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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional
Services Agreement for Environmental Review Documentation with Basecamp
Environmental, Inc. of Lodi, and to Execute a Reimbursement Agreement with
Celia Hung for Environmental Review Services by Basecamp Environmental,
Inc. for the Proposed "Lake House" Project at 2201 West Turner Road
MEETING DATE: November 18, 2020
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement for environmental review
documentation with Basecamp Environmental, Inc. of Lodi,
and to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Celia Hung for environmental review
services by Basecamp Environmental, Inc. for the proposed "Lake House" project at 2201
West Turner Road
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:The City of Lodi has received a land use application from
Celia Hung at 2201 West Turner Road. The proposed
project proposes the development of a hotel, retail space,
and multi -family housing, and includes a General Plan
Amendment, Rezone and master development plan for the
property.
The land use entitlement for this project will require the preparation of an environmental
document consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act. The project applicant is
required to pay for the preparation of environmental review, although BaseCamp will be
under contract to the City and will work under the direction of City staff to prepare the
environmental impact report. BaseCamp's scope of work is attached to this report.
As part of the environmental review, staff has prepared a Professional Services Agreement
for environmental review documentation with Basecamp Environmental, Inc. of Lodi, CA.
The cost of the professional services is identified not to exceed $104,244.25, which includes
$94,767.50 plus a 10% contingency of $9,467.75 to cover unforeseen additional work if
needed.
The Council may wish to note that the total value of the work to be done to prepare the EIR is
approximately $22,290 higher than the contract amount. This work has already been done by
BaseCamp and paid for directly by the applicant. As noted above, BaseCamp will now be
under contract to the City, and all further work will be performed at the direction of City staff.
APPROVED:qNTj_�
- -Manager
Adopt Reso for Turner Road — Celia Hung
November 4, 2020
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Before BaseCamp is given a notice to proceed, the City will enter into a Reimbursement
Agreement with Celia Hung, the project applicant, for the cost of the environmental review.
This agreement ensures that all project costs are born by the applicant.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: None. All work under the contract will be funded by the applicant.
Andrew Keys
Andrew Keys
Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director
John R Della Monica, r.
Comm pity Development Dire for
Attachment:
BaseCamp Professional Services Agreement
Reimbursement Agreement
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ARTICLE 1
PARTIES AND PURPOSE
Section 1.1 Parties
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on , 2020, by and between
the CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "CITY"), and BASECAMP
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR").
Section 1.2 Purpose
CITY selected the CONTRACTOR to provide the services required in
accordance with attached Scope of Services, Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by
this reference.
CITY wishes to enter into an agreement with CONTRACTOR for
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED "LAKE HOUSE" PROJECT LOCATED AT 2201
WEST TURNER ROAD (hereinafter "Project") as set forth in the Scope of Services
attached here as Exhibit A. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it is qualified to provide
such services to CITY.
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Section 2.1 Scope of Services
CONTRACTOR, for the benefit and at the direction of CITY, shall perform the
Scope of Services as set forth in Exhibit A.
Section 2.2 Time For Commencement and Completion of Work
CONTRACTOR shall commence work pursuant to this Agreement, upon receipt
of a written notice to proceed from CITY or on the date set forth in Section 2.6,
whichever occurs first, 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.
CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY such reports, diagrams, drawings and other
work products as may be designated in the Scope of Services.
CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for delays caused by the failure of CITY
staff to provide required data or review documents within the appropriate time frames.
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The review time by CITY and any other agencies involved in the project shall not be
counted against CONTRACTOR's contract performance period. Also, any delays due to
weather, vandalism, acts of God, etc., shall not be counted. CONTRACTOR shall
remain in contact with reviewing agencies and make all efforts to review and return all
comments.
Section 2.3 Meetinqs
CONTRACTOR shall attend meetings as may be set forth in the Scope of
Services.
Section 2.4 Staffing
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY has relied on CONTRACTOR's
capabilities and on the qualifications of CONTRACTOR's principals and staff as
identified in its proposal to CITY. The Scope of Services shall be performed by
CONTRACTOR, unless agreed to otherwise by CITY in writing. CITY shall be notified
by CONTRACTOR of any change of Project Manager and CITY is granted the right of
approval of all original, additional and replacement personnel at CITY's sole discretion
and shall be notified by CONTRACTOR of any changes of CONTRACTOR's project staff
prior to any change.
CONTRACTOR represents it is prepared to and can perform all services within
the Scope of Services (Exhibit A) and is prepared to and can perform all services
specified therein. CONTRACTOR represents that it has, or will have at the time this
Agreement is executed, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of
whatsoever nature are legally required for CONTRACTOR to practice its profession, and
that CONTRACTOR 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.
Section 2.5 Subcontracts
Unless prior written approval of CITY is obtained, CONTRACTOR shall not enter
into any subcontract with any other party for purposes of providing any work or services
covered by this Agreement.
Section 2.6 Term
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The term of this Agreement commences on January 1, 2019 and terminates
upon the completion of the Scope of Services or on Dec. 31, 2021, whichever occurs
first.
ARTICLE 3
COMPENSATION
Section 3.1 Compensation
CONTRACTOR's compensation for all work under this Agreement shall conform
to the provisions of the Fee Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by
this reference.
CONTRACTOR 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 Pavment
CONTRACTOR 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. CONTRACTOR's compensation for all work under
this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of the Fee Proposal.
Section 3.3 Costs
The Fee Proposal shall include all reimbursable costs required for the
performance of the Scope of Services. Payment of additional reimbursable costs
considered to be over and above those inherent in the original Scope of Services shall
be approved in advanced and in writing, by CITY.
Section 3.4 Auditing
CITY reserves the right to periodically audit all charges made by CONTRACTOR
to CITY for services under this Agreement. Upon request, CONTRACTOR agrees to
furnish CITY, or a designated representative, with necessary information and assistance
needed to conduct such an audit.
CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY or its delegate will have the right to review,
obtain and copy all records pertaining to performance of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR 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. CONTRACTOR 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, CONTRACTOR shall not
discriminate in the employment of its employees or in the engagement of any sub
CONTRACTOR 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 ADA Compliance
In performing services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and all amendments thereto, as well
as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA.
Section 4.3 Indemnification and Responsibility for Damage
CONTRACTOR to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall indemnify and hold
harmless CITY, its elected and appointed officials, directors, officers, employees and
volunteers from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including
reasonable attorney's fees and costs), arising out of performance of the services to be
performed under this Agreement, provided that any such claim, damage, loss, or
expense is caused by the negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONTRACTOR, any
subcontractor employed directly by CONTRACTOR, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, except those
injuries or damages arising out of the active negligence, sole negligence, or sole willful
misconduct of the City of Lodi, its elected and appointed officials, directors, officers,
employees and volunteers. CITY may, at its election, conduct the defense or participate
in the defense of any claim related in any way to this indemnification. If CITY chooses at
its own election to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain
independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification,
CONTRACTOR shall pay all of the costs related thereto, including without limitation
reasonable attorney fees and costs. The defense and indemnification obligations
required by this Agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be
limited by the insurance obligations set forth herein.
Section 4.4 No Personal Liahili
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Neither the City Council, nor any other officer or authorized assistant or agent or
City employee shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under this
Agreement.
Section 4.5 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 4.6 Insurance Requirements for CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement,
insurance coverage as set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated by this
reference.
Section 4.7 Successors and Assigns
CITY and CONTRACTOR each bind themselves, their partners, successors,
assigns, and legal representatives to this Agreement without the written consent of the
others. CONTRACTOR 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 4.8 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 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
221 West Pine Street
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
Attn: John Della Monica
To CONTRACTOR: BaseCamp Environmental, Inc.
115 S. School St., Suite 14
Lodi, CA 95240
Attn: Charlie Simpson
Section 4.9 Cooperation of CITY
CITY shall cooperate fully and in a timely manner in providing relevant
information it has at its disposal relevant to the Scope of Services.
Section 4.10 CONTRACTOR is Not an Employee of CITY
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CONTRACTOR agrees that in undertaking the duties to be performed under this
Agreement, it shall act as an independent contractor for and on behalf of CITY and not
an employee of CITY. CITY shall not direct the work and means for accomplishment of
the services and work to be performed hereunder. CITY, however, retains the right to
require that work performed by CONTRACTOR meet specific standards without regard
to the manner and means of accomplishment thereof.
Section 4.11 Termination
CITY may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving
CONTRACTOR 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, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment as set forth in the
attached Exhibit B to the extent that the work has been performed. Upon termination,
CONTRACTOR shall immediately suspend all work on the Project 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 CONTRACTOR with third parties in reliance upon this Agreement.
Section 4.12 Confidentiality
CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain confidentiality of all work and work products
produced under this Agreement, except to the extent otherwise required by law or
permitted in writing by CITY. CITY agrees to maintain confidentiality of any documents
owned by CONTRACTOR and clearly marked by CONTRACTOR as "Confidential" or
"Proprietary", except to the extent otherwise required by law or permitted in writing by
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY is subject to the California
Public Records Act.
Section 4.13 Applicable Law,_ Jurisdiction,_ Severability, and Attorney's Fees
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be venued with the San
Joaquin County Superior Court. If any part of this Agreement is found to conflict with
applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null, and void insofar as it is in conflict
with said laws, but the remainder of this Agreement shall be in force and effect. 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
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fees from the party who does not prevail as determined by the San Joaquin County
Superior Court.
Section 4.14 City Business License Requirement
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that Lodi Municipal Code Section 3,01.020
requires CONTRACTOR to have a city business license and CONTRACTOR agrees to
secure such license and pay the appropriate fees prior to performing any work
hereunder.
Section 4.15 Captions
The captions of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for
convenience only and shall not be deemed to be relevant in resolving any question or
interpretation or intent hereunder.
Section 4.16 Integration and Modification
This Agreement represents the entire understanding of CITY and
CONTRACTOR as to those matters contained herein. No prior oral or written
understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered
hereunder. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing, signed by
both parties.
Section 4.17 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 4.18 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 4.19 Ownership of documents
All documents, photographs, reports, analyses, audits, computer media, 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, CONTRACTOR shall allow CITY to inspect all such
documents during CONTRACTOR's regular business hours. Upon termination or
completion of services under this Agreement, all information collected, work product and
documents shall be delivered by CONTRACTOR to CITY within ten (10) calendar days.
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CITY agrees to indemnify, defend and hold CONTRACTOR harmless from any
liability resulting from CITY's use of such documents for any purpose other than the
purpose for which they were intended.
Section 4.20 Authority
The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the
parties to execute this Agreement.
Section 4.21 Federal Transit Funding Conditions
❑ If the box at left is checked, the Federal Transit Funding conditions attached as
Exhibit D apply to this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this
Agreement or any of its other exhibits, and the Federal Transit Funding Conditions, the
Federal Transit Funding Conditions will control.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and CONTRACTOR have executed this
Agreement as of the date first above written.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER CUSMIR
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JANICE D. MAGDICH, City Attorney
By.
jdm
CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation
STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
City Manager
BaseCamp Environmental, Inc.
By: _
Name: CHARLIE SIMPSON
Title: Principal
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Scope of Services
Exhibit B - Fee Proposal
Exhibit C - Insurance Requirements
Exhibit D - Federal Transit Funding Conditions (if applicable)
Funding Source: TBD
(Business Unit & Account No.)
Doc ID:2018-11 GPA/Z
CA:Rev.01.2015
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EXHIBIT A
LAKEHOUSE MIXED USE PROJECT
CITY OF LODI
PROPOSAL FOR EIR PREPARATION
BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
September 30, 2020
BaseCamp contracted with the City of Lodi in early 2018 to prepare a CEQA Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Lakehouse project. The IS/MND was
completed, reviewed by City staff and released for public review during February and March of
2019. During the public review period, the City received comments stating that the project
would involve significant environmental effects requiring the preparation of an EIR. While
these comments were not considered conclusive, the City and the project applicant agreed that
an EIR should be prepared.
In Spring 2019, and with the knowledge of the City, the applicant requested that BaseCamp
begin work on the EIR. No written agreement was put in place. Assuming that EIR work would
soon proceed, BaseCamp continued working on the EIR until it became apparent that the EIR
could not go forward until noise technical studies prepared by the applicant's consultants met
with NCPA approval. EIR work was halted in June 2019. A portion of the EIR preparation costs
was paid directly by the applicants, which is recognized in the Cost Proposal section below. A
portion of this work was not invoiced and will be invoiced pursuant to approval of this proposal.
Since that time, additional noise and project planning has been completed, and it appears that
project -related concerns have been worked out to the general satisfaction of NCPA. As a result,
the City and applicant are ready to move forward with the EIR. BaseCamp will be the EIR
preparer, and BaseCamp's proposed scope of work, schedule and costs for EIR preparation are
set forth in the remainder of this proposal.
PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
BaseCamp will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Lakehouse project
addressing the applicable requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
project has been modified to address relevant comments and concerns raised during the public
review of the IS/MND and, more specifically, noise and safety concerns raised by NCPA. The EIR
will identify the potential environmental effects of the project, feasible mitigation measures
needed to address significant effects and the comparative environmental effects of reasonable
alternatives to the project. BaseCamp will provide support to City staff as required to process
the EIR in conformance with applicable CEQA requirements throughout the EIR process
concluding with the filing of the Notice of Determination. BaseCamp services will include:
Preparation and circulation of a Notice of Preparation (NOP)
Review and analysis of potential environmental issues and concerns raised in NOP
comments
Engagement and management of BaseCamp technical subcontractors
Review of technical information submitted by the applicant and other consultants
Conduct AB 52 notification and consultation on behalf of the City
Preparation of an administrative review Draft EIR and modification of the EIR as
suggested by the City
Circulation of the Draft EIR for public review
Preparation of Final EIR, Mitigation Monitoring Plan and CEQA Findings documents
Attendance at Planning Commission and City Council meetings
Preparation and filing of the Notice of Determination
A principal resource for EIR preparation will be the Public Review Draft IS/MND for the
Lakehouse project, which will supply substantial data and analysis in several of the subject
areas required to be addressed. The information in the 2019 IS/MND will be updated and
supplemented as described below. Among other things, the EIR will incorporate a detailed
noise analysis prepared by the applicant's consultant Worley. This analysis, deemed generally
adequate by NCPA, will be peer-reviewed by BaseCamp subcontractor J. C. Brennan and
Associates. The results of noise study and the peer review will be reported in the EIR. Rather
than being used as a source for CEQA identification of significant noise effects, however, the
peer-reviewed noise study will be used to identify feasible noise control measures that will
provide consistency with City noise standards and minimize potential conflicts between the
power plant and residential uses. Similarly, the EIR will include the results of a Health Risk
Assessment and more -detailed consideration of potential air quality and fire safety issues
associated with ongoing power plant operations. A site-specific Biological Assessment will be
prepared and utilized in the EIR impact analysis. The transportation analysis will include a new
analysis of vehicle miles traveled impacts.
Task 1, Project Management
EIR preparation began initially and informally with Base Camp's meeting with the City and
applicant in early April 2019, at which point work on the EIR was authorized and submittal of an
EIR preparation proposal requested. An EIR preparation proposal has not been formally
submitted for City Council approval until now.
Continued work on the EIR will be re-initiated by BaseCamp on receipt of a signed work
authorization from the City. During the course of EIR preparation, BaseCamp will attend
general coordination meetings or teleconferences with the City and applicant representatives
as required. A total of six face-to-face meetings or formal teleconferences are anticipated in
this scope of work. These events would be scheduled in cooperation with City staff and are
anticipated to include:
Meetings:
Re -Initiation of EIR Work
2-3 weeks before submittal of the Administrative Draft EIR
Completion of City review of the Administrative Draft EIR
After public review and initial review of comments
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After City's review of the Administrative Final EIR, MMRP and Findings
Prior to Planning Commission and City Council meetings
Task 2, Administrative Draft EIR
BaseCamp Environmental will prepare an administrative review version of the Draft EIR and
submit it to City staff for review in electronic form. The principal elements of the
administrative Draft EIR preparation process are discussed as subtasks below. Hard copies of
the ADEIR will also be submitted, if requested by the City or applicant, for the cost of
reproduction. It should be noted that a portion of the work described below was completed
during the Spring of 2019 pursuant to direction from the applicant and City.
Subtask 2A, Project Description
BaseCamp will prepare a detailed written and graphic description of the project that
identifies its purposes and objectives, proposed physical development, any necessary
off-site improvements, the nature and timing of project operations and environmental
controls proposed by the applicant, including established noise mitigation measures as
well as any other proposed mitigation measures that may be identified during the EIR
preparation process.
Subtask 213, Notice of Prenaration
BaseCamp will prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Lakehouse project
incorporating the Project Description discussed above and identifying the potential
environmental issues that will be addressed in the EIR. The discussion of issues to be
addressed in the EIR will be drawn from the following discussion, which includes the
content of the 2019 IS/MND and substantive issues and concerns raised during public
comment on the IS/MND. The NOP will be prepared and distributed as soon as possible
after the City and applicant reach consensus on the Project Description.
An administrative draft NOP will be prepared and submitted electronically for City
review and comment. The NOP will be revised as required and circulated for agency
comment. BaseCamp will prepare a Notice form for publication in the Lodi News
Sentinel, coordinate with City staff to develop a NOP distribution list and take
responsibility for directing, completing and documenting the NOP distribution process.
On completion of the NOP review period, BaseCamp will prepare a summary of NOP
comments for use in the EIR.
5uhtask 2C, Tech n(ca I Studies
BaseCamp will engage its traffic, biology, noise and HRA technical subcontractors to
begin work as soon as there is applicant and City consensus on the Project Description,
that is that the Description is considered stable for the duration of the CEQA review.
Traffic studies will be initiated when development quantities, access points and
probable road improvements can be verified. Subcontractor authorizations will include
delivery schedules that are consistent with the overall EIR preparation schedule
described below. Technical studies that have been prepared, or will be prepared, for
inclusion in the EIR include the following:
Biological Resources Assessment, partially prepared by BaseCamp subcontractor
Moore Biological Consultants
Cultural Resources Investigation, completed by BaseCamp subcontractor Solano
Archaeological Services during preparation of the IS/MND
Health Risk Assessment, to be prepared pursuant to this proposal by BaseCamp
subcontractor Environmental Permitting Specialists.
Environmental Noise Study, prepared by BaseCamp subcontractor J. C. Brennan
and Associates (project -generated traffic noise) during preparation of the
IS/MND, updated in conjunction with EIR preparation
Peer review of the Worley NCPA Power Plant noise study by J.C. Brennan and
Associates.
Traffic study, prepared by BaseCamp subcontractor K. D. Anderson and
Associates during preparation of the IS/MND plus further work to be completed
pursuant to this proposal, including analysis of vehicle miles traveled pursuant to
SB 743.
Other than as described above, BaseCamp will not be responsible for preparation of
additional noise technical studies. Noise concerns related to the NCPA power plant will
be addressed using the report prepared by the applicant's acoustical consultant Worley.
It is assumed for the purposes of this proposal that the consultant's work product will
adequately inform the EIR as to power plant noise concerns, subject to the peer review
by J.C. Brennan and Associates.
Subtask 2D, Preparation of EIR Chanters
Preparation of the EIR's technical chapters will begin immediately upon authorization.
This information will be presented in Environmental Setting sections in each chapter.
The scope of study will be related to the importance and complexity of potential
environmental effects. Issues and concerns to be addressed in the EIR will be based on
analysis and public comment to date as well as any substantive issues identified in
public or agency comments on the NOP.
The potential environmental effects of the project will be analyzed in discrete technical
chapters addressing each area of concern listed in the most recent version of the CEQA
Guidelines Appendix G. Significant, potentially significant and less than significant
environmental effects will be identified. The basis of the environmental impact
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determination will be "significance thresholds," which will be identified in each issue
area based on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G. The EIR will consider relationships
between the various disciplines and project elements and will include chapters
addressing growth-inducing impacts, irreversible environmental changes and any other
EIR elements required by CEQA.
The EIR will touch on areas of potential environmental concern that involve impacts of
the environment antfr rp eject• consistent with the findings of the California Supreme
Court in California BIA vs. BAAQMD. This decision provides that "CEQA does not
generally require an agency to consider the effects of existing environmental conditions
on a proposed project's future users or residents." Information related to these issues
and concerns, which include potential noise exposure and health risk associated with
the adjacent power plant, will be presented and discussed in the EIR as appropriate but
will not be identified as significant environmental effects, consistent with the BIA vs.
BAAQMD findings.
When significant or potentially significant environmental effects are identified, the EIR
will identify existing regulatory requirements and standards of professional practice that
would, in ordinary circumstances, avoid or reduce the identified environmental impacts.
Where such existing requirements are not sufficient to reduce environmental effects to
a less than significant level, the EIR will identify feasible mitigation measures with
potential to reduce environmental effects and the basis for that determination. The
description of mitigation measures will identify the necessary action, responsibility for
implementation and monitoring, and whether or not the measure(s) will reduce impacts
to a less than significant level. If significant effects cannot be reduced to a less than
significant level, or avoided, the residual significant and unavoidable effect will be
identified.
Feasible mitigation measures will be evaluated for their consistency with applicable
statutory and case law standards, i.e. nexus and proportionality. Where applicable,
mitigation measures will be evaluated for their potential to generate additional
significant environmental effects. Potential for significant effects that would arise from
proposed mitigation measures will also be identified in the EIR.
5ubtask 7.E, issue -Specific Analysis
The analysis will also consider the range of potential environmental concerns described
in the latest version of the CEQA Environmental Questionnaire as well as potential
environmental concerns that may be warranted by recent legislation and CEQA practice.
Detailed analysis in the EIR will be confined to areas of environmental concern with
potential for significant environmental effects. BaseCamp's understanding of the
potentially significant effects of the project are described below in the order they
appear in the CEQA Environmental Questionnaire.
Aesthetics: BaseCamp will review, update and expand the aesthetic impact analysis
included in the 2019 IS/MND considering current site plans, building designs and
proposed building appearance, design and scale as well as the applicability of the City
design review process. No substantial new information, analysis or potentially
significant aesthetic effects are anticipated in this area of concern.
Agriculture and Forestry: The project site does not include agricultural land and is
mapped as being dedicated to urban uses. The 2019 IS/MND identified no agricultural or
forestry effects. BaseCamp will review, update and expand the analysis included in the
IS/MND as appropriate. No substantial new information, analysis or potentially
significant agriculture or forestry effects are anticipated.
Alr ualit :The IS/MND air quality analysis will be updated and expanded to include a
more detailed explanation of responsibilities for air quality planning, regulation and
management as they pertain to the project. Modeling results will be recalculated to
quantify criteria pollutant emissions from the current project. Potential air toxic
emissions associated with the project will be reconsidered and quantified as needed
including potential releases and permitting controls on asbestos, lead-based paint and
any existing site contamination.
The issue of project exposure to air toxic emissions associated with the adjacent power
plant will be revisited in light of California B/A v. BAAQMD. Potential health risks
associated with continued operation of the NCPA facility will be considered and
quantified as appropriate in a new Health Risk Assessment to be prepared by BaseCamp
subcontractor Environmental Permitting Associates. BaseCamp will consider whether
any such risks would be exacerbated by the project, and if this is the case the changes
will be evaluated as potentially significant effects on the environment under CEQA. If
not, the HRA results will be disclosed in the EIR but will not be considered potentially
significant impacts under CEQA.
Biological Resourcrs: The IS/MND's description of the biological effects of the project
was aggressively challenged during the public review. In response, a detailed Biological
Assessment of the site was initiated in 2019 but not completed. The BA for the project
will be prepared by BaseCamp subcontractor Moore Biological Consultants, based on
already -completed field studies and data base searches. Database searches will be
updated, the presence or absence of biological resources on the site determined and
the potential for special -status species impacts and impacts on sensitive habitats will be
projected. The BA will also consider the relationship of the project to vegetation and
wildlife use of the project area generally. New biological information and any potential
for new significant effects or other biological resource concerns will be detailed in the
EIR.
Cultural Resources: The cultural resources and Tribal Cultural Resource sensitivity of the
site and vicinity were assessed during the preparation of the 2019 IS/. Technical studies
by Solano Archaeology reported on on -the -ground surveys of the site and a search of
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available cultural resources databases and contacts. BaseCamp conducted notification
and consultation with Native American tribes on behalf of the City pursuant to AB 52.
This relatively recent consultation process should be considered valid. However, EIR
preparation will include re -contact of the tribes involved to verify that AB 52
requirements have been met. No new cultural resources concerns have been raised
during or since the public review of the IS/MND. No substantial new information,
analysis or cultural resource impacts of the project are anticipated. The EIR will report
the results of updated AB 52 notification and consultation as appropriate.
Energy: Issues associated with energy were addressed in the 2019 IS/MND and found to
be less than significant. The site plan for the project has been modified somewhat, but
its basic nature has not changed. BaseCamp will review, update and expand the analysis
included in the IS/MND as appropriate. No substantial new information, analysis or
potentially significant energy effects are anticipated.
Geology and Soils: Issues associated with geology, soils and paleontology were
addressed in the 2019 IS/MND and found to be less than significant with mitigation. As
noted above, the site plan for the project has been modified somewhat, but its basic
nature has not changed substantially. BaseCamp will review, update and expand the
analysis included in the IS/MND as appropriate. No substantial new information,
analysis or potentially significant geology, soils and paleontology effects are anticipated.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with the
project will be re -calculated using the CalEEMod air quality impact model as a part of
updated air pollutant emission modeling. BaseCamp will review, update and expand the
GHG analysis included in the IS/MND as appropriate. CalEEMod GHG estimates will be
compared to the results of the VMT modeling and adjusted or explained as required. No
substantial increase in GHG emissions or significance is anticipated from that reported in
the IS/MND.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials: The EIR will include additional detail regarding
existing safety and health hazards that may exist on the site and on the adjacent NCPA
power plant site including concerns associated with on-site petroleum fuel storage and
any other hazardous materials being stored or used on that site. The IS/MND issue of
project exposure to safety hazards and air toxic emissions will be revisited in light of
Californio BIA v. BAAQMD. Potential health hazards associated with air toxic emissions
from adjacent uses, including NCPA, will be reported from the air quality analysis.
BaseCamp will consider whether any such hazards would be exacerbated by the project
and if this is the case the changes will be evaluated as potentially significant effects on
the environment under CEQA and, if so, analyzed for their potential significance under
CEQA. If not, the HRA results will be disclosed in the EIR without identifying a CEQA
impact and significance level.
The EIR will briefly consider potential hazards and health concerns that were identified
during the public review of the 2019 IS/MND, including the demolition of exlsting
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buildings, excavation in potentially contaminated areas, indoor health hazards
associated with the use of formaldehyde -containing building materials and potential
effects on emergency response and evacuation resulting from the operation of the
adjacent rail spurs. These potential effects are not expected to be significant or are
based on speculation and need not be addressed further in the EIR. Mitigation measures
identified in the 2019 IS/MND will be updated and augmented as required.
Hydrology and Water Quality. There are no surface water resources on or near the
project site, and the project would not involve any potential direct effects on
groundwater, obtaining its potable water supply from the City system. The project
would contribute to storm drainage from the area and would be subject to existing
storm water management requirements, which are adequately addressed in IS/MND
mitigation measures. BaseCamp will review, update and expand the hydrology and
water quality analysis included in the IS/MND as appropriate. No new issues or concerns
have been identified in this area of concern.
Land Use and Planning; Comments on the IS/MND raised concerns related to the City's
industrial land supply and potential conflict between the project and future re -use of
the General Mills property. These speculative concerns will be identified in the EIR but
not subject to CEQA impact analysis.
Noise: The EIR will re -visit and re -characterize existing environmental noise conditions
in the project vicinity, including noise generated by the adjacent NCPA power plan
during operational hours, based on a technical report prepared for the applicant by
Worley and peer reviewed by BaseCamp subcontractor J. C. Brennan Acoustical
Consulting. This approach assumes that the analysis contained in the Worley report is
considered acceptable by NCPA and will be confirmed to be acceptable as a result of the
peer review. The 2019 IS/MND's analysis of project exposure to power plant noise will
be revisited in light of California B1A v. BAAQMD, considering whether exposure would
be exacerbated by the project. It is believed that the project, including proposed noise
attenuation measures, will reduce existing potential exposure. However, noise
generated by the power plant will not be considered significant effects on the
environment under CEQA.
The EIR would reconsider the potential noise impacts of traffic generated by the project
in an updated version of the technical study prepared for the 2019 IS/MND by J. C.
Brennan. Based on this information, the EIR will describe the potential noise effects of
traffic generated by the project and new mechanical equipment on existing residents of
the project vicinity, future residents of the project and users and workers in proposed
hotel and retail commercial uses.
Papulation and Housing. The effects of the project on population and housing were
addressed in the 2019 IS/MND and found to be less than significant. The site plan for
the project has been modified somewhat and the number of proposed housing units
reduced slightly, but the basic nature of the project has not changed. BaseCamp will
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review, update and expand the population and housing analysis included in the IS/MND
as appropriate. No new issues or concerns have been identified in this area of concern.
Public Services. The effects of the project on fire protection, police protection, schools
and parks and recreation were addressed in the 2019 IS/MND and found to be less than
significant. BaseCamp will recontact the service providers and review, update and
expand the public services analysis included in the IS/MND as appropriate. No new
issues or concerns have been identified in this area of concern.
Transportation: As a result of recent changes to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), environmental documents are required to evaluate the
significance of transportation impacts based upon vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
The City of Lodi has developed a VMT traffic model that establishes VMT
baseline for various uses in the City of Lodi and will model VMT for proposed
uses.
BaseCamp Environmental and KD Anderson & Associates have consulted with
City staff and Fehr & Peers to develop a case-by-case approach for analysis of
the VMT impacts of the Lake House project. We propose to quantify VMT for
the land uses comprising the project using the Fehr and Peers model. Results
for each use will be compared to citywide averages to define the initial level of
VMT significance. For the multiple -family residential portion of the Lake House
project, the project -related VMT will be compared to the citywide average for
"Multi -Family Units", as established by the City VMT model. For the hotel
portion of the Lake House project, the project -related VMT will be compared to
the citywide average for "General Commercial", as established by the City VMT
model. The City has not defined significance thresholds for VMT and therefore
the State recommended reduction of 15% below baseline VMT will be applied
as the significance threshold. If the project fails to meet the State
recommended 15% reduction target, then feasible mitigation will be
proposed.. The modeling process and evaluation of mitigation options will be
carefully documented for consideration by City staff and members of the
public.
If mitigation is needed, the EIR will compare the "unmitigated" results with
the results that can be achieved with feasible mitigation to determine
whether the mitigated project will result in potentially significant VMT effects
with respect to City significance thresholds. This proposal assumes the VMT
analysis will require 24 hours of staff time. In the event that the modeling
results and mitigation analysis do not produce supportable results, a modified
methodology and a contract amendment may be needed.
A traffic operations analysis will be based on an updated version of the
technical report prepared by K.D. Anderson and Associates for the 2019
IS/MND and will consider the latest proposed land uses for the project,
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including modification of estimated project trip generation, revised projected
traffic volumes and revised level of service (LOS) predictions that will
determine whether the project is consistent with General Plan LOS standards.
Utilities and Services. The availability of and the effects of the project on water,
wastewater and storm drainage utilities as well as the regulated utilities were addressed
in the 2019 IS/MND and found to be less than significant. As noted, the project has
been modified, reducing the number of proposed housing units and utility demands.
BaseCamp will recontact the affected utilities and review, update and expand the public
services analysis included in the IS/MND as appropriate. No new issues or concerns have
been identified in this area of concern.
Wildfire. Issues associated with wildfire were addressed in the IS/MND and found to be
less than significant due to the urban location of the project site. The site of the project
and its sensitivity has not changed with respect to this issue. BaseCamp will review,
update and expand the the IS/MND public services analysis as appropriate. No new
issues or concerns have been identified in this area of concern.
Alternatives to the Proposed Project: The EIR will analyze the comparative
environmental effects of a reasonable range of alternatives (up to four total) that could
fulfill the objectives of the project while minimizing impacts on the environment. This
analysis would include consideration of alternative project size or design, development
under existing general plan and zoning designations and, as required, the "no -project"
alternative. The analysis of the "no project" alternative will consider the comparative
environmental effects of not approving the general plan amendment, rezoning or site
plan review or any other City approvals related to the proposed project. The
environmental effects of the alternatives will be compared in an effects matrix.
Cumulative_ Impact A;naly is; The EIR will include an analysis of the cumulative impacts
of the project in each of the subject areas addressed in detail in an EIR chapter. The
cumulative impact analysis will use the "general plan EIR" approach using the analysis in
the certified Lodi
Task 3, Administrative Draft EIR, First Revision and Screencheck
BaseCamp will meet or teleconference with City staff to receive comment on the Administrative
Draft EIR. BaseCamp will revise the document as necessary to address City comments and
resubmit it as a screencheck draft for final review and approval for publication. City comments
on the screencheck draft will be incorporated into the EIR before publication.
Task 4, Draft EIR Publication and Distribution
BaseCamp will prepare a complete electronic version of the approved Draft EIR, including
technical appendices, for posting to the City's web site. The approved Draft EIR will be
reproduced in hard copy as requested by the City for the costs of reproduction. BaseCamp will
prepare or assist the City in preparing the Notice of Intent, EIR distribution list and Notice of
Ito]
Completion. Delivery of EIR documents to the State Clearinghouse (SCH) will not be required
Effective November 1, all SCH submittals will be handled electronically; BaseCamp will
complete the SCH submittal on the City's behalf.
Task 5, Final EIR, Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan
During and after the public review period, BaseCamp will meet or teleconference with the City
to discuss the comments received on the Draft EIR and to determine the general nature and
voicing of the responses to comments as well as to identify additional technical analysis that
may be necessary, if any.
BaseCamp compile an Administrative Final EIR (AFEIR) consisting of an updated version of the
Draft EIR, which would be modified as required to address any changes to the EIR content
warranted by comments on the Draft EIR or responses to those comments. The EIR
introduction will be modified to describe the public review process, summarize agency and
public comments and reference the location of comment and response documents in the Final
EIR. A new EIR chapter will contain a list of commenters and the proposed City responses to any
substantive comments received on the DEIR. The AFEIR will be reproduced and submitted
electronically to the City for administrative review.
BaseCamp will meet or teleconference with the City to discuss the AFEIR and any necessary
revisions. The FEIR would be revised and resubmitted as a final (screencheck) version for
review and approval or further modification if needed. Following final revisions, the FEIR would
be reproduced for the cost of reproduction as requested by the City and delivered to the City
for distribution. Finalization, reproduction and delivery of the FEIR will be timed to allow
required distribution to Draft EIR commenters a minimum of 10 days ahead of planned
certification.
BaseCamp will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (MMRP) in a format
acceptable to the City. The MMRP will identify all of the applicable Initial Study and EIR
mitigation measures, the party responsible for implementing the mitigation and the timing and
method of monitoring compliance. The MMRP will be submitted electronically for
administrative review by the City. The MMRP will be revised and delivered to the City as an
electronic file; hard copies will be provided as requested, for the cost of reproduction.
BaseCamp will prepare a draft set of CEQA findings of fact meeting the criteria established in
CEQA Guidelines Section 15091-15093 in a form acceptable to the City. If the project involves
one or more significant impacts that cannot be avoided or reduced to a less than significant
level with certainty, a Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) will be prepared. The
Findings/SOC will be submitted electronically for administrative review. The Findings/SOC will
be revised and delivered to the City as an electronic file; hard copies will be provided as
requested for the cost of reproduction.
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Task 6, Public Meetings
BaseCamp will attend two public meetings (i.e. one Planning Commission and one City
Supervisor meeting) in person or electronically as appropriate for the purpose of presenting
answering questions or discussing the EIR and CEQA process with the decision -makers and the
attending public. BaseCamp will attend additional public meetings as requested by the City, on
an extra services basis.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
BaseCamp's conceptual schedule for EIR preparation and processing assumes a start date of
October 15,2020. It is assumed for the purpose of Scheduling that the project site plan is
adequately defined and stable. It is also assumed that building elevations, other project details
and details regarding applicant -proposed mitigation measures will be provided during
preparation of the EIR in a timely manner. Timely completion of the EIR process is important to
the City, applicant and BaseCamp. Undue delays may result in extra costs.
Authorization to Proceed
Submit review draft NOP
Being 30 -day NOP review
End of NOP review period
Submit Admin Draft EIR to City
City completes review of Admin EIR
Start 45 -day EIR Public Review Period
Start Preparation of Final EIR
End Public Review Period, Set Planning Commission Date
Submit Admin Final EIR, MMRP and Findings
Planning Commission
City Council
COST PROPOSAL
October 15, 2020
November 4
November 18
December 17
January 16, 2021
January 30
February 16
March 1
April 1
April 15
May 2021
June 2021
A portion of EIR preparation costs ($22,290.80) has already been paid to BaseCamp
Environmental by the applicant. Additional costs to prepare and process the Lakehouse EIR as
described in the above Scope of Work will involve an estimated fee not to exceed $94,767.50 to
be billed monthly on a progress basis, in accordance with BaseCamp's standard rate and charge
schedule, attached. Overall proposed EIR costs are detailed on the following pages, including
credits for work already paid for by the applicant. Fees for extra services, if required, will be
billed on the same basis in accordance with a City -approved Extra Services Request.
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BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL
PROPOSED EIR BUDGET
LAKE HOUSE PROJECT
10/9/20
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
Client and City Staff Meetings
Project Management
Subcontractor Management
Credit for BaseCamp work completed and paid
Total Project Management
NOTICE OF PREPARATION
Administrative Draft NOP
Prepare Notices and Distribution List
Revision and Distribution
Summarize process, issues and concerns report
Total Notice of Preparation
ADMIN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Introduction
Summary and Summary Table
Project Description
Aesthetics
Agriculture
Climate and Air Quality, HRA
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources, Regroup on AB 52
Geology and Soils
Global Climate Change, conform with VMT
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Hydrology and Water Quality
Land Use and Planning
Noise
Population and Housing
Public Services
Transportation, VMT incorporation
Utilities and Services
Growth Inducing Impacts
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COST
$2,120.00
$4,360.00
$1,520.00
($1,710.00)
$6,290.00
$2,960.00
$490.00
$1,030.00
$980.00
$5,460.00
$980.00
$1,620.00
$2,300.00
$1,570.00
$600.00
$1,670.00
$1,390.00
$1,090.00
$690.00
$790.00
$2,740.00
$980.00
$3,160.00
$3,500.00
$600.00
$1,200.00
$2,540.00
$1,760.00
$600.00
EXHIBIT B
Alternatives $3,140.00
Cumulative Impacts $2,870.00
Other CEQA Requirements $1,200.00
Editing, Graphics and Word Processing $5,560.00
Credit for BaseCamp work completed and paid ($18,137.50)
Total Admin EIR $24,412.50
1st REVISION TO ADMIN DRAFT EIR
Revisions $5,840.00
Total 1st Revision $5,840.00
SCREENCHECK DRAFT EIR
Revisions $2,540.00
Total Screencheck Draft EIR $2,540.00
DRAFT EIR REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
EIR Reproduction, Notices, Distribution, Coordination $3,840.00
Total Draft EIR Repro and Distribution $3,840.00
FINAL EIR, MMRP
Administrative Draft Final EIR
$4,840.00
Administrative Draft MMRP
$2,300.00
Prepare Findings Document
$3,440.00
Final Edits, Repro and Distribution
$1,920.00
Total Final EIR, MMRP and Findings
$10,580.00
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Planning Commission, prep and meet (1) $570.00
City Council, prep and meet (1) $570.00
Additional public meetings, if required (3) $1,710.00
Total Public Meetings $2,850.00
TOTAL LABOR $61,812.50
EXPENSES
Routine In -House Copying $150.00
Updated Hazmat and Cultural Database Searches $850.00
Reproduction, as required At Cost
Miscellaneous Expense (Cost+10%) $220.00
Total Expenses $1,220.00
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SUBCONTRACTORS
Environmental Permitting Specialists, NCPA HRA
j. c. brennan, peer review Worley report
j. c. brennan, update CEQA noise impact analysis
kdAnderson, supplemental traffic work, including VMT
Moore Biological, complete biological assessment report
Credit for Moore Biological work completed and paid
Total Subcontractors
TOTAL PROPOSED COST
10% CONTINGENCY
TOTAL PROPOSED COST W/ CONTINGENCIES
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$7,260.00
$4,350.00
$4,125.00
$12,000.00
$6,443.30
($2,443.30)
$31,735.00
$94,767.50
$9,476.75
$104,244.25
STANDARD SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
2020
HOURLY FEES FOR PERSONNEL
Principal
$190
Senior Planner
$150
Project Planner
$130
Assistant Environmental Planner
$110
Research Specialist
$90
Graphics Technician
$90
Document Processing
$80
COPYING CHARGES
Charges for copying by BaseCamp Environmental will be charged as follows:
Copies (b/w) $0.15/page
Copies (color) $0.25/page
EXPENSES
Subcontractor charges and other materials and services purchased by BaseCamp in connection
with services provided under this Agreement will be invoiced at actual cost plus 10%. Materials
and services include but are not limited to costs for subcontractor services, travel and
subsistence, insurance certificates necessitated by the job, document and map reproduction,
computer time, telecommunications, out -of -house fax, rented or leased equipment, supplies,
and postage and shipping expenses.
Signature: -a&?67 P 14�?h
Email: jmagdich@lodi.gov
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157 CALIFORNIA RESERVE INC.
APPLICATION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made by and between the City of Lodi, a municipal
corporation, hereafter referred to as "CITY", 157 California Reserve Inc., a California
incorporated company, hereafter referred to as "DEVELOPER"
RECITALS
A. DEVELOPER wishes to seek a General Plan Amendment, Rezone and
Site Plan and Architectural Review and development for a hotel, restaurant, retail and
apartment project on Turner Road. CITY intends to provide thorough, complete, and
professional review of DEVELOPER's various land use applications. In order to provide
such thorough, complete, and professional review, CITY intends to supplement its
existing staff with qualified adjunct staff secured via a consultant services agreement.
DEVELOPER agrees to reimburse CITY for all its expenses related to the thorough,
complete, and professional review of DEVELOPER's various land use applications
including but not limited to contracting with outside vendors as provided in this
Agreement.
B. The property proposed for annexation is shown on Exhibit "A" which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property").
C. State Laws and City policies and procedures require the preparation of a
comprehensive site layout and design and a specific project level development plan
("Development Plan").
D. Said Plans will require an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") to
determine the environmental impact, if any, of the proposed Development Plan.
E. CITY's policies and procedures require that DEVELOPER bear the full
cost of processing the proposed Development Plan.
F. The total estimated fees and costs for the processing of the EIR and other
applications are $115,000.00. The fees listed herein are estimates. Should the actual fees
and costs exceed the estimates, DEVELOPER shall pay the difference. Likewise should
the actual costs be less than the estimated costs, DEVELOPER's obligation shall be
reduced accordingly.
G. The Parties further acknowledge that the California Fair Political Practices
Act requires that DEVELOPER have no direction or control over the response times,
selection, supervision, activities, recommendations or decisions of the contract
environmental planner.
AGREEMENT
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NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants made herein, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the parties
hereby acknowledge, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Recitals True and Correct. The parties agree that the "RECITALS"
contained hereinabove are true and correct.
2. Expense Reimbursement. CITY will engage outside vendors and in-house
staff in its sole discretion to perform the legal, environmental and planning services
necessary for the Project. DEVELOPER will reimburse CITY for all in-house and
outside costs associated with the Project. The fees listed herein are estimates. Should the
actual fees and costs exceed the estimates, DEVELOPER shall pay the difference.
Likewise should the actual costs be less than the estimated costs, DEVELOPER'S
obligation shall be reduced accordingly.
3. DEVELOPER'S Cooperation. DEVELOPER will cooperate with CITY in
performing the legal, environmental and planning work required of the CITY to advance
the Project.
4. DEVELOPER'S Deposit. Upon execution of the Agreement,
DEVELOPER shall deposit $60,000.00 cash (or other equivalent security in a form
approved by the City Manager) with CITY. CITY will hold the deposit and charge
invoices received and in-house expenses incurred against the deposit. In the event that
the deposit is drawn down to a balance of less than $20,000.00, DEVELOPER shall
deposit additional funds to maintain an evergreen balance of at least $20,000.00
("Evergreen Deposit"). DEVELOPER shall deposit the Evergreen Deposit within 15
days of receiving notice from CITY. In the event that funds remain on deposit at the
conclusion of the services contemplated by this Agreement; they shall be refunded to
DEVELOPER. The deposit shall earn interest at the LAIF rate. Interest shall be credited
back to the Evergreen Account and only refunded if a positive balance remains at the
conclusion of the project.
5. Termination of A reemeii .
a. DEVELOPER shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by
delivering notice to the parties and upon receipt of such notice by: CITY, CITY shall
refund to DEVELOPER any unused funds previously deposited by DEVELOPER
b. Post Termination Work. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 7(a) and (b), DEVELOPER may request that, after DEVELOPER has delivered
notice of termination, CITY complete work in progress as identified by DEVELOPER.
DEVELOPER shall reimburse CITY for the costs of completion of the identified work.
6. Payment of Costs Not Contingent on Project A roval/No Entitlements
Granted. The payment of the fees and costs identified herein is not contingent upon the
approval of the proposed development. DEVELOPER understands that the proposed
project requires the approval of Lodi City Council. DEVELOPER fully accepts all risks
associated with the approval process. Nothing in this Agreement shall provide
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DEVELOPER with any right to secure approval of any development plan or other
entitlement. In addition, DEVELOPER agrees that it will have no rights to select the
contract environmental planner; or direct the work, response times, recommendations or
approvals of the contract environmental planner.
7. DEVELOPER'S Failure to Pay. Should DEVELOPER fail to make any of
the payments in the amounts and at the times stated in the Section 4 of this Agreement,
CITY may, at its option, stop all further work on the project and not proceed until the
sums due are paid. Should DEVELOPER abandon the project, DEVELOPER shall be
responsible for the payment to CITY of all fees and costs incurred by CITY at the time
the project is abandoned, including such fees and costs for all work in progress but not
yet billed to CITY by its contract consultants.
8. No Damages for Delay. CITY, its officers, agents, or employees shall not
be responsible or liable to DEVELOPER for any damages of any type or description
which may result from any delays associated with the processing of the project whether
caused by the negligence of CITY, its officers, agents, employees, or otherwise.
9. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both
as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of
California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in
relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of San
Joaquin, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and
DEVELOPER covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court
in the event of such action.
10. Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of the right or remedy by a
non -defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a
waiver. Any waiver by either party or any default must be in writing and shall not be a
waiver of any other default concerning the same and any other provision of this
Agreement.
11. Attoniey Fees,. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or
defend or is made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this
Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other
relief which may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees. Attorneys' fees shall include attorneys' fees on any appeal, and in
addition a party entitled to attorneys' fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for
investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery, and all other necessary costs
the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to
have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not
such action is prosecuted to judgment.
12. [nte:rpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
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13. Integration: Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral
agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement
supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements, and
understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this
Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the
parties by an instrument in writing.
14. Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences,
clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or
unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences,
clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable
and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid
provision is so material that its validity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their
bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
15. Corporate Authgri . The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of
the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are
duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so
executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of
any other Agreement to which said party if bound.
16. Indcmnification Defense and Hold Harmless.
a. DEVELOPER agrees to and shall indemnify, defend and hold
CITY, its council members, officers, agents, employees and representatives harmless
from liability for damage or claims of damage, for personal injury, including death, and
claims for property damage which may arise from CITY's hiring of a contract
environmental planner and the service provided thereby.
b. DEVELOPER's obligation under this section to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless CITY, its council members, officers, agents, employees, and
representatives shall not extend to liability for damage or claims for damage arising out
of the sole negligence or willful act of CITY, its council members, officers, agents,
employees or representatives. In addition, DEVELOPER's obligation shall not extend to
any award of punitive damages against CITY resulting from the conduct of CITY, its
council members, officers, agents, employees or representatives.
C. With respect to any action challenging the validity of this
Agreement or any environmental, financial or other documentation related to approval of
this Agreement, DEVELOPER further agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless, pay
all damages, costs and fees, if any incurred to either CITY or plaintiffs) filing such an
action should a court award plaintiff(s) damages, costs and fees, and to provide a defense
for CITY in any such action.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this
Agreement as of the date first written above.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
D. Janice D. Magdich, City Attorney
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Signature:. ILGG 2a&h
Email: jmagdich@lodi.gov
THE CITY OF LODI, a municipal
corporation
By.
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
DEVELOPER:
157 California Reserve Inc, a California
Incorporated company
By:
Name: Celia Hun
Title: President
Address: 67667 HWY 20
Bed OR 97703
8882650 35890/0001 1 IJan06 PDE
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-266
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENTATION WITH BASECAMP
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., OF LODI, AND TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH CELIA HUNG FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
SERVICES BY BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT AT 2201 WEST TURNER ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has received a land use application from Celia Hung for a
proposed project at 2201 West Turner Road. The proposed project includes a General Plan
Amendment, Rezone, and master development plan for the property; and
WHEREAS, the land use entitlement for this project will require the preparation of an
environmental document consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act. This project
is not exempt from environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the project applicant is required to pay for the preparation of environmental
review; and
WHEREAS, staff has prepared a Professional Services Agreement for environmental
review documentation with BaseCamp Environmental, Inc., in which the cost of the professional
services is identified not to exceed $104,244.25; and
WHEREAS, a reimbursement agreement with Celia Hung, the project applicant, is also
included that ensures that all project costs are born by the applicant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for environmental
review documentation with BaseCamp Environmental, Inc., of Lodi, California, in an amount not
to exceed $104,244.25; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the
City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with Celia Hung for environmental review
services by BaseCamp Environmental, Inc., for the proposed project at 2201 West Turner Road;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (adopted 11/6/19, Resolution No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to
make minor revisions to the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or
term, and to make clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: November 18, 2020
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-266 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 18, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENN
IFSMIRIR
City Clerk
2020-266