreement will be effective only by written execution signed by both City and Consultant.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Robin Clauson
Assistant City Attorney for the
City of Newport Beach
ATTEST:
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LaVonne Harkless
City Clerk
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
A Municipal Corporation
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Homer L. Bludau
City Manager for the
City of Newport Beach
CONSULTANT
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
Outlined below are the proposed scope, tentative schedule and estimated costs for the Newport
Beach Lexus Dealership Environmental Impact Report (EIR). As we discussed at the initial
meeting, while this is a relatively small project which usually would be subject to a Negative
Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration, it would seem prudent to prepare an EIR for this
project because of the uncertainty and potential controversy associated with cumulative traffic
impacts on the border of the City of Irvine.
SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1. Preparation of Initial Study and Notice of Preparation.
Since it has been determined that an EIR is the most prudent course for environmental review of the
Newport Beach Lexus Dealership, the Initial Study (IS), can be a brief, document examining all the
"easy" No Potential for Significant Impact Issues. We suggest that even though we anticipate that
all issues (other than cumulative traffic maybe) could be mitigated and/or have no potential for
significant impact, that the following issues (in addition to traffic) be deferred to the EIR for
analysis:
o Land Use Compatibility/ Aesthetics
o Air Quality
o Water Quality
The Initial Study would document all the "No Potential for Significant Impact" answers in a
standard CEQA Checklist. The NOP would briefly outline the project, and would include a site
location map and a site plan; while not necessary, we would also recommend attaching the Initial
Study so that Irvine and all other interested parties are fully informed and able to make their
comments early in the process.
Task 2. Meeting and Hearing Attendance.
As requested by the City, we are budgeting for 2 meetings per month (averaging 4 hours each) for
the duration of the approximately 10 month EIR process ( +/_ including the hearing process). In
addition Kimley -Horn has budgeted a total of 15 meetings/hearings.
Task 3. Preparation of Traffic Report ( Kimley- Horn).
The proposed Lexus Dealership is to be located at the northwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard
(north -south street) and Jamboree Road (east -west street) in the City of Newport Beach. The site is
currently occupied by Platt College (three two -story buildings) and an Avis Rent -a -Car storage lot.
With the proposed development, the existing uses will be demolished and replaced by a 30,000 -
square -foot showroom and sales building and 100,000- square -foot auto service building. The
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project also proposes a multi -story parking structure with 1,700 parking spaces for employee parking
and storage of sales inventory.
The Traffic Impact Study will address the off -site project impacts at area intersections, in accordance
with the City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance (TPO) requirements, and the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. The following tasks are envisioned:
• Obtain current weekday morning and evening peak hour traffic count data at the following intersections.
It is assumed that current peak hour data at the TPO Primary Intersections will be available through the
City's TPO program, and that count data for the non -TPO intersections is available through the recently
completed preliminary analysis effort.
- Mac Arthur and Campus
- Campus and Quail *
- Irvine / Campus and Bristol N
- Irvine / Campus and Bristol S
- Irvine and Mesa
- Irvine and University
- Mac Arthur and Birch
- Birch and Quail *
- Birch and Bristol N
- Birch and Bristol S
- Von Karman and Campus
- Mac Arthur and Von Karman / Newport Place
- Jamboree and Campus
- Jamboree and Birch
- Jamboree and Mac Arthur
- Jamboree and Bristol N
- Jamboree and Bristol S
- Jamboree and Bayview
- Jamboree and Eastbluff / University
- Mac Arthur and University
- Mac Arthur and Michelson*
- Von Karman and Michelson*
- Jamboree and Michelson*
- Campus and University*
* Not a TPO Primary Intersection; included for CEQA analysis only
• Develop project trip generation estimates for the proposed project, using the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (7th Edition). The project trip generation estimate will include a
credit for the traffic generated by the existing site uses (Platt College and the Avis Rent -a -Car storage lot).
• Develop trip distribution assumptions for the project traffic, based on expected origins and destinations of
project customers and employees. Input from the project applicant will be solicited for this task. Project
traffic will be distributed through the study intersections, and the project traffic contribution to each
intersection will be identified.
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Project trip generation and trip distribution assumptions and analysis methodology will be presented to
City staff for review and concurrence prior to proceeding with the analysis phase of the study.
• Obtain Approved Project and Cumulative Project information from the City of Newport Beach and the
City of Irvine. Develop traffic estimates for Approved and Cumulative projects at the study intersections.
Conduct the TPO 1% analysis for morning and evening peak hours for TPO (Approved Projects) at all
TPO Primary Intersections and CEQA (Cumulative Projects) conditions for all study intersections. Based
on the results of the 1% analysis, identify the intersections to be evaluated in the Traffic Impact Study.
Based on preliminary analysis already conducted by the City, it is assumed that full intersection analysis
will be conducted at up to 10 intersections for the TPO analysis and up to 16 intersections for the CEQA
analysis.
• Summarize operating conditions at the study intersections for the following scenarios:
Existing Conditions
Existing Plus Growth Plus Approved Projects
Existing Plus Growth Plus Approved Projects Plus Newport Lexus Project
Existing Plus Growth Plus Approved Projects Plus Cumulative Projects
Existing Plus Growth Plus Approved Projects Plus Cumulative Projects Plus Newport
Lexus Project
• Identify project impact, and if necessary, identify mitigation measures. Calculate the project's fair -share
contribution to the cost of needed improvements.
• Discuss site access issues.
• Prepare a stand -alone Traffic Impact Study, suitable for incorporation into the environmental document.
The traffic study will summarize analysis methodology, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist in preparing responses to traffic- related comments.
• Attend project team meetings and up to four public hearings. For budgeting purposes, an average of two
project team meetings per month between the months of June, 2004 and February, 2005 (excepting the
45 -day review period) is assumed, for a total of 15 project team meetings. If attendance at community
outreach meetings or public workshops is required, these will be extra services.
Task 4. Preparation of Administrative Draft EIR.
The EIR will focus on only the issues anticipated to be impacted by the project:
Traffic (see Task 3 above). The EIR will summarize the traffic report (which will be an appendix to
the EIR).
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Land Use /Aesthetics. The EIR will summarize the requested land use approvals for the project
(General Plan Amendment, Newport Place Community Plan text amendment) Use Permit). The EIR
will document the existing regulations and the requested changes. The applicable height limits
including the height limit due to the site's proximity to the airport will be identified and the project's
consistency with these requirements documented. Views of the project will be discussed. The
multi -story project garage will be visible in medium -range views. Project visibility from public
vantage points will be discussed. Photomontages are not proposed at the present time. However, if
available from the architect they could be incorporated in to the analysis. Architectural treatment of
the garage is proposed to reduce the appearance of a monolithic uninteresting structure. The
proposed architectural treatments will be described and discussed with respect to the context of the
proposed structures. There are a number of mid- and high -rise buildings in the project vicinity.
Air Quality. Project construction and potentially even operation have the potential to cause air
quality impacts. Typically, but not always, potential impacts can be mitigated through standard
mitigation measures. ESA will document construction emissions including construction worker and
equipment usage and grading (dust) impacts. Operational impacts will also be documented based on
the traffic report.
Water Quality. The project already has a Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan. Runoff
from the site would discharge into the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), and
would be subject to the City's water quality rules and regulations for storm water and non -storm
water discharges. Potential discharge from the site will be discussed and the effectiveness of
proposed treatment options evaluated.
The EIR will include a Project Description describing the project and detailing anticipated
operations relevant to the impact analyses. Potential Alternatives to the project will be identified;
focusing on alternatives that could reduce any identified significant adverse impact(s). In
coordination with the City of Newport Beach, and as applicable, City of Irvine, cumulative projects
will be identified. The EIR will include a summary and all sections required by the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Task 5. Response to City and Team Comments.
ESA will submit the Administrative Draft EIR to the City and project team for review. Critical
sections /analyses will be submitted in advance as they are completed. The complete Administrative
Draft EIR will include the Final Traffic Study. ESA (and Kimley -Horn as necessary) will respond to
City comments on the Administrative Draft EIR.
Task 6. Response to Public and Agency Comments.
On completion of the EIR circulation period (usually 45 days), ESA and Kimley -Horn will respond
to all comments received on the Draft EIR and prepare an Addendum format Final EIR.
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Task 7. Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
Esa will prepare a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan for any identified mitigation measures.
The monitoring plan will identify the party responsible for the monitoring and the timing of the
monitoring activity. The plan will also identify what constitutes "clearance" of the measure.
Task 8. Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations.
As necessary, ESA will assist City staff in preparing any required Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
Task 9. Printing and Distribution of Reports.
ESA will print and distribute reports as necessary, For budgeting purposes we are assuming printing
and mailing 50 NOP's and Initial Studies, 75 Draft EIR's and 50 Final EIR's.
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Project Schedule
Milestone
Date
Draft Scope of Work for EIR
June 16, 2004
Driveway Location from Traffic Consultant
June 21, 2004
Final Scope of Work for EIR
June 23, 2004
Receipt of Project Application
July 12, 2004
EIR Consultant Contract to City Council
July 13, 2004
Initial Stud /Notice of Preparation Distributed
July 30, 2004
Preliminary Traffic Study Report
August 15, 2004
Notice of Preparation Comment Period Ends
August 30, 2004
Draft General Plan Amendment
Se tember 6, 2004
Final Traffic Study Report
September 15, 2004
Draft Planned Community Development Plan Text
September 15, 2004
First Screencheck EIR Completed
September 30, 2004
City Comments to ESA
October 15, 2004
2nd Draft Planned Community Development Plan Text
October 8, 2004
Second Screencheck EIR Completed
October 29, 2004
City Comments to ESA
November 15, 2004
Final GPA Text/Final PC Development Plan Text
November 9, 2004
Notice of Completion - Draft EIR Circulated (45 days)
November 29, 2004
Draft EIR Circulation Ends
January 12, 2005
Draft Response to Comments
February 1, 2005
City Comments to ESA
February 15, 2005
Final EIR
March 9. 2005
Draft Planning Commission Staff Report to City
March 18, 2005
Planning Commission Staff Report Publication
Aril 1, 2005
Planning Commission Public Hearing
Aril 7, 2005
Draft City Council Staff Report to City
Aril 27, 2005
City Council Staff Report Publication
May 4, 2005
City Council Public Hearing
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City Council PC Text 2" Reading
May 24, 2005
End 30 -Day Referendum Period
June 23, 2005
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SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
PROJECT FEES
Fees for preparation of the EIR for Newport Lexus are shown below.
Costs
Task 1. NOP / Initial Study $5,000
Task 2. ESA Meeting & Hearing attendance (2 per month, 10 months) $14,000
Task 3. Traffic Report $27,500
Traffic consultant meetings/hearing attendance (15) $10,000
Task 4. Administrative Draft EIR and Draft EIR
Project Management
$13,000
Land Use / Aesthetics
$3,500
Traffi c
$4,000
Air Quality
$2,500
Water Quality
$1,000
Summary, Other CEQA Sections
$3,000
Graphics/ Word Processing
$4,000
Alternatives
$3,000
ADEIR Subtotal $35,500
Task 5. Response to City / Team Comments /a/ $6,000
Task 6. Response to Public and Agency Comments / Preparation of Final $6,000
EIR /b/
Task 7. Mitigation Motoring Plan $2,500
Task 8. Findings of Fact (Optional) $2,500
Task 9. Printing and Distribution of Reports /c/ $6,000
TOTAL $115,000
/a/ Assumes 60 hours of staff time.
/b/ Assumes 60 hours of staff time.
/c/ Assumes 50 copies of the NOP /IS, 75 copies of ADEIR/DEIR, 50 copies of FEIR.
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EXHIBIT "C"
SCHEDULED BILLING RATES (HOURLY)
Employee
Wendy Lockwood
Tom Barnes
Chris Mundhenk
Shelley Kunasek, Jessica Kirtchner, Kate
Shampaine
Melissa Gross, Jeremy Buck, Roger Jinks
Diara Wilson
Natasha Mapp, Sheree lewis
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Hourly Billing Rate
$175.00
$130.00
$90.00
$75.00
$85.00
$70.00
$55.00
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