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Home My WebLink AboutKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.1 2 *As an Associate at Kimley-Horn, Jason has the authority to bind the firm to the terms of this proposal. July 31, 2025 Rudy Lopez, Assistant Planner Mayuko Nakajima, Senior Planner City of Diamond Bar Planning Division 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 RE: Proposal for the Preparation of a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project Dear Mr. Lopez, Ms. Nakajima, and Members of the Selection Committee: Kimley-Horn is pleased to submit our proposal to serve as the City of Diamond Bar’s (City) environmental consultant for the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation for the proposed 49-unit attached and detached residential condominium project. We appreciate the opportunity to speak with you on July 16th to gain a deeper understanding of the project and discuss how we can best support the City’s goals. Our experienced team of environmental specialists, planners, and engineers brings the local knowledge, technical expertise, and collaborative approach needed to deliver a thorough, comprehensive CEQA document that supports timely project review and decision-making. Our team of planners and CEQA experts is fully capable of completing the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) on time and within budget. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver complex environmental documents under demanding timelines. We are committed to supporting the City and have both the resources and availability to complete this project from start to finish. Project Manager Addie Sedoff will be supported by Principal-in-Charge Dana Privitt, AICP. Dana has led the preparation of numerous CEQA and planning studies for public and private sector clients, with a focus on strategic guidance, entitlement, and peer review of environmental documents. She brings a deep understanding of environmental constraints and CEQA strategy to every project, along with strong technical oversight and clear documentation. Addie has managed and prepared IS/MNDs for projects throughout California and will be responsible for supervision of the Kimley-Horn team and compliance with CEQA requirements and guidelines. Addie will maintain communication with the City to support the scope of work, budget, and schedule, and to disseminate project information in a timely manner. She is committed to this role throughout the project duration and is available to provide all needed support to the City. Together, Dana and Addie offer experienced leadership across all aspects of CEQA strategy, technical coordination, and environmental documentation. We look forward to the opportunity to partner with the City and are available to begin work immediately upon receipt of the City’s authorization to proceed. It is the goal of Kimley-Horn to serve as an extension of the City’s staff throughout the duration of the CEQA process. The project does not require any subconsultants to perform the services set forth in the following scope of work. Please feel free to contact Addie Sedoff at addie.sedoff@kimley-horn.com or 714.439.8849 or Dana Privitt at dana.privitt@kimley-horn.com or 714-786-6128, if you have any questions or require additional information regarding our scope, fee, and schedule assumptions. Sincerely, KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Addie Sedoff Jason Melchor, PE* Project Manager Associate 1100 Town and Country Road Suite 700 Orange, CA 92868 TEL 714.939.1030 Dana and Addie bring over 45 years of experience in environmental compliance and permitting for major land development projects. 3 QUALIFICATIONS Kimley-Horn is a recognized leader in preparing high-quality, legally defensible environmental documents in compliance with the CEQA. Our team brings decades of experience successfully preparing IS/MNDs for residential projects across California, including developments involving discretionary entitlements such as General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes, Tract Maps, Conditional Use Permits, and Design Reviews. We have supported jurisdictions statewide with the delivery of thorough CEQA documentation for projects that, like the City’s proposed development, are situated within infill areas surrounded by existing urban uses and sensitive residential receptors. Kimley-Horn has a long track record of managing every phase of environmental review, from early agency coordination and technical study scoping through public noticing, hearings, and final CEQA determinations. We are highly familiar with the requirements of Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines and regularly lead environmental reviews that include sensitive resource areas, and compatibility with surrounding uses—both of which are relevant to the proposed Montefino Avenue project. Our staff has prepared IS/MNDs, Categorical Exemptions (CEs), and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), along with supporting documentation such as Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRPs) and Response to Comment documents. We understand the importance of addressing public concerns and maintaining transparency throughout the environmental review process. Our CEQA documents are clearly written, logically organized, and sensitive to community impacts, while also grounded in real-world considerations such as cost, constructability, and enforceability of mitigation measures. For this project, we are fully prepared to support AB 52 and SB 18 tribal outreach and consultation and preparation of a defensible IS/MND supported by focused technical analyses. We also have experience attending public hearings and responding to comments in high-interest residential and mixed-use development contexts. Our environmental services are supported in-house by technical experts in air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, noise, health risk assessment, cultural and tribal cultural resources, hydrology, hazardous materials, transportation, trip generation and vehicle miles traveled (VMT)—all disciplines commonly addressed in residential CEQA documents. To support responsive project delivery, Kimley-Horn uses a suite of internal workload management tools—including our proprietary Castahead system, which provides real-time forecasting of staff availability and workload by office, division, and project. This system allows us to reallocate resources quickly to meet evolving project demands and client deadlines. The staff proposed for this project is available to begin immediately upon receipt of authorization to proceed, and we are committed to consistent communication and timely delivery throughout the City’s environmental review process. The following resumes highlight the qualifications of our proposed team, including their experience in CEQA compliance, technical study coordination, tribal consultation requirements, and agency and public communication. Our staff has worked on multiple similar residential developments and understands the specific requirements and expectations associated with CEQA review in Southern California communities like Diamond Bar. 4 Addie Sedoff Project Role: Project Manager; Primary Contact Availability: 50% Addie is an environmental planner with experience in the management and preparation of project-level and programmatic CEQA documents, including but not limited to Exemptions, MNDs, EIRs, and Addendums. She is well-versed in coordinating technical studies, managing multi-agency reviews, and advising on CEQA strategy. Addie has worked on a range of commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects throughout California supporting both public and private clients. Professional Credentials and Affiliations • Bachelor of Science, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, Minor in Watershed Science, Colorado State University Relevant Experience • University of California, Irvine, East Campus Student Apartments Phase V IS/MND, Irvine, CA – Project Manager • University of California, Irvine, Facilities Management Relocation Plan IS/MND, Irvine, CA – Deputy Project Manager • University of California, Irvine, Eddleman Quantum Institute IS/MND, Irvine, CA – Deputy Project Manager • City of Newport Beach, The City of Newport Beach General Plan Housing Implementation Program, Program EIR, Newport Beach, CA – Environmental Analyst • City of Anaheim, General Plan Focused Update EIR, Anaheim, CA – Environmental Analyst • City of Villa Park, 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Project IS/MND, Villa Park, CA – Environmental QA/QC Review Specialist • City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale SNAIL Neighborhood Improvements Project Exemption, Sunnyvale, CA – Environmental Analyst • Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), Grass Valley Sphere of Influence Plan Update IS/MND, Nevada County, CA – Project Manager • Kern County, Airport Commerce Center Project EIR, Kern County, CA – Deputy Project Manager • Kern County, Mojave Micro Mill Project EIR, Kern County, CA – Deputy Project Manager • Kern County, Pelicans Jaw Solar Project EIR, Kern County, CA – Deputy Project Manager • City of Rio Vista, On-Call Environmental Services, Rio Vista, CA – Project Manager • City of Rio Vista, Dutch Bros Coffee Shop, Class 32 Categorical Exemption, Rio Vista, CA – Project Manager • City of Rio Vista, Pacific Coast Botanicals Extraction Facility, Class 1 and Class 3 Categorical Exemption, Rio Vista, CA – Project Manager • City of Rio Vista, Costera Northern California Operation Facility, Class 32 Categorical Exemption, Rio Vista, CA – Project Manager • City of Rio Vista, Wastewater Plant Consolidation Project IS/MND CEQA Plus, Rio Vista, CA – Project Manager • Brookfield Properties, Locust Gateway Development EIR, Rialto, CA – Deputy Project Manager • Magellan Value Partners, South El Monte Athletic Fields and Business Park EIR, South El Monte, CA – Deputy Project Manager 5 Dana Privitt, AICP Project Role: Principal-in-Charge; Associate in Charge when PM is Absent Availability: 20% Dana is an urban planner with over 40 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, specializing in environmental analysis, project management, and planning documentation for multi-issue development and infrastructure projects. Her projects include the preparation of CEQA documentation for large- and small-scale urban infill and greenfield developments, public infrastructure, and policy programs. In addition, she provides public-sector staff support services, including staff report preparation, third-party reviews, and public hearing presentations, as well as project management services to local agencies and private development applicants. Dana has lectured on CEQA at Chapman University and has successfully managed and prepared several EIRs under the threat of litigation. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with a diverse range of public and private planners, developers, and local governments on entitlement and environmental issues. Dana has also managed CEQA documents for hillside development projects, including The Ranch Plan EIR (a 22,000-acre site in unincorporated south Orange County); the North Park Village and Nature Preserve EIR in the City of Moorpark, and the Shady Canyon EIR in the City of Irvine. Professional Credentials and Affiliations • Bachelor of Science, Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) #9036 • American Planning Association (APA), Orange Section Board Member Relevant Experience • City of Anaheim, On-Call for Environmental Consulting Services, Anaheim, CA – Project Director • City of Anaheim, Townes at Broadway IS/MND, Anaheim, CA – Project Manager • City of Anaheim, Townes at Orange IS/MND, Anaheim, CA – Project Manager • City of Anaheim, City Ventures Harbor Townhomes Class 32 Categorical Exemption – Project Director • City of Anaheim, Lincoln and Sunkist Townhomes Section 15183.3 Peer Review, Anaheim, CA – Project Manager • City of Anaheim, Anaheim Transportation Network Bus Maintenance Facility Class 32 Categorical Exemption, Anaheim, CA – Project Director • City of Anaheim, Gene Autry Way Improvements and State College Boulevard Improvements, Anaheim, CA – Project Planner • Rancho Mission Viejo, The Ranch Plan EIR, Orange County, CA – Project Manager • City of Moorpark, North Park Village and Nature Preserve EIR, Moorpark, CA – Project Manager • City of Irvine, Shady Canyon EIR, Irvine, CA – Project Manager • City of Newport Beach General Plan Housing Implementation Program EIR, Newport Beach, CA – Project Director • City of Newport Beach, North Newport Center Planned Community Section 15183 Peer Review, Newport Beach, CA – Project Manager • City of Newport Beach, Addendums to the General Plan EIR for: Residences at 1300 Bristol, Residences at 1400 Bristol, and Residences at 4400 Von Karman, Newport Beach, CA – Project Manager • Shopoff Realty Investments, Koll Center Residences Mixed-Use Development EIR, Newport Beach, CA – Project Manager 6 Kiana Graham , AICP Project Role: Environmental Specialist Availability: 20% Kiana is an experienced environmental planner who delivers high-level services for a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial development, and long-range planning projects throughout California. Her primary focus is the preparation and management of CEQA documents, including EIRs, MNDs, CEs, and Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessments (SCEAs). Her collaborative approach, attention to detail, and responsiveness make her a trusted advisor to both public and private clients. Professional Credentials and Affiliations • Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of California, Irvine • Bachelor of Arts, International Business, University of California, San Diego • AICP #35599 • APA, Member Relevant Experience • City of Anaheim, Townes at Orange IS/MND, Anaheim, CA – Analyst • City of Artesia, Artesia Place Project EIR, Artesia, CA – Deputy Project Manager • City of Gardena, 1450 West Artesia Specific Plan EIR, Gardena, CA - Analyst • City of Gardena, 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project SCEA, Gardena, CA – Deputy Project Manager • City of Agoura Hills, Agoura Village Specific Plan Update Project IS/MND, Agoura Hills, CA – Deputy Project Manager • City of Agoura Hills, Kanan Road/Agoura Road Ultimate Intersection Improvements Project ISMND, Agoura Hills, CA – Analyst • HKS Inc., Los Robles Comprehensive Cancer Center Entitlements, Thousand Oaks, CA - Analyst • City of Santa Ana, Billboard Sign Ordinance, Santa Ana, CA – Analyst • Trojan Storage, 5050 Old Scandia Lane IS/MND, Calabasas, CA – Deputy Project Manager • Trojan Storage, 2111 Auto Center Drive Self-Storage Project Parking Study, Oxnard, CA - Analyst • Trojan Storage, 14201 Paxton Street Mixed-Use Project IS/MND Addendum, Los Angeles, CA – Task Manager • Trojan Storage, 7528 North Bellaire Avenue Project IS/MND, North Hollywood, CA – Deputy Project Manager • Pulte, Great Park BA 530 Due Diligence, Irvine, CA – Deputy Project Manager • Pulte, Great Park BA 537 Due Diligence, Irvine, CA – Deputy Project Manager • Prologis, Great Park Project Due Diligence, Irvine, CA - Analyst • AMP Development, Alberhill Villages Specific Plan Update Project, Lake Elsinore, CA – Analyst • City of Calimesa, City of Calimesa 2021-2029 Housing Element CE, Calimesa, CA – Deputy Project Manager • City of Newport Beach, Housing Element Implementation Program EIR, Newport Beach, CA – Analyst • Centennial Real Estate, MainPlace Entertainment Venue CUP, Santa Ana, CA – Analyst • Encore Liberty II, Brann Ranch Project Substantial Conformance Memo, Rio Vista, CA - Analyst • Greenlaw Partners, Park 55 Commercial Project Entitlements, Santa Ana, CA – Analyst 7 Ace Malisos Project Role: Air Quality and Noise Technical Lead Availability: 20% Ace has 20 years of experience as an environmental planner with a specialty in acoustics, air quality, and climate change. Ace is responsible for preparing and managing environmental and planning studies for public and private sector clients, under CEQA and NEPA, for a variety of environmental planning projects involving residential, redevelopment, infrastructure, mixed-use, institutional, and commercial uses. Ace is experienced in applying a full analysis methodology per the U.S. EPA, CARB, Air Pollution Control District/Air Quality Management District, and Caltrans/FHWA guidelines. His experience in air quality/GHG assessments includes technical modeling using various state and federally approved programs, including the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod), AERMOD, CALINE4, and EMFAC. He also provides a full range of noise impact analyses for public and private sector clients. Ace utilizes his experience with noise monitoring using Type I rated instruments as well as sophisticated noise modeling using FHWA-RD-77-108, FHWA Traffic Noise Model, and SoundPLAN to develop noise attenuation recommendations where necessary. Professional Credentials and Affiliations • Master of Arts, Urban and Regional Planning, University of California, Irvine • Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz • Bowlby and Associates, Inc., “FHWA Traffic Noise Model 2.5 Training Course”, 2012 • Navcon Engineering Network, “SoundPLAN User Training”, 2017 Relevant Experience • City of Anaheim, General Plan Update EIR, Anaheim, CA – Air Quality/GHG, Health Risk, Energy, and Noise Specialist • City of Santa Ana, MainPlace Transformation Specific Plan Project, Santa Ana, CA – Air Quality/GHG, Health Risk, and Noise Lead • Related California, Related Bristol Technical Studies, Santa Ana, CA – Air Quality/GHG, Health Risk, Energy, and Noise Specialist • City of Tustin, Red Hill Corridor Specific Plan and EIR, Tustin, CA – Air Quality/GHG and Noise Specialist • City of Gardena, Gardner Marine Avenue Mixed-Use IS/MND Project, Gardena, CA – Environmental Scientist • City of Carson, Jefferson on Avalon Mixed-Use Specific Plan EIR Technical Studies, Carson, CA – Air Quality/GHG, Health Risk, Energy, and Noise Lead • EF International, Costa Mesa Language School and Campus Housing Project, Costa Mesa, CA – Project Manager • City of Newport Beach, Koll Center Residences EIR, Newport Beach, CA – Air Quality/GHG, and Noise Lead • City of Newport Beach, Newport Beach Housing Element Implementation Program EIR, Newport Beach, CA – Air Quality/GHG, Health Risk, Energy, and Noise Specialist • UC Irvine, Irvine Campus Medical Complex EIR Air Quality and GHG Studies, Irvine, CA – Air Quality/GHG, Health Risk, Energy, and Noise Lead • UC Irvine, Verano Student Housing and LRDP Housing Amendment, Irvine, CA – Project Manager • UC Irvine, Ongoing CEQA Services for North Irvine Faculty/Staff Housing EIR, Irvine, CA – Environmental Planner • UC Irvine, University Hills Area 12 & LRDP Amendment #4 Technical Studies, Irvine, CA – Project Manager • City of Upland, Upland General Plan Update and EIR, Upland, CA – CAP Specialist • Speedway Commerce Center II Project, San Bernardino, CA – Air Quality/GHG, Health Risk, Energy, and Noise Lead • Moreno Valley Mall Revitalization Project, Moreno Valley, CA – Air Quality/GHG, Health Risk, Energy, and Noise Lead • City of Murrieta, General Plan Update, EIR, and CAP, Murrieta, CA – CAP Specialist 8 Jessica Mauck , MA, RPA Project Role: Cultural/Tribal Technical Lead Availability: 20% Jessica has over 15 years of experience in cultural resources management and historic preservation in California. She is listed in the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) and meets the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualifications for Archaeology, History, and Architectural History. Her background includes long-term contracting for Federal land management agencies (USFS, NPS, DoD, BLM, etc.), overseeing Cultural Resources Management programming within Tribal government, and serving on several historic preservation advisory groups for State and Federal agencies. She has extensive experience conducting all phases of archaeological and historic architectural fieldwork and reporting under applicable state and federal law, such as the NHPA, NEPA, and CEQA. She also has many years of experience managing processes for inadvertent discoveries of human remains and the inventory/repatriation of existing archaeological collections subject to State and Federal law, such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and California Health & Safety Code (Section 7050.5). Professional Credentials and Affiliations • Master of Arts, Historical Archaeology, University of Leicester, England • Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles • Professional Archaeologist #37243944 Relevant Experience • RCCD, Inc., Center Park Specific Plan Project, Ontario, CA – Cultural Resources • City of Santa Ana, Park 55 Project, Santa Ana, CA – Cultural Resources • City of Colton, 2245 W. Valley Boulevard Project, Colton, CA – Cultural Resources* • City of Yucaipa, Oak Glen Specific Plan, Yucaipa, CA – Cultural Resources* • City of San Clemente, Sea Cliff Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Project, San Clemente, CA – Cultural Resources • City of Hesperia, Tapestry Residential Project, Hesperia, CA – Lead Reviewer/Consulting Party (CEQA - Cultural Resources Management Plan)* • City of Palmdale, Ritter Ranch Residential Expansion Project, Palmdale, CA – Cultural Resources* • City of Irwindale, Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale, CA – Cultural Resources* • City of Burbank, Serverfarm Burbank Project, Burbank, CA – Cultural Resources • City of Beverly Hills, 450 N. Roxbury Project, Beverly Hills, CA – Cultural Resources • Los Angeles Metro, LA ART Project, Los Angeles, CA – Cultural Resources* • Metrolink, Balboa Double Track Extension Project, Los Angeles County, CA – Cultural Resources • Metrolink, Canyon Siding Extension Project, Los Angeles County, CA – Cultural Resources • RPCA Solar 12 LLC, 230th Street Solar Project IS/MND, Los Angeles County, CA – Cultural Resources • RPCA Solar 13 LLC, Sunrise Road Solar Project IS/MND, San Bernardino County, CA – Cultural Resources • RPCA Solar 15 LLC, Lear Avenue Solar Project IS/MND, San Bernardino County, CA – Cultural Resources • San Bernardino County, Overnight Solar Project EIR CEQA Lead Agency Review, San Bernardino County, CA – Cultural Resources • San Bernardino County, Vidal Solar Project EIR CEQA Lead Agency Review, San Bernardino County, CA – Cultural Resources • San Bernardino County, Lenwood Electric Vehicle Charging Logistics Facility Project EIR CEQA Lead Agency Review, San Bernardino County, CA – Cultural Resources • County of San Bernardino, Daggett Solar Project, Daggett, CA – Cultural Resources* • Caltrans - SR138 Improvements Project, Cajon Pass, CA – Cultural Resources* *Prior to joining Kimley-Horn 9 Dallas W illey, EIT Project Role: Transportation: Trip Generation and VMT Technical Lead Availability: 20% Dallas is a transportation analyst with experience in traffic design and transportation planning throughout Southern California. He has worked on projects in which he supported tasks including, but not limited to, temporary traffic control, traffic signal design, signing and striping design, street lighting design, signal interconnect design, traffic impact analysis, traffic circulation analysis, queuing/parking studies, and travel time analysis. Dallas is proficient in several types of traffic-related software, including AutoCAD, Microstation, AGI, Synchro, SimTraffic, Traffix, and Vistro. He is also adept in application of CA MUTCD guidelines and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications Professional Credentials and Affiliations • Master of Arts, Historical Archaeology, University of Leicester, England • Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles • Professional Archaeologist #37243944 Relevant Experience • City of Menifee, Scott Road/Sumac Ridge Traffic Signal Modification, Menifee, CA – Analyst • City of Menifee, Scott Road/Sumac Ridge Signing & Striping Design, Menifee, CA – Analyst • City of Temecula, Heirloom Farms Traffic Signal Plans, Temecula, CA – Analyst • City of Temecula, Heirloom Farms Signing & Striping Design, Temecula, CA – Analyst • City of Temecula, Heirloom Traffic Signal Interconnect Design, Temecula, CA – Analyst • City of Eastvale, Traffic Signal Dilemma Zone Detection and Mitigation HSIP Cycle 10 Project, Eastvale, CA – Analyst • City of Beaumont, Palm and Oak Valley Traffic Signal, Beaumont, CA – Project Manager • City of Corona, SR 91/McKinley Street Interchange Improvements Project Approval/Environmental Document (PA/ED) and PS&E, Corona, CA – Analyst • City of Anaheim, Protected Left-Turn Signal at Four Intersections (HSIP Project), Anaheim, CA – Analyst • City of Orange, Glassell Street at Palmyra Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement (HSIP Project), Orange, CA – Analyst • City of Irvine, Evaluation of Intersection Operations at Paseo Westpark and San Remo, Irvine, CA – Analyst • City of El Monte, Ramona Boulevard at Valley Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project, El Monte, CA – Analyst • City of Norwalk, Norwalk Boulevard Final Design Services for Traffic Signal Improvements, Norwalk, CA – Analyst • City of Whittier, Environmental and Engineering Services for the Beverly Boulevard at Norwalk Boulevard Realignment Project, Whittier, CA – Analyst • City of Irvine, Barranca Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, Irvine, CA – Analyst • SCRAA Metrolink, Professional Engineering Design Services for Devonshire Street Crossing Safety Improvement Project, Los Angeles, CA – Analyst • City of Anaheim, Euclid Street Traffic Control Plans, Anaheim, CA – Analyst • San Bernardino, Orbis San Bernardino Traffic Impact Study, San Bernardino, CA – Analyst • City of West Covina, Jollibee West Covina Queueing Study, West Covina, CA – Analyst • City of Pomona, DC Fuels Traffic Impact Analysis, Pomona, CA – Analyst 10 References Kimley-Horn is proud to have established strong, long-term relationships with public agencies throughout California by consistently delivering high-quality environmental planning services. The following references represent recent and relevant projects that reflect our team’s ability to prepare CEQA documentation for residential developments similar in scope to the City’s proposed project. These clients can speak to our responsiveness, technical expertise, and commitment to completing work on schedule and within budget. City of Newport Beach Benjamin Zdeba, AICP Principal Planner Phone: 949.644.3253 Email: bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov C ity of Anaheim Heather Allen Planning and Building Director Phone: 714.765.4958 Email: hallen@anaheim.net City of Rio Vista Krystine Ball Public Works Program Manager Phone: 707.374.6447 ext. 1122 Email: kball@ci.rio-vista.ca.us County of Kern Nicole Menchaca Supervising Planner, Advanced Planning Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department Phone: 661.862.8738 Email: huiskenn@kerncounty.com City of Santa Ana Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Executive Director Planning and Building Agency Phone: 714.667.2706 Email: apezeshkpour@santa-ana.org 11 PROJECT LIST AND SCHEDULE Kimley-Horn brings extensive local and regional experience in preparing CEQA documentation for residential developments, including IS/MNDs. Our team has supported cities throughout California with environmental review, impact analysis, and mitigation strategies that align with state guidelines and local planning objectives. We understand the importance of delivering thorough, defensible CEQA documents on time and within budget, and we have successfully done so for jurisdictions with similar project scopes. Below are several recent projects that highlight our qualifications and directly relate to the Scope of Work requested in this Request for Proposal (RFP). Project List City of Anaheim, Multiple Housing Projects, Anaheim Since 2020, Kimley-Horn has been an on-call consultant to the City of Anaheim Planning Department to prepare and peer review CEQA environmental documents, including Exemptions, IS/MNDs, EIRs, Addendums, and corresponding technical studies. Residential projects in the City of Anaheim include the following: Anaheim Hills Festival General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment EIR; General Plan Focused Update Program EIR (technical studies); Townes at Broadway IS/MND (CEQA and technical studies); Lincoln and Sunkist Townhomes Section 15183.3 Peer Review (CEQA peer review).Outside of the on-call, Kimley-Horn has also assisted the City with other projects, including the Victory Baptist Church and Townhomes IS/MND, the Gene Autry Way and State College Boulevard Improvements Project Addendum to the Platinum Triangle EIR, the City of Anaheim 6th Cycle Housing Element Update IS/MND, Townes at Broadway IS/MND (CEQA and technical studies) and Lincoln and Sunkist Townhomes Section 15183.3 Peer Review (CEQA peer review) Date Completed: Multiple completion dates Client Name: City of Anaheim Contact Name: Heather Allen, AICP Phone: 714.765.4958 City of Anaheim, Townes at Orange IS/MND , Anaheim Kimley-Horn provided environmental consulting services for the Townes at Orange project in Anaheim, involving the redevelopment of a 1.3-acre site, formerly occupied by a daycare facility, into a 24-unit residential townhome community. Our team led the CEQA documentation process, including preparation of an Initial Study that supported adoption of a MND. Kimley- Horn reviewed applicant-prepared technical reports, including a Phase I ESA, Hydrology/Drainage Study, and Traffic Impact Study, for consistency with CEQA requirements and City expectations. In addition, our team prepared in-house technical analyses addressing air quality, GHG emissions, noise, and vibration impacts. We managed all CEQA-related tasks, facilitated coordination with the City, and supported timely and accurate dissemination of project information. Date Completed: 2023 Client Name: City of Anaheim Contact Name: Heather Allen, AICP Phone: 714.765.4958 City of Anaheim, City Ventures Harbor Townhomes Project Class 32 Infill Exemption, Anaheim The City Ventures Harbor Townhomes Project involved the redevelopment of a 1.75-acre site located at 1075-1085 North Harbor Boulevard and 523 West Victor Avenue. The project proposed demolition of an existing two-story office building, a three-tenant retail building, and a warehouse to allow for construction of 31 three-story attached townhomes. Kimley-Horn prepared a CEQA Class 32 Infill CE and supported the City’s determination with technical analyses of air quality, GHG emissions, and noise impacts. The site has a zoning designation of General Commercial (C-G), which is not consistent with the General Plan Residential Low-Medium Density land use designation. Under the Housing Accountability Act, if the zoning standards and criteria are inconsistent with applicable, objective General Plan standards but the proposed project is consistent with the applicable 12 objective General Plan standards for the site, then the housing development project cannot be found inconsistent with the standards and criteria of the zoning. Date Completed: 2022 Client Name: City of Anaheim Contact Name: Heather Allen, AICP Phone: 714.765.4958 City of Newport Beach, Multiple Housing Projects, Newport Beach Kimley-Horn has prepared CEQA Addendums for the following housing projects in Newport Beach: Residences at 4400 Von Karman Addendum to the General Plan EIR, Residences at 1300 Bristol Addendum, and Residences at 1400 Bristol Addendum to the General Plan EIR. For these projects, Kimley-Horn prepared the CEQA document, technical studies including air quality, GHG, energy, noise, traffic (for 4400 Von Karman), and parking; prepared notices; coordinated Native American tribal consultation; and participated in public hearings. In addition to the noted addenums, Kimley-Horn has prepared other CEQA documents, including but not limited to the Koll Center Residences EIR, Newport Beach General Plan Housing Implementation Program EIR, medical office developments, and mixed-use projects. Kimley-Horn also has an on-call contract with the City of Newport Beach for the preparation of traffic and transportation improvement projects. Kimley-Horn also has an on-call contract with the City for the preparation and peer review of CEQA documents. Date Completed: Ongoing Client Name: City of Newport Beach Contact Name: Benjamin Zdeba, AICP Phone: 949.644.3253hori The Pines at Sunrise Village IS/MND and Subsequent Consistency Analyses, Fullerton , CA Kimley‐Horn prepared the IS/MND and associated technical studies for the residential in-fill development in the City of Fullerton. The project would demolish an existing commercial retail plaza and, in its place, develop 49 single-family detached condominiums and 64 attached townhome units, for a total of 113 units. In addition, the project would construct new commercial retail buildings totaling 19,000 sf. The project required a General Plan Revision, Zoning Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan, Development Agreement, and adoption of the IS/MND. Kimley‐Horn prepared the CEQA documentation, technical studies, and two subsequent environmental consistency analyses. Issues of concern included land use compatibility, loss of commercial retail, parking, noise, and traffic. The committee approved this controversial project in January 2023. Kimley-Horn continues to provide advisory services to the City on the project. Date Completed: 2023. The residential portion of the project is under construction as of 2025. Client Name: City of Fullerton Contact: Chris Schaefer, AICP, Planning Manager Phone: 714.738.6884 City of Santa Ana , On -Call Environmental Services (Multiple Projects), Santa Ana, CA Kimley-Horn has been an on-call environmental and planning services consultant to the City since 2015. Representative projects noted below (and prepared both under contract to the City and private development clients) include the MainPlace Transformation Project (Specific Plan, technical studies, civil engineering), Santa Ana Off-Premises Commercial Advertising Signs Ordinance and IS/MND, Calvary Church Master Plan IS/MND, 4th and Mortimer Mixed Use Project (air quality and noise technical studies), Mater Dei Performing Arts Center (civil engineering), Warner Avenue Scenic Enhancements (landscape architecture), Santa Ana Zoo 13 Walkway Improvements (landscape architecture), and multiple complete streets/bikeway improvement projects. Additionally, Kimley-Horn provided CEQA peer review for the developer, prepared the Specific Plan, and the air quality, health risk, GHG, energy, and noise technical studies to support the City’s CEQA documentation for the Related Bristol Project, a mixed-use development with retail, entertainment, residential, hotel, and senior living uses immediately north of South Coast Plaza. Date Completed: 2024 Client Name: City of Santa Ana Contact Name: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Phone: 714.667.2706 City of Santa Ana, Related Bristol Specific Plan Project, Technical Studies, Peer Review, Santa Ana Kimley-Horn provided CEQA peer review for the developer, prepared the Specific Plan, and the air quality, health risk, GHG, energy, and noise technical studies to support the EIR for a mixed- use development with retail, entertainment, residential, and senior living uses. The project proposes 3,750 multi-family residential units, a 250-room hotel, 350,000 square feet of commercial uses, and a 200-room continuum of care facility on approximately 42 acres. They would provide parking in subterranean garages, above-ground structures, and limited on-street parking. The city would provide approximately 14 acres of parks and open space. The committee approved the project in 2024. Date Completed: 2024 Client Name: City of Santa Ana Contact Name: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Phone: 714.667.2706 City of Santa Ana, MainPlace Mall Transformation Project Specific Plan, Santa Ana This project will introduce up to 1,900 multi-family residential units, 400 hotel rooms, 750,000 sf of office uses, and 270,000 additional square feet of retail uses. The project requires the approval of a zone change to create a new Specific Plan district as well as CEQA documentation. Kimley-Horn provided entitlement efforts, preparation of technical studies, and civil engineering. We prepared the Specific Plan, and technical studies to support the CEQA documentation, prepared the subdivision map and engineering studies. Kimley-Horn continues to work with the City of Santa Ana and developer on project implementation. Date Completed: Ongoing Client Name: City of Santa Ana Contact Name: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Phone: 714.667.2706 14 City of Villa Park, 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update and Implementation Program, and IS/MND, Villa Park Kimley-Horn prepared the City of Villa Park’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was found in substantial compliance in July 2023. Kimley-Horn is currently completing the associated Implementation Program to complete Zoning Code amendments and rezones to accommodate over 296 units as required to receive HCD certification. Kimley-Horn was selected to finalize the 6th Cycle Housing Element for the City of Villa Park when their previous consultant retired. Kimley-Horn was tasked with reviewing past work, coordination with HCD, and moving the project forward. Kimley-Horn successfully moved the project forward and the City’s Housing Element received substantial compliance within six months of taking over the project. The project included extensive land use and fair housing analysis, and policies to address and mitigate housing displacement and further the development of affordable housing near community resources. Kimley-Horn prepared an IS/MND for the rezone efforts. Kimley- Horn is assisting with code amendments and policy changes to comply with current statutes. Date Completed: May 2025 Client Name: City of Villa Park Contact Name: Raynald Pascua Phone: 714.998.1500 City of Rio Vista, On-Call Environmental Services, Rio Vista Kimley-Horn is an on-call consultant to the City of Rio Vista to prepare and peer review CEQA environmental documents, including EIRs, IS/MNDs, Addenda, CE, and technical studies. Since the start of the contract in 2022, Kimley-Horn has prepared task orders for the City, including CEs and IS/MNDs for multiple cannabis facility projects, CEQA and NEPA documentation for the Wastewater Plant Consolidation Project, and peer review of a Wildlife Hazard Analysis for the Cache Slough Mitigation Bank Project. In support of such projects, Kimley-Horn has provided peer review and preparation of the following technical studies: air quality assessments, construction health risk assessments, GHG emission assessments, noise studies, cultural resources assessments, biological studies, trip generation and queuing analysis, and VMT analysis. In addition, Kimley-Horn advises the City in determining the appropriate CEQA documentation, coordinates with City staff and project team, provides tribal consultation support, and prepares public noticing documents. Date Completed: Ongoing Client Name: City of Rio Vista Contact Name: Krystine Ball Phone: 707.374.6451 ext. 1122 County of Kern, Airport Commerce Center EIR, Kern County Kimley‐Horn is responsible for the preparation of an EIR and peer review of technical studies for an industrial facility and quick- serve restaurants in the Oildale area of unincorporated Kern County. The proposed project would include the construction of four single-story warehouses totaling approximately 1,505,440 square-feet (including 150,544 square-feet for dedicated office space), two single-story quick-serve restaurants totaling 9,410 square-feet, and related site improvements. The proposed project is located on six (6) parcels totaling approximately 109 acres. The project requires a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Classification Change, Precise Development Plan, Zone Variance, Nonsummary Vacation, and adoption of the EIR. Kimley‐Horn is preparing CEQA documentation and peer review of technical studies on behalf of the County. Issues of concern include air quality emissions, biological resources, GHG emissions, and transportation and traffic. Kimley-Horn continues to provide services to the County on the project. Date Completed: Ongoing Client Name: Kern County Contact Name: Nicole Menchaca Phone: 661.862.8738 15 County of Kern, Mojave Micro Mill EIR, Kern County Kimley-Horn was responsible for the preparation of an EIR for the Mojave Micro Mill project in the unincorporated area of Kern County near the communities of Rosamond and Mojave. The project proposes to develop and operate a micro mill facility with associated infrastructure necessary to produce rebar from scrap metal (e.g., shredded automobiles, appliances, structural and sheet metal, and other pre-processed steel bundles) through various recycling processes. Development would include an approximately 489,200 square-foot steel mill facility with an additional 61,721 square feet of accessory buildings and structures, and an approximately 63-acre accessory solar array on 174 total acres of privately owned land. The project included applications for General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Map. As part of preparation of the EIR, Kimley-Horn peer reviewed technical studies which were incorporated into the CEQA document. Key issues discussed in the project EIR include air quality, biological resources (Joshua trees), hydrology and water quality, noise, visual impacts, and cumulative impacts. Date Completed: March 2024 Client Name: Kern County Contact Name: Mark Tolentino Phone: 661.862.5041 16 Schedule We will provide our services as expeditiously as practicable with the goal of meeting a mutually agreed-upon schedule once all the Applicant-supplied technical studies have been completed, finalized, and submitted to Kimley-Horn. The preliminary schedule below is provided to outline the sequencing of tasks and approximate durations in general. This schedule is subject to change based on further collaboration with the City and Applicant, and any delays caused by factors outside of our control. Task Timeframe: Estimated Weeks (Duration) Task 1: Project Initiation and Kick-off Meeting Notice to Proceed/Kick-off Meeting Week 1 Data Review Week 1 Project Description Weeks 2-4 SB 18 and AB 52 Letters Weeks 2-4 Task 2: Technical Studies and Analysis1 Air Quality Weeks 1-6 Health Risk Assessment Weeks 1-6 Cultural Resources Weeks 2-4 Energy Weeks 1-6 GHG Weeks 1-6 Noise and Vibration Weeks 1-6 Transportation Week 2 Task 3: Environmental Documentation - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Administrative Draft IS/MND Week 2-8 City Review of Administrative Draft IS/MND Weeks 9-10 Revised Administrative Draft IS/MND Weeks 11-12 City Review of Revised Administrative Draft IS/MND Weeks 13-14 Printcheck IS/MND, Distribution, Public Noticing Week 15 Public Review Period: 20 days Weeks 16-18 Responses to Comments and MMRP Weeks 19-21 Task 4: Project Management, Coordination, and Public Hearings Project Management and Meetings Throughout Project Hearings To be determined by City Notes: 1. Schedule assumes all Applicant prepared technical studies to be provided to Kimley-Horn at project kick-off. Substantive comments on technical studies may affect the schedule. 2. Assumptions have been made for City review and will need to be validated by City staff. 3. Hearings will depend on the noticing schedule and agenda/staff report submittals for the Planning Commission and City Council. 17 SCOPE OF W ORK Project Understanding The proposed project would allow for the redevelopment of an approximately 3.9-acre property (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 8293-044-015 and 8293-044-016), located on the south side of Montefino Avenue, between South Diamond Bar Boulevard and Porto Grande Drive at 1400 Montefino Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA. The Applicant is requesting the City’s consideration of discretionary actions to allow for the demolition of the existing operational office building and surface parking lot and the construction and operation of 49 attached and detached residential condominiums. The project site is bordered by residential condominiums to the north and west, residential condominiums and single-family residences to the south, and the Montefino Plaza shopping center to the east. The western perimeter of the site is characterized by a south facing, vegetated descending slope. Based on information provided as a part of the Request for Proposal (RFP), the proposed 49-unit development would include nine Plan 1 condominium units (4-bedrooms at 1,929 square feet), ten Plan 2 condominium units (4-bedrooms at 1,940 square feet), and 30 Plan 3 condominium units (3-bedrooms at 1,966 square feet), with private drive aisles and 119 parking stalls. The dwelling units would be three stories. The proposed residential condominiums would continue to provide vehicular access from one driveway on Montefino Avenue. Kimley-Horn will be responsible for the preparation of technical studies as well as CEQA documentation to support the following discretionary actions: » Tentative Tract Map » General Plan Amendment and Zone Change – To change the land use designation to Medium High Density Residential (RMH) and rezone the site to Medium-High Density Residential (RMH) with a Planned Development (PD) Overlay to allow for the proposed residential development. » Conditional Use Permit – Required for all development proposed on a site with a PD Overlay, which may include specific modifications to any development standards. » Development Review – Design review of 49 attached and detached residential condominiums. This Scope of Work assumes the preparation of an IS/MND. If through the preparation and review of technical studies it is determined that an alternative type of CEQA document would be required, the City will be contacted to determine the next steps, which could include but not be limited to revisions to the project to reduce significant effects. Task 1 – Project Initiation Kick -O ff Meeting Kimley-Horn staff will participate in the Kick-Off meeting with City staff and the Applicant to confirm the approach to the project, the Scope of Work, and communication protocol and the administrative record assumptions. The meeting discussion will include any known project issues, and agency and community issues that need to be considered through the process as well as potential streamlining provisions that may be appropriate. Data Review and Site Reconnaissance Kimley-Horn will conduct reconnaissance of the project site and surrounding area. We will review readily available project materials and reference data, including planning and policy documentation from the City and any other agencies affected by the project. Following the kickoff meeting and data review, Kimley-Horn will prepare a data needs memorandum listing additional information and assumptions that may be required to support completion of the CEQA process. Examples of data to be confirmed include proposed sustainability features (i.e., Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design [LEED] certification), construction schedule, construction equipment and phasing, demolition and excavation volumes, and various details concerning operation of the Project. Data obtained through this task will be foundational to the environmental documentation and incorporated into the analysis, as appropriate. 18 Project Description The Project Description is a critical component because it is the basis for the environmental analysis. Based on information provided by the City and Applicant, Kimley‐Horn will prepare a draft Project Description for review and approval prior to the submittal of the CEQA document. The Project Description will detail the project’s location, environmental setting, project characteristics, construction schedule/phasing, and discretionary actions. Exhibits will be prepared to depict the regional and site vicinity and key project components to support the environmental analyses. Kimley-Horn will respond to one set of reconciled comments on the draft Project Description. SB 18 and AB 52 Consultation The project requires a general plan amendment, which triggers agency to agency consultations under Senate Bill 18 (SB 18) between Native American groups affiliated with the project area. Kimley-Horn will contact the Native American Heritage Commission to obtain a tribal contacts list and request a Sacred Lands file determination. It is assumed that Kimley-Horn will draft SB 18 letters for review and approval, prior to mailing the letters on the City’s behalf. Under SB 18, tribes have 90 days from receipt of the letter to request consultation with the City, unless tribes have agreed to a shorter timeframe. The project will also be required to comply with Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) which establishes a formal consultation process for California tribes as a part of CEQA and equates significant impacts on tribal cultural resources with significant environmental impacts. Kimley-Horn will use the City’s tribal contact list to draft AB 52 letters for review and approval, prior to mailing the letters on the City’s behalf. Under AB 52, tribal representatives have 30 days to request consultation. Should a request for consultation under SB18 or AB 52 be received, the City will be required to enter into a consultation process. The result of the communication will be addressed in the Initial Study. Consultation is only between the Lead Agency (City of Diamond Bar) and the tribal representatives; therefore, Kimley-Horn will not engage in direct consultation or tribal correspondence. However, Kimley-Horn’s archaeologists will assist City staff with government-to-government consultation including preparing supporting documentation. This task does not include participation in tribal consultation meetings. Task 2 – Technical Analysis Applicant -Prepared Technical Reports This Scope of Work assumes the following studies will be provided to Kimley-Horn: » Geotechnical Investigation » Sewer Study » Low Impact Development (LID) Plan » Hydrology and Hydraulics Report » Phase I Environmental Site Assessment It is assumed that Kimley-Horn will receive these technical reports at the time of Project kick-off. Kimley-Horn assumes the Applicant-Prepared technical studies are adequate for use in the CEQA document. Kimley -Horn Prepared Technical Analyses All technical studies will be prepared by Kimley-Horn in-house staff. Unless otherwise noted, the following technical analyses will be incorporated directly into the Initial Study sections. Air Qualit y Kimley-Horn will assess air quality emissions in accordance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD’s) recommended methodologies set forth in the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook. The analysis will be prepared in accordance with the criteria, standards, and provisions of CEQA and will respond to the applicable checklist items within Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. The following outlines our approach: » Construction Emissions. Kimley-Horn will calculate construction emissions using the latest version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod). Emissions will be calculated based on the scope of the project, assumptions regarding construction equipment and scheduling, and associated vehicle trips. The air pollutant emissions during construction will be compared to the SCAQMD regional thresholds of significance. Construction-related mitigation will be identified as necessary. 19 » Operational Emissions. Kimley-Horn will quantify emissions associated with the proposed project (i.e., area, energy, and mobile source) related to area sources and local/regional VMT. The project’s emissions will be compared to the SCAQMD thresholds of significance. Operational mitigation measures will be identified, if necessary. » Localized Impacts. Localized impacts will be analyzed based upon the SCAQMD’s Localized Significance Thresholds (LST) methodology. Odors will be evaluated qualitatively. Applicable mitigation will be identified, if necessary. » Plan Consistency. Consistency of the project’s regional emissions will be evaluated against the SCAQMD’s Air Quality Management Plans (AQMP). The determination of AQMP consistency is primarily concerned with the long-term influence of a project on air quality in the South Coast Air Basin. Health Risk Assessment : Construction The SCAQMD recommends a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) when a toxic air contaminant (TAC) source would be within 1,000 feet of a residence or sensitive use (i.e., residence, school, park, hospital, church). The proposed Project includes heavy-duty construction activity within 1,000 feet of existing sensitive receptors. During construction, the primary TAC of concern would be diesel particulate matter (DPM) from on-site off-road equipment and heavy-duty trucks. The quantitative impact analysis involves the following: » Construction diesel particulate matter (DPM) emissions rates will be derived from on- and off-road emissions quantified in the Air Quality Assessment. Construction pollutant concentrations will be projected at the nearest sensitive receptors using the U.S. EPA AERMOD dispersion modeling software. » The modeled concentrations will be used to determine the increase in cancer risk, as well as the chronic health impacts due to DPM exposure. The increased cancer risk and health hazard will be calculated following the methodology in the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines - The Air Toxics Hot Spot Program Guidance Manual for Preparation of Health Risk Assessment. The assessment will present background information on DPM and its health risks, the assumptions used for the modeling and modeling methodology and the results of the analysis. Due to the nature of the proposed use, operations would not result in appreciable emissions of DPM and operational health risk will be addressed qualitatively. Cultural Resources It is our understanding that the on-site structure was constructed in 1985 and would therefore not be considered a historical resource. Kimley-Horn will prepare a Cultural Resources Assessment Memorandum for the project. The objective of these efforts is to determine whether the project contains, or could reasonably contain, cultural resources and if the Project would have a significant effect on the environment regarding the cultural resources. This scope excludes a pedestrian survey due to the modern development of the Project area. Tasks will include: » Research. Kimley-Horn cultural resources management staff will conduct a cultural resources records search at the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) for the project area and half-mile buffer to identify any previously recorded cultural resources or previous cultural studies. Staff will research geomorphology and land use history through applicable databases, historic aerials, and topographic maps. Staff will also review applicable literature, repositories and databases for additional research of the cultural sensitivity of the area. Staff will request a Sacred Lands File search through the Native American Heritage Commission. » Report. Kimley-Horn will produce a Cultural Resources Assessment in a letter memorandum format that will include sections for project description, environmental setting, cultural and historical background, results, and any recommendations. This scope accounts for up to one round of revisions to the report. The final report will be submitted to the SCCIC once deemed acceptable and final by the City. Kimley-Horn will utilize the results of research made for the Cultural Resources Assessment, as well as conduct additional research to characterize the geological context and paleontological sensitivity of the project area. A paleontological resources records search and literature review from the Vertebrate Paleontology Section of the Los Angeles County Museum will provide information on geological formations, paleontological localities, the project’s potential to affect fossil resources adversely, and 20 mitigation recommendations. The results of the paleontological records search will be summarized in the Geology and Soils section of the Initial Study. Energy Kimley-Horn will analyze the energy implications of the project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21100(b)(3) as well as Appendix F and Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. These statutes and guidelines require a project to describe, where relevant, the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy caused by a project. The analysis will analyze energy consumption associated with short-term construction activities, long-term operations, buildings, and transportation-related energy during construction and operation. In addition to building code compliance, other relevant considerations may include, among others, the project’s size, location, orientation, equipment use and any renewable energy features that could be incorporated into the project. The assessment of environmental impacts on energy resources will include measures to reduce inefficient and unnecessary consumption of energy, if necessary. Greenhouse Gas Emissions The analysis will evaluate the project’s potential contribution to cumulative environmental effects of climate change and whether the project would affect the State’s ability to achieve established GHG reduction goals. The analysis will discuss the potential global climate change impacts, the effects of GHG emissions, and GHG emissions regulations in California. » GHG Emissions Quantification. Land use data will be reviewed and an inventory of GHG emissions (i.e., nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide) from both direct (i.e., area and mobile sources) and indirect sources (i.e., energy/water consumption and wastewater/solid waste generation) will be prepared. Total GHG emissions from construction activities will be amortized into the GHG emissions inventory. The analysis will compare the project’s emissions with the existing use emissions. CalEEMod will be used to quantify GHG emissions. » Emissions Assessment and GHG Reduction Plan Consistency. Project-related GHG emissions will be assessed against SCAQMD draft project-level thresholds and consistency with applicable GHG reduction plans including the City’s Climate Action Plan, applicable City policies as well as other applicable regional/statewide GHG emissions reduction strategies such as the CARB Scoping Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Community Strategy for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region. Noise and Vibration The noise and vibration assessment will quantify both construction and operational noise levels. The analysis will examine whether the project noise would generate a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of applicable standards. The following outlines our approach: » Existing Conditions and Regulatory Setting. Noise standards regulating noise impacts will be discussed for land uses on and adjacent to the project site. A site visit will be conducted, and short-term noise level measurements will be taken along the project area. Up to four separate short-term (15-minute) noise measurements will be taken to establish baseline noise levels in the project area. » Construction Noise. Noise impacts from construction sources will be analyzed based on the anticipated equipment to be used, length of a specific construction task, equipment power type (gasoline or diesel engine), horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in use. The construction noise impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum levels (Lmax) and hourly equivalent continuous noise levels (Leq) and the frequency of occurrence at adjacent sensitive locations. » Vibration. An analysis of construction vibration impacts will be based on the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) vibration analysis guidance. Analysis requirements will be based on the sensitivity of the area, specific construction activities, and Noise Ordinance specifications. The analysis will examine whether the project would generate excessive groundborne vibration. » Operational Noise. On-site noise generating activities will be addressed and analyzed for potential impacts to the adjacent uses and will be assessed against the applicable Land Use Noise and Compatibility Matrix and Interior/Exterior Noise Guidelines. Stationary noise sources will be quantitatively assessed. On- and off-site noise impacts from vehicular traffic will be assessed qualitatively based on the existing traffic volume data included in the Diamond Bar 2040 General Plan. 21 Transportation Kimley-Horn will develop project trip generation estimates for the proposed project using trip rates based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition). Using the approved trip generation rates, Kimley-Horn will prepare a VMT Analysis based on the City’s Transportation Study Guidelines for VMT and Level of Service Assessment (November 2024). No modeling by Kimley-Horn is assumed but can be prepared under a separate scope and fee if required. The VMT Analysis shall provide a brief discussion of proposed site access, particularly regarding project driveways, project trip generation and VMT screening. The memorandum will be reviewed by the City. Kimley-Horn will respond to one round of consolidated City review comments, to the extent that the revisions are within the approved scope of services and that no new data collection or additional analysis is required. Effort regarding the City requirement of a quantitative VMT analysis, traffic impact analysis, or any additional traffic information or analysis will not be included in this task. Task 3 – Environmental Documentation - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Administrative Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration Kimley-Horn will prepare an Administrative Draft Initial Study. Using Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines, each of the topics contained in the Environmental Checklist will be evaluated to document the nature and extent of any potential environmental consequences and the need for mitigation. Many of the issue areas addressed in the Initial Study will result in no significant effects (i.e., “No Impact” or “Less than Significant Impact”) due to the project’s type, size, and location. The responses will consider the whole action involved with the proposed project. Environmental Checklist Topics The following describes the work effort proposed to assess the potential environmental effects relative to the topical issues: » Aesthetics and Visual Resources. The project site is occupied by an existing multi-story office building and surface parking lot. The project site is generally bordered by residential condominiums to the north and west, residential condominiums and single-family residences to the south, and the Montefino Plaza shopping center to the east. The changes in the site’s visual character associated with the 3-story condominiums will be evaluated based on project information provided by the Applicant including but not limited to renderings and elevations as well as our independent review of the project. The analysis will assess the compatibility of massing, height, lighting, and materials with surrounding development and compliance with applicable design standards. » Agriculture and Forestry Resources. The proposed project would not impact agricultural or forestry resources. The project site is an existing office building. The City’s General Plan 2040 and the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Department of Conservation will be referenced to note that the site contains no Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, or Forestry Resources. » Air Quality. As noted in Task 2, Kimley-Horn staff will prepare the air quality analysis which will be incorporated directly into the Initial Study. Modeling outputs will be included as an appendix to the Initial Study. » Biological Resources. Implementation of the proposed project would remove ornamental landscaping found along the Montefino Avenue frontage, adjacent to the on-site office building, and in the surface parking areas including ground cover, shrubs, and trees. The project would include the construction of a new retaining wall which could require the removal of several large trees along the western perimeter of the site. The project would be required to comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. » Cultural Resources. Because of prior disturbance associated with site development, no significant impacts to historic or archaeological resources would be expected. The findings of the Cultural Resources Memorandum will be summarized in this section of the Initial Study. » Energy. As noted in Task 2, Kimley-Horn staff will prepare the energy analysis which will be incorporated directly into the Initial Study. Modeling outputs will be included as an appendix to the Initial Study. » Geology and Soils and Paleontological Resources. The proposed project would include grading and excavation to prepare the site for construction. Kimley-Horn will use the Geotechnical Study provided by the Applicant to address the potential for impacts associated with seismic activity and site-specific soils/geotechnical conditions. Kimley-Horn will 22 have a paleontological resources records search conducted by the Los Angeles County Museum, Vertebrate Paleontology Section. The findings will be addressed in the Initial Study. » GHG Emissions. As noted in Task 2, Kimley-Horn staff will prepare the GHG analysis which will be incorporated directly into the Initial Study. Modeling outputs will be included as an appendix to the Initial Study. » Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Kimley-Horn will use the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to identify recognized environmental conditions located within the project site or at adjacent properties that could present material risk of harm to public health or to the environment. Potential effects to emergency routes will also be addressed. » Hydrology and Water Quality. The environmental document will use the LID Plan and Hydrology and Hydraulics Report provided by the Applicant to address the potential for impacts associated with surface water runoff and water quality. The studies will need to address pre- and post-development site drainage; available capacity of existing storm drain infrastructure and whether new or upgraded infrastructure is required; and drainage and water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) that would be installed as part of the project for both construction and long-term operations. » Land Use and Planning Programs. Kimley-Horn will describe the existing on-site and surrounding land uses based on our site visit; review of aerial photographs; and information available in City land use plans and documentation. The proposed project requires a general plan amendment from General Commercial (C) to Medium High Density Residential (RMH) and a zone change from Commercial Office (CO) to Medium-High Density Residential (RMH) with a Planned Development (PD) Overlay. Because the project is not regionally significant, a detailed discussion of regional planning programs is not required. Land use incompatibility can occur where differences between nearby uses result in environmental conditions such that project-related impacts impede use of the existing land uses as they were intended. Kimley-Horn will evaluate the compatibility/appropriateness of the development with the surrounding land uses to determine the potential for environmental impacts. » Mineral Resources. The site will be evaluated for the potential to contain known local or State-designated mineral resources or locally important mineral resource recovery sites. A citation from the Department of Conservation's California Geological Survey will be provided in the Initial Study to substantiate no impacts to mineral resources. » Population and Housing. Based on the significance criteria set forth in the CEQA checklist, the analysis will substantiate that the project would not induce “substantial” unplanned growth or displace “substantial numbers” of people or housing. Because no existing residential units are located on the project site, displacement impacts are not anticipated. The analysis will quantify the number and type of proposed housing units and estimate the associated population growth. This growth will be compared to the City’s General Plan buildout projections, including the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, and relevant regional planning documents to assess consistency with planned growth patterns. » Public Services and Recreation: Fire and Police Protection, Schools, and Parks and Recreation. Kimley-Horn will assess potential impacts to public services, including fire protection, police protection, schools, libraries, and parks, as required by Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. The analysis will focus on whether the project would result in the need for new or physically expanded facilities that could cause significant environmental effects. The evaluation will be based on information provided by the City, Applicant, and publicly available data from service providers. The fire and police protection impacts will be assessed based on the increased demand associated with the residential development of the project site. The analysis will identify whether the project would interfere with existing service ratios, response times, or service levels, and whether mitigation may be warranted. For school capacity, library services, parks and recreation facilities, Kimley-Horn will rely on publicly available information and will not prepare facility needs assessments. » Transportation. All threshold questions on the CEQA Environmental Checklist will be addressed. The results of the VMT Analysis will be incorporated into the section to address VMT. » Utilities and Service Systems: Water, Wastewater Treatment, Storm Water Drainage, Electrical Power, Natural Gas, Telecommunications Facilities, and Solid Waste. Kimley-Horn will address potential impacts pursuant to the CEQA Checklist. Generation and use will be identified based on available wet and dry utilities information provided by the Applicant and available from the City. This Scope of Services assumes that the Applicant will provide sufficient information to evaluate on-site and off-site improvements associated infrastructure improvements. We will coordinate 23 with the City to determine the adequacy of existing infrastructure to accommodate the proposed project. The project site, which is developed, is assumed to be connected to existing utility infrastructure. No significant impacts are expected. Energy consumption related to electricity and natural gas demand, the latter if applicable, will reference the findings provided in the Energy section. » Wildfire. The project site is in a Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone; however, it is not located within a Very High, High, or Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone. This will be documented in the Initial Study. Revised Administrative Draft I S/MND Following the review by the City of the Administrative Draft Initial Study, Kimley-Horn will respond to one reconciled set of comments. The revised document will be provided to the City in a version that shows all revisions in track-change for ease of review. If substantial new analysis is requested that has not been previously prepared/considered in the Initial Study and/or substantive changes to the Project Description are required to address comments from the City, use of the contingency budget would be required. Printcheck IS/MND , Distribution , and Noticing Kimley-Horn will address one round of consolidated comments provided by the City on the Revised Administrative Draft IS/MND. Kimley-Horn will make necessary changes and submit a Printcheck IS/MND for final review and approval by the City. Final comments and revisions are anticipated to be minor. Because the project would not impact a resource for which a State agency is a trustee or responsible agency, nor is the project of regional significance, a 20-day public review period is assumed. Kimley-Horn will provide five printed copies of the IS/MND with technical appendices on a Universal Serial Bus (USB) and one full electronic copy for use by the City. Kimley-Horn will also draft the Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent and be responsible for the distribution of the notice based on a Kimley-Horn prepared mailing list. The notice will be distributed via certified mail to any responsible agencies and by regular mail to interested parties, community groups, and individuals. Kimley-Horn will file the notice with the County Clerk-Recorder and upload documentation to the State Clearinghouse website. The City will be responsible for any site postings and/or submit the notice to the newspaper for publication. Responses to Comments Kimley-Horn will prepare responses to relevant environmental comments received on the IS/MND during the public review period. A draft Response to Comments Memorandum will be submitted to the City for review. This task assumes one reconciled set of comments from the City on the draft Responses to Comments Memorandum. Kimley-Horn will revise the Memorandum and resubmit it in track-changes for ease of review. This Scope of Work assumes 24 technical hours; additional effort due to the complexity or number of comments would be subject to use of the contingency budget. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Kimley-Horn will prepare an MMRP consistent with the City’s standard format to identify appropriate monitoring steps/procedures and to provide a basis for monitoring such measures during and upon project implementation. If modifications are made during the public hearings that alter the conditions of approval/mitigation measures for the project, Kimley-Horn will revise the MMRP. Substantial modifications are not assumed. Notice of Determination Following the City’s adoption of the IS/MND and approval of the project, Kimley-Horn will prepare the Notice of Determination (NOD). Kimley-Horn will file the NOD with the County Clerk-Recorder and the State Clearinghouse. This Scope of Work assumes payment of County filing fees and California Department of Fish and Wildlife fees by the Applicant. Task 4 ─ Project Management, Meetings, and Hearings Addie Sedoff will serve as the Project Manager responsible for the supervision of the Kimley-Horn team and documentation review for compliance with CEQA requirements and guidelines and City CEQA procedures. Project management responsibilities include task scheduling and assignments, contract administration and accounting, and coordination and communications with the Client and City. Addie Sedoff will maintain weekly communication to ensure compliance with the Scope of Work, budget, and schedule, and to disseminate project information promptly. Addie Sedoff will participate in project meetings/conference calls, including the kickoff meeting, and two public hearings (preparation and attendance). 24 Assumptions and Deliverables This Scope of Work assumes the baseline conditions, project description, and approach will not change after the completion of Task 1. All deliverables will be transmitted electronically unless otherwise noted. This scope accommodates revisions based on one consolidated set of comments. The City and/or Project Applicant will provide the following information: » Project Application » Full Plan set » Geotechnical Investigation » Sewer Study » Low Impact Development (LID) Plan » Hydrology and Hydraulics Report » Phase I Environmental Site Assessment » Elevations and Renderings » Construction phasing and grading/excavation/paving quantities » Energy/water conservation measures and sustainable project features that will be incorporated into the design Task 1 – Project Initiation » Participation in kick-off meeting » Kick-off meeting agenda, meeting notes and action items » Identification of project data needs » Project Description (prior to the preparation of Kimley-Horn technical analyses and Initial Study (one round of review) » SB 18 and AB 52 Native American tribal consultation letters Task 2 ─ Technical Analyses » Technical analyses prepared by Kimley-Horn will be incorporated directly into the Initial Study. Modeling data will be provided as appendices. The Cultural Memorandum and VMT Analysis will be provided as appendices. Task 3 ─ Environmental Documentation » Administrative Draft Initial Study (one round of review; one consolidated set of City comments) » Revised Administrative Draft Initial Study (provided in track-changes; one round of review; one consolidated set of City comments) » Print check IS/MND (assumes no additional comments by City) » Five print copies of IS/MND with appendices on USB flash drives; electronic copy ready version of the IS/MND and each appendix » Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent (preparation and distribution based on City mailing list). Distribution mailing list prepared by Kimley-Horn in consultation with City staff. » Kimley-Horn will file the notice with the County Clerk-Recorder and the State Clearinghouse. The City will be responsible for any City website postings and/or notices to the newspaper for publication. » Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (two rounds of review; each based on one consolidated set of City comments) » Draft Responses to Comments. Applicants’ consultants are responsible for addressing comments on their respective technical studies. Responses to Comments will be prepared as a Memorandum. This Scope of Work does not assume revisions to the Initial Study. (one round of review; one consolidated set of City comments) » Revised Responses to Comments (one round of review; one consolidated set of City comments) » Notice of Determination: Preparation and filing by Kimley-Horn with County Clerk-Recorder and State Clearinghouse; Applicant responsible for payment of County and CDFW filing fees Task 4 ─ Project Management and Coordination, Meetings, and Hearings » Internal project team and coordination with City ongoing through duration of project » Two additional conference calls with City staff to discuss project status and/or direction/comment from City staff » Two public hearings assuming two Kimley-Horn staff 25 ESTIMATED BUDGET 26 ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS Kimley-Horn has reviewed the sample Consulting Services Agreement and would like to discuss the following modifications with the City. 4. Payment. C. City will pay Consultant the amount invoiced the City will pay Consultant the amount properly invoiced within 35 days of receipt, but may withhold 30% 10% of any invoice until all work is completed, which sum shall be paid within 35 days of completion of the work and receipt of all deliverables. [Optional to include withhold-typically would if a deliverable was involved, such as software or a report] 30% withholding is far greater than industry standards in CA where withholding does not typically exceed 10%. 19. Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Consultant shall do all things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of Consultant's work. Consultant shall not have liability for any delays, expenses, losses, damages or be deemed in breach for liabilities which are caused by any factor outside of its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, quarantine restrictions, adverse weather, or acts of the City, third parties, or governmental agencies. While we always endeavor to meet the agreed upon project schedule, there may be delays that are not within our reasonable control. The added language clarifies that we would not be held liable or be deemed in breach of contract for delays that are caused by factors outside of our reasonable control. 20. Liquidated Damages. Consultant shall pay City, or have withheld from monies due it, as liquidated damages, the sum of _______ Dollars ($___) per day for each and every calendar day's delay in finishing the work within the time specified, including any written extensions which may be granted, in writing, in accordance with this Agreement. [Optional, include in situations in which untimely delivery of a product or service would interfere with City's ability to serve its constituents or cause project delay. Must have Sections 18 and 19 above to include.] Liquidated damages are not a typical part of professional services agreements and are more appropriate for construction type services. We would prefer to work with the City to develop an agreed upon project schedule that allows for flexibility and revision, as needed, due to changes in requirements or for circumstances beyond our control. 27