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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with: 1) PBS&J to Provide
Planning Services and Prepare and Environmental Impact Report; and 2) PMC.
Inc,, to Provide Project Management Servicesfor a Proposed Sutter Gould Medical
Facility at West Lane and Harney Lane, to be Reimbursed by Applicant.
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2008
PREPARED B Y Community Development Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with: 1) PBS&J
to provide planning services and prepare an Environmental Impact
Report; and 2) PMC. Inc., to provide project management servicesfor the 30 -acre South Hutchins Street
Annexation Project located on the southwest corner of West Lane and Harney Lane to accommodate a
Sutter Gould Medical Facility.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff proposes the City hire consultants to provide planning and
project management services for a Sutter Gould Medical Facility. The contract amount with PBS&J
($362,245) exceeds the City Manager's signature authority. PMC's fee ranges from $100 to $130 per
hour, with an expected average of 20 hours per week until planning services are completed. Staff will
negotiate a reimbursement agreement to ensure that applicants Sutter Gould and developer Michael
Carouba pay the full cost of processing and evaluating the proposed project.
Staff issued a Request for Proposals for the professional services and received responses from six firms.
Staff determined that PBS&J, I nc,, is the most qualified to provide planning services for the entire 30 -acre
area, which is currently within the City's Sphere of Influence and designated Planned Residential
Reserve in the Lodi General Plan. The consultants will serve as an extension of staff, subject to City
oversight. Current staffing levels do not allow this work to be performed in-house.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into these contracts is not an endorsement of the project
FISCAL IMPACT: None
FUNDING AVAILABLE: NIA
PeterPirnejad
Interim Co -Community Development Director
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Attachments
1. PBS&J Professional Services Contract
2. PMC Professional Services Contract
APPROVED:
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ARTICLE 1
PARTIES AND PURPOSE
Section 1.1 Parties
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of 2008, by and
between the CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "CITY"), and
(hereinafter "CONSULTANT").
Section 1.2 Purpose
CITY selected the CONSULANT to render certain professional services to the
CITY.
CITY wishes to enter into an agreement with CONSULTANT to perform those
services as set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated by this reference. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it is qualified to
provide such services to CITY.
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Section 2.1 Scope of Services
CONSULTANT, for the benefit and at the direction of CITY, shall perform the
Scope of Services as set forth in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by this reference.
Section 2.2 Time for Commencement and Completion of Work
CONSULTANT shall commence work pursuant to this Agreement, upon receipt
of a written notice to proceed from CITY and shall perform all services diligently and
complete work under this Agreement based on a mutually agreed upon timeline or as
otherwise designated in the Scope of Services.
CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY such reports, diagrams, drawings and
surveys as may be indicated in the Scope of Services.
CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delays caused by the failure of CITY
staff or agents to provide required data or review documents within the appropriate time
frames. The review time by CITY and any other agencies involved in the project from
which the Scope of Services is required shall not be counted against CONSULTANT's
contract performance period. Also, any delays due to weather, vandalism, acts of God,
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etc., shall not be counted. CONSULTANT shall remain in contact with reviewing
agencies, if any, and make all efforts to review and return all comments received
therefrom.
Section 2.3 Meetings
CONSULTANT shall attend meetings as indicated in the Scope of Services.
Section 2.4 Staffing
CONSULTANT acknowledges that CITY has relied on CONSULTANT's
capabilities and on the qualifications of CONSULTANT's principals and staff as identified
in its proposal to CITY. The Scope of Services shall be performed by CONSULTANT,
unless otherwise agreed to by CITY in writing. CITY shall be notified by CONSULTANT
of any change of Project Manager and CITY is granted the right of approval of all
original, additional and replacement personnel in CITY's sole discretion and shall be
notified by CONSULTANT of any changes of CONSULTANT's project staff prior to any
change.
CONSULTANT represents that it has thoroughly investigated and considered the
Scope of Services (Exhibit A) and is prepared to and can perform all services specified
therein. CONSULTANT represents that it has, or will have at the time this Agreement is
executed, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever
nature that are legally required for CONSULTANT to practice its profession, and that
CONSULTANT shall, at its own cost and expense, keep in effect during the life of this
Agreement all such licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals, and shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY against any costs associated with such
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals which may be impose against
CITY under this Agreement.
Section 2.5 Subcontracts
CITY acknowledges that CONSULTANT may subcontract certain portions of the
Scope of Services to subconsultants as specified and identified in Exhibit A. Should any
subconsultants be replaced or added after CITY's approval, CITY shall be notified within
ten (10) days and said subconsultants shall be subject to CITY's approval prior to
initiating any work under the Scope of Services. CONSULTANT shall remain fully
responsible for the complete and full performance of services performed by
subconsultants and shall pay the fees and costs incurred by all such subconsultants.
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ARTICLE 3
COMPENSATION
Section 3.1 Compensation
CONSULTANT's compensation for all work under this Agreement shall not
exceed the amount of the Fee Proposal, attached as a portion of Exhibit A.
CONSULTANT shall not undertake any work beyond the scope of this
Agreement unless such additional work is approved in advance and in writing by CITY.
Section 3.2 Method of Payment
CONSULTANT shall submit invoices for completed work on a monthly basis, or
as otherwise agreed, providing, without limitation, details as to amount of hours,
individual performing said work, hourly rate, and indicating to what aspect of the Scope
of Services said work is attributable.
Section 3.3 Costs
The fees shown on Exhibit B include all reimbursable costs required for the
performance of the individual work tasks by CONSULTANT and/or subconsultant and
references to reimbursable costs located on any other fee schedule(s) shall not apply.
Payment of additional reimbursable costs considered to be over and above those
inherent in the original Scope of Services shall be approved in writing by CITY.
CONSULTANT charge rates are attached and incorporated with Exhibit B. The
charge rates for CONSULTANT shall remain in effect and unchanged for the duration of
this Agreement unless approved in writing by CITY.
Section 3.4 Auditing
CITY reserves the right to periodically audit all charges made by CONSULTANT
to CITY for services under this Agreement. Upon request, CONSULTANT agrees to
furnish CITY, or a designated representative, with necessary information and assistance
needed to conduct such an audit.
CONSULTANT agrees that CITY or its delegate will have the right to review,
obtain and copy all records pertaining to performance of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY or its delegate with any relevant information
requested and shall permit CITY or its delegate access to its premises, upon reasonable
notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and
inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be
relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with
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this requirement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain such records for a period of
three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 4
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 4.1 Nondiscrimination
In performing services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall not
discriminate in the employment of its employees or in the engagement of any
subconsultants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital
status, national origin, ancestry, age, or any other criteria prohibited by law.
Section 4.2 Responsibility for Damage
CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Lodi, the City
Council, elected and appointed Boards, Commissions, all officers and employees or
agents from any suits, claims or actions brought by any person or persons for or on
account of any injuries or damages sustained or arising from the services performed
under this Agreement, but only to the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors or
omissions of the CONSULTANT and except those injuries or damages arising out of the
negligence of CITY or its agents, officers or employees.
Section 4.3 No Personal Liability
Neither the City Council, nor any other officer or authorized assistant or agent or
employee of CITY shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under this
Agreement.
Section 4.4 Responsibility of CITY
CITY shall not be held responsible for the care or protection of any material or
parts of the work described in the Scope of Services prior to final acceptance by CITY,
except as expressly provided herein.
Section 4.5 Insurance Requirements for CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement,
insurance coverage as listed below. These insurance policies shall protect
CONSULTANT and any subcontractor performing work covered under this Agreement
from claims for damages for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as from
claims for property damages, which may arise from CONSULTANT'S operations under
this Agreement, whether such operations be by CONSULTANT or by any subcontractor
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or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, and the amount of such
insurance shall be as follows:
1. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury -
Ea. Occurrence/Aggregate
$1,000,000 Property Damage -
Ea. Occurrence/Aggregate
or
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limits
2. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury - Ea. Person
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury - Ea. Occurrence
$1,000,000 Property Damage - Ea. Occurrence
or
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limits
NOTE: CONSULTANT agrees and stipulates that any insurance coverage
provided to CITY shall provide for a claims period following termination of coverage.
A copy of the certificate of insurance with the following endorsements shall be
furnished to CITY:
(a) Additional Named Insured Endorsement
Such insurance as is afforded by this policy shall also apply to the City of Lodi, its
elected and appointed Boards, Commissions, Officers, Agents and Employees as
additional named insureds insofar as work performed by the insured under written
Agreement with CITY. (This endorsement shall be on a form furnished to CITY and
shall be included with CONSULTANT'S policies.)
(b) Primary Insurance Endorsement
Such insurance as is afforded by the endorsement for the Additional Insureds shall
apply as primary insurance. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Lodi or
its officers and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with the
insurance afforded by this endorsement.
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(c) Separation of Insured's Clause
The term "insured" is used severally and not collectively, but the inclusion herein of
more than one insured shall not operate to increase the limit of the company's
liability.
(d) Notice of Cancellation or Change in Coverage Endorsement
This policy may not be canceled by the company without 30 days' prior written
notice of such cancellation to the City Attorney, City of Lodi, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi,
CA 95241, except as to a 10 -day notice for non-payment of premium
(e) CONSULTANT agrees and stipulates that any insurance coverage provided to
CITY shall provide for a claims period following termination of coverage which is at
least consistent with the claims period or statutes of limitations found in the
California Tort Claims Act (California Government Code Section 810, et seq.).
"Claims made" coverage requiring the insureds to give notice of any potential
liability during a time period shorter than that found in the Tort Claims Act shall be
unacceptable.
Section 4.6 Worker's Compensation Insurance
CONSULTANT shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement,
Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of CONSULTANT'S employees employed to
perform work hereunder and, if any work is sublet, CONSULTANT shall require the
subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's
employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the
CONSULTANT. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this
Agreement is not protected under the Worker's Compensation Statute, CONSULTANT
shall provide and shall cause each subcontractor to provide insurance for the protection
of said employees. This policy may not be canceled nor the coverage reduced by the
company without 30 days' prior written notice of such cancellation or reduction in
coverage to the City Attorney, City of Lodi, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241.
Section 4.7 Time of the Essence
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 4.8 Successors and Assigns
CITY and CONSULTANT each bind themselves, their partners, successors,
assigns, and legal representatives to this Agreement without the written consent of the
others. CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement
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without the prior written consent of CITY. Consent to any such transfer shall be at the
sole discretion of CITY.
Section 4.9 Notices
Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing
signed by an authorized representative of the sender and shall be deemed to have been
given when the same is personally served or upon receipt by express or overnight
delivery, postage prepaid, or in three (3) days from the time of mailing if sent by first
class or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective parties as follows:
To CITY: City of Lodi
Blair King, City Manager
221 West Pine Street
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
To CONSULTANT:
Section 4.10 Cooperation of CITY
CITY shall cooperate fully in a timely manner in providing relevant information
that it has at its disposal relevant to the Scope of Services.
Section 4.11 CONSULTANT is Not an Employee of CITY
It is understood that CONSULTANT is not acting hereunder in any manner as an
employee of CITY, but solely under this Agreement as an independent contractor.
Section 4.12 Termination
CITY or CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party
at least ten (10) days written notice. Where phases are anticipated within the Scope of
Services, at which an intermediate decision is required concerning whether to proceed
further, CITY may terminate at the conclusion of any such phase. Upon termination,
CONSULTANT shall be entitled to payment as set forth in the attached Exhibit B to the
extent that the work has been performed. Upon termination, CONSULTANT shall
immediately suspend all work under this Agreement and deliver any documents or work
in progress to CITY. However, CITY shall assume no liability for costs, expenses or lost
profits resulting from services not completed or for contracts entered into by
CONSULTANT with third parties in reliance upon this Agreement.
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Section 4.13 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void
or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
Section 4.14 Captions
The captions of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for the
convenience of the parties hereto only and shall not be deemed to be relevant in
resolving any question or interpretation or intent hereunder.
Section 4.15 Integration and Modification
This Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between
CONSULTANT and CITY; supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or
Agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties; and may be amended only be
written instrument signed by CONSULTANT and CITY.
Section 4.16 Applicable Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue
for any court proceeding brought under this Agreement will be with the San Joaquin
County Superior Court.
Section 4.17 Attorney's Fees
In the event any dispute between the parties arises under or regarding this
Agreement, the prevailing party in any litigation of the dispute shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees from the party who does not prevail as determined by the
San Joaquin County Superior Court.
Section 4.18 Contract Terms Prevail
All exhibits and this Agreement are intended to be construed as a single
document. Should any inconsistency occur between the specific terms of this
Agreement and the attached exhibits, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
Section 4.19 Authority
The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the
parties they purport to represent to execute this Agreement.
Section 4.20 Ownership of Documents
All documents, photographs, reports, analyses, audits, computer tapes or cards,
or other material documents or data, and working papers, whether or not in final form,
which have been obtained or prepared under this Agreement, shall be deemed the
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which have been obtained or prepared under this Agreement, shall be deemed the
property of CITY. Upon CITY's request, CONSULTANT shall allow CITY to inspect all
such documents during CONSULTANT'S regular business hours. Upon termination or
completion of services under this Agreement, all information collected, work product and
documents shall be delivered by CONSULTANT to CITY within ten (10) days.
CITY agrees to indemnify, defend and hold CONSULTANT harmless from any
liability resulting from CITY's use of such documents for any purpose other than the
purpose for which they were prepared.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and CONSULTANT have executed this
Agreement as of the date first above written.
ATTEST:
By
RANDIJOHL
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation
By
BLAIR KING
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CONSULTANT
By By:
D. STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
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June 2,2008
Mr. Peter Pirnejad, Planning Manager
City of Lodi
Community Development Department, Planning Division
City Hall, 221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
Subject: Proposal to Provide Planning Services and Prepare the Environmental Impact Report for the
West Lane Annexation Project
Dear Mr. Pirnejad:
PBS&J would like to offer to the City of Lodi our experience providing planning and environmental
consulting services. We welcome the opportunity to submit this proposal to help the city maintain its
standards of excellence with processing planning applications and associated environmental
documentation. PBS&J's philosophy is to do what it takes to help our clients achieve their goals.
PBS&J presents the full range of technical skills, management expertise, and commitment required for
success with our highly qualified urban planners, CEQA practitioners, and transportation technical
professionals. The PBS&J Team has the expertise and commitment required to successfully provide
planning services and to prepare the environmental impact report for the West Lane Annexation Project.
PBS&J is widely recognized for advancing state-of-the-art planning, urban design, and environmental
sustainability applications. Our team is on the cutting edge in addressing community objectives for
environmental, economic, and social sustainability and integrates these objectives into our client's projects.
PBS&J's urban planners have extensive experience with development review efforts. We get the big
picture, understand the process, and know how all the pieces fit together—from the development plan,
zoning, and the general plan, to infrastructure studies, development agreements, and CEQA analysis. We
understand the interrelationship between these elements and we are skilled in ensuring that each one
moves forward in a concurrent manner. Our CEQA practitioners successfully prepare legally adequate
environmental impact reports, know how to integrate them with development plans, and understand the
complexities of development projects and how to analyze them at a project level. Our transportation
technical professionals bring extensive experience in the evaluation of transportation impacts due to project
development.
1200 Second Street • Sacramento, California 95814 • Telephone: 916.325.4800 • Fax: 916.325.4810 0 w. p b sj . co m
Mr. Peter Pirnejad
June 2,2008
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We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with the staff at the City of Lodi on this project and we
are committed to providing the high level of effort and dedication that has distinguished our prior
planning services and environmental projects.
Sincerely,
PBS&J
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Senior Environmental Project Manager
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Scope of Work
Based on the PBS&J team's understanding of the project, the scope of work is organized into the
following distinct components:
Task 1 Project Initiation
Task 2 Planning Services
Task 3 Environmental Impact Report
Task 4 Project Meetings and Public Hearings
The scope of work outlines the PBS&J team's role and identifies specific tasks for each of the above
components.
TASK 1 PROJECT INITIATION
The PBS&J team will attend one project initiation meeting with city staff to define and gain a clear
understanding of project objectives, identify key stakeholders, brainstorm work program elements
(including scope, budget, and schedule), begin to collect project data and information, and define
communication protocols.
The PBS&J team will produce a memorandum summarizing the city's project objectives, key
stakeholders, and communication protocols and will provide a finalized scope of work, budget, and
schedule based on the decisions at the project initiation meeting.
TASK 2 PLANNING SERVICES
PBS&J's planners will act as an adjunct to staff to assist in managing a review process for the West
Lane Annexation project through the designation of a planning project manager for this effort who
will act as the primary point of contact for the City of Lodi, providing the city's "go to" person for
all issues, questions, and information needs related to the project. Through regular communication
with the city, the planning project manager will help direct the ongoing resolution of project issues,
review and provide recommended options and solutions on the development plan, coordinate
information needs, and monitor the project schedule and budget.
It is anticipated that planning services efforts will focus on facilitating a process that promotes the
early identification and resolution of issues. The intent of such an approach is to allow the proposed
project to be refined in a manner that is reflective of and facilitates self -mitigation of impacts, and
aids the early identification of potential alternatives. Focusing efforts early in the process assists the
efficient development of the EIR and related technical documents and allows these documents and
associated processes to be structured to best meet the needs of the City of Lodi and the project.
Tasks for Planning Services
Several key tasks and coordination efforts with City staff (bulleted below) will be conducted in an
ongoing effort throughout the processing of the project. These planning services will primarily be
provided by a PBS&J Senior Planner who will act as Planning Project Manager for this component
of the Scope of Work. The Planning Project Manager will be supported by a Project Planner who
will assist in tracking information and product needs, scheduling meetings, making phone calls,
collecting and managing project data, and providing other project -related tasks.
Key planning services include the following:
■ Review of all planning and policy documents relevant to the project area to gain
understanding of project context.
■ Review the project application, development plan, and supporting information for
"completeness" against the City's submittal requirements.
■ Analyze the project for consistency with City policies and regulations (embodied in the City's
General Plan, ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms).
■ Prepare the annexation application to San Joaquin LAFCo, as well as coordinate with the City
to secure supporting information needed for the application.
■ Prepare amendments to the City's General Plan that will be needed to accommodate the
project.
■ Work with City staff for preparation of the exhibit needed to pre -zone the property for
annexation.
■ Assist with the development agreement (providing strategic input and recommendations on
items or issues that should be addressed).
■ Facilitate the identification and resolution of project issues.
■ Coordinate and attend internal meetings on a biweekly basis, or as needed, with the City to
facilitate ongoing progress throughout the entitlement processing.
■ Prepare staff reports and presentation materials for public hearings.
■ Track and maintain project schedules and budget.
In addition to the above services, project management will occur continuously throughout the
project. PBS&J's Planning Project Manager will be responsible for administration of the Planning
Services component of the Scope of Work and will prepare monthly progress reports and perform
applicable project accounting tasks.
Labor Assumptions for Planning Services
For the purposes of this Scope of Work, we have assumed that the project will involve a limited level
of effort for Planning Services and that these tasks will be completed in a timeframe that will not
exceed a 12 -month (52-week) period. During this timeframe, the Scope of Work and accompanying
budget assumes the following level of effort, which is not inclusive of project meetings or public
hearings, which are budgeted under a separate task:
■ Planning Project Manager: An average of approximately 10 to 12 hours per month, up to 144
hours for the project's 12 -month (52-week) schedule.
■ Project Planner: An average of approximately 6 hours per month, up to 72 hours for the
project's 12 -month (52-week) schedule.
If the project's timeline exceeds 12 months, or if additional issues arise within this timeframe that
require a greater level of effort than is assumed by this Scope of Work, a budget augment may be
needed in order to complete this component of the Scope of Work.
These labor assumptions are provided as overall monthly averages, recognizing that some months
will require a higher or lesser level of effort, depending on the project's progress through the City's
review process. We will provide the services identified in the Scope of Work above, as directed by the
City to conduct each task, up to the amount allocated in the budget.
TASK 3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Based on the information provided in the RFP, this scope of work assumes the EIR will include a
project -level analysis for the 30 -acre site, which includes a proposed 6 -acre medical office site (Sutter
Gould medical offices). This scope of work assumes the city will provide to PBS&J all relevant
planning and policy documents associated with the project site, including GIS files. In addition, this
scope of work assumes either the city or the applicant will provide a Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA), geotechnical report (if required by the city), drainage report (if required by the
city), utility plans, and any other relevant infrastructure engineering plans.
The project site is currently located within the city's sphere of influence (SOI) at the southwest
corner of Harney Lane and West Lane. Project approvals include annexation, general plan
amendment, prezone, development plan, and development agreement.
This scope of work proposes preparation of the following internal review products: Administrative
Draft Notice of Preparation and Initial Study (AD NOP/IS); final NOP/IS; Notice of Completions
(NOC); Administrative Draft EIR (ADEIR); Second ADEIR; Screencheck Draft EIR, Draft EIR
(DEIR); Notice of Availability (NOA); Administrative Final EIR (AFEIR); Second AFEIR;
Screencheck Final EIR, Final EIR (FEIR), and Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMP). This scope of
work assumes three bound copies of all review drafts (AD NOP/IS, ADEIR, Second ADEIR
Screencheck Draft EIR, AFEIR, Second AFEIR, Screencheck Final EIR) along with one electronic
copy and one master reproducible copy for City review. The second drafts of the ADEIR and AFEIR
were included based on the RFP. If requested by the city, these second review drafts can be removed
from the scope.
PBS&J will provide 15 copies of the NOP/IS and DEIR to the State Clearinghouse and will provide
the city with 3 bound copies of the NOP/IS, DEIR, and FEIR for city distribution along with a
PDF copy of each document on CD and a reproducible master. It is assumed the city will post all
public documents on the city's website as well as make any additional copies of the documents.
The following is a review of the tasks required for preparation of the EIR.
Task 3.1 EIR Initiation
As discussed in Task 1, the EIR project manager and deputy project manager will attend a project
initiation meeting with city staff. It is anticipated that, in terms of the EIR, the following items will
be discussed at this meeting:
■ Project description
■ Project objectives
■ Sources of additional information — including technical studies prepared for the project
■ Scope of work
■ Format of Notice of Preparation (NOP), Initial Study, and Draft EIR (DEIR)
■ Standards of significance
■ Key issues, including anticipated significant impacts and foreseeable mitigation measures
■ Alternatives to be addressed in the EIR, if available
■ Approach to cumulative analysis (including cumulative context and approach to mitigation)
■ Schedule
Items that cannot be finalized at the project initiation meeting will be resolved through subsequent
verbal and written communication with city staff and the project applicant.
The PBS&J team will review existing background documents and coordinate closely with city staff
and the applicant to prepare a detailed project description that will form the basis for the
environmental analysis. It is assumed that the project description information will be provided by
the project applicant in a timely manner to ensure an accurate and complete project description. The
project description will describe the project area, project objectives, scope of the EIR analysis, and
anticipated approvals. During this process, the PBS&J team will identify any additional data needs
and confirm the need for additional technical studies.
During preparation of the project description, the PBS&J team will work with city staff to refine the
range of project alternatives that will satisfy CEQA requirements and respond to public interest and
concerns. We recommend that a list of possible alternatives be included in the NOP/IS, however,
this is not required. The alternatives will continue to be refined throughout ADEIR preparation,
based on input from the public during outreach, responses to the NOP/IS, and the outcome of the
environmental analysis.
Key members of the EIR PBS&J team will visit the site to familiarize themselves with the area and
any potential issues associated with the location and surrounding uses.
Task 3.2 Notice of Preparation and Initial Study (NOP/IS)
The PBS&J Team will prepare the administrative draft NOP/IS for City review. This scope of work
assumes that an Initial Study checklist will be prepared and distributed with the NOP to address
issue areas in the checklist that would result in less -than -significant impacts. This will allow for a
more focused EIR analysis that addresses the pertinent environmental concerns associated with the
project.
The IS will serve as the basis for identifying those issues that require further study in the EIR.
Preliminary analysis indicates that the following issues may be adequately addressed in the IS:
aesthetics, geology and soils (assumes applicant to provide a geotechnical Report), hazards and
hazardous materials, mineral resources, population and housing, public services (police, fire, schools,
recreation, and solid waste), and telecommunications. It is assumed that potential physical impacts
associated with the provision of services for police, fire, and parks would be offset by applicable fees
and would be addressed solely in the IS.
For the IS analysis it is assumed cultural resources could be addressed in the IS. No structures are
present on the site, with the exception of a seasonal produce stand. A records search would be
conducted at the Central California Information Center and, provided the project site is not
considered of moderate or high sensitivity for any unknown archeological or paleontological
resources, the impacts can be addressed in the IS. If it is determined the site is considered sensitive
for cultural resources PBS&J will discuss with city staff inclusion of a cultural resources section in
the EIR. For the hazards analysis, because the site is in active agricultural use, there is the potential
for pesticides and fertilizers to be present in the soil. This scope of work assumes a Phase I ESA (and
a Phase II, if required) would be made available to PBS&J to address this issue in the IS. It is
PBS&J's understanding that a Phase I and geotechnical study are currently being prepared by the
applicant for the entire 30 -acre site.
Once finalized, PBS&J will deliver 15 copies of the NOP/IS along with a Notice of Completion
(NOC) to the State Clearinghouse to start the required 30 -day public review period.
This scope of work assumes the city will advertise availability of the NOP/IS and, if it is determined
the project is of statewide, regional, or areawide importance, per CEQA Guidelines sections
150829(c)(1) and 15206, it is assumed city staff will organize a scoping meeting to be held during
the 30 -day public review period. PBS&J will attend the scoping meeting and be available to discuss
the EIR process, as needed. It is assumed city staff will prepare and mail notices and arrange for the
room.
Task 3.3 Administrative Draft and Draft EIR
The PBS&J team will prepare a complete, comprehensive, and legally adequate EIR. Agency and
public responses received in response to the NOP will be addressed as appropriate in the Draft EIR.
The EIR will be prepared in accordance with CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines as recently updated,
recent case law, and the local regulations of the City of Lodi. This scope of work anticipates the
project is not controversial and will not receive a great deal of public scrutiny.
The environmental setting (existing conditions) will be clearly described in each technical section of
the EIR along with the applicable regulatory setting information. The methods of analysis and
standards of significance used for determining impacts of the project will be clearly and explicitly
described in each technical section, including any assumptions that are important to understand the
models, or modeling techniques used in the analysis or conclusions of the analysis. The level of
significance of each environmental impact will be identified both before and after mitigation. Each
impact will be numbered, consistent with any corresponding mitigation measures. The description
of mitigation measures will identify the specific actions to be taken, the timing of the action, and
parties responsible for implementation of the measure. The determination of impacts will be based
on thresholds of significance developed in accordance with CEQA requirements and the city's
environmental guidelines and requirements, and other recently approved environmental documents.
Feasible mitigation measures will be developed to reduce or avoid identified adverse impacts, if
available.
The technical issue areas that will be addressed in the EIR include air quality and climate change,
agricultural resources, biological resources, hydrology and water quality, noise, public utilities (water
supply, wastewater, energy), and transportation and circulation. Land use, including compatibility
with adjacent uses and consistency with the city's General Plan, will be addressed as a non -impact
chapter.
The following describes the specific tasks for completing the ADEIR.
Summary
The EIR will include a summary chapter that sets the context for the EIR, and clarifies for the lay
reader the importance of the conclusions of the EIR. The summary will briefly describe the EIR
process, the project and alternative descriptions, potentially controversial issues, and comments
received on the NOP/IS. A summary table will be provided, consisting of a matrix of impacts and
mitigation measures, including levels of significance of impacts before and after mitigation for the
project. A table summarizing the relative impacts of the alternatives will also be provided.
Project Description
Using text and graphic representations, the PBS&J Team will describe the location and
characteristics of the proposed project based on information prepared for the NOP/IS. It is
anticipated that information contained in the NOP/IS would be expanded for the EIR project
description. The project description will clearly describe the proposed project, project objectives, any
adjustments to the project description since the project application was submitted to the City and/or
circulation of the NOP/Sl, specific project characteristics, construction phasing for the 6 -acre site,
and actions required to approve the project.
Non-CEQA Analyses
This scope of work proposes a separate chapter preceding the technical sections for the Land Use
compatibility and consistency analysis. Land use and planning -related issues are not considered
environmental impacts in and of themselves; nonetheless, they are of public concern and the EIR
can be used to inform decision makers and the public of project effects in these areas.
Land Use Consistency and Compatibility
Key issues to be addressed in the land use section include consistency with adopted plans and zoning
and compatibility with adjacent land uses. The EIR will identify current zoning designations and
land use goals and policies contained in the city's General Plan. The EIR will evaluate the extent to
which the proposed project is consistent with and supportive of these adopted plans and their
relevant policies. The analysis will address consistency with these adopted plans, as well as any future
compatibility issues. The PBS&J team will work with the city to ensure that the EIR has the most
current information, and that the discussion recognizes the changing environment without
presupposing the outcome of any ongoing relevant planning effort.
The EIR will document existing and planned land uses within the project area and adjacent parcels,
based on a site visit and review of applicable plans. Major development projects approved or planned
for the surrounding area will be identified. Particular attention will be paid to assess how any change
in use, intensity, or pattern of land uses associated with the project could affect the area.
CEQA-Required Sections
The EIR will also include other CEQA-required sections including growth -inducing impacts,
irreversible environmental effects, and a summary of significant and unavoidable impacts.
Growth -Inducing Impacts. The EIR will discuss the ways that the proposed project could foster direct
and/or indirect economic or population growth or the construction of additional housing in the
vicinity and how that growth will, in turn, affect the surrounding environment.
Irreversible Environmental Effects. The EIR will evaluate the proposed project for significant
irreversible environmental changes consistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15126.2(c).
Significant and Unavoidable Impacts. The EIR will include a summary of all significant and
unavoidable impacts identified and discussed in each of the technical sections of the EIR.
Cumulative Impacts. A summary of cumulative impacts identified for the proposed project (discussed
in detail in each technical section). The cumulative context will be developed as part of Task 3.1.
Alternatives
This scope of work proposes analyzing up to four alternatives (including the no project, an off-site,
and reduced -intensity alternatives). The basis for selecting each alternative will be provided along
with a discussion of alternatives that were considered but rejected or evaluated with a lesser level of
analysis. The alternatives analysis will be qualitative and impacts of the project alternatives will be
compared to those of the proposed project. Where impacts of the alternatives and the proposed
project are similar, the EIR will briefly explain why the impacts would be similar. The EIR will
contain more detail in cases where impacts would differ between the alternatives and the proposed
project. The EIR will also include a table that compares impacts of the proposed project with each of
the alternatives.
Evaluation of Technical Issues
The technical sections of the ADEIR will describe the existing physical conditions at the project site.
PBS&J will rely upon technical studies prepared for the project, provided by the applicant. This
scope of work assumes, if required by the City, that the applicant would provide a geotechnical
report and drainage report. Relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including City of
Lodi General Plan policies, will be summarized. Feasible mitigation measures will be identified for
each significant impact, if available. The description of mitigation measures will identify the specific
actions to be taken, the timing of the action, and the parties responsible for implementation of the
measure.
Below is a discussion of the tasks to be completed to evaluate the technical issues.
Air Quality and Climate Change
The EIR will identify existing sensitive receptors for air pollutants in the vicinity of the project site
and summarize existing emissions from the project site. The PBS&J team will prepare an air quality
analysis that meets the requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the San
Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). The EIR air quality setting section will
include a description of the climatic and topographic factors that influence air quality in the region
and the project site; identification of the major criteria air pollutants, Toxic Air Contaminants
(TACs) emitted locally and regionally; summaries of recent air pollutant ambient monitoring data;
identification of existing pollutant -sensitive land uses in the project area; and a listing of applicable
SJVAPCD air pollution control regulations and air quality improvement programs implemented
under the current attainment plans.
The EIR air quality impact analysis will include an analysis of air pollutant impacts associated with
construction activity of the 6 -acre site. The analysis will also include analysis of the 24 -acre portion
of the site based upon square footage or other development assumptions provided by the City or
based upon development potential as allowed by zoning. Construction equipment emits ozone
precursors and construction activities generate particulate matter that could adversely affect regional
and local air quality. Construction -phase project air pollutant emissions and fugitive dust from
exposed soils (particulate matter) will be estimated using CARB's URBEMIS 2007 model. Model
inputs will be based on SJVAPCD guidance for construction emissions and URBEMIS default
factors for construction activities. Project construction emissions will be compared with significance
thresholds.
Air quality impacts associated with operational activities, such as those emissions from new vehicle
trips to and from the project site and area source emissions within the site, will be estimated using
URBEMIS 2007 or some other comparable SJVAPCD-approved method. If adequate information is
available for the proposed commercial uses operational emissions will be quantified to the extent
possible. All emission estimates will be compared with the air district's adopted thresholds.
Intersections operating at LOS D or worse will be analyzed and, if necessary, CALINE4 will be used
to analyze potential CO hotspots at failing intersections for Existing plus Project and Future plus
Project conditions.
Potential impacts associated with toxic air contaminants from both stationary source facilities and
mobile sources will be qualitatively evaluated. This scope of work does not include preparation of a
Health Risk Assessment.
The Air Quality section will also summarize greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and global climate
change issues in California based on available existing documentation. The analysis will include a
summary of typical contributors to GHG emissions and how they are generated from urban
development. A summary of information compiled and published by agencies as it relates to water
supply and hydrology effects of climate change that may result from GHG emissions will also be
presented. Please note that no original research, conclusions, or recommendations will be prepared;
the description of existing conditions will rely solely on technical information compiled by the
California Energy Commission, California EPA, CARB, Department of Water Resources (DWR),
or other local agencies.
Applicable legislation (e.g., Assembly Bill 1493, Executive Order S-3-05, and Assembly Bill 32) will
be summarized in a regulatory framework subsection. It should be noted that no air district in
California has identified a significance threshold for GHG emissions or a methodology for analyzing
climate change impacts related to GHG emissions. This analysis will, however, identify steps
California regulatory agencies are taking to provide guidance for calculating emissions and to
determine what steps should be taken to reduce GHG emissions in the future. The discussion will
also describe the State Attorney General's Office view on how climate change should be assessed.
Methods used to evaluate the extent to which the proposed project would contribute to cumulative
global warming effects will be described. A baseline will be developed that includes a determination
of baseline GHG emissions on a statewide, regional, and city-wide basis, based on available data.
Also based on existing data and with the assistance of the SJVAPCD, an estimate will be made of
future regional GHG emissions. Any existing site GHG emissions will also be presented.
The URBEMIS 2007 model will be used to estimate the amount of GHG emissions produced by
the project -specific portion of the project. The analysis will also include GHG generation for the 24 -
acre portion of the site based upon square footage or other development assumptions provided by
the City or based upon development potential as allowed by zoning. In the absence of an agency -
adopted protocol, to determine the proposed project's GHG emissions, the analysis will use CO2
emissions as a proxy for all GHG emissions, because it is the most commonly produced GHG in
terms of both number of sources and volume generated. This is consistent with current reporting
protocol of the California Climate Action Registry. The PBS&J team will identify the variables that
could affect these results and how the results compare to available regional or global data. The
purpose of providing these data will be for informational purposes and full disclosure under CEQA.
Based on the results, the project's contribution to cumulative GHG (CO2 emissions) will be
discussed relative to baseline city-wide, state, and global GHG estimates. The challenge in assessing
the significance of an individual project's contribution to global GHG emissions and associated
global climate change impacts is to determine whether a project's GHG emissions—which, it can be
argued, are at a micro scale relative to global emissions—result in a cumulatively considerable
incremental contribution to a significant cumulative macro-scale impact. The PBS&J Team will
work with the City to determine the appropriate significance conclusion. In consultation with the
City, the PBS&J Team will describe any features of the proposed project that would help reduce
GHG emissions and/or recommend mitigation measures to reduce GHG emissions. The PBS&J
team could provide examples of other design features that could further reduce the project's
contribution to GHG emissions that the applicant may wish to consider.
The analysis will also qualitatively address potential future effects on water supply availability and
increased risk of flood hazards attributed to climate change based on existing data developed by
DWR. Readily available published information will be used to characterize such changes. However,
no specific quantification of water supply availability effects or hydrologic modeling will be
prepared. No calculations will be prepared.
It is important to note that the City of Stockton is in the process of developing its approach to global
warming analyses, and is coordinating its effort with the Attorney General, who expressed concern
regarding the City of Stockton General Plan EIR. It may be advisable to meet with the City of
Stockton to discuss a consistent approach to global warming analyses, especially as it relates to the
southward expansion of Lodi towards Stockton.
Agricultural Resources
The PBS&J team will rely upon existing information, such as the Department of Conservation's
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) inventory and existing city data, to identify
Important Farmlands on the project site. Due to the undeveloped nature of the site, it is anticipated
that future development would result in the loss of agricultural resources. The EIR will evaluate the
potential for the intrusion of incompatible uses that could conflict with or preclude viable
agricultural activity. The EIR will review the General Plan's proposed goals and policies, in
preparing the agricultural resources analyses and will consult with the city to determine the level of
significance of effects on agriculture, as well as possible mitigation measures. The section will also
address the proposed project's contribution to the cumulative loss of agricultural land in the region.
A specific economic analysis associated with removal of active agricultural land will not be conducted
as part of this task.
Biological Resources
The proposed project site is presently undeveloped and has previously been used for agriculture, but
is currently fallow. The site could provide foraging habitat for Swainson's hawk or other raptor
species. To prepare the biological resources section, the PBS&J Team will review aerial photographs,
and conduct an initial search of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), and the
special status species lists from the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS), and California Native Plant Society (CNPS) to determine if the site has
the potential to support habitat for state or federally designated special status species. In order to
confirm this assumption, and the need to assess potential impacts of the proposed project for CEQA
purposes, the PBS&J team will conduct a general or reconnaissance -level biological field survey of
the entire project site to document biological resources.
Hydrology and Water Quality
The EIR will identify any issues related to flood risk and will discuss the relevant federal and state
regulations and programs. The EIR will also summarize relevant regulations that govern drainage
and water quality, including the California Department of Water Resources and city requirements.
The PBS&J team will describe the existing site drainage conditions, including existing collection and
treatment capacity, based on information obtained from the city. The current status of surface water
drainage improvements and current city standards for storm drainage will be characterized. The
potential physical impacts of the installation of new or the modification of existing storm drain
infrastructure will be discussed in the appropriate technical sections of the EIR. It is anticipated that
some type of storm drain infrastructure would be required for, at a minimum, the 6 -acre portion of
the site.
Existing surface and groundwater resources (depth and direction of flow, quality) will be described
based on existing available documents. Applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but
not limited to, NPDES construction and operational storm water regulations, will be identified. City
policies and standards pertaining to the management of storm water runoff will be described.
Noise
The proposed project would be required to comply with all city noise standards and be consistent
with the noise element of the City of Lodi General Plan. The PBS&J Team will evaluate the
proposed project to determine if it would conflict with any local noise regulations, the General Plan,
or whether it would have any noise -related impacts.
Noise monitoring will be conducted to determine existing ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the
project site. A Larson -Davis model 814 precision sound level meter will be used. This meter satisfies
the American National Standards Institute for general environmental noise measurement
instrumentation. Monitoring will be conducted at up to five locations in and around the project site.
The EIR will describe the type of noise -generating construction activity that would occur associated
with development of the 6 -acre portion of the site and the likely pieces of construction equipment
that would be used, if provided by the project applicant. The remainder of the project site will be
analyzed based upon assumptions for development of the site based upon development potential
defined by the zoning. Distances to any nearby sensitive receptors will also be determined.
Construction noise impacts on these sensitive receptors will be assessed based on US EPA
construction noise factors. The City of Lodi General Plan and Municipal Code will be reviewed to
determine if exemptions exist for construction noise that could reduce the need for the proposed
project to meet local noise standards during construction.
Construction activities associated with the proposed project could generate ground borne vibration.
Impacts will be assessed using average vibration level ranges for typical construction equipment
developed by the Federal Railroad Administration. Groundborne vibration levels will be compared
to appropriate thresholds.
Using traffic volume numbers from the traffic study, project -generated traffic noise will be modeled
using the Federal Highway Administration's Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-77-108).
Traffic noise levels will be compared to local noise standards. Mitigation measures will be
recommended to reduce any impacts, if feasible measures are available.
An analysis will also be conducted to determine if nearby noise receptors would be affected by noise
from typical building operations, such as the operation of rooftop HVAC equipment. If impacts
exist, mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce the impacts, if feasible.
Public Utilities
The EIR will evaluate the ability of utilities to serve the proposed project. Public utilities to be
evaluated in the EIR include the provision of water, wastewater, and electricity and natural gas.
Storm drainage capacity will be evaluated in the Hydrology and Water Quality section of the EIR.
Should 250,000 or more square feet of commercial uses (or equivalent land uses) be proposed in the
remaining 24 acres, it is possible that a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) may be required. Per the
city, the Department of Public Works will prepare the WSA, if necessary. It is also PBS&J's
understanding that the City is currently preparing utility plans for the project, which will be
incorporated into the EIR.
Water Supply, Treatment, and Infrastructure
The PBS&J team will describe available water supplies based on information provided by the City,
including a review of the city's Urban Water Management Plan. The PBS&J Team will coordinate
with the City to determine the appropriate water demand rates for each component of the project.
Based on those demand rates, water demand associated with the proposed 6 -acre site will be
evaluated as well as an estimate of water demand for the remaining 24 -acres site. The PBS&J team
will conduct an assessment that compares available supplies to calculated demand.
The existing water infrastructure, including the water treatment plant and conveyance and storage
facilities that serve the project area will also be described and evaluated for capacity to serve the
project based on information provided by the city utilities staff.
Wastewater
The EIR will describe the existing and planned capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Existing and planned wastewater collection facilities in the project vicinity, including pipelines and
lift stations will be identified. The PBS&J team will coordinate with the city to determine the
appropriate wastewater generation rates for each component of the project. The EIR will describe
and quantify the increased demand for wastewater facilities that could result from implementation of
both the 6 -acres as well as the remaining 24 -acre commercial development. The EIR will identify
any required improvements to the wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure.
Electricity and Natural Gas
The PBS&J team will contact PG&E to obtain information on existing and planned electrical and
natural gas infrastructure in the area and will provide current demand (usage) and consumption
information. The existing and future capacity of PG&E to serve the project will be identified and
any shortfalls in supplying electricity and natural gas to the site will be discussed. Generation rates to
determine the project's demand for electricity will be identified in consultation with PG&E staff.
Transportation and Circulation
The PBS&J team will prepare both the Transportation Study and the Transportation and
Circulation section of the EIR. The following scope of work is based on our initial understanding of
the West Lane Annexation project. From a transportation perspective, the 30 -acre project site is
located just outside the city limits in the West Lane Annexation project area and is largely
undeveloped. All of the surrounding parcels to the South, East, and West are primarily agricultural
in nature and are predominantly undeveloped. The roadway network in this area is not yet fully
developed, and there are therefore only a limited number of ways to go to and from the project site.
This will somewhat reduce the number of intersections and roadway segments that need to be
analyzed.
Based on our preliminary understanding of the project, we believe the major roadways that will need
to be analyzed are US 99, SR 12 (West Kettleman Lane), Harney Lane and Armstrong Lane.
Project Initiation Meeting and Existing Conditions Analysis
The PBS&J Team will meet with City of Lodi staff to finalize the list of study intersections and
roadway segments to be analyzed (assumed under Task 3.1). The outcome of the project initiation
meeting will be a memorandum documenting the revised scope of work and cost estimate for review
and approval by City staff. Based on our current understanding of the project, the following is a list
of the intersections and freeway mainline segments that we propose to analyze.
Intersections
1. Hutchins Street/North West Lane
2. East Harney Lane/North Lower Sacramento Road
3. East Harney Lane/West US 99 Ramps
4. East Harney Lane/East US 99 Ramps
5. West Kettleman Lane (SR 12)/ South Hutchinson Street
6. West Kettleman Lane (SR 12)/ South Ham Lane
7. North West Lane/East Armstrong Lane
8. East Kettleman Lane (SR 12)/ South Cherokee Lane
9. Ham Lane/Harney Lane
10. Harney Lane/Reynolds Ranch Parkway (future intersection)
Freeway Facilities
1. SR 99 NB between East 8 Mile Road and East Armstrong Lane
2. SR 99 SB between East 8 Mile Road and East Armstrong Lane
3. SR 99 NB between East Armstrong Lane and East Harney Lane
4. SR 99 SB between East Armstrong Lane and East Harney Lane
5. SR 99 NB between East Harney Lane and East Kettleman Lane (SR 12)
6. SR 99 SB between East Harney Lane and East Kettleman Lane (SR 12)
The PBS&J team will analyze weekday AM (7:00 — 9:00 AM) and PM (4:00 — 6:00 PM) peak hour
traffic operations at these intersections and mainline segments according to the standards and
methods identified in the latest version of the City of Lodi's General Plan and Caltrans, "Guidelines
for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies" . We will analyze existing conditions at the study
intersections, freeway mainline sections, and freeway weaving sections using the methodology
published in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM 2000). The Synchro software package will be
used to study the intersections and the HCS+ software package will be used to analyze the freeway
mainline sections and ramp junctions.
We will document the bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities within the immediate project vicinity.
This includes bike lanes / paths, crosswalks, sidewalks, bus shelters, bus turnouts, and bus routes.
Analysis Scenarios
Based on preliminary discussions PBS&J will evaluate the following scenarios:
1. Existing: will be evaluated under both the existing General Plan (GP) and the proposed update
to the GP.
2. Existing + Approved: will be evaluated under both the existing GP and the proposed update to
the GP.
3. Existing + Approved + Project: will be evaluated under both the existing GP and the proposed
update to the GP.
4. Cumulative without Project — Existing GP: will be evaluated under the existing GP.
5. Cumulative without Project — Proposed GP: will be evaluated under the Proposed GP.
6. Cumulative + Project — Existing GP: will be evaluated under the existing GP.
7. Cumulative + Project — Proposed GP: will be evaluated under the proposed GP.
Data Collection
The data collection will involve a site visit to collect existing field condition data, including roadway
facilities, traffic controls, and other development in the vicinity of the proposed project site. Truck,
pedestrian, or bicycle volumes will not be collected. The PBS&J Team will obtain traffic studies
from other projects in the vicinity, where traffic counts may be available.
The PBS&J team will collect available freeway data from Caltrans. For the study intersections where
count data are not available or are more than 12 months old, AM and PM peak hour intersection
turning moving counts and ramp counts will be conducted at the locations noted above.
Proposed Project Trip Generation and Distribution
The PBS&J team will determine the project trip generation and distribution for the proposed
project based on the project description information and Trip Generation, by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE). The distribution of traffic for Existing Plus Approved Projects,
Existing Plus Approved Projects Plus Project, Cumulative Conditions without Project, and
Cumulative Conditions with Project will be determined based on complimentary land uses and the
surrounding transportation system. Project generated traffic will be assigned to the surrounding
transportation system for the AM and PM peak hour conditions.
We will document significance criteria to identify transportation impacts in the EIR. Roadway and
local study intersection impacts will be based on California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
level of service standards. Freeway mainline, on-ramp merge sections, off -ramp diverge sections, and
ramp terminal intersection impacts will also be based on Caltrans level of service standards.
Existing Plus Approved Projects
The PBS&J team will meet with City staff and obtain information on all approved / proposed
development projects in the study area. This development will be added to the Existing Conditions
analysis. The PBS&J Team will analyze AM and PM peak hour traffic operations at the study
intersections, freeway mainline, and ramp junctions under Existing Plus Approved Projects
conditions. This analysis will be performed based on both the adopted and proposed General Plan
standards.
Existing Plus Approved Projects Plus Project
The PBS&J team will analyze the impacts of the proposed project under near-term conditions. New
trips generated by the planned project will be assigned to the local street and regional freeway
system. The PBS&J Team will analyze AM and PM peak hour traffic operations at the study
intersections, freeway mainline, and ramp junctions under Existing Plus Approved Projects Plus
Project conditions.
Based upon the standards of significance for intersections, freeway mainline, freeway on-ramp merge
section, freeway off -ramp diverge section, bicycles, and pedestrians, project impacts will be identified
and mitigation measures will be recommended. Mitigation measures may include modifications to
the roadway network and traffic control devices and will reflect applicable policies and practices. A
textual discussion of the feasibility of proposed mitigation measures will be included and will focus
on available right-of-way and possible building impacts.
This analysis will be performed based on both the adopted and proposed General Plan standards.
Cumulative Conditions without Project
The PBS&J team will meet with city staff to determine the future year (2025 or 2030) that will be
used for this project. We will obtain information on all the land use changes projected to occur
between the Existing and Cumulative year, and all planned / programmed street improvements
scheduled to occur in the study area by this out -year. Future background traffic volumes will be
based on the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) 2007 adopted travel demand model.
The PBS&J team will analyze AM and PM peak hour traffic operations at the study intersections,
freeway mainline, and ramp junctions under Cumulative without Project conditions. A textual
discussion of the feasibility of proposed mitigation measures will be included and will focus on
available right-of-way and possible building impacts.
This analysis will be performed based on the adopted General Plan standards.
Cumulative Conditions with Project
The PBS&J team will also analyze the impacts of the proposed project under long term conditions.
New trips generated by the project will be assigned to the local street and roadway system. The
PBS&J team will analyze AM and PM peak hour traffic operations at the study intersections,
freeway mainline, and ramp junctions under Cumulative with project conditions.
Based upon the standards of significance for intersections, freeway mainline, freeway on-ramp merge
section, freeway off -ramp diverge section, bicycles, and pedestrians, project impacts will be identified
and mitigation measures will be recommended. Mitigation measures may include modifications to
the roadway network and / or traffic control devices and will reflect applicable policies and practices.
A textual discussion of the feasibility of proposed mitigation measures will be included and will focus
on available right-of-way and possible building impacts.
This analysis will be performed based on both the adopted and proposed General Plan standards.
Documentation and Meetings
The PBS&J team will document the results of the analysis in a Transportation Study and prepare
the corresponding Transportation and Circulation section of the EIR.
The PBS&J team will respond to one set of comments on the Draft Transportation Study. We have
budgeted 30 hours to respond to comments. If additional time or analysis is needed to respond to
the comments, we will submit a supplemental scope of work.
The PBS&J Transportation Team will meet hold up to a total of four (4) meetings with Caltrans,
SJCOG or any other agencies as necessary to discuss the methodology and the results. If additional
meetings are required they will be performed as additional services.
Second Administrative Draft EIR
Based upon city comments on the Administrative Draft EIR, the PBS&J team will prepare a Second
Administrative Draft EIR for city review. If the city determines that this additional draft is not
required, it can be removed from the scope of work.
Screencheck DEIR
Based on one consolidated set of comments on the ADEIR (or Second ADEIR, as appropriate), the
PBS&J team will prepare a Screencheck DEIR that will incorporate modifications made to the
ADEIR and will be provided to the City to ensure that all agreed to revisions are incorporated prior
to publication.
Draft EIR
The PBS&J team will revise the Screencheck DEIR and prepare the DEIR for the required 45-day
public review. It is assumed that review of the Screencheck DEIR will not result in any new technical
analysis or substantial text revisions. After city review of the Screencheck, the PBS&J team will
incorporate one set of consolidated comments provided by the city and will prepare the document
for publication. The PBS&J team will prepare the NOA to provide to the City for distribution, and
will prepare the NOC and file the NOC and 15 copies of the DEIR with the State Clearinghouse.
This scope of work assumes the city will mail the NOA to interested parties and advertise the
document's availability in a local newspaper.
Task 3.4 Administrative Final and Final EIR
Public and agency comments on the DEIR generally require only clarification and expansion of the
EIR analysis and/or recognition of the commenters' concerns about the project being considered. In
some cases, however, additional analysis may be required. Because new impacts can trigger
recirculation of the DEIR, which could alter the project schedule, it is important to identify issues
for recirculation as quickly as possible. Therefore, after the close of the 45-day public comment
period on the DEIR, the PBS&J Team will begin preparation of the Administrative Final EIR
(AFEIR) with a review of all public and agency comments, followed by a meeting with city staff (if
determined necessary) to discuss the most critical comments. This approach will ensure that critical
path items are identified immediately, and that the most difficult or sensitive comments receive
ample attention.
Comment letters will be organized by federal, state, local jurisdiction, members of the public and by
date received. All comments will be numbered (to indicate comment letter and comment number),
and the responses to those comments will be similarly numbered to allow easy correlation. Where
necessary, the text of the DEIR will be revised in a track changes format to indicate text that has
been deleted (by strike -out) or new text has been inserted (by underline). Possible master responses
(responses that address major, repetitive comments on the document) will also be identified. If
comments received exceed the assumptions of this scope, the EIR project manager will immediately
contact the city and project applicant regarding a revised scope and budget for this task.
The FEIR will include:
■ List of commenters;
■ Comments and responses to comments;
■ Summary of text changes;
■ Revised summary table; and MMP.
A text change chapter will summarize changes in chapters and section of the DEIR made in response
to comments received.
Consistent with CEQA requirements, the FEIR will also include a Mitigation Monitoring Program
(MMP). The MMP will be designed to ensure compliance with all adopted mitigation measures.
The MMP will be in a table format, and will specify mitigation measures, timing of the action, and
parties responsible for implementation and monitoring.
The MMP will be prepared in an agreed to format and will consist of:
■ All mitigation measures;
■ Timing and frequency of action;
■ Responsibility for implementation;
■ Responsibility for monitoring;
■ Standards for compliance; and
■ Verification of compliance.
Second Administrative Final EIR
Based upon city comments on the Administrative Final EIR, the PBS&J team will prepare a Second
Administrative Final EIR for city review. If the city determines that this additional draft is not
required, it can be removed from the scope of work.
Screencheck and Final EIR
Based on one consolidated set of comments on the AFEIR provided by the city, the PBS&J team
will revise the AFEIR and prepare a Screencheck FEIR for city review. The Screencheck FEIR will
incorporate modifications made to the AFEIR and will be provided to the team to ensure that all
agreed to revisions are incorporated prior to publication. It is assumed that review of the Screencheck
FEIR will not result in any new technical analysis or substantial text revisions. After city review of
the Screencheck, the PBS&J team will incorporate one consolidated set of comments provided by
city staff and prepare and prepare the FEIR.
It is assumed that the FEIR will be distributed by the city at least 10 days prior to the EIR
certification hearings. The PBS&J team will also prepare the NOD for posting at the county offices
after certification of the EIR to start the 30 -day Statue of Limitations.
Prepare Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
The PBS&J team will draft the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations using
a format to be provided by the city. The PBS&J team will revise the Findings document based on
comments provided by the city and will provide the final document to the city.
Task 3.5 EIR Project Management
The EIR process requires regular communication between the EIR team and city staff. The EIR
project manager will maintain regular contact with city staff, by phone, facsimile, and electronic
mail. PBS&J's project director, senior environmental manager, Christine Kronenberg, AICP, will
oversee preparation of each component of the environmental analyses and PBS&J, project manager,
Chris Mundhenk will coordinate interaction between the EIR team, including city staff, PBS&J's
planning team, and the project applicant and its consultants. This scope and budget assumes 7.5
hours per month for the project manager and 8 hours per month for the deputy project manager
over the 12 -month (52-week) schedule.
TASK 4 PROJECT MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Task 4.1 Meetings with City Staff and Project Team
The scope of work provides for biweekly meetings with city staff over the 12 -month (52-week)
schedule. The budget for task 4 assumes up to two hours per meeting (plus travel time) at the City
of Lodi offices or up to two hours for conference calls, as needed in lieu of meeting at the city. The
budget also assumes four hours per month of internal PBS&J EIR team meetings.
During the 12 -month timeframe, the PBS&J team has assumed the following attendance for
meetings and conference calls with city staff:
Planning Services: The Planning Services project manager or project planner will be available to
attend the following meetings.
■ One project initiation meeting with city staff (per Task 1)
■ Up to twenty-six biweekly meetings and/or conference calls with city staff
EIR Services: The EIR project manager and either the EIR project director or EIR deputy project
manager will be available to attend the following meetings.
■ One project initiation meeting with city staff (per Task 1)
■ Up to twenty-six biweekly meetings and conference call with city staff
■ One NOP scoping meeting with city staff
Task 4.2 Public Hearings
The scope of work and budget assumes the EIR project director's and planning services project
manager's attendance at up to seven public hearings, as follows:
■ Two Planning Commission
■ Three City Council
■ Two San Joaquin LAFCo
For the purposes of the budget, the PBS&J team assumes three hours per public hearing (plus travel
time). The PBS&J team will prepare all necessary staff reports and make presentations at the public
hearings, as directed by staff.
Budget
The proposed budget is based on the PBS&J Team hours and associated direct costs to complete the
identified Scope of Work tasks, as illustrated on the following page.
BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS
There are a number of factors that could influence the budget. The proposed budged is based on the
Scope of Work (Section 2) and the following assumptions:
■ The City will provide information, as necessary, to PBS&J in a coordinated and unified
manner.
■ There are no major revisions to, or significant changes in the direction of, the proposed
project.
■ The processing of the project is not significantly delayed or compressed from the identified
schedule due to technical, political, or other issues. It is assumed work will be completed by
the end of 12 months.
■ The effort of the Planning Project Manager does not exceed 12 hours per month.
■ The effort of the Project Planner does not exceed 8 hours per month.
■ PBS&J's costs are based on the assumption that any technical studies to be prepared by the
project applicant are complete and will form the basis of relevant impact analyses. In addition,
the proposed budget is based on the applicant providing the level of detail necessary in the
project description to prepare a project -level analysis.
■ Should additional technical analysis be required in the EIR beyond that identified in this
scope of work following public and agency review of the NOP/IS and/or comments received
on the DEIR, PBS&J would contact the City to renegotiate the budget to include any
additional work upon specific direction and authorization by the City.
■ The EIR will analyze a total of four project alternatives (including the No Project Alternative).
PBS&J assumes the City or applicant representatives will provide information on alternatives
considered but dismissed and any relevant project information for PBS&J to use in describing
and evaluating alternatives.
■ PBS&J will attend up to 7 public hearings and up to 26 meetings with staff. Additional
meetings and hearings will be negotiated separately, at the written request of the applicant.
The cost of the applicant/staff meetings assumes approximately 3 hours per meeting, including
travel time to meet at City offices and one hour via conference call. The cost of public
meetings/hearings is based on individual billing rates and mileage (see attached compensation
schedule). It is assumed that each public meeting would take a total of six hours, inclusive of
travel time and preparation.
■ PBS&J will prepare public notices for the City to distribute the NOA, NOP/IS, DEIR, and
FEIR. PBS&J will prepare the NOC and deliver 15 copies of the NOP/IS and DEIR to the
State Clearinghouse. PBS&J will prepare the NOD, but the City will post the NOD at the
County Clerk's office.
■ It is assumed the ADEIR and DEIR will be approximately 500 pages with appendices, double
sided. The AFEIR and FEIR, including the MMP, will be 250 pages double sided.
■ If the project extends beyond twelve months from the time the contract is signed, for reasons
outside of PBS&J's control, PBS&J will have the right to submit a revised budget, which
could include a revised set of billing rates and make concomitant adjustments in the project
budget.
■ The budget for printing/Xerox/distribution costs is an estimate, which assumes approximately
5% of the total gross budget amount. PBS&J will charge actual printing/Xerox/distribution
costs to the project, plus 15% (PBS&J administration fee on expenses).
Lastly, it will be important to continuously monitor budget status throughout the course of the
project. PBS&J will promptly notify the City should costs exceed estimates or if out of scope work is
requested.
City of Lodi West Lane Annexation Project
Cost Estimate for Planning Services & EIR
Project Project Deputy Planning Project
Project Title Direct Manager Project Project Planner Technical Technical Technical Technical Technical Word Graphics/ Hours
Manager Manager Processing GIs Per Cost Per
Billing Title Senior Project AssocSenio Senior Sr.Trans Sc Planner plannerI Planner II Assoc
g Manager Manager Manager Planner II Planner I Manager /Engineer Scientist Task Subtask Cost Per Task
Task 1
Project Initiation 8 4 8 4 24 $ 3,260 $ 3,260
Task 2
Planning Services 144 72 216 $ 32,040 $ 32,040
Task 3
EIR
Task 3.1
EIR Initiation 61
41
41
1
1 81
81
41
81
81 1
1 50
$ 6,970
$ 6,970
Task 3.2
NOP/Initial Study
1 41
401
1
1
1
1
1
1 1 41 41
52
$ 5,600
$ 5,600
Task 3.3
Administrative Draft and Draft EIR
$ 172,535
Administrative Draft EIR
Introduction
2
2 $ 220
Summary
4
6
10 $ 950
Project Description
2
12
6
20 $ 2,090
Land Use Consistency and Compatibility
36
6
42 $ 3,930
Agricultural Resources
40
4
44 $ 3,740
Air Quality and Climate Change
50
4
54 $ 7,340
Biological Resources
45
4
49 $ 6,640
Hydrology and Water Quality
401
4
44 $ 5,940
Noise
48
4
52 $ 7,060
Transportation and Circulation
8
80
290
48
48
474 $ 69,900
Public Utilities
45
45 $ 4,275
CEQA Required Sections
12
12 $ 1,320
Alternatives
4
35
4
43 $ 4,710
Technical review/Production 8
40
60
28
136 $ 15,340
Second Administrative Draft EIR
36
54
i 6
81 12
24
140 $ 15,610
Screencheck Draft EIR
28
48
4
6 8
24
4
122 $ 13,330
Draft EIR 4
24
40
1
1 1
24
1 92 $ 10,140
Task 3.4
Administrative Final and Final EIR
40,990
Administrative Final EIR 4
24
40
2
4 8
24
106 $ 11,810
Second Administrative Final EIR
20
36
8
24
88 $ 9,720
Screencheck Final EIR
16
35
18
69 $ 7,460
Final EIR 4
10
16
16
46 $ 5,000
Mitigation Monitoring Program
4
24
4
32 $ 3,500
Prepare Findings
4
24
4
32 $ 3,500
Task 3.5
JEIR Project Management 24
90
96
210 T 25,740
25,740
Task 4
Project Meetings & Public Hearings
Task 4.1
Meetings with City Staff and Project Team 261 1041 721 1041 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 306 $ 41,850
41,850
Task 4.2
Public Hearings
9,225
Planning Commission (fast) 5
5
10 $ 1,525
Planning Commission (second) 5
5
10 $ 1,525
City Council (first) 5
5
10 $ 1,525
City Council (second) 5
5
10 $ 1,525
City Council (third) 5
5
10 $ 1,525
San Joaquin LAFCo (first)
5
5 $ 800
San Joaquin LAFCo (second)
5
5 $ 800
Total Hours 101 430
658
291 76
88
298 56
107 227
248
92
2,672
Hourly Rate $ 145 $ 130
$ 110
$ 160 $ 125
$ 215
$ 150 $ 85
$ 95 $ 140
$ 85
$ 85
Total PBS&J Labor $ 14,645 $ 55,900
$ 72,380
$ 46,560 $ 9,500
$ 18,920
$ 44,700 $ 4,760
$ 10,165 $ 31,780
1 $ 21,080
$ 7,820
$ 338,210 $ 338,210
Expenses $ 20,900
Printing/Xerox/Distribution $ 15,000
Miscellaneous $ 1,500
Traffic Counts $ 4,000
Records Search $ 400
Subtotal $ 359,110
PBS&J Administration Fee (15% of Expenses) $ 3,135
Total Budget 362,245
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ARTICLE 1
PARTIES AND PURPOSE
Section 1.1 Parties
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of 2008, by and
between the CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "CITY"), and Pacific
Municipal Consultants, dba PMC, a California corporation, (hereinafter "CONSULTANT").
Section 1.2 Purpose
CITY selected the CONSULANT to render certain professional services to the
CITY.
CITY wishes to enter into an agreement with CONSULTANT to perform those
services as set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated by this reference. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it is qualified to provide
such services to CITY.
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Section 2.1 Scope of Services
CONSULTANT, for the benefit and at the direction of CITY, shall perform the
Scope of Services as set forth in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by this reference.
Section 2.2 Time for Commencement and Completion of Work
CONSULTANT shall commence work pursuant to this Agreement, upon receipt of
a written notice to proceed from CITY and shall perform all services diligently and
complete work under this Agreement based on a mutually agreed upon timeline or as
otherwise designated in the Scope of Services.
CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY such reports, diagrams, drawings and
surveys as may be indicated in the Scope of Services.
CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delays caused by the failure of CITY
staff or agents to provide required data or review documents within the appropriate time
frames. The review time by CITY and any other agencies involved in the project from
which the Scope of Services is required shall not be counted against CONSULTANT's
contract performance period. Also, any delays due to weather, vandalism, acts of God,
etc., shall not be counted. CONSULTANT shall remain in contact with reviewing
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agencies, if any, and make all efforts to review and return all comments received
therefrom.
Section 2.3 Meetings
CONSULTANT shall attend meetings as indicated in the Scope of Services.
Section 2.4 Staffing
CONSULTANT acknowledges that CITY has relied on CONSULTANT's
capabilities and on the qualifications of CONSULTANT's principals and staff as identified
in its proposal to CITY. The Scope of Services shall be performed by CONSULTANT,
unless otherwise agreed to by CITY in writing. CITY shall be notified by CONSULTANT of
any change of Project Manager and CITY is granted the right of approval of all original,
additional and replacement personnel in CITY's sole discretion and shall be notified by
CONSULTANT of any changes of CONSULTANT's project staff prior to any change.
The City acknowledges and agrees that the Consultant has invested considerable
time and money that would be difficult to quantify in the training and development of
Consultant's employees. Therefore, without receiving the Consultant's written permission,
the City agrees not to hire, retain or contract with any employee of Consultant who
performs services for the City under this Agreement for a period of one year from the date
this Agreement is terminated.
CONSULTANT represents that it has thoroughly investigated and considered the
Scope of Services (Exhibit A) and is prepared to and can perform all services specified
therein. CONSULTANT represents that it has, or will have at the time this Agreement is
executed, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever
nature that are legally required for CONSULTANT to practice its profession, and that
CONSULTANT shall, at its own cost and expense, keep in effect during the life of this
Agreement all such licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals, and shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY against any costs associated with such
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals which may be imposed against
CITY under this Agreement.
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Section 2.5 Subcontracts
CITY acknowledges that CONSULTANT may subcontract certain portions of the
Scope of Services to subconsultants as specified and identified in Exhibit A. Should any
subconsultants be replaced or added after CITY's approval, CITY shall be notified within
ten (10) days and said subconsultants shall be subject to CITY's approval prior to initiating
any work under the Scope of Services. CONSULTANT shall remain fully responsible for
the complete and full performance of services performed by subconsultants and shall pay
the fees and costs incurred by all such subconsultants.
ARTICLE 3
COMPENSATION
Section 3.1 Compensation
CONSULTANT's compensation for all work under this Agreement shall not exceed
the amount of the Fee Proposal, attached as a portion of Exhibit A.
CONSULTANT shall not undertake any work beyond the scope of this Agreement
unless such additional work is approved in advance and in writing by CITY.
Section 3.2 Method of Payment
CONSULTANT shall submit invoices for completed work on a monthly basis, or as
otherwise agreed, providing, without limitation, details as to amount of hours, individual
performing said work, hourly rate, and indicating to what aspect of the Scope of Services
said work is attributable.
Section 3.3 Costs
The fees shown on Exhibit A include all reimbursable costs required for the
performance of the individual work tasks by CONSULTANT and/or subconsultant and
references to reimbursable costs located on any other fee schedule(s) shall not apply.
Payment of additional reimbursable costs considered to be over and above those inherent
in the original Scope of Services shall be approved in writing by CITY.
CONSULTANT charge rates are attached and incorporated in Exhibit A. The
charge rates for CONSULTANT shall remain in effect and unchanged for the duration of
this Agreement unless approved in writing by CITY.
Section 3.4 Auditing
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CITY reserves the right to periodically audit all charges made by CONSULTANT to
CITY for services under this Agreement. Upon request, CONSULTANT agrees to furnish
CITY, or a designated representative, with necessary information and assistance needed
to conduct such an audit.
CONSULTANT agrees that CITY or its delegate will have the right to review,
obtain and copy all records pertaining to performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT
agrees to provide CITY or its delegate with any relevant information requested and shall
permit CITY or its delegate access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal
business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying
such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under
investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this requirement.
CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years
after final payment under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 4
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 4.1 Nondiscrimination
In performing services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall not discriminate
in the employment of its employees or in the engagement of any subconsultants on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,
ancestry, age, or any other criteria prohibited by law.
Section 4.2 Responsibility for Damage
CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Lodi, the City
Council, elected and appointed Boards, Commissions, all officers and employees or
agents from any suits, claims or actions brought by any person or persons for or on
account of any injuries or damages sustained or arising from the services performed
under this Agreement, but only to the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors or
omissions of the CONSULTANT and except those injuries or damages arising out of the
active negligence of CITY or its agents, officers or employees.
Section 4.3 No Personal Liability
Neither the City Council, nor any other officer or authorized assistant or agent or
employee of CITY shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under this
Agreement.
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Section 4.4 Responsibility of CITY
CITY shall not be held responsible for the care or protection of any material or
parts of the work described in the Scope of Services prior to final acceptance by CITY,
except as expressly provided herein.
Section 4.5 Insurance Requirements for CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement,
insurance coverage as listed below. These insurance policies shall protect
CONSULTANT and any subcontractor performing work covered under this Agreement
from claims for damages for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as from
claims for property damages, which may arise from CONSULTANT'S operations under
this Agreement, whether such operations be by CONSULTANT or by any subcontractor or
by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, and the amount of such
insurance shall be as follows:
1. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury -
Ea. Occurrence/Aggregate
$1,000,000 Property Damage -
Ea. Occurrence/Aggregate
or
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limits
2. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury - Ea. Person
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury - Ea. Occurrence
$1,000,000 Property Damage - Ea. Occurrence
or
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limits
NOTE: CONSULTANT agrees and stipulates that any insurance coverage
provided to CITY shall provide for a claims period following termination of coverage.
A copy of the certificate of insurance with the following endorsements shall be
furnished to CITY:
(a) Additional Named Insured Endorsement
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Such insurance as is afforded by this policy shall also apply to the City of Lodi, its
elected and appointed Boards, Commissions, Officers, Agents and Employees as
additional named insureds insofar as work performed by the insured under written
Agreement with CITY. (This endorsement shall be on a form furnished to CITY and
shall be included with CONSULTANT'S policies.)
(b) Primary Insurance Endorsement
Such insurance as is afforded by the endorsement for the Additional Insureds shall
apply as primary insurance. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Lodi or its
officers and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with the insurance
afforded by this endorsement.
(c) Separation of Insured's Clause
The term "insured" is used severally and not collectively, but the inclusion herein of
more than one insured shall not operate to increase the limit of the company's
liability.
(d) Notice of Cancellation or Change in Coverage Endorsement
This policy may not be canceled by the company without 30 days' prior written notice
of such cancellation to the City Attorney, City of Lodi, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA
95241, except as to a 10 -day notice for non-payment of premium
(e) CONSULTANT agrees and stipulates that any insurance coverage provided to CITY
shall provide for a claims period following termination of coverage which is at least
consistent with the claims period or statutes of limitations found in the California Tort
Claims Act (California Government Code Section 810, et seq.). "Claims made"
coverage requiring the insureds to give notice of any potential liability during a time
period shorter than that found in the Tort Claims Act shall be unacceptable.
Section 4.6 Worker's Compensation Insurance
CONSULTANT shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement,
Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of CONSULTANT'S employees employed to
perform work hereunder and, if any work is sublet, CONSULTANT shall require the
subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's
employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the
CONSULTANT. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this
Agreement is not protected under the Worker's Compensation Statute, CONSULTANT
shall provide and shall cause each subcontractor to provide insurance for the protection of
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said employees. This policy may not be canceled nor the coverage reduced by the
company without 30 days' prior written notice of such cancellation or reduction in
coverage to the City Attorney, City of Lodi, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241.
Section 4.7 Time of the Essence
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 4.8 Successors and Assigns
CITY and CONSULTANT each bind themselves, their partners, successors,
assigns, and legal representatives to this Agreement without the written consent of the
others. CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without
the prior written consent of CITY. Consent to any such transfer shall be at the sole
discretion of CITY.
Section 4.9 Notices
Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing
signed by an authorized representative of the sender and shall be deemed to have been
given when the same is personally served or upon receipt by express or overnight
delivery, postage prepaid, or in three (3) days from the time of mailing if sent by first class
or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective parties as follows:
To CITY: City of Lodi
Blair King, City Manager
221 West Pine Street
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
To CONSULTANT: PMC
Philip O. Carter, President
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 220
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Section 4.10 Cooperation of CITY
CITY shall cooperate fully in a timely manner in providing relevant information that
it has at its disposal relevant to the Scope of Services.
Section 4.11 CONSULTANT is Not an Employee of CITY
It is understood that CONSULTANT is not acting hereunder in any manner as an
employee of CITY, but solely under this Agreement as an independent contractor.
Section 4.12 Termination
CITY or CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party at
least ten (10) days written notice. Where phases are anticipated within the Scope of
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Services, at which an intermediate decision is required concerning whether to proceed
further, CITY may terminate at the conclusion of any such phase. Upon termination,
CONSULTANT shall be entitled to payment as set forth in the attached Exhibit A to the
extent that the work has been performed. Upon termination, CONSULTANT shall
immediately suspend all work under this Agreement and deliver any documents or work in
progress to CITY. However, CITY shall assume no liability for costs, expenses or lost
profits resulting from services not completed or for contracts entered into by
CONSULTANT with third parties in reliance upon this Agreement.
Section 4.13 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void
or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
Section 4.14 Captions
The captions of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for the
convenience of the parties hereto only and shall not be deemed to be relevant in resolving
any question or interpretation or intent hereunder.
Section 4.15 Integration and Modification
This Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between
CONSULTANT and CITY; supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or
Agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties; and may be amended only be
written instrument signed by CONSULTANT and CITY.
Section 4.16 Applicable Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue
for any court proceeding brought under this Agreement will be with the San Joaquin
County Superior Court.
Section 4.17 Attorney's Fees
In the event any dispute between the parties arises under or regarding this
Agreement, the prevailing party in any litigation of the dispute shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees from the party who does not prevail as determined by the San
Joaquin County Superior Court.
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Section 4.18 Contract Terms Prevail
All exhibits and this Agreement are intended to be construed as a single
document. Should any inconsistency occur between the specific terms of this Agreement
and the attached exhibits, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
Section 4.19 Authority
The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the
parties they purport to represent to execute this Agreement.
Section 4.20 Ownership of Documents
All documents, photographs, reports, analyses, audits, computer tapes or cards, or
other material documents or data, and working papers, whether or not in final form, which
have been obtained or prepared under this Agreement, shall be deemed the property of
CITY. Upon CITY's request, CONSULTANT shall allow CITY to inspect all such
documents during CONSULTANT'S regular business hours. Upon termination or
completion of services under this Agreement, all information collected, work product and
documents shall be delivered by CONSULTANT to CITY within ten (10) days.
CITY agrees to indemnify, defend and hold CONSULTANT harmless from any
liability resulting from CITY's use of such documents for any purpose other than the
purpose for which they were prepared.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and CONSULTANT have executed this
Agreement as of the date first above written.
ATTEST:
By
RANDIJOHL
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation
By
BLAIR KING
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CONSULTANT
By
D. STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
ATTO NEY
By:
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PMC°
July 9, 2008
Peter Pirnejad
Planning Manager
CITY OF LODI
221 W. Pine St.
Lodi, CA 95240
RE: PROPOSAL AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE
CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF LODI FOR THE SOUTH
HUTCHINS STREET ANNEXATION PROJECT
Dear Mr. Pirnejad:
Thank you for the opportunity to meet with us and to submit this letter proposal offering our contract
staff services to the City of Lodi. This proposal provides a brief overview of our company, our services,
qualifications of our personnel, and current hourly rates.
PMC is dedicated to serving the needs of cities, counties, and other governmental agencies by providing
a complementary range of municipal finance, planning, environmental, and management services. PMC
provides comprehensive staff contract assistance, environmental services, General and Specific Plan
preparation, LAFCo/annexation services, fiscal and impact fee studies, infrastructure and facility finance
planning, regulatory permitting assistance, public relations, community outreach, housing, grant writing,
and all aspects of current and advanced planning assistance to our clients.
The firm was established in 1995 with a mission to provide planning, environmental and municipal
services to public agencies, special districts and public -oriented organizations. Since that time, PMC has
provided its wide range of services to more than 200 cities, counties, and special districts throughout
the western United States. The company has grown steadily and today consists of more than 220
employees working from our nine primary offices and other project locations.
Our dedication to providing effective consulting services has established PMC as a recognized industry
leader. We offer professional part-time and full-time contract staff with a variety of specializations and
expertise to supplement the agency's work force capabilities. When PMC provides contract staff to an
agency, we are committing the resources of our entire firm.
PMC is fully prepared to support the efforts of the staff we assign to your jurisdiction and to share our
experience with you. Our work for agencies throughout California provides us with practical, first hand
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knowledge of successful programs, policies, and documents that address a wide range of issues affecting
communities today.
CONTRACT STAFF PLANNING
We have provided long-term and temporary planning assistance to many agencies in California, ranging
from small, rural communities to large, urban cities. In the Central Valley, PMC provides assistance to
the cities of Stockton, Modesto, Hughson, Ceres, Livingston, Fresno, and Hanford. We are familiar with
the issues facing cities in San Joaquin County and the surrounding area.
Our on-call services offer an effective and cost-efficient way to respond to your department's fluctuating
workload. For current planning projects, PMC staff is able to process applications from initial review to
hearings. Specific tasks typically include review for application completeness, project and site plan
analysis, corresponding with project sponsors, conducting (or managing) CEQA review, preparing staff
reports and analysis, coordinating noticing and other City procedures, and participating in necessary
meetings and hearings.
LAFCO SERVICES
PMC staff has provided planning services and/or prepared studies for more than a dozen LAFCO clients
throughout California, and possesses a thorough understanding of OPR Guidelines, LAFCO policies and
procedures, the Cortese -Knox Local Government Reorganization Act, and changes to the Act made
pursuant to AB 2838 (Herzberg) in 2000. At the core of the changes were reforms aimed at
discouraging urban sprawl, preserving open space and prime agricultural lands, ensuring efficient and
logical extension of municipal services, changes to the operational structure of LAFCOs, and
implementation of a mandated five-year update of spheres of influence. Among the more practical
implementation requirements: consideration of available water supply, infill opportunities (e.g., the
timeliness and appropriateness of requested annexations or amendments to spheres of influence),
affordable housing goals, ability to efficiently and adequately provide municipal services, and how these
types of service issues interrelate.
SCOPE OF WORK
PMC understands that the City of Lodi seeks an experienced project manager/senior level planner to
manage the processing of the West Lane Annexation (Sutter Gould) project. This project involves a 30 -
acre site to be developed with 6 acres of medical offices and the remainder with future commercial
uses. This project involves an annexation agreement, a General Plan Amendment, prezone, development
agreement as well as environmental clearance from the City's Planning Commission, City Council and
San Joaquin County LAFCo. We understand that an environmental impact report is currently being
prepared and that contract planning assistance will be needed to manage this project throughout the
entitlement process. The processing of this project is estimated to take approximately one year.
PMC understands that the City of Lodi previously contracted with a separate environmental consultant
to prepare the environmental document (Environmental Impact Report (EIR)) for the proposed project.
It is further understood that PMC will be responsible for providing project management services as an
extension of City staff to ensure the processing of the proposed project, including all associated
entitlements and the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). It is anticipated that work is to commence on
or immediately after August 6, 2008.
Peter Pirnejad, Planner Manager
July 9, 2008
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We have prepared this proposal to address the current planning service needs of the City at this time.
Our present staffing and commitments allow us to propose the following approach for the City's needs.
PROPOSED STAFF
We propose to dedicate Gary Pedroni, a senior planner and project manager with over 23 years of
experience in the planning field, to serve the City of Lodi. Mr. Pedroni provides current and advance
planning services for complex projects and studies including specific plans, community/area plans,
environmental impact report (EIR) preparation/review, airport plan development and implementation,
and redevelopment agency planning. He has extensive experience working with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and in making oral and written presentations to decision-making
bodies. He has coordinated complex project review with numerous levels of government agencies,
formulated work programs, drafted grant proposals, and administered project budgets. Mr. Pedroni has
been responsible for overseeing the preparation of EIR's including those for General Plan updates. Mr.
Pedroni has served as a contract planner for the City of Santa Rosa, City of Ukiah, Town of Corte
Madera, City of Clearlake, and the City of Willits. Mr. Pedroni has also prepared Zoning Codes and
various ordinance amendments over the years and is currently managing the preparation of a Municipal
Service Review for the City of Ukiah and closely working with the Mendocino County LAFCo in
providing technical assistance. As a county planner, Mr. Pedroni has also managed General Plan updates,
specific plan preparations, reviewed proposed annexations and has processed numerous entitlements,
including tentative subdivision maps, conditional use permits, design reviews, and has facilitated
numerous public and stakeholder meetings.
It is estimated that Mr. Pedroni's time will consist of office time as needed to attend
meetings/conference calls, preparation of reports and notices, attendance of public hearings, including
collaborating with City staff, as determined by the City, with additional work being completed off-site.
Services to Lodi: On-site, off-site project management
Availability: Approximately 20 hours per week with the ability to roll over unused hours from week
to week.
Other PMC staff representing a variety of disciplines including planning, environmental analysis, biological
resources, archaeology/history, GIS/computerized mapping, housing, municipal finance, and natural
resources planning are also available to the City as a resource. PMC also has a variety of other junior
and senior level planners available to assist with project processing and CEQA review of development
projects (e.g., staff reports, initial studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations) if the City needs
additional assistance to meet deadlines and time constraints.
In addition to Mr. Pedroni, we also propose to include Rebecca Cremeen, Senior Planner and Aprile
Haupt, Senior Planner. Both Ms. Cremeen and Ms. Haupt will provide assistance to Mr. Pedroni as
needed in order to complete assigned tasks and allow for the project to move forward in a timely
manner. Mr. Pedroni will serve as the Project Manager/Project Planner for this assignment. In addition
to project planner and staff resources noted above, Ignacio (Nash) Gonzalez, Senior Associate will also
be available to the City as a resource.
Peter Pirnejad, Planner Manager
July 9, 2008
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Billing Rate:
Gary Pedroni, Project Manager/Senior Planner $130 per hour
Ignacio (Nash) Gonzalez, Senior Associate $130 per hour
Rebecca Cremeen, Senior Planner $100 per hour
Aprile Haupt, Senior Planner $100 per hour
BILLING
PMC proposes billing on an hourly basis. PMC is capable of providing invoices in any format requested
by the City, including invoices that outline each planner's time spent on specific tasks during the billing
period. This will assist the City in recovering costs from applicants for work done on a particular
element of the work program. PMC will work with the City to determine the most appropriate billing
method to meet the specific needs of the City.
If you should have any questions regarding this submittal, please do not hesitate to contact me at (530)
750-7076 ext. 301 or (707) 332-6263. In addition, you may also contact Sara Allinder at (209) 484-
3433. Again, thank you for your interest in PMC and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Ignacio (Nash) Gonzalez, AICP
Senior Associate
NG
Enclosures: Resumes
Cc: Sara Allinder, AICP
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER CONTRACTS WITH PBS&J
FOR PLANNING SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT PREPARATION; AND PMC, INC. FOR PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATING TO THE PROPOSED
SUTTER GOULD MEDICAL FACILITY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to enter contracts with PBS&J for planning services and
Environmental Impact Report preparation; and PMC, Inc. for Project Management
Services relating to the proposed Sutter Gould Medical Facility at West Lane and Harney
Lane to be reimbursed by the Applicant.
Dated: August 6,2008
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-156 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 6, 2008, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, and
Mayor Mounce
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hitchcock
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
�ZDI JOHL
City Clerk
2008-156